By: Olivia Jones
Elk City High School senior Briggs Robertson has built a reputation as one of the most dependable athletes in the program. Balancing football, wrestling, and track, Robertson has carved out a name for himself in the trenches as both a defensive and offensive lineman. For him, motivation starts close to home. “My family, friends, and just how fun it is to play football keep me going,” he shared.
Robertson points to his parents and brothers as his biggest role models. Their constant encouragement and high standards push him to never settle for less than his best. He also credits head coach Maynard for shaping not only the player he’s become but also the person. “It’s not just about football with him, it’s about turning all of us players into good young men. He’s taught me a lot about how to be a good man,” Robertson said.
For Briggs, success hasn’t come from shortcuts or flashy moments but from consistency. “Always showing up to weights and doing all the little things right has been the key,” he explained. That steady approach paid off when he earned a starting spot as a sophomore, a highlight moment in his career he’ll never forget.
Rivalries fuel his competitive edge, especially matchups against Weatherford. “It’s always a great game with them, and beating them means a lot,” he said. On the practice field, Robertson finds his toughest competition in teammate Kye Brott. “We both go all out to give each other a challenge and still be friends when it’s over,” he noted.
He’s also quick to shine a light on his teammates, especially the offensive line. “They’re the most unappreciated group. Most of the time, they don’t get credit when they do something good, but they get blamed when something goes bad.”
Balancing sports and school is about staying disciplined. “As long as I do my work when I get it and don’t let it build up, it doesn’t get in the way of my activities,” Robertson said. Representing Elk City is deeply meaningful to him: “I’ve lived here my whole life, and it has treated me well, so I put my all out there for it.”
When it comes to game day, Robertson doesn’t need rituals or playlists. “I just like to get in my head and get my mind right for what I’m about to go do,” he explained. A lifelong Cowboys fan, Robertson looks up to linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and dreams of playing college football at OU. If he weren’t on the gridiron, he imagines he’d still be on the soccer pitch, a sport he played from age five until his freshman year.
Through it all, Robertson has proven that consistency, heart, and gratitude are the foundation of both his success and his legacy at Elk City.
