CHATTANOOGA – (WDEF-TV) McCallie has the top-ranked soccer team in the country this year, with perhaps the tallest players in the country. Kenneth Chaim, 6-8 senior;
Of course, Chaim played basketball for McCallie, but it's rare to see a player of his stature on the football field.
“Kenneth is just a weirdo,” midfielder Brandon Maturin said.
no kidding. Imagine the reaction of the other team.
Chime said: “Oh. How tall are you? My height is 6'8. Why do you play soccer? I don't know. I just like playing soccer.”
Head coach Chris Cushenberry said: I can't believe this kid. I'm just saying he's only a freshman. And people get really stressed out, and I thought, “No, he's a senior.” He's graduating. ”
Mathurin said: “I mean, I had the same thought as you. At first I thought, hmm, I mean 6'8. That's not something you see on a soccer field. But he He showed he has the ability to move like any other player on the field.”
Reporter: “At your height, most people would think he has to be a keeper?”
Chaim said: “That's right. Yeah. It's a secret. Don't tell anyone. I used to be a goalie too.” (Laughter)
I like secrets. But it's no secret by now how good Chime has become.
Cushenberry said, “He's the best defender of a soccer ball I've ever seen. He's very physically strong.'' For the first time, I put my hand on his back and said, “That was a good game.'' At that point, I thought I was touching a plastic brace or something. It was very solid. ”
Chimes are characterized by a wingspan of 7 to 4. This comes in handy during throw-ins.
Cushenberry said, “Kenneth is like a catapult. He just moves that ball sharply. You wish you could have him on both ends. You want Kenneth to throw it, you want Kenneth to flip it. But that's all we can do. He's a great kid with a lot of energy. He makes everyone around him more comfortable. His presence as a person goes beyond his presence as a player, and he is an incredible player.”
