Athlete of the Week: DreKel Betts brings versatility and discipline to Panthers’ backfield

Sep 23, 2026 at 06:15 am by M_Layton

Panthers’ No. 10, DreKel Betts, is poised, prepared and ready to make the big play. A versatile player, Betts is a leader on and off the football field. (Beacon file photo by Miles Layton)

Having watched Panthers’ DreKel Betts play football, I can say he’s got some skills. And clearly Betts is athletic, so he can play most any slot; a team leader.

Betts, a junior at Washington County High School, was named the Roanoke Beacon’s Athlete of the Week, a nod to a very versatile player.

For more information, check out the Sept. 23, 2026, edition of the Roanoke Beacon.

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