Stadium lights flicker on as crowds fill the stands before Mario Easterly takes the field. Under that glow, he comes alive with a similar intensity. He carries every version of himself that led to this moment, shaping the player he has become. There is a steady strength to him, both physical and emotional, as he steps onto the turf. As a child, he may not have expected to stand under those lights, taking in all the game would offer. But he hoped for it. He played for the wins, and learned from the losses. Read the full story on @hazzemedia Interview by @emilyk_11