FILE PHOTO BY DANIELLE PARHIZKARAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER: Christian Correa of New Milford has 1,793 rushing yards and 28 TDs this season. He averages 7.8 yards per carry.
NEW MILFORD — The brothers’ weekly film sessions are routine.Each Thursday night, Christian Correa and his older brother, Jose, watch tape of New Milford’s upcoming opponent.
They break down tendencies. They scrutinize defensive schemes. They prepare Christian as much as possible for when he takes the football field.
“Having an older brother telling you what to do, what not to do — it’s just a motivation that most kids probably don’t have, which pushes me to do better,” Christian Correa said.
Correa could not have a better mentor.
Jose Correa was an elite linebacker and fullback, helping to lead the Knights to the sectional championship game in 2007 as a senior. Christian is cementing his own legacy as one of North Jersey’s most formidable running backs and one of the most accomplished football players to suit up for New Milford.
The senior is trying to lead the Knights (6-2) back to the title game and hoping to achieve what Jose came so close to doing.
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