KIRKLAND – Ever since he can remember, Hiawatha senior Dakotah Quimby has spent his Friday nights at the football field at the southwest corner of Hiawatha High School.

Since 2009, Dakotah has been on the sideline as a member of the Hawks, transforming from a special teams player his freshman season into the Hawks’ top running back. He’s run for 105 yards and two touchdowns this season, and starts at linebacker, as well.

Before he even put on a Hawks uniform, Quimby was either in the stands watching one of his three older brothers play, or in the grass throwing a football around with other younger kids.