Cardinal Newman's Zamarii Sanders embraces Tyreek Hill race banter: 'It's supposed to happen'
The Cardinal Newman receiver made headlines for a proposed race between him and Miami Dolphins superstar receiver Tyreek Hill.
"After I won nationals at New Balance, I started getting more recognition," Sanders said. "I called him out, but he didn't see it. But he has connections that reached out to him to race me, and they put the FaceTime call together."
305 Sports, a sports promotion and marketing social media account, originally put forth the idea for the race by connecting the speedy pair during a summer workout.
"I don't care what grade you're in," Hill responded to the idea of a race with Sanders. "High school, middle school ... If we're talking about that chicken, you're going to lose."
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Sanders' notoriety has skyrocketed, but not just because of the offseason banter with the Miami receiver.
The Newman senior has redefined what it means to be fast at the high-school level and beyond.
He's been called "They're Fastest Man in Florida" following six state championships in such sprint events as the 100-meter, 200-meter and 4x100 relay.
Sweeping the 100- and 200-meter events at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals was the cherry on top, propelling him into even more national conversations.
Not a bad formula for connecting with a sports role-model.
Many have speculated whether the proposed race between Sanders and Hill could actually happen, but Sanders believes it will.
"I've looked up to Tyreek Hill since I was little," Sanders said. "He was always fast, and I know I'm fast. To actually talk to him one on one about racing him was a blessing. I'm glad I'm going to get the opportunity to race him."
"It's supposed to happen," Sanders added when asked if he felt the race would be scheduled. "It's supposed to happen. I don't know when, but it's supposed to happen, eventually."
So, who's going to win? Sanders was nearly as quick with his answer as he is on the asphalt and field.
"Me, obviously," Sanders said.
Alex Peterman is a high school sports reporter for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at apeterman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Zamarii Sanders says race with Tyreek Hill still 'supposed to happen'
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