Locksley Talks With In-State Priority, Updates Recruitment
Wide receiver Peter Kikwata has taken advantage of the offseason to develop as he transitions from Watkins Mill to Northwest. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound wideout is among the Montgomery County students taking in the first days of virtual classes, but Kikwata has been able to get in field work with new teammate Kaden Prather as they push each other through workouts.
“It’s great because I feel we will sharpen each other’s tools,” Kikwata told All Terrapins. “Whenever I make a slight mistake, he’ll tell me what the error is and next rep, I fix it, get it done. And him too, if he makes a mistake I’ll tell him. We help each other get better.” The close bond between Kikwata and Prather has helped the junior prospect develop on the field, but as he takes in contact from coaches since September 1, his older mentor has helped guide him through the process.
“Kaden and [Northwest wide receivers] coach Miles [Gray] have both have both helped me throughout the recruiting process because Kaden went through it and he’s also like a big brother,” Kikwata told All Terrapins. “Any advice that I need, he lets me know. Even though he’s committed to West Virginia he doesn’t press me to go to that school, he tells me to do what’s best for me.
Auburn, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State and Wisconsin are among the schools to reach out already as Kikwata stays patient. “I really don’t have it all in my head,” he added. “It’s been good to reach out and it’s definitely a blessing. I’m kind of still taking it all in.”
Maryland head coach Mike Locksley connected with the in-state standout on Wednesday as the two build their relationship. “It was good, that was my first time on the phone by ourselves but it was good. He was talking about the opportunities that I have there and that they want the best for me and it’s the home state.” The message was clear to the in-state priority.
“He felt like I was a playmaker. I can change the tempo of the game whenever the ball is in my hand.”
Kikwata is among the vast majority of 2022 prospects eagerly awaiting to visit schools as he takes the next two years to determine his own academic plan.
“I’m trying to figure out what my major is and I think academics is a huge part of it. I want to go to a school not just the football team but their academics.” In the meantime, he looks forward to topping a feat not yet set by Prather.
“I’m trying to touch 1,000 yards this season because Kaden, they haven’t done it yet and I’m also trying to win states because I think we have a real chance.”
