As a player, Crete-Monee’s Dorian Patterson doesn’t sit around and wait for things to happen.

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound senior receiver, safety and kick returner is an all-purpose threat who loves to take the initiative and spring into action on both sides of the ball for the Warriors.

“My mentality is that nobody can stop me,” Patterson said with a knowing smile. “That has always been my mindset — I’m the best player out there. You have to believe that.

“People say I’ve got that dog in me, and I believe it. I’m a real competitor. Off the field, I’m laid-back and quiet, but once I step between those lines, I turn into a different person.”

Patterson turned into the difference Saturday, scoring a 37-yard touchdown on Crete-Monee’s first play from scrimmage to spark a 73-34 victory over Q

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