Stephens' Aaron Trotter continues to overcome adversity

TOCCOA, Ga. — In four years starting for the Indians, Aaron Trotter has had a different dose of adversity almost every season.

As a freshman, he was undersized to play safety.

As a sophomore, Trotter suffered a broken bone in his foot and missed several games.

This year, he’s moved back to linebacker after last playing there as a sophomore.

And while he’s been the most experienced player on the defense, and directing a young secondary, he’s watched his mother battle liver and colon cancer.

Through it all, he’s emerged as one of the Indians’ most valuable players. His move to linebacker in Week 2 coincided with the defense allowing just 24 points the three weeks.