Slain football star Saulsberry never stopped believing
Northpoint Christian running back Christian Saulsberry led his team to the state championship game and a 13-1 record in his senior season in 2015. Saulsberry was killed last week, only four months after fulfilling his dream to be a professional player. (AP File Photo/Wade Payne)
Despite being only 5-8 and 188 pounds, former Northpoint Christian School star Christian Saulsberry had the drive to be a professional football player. Four months after achieving his dream, his life was taken.
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Christian Saulsberry Northpoint Christian School Edmonton Elks Canadian Football LeagueJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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