PHOTO GALLERY: Hickman wide receiver matures on and off field

October 12, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT

Hickman football junior wide receiver Roderick Beasley is known for joking around, but he is learning when it is time to focus. That focus has translated into three touchdowns for Beasley in Hickman’s past two games.

Roderick Beasley, junior wide receiver for Hickman High School, reaches to catch the ball during a drill at practice Wednesday afternoon. Beasley scored two touchdowns in Hickman's game against Jefferson City on Sept. 28. | Bridget Murphy

Roderick Beasley, center, junior wide receiver for Hickman High School, waits for a play to begin during practice Wednesday at the football field. Beasley has played for Hickman since his freshman year. | Bridget Murphy

Mason Murray, quarterback for Hickman High School, left, jokes with wide receiver Roderick Beasley on the sideline during practice. Murray and Beasley have a good relationship both on and off the field. | Bridget Murphy