Senior Male Athlete Of The Year: Putting In The Work

Palatka’s Nealy determined to be best, set example for younger teammates

  • Palatka three-sport standout Delton Nealy Jr. receives his Daily News Senior Male Athlete of the Year plaque from sports editor Mark Blumenthal. (ANTHONY RICHARDS / Palatka Daily News)
    Palatka three-sport standout Delton Nealy Jr. receives his Daily News Senior Male Athlete of the Year plaque from sports editor Mark Blumenthal. (ANTHONY RICHARDS / Palatka Daily News)
  • Delton Nealy Jr. (7) rushed for 320 yards in his senior year and scored a pair of touchdowns for the Palatka High football team. (GREG OYSTER / Special to the Daily News)
    Delton Nealy Jr. (7) rushed for 320 yards in his senior year and scored a pair of touchdowns for the Palatka High football team. (GREG OYSTER / Special to the Daily News)
One thing that is undeniable about Delton Nealy Jr.’s high school career is that he was not afraid to put in the hard work necessary for success. That commitment is one of the first things mentioned…

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