The memories play in Xavier Guillory’s mind like movie reels. Tens of years later, it still feels so vivid: He would stand at the front of the street, right where the pavement turned into his family’s driveway in Spokane, and squint up into the blue sky, trying to locate the football hurtling back toward earth. That’s when his dad’s thundering voice boomed.
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At Air Force Prep Academy, Xavier Guillory and his father, Raphael.
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Idaho State wide receiver Xavier Guillory (center, in uniform) with family after a game last season.
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As a Lewis and Clark High player, Xavier Guillory and his father, Raphael.
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A young Xavier Guillory (left) with his father, Raphael.
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Idaho State wide receiver Xavier Guillory (0) comes down with a pass over cornerback Josh Alford (1) during a spring scrimmage.
Kyle Riley/For the Journal
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Idaho State wide receiver Xavier Guillory hauls in a pass during fall practice.
Kyle Riley/For the Journal
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