MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After averaging 31 points a game in his junior season at Nicholas County, guard Luke LeRose has transferred to Shady Spring.
LeRose has enrolled at SSHS following the completion of Nicholas County’s football season. The Grizzlies were eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs by Frankfort Friday evening. LeRose was a multi-purpose threat on the gridiron this fall. He was the Grizzlies leading receiver with 351 yards and six touchdowns. He also rushed for 580 yards and seven scores.
LeRose led the Nicholas County basketball team to a 16-8 record last year and a sectional championship. In addition to his scoring prowess, LeRose averaged 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 2.7 points per game. For his career, LeRose has scored 1,760 points.
Shady Spring finished 21-7 last year, falling in the regional round. They will return one of the stronger rosters in Class AA.