High School Football

Switzer wins second Kennedy Award

George Washington running back Ryan Switzer joined a select group of players in West Virginia high school football history, winning his second straight Kennedy Award.

The senior running back, who is committed to play football at North Carolina, finished this past season with 2,379 yards and 32 touchdowns on 206 carries. He also added 20 catches for 253 yards and four more scores, to go along with three defensive touchdowns as well.

 

2012 KENNEDY AWARD TOP FOUR

1. Ryan Switzer, George Washington, RB

2. Justin ‘Cookie’ Clinton, Martinsburg, QB

3. Brandon Spurlock, Wayne, RB

4. David Gaydosz, Cabell Midland, RB

 

FORMER TWO-TIME KENNEDY AWARD WINNERS

1. Brandon Barrett, Martinsburg, 2002 and 2003

2. J.R. House, Nitro, 1996 and 1998

3. Mark Cisar, Magnolia, 1992 and 1993

4. Robert Alexander, South Charleston, 1975 and 1976

5. Danny Williams, DuPont, 1972 and 1973

 





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