The finalist for the northern Ky. "Thats my boy award"

 

Austin Collinsworth (Highlands)

 

Tate Nichols (Ryle)

 

Wes Smith (Dixie Heights)

 

Nick West (Conner)

 

Award to be given Feb 18th. Your thoughts ?

OK, I've seen this award mentioned many times over the years. What is it, who is eligible to receive it, how are players nominated, how is the winner decided, what organization gives this award?

OK, I've seen this award mentioned many times over the years. What is it, who is eligible to receive it, how are players nominated, how is the winner decided, what organization gives this award?

 

According to the Sunday Enquirer ,the award is based on the accumulation of points in football achievements , academic achievement and extracurricular and community activities . (Thats all I got.)

I personally am pulling for Wes Smith to get it. He is a great kid that few recognize because he doesn't bring the attention on himself.

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I would like to see Wes Smith get this award. He is the ideal HS athlete, very grounded with good values. Great kid, great family and has worked extremly hard to get where he is athletically.

I would like to see Wes Smith get this award. He is the ideal HS athlete, very grounded with good values. Great kid, great family and has worked extremly hard to get where he is athletically.

 

I think you could say that about every NKY athlete that has excelled at there school this year. What sets Wes apart from the rest?

 

I'm not dogging Wes , just want you to make a good argument for him.

I think you could say that about every NKY athlete that has excelled at there school this year. What sets Wes apart from the rest?

 

I'm not dogging Wes , just want you to make a good argument for him.

 

Wes Smith is a Kid that a Coach would die for on their team. Wes has recovered from a Torn ACL his Junior year, had Ankle issue his whole Junior year. That past season in his senior year he played the last 6 weeks of the season with a partial tear in his Miniscus. He also sprained an ankle early in the season that he had to take care of and he sprained it in the last week of practice before the Highlands playoff game. Wes never onced missed a single game. He is a kid thats a positive leader and role model on your team and somebody you love to have in your athletic program.

 

I think he is considering Georgetown, Morehead State, and Eastern.

It will come down to the points earned. Who ever has the most will win. The #s will tell the story. IMO this is the purest award out there. There isn't much personal opinion that comes into play. Who ever finishes on top will have earned it on their own. It's a great award. If I were to guess, regardless who my favorite is, I think it is going to be Collinsworth or Nichols. And that's after considering all of the #s.

Wes Smith is a Kid that a Coach would die for on their team. Wes has recovered from a Torn ACL his Junior year, had Ankle issue his whole Junior year. That past season in his senior year he played the last 6 weeks of the season with a partial tear in his Miniscus. He also sprained an ankle early in the season that he had to take care of and he sprained it in the last week of practice before the Highlands playoff game. Wes never onced missed a single game. He is a kid thats a positive leader and role model on your team and somebody you love to have in your athletic program.

 

I think he is considering Georgetown, Morehead State, and Eastern.

 

I heard he is going to walk-on at UK to play football.

Banquet is being held on Thursday. Four good candidates.

Tate Nichols wins "That's My Boy award". Great job! He earned it.

Big congrats to Tate!:clap:

Congrats to Tate and ALL the other athletes nominated...it is truly an honor to just be there!

I heard he is going to walk-on at UK to play football.

 

Wes has made his official plans to play with Georgetown College next year and study engenieering and play football.