Boyle's Zach Hester Commits to the Naval Academy

[Hatz]

Boyle Senior LB Zach Hester commits to play at the Naval Academy.

 

http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/sports/amn-prep-football-boyle-star-hester-commits-to-play-at-naval-academy-20110810,0,5762247.story

 

Hester chose Navy over Arkansas citing his desire for an education and experience that would prepare him for life.

 

Congrats to Zach. :thumb:

[Clyde]

He is very fortunate to have this opportunity. Hats off to him.

[SARR]

Congrats to Zach! He is as good of a High School LB'er you will find.

[75center]

That is fantastic! Congratulations to him.

[gchs_uk9]

Really terrific for Zach. Hard to believe he's already a senior. I remember well when his father coached at Garrard County and he was just a little boy. You could always tell he'd be a great football player and he certainly has been just that.

[ChiefSmoke]

Congratulations to Zach! Seems only yesterday his dad and I were shaking hands at the coin toss, getting ready to open the 82 season in Lancaster. Can't believe Jeff has a son this old! Zach is a super young man and outstanding football player. The future looks bright in the USA if we can get guys like Zach Hester leading our nation! But, I guess he will have to learn to like, "Anchors Aweigh." Might be tough to do for a Boyle County Rebel!!

[sportsfan41]

Very awesome news, congrats to the young man. I've read lots of good things about him on here, hope I get the chance to see him play this season.

[Hatz]

Congratulations to Zach! Seems only yesterday his dad and I were shaking hands at the coin toss, getting ready to open the 82 season in Lancaster. Can't believe Jeff has a son this old! Zach is a super young man and outstanding football player. The future looks bright in the USA if we can get guys like Zach Hester leading our nation! But, I guess he will have to learn to like, "Anchors Aweigh." Might be tough to do for a Boyle County Rebel!!

 

Yeah, the two fight songs really don't jive. :thumb:

[gchs_uk9]

Congratulations to Zach! Seems only yesterday his dad and I were shaking hands at the coin toss, getting ready to open the 82 season in Lancaster. Can't believe Jeff has a son this old!

 

And you guys lost that game didn't you Chief?!

 

In all seriousness, Zach comes from very good stock. His father Jeff, current defensive coordinator at Boyle County, was a star player at Garrard County in the early 80s and went on to have a very good career at Morehead State. He was an assistant and head coach at Garrard before moving over to Boyle. He and his wife both taught at Garrard when I went to school and I think very highly of both of them. Getting an appointment to the Naval Academy is a great honor for anyone and it's especially exciting for a Kentucky high school footballer.

[NKYMoHo]

Congrats, Zach. It was a pleasure to meet you earlier this year and I have been looking forward to watching you play live. Best of luck!

[au_eagle_416]

Great player from a great family. Best wishes from Grove City, OH.

[Ram]

He is very fortunate to have this opportunity. Hats off to him.

 

Didn't you mean "Hatz" off to him?

 

Congratulations to this young man.

[horst muhlmann]

Congrats to this young man. Annapolis will be a great experience for him. What is his jersey #?

[Clyde]

Didn't you mean "Hatz" off to him?

 

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I missed that one.

[theguru]

Congrats Zach!!!