Ryan, now a jr at CCCHS has unfortunately sustained multiple injuries in his football career.

On the first day of pads this yr he broke his collar bone, which is the 3rd or 4th such injury he has encountered in his football career. This was a devastating injury to Ryan who has been very committed in his offseason training.

Ryan is a great student and one of the most dedicated young men in our program.

Ryan could have just quit and walked away from football after again a very painful injury ended his season. Ryan is not only at practice every day with his team, but he helps out and is very positive with his teammates and coaches. He is an inspiration to the young men and coaches in our program.

Ryan is also involved in multiple school and community organizations and is just a class act in every aspect. I can't imagine a more deserving person for such an award as Ryan. I can't even begin to explain the multiple injuries that he has sustained or obstacles that he has continually had to overcome.

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