Ralston Valley’s Andrew Wingard breaks away from the defense of Grand Junction on his way to return a punt for a touchdown in the second quarter Friday, October 31, 2014 at the North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada. Ralston Valley defeated Grand Junction 48-0 to move on to the second round of the 5A playoffs. (Brent Lewis, The Denver Post)
Ralston Valley running back and safety Andrew Wingard was named the 2014-15 Gatorade Colorado Football Player of the Year on Thursday.
The senior rushed for 1,653 yards and 28 touchdowns, leading the Mustangs to a 12-1 record and a trip to the 5A state semifinal. He gave his verbal commitment to play football at the University of Wyoming.
“Andrew Wingard made a huge impact for Ralston Valley this year,” Columbine head coach Andy Lowry said in a statement from Gatorade. “His speed, toughness and strength separate him from other running backs.”
Former Valor Christian star running back Christian McCaffrey won the award the past two seasons.
