Wellsville’s Nolan Rush voted Army Iron Man of the Year

Army Iron Man honors the best two-way high school football players in Kansas

 

KANSAS CITY, MO – The U.S. Army Kanas City Recruiting Battalion is proud to announce that Wellsville’s Nolan Rush is the Army Iron Man of the Year for Kansas.  Rush had 1,070 all-purpose yards with 180 yards rushing and two scores; a team-high 39 receptions for 817 yards and 14 touchdowns; scored  98 points, second-best on the team; recorded 32 tackles;  grabbed a team-high eight interceptions; defended three passes; recovered two fumbles; and recovered a fumble.  Fans from across the state selected Rush as the Army Iron Man from among ten finalists.

U.S. Army Iron Man of the Year – Kansas Finalists - 2011

Trey Fort – Osage City

Jordan Lewis – Mission Valley

Cory Misak – Conway Springs

Chris Pyle - Eudora

Justice Riddle – Chetopa

Nolan Rush – Wellsville

Damon Schurr – Osborne

Will Short – Collegiate

Allen Williams – Field Kindley

 

Playing and excelling on both offense and defense, the Army Iron Man must demonstrate physical and emotional strength, as well as strength of character.  The Army Iron Man embodies the qualities of Army STRONG.  High school football fans selected the finalists throughout the season by voting online at www.TheSportsFlash.com. 

The United States Army is charged with protecting America’s freedom and preserving peace.  The Army trains and equips its soldiers to be the best, especially when it comes to their job, leadership, and soldiering skills.  With more than 150 jobs available in many exciting fields, the U.S. Army provides many job training and leadership training opportunities.  From working with computer to assisting doctors to fixing helicopters, there’s an Army job that’s right for you.  For more information, go online to www.GoArmy.com.