(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Grant Petty is being recognized for his contributions to the Trojan football program after an injury cut his season short.
Petty, a three-year Trojan starter, suffered a serious leg injury early in the season after catching a pass along the sideline. Last season, he earned second-team All-District honors as a defensive back. Recently, Class 3A District 6 coaches selected Grant Petty as their “Golden Player” of the Year. This award goes to a player who likely would have been placed on one of the all-district teams if not for his injury.
Petty is this Week’s KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week for his accomplishments on and off the field.
A four-sport athlete, he has spent this past season working through extensive rehabilitation while taking on a different role with the football team. Throughout the process, Petty has remained positive and continued to support the program.
One of ten seniors on the Trojan squad, Petty recognizes the commitment his fellow seniors have made to the football program.
Petty continues to make progress in his rehabilitation and is currently ahead of schedule. He believes maintaining a positive attitude has helped accelerate his recovery.
While the injury will keep him off the basketball court this winter and prevent him from competing in track this spring, Petty plans to stay active in athletics. An accomplished archer, he intends to compete in archery this winter.
Congratulations to Grant Petty, the KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week.
