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The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Football Foundation held its 58th Annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet Thursday night at the original Montgomery Inn.
The banquet honored numerous high school football players in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, giving out the prestigious “That’s My Boy” award for Kentucky and the “That’s Our Boy” award for Cincinnati.
Named after Cincinnati Post writer Joe Quinn, the Southwest Ohio “That’s Our Boy” award was given to Waynesville quarterback Alex Amburgy.
“Alex is the best quarterback I’ve had the privilege of coaching in my 21 years. His knowledge of the game exceeds that of any high school player I’ve encountered,” Waynesville head coach Ben Johnson said of Amburgy. “He has all the physical and mental qualities necessary to excel at the position, and his work ethic, combined with his ‘refuse to lose’ attitude. Just as impressive is his academic performance, which rivals his athletic achievements, and his character is unparalleled.”
Two of our Spartan football players have been nominated for the National Football Foundation Cincinnati Chapter’s “That’s My Boy” Award. pic.twitter.com/vbRdQ9ipas
— Waynesville Spartans Football (@WaynesvilleFB) January 29, 2025
On the field, Ambury was a first-team All-Ohio selection in leading Waynesville to the Division V regional semifinals. The Southwest’s District Offensive Player of the Year threw for 2,615 yards and 28 touchdowns. On the ground, Amburgy, a three-year letter winner in track and a Taylor University football commit, racked up 953 yards and 16 scores.
Off the field, Ambury holds a 4.0 GPA and is a member of National Honor Society and is a class representative for Student Council. Ambury is involved with Athletic Council, team bible study, football canned food drive and supper club and is Waynesville’s team…
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Author : Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Publish date : 2025-02-28 01:41:00
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