Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Football - Wyoming

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FOOTBALL

Garrett Coon

Running back/Linebacker
SHERIDAN HS
SHERIDAN , WYOMING
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT
Press Release

Peak Performance

1589

Rushing yards

29

Rushing touchdowns

196

Carries

81

Tackles
“Garrett Coon is a pretty special player. He’s dominant on both sides of the ball and you have to account for him on every play.”
Mike Apodaca
Head Coach Head coach at Cheyenne Central High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 195-pound senior running back and linebacker rushed for 1,589 yards and 29 touchdowns on 196 carries this past season, leading the Broncs (11-1) to the Class 4A state championship. Coon also caught 21 passes for 299 yards and six touchdowns, in addition to contributing 81 tackles and three interceptions on defense. He is a three-time All-State selection and a two-time member of the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25.

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Academic Achievement

Coon has maintained a 3.48 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Coon has volunteered locally on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and youth football programs.