Post by BigCat on Jun 13, 2013 12:34:25 GMT -5
Josh Phipps, a West Wilkes graduate who has family ties to Ashe County, will have the chance to continue his football career at the collegiate level.
Phipps, who played quarterback for the Blackhawks, was chosen as a preferred walk-on at Western Carolina, which means he is guaranteed a spot on the team, but will have to work hard to earn a scholarship.
At WCU, Phipps will play wide receiver or defensive back, depending on where head coach Mark Speir feels he will fit in the best.
Read more: www.jeffersonpost.com/view/full_story/22882338/article-Local-athlete-to-play-at-WCU
Phipps, who played quarterback for the Blackhawks, was chosen as a preferred walk-on at Western Carolina, which means he is guaranteed a spot on the team, but will have to work hard to earn a scholarship.
At WCU, Phipps will play wide receiver or defensive back, depending on where head coach Mark Speir feels he will fit in the best.
Read more: www.jeffersonpost.com/view/full_story/22882338/article-Local-athlete-to-play-at-WCU
