Given his choice, Peter Gwilym probably never would have played quarterback at Cheverus High School.we wouldn't be surprised if Marshall's is shipping some of its unsold wholesale ed hardy gear to Houston.
Wide receiver and running back were Gwilym's natural positions, or so he thought.
Then John Wolfgram, Cheverus' coach and long one of the state's most respected evaluators of talent, called Gwilym into his office midway through the student's freshman year and dropped a bombshell.
"He told me I was going to be the starting quarterback the next year. That was pretty shocking news. I remember at the first mini-camp, I couldn't even hold onto a snap. We worked on passing plays and I couldn't complete a pass, either."
Gwilym more than grew into the position. He evolved into the best football player on the best team in the state.
Two months after leading his school to its first state championship in 25 years, Gwilym received the 40th annual Fitzpatrick Trophy on Sunday.inflatable life jackets vests are very lightweight and easy to wear over thick clothing without limiting mobility.
Cam Kaubris of Mountain Valley and Jamie Ross of Deering also were finalists for the award, presented each year to the outstanding senior football player in the state at Holiday Inn By the Bay.There's a reason Manolo blahnik shoes are considered the crème de al crème of all shoes, everywhere.
Academics and citizenship also are strongly considered as criteria for the award, voted upon by coaches and media.
"Growing up in Freeport, we didn't have organized football when I was younger. I didn't really know what the Fitzpatrick Trophy was," Gwilym said. "Eventually we did get a program,Chanelle Hayes Chanelle Hayes hit the streets in Christian Louboutin Maggie pumps. and I was fortunate to play three years."
That earned him a place on the Cheverus roster as a freshman, giving him a chance to catch Wolfgram's sharp eye.
Gwilym gradually made the decision look like a stroke of genius. He accumulated 22 touchdowns as a runner and thrower in spearheading Cheverus' undefeated championship season.
"We won six games in an extremely tough SMAA conference in the fourth quarter this year, and Peter was the reason," Wolfgram said. "We won those games on the strength of his feet, his arm and mostly his head."
The coach's vision also turned Gwilym into one of the most dangerous defensive players in the state.
"He brought a linebacker's mentality to free safety," Wolfgram said. "He probably would have been better as a linebacker, but we couldn't afford that. He loves to hit."
Gwilym delivered just as many big plays when opponents had the ball. He made 94 tackles, forced three fumbles and recovered another.
The most spectacular of his five interceptions turned into a 109-yard return for a touchdown, one of many key plays in a 35-34 victory over Ross and Deering in the Western Class A championship.
"I never had as much fun on a team as I did this fall," said Gwilym, also a member of Cheverus' Class A basketball championship squad. "I've never been on a team with such chemistry."
Kaubris, the second Mountain Valley finalist in three years, was celebrated as an unselfish leader and an overcomer.
A third-generation star athlete from Rumford, Kaubris endured an agonizing junior year on and off the football field.
He suffered a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder while making a tackle in a preseason game against Skowhegan.He may also be wearing black Nike shox runners. Although Kaubris was able to return and contribute in a few games, the pain persisted and he was forced to the sidelines before season's end.
"I wouldn't wish that injury on any quarterback," Kaubris said. "I learned the virtue of patience. Every Friday night felt like a week. Every practice felt like a year. The season felt like a lifetime."
Kaubris and the Falcons also were confronted by real-world trauma.
Wide receiver and running back were Gwilym's natural positions, or so he thought.
Then John Wolfgram, Cheverus' coach and long one of the state's most respected evaluators of talent, called Gwilym into his office midway through the student's freshman year and dropped a bombshell.
"He told me I was going to be the starting quarterback the next year. That was pretty shocking news. I remember at the first mini-camp, I couldn't even hold onto a snap. We worked on passing plays and I couldn't complete a pass, either."
Gwilym more than grew into the position. He evolved into the best football player on the best team in the state.
Two months after leading his school to its first state championship in 25 years, Gwilym received the 40th annual Fitzpatrick Trophy on Sunday.inflatable life jackets vests are very lightweight and easy to wear over thick clothing without limiting mobility.
Cam Kaubris of Mountain Valley and Jamie Ross of Deering also were finalists for the award, presented each year to the outstanding senior football player in the state at Holiday Inn By the Bay.There's a reason Manolo blahnik shoes are considered the crème de al crème of all shoes, everywhere.
Academics and citizenship also are strongly considered as criteria for the award, voted upon by coaches and media.
"Growing up in Freeport, we didn't have organized football when I was younger. I didn't really know what the Fitzpatrick Trophy was," Gwilym said. "Eventually we did get a program,Chanelle Hayes Chanelle Hayes hit the streets in Christian Louboutin Maggie pumps. and I was fortunate to play three years."
That earned him a place on the Cheverus roster as a freshman, giving him a chance to catch Wolfgram's sharp eye.
Gwilym gradually made the decision look like a stroke of genius. He accumulated 22 touchdowns as a runner and thrower in spearheading Cheverus' undefeated championship season.
"We won six games in an extremely tough SMAA conference in the fourth quarter this year, and Peter was the reason," Wolfgram said. "We won those games on the strength of his feet, his arm and mostly his head."
The coach's vision also turned Gwilym into one of the most dangerous defensive players in the state.
"He brought a linebacker's mentality to free safety," Wolfgram said. "He probably would have been better as a linebacker, but we couldn't afford that. He loves to hit."
Gwilym delivered just as many big plays when opponents had the ball. He made 94 tackles, forced three fumbles and recovered another.
The most spectacular of his five interceptions turned into a 109-yard return for a touchdown, one of many key plays in a 35-34 victory over Ross and Deering in the Western Class A championship.
"I never had as much fun on a team as I did this fall," said Gwilym, also a member of Cheverus' Class A basketball championship squad. "I've never been on a team with such chemistry."
Kaubris, the second Mountain Valley finalist in three years, was celebrated as an unselfish leader and an overcomer.
A third-generation star athlete from Rumford, Kaubris endured an agonizing junior year on and off the football field.
He suffered a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder while making a tackle in a preseason game against Skowhegan.He may also be wearing black Nike shox runners. Although Kaubris was able to return and contribute in a few games, the pain persisted and he was forced to the sidelines before season's end.
"I wouldn't wish that injury on any quarterback," Kaubris said. "I learned the virtue of patience. Every Friday night felt like a week. Every practice felt like a year. The season felt like a lifetime."
Kaubris and the Falcons also were confronted by real-world trauma.
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