Blue Springs South’s Steve Sullivan voted Army Iron Man

Army Iron Man campaign honors Missouri’s best two-way high school football players

 

KANSAS CITY, MO – The U.S. Army Kansas City Recruiting Battalion is proud to announce that Blue Springs South High School’s Steve Sullivan is the Army Iron Man of the Year for Missouri.  Sullivan had 2,250 all-purpose yards with 25 touchdowns this season, rushing for 1,577 yards with 18 scores, making 28 receptions for 284 yards and three touchdowns, and totaling 389 kick-return yards with four scores.  Fans from across the state selected Sullivan as the Army Iron Man of the Year from among ten finalists.

 

U.S. Army Iron Man of the Year – Missouri Finalists - 2011

Jaelon Acklin - Liberty

Shaun Anderson – Mountain Grove

Drake Bluffington - Westran

Scott Kruger – Clopton Elsberry

James Lafernier - Warrensburg

Tyler Miller - Dexter

Ben Seitz – South Callaway

Chris Sidfrid - Clinton

Steve Sullivan – Blue Springs South

Jared White – DeSoto

 

Playing and excelling on both offense and defense, the Army Iron Man must demonstrate physical and emotional strength, as well as strength of character.  The Army Iron Man embodies the qualities of Army STRONG.  High school football fans selected the finalists throughout the season by voting online at www.TheSportsFlash.com. 

 

The United States Army is charged with protecting America’s freedom and preserving peace.  The Army trains and equips its soldiers to be the best, especially when it comes to their job, leadership, and soldiering skills.  With more than 150 jobs available in many exciting fields, the U.S. Army provides many job training and leadership training opportunities.  From working with computer to assisting doctors to fixing helicopters, there’s an Army job that’s right for you.  For more information, go online to www.GoArmy.com.