Elkins’ Clayton Collett voted Army Iron Man of the Year for West Virginia

Army Iron Man honors the best two-way high school football players

 

BECKLEY, WV – The U.S. Army Beckley Recruiting Battalion is proud to announce that Elkins’ Clayton Collett has been selected by the fans as the 6^th Annual Army Iron Man of the Year, honoring West Virginia’s best two-way high school football players.  Collett rushed for 1,264 yards with 16 touchdowns while making 15 receptions for 254 yards with four scores.  On defense, Collett recorded 42 tackles with two sacks, two interceptions; three passes defended, and recovered two fumbles.  Fans selected Collett from among ten finalists for the honor, including:

 

2011U.S. Army Iron Man of the Year – West Virginia

Matthew Berry - Liberty

Malik Boatwright – Greenbrier West

Clayton Collett - Elkins

Chase Connor – Shady Spring

D.J. Edwards - Bluefield

Austin Johnson – Shady Spring

Thomas Forren – Westside

Shaq Hannah – Woodrow Wilson

Isaiah Hill – Robert C. Byrd

Dustin Smith – Summers County

 

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 voted on the weekly winner of the U.S. Army Iron Man Award at www.TheSportsFlash.com.  The Beckley Battalion is the flagship battalion for the Army Iron Man campaign, launching the first-ever campaign in 2006. 

 

Army Iron Man – West Virginia Winners

2011 – Clayton Collett of Elkins

2010 – Jordan McKinney of James Monroe

2009 – Dustin Brown of Richwood

2008 – C.J. Rahming of Lewis County

2007 – Drew Weis of Fayetteville

2006 – Heath Hauldren of Hurricane

 

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.