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NAME: Logan Verax
SCHOOL: Ryle High School
SPORT(S):
Football-Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2024
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: NKY
Top 26 Football Player
BIRTHDATE: 9/21/2005
WEIGHT: 6'3"-200 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Union, Ky.
PARENTS: Terry & Stephanie
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Dad
FUTURE GOAL: Become a
lawyer
Ryle's senior dual-threat quarterback Logan Verax is the Raiders'
all-time leading passer with 7,979 career passing yards, which is
second all-time in Northern Kentucky history. He also holds numerous
school records, including for most touchdowns thrown in a game, when
he threw for five TDs in a game in 2021. He also holds school records
for career completions, career passing TDs, single-season passing
yards and single-game passing yards.
One of this season's most exciting moments was a come-from-behind
24-21 win vs. Simon Kenton. In the game, Logan passed for 367 yards
and two TDs, including the game-winning air strike. The Raiders drove
74 yards in 2:23 for the game-winning score when Logan hit Grady
Reynolds for a six-yard touchdown. The win clinched a Class 6A, 6th
District title for Ryle.
During his senior campaign, Logan threw for 3,279 yards and 29
touchdowns plus ran for 484 yards and five TDs. The Raiders finished
8-5.
His junior season, Logan was named as a NKY Top 26 all-star and the
6th District Class 6A Player of the Year. He was second-team
all-Northern Kentucky by the Enquirer and invited to the prestigious
Gunslinger QB Challenge. The Raiders went 6-6 last year, losing in the
second round of the Class 6A state playoffs.
"Logan has not only grown as a football player, but also as a leader
and student of the game. The one thing that stands out is the fire and
enthusiasm he has in everything he does. He leads by example and is
relentless as a player and student," says his head varsity football
coach, Mike Engler.
Logan also plays basketball for the Raiders. He plans on playing
football at the next level, but has not yet made a college commitment.
In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and collecting sports cards. His
favorite entertainer is Adam Sandler, favorite book is The Great
Gatsby, favorite movie is Friday Night Lights and his
most-like-to-meet is Joe Burrow.
COACH'S QUOTE – "I have had the pleasure of coaching and
watching Logan grow over the past few years. The same work ethic that
has made him a success on the field and in the classroom can be seen
in many other ways and activities. Logan's teammates have also honored
him by selecting him to the Raider Council, as well as a team captain
for the past three seasons. He is a positive role model for all the
community and at Ryle High School."
— Mike Engler, Varsity Football Coach
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