Ralston Valley senior Andrew Wingard has committed to Wyoming. (Dennis Pleuss)
One of the state’s most dynamic athletes has made his college choice.
On Tuesday night, Ralston Valley senior Andrew Wingard announced on Twitter that he had committed to Wyoming.
Blessed to announce my commitment to the University of Wyoming! I'm gonna be a Cowboy! #gowyo pic.twitter.com/UE2CKQeIE2
— Dewey (@deweywingard) October 22, 2014
Wingard, a running back, defensive back and returner, has amassed 1,014 rushing yards and 16 scores this season. He also has 250 receiving yards and four touchdowns, as well as a 96-yard kickoff return for a score. On defense, Wingard has 45 total tackles, two fumble recoveries, an interception and a forced fumble.
His 132 total points, on 21 touchdowns and three two-point conversions, is second in Class 5A.
Wingard told the Wyoming Star-Tribune that Wyoming coach Craig Bohl “gave out a big holler” when he committed.
“I just want to go somewhere where I can get on the field as fast as I can and play for great coaches in a great atmosphere,” Wingard told the paper. “That’s what I’m going to get at Wyoming, so I’m excited.”
He also told the paper that he would be a defensive back in college.
Wingard becomes the 15th Colorado product from the class of 2015 to commit to a Division I program. He is the third who is planning on signing with Wyoming, joining Cherry Creek wide receiver Joseph Parker and Gateway linebacker Kevin Prosser.
The 6-foot, 175-pound Wingard runs a 4.49 40-yard dash according to his Hudl profile. Wingard also had an offer from North Dakota, per Rivals.com.
He has helped Ralston Valley to a perfect 8-0 start, including a big win over rival Pomona in Week 8. The Mustangs are now No. 2 in CHSAANow.com’s poll, and No. 1 in the Wild Card points standings.
Wingard is also a guard on the school’s basketball team — he averaged 8.8 points and 2.6 rebounds last season — and qualified for the 5A state track meet in both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles.
His senior season highlights through the first eight games of the season are below.