Cooperstown senior Luke Folts
attended the National Football
Foundation scholar/athlete banquet
at Turning Stone on Sunday
night and was awarded a $500
Central New York Chapter Scholarship.
Folts enjoyed a solid senior season
for the Redskins after breaking
his leg in both his sophomore and
junior seasons. He led the team
with three interceptions from his
safety position and had a knack for
being in the right place at the right
time, according to head coach
Steve Pugliese.
``He’s just an amazing person
for what he’s gone through and
continued to come back,’’ Pugliese
said of Folts. ``The average person
would never have been able to do
it. But he’s got a lot of determination
and he loves the game, so he
kept coming back.’’
The scholarship is based on a
combination of academics and
athletics, Pugliese said.
``Luke is a great kid off the field
too,’’ Pugliese said. ``He’s likeable
and well-respected by his teammates.
He’s a leader. I couldn’t picture
anyone deserving this award
more than Luke.’’
Folts helped Cooperstown to a
perfect 6-0 regular season this past
fall. They went on to win two sectional
games before losing in the
Section Three Class C semifinals.
Although he played mostly
defense, Folts also caught a touchdown
pass and occassionally saw
some time at running back as well.
In addition to his three interceptions,
he recovered two fumbles
and made 33 total tackles during
the season.
