Bo signs football letter of intent

From Blackhawk to Bison

— “It’s been my dream since I was 6,” Bo Rylee said about playing football at college.

Rylee signed a letter of intent to play football at the Oklahoma Baptist University.

“It’s a culmination of years of hard work,” head coach Tony Travis said.

“I know he will represent Pea Ridgeand all of us and his family very, very well.

“I’m excited for Bo,” Travis said.

“He can keep playing football andcontinue his education.

“I think Bo will be really good for them.”

Rylee played many positions for theBlackhawks, Travis said, adding that he often played receiver and corner.

He said he is great at the deep snap.

Rylee, the son of Kevin and ChristiRylee, has played football since the third grade. In Pea Ridge since seventh grade, he moved here from Coal Hill.

Sports, Pages 9 on 03/14/2012