Andre Matthews, a guard in 2008, was the first to wear this number. His brothers, Nick and Chris, also played for the Wildcats.
Andre Matthews, 2008
Kevin Kirk, an offensive tackle in 2009, was the next to wear 78. He is not related to John Kirk, another offensive lineman who played in 2012.
Kevin Kirk, 2009
Michael Gallagher, a guard, was the first player to wear 78 for more than one season. He was also an accomplished thrower, qualifying for regionals in the discus (finished 2nd in district in 2011-12). Michael is not related to Andrew Gallagher, another offensive lineman who played in 2013 and 2014.
Michael recently completed his collegiate career at Friends University, an NAIA school located in Wichita, Kansas.
Michael Gallagher, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2010-11
Photo from Friends University Athletics
Michael Gallagher, Friends Falcons, 2013-17
Brock Gunderson made the varsity as a sophomore in 2016. His older brother, Cole, was the starting center in 2009 and 2010 and also threw for the Cy Woods track team. One of his older sisters, Paige, played volleyball and was a thrower for the Lady Wildcats. His other older sister, Haley, was the student body president at Cy Woods during her senior year. Brock also threw the shot put and discus and also played basketball for the Wildcats. As a senior in 2018, Brock earned first-team District 14-6A honors on the offensive line.
After completing his mission in accordance with the Mormon faith, which I believe lasts two years, Brock will resume his football career at Brigham Young University.
Photo by Tom Dendy
Brock Gunderson, Cypress Woods Wildcats, 2016-18
Brigham Young Cougars, beginning in 2021
Cody Oetken wore 78 in 2019.
Photo credit: Phlox Photography
Cody Oetken, 2019
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