Sunday, November 11, 2018

Ten Years, Ten Best Players - #1: Colton Huntsman

Closing out the countdown with a man who pretty much owns the Wildcats' record book on offense.

#1: Colton Huntsman, QB, 2008-10

College: Air Force

Photo by Don Carson

Records Held and Accomplishments at Cy Woods

Two-time 1st-team All-District (15-5A, 2009; 17-5A, 2010)
Two-time team captain
Most passing yards in a season - 2,874, 2009
Most career passing yards - 5,651
Most career passing touchdowns - 51
Most career rushing yards - 2,285
Most career rushing touchdowns - 42

Notable Games

2008 vs. Cy Springs - 14 rush, 127 yards, 3 TD; first varsity game
2009 vs. Klein Oak - 16-23, 442 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT; 16 rush, 71 yards, 4 TD
2010 vs. Cy Creek - 7-11, 287 yards, 2 TD; 17 rush, 104 yards, 2 TD
2010 vs. Cy Ridge - 18-30, 284 yards, 5 TD; 15 rush, 68 yards, TD
2010 vs. Clear Creek - 15-24, 199 yards, INT; 22 rush, 191 yards, 2 TD

Ah, I remember Colton Huntsman's first game at the varsity level. He was moved up when Lucas Devilliers went down with an injury and his very first start came on Homecoming. Colton didn't do much with regards to passing that night; it was his running ability that got him the attention. He was basically the change-of-pace quarterback as a sophomore and he provided Wildcat fans with a preview of what was to come. I saw him during JV games and it looked like he was simply on a different plane talent-wise from everyone else.

Colton Huntsman was someone who not only was the best player on the field, he elevated the level of play from his teammates week in and week out. No situation was too daunting for him. He wasn't the fastest, but the way he made his cuts upfield were absolutely effortless. It was as if he was gliding across the field. He also had an amusing tendency to get caught from behind once he reached the end zone. He made his fair share of mistakes on the field, but they'd almost always get negated because he would respond with multiple huge plays in succession. Whether it's breaking off a 30-yard run or connecting with Isaiah Battle or Johnathan Cross through the air, watching Colton Huntsman play football was poetry in motion.

I've seen hundreds of players pass through this program and without a doubt, the two best players to ever come through are Bryce Callahan and Colton Huntsman. If Cypress Woods High School had a Johnny Manziel-like figure, it would be Colton, without a doubt.

After Cy Woods, Colton played at the Air Force Academy and after a lengthy training process, is now licensed to fly the F-22 Raptor. 

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