We’re Proud of Our Andrew!

How about them Bison?

I never thought that I would be saying that, because I am a Sioux graduate. But, this past Saturday the NDSU Bison defeated their opponent, Georgia Southern, and have earned their way to the Division I National FCS Championship on January 7th in Texas. Why would a person like me care about this football game? Well, it’s because one of the NDSU offensive players, Andrew Grothmann, was born, raised and graduated from Hillsboro. And, his picture just happened to make it on Sunday’s USA Today Sports section website after their convincing win.  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/story/2011-12-17/football-championship-subdivision-semifinals/52030000/1

Andrew Grothmann was one of those students that everyone at the school loved. He was a hard worker, a good student, and a very talented athlete in any sport he played. He was a leader in and out of the classroom, and as an administrator…those types of kids are hard to find. The interesting thing about Andrew is that as much as he loves football, he also loves working and getting his hands dirty with his sheep. He is just a true blue collar farm boy and is passionate in everything he does.

Of course, those of you who don’t know Andrew probably don’t know that at Hillsboro High School he was also an honor student, a two-time state champion in wrestling, a three-time all state football player and was a lead member in the 2008 Hillsboro State Football Championship team. He continues to make the Dean’s List at NDSU and we think he is a great fullback for the NDSU Bison football team. His coaches must think so also because as a sophomore he is a starting fullback for the team.

On Wednesday, December 21 we have named it “BISON Day” in honor of Andrew. We were trying to get Andrew to come back to the school so that the kids could wish him well before his big game in January but, as it turns out he has a busy day of football. I’m hoping that maybe after the Bison go and play their National Championship Game in Texas we can sneak him over to the school in order for the kids to congratulate him on a very successful season.

Go Bison! (Ouch, that hurts to say…but we are proud of our Andrew!)