Class of the Commonwealth

The Lexington Herald-Leader has published their 19th annual Class of the Commonwealth, a salute to 22 of the top high school football seniors in Kentucky.  Players were chosen for the Class of the Commonwealth based primarily on their individual and team accomplishments, with consideration given to college potential.

Conner Hempel

QB, Ryle

Height, weight: 6-3, 190

Credentials: On the same day he quarterbacked Ryle to an upset of Highlands (ending the Bluebirds 37-game winning streak), Hempel committed to Harvard. Hempel didn't have out-the-roof passing stats, but he didn't have to in Ryle's balanced attack. He still threw for 4,593 yards and 44 TDs in his career and rushed for 1,546 yards and 16 TDs, including 1,002 yards and 11 scores this year. Ryle gave eventual 6A champ Trinity one of its closest games of the season in the state semifinals, losing 28-9.

Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/12/19/1572611/2010-class-of-the-commonwealth.html#more#ixzz18ZEs8HER

Congratulations Conner!