Seated are (from left) Josh Strasser, Chris Nelson and Brian Hopkins surrounded by their coaches and teammates at Nelson's signing ceremony. /Submitted photo
Wilmot High School quarterback Chris Nelson signed his national letter of intent, on Wednesday Feb. 1, to play at the University of Northern Michigan-(NCAA Division II).
Nelson received many awards this season as the Kenosha County Player of the year, 1st team All-Southern Lakes Conference, Conference offensive player of the year, Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region, Regional offensive player of the year and honorable mention All-State. Nelson led Division II in passing this season. In 11 games he completed 149 of 245 passes for 24,16 yards (61%) and 27 touchdowns in route to a 9-2 record for the Panthers.
Also, Brian Hopkins and Josh Strasser are enrolling and playing football at Wisconsin Lutheran College (NCAA Division III) in Milwaukee next season. Strasser, a safety, and Hopkins, a Linebacker, both received 2nd team All-Conference honors in the Southern Lakes.
Coach Mike Greinke said:
This is a tremendous day for our school and the entire Wilmot community. We are blessed to not only have talented individuals like Chris, Brian and Josh here at Wilmot, but also that these young men are of high character and will go on to do great things with their lives. Our program has come a long way in four short years and I credit that to all of our players and parents that bought in to the vision our coaching staff has established. I am very proud of them and the things that they have accomplished. I’m really looking forward to seeing what they can do at the next level.â€
