Wood senior finalist for honor

James Wood senior Colin Watts, a soccer and basketball player, has been named one of 20 finalists in Virginia for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.

The honor recognizes the top student-athletes in each state and nationally. Each finalist receives a bronze medal and a gift card from Wendy’s. The state winners will be selected on Nov. 9.

Watts was among six athletes from Frederick County to win their school honors. Millbrook’s Amanda Hayton and Jake Mihill, Sherando’s Anthony Allegra and Rhiannon Moore and James Wood’s Faith Mann were school winners.

To be eligible to compete in the program, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better. They also must be proven leaders and role models within their school and community and perform in at least one of 43 school sponsored sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations.