Athlete of the Week: Liam McGuire, Cunningham Football

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Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Cunningham High School Sophomore Liam McGuire as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College.

The week – McGuire had a great all-around game in leading Cunningham to a 62-18 win over Troy in the second round of the Eight-man Division 2 playoffs. McGuire rushed for 71 yards and
a touchdown, collected 11 tackles and one interception on defense, and also saved the Wildcats from disaster early when a punt snap sailed over his head into the end zone, but McGuire was able to get the ball and still get away with a punt.

The season – McGuire, just a sophomore, has rushed for 760 yards and 14 touchdowns for the 10-0 Wildcats. He also has five touchdown catches. On defense, McGuire has amassed 58 tackles and five interceptions. McGuire also kicks and punts.

Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes an outstanding athlete from the area teams we cover.