Colton Byrd | Athlete of the Week - Republic-Times

Colton Byrd | Athlete of the Week

Corey Saathoff- September 30, 2016

Colton Byrd

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School football player Colton Byrd.

The junior running back rushed for 172 yards and six touchdowns during Friday’s 55-6 victory at home over Carlyle, including a 59-yard TD scamper on the first play from scrimmage.

He added an interception on defense. On the season, Byrd has rushed for 674 yards and 11 TDs in the team’s first five games.

Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.