Former Hart QB continues the tradition

Alex Pettee is no longer the answer to an area trivia question. The former Hart quarterback has accepted a scholarship from the University of Toledo after playing just one season at Pierce College.

Pettee had been the first Hart quarterback since 1997 not to sign with a Division I college.

``He deserves it,'' Pierce Coach Efrain Martinez said. ``He worked really hard, he never missed a day of practice. We're really excited for him. ... People overlooked him a little last year, but he worked hard and it all worked out.''

Pettee passed for 2,196 yards and 21 touchdowns this season, good for third in the Western State Conference.

His favorite target was former Canyon High wide receiver, Michael Cooper, who caught 63 passes for 765 yards and 8 touchdowns. Cooper, who played sparingly at Canyon, has also moved on to the next level. Cooper has accepted a scholarship to play for Arkansas-Monticello.

Martinez thinks the Brahmas will send at least 13 players on to four-year colleges this season. In addition to Pettee and Cooper, cornerback Kameron Yancey (Fairfax High) has signed with Cal, former Faith Baptist defensive end Jeremiah Brown has signed with South Dakota.