Love, Gates nominated for scholar athlete award

When Scott Bokelman was charged with nominating players for a state-wide athlete award, the choices were clear.

Bokelman, head coa ch of the Saratoga Panthers, nominated Waddie Love and Ben Gates for the Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award.

The scholar-athlete finalists will receive a plaque and a $1,200 scholarship to be used at the school of their choice. The awards will be presented at the 19th annual banquet for the Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation Saturday in Laramie.

Bokelman nominated Love and Gates based on their leadership and t...