Ryan Mitchell

          Ryan Mitchell has played football since he was 7 years old. He is now a senior at Hidden Valley High school. Mitchell was a captain of the football team during his junior and senior years, and now has committed to play wide receiver at the Naval Academy this fall. He first started playing football at Glenvar in a rec league. Then he moved into the Hidden Valley district, and now has played football for Hidden Valley ever since. He also had two older sisters graduate from Hidden Valley High School.

            Mitchell has been inspired to play football since a young age, “Going to Virginia Tech football games with my dad made me want to play football,” he said. He is very determined to help his team win and is a good leader on and off the field. “The most rewarding part about being a captain is having the younger kids look up to me,” he said. Mitchell’s dedication to the game of football has contributed to his success, and he has had some remarkable memories as a Titan football player. “My favorite memory was my sophomore year at Northside, because I scored my first varsity touchdown,” he said.

            Mitchell is a great person in and out of the locker room. His hard work and dedication help motivate the younger kids on the team. Mitchell’s leadership and dedication make him a Hidden Hero!