The Middletown Knights football program has sent many players to the next level.  This year’s team has sent three players on to play college football.

Tony Boyer, the Knights starting linebacker this past year, has committed to Frostburg State University.  Boyer led the Knights in tackles this past year with 79 total tackles, as well as rushing yards with 292 yards.  

Boyer is looking forward to continuing his football career at Frostburg State.  He will be looking to play linebacker there and should get a good chance to play his freshmen year. 

“I’m excited and it’s a privilege to be able to play college football. Not many get to play at that level,” said Boyer.

Boyer is a hard worker and a goal oriented player.  He has already started to plan some of the things that he would like to do at Frostburg State. 

“My main goal is to become a starting linebacker by the end of the year,” said Boyer.

Adam Dulberger will also be playing at the next level.  Dulberger will be going to Davidson University next year and plans to play cornerback there.

Dulberger is a great student athlete; he works hard in classes and has been awarded many scholarships.  He won the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame Football Scholar-Athlete for the West Region.

Dulberger was a pivotal part in the Knights success this season, leading the team in receiving yards with 323 yards and 6 interceptions.

Jaraad Yates will play college football for Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.

When the decision was made, Yates was happy because he never thought he would say he will play college football.

“It will feel good because I never saw myself playing at such a high level.  Only around five percent of high school football players go on to play college football,” said Yates. 

Yates was a major contributor to the Knights success this year.  He helped in any way possible on defense, both as an outside linebacker and on offense as a receiver.  He was also the top kick returner in the county this past season.

“Right now, safety is where teams are looking at me [to play], but I can still play wide out,” said Yates.   

The coach for the Knights, Kevin Lynott, knows that each player is ready for college football.

“I feel good sending these guys away; they’re prepared for the next level, mentally and physically. They have the experience of winning and they know how to work hard year round,” said Lynott.