Charleston’s Treylin Couch named WCIA Athlete of the Week
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Treylin Couch has already left a big mark on Charleston football history. In Week four’s game at Effingham, the senior running back became the school’s all-time leading rusher, now with 2,497 career yards. Through four games this year, he ranks second in the state with 804 rushing yards, according to the […]
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) – Treylin Couch, a senior at Charleston High School, has been named WCIA Athlete of the Week after making history with the football team. In the team's Week four game against Effingham, Couch became the school's all-time leading rusher, amassing 2,497 career yards. Through four games, he leads the state with 804 rushing yards.
Despite a 44-27 loss to Effingham, Couch delivered a standout performance, rushing for 231 yards and scoring four touchdowns. This achievement means a lot to him, as he has been striving to break this record since becoming a starter as a sophomore.
Couch's coach, Brian Halsey, praised his growth both on and off the field. Halsey commended Couch's humility, leadership, and gentlemanly demeanor. As a result of his impressive performance, Couch is eligible for a $1,500 cash prize awarded annually to a boy and a girl at the end of the school year.
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