A. J. McKoy Signs to Play Football With Western Carolina
 
A. J. McKoy, East Bladen High School's all time rushing leader sign to play his college football with the Catamounts of Western Carolina Wednesday, the National Signing Day.

McKoy with friends

McKoy was recruited by new Head Coach Mark Speir.  Speir signed another East Bladen Grad, Kevin Richardson, a few years ago, who became an all-conference performer at Appalachian State University.  Speir was an assistant coach at ASU for several years.
 
McKoy rushed for 4,650 yards and 64 touchdowns in his Eagle career.  Coach Lenon Fisher said McKoy was recruited as an athlete and could play running back or defensive back.  McKoy said he will report for summer school and begin practicing with the Catamounts team.  He says he has no preference, offense or defense, just wants to play football.

Coach Lenon Fisher and A. J. McKoy

McKoy was surrounded by family, friends and East Bladen supporters as he signed the paperwork
 
The 5-10, 180 pound McKoy recently made a visit to Western Carolina and was impressed with the University, the football staff and the prospects for a successful college career.
 
McKoy, from Council,  was one of 17 high school seniors who signed with Western Carolina by early afternoon on National Signing Day.