A tale of two programs: the story of Chris Ruhnke

MARYVILLE – High school football accolades: Two state championship appearances, two all-state and all-district selections twice and two conference player of the year honors. College football honors: benchwarmer. That was the reality for Northwest sophomore quarterback Chris Ruhnke, who after paying his dues his first two years in high school before emerging into the limelight, is poised to do the same in college after waiting patiently and learning from his mentors.

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