College athlete from Beechwood receives scholarship offers from top-tier Division I institutions for both sports they compete in
Multi-Talented High School Star Tyler Fryman Committed to University of Louisville for Baseball
Tyler Fryman, a standout athlete from Beechwood High School in Kentucky, has made a verbal commitment to play baseball at the University of Louisville. In addition to his baseball career, Fryman has also garnered significant attention in football, with scholarship offers from Division I programs, including Notre Dame.
Fryman's prowess in both sports has made him a highly sought-after prospect. In the 2021 baseball season, he led the Beechwood team in batting average (.436), RBI (36), doubles (19), home runs (4), and stolen bases (34). In football, despite an injury that limited him to six games in the 2020 season, he managed to make a team-high 10 tackles and score on a 35-yard run in the Class 2A state championship game.
Fryman's commitment to the University of Louisville baseball team was made in the early spring. His football offers, however, remain, including Notre Dame, a university with a rich sports history. Notably, Frank Jacobs, a 1987 graduate of Newport Central Catholic, played both football and baseball at Notre Dame, winning the 1989 national championship in football and being voted MVP on the 1991 baseball team.
Meanwhile, in the world of basketball, the Bellevue boys team, led by three juniors as the team leaders in scoring and rebounding, managed to win eight of their last 14 games last season, posting a 10-20 record. The team practices at the historic O.W. Davis Field, a football stadium built in the early 1930s and still in use today. Newport Central Catholic's football team is currently using Davis Field as their practice ground while their on-campus athletic complex is under construction.
In a twist of fate, Steve Lickert, head coach of NewCath, appreciates the opportunity to practice at Davis Field as it holds personal significance for him. Lickert, who became Dayton's head coach in 2004 and won his first career game there, has a 134-112 record in 21 seasons at three schools.
In the realm of girls basketball, Tommy Sorrell, former head coach of the Bellevue girls team for 17 seasons, has been named the boys head coach at Bellevue. Sorrell compiled a 247-243 record and became the winningest coach in the history of the Bellevue girls program. Jim Hicks, the former head coach of the Bellevue boys team, resigned with a 160-251 record and remains the school's athletic director.
Fryman's journey in the sports world continues as he prepares for the next chapter in his career. His versatility and talent have made him a beacon of hope for both Beechwood High School and the University of Louisville.
- Tyger Fryman, a multi-talented athlete from Beechwood High School in northern Kentucky, has shown exceptional prowess in both football and baseball, with scholarship offers from Division I programs like Notre Dame for football and a verbal commitment to play baseball at the University of Louisville.
- Government officials and school administrators in Kentucky may consider implementing programs or initiatives to nurture such versatile athletes, considering Fryman's achievements in various sports and his potential to represent the state on a national level.
- Moreover, it would be interesting to observe how Fryman's impressive stats from the 2021 baseball season, such as a .436 batting average, 36 RBI, 19 doubles, 4 home runs, and 34 stolen bases, compare to professional players in the MLB, considering his talent and the strong baseball tradition in Kentucky.
- Meanwhile, as Fryman advances in his sports career, other schools in the region, like Bellevue, Newport Central Catholic, and other high schools in northern Kentucky, continue to develop their sports programs, hoping to produce more athletes like Fryman who can compete at the collegiate level and beyond.
