Each week during Friday Night Matchup, Spectrum News will celebrate some of the top student-athletes that Western New York has to offer. South Park High School’s Blake Burks represents everything a student-athlete should strive to be.

Burks is a senior at South Park and a cornerback for the school’s varsity football team.

His accomplishments in the classroom easily match his athletic capability.  Blake has the highest GPA on the football team and is the only student that can write cursive. He has excellent attendance, is always first in class and is regularly prepared and organized with his studies.

Burks is currently enrolled in a personal training program, a three-year, double-period career technical education class.

Those around him say he has a great sense of humor and likes to make people laugh. He’s recognized for his wonderful personality and his enthusiasm for South Park High School and the football program.

Blake will receive a $1,000 scholarship, going to the college of his choice.