Congratulations to Head Blazer Football Coach Perry Parks on being named the 4A Upper State Football Coach of the Year! "This is a huge honor and extraordinarily well-deserved," said Athletic Director Brian Rosefield. "Coach Parks has worked tirelessly to build the Ridge View Football program and to produced young men of character, and this award is a reflection of his commitment and hard work." Parks is in his second season at Ridge View and has guided the team to an 8-1 record after Friday nights 29-24 victory over Lancaster. Coach Parks responded to the news by saying "what a great honor, but all the credit goes to my players and coaches. They have worked extremely hard this season." Principal Dr. Brenda Mack-Foxworth added "Congrats to Coach Parks and his coaching staff. This honors your collective efforts to build young men of character who "believe." Read more about this award in Lou Bejzak's article in The State newspaper by clicking on the image. Parks and his Blazers will be back in action this Friday vs. York at Richland Two District Stadium at Blythewood at 7:30 pm.