Tucker’s Kincaid, Swartz sign letters of intent
HAMBLETON — Tucker County High School seniors Josh Kincaid and Dillon Swartz both inked letters of intent recently during ceremonies hosted on Backbone Mountain at TCHS.
The student-athlete duo has amassed a combined nine varsity letters while donning the gold and black for Tucker. Kincaid has sewed on four stripes in cross county, three in track and field and two on the hardwood. Swartz is a three-year letter earner on the gridiron and specializes in the shot put event after lettering three years for the Mountain Lions track team.
Kincaid committed to Potomac State College in Keyser to participate in cross country and track for the Catamounts. Swartz is Buckhannon-bound to be a member of the Bobcats track and field team at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
“I chose Potomac State, because it’s close to home and I’m familiar with people going to Potomac State,” Kincaid said. “It’s my best opportunity to expand my cross country and track skills. I plan to major in business.”
Swartz said that the small classroom size at WVWC was part of his decision.
“The reason I chose Wesleyan was because of the smaller school environment,” he said. “They have good teaching there as well. I’m going to major in chemistry and look forward to a good experience at Wesleyan.”
As graduates of Tucker County High School now, each signee began to reflect somewhat on what the prep-level experience has meant to them on the mountain.
“To be a Mountain Lion means a lot to me,” Kincaid said. “It taught me to have pride in my school and strive to carry on a winning tradition.”
Swartz said, “Being a Mountain Lion was like being part of one big family that tries to do everything to the best of their ability in everything they wish to do.”