Former Hawk is honorary captain

September 15, 2021 at 3:00 a.m.

by Annette Beard

Blackhawk captains No. 89 Devon Hopkins, No. 83 Justin Blount and No. 2 Joe Adams were joined Friday night by honorary captain Joey Wiltgen, a former Blackhawk All State running back and linebacker.
Blackhawk captains No. 89 Devon Hopkins, No. 83 Justin Blount and No. 2 Joe Adams were joined Friday night by honorary captain Joey Wiltgen, a former Blackhawk All State running back and linebacker.

Joey Wiltgen was the honorary football captain Friday night in Blackhawk Stadium.

Wiltgen, a 2003 graduate of Pea Ridge High School, wore No. 30 jersey. He was a two-time All State running back and linebacker. Wiltgen helped lead his teams to state playoff berths in 2000 and 2002. He was also selected to play in the 2003 High School Football All Star Classic.