Mentally Challenged Kansas City Football Player Wins Scholarship

An Overland Park teen who inspired Blue Valley Northwest High School and was nominated by his coach for the Rudy Award was named Wednesday as a runner-up.Kyle Weafer, who will receive a $5,000 academic scholarship, was one of two runners-up for the national award that is named for Rudy Ruettiger, the famous Notre Dame football walk-on. The award honors high school football players who embody courage, character, contribution and commitment.