New Field of Dreams for Two HHHS Athletes

Elk River Living is proud to recognize two outstanding HHHS Huskie football players, Brayden Rollyson and Trey Chapman. These two Hoover gridmen have been an indispensable part of the Hoover Huskies and have now signed to continue their careers in college. Brayden Rollyson signed with Glenville State College and Trey Chapman signed with West Virginia State University (WVSU).

Brayden is the son of Aimee Ore Rollyson and the late Jake Rollyson of Clendenin. He is carrying on the family tradition at Glenville State College. His dad, Jason “Jake”, played lineman at Concord and then transferred to Glenville and played from 1995-1997. While he was there, Glenville recruited Jake’s brother, Justin, and he played safety at Glenville from 1995 -1997. Their mother, Janet Rollyson, said, “They both actually played on the same team. That was when Coach Rodriguez was there and Glenville won several WVIAC Conference Championships.”

L-R Trey Chapman, Coach Fields, and Brayden Rollyson

Both Jake and Justin played at Herbert Hoover High School (HHHS). Justin’s (Jessica Nickoson, mother) son, Colten, graduated from HHHS in 2017 and played spring ball at Glenville. Colten is back at Glenville this year and is going to try out for the team this fall. Janet said, “It would be exciting to watch my two grandsons play for Glenville on the same team just like I watched their dads.”

Brayden comes from a family of Hoover athletes in addition to his dad, Jake, Uncle Justin, and cousin Colten Rollyson. Other family athletes include his brother, Cody Bowen who played football and baseball at Hoover (in 2013 they won the WV AA State Baseball Championship), and his Uncle Jacob Ore, who played baseball and football at Hoover. His little sister, Reese, age 11, plays softball for Clendenin Little League.

Brayden signing event

Brayden has excelled at football, wrestling and baseball at HHHS. This spring he is concentrating on baseball where he is a pitcher and third baseman for the Hoover Varsity. He will continue his weightlifting after baseball season until he reports to Glenville State College this summer.

Trey Chapman is the son of George and Michelle Chapman of Elkview. He excelled at basketball and football at HHHS but decided to play football at WVSU. Trey’s dad, George, said, “When he considered all of the options that were important to him, WVSU was a clear winner.” Trey plans to major in physical therapy, and WVSU has a strong undergraduate program. Additionally, the sports program has an excellent coaching staff. Coach John Pennington and Coach Quincy Wilson both played for West Virginia University and Coach Wilson continued on to play pro ball as well.

Trey Chapman and Claire Oliver

George said, “When Trey talked with Coach Pennington, we were really impressed with the points he made. First, we want you only if you want to be here as a member of the football team and secondly, we want to explore your skill set on the field and discover where your strengths are and how you can best work with the team. The fact that he cared about Trey and what would work best for him and for the team was reassuring. Also, there is a strong emphasis on success, both on and off the field.”

Trey will start lifting and conditioning with the WVSU football team the day after he graduates from Hoover and then will start practicing at the end of July. Until then he will remain active with his academics, HHHS varsity basketball where he is one of the team captains, all of his senior-year activities, church, and the youth open gym program at Elkview Baptist Church.

Jake Rollyson, Glen Kennedy, and Justin Rollyson

Both boys are excited to start a new chapter in their lives. ERL is proud to recognize these two athletes and wishes them continued success.