KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen High School football player Amir Ward was presented the Semper Fidelis Athlete of the Month award for December from the U.S. Marine Corps and Max Preps.
Ward was a 1st team All District defensive end. In addition to high school, he also studies at the Killeen ISD Career Center.
Former Dallas Cowboys tight end and five-time Pro Bowler Jay Novacek was the ceremony's guest speaker.
Ward received his award at Killeen High School's gymnasium.