SOUTH POINT, Ohio -- Beau Weed has always seen Orange and Black as the enemy's colors over his career at South Point High School.
That's why he was quick to point out to friends and family Friday that his new sweatshirt bearing those colors mean he is joining the West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats, not the Ironton Fighting Tigers.
Weed, a multi-sport standout for the Pointers, signed Friday to play football at West Virginia Wesleyan.
"From here on out, I'm a Bobcat," Weed said.
Fresh off helping the Pointers to a 20-1 basketball record and Ohio Valley Conference title, Weed said he was happy to get the decision out of the way and enjoy the rest of his senior year, which still includes baseball season.
Weed also showed his athletic versatility for the Pointer football team last season when he moved into the quarterback spot while also leading the team in the secondary.
His ability to find the football and playmaking skills were evident at South Point where he holds the school record with 17 career interceptions.
But, Wesleyan recruited him as a wide receiver.
"Being 6-foot-3 and his ability to be an athlete in the open field, that was a big draw for them," South Point football coach Doug Shilot said. "We met with the Wesleyan coaches and exchanged film and talked about Beau's character and work ethic and they were excited about getting him."
In addition to being an all-district selection for the last two years, Weed was chosen as a Division IV All-Ohio first team player last fall.
"That's a great recognition that Beau received and it was well-deserved," Shilot said.
In addition to the football side of things, Weed said Wesleyan is close to home and has good academic programs. He chose to play for the Bobcats over Tiffin University.
Weed's family was at the signing ceremony and he said it was great to be able to share it with them after the help they had given him over the last 18 years. He also could not ignore the relief of finalizing his collegiate plans.
"I'm just excited that I finally got it over because it has been hectic," Weed said. "Signing in front of them after all the hard work they have put in to me, it was all just special."
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