Kyle Turanchick has done an outstanding job of carrying on the family tradition at Oak Hill.
His father, 1984 graduate Curt Turanchick, played running back and was a member of the 1982 Class 1A state championship squad.
Later, his brother, 2016 alum Josh Turanchick, was a standout linebacker for the Golden Eagles.
Now, the 6-foot, 185-pound senior back is creating his own legacy by recently becoming the club’s all-time leading rusher.
“Breaking the record was a very cool experience and a dream come true, but I definitely realize that isn’t an achievement that I have gotten to on my own,” explained Kyle Turanchick, who has racked up more than 4,300 career rushing yards. “I told my lineman after the game (a 58-7 win over Southwood on August 29) that ‘my name may be on the record, but this isn’t possible without you guys and this one is all of ours.’
“Football takes a whole team, not just one player, so I wouldn’t have gotten a single yard, let alone (previous record of) 3,678 yards, without everyone doing their job each and every play. Guys like Wyatt (Strange) and the other linemen have taken pride in owning the line of scrimmage, so it has certainly made it a fun journey for all of us.”
The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Strange is just one of the unsung heroes up front that paved the way for Turanchick to run for 1,991 yards with 34 touchdowns in 2021 and 935 yards with 22 scores so far this fall.
“I’m proud that I have helped create a piece of history in Oak Hill football history,” Strange said. “I’m glad to have done it as well with fellow linemen like Silas Jones and Parker Bailey. It’s super cool to see what all records Kyle has been able to break and be able to brag that I was a part of it when I’m past my playing days.
After earning all-state accolades as a junior, Turanchick knew duplicating his accomplishments would not come easy.
“Last year was obviously a really good season for me, and this year I’ve been having a hot start as well,” explained Turanchick. “I would say…
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