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Southlake Kiwanis has presented the 2023 Charlie Stalcup Heart Of A Dragon Award to Kaden Anderson.
As this year’s recipient, Kaden earns a $1,500 scholarship and joins a long list of players who have exemplified the values of beloved football coach Charlie Stalcup, a 2014 Dragon Athletics Hall of Fame inductee whom the award has honored since 2004. Previous recipients include Travis Keener, Hayden Webb and Alex Shockley.
A former Dragon quarterback, Kaden made the most of his opportunities beginning with his very first varsity start, where he led the team in a 45-21 victory over Highland Park. Kaden wasted little time showing his toughness and talent, throwing for 261 yards and three touchdowns during the highly-anticipated televised game.
Graduating from Carroll ISD in December 2022, Kaden is currently enrolled at the University of Wyoming, where he will continue his education and football career.
“Kaden is one of the toughest kids I have coached in my career,” head football coach Riley Dodge says. “He attacked every opportunity with a smile and unmatched competitive spirit. He has left Dragon Football a better program.”