Vincent Mitchell Awarded 3rd Blake Burgess Winning 10 Football Scholarship

Vincent Mitchell, a standout athlete from Edmond Memorial High School's class of 2024, was honored with the prestigious Blake Burgess Winning 10 Football Scholarship at their annual football banquet.   

In memory of Blake Burgess, a scholarship has been established to award one Edmond Memorial football player a $4000.00 tuition-based scholarship to the college or post-secondary studies of the recipient’s choice.  The recipient is chosen based on 10 qualities Blake exhibited every day:  humble, hungry, leader, coachable, respectful, determined, loyal, courageous, passionate, and positive.  

Blake graduated from Edmond Memorial in 2018, where he proudly wore the #10 jersey and led the Bulldogs at quarterback.  Blake passed away suddenly on October 4, 2020, from complications from a pulmonary embolism.  He was 21 years old and attending the University of Oklahoma where he majored in business.  He had such a competitive spirit but was humble and kind to everyone he met.  Blake was a treasured leader both on and off the field.  

“We are so honored to present this award to such a wonderful young man.  Vincent displays these 10 characteristics both on and off the football field,” said Bobby and Karrie Burgess. Following graduation this May, Vincent plans to attend the University of Oklahoma and pursue a degree in Sports Medicine.

Because of the love and support from so many amazing people over  $160,000 has been raised for the Winning 10 Scholarship.  An annual golf tournament is planned for April 27, 2024, at Cimarron National Golf Club.  More information about the tournament can be found at www.blakes10ftw.com.

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The Edmond Public Schools Foundation administers the scholarship and tax-deductible donations for the fund may be sent to PO Box 30837, Edmond, Oklahoma 73003 (attention Winning 10 Scholarship).  For questions contact Deanna Boston, Chief Executive Officer (405) 340-2891.