Another McCaffrey has scored a touchdown at Valor Christian in Colorado, and this came in dynamic fashion.
Sophomore Luke McCaffrey — son of former Broncos receiver Ed and brother of Heisman Trophy candidate Christian and Michigan QB commit Dylan — went 97 yards on a kickoff return in Valor’s 42-26 victory against Cherry Creek. It was the longest kickoff return in school history.
It was Luke’s first varsity touchdown. A quarterback by trade, Luke also plays defensive back and on special teams, given that his brother is the team’s starting QB.
“It reminded me two years ago when we played Creek in the state championship and we had a kickoff return for a touchdown,” Valor coach Rod Sherman told CHSAANow.com. “It just showed me a young man who had gotten beat for the touchdown the play before, and then he took the kickoff, took it the distance, and it just shows what kind of competitor he is and how we have to get him on the field.”
Dylan McCaffrey threw for 332 yards and four touchdowns and also has a rushing score, but said the highlight of the night was his brother’s touchdown.
“That was one of the most exciting times I’ve had playing football,” Dylan told CHSAANow.com of Luke’s TD. “It was an awesome play and I’m really proud of him.”