Lehighton’s Ricky Houser will continue his academic and athletic careers at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

Houser, who is planning on being a member of the football team for the Bulldogs, was a four-year member of Lehighton’s varisty football program. The current senior was an offensive tackle and defensive end for the Indians.

The son of Rick and Kym Houser, Ricky earned the James Wentz Memorial Coaches Award and won the North Lineman MVP at the Schuylkill County Football Coaches association North/South Game.

The future Bulldog, who also wrestled in high school and is currently on Lehighton’s track & field team, plans on majoring in HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning).