Bath County High School (Hot Springs, VA) star tight end prospect John Phillips suffered an unfortunate knee injury in the final regular season game of the 2003 season. The rising senior tore two ligaments in one of his knees, an injury that required surgery in December.

According to BCHS Head Coach Will Fields, Phillips is well on his way to a full recovery.

“He tore two ligaments in one of his knees in the last regular season game,” Fields said. “He had surgery on December 2nd and he’s way ahead of schedule. He’s not wearing a brace and he hasn’t needed to see the doctor in about a month. I think he may be able to even play some baseball this spring.”

As a junior, Phillips made 25 catches for 495 yards and six touchdowns. His combination of size, mobility, and hands makes him one of the top tight end prospects in the East. He is also a standout defensive end, earning Group A coaches second-team All-State honors for both positions as a junior.

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