Burgess to play football at Upper Iowa University

​       Montezuma’s Eddie Burgess, a four-sport athlete for the Braves, poses with his family after signing a National Letter of Intent to play football for the Upper Iowa University Peacocks during a brief ceremony at the school on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Burgess was a four-year starter and three-year captain for the Braves on the gridiron. He finished his prep career with a 26-5 record and 12,581 passing and rushing yards and 137 touchdown passes in his career. In basketball, Burgess, an all-conference performer all four years, has led the Braves to a 77-11 record so far with more games to follow. He earned four conference titles, three state tournament appearances and one state championship and holds the school career rebound record with 927 and counting while wearing the blue and white. He holds the single game rebound record with 24 and single season rebound record with 293. He also plays baseball and golf for the Braves and acted in the fall musical for three years. Burgess, center, is pictured with his parents, Tim and Janel Burgess, and sister, Sydnee. 

Braves Head Coach John Beck introduces Eddie at the Letter of Intent signing on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

Eddie Burgess' mother and sister look on while he signs on the dotted line at the Letter of Intent signing on Wednesday, Feb. 2 play football at Upper Iowa University.

Eddie Burgess stares a few words with the gathering of students, teachers, administrators, coaches and family at the Letter of Intent signing on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

Eddie Burgess shares a hug with Montezuma super fan Patty Ver Steegt following the Letter of Intent signing on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the school.

Eddie Burgess, middle, is joined by his parents, sister and grandparents for a photo with the Upper Iowa University flag following the Letter of Intent signing on Wednesday, Feb. 2.