Durga-Prabhat Seelamsetti is an ASU Cronkite School of Journalism student assigned to cover Deer Valley for AZPreps365.com

High School football always has prided itself on principles of teamwork, dedication and molding young men into the best versions of themselves. Deer Valley coach Dan Friedman has it easy with wide receiver Kellen Huth on his side.

Born in the small city of Watertown, Wis., Huth has led both a unique and impactful life.

“My family has been there for me a lot compared to most families,'' he said. "I lived up in Wisconsin and had a lot of family there and I was really close to them,”

At age 8, Huth moved to Arizona with brother Camerin and  parents Joshua and Melissa. It was here where he picked up his young but strong affinity for sports.

Early on Huth began experimenting with sports such as soccer, baseball and golf. It was not until sixth grade that he tried flag football, the sport in which he now shines.

“It was wonderful, starting out with flag football and getting to where he is,'' Melissa Huth said.  "He’s very committed and you don’t see that a lot these days.”

Huth’s athletic career took off in high school. After injuring his shoulder early in his freshman season, Huth was promoted to varsity as a sophomore and ultimately turned into one of Deer Valley’s more prominent receiving threats. Huth also ran numerous track events and wants to continue it as he grows up.

 “No matter what he does, he’s always giving 110 percent,” Melissa Huth said. “He always puts a smile on his face and powers through everything,”

The journey was not always easy for Huth, however. 

“Junior year he went through a little attitude adjustment,'' Joshua Huth said. "I think that really got to him and he started making adjustments.”

Early on Huth said it was difficult adjusting to a new school and making friends. He credits his parents for helping him through these tribulations.

“My parents have always been my No. 1 supporters,” he said. “My dad has been there with me a lot. He’s like a best friend to me in a sense. Without him I wouldn’t be where I’m at now.”

As if Huth’s on-field performance wasn’t impressive enough, his life outside of football is just as impressive, if not better. Huth is reserved and down-to-earth. In his free time, he enjoys skating, playing video games, volunteering at rescue shelters and spending time with his three dogs and family. 

Perhaps the most impressive and commendable aspect of Huth, however, is his dedication to combat bullying. He even has gotten suspended for standing to someone bullying another student.

“I think he just does what he needs to do,” Joshua Huth said. “He kinda has a tough-kid mentality but deep down he has a good heart.”

After high school, Huth wants to play football and run track at the collegiate level. “I wanna continue with this season and see if I can get any scholarships for football," he said. "Free college is free college, you know?”

Huth plans to attend community college for two years and then transfer to a university where he will pursue a career in the military or firefighting. Regardless of where Huth ends up, it is safe to say that he will continue to affect the lives of those around him in the best manner possible.