Summit Quarterback Andrew Guthrie Out for Season
The senior signal-caller will miss the remainder of the year following a meniscus tear during practice.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Football
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Summit High School senior quarterback Andrew Guthrie is out for the remainder of the football season after tearing his right meniscus at practice on October 21. The injury occurred when his foot caught in the turf during a handoff drill.
Why it matters
The loss of the team's starting quarterback forces a major personnel adjustment for Summit High School as they look to maintain their undefeated record in the Intermountain Conference. Guthrie leaves the team with 946 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions on the season.
Guthrie finished his campaign with 946 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions. The team currently holds an overall record of 4-3 and remains undefeated within the Intermountain Conference at 4-0.
The players
Andrew Guthrie
He is the senior starting quarterback for Summit High School and is committed to play football at Northern Arizona University.
Curren Stilson
He is a junior quarterback for Summit High School who has taken over as the starting signal-caller following Guthrie's injury.
Summit High School
It is a high school located in Bend, Oregon, with a varsity football program that currently holds a 4-0 conference record.
The details
Guthrie, who is committed to play for Northern Arizona University, reported feeling his knee pop during a throwing motion. Junior Curren Stilson has stepped into the starting quarterback role for the remainder of the season.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Andrew Guthrie suffered the meniscus tear during practice.
October 29, 2026: The senior quarterback is scheduled for knee surgery.
October 30, 2026: Summit faces Caldera at 7 p.m.
Season Trajectory
The injury forces Summit High School to adjust its offensive strategy to preserve its perfect 4-0 start in the Intermountain Conference. This change in leadership impacts the team's ability to maintain its position within the conference standings for the remainder of the season.
With Guthrie sidelined, junior Curren Stilson takes over the starting rotation for the team's upcoming games. The offensive production will now depend on how quickly the new quarterback adapts to the scheme ahead of the match against Caldera.
The takeaway
Sudden injury at the high school level requires teams to rely heavily on depth and backup development to salvage their season goals. Athletes are reminded to focus on proper conditioning and turf safety to mitigate the risk of non-contact lower-body injuries during drills.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bulletin.
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