West Point Ewing Stuns With Exceptional Passing Despite Battle Against Cancer
Former West Point football standout Keimon Ewing died Saturday after a battle with adenocarcinoma cancer. He was 20 years old. As a senior, Ewing was a key member of the 2023 Green Wave team that won the Class 5A state championship.
A running back, he rushed for 652 yards and seven touchdowns on 96 carries that season. He was the team’s third-leading rusher and went for 100 or more yards three times. In a statement posted on Twitter, West Point head coach Roger Burton said, “Keimon’s courage throughout his battle was a source of strength and inspiration for our program and everyone who knew him.
His determination and spirit will never be forgotten. “We will honor his legacy by embracing a ‘Refuse to Lose’ mindset and by working hard every day to reflect the character, perseverance and pride that he represented. ” Ewing was diagnosed last year.
Adenocarcinoma is a type of gland cell cancer.