Powell’s Jesse Trotter Signs with Black Hills St. for Football

Powell football player Jesse Trotter has elected to continue his football career at Black Hills State in Spearfish, South Dakota. Trotter was a 3A all-state selection for the Panthers at the receiver spot with 13 catches for 282 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2020. He averaged 21 yards per catch and 35 all-purpose yards per game. Trotter also played on defense and recorded 2 fumble recoveries, a pass block, and a defensive touchdown.

As a junior, Trotter caught 7 balls for 232 yards and a couple of touchdowns. He was a force on defense as well with a fumble recovery and a defensive touchdown. Black Hills State is a Division II school that plays in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and the school has long recruited Wyoming prep athletes for their programs.