Carrying on the tradition

It must be in the genes. Family dynasties are not an uncommon tale at AHS. Junior Cason Kynes is part of an athletically successful family. Cason is the youngest of four Kynes brothers. Cason is well-known for being starting quarterback and also plays safety. After football season, Cason stays active with other sports. This winter, he is playing basketball for a public league, however in previous years he has played for the AHS basketball team, where he made the varsity team as a sophomore. During the spring, Cason is a defender for the AHS varsity lacrosse team. Cameron Kynes attended and graduated from AHS. Just like the rest of his family, Cameron played varsity football for the Atoms where he was a linebacker. Cameron also participated on the AHS track team. He graduated from AHS in 2003, and then also attended the University of Florida. Cameron is now in Prague, Czech Republic, where he is teaching English.Yet his plans for next year are to attend the University of Virginia and study Law. In addition, their father, Bill coaches at AHS. He works exclusively with Cason because Bill is the quarterback coach. His experience comes from playing football at the University of Florida, where they also have a dynasty. Cason’s grandfather and other brother, Matt also played at Florida. “I think the part of football that we all like the most is the hitting and tackling, but I think I got a little bit of everything from my brothers. I learned from them and my coaches,” said Cason. Cason does not yet know where the future will take him, but based on the talent of this family, he will no doubt be a success.