There has always been a proud tradition of running backs in Grain Valley, but when thinking of Grain Valley football, only one name comes to mind.... Seth Williams #31. Seth accomplished more in his career than many high school athletes can only dream of. Seth's standout football career started his sophomore year of high school. Though he did not make many headlines that season, he wowed coaches, team members, and fans with his athletic ability and earned a spot on the varsity team. By the end of his junior year everyone knew who #31 Seth Williams was.
Seth's accomplishments include:
Junior Year 2001-2002:
1st team All State
1st team All Confrence
1st team All District
1st team All Area Offense by the Examiner
2001 Examiner Top 25 Players to Watch for 2001

Senior Year 2002-2003:
Examiner Top 25 Players to Watch 2002
Shown in The Sprint Factory-Varsity Spped Magazine 2001-2002 Coverage "Top Players Nationwide"
Examiner Player of the Week Several Times
Kansas City Star Player of the Week Several Times
1st Team All Confrence
1st Team All District
1st Team All State
Examiner All Area 1st Team
Examiner Player of the Year 2002
2002 Nominee for the Fontana Award
Grain Valley 2002 Napier Award
Football Scholarship to Baker University

Records
Single Season Rushing Yards Record 2119
Career Rushing Yards Record 4525
Eastern Jackson County Rushing Yards Record- Single Season All Time Area Rushing Record 2119 to top former holder Ladell Betts from 1997 2058 Yards