A Nashport man is being recognized for overcoming obstacles both on and off the field.

18-year-old Konnor Fanning was presented Wednesday with a five hundred dollar "Courage in Athletics" scholarship from the Fieldhouse and the WHIZ Media Group.

Fanning has had multiple knee surgeries, and is currently going through physical therapy to regain the full use of his knee.

Fanning said he was surprised to find out his name had been submitted for the scholarship.