Why Union/A-C Valley football is high on dual-threat QB Owen Bish heading into 2024

August 16, 2024 Last Updated: August 18, 2024 11:23 AM Sports

Union/A-C Valley Football players from left Hayden Armagost, Christian Salizzani and Owen Bish pose for a group photo during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)

Union/A-C Valley Football players from left Hayden Armagost, Christian Salizzani and Owen Bish pose for a group photo during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football player Owen Bish poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football player Hayden Armagost poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football player Owen Bish poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football player Hayden Armagost poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football player Owen Bish poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football coach Dan Reed poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football player Christian Salizzoni poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football player Christian Salizzoni poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football player Christian Salizzoni poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football players and Coach Dan Reed get interviewed by Butler Public Radio during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football player Hayden Armagost poses for a headshot during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football coach Dan Reed is interviewed by Butler Public Radio during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football coach Dan Reed talks with Butler Public Radio during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football players Hayden Armagost and Owen Bish hold up Christian Salizzoni for a group photo during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football players and Coach Dan Reed are interviewed by Butler Public Radio during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football players and Coach Dan Reed get interviewed by Butler Public Radio during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football players and Coach Dan Reed are interviewed by Butler Public Radio during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
Union/A-C Valley football players Hayden Armagost, front, and Christian Salizzoni, back left, Coach Dan Reed and Owen Bish pose for a group photo during the Butler Eagle Football Media Day at Butler High School on Friday, August 9. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/9/2024)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team practiced on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley wide receiver Christian Salizzoni during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley quarterback Owen Bish works on throwing during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley quarterback Owen Bish works on throwing during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley linebacker Colbin Elliott during special teams practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley quarterback Owen Bish works on throwing during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley wide receiver Aidan Fox is passed the ball during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley running back Max Gallagher runs through drills during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley quarterback Owen Bish works on throwing during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley running back Max Gallagher runs through drills during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley quarterback Owen Bish works on throwing during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team works on a unique way of blocking using a high jump mat on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team works on a unique way of blocking using a high jump mat on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team’s coach Dan Reed watches intensely during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley wide receiver Aidan Fox runs the ball during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
The Union/A-C Valley High School varsity football team works on a unique way of blocking using a high jump mat on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley quarterback Owen Bish is guided by an assistant coach during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley wide receiver Aidan Fox is guided by an assistant coach during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley running back Max Gallagher runs through drills during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley wide receiver Aidan Fox runs the ball during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley wide receiver Aidan Fox runs the ball during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley quarterback Owen Bish is guided by an assistant coach during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)
Union/A-C Valley quarterback Owen Bish is guided by an assistant coach during practice on August 15, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle (08/18/24)

Owen Bish will bring his playmaking ability to the most important position on the field.

After a total of 1,086 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns last year for Union/A-C Valley football, the senior will take over at quarterback in 2024.

“He showed his athleticism at running back last year, knows the (spread) system we run and knows what we’re trying to accomplish on offense,” Falcon Knights head coach Dan Reed said. “We’re excited to see him progress.”

Bish was in a preseason battle for the quarterback spot last year with Brody Dittman, who graduated in June, but lost. He played running back and slot receiver on offense.