The Philadelphia Eagles are 9-1 after their Sunday night thrashing of the Dallas Cowboys. Philly dominated the Cowboys in the second half of their game, outscoring them 30-0 en route to a 37-9 victory.

With the win, the Eagles have all but wrapped up the NFC East, considering Dallas (5-5) is four games back with six to play. With their sights now set on locking up the NFC’s top seed, the Eagles will rely even more on second-year quarterback and early MVP-favorite Carson Wentz to take them to the promised land.

And why not?

The Eagles have won eight-straight games and on the season Wentz has thrown for 25 touchdowns and just five interceptions. He has all the makings of an MVP candidate, which is shocking for a quarterback in his sophomore season.

But Wentz is proving week in, week out that he’s no ordinary quarterback. And, if you take a look back at his high school days, you may find out a thing or two about the man they call “Wentzylvania” that might surprise you.

Take a look.

Per Wentz’s bio on the NDSU Athletics website:

2011 graduate of Bismarck Century High School All-conference at quarterback and defensive back Recorded 61 tackles and two interceptions Forward/center for the state’s No. 1-ranked basketball team Class Valedictorian National Honor Society

That’s some pretty impressive stuff for Wentz. Being a quarterback and defensive back says a lot about his versatility and toughness. And, not only can the guy ball on the field and on the basketball court, he’s got the smarts to match.

Hopefully, the former Bismarck Century High School class valedictorian can end this impressive season with a Lombardi Trophy.