[2] As a junior, Cheek led Butler High to a 9–2 (5–1 in conference) record and a playoff berth while throwing for 2,108 yards and 16 touchdowns, he was named as an all-conference selection.
[5] As a senior, Cheek led Butler to an improved 10–1 (6–0 in conference) record, scoring 40+ points in seven out of eleven games that year.
[6] After beginning the playoffs with a home 63–0 win against McDowell High School, Cheek beat Mallard Creek 42–28 after they had beaten Butler earlier in the season.
[11] Prior to the season Cheek was named to the CFPA FCS National Player of the Year Watch List.
On homecoming night Cheek and Elon played against Williams & Mary that ended in a 31–29 William & Mary victory after five overtime periods, Cheek threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort including a game tying touchdown pass in fifth overtime.
[16] In 2021, Cheek started all eleven games in his return from injury, having the best year of his career statistically he led Elon to a 6–5 record including wins over ranked No.
[18] After a win against New Hampshire where Cheek threw 328 yards and two touchdowns, he was named National Offensive Player of the Week.
[30] The Breakers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).