Last night was a fun evening as we put a wrap on the 2011 football season. A special thanks to Trey Jordan, class of 1982, for providing the evening meal. Also thanks to Barry Ray for being our emcee, Mr. Haguewood for his support even as sick as he was, and Beth Taylor for pulling it all together.
As I shared with the boys we have enjoyed a really good season and became a very good team playing probably one of the toughest schedules ever. Counting the 2 teams we scrimmaged in pre-season 12 of the 13 teams advanced to the play-offs. 2 of those teams advanced to the semi-finals in their division (CBHS and Ridgeway), and three played in State Championship games with two (Ensworth and Olive Branch) winning. At Hoover this summer in 7on7 we played 2 teams who have already won the state (Fayetteville Ark, and Prattville Al.) and 3 who have advanced to the championship (Kenton Oh, Grayson Ga, and Allentown Central Catholic Pa). Our team was certainly tested this year.
Besides the 8-4 and State Semi-Final run for our varsity team our 9th grade team finished 7-0 and the JV team went 5-0. This was accomplished due to the hard work of our players and coaches.
We gave out some awards last night. FIrst we handed out several position accountablility awards based on our production evaluations of the guys each Friday night.
Offense Line: Britt Colcolough & Ben Still
Offense Receiver: Devin Perry
Offense Back: Shane Tucker
Defense Line: Nicholas Vergos
Defense LB'er: Peyton Klawaski
Defense Outside LB'er: James Prather
Defense Back: Alex Dale
Special Teams Awards went to Toby Baker and Gary Wunderlich
The Steve Minken "Headhunter Award" for most tackles went to Peyton Klawanski
The Slobberknocker Award for best hit went to James Prather
The players selected the winners of the following awards:
Holiday Ham "Do Right Award" - Garrott Graham
Dan Griffin Spirit Award - Garrott Graham & Braydon Phillips
W. S. Roberts Most Valuable Award - Alex Dale & Shane Tucker
Thanks again to a great group of guys who made up this team. They put much effort and enthusiasm into this year and leave with much to be proud of.
GO OWLS
