Player of the Year
Eli Reece^Shiloh Christian^5-9^165^Sr.^292-of-412 passing for 4,191 yards and 43 touchdowns with 9 interceptions for Class 4A state runner-up.
Offensive Player of the Year
Brandon Atwood^Gentry^5-11^175^Sr.^135-of-238 passing for 2,109 and 22 TDs; 147-861 rushing and 11 TDs for 4A-1 playoff team.
Defensive Player of the Year
Keystan Durning^Ozark^6-1^170^Jr.^Team-high 150 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 1 interception for 12-2 Class 4A semifinalist and 4A-4 champions.
Newcomer of the Year
Kain Johnson^Elkins^5-9^160^So.^128-of-218 passing for 2,040 yards and 23 TDs; 416 yards and 13 TDs rushing for 4A-4 playoff team.
Coach of the Year
Jeff Conaway^Shiloh Christian^Led team to 14-1 record and Class 4A state runner-up; Has a 60-18 record in six seasons at Shiloh Christian
THE TEAM
Offense
QB^Harper Faulkenberry^Ozark^5-11^183^Jr.^55-of-88 passing for 922 yards and 9 TDs; 204-1,192 yards rushing and 19 TDs. Missed 3 games with a broken leg.
RB^Cam Weideman^Shiloh Christian^5-11^175^Jr.^183 carries for 1,298 yards and 23 TDs for 14-1 Class 4A state runner-up.
RB^Samuel Beard^Pea Ridge^6-2^185^Sr.^186 carries for 1,256 yards and 13 TDs for quarterfinalist; 1 KO return for TD.
RB^Caleb Hyatt^Magazine^6-0^220^Sr.^149-1,082 rushing, 18 TDs; 54 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 8.0 TFL as a linebacker.
WR^Truitt Tollett^Shiloh Christian^6-2^179^Sr.^134-2.046 receiving and a state-record tying 30 TDs for 14-1 Class 4A state runner-up.
WR^Layton Howard^Mansfield^5-11^170^Sr.^70-1,168 receiving, 16 TDs; 11-510 KO returns, 4 TDs; 1 punt return for TD.
WR^Zaylen Bryant^Greenland^5-10^160^Sr.^39-434 receiving, 6 TDs; 64-637 rushing, 10 TDs; 5 interceptions as DB.
OL^Sawyer Duddleston^Shiloh Christian^6-0^225^Sr.^Helped team to 2,509 rushing yards and 50 rushing touchdowns for 14-1 state runner-up.
OL^Kerlose Ruzek^Gentry^6-4^290^Sr.^College prospect and top blocker for team that averaged 5.3 yards per rush; 52 pancake blocks.
OL^Will Timmerman^Ozark^5-10^270^Sr.^Top blocker for team that rushed for 3,731 yards and averaged 6.5 yards per rushing attempt.
OL^Phillip Brown^Pea Ridge^6-1^260^Sr.^Three-year starter and all-conference selection for team that advanced to quarterfinals.
OL^Ethan Pirraglia^Booneville^6-2^260^Sr.^Top blocker for team that rushed for 3,558 yards and averaged 6.9 yards per rushing attempt.
K^Keaton Carter^Shiloh Christian^5-10^175^Sr.^Was 79-of-81 on extra-point attempts for 4A-1 Conference champs and state runner-up.
Defense
DL^Russell Norsworthy^Shiloh Christian^5-11^280^Sr.^Recorded 28 total tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss for 4A-1 Conference champs.
DL^Eli Munnerlyn^Ozark^6-1^190^Sr.^Recorded 42 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 2 caused fumbles; Rushed for 407 yards.
DL^Slade Keets^Charleston^5-10^215^Sr.^Recorded 65 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 8 QB hurries, 1 fumble recovery.
LB^Kaden Henley^Shiloh Christian^6-2^220^So.^Led the team to a 14-1 record with more than 80 tackles.
LB^Cam Brasher^Booneville^5-8^200^Sr.^Recorded 68 tackles, 2.5 TFL; Led team in rushing with 1,025 yards and 17 TDs.
LB^Bryant Burns^Ozark^6-3^228^Sr.^Recorded 53 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 1 interception. 15 catches for 256 yards as a TE.
LB^Josh Salinas^Lamar^5-9^190^Sr.^Team-high 95 tackles, 24.0 TFL, 9.0 sacks, 1 interception.
LB^Max Suarez^Shiloh Christian^6-0^185^Sr.^Second on a team with 73 tackles and team-high 5.5 sacks for 14-1 state runner-up
DB^Brady James^Lamar^5-10^160^Jr.^19 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 5 interceptions; 135-1,214 rushing, 19 TDs; 15-142 receiving, 1 TD.
DB^Zach Jarnagan^Gentry^5-10^155^Jr.^Recorded 62 tackles, 2.0 TFL and 7 interceptions; 50-799, 9 TDs receiving.
DB^Matt McEwin^Shiloh Christian^6-1^165^Sr.^Recorded 38 tackles and a team-high 5 interceptions for 14-1 state runner-up.
DB^Ethan Foster^Ozark^6-2^172^Sr.^Recorded 32 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 5 interceptions and 15 passes defended.
P^Tate Bussey^Pea Ridge^6-1^170^Sr.^Had 37 punts for 36.9-yard average; 83-of-181 passing for 1,524 yards; 114-713 rushing and 13 TDs.
Sports on 01/08/2020