Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Simone Awards Finalists

Simone Trophy
On Tuesday night the finalists for the 30th Annual Simone Awards were unveiled.  The trophies are given out to the top high school football players in the Kansas City metropolitan area, based on varying criteria listed below.  The winners of the awards will be announced this Tuesday, December 4th.  The ceremony will be held at the high school of this year's Simone Award recipient. 

Thomas A. Simone Award (top high school football player)
Trent Hosick, Staley
Steven McBee, Fort Osage
Brad Strauss, Lawrence
Dalvin Warmack, Blue Springs

Frank Fontana Award (top small-class player)
Antwynn Beavers, Liberty
Anthony Sherrills, Hogan Prep
Max Mickey, Holden
James Valentine, Platte County

Buck Buchanan Award (top big-class linebacker or lineman)
Elijah Lee, Blue Springs
Mamu Tauiatusa, Fort Osage
Matt Plank, Gardner-Edgerton
Braden Smith, Olathe South

Bobby Bell Award (top small-class linebacker or lineman)
Nick Becker, Eudora
Maliek Collins, Center
Joe Dominiak, Smithville
Walter Eastwood, Harrisonville

Otis Taylor Award (top wide receiver)
Connor Rellihan, SM East
Darrius Shepherd, Blue Springs
Craig Scott, Park Hill South
Scottie Wilson, Platte County