Several people have asked myself and others about the “district” honors posted yesterday. Just to clarify, this team is comprised of all Class 5 and Class 6 teams in the area. The teams are Branson, Glendale, Joplin, Kickapoo, Lebanon, Neosho, Nixa, Ozark, Parkview, Rolla, Waynesville, and Willard. This group represents several districts. To be named to this team in any regard is a huge honor.

Congratulations to our Glendale players selected to the team and to Coach Heman for being named Coach of the Year.

I heard from Coach Heman and he was quick to point out that his award was entirely due to the players and assistant coaches on this years team.

Thank you to every player, coach and fan that made this year special.

Now, back to the weight room men! Championships are won in the offseason and in the weight room.

Congratulations to the following for being selected to the Southwest Missouri Football Coaches’ Association Class 5 and 6 All-District Team.
 
First Team-Riley Shantz-Offensive Line, Trevor Vaughn-Running Back and Kick Returner, Cameron Johnson-Wide Receiver, Omar Wijahat-Defensive Line, Bruce Leali-Linebacker, Sam Gipson-Linebacker.
 
Second Team-Logan Bauer-Offensive Line, Jared Hood-Wide Receiver, Dakota Brake-Defensive Line, Tim Clark-Linebacker, Nolan Bettlach-Defensive Back
 
Honorable Mention-Connor Menown-Offensive Line, Cody Jacobs-Wide Receiver and Defensive Back, Jeremy Armstrong-Running Back and Punter, Will Rogers-Quarterback, Omar Wijahat-Offensive Line, David Randall-Defensive Line, Kyle Spain-Defensive Back, and Thomas Halter-Linebacker
 
Offensive MVP-Trevor Vaughn
Coach of the Year-Joel Heman
 

Congratulations to the following players for being selected to the 2011 All-Conference Team.

Offense
Trevor Vaughn-First Team Running Back
Cameron Johnson-First Team Wide Receiver
Riley Shantz-First Team Offensive Lineman
Logan Bauer-First Team Offensive Lineman
Will Rogers-Second Team Quarterback
Jeremy Armstrong-Second Team Running Back
Cody Jacobs-Second Team Wide Receiver
Jared Hood-Second Team Wide Receiver
Connor Menown-Honorable Mention Offensive Lineman

Defense
Bruce Leali-First Team Line Backer
Omar Wijahat-First Team Defensive Lineman
Nolan Bettlach-First Team Defensive Back
Sam Gipson-Second Team Linebacker
Kyle Spain-Second Team Defensive Back
Dakota Brake-Second Team Defensive Lineman
Tim Clark-Honorable Mention Linebacker
David Randall-Honorable Mention Defensive Lineman

Special Teams
Trevor Vaughn-First Team Returner
Jeremy Armstrong-Honorable Mention Punter

Thanks,

Coach Heman