Area players named as finalists for Mr. Football Award by TSSAA

Congrats to Chase Hayden (St. George's), Joshua McMillon (Whitehaven), Colton Neel (MUS) and Drew Richmond (MUS) for being named as finalists for the prestigious Mr. Football award by the TSSAA. Here is the press release:

THE TENNESSEE TITANS MR. FOOTBALL AWARDS

To Be Presented Monday, December 1, 2014
Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center, Murfreesboro
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Hermitage, Tennessee, November 12, 2014 – The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top 10 backs and linemen in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Monday, December 1, 2014, at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Murfreesboro. For the thirteenth consecutive year, the top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award. There are three finalists in this category, regardless of their school’s classification.
A committee of statewide sports writers selected winners based on performance in the 2014 regular season.  Academics and character were also taken into consideration.  High school head coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists.
“We are obviously excited and appreciative about being involved with the Tennessee Titans for the eighth consecutive year,” stated Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the TSSAA.  “They have helped make the recognition of the 33 student-athletes, their families, and schools possible. The sponsorship of the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards and numerous contributions to high schools across the state since the team moved to Tennessee have meant a great deal to the member schools of the TSSAA.”
This is the 30^th year that the Mr. Football Awards have been presented to Tennessee’s best high school football players.  Plaques will be presented to 22 other finalists.
Approximately 600 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, are expected to attend the 2014 luncheon.
Mike Keith, play-by-play voice of the Tennessee Titans, will emcee the awards presentation. A live videostream of the awards will be provided for free by the NFHS Network.  Those interested can watch the awards by going to www.TSSAANetwork.com.  The Tennessee Titans will also stream the event live on their website, www.titansonline.com.

Division 1 Class A Lineman
Alex Givens-Nashville Christian
Zach Stewart-Coalfield
Tristan Jernigan-Union City

Division 1 Class A Back
Kyle Akin-Trinity Christian
Ricky Henry-Union City
Blake Zeman-Marion Co

Division 1 Class AA Lineman
Parker Howell-CPA
Kyle Mitchell-Alcoa
Harrison Moon-Signal Mountain

Division 1 Class AA Back
Johnny Jones-Crockett Co
Jaquez Tyson-Alcoa
Ke'Shawn Vaughn-Pearl Cohn

Division 1 Class AAA Lineman
Dylan Jackson-Maryville
Jack Jones-Oakland
Joshua McMillon-Whitehaven

Divison 1 Class AAA Back
Van Jefferson-Ravenwood
Jauan Jennings-Blackman
Malik McGue-Science Hill

Division II Class A Lineman
Brant Mitchell-Knoxville Webb
Trey Smith-USJ
Andrew Wood-Friendship Christian

Division II Class A Back
Clay Beathard-BGA
Chase Hayden-St. George's
Austin Taylor-Friendship Christian

Division II Class AA Lineman
Myles Douglas-Ensworth
Jackson Pittman-Brentwood Academy
Drew Richmond-MUS

Division II Class AA Back
Cole Euverard-MBA
Colton Neel-MUS
Alex Trotter-McCallie

Kicker of the Year
Corey Fatony-Franklin
Thomas Garrison-Columbia Academy
Laszlo Toser-Ooltewah