PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Player, School Pos. Ht. Wt. Class
Kiehl Frazier, Shiloh Christian QB 6-3 212 Sr.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Garrett Harper, Shiloh Christian RB 5-10 190 Sr.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Logan Genz, West Fork LB 6-2 190 Sr.
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Tre' Asencio-Porter, Gentry DT 6-2 225 Sr.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Rodney Selph, West Fork
NWA Media Small Schools All-Area Football Team
Offense
Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. CLASS
QB Braden Pippen Siloam Springs 6-1 205 Jr.
RB Darrick Strzelecki Gravette 5-7 175 Jr.
RB Anthony McCool Greenland 5-7 160 Jr.
WR Logan Lichty West Fork 6-2 185 Sr.
WR Zann Jones Shiloh Christian 6-0 200 Sr.
WR Chris Villasenor Siloam Springs 5-6 165 Sr.
OL Travis Bodenstein Shiloh Christian 6-5 295 Sr.
OL Troy Goss Shiloh Christian 6-3 265 Sr.
OL Taylor Karnes West Fork 6-0 220 Sr.
OL T.J Chevallier Gravette 6-3 225 Sr.
OL Gunter Dezurik Gentry 6-1 300 Sr.
K Cody Montee Gravette 6-2 210 Sr.
Defense
Pos Player School Ht. Wt Class
DL Samuel Harvill Shiloh Christian 6-1 270 Sr.
DL Ryan Hyde Shiloh Christian 6-3 240 Sr.
DL Chris Worley West Fork 5-11 200 Jr.
LB Chad Curry Elkins 5-9 175 Jr.
LB Colt Thomas Shiloh Christian 5-10 181 Sr.
LB Jacob Coffman Shiloh Christian 5-9 180 Sr.
LB Andrew Bray Greenland 5-8 215 Sr.
DB Mac Leichner Elkins 5-10 177 Jr.
DB Tyler Dewitt West Fork 5-10 170 Sr.
DB Salvador Rojas Greenland 5-5 135 Sr.
DB Clayton Alexander Gravette 6-2 175 Jr.
P Eathen Ramsey Gentry 6-0 215 Sr.
ATH Tanner Coy Gentry 5-5 155 Jr.
At A Glance
NWA Media Small Schools Football All-Area Capsules
OFFENSE
Braden Pippin
SCHOOL: Siloam Springs
HEIGHT: 5-foot-11
WEIGHT: 200
POSITION: Quarterback
CLASS: Junior
NOTABLE: Despite missing the first two games of the season because of a concussion suffered in Siloam Springs' preseason scrimmage against Springdale, Pippin came back strong to pass for 1,561 yards and 13 touchdowns. ... He also rushed for 488 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Panthers (5-5, 3-4 5A-West Conference). ... Pippin led the Panthers to their first win against Greenwood since 1994 and also a road victory at Greenbrier. ... "He did a great job this year at quarterback after playing linebacker as a sophomore," Panthers coach Bryan Ross said. "He has a tough, physical mentality that you love to have in that position. We've very excited to have him back for another year to lead our offense."
Darrick Strzelecki
SCHOOL: Gravette
HEIGHT: 5-foot-6
WEIGHT: 168
POSITION: Running back
CLASS: Junior
NOTABLE: He finished the season with 264 carries for 1,505 yards and 19 touchdowns and earned all-conference and All-State honors ... Single-game highs were 36 carries (vs. Ozark, Oct. 8), 268 yards (vs. Berryville, Oct. 29) and four touchdowns (vs. Berryville). ... Longest run this season was 62 yards against Farmington on Oct. 15 ... Also caught 10 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns. ... "Darrick is a very elusive runner and does a great job between the tackles," Gravette coach Bill Harrelson said. "Then he was fast enough to run away from people, too. He picked up a lot of yards between the tackles, which speaks of his toughness, and he had all those carries without being injured or sitting out."
Anthony McCool
SCHOOL: Greenland
HEIGHT: 5-foot-9
WEIGHT: 150
POSITION: Running back
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: McCool rushed for 1,475 yards and 19 touchdowns, helping to lead Greenland's impressive turnaround this past season. ... The senior tailback also gained another 210 yards and four touchdowns through the air. ... "(He's) just a hard runner. He improved all year long. He kind of myself in the weight room the last 12 months. He ran hard every game," Greenland coach Lee Larkan said.
Logan Lichty
SCHOOL: West Fork
HEIGHT: 6-foot-2
WEIGHT: 185
POSITION: Wide receiver/Tight end
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: The senior wide receiver/tight end was extremely valuable to the Tigers this season, totaling 745 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. ... Despite being a relative newcomer to being a starter, Lichty showed he was capable of making big plays on offense and as a linebacker on defense. ... "He was one of the best all-around players we had this season," West Fork coach Rodney Selph said. "Without him, there's no way we could have won the amount of games we did."
Chris Villasenor
SCHOOL: Siloam Springs
HEIGHT: 5-foot-7
WEIGHT: 166
POSITION: Wide receiver/Safety
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Villasenor was Siloam Springs' only All-State selection in Class 5A. He was second on the team in receptions (36) and receiving yards (590) to go with eight touchdown catches. Villasenor also was used in the Panthers' special teams and he returned two kickoffs for touchdowns. The first was a 99-yard kickoff return against Rogers Heritage, while the other was a 96-yard burst at Greenbrier. ... "He is a true student-athlete who excels at both," Siloam coach Bryan Ross said. "He was a very enjoyable young man to coach, who will be a success in whatever he chooses to do in life. He made a lot of big plays for us in his three years as a Panther."
Zann Jones
SCHOOL: Shiloh Christian
HEIGHT: 6 foot
WEIGHT: 200
POSITION: Wide receiver
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Broke the state career receiving touchdown mark with 57, including three touchdowns in the state championship game. ... Caught 66 passes for 1,507 yards and 25 touchdowns during the season. ... "Zann did not even know he was close to breaking the state touchdown record," Saints coach Josh Floyd said. "That's how much of a team guy he is. You never hear from Zann, whether he has four touchdowns in a game or zero touches. Zann's focus is about helping the team win any way he can."
Travis Bodenstein
SCHOOL: Shiloh Christian
HEIGHT: 6-foot-5
WEIGHT: 295
POSITION: Offensive lineman
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: A four-year starter and an anchor to what possibly is the best offensive line in the state regardless of classification. ... Helped the team compile 3,686 yards rushing, 3,208 passing and average 47.4 points per game. ... Graded out at 98 percent on blocking with 36 pancake blocks. ... Has verbally committed to Kansas. ... "Travis has been so steady and worked hard to really improve his footwork," Shiloh Christian offensive line coach Dawayne Hudson said. "Because of the work he's put in, he'll have a chance to play at the next level."
Troy Goss
SCHOOL: Shiloh Christian
HEIGHT: 6-foot-3
WEIGHT: 265
POSITION: Offensive lineman
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: A two-way starter who improved by leaps and bounds from the start of his junior season to the end of his senior season. ... Helped team compile 6,894 total offensive yards and average 47.4 points per game en route to a third consecutive Class 4A state title. ... Graded out at 94 percent with 15 pancake blocks. ... Has been offered scholarships by several Division I colleges. ... "Troy struggled some last year with his motor and making it through games, but this year he made some huge strides," Saints Christian offensive line coach Dawayne Hudson said. "He dedicated himself to becoming the best player on both sides of the ball."
Taylor Karnes
SCHOOL: West Fork
HEIGHT: 6 foot
WEIGHT: 220
POSITION: Offensive lineman
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Karnes was one of the best blocking linemen for the Tigers this season, helping West Fork be successful with the Wing-T offense. ... West Fork coach Rodney Selph said when his team needed a first down or a big gain, they always ran to Karnes' side. "He was a great downfield blocker and never gave up on a play," Selph said.
T.J. Chevallier
SCHOOL: Gravette
HEIGHT: 6-foot-1
WEIGHT: 220
POSITION: Center
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: A three-year starter and an all-conference performer, Chevallier started every game and finished with the highest point total among Gravette's offense. ... "T.J. started every game for us in three seasons," Gravette coach Bill Harrelson said. "He really became a leader on an offensive line that helped produce a 1,500-yard running back this season, and he accepted the leadership role this year."
Gunter Dezurik
SCHOOL: Gentry
HEIGHT: 6-foot-1
WEIGHT: 305
POSITION: Offensive lineman/Defensive lineman
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Dezurik anchored both sides of the line for the Pioneers this season. He shifted to guard for much of this past season, after playing offensive tackle mostly as a junior. ... He also finished with 42 tackles and two sacks from his defensive tackle spot and was selected all-conference. ... "He was a contributor for three years and experience goes a long way," Gentry coach Brian Little said. "Gunter understands not just his position but all the positions. His size is very critical in the trenches on both sides of the ball. He's also a very smart young man."
Cody Montee
SCHOOL: Gravette
HEIGHT: 6-foot-2
WEIGHT: 206
POSITION: Kicker
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Kicked nine field goals and 32 extra points for 59 total points in 11 games. ... Kicked three field goals in Gravette's 30-20 victory over Ozark on Oct. 8. ... Recorded 40 touchbacks out of 51 kickoffs this season. ... Montee is getting strong interest from Central Arkansas and is supposed to kick for a pair of Missouri schools in January. ... "I think Cody is the best kicker in the state," Gravette coach Bill Harrelson said. "He's been solid for us for four years, including kicking in the playoffs as a freshman. It's going be quick an adjustment being without him next year because I didn't have to worry about kicking or punting."
DEFENSE
Samuel Harvill
SCHOOL: Shiloh Christian
HEIGHT: 6-foot-1
WEIGHT: 270
POSITION: Defensive lineman
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: A four-year starter and the state's all-time sacks leader with more than 40. ... In 2010, Harvill recorded 15 1/2 sacks. 40 1/2 tackles for loss and 92 total tackles as the Saints won their third straight Class 4A state title. ... Harvill has verbally committed to Kansas State. ... "He is one of the toughest and hardest-working football players that I've ever been around," Saints defensive coordinator Tucker Barnard said. "He brings a level of intensity that is basically unmatched. He goes 100 percent, 100 percent of the time."
Ryan Hyde
SCHOOL: Shiloh Christian
HEIGHT: 6-foot-3
WEIGHT: 240
POSITION: Defensive lineman
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Hyde found a home on the defensive line this season after spending most of 2009 on the other side of the football. ... Hyde, the defensive Most Valuable Player of the Class 4A State Championship Game with 4 1/2 sacks, had a huge season with 11 1/2 sacks, 35 1/2 tackles for loss, 78 tackles and an interception return for a touchdown against Pulaski Robinson in the semifinals. ... "We saw great potential in him early in his career," Shiloh Christian defensive coordinator Tucker Barnard said. "In some of our biggest and toughest games, he played the best games of his career."
Chris Worley
SCHOOL: West Fork
HEIGHT: 5-foot-11
WEIGHT: 200
POSITION: Defensive lineman
CLASS: Junior
NOTABLE: As a junior, Worley was one of the most effective players for West Fork's defense, finishing with 16 1/2 sacks and helping lead the Tigers to the Class 3A state semifinals. ... Worley, who's a two-year starter, will be one of the Tigers' best defensive players next season, West Fork coach Rodney Selph said.
Chad Curry
SCHOOL: Elkins
HEIGHT: 5-foot-10
WEIGHT: 190
POSITION: Running back/Middle linebacker
CLASS: Junior
NOTABLE: A team leader on both sides of the ball, Curry racked up 58 tackles, one sack, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery at linebacker while also leading the Elks offense with 919 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns as the team's top tailback.
Colt Thomas
SCHOOL: Shiloh Christian
HEIGHT: 5-foot-10
WEIGHT: 181
POSITION: Linebacker
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Led the Saints in tackles with 142 total, including 81 unassisted, 2 1/2 sacks, 24 tackles for less and one interception that was returned for a touchdown. ... Accounted for more than 300 career tackles. ... "Colt is one of the most solid football players that I've ever coached," Saints defensive coordinator Tucker Barnard said. "He can do a little bit of everything. He's great in coverage, he's a great tackler, he just doesn't hardly ever miss."
Jacob Coffman
SCHOOL: Shiloh Christian
HEIGHT: 5-foot-9
WEIGHT: 180
POSITION: Linebacker
CLASS: Senior:
NOTABLE: Ranked second on the team in total tackles with 120, along with 39 tackles for loss and 8 1/2 sacks. ... "Hard work is what I think of when I think of Jacob," Saints defensive coordinator Tucker Barnard said. "He's always working to improve, always trying to get better. He's so difficult to block."
Andrew Bray
SCHOOL: Greenland
HEIGHT: 5-foot-7
WEIGHT: 180
POSITION: Linebacker
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Bray thrived after being moved from defensive end to linebacker midway through Greenland's season opener. ... The senior used his awareness of the game to lead the Pirates revamped defense with 98 tackles, and he also recorded an interception. ... "Bray is just one of those guys, he just understands what's going on with us. He's consistently at the right place at the right time to make the tackle," Greenland coach Lee Larkan said.
Mac Leichner
SCHOOL: Elkins
HEIGHT: 5-foot-10
WEIGHT: 177
POSITION: Defensive back
CLASS: Junior
NOTABLE: Leichner wore many hats for the Elks this fall. On defense, he totaled 70 tackles and led the team with six interceptions. On offense, he split time between quarterback and wide receiver, where he hauled in 12 catches for 161 yards and two touchdowns while also throwing for 252 yards and one touchdown in 2010.
Tyler Dewitt
SCHOOL: West Fork
HEIGHT: 5-foot-10
WEIGHT: 170
POSITION: Defensive back
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Dewitt had a productive season for West Fork, totaling four interceptions by always covering the opponent's best receiver. ... Dewitt has fast legs and an aggressive style of play, which always gave him the best opportunity to make big plays, said Rodney Selph, West Fork's coach. "(Dewitt) was always around the ball when we needed a play," Selph said. "He's a guy that we relied on heavily in the second half of our season."
Salvador Rojas
SCHOOL: Greenland
HEIGHT: 5-foot-5
WEIGHT: 115
POSITION: Defensive back
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Rojas did practically everything for Greenland, working at cornerback, slot receiver, punter and kicker as a senior. ... He was the Pirates top defensive back, intercepting four passes to go along with 359 yards and four touchdowns as a wide receiver. ... "He was aggressive. People would try to pick on him because he was small, and they underestimated his athletic ability," Greenland coach Lee Larkan said. "He's a football player, that's probably the best way to describe him".
Clayton Alexander
SCHOOL: Gravette
HEIGHT: 6-foot-2
WEIGHT: 158
POSITION: Defensive back
CLASS: Junior
NOTABLE: Had seven interceptions this season, including three in a victory over McDonald County (Mo.) on Sept. 10. ... Finished the season with 63 tackles (20 solo, 43 assists) in 11 games. ... Also blocked a field goal attempt against McDonald County. ... "He had a huge amount of interceptions, and he was tough enough to make tackles near the line of scrimmage," Gravette coach Bill Harrelson said. "By playing some at quarterback, he has a lot of instincts and knows what to be looking at. He doesn't have great speed, but his instinct makes up for it."
Eathen Ramsey
SCHOOL: Gentry
HEIGHT: 6 foot
WEIGHT: 214
POSITION: Punter
CLASS: Senior
NOTABLE: Ramsey was a force on both sides of the ball for the Pioneers. The all-conference selection was the team's top tackler with 77 stops and four interceptions from his linebacker position. ... He also had caused a fumble and recovered two fumbles. ... Ramsey also had 596 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns and also punted 30 times for a 35.8-yard average, including seven inside the 20-yard line. ... "He was very much the center point of our defense, great at reading the offense and knowing how to put himself in position to make plays," Gentry coach Brian Little said. "He was just so versatile for us and has the intangibles being a coach's son."
Tanner Coy
SCHOOL: Gentry
HEIGHT: 5-foot-6
WEIGHT: 161
POSITION: Athlete
CLASS: Junior
NOTABLE: Coy stepped into a starting role in the backfield and responded with 796 yards rushing and a 26.8-yard average on kickoff returns, including two touchdowns. ... The all-conference pick also had 51 tackles playing defensive back. ... "He doesn't have great speed, but he has pretty good vision and a toughness about him," Gentry coach Brian Little said. "He's a little bit undersized, but that's what deceptive about Tanner. He's got great core strength and the kind of kid who wants the ball and you've got to like that attitude."
-- Staff