Also recognized Tuesday was LOVC All-Conference award winners. They are the following:
Honorable Mention
Defense
Randy Crist, Linebackers
Josh Peeler, Linebacker
In addition, the four captains were honored and all received awards for their leadership, performance and hard workthroughout the season. They were Colin Auth, Steven Bryan, Randy Crist and Matt Lee.
Matt Lee received the 2009 Team's MVP and Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Lee had 59 solo tackles and 29 assits tackles, for a total of 88 tackles for the season. He also 12 tackles for a loss. Lee set a South Piatt season record for fumbles recovered, he had 5 and a career record for fumbles recovered, he had 7.
Colin Auth received Co-Special Forces Player of the Year and Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Auth had 74 solo tackles which was a South Piatt season record. He also had 24 assits tackles and 7 interceptions. On special teams, Auth averaged 25.4 yards per punt. He had a total of 584 yards in 23 attempts.
Steven Bryan was awarded Co-Offensive Player of the Year and the Bramlete Award. This season, Bryan rushed for 1,082 yards and averaged 5.2 yards per carry. He also scored six touchdowns. The Bramlete Award is in honor of the late Pastor Steve Bramlete. Bramlete was a huge South Piatt fan. The award was given to Bryan for his performance on and off the field.
Other recieptians for various awards are:
Most improve underclassman: Phil Irace
Most improve upperclassman: Charlie Thompson and Jared Jean
Scout Team Award: Austin Dean
Wildcat Hustle Award: Randy Crist
Co-Special Forces Player of the Year: Chris Barnes
