Pickens Football Looks Back On 2016 Season

Last night, the PHS Football team held it’s annual banquet at Chattahoochee Technical College. Despite the not so pleasant weather, there was a big turnout to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments achieved during the 2016 season. The event was catered by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Department, who cooked and served meals for everyone in attendance.

 

As everyone was settling in and getting their food, PHS head football coach Chris Parker welcomed everyone to the banquet and turned it over to the cheer leading coaches so that they could recognize the efforts and accolades these young ladies garnered during the year. Then it was on to recognizing the 9th grade football team. These young men had a fantastic season going 7-0 during the year.

 

Next, it would be the JV football team to take their turn in the spotlight. Much like their younger teammates on the 9th grade squad, the JV team also went undefeated with a 7-0 record during the season. Very impressive seasons from both these teams and a lot to look forward to once they find themselves on the varsity.

 

The seniors were recognized individually as a short highlight reel of their play during the season showed as they received their plaque. Coach Parker took a moment to say something about each of the seniors and what they’ve meant not only to him and the other coaches, but to the program as well. A graphic was shown displaying how much the program has grown since the departing seniors were in 8th grade. The 2016 team leaves tied with the 2015 team for most wins by a class with 27.

 

Avery Luke would take home the academic award for the highest GPA on the team

Alex Pittman was named the team MVP

Jordan Burton, Devin Grant, Nick Southern, & Will Wotring were named team captains

Dragon players named to 6-AAAA All-Region teams were:

1st Team

Jacob Brumby (QB), Alex Pittman (DL), Chris Pittman (P)

2nd Team

Michael Cain (LB), Zach Goss (WR), Andrew Hasbrouck (OL), Trevon Hawkins (ATH), Chris Pittman (RB), Will Wotring (DB)

Honorable Mention

Dylan Huffman (RB), Nick Southern (DL)

The senior players receiving the Touchdown Club Scholarships were:

Andrew Hasbrouck, Jordan Burton, Devin Grant, Josh Holbert, Michael Coriell, Nick Southern, Chris Pittman, Connor Head, & Jacob Gordon.