“NCHSAA staff members have received additional reports of volleyball teams being quarantined, which we know will impact their first contests next week. Collectively we must do everything we can to mitigate against the continuing spread of COVID-19, and it is our belief that the above steps will assist those efforts.”
FYN Sports Post Season Football Awards and Outstanding Players
Team FYN Sports May 18, 2021
Our team here at FYN Sports got together at the end of this years “spring” North Carolina High School football season and voted on our end of year awards. Players were chosen based not just on their stats alone, but also on their contributions to their team that may not show up in the stat book. We have had a blast covering North Carolina football this year, and hope to continue on with some of the relationships we have made in the fall. Thanks to everyone who watched and supported our broadcasts and read our articles. Our sole mission is to highlight and promote student athletes in a positive way, and below we have highlighted the “best of the best” with our post season awards.
Player of The Year: Nathan Collins- Robbinsville
Collins was 24-1 as the starting Quarterback for the Black Knights. He filled up the stat sheet all year, throwing for over 700 yards and 3 touchdowns, while rushing for 683 yards and 10 touchdowns. He led his team to 2 SMC titles, 2 Western Regional Championship appearances and 1 State Championship Title.
Offensive Player of The Year: Kellen Rumfelt- Murphy
Rumfelt was on a mission to prove himself this year, and he did just that. He threw for 1,234 yards and 9 touchdowns while leading his Bulldogs to the NCHSAA 1A State Championship. In that State championship game, Rumfelt threw for over 200 yards and a TD in the first half, helping his team come away with a 14-7 victory.
Defensive Player of The Year: Drew Martin- Andrews
Martin was a key component to helping his Wildcats post their best record since 2011. He led his team in tackles and was the motor of the defense. A historic season for Andrews was jumpstarted by the play of Drew Martin.
Coach of The Year: David Gentry- Murphy
Gentry led his Bulldogs to yet another State Championship ring, the 9th under his reign as Head Coach. Gentry’s coaching record speaks for itself. The Hall of Fame coach and all time North Carolina wins record holder needs no introduction.
“Newcomers” of The Year:
The “Newcomers” of The Year are players who are in their first year on Varsity who are making a splash and contributing to their team significantly already.
Cuttler Adams, Kage Williams, Brock Adams, Carlos Lopez- Robbinsville
Taylor McClure, Asher Brown- Hayesville
Ty Laney, Cole Laney, John Ledford- Murphy
Drew Martin, Isaac Weaver, Donovan Bateman- Andrews
Kaden Trantham- Cherokee
Gabe Lillard, Elijah Watty- Swain
Outstanding Quarterback:
Nathan Collins- Robbinsville
Kellen Rumfelt- Murphy
Outstanding Running Back-
Lex Hooper- Robbinsville
Ray Rathburn- Murphy
Gavin Wilson- Andrews
Outstanding Wide Receiver-
Payton McCracken- Murphy
Tyler Anderson- Hayesville
Outstanding Offensive Lineman-
Yousef Mugharbil- Murphy
Ethan Taylor- Hayesville
Candler Edwards- Robbinsville
Carlos Wesley- Robbinsville
Aaron Dereberry- Andrews
Outstanding Defensive Back-
Payton McCracken- Murphy
Juan Allen- Murphy
Taylor McClure- Hayesville
Cuttler Adams- Robbinsville
Outstanding Linebacker-
Ray Rathburn- Murphy
Landon Jordan- Murphy
Drew Martin- Andrews
Outstanding Defensive Lineman-
Rossi Wachacha- Robbinsville
Carlos Wesley- Robbinsville
Benjamin Wachacha- Robbinsville
Rashad Davis- Murphy
Outstanding Athlete-
Kage Williams- Robbinsville
Blake McClure- Hayesville
Isaac Weaver- Andrews
Don Bradley- Cherokee
Carson Taylor- Swain
Outstanding Kicker-
Cody Kline- Robbinsville
Annie-Kate Dalton- Murphy