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SPORTS DawsonNewscom Wednesday, December 14, 2022 facebook.com/dawsonnews twitter.com/dawsonnews Seventh-grader to play in US Aimy Bowl By Rio White riowhite@dawsonnews.com It is not every day that a Dawson County athlete — much less a middle schooler — gets the chance to represent the entire state of Georgia at a competition. But that’s exactly what seventh-grade football player Nate Grizzle earned the opportunity to do, as he is traveling to Frisco, Texas, this week to represent an all-Georgia team in the U.S. Army Bowl Middle School All- Star Championship. After working his way through training camps around the Atlanta area, Grizzle was initially selected to the North Cobb regional team in late October before being placed on the all-state team following his perfor mance in a recent scrim mage game. Through a combination of his physical skills and character traits, he was chosen as part of an elite group of young Georgia athletes who are compet ing with similarly gifted players from other states. “I’m pretty excited because this is a once in a lifetime thing to do,” Grizzle said. “My favorite part about learning [at camp] was that I can come back here to Dawson County and when the football season starts, I will be a whole lot better of an athlete.” While at the Atlanta- area training camps, Grizzle experienced a level of intensity from coaches and fellow ath letes that helped elevate his own abilities. Knowing that he was surrounded by such an immense amount of foot ball experience helped motivate him to perform at his very best. Grizzle noted that the effort shown by each play er at the camps was just as important to the coaches as the skills shown. “I had to show them what I could do and pay close attention,” Grizzle said. “Listening was really important [as well as] hus tling off the field and not See Bowl 13B Dawson County Middle School seventh-grade football player Nate Grizzle is traveling to Frisco, Texas, this week to participate in the U.S. Army Bowl Middle School All-Star championship. Rio White Dawson County News BASKETBALL Girls win, honor Anglin for first varsity victory By Rio White riowhite@dawsonnews.com Dawson County’s varsity boys and girls basketball teams opened their Region 7-3A slates at home against West Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 6, with the girls looking to bounce back after a close loss to East Jackson and the boys facing an improved Spartans side. The Lady Tigers built an early lead against West Hall en route to a comprehen sive 64-6 victory. Early on, Emma Grace McCarron and Abby Slaton dominated the paint, combin ing for 18 first-half points. But the breakout player of the game was freshman Maddie Siuta, who scored 16 points and made four three-point shots. Five of the six top varsity award winners stand on stage with their trophies. From left to right: Kade Moledor, Cade Adams, Christian Webb, Kevin Haymond, Kenny Nelson. (Simeon Welch not present) Tigers wrap up football season with awards ceremony By Rio White riowhite@dawsonnews.com After a season of success, the Dawson County football program capped off the year with an awards cer emony that recognized contributions from the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams. Awards were given for a variety of accomplishments, including perfor mances from individual games, posi tional contributions, career achieve ments and leadership. The ceremony was started off by character coach Russell Davis, who described the team’s overarching identi ty before introducing two of the night’s unique awards. For all the recognition of physical achievements, two members of the var sity football team earned awards based on their character throughout their careers. Senior defensive lineman Kevin Haymond received the Sandy Walls Award, which “is for a player who dem onstrates being a team leader on and off the field, shows exceptional sportsman ship, and a productive member of the community.” Senior wide receiver Doug Pagel won the George Moser Leadership Award, named after the late community coach who helped build character within the team for many years. In addition to the awards given for team contributions, the members of the varsity team who earned All-Region recognition were given plaques. The remainder of the awards are as follows. Varsity Team Awards Golden Helmet Award (Athletic Career): Cade Adams Team MVP: Kade Moledor Offensive Player of the Year: Simeon Welch Defensive Player of the Year: Cade Adams Athlete of the Year: Christian Webb Lineman of the Year: Kevin Haymond Impact Player of the Year: Kenny Nelson Varsity Top Performers: Offense Most Important Player: Hunter Casserleigh Linemen: Briggs Weaver Backs: Elijah Smith Wide Receivers: Dom LeBlanc Varsity Top Performers: Defense Most Important Player: Tucker Caine Outside Linebackers: Will Kurtz Inside Linebackers: Alex Stewart Secondary: Matt Bennett Linemen: Colton Schuette Junior Varsity JV MVP: Preston Bannister Offensive Tiger Award: Zach Cruz Defensive Tiger Award: Luke Smith Most Improved Offensive Player: Jacson Rickett Most Improved Defensive Player: Elijah Odom Freshman Team Freshman MVP: Owen Wooten Offensive Tiger Award: Jacob Felkai Defensive Tiger Awards: Hunter Stroup Most Improved Offensive Player: Nathan Martin Most Improved Defensive Player: Brody Burks Varsity Player of the Week Vs. Jackson County: Alex Stewart @ Lambert: Will Kurtz @ North Hall: Matt Bennett Vs. Stephens County: Matt Bennett Vs. West Hall: Cade Adams @ White County: Kade Moledor Vs. Pickens County: Kade Moledor @ Wesleyan: Kevin Haymond Vs. Gilmer County: Kenny Nelson @ Lumpkin County: Elijah Smith Vs. Monroe Area: Elijah Smith See Basketball 13B Rio White Dawson County News The LadyTigers stand with head coach Will Anglin during his recognition for his first career win as a varsity head basketball coach. Player Of The Week! Maddie Siuta The Player of the Week is Maddie Siuta, who scored 16 points in the girls basketball teams win over West Hall. Sponsored by: 706-216-0992 We’ve Gone Green! “We will be here when you need us. M-F: 8:00 - 5:00 130 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville Dawsonville’s Premier Collision Center & ~ i| raitfB LOOK TO NORTHSIDE A Community of Care on a Mission to Heal Learn more about our services at northside.com NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
