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PAGE 8A- THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JANUARY 2, 2020 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS' ALL-AREA FOOTBALL TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR Colby Clark, Sr. Jefferson Quarterback The Dragons' senior quarterback spearheaded Jefferson's triple option offense, running for 1,083 yards and 24 touchdowns and throwing for 563 yards and nine touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 119.4. Clark closed his career with a 24-6 record as the Dragons' starting quarterback. Clark was named the Region 8-AAA Player of the Year this season and has been invited to play in multiple postseason all-star games. COACH OF THE YEAR Chris Smith Madison Co. Smith guided his alma mater to its first-ever state quarterfinals ap pearance in its 63-year history. The Red Raiders went 4-6 during the regular season but caught fire in the state playoffs, beating Ridgeland and May Persons to advance to the round of eight where they lost to Sandy Creek. Madison County hadn't won a postseason game since 1982. • • • Shaun Cook, Sr. Apalachee Running back/ Defensive back 109 carries, 907 yards, 11 touch downs / 11 receptions, 143 yards, 3 touchdowns / Two-Way Player of the Year Photos by Kyle Funderburk With over 1,300 total yards of offense, Martavian Cooper earned a spot on the Mainstreet News All-Area team and First-Team All Region 8-AAAA. Offensive lineman Anchored an offensive line for a team that averaged over 40 points and close to 400 yards of offense per game and scored 54 rushing touchdowns / Received a "champi onship-level grade" from coaches for each game this season Kadin Bailey, So. Jefferson Defensive lineman 60 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 1 interception, 1 pass break up Jordan Perry, So. Jefferson Running back/ defensive back 43 carries, 535 yards, 5 touch downs / 39 tackles, 1 interception Martavian Cooper, Jr. Madison Co. Wide receiver/Running back /Cornerback 93 carries, 599 yards, 10 touch downs / 30 catches, 706 yards, 6 touchdowns. Tyler Wright, So. Madison Co. Linebacker 95 tackles,10 tackles for a loss, 1 sack and 1 interception. Dayton Gresham, Jr. Madison Co. Running back 201 carries, 887 yards, 10 touch downs / 4 catches, 59 yards For leading Madison County to the third round of the state playoffs for the first time ever, Chris Smith earned Mainstreet News All-Area Coach of the Year honors. Nate Hodnett, Sr. Apalachee Offensive line 85 percent grade for the season, 14 knockdown blocks / Signed with Tennessee Tech Tyson Wilson, Sr. Apalachee Linebacker 91 tackles A.J. Forbing, Sr. Apalachee Defensive back/ athlete 55 tackles, 1 interception, 5 pass break-ups / 27-of-65 passing, 6 touchdowns/164yards rushing Tyrik Sims, Sr. Apalachee Linebacker 133 tackles Braxton Simpson, Sr. Banks County Offensive Line N/A Jace Bennett, Jr. Banks County Linebacker N/A Sawyer Pace, Sr. Banks Co. Defensive back N/A Sam Roach, Sr. Commerce Fullback 155 carries, 910 yards, 16 touch downs Tyleon Brock, Jr. Commerce Running back 44 carries, 702 yards, 8 touch downs (in 10 games) Peyton Freeman, Jr. Commerce Offensive line Grade of 93 percent for the year, graded out in all 12 games, 21 pan cake blocks, 18 knockdowns Conner Kyle, Sr. Commerce Offensive line Grade of 90 percent for the year, graded out in all 12 games, 35 pan cake blocks, 41 knockdowns Carson Young, Sr. Commerce Offensive line Grade of 82 percent on the year, 28 pancake blocks, 21 knockdowns Nate Ray, Sr. Commerce Quarterback 26-of-56 passing, 426 yards, 4 touchdowns / 62 carries, 358 yards, 3 touchdowns Trahvon Wiggins, Sr. Commerce Defensive line 71 tackles, 4 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries, 16 tackles for loss Daniel Wilson, Sr. Commerce Defensive back 66 tackles, 2 interceptions, 9 pass break-ups T.J. Trudnak, Sr. Commerce Defensive back 52 tackles, 1 interception, 7 pass break-ups Nino Brown, Sr. East Jackson Running back Over 1,200 yards rushing, 8 touchdowns / all-state honorable mention Jarrett Pursley, Sr. East Jackson Offensive line/ defensive line All-state honorable mention Kahlil Watkins, So. East Jackson Defensive back Seven interceptions / all-state honorable mention Caleb Adair, Sr. East Jackson Wide receiver/ defensive back 23 catches, 285 yards, 2 touch downs, 524 all-purpose yards R.J. White, Jr. East Jackson Linebacker/ defensive back 41 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions Tyler Wester, Sr. Jackson Co. Linebacker N/A Andrew King, Jr. Jackson Co. Defensive line N/A Brandon Fisher, Sr. Jackson Co. Defensive line N/A Micah Swift, Sr. Jackson Co. Linebacker N/A Tyler Vaughn, Jr. Jackson Co. Offensive line N/A Bo Reeves, Jr. Jackson Co. Wide receiver N/A Malaki Starks, So. Jefferson Running back/ defensive back 53 carries, 544 yards, 5 touch downs / 8 catches, 157 yards, 2 touchdowns / 40 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, 3 pass break-ups / Region 8-AAA Athlete of the Year / Invited to play in multiple national all-star games Mason Ware, Sr. Jefferson Offensive line/ defensive line Anchored an offensive line for a team that averaged over 40 points and close to 400 yards of offense per game and scored 54 rushing touchdowns / Received a "champi onship-level grade" from coaches for each game this season / Invited to play in multiple postseason all-star games Paxton Corkery, Jr. Jefferson Defensive line 43 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 pass break-ups, 3 sack, 4 quarter back hurries Kade McNally, Sr. Jefferson Linebacker/ Fullback 68 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions / 51 carries, 506 yards, 6 touchdowns Rem Maxwell, Jr. Jefferson Linebacker 74 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 3 interceptions Kam Robinson, Jr. Jefferson Defensive back/ returner 37 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 3 interceptions, 7 pass break ups / 8 punt returns, 149 yards (18.6 average) Colton Dufrense, Jr. Jefferson Defensive lineman/ offensive lineman 16 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss / Anchored an offensive line for a team that averaged over 40 points and close to 400 yards of offense per game and scored 54 rushing touchdowns / Received a "champi onship-level grade" from coaches for each game this season Colton Steele, Jr. Jefferson Colby Smith, Sr. Madison Co. Quarterback/ safety 151 carries, 1025 yards, 7 touch downs / 976 yards passing, 6 touch downs/91 tackles, 3 interceptions, 8 pass break-ups. Kiya Hubbard, Jr. Madison Co. Defensive End 89 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 6 quarterback hurries, 1 interception Jhaydon Sullivan, Sr. Winder-Barrow Quarterback 107-of-200 passing, 1,441 yards, 11 touchdowns / 160 carries, 724 yards, 13 touchdowns Jacob Merrifield, Jr. Winder-Barrow Defensive line 66 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 6 sacks / Region 8-AAAAAA De fensive Lineman of the Year Brett Landis, Sr. Winder-Barrow Wide receiver 55 catches, 909 yards, 7 touchdowns J.C. Green Winder-Barrow Running back 171 carries, 893 yards, 9 touchdowns Nate Allen, Sr. Winder-Barrow Linebacker 99 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 5 sacks Zack Price, Sr. Winder-Barrow Defensive back 21 tackles, 4 pass break-ups Carson Jackson, Sr. Winder-Barrow Linebacker 88 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception Harlin Brown, Sr. Winder-Barrow Kicker, punter 9-of-13 on field goals / 28-of- 29 on PATs / 42.4 yard-per-punt average DRAKE GAS CO. drakegas.com Rebates for Propane Appliances Service You Can Depend On! Free Tank Install with gas purchase CITY OF I LA 2019 SPLOST ANNUAL REPORT Fund Balance 1/1/2019 $33,232.37 Revenue Total SPLOST Received $34,039.80 Expenditures Street Improvements $18,505.00 Water System Improvements $28,303.64 Bank Fees $ 105.00 Fund Balance 12/26/2019 $20,363.53