The East Ridge High School football team recently held its banquet to recognize superlative players.

In a press release, coach Tim James said congratulations are in order for the following football players: Alonzo Russell was named the Region 2/4A Offensive Player of the Year in addition to being named to the Chattanooga Times-Free Press Best of Preps All Star Team.

Several of his teammates were also named to the All-Region Team; they are Tra Jett, Solomon Taylor, Nico Johnikin, Jalen Boykin, Keanu Johnson and Caleb Serrato.

“If you get a chance to congratulate these fine young men please do,” James said.

Dino Sabic was awarded the highest GPA Award. James said there are now over 20 players who have a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Awards given at our recent banquet are as follows:

Brandon Burlsworth Character Award – Jordan Hill

Scout Team Players of the Year – Jordan Hill and Dejaun Norris

Coaches Award – Alonzo Russell

Jim Starling Love of the Game Award – Solomon Taylor

Ed Wooham Community Service Award – Drew Goodwin

Jim Steele Scrap Iron Award – Kenau Johnson

Underclassman Award – Jalen Boykin

Mack Franklin True Grit Award _ Kenyatta Gustus

Stump Martin Big Guy Award – Joey Boles

The Raymond James True Pioneer Award _ Tra Jett