Posted On: December 6, 2012 Posted By: Ian Polatka
TheCampbellCountyfootball team wrapped up the 2012 campaign with their awards dinner/banquet on Wednesday night December 5. The ceremony was held in the new cafeteria with a dinner by Express Catering followed by the awards and recognition of the players.
The varsity team finished the year by going 7 wins with 5 losses. More importantly they ran the table in district play by going 4-0 beating Simon Kenton, Dixie Heights, Ryle and Boone County. This was their second consecutive 6A district 6 championship and the first time that they have swept the district since the 1981 season when the Camels beat Boone, Holmes and Dixie. Other highlights of the year included a 42-16 thrashing of Newport Central Catholic and a first round playoff victory over Lexington Paul Laurence Dunbar 57-0. The JV team went 4-4 and the freshman team finished their season going by going 4-5.
After dinner the awards were given out by the coaches recognizing players for their achievements for the 2012 season. The varsity awards were:
Player Award
Tyler Durham MVP
Paul Griffis Defensive Front Most Outstanding Player
Joel Brune Offensive Line Most Outstanding Player
Grant Mahoney Special Teams Most Outstanding Player
Tyler Walsh Defensive Skill Most Outstanding Player
Jake Zabonick Offensive Skill Most Outstanding Player
Tyler Walsh The HAMMER Award
Mitch Kramer Defensive Most Improved
Logan Schneider Offensive Most Improved
Tyler Durham Mr. Campbell County Football
Avery Wood Mr. Campbell County Underclassmen
Jordan Mason Tony Klump Award
Brandon Oldendick Woody Johnson Inspirational Award
Tim Weimer Jimmy Geiman Heisman Award
Ian is the founder of Camel Pride. He is a 2002 CCHS graduate. He lives with his wife and four children in Grant's Lick.
Connect with Ian at ian@camelpride.com