Johnson, a 6-0, 300-pound noseguard, who also saw some memorable action at tight end, is a senior and is being recruited by a number of schools to play football at the next level.
A total of 45 players and coaches were finalists across the state’s six high school football classifications. The 7A and 6A classifications were combined into one category.
“It is truly my pleasure on behalf on Farm Bureau Insurance to take part in recognizing the incredible achievements of the student-athletes and coaches being honored here,” said Kevin McKenzie, Executive Vice President-General Manager for Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc., in a release. “They are some of the greatest in the state, and Farm Bureau Insurance wishes them continued success this season.”
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Football: North Little Rock's Braxton Johnson is Defensive Player of the Year
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North Little Rock’s Braxton Johnson was named the Class 7A/6A Defensive Player of the Year at a ceremony on Monday night.
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Johnson, a 6-0, 300-pound noseguard, who also saw some memorable action at tight end, is a senior and is being recruited by a number of schools to play football at the next level.
A total of 45 players and coaches were finalists across the state’s six high school football classifications. The 7A and 6A classifications were combined into one category.
“It is truly my pleasure on behalf on Farm Bureau Insurance to take part in recognizing the incredible achievements of the student-athletes and coaches being honored here,” said Kevin McKenzie, Executive Vice President-General Manager for Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc., in a release. “They are some of the greatest in the state, and Farm Bureau Insurance wishes them continued success this season.”
Awards finalists with winners in ALL CAPS
7A/6A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
BRADEN JAY, CABOT
Isaiah Satenga, Fayetteville
Sharmon Rester, El Dorado
7A/6A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
BRAXTON JOHNSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Cain Simmons, Benton
Kaiden Turner, Fayetteville
7A/6A COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST
BUCK JAMES, BRYANT
Steven Jones, El Dorado
Casey Dick, Fayetteville
5A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
JOE HIMON, PULASKI ACADEMY
Austin Myers, Vilonia
Cameron Scarlett, Nettleton
5A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
TIRRELL JOHNSON, WYNNE
Nick Huett, Greenbrier
Steven Weston, White Hall
5A COACH OF THE YEAR
BOBBY BOLDING, WHITE HALL
Anthony Lucas, Pulaski Academy
Jake Monden, Camden Fairview
4A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
JAISHON DAVIS, ARKADELPHIA
Cooper Hutchinson, Shiloh Christian
Jack Cleveland, Joe T Robinson
4A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
KADEN HENLEY, SHILOH CHRISTIAN
Jecari Lee, Warren
Tymir Coppins, Stuttgart
4A COACH OF THE YEAR
TODD ESKOLA, JOE T ROBINSON
Jeff Conaway, Shiloh Christian
Trey Schucker, Arkadelphia
3A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
JAYLEN HOPSON, PRESCOTT
Andrew Miller, Harding Academy
Randon Ray, Booneville
3A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
JODY EASTER, McGEHEE
Jace Benesch, Hoxie
Darryl Kattich, Cedarville
3A COACH OF THE YEAR
NEIL EVANS, HARDING ACADEMY
Brian Glass, Prescott
Cain White, Manila
2A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
QUINCEY McADOO, CLARENDON
Colton Lowe, Poyen
Hunter Alexander, Bigelow
2A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
WILL LITTON, QUITMAN
Kaden Terrell, Bigelow
Reid Kennon, McCrory
2A COACH OF THE YEAR
CHRIS KENNON, McCRORY
Tim Rodgers, Fordyce
Vick Barrett, Poyen