Tougher Than Tough Nomination Form
2022 Season Winners
2022 - Week 6

John Lopez
​Senior
​Garden City



September 30, 2022
Garden City 81
Van Horn 36
​
  • 14.5 tackles
  • 1 interception
  • 2 carries for 54 yards and 1 TD
  • 4 Receptions for 94 yards and 2 TDs

"His best overall game of the season so far. John does a lot for us! He’s very hard working and selfless.  Straight A student who would be the first to praise his teammates for his accomplishments." 
2022 - Week 5

Colt Berry
​Senior
​Three Way
Picture
Photo Credit: Crystal Rucus
September 23, 2022
Three Way 73
Aquilla 54
  • 32 carries for 407 yards and 7 TDs
  • 6/10 passes for 3 TDs
  • 5 Receptions for 35 yards and 1 TD
  • 9 tackles
  • 1 interception

"Colt Berry showed a tremendous effort Friday night, racking up 561 all purpose yards with the help of his teammates. He has been working hard leading up to his senior season and it is paying off week in and week out. We are excited to see what his future has in store in the upcoming weeks. Colt has high hopes and expectations of playing college football after this year."
2022 - Week 4

Izzy Juarez
​Senior
​Lingleville
Picture
Photo Credit: Paul Guadette, Dublin Citizen
September 16, 2022
Lingleville 72
Three Way 21
  • 14 carries for 255 yards and 4 TDs
  • 10 tackles
  • 1 interception for a TD
  • 1 fumble recovery for a TD

"Izzy loves to carry the load on offense. He's truly becoming an incredible leader on the field!"
2022 - Week 3

Josh Gonzales
​Senior
​Paducah
September 9, 2022
Paducah 80
Meadow 44
  • 24 carries for 371 yards and 4 TDs
  • 2/3 passes for 12 yards and 2 TDs
  • 1 reception for 35 yards and 1 TD
  • 10 tackles
  • 1 fumble recovery inside 10-yard line

"Overall great kid who will do any and everything for the team!"
2022 - Week 2

Adrian Vera-Rico
Senior
​Morgan
Picture
Adrian Vera-Rico, Senior, Morgan (Photo courtesy of Brett Voss' The Sports Buzz)
September 2, 2022
Morgan 68
Gustine 22​
  • 8 carries for 195 yards and 4 TDs
  • 7 tackles

"Adrian Vera-Rico is a hard working player that leads by example and has been a big reason for our success. He has literally bruised his body to help the team be successful and win. He has a fighting heart and is always ready to face any challenge."
2022 - Week 1

Cory Hamilton
Senior
​Spur


August 26, 2022
Spur 64
O'Donnell 18​
  • 19 carries for 240 yards and 6 TDs
  • 8 tackles

"Cory ran all night long and also played on the defensive side of the ball. He took a pounding but kept on playing through it"
2021 Season Winners
2021 - Week 9

Raphael Garza
Senior
​Patton Springs


​
October 22, 2021
Patton Springs 59
Southland 44
​
  • 8 carries for 170 yards and 3 TDs
  • 1/3 passes for 20 yards and 1 TD
  • 3 receptions for 118 yards and 3 TDs
  • 18 tackles

Raphael is an "All around amazing athlete and leader."
2021 - Week 8

Jayton Galvan
Sophomore
​Bronte
​
​October 14, 2021
   Bronte 38
   Robert Lee 16
​
  • 21 carries for 168 yards and 1 TD
  • 6/12 passes for 63 yards and 3 TDs
  • 9 tackles
  • 2 Interceptions, 1 an 84 yard pick six​

Jayton is a great kid and an emerging leader on our team. He played outstanding this week. He played aggressive on both sides of the ball and made really good decisions. His coverage in the secondary allowed our pass rush to be aggressive and make some crucial plays for our defense.
2021 - Week 6

Cruz Flores
Senior
​Cranfills Gap
Picture
Photo credit: Shawna Ratliff
​October 7, 2021
   Cranfills Gap 57
   Bynum 40
​
  • 16 carries for 176 yards and 2 TDs
  • 1/1 passes for 18 yards and 1 TD
  • 5 catches for 103 yards and 2 TDs
  • 22 tackles

"Carried the team with rushing and receiving! Was on almost every tackle on defense. Also had a Kick return TD"
2021 - Week 5

Haiden Thompson
Sophomore
​Miami

​September 23, 2021
   Miami 81
   Silverton 31
​
  • 13 carries for 183 yards and 4 TDs
  • 24/34 passes for 327 yards and 5 TDs
  • 7 extra points
  • 12 tackles

"He had a dominating performance!"

​
2021 - Week 4

Cory Hamilton
Junior
​Spur

September 17, 2021
   Spur 75
   White Deer 51
​
  • 12 carries for 145 yards and 5 TDs
  • 10.5 tackles

"He showed up after being banged up the week before and had a huge game on both sides of the ball"
2021 - Week 3

Trenton Roberson
Senior
Cranfills Gap

September 10, 2021
   Cranfills Gap 51
   Gustine 0
​
  • 4 carries for 3 TDs
  • 7 tackles

"Trenton came back from chemo this week (Tuesday) and played a great game! Making holes on the OL and shutting down the run on DL. He also got 3 carries for 3 TD's! Inspirational leader for us!"
2021 - Week 2

Shayne Franks
Junior
Follett Panthers



September 2, 2021
   Follett 50
   White Deer 14
​
  • 17 carries for 170 yards & 5 TDs
  • 13 tackles
  • 2 receptions for 24 yards
  • 1 Interception

"Good athlete, good student, good kid, hard worker, leads by example, tough runner, good tackler"
2021 - Week 1

Jermaine Corralez
Senior
Van Horn Eagles



August 27, 2021
   Van Horn 57
   Fort Hancock 12

  • 5 carries for 35 yards
  • 18/22 for 264 yards and 7 TD's (school record)
  • 17 Tackles (1 for a loss)
  • 1 Interception
2020 Season Winners
2020 - Bi-District Week

Logan Brawner
Junior
Saint Jo Panthers
Picture
Photo credit: JM Photography


November 12, 2020
   Saint Jo 74
    Leverett's Chapel 38

  • 15/285 rushing for 7 TDs
  • 1 Interception for a TD
  • 4 Kick Off Returns for 121 yards and 1 TD
2020 - Week 11

Davin Barrow
Senior
Oglesby Tigers
November 6, 2020
   Oglesby 88
    Dime Box 71

  • 28/332 rushing for 7 TDs
  • 3/4 passing for 78 yards
  • 11 tackles
  • 1 Interception
"Davin is a Smart, hardworking, selfless player!"
2020 - Week 10

Derik Davenport
Senior
Morgan Eagles



October 30, 2020
   Morgan 58
    Walnut Springs 6

  • 3/39 rushing for 1 TDs
  • 6/7 passing for 178 yards and 4 TDs
  • Returned onside kick 55 yards and 1 TD
  • 5 tackles
2020 - Week 9

Felipe Gonzales
Senior
Van Horn

October 23, 2020
   Van Horn 52
    Buena Vista 24

  • 16 tackles
  • 14/188 rushing for 4 TDs

"Not only is it Felipe’s first year of 6 man football, it is also his first year of high school football! He is a great senior leader that leads by example on and off the field."
2020 - Week 8

Daemon Rodriguez
Sophomore
Grandfalls-Royalty
October 16, 2020
   Grandfalls-Royalty 72
    Midland TLCA 55

  • 16 tackles
  • 11/186 rushing for 3 TDs
  • 1/7 receiving 1 TD

"Daemon is stud! This kid is the the heart of the Cowboys. No one we face wants to tackle him or be tackled by him. He is an old school, hard-nosed back who would rather run you over than run around you.."
2020 - Week 7

Zak Hatcher
Senior
Union Hill
October 9, 2020
   Union Hill 92
    Covenant Classical 46

  • 20/419 rushing for 7 TDs
  • 2/3 passing for 51 yards and 1 TD
  • 8 tackles (2 tackles for a loss)
"Zak is a gamer, a competitor on both sides of the ball. But he has kind of exploded on the scene this year. He hasn't really played on the offensive side of the ball since JH, and he has worked extremely hard to make the most of his opportunity this year."
2020 - Week 6

Kadyn Johnson
Senior
Abbott
October 2, 2020
   Abbott 73
    Blum 28

  • 25/299 rushing for 6 TDs
  • 5/6 passing for 120 yards and 2 TDs
  • 5 tackles (4 tackles for a loss)

 "We are extremely proud of the success Kadyn is having this year. He worked as hard as any player we have had in our program this summer. He gained weight, strength and speed and it is showing in his performance on the field. More important Kadyn has embraced his role as a leader. He is humble and always credits his teammates for his personal success."
2020 - Week 5

Riley Webb
Senior
Sands


September 25, 2020
   Sands 72
    Lorenzo 27

  • 9/72 rushing for 2 TDs
  • 9/15 passing for 126 yards and 3 TDs
  • 3 solo and 8 assisted tackles

     "Riley is involved in every activity at Sands High. State qualifier in track, XC and OAP. Hard worker and a good leader."
2020 - Week 4

Cross Knittell
Senior
Sterling City
September 18, 2020
   Sterling City 62
    Borden County 58

  • 16/294 rushing for 4 TDs
  • 2/2 passing for 32 yards and 1 TD

     "Cross has a had a quiet year; has looked great in practice. He has risen and been our best offensive player in our biggest games so far, and Friday night was no exception."
2020 - Week 3

Derik Davenport
Senior
Morgan Eagles
September 11, 2020
   Morgan 74
    Bynum 29

  • 9/133 rushing for 3 TDs
  • 6/9 passing for 202 yards and 4 TDs
  • 1/29 receiving for 1 TD
  • 10 tackles
  • Forced 2 fumbles and recovered 2 fumbles
     " He is a great Student Athlete that helps his team get better each week. He had a great performance in the air, on the ground, catching the ball, and was a big hand on defense." Total yards: 413 with 9 Touchdowns
2020 - Week 2

Ben Rios
Senior
Rankin Red Devils


September 4, 2020
   Rankin 73
    White Deer 34

  • 5/205 receiving for 5 TDs (in first half)
  • 8 Tackle Assists

     "All State Receiver last year. Broke his arm in 3rd quarter!"
2020 - Week 1

Stetson Jameson
Senior
Happy Cowboys




August 28, 2020
   Happy 68
    Groom 20

  • 23/249 rushing for 7 TDs
  • 13 Tackles
  • 2 Sacks

From Coach Perryman:
     "Hard working and toughest kid on the field!"
2019 Season Winners
2019 - Week 11

Miguel Padron
Avalon Eagles
Picture
Photo by David Nazar



November 8, 2019
   Avalon 55
   Milford 54
  • 21/182 rushing for 2 TDs
  • 8/20 passing for 160 yards and 3 TDs
  • 4 Tackles
Week 11 Tougher Than Tough Honorable Mention:

Damyan Woodward, Senior, Milford
11 tackles. 12/70 rushing and 1 TD. 14/22 passing for 153 yards and 1 TD. 1 reception for 6 yards.

Cameron Coldiron, Junior, Blackwell
26/185 rushing and 2 TDs.  1 reception for 21 yards and 1 TD. 7 tackles. 1 interception for 1 TD.

Max Dayton, Senior, Baird
10 tackles. 2 interceptions. 13/89 rushing and 3 TDs.  3 receptions for 60 yards and 3 TDs.

Rylan Rogers, Senior, Baird
26/187 rushing and 3 TDs. 1/1 passing for 2 yards and 1 TD. 2 reception for 40 yards and 1 TD.

Jacob Hammond, Junior, Lueders-Avoca
5/55 rushing and 2 TDs. 1/2 passing for 15 yards. 1 reception for 43 yards.

Evan Lopez, Sophomore, Lueders-Avoca
1/3 rushing. 8 receptions for 130 yards and 1 TD. 2 tackles.
2019 - Week 10

Dakota Mynarcik
Bynum Bulldogs


November 1, 2019
   Bynum 47
   Morgan 42
  • 28/260 rushing for 4 TDs
  • 2/43 receptions for 2 TDs
  • 3/8 passing for 32 yards
  • 4 Tackles
2019 - Week 9

Ben Crockett
McLean Tigers



October 25, 2019
   McLean 66
   White Deer 22
  • 31/280 rushing for 5 TDs
  • 12 Tackles
Week 9 Tougher Than Tough Honorable Mention:
Jacob Cardenas, Sophomore, Whitharral
15/169 rushing and 3 TDs. 11 tackles.

Max Dayton, Senior, Baird
13/117 rushing and 4 TDs. 1/1 for 13 yards. 2/28 receptions. 13 tackles, 3 for a loss. 2 forced fumbles.

Chance Ferguson, Junior, Sterling City
17 tackles, 3 for a loss. 1/12 rushing and 1 TD. 1 reception for 19 yards. 17 tackles, 3 for a loss.
 
Austin Koonsman, Senior, Throckmorton
10/173 rushing and 2 TDs. 4/6 155 passing yards and 3 TDs. 7 tackles.

Bennie Wright, Senior, Cranfills Gap
19/253 rushing and 4 TDs. 1/2 reception for 6 yards. 14 tackles.
2019 - Week 8

Hunter McMillan
Garden City Bearkats


October 18, 2019
   Garden City 58
   Water Valley 12
  • 20 tackles
  • 2 INTs
  • 1 reception for 25 yards and a TD
2019 - Week 7

Oscar Olivas
Grandfalls-Royalty

October 11, 2019
   Grandfalls-Royalty 64
   Sanderson 34
  • 15 carries for 244 yards with 1 TD
  • 17/20 for 166 passing yards and 5 TDs
  • 7 tackles
  • 1 INT
Picture
Sponsored by SpurtIt
Proudly powered by Weebly