2016 Simone Awards Semifinalists
By PrepsKC staff For the first time the ballot for the Simone Awards is being released. The winners of the 34th Annual Thomas A. Simone Awards will come from the 10 semifinalists that are on the ballot that was sent to coaches and media members this evening. Each award has 10 semifinalists that were decided by the Simone Media Committee. From those 10 semifinalists four finalists for each of the five awards will be announced 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28 during a live show on Time Warner Cable Sports Channel. From the four finalists the winners will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the high school of the winner of the Thomas A. Simone Award. Below is the complete list of semifinalists for each award.
Thomas A. Simone Award Nominees (Most Outstanding Football Player)
Jafar Armstrong, Bishop Miege
Frank Fontana Award Nominees (Most Outstanding Small Class Football Player)
Travon Alexander, Richmond
Buck Buchanan Award Nominees (Most Outstanding Lineman/Linebacker)
Daniel Carson, William Chrisman
Bobby Bell Award Nominees (Most Outstanding Small Class Lineman/Linebacker)
Diaz Elliott, Richmond
Otis Taylor Award Nominees (Most Outstanding Wide Receiver/Tight End)
Jafar Armstrong, Bishop Miege
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