South Point hands out state championship rings

Carolina Panthers play-by-play announcer Mick Mixon delivered the keynote address as South Point held its state championship football banquet Monday.

The team handed out its annual awards and then presented state championship rings to each of the players.

“Any individual award pales in comparison,” head coach John Devine said as he prepared to distribute the rings.

Senior quarterback Josh Justice was given the Breeland Award as the team's most valuable player.

Full awards list

Bobby Brown Unsung Hero — Matt Davis

Bennie Cunningham Most Improved Player — Scott McWhirter

Sheila Rollins Most Versatile Player — Tydre’ Crawford

Rather Johnson Sportsmanship —Shane Merrill

Belmont Drug Best Defense — Maurice Falls

Best blocker — Brent Walden

Gerald Cortner Award (character, leadership, scholarship) — Aaron Crumbley

Breeland Most Valuable Player — Josh Justice

JV awards

Offensive player of the year — Mitchell Painter

Defensive player of the year — Jonathan Azcanio

Most valuable player — Devan Robbins