Award Winners
2025 River Valley MVP Nominees
- Ryan Allen, Mountainburg: Throughout his career, he has accumulated 4,441 rushing yards and 61 touchdowns, along with 1,920 passing yards and 15 passing touchdowns.
- Samuel Schlegel, Alma: 46 Receptions - 682 Yards , 5 Receiving TD's. Averaged 14.83 Yards per reception54 Caries - 311 Yards , 10 Rushing TD's. Averaged 5.6 Yards per carry 15 Total Touchdowns.
- Peyton Zimmerman, Southside: WR 91 Rec. 1250 yds 13 TD, 28 rushes for 196 yds 2 TD. Will continue his football career Harding College.
2025 Offensive Player of the Year
Rushing Touchdowns: 13
Rushing Yards: 1,241
Carries: 168
Yards Per Carry: 7.4
Rushing Yards Per Game: 124.1
Key 2025 Performance Highlights:
Oct. 17, 2025 vs. Rogers Heritage: Bijou set a school and 7A-West Conference record by rushing for 374 yards and 5 touchdowns in a single game!
Warren Plans on continuing his football career at McPherson College.
Award Winners
2025 Offensive Lineman of the Year
2025 Offensive Lineman of the Year
2025 Offensive Lineman of the Year
A dominant force in the trenches, Cody Taylor powered his team through the season with relentless grit and determination. A 4-year starter, Taylor delivered 64 pancake blocks, consistently imposing his will at the line of scrimmage and driving his team toward victory. 🏈💪
Cody plans on continuing his football journey at the University of Charlotte!
2025 Defensive Player of the Year
2025 Offensive Lineman of the Year
2025 Offensive Lineman of the Year
Relentless on defense, Ethan Dunn powered Southside with intensity and leadership. Recording 105 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles, he became the heartbeat of a defense that pushed Southside to the playoffs. Dunn was selected to the 6A-West All-Conference team.
Ethan will continue his football career at Ouachita Baptist University.
The Eugene D Franklin Foundation
2025 Academic Excellence Award
Ranked #1 in his class with a 4.38 GPA, Drew Jackson defines what it means to be a true student-athlete. A leader on the field at quarterback and a champion in the classroom, his commitment to excellence, discipline, and hard work sets him apart as a truly special player.
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2025 Academic Excellence Award
Dominant in the trenches and elite in the classroom.
With a 4.3 GPA, Easton represents the true meaning of excellence—power on the field and discipline in the classroom. A complete student-athlete. 🏈🎓
Easton plans on continuing his football career at Arkansas Tech University.
Legacy, Integrity, Heart!
2025 Special Teams Player of the Year
Austin Williams #4
Hackett High School
Special Teams Player of the Year
Fearless. Explosive. Electric.
With relentless determination on special teams and breakaway speed at wide receiver, Austin Williams is a true game-changing threat every time he touches the field.