By Steve Raymond
ET Sorts Report
Drew Vasquez, Griffin Paige, Terrence Hill and Braden Hasty have shared many similar experiences through the years on a football field.
From playing JFL to winning conference championships to earning a spot in the playoffs, these four young men have a lot of fond memories while wearing an Effingham jersey.
But that foursome never shared a special moment together – until now.
They are part of the North Central College football team that recently won the NCAA Division III title.
That’s right.
Drew, Griffin, Terrence and Braden are national champions.
“It’s something we dreamed about ever since we stepped on campus,” Drew said. “This year, we expected to hold that championship trophy.”
Numerous Effingham High School football players were recognized at the awards ceremony/banquet Thursday night.
Letter winners were – Chase Woomer, Trevon Benavides, Nathan Shackelford, Noah Jones, Parker Wolfe, Keegan Baker, Jack Matteson, Holden lewis, Gunnar Franklin, Tristin Duncan, Nate Thompson, Jarrett Goeckner, Seth McMurray, Dawson Whitten, Damon Kalber, Luke Spencer, Logan Brown, Cameron Kalber, Logan Arend, Trevor Donsbach, Shawn Cochran, Edgar Castillo, Dalton Fox, Jakob Logan, Payton Simmons, Bryce Ikemire, Mason Hasty, Beau Hefner, Zac Slifer, Gabe Kihne, Jacob Stoneburner, Tristen Elkin, Ivan Angel, Alex Baughman, Derek Lemna, Trevin Dust, haywin Prather, Cohen Woods, Marcus Hites, Emma Kessler, Jacob McCarty, Justin Baker, Nathan Barnes, Jonathon Zerrusen, Stetson Green, Ethan Huss, Stiles Crowe, Jett Gillum, Jacob Briggerman, Kollin Waymoth, Austin Herboth
Here are the award winners:
George Wenthe Sportsmanship Award – Logan Brown
Jack Klosterman “Hang Tough” Award – Gabe Kihne, Tristen Elkin, Trevon Benavides
Christ Hutts Bandit Award – Mason Hasty
Lineman of the Year – Austin Herboth
Offensive Most Valuable Player – Nate Shackelford, Tristin Duncan
Defensive Most Valuable Player – Mason Hasty, Parker Wolfe
Special Teams Most Valuable Player – Jacob Stoneburner, Ivan Angel
Varsity Most Improved – Jett Gillum
Numerous Effingham High School football players were recognized at the awards ceremony/banquet Thursday night.
One group was the players recognized on defense and special teams.
They are pictured here.
Numerous Effingham High School football players were recognized at the awards ceremony/banquet Thursday night.
One group was the players recognized on offense.
They are pictured here
Numerous Effingham High School football players were recognized at the awards ceremony/banquet Thursday night.
One group was the freshmen and sophomore award winners. They were:
Freshman Hustle Award – Garrett Wolfe
Freshman Bandit Award – Josh Kelley
Freshman Little Big Man Award – Connor Simmons
Sophomore Hustle Award – Edgar Castillo
Sophomore Bandit Award – Dalton Fox
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