The Howard Payne football program announced their 2013 team awards this past Thursday at the team’s annual end of the season banquet.
2013 American Southwest Conference Co-Coach of the Year, Roger Geise presided over the banquet honoring this season’s best Yellow Jacket performances on the field.
Howard Payne’s thirteen All-Conference players were recognized along with this season’s ASC Players of the Week, Richard Young and Josh Eppler.
2013 Captains – Xavier McFalls, Michael Watford, Richard Young and Victor Gonzales (pictured)
Most Valuable Offensive Player: Richard Young “For loyality, relentless effort, and exceptional athletic performance in Yellow Jacket Football”
Most Valuable Defensive Player: Jason Disney “For loyalty, relentless effort, and exceptional athletic performance in Yellow Jacket Football.”
Most Inspirational Player: Xavier McFalls “For enlivening and exalting teammates to believe in doing their best.
Yellow Jacket Award: Michael Watford “This award is given to a student-athlete that is an outstanding athlete and their ability as a leader contributes greatly to their team. It suggests leadership and effort that is above and beyond. It also suggests respect from one’s team.”
2013 Seniors and Four-Year Lettermen
Richard Buys, Tristan Fuentes, Maurice Young, Josh Kennedy, Austin Murray, Jeremy Masterson, Bo Ross, Josh Eppler, Michael Watford, Austin Mobley and Cameron Garcia.
