Owen Neal
James Wood — Junior
FOOTBALL: A quarterback, Neal led area in passing yards (2,633) and TDs (27). Completed 128 of 199 passes and had 5 interceptions. Ranked 4th in rushing yards (912 on 139 attempts) and 2nd in rushing TDs (16). Led in total TDs (43) and ranked 4th in scoring (98 points). Region 4D, Class 4 Northwestern District and Winchester Star Offensive Player of the Year. Region and District First Team.
BASEBALL: A catcher and third baseman, Neal ranked 3rd in area in runs scored (28), tied for 7th in stolen bases (14) and tied for 8th in RBIs (19). Batted .353 (24 for 68) with a .494 OBP. Region 4D Honorable Mention catcher and Northwestern District First Team third baseman.
Isaiah Baxter
Handley — Senior
BASKETBALL: Baxter averaged 6.2 points per game and made 55 percent of his shots (71 of 129) to rank fifth in the area. Will play for The Apprentice School.
OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Class 4: 15th in triple jump. Region 4D: Champion in TJ, 3rd in high jump, 6th in long jump. Posted area’s best mark in TJ (44-7), No. 2 mark in LJ (21-2.75) and No. 3 mark in HJ (6-0).
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Class 4: 10th in triple jump (42-7.25). Region 4D: 2nd in triple jump and 4th in long jump (20-5).
FOOTBALL: Cornerback tied for second in area with 3 interceptions. Had 44 tackles (25 solo) and 5 pass breakups. Northwestern District Second Team. Also had 5 catches for 111 yards and two TDs as a wide receiver.
Carson Green
Handley — Senior
FOOTBALL: A tackle on defense, Green had 72 tackles (21 solo, 21 for a loss) and tied for 2nd in area with 7.5 sacks. Region 4D and Northwestern District First Team. A guard on offense, Green helped Handley average 338.9 yards per game (3rd in area), including 198.08 rushing (3rd). Region 4D and Northwestern District First Team. Will play defense for Fairmont State.
OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Class 4 qualifier in shot put. Region 4D: 4th in SP. Posted area’s best mark in SP (50-8.75).
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Class 4: 7th in shot put (48-3.5). Region 4D: 2nd in SP.
Kaden McCullough
James Wood — Senior
FOOTBALL: A safety on defense, McCullough ranked 6th in area with 88 tackles (59 solo, 7.5 for a loss). Had 2 pass breakups. Region 4D Honorable Mention. Northwestern District First Team. A wide receiver on offense, McCullough had 29 catches (6th in area), 542 receiving yards (4th), 18.7 yards per catch (4th), 5 receiving TDs (4th) and scored 64 points (6th). Had 27 carries for 213 yards and 2 TDs. Region 4D Honorable Mention and Northwestern District Second Team. As a kick returner, McCullough led the area in returns (12), yards (416) and average (34.6). Had a 75-yard TD return vs. Warren County. Northwestern District Second Team.
BASEBALL: The outfielder ranked 4th in area with 16 stolen bases. Batted .323 (20 of 62), had a .455 on-base percentage and scored 18 runs. Northwestern District Second Team.
Finn Slaughter
Handley — Senior
SOCCER: A midfielder, Slaughter ranked 2nd in area with 13 assists and 5th with 17 goals. Region 4D Second Team. Northwestern District First Team.
GOLF: Posted a stroke average of 78. Shot 78 at the Region 4D Tournament to earn second alternate status for the state tournament. Shot 74 at the Region 4D North sub-region tournament and 80 at the Northwestern District Tournament.
Jonah Ziercher
Clarke County — Senior
SOCCER: A forward, Ziercher ranked 2nd in area with 24 goals and tied for 9th with 7 assists. Class 2 All-State, Region 2B and Bull Run District First Team.
GOLF: Posted a stroke average of 83. Tied for first at the Bull Run District tournament by shooting a 78. Shot 89 at the Region 2B Tournament.