Commitment, effort, supportive, toughness and hard work were words Head Coach Dawson King used to describe the 2026 Fannin County High School flag football team at the teams awards banquet at the Fannin County Agricultural Facility.
“You represented our program the right way,” King said.
King and assistant coaches Taylor and Carson Collis presented academic, participation and letter awards in additional to special achievement awards during the March 25 banquet.
Academic awards were given to those who excelled in their studies for the 2026 school year. Participation awards were also given.
Those receiving both awards included Titiana Abrams-Castro, Melissa Acevedo-Montoya, Addyson Bradburn, Annaleigh Cheatham, Miley Combs, Makenzie Duvall, Kendall Gaddis, Airianna Galloway, Lynnex Patterson, Allie Potts, Delmy Saqui-Sacul, Makayla Siler, Lyla Strange, Lola Temples, Ayla Walton, Lily Williams, Jordan Golden, Halle Walton, Karli Sams, Bridgett Allen, Lexi Gravely, Adia Galloway and Kian Halpin.
There were eight special awards given.
The Team Leader Award went to Gravely. King said Gravely led by example, and her teammates looked to her for guidance and energy. “This girl is the only one to touch the ball every single snap,” King said.
The Most Valuable Player award went to Patterson. The award is given to the player who impacts the team and their leadership, performance and presence made a difference all season long. “She played on both offense and defense, and had many plays that won us the game,” King said.
The Most Athletic Award went to first-year player Cheatham. The award was given to the player who consistently displayed outstanding physical ability and used it to elevate their game. “I would have several coaches email me asking where I found this speed demon,” King said.
The Most Spirited Award went to Golden. The award went to the player who brought energy every single day and their positivity, enthusiasm and love for the game lifted everyone up.
The Most Improved Award went to first-year player Sams. The award went to the player who showed the most growth over the course of the season.
Gaddis was named offensive player of the year. This award was given to the player who made the biggest impact on the offensive side of the ball and were able to execute, create plays and set the tone for the season. Gaddis threw 150 passing completions for 1809 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Allen was named Defensive Player of the Year. This award recognized the player who anchored the defense and consistently made plays, disrupted opponents and brought intensity every game. Allen had 57 flag pulls, six interceptions for 114 yards and two interceptions for touchdowns.
Temples was named Special Teams Player of the Game. This award honored the player who excelled in special teams situations and was often overlooked, but, was able to change the outcome of the game.
King acknowledged the seniors who showed up early, stayed late, pushed through tough practices, tough loses and big moments. “You set the tone for what this team is supposed to be,” King said.
He gave the team the advice to show up, work hard and be someone who people can count on.”