[New] Mann named VISFL player of the year

ROBBY FLETCHER Sports Editor

Football season came to an end in November, but award season was still very much active for the Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Knights.

The Knights had multiple players earn All-State honors after making an appearance in the state championship and finishing with a 7-4 record, but at the top of the list of individual accolades goes to senior David Mann, who was named the VISFL Division II player of the year.

Mann was also a first team All-State member as a tight end, linebacker and punter after an excellent season in which he led the Knights in sacks, catches, receiving yards and touchdowns.

On defense, Mann recorded four sacks to lead the team along with 36 tackles, five tackles for loss, eight forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. As a tight end on offense, he hauled in 28 receptions, 436 yards and four touchdowns.

After his excellent senior season, the player of the year was also featured in the Big River Rivalry All-Star game.

Other Knights featured on All-State teams include Nathan Roberts, Hunter Case, Nathan Barras, Jeb Hatfield, Will Fichter, Kendrick Sheffield and Trenten Quinlan. Quarterback Afton Harrow and defensive lineman Tanner Wood also were honorable mention members.

Roberts, Case, Barras and Hatfield were all first team members. Barras and Roberts’ efforts on the offensive line got them deserved recognition, helping Case record monster offensive numbers on the ground and earn his All-State nod. In 188 carries, Case led the team with 1,190 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns for 6.32 yards per carry.