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Escambia County football players and cheerleaders were honored during the school’s Football Awards Program March 20.

The annual event is held to honor those student-athletes who have excelled on the field and in the classroom.

Individual and special awards were given to members of both teams.

Special 2023 cheerleading awards were presented to:

• Most Skilled Cheerleader – Ziyhona Moye

• Junior Varsity Cheerleading Captain – Janea Dillard

• Cheerleading Captain – Tiarra Lee

The 2023 Blue Devil Community Service awards were presented to Michael Wilson, Harold Askew and Principal Layton Knight. Knight is transitioning from being a coach to a full-time principal.

Special 2023 football awards were presented to:

• Rookie of the Year – Jayln James

• All In Award – Elijah Thomas Jr.

• Defensive Lineman of the Year – Keeshan McKenzie

• Linebacker of the Year – Markavion Dixon

• Running back of the Year – James Whatley

• Defensive Back of the Year – Marrion Hooks

• Wide receiver of the Year – Lorenzo Arnold Jr.

• Offensive Lineman of the Year – Jacarion King

• Blue Devil Award – Jamarion Robinson, McKenzie, Brandon Dean, King, Devin Riley, Gabe Hooks, Exavion Bradley, Thomas, Jovaughntai Henerson, Hooks, LJ Riley and Luis Garcia

• Special Teams Player of the Year – Dallas Owens

• Defensive Player of the Year – Michael French

• Offensive Player of the Year – Robinson

• Most Valuable Player of the Year – Arnold