Friday, November 20, 2009
James River has 12 on All Pioneer District: Talbott Offensive Player of Year
Cathy Benson | The Botetourt View
Coach Philip King announces All Pioneer District to assembly at JRHS Fall Sports Banquet on Nov. 9.
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James River has 12 players on the All Pioneer District football team. Jordan Talbott was named to an All District in four different positions and was Offensive Player of the Year for the Pioneer District. He passed for 14 touchdowns and ran for 11 touchdowns. He had over 2,540 total yards this season. Russell Rexrode and Ian Johnson made first team on both offense and defense as well. "This is the first Pioneer District Championship for the Knights held alone in 38 years," said Philip King, the head coach.
Defense:
Russell Rexrode, 1st team defense lineman
Jordan Talbott, 1st team punter
Ian Johnson, 1st team linebacker
KW King, 1st team defense
Jordan Brogan, 2nd team defense
Dylan Johnson, 2nd team defense
Brandon Garrett, 2nd team defense
Johnny Falls, 2nd team defense
Chris Ware, 2nd team defensive
Jordan Talbott, HM defense
Offense:
Russell Rexrode, 1st team offense line
Dylan Johnson, 1st team offense line
Daniel Draper, 1st team offense line
Jeff Johnson, 1st team wide receiver
Chris Ware, 1st team wide receiver
Ian Johnson, 1st team running back
Jordan Talbott, 1st team quarterback and Pioneer District Offensive Player of the Year
Zach Ewen, 2nd team place kicker
Jeff Johnson, 2nd team kick return specialist
