LIBERTY, Mo. — Liberty High School senior running back Jaxon Hicks earned the 2024 Thomas Simone Award Tuesday as the Kansas City-area's most outstanding high school football player.
The annual awards ceremony recognizes the most outstanding player in the area.
Five players were named finalists for this year’s award:
- Senior QB Tate Nagy, Blue Valley West
- Senior WR Isaiah Mozee, Lee’s Summit North
- Junior QB Rocco Marriott, Platte County
- Senior RB Jaxon Hicks, Liberty
- Senior QB Banks Bowen, Lawrence
Watch this year's presentation in the video player below:
Last week, several players earned recognition for their accomplishments (winners in bold).
The Frank Fontana Award recognizes the most outstanding player at smaller high schools in the area.
Finalists:
- Sophomore QB Carter Temple, Kearney
- Senior QB Kobe Westphal, Warrensburg
- Senior QB Jordan Haley, Braymer
- Senior QB Marco Rodriguez, Bishop Miege
The Buck Buchanan Award recognizes the best linebacker, defensive or offensive lineman.
Finalists:
- Senior LB/DE Jayden Woods, Mill Valley
- Senior OL Andrew Babalola, Blue Valley Northwest
- Senior LB Anthony Thompson, Fort Osage
- Senior LB Dawson Merrit, Blue Valley
The Bobby Bell Award recognizes small-school linebackers, defensive or offensive linemen.
Finalists:
- Senior LB Ashton Moore, Louisburg
- Senior OL/DL Bo Smith, Chillicothe
- Senior De Finn Cusick, Bishop Miege
- Senior LB Theo Grace, Kearney
The Otis Taylor Award recognizes the best wide receiver or tight end in the Kansas City area.
Finalists:
- Senior WR Larry Porter, Raytown
- Junior WR Karsten Fiene, Lee’s Summit
- Senior WR Isaiah Mozee, Lee’s Summit North
- Senior WR Quin Myers, Blue Valley West
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