Midseason Awards: Tyquan Rawls continues to shine while new running backs gain attention

Caleb Turrentine / The Herald Wetumpka’s Tyquan Rawls has accounted for at least one touchdown in every game this season.

Do not look now but somehow, we are already five weeks into the high school football season. There have been plenty of ups and downs for teams across Elmore County but a handful of players and moments have stood out since the beginning of August.

Offensive MVP: Tyquan Rawls, QB, Wetumpka

0925-Midseason awards - Smith

File / The Tribune Tallassee’s Marciano Smith has led the Tiger rushing attack despite dealing with small injuries this season.

0925-Midseason awards - Pickett

Caleb Turrentine / The Herald Holtville’s Drew Pickett (8) has averaged 5.4 yards per carry.

0925-Midseason awards - Bradford

File / The Herald Stanhope Elmore coach Brian Bradford has the Mustangs off to their best start since 2012.

Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.