Game balls were presented to the offensive line for setting a record of 3,021 rushing yards for the 2009 season. Their mantra. “Steam Roll.” adorned each pigskin as well as the individual player’s name and yardage earned. The leading rusher also received a game ball. Players kneeling from left are Michael Robinson and Theron Williamson; middle row from left, Offensive Line Coach David Hayes, Jacob Motley, leading rusher Angelo Dunn, David Welch, Austin Reitzel and Offensive Line Coach Randy Lanier; top row from left, Aaron Schulte and Andrew “Rebound” McGavic. Not pictured is Zachary McNeill.
The night of celebration, held Wednesday, Dec. 16, began with a highlights film of the season’s best plays and ended with a slide-show tribute to the seniors.
Archdale United Methodist Church provided the facilities as players, coaches, family and friends feasted on barbecue, hush puppies, macaroni and cheese, banana pudding and peach cobbler, all catered by BBQ Joes.
“I have been blessed with this group of kids, particularly the seniors, and this coaching staff,” said Head Coach Alex Mebane. “This was a great staff. They all had other jobs but continued to give hours to this program. This is the best staff I’ve ever been a part of.”
Thanks also were given to the managers, ball boys and parents for their contributions to the Bulldogs’ successful season.
Mebane had nothing but positive things to say about both the junior varsity and varsity players.
“In my 27 years of coaching, this is the greatest team I have ever coached,” he said. “Greatest record, no. Greatest team, yes. There is a genuine love, care and concern in this group. I am so proud of everything these kids have accomplished. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to decide to be a part of this team this year.”
Awards were presented to the following:
Team captains: Ryan Spencer, Theron Williamson, TJ Bulla, David Welch, Ron Griffin and Angelo Dunn
Most Improved: Michael Robinson
The Eleven (Spirit) Award: Andrew “Rebound” McGavic
All-conference: Brad Auman, Ron Griffin, TJ Bulla, Mario McInnis, Angelo Dunn, Theron Williamson, David Welch and Ryan Spencer
Honorable mention: Aaron Schulte, Austin Reitzel, Cory Steed and Adam Lacombe
All-county for myrandolphsports.com: Brad Auman, Rhyne Kivett, Angelo Dunn, Ryan Spencer and TJ Bulla
Defensive player of the year for myrandolphsports.com: TJ Bulla
All-county for Asheboro’s Courier Tribune: Mario McInnis, Angelo Dunn, TJ Bulla, Austin Reitzel and Jacob Motley
Game balls were presented to the leading rusher, Angelo Dunn with 1,034 yards, and to the offensive line for setting a record of 3,021 rushing yards for the 2009 season. The offensive line awards included Theron Williamson, Zachary McNeill, Michael Robinson, Jacob Motley, David Welch, Austin Reitzel, Andrew McGavic and Aaron Schulte.
The ’Dogs expressed gratitude to Archdale United Methodist Church, BBQ Joes, Hazel Williams Flower Shoppe and Renee’s Flower Shop.
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