Top 10 Semifinalists of the 2024 Thomas A. Simone Awards

[KCPrepZone]

Announcing the Top 10 Semifinalists of the 2024 Thomas A. Simone Awards​

Ashley Collins - 11/26/2024, 6:32:32 PM
Kansas City area high school football season has wrapped up for some, while others are embarking on their final games to secure that state championship title. As with every year, there are incredible athletes on both sides of the state line- Kansas and Missouri, rising to the top of the stat charts. Hundreds were nominated but the votes are in and we're excited to release the 2024 top 10 semifinalists for the 42nd Annual Simone Awards.

Thomas A. Simone Award-​

Established in 1983, this award is presented to the most outstanding high school football player in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The semifinalists are: 
​

1. Zane Thomas (QB- Park Hill)
2. Jaxon Hicks (RB- Liberty)
3. Larry Porter (WR- Raytown)
4. Rocco Marriot (QB- Platte County)
5. Jayden Woods (DE/LB- Mill Valley)
6. Bravin Powell (QB- Gardner-Edgerton)
7. Reggie Reece (RB- Mill Valley)
8. Tate Nagy (QB- Blue Valley West)
9. Banks Bowen (QB- Lawrence)
10. Isaiah Mozee (WR- Lee's Summit North)

Frank Fontana Award-​

This award is presented to the most outstanding high school football player in small schools of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The semifinalists are:​

1. Grant Noland (WR/DB- Kearney)
2. Jordan Haley (QB- Braymer)
3. Josh Stahl (QB- Pembroke Hill)
4. Brady Roe (FS- Pleasant Hill)
5. Marco Rodriguez (QB- Bishop Miege)
6. Myles Vohs (WR- Louisburg)
7. Jaxon Pollard (RB/DB- Lansing)
8. Carter Temple (QB- Kearney)
9. Carson Dixon (QB- Basehor-Linwood)
10. Kobe Westphal (QB- Warrensburg)

Buck Buchanan Award-​

This award honors the best linebacker, defensive, or offensive lineman in football from classes 5-6. The semifinalists are:
​

1. Dawson Merrit (LB- Blue Valley)
2. Motie Williams (OL/DL- Liberty North)
3. Anthony Thompson (LB- Fort Osage)
4. Ka'Mori Moore (DL- Lee's Summit North)
5. Trevor Bindel (OL- Liberty)
6. Jayden Woods (LB/DE- Mill Valley)
7. Isaiah Hung (LB- Liberty)
8. Maguire Richman (LB- Blue Valley)
9. Andrew Babalola (OL- Blue Valley Northwest)
10. Brock Heath (OL- Blue Valley Northwest)

Bobby Bell Award-​

This award is given annually to the best offensive lineman/defensive lineman/linebacker from classes 1-4. The semifinalists are: 
​

1. Theo Grace (LB- Kearney)
2. Ashton Moore (LB- Louisburg)
3. Dane Ferrel (LB/OL- Pleasant Hill)
4. Finn Cusick (DE- Bishop Miege)
5. Bo Smith (OL/DL- Chillicothe)
6. Gage Bowland (LB- Savannah)
7. Armon Canada (LB- KIPP Legacy)
8. Landon Noland (LB- Savannah)
9. Ryan Munsterman (LB- Warrensburg)
10. Joe Schranz (OL- Kearney)

Otis Taylor Award-​

This award is given to the top wide receiver or tight end in the Kansas City area. The semifinalists are:​

1. Peyton Hatfield (WR- Lee's Summit)
2. Karsten Fiene (WR- Lee's Summit)
3. Sam Niesen (WR- St. James)
4. Tommy Hutsler (WR- St. Pius X)
5. Trever Garlington (WR- Blue Valley Northwest)
6. Tres Baskerville (WR- Platte County)
7. Quin Myers (WR- Blue Valley West)
8. Larry Porter (WR- Raytown)
9. Isaiah Mozee (WR- Lee's Summit North)
10. Braylon Agee (WR- Park Hill)

 

[CaptainMullet]

Jordan Haley? When did they make this an 8 man award?

 

[trumanbulldog42]

Jordan Haley? When did they make this an 8 man award?

Probably when he threw for hundreds of touchdowns. Regardless of level, that's impressive

 

[KCPrepZone]

Probably when he threw for hundreds of touchdowns. Regardless of level, that's impressive

I see no reason why they would not be included. This is not a recruiting list.

 

[trumanbulldog42]

I see no reason why they would not be included. This is not a recruiting list.

Exactly

 

[Veer2Eternity]

Announcing the Top 10 Semifinalists of the 2024 Thomas A. Simone Awards​

Ashley Collins - 11/26/2024, 6:32:32 PM
Kansas City area high school football season has wrapped up for some, while others are embarking on their final games to secure that state championship title. As with every year, there are incredible athletes on both sides of the state line- Kansas and Missouri, rising to the top of the stat charts. Hundreds were nominated but the votes are in and we're excited to release the 2024 top 10 semifinalists for the 42nd Annual Simone Awards.

Thomas A. Simone Award-​

Established in 1983, this award is presented to the most outstanding high school football player in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The semifinalists are: 
​

1. Zane Thomas (QB- Park Hill)
2. Jaxon Hicks (RB- Liberty)
3. Larry Porter (WR- Raytown)
4. Rocco Marriot (QB- Platte County)
5. Jayden Woods (DE/LB- Mill Valley)
6. Bravin Powell (QB- Gardner-Edgerton)
7. Reggie Reece (RB- Mill Valley)
8. Tate Nagy (QB- Blue Valley West)
9. Banks Bowen (QB- Lawrence)
10. Isaiah Mozee (WR- Lee's Summit North)

Frank Fontana Award-​

This award is presented to the most outstanding high school football player in small schools of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The semifinalists are:​

1. Grant Noland (WR/DB- Kearney)
2. Jordan Haley (QB- Braymer)
3. Josh Stahl (QB- Pembroke Hill)
4. Brady Roe (FS- Pleasant Hill)
5. Marco Rodriguez (QB- Bishop Miege)
6. Myles Vohs (WR- Louisburg)
7. Jaxon Pollard (RB/DB- Lansing)
8. Carter Temple (QB- Kearney)
9. Carson Dixon (QB- Basehor-Linwood)
10. Kobe Westphal (QB- Warrensburg)

Buck Buchanan Award-​

This award honors the best linebacker, defensive, or offensive lineman in football from classes 5-6. The semifinalists are:
​

1. Dawson Merrit (LB- Blue Valley)
2. Motie Williams (OL/DL- Liberty North)
3. Anthony Thompson (LB- Fort Osage)
4. Ka'Mori Moore (DL- Lee's Summit North)
5. Trevor Bindel (OL- Liberty)
6. Jayden Woods (LB/DE- Mill Valley)
7. Isaiah Hung (LB- Liberty)
8. Maguire Richman (LB- Blue Valley)
9. Andrew Babalola (OL- Blue Valley Northwest)
10. Brock Heath (OL- Blue Valley Northwest)

Bobby Bell Award-​

This award is given annually to the best offensive lineman/defensive lineman/linebacker from classes 1-4. The semifinalists are: 
​

1. Theo Grace (LB- Kearney)
2. Ashton Moore (LB- Louisburg)
3. Dane Ferrel (LB/OL- Pleasant Hill)
4. Finn Cusick (DE- Bishop Miege)
5. Bo Smith (OL/DL- Chillicothe)
6. Gage Bowland (LB- Savannah)
7. Armon Canada (LB- KIPP Legacy)
8. Landon Noland (LB- Savannah)
9. Ryan Munsterman (LB- Warrensburg)
10. Joe Schranz (OL- Kearney)

Otis Taylor Award-​

This award is given to the top wide receiver or tight end in the Kansas City area. The semifinalists are:​

1. Peyton Hatfield (WR- Lee's Summit)
2. Karsten Fiene (WR- Lee's Summit)
3. Sam Niesen (WR- St. James)
4. Tommy Hutsler (WR- St. Pius X)
5. Trever Garlington (WR- Blue Valley Northwest)
6. Tres Baskerville (WR- Platte County)
7. Quin Myers (WR- Blue Valley West)
8. Larry Porter (WR- Raytown)
9. Isaiah Mozee (WR- Lee's Summit North)
10. Braylon Agee (WR- Park Hill)

Are any of these teams still alive outside of Platte County?

 

[CaptainMullet]

Are any of these teams still alive outside of Platte County?

Gardener, Aquinas and Miege all made the finals in kansas

 

[CaptainMullet]

I see no reason why they would not be included. This is not a recruiting list.

Come on now. How many touchdowns does Kobe Westphal or Rocco Marriot throw if they are playing for Braymer?

 

[r14veer]

Come on now. How many touchdowns does Kobe Westphal or Rocco Marriot throw if they are playing for Braymer?

 

[trumanbulldog42]

Come on now. How many touchdowns does Kobe Westphal or Rocco Marriot throw if they are playing for Braymer?

There is literally no way to know that. How many would this Haley kid have if he played for PC. From what I've heard he can really sling it so that is not a good argument

 

[BoosterBosko]

Jordan Haley? When did they make this an 8 man award?

Probably when he threw for hundreds of touchdowns. Regardless of level, that's impressive

They should give an award out for reporters who can stay awake for 8 man games! I find it impressive that someone even knew this kid threw so many touchdowns!

 

[thetophat2021]

Gardener, Aquinas and Miege all made the finals in kansas

GE and Aquinas won 5-6A.

 

[r14veer]

GE and Aquinas won 5-6A.

Both running that boring old flexbone. I bet they're bored to tears counting the championships.

 

[thetophat2021]

Both running that boring old flexbone. I bet they're bored to tears counting the championships.

Ever notice I rarely (if ever) mention Miege win or lose? What the heck is KS thinking having them in 4A??????

 

[r14veer]

Ever notice I rarely (if ever) mention Miege win or lose? What the heck is KS thinking having them in 4A??????

I assume KS doesn't have any kind of private school bump or "championship factor?"

 

[thetophat2021]

Announcing the Top 10 Semifinalists of the 2024 Thomas A. Simone Awards​

Ashley Collins - 11/26/2024, 6:32:32 PM
Kansas City area high school football season has wrapped up for some, while others are embarking on their final games to secure that state championship title. As with every year, there are incredible athletes on both sides of the state line- Kansas and Missouri, rising to the top of the stat charts. Hundreds were nominated but the votes are in and we're excited to release the 2024 top 10 semifinalists for the 42nd Annual Simone Awards.

Thomas A. Simone Award-​

Established in 1983, this award is presented to the most outstanding high school football player in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The semifinalists are: 
​

1. Zane Thomas (QB- Park Hill)
2. Jaxon Hicks (RB- Liberty)
3. Larry Porter (WR- Raytown)
4. Rocco Marriot (QB- Platte County)
5. Jayden Woods (DE/LB- Mill Valley)
6. Bravin Powell (QB- Gardner-Edgerton)
7. Reggie Reece (RB- Mill Valley)
8. Tate Nagy (QB- Blue Valley West)
9. Banks Bowen (QB- Lawrence)
10. Isaiah Mozee (WR- Lee's Summit North)

Frank Fontana Award-​

This award is presented to the most outstanding high school football player in small schools of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The semifinalists are:​

1. Grant Noland (WR/DB- Kearney)
2. Jordan Haley (QB- Braymer)
3. Josh Stahl (QB- Pembroke Hill)
4. Brady Roe (FS- Pleasant Hill)
5. Marco Rodriguez (QB- Bishop Miege)
6. Myles Vohs (WR- Louisburg)
7. Jaxon Pollard (RB/DB- Lansing)
8. Carter Temple (QB- Kearney)
9. Carson Dixon (QB- Basehor-Linwood)
10. Kobe Westphal (QB- Warrensburg)

Buck Buchanan Award-​

This award honors the best linebacker, defensive, or offensive lineman in football from classes 5-6. The semifinalists are:
​

1. Dawson Merrit (LB- Blue Valley)
2. Motie Williams (OL/DL- Liberty North)
3. Anthony Thompson (LB- Fort Osage)
4. Ka'Mori Moore (DL- Lee's Summit North)
5. Trevor Bindel (OL- Liberty)
6. Jayden Woods (LB/DE- Mill Valley)
7. Isaiah Hung (LB- Liberty)
8. Maguire Richman (LB- Blue Valley)
9. Andrew Babalola (OL- Blue Valley Northwest)
10. Brock Heath (OL- Blue Valley Northwest)

Bobby Bell Award-​

This award is given annually to the best offensive lineman/defensive lineman/linebacker from classes 1-4. The semifinalists are: 
​

1. Theo Grace (LB- Kearney)
2. Ashton Moore (LB- Louisburg)
3. Dane Ferrel (LB/OL- Pleasant Hill)
4. Finn Cusick (DE- Bishop Miege)
5. Bo Smith (OL/DL- Chillicothe)
6. Gage Bowland (LB- Savannah)
7. Armon Canada (LB- KIPP Legacy)
8. Landon Noland (LB- Savannah)
9. Ryan Munsterman (LB- Warrensburg)
10. Joe Schranz (OL- Kearney)

Otis Taylor Award-​

This award is given to the top wide receiver or tight end in the Kansas City area. The semifinalists are:​

1. Peyton Hatfield (WR- Lee's Summit)
2. Karsten Fiene (WR- Lee's Summit)
3. Sam Niesen (WR- St. James)
4. Tommy Hutsler (WR- St. Pius X)
5. Trever Garlington (WR- Blue Valley Northwest)
6. Tres Baskerville (WR- Platte County)
7. Quin Myers (WR- Blue Valley West)
8. Larry Porter (WR- Raytown)
9. Isaiah Mozee (WR- Lee's Summit North)
10. Braylon Agee (WR- Park Hill)

Pius QB not in the Top 10 interesting....................

 

[thetophat2021]

I assume KS doesn't have any kind of private school bump or "championship factor?"

Correct it is all enrollment based. Sorry I like to ask questions when I know the answer a bad old habit of mine LOL.................

 

[blindedbythelight]

Correct it is all enrollment based. Sorry I like to ask questions when I know the answer a bad old habit of mine LOL.................

I am still trying to wrap my head around how you can have ten “semifinalists”??

 

[Veer2Eternity]

I am still trying to wrap my head around how you can have ten “semifinalists”??

1. a game or round immediately preceding the final, the winner of which goes on to the final.
   "she qualified for the semifinals of the 100 meter sprint"

 

[thetophat2021]

1. a game or round immediately preceding the final, the winner of which goes on to the final.
   "she qualified for the semifinals of the 100 meter sprint"

They cut this list in half those are your finalists, folks.

 

[CaptainMullet]

They cut this list in half those are your finalists, folks.

Down to 4 it looks like... except Simone award, which must have a tie since there's 5 finalists.

 

[thetophat2021]

Down to 4 it looks like... except Simone award, which must have a tie since there's 5 finalists.

Thanks makes sense. Upon review of the list posted (calling as I see it not being a homer) I'd be surprised if Noland doesn't win the Fontana (Westphal would be choice #2) and utterly shocked if Grace (who was in another zip code last Saturday afternoon) doesn't win the Bell award.

 

[CaptainMullet]

Thanks makes sense. Upon review of the list posted (calling as I see it not being a homer) I'd be surprised if Noland doesn't win the Fontana (Westphal would be choice #2) and utterly shocked if Grace (who was in another zip code last Saturday afternoon) doesn't win the Bell award.

Here are the finalists:
Fontana- Temple, Westphal, Haley, Rodriguez (Idk who you go with here...)
Bell- Moore, Smith, Cusick and Grace. (It's Grace or Moore for me here)

 

[Veer2Eternity]

Here are the finalists:
Fontana- Temple, Westphal, Haley, Rodriguez (Idk who you go with here...)
Bell- Moore, Smith, Cusick and Grace. (It's Grace or Moore for me here)

Moore is heading to KSU right?

 

[CaptainMullet]

Moore is heading to KSU right?

Yes, I believe so.

 

[thetophat2021]

Here are the finalists:
Fontana- Temple, Westphal, Haley, Rodriguez (Idk who you go with here...)
Bell- Moore, Smith, Cusick and Grace. (It's Grace or Moore for me here)

Disappointed Noland didn't make the final list but all these kids are deserving.................my vote would go Kobe Westphal QB WBurg.

 

[quadzilla200]

I would like to see Thompson win the Buck Buchanan Award. Broke the all-time Fort tackles record by a lot, which is very impressive considering they have a deep legacy at that position. Playing both ways with the success he had at a C5-C6 level is crazy.