Eric Payne
The Mid-South Sports Team selected Jack Britt running back Eric Payne for his performance against South View to receive the Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Award. Eric ran for over 220 yards with two long touchdown runs of over 70 and 60 yards! Congratulations Eric!
Shon Pone
Shon Pone, Jr running back for the 71st Falcons, has been selected as the Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Recipient for his performance in the Falcon’s victory over the Cape Fear Colts. Shon excelled on both sides of the football rushing for over 110 yards and scoring on the ground and through the air. On defense, Shon had three tackles, one for loss and two pass deflections.
Gavin Stokes
The week 3 recipient of the Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Award is Sr. QB Gavin Stokes. Gavin was instrumental in helping his Jack Britt Buccaneers defeat the Cape Fear Colts by throwing for 4 TDs while completing 16 of 23 passes for over 210 yards. He also scrambled for 32 yards while picking up several first downs to keep drives alive. Standing with Gavin is head coach Brian Randolph.
Emorrian Towns
Week 4 recipient of the Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Award is Jack Britt RB Emorrian Towns. Emorrian and the Buccaneers defeated Terry Sanford 42-38 in a wild offensive game where both teams combined for over 800 yards and a combined 12 touchdowns! Emorrian picked up almost 90 yards on just 6 carries, scoring touchdowns of 10 and 43 yards. Each of his carries was either a touchdown or a big run to pick up a first down for his team. On defense, he had five tackles and one QB hurry. Congratulations Emorrian! Towns!
John Archer
The week 5 recipient of the Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Award is 71st junior tackle John Archer. The 6’5″ 325 pounder is often double and tripled teamed but comes away having great games. In the Falcon 36-28 victory over Jack Britt, John had nine tackles, three for loss, one QB sack, and in the final minute of the game, made a touchdown saving tackle to preserve the victory! Standing with John is coach Eric Hall. Congratulations John Archer!
Xaiveon Gear
Xaiveon Gear is this week’s Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Award recipient. Xaiveon led the 71st Falcons defense in defeating previously unbeaten St. Paul’s 34-14. Xaiveon had nine tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack that came at a critical juncture when the Bulldogs had a chance to score to tighten the game. Congratulations Xaiveon Gear!
Aydin Leonard
Aydin Leonard, the multi-talented linebacker for the Cape Fear Colts, is this week’s recipient of the Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Award for his contributions in the Colts 50-21 victory over Gray’s Creek. Aydin had 14 tackles and two sacks on defense. On offense, he had two receptions for 21 yards. He played on all special teams and rarely came off the field. His blocking from the fullback position was critical because he opened up hole after hole! Standing with Aydin is head coach Jacob Thomas. Congratulations Aydin Leonard!
Jayson Franklin
Senior running back Jayson Franklin is this week’s recipient of the Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Award for his performance against the South View Tigers. Jayson excelled on offense where he ran for over 128 yards on 16 carries and scored two touchdowns. On defense, Jayson had seven tackles, one for loss and an interception. Congratulations Jayson Franklin.
Gaven Kraut
Senior Gaven Kraut is this week’s recipient of the Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Award for his efforts in the Terry Sanford win over E.E. Smith in the first round of the state playoffs. On offense, Gaven caught two passes for 25 yards and ran one of them in for a touchdown. On defense, Gaven had 10 tackles, two for loss and two pass breakups. On special teams, Gaven returned a kickoff for 85 yards that broke open a tie game and gave the Bulldogs a lead they would not relinquish. Standing with Gaven is Assistant Coach Bill Yeager. Congratulations Gaven.
Ismael Vargas
In the second round of the state playoffs, Ismael Vargas was selected to receive the Lloyd Foster Extra Effort Award for his efforts in helping his Seventy-First Falcons defeat South Johnston. Ismael excelled on defense getting 12 tackles, two of which were for loss. He also picked off a pass and returned it for a 22 yard touchdown! Congratulations Ismael!