By Allen Hamrick
Panther football is in the news once again as some of the finest players to suit up on the Panther field have been named to the WV All-State teams. These boys worked hard and have been recognized for their accomplishments. Noah Collins was named to the West Virginia AA 1st Team All-State football team as a quarterback. Noah had over 3400 passing yards and is ranked 50th in the country in total yards, ranked first in West Virginia for total yards, first in the AA division, first in the LKC and first in the WVSSAC. Noah averaged 309.3 yards per game and threw 43 TDs. He also rushed for 825 yards and total all-purpose yards were 384.3 yards per game. Noah was a 4-year starter for CCHS, and his senior season was undoubtedly one of his greatest as a Panther.
Also being named to the West Virginia AA 1st Team All-State football team as a wide receiver was Jacoby Nichols. Jacoby was a force on the field with his glue-like hands and was instrumental in the Panthers successful season. He is ranked sixth in WV, first in the AA division, second in the LKC and sixth in WVSSAC. He had 969 total receiving yards and carried a 22-yard average per catch. He had 44 receptions and averaged 96.9 yards per game, with a total of 16 receiving TDs.
Others who received awards in the All-State category were Joel Elliott, named second team All State for a defensive utility, along with Ayden Brown, Jaxon Brown, Blake Coleman and James Grose all earning WV AA Honorable Mention All-State. One thing a person can say is that all these boys did a fantastic job this season and helped take the Panthers to a new level of play. Congratulations to these fine young men on their accomplishments.