Sunday evening at West Branch High School, the football players, coaches, staff, and their families gathered for the end-of-season banquet to celebrate and recognize the wonderful accomplishments of the 2023 football season.

At the banquet, the football family shared a meal together, handed out awards, and recognized our incredible senior class.

Check out the player-voted team awards for both Varsity and Fresh/Soph squads.

Varsity Team Awards

• Team MVP (Chad Gates Memorial): Logan Wright
• Most Valuable Offensive Back (Wayne Rummells Memorial Award): Auron Marsh
• Most Valuable Receiver: Trenton Schutte
• Most Valuable Offensive Lineman (Larry “Lurch” Rummells Award): Max Lodge
• Most Valuable Defensive Lineman: Logan Wright
• Most Valuable Linebacker: Reese Trepanier
• Most Valuable Defensive Back: Cale Seydel
• Most Valuable Special Teams: Joe Hamann
• Most Valuable Scout Team: Ethan Miller, Dylan Schiele
• Most Versatile: Cale Seydel
• Bear Award: Jake Swisher, Bradyn Sexton

Fresh/Soph Team Awards

• Team MVP: Logan Christoffel
• Outstanding Offensive Back: Spencer Greene
• Outstanding Receiver: Lincoln Naber
• Outstanding Offensive Line: Bodee Morehead
• Outstanding Defensive Line: Jerricho Hobbs
• Outstanding Linebacker: Oliver Trepanier
• Outstanding Defensive Back: Griffin Seydel
• Outstanding Special Teams Player: Brandon Pedersen, McGavin Smith
• Outstanding Scout Team Player: Haydon Haines, Wesley Strong
• Best Team Player: Shay Kinsinger
• Most Improved Player: Maddux Rushton
• Coaches Appreciation Award: Xavyer Boone

Congratulations to all members of the team for their accomplishments during the 2023 season.

In addition, the captains for the 2024 season were announced: Tate Fantz, Dylan Schiele, Connor Rios, Cole Crosthwaite, and Ethan Miller.