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Now that East Central’s Josh Ringer has been named 2023 IndyStar Mr. Football, let’s take an early look at the contenders going into next season.
Keep in mind, a lot can happen between now and August. We will revisit this race again in the summer going into the 2024 season. But for now, here is how I see the top Mr. Football contenders. Keep in mind, only the 10 Mr. Football positions winners are eligible to be voted for the big award by members of the Indiana Football Coaches Association.
‘A great surprise.’ East Central RB Josh Ringer wins 2023 Mr. Football
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Keep in mind four of the past six Mr. Football winners were state champions as juniors. Pioneer’s Jack Kiser (2018 winner) won back-to-back Class A titles in 2017 and ’18. New Palestine record-setting running back Charlie Spegal (2019 winner) won a 5A championship in 2018 and again in ’19. Andrean linebacker/running back Drayk Bowen (2022 winner) won a 2A title as a junior and was runner-up as a senior. Ringer, this year’s winner, won a 4A title as a junior and again this season as a senior.
The only Mr. Football winners during that span not to win a state championship as a junior were Center Grove running back Carson Steele (2020 winner) and Gibson Southern quarterback Brady Allen (2021 winner). Steele, however, was a Class 6A runner-up in 2019 and won the 6A championship as a senior. Allen’s Gibson Southern team lost in a 3A sectional in 2020, but won the 3A state championship in 2021.
So, keep that in mind when handicapping the 2024 race. Here are 12 players I think could start at the top of the list:
Mark Zackery, Ben Davis
Ben Davis Giants Mark Zackery (4) rushes up the field Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants lead at the half…
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Publish date : 2023-12-17 22:00:11
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