The Russellville Panthers held their 2015-16 awards banquet recently. Coach Phil Todd’s team finished with an 18-8 record, including 17-6 in the regular season. The Panthers were 13th District runner-up to Franklin-Simpson before losing by a point to Russell County in their regional opener.
Jason Mitchell and Ricky Bellamy were the only seniors. Nine different players were honored.
The list of the following award winners was provided by Assistant Coach Ryan Davenport:
Player of the year: Pedro Bradshaw
Defensive player of the year: Jaylyn McMurry
Most Rebounds: Pedro Bradshaw
Most Assist: Pedro Bradshaw
Best field goal percentage: Pedro Bradshaw
Best free throw percentage: Pedro Bradshaw
Most charges taken: Shon Kees
Most Improved: Paul Jones and Jason Mitchell
110%: Jacob Naylor
Academic Award: Micah Naylor
Coaches’ Award: Jaylyn McMurry, Pedro Bradshaw, DeShawn Mason, Micah Naylor, Jacob Naylor
Captain’s award: Pedro Bradshaw and Micah Naylor
Academic All-State: Hunter Armistead, Jacob Naylor, Shawn Steele, and Micah Naylor
Academic All-State Honorable Mention: Pedro Bradshaw and Jaylyn McMurry