810 Varsity has named its 810 Varsity 2019 Elite 81 award winners, revealed throughout the holiday break.
- Defensive Linemen
- Linebackers
- Defensive Backs
- Offensive Linemen
- Wide Receivers
- Athlete
- Running Backs
- Quarterbacks
- Coach of the Year
- Overall Players of the Year
- Elite 81 Metro Team
Wilson will be going to Iowa State after being named the Suburban Gold Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo: David Smith, 810 Varsity)
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Johnny Wilson, Park Hill
Wilson was a senior leader on a tough Park Hill defense, notching 97 tackles - 28 for loss - with 13 sacks and 18 hurries. Wilson was named the Suburban Gold Defensive Player of the Year and has committed to Iowa State.
Watson's emergence on the defensive line has helped Platte County to the Missouri Class 5 title game. (Photo: David Smith, 810 Varsity)
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Garret Watson, Platte County
Watson emerged as a senior with 72 tackles - 17 for loss - with 16 sacks and 15 hurries. Watson was named the Suburban Blue's co-Defensive Player of the Year.
Kremer was a force for Mill Valley's state title team in the trenches. (Photo: Lori Habiger)
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Ethan Kremer, Mill Valley
Kremer was an anchor on the Kansas Class 5A state title team on the line. The 6-0, 235-pound junior tallied 54 tackles - 16.5 for loss - with 9.5 sacks and 11 hurries. Kremer was named first-team all-Eastern Kansas League.
Clayton Essex helped boost Paola on both sides of the line, as the Panthers won the Frontier League in 2019. (Photo: A.J. Hildreth)
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Clayton Essex, Paola
Essex helped Paola to a Frontier League title as a force on both sides of the line. The Panthers went 11-0 before losing to Miege in the Class 4A semifinals. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Essex has been a two-time Frontier League first-team selection.
