High school football in Rutherford County has been something special for many, many moons. In an effort to recognize this excellence on the gridiron, The Pigskin Award was created back in 1994. A star-studded cast of performers have earned some “Skin over the years and the 2023 recipient is one that fits right into the cast of past winners.
Eli Wilson of Middle Tennessee Christian school is the 2023 Pigskin Award winner after turning in perhaps the greatest single season in .
The Pigskin is a unique award presented for excellence in high school football to a Rutherford County participant. Created in 1995, the past recipients are a decorated roll call that includes people like Philip Shadowens, Larry Daniels, Itavius Mathers, Matt Williams, Jack Jones, Kevin Creasy, and Sonny Gray. This year, Smyrna high standout Arion Carter is the player that has earned some ‘Skin,
For those that happened to see Arion Carter on the football field in 2022, his ta .
Awarded annually in recognition of excellence on the high school football field, the Pigskin has been around since 1994. Because the race for this coveted trophy was so tight this year, for the first time ever two recipients were granted the honor. When you consider all things, there was no separating this awesome twosome.
Oakland high school marched to a second consecutive class 6A state football championship in 2021. Many great performances highlighted their undefeated run to th .