The Fort Thomas Matters braintrust has watched the Highlands and New Cath football teams from the dog days of summer. We are solely focused on the Birds and the Breds and with that said, we feel confident that no one in the media knows these teams better than us.

With that said, we are unveiling our FTM football award winners as both teams prepare to make the trek to Bowling Green to bring back state titles to Fort Thomas and Newport.

Without further adieu:

Most Outstanding:

Drew Houliston, HHS (Sr) QB

Mac Franzen, NCC (Sr) QB/DB

Best Offensive:

Zach Harris, HHS (Sr) RB

Tommy Donnelly, NCC (Sr) WR/DB

Best Defensive:

Seth Hope, HHS (Sr) DL

Jack Sutkamp, NCC LB/RB

Best Lineman:

Bryan Saunders, HHS (Sr) OL

Stephen Brooks, NCC (Sr) OL/LB

Best Junior:

Jensen Feggins, HHS WR

Logan Neff, NCC OL/DL

Best Sophomore:

Bo Hebel, HHS DL

Luke Kues, NCC, WR/DE