Region 4-3A Football Awards: Quincy Mitchell Headlines a Star-Studded All-Region Team
The Region 4-3A coaches have made it official: this year's standout players and coaches have been recognized, and the list is stacked with talent from top to bottom. At the center of it all is Forrest’s electric sophomore running back Quincy Mitchell, who takes home Region Player of the Year honors after a season that can only be described as dominant.
Mitchell didn’t just lead his team - he ran through defenses like a seasoned veteran. The 5-foot-6, 165-pound back turned heads across the state, piling up 2,919 rushing yards and finding the end zone 40 times.
That kind of production isn’t just impressive - it’s elite. He was among the top statistical performers in Tennessee, and his breakout campaign helped power the Rockets under head coach Justin Palmer.
Offensive Firepower and Defensive Grit
Joining Mitchell among the region’s top individual honorees is Sequatchie County’s junior quarterback Hunter Minton, who earned Offensive Player of the Year. Minton was a dual-threat force for the Indians, completing 116 of 186 passes for 1,852 yards and 19 touchdowns across 11 starts.
He added another 538 yards and nine scores on the ground, making him one of the most complete offensive weapons in the region. His ability to extend plays and deliver under pressure helped Sequatchie County secure a runner-up finish in Region 4-3A.
On the other side of the ball, Watertown’s Garrett Davis proved to be just as impactful. Named Defensive Player of the Year, Davis was a two-way standout who brought toughness and leadership to the Purple Tigers.
As a defender, he racked up 65 tackles, five tackles for loss, and an interception, all while also serving as the team’s starting quarterback. That kind of versatility is rare, and Davis delivered on both sides of the ball week in and week out.
Coach Recognition
Giles County’s Tanner Holley was named Assistant Coach of the Year, a nod to the work being done behind the scenes in building one of the region’s most well-rounded programs. Holley’s impact was felt across both sides of the ball, helping Giles County produce multiple first-team selections.
Region 4-3A All-Region First Team
Offense
- Quarterbacks: Xavier Randolph (Giles County, Jr.), Sam Bradley (Cascade, Jr.)
- Running Backs: Pierson Collier (Giles County, Sr.), Nate Zimmerman (Cascade, Jr.)
- Wide Receivers: Damari Allen (Giles County, So.), Jesse Bratcher (Watertown, Sr.), Jaz Bentley (Giles County, So.), Issac Cruse (Forrest, Jr.)
- Tight End: Braiden Bourne (Forrest, So.)
- Halfback: Dallas Buckner (Giles County, Sr.)
- Offensive Line: Wesley Hamlet (Watertown, Sr.), Mitchell Todd (Forrest, Sr.), Carter Garrett (Giles County, So.), Bryce Rivers (Giles County, Jr.), Barrett Ogrodowczyk (Sequatchie County, Sr.)
- Athletes: Carmello Davis (Watertown, Jr.), Austin Griffith (Sequatchie County, Sr.), Micah Morgan (Forrest, So.)
- Kicker: Gabe Perez-Rubion (Cascade, Sr.)
- Punter: Jarrett Yancy (Community)
Defense
- Defensive Line: Andrew Bowers (Watertown, Sr.), Brandon Richardson (Community), Harrison Smith (Sequatchie County, Sr.), Braylon Davis (Giles County, Jr.), Jack Evitts (Sequatchie County, Jr.), C.J. Mayzck (Giles County, Sr.)
- Linebackers: Kason Hicks (Sequatchie County, Jr.), Will Burns (Watertown, Jr.), Jak Reese (Giles County, Sr.), Andrew Dowell (Cascade, Sr.)
- Defensive Backs: Colt Ogle (Giles County, So.), Gunnar Tompkins (Watertown, Jr.), Shawn David (Forrest, Jr.), Gowan Brown (Sequatchie County, Jr.), Braxtyn Burris (Cascade, Jr.)
Second-Team Selections
Cascade: Corey Gooch (Sr.), Joe Bailey (Sr.), Dustin Pinder (Sr.), Delontae Clay (Jr.), Tyler Rogers (Sr.), Kaden Hill (Sr.), Ze’Shawn Swaggerty (Sr.)
Community: Wyatt Elsner, Severn Garman, Joseph Johnson, Keign Lamb, Luis Butler, Jayce Matthews, Gunner Harden, Noah Land, Kaeden Hensel
Forrest: Blaize Bourne (Sr.), Delman Hall (Jr.), Wyatt Holmes (Sr.), Lochlin Morris (So.), Gaib Franklin (Jr.), Ethen Patriick (So.), Jackson Kramer (Jr.), Jon Hightower (Jr.), Isai Garcia (Jr.)
Giles County: Jackson Burton (So.), Dalton Malone (Sr.), Kaden Luffman (So.), Cooper White (Sr.), Drew MacLemore (So.), Zion Walker (Jr.), Devon Wilburn (Jr.)
Sequatchie County: Peyton Mondragon (Jr.), Brooks McIntyre (So.), Britt Chadwick (Sr.), Lucas Eisenhardt (Jr.), Braydon Lewis (So.)
This year’s Region 4-3A selections tell a clear story: the future is bright, and the present is packed with playmakers. Whether it’s Mitchell breaking off another long touchdown run, Minton threading the needle downfield, or Davis locking down opposing offenses, these athletes didn’t just earn accolades - they earned respect across the state. And with many of them returning next season, the race for next year’s honors is already heating up.