MATEWAN, W.Va. — Mingo Central junior quarterback Jeremy Dillon was presented with the 2016 MetroNews High School Football Player of the Year trophy on Friday night.
Dillon accounted for 4,057 total offensive yards and 61 touchdowns, throwing just three interceptions, while leading the Miners to a perfect 14-0 season and Class AA state championship.
The 6-foot-5, 195 pound standout completed 63.2 percent of his passes on the season, throwing for 2,852 yards, 37 touchdowns and just those three interceptions. On the ground, he added 1,205 yards and 24 more scores, averaging 8.4 yards per carry.
Dillon followed 2015 MetroNews Player of the Year Cody Mitchell of Point Pleasant. South Charleston quarterback Kentre Grier won the award in 2014, while Madonna’s Ross Comis took the honor in 2013.
Dillon is the only player of the group to have also later added the Kennedy Award to his list of accolades as well. Photo is by Wes Wilson Photography.