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Savannah Quarterback Club Still Passing Out Football Awards

By Prep Sports Report Staff | January 28, 2021

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The Savannah Quarterback Club was at it again, passing out more high school football awards. This was the final presentation of passing out the hardware to end the 2020 football season. The awards were:

  • The Offensive Player of the Year
  • The Defensive Player of the Year
  • The Team of the Year
  • Two Student/Athlete Scholarships

The club recognized 24 outstanding high school football players during the 2020 season. The list is posted below. 

At the end of each season, the Savannah Quarterback club meets for its annual end of the season bowl party. The club brings in a big-time speaker with football experience and knowledge. At this end of the season party, the club recognizes the Savannah Chatham County team of the year, and the offensive and defensive players of the year from the past season weekly winners. Futhermore, two $10,000 scholarships to two exceptional student athletes nominated by their respective schools are announced. A committee chooses the awards from the club. The party did not happen due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. So, the club went to the schools of the winners to pass out the trophies and scholarship checks. Here are the Savannah Quarterback Club 2020 winners.

Offensive Player of the Year 

Benedictine's Justin Thomas was named the Offensive Player of the Year. On the season, Thomas accounted for over 1,200 yards and 21 touchdowns on offense. 

Defensive Player of the Year  

Island's High School Bubba Chisholm was named the Defensive Player of the Year. Chisholm totaled 68 total tackles on the season, including 11 tackles for loss and a 95-yard interception for a touchdown. 

Scholarship Winners 

The Savannah Quarterback Club presented two $10,000 scholarships to two senior football players, Benedictine's Nick Dillon and Bethesda Academy's Antjuan McKay. 

The first to receive a $10,000 scholarship was Nick Dillon. Nick was the kicker for the Cadets' on the gridiron. Dillion also gets it done in the classroom. Nick carries a 4.0 GPA and plans to study Bio-Medical Engineering in college. 

The second student-athlete to earn a scholarship was Antjuan McKay from Bethesda Academy. McKay does it all for the Blazers. In addition to turning heads on the football field, he has is does it on the basketball court and track. Antjuan carries a 3.0 GPA in the classroom.  

The Team of the Year 

Since Danny Britt took over the Benedictine Cadet football program, the Cadets are now considered as one of the top high school football programs in the area and state. Benedictine once again is being honored for its success in an uncommon season.  

The Cadets became the road warriors and played six straight games on the road due to changes in their schedule at the last minute. The Cadets finished the 2020 season with a 9-3 overall record, advanced to the GHSA Class AAAA semifinals, and with these accolades earned the Savannah Quarterback Club Team of the Year. Once again, the Savannah Quarterback Club score a big-time touchdown by continuing its recognition of our local prep football teams and players. 

Offensive Player of the Year 
Benedictine's Justin Thomas was named the Offensive Player of the Year. On the season, Thomas accounted for over 1,200 yards and 21 touchdowns on offense. 

Defensive Player of the Year  
Island's High School Bubba Chisholm was named the Defensive Player of the Year.  Chisholm totaled 68 total tackles on the season, which included 11 tackles for loss and a 95-yard interception for a touchdown. 

Scholarship Winners 
The Savannah Quarterback Club presented two $10,000 scholarships to two senior football players, Benedictine  Nick Dillon and Bethesda Academy Antjuan McKay. 

The first to receive a $10,000 scholarship was Nick Dillon. Nick was the kicker for the Cadets' on the gridiron.  Dillion also gets it done in the classroom. Nick carries a 4.0 GPA and plans to study Bio-Medical Engineering in college. 

L-R -Danny Britt, Nick Dillion, Justin Thomas

The second student-athlete to earn a scholarship was Antjuan McKay from Bethesda Academy.  McKay does it all for the Blazers. In addition to turning heads on the football field, he has is does it on the basketball court and track. Antjuan carries a 3.0 GPA in the classroom.  

The Team of the Year 
Since Danny Britt took over the Benedictine Cadet football program, the Cadets are now considered as one of the top high school football programs in the area and state. Benedictine once again is being honored for its success in an uncommon season.  


The Cadets became the road warriors and played six straight games on the road due to changes in their schedule at the last minute. The Cadets finished the 2020 season with a 9-3 overall record, advanced to the GHSA Class AAAA semifinals, and with these accolades earned the Savannah Quarterback Club Team of the Year. Once again, the Savannah Quarterback Club score a big-time touchdown by continuing its recognition of our local prep football teams and players. 

The  2020 Savannah Quarterback Players of the Week
Week Twelve  
Offensive player - Mike Cabellero, Windsor Forest  
Defensive player - Brogan Korta, Calvary Day  
 
Week Eleven
Offensive player - Trey Speaks, New Hampstead  
Defensive player - Mi'Quan Stafford, Johnson  
 
Week Ten  
Offensive player - Carter Allen, Savannah Christian  
Defensive player - Bubba Chisolm, Islands  
 
Week Nine  
Offensive player - Barry Kleinpeter, Savannah Country Day 
Defensive player - David Bucey, Savannah Christian 
 
Week Eight  
Offensive player- Donavan Davelaar, Islands  
Defensive player - Nickolas Jex, Windsor Forest 
 
Week Seven  
Offensive player - Justin Thomas, Benedictine  
Defensive player - Hiawatha Williams Jr., Johnson  
  
Week Six  
Offensive player -  Damozzi Harris, Jenkins  
Defensive player - Bradley Anderson, Savannah Chrisitan  
 
Week Five 

Offensive player - Jadon Adams, Islands 
Defensive player- New Hampstead's Noddy Thomas 
 
Week Four 
Offensive player - Holden Geriner, Benedictine 
Defensive player - Carlton Brown, Bethesda   
 
Week Three 
Offensive player - Gregg Daniel, Calvary Day  
Defensive player - Brady Seyden, Benedictine   
 
Week Two 
Offensive player - Cameron Hall, Memorial Day School  
Defensive player - Peyton Cromwell, Savannah Christian  
 
Week One 
Offensive player - Antjuan McKay, Bethesda  
Defensive player - Holden Sapp, Benedictine 

Photo credit - Savannah Quaterback Club 

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