The good guys: 11 unsung heroes from schools like Huntington, Loyola, Green Oaks others

Most of them are selfless members of their teams — guys who aren’t as worried about the personal accolades as they are pushing their team toward success.

Rarely do they garner headlines or grab the attention of college recruiters. But make no mistake about it, unsung athletic athletes, coaches and support personnel are vital to their teams. Just about every team has one or two or three folks who are a bit undersized or a step slow, but who set the example of a solid work ethic for their teammates.

Check out this group of the first 11 of 33 unsung heroes from schools from the Shreveport-Bossier City area. If you’re able to attend one of their games, single them out and tell them thanks for a job well done.

Gage Richards

Glenbrook, Fr.

The skinny: “Gage does everything we ask of him. He is such a tremendous part of our team and the Glenbrook community. He’s our guy without question.” – Coach Reagan Smith

Ethan Robinson

Green Oaks, Jr

The skinny: “Ethan plays the game with an extreme motor. He loves football and playing with his teammates. He is coachable and looks for ways to encourage his teammates. He got injured running 70 yards to prevent a TD against Peabody last season. This year I am enjoying having his leadership back on the field.” – Coach James Bradford Jr.

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Marquize Allen

Huntington

The skinny: “Marquize has been a student assistant in our football program since his freshman year, he has done everything from flying a drone daily at practice and uploading practice film to setting up SkyCoach and filming for us on Friday nights. Marquize's contributions to our program over the last three years are invaluable, he is an amazing young man.” – Coach Steve Dennis

Kaeden Whiseant

Jonesboro-Hodge

The skinny: “Kaeden’s our manager. He has team spirit and is always cheering the guys on. He thinks he’s one of the coaches. The players love having him around.” – Coach Terrance Blankenship

Jamarion Evans

Lakeside

The skinny: “A reliable, hard-working kid who is ‘yes sir/no sir’ and does his best to lead in the locker room and on the field.” – Coach John Ware

Landon Finley

Lakeside

The skinny: “Landon is a student at Lakeside who flies the drone for us at practices and games and helps coaches and players improve by providing quality film study from an aerial perspective.” – Coach John Ware

Trey Spann

Lincoln Prep

The skinny: “Trey is three-sport player. He works very hard through the summer.” – Coach Glen Hall

Dillon McClelland

Logansport

The skinny: “Dillon is our hardest working/most consistent player. He sees playing time at linebacker and fullback as well as all special teams. Game experience will allow this young man to shine in many roles.” – Coach Kevin Magee

Colby Hamilton

Loyola, Sr.

The skinny: “Colby started week one last year at quarterback and has now transitioned into a receiver for us. He has never complained and just wants whatever is best for the team. He might be the hardest worker on the team and is willing to do whatever we ask of him as long as it means the team is successful. If I asked him to be the kicker, he would be out there seven days a week for us trying to be the best kicker he can be. You wish every player had that mentality and work ethic. I have to force him to take a rest and take a day off from all the extra work he wants to put in.” – Coach John Sella

Xavier Simmons

Magnolia Charter

The skinny: “Xavier has been in the program for four years. He has high character, is solid in the classroom and serious about helping to build the program the right way.” – Coach Anthony Johnson

Derrick Mitchell

Mansfield, Jr.

The skinny: “Derrick leads by example and will play some this year.” – Coach Darrell Barbay

Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.

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