The Seymour football coaching staff say Brendan Smith and Ethan Corwin were key members of the Seymour football team this season.

Smith was named Seymours most valuable offensive player and Corwin received MVP honors for the defense during the Seymour football awards program attended by 335 persons Wednesday night at the Pines Evergreen Room.

Smith quarterbacked the Owls for most of the season and saw some action at running back. He completed 54 of 121 passes for 940 yards and 10 touchdowns. Smith rushed 114 times for 558 yards and seven touchdowns.

He accepted me right away and I enjoyed every minute I worked with him, offensive coordinator Jeff Richey said.

Heading into his third season at the helm, head coach Mike Kelly said he knew he was going to get a lot of effort and leadership from his quarterback.

He is pretty quiet, he doesnt say much," Kelly said. "I appreciated his effort and his leadership.

Defensive coordinator Brian Balsmeyer, in presenting Corwin his award said, He was a team captain and a hard worker and took over the defense as a leader.

Kelly remarked at how much Corwin changed himself for the betterment of the team.

As a junior we didnt think he was going to get on the football field," Kelly said. "He changed positions and made a big improvement. He loves football and is a student of the game.

This fall Corwin had 37 tackles, 64 assists, one interception and he recovered three fumbles.

Cameron Barr received the mental attitude award.

In many sports you get knocked down," assistant coach Jeff Klakamp said. "Cameron would fight even harder after getting knocked down. He will be successful in life in whatever he does.

Jake Roberts was named the most valuable lineman.

He is the most confident player Ive ever met, assistant coach Steven Wolfsberger said in presenting his award.

Jacob Rotert was named the most improved defensive player, Jalen Scales was announced as the most improved defensive player and Caleb Elliott was named the most valuable special teams player.

Klakamp introduced the freshman team and said that squad had a record of 6-2. Assistant coach Zach Ruble introduced the junior varsity players.

As we go through the season we have goals," Kelly said. "We want to win the first game, stay undefeated at home, win the Jackson Bowl, win the conference and advance in the tournament. Those goals are never going to change.

The Owls reached the first goal, and started the season 4-0, but lost their final six, including the first round of sectional at Franklin. The Owls lost each of their final five regular season games by seven points or less.

We were a whole lot more competitive this year than in recent years," Kelly said. "The seniors bought into the program.

We put in a new offense and a new defense and were progressing to the next level. We learned a whole lot about our strengths and weaknesses and were continuing to buy in to have success.

His message to the returning players was: Invest in the little things. Be the best you can be.

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