Members of the DeKalb County Tiger football team were rewarded for their record-breaking season a baker’s dozen region awards this past week.

Taking the top offensive honor in the region was Tiger quarterback Axel Aldino who was named Most Valuable Offensive Player as the junior signal caller helped lead his squad to the third round of the playoffs, scoring wins over Tullahoma, 45-34 and former state champion Marshall County, 28-24 before bowing out to Nolensville, 42-6. This season marked the first time DeKalb County has ever made the third round of the state playoffs as they finished second in their region and got to host a home playoff game.

Joining Aldino in getting honors was one of the players who watch his back. Isaac Cross, playing his senior season for the Tigers, was named Most Valuable Offensive Lineman. On the other side of the ball, Dylan Denson was tapped as Most Outstand Defensive Lineman while behind him on defense, Isaac Knowles was honored as Most Outstanding Defensive Back. Desmond Nokes, who was on fire during the playoffs, was honored as Most Outstand Returner for his special teams play.

Making first team all-region were Diego Coronado on the offensive line, Aiden Curtis at linebacker, Tyzaun Ladet at both wide receiver and linebacker, Antwon McCoy at linebacker and Peyton Leaf at center. Making second team all-region were Alan Munoz at wide receiver, Evan Jones at defensive end and tight end and Nathaniel Crook at runningback.