Five Hamilton County football players were named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association’s Top 50 All-State team this month.
The five include two players from Class 6A state runner-up Westfield, two from sectional champion Carmel and one from Noblesville. A list now follows:
Micah Hauser, junior running back, Westfield – Hauser received honors at the running back position, but that only tells half the story about his contributions to the Shamrocks. Hauser was a two-way force for Westfield, leading on both offense and defense. As a running back, Hauser gained 1,059 yards and scored 11 touchdowns for the ‘Rocks. On the defensive side, Hauser had 108 total tackles (30 solo and 78 assists).
Popeye Williams, junior defensive lineman, Westfield – Williams has been receiving notice from several high-profile Division I schools, and it’s easy to see why after looking at the impact he made for the Shamrocks this season. Williams led Westfield in tackles for a loss with 10 and in sacks with five. Overall, Williams had 52 total tackles (17 solo and 35 assists).
Spencer Hanna, senior kicker, Carmel – Hanna won the Mr. Football position award for kicker, well-deserved for someone with remarkable accuracy. Hanna was a perfect 44-for-44 in extra points over the season, and made 14 of 16 field goal attempts, giving him 86 points for the year. Hanna set a school record by making five field goals, including the game-winner, in the Greyhounds’ win over Lawrence North in September.
Justin Pickett, senior offensive lineman, Carmel – A 6-foot-7, 310-pound guard and tackle, Pickett did his part for a Greyhounds offense that averaged 31.3 points per game during the season. Pickett received several offers before committing to Duke University in August.
Grayden Addison, senior punter, Noblesville – The winner of the Mr. Football position award for punter, Addison covered a remarkable amount of ground for the Millers whenever he kicked the ball. Addison, who has several D-I offers, averaged 43.1 yards per punt, with his longest punt for the season 78 yards.