[jammin' jamey]

Once again, WMDJ Radio along with the Martin & Prestonsburg Dairy Queen is proud to present our 5th Annual "Ultimate Player of the Year" award during the upcoming 58th District Tournament to be held at South Floyd High School.

During the regular season, we have been honored to recognize 12 players for their efforts on the court as our "Star Performers of the Week". We have listed those players below as our version of an All-Conference team. I know we have left some well deserving players off our list, but we have only 12 weeks at our disposal. As a new country song by Bucky Covington says, "Not everyone made the team when we tried...We got disappointed, but that was all right." We have so many great athletes throughout the 58th District and to everyone, keep up the good work.

We have also listed our previous winners of the "Ultimate Player of the Year". This year's receipient of the UPY will receive a trophy, along with a $500 college scholarship to be presented after the district finals.

2006-2007 Star Performers Team:
Brennan Case - Betsy Layne
Justin Collins - Betsy Layne
Ryan Collins - Allen Central
Jordan Hall - Prestonsburg
Alex Hammonds - Allen Central
Ethan Johnson - South Floyd
Lyle Johnson - South Floyd
Samuel Keathley - Betsy Layne
Josh Martin - Allen Central
Trevor Patton - Prestonsburg
Josh Prater - Allen Central
Tyler Slone - Allen Central

Previous Winners of Ultimate Player of the Year:
2002-2003 Mikey Hall - South Floyd
2003-2004 Rossi Sammons - Allen Central
2004-2005 Preston Simon - Betsy Layne
2005-2006 Brandon Kidd - Betsy Layne

Good luck to all Floyd County teams and let's pack Raider Arena for the 58th District Tournament!!!

[jammin' jamey]

ttt

[Wyatt Earp]

Those previous winners were pretty good players.

[-STAT-]

Yes they were. And good luck to the recipient of this seasons winner!

[Johnny Fairplay]

Had the chance to see all the previous winners play in the District tourny and all were great players. The list of this years players are all very deserving and each are key members of their respective teams. Good luck to each and hope to see another great 58th tourny.

[NYY10]

congrats to all

[jammin' jamey]

ttt...I would like to have a sticky for this if possible through next weekend.

[jammin' jamey]

ttt...I would like to have a sticky for this if possible through next weekend.

[jammin' jamey]

ttt...I would like to have a sticky for this if possible through next weekend.

[jammin' jamey]

ttt...I would like to have a sticky for this if possible through next weekend.

[Moe]

It's a pretty cool what you do for these kids, when you definitly don't have to. I sure the players and parents are very apprecitave, and it means alot to them. Any time you help pay for a kids college its a big deal, keep up the good work.:Thumbs:

[THUNDERCHILD]

Kind of odd no winners out of Prestonsburg though. Dont get me wrong these kids that have won were great kids in H.S. . Is it just for the team's WMDJ covers most?

[StrikeoutKing]

Kind of odd no winners out of Prestonsburg though. Dont get me wrong these kids that have won were great kids in H.S. . Is it just for the team's WMDJ covers most?

The award is for any senior basketball player who intends to further their education past the high school level. It is for all Floyd County teams. The winner receives a trophy and a $500 scholarship. Any senior player in Floyd County is up for the award. Did I get that correct, jammin jamey?:thumpsup:

[rebel mom]

Kind of odd no winners out of Prestonsburg though. Dont get me wrong these kids that have won were great kids in H.S. . Is it just for the team's WMDJ covers most?

Trever Patton is from P-burg is he not and I see he is a weekly winner.

[THUNDERCHILD]

I'm sorry, I was speaking of the UPY. It's a great award and I in no way meant to ruffle any feathers. Thanks for the info.

[jammin' jamey]

Kind of odd no winners out of Prestonsburg though. Dont get me wrong these kids that have won were great kids in H.S. . Is it just for the team's WMDJ covers most?

All players and teams in the 58th District are considered, even "those teams" WMDJ doesn't see every week. As you can see from the players listed above, Prestonsburg players have received the weekly awards.

Actually, your comment is probably directed to the fact that Sean Leslie didn't win the award last year from Prestosnburg, despite winning the Conference Player of the Year Award. I think Sean was an exceptional player and conducted himself very well on & off the court and represented his school very well, as did Brandon Kidd from Betsy Layne, who was the recepient.

[BCF4L]

I got the weekly award once in 02-03. Thought that was kinda cool myself. LOL Thought I would throw that out there, like anyone cares.

[Hulk_Hogan]

yes this is a great award...can there be a co-poy?

[jammin' jamey]

yes this is a great award...can there be a co-poy?

Mathematically there cannot be a tie or "co-poy" to answer your question Hulk.

BCF4L, can you still fit into your sweatshirt or has your "playing weight" caught up with you? j/k.

[oldschoolballer]

What no predictions? well here goes my prediction is..................

well :dontthink

[Hulk_Hogan]

ima take josh martin from AC

[Moe]

Ryan Collins and Ethan Johnson has to be the front runner IMO...Collins is the best player and leading scorer on the #1 seed, and Johnson although not having team success has played like one of the top players in the region and has had the best career out of all these guys and was a top 5 player in the region Pre-Season..So I say one of these two are deserving of the award, just my prediction though.

[SFHS_basketball]

i agree moe it has to be either Collins or Johnson....

[Johnny Fairplay]

I think you have to throw Bl's Justin Collins in the mix. He had 22 last night took over in the 3rd and helped his team win. Without him they don't win.

[jammin' jamey]

The Girls Ultimate Player of the Year Award went to Amber Whitaker of Prestonsburg last night...Congrats to Amber, for more on her award, check out the Girls Forum.

The Boys Ultimate Player of the Year Scholarship Award will be handed out tonight...

[jammin' jamey]

The Boys Ultimate Player of the Year for 2006-2007 is Josh Martin of Allen Central... Congrats to Josh on a great season and good luck to the Rebels during the 15th Region tournament.

[THUNDERCHILD]

Congrats Josh on a good season.

[Slater52]

congrats josh

[-STAT-]

Congrats to Josh. Well deserved.

[thetribe]

Congratulations Josh Martin AND Amber Whitaker!