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I know I will anger the Bell fans but Hilton is just not good enough to be considered among the absolute elite players in the state. He is a great player who shows some versatility for a linebacker by occassionally running the dive. As a kicker he is good for an extra point and nothing more - does not kick off.

He is likely the best linebacker in 1-4A football. But that is a far cry from the best Senior football player in KY. Part of what gets him recognition is that his father is one of the greatest coaches to ever toot a whistle in KY. While it must be a real blessing for them both - its not a parameter that should be considered or even influence the highest individual award in KY football. (Nor should it be held against him for that matter).

Again, just to be clear - he is an All State LB who will help his team be state champ worthy this year. Awesome player but not Mr. Football material.

If it came down to two LB's on my team it would Be Dawson and Hilton and it would be hard to argue that Hilton is not atleast the second best LB in Ky football this year. I watched Dawson last year and man this kid is for real And so is Hilton. Size is what gets Hilton and that is all that hurts him not his game.