WARREN, Ark. – Antonio Jordan of Warren High School has been named a finalist for the 4A Defensive Player of the Year in the prestigious 2024 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards. This recognition highlights Jordan’s standout defensive performance throughout the season, solidifying his place among the best high school athletes in Arkansas.
Jordan, a key player for the Warren Lumberjacks, is joined in the 4A Defensive Player of the Year category by Andrew Plummer of Southside and Peyton Sellers of Hamburg. The award acknowledges the exceptional skills, leadership, and dedication exhibited by defensive players across the state.
The Farm Bureau Insurance Awards, which will take place on Monday, Dec. 16, at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Rock, celebrate Arkansas’ top offensive players, defensive players, and coaches for each classification. Finalists were chosen by the veteran staff at Hooten’s Arkansas Football, and the awards ceremony promises to honor the hard work and achievements of these exceptional athletes.
Farm Bureau Insurance, a long-standing supporter of education and community involvement in Arkansas, continues to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes and coaches through these awards.
Complete List of Finalists
7A Offensive Player of the Year
Brandon Cobb (Pulaski Academy)
Trevor Grant (Bentonville)
Jordan Walker (Bryant)
7A Defensive Player of the Year
Jonah Knapp (Bentonville)
Elijah Hill (Bryant)
Kaden Nash (Pulaski Academy)
6A Offensive Player of the Year
Jacob Chenoweth (Mountain Home)
Maddox Davis (Benton)
Grant Karnes (Greenwood)
6A Defensive Player of the Year
Cash Archer (Greenwood)
Hudson Ball (Shiloh Christian)
Walter Hicks (Benton)
7A/6A Coach of the Year
Steve Ary (Mountain Home)
Quad Sanders (Bryant)
Chris Young (Greenwood)
5A Offensive Player of the Year
Monterrio Elston (LR Parkview)
Drew Gartman (Valley View)
Grady Ohman (Hot Springs Lakeside)
5A Defensive Player of the Year
Jermaine Penny (LR Parkview)
Omarion Robinson (LR Parkview)
Morgan Schader (Farmington)
5A Coach of the Year
Brad Bolding (LR Parkview)
Sean Cockrell (Valley View)
Tommy Tice (Farmington)
4A Offensive Player of the Year
Chauncey Haynes (Mills)
Jay Purifoy (Arkadelphia)
Ja’Quae Walden (Elkins)
4A Defensive Player of the Year
Antonio Jordan (Warren)
Andrew Plummer (Southside)
Peyton Sellers (Hamburg)
4A Coach of the Year
Trey Schucker (Arkadelphia)
Kenny Simpson (Southside)
Zach Watson (Elkins)
3A Offensive Player of the Year
Daniel Burton (Mansfield)
Ben Keithley (Bismarck)
Cavonta Washington (Rivercrest)
3A Defensive Player of the Year
Jeremiah Jacobs (Osceola)
Skyler Payne (Salem)
Brenden Simmons (Fordyce)
3A Coach of the Year
D.J. Keithley (Bismarck)
Whit Overton (Mansfield)
Josh Watson (Salem)
2A Offensive Player of the Year
Dominique Grimes (Junction City)
Jeryn Thomas (Conway Christian)
Ben Woodfield (Mount Ida)
2A Defensive Player of the Year
Gabe Boyle (Carlisle)
Brody Maroon (Murfreesboro)
Brady Domokos (Conway Christian)
2A Coach of the Year
Justin Kramer (Conway Christian)
Brandon Powell (East Poinsett County)
Michael White (Mount Ida)
8-Man Player of the Year
Kaden McHenry-Jones (Strong)
8-Man Coach of the Year
Jason Porter (Strong)
Linemen of the Year
John Brandenburg (Bentonville)
Carius Curne (Marion)
Isaiah Gipson (Benton)
As Southeast Arkansas continues to produce top-tier athletic talent, Antonio Jordan’s recognition brings pride to the Warren community and showcases the exceptional level of competition in the region.
