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COUNTY’S BEST

COUNTY’S BEST — Johnny Light has been named the winner of The Messenger-Obion County Prep Football Player of the Year award for 2022. The award annually goes to the top senior player who demonstrated excellence on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Light, a running back at Obion Central, had a season for the ages as he rushed for 1,936 yards and 21 touchdowns, both ranking best in the county, on 308 carries in helping the Rebels reach the second round of the playoffs. He was also named the Region 7-4A Most Valuable Player. The Rebels’ all-region team selections are published in today’s edition.