GRAVETTE — Eleven members of the Gravette Lions football team have been tapped for State or All-Conference honors, according to Coach Bill Harrelson.

Kicker/punter Cody Montee was named All-Star nominee. His toe made the difference in many of the Lions victories during the season. The 6-2, 216-pound senior connectedon 32 of his 35 extra-point attempts; he kicked 9 out of 12 field goal attempts; and his punting average was 41.5 yards, the coach said.

Named to All-State honors are Cody Bullock, 5-8, 165-pound senior lineman, and Darrick Strzelecki, 5-6, 164-pound junior back.

Named to the 1-4A All-Conference squad are:

◊Senior Kahlief Steele, 6-0, 200 -pound nose guard

◊Senior Trey Tyner, 5-9, 180-pound cornerback

◊Senior T. J. Chevallier,6-0, 218-pound offensive lineman

◊Senior Tyler Glenn, 5-9, 234-pound offensive lineman

◊Junior Kelton McDougal, 5-11, 200-pound linebacker

◊Junior Logan Hirsch, 5-10, 173 pound linebacker

◊Junior Clayton Alexander, 6’2”, 163-pound safety

◊Junior Jeremy McGarrah, 6-1, 230-pound offensive lineman.

The Lions ended the regular season with a 9-1 record, losing only to Shiloh Christian, who repeated as 4-A State Champions.

The Lions, who drew a bye in first round of state playoffs, dropped a 16-3 decision to Trumann on a cold November night at Lion Field to end the season.

Sports, Pages 7 on 12/29/2010