GRAVETTE — Cody Montee’s toe was one of the highlights during the Coaches Association All-Star Football game played last Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Montee, who was the Gravette Lions’ star kicker during the past three years and who played for the west’s team, punted three times during the game with an average of 46.7 yards.

Unfortunately, the west team was manhandledby the east squad 32-3 in the 56th annual game. Fumbles and interceptions were the downfall of the west squad.

Cody was one of the first players picked by coach Josh Jones, who coached the west team. The 6-foot, 4-inch, 205-pound player is using the All-Star game as a springboard to his college career. He signed a letter of intent with Missouri Southern State College at Joplin and expects to see action both in punting and place kicking for the MSSC Lions.

News, Pages 10 on 06/29/2011