Hickory quarterback Derrien Phillips, flanked by HHS head coach Russell Stone (left) and Josh Edmondson of WNNC Oldies 101.3 FM (right), accepts the Golden Helmet Award while surrounded by some of his teammates./HICKORY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PHOTO
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GOLDEN HELMET WINNERS 2017
Week 1: Keygan Mayfield, QB, Maiden
Week 2: Ian Walker, DE, St. Stephens
Week 3: Corey Siemer, RB, Fred T. Foard
Week 4: Derrien Phillips, QB, Hickory
NEWTON – Hickory High quarterback Derrien Phillips, who led the Red Tornadoes to a victory at Hunter Huss last Friday night, is this week’s WNNC Oldies 101.3 FM Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Award winner.
Phillips, a 6-foot, 175-pound senior, sparked a come-from behind 28-27 victory that gave Russell Stone his first win as head coach of the Red Tornadoes.
After Hickory fell behind 19-0, Phillips guided the offense to four scores. His last — a 15-yard scoring pass to Jaekwon Staton, plus the game-winning two-point conversion run – improved the Red Tornadoes to 1-2.
Phillips, who had 87 rushing yards on 14 carries, also threw another TD pass to Staton and one to Antonio Parks and finished with 22 completions in 41 attempts with one interception and 264 yards.
Phillips is the fourth area player to win the Golden Helmet this season (see list for others).
The award, in its 36th year, is presented each week after area head football coaches nominate players for consideration.
Hickory’s next game is Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Bandys, and the game will be broadcast live on WNNC Oldies 101.3 FM.