Gates garners postseason recognition
The 2016 Missouri Football Coaches Association all-state team featured several local players from the area.
Hayti senior wide receiver Dayon Moore (6-1, 200) and sophomore defensive end Ivory Winters (6-1, 195) was named to the Class 1 first team. Hayti senior quarterback Allen Mills (5-10, 180) and Portageville junior wide receiver Hunter Gates were third team selections.
East Prairie senior defensive back Casey Gregory (6-0, 170), Malden senior defensive lineman Alex Crawford (5-8, 256) and Malden junior offensive lineman Jackson Wilson (6-0, 240) were named to the second team in Class 2. East Prairie senior defensive lineman Mason Tidwell (6-3, 255) was a third team selection.
A pair of Dexter lineman were named to the Class 3 team. Sophomore offensive lineman Luke Boyer (6-4, 305) was a second team selection while junior defensive lineman Gabe Jackson (6-5, 240) was named to the third team.