Tonight Isaac and I will be attending the 2008 NFF Scholar Athlete Banquet, as we have the last several years, and we are constantly amazed not only by the exploits of these talented kids on the field, but all they do in the classroom and in the community. Here are the sixteen finalists:

Laurence Calcagno- RB and LB, Canby High School

MacIan Epley-QB and DB, Franklin High School

Nathan Carr-WR,  Central Catholic High School

Jackie Coburn- RB and FS, Beaverton High School

Nico Varela-LB, West Linn High School

Kody Butcher- QB, Century High School

Terrell Malley-RB and DB, Roosevelt High School

Thomas Moore-TE and LB, Banks High School

Taylor Hart- OL and DL, Tualatin High School

Trevor Zinser- OT and DT, Franklin High School

Michael Mhlhaff-TE and DE, Gresham High School

Brenton Spickerman- OT, Jesuit High School

Mitchell Gaulke-OL and DL, West Linn High School

J.D. Kerekanich-OL and LB, Sherwood High School

Andrew McIntyre-RB and MLB, Cleveland High School

Sam Edison- OL and DL, Banks High School

Check back tomorrow and we will let you know who wins Back of the year, Lineman of the year, and the Scholar Athlete of the year awards.

Hard to believe another high school football season is about to end this Saturday at Reser Stadium. So many questions, can West Albany repeat with back to back perfect seasons, or can Tym Pearson and the Thurston Colts’ high octane offense outduel them? Will Lake Oswego Head Coach Steve Coury finally win his first state championship and the first in school history for the Lakers? Can Southridge assert themselves as the new power in the Metro League and win a state title in just their 10th year of existence?

So much to be decided, and ESPN Sports Radio 1080 The FAN will have all the action for you this Saturday beginning at 3pm with our pre game show, then at 3:30pm the 5A Title game between #1 West Albany and #2 Thurston, followed by the 6A Title game between #1 Lake Oswego and #7 Southridge at 6:45pm.