Athlete of the Week: Holt's Mitchell Tops Fan Vote Again

Holt's Tray Mitchell won the fan vote for GAC football player of the year.

All Tray Mitchell does is win. Holt's Mitchell, was a 3-time Patch Athlete of the Week champion for his prowess on the football field. This time he won the GAC football player of the year crown in the fan's vote.  Let's see how the voting went down.  Who was the top GAC football player in 2012? Total votes: 33 Mitchell, the Holt running back ,had a big season for the Indians. Mitchell was the Indians' workhorse. He carried the ball 156 times for 1,157 yards—good for the tops in the GAC Central. His 7.4 yards per carry was tops among all GAC runners with at least 100 carries. Mitchell scored 12 touchdowns on the season to place second in the Central.  *** Patch wants to thank everyone who voted. Remember, this whole contest is just for fun …

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Vote Now: Select the Top GAC Football Player for the 2012 Season

Vote for the fan's choice for best GAC football player.

Vote Now: Pick the Top GAC Football Player for the 2012 Season

Vote for the fan's choice for best GAC football player.

The 2012 football season is in the books for most the Gateway Athletic Conference teams. Yes, it's time for another edition of the St. Charles County Athlete of the Week fan poll. Except this week has a twist. Instead of looking at the last week, we're looking at the entire season.  Tell us in the poll below: Who was the top GAC football player in 2012? Shane Barrett—Fort Zumwalt East: The Lions sophomore quarterback had a solid first season leading the East offense. As a passer, Barrett was 80-for-169 for 1,441 yards and 17 touchdowns against 10 interceptions. Running the ball, Barrett was tied for the GAC Central in touchdowns with 13. He actually led the conference with 82 points scored thanks to two successful two-point conversions. …

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