As postseason accolades continue to roll out in Pennsylvania, the Maxwell Football Club announced its Mini-Max Award winners this week, featuring three standout athletes from the Schuylkill League. This award recognizes student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional performance on the field, excel academically, and contribute positively to their communities. A total of 55 athletes from across the state were honored this year, and all recipients will be invited to the Mini-Maxwell Awards ceremony scheduled for February. At this event, one athlete will be named the state”s Player of the Year.
From the local area, the recipients include Dante Carr, a quarterback from Minersville, Cole Gemberling, a linebacker for Tri-Valley, and Brody Breiner, quarterback for Panther Valley. Carr, who has committed to the University of Central Florida, was recently selected as a Class AA All-State quarterback. This fall, he achieved over 1,800 passing yards and set a school record with 29 total touchdowns. Additionally, he rushed for nearly 1,400 yards and scored 19 rushing touchdowns, concluding his high school career with impressive statistics: 5,891 passing yards, 3,535 rushing yards, and 136 total touchdowns.
In his standout season, Gemberling, recognized as a Class A All-State player, led the Schuylkill League with a remarkable 178 total tackles, bringing his career total to 408 tackles. He also contributed offensively, amassing 668 total yards and scoring nine touchdowns for the Bulldogs. Meanwhile, Breiner completed 145 of his 239 passing attempts for 10 touchdowns and showcased his dual-threat capability by rushing for 1,003 yards and 10 touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 50 tackles, including two tackles for loss.
