The Pioneers’ junior quarterback was chosen as a Tennessee Titans Class 5A Mr. Football finalist Monday, taking the next step from the semifinalist honor he received last week. Larkins joins Oak Ridge quarterback/cornerback Herbert Booker and Knox Fulton’s linebacker/running back Deshawn Page on the short list. The winner will announced at an awards dinner Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
A committee of statewide sports writers selected winners based on performance in the 2018 regular season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration. High school head coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists.
Larkins has passed for over 3,800 yards this season with 40 touchdowns while leading the Pioneers to a record of 12-0. They will play at Knoxville Central on Friday in a state quarterfinal contest.
For his career, Larkins has over 8,000 yards passing and has totaled 69 touchdown passes.
Here is the full list:
2018 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Finalists
DIVISION I, CLASS 1A
Bryce Hanley, Greenback
Dezmon Johnson, Lake County
Cameron Whitaker, Cornersville
DIVISION I, CLASS 2A
Jeremiah Batiste, Tyner
J.D. Dixon, Waverly
Aaron Swafford, Meigs County
DIVISION I, CLASS 3A
Kam Harris-Lusk, Fairview
Walker Russell, Alcoa
Xavier Shepherd, Pearl Cohn
DIVISION I, CLASS 4A
Cade Ballard, Greeneville
Bobo Hodges, Maplewood
Stanton Martin, Anderson County
DIVISION I, CLASS 5A
Herbert Booker, Oak Ridge
Cade Larkins, David Crockett
Deshawn Page, Fulton
DIVISION I, CLASS 6A
Xavier Myers, Oakland
T.J. Sheffield, Independence
Devon Starling, Cane Ridge
DIVISION II, CLASS A
Da’Joun Hewitt, Davidson Academy
Stone Norton, Davidson Academy
Rube Scott Rhea, Fayette Academy
DIVISION II, CLASS AA
Eric Gray, Lausanne
Noah Henderson, CPA
Cameron Wynn, Notre Dame
DIVISION II, CLASS AAA
Maurice Hampton, MUS
Bill Norton, Christian Brothers
Omari Thomas, Briarcrest
KICKER OF THE YEAR
Mason Lafollette, East Hamilton
Garrett Taylor, Oakland
Zaden Webber, Rossview
