PA’s Himon earns state honor

Pulaski Academy running back Joe Himon was named Arkansas’ Gatorade Football Player of the Year, it was announced Tuesday.

The Northwestern football commit helped the Bruins to a 13-1 record this season and a third straight Class 5A state championship with 2,539 yards of total offense, as well as 40 touchdowns.

The award also makes Himon a finalist for the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award, which will be announced this month. Notable players who have won the national award include Emmitt Smith, Matthew Stafford and Christian McCaffrey.