2024 Gridiron Banquet

Zai’Aire Thomas won the Carr Trophy during the 79th annual Gridiron Banquet at the Black River Coliseum on Wednesday, while on the defensive side of the ball, Oscar Dominguez of Caruthersville was presented the Derland Moore Award as the SEMO Conference's top defender during the ceremony. The banquet also honored the All-SEMO Conference team, the conference's top linemen and its scoring champions. Additionally, former Dexter and Kennett coach Aaron Pixley was given the Sam Giambelluca Lifetime Achievement Award for service to the conference.