This annual award is given in memory of "E. L. Doc Bencini" to the outstanding athlete in the sport of football. Coach Bencini was inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on April 23, 1977 in recognition of his... ability to inspire his athletes to the highest in discipline and spirit, his professionalism has shown in his dedication to the game, school and community.
2023-24 - Karmelo Abernathy 2022-23 - Ethan Finke 2021-22 - Ethan Finke 2020-21 - Trenton Shepard 2019-20 - Zane Caraway 2018-19 - Ryan Karg 2017-18 - Clayton Berger 2016-17 - Dalton Grammer 2015-16 - Brock Barnes 2014-15 - Aaron Wyatt 2013-14 - Kaleb Jarrett 2012-13 - Kevin Gude 2011-12 - Josh Thompson 2010-11 - Brad Sauer 2009-10 - Matthew Ahlfield 2008-09 - Dylan Glodo 2007-08 - Troy Cripps 2006-07 - Ryan Wright & Ben Reiman 2005-06 - Eric Hollmann 2004-05 - Jess Spradling 2003-04 - Neal Schemonia 2002-03 - Joshua Rains 2001-02 - 2000-01 - Chet Snyder 1999-00 - Tommy Corley 1998-99 - Clayton Cates 1997-98 - Wilson Moore 1996-97 - 1995-96 - Ryan Edwards 1994-95 - Ronnie Gill 1993-94 - Will Fox 1992-93 - Ryan Guthman 1991-92 - 1990-91 - 1989-90 - Eddie Clayton 1988-89 - 1987-88 - Garrett Cook 1986-87 - Steve Ebersohl & David Thompson 1985-86 - Trevor Cottle 1984-85 - Gerald Maulding 1983-84 - Len Novara 1982-83 - Brad Brush 1981-82 - Dale Maulding 1980-81 - Jeff Wittenborn 1979-80 - Jody Craine, Scott Maloney 1978-79 - Bob Stilley 1977-78 - Mitch Young 1976-77 - Mark Guetersloh 1975-76 - Jack Huppert 1974-75 - 1973-74 - Bill Boudet 1972-73 - 1971-72 - Walt McAlister & Ron Barger 1970-71 - Ron Barger