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Virginia Prep League Announces 2026 All-Prep Football Honors
RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Prep League (VPL) has officially released its 2026 All-Prep football honors, recognizing the standout student-athletes and coaches from the league for their exceptional performances this season.
Highlighting this year’s individual awards, Deacon Skogen, junior quarterback for Trinity Episcopal School, has been named the 2026 Virginia Prep League Player of the Year. Under Skogen’s dynamic offensive leadership, Trinity Episcopal School secured the title of 2026 VPL Champions.
St. Christopher’s School Head Coach Lance Clelland earned VPL Coach of the Year honors not only for his excellence in coaching, but also for his incredible perseverance and dedication to the program in the face of much adversity. Additionally, his team was voted the recipient of the 2026 VPL Sportsmanship Award, recognizing the program’s commitment to integrity, character, and fair play on the gridiron.
Major Honors & Team Awards
- 2026 VPL Champions: Trinity Episcopal School
- Player of the Year: Deacon Skogen (QB, Jr.) – Trinity Episcopal School
- Coach of the Year: Lance Clelland – St. Christopher’s School
- Sportsmanship Award: St. Christopher’s School
2026 All-Virginia Prep League Football Team
Offense (17)
Quarterback
Deacon Skogen – Trinity Episcopal School
Running Backs
Jaheem Draughn – Woodberry Forest School
CJ Gray – Trinity Episcopal School
Aiden White – St. Christopher's School
Tight End
Marshall Hughes – Woodberry Forest School
Wide Receivers
KJ Harris – Trinity Episcopal School
Landon Hicks – Trinity Episcopal School
NYrobi Johnson – Woodberry Forest School
JJ Tidwell – St. Christopher’s School
Linemen
Oronde Beamon – Trinity Episcopal School
Landon Bell – Trinity Episcopal School
Eli Isaacs – Trinity Episcopal School
Joshua Lord – Woodberry Forest School
Charlie Parker – St. Christopher’s School
JR Saunders – Woodberry Forest School
Kicker
Lucas Dengel – Woodberry Forest School
Athlete
Josiah Walker – Trinity Episcopal School
Defense (17)
Linemen
Lance Clelland – St. Christopher's School
Parker Daley – Woodberry Forest School
Michael Gibbs – Trinity Episcopal School
Saadiq Pone – Trinity Episcopal School
Linebackers
Asa Arnold – Woodberry Forest School
Trey Cherry – Trinity Episcopal School
Bowan Ireland – St. Christopher’s School
William Litton – Woodberry Forest School
Defensive Backs
Marquez Bullock – Trinity Episcopal School
Mason Cherry – Trinity Episcopal School
Keondre Hudgens – Woodberry Forest School
Hugh Mack – St. Christopher’s School
CJ Rissmiller – Woodberry Forest School
Julius Strother – Woodberry Forest School
Athlete
Khalid Rainer – Trinity Episcopal School
Tommy Sanker – Woodberry Forest School
Punter
William Sterling – St. Christopher’s School
About the Virginia Prep League:
The Virginia Prep League is composed of schools that share a similar philosophy for interscholastic athletics. The League is a cooperative endeavor which seeks to recognize and promote sportsmanship and athletic excellence among its member schools.
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