Senior Cookeville quarterback Stockton Owen made his mark on the CHS program, including a dominant senior season, earning the UCR and Nelson Trophy and Screen Printing Most Valuable Player award.
Owen emerged as the premier player in the Upper Cumberland throughout the season, showing electric playmaking ability and strong leadership skills.
“It feels great,” said Owen on the award. “I couldn’t have done anything without the o-line and my teammates, though.”
The dual-threat quarterback rushed for 1,307 yards and 17 touchdowns, while adding 590 yards and two touchdowns through the air during a 6-4 season for the Cavs. Owen said the thing his is most thankful for about the season, is that it occurred at all.
“No one thought we would have a season, but luckily we did,” said Owen.
His season included highlight-reel plays against top teams, like an 82-yard touchdown run against powerhouse Riverdale.
Not the result they wanted, but @stocktonowen1 turned in one of the runs of the year with this touchdown tonight against Riverdale for @Cavs_Football pic.twitter.com/coqEpWbVRH
— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) September 5, 2020
Defensively, Owen added two interceptions for CHS.
He has been in the spotlight in the Upper Cumberland since earning the starting quarterback spot in 2019. Owen said it has been fun.
“It’s been fun,” said Owen. “I loved every single bit of it. I just play as hard as I can on the field and do my best off the field too.”
Owen has committed to continuing his academic and athletic career at Brown University. He is committed as an athlete, with his versatility giving the Brown Bears several options for where he can play.
“I’m just going to keep working,” said Owen. “I’ll be doing quarterback, running back, slot receiver. I’ll be working on every position.”