Cabot’s Jarrod Barnes Named All AR Preps Male Athlete of the Year

Some of the best high school athletes and coaches across the state were honored Saturday night, at the fourth annual Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps Award Banquet, including ten talented Cabot High School athletes.

Jarrod Barnes was surprised as he was named the All Arkansas Preps Male Athlete of the Year! Jarrod is the quarterback for the Cabot Panthers and was the first in-state recruit for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Jarrod also helped the boys basketball team when their first ever state championship. In track, he also won the triple jump at the conference meet and set a new school record in the long jump at state.

Congratulations to all of our outstanding Cabot athletes for their hard work and dedication.

Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. was the guest speaker for the event which was held at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.

More than 300 athletes and coaches were honored in 10 different sports for the 2015-2016 season. Recipients were chosen by Democrat-Gazette staff members, with nominations from state coaches.

Congratulations again to all our Cabot athletes. We are very proud of all your accomplishments!

*Thank you athletes and families for sharing your pictures!

*Group picture in the photo gallery below is courtesy of Sterling Imageworks and Lauren Clark.

All Arkansas Preps 2015-2016