Montgomery wins the Golden Helmet Award

Vicksburg High School football player Michael Montgomery was awarded the Golden Helmet Award for his outstanding performance on the Gators football team for the 2020 season.

Montgomery was presented the award at the school’s athletic banquet that was hosted on Tuesday. The Golden Helmet is given to the team’s overall MVP.

Michael Montgomery (with permission)

Montgomery was an All-State defensive lineman this season under head coach Todd McDaniel. He ended the year with 40 tackles and three sacks as he shined on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.

Michael Montgomery set a bench press meet record on January 29 (photo by Keith Phillips)

Not only did he shine on the football field, but Montgomery was also a state championship powerlifter.

Montgomery will soon be playing football at Pearl River Community College.