Preusse and Herzog named THS male athletes of the year

Corey Preusse and Michael Herzog were named Thorndale High School athletes of the year at the school’s banquet held last Tuesday.

Preusse was an all-district tight end and All-Centex deep snapper for the Bulldogs this past fall. He was also the District 27-2A offensive player of the year for the THS baseball team and a silver medalist in the shot put and discus at the state track meet earlier this month.

Herzog was the state champion in the triple jump and was an all-district defensive back. The sophomore was also a member of the varsity basketball and baseball team.

Landry Laywell was named female athlete of the year. She won back-to-back state singles championship titles, was a regional qualifier in the 3200 meter race, a starter on the varsity basketball team and a member of the state semi-finalist volleyball team. She will continue to compete at the Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.