Correspondent file photo / Michael G. Taylor Hubbard quarterback Braydon Songer (7) throws a touchdown pass in the first quarter of a game against Lakeview this past season. Songer was named the Trumbull County Player of the Year on Monday.

HOWLAND — Braydon Songer had a transformative football season.

After playing receiver for Hubbard in 2024, he moved to quarterback this fall. His performance helped propel the Eagles to a 7-4 record and a Division IV playoff appearance.

Songer’s growth and play in 2025 resulted in him being named the Trumbull County Coaches Association Football Player of the Year on Monday during the 51st banquet at Leo’s Ristorante in Howland.

“I put a ton of work into the offseason and knew I was going to step into the quarterback position,” Songer said. “I played it before, and I was excited to get my chance and show what I got.”

Songer finished the year 165-of-259 passing (63.7%) for 2,367 yards, 17 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also led the team in rushing, running for 708 yards and a team-high 13 scores on 110 carries.

He was named first team All-Inland District this past fall.

“My coach, coach Hoffman, I’m really appreciative for him, all my teammates that bought in during the offseason and played hard for me this year,” Songer said. “It was a great year all around.”

Singer became the fourth Hubbard player to receive the award. He joins Anthony Smith (2001), L.J. Scott (2014) and TC Caffey (2021).

“When I hear the names that have been (Trumbull County Player of the Year), they’re top dogs. They’re top competitors at the college level,” Songer said.

Hubbard head coach Brian Hoffman said that Songer’s season on the gridiron was a good representation of his leadership and the work of his teammates.

“He’s definitely dynamic in the sense that he made plays in the passing game and with his running ability as well,” Hoffman said. “He’s an all-around really great athlete. He did play quarterback coming up through the program, waited his turn, helped our team – I think that’s the best thing I can say about him.

“He’s just a team guy. Did anything and everything for our team success, and this year, he was able to step into the quarterback position and really play well in all facets for us.”

A couple weeks ago, Songer made his decision on his college athletic career. He signed with Youngstown State to play baseball. He has yet to finalize his major, but he’s looking into business.

He still has plenty to do before he starts thinking about YSU home games at Eastwood Field. He is a member of the Hubbard basketball team and he still has his senior year of baseball coming up in the spring.

“I actually have my first basketball game tomorrow. Looking forward to that, then baseball season and then I’ll be at YSU next year,” Songer said.

OTHER NOTES

Ohio linebacker Cameron Hollobaugh, a former Warren JFK standout, won the Golden Helmet Award.

Hollobaugh was a three-year letterman at Walsh, earning first team All-American honors before transferring this past offseason to Ohio. With the Bobcats, he played in 11 games, including a nine-tackle game against Ohio State on Sept. 13.

John Carroll football coach John Behrman served as the guest speaker.