2019 EndZone Defensive Player of the Year: Houston DL Rish Alford

HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) — Whenever a play was made in the backfield for the Houston Hilltopper, there was a good chance #40 would be making it.

WCBI EndZone’s defensive player of the year goes to Hilltoppers defensive lineman Rish Alford. Alford led the WCBI viewing area in sacks, and third in the state of Mississippi with 18.

Alford collected 97 tackles, 35 for a loss, and forced four fumbles as Houston allowed the fewest points in Region 4-3A.

Alford finished his football career at Houston with 56 sacks.