The 5-foot-9, 190-pound senior running back has led the Tigers to a 14-0 record and a berth in the Class 6A state championship game against Oak Grove High, scheduled for Dec. 6. At the time of his selection, Henderson had rushed for 2,057 yards and 28 tou
Henderson has maintained a B average in the classroom and represents one of the state's top academic candidates in meeting the Gatorade award's broad criteria.
He has volunteered locally at a nursing home, as part of an area beautification project and on behalf of a literacy-outreach program.
