Piper, Ward defensive standouts are Bell award semi-finalists

Camden Beebe, junior lineman at Piper High School. Beebe is one of ten semi-finalists for the 2021 Bobby Bell Award for outstanding linebackers and linemen. (File photo)

by Brian Turrel

Camden Beebe, a junior offensive and defensive lineman at Piper High School, and Daniel Brown, a senior linebacker at Bishop Ward High School, have been announced as top 10 semi-finalists for the 2021 Bobby Bell Award.

The award, named after the 12-year Kansas City Chiefs defensive end, is presented annually to the Kansas City area’s most outstanding lineman or linebacker as part of the Thomas A. Simone awards.

Semi-finalists were chosen by the Simone award committee, and Kansas City area coaches will vote for the winner. Top four finalists for the award will be announced on Nov. 28, and the winner will be announced on Nov. 30.

Daniel Brown, senior linebacker at Bishop Ward High School. Brown is a semi-finalist for the Bobby Bell Award. (File photo)