Southwood High School is proud to recognize ELIJAH SUTTON for
being named to the IFCA (Indiana Football Coaches Association) NORTH ALL-
STAR TEAM for the 2020-2021 school year. Sutton is the 14 th Southwood Knight
to be named to the North Squad. (A complete listing appears at the end of this information)
Sutton is a 10-time varsity letter winner in 10 seasons of participation at
Southwood High School. (Four in Football; Two in Wrestling; Four in Track*)
A four-year letter winner in football at Southwood, Elijah was named All-Three
Rivers Conference Defensive Back First Team three times (2018, 2019, and
2020). He is a two-time recipient of the team’s Most Valuable Defensive Back
(2018 and 2020). He is also a two-time recipient of the Gus Dorais Loyalty
Award (2019 and 2020).
Sutton is the all-time career leader in tackles in his 47 career games with 382
including 176 solo tackles. He intercepted 7 passes; defended 17 passes and
recovered 4 fumbles while causing 5 fumbles.
Sutton also amassed 576 yards rushing and 8 touchdowns this year as a
running back.
Elijah is slated to be a recipient of the Knight Loyalty Award (10 or more seasons and 5
or more varsity letters earned) and the Southwood Honor Blanket (a combination of varsity letters
and grade point average).
CONGRATULATIONS, ELIJAH SUTTON!