27 Aug 2024 501 Football Team 2024: Connor Frith – Perryville

The Perryville Mustangs put together an exciting season in 2023, earning a berth to the playoffs and notching a first-round win. Connor Frith’s contributions on both sides of the ball at quarterback and safety made a huge impact.

“Connor has great vision and defensively plays the ball great in the air,” Perryville Coach Allan Fairbanks said. “He has fantastic speed and mobility, so he is always in a great position. His instincts really enable him to finish great plays. This player does all the little things correctly. On offense last season, he was always a threat athletically, and he can make the reads to get the ball where it needs to go. As a coach, you always believe you’ve got a chance to make something happen when No. 12 is on the field.”

Frith led the state in all classifications with 12 interceptions, earning him All-Conference and All-State honors in 2023. The playoff success has him and his teammates hungry for more.

“We want to win another playoff game and go further this year than ever before,” Frith said. “I believe that if we come together as a team and play every play like it’s our last play, we can achieve this. I wouldn’t be where I am without the support and love of my parents, family, coaches, friends and community.”

“I expect Connor to be the leader this year that brings out the best in those around him,” Fairbanks said. “He cares more about team success than being personally recognized.”