BLUE BELL/Texas Sports Writers Association
2024 All-State Football Teams
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Class: 6A 5A 4A 3A 2A
Class 6A
Offensive Player of the Year - Keelon Russell, Duncanville
Defensive Player of the Year - (tie) Ja'Brelle Asberry, North Crowley; Brandon Jones, Summer Creek
Coach of the Year - Ray Gates, North Crowley
Duncanville senior quarterback Keelon Russell was the Offensive Player of the Year on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 6A All-State football team.
North Crowley senior linebacker Ja’Brelle Asberry and Humble Summer Creek senior defensive back Brandon Jones were Co-Defensive Players of the Year.
Russell threw for 55 touchdowns and only four interceptions in leading the Panthers to the Division I state semifinals. The Alabama signee took Duncanville to back-to-back state titles in 2022 and 2023.
Asberry had 118 tackles, 16 of them for losses in leading North Crowley to its first Class 6A state title. Jones had 109 tackles, 74 of them solos, but he also had 10 interceptions, returning seven of them for touchdowns, setting a national record. Jones helped Summer Creek reach the Division II semifinals, losing 34-31 to eventual state champ Vandegrift.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Henry Fenuku, North Crowley, 6-4, 300, sr.; Jared Risinger, Austin Westlake, 6-3, 305, sr.
Tackles – Michael Fasusi, Lewisville, 6-5 295, sr.; Jonte Newman, Bridgeland, 6-5, 285, sr.
Center – Bennett Wilkin, Austin Westlake, 6-0, 250, sr.
Wide receivers – Quentin Gibson, North Crowley, 5-9, 165, sr.; (tie) Brock Boyd, Southlake Carroll, 6-2, 175, jr.; Dakorien Moore, Duncanville, 6-0, 180, sr.
Tight end – Josiah Thomas, Lake Travis, 6-3, 205, sr.
Quarterback – Keelon Russell, Duncanville, 6-3, 175, sr.
Running backs – John Hebert, Houston Strake Jesuit, 5-11, 190, jr.; Cornelius Warren III, North Crowley, 5-10, 165, sr.; Kelvin Washington, Longview, 5-9, 175, sr.
Fullback – (tie) Zane Smith, Fulshear, 5-9, 205, sr.; Joshua Smith, Katy, 5-9, 205, sr.
All-purpose – Tory Blaylock, Humble Atascocita, 5-10, 195, sr.
Place-kicker – Blake Letourneau, Plano East, 6-2, 180, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Keylan Abrams, DeSoto, 6-2, 208, sr.; Jake Van Dorselaer, Southlake Carroll, 6-4, 235, sr.; Daeshon Mogan, Vandegrift, 6-4, 270, sr.; Tobi Haastrup, Mayde Creek, 6-4, 235, sr.
Linebackers – Ja’Brelle Asberry, North Crowley, 6-0, 205, sr.; Elijah Bo Barnes, Dallas Skyline, 6-2, 220, sr.; Nehemiah Borner, Duncanville, 5-10, 195, sr.; Kason Brooks, Longview, 5-11, 190, sr.
Secondary – Draden Fullbright, North Crowley, 6-0, 175, sr.; Brandon Jones, Humble Summer Creek, 5-8, 160, sr.; Parker Johnson, Houston Stratford, 5-11, 180, sr.; George Jones III, Austin Westlake, 5-11, 180, sr.
Punter – Ethan Guillen, Waxahachie, 6-0, 160, jr.
Utility – Kade Phillips, Fort Bend Hightower, 6-2, 185, sr.
Kick returner – Dontreal Fisher, Hightower, 5-9, 160, jr.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Ian Mayes, Arlington Bowie, 6-3 285, sr.; Trent Wilson, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 280, sr.
Tackles – Tyler Thomas, Dickinson, 6-4, 330, sr.; (tie) Ryan Fodje, Bridgeland, 6-5, 275, sr.; (tie) Colter Alberding, Allen, 6-3, 305, sr.; Michael Collins, Waco Midway, 6-3, 280, sr.
Center – Byron Nelson, Katy, 6-3, 300, sr.
Wide receivers – Jermaine Bishop, Willis 6-0, 160, jr.; Leyton Stone, Frenship, 6-3, 190, sr.
Tight end – Wyatt Herbel, Cy-Fair, 6-3, 220, sr.
Quarterback – Chris Jimerson Jr., North Crowley, 5-11, 175, sr.
Running backs – Elijah McCoy, Midland, 5-10, 190, sr.; Deondrae “Tiger” Riden Jr., DeSoto, 5-11, 198, sr.; (tie) Gavin Black, Odessa Permian, 5-11, 203, jr.; Marquez Davis, Kingwood, 5-11, 195, sr.
Fullback – Bryce Evans, Pasadena Dobie, 5-11, 194, sr.
All-purpose – Andrew Casagrande, Richardson Pearce, 5-11, 180, sr.
Place-kicker – Cameron Allen, Carrollton Hebron, 6-0, 155, jr.
Defense
Linemen – Chadron Woodfork, Humble Summer Creek, 6-5, 225, sr.; Gus Cordova, Lake Travis, 6-5, 255, sr.; Ian Witt, Vandegrift, 6-0, 250, sr.; Solza McCullough, San Antonio Brennan, 6-1, 200, sr.
Linebackers – Riley Pettijohn, McKinney, 6-2, 215, sr.; Charles Ross, North Shore, 6-2, 205, sr.; Adam Scott, Vandegrift, 6-0, 215, sr.; (tie) Elliott Schaper, Austin Westlake, 6-3, 210, sr.; Sean DeVault, Sachse, 6-1, 230, sr.
Secondary – Marcus Coleman, Klein Cain, 6-2, 160, sr.; Tyren Polley, Duncanville, 6-0, 185, sr.; Davis Kinney, Fort Bend Travis, 6-0, 185, jr.; Dominic Soto, El Paso Eastlake, 6-1, 175, sr.
Punter – Noah Lopez, Round Rock Stony Point, 6-1, 202, sr.
Utility – Cortland Guillory, Klein Oak, 6-0, 170, sr.
Kick returner – Royal Capell, Cibolo Steele, 6-1, 190, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Guards – Pupungatao Katoa, Euless Trinity, 6-4, 365, jr.; Jadrian Smith, Vandegrift, 6-0, 260, sr.
Tackles – Parker Cecil, Vandegrift, 6-3, 260, jr.; Lamont Rogers, Mesquite Horn, 6-7, 330, sr.
Center – Ronnie Ramirez, Edinburg Robert Vela, 6-2, 275, sr.
Wide receivers – Chase Campbell, Frenship, 6-2, 190, jr.; Royal Capell, Cibolo Steele, 6-1, 190, sr.; Max Hendrick Klein Cain, 6-1, 185, sr.
Tight end – (tie) Mason Peterson, Dickinson, 6-4, 220, sr.; TP Rainer, Tyler Legacy, 6-2, 210, sr.
Quarterback – Kaleb Bailey, North Shore, 6-0, 205, sr.
Running backs – Darrion Bowers, Arlington Bowie, 5-8, 175, sr.; Patrick Broadway, Fulshear, 5-10, 205, sr.
Fullback – Kolby Stewart, Houston Strake Jesuit, 6-2, 220, sr.
All-purpose – Isaiah Robertson, Arlington, 6-1, 185, sr.
Place-kicker – (tie) Ethan Bowman, Allen, 5-9, 165, sr.; Gavin Strange, Southlake Carroll, 5-11, 170, jr.; Julian Hugo, Cibolo Steele, 6-3, 230, jr.
Defense
Linemen – Keith Ford, Duncanville, 6-3, 245, jr.; Floyd Guidry, Spring, 6-2, 275, sr.; Landon Rink, Cy-Fair, 6-3, 285, sr.
Linebackers – Cade Haug, Kingwood, 6-2, 220, soph.; Jhkari Jones, San Antonio Brennan, 5-9, 175, sr.; Kaleb Burns, Cypress Falls, 6-1, 215, sr.; (tie) Bo Onu, Hebron, 6-1, 205, sr.; Hector Benavides, Laredo Alexander, 6-1, 175, jr.
Secondary – Devin Sanchez, North Shore, 6-3, 185, sr.; Scott Buchanan, Vandegrift, 6-2, 195, sr.; Deyjhon Pettaway, Katy Paetow, sr.; Lebron Bauer, Allen, 5-11, 170, jr.; Lezlie Jackson, Temple, 5-8, 170, sr.
Utility – Kohen Brown, Waxahachie, 6-1, 187, jr.; Leo Almanza, Byron Nelson, 6-1, 175, sr.
Kick returner – (tie) Chris Stewart, Alvin Shadow Creek, 6-0, 180, jr.; Brandon Brown, Killeen Shoemaker, 5-8, 155, jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Guards – Aaron Carranza, Laredo Alexander, 6-1, 280, sr.; Chrysathos Fetokakis, Houston Strake Jesuit, 6-4 335, sr.; Jeff Garcia, Midland High, 6-2, 280, sr.; Josh McNeil, San Antonio Johnson, 6-0, 275, jr.
Tackles – Jayden Beale, Cibolo Steele, 6-5, 310, sr.; Will Hesse, Austin Westlake, 6-3, 275, jr.; Tyler Hurst, San Antonio Reagan, 6-2, 215, sr.; Fernando Longoria, Longview, 6-3, 250, sr.; Patrick McMath, Katy, 6-4, 270, sr.; Dramodd Odoms, Houston Lamar, 6-6, 290, sr.; William Omenski, Laredo Alexander, 6-3, 285, sr.; Landon Rangel, Harker Heights, 6-6, 290, sr.; Killian Registe, Keller, 6-7, 302, sr.; Diego Sanchez, New Braunfels Canyon, 6-3, 315, sr.; Hugh Smith, Fort Bend Ridge Point, 6-5, 280, jr.; Marques Uini, Copperas Cove, 6-4, 300, jr.; Hayden Wright, Kingwood, 6-6, 270, sr.
Centers – Jovanni Allen, Midland High, 5-10, 275, sr.; Peyton Arthur, Midland Legacy, 6-3, 270, sr.; Cooper Hudson, Lake Travis, 5-11, 265, sr.; Rosendo Quintero, San Antonio Brennan, 6-2, 240, sr.; Francisco Reyes, Taft, 6-1, 275, sr.
Wide receivers – Jordan Clark, Manor, 5-8, 175, sr.; Jalen Cooper, Cibolo Steele 6-3, 175, sr.; Quanell X Farrakhan Jr., North Shore, 6-1, 180, sr.; Tristian Garner, Waxahachie, 6-2, 188, sr.; Juan Garza, Edinburg Robert Vela, 6-1, 150, sr.; Harry Hassmann, Coppell, 6-1, 180, sr.; Jordan Hernandez, Pearland, 5-8, 145, jr.; Dane Jones, Fort Bend Ridge Point, 5-11, 175, sr.; Terrence Lewis, Bryan, 6-0, 160, sr.; Clint Rachal, College Park, 6-2, 190, sr.; Ryan Vallejo, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, 5-10, 175, sr.
Tight ends – Kobi Baldonado, Odessa, soph.; John Davis, Houston Stake Jesuit; Zion Shelly, Arlington Bowie, 6-1, 215, sr.; Kindru Walker, New Braunfels Canyon, 6-5, 200, sr.
Quarterbacks – Brady Bricker, Allen, 6-2, 205, sr.; Austin Carlisle, Fort Bend Ridge Point, 5-11, 190, sr.; Presley Harper, Richardson Pearce, 5-11, 185, sr.; Hudson Humble, Harker Heights, 6-0, 180, soph.; Myles Lopez, Pharr-San Juan ECHS, 6-3, 195, sr.; Isaiah Mackey, SA East Central, 6-0, 170, sr.; Holden Phillips, Frenship, 6-1, 190, sr.; Robert Pineda, Los Fresnos, 5-10, 175, jr.; Angelo Renda, Southlake Carroll, 5-10, 180, jr.; Chad Warner, Cibolo Steele, 6-3, 185, sr.
Running backs – x Jonathan Flores, Edinburg Robert Vela, 5-8, 155, sr.; Jalen Glover, San Antonio Marshall, 5-9, 160, sr.; Dramekco Green, Conroe, 5-11, 203, sr.; Kael Hatnot, Buda Johnson, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jonathan Hatton, Cibolo Steele, 6-2, 205, jr.; Brendon Haygood, Sachse, 5-9, 190, sr.; Vann Hopping, Lake Travis, 5-10, 200, jr.; Lorenn “Bubba” Johnson, SA Johnson, sr.; Zereian Quarles, El Paso Pebble Hills, sr.; Jackson Regan, New Braunfels Canyon, jr.
Fullback – Michael Saafi, Euless Trinity, 5-9, 170, sr.
All-purpose – Grady Bartlett, Austin Westlake, 5-10, 175, sr.; Brandon Brown, Killeen Shoemaker, 5-8, 155, jr.; Tanner West, Katy Jordan, 6-1, 185, jr.
Place-kickers – Diego Alfaro, Cypress Ranch, 5-8, 160, sr.; Paolo LaMatta, Houston Strake Jesuit, 5-8, 155, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Carmello Brooks, Katy Paetow, 6-3, 276, sr.; Jamarion Carlton, Temple,6-4, 220, jr.; Xaiver Fears, Medina Valley, 5-11, 225, sr.; Jason Handy, Vista Ridge, 6-4, 220, sr.; Khyren Haywood, Denton Guyer, 6-1, 265, soph.; Isaiah Horton, Longview, 5-9, 185, sr.; Jayden James, PSJA, 6-1, 245, sr.; Cade Pointer, Waxahachie, 6-1, 220, sr.; Josiah Pratt, Humble Summer Creek, 5-11, 284, sr.; Jadyn Ramos, Conroe, 6-4, 215, sr.; Sheldon Rice, Fulshear, 6-3, 230, sr.; Charles Steward, Buda Johnson, sr.
Linebackers – Easton Aird, Lake Travis, 6-1, 200, sr.; Tommy Baker, Alvin Shadow Creek, 6-2, 215, jr.; Jeremiah Brinson, Arlington Bowie, sr.; Brayden Coffie, Katy Jordan, 6-0, 225, sr.; Da’Marion Cooper, Waxahachie, 6-0, 190, jr.; Dorian Jaramillo, El Paso Hills, sr.; Andrew Jurasek, Keller, 6-3, 233, sr.; Cody Longoria, PSJA, 5-11, 210, sr.; Kosi Okpala, Mayde Creek, 6-2, 214, jr.; Harrison Vicic, Wylie, 6-2, 210, sr.; Shawn Wasley, SA Sotomayor, sr.; Braylon Williams, Arlington Lamar, soph.
Secondary – Cam’Ron-Chance Brooks, Lake Travis, sr.; William Chen, Southlake Carroll, 5-10, 180, jr.; Armando Davila, PSJA, 6-0 170, sr.; Otton Leone, Houston Strake Jesuit, 6-1, 170, sr.; Jamayis Morrow, Longview, 5-9, 175, sr.; Cole Neatherlin, Midland Legacy, sr.; Robert Cade Stumbaugh, Los Fresnos, 5-11, 180, sr.; Brandon Ukonu, Houston Strake Jesuit, 6-3, 275, sr.; Landon Whisenton, Midway, 6-0, 180, sr.; Julian Williams, Midland, sr.
Punters – Noah Kalberer, Vandegrift, 5-11, 170, sr.; Jason Maltos, Midland Legacy, sr.; Gerald Perez, SA Sotomayor, sr.; Ayden Treadaway, Pearland Dawson, 5-10, 173, sr.; Grady Tucker, Haltom, 6-0, 215, sr.
Kick returners – Zion Jones, Katy Jordan, 5-11, 175, sr.; Andrew Marsh, Katy Jordan, 6-2, 185, sr.; Daniel Scarabino, Katy Cinco Ranch, 5-8, 165, jr.; Daylon Singleton, DeSoto, 5-11, 174, sr.
Class 5A
Offensive Player of the Year - Landon Williams-Callis, Richmond Randle
Defensive Player of the Year - Chace Sims, Richmond Randle
Coach of the Year - Brian Randle, Richmond Randle
Richmond Randle sophomore running back Landen Williams-Callis and senior defensive lineman Chace Sims grabbed Player of the Year awards on the 73rd annual Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A All-State football team.
Williams-Callis rushed for 2,108 yards with 43 touchdowns, averaging 9.3 yards per carry. In two years, he has 4,052 yards with 66 touchdowns.
The 6-3, 305-pound Sims, who signed with Texas A&M, had 106 tackles, 28 of them for losses.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Logan Schram, Boerne, 6-6, 305, sr.; Weston Chaney, Argyle, 6-5, 285, sr.
Tackles – Ty Haywood, Denton Ryan, 6-5, 300, sr.; Emeka Ugorji, South Oak Cliff, 6-5, 281, sr.
Center – Gary Lassley, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 300, sr.
Wide receivers – Kaydon Finley, Aledo, 6-2, 200, jr.; Daylan McCutcheon, Lovejoy, 6-0, 175, sr.
Tight end – Jaivion Martin, Pflugerville, 6-4, 235, jr.
Quarterback – Jayden Paluseo, Flour Bluff, 5-10, 175, sr.
Running backs – Landen Williams-Callis, Richmond Randle, 5-8, 185, soph.; Jakoby Dixon, Brenham, 5-9, 205, jr.; Jett Walker, Georgetown, 6-2, 215, jr.
Fullback – Eric Powell, Wichita Falls Memorial, 5-10, 185, jr.
All-purpose – (tie) Tradarian Bell, Texarkana, 5-11, 185, jr.; Michael Terry III, San Antonio Alamo Heights, 6-3, 220, sr.
Place-kicker – Trent Amaya, Smithson Valley, 5-11, 165, jr.
Defense
Linemen – Chace Sims, Richmond Randle, 6-3, 305, sr.; Hudson Woods, Smithson Valley, 6-4, 220, jr.; Kamauryn Morgan, South Oak Cliff, 6-4, 230, sr.; (tie) Tiki Hola, Bastrop, 6-3, 288, jr.; Vakapuna Foketi, A&M Consolidated, 6-1, 280, sr.
Linebackers – Jayden Shelton, South Oak Cliff, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jamarion Phillips, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 220, jr.; Jack Morse, Highland Park, 6-1, 210, sr.; Dillon Arkansas, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 215, sr.
Secondary – Diego Davila, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 190, sr.; Chandler Love, Iowa Colony, 6-0, 190, sr.; Xaiver Skowron, Texas City, sr.; Garrett Westrom, Argyle, 6-0, 196, sr.
Punter – Cub Patton, Lubbock Cooper, 6-0, 180, sr.
Utility – Cade Spradling, Smithson Valley, 6-2, 210, sr.
Kick returner – Marcell Gipson Jr. South Oak Cliff, 5-11, 180, jr.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Devin Cage, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-1, 290, sr.; Brant Hargrove, Georgetown, 6-3, 285, sr.
Tackles – Jackson Christian, Port Neches-Groves, 6-5, 310, sr.; Marcus Garcia, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 285, sr.
Center – Parker Miller, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 240, sr.
Wide receivers – Aijour Miles II, Kaufman, 6-0, 200, jr.; (tie) FinAndre Mimms, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, 5-6, 165, sr.; Ryland Bradford, Abilene, 6-0, 190, sr.
Tight end – Jackson Verdugo, College Station, 6-4, 235, sr.
Quarterback – Buck Randall, Highland Park, 5-11, 170, soph.
Running backs – Broderick Taylor, Corpus Christi Miller, 5-10 180, sr.; Ryan Estrada, El Dorado, 5-9, 185, jr.; Cam Newton, Prosper Walnut Grove, 5-10, 183, jr.
Fullback – Jaylin Williams, Houston Sterling, 6-0, 230, sr.
All-purpose – Aydan Martinez-Brown, College Station, 5-10, 180, sr.
Place-kicker – Christian Munguia, Richmond Randle, 5-11, 185, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Kordae Houston, South Oak Cliff, 6-3, 275, jr.; Daniel Turner, Highland Park, 6-2, 235, sr.; Trevor Robinson, Victoria West, 6-3, 210, sr.; Gaven Rodriguez, Edcouch-Elsa, sr.; Uzziah “Cookie” Warmate, Denton Ryan, 6-0, 250, jr.
Linebackers – Owen Magee, Lovejoy, 6-0, 195, sr.; Lamarcus Cullen, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-2, 225, sr.; Troy Barco, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-11, 185, sr.; Aiden Uribe, Mission Veterans Memorial, sr.
Secondary – Maurice Hightower, Angleton, 5-11, 155, sr.; RJ McIntosh, Lovejoy, 6-1, 185, sr.; Chris Vasquez, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 170, sr.; Chris Brewer, Saginaw Brewer, sr.
Punter – Carter Kopecky, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 190, sr.
Utility – Jonah Williams, Galveston Ball, 6-3, 195, sr.
Kick returner – Kevondrick Taylor, Lufkin, 5-10, 179, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Guards – Payton Williams, Aledo, 6-3, 305, jr.; (tie) Joshua Blackwell, Texarkana, 6-1, 275, sr.; Andre Mojica, Brenham, 5-10, 250, jr.
Tackles – Colton Carter, Wichita Falls Memorial, 6-1, 270, sr.; Jake Hayman, La Porte, 6-2, 315, jr.
Center – Brody McKnight, Lovejoy, 6-0, 275, sr.
Wide receivers – Cameran Dickson, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, 6-1, 185, sr.; (tie) Ed Small, Austin Anderson, 6-0 205, sr.; Cannon Bozman, Highland Park, 6-0, 165, jr.
Tight end – Ryder Mix, Frisco Lone Star, 6-4, 220, jr.
Quarterback – Trevor Long, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-2, 190, sr.
Running backs – Raycine Guillory, Aledo, 5-10, 195, sr.; Tyresse Barnes, La Porte, 5-8, 175, sr.; (tie) Ethan Guerra, PSJA North, 5-7, 165, jr.; Javari Johnson, Texarkana, 5-9 175, sr.
Fullback – Adrian Luna, Corpus Christi Moody, 5-10, 240, jr.
All-purpose – (tie) Jalen Owens, Elgin, 6-0, 172, sr.; Mark Sanchez, Austin McCallum, sr.
Place-kicker – Cooper Ryan, Lucas Lovejoy, 5-10, 170, jr.
Defense
Linemen – Steven Richardson, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-1, 240, sr.; Hudson West, Crandall, 6-2, 235, sr.; Braden Bays, Boerne, 6-3, 265, sr.; Clifton Gooden, A&M Consolidated, 6-2, 215, sr.
Linebackers – Landon Jones, Marshall, 6-0, 225, jr.; Anders Corn, Highland Park, 6-2, 215, sr.; Kaden Edwards, Angleton, 6-0, 200, sr.; Caleb Espinoza, Brenham, 6-0, 215, jr.; Cole Stanzione, Lubbock Cooper, 5-11, 210, sr.
Secondary – Israel Campos, Edcouch-Elsa, jr.; Jayden Moore, Midlothian Heritage, 6-0, 180, sr.; Tayvian Peoples-Cantu, Victoria West, 5-10, 175, jr.; Dameon Smith, Marshall, 5-10, 170, sr.
Punter – Ty Burleson, Kaufman, 6-3, 195, sr.
Utility – Tyson Deen, San Antonio Southwest, 6-0, 170, sr.
Kick returner – Diego Davila, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 190, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Guards – Rene Aguirre, Roma, 5-10, 255, sr.; Connor Carty, Prosper, 6-5, 295, sr.; Parker Farris, Port Neches-Groves, 5-11, 275, sr.; Cam’Ron Hamilton, Victoria West, 6-4, 285, jr.; Owen Hollenbeck, Melissa, 6-3, 340, sr.; Kali’i Leomiti, Gregory-Portland, 6-3, 315, jr.; Peyton Miller, Anna, 6-5, 280, soph.; Kelvin Young, Waco High, 6-3, 325, sr.; No’Viante Walker, Waco University, 6-4, 320, sr.
Tackles – Derek Garcia, PSJA North, 6-2, 245, jr.; Joaquin Montes, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-1, 250, sr.; Eric Perkins, Marshall, 6-5, 315, jr.; Grant Slanker, College Station, 6-0, 240, sr.; Jacob Slaughter, Cedar Park, 6-1, 250, jr.; Joseph Stiggers, Elgin, 6-4, 300, sr.; Aaron Wolford, Port Neches-Groves, 6-4, 295, jr.
Center – Jayden Evans, Austin Anderson, 6-2, 245, sr.; Cooper Farnsworth, Midlothian Heritage, 5-11, 245, sr.; Logan Fritcher, Boerne, 6-2, 260, sr.; Brett Harmon, Lake Belton 6-3, 270, sr.; Jett Harrison, Liberty Hill, 6-1, 260, jr.; Wyatt Valiente, Cedar Park, 5-11, 280, sr.
Wide receivers – Ramonz Adams, Bastrop, 6-2, 175, sr.; Tristan Bernard, Victoria West, 5-10, 160, jr.; Isaiah Champagne, San Antonio Pieper, sr.; Michael Dever, Lubbock Cooper, 6-2, 175, sr.; Xavier Johnson, Richland, 6-1, 165, sr.; Will Krzysiak, Argyle, 6-3, 185, sr.; Jaquise Martin, Rudder, 5-11, 180, sr.; Brooks Perez, Boerne, 6-2, 280, sr.; Ryder Treadway, Frisco Wakeland, 6-3, 190, sr.; Jayden Warren, Iowa Colony, 6-2, 190, jr.; Luke Watkins, Prosper Walnut Grove, 6-4, 190, sr.; Eathan Vela, Corpus Christi Miller, 5-6, 160, sr.
Tight ends – Preztynn Harrison, Mineral Wells, 6-5, 210, sr.; Knox Pilgreen, Texarkana, 6-3, 201, sr.; Jamal Porter, Cedar Park, 6-0, 185, jr.; Luke Tevis, R.L. Paschal, 6-5, 235, sr.
Quarterbacks – Joe Castles, Wichita Falls Memorial, 6-7, 180, jr.; Cade Corcoran, College Station, 6-3, 185, sr.; Jake Fette, El Paso Del Valle, jr.; Max Gerlich, Austin Anderson, 6-3, 200, sr.; Hayes Hackney, Prosper Walnut Grove, 5-10, 160, fr.; Hank Hendrix, Boerne, soph.; Karece Hoyt, Frisco Lone Star, 6-2, 200, soph.; Drew Kates, Richland, 6-0, 190, sr.; Cayden Keeth, SA Pieper, 6-3, 192, sr.; David J. Potter, Texarkana, 6-5, 220, sr.; Cole Taylor, Pflugerville, 6-4, 205, jr.; Carson White, Iowa Colony, 6-1, 195, soph.
Running backs – Andrew Charlebois, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-10, 190, soph.; Za’ko Davis Midlothian Heritage, 5-10, 175, jr.; D.K. Garza, San Antonio Alamo Heights, jr.; Kenji Johnson, Wichita Falls Memorial, 5-11, 210, sr.; Sean Simon, La Porte, 5-10, 185, fr.
All-purpose – Davian Groce, Frisco Lone Star, 6-2 190, jr.; Davion Peters, Lake Belton, 6-0, 175, jr.
Place-kickers – Ryan Carmona, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 160, jr.; Andy Cruz, Iowa Colony, 6-1, 170, sr.; Marvin Espinal, Tyler High, 6-0, 175, soph.; Diego Frausto, El Paso Del Valle, sr.; Chase Lanham, Frisco Lone Star 6-0, 190, sr.; Christopher Mashburn, Georgetown, sr.; Anthony Ruvalcaba, Argyle, 6-2, 180, sr.; Ethan Van Dusen, Victoria West, 5-11, 170, jr.; Ford Stinson, Denton Ryan, 5-9, 160, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Elijah Alexander, Lufkin, 6-2, 285, sr.; Jayden Cooks, Marshall, 6-3, 205, sr.; Cooper Cyphers, Aledo, 6-1, 230, jr.; Matthew Enriguez, Edcouch-Elsa, sr.; Kha’ron Freeman-Wade, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 220, jr.; Jonathan Hernandez, 6-1, 275, Port Neches-Groves, sr.; Chris Johnson, Iowa Colony, 6-3, 240, sr.; Keiundre Johnson, Terrell, 6-3, 230, sr.; Brynden Mack, Angleton, 6-3, 225, jr.; Thor Myklebust, San Antonio Pieper, 6-5, 255, jr.; Kadarian Pickens, Whitehouse, 6-1, 195, soph.; Michael Riles, Port Arthur Memorial, 6-4, 245, sr.; Alister Vallejo, Liberty Hill, 6-3, 270, jr.
Linebackers – Keima’j Barnes, Amarillo Palo Duro, 5-10, 200, jr.; Max Bland, Argyle, 6-2, 245, jr.; Ke’Von Carter, San Antonio Wagner, 6-3, 205, sr.; Haydon Caston, Iowa Colony, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jackson Clowdus, Elgin, 6-2, 202, sr.; Wesley Couch, A&M Consolidated, sr.; Isaiah Dowden, Texarkana, 5-9, 200, sr.; Agape Lawrence, McKinney Emerson, 5-11, 205, sr.; Steven Garza, PSJA North, 5-7, 145, sr.; Owen Henderson, Aledo, 6-1, 210, sr.; Hutson Hendrix, Boerne, sr.; Kevin Magee, Lovejoy, 6-1, 197, sr.; Reece McMillan, Woodrow Wilson, 6-0, 185, sr.; Jesse Montez, PSJA North, 5-9, 160, sr.; Roddrick Roberts, Richland, 6-1, 185, sr.; Aston Ruffin, La Porte, 5-10, 185, jr.; Zachary Smith, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-0, 185, sr.; Ryan Stetson, San Antonio Alamo Heights, sr.; Seth Warren, Georgetown, sr.; Mason Wuenschel, Port Neches-Groves, 6-3, 220, sr.
Secondary – Maliek Bracy, Argyle, 6-2, 185, jr.; Ryland Brown, Angleton, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jordan Deck, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 180, jr.; Jeremiah Green, Waco University, 5-9, 170, jr.; Blanton Hale, Hallsville, 6-0, 170, jr.; Brent Nuss, Gregory-Portland, 5-9, 175, sr.; Cole Redding, New Braunfels, 6-0, 175, sr.; Hayden Wright, Abilene Wylie, 6-0, 180, sr.;
Punters – Victor Martinez, Nacogdoches,6-2, 195, sr.; Jesus Ramirez, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-8, 147, sr.
Class 4A
Offensive Player of the Year - Bowe Bentley, Celina
Defensive Player of the Year - Luke Biagini, Celina
Coach of the Year - Bill Elliott, Celina
Celina junior quarterback Bowe Bentley and junior linebacker Luke Biagini made a sweep of the player of the year awards on the 73rd annual Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A all-state football team.
Bentley threw for 3,330 yards with 47 touchdowns and added 933 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns in being the offensive player of the year. Biagini had 139 tackles, 106 of them solos with 19 for losses along with 10 pass breakups to be the defensive player of the year. Bentley and Biagini led 16-0 Celina to the Division I state championship.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Johnathan Bateman, Henderson, 6-3, 340, sr.; Lucas Cano, Gilmer, 6-2, 230, sr.
Tackles – Kash Courtney, Carthage, 6-4, 285, sr.; Eythan Thompson, Waco La Vega, 6-4, 310, sr.
Center – (tie) Brandon Allison, Carthage, 6-0, 300, sr.; Ty Hughes, Celina, 6-3, 285, sr.
Wide receivers – Tristian Gentry, Stephenville, 6-1, 175, sr.; (tie) Ethan Rucker, Celina, 6-1, 175, sr.; Jacoby James, Sinton, 6-3 190, sr.
Tight end – Brodey Bowman, Glen Rose, 6-2, 220, sr.
Quarterback – Bowe Bentley, Celina, 6-3, 195, jr.
Running backs – K.J. Edwards, Carthage, 5-10, 180, jr.; Bryson Roland, Waco La Vega, 5-6, 150, sr.; Rayshon Smith, Gatesville, 6-2, 195, sr.
Fullback – (tie) Fischer Franck, Calhoun 6-1, 207, sr.; Zamar Vargas, San Elizario, 5-10, 190, sr.
All-purpose – Colton Rodriguez, Celina, 5-7, 165, sr.
Place-kicker – Jorge Mendoza, Glen Rose, 5-9, 160, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Lance Jackson, Pleasant Grove, 6-6, 260, sr.; Warren Richardson, Waco La Vega, 6-3 205, sr.; James Morrow, Carthage 6-0, 300, sr.; Cam Christian, Kilgore, 6-1, 285, jr.
Linebackers – Luke Biagini, Celina, 5-10, 195, jr.; Trevor Brooks, Chapel Hill, 5-11, 180, sr.; Asa Parenteau, Brock, 5-10, 205, sr.; (tie) Ty Thames, Wimberley, 6-1, 200, sr. DeQuives Beck, Carthage, 6-1, 200, jr.
Secondary – Jakalen Sheffield, Kilgore, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jayden Sanders, Kilgore, 6-2, 180, sr.; Lance Sansom, Alvarado, 5-9, 175, sr.; Juan-Milleon Aguilar, Dallas Kimball, 6-0, 175, sr.
Punter – Colt James, Palestine, 6-0, 180, jr.
Utility – Jamarion Vincent, Waco Connally, 6-3, 180, jr.
Kick returner – Harison Brockway, Graham, 6-0, 185, sr.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Brandon Casas, Athens, 6-2, 242, jr.; Clay Struska, Needville, 6-2, 270, sr.
Tackles – Keegan Collins, West Plains, 6-6, 280, jr.; Clay Mitchell, Sinton, 6-4, 285, jr.
Center – Keldrick Davis, Chapel Hill, 6-2, 290, sr.
Wide receivers – Jabarie Thornton, La Vega, 5-10, 175, soph.; Xylan Williams, Bay City, 5-10, 170, sr.
Tight end – Hunter Byerley, Alvarado, 6-3, 220, sr.
Quarterback – Jett Surratt, Carthage 6-1, 175, jr.
Running backs – Sean Garza, La Vernia, jr.; Rickey Stewart, Chapel Hill, 5-11, 190, sr.; (tie) Demarcus Belton, Alvarado, 5-11, 190, jr.; Damian Figueroa, Tuloso-Midway, 6-1, 200, jr.
Fullback – Jayson Hobbs, Jarrell, 6-1, 183, jr.
All-purpose – Josiah Groeneweg, Glen Rose, 5-7, 170, sr.
Place-kicker – Seth Baggett, Lindale, 6-0, 190, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Jackson Blackwell, Lorena, 6-3, 305, sr.; Isaiah Collins, Chapel Hill, 5-11, 260, jr.; Davin Magga, Brock, 6-3, 225, sr. Keltyn Raymond, Glen Rose, 5-11, 240, sr.
Linebackers – Tryston Hernandez, West Plains, 6-4, 190, sr.; Jude Hernandez, CC Calallen, 6-0 215, sr.; Mason Milton, Graham, 6-0, 195, sr.; Logan Woolard, Alvarado, 5-11, 180, jr.
Secondary – Izaiah Cabrelas, Calhoun, 5-8, 160, jr.; Amos Phillips, Gatesville, 6-2, 185, jr.; Marqwae Willis, Waco La Vega, 6-0, 170, jr.; Kane White-Tinsley, West Plains, 6-1, 170, jr.
Punter – Trevor Brooks, Chapel Hill, 5-10, 185, sr.
Utility – Trevor Garcia, Rockport-Fulton, 5-10, 165, sr.
Kick returner – Trevor Allen, Spring Hill, 6-0, 190, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Tackles – Vincent Johnson, Sulphur Springs, 6-6, 320, jr.; Gavin Spruell, Bandera, 6-4, 240, sr.
Center – Donnie Jurek, La Vernia, 6-2, 300, sr.
Linemen – Jordan Dunson, Graham, 6-2, 215, sr.; Brady Buchanan, Calallen, 6-3, 290, sr.
Wide receivers – Timothy Johnson, Center, 6-0, 168, sr.; Logan McCormick, Seminole, 5-9, 155, jr.
Tight end – Tell Bryant, Hereford, 6-1, 201, sr.
Quarterback – Cody Stoever, Wimberley, 5-11, 205, sr.
Running backs – Trevor Allen, Spring Hill, 6-0, 190, sr.; Evan Moreno, Robinson, 5-10, 185, jr.; (tie) Cayden Jones, Sweeny, 5-10, 205, sr.; Preston Stephens, Shepherd, 5-10, 210, sr.
Fullback – Merqucio Saiz, Andrews, 5-6, 168, sr.
All-purpose – Jaxson Haire, Sulphur Springs, 6-0, 185, jr.
Place-kicker – Cade Whitehead, Stephenville, 5-10, 150, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Kolton Dearth, Stephenville, 6-3, 290, jr.; DJ Sanders, Bellville, 6-3, 310 sr.; BJ Rochelle, Pleasant Grove, 6-0, 235, sr.; (tie) Trenton Hobbs, Lampasas, 6-2, 200, sr.; Alyric Brown, Sunnyvale, 5-8, 255, sr.
Linebackers – Haidyn Jones, Krum, 5-8, 170, sr.; Matsyn Morris, Silsbee, 5-8, 170, jr.; Landon Butts, Midland Greenwood, 6-2, 195, sr.; Hudson Butchee, Stephenville, 6-1, 215, jr.
Secondary – Colt Matlock, Brock, 6-2, 185, jr.; Aiden Warnell, Lindale, 5-11, 170, sr.; Bruin Wright, Graham, 6-3, 180, sr.; (tie) Cole Christensen, Van, 5-9, 170, sr.; Donovan Webb, Frisco Panther Creek, 6-0, 175, jr.
Punter – Derek Garcia, Sinton, 5-10, 215, sr.
Utility – Nathen Casarez, Dallas Roosevelt, 5-10, 180, sr.
Kick returner – Juan-Milleon Aguilar, Dallas Kimball, 6-0, 175, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Tackles – Ty Means, Alvarado, 6-1, 301, sr.; Will Kellerman, Wimberley, 6-0, 265, jr.; Jonathen Falcon, Calhoun, 6-2, 265, sr.; Jacob Muniz, Needville, 6-3, 270, sr.; Cameron Griffin, Lindale, 6-0, 285, jr.; Jamarios Canton, Center, 6-4, 245, fr.; James Dorotik, El Campo, sr.; Prophet Hishaw, Longview Pine Tree, 6-2, 345, sr.; Trystan Lafond, Devine, 6-1, 240, jr.; Bradon Reado, Brookshire Royal, 6-7, 275, jr.
Centers – Isaiah Aguirre, Seminole, 6-2, 255, sr.; Justus Anderson, Van, 6-0, 220, sr.; Peyton Davis, Longview Pine Tree, 6-1, 260, sr.; Pavlo Prenushi, Graham, 6-5, 300, sr.
Wide receivers – La’Keyleon Graves, Kilgore, 6-2, 190, jr.; Jayden Miller, Silsbee, 5-11, 165, sr.; Caden Rowe, Van, 6-3, 175, sr.; Adrian Sanchez, Glen Rose, 6-0, 175, sr.
Tight end – Kiotti Armstrong, Jasper, 6-5, 246, sr.
Quarterbacks – Kayson Brooks, Kilgore, 5-9, 158, jr.; Cardea Collier, Alvarado, 5-9, 157, sr.; Alex Estrada, Bay City, 5-10, 170, sr.; Canyon Evans, Glen Rose, 6-2, 190, sr.; Ryan Gafford, Stephenville, 6-1, 180, sr.; Wyatt Holmstrom, Seminole, 5-11, 185, sr.; Reed Jerome, Lampasas, 5-11, 185, sr.; Reid Macon, West Plains, 6-0, 170, jr.; Kaden Mitchell, Sulphur Springs, 6-2, 195, sr.; Ty Thompson, Graham, 6-3, 198, sr.; Brody Woods, Brock, 6-2, 190, sr.
Running backs – Jada Andrews, Bay City, 5-7, 165, sr.; Jaesean DeBouse, Andrews, 5-10, 180, jr.; Barrett Fallon, SA Davenport, 5-10, 175, jr.; Phillip Green, Madisonville, 5-10, 215, sr.; Damarius Montgomery, Kingsville King, 5-9, 195, soph.; Austin Moffatt, Van, 5-7, 155, sr.; Brayden Reyes, Devine, 5-9, 185, sr.; Slade Russell, West Plains, 6-1, 180, soph.; Jesstin Starling, Henderson, 5-5, 160, jr.
Fullbacks – Dylan Green, Port Isabel, sr.; Brayden Saunders, Gatesville, 5-8, 195, sr.
Place-kickers – Lance Pate, Kennedale, 5-9, 150, jr.; Brayden Pate, Gilmer, 5-8, 185, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Keegan Angell, Canton, 5-8, 155, sr.; RJ Gomez, Big Spring, jr.; Tyler Hagler, Gilmer, 6-1, 205, jr., Jonathan Harris, Dallas Roosevelt, jr.; Brayden Hamilton, Aubrey, sr.; Truth Holmes, Sulphur Springs, 6-3, 275, jr.; Kaddy Maravilla, Taylor, 6-0, 240, sr.; Jayden McGruder, Hillsboro, 6-1, 248; Mason Ray, Van, 6-1, 183, sr.; Bryson Rogers, Graham, 6-4, 215, sr.; Seth Taverner, Lorena, 6-5, 230, sr. ; Kaleb Walker, Lindale, 6-3, 250, jr., Trent Yowell, Mineral Wells, 6-2, 205, jr.
Linebackers – Cody Adkinson, Center, 6-1, 210, jr.; Daylon Jefcoats, Andrews 6-3, 210, sr.; Alden Galvan, Sinton, 5-7, 175, sr.; Matthew Gomez, Devine, 5-10, 210, sr.; Reid Leinneweber, Wimberley, 6-1, 200, sr.; Jaden Malone, Bay City, 5-11, 190, sr.; Seth McFarland, Longview Pine Tree, 6-2, 235, sr.; Andrew Silva, Sinton, 5-11, 175, sr.; Michael Vierra, CC Calallen, 6-1, 212, sr.
Secondary – Kalil Deckard, Longview Pine Tree 5-10, 155, sr.; Maddox Deleon, Tuloso-Midway, 5-9, 150, jr.; Isaiah Gonzales, Bay City, 5-9, 175, sr.; Grayson Hardy, Sulphur Springs, 6-2, 190, jr.; De’Wayne Minifee, Athens, 5-10, 163, sr.; Austin Olivas, Seminole, 6-2, 180, jr.; Jaylan Palmer, Brookshire Royal, 5-10, 175, jr.; Yaheim Riley, Austin LBJ, 6-0, 180, jr.; Darrik Salinas, Calhoun, 5-10, 145, sr.; Aryck Singletary, SA Davenport, sr.
Punter – Jeremias Flores, Pittsburg, 5-9, 140, soph.
Utility –Jasiah Rivera, Kingsville King, 6-1, 180, jr.
Kick returners – Nolan Waida, Wimberley, 6-4 200, sr.; Braden Bailey, Seminole, 5-10, 170, sr.
Class 3A
Offensive Player of the Year - Adam Schobel, Columbus
Defensive Player of the Year - John Schobel, Columbus
Coach of the Year - Matt Schobel, Columbus
Columbus quarterback Adam Schobel was the offensive player of the year on the 73rd annual Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A all-state football team.
Schobel threw for 3,744 yards with 55 touchdowns and only three interceptions in leading Columbus to the Division I state championship. The TCU signee rushed for 575 yards and 13 touchdowns. His cousin, John Schobel, who played linebacker, was the defensive player of the year. He had 196 tackles, 118 of them solos with 12 sacks and 17 quarterback pressures. John Schobel also signed with TCU.
Columbus coach Matt Schobel, who played at Columbus and TCU, is the TSWA coach of the year. He is the father of Adam Schobel.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Logan Kilcrease, Franklin, 5-10, 205, jr.; and (tie) Daniel Weidner, Poth, 6-2, 255, sr.; Devonte Marshall, Jefferson, 6-4, 285, sr.
Tackles – Nick Wallace, Daingerfield,6-0, 275, sr.; Cutter Smith, Lexington, 6-2, 296, jr.
Center – Luke Bullard, Gunter, 6-2, 230, sr.
Wide receivers – Dequane Prevo, Liberty-Eylau, 5-11, 164, jr.; Braylon Fisher, Columbus, 6-0, 185, soph.
Tight end – Quandre Coates, Anahuac, 6-5, 240, sr.
Quarterback – Adam Schobel, Columbus, 6-5, 205, sr.
Running backs –– Kamran Williams, Jefferson, 5-10, 185, sr.; Grayson Rigdon, Columbus, 6-0, 195, sr.; Jason Tennyson, Malakoff, 5-11, 180, sr.
Fullback – Jayden Jackson, Franklin, 5-10, 217, sr.
All-purpose – (tie) Markeylin Batton, Atlanta, 5-11, 189, sr.; Jachen Duran, Tidehaven, 6-4, 250, sr.
Place-kicker – Preston Tarpley, Gunter, 6-1, 195, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Tavion Hunter, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Hayden Farrell, Gunter, 5-10, 195, sr.; Ayden Hamilton, New Diana, 6-5, 254, sr.; Rome Rivera, Anderson-Shiro, 6-2, 210, sr.
Linebackers – Wyatt Davis, Canadian 5-11, 190, sr.; John Schobel, Columbus, 6-4, 225, sr.; Parker Poteete, Malakoff, 6-4, 190, sr.; Tate Morgan, Llano, 5-11, 175, sr.
Secondary – Julian Dominguez, Canadian, 5-9, 175, sr.; Braylen Harris, Edna, 5-11, 185, sr.; Cannon Valenzuela, Jacksboro, 6-4, 205, sr.; (tie) Carter Balak, Gunter, 6-0, sr. Myles Randle, Edna, 5-10, 180, sr.
Punter – Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 195, jr.
Utility – Brock Boddie, Gunter, 5-9, 165, sr.
Kick returner – Jaiydyn Johnson, New Diana, 5-11, 185, sr.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Cadeb Gonzalez, Goliad, 5-11, 255, sr.; Marcus Herrera, Canadian, 5-10, 240, jr.
Tackles – Hudson Braden, Wall, 6-2, 225, jr.; Albert Ruben III, Hitchcock, 5-11, 275, sr.
Center – (tie) Andrew Adams, Malakoff, 6-3, 232, sr.; Colton Hurst, Idalou, 5-10, 225, sr.
Wide receivers – Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-9, 155, jr.; Camdon Pitchford, Columbus, 5-10, 175, sr.
Tight end – Preston Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 190, sr.
Quarterback – Mike Jones, Malakoff, 6-2, 190, sr.
Running backs – KJ Porter, Newton, 5-7, 185, soph.; Tyson Johnson, Winnsboro, 5-9, 185, sr.; Corey Austin, Van Vleck, 5-9, 175, sr.
Fullback – Austen Gordon, Prairiland, 5-7, 155, jr.
All-purpose – Kayden Wherry, DeKalb, 5-11, 195, jr.
Place-kicker – Leonardo Quezada, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 165, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Hunter Buehring, Edna, 6-4, 220, jr.; Ashton Daily, Woodville, 6-2, 195, sr.; Kamden Sanchez, Canadian, 5-9, 185, sr.; Malcolm Simpson, Hitchcock, 6-4, 267, sr.
Linebackers – Jaythan Hyder, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Samuel Oakland, Universal City Randolph, 6-2, 226, sr.; Jaythan Traylor, Woodville, 5-10, 190, sr.; (tie) Bryce Sliva, Tidehaven, 5-9, 185, jr.; James Studley, Malakoff, 5-9, 155, sr.
Secondary – Wade Stallones, Franklin, 6-0, 170, sr.; Rene Farias, Rio Hondo, 5-8, 150, sr.; Kenny Mosley, Daingerfield, 6-1, 185, sr.; TJ Galvan, Tidehaven, sr.
Punter – Jasper Crain, Hooks, 6-0, 192, jr.
Utility – Steele Skinner, Holliday, 5-8, 170, sr.
Kick returner – Jayvion White, Academy, 5-9, 165, jr.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Guards – Ty Shannon, Prairiland, 6-4, 280, sr.; (tie) James Bahn, Orange Grove, 5-8, 237, jr.; Demarcus Reed, Brady, 5-10, 225, jr.
Tackles – Ja’Myron Walker, Malakoff, 6-2, 250, sr.; (tie) Canon Willeford, New Diana, 6-3, 304, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.
Center – (tie) Brody Finley, Diboll, sr.; Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 285, jr.
Wide receivers – Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock, 6-0, 175, sr.; Finn Smith, Fairfield, 5-8, 160, jr.
Tight end – Tyler Saenz, San Diego, 6-2, 190, sr.
Quarterback – (tie) Chip Green, Littlefield, 5-10, 165, sr.; Hunter Jones, Holliday, 6-1, 180, sr.
Running backs – Peyton Brown, Tolar, 6-1, 235, sr.; Jon Denman, Palestine Westwood, 5-9, 205, sr.; Jaidyn Vineyard, Coahoma, 5-10, 205, sr.
Fullback – Korey Silar, Teague, 6-0, 185, sr.
All-purpose – Kane Stover, Poth, 5-11, 165, jr.
Place-kicker – (tie) Rolando Medina, McGregor, 5-10, 155, sr.; Clayton Vincent, Shallowater, 6-0, 185, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Serleio Creer, Liberty-Eylau, 6-3, 220, sr.; Taulepeti Valai, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 270, sr.; Brylan White, Wall, 6-2, 225, sr.; Dylan Walker, Newton, 6-0, 230, jr.
Linebackers – Kobin Tomlinson, Jefferson, 5-10, 192, soph.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Brown, Grand Saline, 6-2, 245, sr.; (tie) Ben Castillo, Littlefield, 5-9, 165, jr.; Parker Jones, Holliday, 5-10, 198, sr.
Secondary –Tyrece McMillan, Diboll, 5-10, 180 soph.; Ty Purcell, Bushland, 6-2, 185, sr.; Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, 6-1, 195, jr.; Tre Hansboro, Wichita Falls City View, 5-10, 160, sr.
Punter – Jaxen Ludlow, White Oak, 6-0, 170, jr.
Utility – Johnny Menefield, Brady, 6-0, 175, sr.
Kick returner – Mason Biehle, Lexington, 5-11, 165, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Guards – David Castaneda, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 285, jr.; Bryce Everett, Arp, 6-2, 300, sr.; Christian Gallegos, Vernon, 5-11, 250, jr.; Emanuel Hernandez, Newton, 5-8, 265, sr.; Kaden Mayo, Troup, 6-0, 245, sr.
Tackles – Lane Covington, Blooming Grove, 6-1, 255, sr.; Andrew McClain, Iowa Park, 6-4, 250, jr.; Keagan McNeil, Winnsboro, 6-2, 195, sr.
Centers – Roberto Aguilar, New Diana,6-1, 297, sr.; Keigan Ballard, Vernon, 6-3, 250, jr.; Barrett Garcia, Goliad 5-9, 230, sr.; Emmett Marlatt, Wall, 6-4, 245, sr.; Wade Treadway, Jacksboro, 6-1, 250, sr.
Wide receivers – Xzavier Barnett, Yoakum, 6-3, 190, jr.; Ashtyn Berry, Holliday, 6-4, 190, sr.; Zavier Brady, Pottsboro, jr.; Jeremiah Douglas, Crandall, 6-0, 175, soph.; Landon Gregory, Thrall, sr.; Kobe Haynes, Whitney, 6-1, 190, soph.; Dom Madron, McGregor, 5-11, 165, sr.; Lee McMooain, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 178, sr.; Regin Wallace, Daingerfield, 5-8, 150, soph.; Desmond Whiteside, Wichita Falls City View, 6-0, 160, sr.
Tight ends – Lucas Jarnagin, Idalou, 6-3, 205, sr.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Landon Wells, Coahoma, 6-3, 210, jr.
Quarterbacks – Ruben Atkinson, Rio Hondo, 5-11, 175, sr.; Trip Baysinger, Liberty-Eylau, 6-0, 182, sr.; Kavian Bryant, Palestine Westwood, 6-3, 185, soph.; Trae Cueller, Yoakum, 5-9, 175, sr.; Kase Evans, Lexington, 6-3, 190, sr.; Chase Johnson, Daingerfield, 6-3, 215, sr.; DeJuan Johnson, New Diana, 5-9, 165, soph.; Lloyd Jones III, Hitchcock, 6-4, 215, sr.; Landon York, Wall, 6-3, 195, jr.
Running backs – Zachary Blue, San Antonio Cole, 5-9, 198, sr.; Colt Boyd, Grand Saline, 6-1, 210, sr.; Slayden Dickinson, Canadian, 5-10, 160, jr.; Jayden Lucky, Troy, 5-9, 170, soph.; Nicholas Luera, San Diego, 5-9, 145, soph.; Trey Mote, Llano, 5-9, 170, sr.; Dustin Barlow, Woodville, 5-9, 230, jr.; Kayson Rhea, Crandall, 5-10, 182, sr.; J.T. Washington, Maypearl, 5-9, 185, sr.
Fullback – Hunter McCandless, West Rusk, 6-0, 171, jr.
All-purpose – Jud Dotson, West Rusk, 6-0, 180, jr.
Place-kickers – Kevin Nava, Lexington, sr.; Jacob Padron, Malakoff, 5-8, 184, jr.; Bryce Wallum, Troup, 5-9, 175, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Jayden Bradford, Wichita Falls City View, 6-2, 220, soph.; Ty Domel, East Bernard, 6-3, 235, sr.; Alex Flowers, San Antonio Cole, 6-3, 215, sr.; Vaughn Hamill, Holliday, 5-11, 180, sr.; David Klander, West, 5-11, 270, sr.; Whit Martin, Edna, 6-4, 230, sr.; Marcus Olivarez, Jacksboro, 5-10, 260, sr.; Alex Rodriguez, Shallowater, 6-1, 190, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.; John Williams, Lexington, 6-2, 220, sr.;
Linebackers – Grayson Bogausch, Troy, 5-11, 170, jr.; Gavin Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 165, sr.; Zack Carter, Lexington, 6-1, 215, sr.; Hudson Franklin, Shallowater, 6-2, 185, sr.; Trayvon Hall, Hitchcock, 5-11, 190, sr.; Kade Jenkins, Childress, 5-11, 195, sr.; Ethan Michalewicz, Wall, 6-2, 250, sr.; Kaleb Menard, Orangefield, 6-1, 210, jr. Tate Mitchell, Edna, 6-0, 195, soph.; Tobyn Noll, Poth, 5-11, 190, sr.; Tyce Payne, Vernon, 6-0, 180, fr.; Gavin Perez, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 230, sr.; Gentry Pounds, Idalou, sr.; Braylon Watson, Newton, 5-9, 205, jr.; Brett Wells, Troup, 5-8, 170, soph.
Secondary – Cash Crews, Scurry-Rosser, 6-0, 185, sr.; Trevor Floyd, Edna, 6-1, 190, jr.; Rhett Kelley, Peaster, 6-1, 170, jr.; Chris Love, Jefferson, 6-3, 175, sr.; Ralph Miller, Scurry-Rosser, 6-1, 195, sr.; Colin Peacock, Gunter, sr.; Emmatteo Pelagio, Bishop 5-9, 155, sr.; Kolton Prox, Grand Saline, 6-3, 175, soph.; Mark Tullous, Peaster, 6-1, 175, jr.; Jayvion White, Academy, jr.
Punter – Brooks Stone, Tolar, 6-0, 175, sr.
Class 2A
Offensive Player of the Year - Bryce Ullman, Ganado
Defensive Player of the Year - Kaston Vega, Stamford
Coach of the Year - Josh Ervin, Ganado
Ganado quarterback Bryce Ullman and Stamford linebacker Kaston Vega were the players of the year on the 73rd annual Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 2A all-state football team.
Ullman threw for 2,779 yards with 47 touchdowns and rushed for 300 yards and seven more touchdowns in leading Ganado to the Division I state championship.
Vega had 238 tackles, 35 of them for losses for Stamford, which was the Division I state runner-up.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Jessie Rodriguez, Stamford, 5-8, 260, sr.; Brayden Henderson, Refugio, 6-0, 270, sr.
Tackles – Wesley Maupin, Gruver, 6-4, 260, sr.; Zach Smith, Muenster, 6-1, 220, sr.
Center – Juan Hernandez, Weimar, 6-2, 230, sr.
Wide receivers – Jayden Edwards, Overton, 6-0, 165, sr.; Cooper Ellison, Miles, 5-11, 170, sr.
Tight end – (tie) Camden Ables, Hawley, 6-4, 220, soph.; Garrett Hess, Muenster, 6-3, 185, jr.
Quarterback – Bryce Ullman, Ganado, 5-10, 170, sr.
Running backs – Ian Vergara, Post, 5-7, 150, sr.; Jordan King, Refugio, 5-10, 215, sr.; HD Davis, Wolfe City, 6-0, 205, jr.
Fullback – Kaegan Ash, Mount Enterprise, 6-0 205, jr.
All-purpose – Coldyn Horn, Axtell, 5-8, 165, sr.
Place-kicker – Marcos Estrada, Junction, 5-8, 150, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Gavin Pollard, Garrison, 6-3, 270, sr.; Victor Saenz, Ropes, 6-0, 210, jr.; Jackson Graves, Wheeler, 6-5, 225, jr.; Jared Werner, Shiner, 6-1, 205, sr.
Linebackers – Kaston Vega, Stamford, 5-11, 185, sr.; Kaden Riker, Ropes, 6-2, 185, soph.; Garrett Trevino, Collinsville, 5-10, 220, sr.; (tie) Kye Adamek, Shiner, 6-0, 185, sr.; Levi Beavers, Honey Grove, 6-0, 215, sr.
Secondary – Stephen Cowan, Gruver, 6-1, 170, sr.; Jake Simper, Shiner, 5-10, 150, jr.; Keith Crawford, Somerville, 6-0, 196, sr.; Luke Sanderson, Goldthwaite 5-9, 170, sr.
Punter – Brandon Berend, Windthorst, 6-4, 245, sr.
Utility – Logan Bures, Ganado, 5-8, 155, soph.
Kick returner – Brandon Kennedy, Elysian Fields, 5-10, 170, jr.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Chris Turner, Three Rivers, 6-4, 330, sr.; Tyler Gilchrist, Lovelady, 5-10, 210, sr.
Tackles – Diego Cantu, Stamford, 5-10, 275, sr.; Rickie Gilmore, Grapeland, 6-5, 265, sr.
Center – Rylan Todd, Mason, 5-9, 220, sr.
Wide receivers – Carson Kahlig, Rosebud-Lott, 6-0, 185, sr.; (tie) Carter Snider, Hawkins, 6-1, 175, sr.; Caden Klement, Muenster, 6-3, 185, sr.
Tight end – Tyson Oden, Beckville, 6-2, 200, sr.
Quarterback – DJ Barnes, Shelbyville, 5-11, 185, sr.
Running backs – Elijah Hardison, Joaquin, 5-9, 175, sr.; Sutten Silerio, Mason, 5-11, 185, sr.; (tie) Walker Maupin, Gruver, 5-9, 160, sr.; Jordan Prince, Beckville, 6-0, 180, jr.
Fullback – Shiloh Peckham, Cayuga, 5-11, 205, sr.
All-purpose – De Montrel Medlock, Mart, 6-1, 226, sr.
Place-kicker – Sam De La Mata, Muenster, 6-2, 180, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Brysen Maxwell-Steele, Marlin, 6-1, 310, jr.; Case Beeson, Stamford, 6-1, 210, sr.; Cody Mahan, Honey Grove, 6-3, 230, sr.; Jackson Bates, Hamilton, 5-11, 180, sr.
Linebackers – Tank Scott, Bremond, 5-6, 160, jr.; Eddy Carrizales, Bremond, 5-9, 180, jr.; Landon Hicks, Ganado, 5-11, 155, jr.; Bobby Rogers, Tom Bean, 6-1, 215, sr.
Secondary – Garrett Ashurst, Wheeler, 5-10, 165, jr.; Branson Simental, Ropes, 5-8, 155, soph.; Tate Bass, Joaquin, 5-10, 165, sr.; Nate Harlow, Electra, 5-8, 162, sr.
Punter – Cole Bruister, Timpson, 6-1, 150, sr.
Utility – Maziq Gunnell, Kerens, 5-10, 187, sr.
Kick returner – Maverick Bayer, Muenster, 5-7, 165, soph.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Guards – Cason Serna, Tioga, 6-2, 225, sr.; and (tie) Jose Gonzalez, Shelbyville 5-6, 225, jr. and Jon Conley, Sudan, 5-11, 285, sr.
Tackles – Nick Adams, Hamilton, 6-2, 275, sr.; Jarrell Wright, Centerville, 6-1, 265, jr.
Center – Tatum Banker, Honey Grove, 5-11, 245, sr.
Wide receivers – Tim Bond, Alto, 5-10, 155, sr.; (tie) Chad Davidson, Collinsville, 5-8, 140, jr.; Johnny Dorpinghaus, Tioga, 5-8, 175, sr.
Tight end – Caleb Strickland, Wellington, 5-10, 210, sr.
Quarterback – Casen Carney, Muenster, 5-9, 165, jr.
Running backs – Cortavies Whitaker, Lovelady, 5-11, 185 sr.; Kernyd Faciane, Wink, 5-8, 185, soph.; Julius Atherton, Wheeler, 5-11, 215, sr.
Fullback – Nate Espy, Waskom, 6-0, 195, jr.
All-purpose – Michael Daniels, Ozona, 5-9, 150, sr.
Place-kicker – Isiah Smith, Collinsville, 5-10, 140, jr.
Defense
Linemen – Miguel Rincon, Wellington, 5-10, 185, sr.; Asher Price, Honey Grove, 6-4, 215, sr.; Cadynn Villarreal, Mart, 6-0, 250, sr.; (tie) Zander Pruitt, Bremond, 5-10, 225, jr.; Aden Standley, Corrigan-Camden, 6-0, 220, sr.
Linebackers – Simon Johnson, Muenster, 5-9, 160, jr.; Clancy Osbourn, Mason, 6-1, 205, jr.; Zander Wills, Refugio, 6-0, 190, jr.; (tie) James Contreras, Three Rivers, 6-0, 210, jr.; Mason Banker, Honey Grove, 5-7, 160, jr.
Secondary – Xavier Carranza, Three Rivers, 5-11, 170, sr.; Aiden Harris, Beckville, 5-10 160, sr.; Caiden Crook, Panhandle, 6-2, 170, sr.; Keyandre Jefferson, Post, 5-9, 150, sr.
Punter – Brady McCullough, Lovelady, 5-9, 155, jr.
Utility – Dereion Mitchell, Hearne, 6-5, 210, sr.
Kick returner – Kasen Wiles, Windthorst, 5-9, 155, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Guards – Edward Martinez, Goldthwaite, 6-1, 250, sr.; Cayson Merz, Thorndale, 6-0, 220, soph.; Gavin Brookshire, Panhandle, 6-1, 245, jr.
Tackles –Jabrahlyn Jones, Garrison, 6-3, 325, sr.; Cason Lee, Shelbyville, 6-1, 250, jr.; Reid McCaleb, Ropes, 6-4, 260, sr.
Centers – Trace Chamness, Beckville, 6-0, 250, sr.; Grayson Ellis, Wink, sr.; Aiden McQuerry, Windthorst, 6-0, 225, jr.; Hunter Morawietz, Falls City, 5-10, 155, sr.; Eathen Oates, Overton, 6-3, 275, soph.
Wide receivers – Jason Galey, Three Rivers, 6-0, 160, sr.; Brenden Garcia, Wellington, 6-3, 165, sr.; Cain Hayden, Ganado, 5-7, 170, sr.; Austin Norwood, Tioga, 6-2, 185, sr.; Austen Pena, Ganado, 5-9, 150, jr.; Jaibryn Ornelas, Sudan, 6-0, 155, sr.
Quarterbacks – Keagan Ables, Hawley, 6-1, 210, sr.; Brock Belcher, Windthorst, 6-0, 180, soph.; Christian Duran, Stamford, 5-7, 156, sr.; Jaxon Jenkins, Collinsville, 6-0, 155, soph.; Braylon Johnson, Falls City, 5-10, 168, jr.; Armando Lujan, Sunray, 6-0, 185, sr.; Briggs Satterfield, Gruver, 6-1, 165, jr.; Carson Schuette, Shiner, 5-10 150, sr.; Cody Sells, Three Rivers, 5-11, 180, sr.; Bryce Still, Overton, 5-9, 160, sr.; Rocky Urich, Tioga, 6-2, 175, sr.; Gared Wood, Italy, 5-10, 170, sr.
Running backs – Noah Crabtree, Thorndale, 5-9, 175, sr.; Adryean Finney, Cooper, 5-11, 190, sr.; J.J. Garner, Timpson, 5-11, 190, sr.; Kelton Williams, Waskom, 5-7, 155, sr.; Kameron Striegel, West Sabine, 5-7, 145, sr. Ja’Sean Johnson, Valley Mills, 5-10, 200, jr. Ryelan Morris, Honey Grove, 5-10, 177, jr.; Amarius Phillips, Centerville, 5-10, 170, soph.; Derrick Reagie, Corrigan-Camden, 6-2, 190, soph.; Christian Villarreal, Ozona, jr.
All-purpose – A.J. Donnell, Frankston, 6-2, 175, jr.; Halston Haile, Hamilton, 5-9, 180, jr.; Carson Herron, Wolfe City, 5-10, 165, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Yancey Bean, Wortham, 6-0, 190, sr.; Jonathan Clay, Archer City, 6-2, 235, sr.;Zaylyn Donnell, Frankston, 6-3, 235, sr.; Grant Dragon, Three Rivers, 6-0, 215, sr.; Riley Ehrlich, Falls City, 6-0, 230, jr.; Jesse Ellington, Grapeland, 6-2, 310, jr.; Treylan Fennell, Italy, 6-2, 225, sr.; Jabrahlyn Jones, Garrison, 6-3, 325, sr.; Arnold Mendoza, Sunray, 5-7, 165, sr.; Colton Kelly, Miles, sr.; Sergio Ochoa, Junction, 6-1, 230, sr.; Deandre Prince, Waskom, 6-0, 200, sr.; Dale Shaffer, Falls City, 6-3, 255, sr.
Linebackers – Ja’Marijon Benford, Hearne, 6-1, 220, sr.; Fisher Bradley, Mason, 6-1, 175, jr.; Logan Brown, Big Sandy, 6-0, 195, sr.; Brayson Choate, Panhandle, 5-10, 185, sr.; Carter Cooper, Union Grove, 5-8, 165, jr.; Chris Deere, Somerville, jr.; Victor Flores, Gruver, 5-9, 185, jr.; Kit’Raviunce “Tray” Gilmore, Grapeland, 6-2, 232, sr.; Bryan Gonzales, Junction, 5-10, 185, jr.; Garrett Guinn, Hamilton, 6-2, 190, sr.; Zach Harper, Cooper, 5-10, 180, sr.; Dallon Jordan, Joaquin, 5-9, 180, sr.; Ty McDowell, Sunray, 5-10, 180, sr.; Braylon Nava, Electra, 6-0, 170, jr.; Justin Ovalle, Corsicana Mildred, 5-11, 195, sr.; William Walden, Shelbyville, 5-11, 190, soph.; Justin Weir, Overton, 5-8, 163, soph.; Cle’ Whitfield, Stamford, 5-10, 185, sr.; Hudson Morgan, Wink, 6-2, 205, sr.
Secondary – Kason Brown, Reagan County, sr.; Levi Glover, San Saba, sr.; Joe Irving, Waskom, 5-10, 165, sr.; Zach Norrell, Weimar 6-1, 170, sr.; Jayden Tally, Wink, 6-2, 155, sr.; Kye Terry, Lovelady, 6-2, 180, sr.
Utility – Noach Cornell, Archer City, 6-0, 190, sr.; Ashton Frye, Corsicana Mildred, 5-9, 169, sr.
