Westlake football team heads list of Austin-area all-state selections

Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman
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Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik, right, stiff-arms Denton Guyer safety Jaden Powell during Westlake's win in the Class 6A Division II championship game in December. Klubnik earned the Class 6A’s offensive player of the year award from the Texas Sports Writers Association after throwing for 3,251 yards, 43 touchdowns and only three interceptions.
Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik, right, stiff-arms Denton Guyer safety Jaden Powell during Westlake's win in the Class 6A Division II championship game in December. Klubnik earned the Class 6A’s offensive player of the year award from the Texas Sports Writers Association after throwing for 3,251 yards, 43 touchdowns and only three interceptions.

To the victor go the spoils.

After claiming a third consecutive Class 6A state championship, Westlake swept the state’s Class 6A postseason honors based on votes from members of the Texas Sports Writers Association.

Senior quarterback Cade Klubnik earned the Class 6A’s offensive player of the year after throwing for 3,251 yards, 43 touchdowns and only three interceptions, and senior defensive end Ethan Burke shared defensive player of the year honors after racking up 58 tackles, 12 sacks and 14 tackles. Coach Todd Dodge, who retired after the season, received the coach of the year award after leading Westlake to a 16-0 record while extending the Chaps’ winning streak to 40 games, which is the third-longest active streak by a public high school in the nation.

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Liberty Hill senior Andon Thomas also earned statewide honors, picking up Class 5A’s defensive player of the year award after notching 237 total tackles while leading the Panthers to the Class 5A Division II championship game, where they fell to South Oak Cliff 23-14 in a hard-fought defensive struggle.

Westlake defensive end Ethan Burke, a Texas recruit, rises up to block a field goal during Westlake's win in the Class 6A Division II championship game in December. Burke shared the Class 6A’s defensive player of the year award from the Texas Sports Writers Association after racking up 58 tackles, 12 sacks and 14 tackles.
Westlake defensive end Ethan Burke, a Texas recruit, rises up to block a field goal during Westlake's win in the Class 6A Division II championship game in December. Burke shared the Class 6A’s defensive player of the year award from the Texas Sports Writers Association after racking up 58 tackles, 12 sacks and 14 tackles.

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Texas Sports Writers Association all-state teams

CLASS 6A

Offensive player of the year – Cade Klubnik, Westlake

Defensive player of the year – (tie) Ethan Burke, Westlake; Ross, Galena Park North Shore

Coach of the year – Todd Dodge, Westlake

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards – Connor Robertson, Westlake, 6-4, 295, sr.; (tie) Colton Thomasson, Smithson Valley, 6-8, 325, jr.; Isaiah Kema, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-4, 280, jr.

Tackles – Kelvin Banks, Humble Summer Creek, 6-5, 330, sr.; Kameron Dewberry, Humble Atascocita, 6-4, 316, sr.

Center – Van Wells, C.E. King, 6-3, 308, sr.

Wide receivers – Jaden Greathouse, Westlake, 6-3, 205, jr.; Jordyn Tyson, Allen, 6-2, 180, sr.

Tight end – RJ Maryland, Southlake Carroll, 6-5, 215, sr.

Quarterback – Cade Klubnik, Westlake, 6-2, 190, sr.

Running backs – Seth Davis, Katy, 5-7, 160, jr.; Ollie Gordon, Euless Trinity, 6-3, 205, sr.; Owen Allen, Southlake Carroll, 6-0, 200, jr.

Fullback – Quentin Owens, SA Wagner, 5-11, 200, sr.

All-purpose – PJ Rivera, Edinburg Vela, 5-9, 175, sr.

Place-kicker – Carter Brown, Pearland Dawson, 6-1, 195, sr.

Defense

Linemen – Anthony Holmes Jr., Spring Westfield, 6-3, 290, sr.; Ethan Burke, Westlake, 6-7, 235, sr.; Kris Ross, North Shore, 6-3, 270, sr.; (tie) Ernest Cooper IV, Arlington Martin, 6-5, 240, sr.; David Hicks Jr., Allen, 6-4, 270, jr.

Linebackers – Ty Kana, Katy, 6-2, 210, sr.; Alyzha Williams, San Antonio Brennan, 6-0, 173, sr.; (tie) Jordan Crook, Duncanville, 6-0, 225, sr.; Taurean York, Temple, 6-0, 220, jr.

Secondary – Devyn Bobby, DeSoto, 5-11, 175, sr.; Terrance Brooks, Little Elm, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jayven Anderson, North Shore, 6-1, 200, jr.; Peyton Williams, Rockwall Heath, 6-1, 195, sr.

Punter – Reagan Tubbs, Flower Mound, 6-0, 175, sr.

Utility – Harold Perkins, Cypress Park, 6-2, 210, sr.

Kick returner – De’Qarius Calhoun, Spring Westfield, 5-9, 170, sr.

Westlake coach Todd Dodge lifts the Class 6A Division II state championship trophy after the Chaps' defeated Denton Guyer 40-21 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington in December. Dodge, who retired after the season, received the coach of the year award from the Texas Sports Writers Association after leading Westlake to a 16-0 record while extending the Chaps’ winning streak to 40 games, which is the third-longest active streak by a public high school in the nation.

SECOND-TEAM

Offense

Guards – Tyler Lee, Tomball, 6-3, 285, sr.; Jake Hall, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 265, jr.

Tackles – Devon Campbell, Arlington Bowie, 6-3, 310, sr.; Patrick Williams, Dickinson, 6-4, 270, sr.

Center – (tie) Nick Blessing, Allen, 6-3, 275, sr.; Patrick Mologne, Tomball, 6-1, 270, sr.

Wide receivers – Chase Sowell, Humble Atascocita, 6-3, 194, sr.; (tie) David Amador, North Shore, 6-1, 170, jr.; Jordan Hudson, Garland, 6-1, 180, sr.

Tight end – Donovan Green, Dickinson, 6-4, 240, sr.

Quarterback – Jackson Arnold, Denton Guyer, 6-2, 200, jr.

Running backs – Re’shaun Sanford, Harker Heights, 5-8, 175, jr.; Jerrell Wimbley, C.E. King, 6-0, 205, sr.; (tie) Makhilyn Young, Midland Legacy, 5-10, 180, sr.; Malachi Medlock, Duncanville, 6-2, 215, sr.

Fullback – Dayshawn Peterson, Alvin, 6-2, 195, jr.

All-purpose – Ky Woods, Clear Springs, 5-10, 185, sr.

Place-kicker – Julian Melucci, El Paso Eastlake, 5-7, 155, jr.

Linemen – Tucker Harrison, Vandegrift, 6-3, 200, sr.; Omari Abor, Duncanville, 6-4, 240, sr.; Rowan Briggs, Denton Guyer, 6-3, 245, sr.; (tie) Gavin Woods, Smithson Valley, 6-3, 225, jr.; Cavan Tuley, Tomball, 6-2, 220, sr.

Linebackers – Kent Battle, North Shore, 5-11, 200, sr.; Nic Caraway, Bryan, 6-3, 245, sr.; Martrell Harris, The Woodlands, 6-2, 200, sr.; (tie) Michael Antuna, Fort Worth Boswell, 5-9, 175, sr.; Ethan Wesloski, McKinney Boyd, 6-2, 225, sr.

Secondary – Du’Wayne Paulhill, Bryan, 5-11, 205, sr.; Will Courtney, Westlake, 6-2, 188, jr.; Fordham Parks, Katy Cinco Ranch, 5-10, 171, sr.; Cadien Robinson, Rockwall, sr.

Punter – Tyler White, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 180, jr.

Utility – Jack Lugo, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North, 6-3, 215, sr.

Kick returner – Peyton Bowen, Denton Guyer, 6-1, 190, jr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards – Jacob Egg, Katy, 6-2, 260, jr.; Gabriel Owen, San Antonio Brennan, 6-3, 285, sr.

Tackles – Bray Lynch, Westlake, 6-5, 280, sr.; Cameron Williams, Duncanville, 6-5, 360, sr.

Center – (tie) Joe Radovan, Denton Ryan, 6-3, 305, sr.; Brandon Hinojosa, Edinburg Vela, 6-3, 200, sr.

Wide receivers – Curtis Murillo, El Paso Eastwood, 6-1, 170, jr.; (tie) Jordan Nabors, Rockwall Heath, 5-11, 180, sr.; Noah Thomas, Clear Springs, 6-5, 195, sr.

Tight end – (tie) Dylan Domel, Smithson Valley, sr.; Bryan Henry, Belton, 6-3, 220, sr.

Quarterback – Ashton Dubose, San Antonio Brennan, 6-2, 185, jr.

Running backs – Zach Evans, Rockwall Heath, 5-10, 203, sr.; Robert Fitzgerald, Dallas Jesuit, 6-0, 200, sr.; (tie) Samari Howard, Temple, 5-8, 175, sr.; Isaac Gonzalez, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North, 5-10, 205, sr.

Fullback – Micah Barnett, Dickinson, 6-2, 235, sr.

All-purpose – Wyatt Young, Katy Tompkins, 6-0, 185, soph.

Place-kicker – (tie) Jonathan Dimas, Spring Westfield, 5-9, 180, soph.; Tyler White, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 180, jr.

Defense

Linemen – Max Linhoff, Lake Travis, 6-1, 205, sr.; Cooper Vaden, Fort Worth Boswell, 6-2, 235, sr.; Lukia Rawls, Klein Cain, 6-0, 260, sr.; Jake Ferree, Clear Springs, 6-3, 225, sr.

Linebackers – Kylan Salter, Cedar Hill, 6-2, 225, jr.; Brock Hayward, VR Eaton, 6-1, 225, sr.; Ruben Limon, Los Fresnos, 5-11, 180, jr. Nai Mose, Euless Trinity, 6-1, 225, sr.

Secondary – Eli Bowen, Denton Guyer, 5-9, 170, soph.; Julian Humphrey, Clear Lake, 6-2, 190, sr.; Dejuan Lewis, Alvin Shadow Creek, 6-1, 190, sr.; (tie) Jordan Ford, Tyler Legacy, 6-1, 170, sr.; Graham Gillespie, Bridgeland, 6-2, 190, sr.

Punter – Alei Sabek, Katy Taylor, 5-10, 154, jr.

Utility – (tie) Mikail Harrison-Pilot, Temple, 6-0, 185, jr.; Hector Muniz, Los Fresnos, 5-10, 185, sr.

Kick returner – Caden Park, McKinney Boyd, 6-1, 180, sr.

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Liberty Hill senior Andon Thomas sacks McCallum quarterback Jaxon Rosales in a district game this past season. Thomas earned statewide honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association, picking up Class 5A’s defensive player of the year award after racking up 237 total tackles while leading the Panthers to the Class 5A Division II championship game, where they fell to South Oak Cliff 23-14 in a hard-fought defensive struggle.

CLASS 5A

Offensive player of the year – Marquis Collins, College Station

Defensive player of the year – Andon Thomas, Liberty Hill

Coach of the year – Jason Todd South Oak Cliff

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards - Cole Hutson, Frisco, 6-6, 320, sr.; (tie) Brione Brooks, South Oak Cliff, 6-5, 370, jr.; James Bailey, Katy Paetow, 6-4, 300, sr.

Tackles - Henry Appleton, Denton Ryan, 6-3, 275, sr.; Austin Kawecki, Frisco Lebanon Trail, 6-4, 280, sr.

Center - Sam Reynolds, Lucas Lovejoy, 6-2, 280, soph.

Wide receivers - Jalen Becerra, Rouse, 6-3, 200, sr.; Jaxson Lavender, Lucas Lovejoy, 5-10, 160, jr.

Tight end - Jason Llewellyn, Aledo, 6-5, 250, sr.

Quarterback - (tie) Jett Huff, College Station, 5-9, 180, sr.; Kevin Henry-Jennings, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 180, sr.

Running backs - Marquise Collins, College Station, 5-10, 190, jr.; Quinton Joyner, Manor, 5-11, 210, j; LJ Martin, Canutillo, 6-1, 195, jr.

Fullback - Dequawn Lindsey, CC Moody, 5-9, 180, sr.

All-purpose - Major Everhart, Amarillo Tascosa, 5-10, 165, sr.

Place-kicker - Bryan Hansen, Colleyville Heritage, 6-3, 185, sr.

Defense

Linemen - Kyler Jordan, Lubbock Cooper, 6-3, 240, sr.; Derrick Brown, Texarkana, 6-4, 215, sr.; Michael Gee, Denton Ryan, 5-11, 200, sr.; McCoy Casey, Crosby, 6-2, 240, sr.

Linebackers - Andon Thomas, Liberty Hill, 6-1, 220, sr.; Chris Knight, Colleyville Heritage, 6-2, 215, sr.; Kobie McKinzie, Lubbock Cooper, 6-3, 240, sr.; (tie) Anthony Hill Jr., Denton Ryan, 6-3, 220, jr.; Jaxson Slanker, College Station, 6-0, 195, sr.;

Secondary - Kyron Chambers, South Oak Cliff, 6-0, 185, sr.; Bryan Allen, Aledo, 6-0, 190, sr.; Kentrell Webb, Katy Paetow, 5-11, 180, sr.; (tie) Dylahn McKinney, Colleyville Heritage, 6-0, 165, sr.; Ahmaad Moses, Mansfield Summit, 5-11, 193, sr.

Punter - Walker Wright, Dripping Springs, 6-1, 180, jr.

Utility - Kameren Kirkwood, Crosby, 6-1, 180, sr.

Kick returner - Sam Lee, Montgomery Lake Creek, soph.

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards - Christian Williams, FB Marshall, 6-3.5, 331, sr.; Tanyon Zachery, Lubbock Cooper, 6-5, 270, sr.

Tackles - Johnny Dickson, Flour Bluff, 6-3, 300, sr.; (tie) Issac Sohn, Aledo, 6-4, 280, jr.; Thomas Domian, McAllen Memorial, 6-3, 285, jr.

Center - (tie) Kalt DeLaTorre, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 295, jr.; Ryan Lira, Boerne Champion, 6-1, 270, sr.

Wide receivers - Trayleon Suel, College Station, 5-10, 170, sr.; (tie) Chris Marshall, FB Marshall, 6-4, 185, sr.; Jalen Hale, Longview, 6-2, 175, jr.

Tight end - Houston Thomas, College Station, 6-4, 200, sr.

Quarterback - Keldric Luster, Frisco Liberty, 5-10, 210, jr.

Running backs - Jalen Washington, Montgomery, 5-9, 205, sr.; Ashton Jeanty, Frisco Lone Star, 5-10, 190, sr.; (tie) Jacob Brown, Katy Paetow, 6-0, 195, sr.; Noah Long, Liberty Hill, 5-10, 180, soph.

Fullback - Andon Thomas, Liberty Hill, 6-1, 220, sr.

All-purpose - Dee Bishop, Dallas W.T White, 5-6, 197, sr.

Place-kicker - (tie) Buck Buchanan, Marshall, 5-11, 175, sr.; Austin Davisson, New Braunfels Canyon, 5-8, 140, sr.

Defense

Linemen - Tommy Colligan, SA Alamo Heights, 6-3, 245, jr.; Jack Curtis, Highland Park, 6-4, 235, jr.; Princewill Umanmielen, Manor, 6-4, 235, jr.; (tie) Mark Champion, Mission Veterans Memorial, sr.; Khalid Gholsby, Gregory-Portland, 6-3, 220, jr.

Linebackers -Samuel Omosigho, Crandall, 6-2, 195, jr.; Carter Johnson, Amarillo, 5-11, 210, sr.; Leslie Williams, Montgomery, 5-10, 215, sr.; Luis DeHoyos, Mission Veterans Memorial, jr.

Secondary - Jaylon Braxton, Frisco Lone Star, 6-1, 170, jr.; Kolten Ottmers, McAllen, 6-0, 185, sr.; Donovan Avery, Texas City, 5-9, 155, sr.; (tie) Collin Wright, Manvel, 6-0, 190, sr.; Michael Thomas, Texarkana, 5-11, 180, sr.

Punter - Brook Honore, Manvel, 6-0, 180, sr.

Utility - Cameron De La Pena, CC Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 170, sr.

Kick returner - Cameron De La Pena, CC Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 170, sr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards - Kyle Lofye, Frisco Lone Star, 6-4, 310, sr.; (tie) Andres Rivera, CC Veterans Memorial, 6-0, 280, sr.; Valentino Bacelis, Dripping Springs, 6-0, 315, sr.

Tackles - Demetrius Strahan, Crosby, 6-5, 315, sr.; (tie) Rhett Larson, A&M Consolidated, 6-5, 275, sr.; Grant Gibson, Highland Park, 6-3, 290, jr.

Center - Boone Hetrick, SA Alamo Heights, 6-5, 305, sr.

Wide receivers - Rett Anderson, SA Alamo Heights, 5-11, 170, jr.; (tie) Luke Peterson, Burleson, 5-11, 165, jr.; Chance Prosperie, Port Neches-Groves, 5-10, 160, jr.

Tight end - Jace Wyatt, Red Oak, 6-2, 180, sr.

Quarterback - (tie) Mason Shorb, Rouse, 6-3, 175, jr.; Austin Novosad, Dripping Springs, 6-4, 185, jr.

Running backs - Braylon Stewart, Texarkana, 5-11, 210, sr.; De'Monte Seymore, Manvel, 5-9, 195, sr.; Jadarian Price, Denison, 5-10, 190, sr.

Fullback - Anquan Willis, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-0, 220, jr.

All-purpose - Dion Green, Victoria West, 6-3, 205, sr.

Place-kicker - (tie) Mason Johnson, Rouse, 6-0, 170, sr.; Jose Medrano, Brownsville Veterans Memorial, 6-1, 170, sr.

Defense

Linemen - Jacob Rose, Flour Bluff, 6-3, 230, sr.; Markeis Sykes, Lancaster, 6-3, 220, sr.; Kadarius Tave, Tyler, 6-2, 245, sr.; (tie) Mason Davis, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 265, sr.; Ethan Tullos-Chapa, Southwest Legacy, 6-0, 240, sr.

Linebackers - Tino Rodriguez, McCallum, sr.; Tyler Cooper, Crosby, 6-2, 200, sr.; (tie) Ben Escamilla, Flour Bluff, 5-10, 200, sr.; Alex Kilgore, Katy Paetow, 6-2, 205, jr.

Secondary - Donovin Carraway, Texas City, 5-10, 160, sr.; Kameren Kirkwood, Crosby, 6-1, 180, sr.; (tie) Chapman Lewis, Burleson Centennial, 6-2, 175, jr.; Austin Jordan, Denton Ryan, 6-0, 190, sr.

Punter - Bricen Vialpando, Wichita Falls High, 5-11, 160, sr.

Utility - Gus Hamlin, Granbury, 6-2, 205, sr.

Kick returner - Callan Ritz, Lubbock Cooper, 6-0, 170, soph.

CLASS 4A

Offensive player of the year – (tie) Coy Eakin, Stephenville and Rueben Owens, El Campo

Defensive player of the year – Reese Young, Stephenville

Coach of the year - Brian Bell, China Spring

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards - Kristopher Lyon, China Spring, 6-7, 295, sr.; Saul Hernandez, Hidalgo, 5-10, 255, sr.

Tackles - Sheridan Wilson, Argyle, 6-5, 275, sr.; Logan Davis, Stephenville, 6-5, 325, sr.

Center - Demetrius Hunter, West Orange-Stark, 6-3, 308, sr.

Wide receivers - Coy Eakin, Stephenville, 6-3, 200, sr.; Lonnie Adkism, CC Miller, 6-1, 185, jr.

Tight end - Koby Hunter, Boerne, 6-4, 190, sr.

Quarterback - Brandon Tennison, Gilmer, 5-10, 177, sr.

Running backs - Rueben Owens, El Campo, 6-0, 190, jr.; Richard Reese, Bellville, 5-9, 170, sr.; Sedrick Alexander, LBJ, 5-9, 190, jr.

Fullback - Kaiden Roden, Quinlan Ford, 6-0, 210, sr.

All-purpose - Ashton Haynes, Gilmer, 5-11, 180, jr.

Place-kicker - Jake Bruner, Wimberley, 5-9, 160, sr.

Defense

Linemen - Matthew Burton, Gilmer, 6-0, 240, sr.; Dawson Exline, China Spring, 6-0, 205, sr.; Kam Bizor, Houston Yates, jr.; Carmello Jones, West Orange-Stark, 6-3, 225, sr.

Linebackers - Reese Young, Stephenville, 6-2, 220, sr.; Sean Burks, Cuero, 6-0, 185, jr.; Brayden Faulkner, China Spring, 6-1, 210, sr.; Logan Metzger, Fredericksburg, 6-3, 210, sr.

Secondary - Charles Hodge, Smithville, 6-0, 165, sr.; Tre Hafford, China Spring, 6-0, 180, jr.; JayBreon Riggins, LBJ, 5-9, 185, sr.; (tie) Rohan Fluellen, Gilmer, 6-0, 170, jr.; Case Brister, Lampasas, 5-10, 185, sr.

Punter - Caden Dodson, Argyle, 6-2, 180, sr.

Utility - Robert Briggs, Bellville, 5-7, 170, sr.

Kick returner - Jewel Fletcher, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 5-11, 155, sr.

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards - Juan Leal, El Campo, 6-1, 275, sr.; Brayden Clinton, Gilmer, 6-3, 280, sr.

Tackles - Kerry North, El Campo, 6-1, 270, sr.; Matthew Welch, Lake Worth, 6-5, 285, jr.

Center - Michael Reemts, Celina, 6-6, 300, sr.

Wide receivers - Trenton Leary, LBJ, 5-9, 170, sr.; Heston Kelly, Rusk, 5-10, 180, sr.

Tight end - Brodee Trejo, Springtown, 6-3, 225, sr.

Quarterback - Major Bowden, China Spring, 5-9, 175, sr.

Running backs - Davin Rider, Kilgore, 6-1, 210, sr.; Braylon Colgrove, Aubrey, 5-10, 165, jr.; A'Marion Peterson, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 6-2, 205, jr.

Fullback - Jontrae Davis, El Campo, 6-1, 200, sr.

All-purpose - Randy Rowan, Quinlan Ford, 5-10, 155, sr.

Place-kicker - Corbin Poston, Stephenville, 6-0, 190, sr.

Defense

Linemen - Javian Frazier, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 5-10, 205, soph.; AJ Arroyo, Cuero, 6-1, 230, sr.; William Pace, Celina, 6-0, 225, sr.; Alan Sierra, Fabens, 6-4, 260, sr.

Linebackers - Jayson Cave, Melissa, 5-10, 200, jr.; Brack Dyer, Chapel Hill, 5-11, 215, sr.; Tyler Fishbeck, Bellville, 6-0, 190, jr.; (tie) Jacob Lopez, El Campo, 5-10, 185, sr.; Ronald Ross, Lubbock Estacado, 6-0, 205, sr.

Secondary - Nathan Simpson, Wimberley, 5-10, 170, sr.; Greg Johnson, Midlothian Heritage, 5-11, 170, sr.; Brandon King, Carthage, 5-8, 160, sr.; Isiah Hall, Lake Worth, 6-0, 180, sr.

Punter - Martyn Malic, Uvalde, 6-3, 190, sr.

Utility - Matt Lockhard, Springtown, 5-9, 160, sr.

Kick returner - Gilbert Medina, Port Isabel, sr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards - Zack Carlisle, Carthage, 6-3, 335, sr.; (tie) Ethan Lancaster, Wimberley, 5-10, 205, sr.; Elijah Brown, Sinton, 6-0, 300, sr.

Tackles - Keviyan Huddleston, Chapel Hill, 6-5, 230, jr.; (tie) Armando Lucero, El Paso Riverside, 6-0, 270, sr.; Jihad Lateef, Lubbock Estacado ,6-4, 280, sr.

Center - (tie) Reed Strittmatter, Aubrey, 6-2, 225, sr.; Cole Hobbs, Calallen, 5-11, 240, sr.

Wide receivers - Luther Kozhev, Van, 6-5, 195, sr.; Exavier Durham, Cuero, 6-3, 180, sr.

Tight end - Gavyn Keyser, Salado, 6-2, 260, sr.

Quarterback - Ryder Lambert, Stephenville, 6-1, 185, jr.

Running backs - Jadonavan Williams, Quinlan Ford, 5-11, 195, sr.; Ezekiel Saldana, Pecos, 5-8, 165, sr.; Tycen Williams, Cuero, 5-10, 180, jr.

Fullback - Estaban Cruz, Port LaVaca Calhoun, 6-1, 205, sr.

All-purpose - Jaleal Minniefield, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 5-7, 150, sr.

Place-kicker - Thomas Barr, China Spring, 6-1, 140, jr.

Defense

Linemen - KD Erskine, Van, 6-2, 240, sr.; Isaiah Bogerty, Stafford, 6-4, 218, sr.; Nigel Smith, Melissa, 6-5, 265, soph.; Jacob Palladino, Aubrey, 5-8, 180, jr.

Linebackers - Kip Lewis, Carthage, 6-2, 200, sr.; Payton McAlister, Rockport-Fulton, 6-3, 225, sr.; Beau Barton, Van, 6-3, 195, jr.; (tie) Kaleb Brown, LBJ, 6-2, 205, sr.; Colton Calloway, Calallen, 6-0, 210, sr.

Secondary - Leonard Davis, Monahans, 6-3, 195, sr.; Dayson Varela, Cuero, 5-10, 170, jr.; Garrett Florey, Van, 5-8, 185, jr.; Will Pearson, Boerne, 6-1, 200, sr.

Punter - (tie) Jake Pecina, Sunnyvale, 5-10, 180, sr.; Luke James, Palestine, 5-11, 190, sr.

Utility - Isaiah Williams, China Spring, 5-9, 175, sr.

Kick returner - Isaac Urrutia, Fabens, 5-6, 150, jr.

CLASS 3A

Offensive player of the year – Bennett, Mount Vernon

Defensive player of the year – Gutshall, Lorena

Coach of the year – Mark Fannin, Franklin

First Team

OFFENSE

Guards – Russell Stegell, Franklin, 6-1, 195, sr.; Lane Dophied, Gunter, 6-1, 195, sr.

Tackles – Landon Clearley, Brock, 6-3, 225, sr.; Clay Fant, Waskom, 6-3, 220, sr.

Center – Elijah Turley, Lorena, 6-1, 280, sr.

Wide receivers – Caydon Coffman, Mount Vernon, 5-11, 175, sr.; Elijah Potts, Brock, 6-0, 175, sr.

Tight end – Nathan Jones, Brock, 6-5, 240, sr.

Quarterback – Braden Bennett, Mount Vernon, 5-9, 165, jr.

Running backs – Kutter Wilson, Brock, 5-11, 190, sr.; Xavier Wishert, Jim Ned, 6-1, 195, sr.; Ernest Davila, Poteet, 5-8, 165, sr.

Fullback – Bobby Washington, Franklin, 5-8, 180, sr.

All-purpose – Isaiah Rodriguez, Bishop, 5-9, 161, sr.

Place-kicker – Marlon Gavarrete, Lago Vista, 5-10, 150, jr.

DEFENSE

Linemen – Baxter Bankston, Lorena, 5-11, 175, sr.; Joe Gutshall, Lorena, 6-4, 280, jr.; Kadyn Mathews, Brock, 6-3, 230, sr.; (tie) Taber Childs, Harleton, 6-2, 215, sr.; Payton Yandle, DeKalb, 5-11, 210, sr.

Linebackers – Cason Foster, Holliday, 6-0, 190, sr.; Sterling Gartin, Whitesboro, 5-10, 175, jr.; JJ Diaz, Lubbock Roosevelt, 5-10, 205, sr.; Price Pruett, Hallettsville, 5-11, 175, sr.

Secondary – Aeryn Hampton, Daingerfield, 5-11, 185, soph.; Bryson Washington, Franklin, 6-0, 195, jr.; Jackson Richardson, Tatum, 6-4, 175, sr.; (tie) Bo Baker, Bells, 6-0, 175, sr.; Warrick Thompson, Karnes City, 6-2, 185, sr.

Punter – Cooper McClure, Atlanta, sr.

Utility – JaKory Standley, Shelbyville, 5-10, 182, sr.

Kick returner – Hector Gaza III, San Diego, 5-9, 170, jr.

Offensive player of the year – Bennett, Mount Vernon

Defensive player of the year – Gutshall, Lorena

Coach of the year – Mark Fannin, Franklin

Second Team

OFFENSE

Guards – Gatlyn Cooper, Jim Ned, 6-0, 270, sr.; (tie) Ethan Lott, Newton, 6-5, 285, jr.; Ezequiel Vasquez, Waskom, 6-1, 293, sr.

Tackles – Brad Baker, Lubbock Roosevelt, 6-1, 220, sr.; (tie) Mason Peacock, Gunter, 6-3, 210, jr. Cash Fuller, West, 6-2, 275, jr.

Center – Caleb Bayer, Grandview, 6-2, 250, sr.

Wide receivers – Aydon Cox, Pilot Point, 6-3, 197, sr.; Joshua Muncrief, Edna, 6-6, 185, jr.

Tight end – Braden Smith, Franklin, 6-4, 240, soph.

Quarterback – (tie) Tyler Moody, Brock, 5-9, 165, jr.; Jess Hoel, Abernathy, 5-11, 175, sr.

Running backs – Malcolm Murphy, Franklin, 5-10, 175, sr.; Makenzie McGill, Mount Vernon, 5-10, 185, jr.; (tie) Rhett Hanson, Lorena, 6-0, 105, sr.; Dawson Pendergrass, Mineola, 6-3, 212, jr.

Fullback – Landon Corbitt, Anahuac, 5-11, 185, jr.

All-purpose – Ethan Sloan, Gunter, 5-9, 160, jr.

Place-kicker – Blake Bundy, Academy, 5-0, 175, sr.

DEFENSE

Linemen – Torami Dixon, West Rusk, 6-4, 240, sr.; Ladante Johnson, Daingerfield, 6-2, 215, sr.; Jermiah Gums, Diboll, 5-10, 290, sr.; (tie) Braden Hurt, Groesbeck, 6-4, 220, jr.; Coltyn Foster, Newton, 6-1, 215, sr.

Linebackers – Trey Stevenson, Waskom, 5-11, 170, jr.; Leighton Foster, Newton, 6-1, 195, jr.; Bryce Jackson, Lago Vista, 5-10, 140, sr.; (tie) Jaxx Johnson, Holliday, 5-11, 180, jr.; Haze Tomascik, Franklin, 6-1, 170, sr.

Secondary – Cayden Fortson, Sabine, 6-0, 165, jr.; Cooper Wade, Gunter, 6-0, 155, sr.; Zay Thomas, Waskom, 5-8, 135, sr.; Malcolm Murphy, Franklin, 5-10, 175, sr.

Punter – Alex Scheuer, Harmony, 6-2, 190, sr.

Utility – (tie) D.J. Allen, Gladewater, 6-0, 192, sr.; Bryan Chavira, Friona, 5-7, 145, sr.

Kick returner – Zay Thomas, Waskom, 5-8, 135, sr.

Third team

OFFENSE

Guards – Connor Fitzgerald, Jim Ned, 6-3, 265, sr.; John Samuel Hermes, Hallettsville, 6-1, 245, sr.

Tackles – DJ Powell, Brady, 6-6, 255, sr.; (tie) Bryce Marshall, CC London, 6-4, 290, sr.; Oscar Ramirez, Columbus, 6-2, 225, jr.

Center – Matthew Acosta, Odem, 5-9, 265, jr.

Wide receivers – C.J. Gilbert, Daingerfield, 6-3, 190, jr.; Kendall Williams, Tatum, 5-9, 170, sr.

Tight end – Austin Dominguez, Odem, 6-0, 190, sr.

Quarterback – (tie) Hudson Graham, Gunter, 6-2, 185, sr.; Chris Teten, Dublin, 6-0, 190, jr.

Running backs – James Johnson, Diboll, 6-0, 200, sr.; DeAnthony Gatson, Newton, 6-0, 220, sr.; (tie) Reed Michna, Lorena, 6-1, 205, sr.; Nate Gensler, Lubbock Roosevelt, 5-10, 195, jr.

Fullback – Tesean Hamilton, Waskom, 5-10, 190, jr.

All-purpose – Jaeden Fangman, Poth, 5-10, 165, sr.

Place-kicker – (tie) Adrian Diaz, Mount Vernon, 5-7, 175, sr.; Juan Gonzalez, Malakoff, 5-7, 155, jr.

DEFENSE

Linemen – Cullen Fite, Tatum, 6-2, 285, jr. Tyjae Chambers, Littlefield, sr.; Drennon Fite III, Tatum, 6-5, 220, sr.; Jaden Anderson, West, 6-4, 240, sr.

Linebackers – Dee Lewis, Daingerfield, 6-2, 215, sr.; Joseph Pendleton, West, 6-1, 210, sr.; Coy Anderson, Mineola, 5-9, 160, sr.; Trevor Fuller, Poth, 5-11, 175, sr.

Secondary – Andrew Brittain, Lorena, 6-0, 175, sr.; Zach Phipps, Diboll, 6-2, 175, jr.; Pierre Hunter, Dallas Madison, 6-1, 180, sr.; Easton Paxton, West, 5-9, 145, soph.

Punter – Ayden Colbert, Huntington, 6-0, 150, sr.

Utility – JaVarion Williams, Corrigan-Camden, 5-8, 170, jr.

Kick returner – (tie) Bo Baker, Bells, 6-0, 175, sr.; Malcolm Murphy, Franklin, 5-10, 175, sr.

CLASS 2A

Coach of the year – Daniel Boedeker, Shiner

Offensive player of the year – Dalton Brooks, Shiner

Defensive player of the year – Da’Marion Medlock, Mart

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards – Tristan Niedenberger, Falls City, 6-3, 260, sr.; Hunter Nevlud, Shiner, 5-10, 230, sr.

Tackles – JR Moore, Refugio, 6-0, 220, jr.; (tie) Zane Waggoner, Albany, 6-2, 280, soph.; Jayden Friddle, Windthorst, 6-2, 219, sr.

Center – Trey Arjon, Mart, 5-10, 242, sr.

Wide receivers – Trajon Butler, Marlin, 5-8, 173, jr.; (tie) David Charo, Seymour, 5-11, 140, soph.; Derion Gullette, Marlin, 6-3, 225, jr.

Tight end – (tie) Cooper Fairchild, Albany, 6-0, 175, sr.; Dawson Hearne, Cisco, 6-4, 220, sr.

Quarterback – Desmond Woodson, Marlin, 6-0, 180, jr.

Running backs – Dalton Brooks, Shiner, 6-2, 185, jr.; Colton Deckard, Muenster, 6-3, 190, jr.; Corey Stancell, Farwell, 6-0, 210, soph.

Fullback – Doug Brooks, Shiner, 5-11, 280, sr.

All-purpose – Matthew Rosas, McCamey, 5-7, 150, jr.

Place-kicker – Jose Valverde, Granger, 6-0, 170, fr.

Defense

Linemen – Tyler Bishop, Shiner, 6-1, 205, sr.; Ty LaFrance, Refugio, 6-2, 205, sr.; Tremayne Richardson, Marlin, 6-2, 245, sr.; Kyle Nichols, Hawley, 5-9, 170, sr.

Linebackers – Da’Marion Medlock, Mart, 6-0, 162, sr.; A.J. Patek, Shiner, 5-11, 230, sr.; Tyraun Bell, Marlin, 6-0, 180, fr.; Camron Walker, Crawford, 5-11, 175, jr.

Secondary – Kason O’Shields, Hawley, 6-0, 155, jr.; Cody Rinne, Stratford, 6-0, 180, sr.; Zha’Mauryon Lofton, Marlin, 5-11, 180, jr.; Terry Bussey, Timpson, 5-11, 175, soph.

Punter – Derion Gullette, Marlin, 6-3, 225, jr.

Utility – Jordan Kelley, Refugio, 6-2, 180, sr.

Kick returner – Grant Hess, Muenster, 6-3, 185, sr.

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards – John Hester, Hawkins, 6-5, 265, sr.; (tie) BJ Kelly, Centerville, 5-11, 250, sr.; Rey Ramirez, Wellington, 5-10, 190, jr.

Tackles – Matthew Barrett, New Deal, 6-7, 315, sr.; (tie) Jonaven Villarreal, Bruni, 6-0, 255, sr.; Peyton Jurgajtis, Falls City, 6-3, 310, jr.

Center – Luis Marquez, Olney, 5-11, 250, sr.

Wide receivers – Kalen Barefield, Yorktown, 5-10, 150, sr.; Riley Hurt, Ganado, 6-4 190, sr.

Tight end – Zach Courtney, Post, 6-7, 235, sr.

Quarterback – Trey Powell, Mart, 6-0, 175, sr.

Running backs – Josh Fava, Christoval, 5-10, 185, sr.; Leric Eaton, New Deal, 6-1, 215, sr.; Jaheim Newton, Albany, 5-10, 180, sr.

Fullback – Paxton Hancock, Centerville, 5-11, 180, jr.

All-purpose – Klyderion Campbell, Mart, 5-9, 165, sr.

Place-kicker – Luke Shaffer, Falls City, 6-1, 240, sr.

Defense

Linemen – Anthony Jackson Jr., Hearne, 6-3, 250, sr.; Eduardo Olivo Llamas, Windthorst, 5-9, 244, sr.; Taren Farmer, Albany, 5-11, 176, sr.; Anastacio Ibarra, Stratford, 6-2, 220, sr.

Linebackers – Gunner Smith, Archer City, 5-8, 160, jr.; Grant Jendrusch, Falls City, 5-8, 175, sr.; DJ McClelland, Granger, 6-1, 190, jr.; (tie) Coby Rendon, Ralls, 6-0, 190, sr.; Will Scott, Hawley, 6-0, 180, jr.; Waylon Hinze, Burton, 6-0, 185, sr.

Secondary – Kanon Gibson, Wink, 6-1.5, 190, jr.; Wyatt Staggs, Quinlan Boles, 6-3, 165, jr.; Beau Jolly, Christoval, 6-1, 181, sr.; Brayden Fuentes, McCamey, 6-1, 175, sr.

Punter – Colton Canada, Archer City, 5-10, 150, sr.

Utility – Luke Shaffer, Falls City, 6-1, 240, sr.

Kick returner – Kason O’Shields, Hawley, 6-0, 155, jr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards – Jeryd Fain, Coleman, 6-2, 295, sr.; Nolan Park, Forsan, 6-1, 215, jr.

Tackles – Omar De La Hoya, Italy, 6-1, 227, sr.; James Wright, Centerville, 6-5, 320, soph.

Center – (tie) Rigo Molina, McCamey, 5-6, 211, sr.; Gus Allen, Coleman, 6-1, 250, sr.

Wide receivers – Grant Hess, Muenster, 6-3, 185, sr.; Wyatt Jones, Tolar, 5-11, 155, jr.

Tight end – (tie) Jacob Amaro, Three Rivers, 6-1, 186, jr.; Tyler Bryan, Beckville, sr.

Quarterback – Korbin Covarrubiaz, Eldorado, 5-11, 175, sr.

Running backs – Haven Vieth, Windthorst, 6-0, 193, sr.; Zay Cartwright, Shelbyville, 5-11, 190, jr.; (tie) Tanner Bean, Wortham, 5-10, 175, jr.; Peyton Brown, Tolar, 6-1, 210, fr.; Marc Ramirez, Wellington, 5-10, 180, sr.

Fullback – Sam Henderson, Santo, 5-11, 190, sr.

All-purpose – (tie) Dru Jones, Stratford, 5-11, 170, sr.; Jaiden Barr, Italy, 6-0, 220, sr.

Place-kicker – (tie) Nolan Park, Forsan, 6-1, 215, jr.; Armando Chavez, Mart, 5-6, 164, soph.

Defense

Linemen – Julius Williams, Italy, 6-1, 200, sr.; Sam Griffin, Eldorado, 6-1, 200, jr.; Stryker Leschber, Thorndale, 6-4, 240, sr.; Zantayl Holley, Centerville, 6-0, 215, soph.

Linebackers – Zane Burr, Stratford, 6-0, 185, jr; Ty Cash, Italy, 5-9, 145, sr.; Kevin Garcia, Sundown, 5-9, 180, sr.; (tie) Brooks Neece, Albany, 5-10, 200, sr.; Brody Pryor, Celeste, 5-10, 170, sr. Eli Fric, Shiner, 6-0, 190, sr.; Ryan Harris, Beckville, 6-3, 200, sr.

Secondary – Derek Bullard, Wortham, 6-1, 160, jr.; Creighton Killian, Wellington, 5-10, 170, sr.; Braxton Smith, Coleman, 5-8, 140, jr.; Cayden Morgan, Forsan, 5-10, 155, sr.

Punter – (tie) Lane Benavides, Ganado, 5-10, 160, sr.; Gabe Quezada, Smyer, sr.

Utility – Elijah Jackson, Archer City, 6-1, 200, soph.

Kick returner – J’Koby Williams, Beckville, soph.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: High school football: Austin-area players earn all-state honors