2015 Texas APSE Class 4A all-state high school football team

[Sweetwater Red]

Congrats to all players selected and being recognized for a season of hard work.

The 2015 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 4A all-state high school football team, released Tuesday. Voting based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position.

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

Linemen:

— CAGAN BALDREE, Carthage, Sr. — 96 percent grade, 55 pancakes, no sacks allowed in 340 pass attempts

— ANDREW FLANAGAN, Kennedale, So. — 58 pancakes, 15 cut blocks, no sacks allowed, off. averaged 474 rush yds/gm

— HADEN HAAS, Cuero, Jr. — 97 percent grade, 93 knockdowns, 31 pancakes.

— BLAKE HICKEY, Godley, Sr. — 96 percent grade, 52 pancakes, no sacks allowed

— DRE TENNISON, Gladewater, Jr. — 94 percent grade, 72 pancakes, 53 knockdowns, no sacks allowed, off. 3,147 rush yds

Receivers/ends:

— TREN’DAVION DICKSON, Navasota, Sr. — 66-1,191, 20 TDs

— MICHAEL LAWRENCE, Sweetwater, Sr. — 73-1,154, 18 TDs

Quarterback:

— KÉMON FREEMAN, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, Sr. — 169-1,407, 21 TDs rush; 162-263-2,813, 22 TDs passing, 5 INTs

Running backs:

— J.K. DOBBINS, La Grange, Jr. — 244-2,453 32 TDs

— DAEQUAN JONES, La Marque, Sr. — 252-2,042, 16 TDs

— QUARDRAIZ WADLEY, Kennedale, Sr. — 190-2,220, 43 TDs

Kicker:

— CALEB HOLT, Argyle, Sr. — 11-11 FGs, long of 45, 58-58 PATs

Offensive Player of the Year: Quardraiz Wadley, Kennedale

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FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen:

— LAGARYONN CARSON, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, Jr. — 125 tackles, 12 sacks, 25 TFL, 2 blocked kicks, 2 PBU

— KEYUNTEA KINNEY, Atlanta, Sr. — 84 solo tackles, 34 TFL, 12 sacks, 9 FF, 2 FR

— BRADEN PRICE, Levelland, Jr. — 88 tackles, 23 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 FF, 2 PBU

— RAUL VILLARREAL, Port Isabel, Sr. — 90 tackles, 12 sacks, 12 TFL, 5 FF, 1 FR

Linebackers:

— DARRIN BRADLEY, Houston Wheatley, Sr. — 152 tackles, 14 sacks, 7 FR

— BARON BROWNING, Kennedale, Jr. — 55 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 FF, 2 PBU, 2 FR, 2 INTs, 2 defensive TDs

— ROBERT CULBRETH, Madisonville, Sr. — 133 tackles, 5 sacks, 18 TFL, 3 FR, 3 FF, 3 PBU

Defensive backs:

— DEMARKUS ACY, Wilmer-Hutchins, Sr. — 146 tackles, 7 TFLS, 2 INTs, 29 PBU

— MICHAEL GREEN, Sweetwater, Jr — 42 tackles, 7 INTs, 14 PBU

— EDWIN HAYES, Coldspring Oakhurst, Sr. — 82 tackles, 8 INTs, 3 INT returns for TD, 2 FR, 3 punt returns for TDs

— CAMERON WEISS, Mineral Wells, Jr. — 80 tackles, 5 INTs, 17 PBU, 2 TFL, 2 FF, 2 sacks

Punter:

— SCOTT DEAL, Longview Spring Hill, Sr. — Avg. 43 yards on 30 punts, long of 68, 9 punts of 50 or more

Defensive Player of the Year: Lagaryonn Carson, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau

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SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

Linemen:

— Ramon Flores, Monahans, Sr.; Stephen L. Martinez, Port Isabel, Jr.; Luke Melton, Celina, Jr.; Matt Naugle, Kennedale, Sr.; Landon Simmons, Atlanta, Sr.; Josh West, Athens, Sr.

Receivers/ends:

— Eddie Gabaldon, Andrews, Sr.; Jakeldric Jackson, Carthage, Sr.

Quarterback:

— Shelton Eppler, Navasota, Sr.

Running backs:

— Charles Oliver, Fairfield, Sr.; Jeremiah Robertson, Huntington, Sr.; Dailyn Wells, Kennedale, Sr.

Kicker:

— Jace Zeller, Kennedale, Sr.

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SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen:

— Tyriq Burnett, Wills Point, Jr.; Gjemar Daniels, Kennedale, Sr.; Jack Hays, Graham, Jr.; Dustin Masner, Kennedale, Sr.; Jonathan Marshall, Shepherd, Sr.

Linebackers:

— Lorenzo Hicks, Dallas Madison, Sr.; Michael Landers, Kennedale, Jr.; Cole Vaughan, Decatur, Sr.

Defensive backs:

— Dexavious Hall, Wilmer-Hutchins, Sr.; Kollin Hurt, Gilmer, Sr.; Devan Mason, Kennedale, Soph.; Samuel Thompson, La Vernia, Sr.

Punter:

— Josh Nowell, Stephenville, Sr.

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HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE

LINEMEN: Ethan Azam, Andrews; Cal Bauer, Navasota; Devyn Billiott, La Marque; Nate Buck, Pittsburg; Dylan Cartwright, Huntington; Raul Cortez, Pampa; Chase Herrig, Sinton; Terry Lee Hogan, Decatur; Harrison Hubbert, Celina; Patrick Hudson, Silsbee; Gavin Jeziorske, Abilene Wylie; Leo Juarez, Navarro; Jose Nuno, Devine; Johnny Perez, Gilmer; Blake Ray, Columbus; Tyler Reinhard, La Vernia; Erik Smith, Bushland; Franklin Smith, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Ty Smith, Argyle; Nic Stroud, Kennedale; Justin Wilson, Liberty Hill; Reid Zboril, El Campo.

RECEIVERS/ENDS: Tanar Castleman, Shepherd; Jordan Duckett, Mineral Wells; Drew Estrada, Argyle; Devon Fitzgerald, Andrews; Steven Gallardo, Burnet; Connor Howard, Brownwood; Gage McCook, Argyle; Thurman Morbley, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Jamarcus Polk, Diboll; Corey Smallwood, Bonham; Douglas Stevens, Mineral Wells; Jayson Thomas, Pampa.

QUARTERBACKS: Jarod Blissett, Carthage; Kameron Mathis, Bushland; Conner Pingleton, Celina; Alfred Robertson, Houston Worthing; Dontre’ Thomas, Silsbee; Tyler Ticknor, Decatur; Triston Williams, Andrews.

RUNNING BACKS: Kevin Dove, El Campo; Bowie Franks, Iowa Park; Logan Fuller, Athens; Tanner Law, Navarro; Payton McAlister, Decatur; Brent McCallon, Vernon; Dillon McCormick, Nevada Community; Tyrell Phillips, Atlanta; Alyas Ramirez, Gonzales; Tray Walker, Pittsburg.

KICKER: Juan Esquival, Gilmer.

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HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE

LINEMEN: Demarco Boyd, Gilmer; Rakeem Hatchett Cooper, Lubbock Estacado; Steven Field, China Spring; Johnathan Flores, Navasota; Marlon Ford, La Marque; Austin Geiger, Celina; Cedric Green, Shepherd; Jaylon Haynes, Wharton; Michael Hopkins, Cuero; Jabril Hunter, Navasota; Rob Knox, Sinton; Jarrod McLin, Carthage; Dion Novil, Abilene Wylie; Tristin Olivares, Gilmer; Chance Pierce, Bridgeport; Brandon Riley, CC West Oso; Silas Robinson, Yoakum; Josh Swopes, Midland Greenwood.

LINEBACKERS: Koby Bullard, La Vernia; Bohner Cottongame, Graham; Cooper Edmiston, Gatesville; Henry George, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Shane Gerths, Celina; Andrew Guerra, Pleasanton; De’Marco Guidry, La Marque; Drake Hargrove, Rockport-Fulton; DJ Harris, Navasota; Fre’Zarian Harrison, Pittsburg; Riley Hedge, Abilene Wylie; Jeremy Hernandez, Rockport-Fulton; Zech Hopkins, Cuero; Michael Johns, Wilmer-Hutchins; Taner Kemmerer, Aubrey; Hayden Lee, Canyon Lake; Hunter Mobley, Sweetwater ; Tylor Morris, Krum; Christian Perez, Levelland; Dru Prox, Kaufman; Jake Rogers, Midland Greenwood; Stefon Sandoval, Mineral Wells; Tristan Seargeant, Mineral Wells; Deontae Skinner, Shepherd.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: Preston Brooks, Krum; Tremayne Creeks, Navasota; Travon Fuller, Athens; Jon Clark Giddings, Stephenville; Denzel Green, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Gatlin Grisso, Aubrey; Keylan Herman, Liberty Hill; Connor Howard, Brownwood; Dylan Joiner, Liberty Hill; Tacorian Jones, Dallas Lincoln; Trent Lindblad, Celina; Michael Lopez, Levelland; Jordan Moore, Yoakum; Jack Patton, Rusk; Prinard Payne, Bay City; Jarred Reneau, Snyder; Ector Rivera, Kennedale; Justice Thompson, Midland Greenwood; Travis Tolbert, Celina; Carter Ware, Liberty Hill.

PUNTERS: Malcolm Cunningham, Bay City; Drew Estrada, Argyle; Colten Graham, Krum.

[chaingang]

Congrats to all players selected and being recognized for a season of hard work.

The 2015 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 4A all-state high school football team, released Tuesday. Voting based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position.

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

Linemen:

— CAGAN BALDREE, Carthage, Sr. — 96 percent grade, 55 pancakes, no sacks allowed in 340 pass attempts

— ANDREW FLANAGAN, Kennedale, So. — 58 pancakes, 15 cut blocks, no sacks allowed, off. averaged 474 rush yds/gm

— HADEN HAAS, Cuero, Jr. — 97 percent grade, 93 knockdowns, 31 pancakes.

— BLAKE HICKEY, Godley, Sr. — 96 percent grade, 52 pancakes, no sacks allowed

— DRE TENNISON, Gladewater, Jr. — 94 percent grade, 72 pancakes, 53 knockdowns, no sacks allowed, off. 3,147 rush yds

Receivers/ends:

— TREN’DAVION DICKSON, Navasota, Sr. — 66-1,191, 20 TDs

— MICHAEL LAWRENCE, Sweetwater, Sr. — 73-1,154, 18 TDs

Quarterback:

— KÉMON FREEMAN, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, Sr. — 169-1,407, 21 TDs rush; 162-263-2,813, 22 TDs passing, 5 INTs

Running backs:

— J.K. DOBBINS, La Grange, Jr. — 244-2,453 32 TDs

— DAEQUAN JONES, La Marque, Sr. — 252-2,042, 16 TDs

— QUARDRAIZ WADLEY, Kennedale, Sr. — 190-2,220, 43 TDs

Kicker:

— CALEB HOLT, Argyle, Sr. — 11-11 FGs, long of 45, 58-58 PATs

Offensive Player of the Year: Quardraiz Wadley, Kennedale

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FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen:

— LAGARYONN CARSON, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, Jr. — 125 tackles, 12 sacks, 25 TFL, 2 blocked kicks, 2 PBU

— KEYUNTEA KINNEY, Atlanta, Sr. — 84 solo tackles, 34 TFL, 12 sacks, 9 FF, 2 FR

— BRADEN PRICE, Levelland, Jr. — 88 tackles, 23 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 FF, 2 PBU

— RAUL VILLARREAL, Port Isabel, Sr. — 90 tackles, 12 sacks, 12 TFL, 5 FF, 1 FR

Linebackers:

— DARRIN BRADLEY, Houston Wheatley, Sr. — 152 tackles, 14 sacks, 7 FR

— BARON BROWNING, Kennedale, Jr. — 55 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 FF, 2 PBU, 2 FR, 2 INTs, 2 defensive TDs

— ROBERT CULBRETH, Madisonville, Sr. — 133 tackles, 5 sacks, 18 TFL, 3 FR, 3 FF, 3 PBU

Defensive backs:

— DEMARKUS ACY, Wilmer-Hutchins, Sr. — 146 tackles, 7 TFLS, 2 INTs, 29 PBU

— MICHAEL GREEN, Sweetwater, Jr — 42 tackles, 7 INTs, 14 PBU

— EDWIN HAYES, Coldspring Oakhurst, Sr. — 82 tackles, 8 INTs, 3 INT returns for TD, 2 FR, 3 punt returns for TDs

— CAMERON WEISS, Mineral Wells, Jr. — 80 tackles, 5 INTs, 17 PBU, 2 TFL, 2 FF, 2 sacks

Punter:

— SCOTT DEAL, Longview Spring Hill, Sr. — Avg. 43 yards on 30 punts, long of 68, 9 punts of 50 or more

Defensive Player of the Year: Lagaryonn Carson, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau

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SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

Linemen:

— Ramon Flores, Monahans, Sr.; Stephen L. Martinez, Port Isabel, Jr.; Luke Melton, Celina, Jr.; Matt Naugle, Kennedale, Sr.; Landon Simmons, Atlanta, Sr.; Josh West, Athens, Sr.

Receivers/ends:

— Eddie Gabaldon, Andrews, Sr.; Jakeldric Jackson, Carthage, Sr.

Quarterback:

— Shelton Eppler, Navasota, Sr.

Running backs:

— Charles Oliver, Fairfield, Sr.; Jeremiah Robertson, Huntington, Sr.; Dailyn Wells, Kennedale, Sr.

Kicker:

— Jace Zeller, Kennedale, Sr.

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SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen:

— Tyriq Burnett, Wills Point, Jr.; Gjemar Daniels, Kennedale, Sr.; Jack Hays, Graham, Jr.; Dustin Masner, Kennedale, Sr.; Jonathan Marshall, Shepherd, Sr.

Linebackers:

— Lorenzo Hicks, Dallas Madison, Sr.; Michael Landers, Kennedale, Jr.; Cole Vaughan, Decatur, Sr.

Defensive backs:

— Dexavious Hall, Wilmer-Hutchins, Sr.; Kollin Hurt, Gilmer, Sr.; Devan Mason, Kennedale, Soph.; Samuel Thompson, La Vernia, Sr.

Punter:

— Josh Nowell, Stephenville, Sr.

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HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE

LINEMEN: Ethan Azam, Andrews; Cal Bauer, Navasota; Devyn Billiott, La Marque; Nate Buck, Pittsburg; Dylan Cartwright, Huntington; Raul Cortez, Pampa; Chase Herrig, Sinton; Terry Lee Hogan, Decatur; Harrison Hubbert, Celina; Patrick Hudson, Silsbee; Gavin Jeziorske, Abilene Wylie; Leo Juarez, Navarro; Jose Nuno, Devine; Johnny Perez, Gilmer; Blake Ray, Columbus; Tyler Reinhard, La Vernia; Erik Smith, Bushland; Franklin Smith, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Ty Smith, Argyle; Nic Stroud, Kennedale; Justin Wilson, Liberty Hill; Reid Zboril, El Campo.

RECEIVERS/ENDS: Tanar Castleman, Shepherd; Jordan Duckett, Mineral Wells; Drew Estrada, Argyle; Devon Fitzgerald, Andrews; Steven Gallardo, Burnet; Connor Howard, Brownwood; Gage McCook, Argyle; Thurman Morbley, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Jamarcus Polk, Diboll; Corey Smallwood, Bonham; Douglas Stevens, Mineral Wells; Jayson Thomas, Pampa.

QUARTERBACKS: Jarod Blissett, Carthage; Kameron Mathis, Bushland; Conner Pingleton, Celina; Alfred Robertson, Houston Worthing; Dontre’ Thomas, Silsbee; Tyler Ticknor, Decatur; Triston Williams, Andrews.

RUNNING BACKS: Kevin Dove, El Campo; Bowie Franks, Iowa Park; Logan Fuller, Athens; Tanner Law, Navarro; Payton McAlister, Decatur; Brent McCallon, Vernon; Dillon McCormick, Nevada Community; Tyrell Phillips, Atlanta; Alyas Ramirez, Gonzales; Tray Walker, Pittsburg.

KICKER: Juan Esquival, Gilmer.

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HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE

LINEMEN: Demarco Boyd, Gilmer; Rakeem Hatchett Cooper, Lubbock Estacado; Steven Field, China Spring; Johnathan Flores, Navasota; Marlon Ford, La Marque; Austin Geiger, Celina; Cedric Green, Shepherd; Jaylon Haynes, Wharton; Michael Hopkins, Cuero; Jabril Hunter, Navasota; Rob Knox, Sinton; Jarrod McLin, Carthage; Dion Novil, Abilene Wylie; Tristin Olivares, Gilmer; Chance Pierce, Bridgeport; Brandon Riley, CC West Oso; Silas Robinson, Yoakum; Josh Swopes, Midland Greenwood.

LINEBACKERS: Koby Bullard, La Vernia; Bohner Cottongame, Graham; Cooper Edmiston, Gatesville; Henry George, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Shane Gerths, Celina; Andrew Guerra, Pleasanton; De’Marco Guidry, La Marque; Drake Hargrove, Rockport-Fulton; DJ Harris, Navasota; Fre’Zarian Harrison, Pittsburg; Riley Hedge, Abilene Wylie; Jeremy Hernandez, Rockport-Fulton; Zech Hopkins, Cuero; Michael Johns, Wilmer-Hutchins; Taner Kemmerer, Aubrey; Hayden Lee, Canyon Lake; Hunter Mobley, Sweetwater ; Tylor Morris, Krum; Christian Perez, Levelland; Dru Prox, Kaufman; Jake Rogers, Midland Greenwood; Stefon Sandoval, Mineral Wells; Tristan Seargeant, Mineral Wells; Deontae Skinner, Shepherd.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: Preston Brooks, Krum; Tremayne Creeks, Navasota; Travon Fuller, Athens; Jon Clark Giddings, Stephenville; Denzel Green, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Gatlin Grisso, Aubrey; Keylan Herman, Liberty Hill; Connor Howard, Brownwood; Dylan Joiner, Liberty Hill; Tacorian Jones, Dallas Lincoln; Trent Lindblad, Celina; Michael Lopez, Levelland; Jordan Moore, Yoakum; Jack Patton, Rusk; Prinard Payne, Bay City; Jarred Reneau, Snyder; Ector Rivera, Kennedale; Justice Thompson, Midland Greenwood; Travis Tolbert, Celina; Carter Ware, Liberty Hill.

PUNTERS: Malcolm Cunningham, Bay City; Drew Estrada, Argyle; Colten Graham, Krum.


Not 1 WOS player......smh!!

[Yoe_09]

Anything done by the associated press has to be taken with a grain of salt....just like the rankings. I would wait until people like DCTF, Padilla, and TheOldCoach comes out with those.

[bd62]

Not 1 WOS player......smh!!

I thought same thing. I saw a couple of guys on team I want mention that Cuero could have score 70 points on there team. There is many well deserving players on team but not having any WOS kids on team is a joke. Also Celina OL did not have any on 1st team and they were best OL I seen all year. I guess all these 2 teams do is win games.

[chaingang]

Exactly, Celina also. They had what 3 or 4 kids? And its HM, too. The 2 teams playing for an SC in 4AD2 and hardly represented.

[chaingang]

WOS used to get some looks. Here is a link of our all time All State players. Look at 86-88 and 97-98 and of course 2000. Pretty much our whole defense those years made it.
http://hs.woccisd.net/ourpages/auto/2010/10/27/56311682/All-State%20Team.pdf

[chaingang]

Just a little intresting info. Kevin Smith (WOS, Texas A&M, Dallas Cowboys) will be inducted into the TXHSF Hall of Fame Friday. Kevin has 1 or 2 SC rings from WOS 86, 87( I think he was on the 87 team), I believe a couple cotton bowl rings from A&M 88-91?? and 3 Super Bowl rings with the Cowboys 92,93,95. Could be a little off on years for A&M

[Rabid Cougar]

Lavega, Lavega, ...... LaVega?

[Rabid Cougar]

Just a little intresting info. Kevin Smith (WOS, Texas A&M, Dallas Cowboys) will be inducted into the TXHSF Hall of Fame Friday. Kevin has 1 or 2 SC rings from WOS 86, 87( I think he was on the 87 team), I believe a couple cotton bowl rings from A&M 88-91?? and 3 Super Bowl rings with the Cowboys 92,93,95. Could be a little off on years for A&M

Cotton Bowl didn't give rings. They gave watches. That would be SWC Champioship rings.

[Gontex]

Lavega, Lavega, ...... LaVega?

Kennedale.....who?.......Kennedale......were they the state champions? Must have because half the team was all-state.....Kennedale???

[Bulldog13]

Hmmmm...how can a kid make 2nd Team All-State when he doesn't even make 1st or 2nd team All-District? And from a team that was one and done in the playoffs?

[pirate4state]

Hmmmm...how can a kid make 2nd Team All-State when he doesn't even make 1st or 2nd team All-District? And from a team that was one and done in the playoffs?

that's surprising considering the all district teams seem to be pretty watered down these days

[chaingang]

Cotton Bowl didn't give rings. They gave watches. That would be SWC Champioship rings.


Yeah, wasnt real sure about that. I know he was all american at aTm and they won some bowls, etc. Ill have to ask him. My point was that talk about being in the right place at the right time. 2 HS State Champ rings, 3 Super Bowl Rings and Ill find out about what the Aggies won.

[Breacher9]

This is usually all based off of regular season stats. Coaches submit the stats and they usually take the top kids in that area. I have never taken this poll very serious. Just part of the process. Anyone correct me if I am wrong in this area?

[chaingang]

This is usually all based off of regular season stats. Coaches submit the stats and they usually take the top kids in that area. I have never taken this poll very serious. Just part of the process. Anyone correct me if I am wrong in this area?


If that were the case, our regular season stats were just as good if not better than than the playoff stats. Kinda crazy. Doesnt matter though, WOS and Celina are playing Friday when most of the AP All State are at home. Not a knock on those kids at all, just the writers.

[91 lion]

Not 1 WOS player......smh!!

That is suprising, considering the total number including the honorable mentions. Not sure how that happened. The AP is always a little off and Senior heavy....always has been.

The list is long, so I couldn't double check, but did anyone else other than Connor Howard make both the offensive and defensive list?

.....and btw, it makes sense that the Sville punter made it.....he had a LOT of work this year... ;)

That was for you Hollywood!

[TarponFanInNorthTexas]

I thought same thing. I saw a couple of guys on team I want mention that Cuero could have score 70 points on there team. There is many well deserving players on team but not having any WOS kids on team is a joke. Also Celina OL did not have any on 1st team and they were best OL I seen all year. I guess all these 2 teams do is win games.

I know exactly which team you're talking about. And you're right. Truth be told I wished Cuero had dropped 70+ on us so that our coach would actually be put on the hot seat.

[bobcat1]

Not 1 WOS player......smh!!


Exactly, Celina also. They had what 3 or 4 kids? And its HM, too. The 2 teams playing for an SC in 4AD2 and hardly represented.I guess these are individual honors and an individual can't get to a state game. It takes a team. Plus the AP knows diddly jack squat about football. They do the same mindless crap every year. It's a team sport.