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12-31-2006, 09:33 PM
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Zach Adams,
Ingleside, sr.
There isn't much that Adams didn't do for Ingleside this season. The MVP in District 30-3A rushed for 631 yards and 16 TDs and caught 40 passes for 853 yards and 10 scores. He also kicked three field goals, including a long of 36 yards, five extra points and sometimes punted.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER
OF THE YEAR
Ryan Duke, Calallen, sr.
Duke passed for 2,626 yards and 31 TDs despite not playing in the second half of many games. The effort helped the Wildcats complete an undefeated regular season and reach the playoffs for the 22nd straight time. Duke also rushed for 649 yards and 10 scores.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER
OF THE YEAR
Mark Soto,
Flour Bluff, sr.
An inside linebacker, Soto used a combination of speed and strength to chase down ball carriers. The Defensive MVP in 31-4A recorded 134 tackles, 12 of those for a loss. He also registered nine sacks.
NEWCOMER
OF THE YEAR
Bryden McClure, Calallen, so.
McClure made an immediate impact in his first season on the varsity, leading the Wildcats with 120 tackles. He caused three fumbles, returning one 50 yards to the end zone, intercepted a pass and deflected six.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Graig Hesseltine,
Ingleside
In his third year at the school, Hesseltine guided Ingleside to its first district title since 1995 by ending Sinton's reign atop the 30-3A standings. The Mustangs went 12-2 in reaching the Class 3A Division I state semifinals, rolling up 4,688 total yards (335 per game) along the way.
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Jerry Bell, Ray, jr.
Despite taking only a handful of snaps as a sophomore, Bell went on to earn Offensive MVP honors in 27-5A after completing nearly 60 percent of his passes for 2,618 yards and 27 TDs. Bell's contributions helped the Texans to a third straight playoff appearance.
RUNNING BACK
Kindred McClure, Calallen, sr.
A broken collarbone seven games into the season prevented McClure from reaching the 1,000-yard mark. Although he missed five games, McClure managed to rush for 807 yards and 12 TDs on 120 carries.
John Sehlke, George West, sr.
A unanimous first-team all-district pick in 31-2A, Sehlke scored 26 total TDs (24 rushing) to help the Longhorns return to the playoffs for the first time since 1999. He finished with 165 carries for 1,256 yards.
Carl Swain, Refugio, jr.
The unanimous MVP in 31-2A did it all for the Bobcats. He rushed for 1,339 yards and 24 TDs and also finished with 24 catches for 643 yards and five scores. Swain scored 30 total TDs and also averaged 35 yards on 20 punts.
WIDE RECEIVER
Ryan Flowers, Flour Bluff, sr.
When QB R.J. Long needed a target, Flowers came up big for a Flour Bluff team that made a second straight appearance in the Region IV-4A Division I championship. Flowers finished with 51 catches for 962 and 12 TDs.
Joel Johnson, Ingleside, sr.
A two-way starter, Johnson earned unanimous first-team all-district honors as a receiver in 30-3A. He led the Mustangs in receptions (60) and yards (1,049) and tied for the team lead with 10 TDs. Johnson had seven INTs on defense.
Steven Vidaurri, Calallen, sr.
Duke had plenty of options, but Vidaurri became the top threat during Calallen's undefeated run through the regular season. He topped the team with 844 yards and 13 TDs and ranked second with 40 catches.
TIGHT END
Corey Lavender, Flour Bluff, so.
Lavender's offensive contributions were limited, but enough to help the Hornets return to the Region IV-4A Division I final for the second straight time. Of his three total catches, two went for TDs. The other completed a two-point conversion attempt.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Justin Chambers, Ingleside, sr.
A unanimous first-team 30-3A lineman, Chambers paved the way for Ingleside's run to the district championship and 3A Division I semifinals. He also carried the ball 10 times for 33 yards and four TDs.
John Egan, Flour Bluff, sr.
The first-team All-District 31-4A center, Egan's veteran play helped Long flourish in his first year as the team's starting signalcaller. Long went on to pass for 1,974 yards and 21 TDs and rush for 853 yards and 12 scores.
Andrew Flores, Calallen, sr.
Flores, one of only two unanimous first-team all-district offensive line selections in 31-4A, didn't disappoint as Calallen reached the playoffs for the 22nd straight time. With Flores up front, the Wildcats piled up nearly 5,000 total yards.
Nick Hernandez, Calallen, sr.
Calallen's spread offense required the Wildcats to operate mostly out of the shotgun, making Hernandez a valuable asset at center. Duke went on to put up 3,274 all-purpose yards and had a hand in 41 total TDs (10 rushing, 31 passing).
Jaren Shears, Beeville, sr.
The only three-year starter up front for Beeville, Shears shared Most Valuable Offensive Line honors in 30-4A. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound tackle helped the Trojans average 345 total yards per game and consistently graded out near 90 percent.
UTILITY
Ricky Vera, Hebbronville, sr.
The Longhorns weren't a one-man team, but Vera did a lot of the damage. The 32-2A MVP carried 162 times for 1,670 yards and 17 TDs. He also passed for nearly 900 yards and 10 scores while also kicking 21 extra points and a field goal.
KICKER
Cory Foust, Flour Bluff, so.
Foust hardly missed in his first year as the kicker, allowing the Hornets to reach the Region IV-4A Division I championship game a second straight season. He went 36 of 40 on extra point kicks and converted all 11 field goal attempts.
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINE
Justin King, Beeville, sr.
The Most Valuable Defensive Lineman in 30-4A, King led the Trojans in sacks with 10 and quarterback pressures with 16. He also ranked second on the team in tackles with 102, including 73 solos, and also recovered a fumble.
Chance Schneider, Calallen, sr.
A force up front, Schneider earned first-team all-district honors for his role in Calallen's march to the 31-4A championship. He registered 79 tackles, ranked second with eight sacks, caused a fumble and recovered one.
Tex-Ian Soderqvist, Flour Bluff, sr.
Soderqvist's impact allowed the Hornets to hold opponents to 19 points per game during the regular season. The first-team All-District 31-4A selection finished with 81 tackles, including 13 for a loss, and four sacks.
Ryan Ueckert, Sinton, sr.
Even an ankle injury couldn't keep Ueckert from earning Defensive MVP honors in 30-3A. Playing on the interior, Ueckert preyed on quarterbacks and finished with 13 sacks. He recorded 50 tackles and four fumble recoveries.
LINEBACKER
Ruben Garcia, Ray, sr.
A knee injury last season didn't keep Garcia from returning to help lead the Texans to a third straight trip to the postseason. The Defensive MVP honors in 27-5A recorded 131 tackles, including 19 for a loss.
John Lawson, Miller, jr.
One of two Defensive Players of the Year in 30-4A, Lawson played a pivotal role as the Bucs returned to the playoffs for the first time in five years. He finished with 114 tackles, including a whopping 36 for a loss, six sacks, caused a fumble and recovered three.
David Sellars, Calallen, sr.
Calallen has always had a reliable linebacker to lead the way. This season the part belonged to Sellars, a unanimous first-team all-district selection in 31-4A. He finished with 107 tackles, four sacks and returned a fumble three yards to the end zone.
Jeff Techur, Ingleside, jr.
Techur missed several games with an injury, but it didn't slow him down much. The junior finished with 157 tackles, including 78 solo stops. He also had three sacks and caused two fumbles.
DEFENSIVE BACK
Justin Flores, Gregory-Portland, sr.
Flores had a busy season, which earned him Most Valuable Secondary Back honors in 30-4A. He made 94 tackles, intercepted five passes and deflected two. Flores also had a sack and two fumble recoveries.
Jeramie Marek, Calallen, jr.
A unanimous first-team All-District 31-4A selection in the secondary, Marek finished the season with 10 INTs. He recorded 44 tackles, deflected six passes and had a sack while also spending time on offense.
Izzy Sanchez, Ingleside, sr.
The first-team All-District 30-3A selection covered lots of ground in the secondary, finishing second on the team with 105 tackles. He registered three sacks, caused two fumbles and intercepted two passes.
James Stroleny, George West, sr.
Stroleny initially decided not to play football so that he could concentrate on the upcoming basketball season. The Longhorns are glad he changed his mind. The unanimous first-team all-district pick in 31-2A led South Texas with 14 INTs and finished with 106 tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered two.
UTILITY
Sean Hoelscher, Calallen, sr.
No matter where Hoelscher lined up, he always seemed to be in on the play. A unanimous first-team All-District 31-4A choice at outside linebacker, Hoelscher made 65 tackles, tied for the team lead with nine sacks, caused two fumbles, recovered one, intercepted a pass, deflected two and blocked a kick.
PUNTER
Josh Rowden, Calallen, sr.
If Calallen needed to play field position, Rowden got the call. The first-team All-District 31-4A selection averaged 40.1 yards on 17 punts. He also went 50 of 57 on extra point kicks to go along with two field goals.
Zach Adams,
Ingleside, sr.
There isn't much that Adams didn't do for Ingleside this season. The MVP in District 30-3A rushed for 631 yards and 16 TDs and caught 40 passes for 853 yards and 10 scores. He also kicked three field goals, including a long of 36 yards, five extra points and sometimes punted.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER
OF THE YEAR
Ryan Duke, Calallen, sr.
Duke passed for 2,626 yards and 31 TDs despite not playing in the second half of many games. The effort helped the Wildcats complete an undefeated regular season and reach the playoffs for the 22nd straight time. Duke also rushed for 649 yards and 10 scores.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER
OF THE YEAR
Mark Soto,
Flour Bluff, sr.
An inside linebacker, Soto used a combination of speed and strength to chase down ball carriers. The Defensive MVP in 31-4A recorded 134 tackles, 12 of those for a loss. He also registered nine sacks.
NEWCOMER
OF THE YEAR
Bryden McClure, Calallen, so.
McClure made an immediate impact in his first season on the varsity, leading the Wildcats with 120 tackles. He caused three fumbles, returning one 50 yards to the end zone, intercepted a pass and deflected six.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Graig Hesseltine,
Ingleside
In his third year at the school, Hesseltine guided Ingleside to its first district title since 1995 by ending Sinton's reign atop the 30-3A standings. The Mustangs went 12-2 in reaching the Class 3A Division I state semifinals, rolling up 4,688 total yards (335 per game) along the way.
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Jerry Bell, Ray, jr.
Despite taking only a handful of snaps as a sophomore, Bell went on to earn Offensive MVP honors in 27-5A after completing nearly 60 percent of his passes for 2,618 yards and 27 TDs. Bell's contributions helped the Texans to a third straight playoff appearance.
RUNNING BACK
Kindred McClure, Calallen, sr.
A broken collarbone seven games into the season prevented McClure from reaching the 1,000-yard mark. Although he missed five games, McClure managed to rush for 807 yards and 12 TDs on 120 carries.
John Sehlke, George West, sr.
A unanimous first-team all-district pick in 31-2A, Sehlke scored 26 total TDs (24 rushing) to help the Longhorns return to the playoffs for the first time since 1999. He finished with 165 carries for 1,256 yards.
Carl Swain, Refugio, jr.
The unanimous MVP in 31-2A did it all for the Bobcats. He rushed for 1,339 yards and 24 TDs and also finished with 24 catches for 643 yards and five scores. Swain scored 30 total TDs and also averaged 35 yards on 20 punts.
WIDE RECEIVER
Ryan Flowers, Flour Bluff, sr.
When QB R.J. Long needed a target, Flowers came up big for a Flour Bluff team that made a second straight appearance in the Region IV-4A Division I championship. Flowers finished with 51 catches for 962 and 12 TDs.
Joel Johnson, Ingleside, sr.
A two-way starter, Johnson earned unanimous first-team all-district honors as a receiver in 30-3A. He led the Mustangs in receptions (60) and yards (1,049) and tied for the team lead with 10 TDs. Johnson had seven INTs on defense.
Steven Vidaurri, Calallen, sr.
Duke had plenty of options, but Vidaurri became the top threat during Calallen's undefeated run through the regular season. He topped the team with 844 yards and 13 TDs and ranked second with 40 catches.
TIGHT END
Corey Lavender, Flour Bluff, so.
Lavender's offensive contributions were limited, but enough to help the Hornets return to the Region IV-4A Division I final for the second straight time. Of his three total catches, two went for TDs. The other completed a two-point conversion attempt.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Justin Chambers, Ingleside, sr.
A unanimous first-team 30-3A lineman, Chambers paved the way for Ingleside's run to the district championship and 3A Division I semifinals. He also carried the ball 10 times for 33 yards and four TDs.
John Egan, Flour Bluff, sr.
The first-team All-District 31-4A center, Egan's veteran play helped Long flourish in his first year as the team's starting signalcaller. Long went on to pass for 1,974 yards and 21 TDs and rush for 853 yards and 12 scores.
Andrew Flores, Calallen, sr.
Flores, one of only two unanimous first-team all-district offensive line selections in 31-4A, didn't disappoint as Calallen reached the playoffs for the 22nd straight time. With Flores up front, the Wildcats piled up nearly 5,000 total yards.
Nick Hernandez, Calallen, sr.
Calallen's spread offense required the Wildcats to operate mostly out of the shotgun, making Hernandez a valuable asset at center. Duke went on to put up 3,274 all-purpose yards and had a hand in 41 total TDs (10 rushing, 31 passing).
Jaren Shears, Beeville, sr.
The only three-year starter up front for Beeville, Shears shared Most Valuable Offensive Line honors in 30-4A. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound tackle helped the Trojans average 345 total yards per game and consistently graded out near 90 percent.
UTILITY
Ricky Vera, Hebbronville, sr.
The Longhorns weren't a one-man team, but Vera did a lot of the damage. The 32-2A MVP carried 162 times for 1,670 yards and 17 TDs. He also passed for nearly 900 yards and 10 scores while also kicking 21 extra points and a field goal.
KICKER
Cory Foust, Flour Bluff, so.
Foust hardly missed in his first year as the kicker, allowing the Hornets to reach the Region IV-4A Division I championship game a second straight season. He went 36 of 40 on extra point kicks and converted all 11 field goal attempts.
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINE
Justin King, Beeville, sr.
The Most Valuable Defensive Lineman in 30-4A, King led the Trojans in sacks with 10 and quarterback pressures with 16. He also ranked second on the team in tackles with 102, including 73 solos, and also recovered a fumble.
Chance Schneider, Calallen, sr.
A force up front, Schneider earned first-team all-district honors for his role in Calallen's march to the 31-4A championship. He registered 79 tackles, ranked second with eight sacks, caused a fumble and recovered one.
Tex-Ian Soderqvist, Flour Bluff, sr.
Soderqvist's impact allowed the Hornets to hold opponents to 19 points per game during the regular season. The first-team All-District 31-4A selection finished with 81 tackles, including 13 for a loss, and four sacks.
Ryan Ueckert, Sinton, sr.
Even an ankle injury couldn't keep Ueckert from earning Defensive MVP honors in 30-3A. Playing on the interior, Ueckert preyed on quarterbacks and finished with 13 sacks. He recorded 50 tackles and four fumble recoveries.
LINEBACKER
Ruben Garcia, Ray, sr.
A knee injury last season didn't keep Garcia from returning to help lead the Texans to a third straight trip to the postseason. The Defensive MVP honors in 27-5A recorded 131 tackles, including 19 for a loss.
John Lawson, Miller, jr.
One of two Defensive Players of the Year in 30-4A, Lawson played a pivotal role as the Bucs returned to the playoffs for the first time in five years. He finished with 114 tackles, including a whopping 36 for a loss, six sacks, caused a fumble and recovered three.
David Sellars, Calallen, sr.
Calallen has always had a reliable linebacker to lead the way. This season the part belonged to Sellars, a unanimous first-team all-district selection in 31-4A. He finished with 107 tackles, four sacks and returned a fumble three yards to the end zone.
Jeff Techur, Ingleside, jr.
Techur missed several games with an injury, but it didn't slow him down much. The junior finished with 157 tackles, including 78 solo stops. He also had three sacks and caused two fumbles.
DEFENSIVE BACK
Justin Flores, Gregory-Portland, sr.
Flores had a busy season, which earned him Most Valuable Secondary Back honors in 30-4A. He made 94 tackles, intercepted five passes and deflected two. Flores also had a sack and two fumble recoveries.
Jeramie Marek, Calallen, jr.
A unanimous first-team All-District 31-4A selection in the secondary, Marek finished the season with 10 INTs. He recorded 44 tackles, deflected six passes and had a sack while also spending time on offense.
Izzy Sanchez, Ingleside, sr.
The first-team All-District 30-3A selection covered lots of ground in the secondary, finishing second on the team with 105 tackles. He registered three sacks, caused two fumbles and intercepted two passes.
James Stroleny, George West, sr.
Stroleny initially decided not to play football so that he could concentrate on the upcoming basketball season. The Longhorns are glad he changed his mind. The unanimous first-team all-district pick in 31-2A led South Texas with 14 INTs and finished with 106 tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered two.
UTILITY
Sean Hoelscher, Calallen, sr.
No matter where Hoelscher lined up, he always seemed to be in on the play. A unanimous first-team All-District 31-4A choice at outside linebacker, Hoelscher made 65 tackles, tied for the team lead with nine sacks, caused two fumbles, recovered one, intercepted a pass, deflected two and blocked a kick.
PUNTER
Josh Rowden, Calallen, sr.
If Calallen needed to play field position, Rowden got the call. The first-team All-District 31-4A selection averaged 40.1 yards on 17 punts. He also went 50 of 57 on extra point kicks to go along with two field goals.