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01-30-2008, 11:56 PM
WO-S' Matherne nabs All-State honor
Van Wade
The Orange Leader
Three West Orange-Stark Mustangs landed on the 57th Annual Texas Sportswriters/Collin Street Bakery All-State Class 3A Football Team that was announced on Wednesday.
Mustang senior offensive tackle Tim Matherne was a second team selection while senior running back DePauldrick Garrett and senior receiver Ronnie Dennis were honorable mention selections.
Matherne (6-1, 258) was a key cog in helping lead the Mustangs (11-2) to their fourth consecutive District 21-3A crown. With his key blocking, the Mustangs churned out 352.5 yards a game, including 243.7 yards a game on the ground.
Garrett became WO-S’ all-time leading rusher this season. Garrett, who is also a finalist for the Willie Ray Smith Offensive Award, rambled for 1,394 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior. Garrett completed his days at WO-S with 3,251 yards and 52 touchdowns on 476 carries.
Dennis was quarterback Ortavious Hypolite’s favorite target last season. Dennis hauled down 54 receptions for 746 yards and five touchdowns.
Also making honorable mention on the 3A Team was District 21-3A’s Player of the Year in Kirbyville running back Pierce Rhodes. Rhodes capped off his senior campaign with 1,922 yard and 27 touchdowns on 206 carries.
Van Wade
The Orange Leader
Three West Orange-Stark Mustangs landed on the 57th Annual Texas Sportswriters/Collin Street Bakery All-State Class 3A Football Team that was announced on Wednesday.
Mustang senior offensive tackle Tim Matherne was a second team selection while senior running back DePauldrick Garrett and senior receiver Ronnie Dennis were honorable mention selections.
Matherne (6-1, 258) was a key cog in helping lead the Mustangs (11-2) to their fourth consecutive District 21-3A crown. With his key blocking, the Mustangs churned out 352.5 yards a game, including 243.7 yards a game on the ground.
Garrett became WO-S’ all-time leading rusher this season. Garrett, who is also a finalist for the Willie Ray Smith Offensive Award, rambled for 1,394 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior. Garrett completed his days at WO-S with 3,251 yards and 52 touchdowns on 476 carries.
Dennis was quarterback Ortavious Hypolite’s favorite target last season. Dennis hauled down 54 receptions for 746 yards and five touchdowns.
Also making honorable mention on the 3A Team was District 21-3A’s Player of the Year in Kirbyville running back Pierce Rhodes. Rhodes capped off his senior campaign with 1,922 yard and 27 touchdowns on 206 carries.