TSWA Class 3A all-state team

[Panther One]

I don't see this posted yet, so here it is...

Snyder running back Will Clay and Gilmer running back Justin Johnson shared offensive player of the year honors on the Texas Sports Writers Association's Class 3A all-state football team.

The 205-pound Clay rushed for 3,081 yards and 42 TDs. The 210-pound Johnson rushed for 2,171 yards and 25 TDs for the Division I state runner-up.

Palacios linebacker Aaron Buckley was the defensive player of the year. The 225-pound senior had 147 tackles.

Jerry Vance of Division I state champion Liberty Hill was coach of the year.

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FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards — John Miller, Liberty Hill, 6-0, 215, Sr.; David Snow, Gilmer, 6-4, 300, Sr.

Tackles — C.J. Nielson, Celina, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Brock Wempa, Royse City, 6-3, 280, Jr.

Center — Tyler Methvin, Vernon, 6-0, 274, Sr.

Wide receivers — Mike Hicks, China Spring, 5-11, 175, Jr.; Houston Tuminello, Gilmer, 6-2, 184, Sr.

Tight end — Corey Fuller, La Vernia, 6-5, 225, Sr.

Quarterback — Dustin Eskew, China Spring, 6-3, 205, Sr.

Running backs — Will Clay, Snyder, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Jermie Calhoun, Van, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Justin Johnson, Gilmer, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Kicker — Ben Parks, Argyle, 6-2, 195, Sr.

Defense

Linemen — Troy Franklin, Celina, 6-4, 275, Sr.; Breck Holman, Celina, 5-4, 160, Sr.; Marlowe Poitier, Liberty Hill, 6-3, 240, Sr.; Eric Rojas, Palacios, 6-0, 185, Jr.

Linebackers — Aaron Buckley, Palacios, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Alan Dock, Giddings, 5-11, 220, Sr.; Alonzo Whaley, Madisonville, 6-1, 210, Sr.; Will Henry, Waco La Vega, 5-10, 215, Sr.

Secondary — Ray Baca, Pleasanton, 6-0, 160, Sr.; D'Anton Lynn, Celina, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Mark Farmer, Pittsburg, 6-4, 190, Sr.; Corey Lee, Andrews, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Punter — Nick Baker, Fairfield, 6-0, 210, Sr.

Kick returner — Sal Garcia, Anthony, 5-7, 165, Sr.

Offensive player of the year — (tie) Will Clay, RB, Snyder and Justin Johnson, RB, Gilmer

Defensive player of the year — Aaron Buckley, LB, Palacios

Coach of the year — Jerry Vance, Liberty Hill

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SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards — Daniel Jenkins, Gilmer, 6-3, 280, Sr.; Adam Thomas, Celina, 6-1, 235, Sr.

Tackles — Daryl Curl, LaVega, 6-1, 300, Jr.; Tim Matherne, West Orange-Stark, 6-2, 260, Sr.

Center — Corey White, Argyle, 5-9, 235, Sr.

Wide receivers — Brady Brown, Argyle, 6-5, 195, Jr.; Ckody Burton, Gonzales, 5-10, 180, Soph.

Tight end — Taylor Thompson, Prosper, 6-6, 231, Sr.

Quarterback — Brock Fitzhenry, Giddings, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Running backs — Dustin Gonzales, Liberty Hill, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Matthew Tucker, Tyler Chapel Hill, 6-1, 210, Jr.; LaMichael James, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, 5-9, 185, Sr.

Kicker — James French, China Spring, 5-9, 170, Jr.

Defense

Linemen — J.C. Cortez, Raymondville, 6-3, 252, Sr.; Taylor Thompson, Prosper, 6-6, 231, Sr.; Joseph Allsup, Lytle, 5-10, 240, Sr.; Ryan Boutwell, China Spring, 6-3,230, Jr.

Linebackers — Trevor Sparks, Graham, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Cody Lattimore, Liberty Hill, 6-1, 215, Jr.; Ryan Epperson, Brownsboro, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Jonathan Ortega, Glen Rose, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Secondary — Justin Rogers, Royse City, 5-9, 170, Jr.; Garrett Simper, Gonzales, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Kendall Wright, Pittsburg, 5-11, 175, Sr.; (tie) Trey Rauscheck, Navasota, 6-0, 175, Sr.; and Cory Miller, Prosper, 6-1, 170, Sr.

Punter — Ben Parks, Argyle, 6-2, 195, Sr.

Kick returner — (tie) Quincey Whittington, Cuero, 5-9, 170, Sr.; and Elias Kawesa, Royce City, 5-9, 140, Sr.

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THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards — Robert Pyssen, Pleasanton, 5-11, 285, Sr.; (tie) Chase Maldonado, Vernon, 5-11, 208, Sr.; and Daniel Samia, Snyder, 6-3, 285, Jr.

Tackles — Josh Penton, Splendora, 6-3, 270, Sr.; Andrew Ratliff, Llano, 6-5, 310, Jr.

Center — (tie) Jayson Fuchs, Needville, 5-11, 230, Sr.; and Jake Peine, Midland Greenwood, 5-10, 205, Sr.

Wide receivers — Carlos Gallegos, Royse City, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Hunter Harris, Glen Rose, 6-0, 160, Sr.

Tight end — (tie) Kaeron Johnson, Cuero, 6-2, 255, Sr.; and Trey Porras, Needville, 6-4, 220, Sr.

Quarterback — (tie) Richard Morrison, Royse City, 6-0, 170, Jr.; and Vincent McNeil, Dallas Roosevelt, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Running backs — Doug Allman, Liberty Hill, 5-11, 215, Sr.; Chris Whaley, Madisonville, 6-3, 215, Jr.; Henry Solis, Palacios, 5-10, 195, Sr.

Kicker — Logan Barrett, Kennedale, 6-1, 170, Sr.

Defense

Linemen — Kaeron Johnson, Cuero, 6-2, 255, Sr.; Terrance Dellums, Dallas Roosevelt, 6-6, 255, Jr.; Marshall Lambrecht, Gonzales, 6-2, 225, Jr.; Shawn Hawkins, Longview Spring Hill, 6-4, 220, Sr.

Linebackers — Oscar Hernandez, Royse City, 5-11, 195, Jr.; Charles Jones, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Alex Buckley, Palacios, 5-11, 235, Jr.; Jagared Davis, Crockett, 6-0, 175, Jr.

Secondary — James Delgado, Port Isabel, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Darien Williams, Vernon, 5-11, 188, Sr.; DheRyan Jackson, Athens, 5-9, 168, Sr.; (tie) Trent Manning, Glen Rose, 6-0, 175, Sr.; and Quincey Whittington, Cuero, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Punter — Hector Meraz, Anthony, 5-7, 158, Sr.

Kick returner — Case Wilson, Abilene Wylie, 5-8, 170, Sr.

[Panther One]

I want to give a special congratulations to John Miller for making 1st team All-State. You hear a lot about our backs and defenders, but our O-linemen are often the unsung heroes. You won't find many guards that run a leg on your 800 and mile relays. John always wanted to be a runningback, and probably could have played fullback at many schools, but he's been an integral part of our success playing guard these last three years. Besides, two state championships and a 1st team all-state selection isn't a bad consolation.

[navscanmaster]

Interesting, however it seems they like to reward seniors more on this list than the other one. Chris Whaley at third team RB and Dexter Pratt not even making the list? Brandall Jackson and his 700 yards and 20 ypc average not seen? Yikes! Sure I am a homer and all, but three division one guys right there that still put up good per-touch numbers even if the total yardage was less than jaw-dropping, what with Chris's almost 8 ypc average on 30+ carries per game, and Dexter's 9 ypc average on >20 carries per game? Dang you Dexter for having a calf injury for two weeks keeping you from 2500+ yards, dang you!

Seriously though, seniors do deserve that recognition, and every player on that list is worthy of the honor TSWA has bestowed on them. I know it is hard to cut some of the players that they have to to finalize the lists, and towns will always feel like their kid was left out of a position he deserves, but life goes on and they get their paid education and athletic experience they worked so hard for, and it is all good in the end! Congratulations to every player that was recognized, and congratulations to the towns that supported them through cheering, donating money and time, or posting their praises on the downlow!:D

[c-town_balla]

well I feel better about 2nd team all district now.....

[footballgal]

Congrats to James Delgado, but no Nolan Nunez wow. Never mind I forgot this was the sports writers; we only have one in our area that gets to vote.

[AAA87]

nm

[setxsports]

What a joke. WO-S has one of the top 2 Defenses in the State and not 1 on the first team.

[Panther One]

Originally posted by **********
What a joke. WO-S has one of the top 2 Defenses in the State and not 1 on the first team.
Perhaps they are great as a unit and thus didn't have the standout players. Sometimes great players don't stand out as much when all of the guys around them can make plays, too.

[Texasfootball2]

Originally posted by Panther One
Perhaps they are great as a unit and thus didn't have the standout players. Sometimes great players don't stand out as much when all of the guys around them can make plays, too.

Very well said:D

[Aesculus gilmus]

This is a bit off-topic, but how many players did Abilene Wylie have on some academic all-state team recently released?

It was an amazing number, as I recall.

[Texasfootball2]

Originally posted by Aesculus gilmus
This is a bit off-topic, but how many players did Abilene Wylie have on some academic all-state team recently released?

It was an amazing number, as I recall.


around 13 +/-:doh:

[Old Tiger]

One of the better list I've seen except for Whaley being third team.

[injuredinmelee]

Brandall Jackson and his 700 yards and 20 ypc average not seen? Yikes!

Sounds like he needed to get more carries.

[navscanmaster]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
Sounds like he needed to get more carries.

He's a receiver. Sorry for the confusion. The only "drop" he had this year would have sent the Giddings game to overtime in all likely hood, since it was a trip-over-his-own-two-feet kind of drop in the endzone.

[Z motion 10 out on 2]

Congrats to the Vernon All State players. Especially to Tyler Methvin for a 1st team selection. Tyler took my daughter to the Prom last year. He is a great guy and I hope that he will play on Saturday's...look at HSU in Abilene, a class program with a winning tradition.

Also props go out to Darrien Williams who had a heck of a year in our secondary, but even more impressive as a QB. He really made the difference in several games on the offensive side of the ball.

I was told that Todd Dodge was at a Vernon off season practice -- Williams is a UNT commit so just bringing in these coaches may expose them to another player. I can't wait to watch this young man on Saturdays as well.

Great job to all you Lions.

I hope we get some representation at the Oil and Greenbelt Bowls.

I also saw Trevor Sparks from Graham. Wow this kid was a tackling machine. Great selection.