Record-setting Navasota senior wide receiver Tren’Davian Dickson was the offensive player of the year on the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A all-state football team.
Texarkana Liberty-Eylau junior defensive lineman Lagaryonn Carson was the defensive player of the year with 35 tackles for loss, including 17 sacks.
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
Tackles — Luke Melton, Celina, 6-3, 310, Jr.; Ty Smith, Argyle, 6-3, 260, Sr.
Guards — Johnny Perez, Gilmer, 6-1, 280, Sr.; G Josh West, Athens, 6-3, 285, Sr.
Center — Haden Haas, Cuero, 6-3, 280, Jr.
Wide receivers — Tren’Davian Dickson, Navasota, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Jakeldric Jackson, Carthage, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Tight end — J.C. Chalk, Argyle, 6-3, 221, Sr.
Quarterback — Shelton Eppler, Navasota, 6-1, 205, Sr.
Running backs — Quardraiz Wadley, Kennedale, 6-0, 180, Sr.; J.K. Dobbins, La Grange, 5-10, 195, Jr.; Logan Fuller, Athens, 5-9, 220, Sr.
Fullback — Kevin Dove, El Campo, 6-1, 235, Sr.
All-purpose — Parrish Cobb, La Vega, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Place-kicker — Caleb Holt, Argyle, 5-10, 165, Sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen — Lagaryonn Carson, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, 6-4, 280, Jr.; Rob Knox, Sinton, 6-3, 230, Sr.; Steven Field, China Spring, 6-4, 230, Sr.; Mandel Turner-King, West Orange Stark, 6-2, 220, Jr.
Linebackers — Shane Gerths, Celina, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Carson Cloy, Brownwood, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Steven Tims, West Orange-Stark, Sr.; Anthony Davis, La Vega, 5-11, 190, Jr.
Defensive backs — Kollin Hurt, Gilmer, 6-3, 175, Sr.; Gage Campbell, Argyle, 5-10, 170, soph.; (tie) Brandon Benson, La Vega, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Travon Fuller, Athens, 6-2, 165, Sr.; Parrish Cobb, La Vega, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Kick-returner — Parrish Cobb, La Vega, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Punter — Scott Deal, Longview Spring Hill, 6-4, 190, Sr.
Offensive player of the year — Tren’Davian Dickson, Navasota, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Defensive player of the year — Lagaryonn Carson, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, 6-4, 280, Jr.
Coach of the year — Willie Williams, La Vega
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Tackles — Cagan Baldree, Carthage, 6-4, 250, Sr. ; Waahid Muhammad, La Vega, 6-5, 300, Sr.
Guards — Andrew Flanagan, Kennedale, 6-0, 280, Soph.; Chase Herrig, Sinton, Sr.
Center — Matt Naugle, Kennedale, 5-10, 220, Sr.
Wide receivers — Drew Estrada, Argyle, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Michael Lawrence, Sweetwater, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Tight end — Major Tennison, Bullard, 6-6, 240, Jr.
Quarterback — (tie) Jack Dallas, West Orange-Stark, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Jarod Blissett, Carthage, 6-1, 230, Sr.
Running backs — Charles Oliver, Fairfield, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Tyrell Phillips, Atlanta, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Octavian Burrell, Shelbyville, 5-7, 195, Sr.
Fullback — Jon Shannon, Liberty Hill, 5-8, 180, Sr.
All-purpose — Gage McCook, Argyle, 5-8, 170, Sr.
Place-kicker — Juan Esquivil, , Gilmer, Sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen — Shane McKinney, Argyle, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Jarrod McLin, Carthage, 6-3, 215, Sr.; Keyuntea Kinney, Atlanta, 6-0, 230, Sr.; (tie) Demarco Boyd, Gilmer, 6-1, 230, Sr.; Tristan Olivares, Gilmer, 5-7, 185, Sr.
Linebackers — Stefon Sandoval, Mineral Wells, 5-11, 205, Jr.; Hudson Speed, Argyle, 6-3, 200, Sr.; Riley Hedge, Abilene Wylie, 6-1 ,210, Sr.; Deontae Skinner, Shepherd, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Defensive backs — DeMarkus Acy, Wilmer-Hutchins, 6-3, 180, Sr.; Dyllon Joiner, Liberty Hill, 6-0, 180, Jr. ; Tremayne Creeks, Navasota, 5-3, 150, Jr.; Michael Green, Sweetwater, 5-10, 170, Jr.
Kick-returner — D’Juan Martin, Bullard, 5-10, 155, Jr.
Punter — Ignacio Gomez, Ferris, 5-7, 182, Jr.
THIRD TEAM
OFFENSE
Tackles — Justen Williams, Bellville, 6-0, 275, Sr.; Patrick Hudson, Silsbee, 6-5, 320, Sr.
Guards — Ramon Flores, Monahans, 5-11, 265, Sr.; Dre Tennison, Gladewater, 5-10, 315, Jr.
Center — (tie) Jake Fryrear, Caldwell, 6-2, 285, Sr.; Gavin Jeziorske, Abilene Wylie, 6-2, 260, Sr.
Wide receivers — Eddie Gabaldon, Andrews, 5-10, 162, Sr.; Braydon Watson, Celina, 5-11, 175, Sr.
Tight end — Kedrick James, La Vega, 6-4, 245, Jr.
Quarterback — (tie) Nick Gerber, Levelland, 6-2, 180, Jr. Kemon Freeman, Liberty-Eylau, 6-0.5, 210, Sr.; Conner Pingleton, Celina, 6-0, 180, Jr.
Running backs — Daequan Jones, La Marque, Sr.; Keaton Dudik, China Spring, 5-10, 165, Jr.; Kendall Ratliff, La Vega, 5-11, 170, Sr. ; (tie) Mac Briscoe, Bellville, 5-11, 175, Jr.; Alyas Ramirez, Gonzales, 5-9, 192, Sr.; Jeremiah Robertson, Huntington, 5-10, 190, Sr.
Fullback — Maalik Hall, Athens, 6-0, 190, Jr.
All-purpose — Tanar Castleman, Shepherd, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Place-kicker — (tie) Aaron Jimenez, Brownwood, 5-6, 170, Sr.; Christian Galvan, Kilgore, 5-5, 145, Sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen — Braden Price, Levelland, 6-5, 225, Jr.; Fred Rogers, La Vega, 6-2, 222, Sr.; Jack Hays, Graham, 6-1, 220, Jr.; Raul Villarreal, Port Isabel, 6-1, 200, Sr.
Linebackers — Robert Culbreth, Madisonville, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Cooper Edmiston, Gatesville, 6-2.5, 230, Sr.; Fre’Zarian Harrison, Pittsburg, 5-11, 220, Sr.; Zech Hopkins, Cuero, 6-1, 220, Sr.
Defensive backs — Domonique Chambers, Caldwell, 5-9, 175, Soph.; Edwin Hayes, Coldspring, 6-3, 200, Sr.; Travis Tolbert, Celina, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Avery Williams, Mexia, 6-0, 160, Sr.
Kick-returner — Jeremiah Credit, Brazosport, 5-6, 170, Sr.
Punter — Drew Estrada, Argyle, 6-0, 180, Sr.
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