Six Vernon Lions receive Blue Bell/TSWA All State honors

Six Vernon Lions received All State Honors as recognized by the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association 3A All State Team. Adrian Felton, a junior, was named First Team All State as a defensive lineman after leading the division in sacks last season. Manny Ochoa (a senior offensive lineman) and Bowie Eiken (a junior linebacker) are Second Team All State. Seniors Ty Scott (quarterback) and Jamari Chance (all-purpose back) and sophomore Tyce Payne (linebacker) received received Honorable Mention.

Wall senior quarterback Landon York was the offensive player of the year, and Yoakum senior defensive lineman X’Zavier Barnett took defensive honors on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state football team

York passed for 4,019 yards by completing 65.4% of his passes (257 of 393) with 49 touchdowns and seven interceptions in leading his team to the Division II state title at 16-0. Barnett had 127 tackles, 71 of the solos including 17 of them sacks in leading his team to the Division I state title. He also accounted for more than 1,800 yards of offense and had two kickoff returns for touchdowns and a punt return for a score.

First team

Offense

Guards

Dillon Wylie, Gunter, 6-1, 255, sr. and Baine Jenschke, Wall, 6-3, 285, sr.

Tackles

Cornell Norman, Edna, 6-3, 265, sr. and Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 295, sr.

Center

Eli Ladd, Arp, 6-0, 255, sr.

Wide receivers

Reid Robertson, Wall, 6-2, 165, sr. and Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-9, 155, sr.

Tight end

Rhys Dainauski, Gunter, 6-4, 220, jr.

Quarterback

Landon York, Wall, 6-3, 205, sr.

Running backs

Cruse Coleman, Henrietta, 6-2, 175, soph.; Kendray Porter, Newton, 5-9, 165, jr.; and John Hinojosa, Odem, 5-9, 185, sr.

Fullback

Kohen Blount, George West, 6-1, 250, sr.

All-purpose

Kobe Haynes, Whitney, 6-1, 197, jr.

Place-kicker

Caden McCollough, Peaster, 5-9, 160, sr.

Defense

Linemen

X’Zavier Barnett, Yoakum 6-3, 200, sr.; Dylan Sellers, Wall, 6-3, 215, sr.; Lucas Cornish, Jacksboro, 6-3, 200 sr.; and Adrain Felton, Vernon, 6-2, 215, jr.

Linebackers

Jacob Braden, Wall, 5-10, 180, sr.; Colby Jendrzey, Yoakum, 5-7, 190, sr.; Cash Watson, Paradise, 5-9, 170, sr.; and Hagan Hadley, Peaster, 6-1, 200, sr.

Defensive backs

Kason Campbell, New Boston, 6-1, 165, sr.; Mark Tullos, Peaster, 6-2, 185, sr.; Kam Brown, West Rusk, 6-3, 165, soph.; and Lemarion Douglas, Jefferson, 6-2, 180, jr.

Punter

Levi King, Wall, 6-1, 175, sr.

Utility

Bleu Hubbard, Grandview, 6-2, 223, sr.

Kick returner

Keegan Hicks, Edna, 5-9, 160, sr.

Offensive player of the year

York, Wall

Defensive player of the year

Barnett, Yoakum

Coach of the year

Bo Robinson, Yoakum

 

Second team

Offense

Guards

Kain Johnson, Grandview, 6-0, 220, sr. and Manny Ochoa, Vernon, 6-2, 290, sr.

Tackles

Christopher Bernal, George West, 6-6, 265, sr.; (tie) AJ Dewberry, Troup, 6-2, 295, jr. and Caden Gibson, Jim Ned, 6-2, 240, sr.

Center

Kanin Jacobs, Yoakum, 5-11, 200, sr.

Wide receivers

Markel Morrow, Palestine Westwood, soph. and Reign Wallace, Daingerfield, 5-9, 160, jr.

Tight end

Jaxon Schminkey, Arp, 6-1, 220, sr.

Quarterback

Kavian Bryant, Palestine Westwood, 6-3, 195, jr.

Running backs

Jay Campiti, Gunter, 5-11, 190, sr.; Brian Grissom, Academy, 5-7, 168, sr.; and Traeshaun Washington, Raymondville, 5-9, 175, sr.

Fullback

Colten Kuebel, Blanco, 6-0, 185, sr.

All-purpose

Jace Morales, Yoakum, 5-11, 175, sr.

Place-kicker

(tie) Jacob Padron, Malakoff, 5-8, 184, sr. and Tyler Klinesmith, Wall, 5-9, 160, soph.

Defense

Linemen

Kris Grimaldo, Gunter, 6-1, 230, soph.; Tedricc Calhoun, Troy, 6-0, 245, jr.; Caden David, Pilot Point, 5-9, 200, sr.; and Ethan Barker, Tidehaven, 6-0, 265, sr.

Linebackers

Bryce Silva, Tidehaven, 6-0, 190, sr.; Caleb Menard, Orangefield, 6-1, 201, sr.; Bowie Eakin, Vernon, jr.; and Jasper Crain, Hooks, 5-11, 191, sr.

Defensive backs

Briggs Jentsch, Grandview, 5-11, 178, fr.; Benji Rodriguez, Gunter, 5-9, 150, sr.; Hagyn Barbee, Wall, 5-10, 175, sr.; (tie) Talon Garcia, Dalhart, 6-1, 155, sr.; and JD Friday, Llano, 6-0, 155, sr.

Punter

Kolton Prox, Grand Saline, 6-3, 175, jr.

Utility

Cavland Hunter, Newton, 5-11, 160, jr.

Kick returner

Jace Morales, Yoakum, 5-11, 175, sr.

 

Third team

Offense

Guards

Julio Almaguer, Pilot Point, 5-11, 230, sr. and Randi Pedraza, Raymondville, 5-10, 240, sr.

Tackles

Hayden Culbreath, Tidehaven, 6-3, 255, sr. and Keantrey Garner, Goliad, 6-1, 310, jr.

Center

(tie) Grant Davenport, Grandview, 6-3, 210 jr. and Dylan Walker, Newton, 6-0, 225, sr.

Wide receivers

De’Andre Stephens, Rockdale, 5-11, 170, sr.; (tie) Jaiden Riley, Marion, 6-4, 200, sr. and Maddox Jennings, Corpus Christi London, 5-10, 167, soph.

Tight end

(tie) Konrad Zwicke, Llano, 6-2, 245, sr. and Caiden Glaze, Tidehaven, 6-1, 200, jr.

Quarterback

Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 200, sr.

Running backs

Lamont Franklin, Goliad, 5-10, 170, sr.; Josh Smith, Arp, 5-10, 185, sr.; Brett Wells, Troup, 5-8, 180, jr.

Fullback

(tie) Ricky Ayala, Stockdale, 5-8, 165, sr. and Jeremiah Flanagan, Gladewater, 5-10, 220, sr.

All-purpose

Jacoby LaCook, Leonard, 6-0, 185, sr.

Place-kicker

Rudy Calderon, Winnsboro, 5-6, 170, jr.

Defense

Linemen

Isaih Vazquez, West Rusk, 6-2, 225, sr.; Aidan Albright, Whitney, 5-9, 175, sr.; Demarcus Blackmon, Hitchcock, 6-2, 280, sr.; (tie) Darion Weatherall, Fairfield, 5-10, 190, sr. and Justin Bray, 6-2, 220, Newton, jr.

Linebackers

Mason Budro, Gladewater, 6-0, 185, sr.; Ivan Gatson, Newton, 5-11, 220, jr.; RJ Fulton, Franklin, 5-11, 190, sr.; (tie) Trajhaun Vurns, Corpus Christi West Oso, 6-0, 203, jr. and Brody Tribe, Columbus, 6-4, 205, sr.

Defensive backs

Kase Dennis, Jacksboro, 6-3, 190, jr.; TJ Galvan, Tidehaven, 5-7, 165, sr.; Brenten Jacob, Yoakum, 6-1, 180, sr.; (tie) Jaxon Landrum, Whitney, 6-0, 175, jr. and Matt Whiteside, Wichita Falls City View, 6-1, 185, sr.

Punter

Jasper Crain, 5-11, 191, Hooks sr.

Utility

Trenton Gordon, Stockdale, 5-6, 160, sr.

Kick returner

Breck Lawson, Jim Ned, 6-1, 170, sr.

Honorable mention

Offense

Guards

Thor Barton, Edna, 6-1, 187, sr.; James Bahn, Orange Grove, 5-10, 240, sr.; Dalton Baxter, Jim Ned, 6-2, 255, sr.; David Castaneda, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 285, sr.; AJ Gonzales, Odem, 5-10, 185, sr.; Landon Keylon, Malakoff, 5-10, 210, sr.; Logan Kilcrease, Franklin, 5-10, 210, sr.; Monty Traylor, Gladewater, 6-0, 185, sr.; Anthony Zuniga, Troup, 5-8, 200, jr.

Tackles

Jack Bason, Grandview, sr.; Hayden Aaron Chavaria, Gladewater, 5-10, 230, sr.; Eli Gilbert, Teague, jr.; Keyon Hemphill Woods, Columbus, 6-3, 275, jr.; Cruz Juarez, Hooks, 6-3, 271, jr.; Christopher Quinn, Columbus, 6-2, 240, jr.; Randy Mllls, Anderson-Shiro, 6-3, 320, sr.; Cutter Smith, Lexington, sr.; Colt Steele, Blooming Grove, 6-5, 240, jr.; Brennan Nunan, Hardin, 6-4, 310, jr.

Centers

Tyson Hampton, Lone Oak, sr.; Jacob Martinez, Stockdale, 5-10, 210, sr.; Jordan Muhl, Lexington, sr.; Jaxson Powell, Jourdanton, 6-4, 250,

Wide receivers

Weston Bayer, Lexington, sr.; Cooper Coleman, Henrietta, sr.; Kaysn Dial, Palestine Westwood, sr.; Cooper Hammock-Wilson, Idalou, 5-9, 150, jr.; Jathen Johnson, Edgewood, 6-1, 150, sr.; Amare Jones, East Bernard, 5-11, 165, jr.; Cash Lynch, Llano, 5-11, 170, jr.; Dom Madron, McGregor, 5-10, 175.; Trace Olsen, Pottsboro, sr.; Finn Smith, Fairfield, 5-8, 180, sr.; Zak Tyrone, Corpus Christi London, jr.

Tight end

Riley Blackmon, Troup, 6-0, 175, jr.

Quarterbacks

Luke Babin, Woodville, 6-3, 200, jr.; Dan Bartlett, East Bernard, 6-1, 145, sr.; Aidan Brown, Commerce, 5-11, 185, jr.; Nolee Carroll, Winnsboro, 6-0, 165, sr.; Kase Evans, Lexington, 6-3, 200, sr.; Trevor Golightly, Edgewood, 6-1, 203, jr.; Cayden Humphrey, Pottsboro, sr.; Mason Landers, Grandview, jr.; Major Luna, Poth, 6-0, 190, sr.; Alexander Manning, Corpus Christi London, 6-2, 170, sr.; Kale Russell, Tidehaven, 5-10, 185, sr.; Ty Scott, Vernon, sr.; Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, 6-1, 195, sr.; Hunter Trusler, Dalhart, 6-2, 195, sr.; Malachi Williams, Wichita Falls City View, 5-8, 170, sr.

Running backs

Noree Castleberry, Winnsboro, 6-2, 220, jr.; Josh Chumley, Pilot Point, 6-0, 190, jr.; Elijah Dominguez, Grandview, sr.; Ja’Corrian Griffin, Crockett, jr.; Jerrion Hall, Malakoff, 5-8, 170, sr.; Jontae Johnson, Whitney, 5-6, 165, sr.; Mario Lopez, Rio Hondo, 5-7, 160, jr.; Jayden Lucky Troy, 5-9, 182, jr.; Lucas Pippin, Edgewood, 5-11, 165, sr.; Maverick Robertson, Edna, 5-10, 195, jr.; Kye Schorsch, Jourdanton, 5-7, 170, sr.; Javion Watley, Hardin, 6-0, 200, sr.; Darrell West, San Angelo Grape Creek, 5-8, 150, sr.

Fullbacks

Caden David, Pilot Point, 5-9, 200, sr.; Cooper Osborne, Columbus, sr.

All-purpose

Luke Brown, Paradise, sr.; Jamari Chance, Vernon, sr.; Kipton Neighbors, Mineola, soph.; Deldrick Samuel, Newton, jr.

 

Defense

Linemen

Kohen Blount, George West, 6-1, 250, sr.; Jayden Bradford, Wichita Falls City View, 6-2, 220, jr.; Felix Bussey, Orange Grove, sr.; Champ Clanahan, Shallowater, 6-3, 250, sr,; Kole Freeborn, George West, 6-3, 210, jr.; Matt Guerrero, Corpus Christi West Oso, sr.; Zamanthyre Haire, Liberty-Eylau, 6-0, 260, sr.; Trenton Hanes, Hooks, 6-3, 213 soph.; Elijah Lavan, Academy, sr.; Amarion Minter, Gladewater, 6-0, 205, jr.; Peytan Moyers, Idalou, 6-2, 185, jr.; Daniel Norrell, Malakoff, 6-1, 280, sr.; Caden Starkey, Troup, 6-0, 225, sr.; Ian Thigpen, Daingerfield, 6-4, 320, sr.; Braydan Thornburg, Fairfield, 6-1, 255, sr.; Gerald Turner, Lexington, sr.; Kenyon Turner, Edna, 6-2, 173, sr.

Linebackers

Khalil Appel, Fairfield, 5-8, 170, sr.; Cooper Ezzell, Franklin, sr.; Tyler Flores, Goliad, 5-11, 185, jr.; Stone Griffon, Jim Ned, 5-9, 160, sr.; Davion Johnson, Malakoff, 5-5, 155, sr.; Jacob Kimbrough, Edgewood, 5-9, 145, jr.; Carter Kuhn, Academy, sr.; Teagan Lambert, Paradise, 6-1, 180, sr.; Carter Lock, Pilot Point, 5-1, 200, sr.; Mason Miller, Jim Ned, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jacob Mora, Childress, 6-1, 185, sr.; Tyce Payne, Vernon, soph.; Colt Poore, Whitney, 5-11, 205, jr.; Dylan Thomisee, George West, 5-11, 185, soph.; Kobin Tomlinson, Jefferson, 5-10, 200, jr.; Matthew Vargas, Orange Grove, 5-11, 190, sr.; Brody Vinklarek, Columbus, 6-0, 200, sr.; Ashton Williams, Daingerfield, 5-10, 180, sr.

Defensive backs

Connor Colbert, Fairfield, 6-0, 185, sr.; Bryston Cornelious, Liberty-Eylau, 5-8, 165, fr.; Brian Harris, Hitchcock, 5-8, 170, sr.; Rhett Kelley, Peaster, 6-2, 175, sr.; Ty Langley, Arp, 5-10, 160 soph.; Sebastian Lathan, Palestine Westwood, sr.; Spencer Lee, George West, 5-11, 170, sr.; Saineko Mitchell, Woodville, soph.; Hunter Newman, Pilot Point, 6-0, 170, sr.; Matthew Reyna, Bishop, jr.; Kaleb Rodriguez, Coahoma, soph.; Nassir Ross, Malakoff,6-0, 160, jr.; Caden Spivey, Blanco, soph.; Camden Walker, Paradise, soph.

Punter

Jaxsen Ludlow, White Oak, 6-0, 175, sr.

Utility

Aidan Andalon, Bishop, sr.; Kai Cook, West, 5-11, 180, jr.; Dee Hollie, Troup, 5-10, 160, jr.; AJ Huddleston, Idalou, 6-0, 185, jr.; Trevor Jones, Hardin, 6-0, 210, sr.; Sergio Leal Jr., Taft, sr.; Tripp Kellenberger, Lexington, sr.; Matt Whiteside, Wichita Falls City View, 6-1, 185, sr.

Kick returners

Elijah Jennings, Paradise; Jontae Johnson, Whitney, 5-6, 165, sr.