ETB-AREA PLAYERS ALL-STATE! | Players from across the ETBlitz coverage area named to TSWA All-State Teams

Recognized as a member of the Blue Bell / Texas Sports Writers Association’s All-State Football Team is a great thing to have on your resume, even if it is two months after the season ends by the time it’s released.

All kidding aside, one reason for that is the process is thorough: sports writers across the state who actually cover the games vote for the kids on the team, and there are literally thousands of players in each of the classifications that are nominated, and all of those statistics to sift through, and impacts to weigh.

That said, several players from the ETBlitz.com coverage area have been honored as a part of the team, which have been released this week. ETBlitz.com covers (in alphabetical order) Gilmer, Henderson and Kilgore in 4A; Arp, Gladewater, Sabine, Tatum, Troup, West Rusk and White Oak in 3A; Overton in 2A; and Leverett’s Chapel in six-man football.

Here are the players from the ETBlitz area that made one of this year’s TSWA All-State Teams:

TSWA CLASS 4A

KILGORE: Defensive lineman Cam Christian, defensive back Jayden Sanders, defensive back Ja’Kalen Sheffield, all first-team selections. Wide receiver La’Keyleon Graves and quarterback Kayson Brooks were honorable mention selections.

GILMER: Offensive guard Lucas Cano, first-team. Kicker Brayden Pate and defensive lineman Tyler Hagler were both honorable mention selections.

HENDERSON: Offensive guard Johnathan Bateman, first-team. Running back Jesstin Starling was an honorable mention selection.

TSWA CLASS 3A

WHITE OAK: Jaxsen Ludlow, third-team, as punter.

ARP: Offensive guard Bryce Everett.

TROUP: Linebacker Brett Wells and kicker Bryce Wallum were both honorable mention selections.

WEST RUSK: Fullback Hunter McCandless and all-purpose standout Judson Dotson were named honorable mention selections.

TSWA CLASS 2A

OVERTON: Receiver Jayden Edwards was named first-team TSWA. Teammate Eathen Oates, the Mustangs’ center, and quarterback Bryce Still were both honorable mention selections.

Now, here are the 2024 Blue Bell / Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Football Teams in their entirety. Let’s start with Class 4A.

BLUE BELL / TEXAS SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION

2024 CLASS 4A ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM

Offensive player of the year: Bowe Bentley, quarterback, Celina.

Defensive player of the year: Luke Biagini, linebacker, Celina.

Coach of the year: Bill Elliott, Celina.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback – Bowe Bentley, Celina, 6-3, 195, jr.

Running back – K.J. Edwards, Carthage, 5-10, 180, jr.; Bryson Roland, Waco La Vega, 5-6, 150, sr.; Rayshon Smith, Gatesville, 6-2, 195, sr.

Fullback – (tie) Fischer Franck, Calhoun 6-1, 207, sr.; Zamar Vargas, San Elizario, 5-10, 190, sr. 

Wide receiver – Tristian Gentry, Stephenville, 6-1, 175, sr.; (tie) Ethan Rucker, Celina, 6-1, 175, sr.; Jacoby James, Sinton, 6-3 190, sr.

Tight end – Brodey Bowman, Glen Rose, 6-2, 220, sr. 

Guard – Johnathan Bateman, Henderson, 6-3, 340, sr.; Lucas Cano, Gilmer, 6-2, 230, sr.

Tackle – Kash Courtney, Carthage, 6-4, 285, sr.; Eythan Thompson, Waco La Vega, 6-4, 310, sr. 

Center – (tie) Brandon Allison, Carthage, 6-0, 300, sr.; Ty Hughes, Celina, 6-3, 285, sr. 

All-purpose – Colton Rodriguez, Celina, 5-7, 165, sr. 

Kicker – Jorge Mendoza, Glen Rose, 5-9, 160, sr.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

Line – Lance Jackson, Pleasant Grove, 6-6, 260, sr.; Warren Richardson, Waco La Vega, 6-3 205, sr.; James Morrow, Carthage 6-0, 300, sr.; Cam Christian, Kilgore, 6-1, 285, jr.

Linebacker – Luke Biagini, Celina, 5-10, 195, jr.; Trevor Brooks, Chapel Hill, 5-11, 180, sr.; Asa Parenteau, Brock, 5-10, 205, sr.; (tie) Ty Thames, Wimberley, 6-1, 200, sr. DeQuives Beck, Carthage, 6-1, 200, jr.

Secondary – Jakalen Sheffield, Kilgore, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jayden Sanders, Kilgore, 6-2, 180, sr.; Lance Sansom, Alvarado, 5-9, 175, sr.; Juan-Milleon Aguilar, Dallas Kimball, 6-0, 175, sr.

Punter – Colt James, Palestine, 6-0, 180, jr.  

Utility – Jamarion Vincent, Waco Connally, 6-3, 180, jr.

Kick returner – Harison Brockway, Graham, 6-0, 185, sr.

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback – Jett Surratt, Carthage 6-1, 175, jr.

Running back – Sean Garza, La Vernia, jr.; Rickey Stewart, Chapel Hill, 5-11, 190, sr.; (tie) Demarcus Belton, Alvarado, 5-11, 190, jr.; Damian Figueroa, Tuloso-Midway, 6-1, 200, jr.

Fullback – Jayson Hobbs, Jarrell, 6-1, 183, jr.

Wide receiver – Jabarie Thornton, La Vega, 5-10, 175, soph.; Xylan Williams, Bay City, 5-10, 170, sr.

Tight end – Hunter Byerley, Alvarado, 6-3, 220, sr.

Guard – Brandon Casas, Athens, 6-2, 242, jr.; Clay Struska, Needville, 6-2, 270, sr.

Tackle – Keegan Collins, West Plains, 6-6, 280, jr.; Clay Mitchell, Sinton, 6-4, 285, jr. 

Center – Keldrick Davis, Chapel Hill, 6-2, 290, sr.

All-purpose – Josiah Groeneweg, Glen Rose, 5-7, 170, sr.

Kicker – Seth Baggett, Lindale, 6-0, 190, sr.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

Line – Jackson Blackwell, Lorena, 6-3, 305, sr.; Isaiah Collins, Chapel Hill, 5-11, 260, jr.; Davin Magga, Brock, 6-3, 225, sr. Keltyn Raymond, Glen Rose, 5-11, 240, sr.

Linebacker – Tryston Hernandez, West Plains, 6-4, 190, sr.; Jude Hernandez, CC Calallen, 6-0 215, sr.; Mason Milton, Graham, 6-0, 195, sr.; Logan Woolard, Alvarado, 5-11, 180, jr.

Secondary – Izaiah Cabrelas, Calhoun, 5-8, 160, jr.; Amos Phillips, Gatesville, 6-2, 185, jr.;  Marqwae Willis, Waco La Vega, 6-0, 170, jr.; Kane White-Tinsley, West Plains, 6-1, 170, jr.

Punter – Trevor Brooks, Chapel Hill, 5-10, 185, sr.

Utility – Trevor Garcia, Rockport-Fulton, 5-10, 165, sr.

Kick returner – Trevor Allen, Spring Hill, 6-0, 190, sr.

THIRD TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback – Cody Stoever, Wimberley, 5-11, 205, sr.

Running back – Trevor Allen, Spring Hill, 6-0, 190, sr.; Evan Moreno, Robinson, 5-10, 185, jr.; (tie) Cayden Jones, Sweeny, 5-10, 205, sr.; Preston Stephens, Shepherd, 5-10, 210, sr.

Fullback – Merqucio Saiz, Andrews, 5-6, 168, sr.

Wide receiver – Timothy Johnson, Center, 6-0, 168, sr.; Logan McCormick, Seminole, 5-9, 155, jr.

Tight end – Tell Bryant, Hereford, 6-1, 201, sr.

Tackle – Vincent Johnson, Sulphur Springs, 6-6, 320, jr.; Gavin Spruell, Bandera, 6-4, 240, sr. 

Center – Donnie Jurek, La Vernia, 6-2, 300, sr. 

Offensive Line – Jordan Dunson, Graham, 6-2, 215, sr.; Brady Buchanan, Calallen, 6-3, 290, sr.

All-purpose – Jaxson Haire, Sulphur Springs, 6-0, 185, jr.

Kicker – Cade Whitehead, Stephenville, 5-10, 150, sr.

THIRD TEAM DEFENSE

Line – Kolton Dearth, Stephenville, 6-3, 290, jr.; DJ Sanders, Bellville, 6-3, 310 sr.; BJ Rochelle, Pleasant Grove, 6-0, 235, sr.; (tie) Trenton Hobbs, Lampasas, 6-2, 200, sr.; Alyric Brown, Sunnyvale, 5-8, 255, sr.

Linebacker – Haidyn Jones, Krum, 5-8, 170, sr.; Matsyn Morris, Silsbee, 5-8, 170, jr.; Landon Butts, Midland Greenwood, 6-2, 195, sr.; Hudson Butchee, Stephenville, 6-1, 215, jr.

Secondary – Colt Matlock, Brock, 6-2, 185, jr.; Aiden Warnell, Lindale, 5-11, 170, sr.; Bruin Wright, Graham, 6-3, 180, sr.; (tie) Cole Christensen, Van, 5-9, 170, sr.; Donovan Webb, Frisco Panther Creek, 6-0, 175, jr.

Punter – Derek Garcia, Sinton, 5-10, 215, sr.

Utility – Nathen Casarez, Dallas Roosevelt, 5-10, 180, sr.

Kick returner – Juan-Milleon Aguilar, Dallas Kimball, 6-0, 175, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE

Quarterback – Kayson Brooks, Kilgore, 5-9, 158, jr.; Cardea Collier, Alvarado, 5-9, 157, sr.; Alex Estrada, Bay City, 5-10, 170, sr.; Canyon Evans, Glen Rose, 6-2, 190, sr.; Ryan Gafford, Stephenville, 6-1, 180, sr.; Wyatt Holmstrom, Seminole, 5-11, 185, sr.; Reed Jerome, Lampasas, 5-11, 185, sr.; Reid Macon, West Plains, 6-0, 170, jr.; Kaden Mitchell, Sulphur Springs, 6-2, 195, sr.; Ty Thompson, Graham, 6-3, 198, sr.; Brody Woods, Brock, 6-2, 190, sr.   

Running back – Jada Andrews, Bay City, 5-7, 165, sr.; Jaesean DeBouse, Andrews, 5-10, 180, jr.; Barrett Fallon, SA Davenport, 5-10, 175, jr.; Phillip Green, Madisonville, 5-10, 215, sr.; Damarius Montgomery, Kingsville King, 5-9, 195, soph.; Austin Moffatt, Van, 5-7, 155, sr.; Brayden Reyes, Devine, 5-9, 185, sr.; Slade Russell, West Plains, 6-1, 180, soph.; Jesstin Starling, Henderson, 5-5, 160, jr.  

Fullback – Dylan Green, Port Isabel, sr.; Brayden Saunders, Gatesville, 5-8, 195, sr. 

Wide receiver – La’Keyleon Graves, Kilgore, 6-2, 190, jr.; Jayden Miller, Silsbee, 5-11, 165, sr.; Caden Rowe, Van, 6-3, 175, sr.; Adrian Sanchez, Glen Rose, 6-0, 175, sr.

Tight end – Kiotti Armstrong, Jasper, 6-5, 246, sr.

Tackle – Ty Means, Alvarado, 6-1, 301, sr.; Will Kellerman, Wimberley, 6-0, 265, jr.; Jonathen Falcon, Calhoun, 6-2, 265, sr.; Jacob Muniz, Needville, 6-3, 270, sr.; Cameron Griffin, Lindale, 6-0, 285, jr.; Jamarios Canton, Center, 6-4, 245, fr.; James Dorotik, El Campo, sr.; Prophet Hishaw, Longview Pine Tree, 6-2, 345, sr.; Trystan Lafond, Devine, 6-1, 240, jr.; Bradon Reado, Brookshire Royal, 6-7, 275, jr.

Center – Isaiah Aguirre, Seminole, 6-2, 255, sr.; Justus Anderson, Van, 6-0, 220, sr.; Peyton Davis, Longview Pine Tree, 6-1, 260, sr.; Pavlo Prenushi, Graham, 6-5, 300, sr.

Kickers – Lance Pate, Kennedale, 5-9, 150, jr.; Brayden Pate, Gilmer, 5-8, 185, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE

Line – Keegan Angell, Canton, 5-8, 155, sr.; RJ Gomez, Big Spring, jr.; Tyler Hagler, Gilmer, 6-1, 205, jr.; Jonathan Harris, Dallas Roosevelt, jr.; Brayden Hamilton, Aubrey, sr.; Truth Holmes, Sulphur Springs, 6-3, 275, jr.; Kaddy Maravilla, Taylor, 6-0, 240, sr.; Jayden McGruder, Hillsboro, 6-1, 248; Mason Ray, Van, 6-1, 183, sr.; Bryson Rogers, Graham, 6-4, 215, sr.; Seth Taverner, Lorena, 6-5, 230, sr. ; Kaleb Walker, Lindale, 6-3, 250, jr. 

Linebacker – Cody Adkinson, Center, 6-1, 210, jr.; Daylon Jefcoats, Andrews 6-3, 210, sr.; Alden Galvan, Sinton, 5-7, 175, sr.; Matthew Gomez, Devine, 5-10, 210, sr.; Reid Leinneweber, Wimberley, 6-1, 200, sr.; Jaden Malone, Bay City, 5-11, 190, sr.; Seth McFarland, Longview Pine Tree, 6-2, 235, sr.; Michael Vierra, CC Calallen, 6-1, 212, sr. 

Secondary – Kalil Deckard, Longview Pine Tree 5-10, 155, sr.; Maddox Deleon, Tuloso-Midway, 5-9, 150, jr.; Isaiah Gonzales, Bay City, 5-9, 175, sr.; Grayson Hardy, Sulphur Springs, 6-2, 190, jr.; De’Wayne Minifee, Athens, 5-10, 163, sr.; Austin Olivas, Seminole, 6-2, 180, jr.; Jaylan Palmer, Brookshire Royal, 5-10, 175, jr.; Yaheim Riley, Austin LBJ, 6-0, 180, jr.; Darrik Salinas, Calhoun, 5-10, 145, sr.; Andrew Silva, Sinton, 5-11, 175, sr.; Aryck Singletary, SA Davenport, sr.

Punter – Jeremias Flores, Pittsburg, 5-9, 140, soph.

Utility –Jasiah Rivera, Kingsville King, 6-1, 180, jr.

Kick returner – Nolan Waida, Wimberley, 6-4 200, sr.; Braden Bailey, Seminole, 5-10, 170, sr.

BLUE BELL / TEXAS SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION

2024 CLASS 3A ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM

Offensive player of the year: Adam Schobel, quarterback, Columbus.

Defensive player of the year: John Schobel, linebacker, Columbus.

Coach of the year: Matt Schobel, Columbus.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback – Adam Schobel, Columbus, 6-5, 205, sr. 

Running back –– Kamran Williams, Jefferson, 5-10, 185, sr.; Grayson Rigdon, Columbus, 6-0, 195, sr.; Jason Tennyson, Malakoff, 5-11, 180, sr.

Fullback – Jayden Jackson, Franklin, 5-10, 217, sr. 

Wide receiver – Dequane Prevo, Liberty-Eylau, 5-11, 164, jr.; Braylon Fisher, Columbus, 6-0, 185, soph.

Tight end – Quandre Coates, Anahuac, 6-5, 240, sr. 

Guard – Logan Kilcrease, Franklin, 5-10, 205, jr.; and (tie) Daniel Weidner, Poth, 6-2, 255, sr.; Devonte Marshall, Jefferson, 6-4, 285, sr.

Tackle – Nick Wallace, Daingerfield,6-0, 275, sr.; Cutter Smith, Lexington, 6-2, 296, jr.

Center – Luke Bullard, Gunter, 6-2, 230, sr.

All-purpose – (tie) Markeylin Batton, Atlanta, 5-11, 189, sr.; Jachen Duran, Tidehaven, 6-4, 250, sr.

Kicker – Preston Tarpley, Gunter, 6-1, 195, sr. 

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

Line – Tavion Hunter, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Hayden Farrell, Gunter, 5-10, 195, sr.; Ayden Hamilton, New Diana, 6-5, 254, sr.; Rome Rivera, Anderson-Shiro, 6-2, 210, sr.

Linebacker – Wyatt Davis, Canadian 5-11, 190, sr.; John Schobel, Columbus, 6-4, 225, sr.; Parker Poteete, Malakoff, 6-4, 190, sr.; Tate Morgan, Llano, 5-11, 175, sr.

Secondary – Julian Dominguez, Canadian, 5-9, 175, sr.; Braylen Harris, Edna, 5-11, 185, sr.; Cannon Valenzuela, Jacksboro, 6-4, 205, sr.; (tie) Carter Balak, Gunter, 6-0, sr. Myles Randle, Edna, 5-10, 180, sr.

Punter – Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 195, jr. 

Utility – Brock Boddie, Gunter, 5-9, 165, sr. 

Kick returner – Jaiydyn Johnson, New Diana, 5-11, 185, sr.

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback – Mike Jones, Malakoff, 6-2, 190, sr. 

Running back – KJ Porter, Newton, 5-7, 185, soph.; Tyson Johnson, Winnsboro, 5-9, 185, sr.; Corey Austin, Van Vleck, 5-9, 175, sr.

Fullback – Austen Gordon, Prairiland, 5-7, 155, jr. 

Wide receiver – Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-9, 155, jr.; Camdon Pitchford, Columbus, 5-10, 175, sr.

Tight end – Preston Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 190, sr. 

Guard – Caden Gonzalez, Goliad, 5-11, 255, sr.; Marcus Herrera, Canadian, 5-10, 240, jr.

Tackle – Hudson Braden, Wall, 6-2, 225, jr.; Albert Ruben III, Hitchcock, 5-11, 275, sr.

Center – (tie) Andrew Adams, Malakoff, 6-3, 232, sr.; Colton Hurst, Idalou, 5-10, 225, sr.

All-purpose – Kayden Wherry, DeKalb, 5-11, 195, jr.

Kicker – Leonardo Quezada, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 165, sr. 

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

Line – Hunter Buehring, Edna, 6-4, 220, jr.; Ashton Daily, Woodville, 6-2, 195, sr.; Kamden Sanchez, Canadian, 5-9, 185, sr.; Malcolm Simpson, Hitchcock, 6-4, 267, sr.

Linebacker – Jaythan Hyder, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Samuel Oakland, Universal City Randolph, 6-2, 226, sr.; Jaythan Traylor, Woodville, 5-10, 190, sr.; (tie) Bryce Sliva, Tidehaven, 5-9, 185, jr.; James Studley, Malakoff, 5-9, 155, sr. 

Secondary – Wade Stallones, Franklin, 6-0, 170, sr.; Rene Farias, Rio Hondo, 5-8, 150, sr.; Kenny Mosley, Daingerfield, 6-1, 185, sr.; TJ Galvan, Tidehaven, sr.

Punter – Jasper Crain, Hooks, 6-0, 192, jr. 

Utility – Steele Skinner, Holliday, 5-8, 170, sr. 

Kick returner – Jayvion White, Academy, 5-9, 165, jr.

THIRD TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback – (tie) Chip Green, Littlefield, 5-10, 165, sr.; Hunter Jones, Holliday, 6-1, 180, sr.

Running back – Peyton Brown, Tolar, 6-1, 235, sr.; Jon Denman, Palestine Westwood, 5-9, 205, sr.; Jaidyn Vineyard, Coahoma, 5-10, 205, sr.

Fullback – Korey Silar, Teague, 6-0, 185, sr. 

Wide receiver – Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock, 6-0, 175, sr.; Finn Smith, Fairfield, 5-8, 160, jr.

Tight end – Tyler Saenz, San Diego, 6-2, 190, sr.

Guard – Ty Shannon, Prairiland, 6-4, 280, sr.; (tie) James Bahn, Orange Grove, 5-8, 237, jr.; Demarcus Reed, Brady, 5-10, 225, jr.

Tackle – Ja’Myron Walker, Malakoff, 6-2, 250, sr.; (tie) Canon Willeford, New Diana, 6-3, 304, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.

Center – (tie) Brody Finley, Diboll, sr.; Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 285, jr.

All-purpose – Kane Stover, Poth, 5-11, 165, jr.

Kicker – (tie) Rolando Medina, McGregor, 5-10, 155, sr.; Clayton Vincent, Shallowater, 6-0, 185, sr.

THIRD TEAM DEFENSE

Line – Serleio Creer, Liberty-Eylau, 6-3, 220, sr.; Taulepeti Valai, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 270, sr.; Brylan White, Wall, 6-2, 225, sr.; Dylan Walker, Newton, 6-0, 230, jr.

Linebacker – Kobin Tomlinson, Jefferson, 5-10, 192, soph.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Brown, Grand Saline, 6-2, 245, sr.; (tie) Ben Castillo, Littlefield, 5-9, 165, jr.; Parker Jones, Holliday, 5-10, 198, sr.

Secondary –Tyrece McMillan, Diboll, 5-10, 180 soph.; Ty Purcell, Bushland, 6-2, 185, sr.; Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, 6-1, 195, jr.; Tre Hansboro, Wichita Falls City View, 5-10, 160, sr.

Punter – Jaxen Ludlow, White Oak, 6-0, 170, jr.

Utility – Johnny Menefield, Brady, 6-0, 175, sr. 

Kick returner – Mason Biehle, Lexington, 5-11, 165, sr. 

HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE

Quarterback – Ruben Atkinson, Rio Hondo, 5-11, 175, sr.; Trip Baysinger, Liberty-Eylau, 6-0, 182, sr.; Kavian Bryant, Palestine Westwood, 6-3, 185, soph.; Trae Cueller, Yoakum, 5-9, 175, sr.; Kase Evans, Lexington, 6-3, 190, jr.; Chase Johnson, Daingerfield, 6-3, 215, sr.; DeJuan Johnson, New Diana, 5-9, 165, soph.; Lloyd Jones III, Hitchcock, 6-4, 215, sr.; Landon York, Wall, 6-3, 195, jr.

Running back – Zachary Blue, San Antonio Cole, 5-9, 198, sr.; Colt Boyd, Grand Saline, 6-1, 210, sr.; Slayden Dickinson, Canadian, 5-10, 160, jr.; Jayden Lucky, Troy, 5-9, 170, soph.; Nicholas Luera, San Diego, 5-9, 145, soph.; Trey Mote, Llano, 5-9, 170, sr.; Dustin Barlow, Woodville, 5-9, 230, jr.; Kayson Rhea, Crandall, 5-10, 182, sr.; J.T. Washington, Maypearl, 5-9, 185, sr.

Fullback – Hunter McCandless, West Rusk, 6-0, 171, jr.

Wide receiver – Xzavier Barnett, Yoakum, 6-3, 190, jr.; Ashtyn Berry, Holliday, 6-4, 190, sr.; Zavier Brady, Pottsboro, jr.; Jeremiah Douglas, Crandall, 6-0, 175, soph.; Landon Gregory, Thrall, sr.; Kobe Haynes, Whitney, 6-1, 190, soph.; Dom Madron, McGregor, 5-11, 165, sr.; Lee McMooain, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 178, sr.; Regin Wallace, Daingerfield, 5-8, 150, soph.; Desmond Whiteside, Wichita Falls City View, 6-0, 160, sr. 

Tight end – Lucas Jarnagin, Idalou, 6-3, 205, sr.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Landon Wells, Coahoma, 6-3, 210, jr.

Guard – David Castaneda, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 285, jr.; Bryce Everett, Arp, 6-2, 300, sr.; Christian Gallegos, Vernon, 5-11, 250, jr.; Emanuel Hernandez, Newton, 5-8, 265, sr.; Kaden Mayo, Troup, 6-0, 245, sr.

Tackle – Lane Covington, Blooming Grove, 6-1, 255, sr.; Andrew McClain, Iowa Park, 6-4, 250, jr.; Keagan McNeil, Winnsboro, 6-2, 195, sr.

Center – Roberto Aguilar, New Diana,6-1, 297, sr.; Keigan Ballard, Vernon, 6-3, 250, jr.; Barrett Garcia, Goliad 5-9, 230, sr.; Emmett Marlatt, Wall, 6-4, 245, sr.; Wade Treadway, Jacksboro, 6-1, 250, sr.

All-purpose – Jud Dotson, West Rusk, 6-0, 180, jr. 

Kicker – Kevin Nava, Lexington, sr.; Jacob Padron, Malakoff, 5-8, 184, jr.; Bryce Wallum, Troup, 5-9, 175, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE

Line – Jayden Bradford, Wichita Falls City View, 6-2, 220, soph.; Ty Domel, East Bernard, 6-3, 235, sr.; Alex Flowers, San Antonio Cole, 6-3, 215, sr.;Vaughn Hamill, Holliday, 5-11, 180, sr.; David Klander, West, 5-11, 270, sr.; Whit Martin, Edna, 6-4, 230, sr.; Marcus Olivarez, Jacksboro, 5-10, 260, sr.; Alex Rodriguez, Shallowater, 6-1, 190, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.; John Williams, Lexington, 6-2, 220, sr.; Trent Yowell, Mineral Wells, 6-2, 205, jr.

Linebacker – Grayson Bogausch, Troy, 5-11, 170, jr.; Gavin Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 165, sr.; Zack Carter, Lexington, 6-1, 215, sr.; Hudson Franklin, Shallowater, 6-2, 185, sr.; Trayvon Hall, Hitchcock, 5-11, 190, sr.; Kade Jenkins, Childress, 5-11, 195, sr.; Ethan Michalewicz, Wall, 6-2, 250, sr.; Kaleb Menard, Orangefield, 6-1, 210, jr. Tate Mitchell, Edna, 6-0, 195, soph.; Tobyn Noll, Poth, 5-11, 190, sr.; Tyce Payne, Vernon, 6-0, 180, fr.; Gavin Perez, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 230, sr.; Gentry Pounds, Idalou, sr.; Braylon Watson, Newton, 5-9, 205, jr.; Brett Wells, Troup, 5-8, 170, soph.

Secondary – Cash Crews, Scurry-Rosser, 6-0, 185, sr.; Trevor Floyd, Edna, 6-1, 190, jr.; Rhett Kelley, Peaster, 6-1, 170, jr.; Chris Love, Jefferson, 6-3, 175, sr.; Ralph Miller, Scurry-Rosser, 6-1, 195, sr.; Colin Peacock, Gunter, sr.; Emmatteo Pelagio, Bishop 5-9, 155, sr.; Kolton Prox, Grand Saline, 6-3, 175, soph.; Mark Tullous, Peaster, 6-1, 175, jr.; Jayvion White, Academy, jr.

Punter – Brooks Stone, Tolar, 6-0, 175, sr.

BLUE BELL / TEXAS SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION

2024 CLASS 2A ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM

Offensive player of the year: Bryce Ullman, quarterback, Ganado.

Defensive player of the year: Kaston Vega, linebacker, Stamford.

Coach of the year: Josh Ervin, Ganado.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback – Bryce Ullman, Ganado, 5-10, 170, senior.

Running back – Ian Vergara, Post, 5-7, 150, senior; Jordan King, Refugio, 5-10, 215, senior; HD Davis, Wolfe City, 6-0, 205, junior

Fullback – Kaegan Ash, Mount Enterprise, 6-0 205, junior

Wide receiver – Jayden Edwards, Overton, 6-0, 165, senior; Cooper Ellison, Miles, 5-11, 170, senior.

Tight end – (tie) Camden Ables, Hawley, 6-4, 220, sophomore; Garrett Hess, Muenster, 6-3, 185, junior

Guard – Jessie Rodriguez, Stamford, 5-8, 260, senior; Brayden Henderson, Refugio, 6-0, 270, senior.

Tackle – Wesley Maupin, Gruver, 6-4, 260, senior; Zach Smith, Muenster, 6-1, 220, senior.

Center – Juan Hernandez, Weimar, 6-2, 230, senior.

All-purpose – Coldyn Horn, Axtell, 5-8, 165, senior.

Kicker – Marcos Estrada, Junction, 5-8, 150, senior.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

Line – Gavin Pollard, Garrison, 6-3, 270, senior; Victor Saenz, Ropes, 6-0, 210, junior; Jackson Graves, Wheeler, 6-5, 225, junior; Jared Werner, Shiner, 6-1, 205, senior.

Linebacker – Kaston Vega, Stamford, 5-11, 185, senior; Kaden Riker, Ropes, 6-2, 185, sophomore.; Garrett Trevino, Collinsville, 5-10, 220, senior; (tie) Kye Adamek, Shiner, 6-0, 185, senior; Levi Beavers, Honey Grove, 6-0, 215, senior.

Secondary – Stephen Cowan, Gruver, 6-1, 170, senior; Jake Simper, Shiner, 5-10, 150, junior; Keith Crawford, Somerville, 6-0, 196, senior; Luke Sanderson, Goldthwaite 5-9, 170, senior.

Punter – Brandon Berend, Windthorst, 6-4, 245, senior.

Utility – Logan Bures, Ganado, 5-8, 155, sophomore.

Kick returner – Brandon Kennedy, Elysian Fields, 5-10, 170, junior

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback – DJ Barnes, Shelbyville, 5-11, 185, senior.

Running back – Elijah Hardison, Joaquin, 5-9, 175, senior; Sutten Silerio, Mason, 5-11, 185, senior; (tie) Walker Maupin, Gruver, 5-9, 160, senior; Jordan Prince, Beckville, 6-0, 180, junior

Fullback – Shiloh Peckham, Cayuga, 5-11, 205, senior.

Wide receiver – Carson Kahlig, Rosebud-Lott, 6-0, 185, senior; (tie) Carter Snider, Hawkins, 6-1, 175, senior; Caden Klement, Muenster, 6-3, 185, senior.

Tight end – Tyson Oden, Beckville, 6-2, 200, senior.

Guard – Chris Turner, Three Rivers, 6-4, 330, senior; Tyler Gilchrist, Lovelady, 5-10, 210, senior.

Tackle – Diego Cantu, Stamford, 5-10, 275, senior; Rickie Gilmore, Grapeland, 6-5, 265, senior.

Center – Rylan Todd, Mason, 5-9, 220, senior.

All-purpose – De Montrel Medlock, Mart, 6-1, 226, senior.

Kicker – Sam De La Mata, Muenster, 6-2, 180, senior.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

Line – Brysen Maxwell-Steele, Marlin, 6-1, 310, junior; Case Beeson, Stamford, 6-1, 210, senior; Cody Mahan, Honey Grove, 6-3, 230, senior; Jackson Bates, Hamilton, 5-11, 180, senior.

Linebacker – Tank Scott, Bremond, 5-6, 160, junior; Eddy Carrizales, Bremond, 5-9, 180, junior; Landon Hicks, Ganado, 5-11, 155, junior; Bobby Rogers, Tom Bean, 6-1, 215, senior.

Secondary – Garrett Ashurst, Wheeler, 5-10, 165, junior; Branson Simental, Ropes, 5-8, 155, sophomore; Tate Bass, Joaquin, 5-10, 165, senior; Nate Harlow, Electra, 5-8, 162, senior.

Punter – Cole Bruister, Timpson, 6-1, 150, senior.

Utility – Maziq Gunnell, Kerens, 5-10, 187, senior.

Kick returner – Maverick Bayer, Muenster, 5-7, 165, sophomore.

THIRD TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback – Casen Carney, Muenster, 5-9, 165, junior

Running back – Cortavies Whitaker, Lovelady, 5-11, 185 senior; Kernyd Faciane, Wink, 5-8, 185, sophomore; Julius Atherton, Wheeler, 5-11, 215, senior.

Fullback – Nate Espy, Waskom, 6-0, 195, junior.

Wide receiver – Tim Bond, Alto, 5-10, 155, senior; (tie) Chad Davidson, Collinsville, 5-8, 140, junior; Johnny Dorpinghaus, Tioga, 5-8, 175, senior.

Tight end – Caleb Strickland, Wellington, 5-10, 210, senior.

Guard – Cason Serna, Tioga, 6-2, 225, senior; and (tie) Jose Gonzalez, Shelbyville 5-6, 225, junior and Jon Conley, Sudan, 5-11, 285, senior.

Tackle – Nick Adams, Hamilton, 6-2, 275, senior; Jarrell Wright, Centerville, 6-1, 265, junior

Center – Tatum Banker, Honey Grove, 5-11, 245, senior.

All-purpose – Michael Daniels, Ozona, 5-9, 150, senior.

Kicker – Isiah Smith, Collinsville, 5-10, 140, junior

THIRD TEAM DEFENSE

Line – Miguel Rincon, Wellington, 5-10, 185, senior; Asher Price, Honey Grove, 6-4, 215, senior; Cadynn Villarreal, Mart, 6-0, 250, senior; (tie) Zander Pruitt, Bremond, 5-10, 225, junior; Aden Standley, Corrigan-Camden, 6-0, 220, senior.

Linebacker – Simon Johnson, Muenster, 5-9, 160, junior; Clancy Osbourn, Mason, 6-1, 205, junior; Zander Wills, Refugio, 6-0, 190, junior; (tie) James Contreras, Three Rivers, 6-0, 210, junior; Mason Banker, Honey Grove, 5-7, 160, junior.

Secondary – Xavier Carranza, Three Rivers, 5-11, 170, senior; Aiden Harris, Beckville, 5-10 160, senior; Caiden Crook, Panhandle, 6-2, 170, senior; Keyandre Jefferson, Post, 5-9, 150, senior.

Punter – Brady McCullough, Lovelady, 5-9, 155, junior.

Utility – Dereion Mitchell, Hearne, 6-5, 210, senior.

Kick returner – Kasen Wiles, Windthorst, 5-9, 155, senior.

HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE

Quarterback – Keagan Ables, Hawley, 6-1, 210, senior; Brock Belcher, Windthorst, 6-0, 180, sophomore; Christian Duran, Stamford, 5-7, 156, senior; Jaxon Jenkins, Collinsville, 6-0, 155, sophomore; Braylon Johnson, Falls City, 5-10, 168, junior; Armando Lujan, Sunray, 6-0, 185, senior; Briggs Satterfield, Gruver, 6-1, 165, junior; Carson Schuette, Shiner, 5-10 150, senior; Cody Sells, Three Rivers, 5-11, 180, senior; Bryce Still, Overton, 5-9, 160, senior; Rocky Urich, Tioga, 6-2, 175, senior; Gared Wood, Italy, 5-10, 170, senior.

Running back – Noah Crabtree, Thorndale, 5-9, 175, senior; Adryean Finney, Cooper, 5-11, 190, senior; J.J. Garner, Timpson, 5-11, 190, senior.; Kelton Williams, Waskom, 5-7, 155, senior; Kameron Striegel, West Sabine, 5-7, 145, senior; Ja’Sean Johnson, Valley Mills, 5-10, 200, junior Ryelan Morris, Honey Grove, 5-10, 177, junior; Amarius Phillips, Centerville, 5-10, 170, sophomore; Derrick Reagie, Corrigan-Camden, 6-2, 190, sophomore; Christian Villarreal, Ozona, junior.

Wide receiver – Jason Galey, Three Rivers, 6-0, 160, senior; Brenden Garcia, Wellington, 6-3, 165, senior; Cain Hayden, Ganado, 5-7, 170, senior; Austin Norwood, Tioga, 6-2, 185, senior; Austen Pena, Ganado, 5-9, 150, junior; Jaibryn Ornelas, Sudan, 6-0, 155, senior.

Guard – Edward Martinez, Goldthwaite, 6-1, 250, senior; Cayson Merz, Thorndale, 6-0, 220, sophomore.; Gavin Brookshire, Panhandle, 6-1, 245, junior.

Tackle –Jabrahlyn Jones, Garrison, 6-3, 325, senior; Cason Lee, Shelbyville, 6-1, 250, junior; Reid McCaleb, Ropes, 6-4, 260, senior.

Center – Trace Chamness, Beckville, 6-0, 250, senior; Grayson Ellis, Wink, senior; Aiden McQuerry, Windthorst, 6-0, 225, junior; Hunter Morawietz, Falls City, 5-10, 155, senior; Eathen Oates, Overton, 6-3, 275, sophomore.

All-purpose – A.J. Donnell, Frankston, 6-2, 175, junior; Halston Haile, Hamilton, 5-9, 180, junior; Carson Herron, Wolfe City, 5-10, 165, senior.

HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE

Line – Yancey Bean, Wortham, 6-0, 190, senior; Jonathan Clay, Archer City, 6-2, 235, senior; Zaylyn Donnell, Frankston, 6-3, 235, senior; Grant Dragon, Three Rivers, 6-0, 215, senior; Riley Ehrlich, Falls City, 6-0, 230, junior; Jesse Ellington, Grapeland, 6-2, 310, junior; Treylan Fennell, Italy, 6-2, 225, senior; Jabrahlyn Jones, Garrison, 6-3, 325, senior; Arnold Mendoza, Sunray, 5-7, 165, senior; Colton Kelly, Miles, senior; Sergio Ochoa, Junction, 6-1, 230, senior; Deandre Prince, Waskom, 6-0, 200, senior; Dale Shaffer, Falls City, 6-3, 255, senior.

Linebacker – Ja’Marijon Benford, Hearne, 6-1, 220, senior; Fisher Bradley, Mason, 6-1, 175, junior; Logan Brown, Big Sandy, 6-0, 195, senior; Brayson Choate, Panhandle, 5-10, 185, senior; Carter Cooper, Union Grove, 5-8, 165, junior; Chris Deere, Somerville, junior; Victor Flores, Gruver, 5-9, 185, junior; Kit’Raviunce “Tray” Gilmore, Grapeland, 6-2, 232, senior; Bryan Gonzales, Junction, 5-10, 185, junior; Garrett Guinn, Hamilton, 6-2, 190, senior; Zach Harper, Cooper, 5-10, 180, senior; Dallon Jordan, Joaquin, 5-9, 180, senior; Ty McDowell, Sunray, 5-10, 180, senior; Braylon Nava, Electra, 6-0, 170, junior; Justin Ovalle, Corsicana Mildred, 5-11, 195, senior; William Walden, Shelbyville, 5-11, 190, sophomore; Justin Weir, Overton, 5-8, 163, sophomore; Cle’ Whitfield, Stamford, 5-10, 185, senior; Hudson Morgan, Wink, 6-2, 205, senior.

Secondary – Kason Brown, Reagan County, senior; Levi Glover, San Saba, senior; Joe Irving, Waskom, 5-10, 165, senior; Zach Norrell, Weimar 6-1, 170, senior; Jayden Tally, Wink, 6-2, 155, senior; Kye Terry, Lovelady, 6-2, 180, senior.

Utility – Noach Cornell, Archer City, 6-0, 190, senior; Ashton Frye, Corsicana Mildred, 5-9, 169, senior.