TSWA 2A All-State

BRYAN – Timpson quarterback Terry Bussey and Albany defensive lineman Adam Hill, who led their teams to state championships, are the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 2A players of the year.

Bussy, who led 16-0 Timpson to the D1 title, passed for 2,691 yards with 36 touchdowns. The Texas A&M signee added another 1,585 yards rushing with 24 more touchdowns.

Hill had 60 solo tackles, 29 of them for losses in leading 16-0 Albany to the Division II title. The Texas Tech signee also had 29 quarterback pressures.

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Quarterback – Terry Bussey, Timpson, 5-11, 180, sr. 

Running backs – Ja’Deriun Bell, Mart, 5-8, 190, jr.; Edgar DeLuna, Sonora, 6-0, 195, sr.; Omarion Rasberry, Garrison, 5-10, 181, sr.

Fullback – Kaegan Ash, Mount Enterprise, 6-0, 195, soph.

All-purpose – Markeydrick Taylor, Chilton, 5-7, 155, sr.

Wide receivers – Diontay Ramon, Hawley, 6 -3, 180, sr.; Edward Quinonez, McCamey, 6-2, 165, jr.

Tight end – Hunter Lackey, Coleman, 6-3, 190, sr.

Center – (tie) Caleb Strickland, Wellington, 5-10, 205, jr.; Cadynn Villarreal, Mart, 6-1, 260, jr.

Tackles – Sir’Isaac Foster, Frankston, 5-11, 230, sr.; Zane Waggoner, Albany, 6-2, 220, sr.

Guards – Lanxton Viertel, Albany, 6-2, 225, sr.; Ramon Rodriguez, Wellington, 5-8, 205, sr.

Place-kicker – Jose Valverde, Granger, 6-0, 175, jr.

Defense

Linemen – Adam Hill, Albany, 6-2, 212, sr.; JaCayden Adams, Timpson, 5-11, 190, sr.; James Jimenez, Refugio, 6-0, 195, sr.; Tyler Lane, Timpson, 5-11, 187, sr.; Gentry Caldwell, Brackettville, 6-1, 225, sr.

Linebackers – Byce Braden, Stratford, 6-3, 225, jr.; Kaleb Brown, Refugio, 5-9, 180, sr.; X’Zavlon Taylor, Chilton, 5-11, 180, soph.; Jaxson Hoel, Albany, 5-10, 170, sr.

Defensive backs – Reed Patterson, Collinsville, 5-10, 175, sr.; Clayton Stembridge, Tolar, 5-8, 145, sr.; Ernest Campbell, Refugio, 5-7, 150, sr.; Cason Fairchild, Albany, 6-0, 170, sr. 

Punter – Isaiah Redd, Chilton, 5-11, 210, sr.

Returner – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.

Utility – Buck Powell, Hico, 5-10, 165, jr.

Offensive player of the year – Bussey, Timpson

Defensive player of the year – Hill, Albany

Coach of the Year – Kerry Therwhanger, Timpson

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Quarterback – Logan Jenkins, Collinsville, 5-11, 135, sr.

Running backs – Tank Scott, Bremond, 5-8, 170, soph.; Colby Springer, Dawson, 6-0, 185, sr.; J.J. Garner, Timpson, jr.

Fullback – Jordan King, Refugio, 5-9, 205, jr.

All-purpose – A.J. Donnell, Frankston, 6-2, 175, soph.

Wide receivers – Cason Fairchild, Albany, 6-0, 170, sr.; (tie) Derek Lancaster, Three Rivers, 6-0, 165, sr.; Jayden Edwards, Overton, 6-2, 160, jr.

Tight end – Camden Ables, Hawley, 6-3, 215, fr. 

Center – Colton Bosse, Chilton, 6-0, 210, sr.

Tackles – Dougie Farrell, Refugio, 5-10, 220, sr.; James Wright, Centerville, 6-5, 320, sr.

Guards – Cason Serna, Tioga, 5-11, 230, jr.; (tie) Gavin Pollard, Garrison, 6-1, 245, jr.; Albert Nunez, New Deal, 6-1, 210, jr.

Place-kicker – Armando Chavez, Mart, 5-6, 164, sr.

Defense

Linemen – MaClane Minor, Bremond, 6-1, 210, sr.; Drew Anderle, Windthorst, 5-9, 201, sr.; Asher Price, Honey Grove, 6-3, 215, jr.; (tie) Karston Long, Stratford, 6-4, 265, sr.; Monte Swaner, Mart, 6-0, 275, sr. 

Linebackers – D.J. Cooks, Tenaha, 5-9, 170, sr.; Gael Carrizales, Bremond, 5-8, 160, sr.; Kash Fletcher, Overton, sr.; (tie) Je’Mere Hartsfield, Marlin, 6-1, 190, sr.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-2, 195, jr. 

Defensive backs – Tyler Jones, Chilton, 6-3, 180, sr.; Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.; Landon Durst, Panhandle, 5-10, 148, sr.; Dredrick Owens, Italy, 6-1, 170, sr.

Punter –  Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.

Returner – Garrison Nation, Tolar, 5-9, 180, sr.

Utility – (tie) Cayden Herron, Wolfe City, 5-11, 195, sr.; Briley Montgomery, Garrison, 5-7, 165, sr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Quarterback – (tie) Keagan Ables, Hawley, 6-0, 210, jr.; Armando Lujan, Sunray, 6-0, 180, jr.

Running backs – Dha’Corian Evans, Chilton, 5-11, 170, fr.; Dayvian Skinner, Lovelady, 5-9, 205, sr.; Ivan McCann, Roscoe, 5-11, 215, jr.

Fullback – JD Black, Garrison, 6-3, 215, sr.

All-purpose – Julio Valdez, Stratford, 6-2, 190, jr.

Wide receivers – Isaac Redd, Chilton, 6-0, 170, sr.; Amare Burton, Timpson, 5-10, 169, sr.

Tight end – Ethan Nevarez, Wellington, 6-2, 205, sr.

Center – (tie) Brady Davis, Beckville, 5-10, 228, sr.; Weston Pavlik, Weimar, 6-1, 230, sr.

Tackles – Dalton Adams, Early, 6-3, 220, sr.; Jacob Martinez, Sonora, 6-0, 250, sr.

Guards – Drew Anderle, Windthorst, 5-9, 201, sr.; (tie) Tyler Gilchrist, Lovelady, 5-10, 200, jr.; Jacob Gray, Holland, 5-10, 200, sr.

Place-kicker – JT Reagen, Garrison, 5-9, 165, fr.

Defense

Linemen – Brody Mahan, Honey Grove, 6-3, 235, jr.; Landan Henry, Cayuga, 5-10, 240, sr.; Layne Gisler, Falls City, 5-9, 185, sr.; (tie) Dylan Holt, Ganado, 5-11, 195, sr. Cam Phillips, Riesel, 6-2, 220, sr. 

Linebackers – Garrett Trevino, Collinsville, 5-10, 220, jr.; Levi Beavers, Honey Grove, 6-0, 220, jr.; Clancy Osbourn, Mason, 5-11, 195, soph.; Brayson Choate, Panhandle, 5-11, 175, jr. 

Defensive backs – Caden Gaton, Nocona, 5-8, 150, jr.; Jordan Harrison, Shiner, 5-8, 140, sr.; Ja’Tyrian Moore, Tenaha, 5-10, 160, sr.; (tie) Carson Keller, Hico, 6-1, 180, sr.; Joshua Rios, Forsan, sr. 

Punter –  Tyler Jones, Chilton, 6-3, 180, sr.

Returner – Ernest Campbell, Refugio, 5-7, 150, sr.

Utility – Logan Burles, Ganado, 5-7, 145, fr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Offense

Quarterbacks – J’Koby Williams, Beckville, 5-9, 180, sr.; Bryce Braden, Stratford, 6-3, 225, jr.; Kelan Brown, Refugio, 5-11, 180, jr.; Brandon Felix, La Villa, 5-9, 150, sr.; Brayden Loyd, Seymour, jr.; De’Montrel Medlock, Mart, 6-3, 205, jr.; Broxton Robinson, Panhandle, 6-1, 185, soph.; Caden Soliz, Three Rivers, 6-0, 175, sr.; Isaac Blessing, Tolar, 6-3, 215, sr.; Bryce Ullman, Ganado, 5-9, 165, jr.

Running backs – Keymd Faciane, Wink, fr.; Zane Garvin, Tahoka, 5-9, 170, sr.; Xavier Jiminez, Lockney, jr.; Tyson Michel, Axtell, 5-9, 165, jr.; Andrew Newman, Centerville, 5-7, 175, sr.; Anthony Powell, Celeste, 5-10, 210, sr. 

Fullbacks – Brent Bouldin, Coleman, 5-10, 180, sr.; Zantayl Holley, Centerville, 5-11, 215, sr.; Brenner Kurtz, Woodsboro, 6-2, 200, sr.

All-purpose – Coldyn Horn, Axtell, 5-10, 155, jr.; Jamarquis Johnson, Rosebud-Lott, 5-11, 175, sr.; Christian Michalek, Holland, jr.; Ja’Tyrian Moore, Tenaha, 5-10, 160, sr.; Zach Norrell, Weimar, 6-0, 170, jr. 

Wide receivers – Matthew Behrens, Tolar, 6-3, 180, sr.; Dawson Bennett, Sunray, 5-6, 145, jr.; Landon Durst, Panhandle, 5-10, 148, sr.; Hastin Easley, Dawson, 6-3, 185, sr.; Isaiah Hawkins, Overton, sr.; Rylan Newman, Collinsville, 5-11.5, 170, sr.; Dredrick Owens, Italy, 6-1, 170, sr.; Brady Woodrome, Valley Mills, 5-7, 140, sr.; Seth Wilcox, Roscoe, 5-11, 165, sr.

Tight ends – Wyatt Sutton, Alba-Golden jr.; Lane Uttley, Stratford, 6-4, 205, sr. 

Centers –  Erik Castillo, Lovelady, 6-0, 270, sr.; Nick Cox, Collinsville, 6-0, 190, jr.; Grayson Ellis, Wink, jr.; Zach Keith, Ralls, 6-3, 220, sr.; Hunter Morawietz, Falls City, 5-10, 240, jr.; Elijiah Samaniego, Sonora, sr. 

Tackles –Kenneth Hayes, Marlin, sr.; Matthew McPherson, Overton, sr.; Levi LaGrone, Beckville,, sr.; Jose Sanchez, Johnson City, jr.; Jack Sinclair, Panhandle, 6-2, 208, soph.

Guards – Keaton Crowley, Centerville, 6-0, 275, sr.; Vance Fletcher, Overton, jr.; Jorge Salas, Coleman, 5-11, 215, sr.; Jesse Traxler, Garrison, 5-10, 230, sr.

Place-kickers – Jose Arzola, Holland, sr.; Ravel Marquez, Wolfe City, jr.; Leon Mendoza, Floydada, 5-6, 135, jr.

Defense

Linemen – Gavan Brookshire, Panhandle, 6-1, 230, soph.; Kobe Burton, Flatonia, sr.; Cutter Cain, Tolar, 6-1, 185, jr.; Luis Calderon, Sunray, 6-4, 365, sr.; Cash Clark, Tolar, 6-0, 215, jr.; Terrelle Easterling, Lovelady, 6-0, 235, sr.; Creed Frerich, Wink, 6-0, 150, sr.; Zantayl Holley, Centerville, 5-11, 215, sr.; Zach Keith, Ralls, 6-3, 220, sr.; Brysen Maxwell-Steele, Marlin, soph.; Ethan Nevarez, Wellington, 6-2, 205, sr.; Eddy Ray Mendoza, Wink, 5-8, jr.; Cole Spalek, Woodsboro, 6-2, 210, jr.; James Steglich, Holland, jr.; Alfred Wilkerson, Cooper, 6-4, 230, sr.

Linebackers – Calan Castles, Beckville, 6-3, 220,, sr.; Hastin Easley, Dawson, 6-3, 185, sr. Chase Edwards, Granger, 6-1, 184, sr.; Jackson Jones, Wellington, 5-9, 165, jr.; Slade Martin, New Deal, 6-0, 195, sr.; Pratt McLain, Gruver, 5-9, 175, sr.; Hudson Morgan, Wink, 6-1, 190, jr.; Christian Moy, Falls City, 5-8, 160, sr.; Jaxon Riddle, Tolar, 5-10, 160, sr.; Tyler Rogers, Frankston, 5-11, 190, jr.; Sutten Silerio, Mason, 5-9, 175, jr.; Julio Valdez, Stratford, 6-2, 190, jr.; Aydan Villalba, Ralls, 5-10, 175, sr.

Defensive backs – Stephen Cowan, Gruver, 6-1, 170, jr.; Dylan Ford, Sonora, jr.; Jordan Flores, Mabank, sr.; Nixon Folk, Wellington, 6-2, 170, sr.; Aiden Harris, Beckville, 5-9, 140, jr.; Conlan Lemay, Frankston, 6-1, 175, sr.; Cameron Lennon, Alba-Golden, jr.; Zach Norrell, Weimar, 6-0, 170, jr.; Markell Smith, Cooper, 5-10, 175, sr.; Ryne Todd, Mason, 5-7, 170, sr.; Angel Zapata, Iraan, sr.