TSWA Class 4A All-State Football 2024
BRYAN – Celina junior quarterback Bowe Bentley and junior linebacker Luke Biagini made a sweep of the player of the year awards on the 73rd annual Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A all-state football team.
Bentley threw for 3,330 yards with 47 touchdowns and added 933 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns in being the offensive player of the year. Biagini had 139 tackles, 106 of them solos with 19 for losses along with 10 pass breakups to be the defensive player of the year.
Bentley and Biagini led 16-0 Celina to the Division I state championship.
Here is the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A all-state football team for the 2024 season:
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Johnathan Bateman, Henderson, 6-3, 340, sr.; Lucas Cano, Gilmer, 6-2, 230, sr.
Tackles – 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.
Wide receivers – 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.
Quarterback – Bowe Bentley, Celina, 6-3, 195, jr.
Running backs – 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.
All-purpose – Colton Rodriguez, Celina, 5-7, 165, sr.
Place-kicker – Jorge Mendoza, Glen Rose, 5-9, 160, sr.
Defense
Linemen – 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.
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Linebackers – 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.
Offensive player of the year – Bentley, Celina
Defensive player of the year – Biagini, Celina
Coach of the year – Bill Elliott, Celina
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Brandon Casas, Athens, 6-2, 242, jr.; Clay Struska, Needville, 6-2, 270, sr.
Tackles – Keegan Collins, West Plains, 6-6, 280, jr.; Clay Mitchell, Sinton, 6-4, 285, jr.
Center – Keldrick Davis, Chapel Hill, 6-2, 290, sr.
Wide receivers – 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.
Quarterback – Jett Surratt, Carthage 6-1, 175, jr.
Running backs – 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.
All-purpose – Josiah Groeneweg, Glen Rose, 5-7, 170, sr.
Place-kicker – Seth Baggett, Lindale, 6-0, 190, sr.
Defense
Linemen – 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.
Linebackers – 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
Tackles – Vincent Johnson, Sulphur Springs, 6-6, 320, jr.; Gavin Spruell, Bandera, 6-4, 240, sr.
Center – Donnie Jurek, La Vernia, 6-2, 300, sr.
Linemen – Jordan Dunson, Graham, 6-2, 215, sr.; Brady Buchanan, Calallen, 6-3, 290, sr.
Wide receivers – Timothy Johnson, Center, 6-0, 168, sr.; Logan McCormick, Seminole, 5-9, 155, jr.
Tight end – Tell Bryant, Hereford, 6-1, 201, sr.
Quarterback – Cody Stoever, Wimberley, 5-11, 205, sr.
Running backs – 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.
All-purpose – Jaxson Haire, Sulphur Springs, 6-0, 185, jr.
Place-kicker – Cade Whitehead, Stephenville, 5-10, 150, sr.
Defense
Linemen – 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.
Linebackers – 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
Tackles – 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.
Centers – 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.
Wide receivers – 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.
Quarterbacks – 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 backs – 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.
Fullbacks – Dylan Green, Port Isabel, sr.; Brayden Saunders, Gatesville, 5-8, 195, sr.
Place-kickers – Lance Pate, Kennedale, 5-9, 150, jr.; Brayden Pate, Gilmer, 5-8, 185, sr.
Defense
Linemen – 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.
Linebackers – 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.; Andrew Silva, Sinton, 5-11, 175, 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.; Aryck Singletary, SA Davenport, sr.
Punter – Jeremias Flores, Pittsburg, 5-9, 140, soph.
Utility –Jasiah Rivera, Kingsville King, 6-1, 180, jr.
Kick returners – Nolan Waida, Wimberley, 6-4 200, sr.; Braden Bailey, Seminole, 5-10, 170, sr.
