FOOTBALL: Monahans, Seminole rake in all-state honors
Nine players from the Permian Basin were named to The Associated Press Sports Editors Class 3A all-state football team released Tuesday, including eight from Monahans or Seminole.
Seminole receiver Jarod Adams, who had 51 catches for 1,070 yards and 16 touchdowns during the regular season, was the area’s lone first-team selection. Indians punter Jacob Burtch and offensive lineman Rance Layton made the second team, as did Monahans defensive back Payton Marcum.
Running back Pedro Cano, linebacker Jackson Scharf and kicker Alejandro Mendoza received honorable mention for the Loboes, who reached the state semifinals. Defensive back Caleb Koedyker received honorable mention for Seminole, which beat Monahans en route to winning the District 4-3A title. Kam Williams of Greenwood, the other playoff team from 4-3A, received honorable mention at punter.
Devine’s Joseph Salder was named Offensive Player of the Year, and Dallas Roosevelt’s Patrick Levels was the Defensive Player of the Year.
>> APSE CLASS 3A ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM
The 2011 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 3A all-state high school football team, released Tuesday. Voting based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position.
— SUPERLATIVES —
Offensive Player of the Year: Joseph Sadler, Devine.
Defensive Player of the Year: Patrick Levels, Dallas Roosevelt.
— FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE —
Linemen
GREG BRANTLEY, Carthage, Sr. — Graded 94 pct., 64 knockdowns; no sacks allowed in 263 passes.
TREY KEENAN, Argyle, Sr. — Graded 92 pct., 66 pancakes, no sacks allowed in 225 passes.
ANDY MCNEW, Robinson, Jr. — Graded 96 pct, no sacks allowed on 400 passes, 26 pancakes.
TRENTON MERKEL, Perryton, Sr. — Graded 98.7 pct, 19 pancakes, no sacks allowed.
AURELIANO SILVA, Port Isabel, Sr. — Graded 97 pct., 60 pancakes, no sacks allowed, 20 downfield blocks for TDs.
Receivers/ends
JAROD ADAMS, Seminole, Sr. — 51 catches, 1,070 yds, 16 TDs; 3 return TDs.
TRENT SCHUETT, Bridgeport, Sr. — 76 catches, 1,374 yds, 18 TDs.
Quarterback
KADARIUS BAKER, Navasota, Jr. — 2,349 passing yds, 33 TDs, 2 INTs; 7 rush TDs.
Running backs
(four listed because of voting tie)
JORDAN BARNES, Van Alstyne, Sr. — 2,357 rush yds, 28 TDs.
SHERMAN GILBERT, Coldspring-Oakhurst, Sr. — 1,943 rush yds, 31 TDs; 2 receiving TDs.
WAYNE ONDERDONCK, Alvarado, Sr. — 2,054 rush yds, 19 TDs.
JOSEPH SADLER, Devine, Sr. — 2,884 rush yds, 46 TDs; 177 receiving yds, 3 TDs.
Kicker
COLE HEDLUND, Argyle, Soph. — 13-14 FGs, long of 42; 49-51 PATs.
— FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE —
Linemen
CHANCE ANDRIES, Coldspring-Oakhurst, Sr. — 107 tackles, 20 TFL, 4 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, 2 TDs.
JAKE BAUER, Navasota, Jr. — 55 solo tackles, 52 assists, 13 sacks, 33 TFL, 2 forced fumbles, 16 hurries.
BO BRADY, Henderson, Jr. — 92 tackles, 16 sacks, 25 TFL, 7 forced fumbles, 1 blocked punt.
KENDRICK HARRISON, Coldspring-Oakhurst, Sr. — 122 tackles, 16 TFL, 2 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries (1 TD).
Linebacker
DERICK CASTRO, Sinton, Sr. — 153 tackles, 99 solo, 18 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
STEPHEN REESE, Henderson, Sr. — 114 tackles, 4 sacks, 24 TFL, 4 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 3 pass breakups
JOHN WOOD, Whitesboro, Sr. — 129 tackles, 7 sacks, 11 TFL, 6 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 kick blocks
Defensive backs
BYRON BROOKS, Farmersville, Sr. — 92 tackles, 8 INTs (2 TD returns), 6 pass breakups
TREYLON JOHNICAN, West Columbia, Sr. — 51 tackles, 8 INTs, 5 pass breakups, 2 punt return TDs
PATRICK LEVELS, Dallas Roosevelt, Sr. — 177 tackles, 118 solo, 8 INTs (4 TD returns), 3 punt return TDs, 6 TFL
HECTOR VILLARREAL, Rio Grande City Grulla, Sr. — 135 Tackles, 8 INTs (1 TD return), 6 sacks, 6 forced fumbles
Punter
CHUY ALVAREZ, Van, Jr. — 42-yd avg on 48 punts, long of 61; 4 inside 20
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— SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE —
Linemen
Jake Lavey, Celina, Sr.; Rance Layton, Seminole, Sr.; Alex Mayes, Van Alstyne, Sr.; Clint Merka, Argyle, Sr.; Jake Raulerson, Celina, Jr.; Nick Richardson, Gilmer, Sr.
Receivers/ends
Solomon McGinty, Navasota, Jr.; Ed Pope, Carthage, Sr.
Quarterback
Dane Evans, Sanger, Sr.
Running backs
Zach Henshaw, Fischer Canyon Lake, Sr.; Robert Johnson, Lubbock Estacado, Soph.; Karrion Morrisey, Jasper, Sr.
Kicker
Matthew McCrane, Brownwood, Jr.
— SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE —
Linemen
Dustin Clark, Borger, Sr.; Rickey Hatley, Atlanta, Sr.; Jaylyin Minor, Navasota, Jr.; Marcus Stroud, Prosper, Sr.
Linebackers
Cassius Davison, West Columbia, Sr.; Dalton Santos, Van, Sr.; Coleman Stapp, Decatur, Sr.
Defensive backs
Patrick Brown, Henderson, Sr.; Payton Marcum, Monahans, Sr.; DaCarlos Renfro, West Orange-Stark, Sr.; Kevin Vaccaro, Brownwood, Sr.
Punters (tie)
Jacob Burtch, Seminole, Sr.; Devin Roberson, Big Spring, Soph.
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— HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE —
Linemen: Jose Avila, Brownwood; Anthony Brister, Henderson; D.J. Carlson, Devine; Ricky Clark, Burkburnett; Jason Geyer, Glen Rose; Ralphael Green, SA Houston; Blake Herman, Needville; Malcolm Jackson, Sweetwater; Cody Jurek, Gonzales; Josh Kuehne, Lampasas; Brandon Holmes, Lubbock Estacado; Connor Mayes, Van Alstyne; Eden Richardson, Fairfield; Enrique Rodriguez, Hondo; Ralph Rubalcaba, Raymondville; Luke Simmons, Bridgeport; Jarrett Stastny, Sanger; Nick Syler, Henderson; Dalton Vondrad, Kennedale.
Receivers/Ends: Richard Bloomer, Abilene Wylie; Chadd Bossow, Argyle; Byron Brooks, Farmersville; LaMarcus Brown, Henderson; Latigo Collins, Pampa; Blain Curren, Burkburnett; Torii Hunter Jr., Prosper; Gilbert Jimenez, La Feria; T.J. Pannell, Commerce; Darion Pollard, Gilmer; Cody Skubal, Rockdale; Art Vasquez, Lyford; Buck Wilson, Commerce.
Quarterbacks: Javelle Allen, Prosper; Wil Amick, Boerne; Austin Aune, Argyle; Del Barnes, Henderson; Stacey Dillard, Princeton; Jacob Lerma, Lyford; Colby Mahon, Bridgeport; Luke Turner, Gilmer; Keenon Ward, Snyder.
Running backs: Ty Brown, Borger; Davonte Burks, Dalhart; Pedro Cano, Monahans; Devin Chafin, Burkburnett; Cody Coleman, Kennedale; Sean Flannel, West Columbia; Britton Lindsey, West Orange-Stark; Nolan Savage, Lubbock Cooper; Jamarick Simmons, Celina; Brock Squier, Sanger; Corion Webster, Atlanta.
Kickers: Alejandro Mendoza, Monahans; Jesus Vargas, Celina.
— HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE —
Linemen: Darius Biggers, Snyder; Joseph Butler, SA Houston; EJ Castaneda, Rio Hondo; Cortez Crosby, Commerce; Damond Dean, Van; Adoniz Delgado, Sanger; Madison Firmin, Bowie; Freddy Gonzalez, Rio Hondo; Calvin Lyons, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Javonte Magee, SA Houston; Duane Mena, Huffman Hargrave; Larry Miles, Dallas Roosevelt; Mack Monsen, Brownwood; Sid Moore, Van; Zach Neely, Prosper; Jake Raulerson, Celina; Dalton Sciortino, Robinson; Dequone Shaw, Dallas Roosevelt; Patrick Tillis, FW Polytechnic; Cody Welch, Whitesboro; B.A. White, Lubbock Estacado.
Linebackers: Kyler Billingsley, Snyder; Jamal Black, Paris; Carston Bossow, Argyle; Santos Carrizales, Rio Hondo; Israel Chavez, Clint; Gabe Conner, Commerce; J.T. Cotton, Lubbock Estacado; James David, Rockdale; J.J. Elias, Somerset; Patrick Giddens, Coldspring-Oakhurst; Kiante Harris, Lubbock Estacado; Colten Hill, Gilmer; Ethan Horton, Brownwood; Will Imhoff, Navasota; Garrett Kemp, Brownwood; Landon Lock, Gonzales; Josh Sandoval, Snyder; Jackson Scharf, Monahans; Tyler Smith, Dalhart; Haden Watkins, Prosper.
Defensive backs: Tanner Barr, Gilmer; Zack Bilderback, Celina; Davonte Burks, Dalhart; Jon Anthony Casares, Gonzales; Zach Childress, Abilene Wylie; Xavier Creeks, Navasota; Eric Hoog, Hondo; Willis Johnson, West Columbia; Caleb Koedyker, Seminole; Jarrion Lawson, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Zack Lopez, Gonzales; LaDarrell McNeil, Wilmer-Hutchins; Jalen Moore, Lubbock Estacado; Ed Pope, Carthage; Sam Ramirez, Devine; Leo Thomas, SA Houston; Tyler Webb, Prosper.
Punters: Anthony Fuqua, Argyle; Logan Goebel, Cuero; Kam Williams, Midland Greenwood.
