BRYAN – Grandview quarterback Dane Jentsch and Gunter defensive back Peyton Lowe were the players of the year on the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A Football Team.
Jentsch threw for 3,349 yards with 34 touchdowns and only four interceptions. He added 1,028 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns in leading his team to the Division I state title. Lowe had 126 tackles and five interceptions and three fumble recoveries. The 185-pound senior scored six touchdowns on defense in leading his team to the Division II state title.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Conner Arney, Rogers, 5-11, 230, sr.; Rhys Kelley, Paul Pewitt, 6-2, 240, jr.
Center – Brody Smith, Grandview, 6-1, 290, sr.
Tackles – Will Scott, Cameron Yoe, 6-2, 296, sr.; Blake Rodgers, Vanderbilt Industrial, jr.
Wide receivers – Titus Lyons, Pottsboro, 6-3, 190, jr.; TJ Ferch, Clifton, 6-3, 190, sr.
Tight end – (tie) Anthony Bonilla, Eastland, 5-11, 195, sr.; Allen Horace, Crockett, 6-5, 249, sr.
Quarterback – Dane Jentsch, Grandview, 5-10, 180, jr.
Running backs – Cy Shope, Pottsboro, 6-2, 195, sr.; Zach Hrbacek, Troy, 5-8, 165, jr.; (tie) Tyree Simcik, Columbus, 5-10, 205, sr.; Cash Jones, Brock, 5-10, 168, jr.
Fullback – La-Jathan Allen, Paul Pewitt, 5-6, 160, sr.
All-purpose back – Jack Wilkerson, Spearman, 5-10, 170, jr.
Place-kicker – Fernando Jaimes, Sabine, 6-1, 185, sr.
Offensive player of the year – Jentsch, Grandview
Defense
Linemen – Chad Reeves, Daingerfield, 6-2, 215, sr.; Herbert Gums, Diboll, 6-2, 283, sr.; Keiuntray Hawkins, Paul Pewitt, 5-11, 195, sr.; Tyler Cherry, Jefferson, 6-2, 240, sr.
Linebackers –Zach Wideman, Pottsboro, sr.; Bryson Rigsby, Gunter, 5-9, 180, sr.; Zach Villarreal, Gladewater, 5-11, 190, sr.; Tanor Mines, Paul Pewitt, jr.
Secondary – Peyton Lowe, Gunter, 6-1, 185, sr.; Lance Welps, River Road, 5-11, 171, jr.; Reagan Whitley, East Bernard, 6-1, 170, sr.; Jack Koetting, Canadian, 6-0, 160, sr.
Punter – Brice Smith, Trinity, 6-1, 155, sr.
Utility – Clayton Reed, Gunter, 5-9, 155, sr.
Kick returner – Devin Wilson, Whitney, 6-0, 175, sr.
Defensive player of the year – Lowe, Gunter
Coach of the year – (tie) Ryan Ebner, Grandview; Jake Fieszel, Gunter
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Tykelan Black, Daingerfield, 6-1, 260, sr.; (tie) Jackson Finney, Brock, 5-11, 220, sr.; Trent Bolt, Gladewater, 6-2, 235, sr.
Center – Josh Magers, Gunter, 6-0, 190, sr.
Tackles – Cody Duewall, Franklin, 6-3, 250, sr.; Tate Williams, Wall, 6-4, 240, jr.
Wide receivers – Kobe Young, Cameron Yoe, 5-11, 160, sr.; Austin Boyd, Grandview, 6-0, 190, sr.
Tight end – Beau Workman, Troy, 6-2, 220, sr.
Quarterback – Braden Plyler, Pottsboro, 5-10, 185, jr.
Running backs – Jonathon Brooks, Hallettsville, 6-2, 185, jr.; Daris McMillan, Diboll, 5-10, 219, sr.; (tie) Dre’lyn Washington, Hemphill, 5-9, 205, jr.; Jacob Bautista, Friona, 5-9, 155, soph.
Fullback – Jaden Arthur, Universal City Randolph, 5-11, 220, sr.
All-purpose back – Coltan Orr, George West, 6-0, 178, sr.
Place-kicker – Baylor Gillispie, Bushland, 6-0, 160, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Dre’Shawn Spikes, Newton, 6-1, 182, jr.; Saul Escamilla, Canadian, 6-2, 220, sr.; Brett Drillette, Brock, 6-1, 198, jr.; Cole Lee, East Bernard, 6-0, 235, sr.
Linebackers – Jakecian Jones, Crockett, 5-9, 235, sr.; Michael Lehnhardt, Grandview, 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Carter, Brock, 6-0, 190, jr.; (tie) Nico Vargas, Cameron Yoe, 5-10, 220, sr.; Aaron Allert, Lexington, 5-11, 205, sr.
Secondary – Marquis Estell, Hooks, 6-2, 180, sr.; Sergio Guerra, San Diego, 5-11, 180, jr.; Bill Koetting, Canadian, 6-0, 160, sr.; Jermiah Settler-Watts, Diboll, 5-11, 168, sr.
Punter – Jonathon Brooks, Hallettsville, 6-2, 185, jr.
Utility –Brenen Thompson, Spearman, 5-11, 160, soph
Kick returner – Ashton Smith, Winona, 6-0, 170, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Guards – Justin Kitchen, Elysian Fields, 6-4, 270, jr.; Adam Winn, Ballinger, 6-2, 235, jr.
Center –Rhet Pennington, Canadian, 6-0, 205, sr.
Tackles – Christian Gomez, Edna, 6-2, 260, sr.; Logan Carroll, George West, 6-1, 225, sr.
Wide receivers – Tyrese Grant, Daingerfield, 6-2, 175, sr.; Jayln Marks, WF City View, 6-1, 185, sr.
Tight end – Jailyn Robertson, Gladewater, 6-2, 262, sr.
Quarterback – Bryson Daily, Abernathy, 6-1, 205, sr.
Running backs – Jarred Kerr, Lexington, 6-0, 175, soph.; Jakobie Craver, Daingerfield, 6-0, 180, sr.; (tie) DeAnthony Gatson, Newton, 5-10, 198, soph.; Bishop Harris, Corsicana Mildred, 6-1, 180, jr.
Fullback – Austin Hartley, Alba-Golden, 5-7, 150, sr.
All-purpose back – Jamaul Randle, Buffalo, 6-1, 175, sr.
Place-kicker – (tie) Santiago Villanueva, Edna, 5-8, 140, jr.; Hector Romero, Malakoff, 5-11, 180, sr.; Edgar Salazar, Canadian, 5-9, 190, jr.
Defense
Linemen – Silas Barr, Pottsboro, 6-5, 130, jr.; Dametrious Crownover, Grandview, 6-7, 235, jr.; Avante Burnham, Newton, 5-11, 260, sr.; Trevion Sneed, Mineola, jr.
Linebackers – Evan Peel, Daingerfield, 5-10, 205, sr.; Noah Laurent, Bushland, 6-2, 190, sr.; Colby Jedlicka, East Bernard, 5-11, 180, sr.; Blayne Moreland, Vanderbilt Industrial, 5-10, 215, sr.
Secondary – Cristian Brice, Crockett, 5-10, 170, sr.; Colton Diebitsch, Wall, 6-0, 180, sr.; Luke Dillingham, Brock, 6-1, 180, jr.; Jessie Upson, Columbus, 5-9, 163, jr.
Punter – Matthew Davis, Vanderbilt Industrial, 5-8, 165, soph.
Utility – Aaron Fellows, Alpine, 5-11, 180, sr.
Kick returner – Keke Nelson, New Diana, 5-8, 155, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Guards – Koby Cordero, Cisco, 5-11, 200, sr.; Cade Fant, Atlanta, 6-0, 230, sr.; Asher Gonzalez, San Diego, soph.; Matthew Hernandez, Odem, 6-1, 315, sr.; Marcos Juarez, Friona, 5-10, 205, sr.; Ashton Smith, Stanton, 5-11, 220, jr.; David Williams, Paul Pewitt, 6-3, 329, jr.; Larson Workman, Ganado, 6-5, 247, jr.
Centers – Julius Dilworth, Edna, 5-9, 245, sr.; Evan Doskocil, Rogers, 5-7, 200, sr.; Juan Lara, Lexington, 5-11, 275, jr.; Zach Matzke, Brock, 5-9, 205, sr.; Bryce Ridenour, Daingerfield, 6-2, 263, jr.
Tackles – Griffin Beard, Lago Vista, 6-3, 275, sr.; Ruben Bowman, Dallas Madison, 6-3, 277, sr.; Brody Chatham, Harmony, 6-1, 295, sr.; Ricardo Harrison, Diboll, 6-2.5, 292, sr.; Jake Heffley, Columbus, 6-1, 215, sr.; Miles Keith, Abernathy, 6-4, 240, sr.; Spencer McCarty, Tuscola Jim Ned, 6-2, 280, sr.; Blayke Moreland, Vanderbilt Industrial, 5-10, 270, sr.; Cameron Roulston, CC London, 6-1, 285, sr.; Justin Rogers, Jefferson, 6-3, 300, sr.; Garrett Towery, Troup, 6-3, 242, sr.
Wide receivers – Colten Couch, Dublin, 5-7, 150, sr.; Cahl Horn, Italy, 5-11, 160, sr.; Braeden Lilly, Academy, 6-4, 205, sr.; Aaron Nigreville, Ore City, sr.; Jake Orcutt, Bushland, 5-11, 160, sr.; Mason Perales, Tidehaven, 5-9, 170, sr.; Jhobe Smith, McGregor, 6-1, 175, sr.; Timmy Smithson, Early, 5-8, 145, sr.; Za’Korien Spikes, Cameron, 5-11, 160, jr.; Kolby Tanner, Whitney, 5-11, 165, sr.
Tight ends – Seth Isbell, Jacksboro, 5-11, 215, sr.; Grant Lewis, Grand Saline, 6-3, 220, sr.; Ky Thomas, Elkhart, 6-4, 265, sr.
Quarterbacks – Jordan Bedford, Crockett, 6-1, 170, sr.; Braden Brashear, Cameron Yoe, 5-9, 160, sr.; Damien Brown, Leonard, 5-9, 190, soph.; Blake Garcia, Tidehaven, 5-10, 170, sr.; Drew Hagler, Anson, 5-11, 190, sr.; Kolton James, Poth, 5-10, 170, sr.; Grant McCook, Canadian, 6-0, 190, sr.; Landon McKinney, Sabine, 6-1, 192, sr.; Behren Morton, Eastland, jr.; Darian Pearce, Malakoff, 6-0, 180, jr.; Jace Robinson, Rockdale, 6-0, 170, jr.; Jaylin Thibodeaux, Dallas Madison, 5-11, 175, sr.; Jaxon Willis, Crane, 5-11, 175, soph.; Ryan Wilkerson, Elysian Fields, 5-11, 185, sr.; Devin Wilson, Whitney, 5-10, 165, sr.
Running Backs – Dee Black, Jefferson, 5-7, 160, sr.; Javon Bruce, Pilot Point, 5-10, 188, sr.; Isaac Edwards, Harmony, 6-0, 215, sr.; Gary Haynes, Palacios, 6-1, 200, jr.; Quin Johnson, Winona, 5-7, 165, sr.; Kyle Keltner, Edgewood, 5-9, 175, sr.; Wrangler Priest, Bells, 6-0, 175, sr.; Jayleen Record, Dallas Madison, 5-9, 175, jr.; Dominique Rushing, Winnsboro, jr.; Christavian Smith, Elysian Fields, 5-10, 175, sr.; Tremayne Gullatte, Grandview, 6-0, 215, sr.; Cam’ron Valdez, Rockdale, 5-10, 180, jr.
Fullbacks – Kenneth Bell, Jefferson, 5-10, 215, sr.; Caleb Helm, Jacksboro, 6-0, 230, jr.; Wilson Johnson, Sonora, 5-11, 190, sr.; Sam Jones, Troy, 6-1, 205, sr.; Jared Zuniga, George West, 5-10, 200, sr.
Place-kickers – Behren Morton, Eastland, jr.; Elias Pena, Rice, 5-9, 190, jr.; Andy Prazak, New Diana, 6-0, 175, sr.; Ricardo Sanchez, Comanche, sr.; Logan Whitling, Holliday, 6-1, 205, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – Jaden Arthur, Universal City Randolph, 5-11, 220, sr.; Michael Clark, Newton, 6-2, 261, sr.; Eduardo Gil, Cameron Yoe, 5-9, 222, jr.; Jason Gossett, Troup, 5-9, 217, sr.; Tristan Green, Sabine, 5-11, 265, sr.; Bartolo Guevara, Boyd, 5-10, 260, jr.; Jeremiah Gums, Diboll, 5-11, 288, soph.; Jonathan Pena, San Diego, 6-2, 225, sr.; Dylan Raybion, Brady, 6-2, 220, sr.; Jackson Roensch, Columbus, 5-9, 220, sr.; Ty Sebek, Rogers, 6-2, 250, jr.; Devin Smith, George West, sr.; James Sylvester, Newton, 6-5, 240, sr.; Zach Tyeskie, Gladewater, 5-9, 226, sr.; Joe Walker, Wall, sr.; Adam Winn, Ballinger, 6-2, 235, jr.; Mason Wootan, Whitney, 5-7, 174, sr.
Linebackers – Mason Allsup, Brady, 5-5, 135, sr.; Cooper Bean, Ballinger, 5-11, 210, sr.; Javon Bruce, Pilot Point, 5-10, 188, sr.; Reagan Cochran, Canadian, 6-3, 185, jr.; Landry Deaton, Winnsboro, 6-0, 205, sr.; Matt DeAnda, Abernathy, 6-1, 225, jr.; Patrick England, Cameron Yoe, 5-10, 170, sr.; JJ Frieden, Rogers, 5-8, 160, sr.; Colby Frost, Paul Pewitt, 6-4, 205, sr.; Trevor Fuller, Poth, 5-10, 175, soph.; Treylin Goodman, Trinity, 5-4, 155, jr.; Orlando Gonzalez, Odem, 5-9, 210, sr.; Dimauntrez Haggerty, Jefferson, 5-10, 185, sr.; Max Hale, Troup, 5-10, 155, sr.; Mark Hardin, Holliday, sr.; Brenden Henicke, George West, sr.; Jackson Illingworth, Elysian Fields, 6-2, 205, jr.; Wilson Johnson, Sonora, 6-0, 180, sr.; Sam Jones, Troy, 6-1, 205, sr.; Will Leslie, New Diana, 5-11, 175, sr.; Connor Lynch, Pilot Point, 6-2, 227, sr.; Kameron Matthews, East Bernard, 5-7, 145, sr.; Travis Matula, Hallettsville, 6-2, 185, sr.; Hayden McLeroy, Diboll, 5-11, 212, sr.; Coltan Mills, West Rusk, 6-1, 238, sr.; Drew Morrison, Wall, 6-3, 185, jr.; Roger Palacios, Friona, 5-9, 160, sr.; Riley Perry, Clifton, 5-9, 190, sr.; Colby Rush, Malakoff, 6-1, 190, sr.; Christian Simien, East Chambers, 6-0, 175, sr.; Bryce Smith, Grand Saline, sr.; Peyton Snow, Winona, 5-3, 150, jr.; Nick Taylor, Boyd, jr.; Colton Teague, Ganado, 6-2, 250, sr.; Ryan Thomisee, George West, 5-9, 210, jr.; Aaron Trevino, Abernathy, 6-0, 175, sr.; Mason Vasquez, Hooks, 6-2, 215, sr.; Thomas Villarreal, Mathis, 6-2, 215, sr.; Jayden Williams, Marion, 6-4, 220, jr.; Beau Workman, Troy, 6-2, 230, sr.; Kadin Workman, Troy, 6-1, 190, soph.
Secondary – Walker Bauer, Brady, 6,-2, 180, sr.; Anthony Bonilla, Eastland, 5-11, 195, sr.;Stanley Callahan, Cisco, 5-9, 145, sr.; Datron Dixon, Franklin, 5-10, 165, sr.; TJ Ferch, Clifton, sr.; Zach Gulley, Newton, 5-10, 177, sr.; Isaac Gutierrez, Mathis, 5-9, 165, sr.; Carlos Jackson, Jefferson, 5-8, 150, jr.; Benji Johnson, Hooks, 6-3, 190, sr.; Kadrien Johnson, Paul Pewitt, 5-8, 158, jr.; Dakari Lee, Dallas Madison, 5-9, 175, sr.; Joe Leos, Dublin, 6-0, 190, sr.; Nick Lincoln, Gladewater, 5-6, 156, jr.; Jayln Marks, WF City View, 6-1, 185, sr.; Jesse Newman, Frankston, 5-9, 145, sr.; Elizhah Nezar, Rice, 6-1, 175, sr.; Louis Olvera, Ganado, 5-11, 180, sr.; Hutch Rabenaldt, Marion, 5-4, 125, sr.; Jamaul Randle, Buffalo, 6-1, 175, sr.; Jordan Riley, Rogers, 5-9, 165, sr.; Juan Salinas, Friona, 5-8, 145, jr.; Devin Wilson, Whitney, 5-10, 165, sr.
Utility – Ernest Ceasar, East Chambers, 5-6, 155, jr.; Brandon Cerna, Crane, 5-11, 185, sr.; Cooper Conn, Poth, 5-10, 160, jr.; Robert Hodges, Gladewater, 5-10, 155, sr.; Devaundrick Lewis, Daingerfield, 6-2, 215, soph.; Carson Little, East Bernard, 6-0, 165, sr.
Kick returners – Arimon Ford, Winona, 5-8, 150, jr.; Jamaul Randle, Buffalo, sr.
