BRYAN — East Texas had players on the first team, second team, third team and honorable mention list on Thursday with the release of the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State Football Team for the 2024 season. East Texas schools represented included Texas High, Lufkin, Marshall, Hallsville, Tyler, Whitehouse and Nacogdoches. Selections were made by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and media members from around the state. Texas High all-purpose player Tradarian Ball earned first team honors. Lufkin’s Kevondrick Taylor was a second team return specialist, and third team honors went to Texas High offensive guard Joshua Blackwell, Texas High running back Javari Johnson, Marshall linebacker Landen Jones and Marshall defensive back Damieon Smith. Earning honorable mention status from East Texas were Marshall offensive tackle Eric Perkins, Texas high tight end Knox Pilgreen, Texas High quarterback David J. Potter, Tyler kicker Marvin Espinal, Lufkin defensive tackle Elijah Alexander, Marshall defensive lineman Jayden Cooks, Whitehouse defensive lineman Kadavion Pickens, Texas High linebacker Isaiah Dowden, Hallsville defensive back Blanton Hale and Nacogdoches punter Victor Martinez. Ball caught 44 passes for 1,017 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed for 777 yards and 11 scores. Taylor averaged 18 yards on 18 punter returns with two touchdowns and also averaged 37.8 yards per kickoff return with two more scores. Blackwell had 62 pancakes and allowed no sacks for a 12-1 team that rushed for 3,453 yards and averaged 508 yards and 50 points per game. Johnson carried 150 times for 1,593 yards and 22 touchdowns. Jones recorded 124 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 24 QB pressures, two pass breakups, and Smith finished with 59 tackles, five interceptions, two forced fumbles and 13 special teams tackles. Perkins graded out at 78% with 23 knockdowns. Pilgreen had 17 catches for 400 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 29 pancakes. Potter completed 161 of 233 passes for 3,100 yards, 33 touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed for 200 yards and three scores. Espinal was 36 for 38 on extra points and 6 for 6 on field goals with boots of 47 and 50 yards. Alexander had 47 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three fumble recoveries, 17 QB pressures and two blocked kicks. Cooks finished with 49 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 27 QB pressures, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Pickens had 87 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, nine QB pressures, two interceptions and three pass breakups. Dowden finished with 118 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, two sacks and 13 QB pressures, and Hale had 121 tackles, two sacks, seven tackles for loss, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. Martinez averaged 41.6 yards on 33 punts with a long of 60 yards and 11 inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Richmond Randle sophomore running back Landen Williams-Callis and senior defensive lineman Chace Sims grabbed player of the year awards. Williams-Callis rushed for 2,108 yards with 43 touchdowns, averaging 9.3 yards per carry. In two years, he has 4,052 yards with 66 touchdowns. The 6-3, 305-pound Sims, who signed with Texas A&M, had 106 tackles, 28 of them for losses. Richmond Randle’s Brian Randle, who led his team to a 16-0 season at the Division I state title, was named Coach of the Year. Guards – Logan Schram, Boerne, 6-6, 305, sr.; Weston Chaney, Argyle, 6-5, 285, sr. Tackles – Ty Haywood, Denton Ryan, 6-5, 300, sr.; Emeka Ugorji, South Oak Cliff, 6-5, 281, sr. Center – Gary Lassley, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 300, sr. Wide receivers – Kaydon Finley, Aledo, 6-2, 200, jr.; Daylan McCutcheon, Lovejoy, 6-0, 175, sr. Tight end – Jaivion Martin, Pflugerville, 6-4, 235, jr. Quarterback – Jayden Paluseo, Flour Bluff, 5-10, 175, sr. Running backs – Landen Williams-Callis, Richmond Randle, 5-8, 185, soph.; Jakoby Dixon, Brenham, 5-9, 205, jr.; Jett Walker, Georgetown, 6-2, 215, jr. Fullback – Eric Powell, Wichita Falls Memorial, 5-10, 185, jr. All-purpose – (tie) Tradarian Ball, Texarkana, 5-11, 185, jr.; Michael Terry III, San Antonio Alamo Heights, 6-3, 220, sr. Place-kicker – Trent Amaya, Smithson Valley, 5-11, 165, jr. Linemen – Chace Sims, Richmond Randle, 6-3, 305, sr.; Hudson Woods, Smithson Valley, 6-4, 220, jr.; Kamauryn Morgan, South Oak Cliff, 6-4, 230, sr.; (tie) Tiki Hola, Bastrop, 6-3, 288, jr.; Vakapuna Foketi, A&M Consolidated, 6-1, 280, sr. Linebackers – Jayden Shelton, South Oak Cliff, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jamarion Phillips, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 220, jr.; Jack Morse, Highland Park, 6-1, 210, sr.; Dillon Arkansas, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 215, sr. Secondary – Diego Davila, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 190, sr.; Chandler Love, Iowa Colony, 6-0, 190, sr.; Xaiver Skowron, Texas City, sr.; Garrett Westrom, Argyle, 6-0, 196, sr. Punter – Cub Patton, Lubbock Cooper, 6-0, 180, sr. Utility – Cade Spradling, Smithson Valley, 6-2, 210, sr. Kick returner – Marcell Gipson Jr. South Oak Cliff, 5-11, 180, jr. Guards – Devin Cage, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-1, 290, sr.; Brant Hargrove, Georgetown, 6-3, 285, sr. Tackles – Jackson Christian, Port Neches-Groves, 6-5, 310, sr.; Marcus Garcia, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 285, sr. Center – Parker Miller, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 240, sr. Wide receivers – Aijour Miles II, Kaufman, 6-0, 200, jr.; (tie) FinAndre Mimms, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, 5-6, 165, sr.; Ryland Bradford, Abilene, 6-0, 190, sr. Tight end – Jackson Verdugo, College Station, 6-4, 235, sr. Quarterback – Buck Randall, Highland Park, 5-11, 170, soph. Running backs – Broderick Taylor, Corpus Christi Miller, 5-10 180, sr.; Ryan Estrada, El Dorado, 5-9, 185, jr.; Cam Newton, Prosper Walnut Grove, 5-10, 183, jr. Fullback – Jaylin Williams, Houston Sterling, 6-0, 230, sr. All-purpose – Aydan Martinez-Brown, College Station, 5-10, 180, sr. Place-kicker – Christian Munguia, Richmond Randle, 5-11, 185, sr. Linemen – Kordae Houston, South Oak Cliff, 6-3, 275, jr.; Daniel Turner, Highland Park, 6-2, 235, sr.; Trevor Robinson, Victoria West, 6-3, 210, sr.; Gaven Rodriguez, Edcouch-Elsa, sr.; Uzziah “Cookie” Warmate, Denton Ryan, 6-0, 250, jr. Linebackers – Owen Magee, Lovejoy, 6-0, 195, sr.; Lamarcus Cullen, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-2, 225, sr.; Troy Barco, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-11, 185, sr.; Aiden Uribe, Mission Veterans Memorial, sr. Secondary – Maurice Hightower, Angleton, 5-11, 155, sr.; RJ McIntosh, Lovejoy, 6-1, 185, sr.; Chris Vasquez, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 170, sr.; Chris Brewer, Saginaw Brewer, sr. Punter – Carter Kopecky, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 190, sr. Utility – Jonah Williams, Galveston Ball, 6-3, 195, sr. Kick returner – Kevondrick Taylor, Lufkin, 5-10, 179, sr. Guards – Payton Williams, Aledo, 6-3, 305, jr.; (tie) Joshua Blackwell, Texarkana, 6-1, 275, sr.; Andre Mojica, Brenham, 5-10, 250, jr. Tackles – Colton Carter, Wichita Falls Memorial, 6-1, 270, sr.; Jake Hayman, La Porte, 6-2, 315, jr. Center – Brody McKnight, Lovejoy, 6-0, 275, sr. Wide receivers – Cameran Dickson, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, 6-1, 185, sr.; (tie) Ed Small, Austin Anderson, 6-0 205, sr.; Cannon Bozman, Highland Park, 6-0, 165, jr. Tight end – Ryder Mix, Frisco Lone Star, 6-4, 220, jr. Quarterback – Trevor Long, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-2, 190, sr. Running backs – Raycine Guillory, Aledo, 5-10, 195, sr.; Tyresse Barnes, La Porte, 5-8, 175, sr.; (tie) Ethan Guerra, PSJA North, 5-7, 165, jr.; Javari Johnson, Texarkana, 5-9 175, sr. Fullback – Adrian Luna, Corpus Christi Moody, 5-10, 240, jr. All-purpose – (tie) Jalen Owens, Elgin, 6-0, 172, sr.; Mark Sanchez, Austin McCallum, sr. Place-kicker – Cooper Ryan, Lucas Lovejoy, 5-10, 170, jr. Linemen – Steven Richardson, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-1, 240, sr.; Hudson West, Crandall, 6-2, 235, sr.; Braden Bays, Boerne, 6-3, 265, sr.; Clifton Gooden, A&M Consolidated, 6-2, 215, sr. Linebackers – Landen Jones, Marshall, 6-0, 225, jr.; Anders Corn, Highland Park, 6-2, 215, sr.; Kaden Edwards, Angleton, 6-0, 200, sr.; Caleb Espinoza, Brenham, 6-0, 215, jr.; Cole Stanzione, Lubbock Cooper, 5-11, 210, sr. Secondary – Israel Campos, Edcouch-Elsa, jr.; Jayden Moore, Midlothian Heritage, 6-0, 180, sr.; Tayvian Peoples-Cantu, Victoria West, 5-10, 175, jr.; Dameon Smith, Marshall, 5-10, 170, sr. Punter – Ty Burleson, Kaufman, 6-3, 195, sr. Utility – Tyson Deen, San Antonio Southwest, 6-0, 170, sr. Kick returner – Diego Davila, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 190, sr. Guards – Rene Aguirre, Roma, 5-10, 255, sr.; Connor Carty, Prosper, 6-5, 295, sr.; Parker Farris, Port Neches-Groves, 5-11, 275, sr.; Cam’Ron Hamilton, Victoria West, 6-4, 285, jr.; Owen Hollenbeck, Melissa, 6-3, 340, sr.; Kali’i Leomiti, Gregory-Portland, 6-3, 315, jr.; Peyton Miller, Anna, 6-5, 280, soph.; Kelvin Young, Waco High, 6-3, 325, sr.; No’Viante Walker, Waco University, 6-4, 320, sr. Tackles – Derek Garcia, PSJA North, 6-2, 245, jr.; Joaquin Montes, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-1, 250, sr.; Eric Perkins, Marshall, 6-5, 315, jr.; Grant Slanker, College Station, 6-0, 240, sr.; Jacob Slaughter, Cedar Park, 6-1, 250, jr.; Joseph Stiggers, Elgin, 6-4, 300, sr.; Aaron Wolford, Port Neches-Groves, 6-4, 295, jr. Center – Jayden Evans, Austin Anderson, 6-2, 245, sr.; Cooper Farnsworth, Midlothian Heritage, 5-11, 245, sr.; Logan Fritcher, Boerne, 6-2, 260, sr.; Brett Harmon, Lake Belton 6-3, 270, sr.; Jett Harrison, Liberty Hill, 6-1, 260, jr.; Wyatt Valiente, Cedar Park, 5-11, 280, sr. Wide receivers – Ramonz Adams, Bastrop, 6-2, 175, sr.; Tristan Bernard, Victoria West, 5-10, 160, jr.; Isaiah Champagne, San Antonio Pieper, sr.; Michael Dever, Lubbock Cooper, 6-2, 175, sr.; Xavier Johnson, Richland, 6-1, 165, sr.; Will Krzysiak, Argyle, 6-3, 185, sr.; Jaquise Martin, Rudder, 5-11, 180, sr.; Brooks Perez, Boerne, 6-2, 280, sr.; Ryder Treadway, Frisco Wakeland, 6-3, 190, sr.; Jayden Warren, Iowa Colony, 6-2, 190, jr.; Luke Watkins, Prosper Walnut Grove, 6-4, 190, sr.; Eathan Vela, Corpus Christi Miller, 5-6, 160, sr. Tight ends – Preztynn Harrison, Mineral Wells, 6-5, 210, sr.; Knox Pilgreen, Texarkana, 6-3, 201, sr.; Jamal Porter, Cedar Park, 6-0, 185, jr.; Luke Tevis, R.L. Paschal, 6-5, 235, sr. Quarterbacks – Joe Castles, Wichita Falls Memorial, 6-7, 180, jr.; Cade Corcoran, College Station, 6-3, 185, sr.; Jake Fette, El Paso Del Valle, jr.; Max Gerlich, Austin Anderson, 6-3, 200, sr.; Hayes Hackney, Prosper Walnut Grove, 5-10, 160, fr.; Hank Hendrix, Boerne, soph.; Karece Hoyt, Frisco Lone Star, 6-2, 200, soph.; Drew Kates, Richland, 6-0, 190, sr.; Cayden Keeth, SA Pieper, 6-3, 192, sr.; David J. Potter, Texarkana, 6-5, 220, sr.; Cole Taylor, Pflugerville, 6-4, 205, jr.; Carson White, Iowa Colony, 6-1, 195, soph. Running backs – Andrew Charlebois, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-10, 190, soph.; Za’ko Davis Midlothian Heritage, 5-10, 175, jr.; D.K. Garza, San Antonio Alamo Heights, jr.; Kenji Johnson, Wichita Falls Memorial, 5-11, 210, sr.; Sean Simon, La Porte, 5-10, 185, fr. All-purpose – Davian Groce, Frisco Lone Star, 6-2 190, jr.; Davion Peters, Lake Belton, 6-0, 175, jr. Place-kickers – Ryan Carmona, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 160, jr.; Andy Cruz, Iowa Colony, 6-1, 170, sr.; Marvin Espinal, Tyler High, 6-0, 175, soph.; Diego Frausto, El Paso Del Valle, sr.; Chase Lanham, Frisco Lone Star 6-0, 190, sr.; Christopher Mashburn, Georgetown, sr.; Anthony Ruvalcaba, Argyle, 6-2, 180, sr.; Ethan Van Dusen, Victoria West, 5-11, 170, jr.; Ford Stinson, Denton Ryan, 5-9, 160, sr. Linemen – Elijah Alexander, Lufkin, 6-2, 285, sr.; Jayden Cooks, Marshall, 6-3, 205, sr.; Cooper Cyphers, Aledo, 6-1, 230, jr.; Matthew Enriguez, Edcouch-Elsa, sr.; Kha’ron Freeman-Wade, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 220, jr.; Jonathan Hernandez, 6-1, 275, Port Neches-Groves, sr.; Chris Johnson, Iowa Colony, 6-3, 240, sr.; Keiundre Johnson, Terrell, 6-3, 230, sr.; Brynden Mack, Angleton, 6-3, 225, jr.; Thor Myklebust, San Antonio Pieper, 6-5, 255, jr.; Kadavion Pickens, Whitehouse, 6-1, 195, soph.; Michael Riles, Port Arthur Memorial, 6-4, 245, sr.; Alister Vallejo, Liberty Hill, 6-3, 270, jr. Linebackers – Keima’j Barnes, Amarillo Palo Duro, 5-10, 200, jr.; Max Bland, Argyle, 6-2, 245, jr.; Ke’Von Carter, San Antonio Wagner, 6-3, 205, sr.; Haydon Caston, Iowa Colony, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jackson Clowdus, Elgin, 6-2, 202, sr.; Wesley Couch, A&M Consolidated, sr.; Isaiah Dowden, Texarkana, 5-9, 200, sr.; Agape Lawrence, McKinney Emerson, 5-11, 205, sr.; Steven Garza, PSJA North, 5-7, 145, sr.; Owen Henderson, Aledo, 6-1, 210, sr.; Hutson Hendrix, Boerne, sr.; Kevin Magee, Lovejoy, 6-1, 197, sr.; Reece McMillan, Woodrow Wilson, 6-0, 185, sr.; Jesse Montez, PSJA North, 5-9, 160, sr.; Roddrick Roberts, Richland, 6-1, 185, sr.; Aston Ruffin, La Porte, 5-10, 185, jr.; Zachary Smith, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-0, 185, sr.; Ryan Stetson, San Antonio Alamo Heights, sr.; Seth Warren, Georgetown, sr.; Mason Wuenschel, Port Neches-Groves, 6-3, 220, sr. Secondary – Maliek Bracy, Argyle, 6-2, 185, jr.; Ryland Brown, Angleton, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jordan Deck, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 180, jr.; Jeremiah Green, Waco University, 5-9, 170, jr.; Blanton Hale, Hallsville, 6-0, 170, jr.; Brent Nuss, Gregory-Portland, 5-9, 175, sr.; Cole Redding, New Braunfels, 6-0, 175, sr.; Hayden Wright, Abilene Wylie, 6-0, 180, sr.; Punters – Victor Martinez, Nacogdoches, 6-2, 195, sr.; Jesus Ramirez, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-8, 147, sr.
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