Blue Bell/TSWA Class 4A All-State Football Team

Third in a series of five
BRYAN – Carthage swept player of the year honors on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state football team with quarterback Jett Surratt taking offensive honors and Carson Crawford the best on defense.
Surratt passed for 3,736 yards, completing 249 of 342 (72.8%) for 52 touchdowns and only five interceptions. Crawford had 135 tackles, 23 of them for losses along with 33 quarterback pressures. He also returned two interceptions for touchdowns. The seniors helped Carthage go 16-0 and win the Division II title.
FIRST TEAM
Guards
Landon Robinson, Van, 6-1, 300, sr. and Johnny McGhee, West Orange-Stark, 6-3, 315, sr.
Tackles
Keegan Collins, West Plains, 6-6, 305, sr. and (tie) Jadyn Rhodes, West
Orange-Stark, 6-4, 305, jr.; and Clay Mitchell, Sinton, 6-5, 285, sr.
Center
Cooper Doty, Stephenville, 6-1, 280, jr.
Wide receivers
Jalen Lott, Frisco Panther Creek, 6-0, 176, sr. and Walker Dietze, Cuero, 6-2, 185, sr.
Tight end
Wyatt Villarreal, Celina, 6-5, 220, sr.
Quarterback
Jett Surratt, Carthage, 6-1, 180, sr.
Running backs
KJ Edwards, Carthage, 5-10, 185, sr.; Mykha Green, Sinton, 6-0, 190, sr.; and
Khelvy Jefferson, West Orange-Stark, 5-3, 160, jr.
Fullback
Traey Alvarado, Rockport-Fulton, 5-6, 175, sr.
All-purpose
(tie) Demarcus Belton, Alvarado, 5-11, 200, sr. and Keimarion Wiggins, Bay City, 6-0, 195, jr.
Place-kicker
Ashton Mercer, San Antonio Davenport, 5-9, 180, sr.
Defense
Linemen
Jaylon Foster, Pleasant Grove, 6-0, 205 sr.; Cameron Christian, Kilgore, 6-5, 305, sr.; CJ Spellmeier, Stephenville, 6-2, 185, sr.; and Kedrid Smith, Pleasant Grove 6-3, 235, soph.
Linebackers
De Quives Beck, Carthage, 6-1, 215, sr.; Carson Crawford, Carthage, 6-3, 215, sr.; Anterrion Fontenot, West Orange-Stark, 5-10, 215, sr.; and Luke Biagini, Celina, 5-10, 220, sr.
Defensive backs
Jamarion Richardson, Pleasant Grove, 5-11, 155 sr.; Tylin Williams, Carthage, 5-7, 160, sr.; Rashaad Wofford, Longview Pine Tree, 6 -2, 160 jr.; and Seth Gundlach, Pleasant Grove 5-9, 170, sr.
Punter
Blake Bordelon, Sinton, 5-11, 155, soph.
Utility
LaKeyleon Graves, Kilgore, 6-1, 185, sr.
Kick returner
Caden Ward, La Marque, 6-0, 170, sr.
Offensive player of the year
(tie) Edwards, Carthage and Surratt, Carthage
Defensive player of the year
Crawford, Carthage
Coach of the year
(tie) Sterling Doty, Stephenville and Scott Surratt, CarthageSECOND TEAM
Guards
Jeremiah Azam, Andrews, 6-2, 210, sr. and Jayden Withered, Pleasant Grove, 6-4, 315, jr.
Tackles
Ismael Camara, Gilmer, 6-5, 356, jr. and Carson Carter, Carthage, 6-1, 230, sr.
Center
Cameron Griffin, Lindale, 6-0, 290, sr.
Wide receivers
Colt Matlock, Brock, 6-2, 190, sr. and Dylan Payton, Midland Greenwood, 5-10, 165, sr.
Tight end
Karson Ferguson, Springtown, 6-2, 220, sr.
Quarterback
Bowe Bentley, Celina, 6-2, 215, sr.
Running backs
Slade Russell, West Plains, 6-1, 180, jr.; Reggie Jones, Sanger, 5-11, 175, sr.; and Barrett Fallon, San Antonio Davenport, 5-10, 185, sr.
Fullback
Jaysen Hobbs, Jarrell, 6-1, 211, sr.
All-purpose
Jay Solis, Zapata, 5-10, 180, sr.
Place-kicker
Ian Perez, Calallen, 5-9, 175, sr.
Defense
Linemen
Kolton Dearth, Stephenville, 6-3, 290, sr.; Calan O’Neill, Canton, 6-0, 190, sr.; Brett Cannon, Brock, 6-2, 190, sr.; and Caleb Wilshire, Rockport-Fulton, 6-4, 220, sr.
Linebackers
Hudson Butchee, Stephenville, 6-1, 225, sr.; Logan Woolard, Alvarado, 6-0, 190, sr.; Caleb Taylor, Stephenville, 6-1, 225, sr.; and Hank Thomas, Celina, 6-3, 200, sr.
Defensive backs
Sean Hughes, Sinton, 6-1, 165, sr.; Sean Garza, La Vernia, 5-11, 175, sr.; S’Vioarean Martin, Palestine, 6-3, 190, sr.; and Jakalen Sheffield, Kilgore,5-9, 170, sr.
Punter
Brighton DeVivo, Stephenville, 5-11, 195, sr.
Utility
Kane White-Tinsley, West Plains, 6-0, 180, sr.
Kick returner
Lemarion Coleman, Henderson, 5-11, 180, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Guards
Daniel Hancock, Waco Connally, 6-3, 230 sr. ; (tie) Aiden McCarroll, Sulphur Springs, 6-4, 300, sr.; and Brandon Casas, Athens, 6-3, 235, sr.
Tackles
Hunter Whipley, Kilgore, 6-2, 260, sr. and Zaith Gonzalez, Waco La Vega, 6-3, 270, jr.
Center
Zack Busack, Sinton, 6-0, 270, sr.
Wide receivers
Jabarie Thornton, Waco La Vega, 5-11, 175, sr.; (tie) LJ Taylor, Celina, 5-8, 160, sr.; and Emanuel Moore, Athens, 6-3, 190 sr.
Tight end
Gage Hunter, San Antonio Davenport, 6-1, 200, jr.
Quarterback
(tie) Trot Jordan, Stephenville, 5-10, 195, jr. and Jaxxon Marie, Cuero, 6-0, 180, sr.
Running backs
Damian Figueroa, Tuloso-Midway, sr.; Evan Moreno, Waco Robinson, 5-10, 185, sr.; and Will Holland, Krum, 6-1, 185, sr.
Fullback
Marcus Murry II, Austin LBJ, 6-0, 205, jr.
All-purpose
Caton Cramer, Seminole, 6-3, 205, sr.
Place-kicker
Brighton DeVivo, Stephenville, 5-11, 195, sr.
Defense
Linemen
Kaleb Walker, Lindale, 6-3, 265, sr.; Logan Gannon, Aubrey, 6-2, 225, sr.; Kae’den Franklin, Chapel Hill, 6-1, 270, jr.; and Alexander Thomas, West Orange-Stark, 6-0, 220, jr.
Linebackers
Elijah Carnes, Athens, 5-10, 175, sr.; Dakota Underhill, Midland Greenwood, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jonathan Rivas, Sinton, 5-10, 160, sr.; (tie) Rome Ewell, Springtown, 6-3, 215, jr.;  and Landon Traylor, Dallas Carter, jr.
Defensive backs
Ace Aguilar, Dallas Kimball, 5-8, 160, soph.; Josh Johnson, San Antonio Davenport, 6-0, 150, jr.; Bosston Johnson, Longview Pine Tree, 6-1, 160, jr.; and Hays Ramsey, Salado, 6-3, 173, jr.
Punter
Isaiah Gutierrez, Robstown, 6-0, 187, sr.
Utility
Pierce Pirtle, Hamshire-Fannett, 5-10, 205, sr.
Kick returner
Louis Hickman, Austin LBJ, 5-9, 175, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Guards
Jestin Burchett, Big Spring, 5-11, 210, sr.; Isaiah Collins, Chapel Hill, 6-0, 280, sr.; Dylan McAdams, China Spring, 6-0, 285, sr.; Mack Tabor, Dallas Carter, 6-3, 275, jr.
Tackles
Ethan Barrientos, Tuloso-Midway, 6-3, 275, jr.; Erick Bustamante, Midland Greenwood, sr.; Daleshun Deadmond, Dallas Kimball, 6-2, 225, sr.; Chase Elrod, Seminole, 6-7, 290, sr.; Jaxon Gatlin, Canton, 6-3, 285, soph.; K.J. Greer, Pleasant Grove 6-3, 325, sr.; Coy Hollingsworth, La Vernia, 6-5, 305, sr.; Tyson Louder, Graham, 6-5, 320, jr.; Andrew Paul, Calallen, 6-5, 245, sr.; Aaron Ruiz, Waco Robinson, 6-0, 245, jr.; Gus Wickel, Athens, sr.
Centers
Chase Alexander, Glen Rose, 6-2, 275, sr.; Collier Bryant, Van, 6-0, 265, sr.; Caden Coffman, Gatesville, 6-0, 210, sr.; Keith Kilough, Rockport-Fulton, 6-1, 245, sr.; Jake Seay, Somerset, 6-3, 320, soph.; Jeffrey Stevenson, Sulphur Springs, 6-3, 275, sr.; Alex Zuniga, Sanger, 6-3, 275, sr.
Wide receivers
Damarcion Blaylock, Chapel Hill, 5-7, 160, sr.; Julious Brewer, Athens, 5-9, 165, sr.; Malakai Iverson, Somerset, 6-1, 190, soph.; Christian Mendoza, Springtown, 5-10, 180, sr.; Carson Miller, Lorena, 6-3, 180, sr.; Dylan Medlock, Waco Robinson, 5-11, 175, jr.; Alvin Mosley, Fort Bend Crawford, 6-2, 185, jr.; Abrahman Munguia, Bridge City, 5-7, 170, sr.; Amos Phillips, Gatesville, 6-2, 189, sr.; Da’Quan Pratt, Navasota, 6-1, 175, sr.; Bayler Schilling, Canyon, 6-3, 190, sr.; Jeffry Thomas, Bandera, 5-9, 160, sr.
Tight ends
Reed Carnathan, Lindale, 6-4, 205, jr.; Greyson Eggeling, Gatesville, 6-3, 200, sr.; Quin Harris, Sulphur Springs, jr.; Landen Noske, Salado, 6-3, 180, jr.; Parker Ord, Frisco Panther Creek, 6-4, 215, sr.; Ryder Ribitzki, Glen Rose, 6-4, 205, sr.
Quarterbacks
Kayson Brooks, Kilgore, 5-10, 162, sr.; Holt Frazier, Brock, 6-2, 190, jr.; Graylyn Fry, Frisco Panther Creek, 5-11, 180, sr.; Kaine Hill, Springtown, 6-0, 170, jr.; Kam Jenkins, Alvarado, 6-4, 220, jr.; Reid Macon, West Plains, 5-11, 175, sr.; Lincoln Madrid, Greenwood, 5-9, 160, sr.; David Richardson, Athens, 6-3, 200, sr.; Aaron “Deuce” Walker, La Marque, 5-7, 145, soph.
Running backs
Juan Cabrera, Bandera, 5-9, 190, sr.; Chrishon Gregory, China Spring, 5-8, 175, sr.; Corey Hosea, La Marque, 5-6, 175, sr.; Kenneth Johnson, Jarrell, 5-11, 175, sr.; Bryer McDonald, Brock, 6-0, 210, jr.; Damarius Montgomery, Kingsville King, 5-9, 207, jr.; Jaden Simpson, Madisonville, 5-10, 195, sr.
Fullback
Kellyn Husband, Shepherd, 5-10, 240, jr.
All-purpose
Brody Deleon, Lorena, 5-9, 184, sr.; Schyler Dethorne, Alvarado, 6-0, 185, sr.; Jaxson Haire, Sulphur Springs, 6-0, 180, sr.; Louis Hickman, Austin LBJ, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jaxon Keown, Rockport-Fulton, 5-8, 175, sr.
Place-kickers
Blake Bordelon, Sinton, 5-11, 155, soph.; Giovanni Esqueda-Almanza, Waco La Vega, 5-9, 185, sr.; Alan Ramirez, Pittsburg, 5-9, 155, sr.
Defense
Linemen
Cody Adkinson, Center, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jaython Ayala, Tuluso-Midway, 5-10, 185, sr.; Trevin Candeh, Austin LBJ, 5-11, 240, sr.; Liam Egert, Frisco Panther Creek, 6-1, 205, sr.; Kolby Dean, Bridge City, 6-1, 220, sr.; Luke Falls, Midland Greenwood, 6-0, 195, sr.; Tyler Hagler, Gilmer, 6-0, 315, sr.; Eddison King, Waco La Vega, 6-2, 225, fr.; Channing Larkin Jr., West Orange-Stark, 5-11, 260, jr.; C.J. Moll, Caddo Mills, 6-0, 196, sr.; Jordan O’Neal, Bay City, 6-2, 203, sr.; Sean Robinson, Dallas Kimball, 6-0, 195, jr.; Eric Samuels, Wharton, 6-0, 178, sr.; Michael Weekes, Shepherd, 6-0, 317, jr.
Linebackers
Bryce Breeden, Bridge City, 6-2, 215, jr.; DJ Clampitt, Alvarado, 5-11, 185, sr.; James Copeland, Bay City, 5-11, 195, sr.; Davont’a Harris, Bay City, 5-10, 190, sr.; Wyatt Kalhoefer, Rockport-Fulton, 6-1, 215, sr.; Alex King, Sulphur Springs, 6-1, 200, sr.; Trystan Lafond, Devine, 6-1, 230, sr.; Luis Lazcano, Springtown, 5-10, 180, jr.; Josh Norval, Calallen, 6-2, 215, jr.; Isaac Roach, Bullard, jr.; Caden Roland, Waco La Vega, 5-10, 175, jr.; Sammy Saldivar, Andrews, 5-11, 255, sr.; Hayden Waller, Brock, 6-2, 220, jr.; Isaiah Watters, Kilgore, 5-11, 190, sr.; Reece Watzl, Midland Greenwood, 5-11, 155, jr.; Brycen Williams, West Plains, 6-3, 185, sr.; Peyton Yankle, San Antonio Davenport, 6-2, 190. sr.
Defensive backs
Jace Arriaga, Tuloso-Midway, 5-10, 175, sr.; Antione Baker, Austin LBJ, 6-2, 180, sr.; Dane Barnett, Bandera, 6-0, 170, sr.; Raider Harvey, Andrews, 5-11, 175, sr.; Carson Hawkins, Canton, 6-1, 160, jr.; Ethan Hernandez, Bridge City, 5-11, 160, sr.; Riley Jackson, Springtown, 6-1, 190, sr.; Austin Olivas, Seminole, 6-3, 185, sr.; DeCorian Thompson, Mount Pleasant, 5-10, 170, sr.; Ryder Reeve, Calallen, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jaxon Thomas, Lubbock Liberty, 6-1, 190, sr.; Jamarion Vincent, Waco Connally, 6-3, 185, sr.; Ja’Cuincy Walker, West Orange-Stark, 5-10, 175, jr.; MarQwae Willis, Waco La Vega, 6-0, 170, sr.; Marcos Zapata, Sinton, 6-0, 170, jr.
Utility
Christian Flowers, Kingsville, 5-9, 161, sr.; Kaden Grim, Hillsboro, 5-8, 170, sr.; Sean Hughes, Sinton, 6-1, 165, sr.; Caden Ward, La Marque, 6-0, 170, sr.; Tristan Whaley, Madisonville, 5-8, 165, sr.
Kick returners
Jace Harris, Carthage, 5-8, 165, soph.; Braden Jones, Bay City, 5-10, 165, soph.; Alvin Mosley, Fort Bend Crawford, 6-2, 285, jr.; Abrahman Munguia, Bridge City, 5-7, 170, sr.; Reese Rusher, Calallen, 6-2, 180, sr.