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McAllen Memorial senior Emilio Mendez was named a Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A second team fullback, highlighting a group of 23 Valley players selected to the team.
Mendez finished the year with 1,141 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Three Valley athletes were named to the TSWA third team: Weslaco East running back Roy Pedraza, Edinburg Vela guard Jayden Borjas, and McAllen Rowe defensive lineman Ivan Avila.
Edinburg Vela quarterback Nate Garcia, running back Robert Guerra, guard Caleb Luna and defensive back Adrian Acosta were named honorable mentions. San Benito also had four honorable mentions: tackle Julio Pecina, quarterback Erick Retta, linebacker Skyler Garcia and linebacker Emilio Garza. McAllen Memorial had three: running back Campbell Speights, linebacker Jaryd Lara and defensive back Joey Delgado.
Weslaco East, Weslaco High and PSJA North also had two representatives. Weslaco East’s linebacker Freddy Cardenas and all-purpose player J.C. Vargas, Weslaco High’s linebacker Jordan Nichols and safety Diego Rodriguez, and PSJA North’s linebacker Leroy Vasquez and defensive back Raudel Alvarez were all honorable mentions.
Also receiving honorable mentions were Edinburg High linebacker Edgar Guerrero and La Joya Palmview defensive back Andrew Puente.
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Charlie Brewer, Austin Lake Travis, 6-1, 188, sr.
Running backs – Kennedy Brooks, Mansfield, 6-0, 197, sr.; Trelon Smith, Cypress Ridge, 5-9, 185, sr.; Josh Fields, EP Americas, 5-10, 200, sr.
Fullback – Kelan Walker, DeSoto, 6-0, 195, jr.
Split ends – Charleston Rambo, Cedar Hill, 6-2, 190, sr.; (tie) O’Shae Clark, Cypress Springs, 5-9, 165, sr.; Kesean Carter, The Woodlands, 6-0, 155, jr.
Tight end – Cade Brewer, Austin Lake Travis, 6-3, 223, sr.
Tackles – Xavier Newman, DeSoto, 6-4, 290, sr.; (tie) Carson Green, Southlake Carroll, 6-6, 290, sr.; Kenyon Green, Humble Atascocita, 6-5, 309, soph.
Guards – Edward Ingram, DeSoto, 6-4, 320, sr.; Khayman Johnson, North Shore, 5-10, 180, sr.
Center – Ryan Miller, Southlake Carroll, 6-2, 270, sr.
Place-kicker – (tie) Michael Ewton, Allen, 5-7, 150, sr.; Cameron Dicker, Austin Lake Travis, 6-1, 182, jr.
All-purpose – KaDarrian Nixon, DeSoto, 5-8, 185, sr.
Offensive Player of the Year – Brewer, Austin Lake Travis
Coach of the Year – Todd Peterman, DeSoto
DEFENSE
Linemen – K’Lavon Chaisson, North Shore, 6-4, 225, sr.; TJ Simien, Austin Lake Travis, 6-5, 240, sr.; Michael Purcell, The Woodlands, 6-4, 235, sr.; Kobie Whiteside, Alief Taylor, 6-1, 290, sr.
Linebackers – Terrel Bernard, La Porte, 6-1, 220, sr.; Anthony Hines, Plano East, 6-3, 222, sr.; Riko Jeffers, Sachse, 6-1, 225, sr.; Kolby Watts, DeSoto, 5-11, 200, sr.
Secondary – Christian Waller, Clear Springs, 5-9, 145, jr.; Isaiah Stewart, DeSoto, 6-0, 185, sr.; Javontavious Mosley, John Tyler, 6-1, 164, sr.; Brandon Pflueger, Round Rock, 5-10, 175, sr.
Punter – James Lynch, Round Rock, 6-4, 280, sr.
Kick returner – Peyton Sawyer, League City Clear Springs, 5-11, 165, jr.
Defensive Player of the Year – Hines, Plano East
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Shawn Robinson, DeSoto, 6-1, 205, sr.
Running backs – Maleek Barkley, Austin Lake Travis, 5-11, 185, sr.; Ean Beek, Katy Taylor, 5-9, 175, jr.; Deondrick Glass, Katy, 5-10, 185, soph.; D’Anthony Doyle, Klein Collins, 5-6, 155, sr.
Fullback – Emilio Mendez, McAllen Memorial, 5-10, 205, sr.
Split ends – Eric Ezukaunma, Keller Timber Creek, 6-3, 183, jr.; Arjei Henderson, Fort Bend Travis, 6-2, 180, soph.
Tight end – Shane Creamer, Del Rio, 6-3, 215, sr.
Tackles – Joe Heironimus, Austin Westlake, 6-4, 275, sr.; Dan Moore, Beaumont West Brook, 6-6, 335, sr.
Guards – Manase Mose, Euless Trinity, 6-3, 301, sr.; Tyrese Robinson, McKinney Boyd, 6-4, 310, sr.
Center – Cameron Cross, San Angelo Central,6-2, 290, sr.
Place-kicker – (tie) Caden Davis, Coppell, 6-1, 175, soph.; Reeves Mundschau, New Braunfels Canyon, 6-0, 175, sr.
All-purpose – Bryson Powers, Klein Collins, 6-1, 200, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – Cole Maxwell, Allen, 6-5, 252, sr.; Jaxon Player, Waco Midway, 6-0, 275, jr.; James Lynch, Round Rock, 6-4, 280, sr.; Howard Hawkins, John Tyler, 6-0, 265, sr.
Linebackers – Jacy Ivory, Cibolo Steele, 5-11, 180, sr.; Zach Lacanfora, The Woodlands, 6-0, 210, sr.; Surprise Gilman, Arlington Bowie, 5-9, 185, sr.; Gehrig Scott, San Angelo Central, 6-1, 225, sr.
Secondary – JayVeon Cardwell, Cibolo Steele, 6-0, 175, jr.; Johnathan McGill, Coppell, 5-11, 180, soph.; Bryce Jackson, Denton Guyer, 6-0, 185, sr.; Robert Barnes, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 195, sr.
Punter – Alec Brinton, Keller, 6-0, 175, sr.;
Kick returner – Trevon Moehrig-Woodard, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 195, jr.
THIRD TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback – (tie) Cal Vincent, San Angelo Central, 6-1, 167, sr.; Eric Schmid, The Woodlands, 6-1, 170, sr.
Running backs – Joshua Roy Pedraza, Weslaco East, jr.; (tie) Abram Smith, Abilene, 6-1, 205, sr.; Joel Denley, Beaumont West Brook, 5-9, 195, sr.; Daven Manning, San Angelo Central, 5-11, 201, sr.
Fullback – Zach Hughes, Mansfield, 5-11, 200, sr.
Split ends – Sam Crawford, Rockwall, 6-1, 190, sr.; Adam West, San Angelo Central, 6-8,221, sr.
Tight end – (tie) Jaylin Brown, Longview, 6-3, 210, jr.; Brock Wright, Cy-Fair, 6-5, 243, sr.
Tackles – Dante Bivens, Klein Collins, 6-5, 315, sr.; Samuel Cosmi, Humble Atascocita, 6-6, 284, sr.
Guards – Jayden Borjas, Edinburg Vela, 6-4, 260, soph.; Tyrese Williams, Cypress Ridge, 6-4, 290, jr.
Center – Dau’quawn Montgomery, John Tyler, 6-2, 280, sr.
Place-kicker – (tie) Jonathan Manry, Abilene, 6-2, 185, sr.; Kole Ramage, Southlake Carroll, 6-1, 185, sr.; Cole Talley, Rockwall, 6-0, 180, jr.
All-purpose – Davion Peoples, Belton, 6-1, 198, sr.;
DEFENSE
Linemen – Ivan Avila, McAllen Rowe, 5-10, 225, sr.; Devin Lamp, Cedar Hill, 6-5, 225, sr.; Livingston Paogofie, Arlington Bowie, 6-2, 245, sr.; Corey Bethley, Katy, 6-2, 250, sr.
Linebackers – Chad Bailey, Ridge Point, 6-2, 230, jr.; Levi Jones, Austin Westlake, 6-4, 220, sr.; Dimitri Moore, Cedar Hill, 6-1, 205, sr.; (tie) Ben Carroll, Arlington, 5-10, 195, sr.; Bruce Bivens, Aldine Davis, 6-0, 220, sr.; Cort Jaquess, SA Churchill, 6-1, 234, sr.
Secondary – Saiid Adebo, Mansfield, 6-2, 180, sr.; Noah Daniels, Clear Creek, 6-1, 190, sr.; Darius Vandyke, Schertz Clemens, 5-10, 170, jr.; Garrison Vaughn, Belton, 6-2, 191, jr.
Punter – Chris Robison, Mesquite Horn, 6-2, 190, sr.
Kick returner – Camron Fleming, Cedar Hill, 5-11, 185, jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
OFFENSE
TACKLES – Alan Ali, Keller Timber Creek, 6-5, 275, sr.; Shea Baker, Round Rock Cedar Ridge, 6-2, 270, sr.; Austin Deculus, Cy-Fair., 6-3, 330, sr.; Hayden Howerton, Katy, 6-4, 255, sr.; Brenden Jaimes, Austin Lake Travis, 6-6, 260, sr.; John Lanz, Denton Guyer, 6-4, 280, jr.; Julio Pecina, San Benito, 6-5, 240, sr.; Trey Stratford, Allen, 6-4, 271, jr.
GUARDS – Paxton Heiting, Midland, 6-3, 290, sr.; Jake Helton, Austin Vandegrift, 6-3, 275, Sr.; Jordi Lopez, Laredo United, 6-1, 245, sr.; Caleb Luna, Edinburg Vela, 6-2, 285, sr.; Donik Smajli, Rockwall, 6-1, 290, sr.
CENTERS – Joey Carreon, Edinburg Vela, 5-10, 240, sr.; Holton Greenfield, Austin Vandegrift, 6-3, 255, sr.; Kendall Starling, Longview, 6-2, 310, sr.
RECEIVERS – Rashad Anderson, Arlington, 6-3, 215, sr.; Andrew Boykin, Austin Westlake, 6-1, 180, sr.; Brennan Eagles, Alief Taylor, 6-4, 210, jr.; Gaston Flores, Del Rio, 6-2, 190, sr.; Maurice Frank, Fort Bend Dulles, 5-11, 185, sr.; McLane Mannix, Midland, 5-10, 181, sr.; Jose Medrano, Alvin, 6-2, 198, sr.; Nate Shelton, Sachse, 6-1, 185, sr.; Jah’marea Sheread, Cypress Springs, 5-8, 165, jr.; C.J. Williams, Cibolo Steele, 5-9, 165, sr.; Al’Vonte Woodward, Houston Lamar, 6-2, 182, jr.
TIGHT ENDS – Camron Horry, Katy Taylor, 6-5, 260. sr.; Brian Polendey, Denton Guyer, 6-5, 235, sr.
QUARTERBACKS – Josh Adkins, Smithson Valley, 6-3, 215, sr.; Aaron Allen, Fort Bend Ridge Point, 6-1, 185, jr.; Jackson Anuszkiewicz, Midland, 6-1, 185, sr.; Bryant Badie, North Shore, 5-10,180, sr.; Cedarious Barfield, EP El Dorado, 5-11, 178, jr.; Daveon Boyd, Humble Atascocita, 5-11, 184, sr.; Avery Davis, Cedar Hill, 6-0, 195, sr.; Nate Garcia, Edinburg Vela, 5-7, 165, jr.; Mitchell Jonke, Allen, 6-0, 177, sr.; Peyton Mansell, Belton, 6-2, 205, sr.; Tyler Page, Friendswood, 6-1, 185, sr.; Marc Reed, Round Rock, 5-11, 180, sr.; Erick Retta, San Benito, 5-8, 165, jr.; Roel Sanchez, SA O’Connor, 5-10, 175, jr.; Cade Schrader, Keller Timber Creek, 6-0, 180, sr.; Bryson Smith, John Tyler, 6-0, 175, sr.; Greg Torres, Del Rio, 6-0, 175, sr.; Dontay Warren, Alief Taylor, 6-1, 195, sr.
RUNNING BACKS – Noah Cain, Denton Guyer, 5-11, 205, soph.; Justin Dinka, Flower Mound Marcus, 5-11, 185, soph.; Robert Guerra, Edinburg Vela, 5-8, 175, sr.; Terance Hargest, Richardson Berkner, 5-11, 202, sr.; Ta’zhawn Henry, Houston Lamar, 5-8, 175, jr.; Jesus Posada, Laredo United South, 5-9, 160, sr.; Campbell Speights, McAllen Memorial, 5-9, 170, Fr. Isaac Velazquez, Laredo United, 5-10, 180, jr.; Nakia Watson, Austin Westlake, 6-1, 225, jr.
FULLBACK – Tyreek James, Garland Naaman, 5-10, 175, jr.
PLACE-KICKERS – Turner Davidson, SA Reagan, 5-9, 150, sr.; Chris Kessler, Longview, 5-10, 150, jr.; Johan Portales, Laredo United South, 6-1, 155, sr.
A-PURPOSE – Jamil Pittman, Vista Ridge, 6-0, 185, jr.; J.C. Vargas, Weslaco East, 5-10, 150, jr.
DEFENSE
LINEMEN – John Alvarez, San Benito, 6-1, 265, sr.; Deondre Carter, Cedar Hill, 6-2, 215, sr.; Keondre Coburn, Westfield, 6-2, 310, sr.; Josh Croslen, Cibolo Steele, 6-1, 265, sr.; Eddie Herrejon, Laredo United, 6-0, 210, sr.; Henry Howard, San Angelo Central, 6-1, 210, sr.; Osora Ifesinachukwu, Austin Vandegrift, 6-2, 215, jr.; Tony Krasniqi, Sachse, 6-2, 240, sr.; Demarvin Leal, Converse Judson, 6-5, 250, soph.; Djuan Matthews, Cypress Ridge, 6-0, 265, sr.; Coy McMillon, Abilene, 6-4, 265, sr.; Andrew Miskell, Dallas Jesuit, 6-0, 225, sr.; David Neil, Austin Westlake, 6-3, 220, soph.; Sammy Ochoa, Austin Lake Travis, 6-1, 290, sr.; Osi Odume, Alief Taylor, 6-3, 245, sr.; Jacob Piel, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-3, 235, sr.; Zachery Semrak, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 250, sr.; Dillon Springer, Midland, 6-1, 230, sr.; Grayson Strawn, Klein Collins, 5-8, 155, sr.; Caleb Thomas, Mansfield, 6-1, 290, sr.; Max Wright, Katy Taylor, 6-5, 260, jr.
LINEBACKERS – Martrevious Allison, John Tyler, 6-2, 210, jr.; Kyle Andersen, SA Reagan, 6-1, 218, sr.; Ian Blake, SA Brandeis, 6-2, 204, sr.; Jonathon Bucio, Klein Collins, 5-9, 205, sr.; Alfredo “Freddy” Cardenas, Weslaco East, soph.; Skyler Garcia, San Benito, 5-8, 170, sr.; Matt Garland, Keller Central, jr.; Emilio Garza, San Benito, 6-0, 205, sr.; Jack Gibbens, Smithson Valley, 6-3, 215, sr.; Edgar Guerrero, Edinburg , sr.; Hayden Howren, Austin Bowie, 5-11, 180, sr.; Jayden Jackson, Cibolo Steele, 5-11, 170, sr.; Jaryd Lara, McAllen Memorial, 5-11, 215, sr.; Connor Lee, Flower Mound, 6-0, 205, jr.; Allan Martinez, Laredo United South, 5-11, 185, jr.; Daniel Mata, Del Rio, 5-9, 180, sr.; Grant Miller, Round Rock, 6-4, 220, sr.; Donavan Mutin, Klein Collins, 6-0, 215, jr.; Jordan Nichols, Weslaco, 5-9, 210, sr.; Misi Tupou, Allen, 5-11, 220, sr.; Shaundrick Williams, John Tyler, 5-11, 205, sr.; Amaud Willis-Dalton, Cypress Ranch, 6-0, 195, sr.; Storm Wilson, Austin Vandegrift, 5-10,185, sr.; Leroy Vasquez, PSJA North, 5-8, 170, sr.; Mauricio Vazquez, Laredo Alexander, 5-11, 205, sr.
BACKS – Adrian Acosta, Edinburg Vela, 6-0, 165, sr.; Austin Allen, Laredo Alexander, 6-2, 170, sr.; Raudel Alvarez, PSJA North, 5-10, 165, sr.; Tashumbrae Brown, San Marcos, 5-5, 145, soph.; Barrett Chambers, Austin Westlake, 6-0, 185, sr.; Isaac De La Fuente, Laredo United South, 5-10, 160, sr.; Joey Delgado, McAllen Memorial, 6-1, 195, sr.; Austin Hiller, Austin Lake Travis, 6-2, 196, sr.; Isaiah Humphries, Sachse, 6-0, 190, jr.; Jacob Keaton, Del Rio, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jephaniah Lister, Longview, 5-9, 165, soph.; Luke LeBlanc, Austin Vandegrift, 5-10, 170,sr.; Coi Miller, Arlington Bowie, 6-0, 180, sr.; Noah Moreno, Keller Central, 5-9, 170, jr.; Jeff Okudah, South Grand Prairie, 6-2, 190, sr.; Roman Pargas, Mesquite Horn, 5-9, 175, sr.; Andrew Puente, La Joya Palmview, 5-7, 165, sr.; Leondrae Robinson, Waco Midway, 5-11, 180, sr.; Diego Rodriguez, Weslaco, 5-10, 175, sr.; J.J. Salas, Laredo United, 5-11, 180, sr.; Reggie Sampson, Garland Naaman Forest, 5-9, 160, sr.; Chris Sims, Midland, 6-1, 180, sr.; DJ Small, Dickinson, 5-10, 185, sr.; Lorenzo Solis, United South, 5-8, 150, sr.; Caden Sterns, Cibolo Steele, 6-2, 175, jr.; Jacoby Thornton, Midland, 6-2, 195, jr.; Tyrae Thornton, Cypress Ridge, 6-0, 170, sr.; Qua’Shawn Washington, Abilene, 6-0, 200, sr.; Traveion Webster, Longview, 6-0, 195, sr.; Marquez Williams, Dickinson, 6-0, 205, sr.; Richard Vasquez, Laredo United South, 5-11, 168, sr.
PUNTERS – Austin Farrack, Cypress Ridge, 6-0, 165, sr.;Matt Jones, Rockwall, 5-11, 170, sr.; Peyton Mansell, Belton, sr.; Reeves Mundschau, New Braunfels Canyon, 6-0, 175, sr.; Kole Ramage, Southlake Carroll, 6-1, 185, sr.
KICK RETURNERS – Prudencio Calderon, San Marcos, 6-0, 185, jr.; Kesean Carter, The Woodlands, 6-0, 155, jr.; Waverly Hampton, Montgomery, 5-10, 185, sr.; Reggie Roberson, Mesquite Horn, 6-0, 180, sr.; Marquez Williams, Dickinson, 6-0, 205, sr.