The Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) released its Class 5A All-State Football Teams on Wednesday with 23 Rio Grande Valley players earning honors for their production on the gridiron this season.
Weslaco East offensive guard Pedro Posadas is the RGV’s lone player to be named first team all-state, with McAllen Memorial fullback Michel Lewis earning a second team nod.
Sharyland Pioneer quarterback Eddie Lee Marburger and defensive back Ryan Bulthuis were voted third team all-state along with Mercedes linebacker Brandon Adame.
Below is a list of the Rio Grande Valley’s football players who earned a spot on the TSWA Class 3A – 5A All-State Football Teams, followed by the complete Class 5A All-State teams.
The TSWA Class 6A All-State Team is slated to be released Friday.
TSWA All-State First Team
Pedro Posadas, Weslaco East – OG – 49 knockdowns
TSWA All-State Second Team
Michael Lewis, McAllen Memorial – FB – 712 rushing yards, 9 TDs
TSWA All-State Third Team
Eddie Lee Marburger, Sharyland Pioneer – QB – 3,365 passing yards, 36 passing TDs, 1,177 rushing yards, 26 rushing TDs
Brandon Adame, Mercedes – LB – 87 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles, 3 pass breakups
Ryan Bulthuis, Sharyland Pioneer – DB – 91 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakup, 1 forced fumble
TSWA All-State Honorable Mention
Alejandro Avila, McAllen Memorial – OT – 57 pancakes
Adrian Bernal, Edcouch-Elsa – OT – 60 pancakes, 37 cut blocks
Josiah Cantu, Mercedes – WR – 576 receiving yards, 6 TDs, 199 rushing yards, 1 TD
Tristan Castillo, Sharyland Pioneer – WR – 1,041 receiving yards, 10 receiving TDs, 337 rushing yards, 3 TDs
AJ Gonzaque, Mission Veterans – WR – 45 receptions, 758 yards, 10 TDs
Carlos Peña, LJ Palmview – RB – 793 rushing yards, 11 rushing TDs, 133 receiving yards
Justin Galan, Edcouch-Elsa – FB – 1,060 rushing yards, 18 rushing TDs
Avery Bowen, Weslaco East – All-Purpose – 307 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 892 rushing yards, 12 rushing TDs, 1 reception for 31 yards, 1 TD
Marcos De Ochoa, McAllen Memorial – DL – 76 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 8 sacks
Roan Galvan, Mercedes – DL – 91 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble
Rey Hernandez, Edcouch-Elsa – DL – 11 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks
Giovanni Barrera, Weslaco East – LB – 52 tackles, 3 for loss, 1 sack, 2 INTs
Luis De Hoyos, Mission Veterans – LB – 99 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 4 forced fumbles
Christian Sanchez, McAllen Memorial – LB – 87 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
Jay Palacios, Sharyland Pioneer – LB – 102 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 sack
Luis Banda, PSJA Southwest – DB – 104 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Jalen Muhammad, McAllen Memorial – DB – 63 tackles, 1 INT, 5 passes deflected, 3 fumble recovered, 2 forced fumbles
Ryan Whalen, Edcouch-Elsa – DB – 92 tackles, 1 INT, 1 fumble recovered, 1 def. TD
Class 4A
Honorable Mention
Saul Hernandez, Hidalgo – OG – 25 pancakes, 25 knockdowns
Kyle Perales, Hidalgo – TE – 250 receiving yards, 3 TDs, 20 pancakes, 15 knockdowns
Zach Carrera, Hidalgo – RB – 873 rush yards, 5 TDs in 5 games
ZaRaiVion Armendarez, Raymondville – RB – 479 rushing yards, 9 TDs, 320 receiving yards, 5 TDs
Dylan Ramirez, Raymondville – DL – 45 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
Robert Toledano, Hidalgo – LB – 45 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 8 pass breakups, 4 sacks
Class 3A
Honorable Mention
Mark Marroquin, Lyford – DB – 31 tackles, 6 INTs, 10 pass breakups
Complete TSWA Class 5A All-State Team
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Connor Heffernan, Georgetown, 6-5, 250, sr.; Pedro Posadas, Weslaco East, 6-2, 315, sr.
Tackles – Trent Robinson, Lovejoy, 6-2, 291, sr.; (tie) Matthew Wykoff, Magnolia, 6-5, 310, sr.; Jack Leyrer, Highland Park, 6-7, 290, sr.
Center – (tie) Will Gibson, Highland Park, 6-5, 290, sr.; Daniel Gonzalez, Seguin, 6-1, 245, sr.
Wide receivers – Reid Westervelt, Lovejoy, 6-3, 205, sr.; Billy Bowman, Denton Ryan, 5-11, 158, sr.
Tight end – Ja’tavion Sanders, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 240, sr.
Quarterback – (tie) Seth Henigan, Denton Ryan, 6-3, 205, sr.; Ryder Hernandez, Cedar Park, 6-0, 195, sr.
Running backs – DeMarco Roberts, Aledo, 5-9, 170, sr.; Blake Simpson, Liberty Hill, 6-2, 215, sr.; Deniquez Dunn, Crosby, 5-11, 181, sr.
Fullback – Markevion Haynes, Longview, 5-10, 215, sr.
All-purpose – Reggie Branch, Crosby, 6-1, 180, sr.
Place-kicker – Trevor Helburg, Crosby, 5-11, 175, jr.
Offensive player of the year – Roberts, Aledo
Defense
Linemen – Ed Bobino, Huntsville, 6-3, 305, sr.; Clayton Smith, Texas High, 6-5, 225, sr.; (tie) Kam Washington, Mansfield Summit, 6-2, 265, sr.; Tre Emory, Mount Pleasant, 6-3, 302 jr.; Eric Goodman, A&M Consolidated, 6-2, 209, sr.
Linebackers – DJ Arkansas, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 205, sr.; Shelby Battles, Cedar Park, 6-0, 210, sr.; Micah Young, Southside, 6-1, 210, sr.; Phillip Joest, Lovejoy, 6-0, 210, sr.
Secondary – Bryan “BJ” Allen, Aledo, 6-0, 181, jr.; Chase Lowery, Frisco, 6-0, 185, sr.; Ty Marsh, Denton Ryan, 5-10, 175, sr.; Lyrik Rawls, Marshall, 6-2, 203, sr.
Punter – Ethan Laing, Boerne Champion, 5-11, 200, sr.
Kick returner – Jordan Woodberry, Huntsville, 5-11, 170, sr.
Defensive player of the year – Allen, Aledo
Coach of the year – (tie) Dave Henigan, Denton Ryan and Kent Walker, Liberty Hill
​SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Cole Hutson, Frisco, 6-5, 300, jr.; Tavion Sterling, Longview, 6-1, 285 sr.;
Tackles – Luke Williams, Cedar Park, 6-6, 305, sr.; Ean Quattro Perez, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-4, 290, jr.
Center – Jack Masters, Dripping Springs, 6-3, 295, sr.
Wide receivers – Keithron Lee, Rudder, 5-11, 175, sr.; Eric McAlister, Azle, 6-4, 195, sr.
Tight end – Juan Davis, Everman, 6-3, 222, sr.
Quarterback – Sawyer Robertson, Lubbock Coronado, 6-4, 205, sr.
Running backs – Roderick Brown, College Station, 5-11, 200, sr.; Damon Bankston, Katy Paetow, 5-11, 185, sr.; Kaden Meredith, Longview, 5-9, 185, sr.
Fullback – Michael Lewis, McAllen Memorial, 5-8, 185, sr.
All-purpose – JoJo Earle, Aledo, 5-10,170, sr.
Place-kicker – Josh Click, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 185, sr.
Defense
Linemen – McCoy Casey, Crosby, 6-1, 240, jr.; E’Maurion Banks, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-5, 296, sr.; Caden Anderson, Aledo, 6-0, 190, sr.; Hunter Hewitt, Cedar Park, 6-4, 230, sr.
Linebackers – Andon Thomas, Liberty Hill, 6-0, 220, jr.; Jaice Beck, Nederland, 6-0, 200, jr.; William Alexander, Magnolia, 6-0, 215, jr.; Kybrien Jackson-Jamerson, Longview, 6-1, 200, sr.;
Secondary – Keebler Wagoner, Denison, 5-8, 175, sr.; Chief Collins, Lovejoy, 6-0, 185, sr.; Ethan Minor, Huntsville, 5-11, 165, sr.; Travion Ates, Tyler, 6-0, 185, sr.
Punter – Devin Samples, Lubbock Coronado, 6-3, 160, sr.
Kick returner – Jalon Rock, Mansfield Summit, 5-10, 170, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Guards – Ollie Swope, Amarillo Tascosa, 6-4, 330, sr.; Kyle Lofye, Frisco Lone Star, 6-4, 274, jr.;
Tackles – Rocco O’Keefe, Aledo, 6-4, 260, sr.; (tie) Reuben Fatheree II, Richmond Foster, 6-8, 275, sr.; Jacoby Jackson, Mansfield Summit, 6-5, 300, sr.
Center – Jace Lowe, Cleburne, 6-3, 295, jr.; Greer Rush, Frisco, 6-4, 290, sr.
Wide receivers –Cameron O’Banan, Dripping Springs, 6-1, 190, sr.; Cody Jackson, Richmond Foster, 6-1, 175, sr.
Tight end – Elijah Arroyo, Frisco Independence, 6-5, 220, sr.
Quarterback – (tie) Eddie Lee Marburger, Sharyland Pioneer, 6-2, 200, sr.; Ralph Rucker, Lovejoy, 6-0, 180, sr.
Running backs – Deuce Jones, Mansfield Timberview, 5-9, 180, sr.; Noah Garcia, Abilene Cooper, 5-9, 175, sr.; Micah Williford, New Braunfels Canyon, 5-9, 180, sr.
Fullback – Caleb Evans-Pickens, New Caney Porter, 5-9, 175, sr.
All-purpose – Preston Alford, Dripping Springs, 5-10, 190, jr.
Place-kicker – Justin Bohrer, Cedar Park, 5-9, 145, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Daylan Pena, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-1, 245, sr.; Taylor Steele, Colleyville Heritage, 6-0, 215, sr.; Jaydon Williams, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 190, sr.; Kyler Jordan, Lubbock Cooper, 6-3, 240, jr.
Linebackers – Jaxson Slanker, College Station, 6-0, 205, jr.; Luke Lingard, Colleyville Heritage, 6-1, 205, sr.; Mason Conner, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-2, 185, sr.; Brandon Adame, Mercedes, 5-10, 190, sr.; Nico Keramidis, Cleburne, 5-9, 175, sr.
Secondary – Ryan Bulthuis, Sharyland Pioneer, 5-9, 165, sr.; Adari Hauley, Fort Bend Marshall, 5-11, 187, jr.; Christian Jackson, Fort Bend Marshall, 6-2, 180, sr.; (tie) Josiah Gaetani, Montgomery, 5-9, 155, sr.; Jack Patterson, Kerrville Tivy, 6-1, 175, sr.
Punter – Ralph Rucker, Lovejoy, 6-0, 200, sr.
Kick returner – Nick Darcus, Wichita Falls Rider, 5-9, 165, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Guards – Angel DeLa Garza, Southside, 6-0, 225, sr.; Hunter Crump, Victoria East, 6-1, 270, sr.
Tackles – Alejandro Avila, McAllen Memorial, 6-3, 305, jr.; Drake Bequeaith, Grapevine, 6-6, 250, jr.; Adrian Bernal, Edcouch-Elsa, 6-1, 270, sr.; Garrett Feiden, Whitehouse,6-1, 240, sr.; Cory Hendrix, College Station, 6-5, 305, jr.; Rhett Larson, A&M Consolidated, 6-5, 295, jr.; Daylen Moses, Victoria West, 6-2, 240, sr.; Roman Ramirez, San Antonio Southwest, 6-0, 265, sr.; Dorion Strawn, Ennis, 6-5, 305, sr.; Elvis Stricklin, Boerne Champion, 6-4, 255, sr.; Christian Webb, Longview Pine Tree, 6-3, 270, sr.; Tim Wyatt, Dallas White, 6-4, 276, sr.
Centers – Kingston Leota, Richland, 5-9, 276, sr.; Greer Rush, Frisco, 6-4, 290, sr.
Wide receivers – Gunnar Abseck, Cedar Park, 5-9, 155, sr.; Josh Cameron, Cedar Park, 6-2, 195, sr.; Josiah Cantu, Mercedes, 5-10, 165, sr.; Tristan Castillo, Sharyland Pioneer, 5-9, 165, sr.; Rian Cellers, Texas High, 6-1, 180, sr.; Cameron De La Pena, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 165, jr.; Nate Denney, Georgetown, 5-10, 190, sr.; Raymond Gay, Red Oak, 6-0, 175, sr.; Ketron Jackson, Royse City, 6-1, 190, sr.; Kyndon Fuselier, Nederland, 5-11, 170, jr.; AJ Gonzaque, Mission Veterans Memorial, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jaylen Herman, Crosby, 6-0, 165, sr.; Chris Marshall, Fort Bend Marshall, 6-4, 190, jr.; Eli Martinez, Lubbock Coronado, 5-9, 163, sr.; Hal Presley, Mansfield Summit, 6-3, 190, sr.; Ranse Radtke, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-2, 189, sr.
Tight ends – Jason Llewellyn, Aledo, 6-5, 235, jr.; Griffin Edwards, Grapevine, 6-6, 225, sr.; Marcus Collins, Magnolia West, 6-3, 225, sr.
Quarterbacks – Blake Buzzell, Victoria West, 6-1, 185, sr.; Collin Drake, Ennis, 6-1, 200, sr.; Simeon Evans, Mansfield Timberview, 6-0, 185, sr.; EJ Ezar, Rudder, 5-11, 190, jr.; DJ Freeman, Longview Pine Tree, 5-9, 155, sr.; Roland Harvey, Fort Bend Marshall, 6-1, 195, sr.; Jett Huff, College Station, 5-9, 180, jr.; Chris Lee, Azle, 6-3, 200, jr.; Travis Moore, Magnolia, 5-8, 175, sr.; Austin Novosad, Dripping Springs, 6-3, 180, soph.; Micah Rodriguez, Seguin, 5-9, 180, sr.; Jacob Rodriguez, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-2, 223, sr.; Brayden Schager, Highland Park, 6-3, 210, sr.; Carter Senterfitt, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-3, 195, sr.; Mason Shorb, Leander Rouse, 6-3, 160, soph.; Nash Villegas, CC Flour Bluff, 6-5, 240, jr.
Running backs – Cleo Chandler, Cleburne, 5-10, 205, sr.; Mitch Hall, Magnolia, 5-9, 185, sr.; Sutton Lake, A&M Consolidated, 5-11, 180, sr.; Josh Mazyck, Nederland, 5-8, 165, sr.; Andre Mitchell, San Antonio Southwest, 5-11, 160, sr.; Dareion Murphy, Floresville, 6-1, 198, jr.; Chase Patek, Victoria West, 5-8, 185, sr.; Carlos Pena, La Joya Palmview, 5-8, 185, sr.; Caleb Texada, Grapevine, 5-9, 175, jr.; Jalen Washington, Montgomery, 5-9, 185, jr.; Marques Washington, Seguin, 5-8, 165 sr.
Fullbacks – Justin Galan, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-10, 175, sr.; Quaterian Riles, Huntsville, 6-0, 215, sr.
All-purpose – Avery Bowen, Weslaco, 6-0, 195, sr.; Caleb Camarillo, Southside, 5-11, 180, sr.; Rayden Campbell, CC Flour Bluff, 5-11, 180, sr.
Place-kickers – Nick de las Alas, Montgomery, jr.; Luke Laminack, Amarillo, 5-11, 175, jr.; Dawson Schremp, College Station, 5-10, 170, jr.
Defense
Linemen – Alex Arnold, SA Alamo Heights, 6-2, 235, sr.; Jahkamian Carr, Longview, 6-2, 190, sr.; Avion Carter, Amarillo Tascosa, 6-5, 240, soph.; Marcos De Ochoa, McAllen Memorial, 6-0, 260, jr.; Landon Eades, Boerne Champion, 6-3, 280, sr.; Roan Galvan, Mercedes, 5-11, 225, jr.; Nick Hernandez, Leander Rouse, 5-6, 200, sr.; Marshall Johnson, Whitehouse,5-11, 245, sr.; Wade Lewis, Crosby, 6-2, 240, sr.; Albert Regis, La Porte, 6-1, 290, sr.; Quaterian Riles, Huntsville, 6-0, 215, sr.; Wilburn Smallwood, Lufkin, 6-3, 225, sr.; Trevor Tamplin, Longview, 6-3, 215, sr.; Terrell Tilmon, Mansfield Timberview, 6-4, 205, sr.; Rey Hernandez, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-10, 220, sr.; Jarveon Williams, Ennis, 6-3, 218, sr.
Linebackers – Giovanni Barrera, Weslaco East, 5-10, 190, sr.; Brayden Beck, Randall, 6-1, 195, sr.; Payton Chapman, Ennis, 6-0, 210, sr.; Tyson Cluff, Leander Rouse, 5-7, 135, sr.; Luis DeHoyos, Mission Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 165, soph.; Trent Zappe, Victoria East, 6-1, 210, jr.; Blake Gotcher, Frisco Lone Star, 6-2, 220, sr.; Josh Hagen, Leander Rouse, 6-2, 210, sr.; Anthony Hill, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 215, soph.; Caden Holt, New Braunfels Canyon, 6-2, 220, sr.; Izaiah Kelley, Lubbock Coronado, 6-2, 173, sr.; Marshall Landwehr, Highland Park, 6-0 210, sr.; Kyle Lewis, Lubbock Cooper, 5-8, 150, jr.; Braiden Mathews, Whitehouse, 5-10, 180, sr.; Kobie McKinzie, Lubbock Cooper, 6-3, 240, jr.; Mikey Rangel, Nederland, 5-9, 185, sr.; Alessio Russolillo, Frisco Lone Star, 6-0, 220, sr.; Kenny Seymour, Fort Bend Marshall, 6-2, 229, sr.; Cristian Sanchez, McAllen Memorial, 5-11, 205, sr.; Patrick Turner, Highland Park, 6-3, 235, sr.
Secondary – Luis Banda, PSJA Southwest, 5-10,185, sr.; Aaron Brangan, Leander Rouse, 5-11, 175, sr.; Rayden Campbell, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, 5-11, 180, sr.; Keshaun Cooper, College Station, 5-9, 160, sr.; Landon Ellis, Denison, 5-11, 165, sr.; Jonathan Fuselier, Crosby, 6-3, 180, sr.; Kyndon Fuselier, Nederland, 5-11, 170, jr.; Dominique Horton, Wichita Falls Rider, 5-9, 190, sr.; Jalen Muhammed, McAllen Memorial, 5-11, 180, jr.; Jay Palacios, Sharyland Pioneer, 5-10, 185, sr.; Jalon Rock, Mansfield Summit, 5-10, 170, sr.; Courtney Stitmon, Longview Pine Tree, 5-8, 160, sr.; Rylan Wilcox, Lubbock Cooper, 5-10, 160, sr.; Dillion Williams, Nacogdoches, 6-0, 185, sr.; Simeon Woodard, San Antonio Veterans Memorial, 5-10, 165, sr.; Collin Wright, Manvel, 6-1, 180, jr.; Ryan Whalen, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-10, 170, sr.; Jimmy Wyrick, South Oak Cliff, 5-10, 160, sr.
Punters – Buck Buchanan, Marshall, 5-10, 170, jr.; Xavier Gable, Montgomery Lake Creek, 6-3, 280, sr.;Jeff Krop, Magnolia West, 6-4, 185, sr.
Kick returners – La’Trell Barfield, Victoria West, 5-11, 175, sr.; Major Everhart, Amarillo Tascosa, 5-11, 165, jr.; Davyon Henderson, Manvel, 5-8, 160, sr.;
Jaxson Lavender, Lovejoy, 5-10, 170, soph.; Joseph Meador, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-10, 175, sr.; Billy Williams, New Caney, 5-9, 160, sr.; Rylan Wilcox, Lubbock Cooper, 5-10, 160, sr.