Shiner's Brooks, Boedeker earn top all-state honors

Shiner’s Daniel Boedeker, who led the Comanches to a 14-0 record was selected as co-coach of the year.

Doug Brooks and Shiner senior center Brock Sestak, senior linebacker Colter Darilek and sophomore utility player Dalton Brooks were first-team selections.

Refugio senior linebacker Zavien Wills and Falls City senior guard Jacob Hofauer were also named to the first team.

Shiner senior running back Zane Rhodes and Refugio junior kick returner Antwaan Gross were selected to the second team.

Shiner senior quarterback Tyler Palmer, Kenedy senior fullback J’ren Salais and Refugio junior all-purpose player Jordan Kelley were third-team selections.

Earning honorable mention were Refugio’s Gross at wide receiver, and Falls City’s Luke Shaffer at kicker and utility player, Jacob Hofauer on the defensive line, and Cody Arrisola and Alex Hofauer at linebacker.

Mart senior quarterback Roddrell Feeman was named offensive player of the year, and Windthorst’s Chris Tackett shared coaching honors with Boedeker.

Following is the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 2A all-state team.

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards – Jacob Hofauer, Falls City, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Micah Sauls, Mart, 5-11, 250, Sr.

Tackles – Gavin Wood, Wellington, 6-3, 225, Sr.; Cole Carson, Rivercrest, 6-6, 290, Sr.

Center – Brock Sestak, Shiner, 5-11, 230, Sr.

Wide receivers – Kyle Wolf, Windthorst, 6-3, 188, Sr.; (tie) Tyler Yancey, Lindsay, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Zion Mercer, Panhandle, 5-10, 165, Sr.

Tight end – Brock Gibson, Wink, 6-2, 225, Sr.

Quarterback – Roddrell Freeman, Mart, 6-1, 230, Sr.

Running backs – Marc Ramirez, Wellington, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Ethan Belcher, Windthorst, 5-10, 192, Sr.; Braden Courtney, Timpson, 5-10, 190, Jr.

Fullback – J’Koby Williams, Beckville, 5-10, 130, Fr.

All-purpose – Kei’shawn Clater, Mart, 5-10, 147, Jr.

Place-kicker – Aaron Gallegos, Price Carlisle, 5-10, 172, Jr.

Offensive player of the year – Freeman

Defense

Linemen – Doug Brooks, Shiner, 6-0, 260, Jr.; John Ramirez, Wellington, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Chris Jackson, Post, 6-2, 265, Sr.; Ayden Lane, Mart, 6-1, 200, Jr.

Linebackers – Ethan Belcher, Windthorst, 5-10, 192, Ssr.; Colter Darilek, Shiner, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Slayden Pittman, Post, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Zavien Wills, Refugio, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Secondary – Avery Clarkson, Post, 6-0, 165, Sr.; Brayden Fuentes, McCamey, 6-1, 175, Jr.; Nathan McDaniel, Post, 5-11, 165, Sr.; Seth Kasowski, Bremond, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Punter – (tie) Breck Chambers, Crawford, 6-0, 177, Soph.; Ramon Manrriquez, Frost, 5-7, 168, Sr.

Utility – Dalton Brooks, Shiner, 6-3, 175, Soph.

Kick returner – Cooper Meador, Eldorado, 6-0, 175, Jr.

Defensive player of the year – Brooks

Coach of the year – (tie) Daniel Boedeker, Shiner; Chris Tackett, Windthorst

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards – Andrew Scheffe, Windthorst, 6-1, 188, Sr.; Bo Thompson, Hawley, 5-11, 280, Sr.

Tackles – Monterruis Smith, Hearne, 6-1, 330, Sr.; (tie) Michael Hare, Bosqueville, 5-11, 285, Sr.; Westen McAllister, Christoval, 6-3, 240, Sr.

Center – Trey Arjon, Mart, 5-10, 240, jr.

Wide receivers – Izaha Jones, Normangee, 6-3, 185, Jr.; J.J. Patton, Tenaha, 6-2, 215, Jr.

Tight end – Jeremiah Steph, Beckville, 6-2, 170, Sr.

Quarterback – (tie) Kolt Schuckers, Lindsay, 6-2, 221, Jr.; Brayden Wilcox, Christoval, 5-10, 190, Sr.

Running backs – Jaiden Barr, Italy, 6-0, 212, Jr.; Anson Rendon, Lockney, 5-10, 150, Sr.; Zane Rhodes, Shiner, 6-0, 200, Sr.

Fullback – Garrett Pearson, Crawford, 6-0, 223, Sr.

All-purpose – Terry Bussey, Timpson, 5-11, 165, Fr.

Place-kicker – Anthony Perez, Rio Vista, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Defense

Linemen – Ethan Byerly, Hamlin, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Taye Perez, Post, 5-9, 260, Sr.; Hudson Williams, Archer City, 6-3, 235, Jr.; Jeremiah Steph, Beckville, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Linebackers – Jake Boness, Christoval, 5-6, 135, Jr.; Octavian Giles, Tenaha, 6-1, 185, Sr.; Tryston Harding, Windthorst, 5-7, 157, Sr.; Da’Marion Medlock, Mart, 5-10, 145, Jr.

Secondary – Grant Hess, Muenster, 6-3, 185, Jr.; Terry Bussey, Timpson, 5-11, 165, Fr.; Tyson Cornett, Leon, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Ryan Grawunder, Vega, 5-10, 165, Jr.

Punter – Garrett Lero, Snook, 5-8, 150, Jr.

Utility – Matthew Rosas, McCamey, 5-6, 150, Soph.

Kick returner – Antwaan Gross, Refugio, 5-10, 175, Jr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards – John Hester, Hawkins, 6-5, 275, Jr.; (tie) Ethan Crawford, Panhandle, 5-11, 245, Sr.; Carter Hooser, Crawford, 5-11, 255, Sr.

Tackles – Cory Stewart, Wink, 6-5, 255, Sr.; Carter Murray, Lovelady, 6-4, 295, Sr.

Center – Kolter Willeford, Hawley, 5-10, 315, Sr.

Wide receivers – Beau Jolly, Christoval, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Johnny Ryder, Granger, 6-2, 180, Jr.

Tight end – Cael Bruno, Frankston, 5-9, 150, Jr.

Quarterback – (tie) Tyler Palmer, Shiner, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Ivan Rubio, McCamey, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Running backs – Shaun Easterling, Lovelady, 6-0, 200, Soph.; Julius Mason, West Sabine, 5-6, 195, Sr.; Jace Edington, Lindsay, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Fullback – J’ren Salais, Kenedy, 6-1, 190, Sr.

All-purpose – Jordan Kelley, Refugio, 6-2, 180, Jr.

Place-kicker – Justin Yarbrough, San Saba, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Defense

Linemen – J.J. Ake, Mason, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Nash Dieter, Lindsay, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Atlee Roberts, Rivercrest, 6-1, 180, Sr.; (tie) Joseph Trepainer, Seymour, 6-3, 260, Sr.; Francisco Ortega, Stratford, 5-8, 200, Sr.

Linebackers – Colton Anderson, West Sabine, 5-6, 165, Sr.; Larson Hoffmeyer, Bosquesville, 5-7 165, Sr.; Shawn Holmes, Garrison, 5-11, 215, Sr.; (tie) Brock Gibson, Wink, 6-2, 225, Sr.; Ty Williams, Crawford, 6-0, 172, Jr.

Secondary – Jordan Landrum, Rosebud-Lott, 5-7, 145, Jr.; Isaiah Gonzales, Junction, 5-9, 155, Jr.; Lane Wilson, Sudan, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Eli Bivins, Rivercrest, 5-9, 145, Sr.

Punter – Micah Smith, Hearne, 6-3, 195, Sr.

Utility – Alex Rodriguez, Winters, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Kick returner – Kason O’Shields, Hawley, 5-10, 170, Sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Offense

Guards – Andy Castillo, Sundown, 5-11, 250, Jr.; Rocklin Ginnett, Italy, 6-1, 260, Sr.; Isaiah Garcia, McCamey, 5-9, 274, Jr.; Michael Longoria, Mason, 5-10, 215, Sr.; Vincent “Puff” Peters, Linden-Kildare, 6-2, 285, Sr.; Eli Taylor, Shelbyville,5-10, 238, Jr.

Tackles – Briley Barron, Maud, 6-4, 275, Soph.; Jason DeCluette, Grapeland, 5-11, 290, Jr.; Landry Smith, Alto, 6-2, 200, Jr.; Jonaven Villarreal, Bruni, 5-11, 255, Jr.

Centers – Bladen Calley, San Saba, 5-11, 215, Sr.; Ethan Cumins, Rio Vista, 6-0, 275, Sr.

Wide receivers – Dillon Denman, Centerville, 6-3, 170, Sr.; Jabari Dunn, Hearne 6-0, 160, Jr.; Antwaan Gross, Refugio, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Callen McCasland, Archer City, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Bradin Thomas, Quanah, 5-9, 150, Sr.

Tight ends – Tom Boles, Evadale, 6-1, 175, Sr.; Brandon Kenley, Sundown, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Quarterbacks – Cy Blecher, Windthorst, 6-2, 194, Sr.; Brink Bizzell, Frankston, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Korbin Covarrubiaz, Eldorado, 6-0, 160, Sr.; Corbyn Cornell, Alvord, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Kanon Gibson, Wink, 6-1, 190, Soph.; Ryan Grawunder, Vega, 5-10, 165, Jr.; Mason Hardy, Normangee, 5-11, 184, Sr.; Ryan Harris, Beckville, 6-3, 200, Jr.; Hunter Long, Cisco, 5-10, 140, Soph.; Wes Jones, Panhandle, 6-3, 185, Sr.; Braydin Warner, Hamlin, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Running backs – Brayden Dunlap, Miles, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Jay King, Bosqueville, 5-9, 140, Sr.; William Rauch, Smyer, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Cadarian Wiley, Grapeland, 6-1, 185, Jr.

Fullbacks – Mason Folk, Wellington, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Ryan Jackson, Alba-Golden, 5-11, 202, Sr.; Chase Morales, Cooper, 6-0, 190, Sr.

All-purpose – Matthew Bower, Union Grove, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Bode Box, Sudan, 5-10, 150, Sr.; Tyson Cornett, Leon, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Landyn Jack, Panhandle, 6-4, 190, Soph.

Place-kickers – Jesus Luna, Italy, 5-8, 150, Sr.; John Machtolff, Archer City, 5-7, 155, Jr.; Jayden Mojica, Beckville, 5-8, 155, Soph.; Luke Shaffer, Falls City, 6-1, 230, Jr.

Defense

Linemen – Steven Craft-Mitchell, Hearne,5-11, 245, Jr.; Wesley Estridge, Albany, 5-9, 305, Sr.; Jacob Hofauer, Falls City, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Anthony Jackson, Hearne,6-3, 250, Jr.; Jacob Kimmons, Italy, 5-9, 147, sr.; Stryker Leschber, Thorndale, 6-3, 230, Jr.; Sammy McLain, Wellington, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Jayson Pagan, McCamey, 5-10, 257, Sr.; Emmanuel Venegas, Ozona, 6-3, 205, Sr.

Linebackers – Cody Arrisola, Falls City, 6-2, 235, Jr.; David Barajas, Eldorado, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Ty Bates, Archer City, 6-0, 170, Jr.; Carlos Cantu, Ozona, 5-6, 165, Jr.; Cooper Carter, Lindsay, 5-10, 185, Sr.; J.C. Chaney, Holland, 5-11, 200, Jr.; Logan Glover, San Saba, 6-5, 185, Sr.; Dawson Hearne, Cisco, 6-4, 215, Jr.; Alex Hofauer, Falls City, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Keen Linson, Johnson City, 5-11, 168, Jr.; DJ McClelland, Granger, 6-0, 190, Soph.; Cooper Sheridan, Grapeland, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Cameron Walker, Crawford, 5-10, 161, Soph.; Cade Willis, Cushing, 6-0, 220, Sr.; Denton Young, Normangee, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Secondary – Brayden Wilcox, Christoval, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Corbyn Cornell, Alvord, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Milo Morrison, Beckville, 5-11, 150, Sr.; Ayden Tomasek, Holland,5-8, 170, Sr.; Jamion Turner, Price Carlisle, 5-10, 166, Sr.; Josiah Ward, Post, 5-11, 155, Sr.; John Youens, Bosqueville, 6-1, 185, Soph.; Quentin Smith, West Sabine, 6-1, 165, Jr.

Utility – Clay Gilter, Vega, 5-9, 155, Jr.; Rustin Penrod, Sudan, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Joseph Perez, Bruni, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Luke Shaffer, Falls City, 6-1, 230, Jr.