Football: Lee named TSWA Class 3A all-state

BRYAN Andrews High School’s Corey Lee was voted to the first team on the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A all-state football team, which was released Wednesday.

The 5-foot-10, 160-pound senior made 11 interceptions in 13 games for the Mustangs, who reached the Class 3A Division I quarterfinals.

Lee’s honor is his second on the first team of a Class 3A all-state team. In December, he was voted to the first team on the Associated Press all-state football team.

He also was the co-Defensive MVP on the All-District 3-3A team and was the Defensive MVP on the Odessa American’s All-Permian Basin Team.

Another District 3-3A player, Snyder running back Will Clay, shared offensive player of the year honors on the TSWA all-state team along with Gilmer running back Justin Johnson.

The 205-pound Clay rushed for 3,081 yards and 42 TDs. The 210-pound Johnson rushed for 2,171 yards and 25 TDs for the Division I state runner-up.

Palacios linebacker Aaron Buckley was the defensive player of the year. The 225-pound senior had 147 tackles.

Jerry Vance of Division I state champion Liberty Hill was coach of the year.

The TSWA all-state team includes statistics from postseason games while the AP all-state team is based on regular-season performances only.

TSWA Class 3A All-State Team

SUPERLATIVES

Offensive player of the year — (tie) Will Clay, Snyder, 6-1, 205, Sr.; and Justin Johnson, Gilmer, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Defensive player of the year — Aaron Buckley, Palacios, 6-1, 225, Sr.

Coach of the year — Jerry Vance, Liberty Hill.

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FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards — John Miller, Liberty Hill, 6-0, 215, Sr.; and David Snow, Gilmer, 6-4, 300, Sr.

Tackles — C.J. Nielson, Celina, 6-2, 240, Sr.; and Brock Wempa, Royse City, 6-3, 280, Jr.

Center — Tyler Methvin, Vernon, 6-0, 274, Sr.

Wide receivers — Mike Hicks, China Spring, 5-11, 175, Jr.; and Houston Tuminello, Gilmer, 6-2, 184, Sr.

Tight end — Corey Fuller, La Vernia, 6-5, 225, Sr.

Quarterback — Dustin Eskew, China Spring, 6-3, 205, Sr.

Running backs — Will Clay, Snyder, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Jermie Calhoun, Van, 6-0, 205, Sr.; and Justin Johnson, Gilmer, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Kicker — Ben Parks, Argyle, 6-2, 195, Sr.

Defense

Linemen — Troy Franklin, Celina, 6-4, 275, Sr.; Breck Holman, Celina, 5-4, 160, Sr.; Marlowe Poitier, Liberty Hill, 6-3, 240, Sr.; and Eric Rojas, Palacios, 6-0, 185, Jr.

Linebackers — Aaron Buckley, Palacios, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Alan Dock, Giddings, 5-11, 220, Sr.; Alonzo Whaley, Madisonville, 6-1, 210, Sr.; and Will Henry, Waco La Vega, 5-10, 215, Sr.

Secondary — Ray Baca, Pleasanton, 6-0, 160, Sr.; D’Anton Lynn, Celina, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Mark Farmer, Pittsburg, 6-4, 190, Sr.; and Corey Lee, Andrews, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Punter — Nick Baker, Fairfield, 6-0, 210, Sr.

Kick returner — Sal Garcia, Anthony, 5-7, 165, Sr.

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SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards — Daniel Jenkins, Gilmer, 6-3, 280, Sr.; and Adam Thomas, Celina, 6-1, 235, Sr.

Tackles — Daryl Curl, LaVega, 6-1 ,300, Jr.; and Tim Matherne, West Orange-Stark, 6-2, 260, Sr.

Center — Corey White, Argyle, 5-9, 235, Sr.

Wide receivers — Brady Brown, Argyle, 6-5, 195, Jr.; and Ckody Burton, Gonzales, 5-10, 180, Soph.

Tight end — Taylor Thompson, Prosper, 6-6, 231, Sr.

Quarterback — Brock Fitzhenry, Giddings, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Running backs — Dustin Gonzales, Liberty Hill, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Matthew Tucker, Chapel Hill, 6-1, 210, Jr.; and LaMichael James, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, 5-9, 185, Sr.

Place-kicker — James French, China Spring, 5-9, 170, Jr.

Defense

Linemen — J.C. Cortez, Raymondville, 6-3, 252, Sr.; Taylor Thompson, Prosper, 6-6, 231, Sr.; Joseph Allsup, Lytle, 5-10, 240, Sr.; and Ryan Boutwell, China Spring, 6-3,230, Jr.

Linebackers — Trevor Sparks, Graham, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Cody Lattimore, Liberty Hill, 6-1, 215, Jr.; Ryan Epperson, Brownsboro, 6-1, 215, Sr.; and Jonathan Ortega, Glen Rose, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Secondary — Justin Rogers, Royse City, 5-9, 170, Jr.; Garrett Simper, Gonzales, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Kendall Wright, Pittsburg, 5-11, 175, Sr.; and (tie) Trey Rauscheck, Navasota, 6-0, 175, Sr. and Cory Miller, Prosper, 6-1, 170, Sr.

Punter — Ben Parks, Argyle, 6-2, 195, Sr.

Kick returner — (tie) Quincey Whittington, Cuero, 5-9, 170, Sr.; and Elias Kawesa, Royce City, 5-9, 140, Sr.

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THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards — Robert Pyssen, Pleasanton, 5-11, 285, Sr.; and (tie) Chase Maldonado, Vernon, 5-11, 208, Sr.; and Daniel Samia, Snyder, 6-3, 285, Jr.

Tackles — Josh Penton, Splendora, 6-3, 270, Sr.; and Andrew Ratliff, Llano, 6-5, 310, Jr.

Center — Jayson Fuchs, Needville, 5-11, 230, Sr.; and Jake Peine, Greenwood, 5-10, 205, Sr.

Wide receivers — Carlos Gallegos, Royse City, 6-0, 185, Sr.; and Hunter Harris, Glen Rose, 6-0, 160, Sr.

Tight end — (tie) Kaeron Johnson, Cuero, 6-2, 255, Sr.; and Trey Porras, Needville, 6-4, 220, Sr.

Quarterback — (tie) Richard Morrison, Royse City, 6-0, 170, Jr.; and Vincent McNeil, Roosevelt, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Running backs — Doug Allman, Liberty Hill, 5-11, 215, Sr.; Chris Whaley, Madisonville, 6-3, 215, Jr.; and Henry Solis, Palacios, 5-10, 195, Sr.

Place-kicker — Logan Barrett, Kennedale, 6-1, 170, Sr.

Defense

Linemen — Kaeron Johnson, Cuero, 6-2, 255, Sr.; Terrance Dellums, Dallas Roosevelt, 6-6, 255, Jr.; Marshall Lambrecht, Gonzales, 6-2, 225, Jr.; and Shawn Hawkins, Longview Spring Hill, 6-4, 220, Sr.

Linebackers — Oscar Hernandez, Royse City, 5-11, 195, Jr.; Charles Jones, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Alex Buckley, Palacios, 5-11, 235, Jr.; and Jagared Davis, Crockett, 6-0, 175, Jr.

Secondary — James Delgado, Port Isabel, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Darien Williams, Vernon, 5-11, 188, Sr.; DheRyan Jackson, Athens, 5-9, 168, Sr.; and (tie) Trent Manning, Glen Rose, 6-0, 175, Sr.; and Quincey Whittington, Cuero, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Punter — Hector Meraz, Anthony, 5-7, 158, Sr.

Kick returner — Case Wilson, Abilene Wylie, 5-8, 170, Sr.