Gladewater defensive tackle Daylon Mack has been named the Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year on the 64th annual Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association’s all-state football team, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Mack, who signed with Texas A&M on Wednesday, had 35 tackles for losses and blocked two kicks.

Navasota quarterback Shelton Eppler was voted Offensive Player of the Year. Eppler, a junior, threw for a state record 5,444 yards on 286 of 426 with 71 touchdowns, also a state record for 16-0 Navasota, which won Division I. Lee Fedora of Navasota was Coach of the Year.

A number of East Texans were on the first team. On offense were tackle Thorn Berry of Gladewater, guard Johnny Perez of Gilmer, center Dane Jesters of Gilmer, placekicker Edgar Sanchez of Henderson and all-purpose Blake Lynch of Gilmer.

Defensively, Mack was a first-team lineman. He was joined by defensive back Travon Fuller of Athens and punter Zane Boles of Henderson.

Gilmer won the Class 4A Division II state championship.

 

FIRST TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback – Shelton Eppler, Navasota, 6-0, 185, Jr.

Running backs – Nick Ralston, Argyle, 6-1, 233, Sr.; D’Anthony Hopkins, Cuero, 6-3, 215, Sr.; Juwan Washington, Kennedale, 5-7, 171, Sr.

Fullback – (tie) Kevin Dove, El Campo, 6-1, 230, Jr. and Isaiah Love, Vernon, 5-9, 165, Sr.

Split ends – Tren’Davion Dickson, Navasota, 6-1, 178, Jr.; Chase Harrell, Huffman Hargrave, 6-4, 200, Sr.

Tight end – J.C. Chalk, Argyle, 6-4, 230, jr.

Tackles – Michael Coffey, Navasota, 6-4, 240, Sr.; Thorn Berry, Gladewater, 6-3, 250, Sr.

Guards – Johnny Perez, Gilmer, 6-0, 265, jr.; (tie) Matt Hiter, Argyle, 6-4, 290. Sr. and Chase Herrig, Sinton, 5-11, 285, Jr.

Center –Dane Jesters, Gilmer, 5-11, 255, Sr.

Place-kicker – Edgar Sanchez, Henderson, Sr.

All-purpose – Blake Lynch, Gilmer, 6-5, 205, Sr.

Offensive Player of the Year – Shelton Eppler, Navasota, 6-0, 185, Jr.

Coach of the Year –Lee Fedora, Navasota

DEFENSE

Linemen –Daylon Mack, Gladewater, 6-2, 320, Sr.; Dustin McWhorter, Graham, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Jabril Hunter, Navasota, 6-3, 200, Soph.; Jacob Covington, Liberty Hill, 6-3, 225, Sr.

Linebackers –Coy Imhoff, Navasota, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Taylor Sweatt, Argyle, 5-10, 192, Jr.; Clay Johnston, Abilene Wylie, 6-2, 215, sr.; (tie) Kody Hall, Burnet, 6-1 ,210, Sr. and Trenton Hambrick, Celina, 6-2, 205, Sr.

Secondary –Deionte Thompson, West Orange-Stark, 6-2, 185, sr.; Landon Gonzales, Graham, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Travon Fuller, Athens, 6-2, 165, Jr.; Mark Villarreal, Sinton, 5-11, 170, Jr.

Punter –Zane Boles, Henderson, Sr.

Kick returner –Toby Clark, Splendora, 6-2, 175, Jr.

Defensive Player of the Year –Daylon Mack, Gladewater, 6-2, 320, Sr.

 

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback – McLane Carter, Gilmer, 6-3, 185, Sr.

Running backs – Cedric Battle, WF Hirschi, 5-11, 175, Sr.; JK Dobbins, La Grange, 5-8, 160, Soph.; LeVonte Owens, Robinson, 6-3, 210, Sr.

Fullback – Felix Sanchez, Crystal City, 6-2, 210, Sr.

Split ends – Trenton Jones, Levelland, 6-1, 175, Sr.; (tie) Joel Johnson, Burnet, 6-3, 185, Jr. and David Snelling, Boerne, 5-10, 178, Sr.

Tight end – Julio Vasquez, Princeton, 6-3, 210, Jr.

Tackles – Jacob Perez, Cuero, 6-3, 325, Sr.; Jacob Rowland, Wills Point, 6-5, 285, Sr.

Guards – Josh West, Athens, 6-2, 295, Jr.; (tie) Augustin Hernandez, Port Isabel, 5-10, 200, Sr. and Taylen Vaughn, Celina, Sr.

Center –Colton Hall, Liberty Hill, 6-3, 235, Sr.

Place-kicker – Lucas Rizzotto, Liberty Hill, 5-9, 180, Sr.

All-purpose – Randy Spikes, Jasper 5-10, 165, Sr.

DEFENSE

Linemen –David Bearden, Argyle, 6-1, 240, Jr.; Colton Knapp, Pleasanton, 6-3, 275, Sr.; Dedrick Garner, Fairfield, 6-3, 230, Sr.; (tie) Baylen Baker, Abilene Wylie, 6-5, 260, Sr. and Ricky Thompson, Robinson, 6-2, 210, Sr.

Linebackers – Devin Eggins, Fairfield, 5-8, 155, Sr.; Jaime Tellez, Gonzales, 5-11, 198, sr.; Taylor Soto, Navasota, 6-0, 200, jr.; (tie) Demarco Boyd, Gilmer, 6-0, 226, Jr.; Matt McNew, Robinson, 6-3, 220, Sr.; and Cameron Schulz, Atlanta, 6-0, 205, sr.

Secondary –Kris Boyd, Gilmer, 6-1, 185, Sr.; Diameon Brewer, Wilmer-Hutchins, 6-0, 170, Jr.; Reagan Anderson, Devine, 6-0, 170, Jr.; Justus Parker, La Vernia, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Punter –Clayton Harp, El Campo, 6-4, 175, Sr.

Kick returner –Charles Oliver, Fairfield, 6-3, 180, Sr.

 

THIRD TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback – (tie) Tre’Vontae Hights, Yoakum, 6-2, 175, Sr. and Kaegan Jeffrey, Sweetwater, 6-0, 215, Sr.

Running backs – Logan Fuller, Athens, 5-8, 210, Jr.; Draeshaun Hannah, Mexia, 6-1, 195, Sr.; (tie) Jon Shannon, Liberty Hill, 5-11, 190, jr. and Joe Guerrero, Devine, 5-7, 148, Sr.

Fullback – Preston Alexander, Big Spring, 5-9, 200, Soph.

Split ends – Keenan Holdman, Bridgeport, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Isaiah McGee, Sweetwater, 5-10, 165, Sr.

Tight end –Jarod Wood, Kilgore, 6-3, 205, Sr.

Tackles – JP Ortiz, Devine, 6-0, 245, Sr.; Jacob Sanders, Liberty Hill, 6-5, 240, Sr.

Guards – Wyatt Santos, Van, 6-2, 310, Sr.; (tie) Jake Fryrear, Caldwell, 6-2, 295, Jr. and Ty Crabtree, Monahans, 6-1, 240, Sr.

Center – (tie) Spencer Brandt, Yoakum, 6-0 190, Soph. and Carlos Becerra, Celina, 6-0, 260, Sr.

Place-kicker – (tie) Michel Martinez, Navasota, 5-6, 140, Sr. and Jozef Ruiz, Van, 5-8, 160, Jr.

All-purpose – Ethan Owens, Sinton, 6-2, 190, soph.

DEFENSE

Linemen –Roe Wilkins, Hardin-Jefferson, 6-4, 255, Sr.; Jake Wright, Geronimo Navarro, Soph.; Jonathan Castillo, Perryton, 6-3, 235, Sr.; Tyriq Burnet, Wills Point, 6-0, 215, Soph.

Linebackers –Bohner Cottongame, Graham, 6-2, 220, Jr.; Hunter Redmond, Van, 6-3, 175, Sr.; Derrick Walker, Ferris, 6-4, 180, Sr.; (tie) Jordan Williams, Paris, 6-1, 220, Sr. and Seth Hensley, Henderson, 5-11, 205, Sr.

Secondary – Adrian Alameda, El Campo, 5-11, 165, Sr.; Derrick Williams, Kennedale, 5-7, 135, Sr.; Colton Cohea, Sinton, 6-0, 190. Jr.; Cameron Weiss, Mineral Wells, 5-9, 155, Soph.

Punter –Jeffrey Elliot, Levelland, Soph.

Kick returner – (tie) Davontay Mathis, Yoakum, 5-10, 170, sr.; Chase Tate, Gilmer, 5-5, 155, sr.

 

HONORABLE MENTION

QUARTERBACKS

Quez Allen, Paris, 6-3, 212, Jr.;Trevon Donnell, Dallas Lincoln, 6-3, 185, Sr.; Nathan Elliott, Celina, 6-1, 220, Sr., Cody Gaitan, Huffman Hargrave, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Nick Gerber, Levelland, 6-1, 175, Soph.; Jase Hammack, Andrews, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Tyler Handson, Sinton, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Hondo Harris, Orange Grove, 5-11, 165, Jr.; Tyler Hooper, Pampa, 6-0, 150, sr.; Peter Maddox, Van, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Austin Moore, Burnet, 5-11, 185, jr.; Chase Musgrove, Atlanta, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Cooper Rodgers, Argyle, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Jarrett Stidham, Stephenville, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Tobyn Tannehill, Big Spring, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Landry Turner, Graham, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Justin Ventura, Perryton, 6-0, 160, Sr.; Keidrien Wadley, Carrollton Ranchview, 5-11, 170. Sr.; Quintin Williams, Jasper, 5-9, 165, jr.

RUNNING BACKS

Dakarius Bell, West Columbia, 5-9, 200, Jr.; Keyshawn Chambers, Caldwell, 5-7, 160, Soph.; Colby Choate, Orangefield, 5-11, 205, Sr.; Kendrick Freeman, Borger, 6-0, 193, Sr.;

Devin Hall, Athens, 5-8, 170, sr.; Raylon Hickey, Giddings, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Bralon Hutchison, La Grange, 5-10, 175, sr.; Tre’von Jackson, Sanger, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Alyas Ramirez, Gonzales, 5-9, 201, jr.; Kaegun Williams, Stephenville, 5-9, 180, Soph.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Trestan Ebner, Henderson, 5-11, 175, Soph.; Drew Estrada, Argyle, 6-0, 180, Jr.;Raghib Ismail, Carrollton Ranchview, 5-11, 174, Sr.; Darrance James, Gonzales, 6-0, 187, Sr.; Cody Jones, Burnet, 6-2, 180, Sr.; Michael Lawrence, Sweetwater, 5-10, 165, Jr.; Layton Myers, Van, 5-10, 170., Sr.; K.D. Scott, Paris, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Deionte Thompson, West Orange-Stark, 6-2, 175, Sr.; Mark Villarreal, Sinton, 5-11, 170, jr.

GUARDS

Isaac Espinoza, Gladewater, 5-9, 265, Sr.; Andrew Flanagan, Kennedale, 5-11, 280, Fr.; Wil Holmes, Robinson, 6-1, 280, Sr.; Cristian Jimenez, Carthage, 6-3, 305, sr.; Matt Waggoner, Argyle, 6-1, 260, Sr.

TACKLES

Josh Albert, Geronimo Navarro, Sr.; Trenton Bridges, Yoakum, 6-2, 255, sr.; Jonathan Castillo, Perryton, Sr.; Ty Crain, Sweetwater, 6-2, 250, Sr.; Erik DeLeon, Gainesville, 6-1, 295, jr.; Jose Gonzalez, Graham, 6-1, 225, Jr.; Michael Mahoney, Carrollton Ranchview, 6-4, 235, Sr.; Noah Perez, Stephenville, 6-1, 230, Sr.; Eduardo Sanchez, Zapata, 6-0, 310, sr.; Esteban Vijil, La Vernia, 6-0, 250., Sr.; Alec Williams, Jasper, 6-2, 245, sr.

CENTERS

Jared McHazlett, Burnet, 5-11, 205, sr.; Chris Simmons, Levelland, 6-2, 280, Sr.; Brance Watts, Sanger, 6-2, 260, Sr.

PLACE-KICKERS

Ignacio Gomez, Ferris, Soph.; Zane Kottwitz, Kennedale, Sr.; Edgar Maravilla, Yoakum, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Chance Reneau, Snyder, Sr.; Cesar Rivera, El Campo, 5-11, 165, sr.; Julio Vasquez, Princeton, 6-0, 180, Soph.

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Brice Borgeson, Van, 6-3, 230, Sr.; Trenton Bridges, Yoakum, 6-4, 255, Sr.; Michael French, West Columbia, 6-3, 230, sr.; Jackson Graf, Celina, 5-9, 175, Sr.; D’Shan Harley, WF Hirschi, 6-6, 220, Sr.; Isaiah Heredia, Rio Hondo, 5-8, 205, Jr.; Dylan Jackson, Bellville, 5-9, 220, Soph.; Robert Knox, Sinton, 6-3, 210, Jr.; Jacob Kovar, Caldwell, Sr.; Eric Loya, Borger, 6-2, 215, Sr.; Albert Magallanes, Rio Hondo, 6-0, 200, Jr.; Jonathan Marshall, Shepherd, 6-3, 245, Jr.; Dariet McDuff, Dallas Madison, 6-1, 255, Sr.; Jarrod McLin, Carthage, jr.; Noah McMeans, La Vernia, 6-4, 215, Sr.; Sam Miller, Canton, 6-3, 220, sr.; Chris Prox, Athens, 6-3, 220, Sr.; A.B. Ramirez, Levelland, 6-0, 230, Sr.; Michael Scyrus, Bellville, 6-3, 205, Jr.; Josh Swopes, Midland Greenwood, 5-9, 205, Jr.; Tyler Trussell, Athens, 6-2, 275, sr.; Devontay Wheatley, Dallas Madison, 6-6, 260, Sr. Cedric Wilcots, Wilmer-Hutchins, 6-5, 270, Sr.; Dakota Williamson, Gilmer, 6-3, 275, Sr.

LINEBACKERS

Aaron Bernal, Boerne, 5-9, 200, Sr.; Darrin Bradley, Houston Wheatley, 6-1, 180. Jr.; Ricky Camarillo, Yoakum, Sr.; Jarrett Carpenter, Fairfield, Jr.; Robert Culbreath, Madisonville, 6-0, 200, Jr.; Isiah Cortez, Levelland, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Keegan Gray, Andrews, 6-0, 212, Jr.; Kris Haynes, Kilgore, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Jarrod Huther, Sanger, 6-0, 215, Jr.; Kemaad Jones, Wharton, 5-9, 175, Sr.; West Lambert, Wimberley, 6-0, 218, Sr.; Hunter Lauer, Yoakum, 5-11, 170, sr.; Zack McMahen, Vernon, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Hunter Mobley, Sweetwater, Soph.; Matthew Montgomery, La Vernia, 5-10, 215, Jr.; Miguel Rangel, Borger, Soph.; Tyrik Ray, Mexia, 5-10, 215, jr.; Timothy Tanner, Athens, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Taylor Thibeau, Kennedale, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Hagen Tucker, Longview Spring Hill, Sr.; Garrett Wigington, Big Spring, 5-11, 180, Jr.; Tolvia Ranger Wilcoxson, Wills Point, 6-3, 215, Sr.

SECONDARY

Tristan Czajkoski, China Spring, 5-11, 170, jr.; Caden Fishbeck, Yoakum, Sr.; Daylon Gordon, Gladewater, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Tre’Vontae Hights, Yoakum, 6-3, 175, Sr.; Davon Jernigan, Navasota, 6-0, 184, Sr.;Willie Keilman, Hondo, 5-10,. 165, Sr.; Dane Ledford, Argyle, 6-1, 180, Soph.; Blake Lynch, Gilmer, 6-3, 205, sr.; Isaiah McGee, Sweetwater, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Jeff Sims, Celina, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Devin Smith, Gilmer, 5-10, 170, jr.; Karon Tatum, Mexia, 5-8, 150, sr.; Will Thurmond, Yoakum, 5-10, 155, sr.; Keidrien Wadley, Carrollton Ranchview, 5-11, 170,. Sr.;

PUNTERS

Trey Cook, Bridgeport, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Drew Estrada, Argyle, 6-0, 185, Jr. Thomas Findlay, Bridge City, sr. Kyle Springer, Needville, Jr.

KICK RETURNERS

Matron Gerald, Mexia, 5-9, 185, jr.; Bralon Hutchison, La Grange, 5-10, 175, sr.