Malakoff’s Parker Poteete looks for room to run against Columbus in the Class 3A Division I Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. (Michel Alfaro/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

From Staff Reports

BRYAN — Malakoff, Jefferson, New Diana and Daingerfield landed players on the first team, and Winnsboro, White Oak, Arp, West Rusk, Troup, Grand Saline and Palestine Westwood were all represented with the release of the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State Football Team for the 2024 season.

The elite team was selected by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and media members from around the state.

Earning first-team honors were Malakoff running back Jason Tennyson, Malakoff linebacker Parker Poteete, Jefferson offensive guard Devonte Marshall, Daingerfield offensive tackle Nick Wallace, Jefferson running back Kamran Williams and New Diana defensive lineman Ayden Hamilton and return specialist Jaiydyn Johnson.

Malakoff center Andrew Adams, Winnsborow wide receiver Camden Capehart, Malakoff quarterback Mike Jones, Winnsboro running back Tyson Johnson and Malakoff linebacker James Studley were second-team selections. Daingerfield’s Kenny Mosley was a second-team pick in the defensive secondary, and Malakoff’s Ja’Myron Walker (offensive tackles), Palestine Westwood’s Jon Denman (running back), Grand Saline’s Carson Brown (linebacker), Grand Saline’s Jett Taylor (secondary), New Diana’s Canon Willeford (offensive tackle), Jefferson’s Kobin Tomlinson (linebacker) and White Oak’s Jaxen Ludlow (punter) were third-team selections.

Earning honorable mention status from East Texas were Arp offensive guard Bryce Everett, Troup offensive guard Kaden Mayo, Winnsboro offensive tackle Keagan McNeil, Palestine Westwood quarterback Kavian Bryant, Grand Saline running back Colt Boyd, Malakoff kicker Jacob Padron, New Diana center Roberto Aguilar, Daingerfield receiver Reign Wallace, Daingerfield quarterback Chase Johnson, New Diana quarterback DeJuan Johnson, West Rusk fullback Hunter McCandless, West Rusk all-purpose player Jud Dotson, Troup kicker Bryce Wallum, Troup linebacker Brett Wells, Grand Saline defensive back Kolton Prox and Jefferson defensive back Chris Love.

Tennyson had 178 carries for 1,822 yards and 26 touchdowns, and he caught 17 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns for the state finalist Tigers.

Poteete had 164 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, an interceptions, two sacks, three quarterback pressures and five breakups.

Wallace and Marshall were both named Offensive Lineman of the Year in their respective districts. Wallace graded out at 96 percent for the season with 82 pancakes and two sacks allowed.

Williams carried 289 times for 2,363 yards and 28 touchdowns.

Hamilton finished with 114 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, six sacks, 17 quarterback pressures, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown.

Johnson averaged 39.4 yards per punt return, taking eight of his 22 chances back for touchdowns. He also averaged 30.2 yards on six kickoff returns to go along with five interceptions and one defensive TD, 46 catches, 1,074 yards and 18 touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.

Class 3A Division I state champion Columbus swept the classifications top honors, with quarterback Adam Schobel earning Offensive Player of the Year, linebacker John Schobel named Defensive Player of the Year and coach Brad Schobel picking up Coach of the Year honors.

Adam Schobel, a TCU pledge, completed 215 of 290 passes for 3,734 yards, 55 touchdowns and three interceptions and rushed for 575 yards and 13 scores.

John Schobel, a TCU pledge, had 196 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 17 QB pressures, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, and Matt Schobel, a former Philadelphia Eagles tight end, led Columbus to a 15-1 record.

Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State Football

Offensive Player of the Year – Adam Schobel, Columbus

Defensive Player of the Year – John Schobel, Columbus

Coach of the Year – Matt Schobel, Columbus

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards – Logan Kilcrease, Franklin, 5-10, 205, jr.; and (tie) Daniel Weidner, Poth, 6-2, 255, sr.; Devonte Marshall, Jefferson, 6-4, 285, sr.

Tackles – Nick Wallace, Daingerfield,6-0, 275, sr.; Cutter Smith, Lexington, 6-2, 296, jr.

Center – Luke Bullard, Gunter, 6-2, 230, sr.

Wide receivers – Dequane Prevo, Liberty-Eylau, 5-11, 164, jr.; Braylon Fisher, Columbus, 6-0, 185, soph.

Tight end – Quandre Coates, Anahuac, 6-5, 240, sr.

Quarterback – Adam Schobel, Columbus, 6-5, 205, sr.

Running backs — Kamran Williams, Jefferson, 5-10, 185, sr.; Grayson Rigdon, Columbus, 6-0, 195, sr.; Jason Tennyson, Malakoff, 5-11, 180, sr.

Fullback – Jayden Jackson, Franklin, 5-10, 217, sr.

All-purpose – (tie) Markeylin Batton, Atlanta, 5-11, 189, sr.; Jachen Duran, Tidehaven, 6-4, 250, sr.

Place-kicker – Preston Tarpley, Gunter, 6-1, 195, sr.

Defense

Linemen – Tavion Hunter, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Hayden Farrell, Gunter, 5-10, 195, sr.; Ayden Hamilton, New Diana, 6-5, 254, sr.; Rome Rivera, Anderson-Shiro, 6-2, 210, sr.

Linebackers – Wyatt Davis, Canadian 5-11, 190, sr.; John Schobel, Columbus, 6-4, 225, sr.; Parker Poteete, Malakoff, 6-4, 190, sr.; Tate Morgan, Llano, 5-11, 175, sr.

Secondary – Julian Dominguez, Canadian, 5-9, 175, sr.; Braylen Harris, Edna, 5-11, 185, sr.; Cannon Valenzuela, Jacksboro, 6-4, 205, sr.; (tie) Carter Balak, Gunter, 6-0, sr. Myles Randle, Edna, 5-10, 180, sr.

Punter – Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 195, jr.

Utility – Brock Boddie, Gunter, 5-9, 165, sr.

Kick returner – Jaiydyn Johnson, New Diana, 5-11, 185, sr.

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards – Caden Gonzalez, Goliad, 5-11, 255, sr.; Marcus Herrera, Canadian, 5-10, 240, jr.

Tackles – Hudson Braden, Wall, 6-2, 225, jr.; Albert Ruben III, Hitchcock, 5-11, 275, sr.

Center – (tie) Andrew Adams, Malakoff, 6-3, 232, sr.; Colton Hurst, Idalou, 5-10, 225, sr.

Wide receivers – Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-9, 155, jr.; Camdon Pitchford, Columbus, 5-10, 175, sr.

Tight end – Preston Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 190, sr.

Quarterback – Mike Jones, Malakoff, 6-2, 190, sr.

Running backs – KJ Porter, Newton, 5-7, 185, soph.; Tyson Johnson, Winnsboro, 5-9, 185, sr.; Corey Austin, Van Vleck, 5-9, 175, sr.

Fullback – Austen Gordon, Prairiland, 5-7, 155, jr.

All-purpose – Kayden Wherry, DeKalb, 5-11, 195, jr.

Place-kicker – Leonardo Quezada, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 165, sr.

Defense

Linemen – Hunter Buehring, Edna, 6-4, 220, jr.; Ashton Daily, Woodville, 6-2, 195, sr.; Kamden Sanchez, Canadian, 5-9, 185, sr.; Malcolm Simpson, Hitchcock, 6-4, 267, sr.

Linebackers – Jaythan Hyder, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Samuel Oakland, Universal City Randolph, 6-2, 226, sr.; Jaythan Traylor, Woodville, 5-10, 190, sr.; (tie) Bryce Sliva, Tidehaven, 5-9, 185, jr.; James Studley, Malakoff, 5-9, 155, sr.

Secondary – Wade Stallones, Franklin, 6-0, 170, sr.; Rene Farias, Rio Hondo, 5-8, 150, sr.; Kenny Mosley, Daingerfield, 6-1, 185, sr.; TJ Galvan, Tidehaven, sr.

Punter – Jasper Crain, Hooks, 6-0, 192, jr.

Utility – Steele Skinner, Holliday, 5-8, 170, sr.

Kick returner – Jayvion White, Academy, 5-9, 165, jr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards – Ty Shannon, Prairiland, 6-4, 280, sr.; (tie) James Bahn, Orange Grove, 5-8, 237, jr.; Demarcus Reed, Brady, 5-10, 225, jr.

Tackles – Ja’Myron Walker, Malakoff, 6-2, 250, sr.; (tie) Canon Willeford, New Diana, 6-3, 304, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.

Center – (tie) Brody Finley, Diboll, sr.; Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 285, jr.

Wide receivers – Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock, 6-0, 175, sr.; Finn Smith, Fairfield, 5-8, 160, jr.

Tight end – Tyler Saenz, San Diego, 6-2, 190, sr.

Quarterback – (tie) Chip Green, Littlefield, 5-10, 165, sr.; Hunter Jones, Holliday, 6-1, 180, sr.

Running backs – Peyton Brown, Tolar, 6-1, 235, sr.; Jon Denman, Palestine Westwood, 5-9, 205, sr.; Jaidyn Vineyard, Coahoma, 5-10, 205, sr.

Fullback – Korey Silar, Teague, 6-0, 185, sr.

All-purpose – Kane Stover, Poth, 5-11, 165, jr.

Place-kicker – (tie) Rolando Medina, McGregor, 5-10, 155, sr.; Clayton Vincent, Shallowater, 6-0, 185, sr.

Defense

Linemen – Serleio Creer, Liberty-Eylau, 6-3, 220, sr.; Taulepeti Valai, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 270, sr.; Brylan White, Wall, 6-2, 225, sr.; Dylan Walker, Newton, 6-0, 230, jr.

Linebackers – Kobin Tomlinson, Jefferson, 5-10, 192, soph.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Brown, Grand Saline, 6-2, 245, sr.; (tie) Ben Castillo, Littlefield, 5-9, 165, jr.; Parker Jones, Holliday, 5-10, 198, sr.

Secondary –Tyrece McMillan, Diboll, 5-10, 180 soph.; Ty Purcell, Bushland, 6-2, 185, sr.; Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, 6-1, 195, jr.; Tre Hansboro, Wichita Falls City View, 5-10, 160, sr.

Punter – Jaxen Ludlow, White Oak, 6-0, 170, jr.

Utility – Johnny Menefield, Brady, 6-0, 175, sr.

Kick returner – Mason Biehle, Lexington, 5-11, 165, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Offense

Guards – David Castaneda, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 285, jr.; Bryce Everett, Arp, 6-2, 300, sr.; Christian Gallegos, Vernon, 5-11, 250, jr.; Emanuel Hernandez, Newton, 5-8, 265, sr.; Kaden Mayo, Troup, 6-0, 245, sr.

Tackles – Lane Covington, Blooming Grove, 6-1, 255, sr.; Andrew McClain, Iowa Park, 6-4, 250, jr.; Keagan McNeil, Winnsboro, 6-2, 195, sr.

Centers – Roberto Aguilar, New Diana,6-1, 297, sr.; Keigan Ballard, Vernon, 6-3, 250, jr.; Barrett Garcia, Goliad 5-9, 230, sr.; Emmett Marlatt, Wall, 6-4, 245, sr.; Wade Treadway, Jacksboro, 6-1, 250, sr.

Wide receivers – Xzavier Barnett, Yoakum, 6-3, 190, jr.; Ashtyn Berry, Holliday, 6-4, 190, sr.; Zavier Brady, Pottsboro, jr.; Jeremiah Douglas, Crandall, 6-0, 175, soph.; Landon Gregory, Thrall, sr.; Kobe Haynes, Whitney, 6-1, 190, soph.; Dom Madron, McGregor, 5-11, 165, sr.; Lee McMooain, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 178, sr.; Regin Wallace, Daingerfield, 5-8, 150, soph.; Desmond Whiteside, Wichita Falls City View, 6-0, 160, sr.

Tight ends – Lucas Jarnagin, Idalou, 6-3, 205, sr.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Landon Wells, Coahoma, 6-3, 210, jr.

Quarterbacks – Ruben Atkinson, Rio Hondo, 5-11, 175, sr.; Trip Baysinger, Liberty-Eylau, 6-0, 182, sr.; Kavian Bryant, Palestine Westwood, 6-3, 185, soph.; Trae Cueller, Yoakum, 5-9, 175, sr.; Kase Evans, Lexington, 6-3, 190, sr.; Chase Johnson, Daingerfield, 6-3, 215, sr.; DeJuan Johnson, New Diana, 5-9, 165, soph.; Lloyd Jones III, Hitchcock, 6-4, 215, sr.; Landon York, Wall, 6-3, 195, jr.

Running backs – Zachary Blue, San Antonio Cole, 5-9, 198, sr.; Colt Boyd, Grand Saline, 6-1, 210, sr.; Slayden Dickinson, Canadian, 5-10, 160, jr.; Jayden Lucky, Troy, 5-9, 170, soph.; Nicholas Luera, San Diego, 5-9, 145, soph.; Trey Mote, Llano, 5-9, 170, sr.; Dustin Barlow, Woodville, 5-9, 230, jr.; Kayson Rhea, Crandall, 5-10, 182, sr.; J.T. Washington, Maypearl, 5-9, 185, sr.

Fullback – Hunter McCandless, West Rusk, 6-0, 171, jr.

All-purpose – Jud Dotson, West Rusk, 6-0, 180, jr.

Place-kickers – Kevin Nava, Lexington, sr.; Jacob Padron, Malakoff, 5-8, 184, jr.; Bryce Wallum, Troup, 5-9, 175, sr.

Defense

Linemen – Jayden Bradford, Wichita Falls City View, 6-2, 220, soph.; Ty Domel, East Bernard, 6-3, 235, sr.; Alex Flowers, San Antonio Cole, 6-3, 215, sr.; Vaughn Hamill, Holliday, 5-11, 180, sr.; David Klander, West, 5-11, 270, sr.; Whit Martin, Edna, 6-4, 230, sr.; Marcus Olivarez, Jacksboro, 5-10, 260, sr.; Alex Rodriguez, Shallowater, 6-1, 190, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.; John Williams, Lexington, 6-2, 220, sr.; Trent Yowell, Mineral Wells, 6-2, 205, jr.

Linebackers – Grayson Bogausch, Troy, 5-11, 170, jr.; Gavin Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 165, sr.; Zack Carter, Lexington, 6-1, 215, sr.; Hudson Franklin, Shallowater, 6-2, 185, sr.; Trayvon Hall, Hitchcock, 5-11, 190, sr.; Kade Jenkins, Childress, 5-11, 195, sr.; Ethan Michalewicz, Wall, 6-2, 250, sr.; Kaleb Menard, Orangefield, 6-1, 210, jr. Tate Mitchell, Edna, 6-0, 195, soph.; Tobyn Noll, Poth, 5-11, 190, sr.; Tyce Payne, Vernon, 6-0, 180, fr.; Gavin Perez, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 230, sr.; Gentry Pounds, Idalou, sr.; Braylon Watson, Newton, 5-9, 205, jr.; Brett Wells, Troup, 5-8, 170, soph.

Secondary – Cash Crews, Scurry-Rosser, 6-0, 185, sr.; Trevor Floyd, Edna, 6-1, 190, jr.; Rhett Kelley, Peaster, 6-1, 170, jr.; Chris Love, Jefferson, 6-3, 175, sr.; Ralph Miller, Scurry-Rosser, 6-1, 195, sr.; Colin Peacock, Gunter, sr.; Emmatteo Pelagio, Bishop 5-9, 155, sr.; Kolton Prox, Grand Saline, 6-3, 175, soph.; Mark Tullous, Peaster, 6-1, 175, jr.; Jayvion White, Academy, jr.

Punter – Brooks Stone, Tolar, 6-0, 175, sr.