LES HASSELL/LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL PHOTOCARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL running back Keaontay Ingram is one of the top players in the state that has yet to sign his national letter. Ingram is expected to sign with Texas on Wednesday.

BRYAN — Carthage senior running back Keaontay Ingram has earned Offensive Player of the Year honors on the 67th Annual Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A all-state football team, the organization announced on Thursday.

Ingram, who signed with the University of Texas on Wednesday, rushed for 2,325 yards and 37 touchdowns to lead unbeaten Carthage to the Division I state title.

Texarkana Pleasant Grove senior linebacker Caleb Porchia was the Defensive player of the Year. He had a school-record 196 tackles to help Pleasant Grove win the Division II state title.

Josh Gibson, who led Pleasant Grove to the D-II state title, was voted Coach of the Year.

Joining Ingram on the first-team offense were teammates — center Nate Brittenham and quarterback Gunner Capps. Pleasant Grove tackle Nick Gavriel and fullback TJ Cole joined the Bulldogs.

Longview Spring Hill punter Efren Barcenas was a first-teamer as well as Pleasant Grove linebacker Caleb Porchia, Carthage linebacker Mekhi Colbert and kick return Jaterious Evans.

Area players on the second team include offensive tackle Jesse Wayne Pierce of Carthage, wide receiver Dee Bowens of Carthage, tight end Xavier Benson of Pleasant Grove, defensive lineman Austin Toler of Pleasant Grove, defensive backs Tyrek Blanton of Henderson and Cameron Wells of Pleasant Grove, and punter Tyler James of Wills Point.

Piney Woods players are the third include: offensive tackles Kris Dike of Van and Kylar Cooks of Liberty-Eylau, guard Austin Adams of Kilgore, fullback Kenneth Woods of Brownsboro, place-kicker Dillon Williams of Pleasant Grove, defensive linemen De’Braylon Garrett of Henderson and Landon Jackson of Pleasant Grove and punter Travis Coston of North Lamar.

East Texas honorable mention players were: Pittsburg tackle Slade Whitson, Longview Spring Hill center Tanner Cornell, Gilmer center Grayson Traylor, Pleasant Grove wide receiver Carson Cox and Liberty-Eylau WR Mahleik Darty.

HM quarterbacks are Aaron “Poppy” Brown of Gilmer, Trae Hall of Henderson, Darrian McDuff of Rusk, Garrett Moseley of Van and Decorian Phillips of Liberty-Eylau.

Others on HM were running backs Briant Mumphrey of Kilgore, Kiante Stoker of Spring Hill, Sam Thomas of Rusk, Bran Webb of Gilmer and Donovan Williams of Paris, place-kicker Efren Barcenas; defensive linemen Jake Kellam of Van, Jayden Jacobs of Van, Vershaud Richardson of Paris and Demorrea Richardson of Kilgore; linebackers Nesby Brown of Kilgore, Garrett Lybrand of Henderson, Devyn Morris of Kaufman, Sebastrian Mumphrey of Kilgore and Brady Odom of Henderson; defensive backs Kentrell Chatmon of Liberty-Eylau and Brandon Smith of Wills Point; and punter Elian Torres of Kilgore.

 

67th Annual Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association

Class 4A All-State Football Team

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Tackles — Jack Freeman, Midlothian Heritage, 6-3, 273, sr.; Nick Gavriel, Pleasant Grove, 6-2, 302, sr.

Guards — Devin White, Lubbock Estacado, 6-3, 290, sr.; (tie) Garrison Stovall, Graham, sr.; Andrew Flanagan, Kennedale, 6-0, 190, sr.

Center — (tie) Nate Brittenham, Carthage, 6-0, 230, sr.; Caden Jander, Cuero, 6-3, 260, jr.

Wide receivers — Jordan Whittington, Cuero, 6-1, 185, jr.; Kobe Clark, Sweetwater, 5-11, 170, sr.

Tight end — Tyrick James, China Spring, 6-2, 237, sr.

Quarterback — Gunner Capps, Carthage, 6-1, 190, jr.

Running backs — Daimarqua Foster, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 5-10, 195, jr.; Keaontay Ingram, Carthage, 6-0, 195, sr.; Jaden Knowles, Kennedale, 5-8, 175, sr.

Fullback — TJ Cole, Pleasant Grove, 6-0, 188, sr.

Place-kicker — Saul Garcia, Raymondville, 5-5, 135, soph.

All-purpose — Krece Nowak, Stephenville, 5-8, 145, jr.

 

Defense

Linemen — Chase Petter, Argyle, 5-9, 185, jr.; Paul Ivory, West Orange-Stark, 6-1, 230, sr.; Jarell Cherry, Dallas Carter, 6-3, 224, sr.; (tie) Kaghan Roach, Celina, 6-4, 220, jr.; Cole Lamanteer, Bushland, 6-2, 190, sr.

Linebackers — Caleb Porchia, Pleasant Grove, 5-11, 195, sr.; Mykel Gates, Carthage, 6-0, 225, sr.; Matt Mitchell, Wimberley, 6-2, 210, sr.; (tie) Isaiah White, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 5-9, 190, sr.; Jared Rogers, La Vega, 5-11, 212, jr.

Secondary — Larry Brooks, Kennedale, 6-1, 190, sr.; Colby Cox, Gonzales, 5-10, 182, sr.; J.J. Walton, Lubbock Estacado, 5-10, 180, sr.; Mekhi Colbert, Carthage, 5-10, 185, sr.

Punter — Efren Barcenas, Longview Spring Hill, 5-9, 155, jr.

Kick returner — Jaterious Evans, Center, 6-2, 180, sr.

Utility — Justin Eckhardt, Sealy, 6-2, 195, sr.

 

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Tackles — Jesse Wayne Pierce, Carthage, 6-4, 235, sr.; Ian Burnette, Wimberley, 6-4, 295, sr.

Guards — Ty Rhyner, Rio Hondo, 6-2, 265, sr.; Jacob Foster, Canyon Lake, 6-2, 280, sr.

Center — (tie) Caelan Keenan, Boerne, 6-1, 260, sr.; Shawn Cunningham, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 6-1, 280, sr.

Wide receivers — Dee Bowens, Carthage, 5-7, 165, sr.; Gage Climer, Bushland, 6-0, 180, sr.

Tight end — Xavier Benson, Pleasant Grove, 6-3, 193, sr.

Quarterback — Colton Moore, Bushland, 5-10, 190, sr.

Running backs — Ameer King, Brazosport, 5-8, 175, sr.; Kyle Harrison, Liberty Hill, 5-8, 170, jr.; DJ Kirven, Kennedale, 5-8, 170, sr.

Fullback — Trey Sheppard, Salado, 5-9, 175, sr.

All-purpose — Calion Baker, Gainesville, 5-9, 160, sr.

Place-kicker — Brenden Baker, Pampa, 6-2, 185, sr.

Defense

Linemen — Austin Toler, Pleasant Grove, 6-1, 302, sr.; Brayton Watkins, La Vega, 6-1, 240, sr.; Diego Muniz, Bellville, 6-2, 255, sr.; Juan Licea, Gonzales, 6-0, 285, sr.

Linebackers — Brayden Mathis, China Spring, 6-2, 220, sr.; John Rodriguez, Cuero, 5-9, 200, sr.; Blu Caylor, Stephenville, 6-1, 215, jr.; Gage Campbell, Argyle, 6-0, 185, sr.;

Secondary — Skyler Bohall, Celina, 6-0, 175, sr.; Tyrek Blanton, Henderson, 6-2, 205, sr.; Donta Stuart, La Vega, 5-10, 160, jr.; Cameron Wells, Pleasant Grove, 5-11, 165, sr.

Punter — Tyler James, Wills Point, 6-2, 195, sr.

Kick returner — Kalon Barnes, Silsbee, 6-2, 172, sr.

Utility — Will Eveld, Navarro, 6-3, 190, sr.

 

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Tackles — Reese Moore, Seminole, 6-6, 260, sr.; (tie) Kris Dike, Van, 6-5, 255, sr.; Grant Smith, Celina, 6-6, 345, sr.; Kylar Cooks, Liberty-Eylau, 6-5, 265, sr.

Guards — Juan Valdez, Seminole, 6-0, 220, sr.; Austin Adams, Kilgore, 5-11, 175, sr.

Center — Garrett Dietert, Navarro, 5-11, 270, sr.

Wide receivers — Kerrion Fields, Midlothian Heritage, 5-10, 156, sr.; (tie) Taylor Grimes, Godley, 5-10, 180, sr.; Erik Pizarro, Rio Hondo, 5-9, 165, sr.; Cade Stoever, Wimberley, 5-10, 180, sr.

Tight end — (tie) Darrell Fields, Pampa, 6-4, 225, sr.; Bralen Taylor, Cuero, 6-7, 221, sr.

Quarterback — Tucker Horn, Graham, 6-1, 185, sr.

Running backs — Nery Enriquez, El Campo, 5-10, 185, sr.; Tylan McCalister, Monahans, 5-10, 190, sr.; (tie) Cornelius Merchant, Madisonville, 5-9, 190, sr.; Cameron Rickett, Springtown, 5-8, 182, soph.

Fullback — Blu Caylor, Stephenville, 6-1, 215, jr.; Kenneth Woods, Brownsboro, 6-2, 209, sr.

All-purpose — Tyrique Carter, Groesbeck, 5-9, 160, soph.

Place-kicker — (tie) Michael Shipley, Liberty Hill, 5-8, 165, sr.; Dillon Williams, Pleasant Grove, 5-6, 138, jr.

Defense

Linemen — De’Braylon Garrett, Henderson, 5-11, 160, sr.; Ezekiel Holmes, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 6-5, 210, sr.; Landon Jackson, Pleasant Grove, 6-5, 212, fr.; (tie) Pierre Robles, Clint Mountain View, 5-11, 165, sr.; Chris Scott, Madisonville, 6-0, 235, sr.

Linebackers — Cade Barnard, Seminole, 6-2, 220, sr.; Ector Rivera, Kennedale, 5-9, 185, sr.; (tie) Leshun Burns, Snyder, 5-11, 200, sr.; Cole Daggett, Fort Stockton, 6-0, 227, jr.; Davien Teate, West Orange-Stark, 6-0, 185, sr.

Secondary — Gage Graham, Stephenville, 5-10, 175, sr.; Jonathan Knelsen, Seminole, 5-10, 165, sr.; Noah Parker, Midlothian Heritage, 5-11, 172, jr.; (tie) Wes Martin, Graham, 5-10, 160, sr.; Austin Sanchez, Crystal City, 6-2, 210, sr.

Punter — Travis Coston, North Lamar, 5-10, 175, sr.

Kick returner — Derrick Bayer, Gatesville, 5-11, 185, sr.

Utility — Britin Garcia, Andrews, 5-6, 155, sr.

 

HONORABLE MENTION

Offense

Tackles — Ty’Von Anderson-Robinson, Stephenville, 6-0, 250, sr.; Johnathan Hageon, Silsbee, 5-11, 275, sr.; Joey McIver, Madisonville, 6-3, 285, sr.; Wyatt Tate, Navarro, 6-6, 310, jr.; Slade Whitson, Pittsburg, sr.; Preston Wilson, Argyle, 6-4, 270, jr.

Guards — Charles Booker, China Spring, 6-1, 290, jr.; Cordell Cannon, Sweeny, 6-0, 220, sr.; Matthew Groeschel, Midland Greenwood, 6-6, 320, sr.; Blaize Infinger, Brownwood, 6-3, 230, sr.; Samuel Duran, Waxahachie Life, 6-2, 265, jr.

Centers — Reece Azam, Andrews, 6-3, 275, jr.; Tanner Cornell, Longview Spring Hill, 6-0, 260, sr.; Jose Rodriguez, Sealy, 5-11, 20, sr.; Grayson Traylor, Gilmer, 5-10, 230, sr.

Wide receivers — Langston Anderson, Midlothian Heritage, 6-3, 204, jr.; Blake Aragon, Stephenville, 6-5, 195, sr.; Derrick Bayer, Gatesville, 5-11, 185, sr.; Carson Cox, Pleasant Grove, 6-2, 184, sr.; Mahleik Darty, Liberty-Eylau, 6-0, 170, sr.; Ronnie Jackson, Navasota, 6-2, 175, sr.; Kennedy Lewis, Melissa, 6-4, 190, jr.; Noah Lujan, Andrews, sr.; Tyrek McNeese, Sealy, 6-0, 160, sr.; Cameron Parker, Graham, 5-9, 140, sr.; ; Mario Reyes, Decatur, 5-10, 170, sr.

Quarterbacks — Aaron “Poppy” Brown, Gilmer, 5-10, 200, sr.; John Tyler Bush, Rio Hondo, 5-8, 165, sr.; Jon Copeland, Argyle, 6-0, 195, sr.; Dylan Davidson, Bay City, 6-1, 195, jr.; Jason Faulkenberry, Godley, 6-2, 195, jr.; Chris Gerber, Levelland, 5-10, 175, jr.; Colt Gorman, Sinton, 6-3, 180, sr.; Trae Hall, Henderson, 6-3, 190, sr.; Cayden Johnson, China Spring, 6-1, 210, sr.; Easton Jones, Stephenville, 6-1, 185, sr.; Landon Ledbetter, Midlothian Heritage, 6-0, 181, jr.; Brendon Lewis, Melissa, 6-3, 190, soph; Darrian McDuff, Rusk, 6-1, 188, sr.; Garrett Moseley, Van, 5-11, 190, sr.; Decorian Phillips, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, 6-1, 175, sr.; Drew Riemenschneider, Cuero, 5-9, 160, sr.; Brandon Steward, Pampa, 6-2, 170, sr.; Chris Thompson, Sweetwater, 5-10, 170, sr.; JoJo Weeks, Wimberley, 6-4, 220, sr.; Johnny Zamora, Pleasanton, 5-9, 165, jr.

Running backs — Cade DePoy, Salado, 5-11, 170, sr.; Jermiah Dobbins, Lubbock Estacado, soph.; Damian Edwards, Ferris, 6-0, 185, jr.; Westen Halcom, Glen Rose, 5-9, 175, jr.; Quintan Jackson, Fort Worth Benbrook, 5-9, 170, jr.; Keiran Grant, Cuero, 5-11, 175, jr.; Briant Mumphrey, Kilgore, 5-7, 150, sr.; Hunter Oncken, Liberty Hill, 5-8, 180, sr.; Tavion Page, Giddings, 5-5, 140, sr.; John Richards, La Vega, 5-9, 180, jr.; Nomar Rivera, Smithville, 5-7, 182, sr.; Kiante Stoker, Longview Spring Hill, 5-11, 207, sr.; Khalil Thompson, Mineral Wells, 5-8, 170, jr.; Sam Thomas, Rusk, 5-10, 190, sr.; Jabray Young, Melissa, 5-10, 200, soph.; Bran Webb, Gilmer, 5-10, 170, jr.; Tyrese White, Hamshire-Fannett, 5-10, 191, sr.; Don Williams, Argyle, 5-11, 180, sr.; Donovan Williams, Paris, 5-11, 185, sr.

Place-kickers — Maurico Aceves, Madisonville, 6-1, 175, jr.; Efren Barcenas, Longview Spring Hill, jr.; Sergio Landeros, Seminole, 6-1, 190, sr.; Eric Martin, Silsbee, 5-4, 140, sr.; Daylon Nebgen, Fredericksburg, 5-11, 170, sr.

DEFENSE

Linemen — Jaidon Ardister, Mexia, 6-0, 235, sr.; Zak Betancourt, Levelland, 5-10, 225, sr.; Darian Cortez, Raymondville, 6-3, 215, sr.; Josh Ellis, Sweeny, 6-0, 200, jr.; Daryl French, Sinton, 6-3, 230, sr.; Mayfield Hayes, Kennedale, 6-0, 230, sr.; Jake Kellam, Van, 5-10, 205, sr.; Jayden Jacobs, Van, 6-1, 185, soph.; Braden Latham, Midland Greenwood, 5-8, 200, Sr.; Grayson Mays, Bellville, 6-3, 200, soph.; Beau Narrell, Andrews, 6-2, 200, sr.; Collin O’Neal, Melissa, jr.; Pacen Parker, Stephenville, 6-4, 205, jr.; Kenneth Richardson, Waxahachie Life, jr.; Vershaud Richardson, Paris, 6-3, 220, jr.; Demorrea Richardson, Kilgore, 5-11, 245, sr.; J’Lon Sanders, Midlothian Heritage, 5-10, 256, jr.; Owen Sibley, Gatesville, 6-1, 230, sr.; Sam Snyder, Celina, 5-11, 210, sr.; Tanner Stroud, Glen Rose, 5-11, 205, sr.; Larenzo Tystad, Krum, 6-0, 190, sr.; Hayden Tunnell, Brownwood, 6-0, 195, jr.; Royce Wellington, Lubbock Estacado, sr.

Linebackers — Nesby Brown, Kilgore, 5-7, 170, jr.; Mosies Duran, Clint Mountain View, 5-11, 180, sr.; Casen Heistand, Celina, 6-0, 195, sr.; Robert Hurtig, Bellville, 5-11, 170, jr.; Ja’Vonzae Jones, Navasota, 5-8, 170, jr.; Tyler Law, Navarro, 5-10, 190, sr.; Kyle Lewis, Fort Worth Benbrook, 5-9, 190, jr.; Garrett Lybrand, Henderson, 6-2, 202, sr.; Kiante McCoy, Sweetwater, 6-0, 210, sr.; Isaac Mendiola, Pleasanton, 5-10, 175, jr.; Devyn Morris, Kaufman, 6-2, 215, sr.; Sebastrian Mumphrey, Kilgore, 5-8, 180, sr.; Carson Neal, Pearsall, 6-2, 195, sr.; Brady Odom, Henderson, 5-10, 205, soph.; Joey Ortega, Rio Hondo, 5-7, 155, soph.; Fred Rodriguez, Raymondville, 5-11, 225, sr.; Anthony Villarreal, Sinton, 5-10, 210, sr.; Andrew Walker, Ferris, 6-0, 220, jr.; Payton Wallace, Melissa, 5-10, 185, sr.; Reed Walther, Giddings, 6-0, 215, sr.; Jacob Wilk, Salado, 6-3, 210, sr.; Adrian Zapata, Sweeny, 5-4, 170, sr.

Secondary — Kentrell Chatmon, Liberty-Eylau, 6-1, 170, sr.; Kobe Clark, Sweetwater, 5-11, 170, sr.; Nate Downing, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 5-9, 175, jr.; Ransom Edwards, Seminole, 5-10, 160, sr.; Ky Hoover, Sweetwater, 5-10, 170, sr.; Devin Hurtado, Mineral Wells, jr.; Chance Mapps, Melissa, 5-8, 170, soph.; Jaquay Martin, Mexia, 6-3, 210, sr.; Justin Maxey, Nevada Community, 5-9, 145, sr.; Gerrick McKinney, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 5-10, 175, sr.; Cole Pettit, Stephenville, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jacob Posas, Raymondville, 6-0, 165, jr.; Jordan Poston, Waxahachie Life, 5-8, 130, sr.; Brandon Smith, Wills Point, 5-10, 185, sr.; Payton Spell, China Spring, 5-9, 185, jr.; Jordan Whittington, Cuero, 6-1, 185, jr.; Tate Whittington, Melissa, 6-2, 210, sr.

Punters — Gavin Pena, Mineral Wells, 6-2, 215, jr.; Elian Torres, Kilgore, 5-8, 180, jr.

Utility — Javen Banks, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 6-2, 170, sr.; Hayden Clearman, Argyle, 5-11, 170, jr.; Kendell Moffett, Madisonville, 5-10, 195, sr.; J.J. Slack, Liberty, 5-10, 165, jr.

Kick returners — Larry Brooks, Kennedale, 6-1, 190, sr.; Daimarqua Foster, Wichita Falls Hirschi, 5-10, 195, jr.