KFDM COOP Posted January 30, 2008 Report Posted January 30, 2008 WO-S' Matherne nabs All-State honor Van Wade The Orange Leader Three West Orange-Stark Mustangs landed on the 57th Annual Texas Sportswriters/Collin Street Bakery All-State Class 3A Football Team that was announced on Wednesday. Mustang senior offensive tackle Tim Matherne was a second team selection while senior running back DePauldrick Garrett and senior receiver Ronnie Dennis were honorable mention selections. Matherne (6-1, 258) was a key cog in helping lead the Mustangs (11-2) to their fourth consecutive District 21-3A crown. With his key blocking, the Mustangs churned out 352.5 yards a game, including 243.7 yards a game on the ground. Garrett became WO-S’ all-time leading rusher this season. Garrett, who is also a finalist for the Willie Ray Smith Offensive Award, rambled for 1,394 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior. Garrett completed his days at WO-S with 3,251 yards and 52 touchdowns on 476 carries. Dennis was quarterback Ortavious Hypolite’s favorite target last season. Dennis hauled down 54 receptions for 746 yards and five touchdowns. Also making honorable mention on the 3A Team was District 21-3A’s Player of the Year in Kirbyville running back Pierce Rhodes. Rhodes capped off his senior campaign with 1,922 yard and 27 touchdowns on 206 carries. The Class 2A Team was loaded with local players. East Chambers’ Tremain Thomas was a first team pick on defense and an honorable mention selection on offense. As a quarterback, Thomas totaled 2,215 yards (1,352 rushing, 863 passing) and hand his hands involved in 35 touchdowns. As a defensive back, Thomas picked off 11 passes and made 106 tackles. Hardin wide receiver Daniel Marsh made second team receiver while Newton linebacker Nico Adams was a third team pick. Other Southeast Texas 2A players making the honorable mention list were East Chambers center Carlos Trevino; Hardin quarterback Jordan Nolan and linebacker John Stelly; and Newyon defensive lineman Logan Davis.
wos4ever Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Congrats to all our locals players!! I think a little bit of justice was done for P. Rhodes making this all state team, after getting snubbed by the last team.
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