2008 CLASS 4A TSWA ALL-STATE TEAM

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2008 CLASS 4A TSWA ALL-STATE TEAM

Offensive Player of the Year — Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis, 6-4, 210, Sr.

Defensive Player of the Year — Brandon Jones, Wolfforth Frenship, 5-11, 190, Sr.

Co-Coaches of the Year — Greg Owens, Sulphur Springs

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback — Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis, 6-4, 210, Sr.

Running backs — Kendial Lawrence, Rockwall-Heath, 5-10, 185, Sr.; John Hubert, Waco Midway, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Ryan Young, Sulphur Springs, 5-8, 175, Sr.; D.J. Jones, Denison, 6-0, 215, Jr.

Tight end — Josh Graves, Stephenville, 6-3, 210, Sr.

Wide receivers — A.J. Dugat, Dayton, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Jace Jackson, Sulphur Springs, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Cade McCrary, Lake Travis, 6-4, 185, Sr.

Tackles — Paden Kelly, Lake Travis, 6-6, 280, Sr.; Jesse Coffey, Denton Guyer, 6-7, 285, Sr.; Mason Walters, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-6, 290, Sr.

Guards — Brock Wempa, Royse City, 6-3, 280, Sr.; Presley Godson, Lamar Consolidated, 6-4, 320, Sr.

Center — Austin Woods, Rockwall-Heath, 6-5, 280, Jr.

Place-kicker — German Chavarria, Stephenville, 5-9, 160, Jr.; Lance Ratliff, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-2, 175, Sr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen — Chris Knighton, Longview, 6-3, 235, Sr.; Colton Nash, Sulphur Springs, 6-7, 250, Sr.; Chris Henderson, Dallas Carter, 6-1, 249, Sr.; Josh Emmons, Stephenville, 6-2, 245, Sr.

Linebackers — Quinton Crow, Lake Travis, 5-10, 195, Jr.; Brandon Jones, Frenship, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Trenton Thomas, Brenham, 5-11, 182, Sr.; Tyler Higginbotham, Sulphur Springs, 6-0, 200, Jr.

Secondary — Donovan Bonner, Dallas Lincoln, 6-2, 210, Sr.; LaMarcus Howard, Longview, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Joseph Garcia, Edcouch-Elsa, Sr.; Kevin Brent, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 6-0, 205, Sr.

Punter — Ryan Erxleben, Lake Travis, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Kick returner — Edwin Cole, EP Andress, 5-10, 155, Sr.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback — Tyrik Rollison, Sulphur Springs, 6-3, 185, Sr.

Running backs — Waymon James, Sherman, 5-7, 195, Sr.; Tyler McCray, Longview, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Frank Reddic, Kilgore, 5-11, 185, Sr.

Tight end — Trey Graham, Waco Midway, 6-5, 230, Sr.

Wide receivers — D.J.; Beshears, Denton Ryan, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Kyle Guinyard, Ennis, 6-1, 185, Jr.

Tackles — Ty Horn, Hewitt Midway, 6-5, 300, Sr.; Jazz Reeves, Longview, 6-3, 270, Sr.

Guards — Bryce Redman, Longview, 6-2, 265, Jr.; Dayarion Broadnax, Brenham, 5-11, 278, Sr.; Colton Duncan, McKinney, 6-3, 320, Sr.

Center — Corbin Boettger, Denison, Jr.

Place-kicker — Norberto Contreras, EP Parkland, 6-2, 230, Jr.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen — Aaon Bellazin, Everman, 6-2, 230, Sr.; Rojelio Chavira, Dumas, 6-1, 240, Sr.; Casey Felton, Canyon Randall, 6-2, 203, Sr.; Jesus Herrera, EP Parkland, 5-10, 180 Sr.

Linebackers — Austin Moss, Rockwall-Heath, 6-3, 215, Sr.; Harry Hatch, Lake Travis, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Sean Porter, Schertz Clemens, 6-2, 200, Sr.; John Asencio, Pflugerville Hendrickson, 5-11, 210, Jr.; Chris Weaver, Longview, 5-10, 200, Jr.

Secondary — Alonte¹ Darden, Longview, 5-10, 165, Jr.; Dustin Harris, Livingston, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Yahshua Williams, Denton Ryan, 6-3, 185, Sr.; Demontre Hurst, Lancaster, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Johnny McSheffery, Sulphur Springs, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Punter — Norberto Contreras, EP Parkland, 6-2, 230, Jr.;

Kick returner — Quandre Diggs, Angleton, 5-9, 180, Soph.; Charles Ross, Schertz Clemens, 6-2, 205, Sr.

THIRD-TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback — Kolton Browning, Mabank, 6-3, 180, Sr.; Scotty Young, Denton Ryan, 6-3, 190, Jr.; Cody Green, Dayton, 6-4, 220, Sr.

Running backs — John De La Rosa, Canutillo, 5-9, 160, Jr.; Charles Sims, Houston Westbury, 6-0, 193, Sr.; Andrew Alvarado, Weslaco East, 5-7, 160, Sr.

Tight end — Chris Pruitt, Houston Davis, 6-4, 200, Sr.

Wide receivers - Eric Ward, WF Rider, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Colbi Hamilton, Texarkana Texas, 6-3, 190, Sr.

Tackles — Blake Spears, Abilene Cooper, 6-5, 240, Sr.; Daniel Meyer, Aledo, 6-3, 280, Sr.

Guards — Jesse Gonzalez, Canutillo, 6-7, 300, Sr.; Corey Howard, WF Rider, 6-1, 295, Sr.; Rhontae Scales, Killeen, 6-5, 290, Sr.

Center — Matt Shepperd, Marshall, 6-4, 296, Sr.

Place-kicker — Justin Stout, West Mesquite, 5-10, 165, Jr.

THIRD-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen — Ryan Blackshear, Dumas, 5-10, 175, Sr.; DeAnthony Sims, Houston Westbury, 6-3, 303, Sr.; Chris Maldonado, Hays, Sr.; Dysell Roberts, Dallas Lincoln, 5-10, 245, Sr.; Taylor Bible, Denton Guyer, 6-3, 278, Jr.

Linebackers — James Chambers, WF Rider, 6-0, 220, Sr.; Tony Sanchez, Edcouch-Elsa, Sr.; Bryan Skow, El Campo, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Tevin Elliott, Mount Pleasant, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Glenn Sumney, Texas City, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Tony Sifuentes, EP Parkland, 5-10, 175, Jr.

Secondary — Ahmad Dixon, Midway, 6-1, 185, Jr.; Collin Bibb, SA Alamo Heights, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Charlie Alva, EP Chapin, Jr.; Quincy Aldridge, Whitehouse, 6-2, 180, Soph.

Punter — Ryan Lasky, Willis, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Kick returner — Darius Jones, Marshall, 5-10, 178, Jr.

[bronco1]

I normally don't comment on these All-State, All-District awards, that being said, how in the world does Dayton get to State with only two All-State Players.

RIDICULOUS!!!!

[Wes57]

I normally don't comment on these All-State, All-District awards, that being said, how in the world does Dayton get to State with only two All-State Players.

RIDICULOUS!!!!

I totally agree. I also thought Dayton was slighted last year as well.