BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Timpson quarterback Terry Bussey and Albany defensive lineman Adam Hill, who led their teams to state championships, are the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 2A players of the year.
Bussey, who led 16-0 Timpson to the Division 1 title, passed for 2,691 yards with 36 touchdowns. The Texas A&M signee added another 1,585 yards rushing and 24 more touchdowns.
Hill had 60 solo tackles, 29 of them for losses, in leading 16-0 Albany to the Division 2 title. The Texas Tech signee also had 29 quarterback pressures.
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Terry Bussey, Timpson, 5-11, 180, sr.
Running backs – Ja’Deriun Bell, Mart, 5-8, 190, jr.; Edgar DeLuna, Sonora, 6-0, 195, sr.; Omarion Rasberry, Garrison, 5-10, 181, sr.
Fullback – Kaegan Ash, Mount Enterprise, 6-0, 195, soph.
All-purpose – Markeydrick Taylor, Chilton, 5-7, 155, sr.
Wide receivers – Diontay Ramon, Hawley, 6 -3, 180, sr.; Edward Quinonez, McCamey, 6-2, 165, jr.
Tight end – Hunter Lackey, Coleman, 6-3, 190, sr.
Center – (tie) Caleb Strickland, Wellington, 5-10, 205, jr.; Cadynn Villarreal, Mart, 6-1, 260, jr.
Tackles – Sir’Isaac Foster, Frankston, 5-11, 230, sr.; Zane Waggoner, Albany, 6-2, 220, sr.
Guards – Lanxton Viertel, Albany, 6-2, 225, sr.; Ramon Rodriguez, Wellington, 5-8, 205, sr.
Place-kicker – Jose Valverde, Granger, 6-0, 175, jr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – Adam Hill, Albany, 6-2, 212, sr.; JaCayden Adams, Timpson, 5-11, 190, sr.; James Jimenez, Refugio, 6-0, 195, sr.; Tyler Lane, Timpson, 5-11, 187, sr.; Gentry Caldwell, Brackettville, 6-1, 225, sr.
Linebackers – Bryce Braden, Stratford, 6-3, 225, jr.; Kaleb Brown, Refugio, 5-9, 180, sr.; X’Zavlon Taylor, Chilton, 5-11, 180, soph.; Jaxson Hoel, Albany, 5-10, 170, sr.
Defensive backs – Reed Patterson, Collinsville, 5-10, 175, sr.; Clayton Stembridge, Tolar, 5-8, 145, sr.; Ernest Campbell, Refugio, 5-7, 150, sr.; Cason Fairchild, Albany, 6-0, 170, sr.
Punter – Isaiah Redd, Chilton, 5-11, 210, sr.
Returner – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.
Utility – Buck Powell, Hico, 5-10, 165, jr.
Offensive player of the year – Bussey, Timpson
Defensive player of the year – Hill, Albany
Coach of the Year – Kerry Therwhanger, Timpson
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Logan Jenkins, Collinsville, 5-11, 135, sr.
Running backs – Tank Scott, Bremond, 5-8, 170, soph.; Colby Springer, Dawson, 6-0, 185, sr.; J.J. Garner, Timpson, jr.
Fullback – Jordan King, Refugio, 5-9, 205, jr.
All-purpose – A.J. Donnell, Frankston, 6-2, 175, soph.
Wide receivers – Cason Fairchild, Albany, 6-0, 170, sr.; (tie) Derek Lancaster, Three Rivers, 6-0, 165, sr.; Jayden Edwards, Overton, 6-2, 160, jr.
Tight end – Camden Ables, Hawley, 6-3, 215, fr.
Center – Colton Bosse, Chilton, 6-0, 210, sr.
Tackles – Dougie Farrell, Refugio, 5-10, 220, sr.; James Wright, Centerville, 6-5, 320, sr.
Guards – Cason Serna, Tioga, 5-11, 230, jr.; (tie) Gavin Pollard, Garrison, 6-1, 245, jr.; Albert Nunez, New Deal, 6-1, 210, jr.
Place-kicker – Armando Chavez, Mart, 5-6, 164, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – MaClane Minor, Bremond, 6-1, 210, sr.; Drew Anderle, Windthorst, 5-9, 201, sr.; Asher Price, Honey Grove, 6-3, 215, jr.; (tie) Karston Long, Stratford, 6-4, 265, sr.; Monte Swaner, Mart, 6-0, 275, sr.
Linebackers – D.J. Cooks, Tenaha, 5-9, 170, sr.; Gael Carrizales, Bremond, 5-8, 160, sr.; Kash Fletcher, Overton, sr.; (tie) Je’Mere Hartsfield, Marlin, 6-1, 190, sr.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-2, 195, jr.
Defensive backs – Tyler Jones, Chilton, 6-3, 180, sr.; Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.; Landon Durst, Panhandle, 5-10, 148, sr.; Dredrick Owens, Italy, 6-1, 170, sr.
Punter – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.
Returner – Garrison Nation, Tolar, 5-9, 180, sr.
Utility – (tie) Cayden Herron, Wolfe City, 5-11, 195, sr.; Briley Montgomery, Garrison, 5-7, 165, sr.
OFFENSE
Quarterback – (tie) Keagan Ables, Hawley, 6-0, 210, jr.; Armando Lujan, Sunray, 6-0, 180, jr.
Running backs – Dha’Corian Evans, Chilton, 5-11, 170, fr.; Dayvian Skinner, Lovelady, 5-9, 205, sr.; Ivan McCann, Roscoe, 5-11, 215, jr.
Fullback – JD Black, Garrison, 6-3, 215, sr.
All-purpose – Julio Valdez, Stratford, 6-2, 190, jr.
Wide receivers – Isaac Redd, Chilton, 6-0, 170, sr.; Amare Burton, Timpson, 5-10, 169, sr.
Tight end – Ethan Nevarez, Wellington, 6-2, 205, sr.
Center – (tie) Brady Davis, Beckville, 5-10, 228, sr.; Weston Pavlik, Weimar, 6-1, 230, sr.
Tackles – Jacob Martinez, Sonora, 6-0, 250, sr.; Levi LaGrone, Beckville, 6-2, 220, sr.
Guards – Drew Anderle, Windthorst, 5-9, 201, sr.; (tie) Tyler Gilchrist, Lovelady, 5-10, 200, jr.; Jacob Gray, Holland, 5-10, 200, sr.
Place-kicker – JT Reagen, Garrison, 5-9, 165, fr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – Brody Mahan, Honey Grove, 6-3, 235, jr.; Landan Henry, Cayuga, 5-10, 240, sr.; Layne Gisler, Falls City, 5-9, 185, sr.; (tie) Dylan Holt, Ganado, 5-11, 195, sr. Cam Phillips, Riesel, 6-2, 220, sr.
Linebackers – Garrett Trevino, Collinsville, 5-10, 220, jr.; Levi Beavers, Honey Grove, 6-0, 220, jr.; Clancy Osbourn, Mason, 5-11, 195, soph.; Brayson Choate, Panhandle, 5-11, 175, jr.
Defensive backs – Caden Gaton, Nocona, 5-8, 150, jr.; Jordan Harrison, Shiner, 5-8, 140, sr.; Ja’Tyrian Moore, Tenaha, 5-10, 160, sr.; (tie) Carson Keller, Hico, 6-1, 180, sr.; Joshua Rios, Forsan, sr.
Punter – Tyler Jones, Chilton, 6-3, 180, sr.
Returner – Ernest Campbell, Refugio, 5-7, 150, sr.
Utility – Logan Burles, Ganado, 5-7, 145, fr.