BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Willis quarterback D.J. Lagway and DeSoto defensive lineman Keylan Abrams were named the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 6A prep football players of the year on Friday.
Willis threw for 4,604 yards with 58 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The Florida signee also rushed for 957 yards, averaging 9.7 yards per carry for the 12-1 Wildkats. The 225-pounder was also the Gatorade National Player of the Year.
Abrams had 90 tackles, 21 of them sacks. The 205-pounder helped the 16-0 Eagles win the Division 2 state title.
OFFENSE
Quarterback – D.J. Lagway, Willis, 6-2, 225, sr.
Running backs – Taji Atkins, Spring Westfield, 5-9, 185, sr.; Lloyd Avant, Summer Creek, 5-11, 195, sr.; Caden Durham, Duncanville, 5-9, 195, sr.
Fullback – Ryan Hall, Katy Morton Ranch, 5-11, 205, sr.
Wide receivers – Dakorien Moore, Duncanville, 5-11, 175, jr.; Alex Green, Hutto, 6-0, 188, sr.; Jalen Cooper, Cibolo Steele, 6-3, 170, jr.; Daylon Singleton, DeSoto, 5-11, 165, jr.
Tight end – Kordell Rodgers, Summer Creek, sr.
Tackles – Blake Frazier, Vandegrift, 6-6, 270, sr.; (tie) Ashton Funk, Katy Tompkins, 6-6, 300, sr.; Ellis Davis, Prosper, 6-7, 270, sr.
Guards – Nate Kibble, Atascocita, 6-3, 315, sr.; Ronnell McLain, DeSoto, 6-4, 310, sr.
Center – Coen Echols, Katy, 6-3, 295, sr.
All purpose – Wyatt Young, Katy Tompkins, 6-1, 200, sr.
Placekicker – Noah McGough, Dallas Jesuit, 6-0, 177, jr.
DEFENSE
Linemen - Keylan Abrams, DeSoto, 6-2, 205, jr.; Alex January, Duncanville, 6-5, 320, sr.; Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, Oak Ridge, sr.; Colin Simmons, Duncanville, 6-3, 225, sr.
Linebackers – Justin Williams, Oak Ridge, 6-2, 205, sr.; Xavier Atkins, Summer Creek, 6-1, 200, sr.; Brandon Booker, DeSoto, 6-1, 205, sr.; Cayden Clayton, The Woodlands, 5-10, 185, sr.
Secondary – Dontae Carter, Cibolo Steele, 6-2 175, sr.; Peyton Morgan, Pflugerville Weiss, 6-1, 175, sr.; Braylon Conley, Atascocita 6-0, 170, sr.; Athen Dominguez, Midland, 6-1, 180, sr.
Punter – Jonathan Dimas, Westfield, 5-10, 185, sr.
Kick returner – Chris Boykins, Houston Lamar, 5-10, 180, sr.
Offensive player of the year – Lagway, Willis
Defensive player of the year – Abrams, DeSoto
Coach of the year – Claude Mathis, DeSoto
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Darius “DJ” Bailey, DeSoto, 5-11, 210, sr.
Running backs – Deonte Dean, Lake Highlands, 6-2, 210, sr.; Brennan Carroll, San Antonio Roosevelt, 5-8, 180, sr.; (tie) Ashton Emory, Rockwall, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jeremy Payne, Fort Bend Hightower, 5-10, 175, sr.
Fullback – Titus Pettaway, Manor, 6-1, 220, sr.
Wide receivers – Jermaine Bishop, Willis, 5-11, 150, soph.; Chase Campbell, Frenship, 5-11, 170, soph.; Ivan Carreon, Odessa, 6-6, 205, sr.; Christian Saldana, Laredo United, 6-1, 170, sr.
Tight end – Jewlyen Thomas Roberts, Richardson Pearce, 6-4, 235, sr.
Tackles – Lucas Barrientes, Midland Legacy, 6-4, 276, sr.; (tie) Harrison Moore, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 260, sr.; Jacob Ponton, Dripping Springs, 6-7, 270, sr.
Guards – Jared Risinger, Austin Westlake, 6-2, 310, jr. (tie) Byron Washington, DeSoto, 6-8, 400, jr.; Gavin Espinoza, New Braunfels, 6-0, 295, sr.
Center – (tie) Koltin Sieracki, The Woodlands, 6-3, 295, sr. Bennett Wilkin, Austin Westlake, 6-0, 245, jr.
All purpose – Kadyn Leon, Lake Travis, 6-0, 170, sr.
Placekicker – (tie) Spencer Barnett, Austin Westlake, 5-8, 160, sr.; Cooper Crawford, Royse City, 5-10, 175, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen - K’mard Kimble, C.E. King, 6-1, 290, sr.; Dustan Mark, Southlake Carroll, 6-2, 225, sr.; Jacob King, Cibolo Steele, 6-1, 245, sr.; Kaleb Walker, Summer Creek, 6-4, 215, sr.
Linebackers – Brooks Gallagher, Tyler Legacy, 5-11, 200, sr.; Jackson Waid, Clear Falls, 6-0, 210, sr.; Elliott Schaper, Austin Westlake, 6-2, 210, jr. Johnny Crawford, Stratford, 6-1, 200, sr.
Secondary – Devin Sanchez, North Shore, 6-2, 170, jr.; Ashton Hampton, Pearland, 6-0, 165, sr.; Rodney Bimage Jr., Dickinson, 6-1, 180, sr.; (tied) Eli Bowen, Denton Guyer, 5-9, 165, sr.; Xavier Filsaime, McKinney, 6-1, 180, sr.
Punter – Paul Herrera, El Paso Eastlake, 5-10, 175, sr.
Kick returner – Christopher Barnes, North Shore, 5-8, 155, sr.
OFFENSE
Quarterback – (tie) Kaleb Bailey, Galena Park North Shore, 6-1, 195, jr.; Marcos Davila, Midland Legacy, 6-3 225, sr.
Running backs – Damien Johnson, Midland Legacy, 5-10, 170, sr.; Fabian Garcia, San Benito, 5-7, 175, sr.; Davis Penn, Southlake Carroll, 5-10, 185, soph.
Fullback – Chase Johnsey, Katy, 5-11, 195, sr.
Wide receivers – Ashton Bethel-Roman, Ridge Point, 6-2, 170, sr.; Kaliq Lockett, Garland Sachse, 6-2, 185, jr.; Leyton Stone, Frenship, 6-2, 170, jr.; Tristen Brown, Houston Lamar, 5-10, 175, sr.
Tight end – Jack Van Dorselaer, Southlake Carroll, 6-5, 230, jr.
Tackles – Michael Uini, Copperas Cove, 6-8, 330, sr.; (tie) Gibson Pyle, Klein Cain, 6-5, 300, sr.; Makai Saina, Arlington Martin, 6-4, 290, sr.
Guards – Preston Honeycutt, Hutto, 6-4, 255, sr.; James Kerney, Harker Heights 6-0, 260, soph.
Center – Tyler Mercer, Prosper, 6-4, 280, sr.
All purpose – Jason Love, San Antonio Brennan, 5-10, 185, sr.
Placekicker – Kyle Lemmerman, Southlake Carroll, 6-2, 210, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen - Landon Rink, Cy-Fair, 6-3, 280, jr. Zion Taylor, Shadow Creek, 6-1, 230, sr.; Zina Umeozulu, Allen, 6-4, 235, sr.; (tie) Tristan Johnson, LD Bell, 6-3, 260, sr.; Abdon Mata, Cibolo Steele, 6-3, 240, sr.
Linebackers – Dillon Dixon, North Shore, 6-0, 215, sr.; Walker DiHarce, San Antonio Johnson, 6-2, 220, sr.; Cooper Kounse, San Antonio Churchill, 5-11, 195, sr.; Eze Osondu, Byron Nelson, 6-3, 205, sr.
Secondary – Chad Pantuso, San Antonio Johnson, 5-8, 155, sr.; Tyren Polley, Duncanville, 6-0, 180, jr.; Ashton Williams, Byron Nelson, 5-11, 180, sr.; (tie) Judson Crockett, Austin Westlake, 6-1, 175, sr.; Cyrus Reyes, Katy Taylor, 6-1 190, sr.
Punter – Walter Kilgore, Clear Lake, 6-2, 170, sr.
Kick returner – Miles Coleman, Austin Vandegrift, 5-6, 155, sr.