Posted 1:52 am Sunday, September 28, 2008
East Texas High School Football Honor Roll
Offense
Zach Bailey, Brownsboro -- The Bears quarterback continued an explosive beginning to the season, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown and completing 21 of 32 passes for 328 yards and three scores.
Ky'Ordric Black, John Tyler
-- The Lions' junior back accounted for 129 all-purpose yards (71 rushing, 50 kickoff returns, eight receiving) and two TDs -- one rushing and receiving -- in John Tyler's 27-20 overtime win over Lewisville.
-- The Lions' junior back accounted for 129 all-purpose yards (71 rushing, 50 kickoff returns, eight receiving) and two TDs -- one rushing and receiving -- in John Tyler's 27-20 overtime win over Lewisville.
Jontrell Boone, All Saints
-- The Trojans running back rushed for 257 yards and three touchdowns in the 41-20 win over Fort Worth Temple Christian.
-- The Trojans running back rushed for 257 yards and three touchdowns in the 41-20 win over Fort Worth Temple Christian.
Da Da Brown, Robert E. Lee
-- The Red Raiders running back rushed for 122 yards rushing with two touchdowns to pace the Red Raiders past Flower Mound Marcus, 21-13. One of his touchdowns covered 75 yards on the ground, and the other was a 49-yard scoring reception.
-- The Red Raiders running back rushed for 122 yards rushing with two touchdowns to pace the Red Raiders past Flower Mound Marcus, 21-13. One of his touchdowns covered 75 yards on the ground, and the other was a 49-yard scoring reception.
Telvin Darden, Overton
-- The Mustangs quarterback rushed for 152 yards and a score, plus had 68 yards and a score through the air in a 26-6 victory against Cushing.
-- The Mustangs quarterback rushed for 152 yards and a score, plus had 68 yards and a score through the air in a 26-6 victory against Cushing.
Jacoba Gardnet, Overton
-- The Mustangs running back had 109 yards rushing, in addition to a touchdown receiving.
-- The Mustangs running back had 109 yards rushing, in addition to a touchdown receiving.
Marcuse Gasaway, Alto
-- The running back rushed for 140 yards and a pair of scores in a 39-26 win against Grapeland.
-- The running back rushed for 140 yards and a pair of scores in a 39-26 win against Grapeland.
Darian Godfrey, Gilmer
-- The Buckeyes quarterback passed for 259 yards and five scores, plus ran for 103 yards as Gilmer pummeled Daingerfield, 49-18.
-- The Buckeyes quarterback passed for 259 yards and five scores, plus ran for 103 yards as Gilmer pummeled Daingerfield, 49-18.
Jeremy Johnson, John Tyler --
The Lions' junior quarterback completed 13 of 24 passes for 156 yards and one TD to lead John Tyler to a third straight victory. He also rushed for 87 yards, including a six-yard TD for the game-winner in overtime of JT's 27-20 win over Lewisville.
The Lions' junior quarterback completed 13 of 24 passes for 156 yards and one TD to lead John Tyler to a third straight victory. He also rushed for 87 yards, including a six-yard TD for the game-winner in overtime of JT's 27-20 win over Lewisville.
Julius Johnson, Bullard Brook Hill
-- The sophomore running back ran for touchdowns of 62, 16, 53 and 57 yards to help the Guard down Big Sandy, 35-0.
-- The sophomore running back ran for touchdowns of 62, 16, 53 and 57 yards to help the Guard down Big Sandy, 35-0.
Keith Johnson, Brownsboro
-- The Bears receiver caught nine passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
-- The Bears receiver caught nine passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
Cody Lepelley, Troup
-- Lepelley ran for 161 yards and a score to help guide the Tigers past Hughes Springs, 34-21.
-- Lepelley ran for 161 yards and a score to help guide the Tigers past Hughes Springs, 34-21.
Weston Jameson, Edgewood
-- The Bulldogs quarterback completed 18 of 33 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns in a 35-28 win against Blooming Grove.
-- The Bulldogs quarterback completed 18 of 33 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns in a 35-28 win against Blooming Grove.
Tyler McCrary, Longview
-- McCrary led with 129 yards and two touchdowns rushing to help the Class 4A sixth-ranked Lobos dismantle No. 8 Texas High, 41-7.
-- McCrary led with 129 yards and two touchdowns rushing to help the Class 4A sixth-ranked Lobos dismantle No. 8 Texas High, 41-7.
Jordan Massey, Winnsboro
-- Massey accounted for four touchdowns, scoring on runs of 72, 58, 48 and 28 yards in the 62-0 shutout victory.
-- Massey accounted for four touchdowns, scoring on runs of 72, 58, 48 and 28 yards in the 62-0 shutout victory.
Josh Patin, West Rusk
-- Patin ran for 124 yards and a touchdown in the 57-7 pasting of Queen City.
-- Patin ran for 124 yards and a touchdown in the 57-7 pasting of Queen City.
Richard Pittman, Union Grove
-- Pittman finished with 113 yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs blanked Sabine, 21-0.
-- Pittman finished with 113 yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs blanked Sabine, 21-0.
Cameron Price, Gladewater
-- Price led the Bears with three touchdowns on runs of 4, 21 and 33 yards.
-- Price led the Bears with three touchdowns on runs of 4, 21 and 33 yards.
Traevon Ray, Lindale
-- The senior running back registered 109 yards and one touchdown in Lindale's 32-0 win over Pittsburg.
-- The senior running back registered 109 yards and one touchdown in Lindale's 32-0 win over Pittsburg.
Frank Reddic, Kilgore
-- The Bulldogs running back had 101 yards rushing and a touchdown in the 35-14 victory against Palestine.
-- The Bulldogs running back had 101 yards rushing and a touchdown in the 35-14 victory against Palestine.
Traylon Shead, Cayuga
-- The Wildcats running back finished with 306 yards and four touchdowns rushing on 27 carries in a 54-21 win against Carlisle.
-- The Wildcats running back finished with 306 yards and four touchdowns rushing on 27 carries in a 54-21 win against Carlisle.
Bobby Sterken, All Saints
-- The Trojans quarterback completed 11 of 19 passes for 133 yards and a trio of touchdowns. His scores were to Clayton Anderson (two) and Travis Gerard.
-- The Trojans quarterback completed 11 of 19 passes for 133 yards and a trio of touchdowns. His scores were to Clayton Anderson (two) and Travis Gerard.
Daniel Thompson, West Rusk
-- Thompson rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns.
-- Thompson rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns.
Matthew Tucker, Chapel Hill
-- The senior running back ran for 300 yards and four touchdowns as the Bulldogs rolled past Athens, 38-15. Overall, the Bulldogs rushed for 517 yards.
-- The senior running back ran for 300 yards and four touchdowns as the Bulldogs rolled past Athens, 38-15. Overall, the Bulldogs rushed for 517 yards.
Trent Vaught, Rusk
-- Vaught scored a pair of touchdowns in overtime, including a game-winner in double overtime.
-- Vaught scored a pair of touchdowns in overtime, including a game-winner in double overtime.
Dominic Ward, John Tyler
-- The Lions' senior receiver totaled 137 yards -- catching two passes for 75 yards, returning one kickoff 54 yards and rushing once for eight yards -- in John Tyler's 27-20 overtime win over Lewisville.
-- The Lions' senior receiver totaled 137 yards -- catching two passes for 75 yards, returning one kickoff 54 yards and rushing once for eight yards -- in John Tyler's 27-20 overtime win over Lewisville.
Tevin Watson, Palestine Westwood
-- The quarterback rushed for four scores and passed for two more to pilot the Mustangs past Groesbeck, 41-3.
-- The quarterback rushed for four scores and passed for two more to pilot the Mustangs past Groesbeck, 41-3.
White Oak Unit
-- Three Roughnecks finished with more than 100 yards on the ground in the 55-7 win against Harmony. Orlando Humble led with 127 yards, while Junior Hamilton finished with 105 yards and Jackson McCurdy stepped off 102 yards.
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-- Three Roughnecks finished with more than 100 yards on the ground in the 55-7 win against Harmony. Orlando Humble led with 127 yards, while Junior Hamilton finished with 105 yards and Jackson McCurdy stepped off 102 yards.
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Defense
Matt Broussard, Lindale
-- The junior cornerback helped keep Pittsburg off the scoreboard with two interceptions.
-- The junior cornerback helped keep Pittsburg off the scoreboard with two interceptions.
John Carroll, Lindale -- Playing with a slight tear of the ACL, the senior defensive lineman recorded two sacks, two tackles for loss and caused a fumble in the Eagles' shutout of Pittsburg. Head coach Mike Meador added Carroll tore his MCL during the win and is likely out for the season.
Dakota Barker, Rains
-- Barker returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
-- Barker returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
Winona Unit
-- The Wildcat unit held New Diana to 99 total yards in a 6-0 blanking of the Eagles.
-- The Wildcat unit held New Diana to 99 total yards in a 6-0 blanking of the Eagles.
Chris Dinkins, Lee
-- The senior defensive back made a critical interception, returning the ball 45 yards to set up Lee's second touchdown. The pick came at Lee's 5-yard line, denying Marcus a scoring opportunity.
-- The senior defensive back made a critical interception, returning the ball 45 yards to set up Lee's second touchdown. The pick came at Lee's 5-yard line, denying Marcus a scoring opportunity.
Union Grove Unit
-- The Lions limited Sabine to 103 total yards en route to the shutout.
-- The Lions limited Sabine to 103 total yards en route to the shutout.
Trevor Vandeventer, Rains
-- The outside linebacker picked off two passes in the Wildcats' wild victory over Brownsboro.
-- The outside linebacker picked off two passes in the Wildcats' wild victory over Brownsboro.
Clay Walker, Winona
-- Linebacker registered 11 tackles (seven unassisted), along with a defended pass and a tackle for loss in the Wildcats win over New Diana.
-- Linebacker registered 11 tackles (seven unassisted), along with a defended pass and a tackle for loss in the Wildcats win over New Diana.
Bryan Waters, Winona
-- Linebacker had a team-high 15 tackles (11 solo) and three sacks in the victory over New Diana. He also had six tackles for loss and a fumble recovery.
-- Linebacker had a team-high 15 tackles (11 solo) and three sacks in the victory over New Diana. He also had six tackles for loss and a fumble recovery.
Jacob Wheeler, Winona
-- Wildcat cornerback recorded 12 tackles (11 solo) in the win at New Diana. He had three passes defended and a tackle for loss.
-- Wildcat cornerback recorded 12 tackles (11 solo) in the win at New Diana. He had three passes defended and a tackle for loss.
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All-Around
Will Allen, Arp
-- The quarterback/kicker accounted for all the 2A second-ranked Tigers' points, passing for two touchdowns and kicking a 41-yard field goal.
All-Around
Will Allen, Arp
-- The quarterback/kicker accounted for all the 2A second-ranked Tigers' points, passing for two touchdowns and kicking a 41-yard field goal.
Zack Allen, Winnsboro -- Allen scored three touchdowns for the Raiders, crossing the goal line on runs of 11 and 60 yards and a punt return of 66 yards.
Malcome Kennedy, Cayuga
-- Kennedy accounted for two touchdowns, one coming on a 45-yard fumble return.
-- Kennedy accounted for two touchdowns, one coming on a 45-yard fumble return.
Travis Gibson, Rains
-- In addition to rushing for 123 yards and two touchdowns, Gibson made the game's biggest play when he returned an interception 75 yards with three seconds remaining to lift the Wildcats over Brownsboro.
-- In addition to rushing for 123 yards and two touchdowns, Gibson made the game's biggest play when he returned an interception 75 yards with three seconds remaining to lift the Wildcats over Brownsboro.
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Special Teams
John Tyler
-- John Tyler's junior kicker Jesse Diaz kicked two field goals (34, 24) and went three-for-three on extra points. The Lions averaged nearly 31 yards on five kickoff returns and also blocked a 35-yard field goal with time running out to force overtime and eventually win, 27-20, over Lewisville.
Special Teams
John Tyler
-- John Tyler's junior kicker Jesse Diaz kicked two field goals (34, 24) and went three-for-three on extra points. The Lions averaged nearly 31 yards on five kickoff returns and also blocked a 35-yard field goal with time running out to force overtime and eventually win, 27-20, over Lewisville.
Terrence Leach, Gladewater -- Leach returned the opening kickoff 75 yards to set the tone for the Bears.
