Jefferson sophomore is MVP of 8-3A all-district team

Jefferson sophomore TQ Jackson led the Bulldogs to the 8-3A, Div. I championship and was named the MVP on the all-district team.

Three other Bulldogs picked up superlatives: junior Taylor Smith was Defensive Lineman of the Year, sophomore Trey Hodge was the Offensive Newcomer of the Year, and junior Dee Mitchell was Defensive Newcomer of the Year. Jefferson's coaches were named the Coaching Staff of the Year.

White Oak swept the MVP department on both sides of the ball. Junior Heath Hood was named the Offensive MVP and senior Brandon Cook was named the Defensive MVP.

Redwater sophomore Peyton Davis was selected to the first-team all-district as a running back and punter, New Boston senior Deandre Dedmon was a first-team fullback.

First-team receivers included Redwater junior Lavoundrick Vaughn, New Boston junior Samuel Sanchez and Hughes Springs senior Zack Anderson.

First-team offensive linemen include Redwater senior Austin Jones, New Boston senior Cole McCool, Redwater junior Colton Bradford, and Hughes Springs Hunter Brabham.

New Boston senior Tyler Graham and Redwater junior Grant Hickerson were selected as first-team tight ends.

Redwater junior Seth Lathrop, New Boston junior Jacob Bobbitt, and Hughes Springs junior Bo Mcentire were selected as the first-team utility player of the year.

First-team special teams player of the year included New Boston senior Jaylon Huff and Hughes Springs junior Dedrick Hill.

Redwater senior Caleb Wincher, New Boston senior Lonnie Hurd and Hughes Springs senior Tony Kemp were selected as first-team defensive linemen.

Redwater junior Mason McCloskey was selected as the first-team inside linebacker and Redwater senior Nick Carter was selected as a first-team defensive back. The complete team:

 

All-District 8-3A, Division I

District MVP: T.Q. Jackson, Jefferson, Soph.

Offensive MVP: Heath Hood, White Oak, Jr.

Defensive MVP: Brandon Cook, White Oak, Sr.

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Collin Keifer, Sabine, Sr.

Defensive Lineman of the Year: Taylor Smith, Jefferson, Jr.

Offensive Newcomer of the Year: Trey Hodge, Jefferson, Soph.

Defensive Newcomer of the Year: Dee Mitchell, Jefferson, Jr.

Coaching Staff of the Year: Jefferson

 

First Team

Quarterback: River Bennett, Sabine, Sr.

Running Back: Peyton Davis, Redwater, Soph.; Damian Hines, Jefferson, Sr.; Connor Hearron, White Oak, Sr.; Adam Caudle, Sabine, Sr.

Fullback: Deandre Dedmon, New Boston, Sr.; Glenn George, Sabine, Jr.

Receiver: Lavoundrick Vaughn, Redwater, Jr.; Samuel Sanchez, New Boston, Jr.; Zack Anderson, Hughes Springs, Sr.; Maurice Rudd, Jefferson, Sr.; Max Kutch, White Oak, Sr.; Kason Kienzle, White Oak, Jr.

Offensive Linemen: Austin Jones, Redwater, Sr.; Colton Bradford, Redwater, Jr.; Cole McCool, New Boston, Sr.; Hunter Brabham, Hughes Springs, Jr.; Dawson Cunneen, White Oak, Sr.; Carter Wheat, White Oak, Sr.; Jon-Michael McKinney, Sabine, Jr.; Taylor Williams, Sabine, Soph.; Todd Polver, Jefferson, Sr.; Dylan Polver, Jefferson, Soph.

Tight End: Grant Hickerson, Redwater, Jr.; Tyler Graham, New Boston, Sr.; Nolan Owens, Sabine, Sr.

Utility Player: Seth Lathrop, Redwater, Jr.; Jacob Bobbitt, New Boston, Jr.; Bo McEntire , Hughes Springs, Jr.; Kason Kienzle, White Oak, Jr.; Scottie Taylor, Sabine, Soph.; Kylan Thomas, Jefferson, Fresh.

Special Teams Players: Jaylon Huff , New Boston, Sr.; Dedrick Hill, Hughes Springs, Jr.; Conner Weeks, White Oak, Sr.; Eli Morris, Sabine, Jr.; Josh Kellogg, Jefferson, Sr.

Defensive Linemen: Caleb Wincher, Redwater, Sr.; Lonnie Hurd, New Boston, Sr.; Tony Kemp, Hughes Springs, Sr.; Alijuan Rice, Jefferson, Sr.; Damian Hines, Jefferson, Sr.; Jaylon Jeffery, White Oak, Sr.; Cheyenne Compton, Sabine, Jr.

Outside Linebacker: Caleb Hampton, White Oak, Sr.; Tanner Murphy, Jefferson, Sr.

Inside Linebacker: Mason McCloskey, Redwater, Jr.; Chase Reeves, White Oak, Sr.; Kobe Renfro, Sabine, Soph.

Defensive Back: Nick Carter, Redwater, Sr.; Dee Black, Jefferson, Fresh.; Kepha Luster, Jefferson, Jr.; Antonio Castiglione, White Oak, Sr.

Punter: Peyton Davis, Redwater, Soph.; Nolan Owens, Sabine, Sr.

Kicker: Landon Fuquay, Jefferson, Fresh.

 

Second Team

Quarterback: Philip Sissons, New Boston, Sr.

Running Back: Bryce Johnston, Hughes Springs, Soph.; Nick Carter, Redwater, Sr.; Tryon Williams, Jefferson, Soph.; Dallas Reeves, White Oak, Sr.

Fullback: Bo McEntire, Hughes Springs, Jr.; Austin Warlick, Redwater, Jr.

Receiver: Joe Hendrix, Redwater, Jr.; Jacob Bobbitt, New Boston, Jr.; Brady McEntire, Hughes Springs, Soph.; Kepha Luster, Jefferson, Jr.; Elijah Trest, White Oak, Jr.

Offensive Linemen: Dylan Roberts, Redwater, Soph.; Ben Culp, Redwater, Jr.; Trenton Davis, New Boston, Jr.; Bryce Green, New Boston, Jr.; Harrison Reagan, Hughes Springs, Jr.; Trace Camp, Hughes Springs, Jr.; Cole Hobbs, Sabine, Jr.; Tanner Foster, Sabine, Soph.; Jaren Kelly, Jefferson, Jr.; Alijuan Rice, Jefferson, Sr.

Defensive Linemen: Hunter Harrison, Redwater, Sr.; Cole McCool, New Boston, Sr.; Deandre Dedmon, New Boston, Sr.; Jaraylon Jones, Hughes Springs, Sr.; Cleivlend Williams, Jefferson, Sr.; Elijah Trest, White Oak, Jr.; Slate Wiseman, Sabine, Sr.

Outside Linebacker: Tyler Dewitt, Redwater, Sr.; Clark Black, Hughes Springs, Sr.

Inside Linebacker: Jordan Randle, Jefferson, Jr.; Stancio Battles, New Boston, Jr.

Defensive Back: Kason Kienzle, White Oak, Jr.; T Taylor, Sabine, Jr.; Lavoundrick Vaughn, Redwater, Jr.; Jacob Bobbitt, New Boston, Jr.; Alex Bruce, Hughes Springs, Jr.

Punter: Kason Kienzle, White Oak, Jr.

Kicker: Josh Trice, Sabine, Sr.; Joe Hendricks, Jr.; Redwater, Jr.

 

Honorable Mention

Redwater: John Michael Russ, Wayde Moody, Trevor Oakes, Colt Bradford, James Viatkus, Dylan Roberts.

Hughes Springs: Colton Tigert, Sean Starks, Zachary Pilgrim.

New Boston: Hayden Branson, Jon House, Deaundre Robinson.

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