High School Sports

Introducing the 2021 Fort Worth Star-Telegram high school football all-area team

Offensive Player of the Year

Ollie Gordon, Sr., Euless Trinity

257 carries, 2,546 yards, 35 TDs

10 yards per carry

40 total offensive touchdowns

District 3-6A MVP

Accounted for 80 touchdowns in his career

Oklahoma State signee.

Trinity quarterback Ollie Gordon (2) steps across the goal line for the final score of the game in a District 3-6A high school football game at Kangaroo Stadium in Weatherford, Texas, Friday Oct. 22, 2021. Trinity defeated Weatherford 49-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Trinity quarterback Ollie Gordon (2) steps across the goal line for the final score of the game in a District 3-6A high school football game at Kangaroo Stadium in Weatherford, Texas, Friday Oct. 22, 2021. Trinity defeated Weatherford 49-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Defensive Player of the Year

Ahmaad Moses, DB, Senior, Mansfield Summit

138 tackles, 105 solo tackles, 6 INTs, 9 PBU

2 blocked field goals, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recovered

Over 500 punt return yards, 5 TDs

District 4-5A D1 Co-MVP

Helped Summit to second straight state semifinal appearance

SMU commit

Mansfield Summit defensive back Ahmaad Moses helped the Jaguars to their second straight state semifinal appearance (247Sports)
Mansfield Summit defensive back Ahmaad Moses helped the Jaguars to their second straight state semifinal appearance (247Sports)

Offensive Newcomer

Weston Smith, QB, Jr., Colleyville Heritage

2,608 yards passing, 28 TDs

61.4 completion percentage, 103.8 QB rating

Led Panthers to 12-2 season, regional final berth

9-1 regular season and district championship

Colleyville Heritage quarterback Weston Smith scrambles out of the backfield against Mansfield Summit in the second quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Colleyville Heritage quarterback Weston Smith scrambles out of the backfield against Mansfield Summit in the second quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Defensive Newcomer

Legend Journey, Soph., Mansfield Summit

74 tackles, 55 solo tackles, 31 for loss

11 sacks, 7 hurries, 4 forced fumbles

First-team all-district

Colleyville Heritage’s Mason Murdock, left, makes a catch for a first down as he chased by Mansfield Summit’s Legend Journey in the second quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes
Colleyville Heritage’s Mason Murdock, left, makes a catch for a first down as he chased by Mansfield Summit’s Legend Journey in the second quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Utility Player of the Year

Luke Peterson, Sr., Burleson

70 catches, 1,467 yards, 22 TDs

122 yards per game, 21 yards per catch

Led the area in yards, touchdowns, yard per game

Sixth in the area in total catches

Team-high 6 INTs, 19 tackles, also returned kicks

District 5-5A D2 Utility MVP

Burleson’s Luke Peterson makes the catch for a touchdown to take a 28-11 lead in the third quarter of their Division 2 District 5-5A football game Thursday, November12, 2020 at Burleson ISD Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Burleson won 35-32. Special/Bob Haynes
Burleson’s Luke Peterson makes the catch for a touchdown to take a 28-11 lead in the third quarter of their Division 2 District 5-5A football game Thursday, November12, 2020 at Burleson ISD Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Burleson won 35-32. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Co-Coach of the Year

Channon Hall, Mansfield Summit

Coached Jags to 11-4 record

Most wins since 2015 season

Led Summit to second consecutive state semifinal appearance

All-area coach of the year for second year in a row.

Summit head coach Channon Hall glances down the sidelines in the first half of a high school bi-district football playoff game at the Gopher-Warrior Bowl in Grand Prairie, Texas, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Lake Highlands led 35-19 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Summit head coach Channon Hall glances down the sidelines in the first half of a high school bi-district football playoff game at the Gopher-Warrior Bowl in Grand Prairie, Texas, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Lake Highlands led 35-19 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Co-Coach of the Year

Ron Abrams, Fort Worth Covenant Classical

12-2 overall and 5-0 in district.

Helped program win first state championship.

Cavaliers won TAPPS Division 3 six-man title.

Won 68-66 over Bracken Christian.

Fort Worth Covenant Classical head football coach Ron Abrams helped bring home the program’s first state championship (Trish Wood/Covenant)
Fort Worth Covenant Classical head football coach Ron Abrams helped bring home the program’s first state championship (Trish Wood/Covenant)

First Team

Offense

Quarterbacks

David Hopkins Jr., Sr., Mansfield Summit

1,915 yards passing, 640 yards rushing

33 total touchdowns

Led Jags to back-to-back state semifinal appearances

First-team all-district

Mansfield Summit quarterback David Hopkins throws for a touchdown to cut the Colleyville Heritage lead to 35-34 late in the fourth quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes
Mansfield Summit quarterback David Hopkins throws for a touchdown to cut the Colleyville Heritage lead to 35-34 late in the fourth quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Kaden Anderson, Jr., Southlake Carroll

3,036 yards passing, 34 TDs

7 rushing TDs

First-team all-district

Southlake quarterback Kaden Anderson (12) throws under duress during a high school Class 6A Division 1 semifinal playoff game at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Duncanville led Southlake Carroll 21-3 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Southlake quarterback Kaden Anderson (12) throws under duress during a high school Class 6A Division 1 semifinal playoff game at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Duncanville led Southlake Carroll 21-3 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Tyler Moody, Jr., Brock

3,096 yards passing, 45 TDs

540 yards rushing, 10 TDs

District Offensive MVP

State finalist

Brock quarterback Tyler Moody (6) avoids the shoestring tackle stepping out of bounds during a high school Class 3A Division 1 Quarterfinals playoff game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 02, 2021. Brock led 28-0 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Brock quarterback Tyler Moody (6) avoids the shoestring tackle stepping out of bounds during a high school Class 3A Division 1 Quarterfinals playoff game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 02, 2021. Brock led 28-0 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Running backs

Kutter Wilson, Sr., Brock

2,831 yards rushing, 37 TDs

9 yards per carry, 5-200 yard games

District MVP

State finalist

Brock running back Kutter Wilson (21) jumps through the middle during a high school Class 3A Division 1 Quarterfinals playoff game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 02, 2021. Brock led 28-0 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Brock running back Kutter Wilson (21) jumps through the middle during a high school Class 3A Division 1 Quarterfinals playoff game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 02, 2021. Brock led 28-0 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Ryan Williams, Sr., Aledo

1,291 yards rushing, 24 TDs

8 yards per carry

25 total touchdowns

First-team all-district

Aledo running back Ryan Williams (5) looks for a hole up the middle in a high school district 5-5A division 2 football game at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo, Texas, Friday Oct. 15, 2021. Aledo defeated Timberview 35-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Aledo running back Ryan Williams (5) looks for a hole up the middle in a high school district 5-5A division 2 football game at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo, Texas, Friday Oct. 15, 2021. Aledo defeated Timberview 35-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Owen Allen, Jr., Southlake Carroll

299 carries, 2,145 yards, 32 TDs

12-100 yard game, 153 per game

District 4-6A MVP

Southlake Carroll’s Owen Allen, left, cuts away from Midland Legacy’s Mario Serrano as he races up the field for a first down near the goal line in the fourth quarter of their Class 6A Division 1 Area football game Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Carroll went on to win 42-7. Special/Bob Haynes
Southlake Carroll’s Owen Allen, left, cuts away from Midland Legacy’s Mario Serrano as he races up the field for a first down near the goal line in the fourth quarter of their Class 6A Division 1 Area football game Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Carroll went on to win 42-7. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Fullback

Buddy Leota, Soph., Euless Trinty

Blocked for 2,500 yards rusher Ollie Gordon

Helped Trojans rush for more than 4,000 yards

First-team all-district

Wide Receivers

Hogan Wasson, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

85 catches, 1,192 yards, 12 TDs

5-100 yard games

Led area in catches

District Offensive MVP

Colleyville Heritage’s Hogan Wasson takes a Mansfield Summit’s punt in for a touchdown to take a 28-14 lead in the second quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Colleyville went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes
Colleyville Heritage’s Hogan Wasson takes a Mansfield Summit’s punt in for a touchdown to take a 28-14 lead in the second quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Colleyville went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

RJ Maryland, Sr., Southlake Carroll

62 catches, 1,103 yards, 14 TDs

18 yards per catch

State semifinalist

District 4-6A Offensive MVP

Carroll’s Rj Maryland (13) grabs a touchdown pass defended by Keller defensive back Colten Vargas (6) during a high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Friday Oct. 01, 2021. Carroll defeated Keller 49-13. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Carroll’s Rj Maryland (13) grabs a touchdown pass defended by Keller defensive back Colten Vargas (6) during a high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Friday Oct. 01, 2021. Carroll defeated Keller 49-13. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Elijah Potts, Sr., Brock

77 catches, 1,205 yards, 21 TDs

23 total touchdowns

Tulsa commit

State finalist

Brock wide receiver Elijiah Potts (12) grabs a pass along the side lines during a high school 3A division 1 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Lorena led 14-6 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Brock wide receiver Elijiah Potts (12) grabs a pass along the side lines during a high school 3A division 1 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Lorena led 14-6 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Tight End

Nathan Jones, Sr., Brock

Minnesota bound

District 4-3A D1 Co-MVP

54 catches, 802 yards, 16 TDs

State finalist

Offensive Line

Devon Campbell, Sr., Arlington Bowie: 5-star Texas commit is the top-rated offensive guard in the country.

Hunter Erb, Sr., Haslet Eaton: 4-star OT didn’t allow a sack. 66 pancakes, 96% grade. Texas A&M commit.

Joey Baker, Sr., Southlake Carroll: 3-star Kansas bound OT blocked for 2,100-yard rusher. 96% grade, 0 sacks allowed, 62 knockdowns.

Jacob Foni, Sr., Euless Trinity: 35 knockdowns, 15 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed.

Gunnar Allen, Sr., Aledo: 36 pancakes, 18 knockdowns, 0 sacks allowed. Oklahoma commit.

Kicker/Punter

Tyler White, Jr., Southlake Carroll

79/81 PATs, 10/12 field goals, 5 long, 109 points scored

36 punts, 42 yards per punt, 62 long, 21 inside the 20

Utility

Quinton Jackson, Sr., North Crowley

1,641 yards passing, 18 TDs

1,014 yards rushing, 14 TDs

Rice commit

Back-to-back years as District Offensive MVP

North Crowley running back Quinton Jackson (10) gains yardage up the middle during a high school 6A Division 2 bi-district football playoff game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. North Crowley defeated Byron Nelson 23-16. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
North Crowley running back Quinton Jackson (10) gains yardage up the middle during a high school 6A Division 2 bi-district football playoff game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. North Crowley defeated Byron Nelson 23-16. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Defense

Defensive Line

Curlee Thomas IV, Sr., Nolan Catholic

24 tackles for loss

16 sacks, 57 QB Hurries

University of Cal signee

All Saints quarterback Hampton Fay tries to avoid Nolan defensive lineman Curlee Thomas (9) during the second half of a high school football game, October 16, 2020 played at Doskocil Staduim at Nolan High School in Fort Worth, Tx. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)
All Saints quarterback Hampton Fay tries to avoid Nolan defensive lineman Curlee Thomas (9) during the second half of a high school football game, October 16, 2020 played at Doskocil Staduim at Nolan High School in Fort Worth, Tx. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

Ernest Cooper IV, Sr., Arlington Martin

65 tackles, 42 solo tackles, 8 sacks, 1 INT

District 8-6A Defensive MVP

4-star Stanford signee

Joseph Adedire, Sr., Mansfield Summit

74 tackles, 57 solo tackles, 25 for loss

8 sacks, 10 QB hurries, 1 INT

3-star Texas Tech signee

First-team all-district

Enow Etta, Jr., Colleyville Covenant

124 tackles, 92 solo tackles

40.5 tackles for loss, 22.5 sacks

Led the area in sacks

4-star junior holds 22 offers.

Linebackers

Benicio Porras, Sr., Southlake Carroll

99 tackles, 65 solo tackles, 5 PBU

District 4-6A Defensive MVP

Trinity running back Ollie Gordon (2) carries the ball against Southlake’s Benecio Porras during the 6A division 1 quarterfinals at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 02, 2021. Southlake led Trinity 38-21 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Trinity running back Ollie Gordon (2) carries the ball against Southlake’s Benecio Porras during the 6A division 1 quarterfinals at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 02, 2021. Southlake led Trinity 38-21 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Brock Hayward, Sr., Eaton

150 tackles, 12 for loss, 8 QB hurries

2 sacks, 2 FF, 2 FR, 1 INT, 6 PBU

First-team all-district

Fort Worth Boswell running back Ezra Carter (23) tries to elude Eaton linebacker Brock Hayward (1) during the first half of the 6A Bi-District Region I Division II High School Football playoff game played at Northwest ISD Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Justin. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram)
Fort Worth Boswell running back Ezra Carter (23) tries to elude Eaton linebacker Brock Hayward (1) during the first half of the 6A Bi-District Region I Division II High School Football playoff game played at Northwest ISD Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Justin. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram) Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

Christopher Knight, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

205 tackles, 37 tackles for loss

10 sacks, 13 QB Hurries

No. 7 in the state in tackles, No. 1 in DFW

District Defensive MVP

Colleyville Heritage’s Christopher Knight, right, celebrates with teammate Brannan Mannix after stopping Summit quarterback David Hopkins to force a fourth down in the first quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes
Colleyville Heritage’s Christopher Knight, right, celebrates with teammate Brannan Mannix after stopping Summit quarterback David Hopkins to force a fourth down in the first quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Nai Mose, Sr., Euless Trinity

105 tackles, 65 solo tackles, 23 for loss

6 sacks, 3 INTs, 3 FR

District 3-6A Defensive MVP

Defensive Backs

Avyonne Jones, Sr., Southlake Carroll

52 tackles, 35 solo tackles

2 INT, 13 PBU

Wisconsin signee

Southlake Carroll’s Avyonne Jones commits to Wisconsin. (Collin Kennedy/247Sports)
Southlake Carroll’s Avyonne Jones commits to Wisconsin. (Collin Kennedy/247Sports)

BJ Allen, Sr., Aledo

32 tackles, 3 INT, 3 PBU

Also played offense.

Texas bound

Aledo safety Bryan Allen (7) finds the gap during a high school Class 5A Division 2 Regional football game at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Friday Nov. 26, 2021. South Oak Cliff led 27-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Aledo safety Bryan Allen (7) finds the gap during a high school Class 5A Division 2 Regional football game at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Friday Nov. 26, 2021. South Oak Cliff led 27-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Dylahn McKinney, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

45 tackles, 15 PBU, 6 INTs, 3 TDs

Oklahoma State signee

District 4-5A D1 MVP

Colleyville Heritage’s Dylahn McKinney, left, faces off against Mansfield Summit receiver Kerya Powell in the second quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes
Colleyville Heritage’s Dylahn McKinney, left, faces off against Mansfield Summit receiver Kerya Powell in the second quarter of their district 4-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Jordon Johnson-Rubell, Soph., Brewer

60 tackles, 40 solo tackles, 6 PBU

2-time All-American

Helped Bears to best season in 30 years

Azle’s Isaiah Fuller, left, is tripped up by Brewer’s Jordan Johnson-Rubell as he returns a kick in the second quarter of their district 3-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 22, 2021 at Hornet Stadium in Azle, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Azle’s Isaiah Fuller, left, is tripped up by Brewer’s Jordan Johnson-Rubell as he returns a kick in the second quarter of their district 3-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 22, 2021 at Hornet Stadium in Azle, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Utility

Javien Toviano, Jr., Arlington Martin

5-star cornerback, 33 offers

No. 5 rated CB in the country

26 tackles, 22 solo tackles, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 FR

415 yards rushing, 10 yards per carry, 8 TDs

Also returned kicks

Martin running back Javien Toviano (8) gets the first down around the right side during a Conference 6A Division 1 regional playoff football game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Dec. 24, 2020. Southlake Carroll defeated Arlington Martin 30-26. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Martin running back Javien Toviano (8) gets the first down around the right side during a Conference 6A Division 1 regional playoff football game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Dec. 24, 2020. Southlake Carroll defeated Arlington Martin 30-26. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Second Team

Offense

Quarterbacks

Chris Lee, Sr., Azle

2,484 yards passing, 33 TDs

District Offensive MVP

Azle quarterback Chris Lee thorws down the field agaisnt Brewer in the second quarter of their district 3-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 22, 2021 at Hornet Stadium in Azle, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Azle quarterback Chris Lee thorws down the field agaisnt Brewer in the second quarter of their district 3-5A Division 1 football game Friday, October 22, 2021 at Hornet Stadium in Azle, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Jake Wilson, Jr., Trophy Club Nelson

3,916 yards passing, 39 TDs, 44 total

Best season in school history

District 4-6A Offensive MVP

Byron Nelson quarterback Jacob Wilson (11) goes in for their second touchdown in a 6A Division 2 bi-district football playoff game at Kangaroo Stadium in Weatherford, Texas, Friday Nov. 12, 2021. Byron Nelson led 21-7 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Byron Nelson quarterback Jacob Wilson (11) goes in for their second touchdown in a 6A Division 2 bi-district football playoff game at Kangaroo Stadium in Weatherford, Texas, Friday Nov. 12, 2021. Byron Nelson led 21-7 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Dylan Raiola, Soph., Burleson

3,341 yards passing, 32 TDs

9 rushing TDs

District Offensive MVP

Running backs

Rodney Talton II, Sr., Arlington

1,619 yards rushing, 2,000 total, 15 TDs

7-100 yard games

District Offensive MVP

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JB Brown, Sr., Eaton

1,350 yards rushing, 14 TDs

8 yards per carry, 9-100 yard games

24 catches, 19 yards per reception

First-team all-district

Eaton running back JB Brown (22) finds a huge hole to run and goes 66 yards for a touchdown against Fort Worth Boswell during the first half of the 6A Bi-District Region I Division II High School Football playoff game played at Northwest ISD Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Justin. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram)
Eaton running back JB Brown (22) finds a huge hole to run and goes 66 yards for a touchdown against Fort Worth Boswell during the first half of the 6A Bi-District Region I Division II High School Football playoff game played at Northwest ISD Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Justin. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram) Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

Jarvis Reed, Jr., Mansfield Timberview

1,450 yards rushing, 21 TDs

8-100 yard games, 8 yards per carry

First-team all-district running back

Timberview running back Jarvis Reed (1) takes the ball into the end one ahead of Ennis defensive back Jace Berry (4) in a Class 5A Division 2 area round football playoff game at Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie, Texas, Friday Nov. 19, 2021. Timberview led 21-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Timberview running back Jarvis Reed (1) takes the ball into the end one ahead of Ennis defensive back Jace Berry (4) in a Class 5A Division 2 area round football playoff game at Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie, Texas, Friday Nov. 19, 2021. Timberview led 21-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Fullback

Sergio Snider Jr., Jr., Arlington Martin

Helped Warriors to 2,700 yards rushing, 38 TDs

District 8-6A champs

650 yards rushing, 11 TDs

First-team all-district full-back

Arlington Martin’s Sergio Snider breaks away from Grand Prairie’s Albert Vasquez for a first down in the first quarter of their district 8-6A football game Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Gopher Warrior Bowl in Grand Prairie, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Arlington Martin’s Sergio Snider breaks away from Grand Prairie’s Albert Vasquez for a first down in the first quarter of their district 8-6A football game Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Gopher Warrior Bowl in Grand Prairie, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Wide Receivers

Landon Samson, Sr., Southlake Carroll

48 catches, 864 yards, 13 TDs

18 yards per catch

South Carolina bound WR played in All-American Bowl

First-team all-district

Southlake Carroll wide receiver Landon Samson (6) makes a 41 yard touchdown reception against Highland Park, Thursday night, August 26, 2021 played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)
Southlake Carroll wide receiver Landon Samson (6) makes a 41 yard touchdown reception against Highland Park, Thursday night, August 26, 2021 played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

Amari Henry, Jr., Keller

78 catches, 1,229 yards, 14 TDs

7-100 yard games

TD in 10 of 11 games

First-team all-district

Keller wide receiver Amarion Henry (11) is forced out of bounds by Eaton corner back Royal Evans (6) in a high school district 4-6A football game at NWISD Stadium in Justin, Texas, Friday Oct. 08, 2021. Keller led Eaton 21-10 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Keller wide receiver Amarion Henry (11) is forced out of bounds by Eaton corner back Royal Evans (6) in a high school district 4-6A football game at NWISD Stadium in Justin, Texas, Friday Oct. 08, 2021. Keller led Eaton 21-10 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Landon Ransom-Goelz, Jr., Trophy Club Nelson

75 catches, 1,428 yards, 14 TDs

110 yards per game

District 4-6A Utility MVP

Byron Nelson wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz goes 45 yards for a touchdown against Keller during the first half in a District 4-6A high school football game played at Keller ISD Athletic Complex on Thursday October 28, 2021, in Keller. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram)
Byron Nelson wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz goes 45 yards for a touchdown against Keller during the first half in a District 4-6A high school football game played at Keller ISD Athletic Complex on Thursday October 28, 2021, in Keller. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram) Steve Nurenberg

Tight End

Jason Llewellyn, Sr., Aledo

30 catches, 452 yards, 7 TDs

15 yards per catch

Blocked for team that rushed for 3,400 yards

First-team all-district

Aledo tight end Jason Llewellyn (89) makes a finger tipped catch at the back of the end zone in front of Timberview corner back Chancellor Anthony (21) to put the final score on the board in a high school district 5-5A division 2 football game at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo, Texas, Friday Oct. 15, 2021. Aledo defeated Timberview 35-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Aledo tight end Jason Llewellyn (89) makes a finger tipped catch at the back of the end zone in front of Timberview corner back Chancellor Anthony (21) to put the final score on the board in a high school district 5-5A division 2 football game at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo, Texas, Friday Oct. 15, 2021. Aledo defeated Timberview 35-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Offensive Line

Jake Hall, Jr., Southlake Carroll: 94% grade, 0 sacks allowed, 69 knockdowns.

Jared Foni, Sr., Euless Trinity: Helped blocked for 2,500 yard rusher Ollie Gordon.

Sheridan Wilson, Sr., Argyle: 3-star OT signed with Texas Tech. District Lineman of the Year.

Jakson LaHue, Sr., Azle: 3-star OT is headed to Mississippi State.

Landon Cearley, Sr., Brock: 98% grade, 75 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed, District 4-3A Offensive Lineman of the Year.

Kicker/Punter

Bryan Hansen, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

44/44 PATs, 18/23 field goals, 47 long, 98 points scored

47 punts, 38 yards per punt, 73 long, 20 inside the 20

Utility

Isiah Hall, Sr., Lake Worth

1,729 yards passing, 418 yards rushing

34 touchdowns

53 tackles, 32 solo tackles

5 INTs, 4 INTs vs. Hereford

First-team QB, first-team safety

Lake Worth quarterback Isiah Hall (4) unloads a pass downfield during a high school football game at Owl Stadium in Joshua, Texas, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Lake Worth led Joshua by one at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Lake Worth quarterback Isiah Hall (4) unloads a pass downfield during a high school football game at Owl Stadium in Joshua, Texas, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Lake Worth led Joshua by one at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Defense

Defensive Line

Poasa Utu, Jr., Kennedale

97 tackles, 41 tackles for loss

19 sacks, second in the area

District Defensive MVP

Western Hills’ Jason Green, left, collides with Kennedale’s Poasa Utu as he rushes out of the backfield in the second quarter of their District 6-4A Division 1 football game on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Farrington Field in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Western Hills’ Jason Green, left, collides with Kennedale’s Poasa Utu as he rushes out of the backfield in the second quarter of their District 6-4A Division 1 football game on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Farrington Field in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Kaleb James, Jr., Nolan Catholic

110 tackles, 25 for loss, 15 sacks

4 FF, 3 FR

Arkansas commit

Riley Van Poppel, Jr., Argyle

40 tackles, 14 for loss, 7 sacks

District Utility MVP

Bryan Neal, Jr., Lake Worth

81 tackles, 50 solo tackles

27 tackles for loss, 13 sacks

First-team all-district

Linebackers

Antoine Martin, Sr., Kennedale

88 tackles, 31 for loss

3 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recovered, 10 QB Hurries

1 blocked kick, 1 TD

First-team all-district

Michael Antuna, Sr., Boswell

154 tackles, 9 for loss

4 forced fumbles, 7 fumbles recovered

RJ Pepper, Sr., Kennedale

85 tackles, 17 for loss

2 sacks, 7 QB hurries

First-team all-district

Kennedale’s RJ Pepper, right, chases Western Hills’ Jason Green as he runs out of the backfield in the fourth quarter of their District 6-4A Division 1 football game on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Farrington Field in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Kennedale’s RJ Pepper, right, chases Western Hills’ Jason Green as he runs out of the backfield in the fourth quarter of their District 6-4A Division 1 football game on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Farrington Field in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Nate Gall, Sr., Southlake Carroll

71 tackles, second with 53 solo tackles

Team-high 8 tackles for loss

9 QB hurries, 5 PBU

First-team all-district

Defensive Backs

Christian Smith-Johnson, Sr., Richland

9 INTs, 60 tackles, 5 PBU

Oklahoma baseball commit

First-team all-district

Keller Central running back Andrew Paul (30) tries to get past Richland defensive back Christian Smith-Johnson (26) during the first half, Thursday night, September 5, 2019 played at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, TX.
Keller Central running back Andrew Paul (30) tries to get past Richland defensive back Christian Smith-Johnson (26) during the first half, Thursday night, September 5, 2019 played at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, TX. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

Jacob Schaeffer, Sr., Euless Trinity

6 INT, 1 FR, 2 TD

First-team all-district

Weatherford tight end Hayden Hansen (89) is held up by Trinity linebacker Nai Mose (6) and defensive back Jacob Schaeffer (13) in a District 3-6A high school football game at Kangaroo Stadium in Weatherford, Texas, Friday Oct. 22, 2021. Trinity defeated Weatherford 49-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Weatherford tight end Hayden Hansen (89) is held up by Trinity linebacker Nai Mose (6) and defensive back Jacob Schaeffer (13) in a District 3-6A high school football game at Kangaroo Stadium in Weatherford, Texas, Friday Oct. 22, 2021. Trinity defeated Weatherford 49-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Tavare Smith Jr., Sr., Mansfied Summit

81 tackles, 66 solo tackles, 7 for loss

6 INTs, 18 PBU

3 forced fumbles, 2 TDs

First-team all-district

Braden Waters, Sr., Kennedale

86 tackles, 18 for loss, 1 INT, 1 TD

3 PBU, 3 fumbles recovered, 4 blocked kicks

14 QB hurries, 302 career tackles

District Defensive MVP

Kennedale’s Braden Waters, left and RJ Pepper tackle Sunnyvale’s Obi Arinze as he carries the ball past the line of scrimmage in the first quarterof their football game Friday, September 11, 2020 in Kennedale, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Kennedale’s Braden Waters, left and RJ Pepper tackle Sunnyvale’s Obi Arinze as he carries the ball past the line of scrimmage in the first quarterof their football game Friday, September 11, 2020 in Kennedale, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Zac O’Day, Sr., Keller

126 tackles, 88 solo tackles

13 tackles per game

4 INTs, 10 PBU, 2 forced fumbles

First-team all-district

Eaton running back Jahbez Hawkins (22) is brought down by Keller’s Zach O’Day during a high school football game at KISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 05, 2020. The game was tied at seven at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Eaton running back Jahbez Hawkins (22) is brought down by Keller’s Zach O’Day during a high school football game at KISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 05, 2020. The game was tied at seven at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Utility

Kadyn Mathews, Sr., Brock

85 tackles, 17 sacks, 23 tackles for loss

Also played offensive line, 97% grade, 70 pancakes

District Defensive MVP

Third Team

Offense

Quarterbacks

Jaeden Marshall, Sr., Mansfield Timberview

2,216 yards passing, 29 TDs

First-team all-district

Mansfield Timberview quarterback Jaeden Marshall looks to pass against Joshua during the first half, Thursday night, September 23, 2021 played at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, TX. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)
Mansfield Timberview quarterback Jaeden Marshall looks to pass against Joshua during the first half, Thursday night, September 23, 2021 played at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, TX. (Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram)

Brayden Fowler-Nicolsi, Sr., Aledo

District MVP

2,000 yards passing, 25 TDs

67% completion, only 2 INTs

Aledo quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) tosses a pass to the flat during a high school Class 5A Division 2 Regional football game at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Friday Nov. 26, 2021. South Oak Cliff led 27-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Aledo quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) tosses a pass to the flat during a high school Class 5A Division 2 Regional football game at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Friday Nov. 26, 2021. South Oak Cliff led 27-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Jake Strong, Jr., Justin Northwest

2,334 yards passing, 29 TDs

918 yards rushing, 9 TDs

District MVP

Northwest quarterback Jake Strong (4) runs from the defense of Northwest around the right side in a District 3-5A football game at Bear Stadium in White Settlement, Texas, Friday Oct. 29, 2021. Northwest defeated Brewer 42-17. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Northwest quarterback Jake Strong (4) runs from the defense of Northwest around the right side in a District 3-5A football game at Bear Stadium in White Settlement, Texas, Friday Oct. 29, 2021. Northwest defeated Brewer 42-17. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Running Backs

Caleb Texada, Sr., Grapevine

1,179 yards rushing, 13 TDs, 7-100 yard games

16 total touchdowns

15 yards per catch

First-team all-district

Grapevine running back Caleb Texada (3) is dropped behind the line during a high school football game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Colleyville led 28-24 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Grapevine running back Caleb Texada (3) is dropped behind the line during a high school football game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Colleyville led 28-24 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Landon Chambers, Jr., Keller Fossil Ridge

1,757 yards rushing, 25 TDs

27 total touchdown

District 4-6A Offensive MVP

Ezra Carter, Jr., Boswell

1,563 yards rushing, 18 TDs

First-team all-district

Fort Worth Boswell running back Ezra Carter (23) tries to elude Eaton linebacker Brock Hayward (1) during the first half of the 6A Bi-District Region I Division II High School Football playoff game played at Northwest ISD Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Justin. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram)
Fort Worth Boswell running back Ezra Carter (23) tries to elude Eaton linebacker Brock Hayward (1) during the first half of the 6A Bi-District Region I Division II High School Football playoff game played at Northwest ISD Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Justin. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram) Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

Fullback

A.J. Herredia, Sr., Mansfield Timberview

First-team all-district full-back

Helped blocked for team that rushed for 3,000 yards, 42 TDs

Wide Receivers

Damirion Polty, Sr., Lake Worth

52 catches, 945 yards, 13 TDs

Over 1,000 yards, 14 TDs

First-team all-district

Charles Whitebear, Sr., Eaton

61 catches, 853 yards, 7 TDs

First-team all-district

Eaton wide receiver Charles Whitebear (88) grabs a touchdown pass in front of Legacy’s Adin Newhouse (21) during a high school football game at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 01, 2020. Eaton defeated Legacy 17-7. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Eaton wide receiver Charles Whitebear (88) grabs a touchdown pass in front of Legacy’s Adin Newhouse (21) during a high school football game at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 01, 2020. Eaton defeated Legacy 17-7. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Gavin McCurley, Jr., Trophy Club Nelson

64 catches, 1,135 yards, 13 TDs

First-team all-district

Tight End

Jaden Platt, Jr., Eaton

31 catches, 623 yards, 6 TDs

First-Team all-district

Eaton wide receiver Jaden Platt (9) celebrates a touchdown reception against Boswell defensive back Henry Marvie (4) during the first half of the 6A Bi-District Region I Division II High School Football playoff game played at Northwest ISD Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Justin. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram)
Eaton wide receiver Jaden Platt (9) celebrates a touchdown reception against Boswell defensive back Henry Marvie (4) during the first half of the 6A Bi-District Region I Division II High School Football playoff game played at Northwest ISD Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Justin. (Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Star-Telegram) Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

Offensive Line

Drake Bequeaith, Sr., Grapevine: 43 knockdowns, 29 pancakes, Kansas State bound.

Jacob Waller, Sr., Arlington: 3-star OT signed with SMU.

Misiola Maluia, Jr., Euless Trinity: 50 knockdowns, 20 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed.

Matthew Welch, Jr., Lake Worth: 94% grade, 48 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed, 41 downfield blocks, District Offensive Lineman of the Year.

Daniel Cruz, Soph., Richland: 84 pancakes, 16 knockdowns, 0 sacks allowed.

Kicker/Punter

Kelson Cotner, Sr., Euless Trinity

24 punts, 37.3 yards per punt, 6 inside the 20

65/66 PATs, 5/7 field goals, 80 points scored

Utility

Gunner McElroy, Jr., Peaster

2,626 yards passing, 28 TDs

309 yards rushing, 7 TDs

38 tackles, 28 solo tackles, 2 INTs

Also punted

District 4-3 D1 Offensive MVP

Led Peaster to first playoff berth

Defense

Defensive Line

Max Hood, Sr., Glen Rose

94 tackles, 29 for loss, 8 sacks

9 QB hurries, 2 FR

District Defensive MVP

Cooper Vaden, Sr., Boswell

112 tackles, 6 sacks

3 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recovered

First-team defensive end, second-team full-back

Aaron Austin, Sr., North Crowley

67 tackles, 13 for loss, 7 sacks, 12 QB hurries

2 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recovered

3-star Colorado signee

First-team all-district

Michael Madrie, Jr., Argyle

50 tackles, 15 for los, 3 sacks

4 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recovered, 3 PBU

District Defensive MVP

Linebackers

Barrett Baker, Sr., Southlake Carroll

53 tackles, 28 solo tackles, 5 for loss

3 sacks, 16 QB hurries, 2 PBU

First-team all-district

Carson Shaw, Sr., Argyle

88 tackles, 11 for loss, 5 sacks

First-team all-district

Koby Kidd, Sr., Weatherford

130 tackles, 88 solo tackles, 14 for loss

First-team all-district

Cleburne’s Cleo Chandler, right breaks away from Weatherford’s Koby Kidd, for a touchdown to take a 41-24 lead in the fourth quarter of their football game Friday, October 9, 2020 at Kangaroo Stadium in Weatherford, Texas.Cleburne won 48-31. Special/Bob Haynes
Cleburne’s Cleo Chandler, right breaks away from Weatherford’s Koby Kidd, for a touchdown to take a 41-24 lead in the fourth quarter of their football game Friday, October 9, 2020 at Kangaroo Stadium in Weatherford, Texas.Cleburne won 48-31. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Tyler Knighton, Sr., Midlothian

119 tackles, 81 solo tackles, 6 for loss

1 INT, 4 PBU, 3 forced fumbles

First-team all-district

Defensive Backs

Parker Roe, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

130 tackles, 23 PBU, 3 INTs

First-team all-district

Toddrick Dixon, Sr., Mansfield Timberview

4 INTs, 8 PBU

21 tackles, 20 solo tackles

First-team all-district

Chapman Lewis, Jr., Burleson Centennial

138 tackles, 116 solo tackles, 11 for loss

2 INTs, 1 sacks, 4 PBU

First-team all-district

Carson Finney, Soph., Brock

78 tackles, 6 INTs, 9 PBU

Started all 16 games

State finalist

First-team all-district

Utility

Jett Copeland, Sr., Argyle

35 tackles, 22 solo tackles, 3 for loss

2 INTs, 5 PBU, 1 forced fumble

1,300 yards passing, 18 TDs, 20 yards per completion

300 yards rushing, 4 TDs, 1 receiving TD

First-team all-district

This story was originally published February 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM.

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