High School Sports

Introducing the 2022 Fort Worth Star-Telegram high school football all-area team

Over 100 worthy football players made the 2022 all-area team.

The all-area football awards have been released so here’s a reminder of this year’s winners.

MVP: Owen Allen, Southlake Carroll

Offensive MVP: Jake Wilson, Byron Nelson

Defensive MVP: Dustan Mark, Southlake Carroll

Offensive Newcomer: Joseph Williams, Mansfield Summit

Defensive Newcomer: Jake Gillespie, Aledo

Utility: Poasa Utu, Kennedale

Coach: Doug Wendel, Midlothian

First Team

Offense

Quarterbacks

Kaden Brown, Sr., Midlothian Heritage

Midlothian Heritage quarterback Kaden Brown, left, throws down the field for a completion as Everman’s Cortez Dunigan defends in the third quarter of Thursday’s November 4, 2022, District 5-5A Division 2 football game at Marr Stadium in Everman, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes
Midlothian Heritage quarterback Kaden Brown, left, throws down the field for a completion as Everman’s Cortez Dunigan defends in the third quarter of Thursday’s November 4, 2022, District 5-5A Division 2 football game at Marr Stadium in Everman, Texas. Heritage went on to win 35-34. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 3,219 yards passing, 40 TD
  • 639 yards rushing, 7 TD
  • 76% completion
  • District 5-5A D2 MVP

Hudson White, Sr., Glen Rose

Glen Rose quarterback Hudson White (13) scrambles out of the pocket in the first half of a UIL Class 4A D2 state semifinal football game at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, Friday, Dec. 09, 2022. Carthage led Glen Rose 21-14 at the half (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Glen Rose quarterback Hudson White (13) scrambles out of the pocket in the first half of a UIL Class 4A D2 state semifinal football game at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, Friday, Dec. 09, 2022. Carthage led Glen Rose 21-14 at the half (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
  • 2,332 yards passing, 29 TD
  • 1,926 yards rushing, 36 TD
  • 100 yards rushing in 11 games, 355 yards total per game
  • Helped the Tigers to their first state semifinal appearance
  • District 4-4A D2 MVP

Chad Ragle, Sr., Midlothian

Midlothian quarterback Chad Ragle, right runs past Lake Belton’s Javeon Wilcox. left and teammate Keshawn Baptiste for a first down in the fourth quarter of Friday’s October 21, 2022 District 4-5A Division 1 football game at Midlothian ISD Stadium in Midlothian, Texas. Midlothian won 39-37. Special/Bob Haynes
Midlothian quarterback Chad Ragle, right runs past Lake Belton’s Javeon Wilcox. left and teammate Keshawn Baptiste for a first down in the fourth quarter of Friday’s October 21, 2022 District 4-5A Division 1 football game at Midlothian ISD Stadium in Midlothian, Texas. Midlothian won 39-37. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 1,192 yards passing, 17 TD
  • 20.6 yards per completion
  • 1,075 yards rushing, 8 TD
  • 7.3 per carry, 100 yards rushing in 4 games
  • Helped the Panthers to their best season since 1984
  • District 4-5A D1 Offensive MVP

Hauss Hejny, Jr., Aledo

Aledo quarterback Hauss Hejny (8) tosses a completion down field in the first half of a UIL Class 5A D1 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2022. Aledo led 35-0 at the half. (Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Aledo quarterback Hauss Hejny (8) tosses a completion down field in the first half of a UIL Class 5A D1 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2022. Aledo led 35-0 at the half. (Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram


  • 2,094 yards passing, 20 TD, 1,276 yards rushing, 15 TD
  • 100 yards rushing in 6 games
  • Offensive game MVP in 5A D1 state title game vs. College Station
  • 300 total yards, 4 TD as Bearcats won state title
  • District 3-5A D1 MVP
  • Duke commit

Running backs

Parker Polk, Sr., Grapevine

Grapevine’s Parker Polk, center, races past Arlington Heights’ Henry Mankin, left, and Keith Guidry for a first down in the first quarter of Friday’s October 28, 2022 District 4-5A Division 2 football game at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Grapevine’s Parker Polk, center, races past Arlington Heights’ Henry Mankin, left, and Keith Guidry for a first down in the first quarter of Friday’s October 28, 2022 District 4-5A Division 2 football game at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 231 carries, 1,940 yards, 24 TD
  • 100 yards rushing in 11 games, 200 yards rushing in 2 games
  • 150 yards per game, 8.5 yards per carry
  • District 4-5A D2 Offensive MVP

Brian Furch, Sr., FW Arlington Heights

Grapevine’s Drew Nelson, left, and Major Heckt, bottom, try to stop Arlington Heights’ Brian Furch as he rushes his way into the end zone to cut the Mustang lead to final score of 28-7 in the fourth quarter of Friday’s October 28, 2022 District 4-5A Division 2 football game at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Grapevine’s Drew Nelson, left, and Major Heckt, bottom, try to stop Arlington Heights’ Brian Furch as he rushes his way into the end zone to cut the Mustang lead to final score of 28-7 in the fourth quarter of Friday’s October 28, 2022 District 4-5A Division 2 football game at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram


  • 229 carries, 1,751 yards, 28 TD
  • 7.6 yards per carry, 146 per game
  • 100 yards rushing in 11 games
  • 1 TD in all 12 games, multiple TD in 9 games
  • District 4-5A D2 MVP

RJ Bunnell, Sr, Argyle

Argyle running back RJ Bunnell (11) scampers to the sidelines for a gain in the second half of a high school football game at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas, Friday, Sept. 09, 2022. Argyle defeated Grapevine 31-15. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Argyle running back RJ Bunnell (11) scampers to the sidelines for a gain in the second half of a high school football game at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine, Texas, Friday, Sept. 09, 2022. Argyle defeated Grapevine 31-15. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
  • 230 carries, 1,607 yards, 19 TD
  • 7 yards per carry, 107 yards per game
  • 100 yards rushing in 10 games
  • Helped the Eagles to the state semifinals
  • District 3-5A D2 Offensive MVP

DeJuan Lacy, Sr., North Crowley

North Crowley’s Dejuan Lacy, center makes the four yard touchdown run through the Lovejoy defense to take a 14-3 lead in the second quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
North Crowley’s Dejuan Lacy, center makes the four yard touchdown run through the Lovejoy defense to take a 14-3 lead in the second quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 263 carries, 1,707 yards, 15 TD
  • 142 yards per game, 6.5 yards per carry
  • 100 yards rushing in 8 games, 200 yards rushing in 3 games
  • District 3-6A First Team

Fullback

Elijah Zeh, Sr., Burleson Centennial

Centenial’s Elijah Zeh, center breaks the tackle of Burleson’s Cayden Cartmill as he rushes for a first down in the first quarter during Friday’s, August 26, 2022 football game at Elk Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Centenial’s Elijah Zeh, center breaks the tackle of Burleson’s Cayden Cartmill as he rushes for a first down in the first quarter during Friday’s, August 26, 2022 football game at Elk Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 212 carries, 1,429 yards, 19 TD
  • 6.2 yards per carry, 102 yards per game
  • Helped the Spartans to their best season
  • District 3-5A D1 Offensive MVP

Wide Receivers

Landon Ransom-Goelz, Sr., Byron Nelson

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
  • 78 catches, 1,337 yards, 16 TD
  • 103 yards per game, 17 yards per catch
  • District 4-6A First Team

Jalen Pope, Sr., Aledo

Aledo wide receiver Jalen Pope (11) leads everyone to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of a UIL Class 5A D1 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2022. Aledo led 35-0 at the half. (Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Aledo wide receiver Jalen Pope (11) leads everyone to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of a UIL Class 5A D1 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2022. Aledo led 35-0 at the half. (Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
  • 64 catches, 1,252 yards, 14 TD
  • 8 catches, 228 yards, 3 TD vs. College Station in Class 5A D1 championship
  • 228 yards marked a Class 5A state champ game record
  • District 3-5A D1 First Team
  • Oklahoma State commit

Gavin McCurley, Sr., Byron Nelson

  • 64 catches, 1,283 yards, 16 TD
  • 20 yards per catch
  • District 4-6A First Team

Jacob Jordan, Jr., Southlake Carroll

McKinney cornerback Zadian Gentry (27) defends an end zone pass intended for Southlake Carroll wide receiver Jacob Jordan (7) in the first half of Class 6A D2 regional semi-finals football game at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Carroll tied the game at 7 with 28.6 seconds remaining in the half but McKinney stormed back in 21 seconds and made the game 14-7. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
McKinney cornerback Zadian Gentry (27) defends an end zone pass intended for Southlake Carroll wide receiver Jacob Jordan (7) in the first half of Class 6A D2 regional semi-finals football game at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Carroll tied the game at 7 with 28.6 seconds remaining in the half but McKinney stormed back in 21 seconds and made the game 14-7. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
  • 67 catches, 1,225 yards, 16 TD, 18 yards per catch
  • TD in 11 games
  • 200 yards receiving in 2 games
  • District 4-6A First Team

Tight End

Ka’Morreun Pimpton, Sr., North Crowley

North Crowley’s Kamorreun Pimpton, left, makes the catch between Lovejoy’s Avery Fuller and Bennett Slaughter for the touchdown to take a 6-0 lead in the first quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
North Crowley’s Kamorreun Pimpton, left, makes the catch between Lovejoy’s Avery Fuller and Bennett Slaughter for the touchdown to take a 6-0 lead in the first quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 57 catches, 914 yards, 17 TD
  • 76 yards per game, 16 yards per catch
  • District 3-6A Co-MVP
  • LSU bound

Offensive Line

Jake Hall, Sr., Southlake Carroll: Tarleton State commit was first-team all-district guard that helped the Dragons to the regional final.

Drew Perez, Sr., Southlake Carroll: 3-star first-team tackle blocked for Carroll team that averaged 258 yards rushing per game.

Andre Cojoe, Sr., Mansfield Timberview: 4-star Texas signee helped the Wolves to the regional final.

Isaac Sohn, Sr., Aledo: Blocked for Bearcats team that rushed for 4,200 yards, 67 TD and won the 5A D1 state championship.

Wes Tucker, Sr., Argyle: 4-star Baylor signee was voted 3-5A D2 Offensive Lineman of the Year. Eagles reached the state semis.

Southlake Carroll offensive lineman Jake Hall (72) protects the line in the second half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 07, 2022. Carroll defeated Keller 38-35. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Southlake Carroll offensive lineman Jake Hall (72) protects the line in the second half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 07, 2022. Carroll defeated Keller 38-35. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


Kicker/Punter

Tyler White, Sr., Southlake Carroll

Southlake Carroll kicker Tyler White (47) kicks off in the first half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 07, 2022. Keller led Carroll by four at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Southlake Carroll kicker Tyler White (47) kicks off in the first half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 07, 2022. Keller led Carroll by four at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
  • 74/74 PAT, 7/7 field goals
  • 50 long, 95 points scored
  • 17 punts, 45 yards per punt
  • 58 long, 5 inside the 20

Utility

Amarion Henry, Sr., WR/DB, Keller

Keller wide receiver Amarion Henry (11) grabs a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone defended by Timber Creek defensive back Logan Summers (38) in the first half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Keller led Timber Creek 20-3 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Keller wide receiver Amarion Henry (11) grabs a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone defended by Timber Creek defensive back Logan Summers (38) in the first half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Keller led Timber Creek 20-3 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 66 catches, 1,325 yards, 10 TD
  • 20 yards per catch
  • 100 yards receiving in 8 games
  • 1,500 all-purpose yards
  • 41 tackles, 1 INT return for a TD
  • District 4-6A Co-Utility MVP

Aaron Darden, Sr., RB, Byron Nelson

Byron Nelson’s Aaron Darden (2) avoids the tackle of Southlake Carroll linebacker Nigel Fodor (29) as he heads downfield in the first half of a District 4-6A football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Carroll led Byron Nelson 21-13 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Byron Nelson’s Aaron Darden (2) avoids the tackle of Southlake Carroll linebacker Nigel Fodor (29) as he heads downfield in the first half of a District 4-6A football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Carroll led Byron Nelson 21-13 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
  • 1,776 yards rushing, 25 TD, 8.6 yards per carry
  • 37 catches, 454 yards, 5 TD
  • District 4-6A First Team

Defense

Defensive Line

Ansel Din-Mbuh, Sr., Aledo

Aledo’s Ansel Din-Mbuh signed his national letter of intent with Washington State. He helped the Bearcats to the Class 5A state championship.
Aledo’s Ansel Din-Mbuh signed his national letter of intent with Washington State. He helped the Bearcats to the Class 5A state championship. Brian Gosset bgosset@star-telegram.com
  • 41 tackles, 28 solo tackles
  • 16 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 17 QB hurries
  • 3 tackles, 1 for loss vs. College Station in Class 5A D1 championship
  • Washington State bound

Riley Van Poppel, Sr., Argyle

Argyle defensive lineman Riley Van Poppel (44) heads into the backfield in the second half of a high school football game at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Colleyville, Texas, Friday, Sept. 09, 2022. Argyle defeated Grapevine 31-15. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Argyle defensive lineman Riley Van Poppel (44) heads into the backfield in the second half of a high school football game at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Colleyville, Texas, Friday, Sept. 09, 2022. Argyle defeated Grapevine 31-15. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
  • 80 tackles, 45 solo tackles
  • 10 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, 2 PBU, 1 FR
  • District 3-5A D2 Defensive MVP
  • Nebraska bound

Enow Etta, Sr., Colleyville Covenant

Colleyville Covenant senior Enow Etta (Nick Harris/247Sports)
Colleyville Covenant senior Enow Etta (Nick Harris/247Sports)
  • 122 tackles, 81 solo tackles, 32 tackles for loss
  • 19 sacks, 6 QB hurries, 5 FF, 8 FR, 2 blocked punts
  • TAPPS D3-1 Defensive MVP
  • Michigan bound

Kevin Allen, Sr., Everman

  • 112 tackles, 74 solo tackles
  • 27.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 1 FF
  • District 5-5A D2 Defensive MVP
  • Landry award finalist

Linebackers

S’Maje Burrell, Sr., North Crowley

North Crowley’s S’Maje Burrell, left covers Lovejoy receiver Parker Livingstone in the first quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
North Crowley’s S’Maje Burrell, left covers Lovejoy receiver Parker Livingstone in the first quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 80 tackles, 53 solo tackles
  • 10 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 8 QB hurries
  • District 3-6A Defensive MVP
  • Texas bound

Trey Wilson, Sr., LD Bell

Sam Houston’s Daniel Adams, front is wrapped up by Bell’s Trey Wilson as he tries to rush for a few yards in the fourth quarter of Friday’s September 9, 2022 football game at Wilemon Field in Arlington, Texas. Bell went on to win 10-7. Special/Bob Haynes
Sam Houston’s Daniel Adams, front is wrapped up by Bell’s Trey Wilson as he tries to rush for a few yards in the fourth quarter of Friday’s September 9, 2022 football game at Wilemon Field in Arlington, Texas. Bell went on to win 10-7. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 129 tackles, 87 solo tackles
  • 21 tackles for loss, 9 sacks
  • 13 QB hurries, 3 PBU, 2 FF
  • District 3-6A First Team

Aaron Scherp, Jr., Southlake Carroll

Southlake Carroll defensive lineman Dustan Mark (44) sacks Byron Nelson quarterback Jake Wilson (11) as linebacker Aaron Scherp (28) moves in to help in the first half of a District 4-6A football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Carroll led Byron Nelson 21-13 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Southlake Carroll defensive lineman Dustan Mark (44) sacks Byron Nelson quarterback Jake Wilson (11) as linebacker Aaron Scherp (28) moves in to help in the first half of a District 4-6A football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Carroll led Byron Nelson 21-13 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 72 solo tackles, 100 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss
  • 5 sacks, 1 INT
  • Led the Dragons in tackles made
  • District 4-6A First Team

Cam Harris, Jr., Brock

  • 100 tackles, 79 solo tackles
  • 19 sacks, 13 tackles for loss
  • 15 QB hurries, 3 PBU, 2 FF, 1 FR
  • District 4-3A D1 Defensive MVP

Defensive Backs

Javien Toviano, Sr., Arlington Martin

Arlington Martin’s Javien Toviano commits to LSU.
Arlington Martin’s Javien Toviano commits to LSU. Brian Gosset bgosset@star-telegram.com
  • 38 tackles, 27 solo tackles
  • 2 INT, 3 PBU, 2 FF, 1 FR
  • LSU bound
  • Under Armour All-American

Brenden Jordan, Sr., Mansfield

  • Texas Tech bound
  • 74 tackles, 53 solo tackles
  • 2 tackles for loss, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 FF
  • District 11-6A First Team

Chapman Lewis, Sr., Burleson Centennial

  • Texas Tech bound
  • 102 tackles, 75 solo tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 INT, 2 PBU
  • District 3-5A D1 Co-Defensive MVP
  • Helped the Spartans to their best season

Jaden Allen, Jr., Aledo

Aledo’s Jaden Allen, left and Cap Mooney bring down Centennial’s Aidan Hicks as he runs for a first down in the first quarter of Friday’s October 14, 2022 District 3-5A Division 1 football game at Burleson ISD Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Aledo’s Jaden Allen, left and Cap Mooney bring down Centennial’s Aidan Hicks as he runs for a first down in the first quarter of Friday’s October 14, 2022 District 3-5A Division 1 football game at Burleson ISD Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 48 tackles, 34 solo tackles
  • 3 INT, 11 PBU, 1 FR
  • Season-high 9 tackles vs. College Station in Class 5A D1 championship
  • 4-star Texas commit

Utility

Carson Finney, Jr., DB/WR, Brock

Brock defensive back Carson Finney (3) brings down Franklin running back Fragiel Owens (10) in the first half of a UIL Class 3A D2 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Thursday , Dec. 15, 2022. Franklin led 7-0 at the half.(Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Brock defensive back Carson Finney (3) brings down Franklin running back Fragiel Owens (10) in the first half of a UIL Class 3A D2 state championship football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Thursday , Dec. 15, 2022. Franklin led 7-0 at the half.(Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
  • 67 tackles, 41 solo tackles
  • 6 INT, 16 PBU, 2 FR, 2 blocked kicks
  • 54 catches, 741 yards, 9 TD
  • District 4-3A D1 First Team Safety, Second Team Receiver
  • 5 touches, 35 yards, 6 tackles, 1 TFL vs. Franklin in Class 3A D1 championship

Davhon Keys, Jr., LB/RB, Aledo

Aledo’s Davhon Keys, left runs up the sideline past Centennial’s Ben Meyer into the endzone for the touchdown to take a 48-21 lead in the fourth quarter of Friday’s October 14, 2022 District 3-5A Division 1 football game at Burleson ISD Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Aledo went on to win 64-21. Special/Bob Haynes
Aledo’s Davhon Keys, left runs up the sideline past Centennial’s Ben Meyer into the endzone for the touchdown to take a 48-21 lead in the fourth quarter of Friday’s October 14, 2022 District 3-5A Division 1 football game at Burleson ISD Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Aledo went on to win 64-21. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 123 tackles, 82 solo tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss
  • 5 QB hurries, 5 PBU, 1 INT, 3 FF, 3 FR
  • 45 carries, 166 yards, 13 TD
  • District 3-5A D1 First Team LB
  • 2 rush TD, 5 tackles vs. College Station in Class 5A D1 championship

Second Team

Offense

Quarterbacks

Tre Guerra, Sr., Keller

Southlake Carroll defensive back J David Sparks (11) closes in on Keller quarterback Tre Guerra (3) as he completes a pass in the first half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 07, 2022. Keller led Carroll by four at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Southlake Carroll defensive back J David Sparks (11) closes in on Keller quarterback Tre Guerra (3) as he completes a pass in the first half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 07, 2022. Keller led Carroll by four at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 2,636 yards passing, 21 TD
  • 229 yards rushing, 3 TD
  • District 4-6A First Team
  • Helped the Indians to deepest playoff run in 56 years

Jacob Vaughan, Sr., Argyle Liberty Christian

Liberty Christian quarterback Jacob Vaughan throws down the field against All Saints in the first quarter of Friday’s November 18, 2022 TAPS Division 2 Regional Semi-Final playoff football game at the Birdville Fine Arts Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Liberty Christian quarterback Jacob Vaughan throws down the field against All Saints in the first quarter of Friday’s November 18, 2022 TAPS Division 2 Regional Semi-Final playoff football game at the Birdville Fine Arts Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram


  • 2,971 yards passing, 33 TD
  • 65% completion
  • TAPPS First Team
  • Helped the Warriors to an 8-game turnaround from 2021

Bryce Morton, Sr., Richland

  • 2,729 yards passing, 37 TD
  • 400 yards passing in 2 games
  • 5 TD in 4 games
  • District 5-5A D2 First Team

Chris Jimerson, Soph., North Crowley

North Crowley quarterback Chris Jimerson, left looks to throw down the field as Lovjoy’s Braeden Gibson rushes him in the second quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. North Crowley went on to win 28-20. Special/Bob Haynes
North Crowley quarterback Chris Jimerson, left looks to throw down the field as Lovjoy’s Braeden Gibson rushes him in the second quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. North Crowley went on to win 28-20. Special/Bob Haynes


  • 2,112 yards passing, 27 TD
  • 378 yards rushing, 3 TD
  • District 3-6A First Team
  • Helped the Panthers to their best record

Running backs

Murry Moore, Sr., FW Dunbar

Dunbar running back Murry Moore (22) attacks the right side of the line in the first half of a District 6-4A D1 high school football game at Wildcat Stadium in Kennedale, Texas, Friday, Nov. 04, 2022. Kennedale led Dunbar 50-0 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Dunbar running back Murry Moore (22) attacks the right side of the line in the first half of a District 6-4A D1 high school football game at Wildcat Stadium in Kennedale, Texas, Friday, Nov. 04, 2022. Kennedale led Dunbar 50-0 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)


  • 2,500 yards rushing, 22 TD
  • 100 yards rushing in 10 games, 200 yards in 7 games
  • 300 yards rushing in 2 games
  • District 6-4A D1 Offensive MVP

Ezra Carter, Sr., Boswell

Boswell’s Ezra Carter, right, runs past Trinity’s Jordan Williams for a first down in the first quarter of Friday’s September 16, 2022 District 3-6A football game at Boswell High School Pioneer Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Boswell’s Ezra Carter, right, runs past Trinity’s Jordan Williams for a first down in the first quarter of Friday’s September 16, 2022 District 3-6A football game at Boswell High School Pioneer Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 281 carries, 1,664 yards, 18 TD
  • 6 yards per carry, 151 yards per game
  • 100 yards rushing in 11 games
  • District 3-6A Co-MVP

Jayden Hart, Sr., Keller

Keller running back Jayden Hart (47) runs up the middle in the second half of a Class 6A D1 bi-district football game between Keller and Euless Trinity at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Keller defeated Trinity 17-10 to move on in the playoffs. Temperature at game time was 39 degrees. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Keller running back Jayden Hart (47) runs up the middle in the second half of a Class 6A D1 bi-district football game between Keller and Euless Trinity at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Keller defeated Trinity 17-10 to move on in the playoffs. Temperature at game time was 39 degrees. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
  • 218 carries, 1,409 yards, 19 TD
  • 6.5 yards per carry, 108 yards per game
  • 100 yards rushing in 7 games

Hawk Patrick-Daniels, Jr., Aledo

Shoemaker defensive end Zavian Tibbs (15) reaches in for Aledo running back Hawk Patrick-Daniels (1) in the first half of a Class 5A D1 bi-district football game between Killeen Shoemaker and Aledo at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. Aledo led Shoemaker 28-0 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Shoemaker defensive end Zavian Tibbs (15) reaches in for Aledo running back Hawk Patrick-Daniels (1) in the first half of a Class 5A D1 bi-district football game between Killeen Shoemaker and Aledo at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. Aledo led Shoemaker 28-0 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)


  • 196 carries, 1,400 yards, 19 TD
  • 100 yards rushing in 6 games
  • District 3-5A D1 First Team

Fullback

Sergio Snider, Sr., Arlington Martin

Arlington Martin’s Sergio Snider Jr. left, is hit by Lake Travis’s Markus Boswell after breaking away for first down yards in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s August 25, 2022 football game at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Arlington Martin’s Sergio Snider Jr. left, is hit by Lake Travis’s Markus Boswell after breaking away for first down yards in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s August 25, 2022 football game at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • Helped the Warriors to over 3,300 yards rushing, 40 TD
  • 53 carries, 507 yards, 4 TD
  • 9.6 yards per carry
  • District 8-6A First Team

Wide Receivers

Titus Evans, Sr., Mansfield Timberview

Manfield Timberview’s Titus Evans returns a punt past Frisco Reedy’s Brody Tenant in the first quarter of Friday’s November 25, 2022 5A Division 1 Regional playoff football game at Pennington Field in Bedford, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Manfield Timberview’s Titus Evans returns a punt past Frisco Reedy’s Brody Tenant in the first quarter of Friday’s November 25, 2022 5A Division 1 Regional playoff football game at Pennington Field in Bedford, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 40 catches, 820 yards, 14 TD
  • District 5-5A D2 First Team
  • Helped the Wolves to the regional final

Bryant Wesco, Sr., Midlothian

Midlothian’s Bryant Wesco makes the catch in the endzone to cut the Lake Belton lead 33-37 in the fourth quarter of Friday’s October 21, 2022 District 4-5A Division 1 football game at Midlothian ISD Stadium in Midlothian, Texas. Midlothian went on to win 39-37. Special/Bob Haynes
Midlothian’s Bryant Wesco makes the catch in the endzone to cut the Lake Belton lead 33-37 in the fourth quarter of Friday’s October 21, 2022 District 4-5A Division 1 football game at Midlothian ISD Stadium in Midlothian, Texas. Midlothian went on to win 39-37. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram


  • 58 catches, 1,160 yards, 14 TD
  • 20 yards per catch
  • District 4-5A D1 First Team

Kelby Valsin, Sr., Arlington Bowie

  • 57 catches, 1,148 yards, 10 TD
  • 20 yards per catch, 105 yards per game
  • District 8-6A First Team
  • Texas Tech bound

Xavier Moten, Sr., Midlothian Heritage

  • 41 catches, 739 yards, 18 TD
  • 18 yards per catch
  • District 5-5A D2 First Team

Tight End

Jaden Platt, Sr., Eaton

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

Kaleb Jewell, Sr., Burleson Centennial: First team lineman helped block for Centennial’s lethal option attack. Spartans had their best season all-time.

Austin Martinez, Sr., Byron Nelson: 4-6A First Team center blocked for Byron team that gained over 7,000 yards total offense and averaged 49 points per game.

Cole Quigley, Sr., Midlothian: First team lineman blocked for Midlothian team that rushed for over 4,000 yards.

Lajuan Owens, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge: 4-6A First Team tackle blocked for 1,600-yard rusher Landen Chambers.

Makai Saina, Jr., Arlington Martin: 3-star guard blocked for Martin team that averaged 46 points per game.

Fossil Ridge offensive lineman Lajuan Owens (77) protects the blind side of quarterback Logan Cundiff (4) in the first half of a high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 08, 2022. Keller Fossil Ridge led 20-14 over Arlington High School at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Fossil Ridge offensive lineman Lajuan Owens (77) protects the blind side of quarterback Logan Cundiff (4) in the first half of a high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 08, 2022. Keller Fossil Ridge led 20-14 over Arlington High School at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth

Kicker/Punter

Pierce Dahlin, Jr., Byron Nelson

  • 6 field goals with a long of 46, 70 of 71 on PATs
  • Accounted for 88 points scored
  • 58 kickoffs, 9 punts, 42 yard average, 4 inside the 20
  • District 4-6A Co-Utility MVP
  • Helped the Bobcats to their best season

Utility

Michael Barrow, Sr., RB, Arlington Martin

Arlington Martin’s Zaire Barrow, left escapes Lake Travis’s Lucas Casey-Moore to run 64 yards and a touchdown to take a 18-3 lead in the first quarter during Thursday’s August 25, 2022 football game at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Arlington Martin’s Zaire Barrow, left escapes Lake Travis’s Lucas Casey-Moore to run 64 yards and a touchdown to take a 18-3 lead in the first quarter during Thursday’s August 25, 2022 football game at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 1,056 yards rushing, 16 TD
  • 8 yards per carry, 100 yards rushing in 6 games
  • 231 yards receiving, 2 TD
  • District 8-6A MVP

Phillip Hamilton, Sr., QB/DB, Burleson Centennial

Burleson Centennial quarterback Phillip Hamilton (6) takes off on a long run in the first half of a UIL Class 5A D1 state quarterfinal football game at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, Friday, Dec. 02, 2022. Aledo led 21-14 at the half.(Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Burleson Centennial quarterback Phillip Hamilton (6) takes off on a long run in the first half of a UIL Class 5A D1 state quarterfinal football game at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, Friday, Dec. 02, 2022. Aledo led 21-14 at the half.(Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • Over 2,100 yards total offense, 24 TD
  • 4 PBU, 1 INT return for a TD
  • District 3-5A D1 First Team
  • Helped Centennial to its best season

Defense

Defensive Line

Kaleb James, Sr., Mansfield

Mansfield defensive lineman Kaleb James (99) gets double teamed at the line in the second half of a high school football game at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Mansfield defeated Legacy 37-16. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Mansfield defensive lineman Kaleb James (99) gets double teamed at the line in the second half of a high school football game at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Mansfield defeated Legacy 37-16. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 83 tackles, 35 solo tackles, 11 tackles for loss
  • 8 sacks, 19 QB hurries, 1 FF, 1 FR
  • Arkansas bound

Cade Parks, Sr., Southlake Carroll

  • 42 tackles, 28 solo tackles, 9 tackles for loss
  • 11 sacks, 24 QB hurries, 1 FR
  • District 4-6A First Team

Kyle Middleton, Sr., Southlake Carroll

  • 41 tackles, 14 tackles for loss
  • 8.5 sacks, 6 QB hurries
  • District 4-6A First Team

Kade Tompkins, Sr., Midlothian

  • 52 tackles, 39 solo tackles
  • 13 tackles for loss, 2 FR, 2 FF
  • 8 sacks, 19 QB hurries
  • District 4-5A D1 Defensive MVP

Linebackers

Grant Mirabal, Sr., Argyle

Argyle’s Grant Mirabal, left and Bud Petter tackle South Oak Cliff’s Danny Green for a loss as he tries to rush out of the backfield in the first quarter of Friday’s December9, 2022 5A Division 2 State Semifinals playoff football game at the Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Argyle’s Grant Mirabal, left and Bud Petter tackle South Oak Cliff’s Danny Green for a loss as he tries to rush out of the backfield in the first quarter of Friday’s December9, 2022 5A Division 2 State Semifinals playoff football game at the Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 127 tackles, 83 solo tackles
  • 17 tackles for loss, 1 sack
  • 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 FR
  • District 3-5A D2 First Team
  • Helped the Eagles to the state semifinals

Gus Fleming-Wood, Sr., Mansfield

  • 139 tackles, 82 solo tackles,
  • 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 4 QB hurries
  • 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FR

Caden McKenzie, Sr., Glen Rose

  • 184 tackles, 115 solo tackles, 12 tackles for loss
  • 2.5 sacks, 1 FF, 2 FR, 2 blocked punts
  • District 4-4A D2 Defensive MVP
  • Helped the Tigers to the state semifinals

Cooper Massey, Jr., Brock

Whitesboro quarterback Mac Harper (10) escapes the tackle of Brock linebacker Cooper Massey (15) in the second half of a UIL Class 3A D1 Region 1 final football game at C. H. Collins Athletic Complex in Denton, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 01, 2022. Brock defeated Whitesboro 30-19. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Whitesboro quarterback Mac Harper (10) escapes the tackle of Brock linebacker Cooper Massey (15) in the second half of a UIL Class 3A D1 Region 1 final football game at C. H. Collins Athletic Complex in Denton, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 01, 2022. Brock defeated Whitesboro 30-19. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 201 tackles, 133 solo tackles, 33 tackles for loss
  • 5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 1 INT
  • 8 PBU, 10 QB hurries
  • District 4-3A D1 First Team

Defensive Backs

Matthew Anderson, Sr., Keller

Keller defensive backs Eli Brinton (4) and Jay Powitz (20) celebrate Matthew Anderson’s (1) interception in the first half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Keller led Timber Creek 20-3 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Keller defensive backs Eli Brinton (4) and Jay Powitz (20) celebrate Matthew Anderson’s (1) interception in the first half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Keller led Timber Creek 20-3 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 5 interceptions, 20 deflections
  • 45 tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR
  • District 4-6A Second Team

Eli Brinton, Sr., Keller

Keller defensive back Eli Brinton (4) is pursued by Timber Creek wide receiver Chukwudozie Ezukanma (3) in the second half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Keller defeated Timber Creek 39-17. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Keller defensive back Eli Brinton (4) is pursued by Timber Creek wide receiver Chukwudozie Ezukanma (3) in the second half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Keller defeated Timber Creek 39-17. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 98 tackles, 48 solo tackles, 2 tackles for loss
  • 4 interceptions, 10 deflections
  • District 4-6A Second Team

Nick Hawthorne, Sr., Boswell

  • 44 tackles, 24 solo tackles, 2 tackles for loss
  • 4 interceptions, 9 deflections
  • District 3-6A First Team
  • Boise State bound

Anthony Crenshaw Jr., Sr., Arlington Martin

  • 72 tackles, 40 solo tackles, 3 tackles for loss
  • 3 interceptions, 3 deflections, 2 FF, 2 FR
  • 3 TD returns (2 INT, 1 fumble)
  • District 4-6A First Team

Utility

Aidan Hicks, Jr., DB/RB, Burleson Centennial

Burleson Centennial running back Aidan Hicks (27) gets away from Aledo safety Jake Gilliespie (0) in the second half of a UIL Class 5A D1 state quarterfinal football game at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, Friday, Dec. 02, 2022. Aledo defeated Centennial 42-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Burleson Centennial running back Aidan Hicks (27) gets away from Aledo safety Jake Gilliespie (0) in the second half of a UIL Class 5A D1 state quarterfinal football game at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, Friday, Dec. 02, 2022. Aledo defeated Centennial 42-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
  • 64 tackles, 48 solo tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 4 INT
  • 1 interception return for a TD
  • 1 punt return for a TD
  • 4 rushing TD, 9.4 yards per carry
  • District 3-5A D1 First Team

Kevin Dodard, Jr., FW Lake Country

  • 40 tackles, 1 sack, 12 interceptions
  • Tied for the most INT in the country
  • 2 returns for touchdowns
  • 2,800 all-purpose yards, 26 total TD

Third Team

Offense

Quarterbacks

Jake Strong, Sr., Justin Northwest

Northwest quarterback Jake Strong (4) and wide receiver Logan Jeskevic (14) check the sidelines for the play in the first half of a high school football game at Northwest ISD Stadium in Justin, Texas, Friday, Sept. 02, 2022. With 48 seconds remaining in the half Northwest took the lead ahead of McKinney North 13-10. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Northwest quarterback Jake Strong (4) and wide receiver Logan Jeskevic (14) check the sidelines for the play in the first half of a high school football game at Northwest ISD Stadium in Justin, Texas, Friday, Sept. 02, 2022. With 48 seconds remaining in the half Northwest took the lead ahead of McKinney North 13-10. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
  • Texas Tech bound
  • 2,002 yards passing, 23 TD
  • 222 yards per game
  • District 3-5A D1 First Team

Weston Smith, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

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


  • 2,561 yards passing, 30 TD
  • 34 total touchdowns
  • 256 yards passing per game
  • 63% completion

Jaylon Talton, Sr., Arlington Grace Prep

  • 3,262 yards passing, 30 TD
  • 63% completion
  • 297 yards passing per game
  • 382 yards rushing, 9 TD

Graham Knowles, Jr., Southlake Carroll

Southlake Carroll quarterback Graham Knowles (10) looks for a receiver down field in the first half of Class 6A D2 regional semi-finals football game at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Carroll tied the game at 7 with 28.6 seconds remaining in the half but McKinney stormed back in 21 seconds and made the game 14-7. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Southlake Carroll quarterback Graham Knowles (10) looks for a receiver down field in the first half of Class 6A D2 regional semi-finals football game at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Carroll tied the game at 7 with 28.6 seconds remaining in the half but McKinney stormed back in 21 seconds and made the game 14-7. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)


  • 127 completions on 174 attempts
  • 73% completion
  • 1,864 yards passing, 18 TD
  • 15 yards per completion

Running Backs

Landon Chambers, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge

Fossil Ridge running back Landen Chambers (11) takes the hand off from quarterback Logan Cundiff (4) in the first half of a high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 08, 2022. Keller Fossil Ridge led 20-14 over Arlington High School at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Fossil Ridge running back Landen Chambers (11) takes the hand off from quarterback Logan Cundiff (4) in the first half of a high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 08, 2022. Keller Fossil Ridge led 20-14 over Arlington High School at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
  • 248 carries, 1,604 yards, 15 TD
  • 6.5 yards per carry, 160 yards per game
  • 100 yards rushing in 7 games
  • District 4-6A First Team

Errick Mills, Sr., Everman

Everman’s Errick Mills, left runs past Burleson’s Kyndall Cassidy for a first down in the first quarter of Thursday’s October 13, 2022 District 5-5A Division 2 football game at Burleson ISD Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Everman’s Errick Mills, left runs past Burleson’s Kyndall Cassidy for a first down in the first quarter of Thursday’s October 13, 2022 District 5-5A Division 2 football game at Burleson ISD Stadium in Burleson, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram


  • 1,353 yard rushing, 19 TD
  • 8.2 yards per carry
  • 100 yards rushing in 6 games
  • 1 TD rush in 9 games
  • District 5-5A D2 First Team

Landon Thigpen, Jr., Godley

  • 368 carries, 3,047 yards, 28 TD
  • Most carries, yards in the area, 235 yards rushing per game
  • 100 yards rushing in 13 games, 200 yards rushing in 9 games
  • 300 yards rushing in 3 games
  • At least one TD run in all 13 games
  • District 4-4A D2 Offensive MVP

Peyton Brown, Soph., Tolar

Tolar running back Peyton Brown (40) takes off on another touchdown run in the first half of a Class 2A D1 area round playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Tolar led Marlin 50-12 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Tolar running back Peyton Brown (40) takes off on another touchdown run in the first half of a Class 2A D1 area round playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Tolar led Marlin 50-12 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 322 carries, 2,777 yards, 49 TD
  • 8.6 yards per carry, 198 yards per game
  • 100 yards rushing in 14 games
  • 200 yards rushing in 6 games
  • Led the area in rushing TD
  • Helped the Rattlers to the state semifinals

Fullback

Buddy Leota, Sr., Euless Trinity

  • District 3-6A First Team
  • Helped blocked for 1,500-yard running back Gary Maddox

Wide Receivers

Jacob Trimble, Sr., Fort Worth Christian

Fort Worth Christian wide receiver Jacob Trimble (7) races Dallas Christian free safety Maddox Losher (6) down the sidelines in the first half of a high school football game at Barrow Field in North Richland Hills Texas, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Fort Worth Christian wide receiver Jacob Trimble (7) races Dallas Christian free safety Maddox Losher (6) down the sidelines in the first half of a high school football game at Barrow Field in North Richland Hills Texas, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 71 catches, 1,135 yards, 14 TD
  • 100 yards receiving in 5 games
  • 1 TD catch in 8 games

Drew Coleman, Sr., Godley

  • 74 catches, 1,420 yards, 21 TD
  • 100 yards receiving in 8 games
  • 1 TD catch in 10 games
  • District 4-4A D2 First Team
  • Led the Fort Worth-area in receiving TD

Grant Peretz, Sr., Richland

  • 42 catches, 1,050 yards, 17 TD
  • 25 yards per catch
  • District 5-5A D1 First Team

Brady Janusek, Soph., Argyle Liberty Christian

Liberty Christian’s Brady Janusek, left, takes a catch and run for a first down as All Saints’s Durham Salter moves to make a stop in the third quarter of Friday’s November 18, 2022 TAPPS Division 2 Regional Championship football game at the Birdville Fine Arts Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Liberty Christian’s Brady Janusek, left, takes a catch and run for a first down as All Saints’s Durham Salter moves to make a stop in the third quarter of Friday’s November 18, 2022 TAPPS Division 2 Regional Championship football game at the Birdville Fine Arts Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram


  • 77 catches, 1,218 yards, 15 TD
  • 21 total touchdowns
  • District MVP

Tight End

Ismael Smith-Flores, Sr., Arlington Martin

  • 20 catches, 362 yards, 3 TD
  • 23 yards per catch
  • Nebraska commit

Offensive Line

Robert Orr, Sr., North Crowley: District 3-6A first-team guard blocked for two 1,000-yard rushers.

Sie Owen, Sr., Grapevine: Unanimous District 4-5A D2 center blocked for 1,900 yard rusher Parker Polk.

Matthew Welch, Sr., Lake Worth: Voted District 6-4A D1 offensive lineman of the year.

David Fiefia, Sr., Euless Trinity: District 3-6A first-team tackle helped blocked for 1,500 yard rusher Gary Maddox.

Trace Roger, Sr., Brock: District 4-3A D1 offensive lineman of the year didn’t allow a sack and helped the Eagles to the state title game.

Boswell’s Jaedon Langley, center tries to get to the football as Trinity’s David Fiefia, left and Sio Lea’Aeatoa defend in the second quarter of Friday’s September 16, 2022 District 3-6A football game at Boswell High School Pioneer Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Boswell’s Jaedon Langley, center tries to get to the football as Trinity’s David Fiefia, left and Sio Lea’Aeatoa defend in the second quarter of Friday’s September 16, 2022 District 3-6A football game at Boswell High School Pioneer Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

Kicker/Punter

Carter Buxton, Jr., Argyle

Argyle’s Colton Roquemore, left holds the football asCarter Buxton kicks a 27 yard field goal to cut the South Oak Cliff lead 7-3 in the third quarter of Friday’s December 9, 2022 5A Division 2 State Semifinals playoff football game at the Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. South Oak Cliff won 14-6.Special/Bob Haynes
Argyle’s Colton Roquemore, left holds the football asCarter Buxton kicks a 27 yard field goal to cut the South Oak Cliff lead 7-3 in the third quarter of Friday’s December 9, 2022 5A Division 2 State Semifinals playoff football game at the Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. South Oak Cliff won 14-6.Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 52 made PATs, 10 of 12 on field goals
  • Long of 37, accounted for 82 points
  • Helped the Eagles to the state semifinals

Utility

Damion Moore, Sr., RB, Lake Worth

Lake Worth’s Damion Moore (7) dodged Fort Worth Diamond-Hill Jarvis defense, making his second touchdown in the first quarter during a high school football game at Clark Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Lake Worth won 66-0. (Nang Sang/Special to the Star-Telegram)
Lake Worth’s Damion Moore (7) dodged Fort Worth Diamond-Hill Jarvis defense, making his second touchdown in the first quarter during a high school football game at Clark Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Lake Worth won 66-0. (Nang Sang/Special to the Star-Telegram)


  • 1,434 yards rushing, 18 TD
  • 100 yards rushing in 5 games
  • 24 catches, 319 yards, 1 TD
  • 2,000 all-purpose yards
  • 29 tackles, 4 interceptions
  • District 6-4A D1 Utility MVP

Nate Palmer, Jr., RB, Decatur

Decatur’s Nate Palmer, center, breaks into the open field for 83 yards and a touchdown to take a 28-21 lead over Wichita Falls in the third quarter of Friday’s December 2, 2022 4A Division 1 state quarterfinal football game at the Collins Athletic Complex in Denton, Texas. Decatur went on to win 35-21.
Decatur’s Nate Palmer, center, breaks into the open field for 83 yards and a touchdown to take a 28-21 lead over Wichita Falls in the third quarter of Friday’s December 2, 2022 4A Division 1 state quarterfinal football game at the Collins Athletic Complex in Denton, Texas. Decatur went on to win 35-21. Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram


  • 328 carries, 2,250 yards, 25 TD
  • 30 catches, 308 yards, 8 TD
  • 100 yards rushing in 13 games
  • 200 yards rushing in 3 games
  • District 4-4A D1 MVP
  • Helped the Eagles to the state semifinals

Defense

Defensive Line

Jaedon Langley, Jr., Boswell

Boswell’s Jaedon Langley, center tries to get to the football as Trinity’s David Fiefia, left and Sio Lea’Aeatoa defend in the second quarter of Friday’s September 16, 2022 District 3-6A football game at Boswell High School Pioneer Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Boswell’s Jaedon Langley, center tries to get to the football as Trinity’s David Fiefia, left and Sio Lea’Aeatoa defend in the second quarter of Friday’s September 16, 2022 District 3-6A football game at Boswell High School Pioneer Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
  • 65 tackles, 23 solo tackles, 9 tackles for loss
  • 6.5 sacks, 7 QB hurries
  • 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 blocked punt

Legend Journey, Jr., Mansfield Summit

Lake Ridge quarterback Kennen Miller is brought down in the backfield by Summit defensive lineman Legend Journey (5) in the first half of a high school football game at Vernon Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Lake Ridge led Summit 42-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Lake Ridge quarterback Kennen Miller is brought down in the backfield by Summit defensive lineman Legend Journey (5) in the first half of a high school football game at Vernon Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Lake Ridge led Summit 42-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
  • 54 tackles, 33 solo tackles
  • 14 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 5 QB hurries
  • 2 PBU, 3 FF, 1 FR
  • District 5-5A D2 First Team

Anthony Toliver, Jr., North Crowley

North Crowley’s Anthony Toliver, left sacks Lovejoy quarterback Brayden Hagle forcing long field goal in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. North Crowley won 28-20. Special/Bob Haynes
North Crowley’s Anthony Toliver, left sacks Lovejoy quarterback Brayden Hagle forcing long field goal in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s September 8, 2022 football game at Crowley ISD Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. North Crowley won 28-20. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram


  • 35 tackles, 16 tackles for loss
  • 11 sacks, 14 QB hurries, 2 FF
  • District 3-6A Second Team

Keltyn Raymond, Soph., Glen Rose

  • 114 tackles, 73 solo tackles, 32 tackles for loss
  • 14.5 sacks, 10 QB hurries, 1 FF, 1 blocked punt
  • District 4-4A D2 First Team
  • Helped the Tigers to the state semifinals

Linebackers

Garrett Finley, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

  • 58 tackles, 28 tackles for loss
  • 9 sacks, 18 QB hurries
  • District 4-5A D2 First Team

Nigel Fodor, Sr., Southlake Carroll

Byron Nelson quarterback Jake Wilson (11) drops a pass over the head of Southlake Carroll linebacker Nigel Fodor (29) in the second half of a District 4-6A football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Carroll defeated Byron Nelson 38-23. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Byron Nelson quarterback Jake Wilson (11) drops a pass over the head of Southlake Carroll linebacker Nigel Fodor (29) in the second half of a District 4-6A football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake, Texas, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Carroll defeated Byron Nelson 38-23. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 80 tackles, 50 solo tackles, 6 tackles for loss
  • 5 sacks, 2 QB hurries
  • 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FR, 1 FF
  • District 4-6A First Team

Liam Scullin, Sr., Byron Nelson

  • 91 tackles, 18 tackles for loss
  • Team-high in both
  • District 4-6A First Team

Brody Eddins, Sr., Decatur

  • 143 tackles, 89 solo tackles, 19 tackles for loss
  • 2 sacks, 20 QB hurries
  • 3 INT, 7 deflections, 1 FF, 1 FR
  • District 4-4A D1 First Team
  • Helped the Eagles to the state semifinals

Defensive Backs

Ryan Ventura, Jr., Keller

Keller defensive back Eli Brinton (4) congratulates Ryan Ventura (7) for his end zone interception in the second half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Keller defeated Timber Creek 39-17. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Keller defensive back Eli Brinton (4) congratulates Ryan Ventura (7) for his end zone interception in the second half of a District 4-6A high school football game at Keller ISD Stadium in Keller, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Keller defeated Timber Creek 39-17. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)


  • 132 tackles, 79 solo tackles, 4 tackles for loss
  • 4 QB hurries, 1 sack, 5 deflections
  • 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles

Jordan Sanford, Sr., Mansfield Timberview

Timberview defensive back Jordan Sanford (8) attempts to strip the ball from Longview wide receiver Jalen Hale (8) in the second half of a UIL Class 5A D1 Region 2 final football game at Mesquite Memorial in Mesquite, Texas, Friday, Dec. 02, 2022. Longview defeated Timberview 37-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Timberview defensive back Jordan Sanford (8) attempts to strip the ball from Longview wide receiver Jalen Hale (8) in the second half of a UIL Class 5A D1 Region 2 final football game at Mesquite Memorial in Mesquite, Texas, Friday, Dec. 02, 2022. Longview defeated Timberview 37-21. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth


  • 35 tackles, 1 sacks, 4 INT
  • Texas Tech bound
  • District 5-5A D1 First Team

Brody McClure, Sr., Decatur

Decatur’s Brody McClure, left, and Brody Eddins tackle Wichita Falls’ Jordan Mitchell as runs for no gain in the first quarter of Friday’s December 2, 2022 4A Division 1 state quarterfinal football game at the Collins Athletic Complex in Denton, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes
Decatur’s Brody McClure, left, and Brody Eddins tackle Wichita Falls’ Jordan Mitchell as runs for no gain in the first quarter of Friday’s December 2, 2022 4A Division 1 state quarterfinal football game at the Collins Athletic Complex in Denton, Texas. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram


  • 153 tackles, 83 solo tackles
  • 1 INT, 1 sack, 4 deflections
  • 3 forced fumbles, 2 recovered fumbles
  • District 4-4A D1 Defensive MVP
  • Helped the Eagles to the state semifinals

Andrew Parkhurst, Sr., Aledo

  • 76 tackles, 58 solo tackles, 13 tackles for loss
  • 6 sacks, 2 QB hurries, 2 deflections
  • District 3-5A D1 First Team
  • 6 tackles, 1 sack vs. College Station in the Class 5A D1 championship

Utility

Robert Sanders, Sr., DE/LB, FW All Saints

All Saints’ Robert Sanders indicates the Saints’ football after an interception of a Liberty Christian pass during the second quarter of Friday’s November 18, 2022 TAPPS Division 2 Regional Championship football game at the Birdville Fine Arts Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills, Texas. All Saints won 37-20. Special/Bob Haynes
All Saints’ Robert Sanders indicates the Saints’ football after an interception of a Liberty Christian pass during the second quarter of Friday’s November 18, 2022 TAPPS Division 2 Regional Championship football game at the Birdville Fine Arts Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills, Texas. All Saints won 37-20. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram


  • Helped the Saints to the TAPPS D2 title game
  • 98 tackles, 56 solo tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss
  • 3 INT, 1 INT return for a TD
  • 10 sacks, 5 PBU, 2 FF, 1 FR

Solomon Hopkins, Sr., DB/WR, Midlothian Heritage

Heritage defensive back Solomon Hopkins (8) returns an interception for yards in the first half of a District 5-5A Division II high school football game at Midlothian ISD Multi-use Stadium in Midlothian, Texas, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Midlothian led Ennis 20-7 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)
Heritage defensive back Solomon Hopkins (8) returns an interception for yards in the first half of a District 5-5A Division II high school football game at Midlothian ISD Multi-use Stadium in Midlothian, Texas, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Midlothian led Ennis 20-7 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
  • 113 tackles, 2 FF, 2 FR
  • 4 interceptions, 1 TD return
  • PAT block, 2-point return
  • Over 50 touches, 400 yards on offense
  • District 5-5A D2 First Team

This story was originally published January 25, 2023 at 12:50 PM.

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Brian Gosset covered high school sports for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram until 2023. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in journalism before coming to Texas in 2014.
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