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Ken Seals, Quinn Ewers highlight 2019 Fort Worth area football all-district superlatives

Check out the high school football players named district superlatives in the Fort Worth coverage area.

Return to dfwvarsity.com for all-district and all-area teams.

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District 3-6A

MVP: Ken Seals, Weatherford

Offensive MVP: Tanner Dabbert, San Angelo Central

Defensive MVP: Zion Fonua, Euless Trinity

Offensive Newcomer: Ollie Gordon, Euless Trinity

Defensive Newcomer: Nai Mose, Euless Trinity

Co-Coaching Staff of the Year: Euless Trinity (Chris Jensen)

Co-Coaching Staff of the Year: Richland (Ged Kates)

Euless Trinity running back Ollie Gordon (2) gets pushed out of bounds by Richland’s C.J. Baskerville (3) after a long run during the first half, Friday night, November 8 2019 played at Pennington Field in Bedford, TX.
Euless Trinity running back Ollie Gordon (2) gets pushed out of bounds by Richland’s C.J. Baskerville (3) after a long run during the first half, Friday night, November 8 2019 played at Pennington Field in Bedford, TX. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

District 4-6A

MVP: Morice Blackwell, Arlington Martin

Offensive MVP: Zach Mundell, Arlington Martin

Defensive MVP: Jadyn Landrum, Arlington Bowie

Offensive Sophomore: DJ Campbell, Arlington Bowie

Defensive Sophomore: Ernest Cooper, Arlington Martin

Special Teams MVP: Isaac Garcia, FW Paschal

Utility MVP: James Douglas, Arlington Lamar

Coaching Staff of the Year: Arlington Martin (Bob Wager)

Martin quarterback Zach Mundell (6) attempts to avoid the tackle of Arlington linebacker EJ Higgins during the first half of Friday’s game at UTA Maverick Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 18, 2019.
Martin quarterback Zach Mundell (6) attempts to avoid the tackle of Arlington linebacker EJ Higgins during the first half of Friday’s game at UTA Maverick Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 18, 2019. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram

District 5-6A

MVP: Quinn Ewers, Southlake Carroll

Co-Offensive MVP: Eli Stowers, Denton Guyer

Co-Offensive MVP: Kaedric Cobbs, Denton Guyer

Defensive MVP: Graham Faloona, Southlake Carroll

Offensive Newcomer: Owen Allen, Southlake Carroll

Defensive Newcomer: Curlee Thomas IV, Fossil Ridge

Utility MVP: DJ Graham, Keller Central

Coaching Staff of the Year: Southlake Carroll (Riley Dodge)

Denton Guyer running back Kaedric Cobbs (1) tries to avoid Southlake Carroll defensive back Jonah Diddridge (31) during the first half, Friday night, October 4, 2019 played at C.H. Collins Complex Stadium in Denton, TX.
Denton Guyer running back Kaedric Cobbs (1) tries to avoid Southlake Carroll defensive back Jonah Diddridge (31) during the first half, Friday night, October 4, 2019 played at C.H. Collins Complex Stadium in Denton, TX. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

District 7-6A

MVP: Kaidon Salter, Cedar Hill

Offensive MVP: Lawrence Arnold, DeSoto

Defensive MVP: Leon Young, Cedar Hill

Special Teams MVP: Tabor Allen, Mansfield Lake Ridge

Utility MVP: Xavier Toliver, Mansfield Summit

Offensive Sophomore: Nate Bennett, Mansfield Lake Ridge

Defensive Sophomore: Ahmaad Moses, Mansfield Summit

Coaching Staff of the Year: Cedar Hill (Carlos Lynn)

Summit outside linebacker Xavier Toliver (13) returns a kickoff during the first half of Friday’s game at Longhorn Stadium in Cedar Hill, Texas, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
Summit outside linebacker Xavier Toliver (13) returns a kickoff during the first half of Friday’s game at Longhorn Stadium in Cedar Hill, Texas, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram

District 3-5A Division 1

MVP: Drey Owen, Azle

Offensive MVP: Dominique Johnson, Crowley

Defensive MVP: Keeton Derouen, Granbury

Offensive Newcomer: Daunte Blake, Crowley

Defensive Newcomer: Jaden Fisher, Chisholm Trail

Utility MVP: Lemarcus White, Arlington Heights

Coaching Staff of the Year: Azle (Devon Dorris)

Azle quarterback Drey Owen, throws to an open receiver against Saginaw in the first quarter during Friday’s November 1, 2019 football game at Hornet Stadium in Azle, Texas. Azle went on to win 64-14. Special/Bob Haynes
Azle quarterback Drey Owen, throws to an open receiver against Saginaw in the first quarter during Friday’s November 1, 2019 football game at Hornet Stadium in Azle, Texas. Azle went on to win 64-14. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

District 4-5A Division 1

Co-MVP: Billy Bowman Jr., Denton Ryan

Co-MVP: Drew Sanders, Denton Ryan

Co-Offensive MVP: Emani Bailey, Denton Ryan

Co-Offensive MVP: Seth Henigan, Denton Ryan

Co-Defensive MVP: Luke Mabe, Colleyville Heritage

Co-Defensive MVP: Ahmad Terry, Denton Ryan

Co-Offensive Newcomer: Isaac Shabay, Colleyville Heritage

Co-Offensive Newcomer: Connor Shelley, Denton

Defensive Newcomer: Austin Jordan, Denton Ryan

Special Teams MVP: Chase Allen, Colleyville Heritage

Co-Utility MVP: Hosea Armstrong, Birdville

Co-Utility MVP: Hogan Wasson, Colleyville Heritage

Coaching Staff of the Year: RL Turner (Isaiah Young)

Denton Ryan running back Emani Bailey (9) fights for yardage against Frisco Lone Star during the first half of the 5A Division I State semifinal high school football playoff game played at Eagle Stadium in Allen, TX, Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Denton Ryan running back Emani Bailey (9) fights for yardage against Frisco Lone Star during the first half of the 5A Division I State semifinal high school football playoff game played at Eagle Stadium in Allen, TX, Saturday, December 14, 2019. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

District 6-5A Division 1

MVP: Chandler Morris, Highland Park

Offensive MVP: Tre Bradford, Lancaster

Defensive MVP: Prince Dorbah, Highland Park

Special Teams MVP: Sam Oladeji, Mansfield Timberview

Offensive Newcomer: Glenn Rice Jr., Lancaster

Defensive Newcomer: Landon Hullaby, Mansfield Timberview

Coaching Staff of the Year: Highland Park (Randy Allen)

Highland Park quarterback Chandler Morris tries to get off a pass against Frisco Lone Star linebacker Jaylan Ford (24) during the first half of their 5A Division I Regional Round High School Football playoff game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tx Friday November 29, 2019.
Highland Park quarterback Chandler Morris tries to get off a pass against Frisco Lone Star linebacker Jaylan Ford (24) during the first half of their 5A Division I Regional Round High School Football playoff game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tx Friday November 29, 2019. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

District 4-5A Division 2

MVP: Da’Wain Lofton, FW North Side

Offensive MVP: C’Ing Blanton, FW Southwest

Defensive MVP: Cooper McDonald, Justin Northwest

Special Teams MVP: Zavion Taylor, Justin Northwest

Offensive Newcomer: Adama Hudson, FW Eastern Hills

Co-Defensive Newcomer: Gabriel Martinez, FW North Side

Co-Defensive Newcomer: Skyler Patterson, FW Wyatt

Polytechnic’s Jeramie Williams, left tries to catch North Side’s Da’Wain Lofton as he breaks away for a touchdown run to take a 21-20 lead in the fourth quarter during Saturday’s November 2, 2019 football game at Scarborough-Handley Field in Fort Worth, Texas. North Side went on to win 21-20. Special/Bob Haynes
Polytechnic’s Jeramie Williams, left tries to catch North Side’s Da’Wain Lofton as he breaks away for a touchdown run to take a 21-20 lead in the fourth quarter during Saturday’s November 2, 2019 football game at Scarborough-Handley Field in Fort Worth, Texas. North Side went on to win 21-20. Special/Bob Haynes Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram

District 5-5A Division 2

MVP: Jake Bishop, Aledo

Co-Offensive MVP: Jo Jo Earle, Aledo

Co-Offensive MVP: Jaylon Jackson, Burleson Centennial

Defensive MVP: JT Cavender, Midlothian

Co-Offensive Newcomer: Luke Peterson, Burleson

Co-Offensive Newcomer: Brock Cavender, Midlothian

Co-Defensive Newcomer: BJ Allen, Aledo

Co-Defensive Newcomer: Connor Cunningham, Burleson Centennial

Utility MVP: Demarco Roberts, Aledo

Freshman Newcomer: Jamel Johnson, Arlington Seguin

Aledo wide receiver Jo Jo Earle (1) tries to get the first down reception against Red Oak defensive back Elijah Shaw (20) and defensive back Darius Jackson (4) during the first half of their 5A Division II Regional Round High School Football playoff game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tx Friday November 29, 2019.
Aledo wide receiver Jo Jo Earle (1) tries to get the first down reception against Red Oak defensive back Elijah Shaw (20) and defensive back Darius Jackson (4) during the first half of their 5A Division II Regional Round High School Football playoff game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tx Friday November 29, 2019. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

District 6-4A Division 1

MVP: Aaron Cooper, FW Dunbar

Offensive MVP: Lonnie Adams, Castleberry

Defensive MVP: JD Coffey, Kennedale

Special Teams MVP: Aidan Birr, Kennedale

Offensive Newcomer: Cameron Hynson, Kennedale

Tri-Defensive Newcomer: Harry Gonzales, Benbrook

Tri-Defensive Newcomer: Tre Sheffield, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Tri-Defensive Newcomer: Braden Waters, Kennedale

O-Line MVP: Dimas Ibanez, Kennedale

D-Line MVP: Junior Seay, Kennedale

Utility MVP: Kamron Kimble, Lake Worth

District 4-3A Division 1

MVP: Jacob Pitts, Pilot Point

Offensive MVP: Javon Bruce, Pilot Point

Co-Defensive MVP: Nick Taylor, Boyd

Co-Defensive MVP: Brett Drillette, Brock

Outstanding Lineman: Bartolo Guevara, Boyd

Utility MVP: Tryston Gaines, Whitesboro

Newcomer: Cash Jones, Brock

Coaching Staff of the Year: Pilot Point (Danny Davis)

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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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