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BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Canadian quarterback Camren Cavalier and Brock linebacker Cooper Massey were named Tuesday as the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A high school players of the year.
Cavalier passed for 3,951 yards and 59 touchdowns with only three interceptions to grab offensive player of the year. He added 1,494 yards rushing with 24 more touchdowns for the 14-1 Wildcats.
Massey had 238 tackles, 40 of them for losses, in leading his team to an 11-4 record to grab defensive honors.
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Camren Cavalier, Canadian, 5-11, 180, sr.
Wide receivers – Luke Flowers, Canadian, 5-10, 175, sr.; Braylen Harris, Edna, 5-11, 170, jr.
Tight end – Carter Collins, Grandview, 6-2, 200, sr.
Running backs – Joseph Dodds, Tidehaven, 6-1, 215, sr.; Braylon Henry, Lorena, 5-7, 185, sr.; Christopher Carruthers, Columbus, 5-7, 170, sr.
Fullback – Jayden Jackson, Franklin, 5-11, 220, jr.
All purpose – Aeryn “Bubba” Hampton, Daingerfield, 5-11, 180, sr.
Tackles – Lathan Hudson, Daingerfield, 6-0, 250, sr.; Brock Riker, Brock, 6-4, 285, sr.
Guards – Wyatt Jones, Lorena, 6-0, 225, sr.; Lucas Lincecum, Franklin, 6-0, 190, jr.
Center – Luke Bullard, Gunter, 6-2, 230, jr.
Place-kicker – Emiliano Hernandez, Canadian, 6-0, 175, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – Abraham Moreno, Canadian, 6-0, 235, sr.; Andrew Rendon CC London, 6-0, 210, jr.; Justin Griffith, Tidehaven, 6-4, 220, sr.; (tie) Major Thornhill, Gunter, 6-3, 200, jr.; Hunter Fay, Brock, 6-4, 265, sr.
Linebackers – Wyatt Davis, Canadian, 6-0, 185, jr.; Cooper Massey, Brock, 5-11, 175, sr.; Boone Morris, Mount Vernon, 6-2 ½, 225, sr.; Matt Rush, Tidehaven, 6-0, 218, sr.
Secondary – Chauncey Hogg, Malakoff, 5-8, 145, sr.; Jaleal Allen, Grandview, 5-10, 160, soph.; Jatavious Johnson, Hooks, 6-3, 190, sr.; Ricky Rubio, Tidehaven sr.
Kick returner – A.J. Cowger, Callisburg, 5-8, 148, sr.
Punter – Jasper Crain, Hooks, 5-11, 180, soph.
Utility – Devyn Hidrogo, Franklin, 6-2, 185, sr.
Offensive player of the year – Cavalier, Canadian
Defensive player of the year – Massey, Brock
Coach of the year – Jamie Driskell, Malakoff
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Walker Overman, Gunter, 5-6, 140, sr.
Wide receivers – Cannon Valenzuela, Jacksboro, 6-4, 190, jr.; Trae Davis, Troup, 6-1, 170, sr.;
Tight end – (tie) Braden Smith, Franklin, 6-4, 285, sr.; Brock Kuhl, Lorena, 6-4, 225, jr.
Running backs – Major McBride, Pottsboro, 6-0, 210, sr.; Keyshawn Walls, Hooks, 6-0, 218, sr.; Preston Stephens, Shepherd, 5-10, 200, jr.
Fullback – Nathan Pepper, Wall, 5-11, 190, sr.
All purpose – Brody Bannister, Edgewood, 6-0, 180, sr.
Tackles – (tie) Reggie Johnson, Blanco, 6-5, 265, sr.; Carter Norman, Lorena, 6-2, 255, sr.; Jayden Trapp, Columbus, 6-3, 265, sr.
Guards – Diego Gaspar, Winnsboro, 5-8, 190, sr.; Caden Gonzalez, Goliad, 5-10, 250, jr.
Center – Mason Logan, Malakoff, 6-0, 264, sr.
Place-kicker – Rudy Calderon, Winnsboro, 5-7, 160, fr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – Bryson Lee, Daingerfield, 5-8, 191, jr.; Major Kimbrough, Franklin, 6-0, 185, sr.; Brayden Hinton, Gunter, 6-0, 195, sr.; Dasen Tinney-Anderson, Goliad, 6-3, 210, sr.
Linebackers – Cane Cooley, Grandview, sr.; Kyle Carter, CC London, 6-2, 205, sr.; David Haynes III, Whitney, 5-11, 235, sr.; Quinn Webb, Daingerfield, 5-11, 200, sr.
Secondary – Kyler Beaty, Comanche, 6-2, 185, sr.; Max Dumbuald, Canadian, 6-0, 175, sr. Austin Young, Universal City, sr. Daniel Mendietta, Santa Gertrudis Academy, sr.
Kick returner – Ja’Quorius Hardman, Cameron Yoe, 5-9, 171, sr.
Punter – Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 180, soph.
Utility – Cade Seaman, Friona, 5-8, 160, sr.
THIRD TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback – (tie) Jaiden Clay, Edna, 6-2, 180, sr.; Mike Jones, Malakoff, 6-0, 175, jr. Lando Belcher, Jacksboro, 5-11, 180, sr.
Wide receivers – Cannon Lemberg, Gunter, 5-11, 180, sr.; Jairdyn Anderson, Whitney, 6-1, 185, sr.
Tight end – (tie) Justin Griffith, Tidehaven, 6-4, 220, sr.; Colby Turner, Troup, 6-5, 250, sr.
Running backs – Easton Helgren, Bells, 5-11, 165, jr.; Jerrion Hall, Malakoff, 5-8, 165, soph.; Luke Sams, Jacksboro, 5-10, 180, jr.
Fullback – Jachen Duran, Tidehaven, 6-4, 235, jr.
All purpose – Noah Hutchison, Blooming Grove, 5-9, 180, sr.
Tackles – (tie) Hunter Smith, Clyde, 6-2, 260, sr.; Lee Brake, Wall, 6-4, 240, sr.; Kason Reed, West Rusk, 6-3, 275, sr.; Dalton Adams, Early, 6-3, 220, sr.
Guards – Cooper Turner, Holliday, 6-1, 215, sr.; Jake Whitley, Jim Ned, 6-5, 315, sr.
Center – Pablo Vega, San Diego, 5-10, 300, sr.
Place-kicker – Preston Tarpley, Gunter, 6-1, 185, jr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – Doc Renberg, Malakoff, 6-3, 237, sr.; Devin Robertson, Quitman, 5-10, 176, sr.; Logan Thomas, Wall, 6-2, 220, sr.; TyJuan Garza, Yoakum, 6-2, 250, sr.
Linebackers – Tobyn Noll, Poth, 5-9, 175, jr.; Ben Baumgartner, Blooming Grove, 5-11, 210, sr.; Koby Dickens, Paradise, 6-0, 200, sr.; Cam Harris, Brock, 6-0, 200, sr.;
Secondary – Colt Matlock, Brock, 6-2, 175, soph.; Colin Ramzinski, Poth, 5-10, 160, jr.; Winky Williams, DeKalb, 6-3, 185, sr.; Carson Finney, Brock, 6-1, 185, sr.
Kick returner – Mitchell Nuziard, Mount Vernon, 5-8, 155, sr.
Punter – (tie) Ivan Benoit, New Diana, 6-0, 170, sr.; Tate Hendley, Idalou, 5-10, 165, sr.
Utility – Josh Garcia, Malakoff, 5-8, 180, sr.