The 63rd (2013) Annual Texas Sports Writers Association’s 5A All-State Football Team

Lone Star Gridiron

Texas High School Football Class 2013 Class 5A

Coach of the Year: Joey McGuire, Cedar Hill

Offensive Player of the  Year: Kyler Murray is the  Offensive Player of the Year. Murray passed for 3,672 yards and 46 touchdowns  in leading unbeaten Allen to a second-straight Division I state title. He added  1,283 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns.

Defensive Player of the  Year: Cedar Hill's Xavier  Washington was named Defensive Player of the Year. Washington, who signed with  Northwestern, had 47 tackles for losses, 42 quarterback pressures and 23 sacks  for 14-2 Cedar Hill which beat Katy for the Division II state title.

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Tackles     Najee Toran, Galena Park  North Shore, 6-3, 270, sr. and Blake Blackmar, Clear Lake, 6-5, 320, sr.
Center - Tejan Koroma, Allen, 6-0, 252, sr.
Guards     Evan Brown, Southlake  Carroll, 6-3, 290, sr. and (tie) Willie Williams, Pearland, 6-3, 260, jr. and  Lemaefe Galea'i, Euless Trinity, 6-5, 327, sr.
Tight end     Jamal Johnson, DeSoto,  6-1, 220, sr.
Receivers     DaMarkus Lodge, Cedar  Hill, 6-2, 215, jr. and Phillip Baptiste, Copperas Cove, 5-10, 175, sr.
All-purpose back     Dimitri Flowers, SA  Churchill, 6-2, 225, sr.
Quarterback     Kyler Murray, Allen,  5-10, 172, jr.
Running backs     Justin Stockton, Cibolo  Steele, 5-11, 185, sr.; Dillon Birden, Cypress Fairbanks, sr.; and C.J.  Eddison, Odessa, 5-10, 185, sr.
Place-kicker     Leo Peralta, Waco  Midway, 5-7, 150. sr.

 

Defense

Linemen     Xavier Washington, Cedar Hill, 6-2, 250, sr.; Victor Evans, Dallas  Skyline, 6-4, 240, sr.; Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin, 6-4, 250, sr.; and  Solomon Thomas, Coppell, 6-3, 266, sr.
Linebackers     Tobenna Okeke, Fort Bend  Elkins, 6-2, 205, sr.; Richard Moore, Cedar Hill, 6-0, 210, jr.; Justin  Phillips, Pearland, 6-2, 220, sr.; and Jake Blomstrom, Katy, 6-1. 240, sr.
Secondary     Derrick Dixon, Dallas  Skyline, 5-10, 185, sr.; Travin Howard, Longview, 5-11, 185, sr.; Dwayne  Williams, Killeen Shoemaker, sr.; and Chance Waz, Pflugerville Hendrickson,  5-11, 175, sr.
Punter     Jonathan Robinson,  Northside Brandeis, 6-4, 203, sr.
Kick returner     Ryan Parker, Keller  Fossil Ridge, 6-1, 150, sr.

 

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Tackles     Abdul Beecham, Converse  Judson, 6-3, 270, jr. and Richard Cervantes, Mission Sharyland, 6-2, 275, sr.
Center     Timmis Bonner, Cedar  Hill, 6-3, 265, sr.
Guards     Patrick Vahe, Euless  Trinity, 6-3, 280, jr. (tie) Vernon Hutchinson, Longview, 5-10, 290, sr. and  Deionte Noel, Cibolo Steele, 6-3, 285, sr.
Tight end     Jayson Clements, Waco  Midway, 6-3, 220, sr.
Receivers     Byron Daniels, SA  Madison, 6-0, 175, sr. and Kerry Thomas, A&M Consolidated, 6-1, 190, sr.
All-purpose back     Xavier Hailey, Waco  Midway, 5-11, 180, sr.
Quarterback     Desmon White, DeSoto,  5-8, 160, sr.
Running backs     Shaun Nixon, Lake  Travis, 5-9, 185, sr.; Trevor Speights, McAllen Memorial, 5-11, 185, soph.; and  Vic Enwere, Fort Bend Austin, 6-2, 215, sr.
Place-kicker     (tie) Manny Mendoza,  Katy, 5-7, 165, sr. and Taylor Lewis, Mesquite Horn, 5-8, 155, sr.

Defense

Linemen     Joshua Malin, Cibolo  Steele, 6-6, 265, sr.; Sione Teuhema, Keller, 6-4, 220, sr.; Jarrett Johnson,  Katy Seven Lakes, sr.; and Rahn Bailey, League City Clear Falls, 6-4, 235, jr.
Linebackers     Tay Evans, Allen, 6-3,  210, sr.; Inoke Ngalo, Euless Trinity, 5-11, 210, sr.; Christian Sam, Allen,  6-3, 213, sr.; and Josh Meno, SA Madison, 5-11, 180, sr.
Secondary     Jamal Adams, Hebron,  6-1, 202, sr.; Brian Peavy, Westfield, 5-10, 170, sr.; Jason Hall, South Grand  Prairie, 6-2, 190, sr.;   and Howard Wilson, DeSoto, 6-1, 170, sr.
Punter     Marc Orozco, Denton  Ryan, 5-8, 170, sr.
Kick returner     Joseph Barsalou,  Smithson Valley, 6-1, 190, sr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Tackles     Erich Sullins, Arlington  Lamar, 6-3, 250, sr. and Maea Teuhema, Keller, jr.
Center     (tie) Jonathan Alvarez,  Mesquite Horn, 6-3, 300, sr.; Marcus Oliver, Spring Westfield, 6-3, 275, sr.;  and Tyrus Barrett, Dallas Skyline, 6-5, 310, sr.
Guards     Lucas Raley, Abilene  Cooper, 6-2, 280, sr.; and Bill Weber, Coppell, 6-5, 310, sr.;
Tight end     Matthew Moen, Cibolo  Steele, 6-2, 225, sr.
Receivers     Darrell James, FW  Paschal, sr. and (tie) Chris Lacy, DeSoto, 6-2, 190, sr. andTrent Willis,  Denton Ryan, 5-11, 170, sr.
All-purpose back     Denvre Daniels, Cedar  Hill, 5-11, 185, jr.
Quarterback     Destri White, Mesquite  Horn, sr.
Running backs     Michael Nelson, Garland  Naaman Forest, 6-0, 208, jr.; Rodney Anderson, Katy, 6-0, 220, jr.; and (tie)  Samaje Perine, Pflugerville Hendrickson, 5-11, 230, sr. and Tristan Houston,  Galena Park North Shore, 6-0, 195, jr.
Place-kicker     Drew Brown, Southlake  Carroll, 5-10, 160, sr.

Defense

Linemen     Trey Lealaimatafao, SA  Northside Warren, 6-2, 300. sr.; Eddy Lopez, EP Coronado, 6-4, 290, sr.; Koda  Martin, Manvel, 6-7, 255, sr.; and Zaycoven Henderson, Longview, 6-2, 305, sr.
Linebackers     Kevin Duvisien, Houston  Madison, sr.; (tie) Cole Carpenter, Denton Ryan, 6-0, 190, sr.; Steven  Bergmark, Southlake Carroll, 6-0, 205, sr.; Justin Johnson, Converse Judson,  6-1, 217, sr.; and Josh Watson, Arlington Martin, 5-10, 190. jr.
Secondary     Ed Paris, Mansfield  Timberview, 6-2, 196, sr.; Collin Wilder, Katy, 5-11, 180, soph.; Ronnie  Coleman, Denton Ryan, 5-7, 160, sr.; and (tie) Conner Chidester, Pearland, 6-1,  180, sr. and Chris Hardeman, Alief Taylor, 5-9, 190, sr.
Punter     Christian Perkins,  Keller, sr.
Kick returner     Jacob Sisk, Colleyville  Heritage, 6-0, 175, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Offense

Tackles - David Anzaldua,  Edinburg North, 6-6, 324, sr.; Cole Anderson, League City Clear Falls, 6-5,  275, sr.; Christian Beard, Waco Midway, 6-4, 270, sr.; Isaiah Bosquez, San  Marcos, 6-1, 305, sr.; Robert Castenada, Round Rock, 6-5, 315, sr.; Conner  Dyer, Mesquite Horn, 6-5, 280, jr.; Isaiah Edwards, Katy Cinco Ranch, 6-7, 370,  jr.; Carlos Garcia, SA Warren, 6-3, 260, sr.; Randal Hinojosa, Laredo  Alexander, 5-10, 195, sr.; Dakota Laws, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 270, jr.; Erik McCoy,  Lufkin, 6-3, 260, jr.; Brendan Moore, Round Rock Westwood, 6-4, 250, sr.; Kyle  Tamase, Manvel, 6-2, 295, sr.
Centers - Colton Freeman, San  Angelo Central, 6-6, 290, sr.; Kevin Gray, Coppell, 6-2, 280, sr.; Jonathan  Nicholson, Abilene Cooper, jr.
Guards - Derron Gatewood,  Odessa Permian, 6-4, 290, sr.; Riley Owens, Abilene Cooper, 6-2, 295, sr.; Sean  Peacock, Lake Travis, 6-1, 215, sr.;
Receivers -  Keenan Brown, Alief Taylor, 6-3, 200, sr.; Ja'Michael Brown, SA Madison, 6-0,  180, jr.; Erik Corona, Laredo United, jr.; Derrick Dick, A&M Consolidated,  5-9, 160, jr.; Nick Garcia, Harlingen South, sr.; Devlin Gilligan, SA Johnson,  sr.; Del Michael High, Mesquite Horn, 6-2, 185, sr.; Frank Iheanacho, Houston  Westside, sr.; Kash Knutson, SA Reagan, 6-0, 180, sr.; Dorian Leonard, Longview  6-4, 200, sr.; Marc Lozoya, Laredo Alexander, 5-10, 185, sr.; Christian  Martinez, Mission Sharyland, 6-3, 195, sr.; Donald Monroe, Fort Bend Bush, sr.;  Ryan Parker, Keller Fossil Ridge, 6-1, 150, sr.; Charles Porter, Cedar Ridge,  5-10, 175, sr.; Landon Sawyer, San Angelo Central, 6-2, 180, jr.; Brandon  Sherlin, Lubbock Coronado, jr.; Taylor Stump, Humble Atascocita, 5-11, 180, sr.;  Luke Timian, Southlake Carroll, 6-0, 175, sr.; Justin Vaughn, Fort Bend Bush,  sr.
Quarterbacks -  Ryan Agnew, Southlake Carroll, 6-1, 180, jr.; Caden Coots, Midland Lee, sr.;  Sederian Copeland, Dallas Skyline, sr.; Derek Esparza, Laredo United, sr.; Brandon  Garza, Harlingen, 5-11, 205, sr.; Jonathan Giles, Fort Bend Elkins, 5-11, 175,  jr. Jake Gnacinski, Keller Fossil Ridge, sr.; Manny Harris, Copperas Cove, 6-2,  190, jr. Ben Hicks, Waco Midway, 6-2, 185, jr. ; Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper,  6-3, 190, sr.; D'Eriq King, Manvel, 5-10, 160, Soph,; Michael McCann, Round  Rock Cedar Ridge, 6-0, 210, sr.; Justin McMillan, Cedar Hill, 6-1, 185, jr.;  Kobe Miller, A&M Consolidated, 6-2, 200, sr.; Ronald Monroe, Fort Bend  Bush, sr.; Kent Myers, Garland Sachse, 6-1, 185, sr.; Hunter Rittimann, SA  Johnson, sr.; Mickey Scott, San Angelo Central, 6-0, 200, sr.; Garrett Smith,  Smithson Valley, 6-1, 200, sr.; Ty Summers, SA Reagan, 6-2, 215, sr.
Running Backs -  Roosevelt Appleton, Fort Bend Hightower, 5-9, 180,sr.; Jeff Carr, Temple, 5-9,  170, jr.; Patrick Carr, The Woodlands, 5-10, 190, jr.; Bobby Chacon, EP  Coronado, 5-9, 200, sr.; Trey Dye, Abilene Cooper, 5-9, 170, sr.; David Hamm,  Klein, sr.; Ja'Mycal Hasty, Longview, 5-9, 180, jr.; Chris Jefferson,  Channelview, jr.; Robert Lee, Lubbock Coronado, sr.; Daniel McCants, Killeen,  sr.; Dedrick Scrivens, McKinney Boyd, jr. ; Aca'Cedric Ware, Cedar Hill, 6-0,  200, jr. LeDerrick Wilson, EP El Dorado, sr.
Kickers - Josh Burton, Round  Rock Westwood, soph,; Joel Carlos, Hebron, sr.; Taylor Dozier, Hurst Bell, sr.;  Spencer Evans, Arlington Martin, 6-0, 160, sr.; Ryan Jacobs, Arlington Lamar,  6-2, 175, sr.; Kristov Martinez, Edinburg, sr.; Timmy Martinez, Lufkin; Marc  Orozco, Denton Ryan, 5-8, 170, sr.

 

DEFENSE

Linemen - Bubu Alvarez, Waco  Midway, 5-10, 245, sr.; Joseph Brooks, San Angelo Central, sr.; William  Coleman, Abilene Cooper, sr.; Dexter Collins, Langham Creek, sr.; Zach Davies,  Lake Travis, 6-2, 240, sr.; Nash Dickey, Southlake Carroll, sr.; Darien Dunn,  SA Northside Brandeis, 6-1, 195, sr.; Bryce English, DeSoto, 5-11, 300, jr.;  Justin Felske, Katy Cinco Ranch, 6-1, 246, sr.; Ronnie Fraser, Pearland, 6-1,  230, jr.; Isaiah Freeman, Galena Park North Shore, 6-2, 220, sr.; Nick Hardy,  SA Reagan, 6-4, 250, sr.; Mike Islava, Lake Travis, 6-5, 230, sr.; Zack  Krolczyk, The Woodlands, 6-4, 245, sr.; Tyler Matthews, Smithson Valley, 6-1,  210, sr.; Ed Oliver, Westfield, 6-2, 275, soph.; Eugenio Perez, Laredo  Alexander, 6-1, 215, sr.; Reese Strait, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 260, sr.; Hunter Swain,  Garland Sachse, 6-3, 265, sr.; Tim Wilkerson, Katy, 6-2, 225, sr.
Linebackers -  Matthew Adams, Fort Bend Hightower, 6-0, 201, sr.; Gilbert Bermea, Harlingen,  5-10, 205, sr.; Adam Brown, McKinney Boyd, sr.; Gavin Burford, Hebron, sr.;  Camnik Campbell, Alief Taylor, 5-11, 230, sr.; Ethan Davidson, Keller Central,  sr.; Hayden Davidson, Richland, jr.; Robert De La Vega, Laredo United, jr.;  Nathan Fox, Clear Lake, jr.; David Griffith, Plano, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jordon  Harold, Mesquite Horn, 6-1, 205, sr.; Bryce Hines, Keller Fossil Ridge, jr.;  Lenoy Jones jr., Waco Midway, 6-0, 215, jr.; Keshon King, Manvel, sr.; Collins  Okotcha, Coppell, sr.; Malik Pryor, Converse Judson, 6-0, 205, sr.; Rudy  Tornero, Mission Sharyland, 5-10, 205, jr.; Marcel Watson, Richardson Pearce,  sr.; Zach Whitley, Galena Park North Shore, 6-2, 225, sr.; Turner Woolley,  Euless Trinity, sr.; Jerod Vick, SA Johnson, 6-1, 222, sr.
Defensive Backs - Keith Batista, Langham Creek, jr.; Jaylon Bowden, Fort Bend  Elkins, 5-10, 190, sr.; Ron Lee Dentinger, EP Coronado, 5-9, 160, jr.; Antonio  Greer, Dallas Skyline, sr.; K.V. Hazlett, Abilene Cooper, sr.; Luke Hutton,  Lake Travis, 6-2, 200, sr.; JT Ibe, Mansfield, 6-0, 190, sr.; Zach Kanipes,  Pearland, sr.; Josh Kalu, Alief Taylor, 6-1, 180, sr.; Nik Kelly, League City  Clear Falls, 5-7, 165, sr.; Jaylon Lane, San Angelo Central, jr.; Will Lockett,  Manvel, jr.; Teddy Lowery, Austin Akins, sr.; Jacob Nwangwa, Arlington, sr.;  Keivon Ramsey, Converse Judson, 6-1, 170, jr.; David Richardson, Rockwall  Heath, 5-11, 165, jr.; Taylor Robinson, Keller Central, jr.; Brandon Simmons,  Mansfield Timberview, 5-11, 170, sr.
Returners - Jamal Adams, Hebron, 6-1, 202, sr.; Duke Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower,  6-0, 160, sr.; Conner Chidester, Pearland, 6-1, 180, sr.; Del'Michael High,  Mesquite Horn, 6-2, 180, sr.; Travin Howard, Longview, 5-11, 185, sr.; Josh  Kalu, Alief Taylor, 6-1, 180, sr.; Jacob Sisk, Colleyville Heritage, 6-0, 175,  Sr.

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