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The 2020-21 Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state high school football team

First, second and third offensive and defensive teams are loaded with players from the Dallas area.

BRYAN — Aledo running back DeMarco Roberts and defensive back Bryan “BJ” Allen are the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A All-State Football Team Players of the Year.

Roberts, who signed with Lamar University, rushed for 2,266 yards with 39 touchdowns. Allen, a junior who is a four-star prospect, had 67 tackles, 56 of them solos. Roberts and Allen helped Aledo win the Division II state title.

Denton Ryan’s Dave Henigan and Liberty Hill’s Kent Walker shared Coach of the Year honors. Henigan led his team to the Division I state title. Walker took over after his brother, Jeff, died of cancer, and was 4-1, losing to Crosby 62-61 in the Division II semifinals.

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Editor’s note: Dallas-area players are bolded.

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The Dallas Morning News’ area awards for the 2020-21 season

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Offensive Player of the Year: Cedar Hill QB Kaidon Salter

Defensive Player of the Year: Denton Ryan’s Ty Marsh

Coach, Utility Player and Newcomer of the Year

All-area teams: First and second teams

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FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards — Connor Heffernan, Georgetown, 6-5, 250, Sr.; Pedro Posadas, Weslaco East, 6-2, 315, Sr.

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TacklesTrent Robinson, Lovejoy, 6-2, 291, Sr.; (tie) Matthew Wykoff, Magnolia, 6-5, 310, Sr.; Jack Leyrer, Highland Park, 6-7, 290, Sr.

Center — (tie) Will Gibson, Highland Park, 6-5, 290, Sr.; Daniel Gonzalez, Seguin, 6-1, 245, Sr.

Wide receiversReid Westervelt, Lovejoy, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Billy Bowman, Denton Ryan, 5-11, 158, Sr.

Tight endJa’Tavion Sanders, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 240, Sr.

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Quarterback — (tie) Seth Henigan, Denton Ryan, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Ryder Hernandez, Cedar Park, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Running backs — DeMarco Roberts, Aledo, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Blake Simpson, Liberty Hill, 6-2, 215, Sr.; Deniquez Dunn, Crosby, 5-11, 181, Sr.

Fullback — Markevion Haynes, Longview, 5-10, 215, Sr.

All-purpose — Reggie Branch, Crosby, 6-1, 180, Sr.

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Place-kicker — Trevor Helburg, Crosby, 5-11, 175, Jr.

Offensive Player of the Year — Roberts, Aledo

Defense

Linemen — Ed Bobino, Huntsville, 6-3, 305, Sr.; Clayton Smith, Texas High, 6-5, 225, Sr.; (tie) Kam Washington, Mansfield Summit, 6-2, 265, Sr.; Tre Emory, Mount Pleasant, 6-3, 302 Jr.; Eric Goodman, A&M Consolidated, 6-2, 209, Sr.

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LinebackersDJ Arkansas, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Shelby Battles, Cedar Park, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Micah Young, Southside, 6-1, 210, Sr.; Phillip Joest, Lovejoy, 6-0, 210, Sr.

Secondary — Bryan “BJ” Allen, Aledo, 6-0, 181, Jr.; Chase Lowery, Frisco, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Ty Marsh, Denton Ryan, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Lyrik Rawls, Marshall, 6-2, 203, Sr.

Punter — Ethan Laing, Boerne Champion, 5-11, 200, Sr.

Kick returner — Jordan Woodberry, Huntsville, 5-11, 170, Sr.

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Defensive Player of the Year — Allen, Aledo

Coach of the Year — (tie) Dave Henigan, Denton Ryan and Kent Walker, Liberty Hill

SECOND TEAM

Offense

GuardsCole Hutson, Frisco, 6-5, 300, Jr.; Tavion Sterling, Longview, 6-1, 285 Sr.

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Tackles — Luke Williams, Cedar Park, 6-6, 305, Sr.; Ean Quattro Perez, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-4, 290, Jr.

Center — Jack Masters, Dripping Springs, 6-3, 295, Sr.

Wide receivers — Keithron Lee, Rudder, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Eric McAlister, Azle, 6-4, 195, Sr.

Tight end — Juan Davis, Everman, 6-3, 222, Sr.

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Quarterback — Sawyer Robertson, Lubbock Coronado, 6-4, 205, Sr.

Running backs — Roderick Brown, College Station, 5-11, 200, Sr.; Damon Bankston, Katy Paetow, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Kaden Meredith, Longview, 5-9, 185, Sr.

Fullback — Michael Lewis, McAllen Memorial, 5-8, 185, Sr.

All-purpose — JoJo Earle, Aledo, 5-10,170, Sr.

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Place-kickerJosh Click, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 185, Sr.

Defense

Linemen — McCoy Casey, Crosby, 6-1, 240, Jr.; E’Maurion Banks, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-5, 296, Sr.; Caden Anderson, Aledo, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Hunter Hewitt, Cedar Park, 6-4, 230, Sr.

Linebackers — Andon Thomas, Liberty Hill, 6-0, 220, Jr.; Jaice Beck, Nederland, 6-0, 200, Jr.; William Alexander, Magnolia, 6-0, 215, Jr.; Kybrien Jackson-Jamerson, Longview, 6-1, 200, Sr.

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Secondary — Keebler Wagoner, Denison, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Chief Collins, Lovejoy, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Ethan Minor, Huntsville, 5-11, 165, Sr.; Travion Ates, Tyler, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Punter — Devin Samples, Lubbock Coronado, 6-3, 160, Sr.

Kick returnerJalon Rock, Mansfield Summit, 5-10, 170, Sr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards — Ollie Swope, Amarillo Tascosa, 6-4, 330, Sr.; Kyle Lofye, Frisco Lone Star, 6-4, 274, Jr.

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Tackles — Rocco O’Keefe, Aledo, 6-4, 260, Sr.; (tie) Reuben Fatheree II, Richmond Foster, 6-8, 275, Sr.; Jacoby Jackson, Mansfield Summit, 6-5, 300, Sr.

Center — Jace Lowe, Cleburne, 6-3, 295, Jr.; Greer Rush, Frisco, 6-4, 290, Sr.

Wide receivers —Cameron O’Banan, Dripping Springs, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Cody Jackson, Richmond Foster, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Tight endElijah Arroyo, Frisco Independence, 6-5, 220, Sr.

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Quarterback — (tie) Eddie Lee Marburger, Sharyland Pioneer, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Ralph Rucker, Lovejoy, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Running backsDeuce Jones, Mansfield Timberview, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Noah Garcia, Abilene Cooper, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Micah Williford, New Braunfels Canyon, 5-9, 180, Sr.

Fullback — Caleb Evans-Pickens, New Caney Porter, 5-9, 175, Sr.

All-purpose — Preston Alford, Dripping Springs, 5-10, 190, Jr.

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Place-kicker — Justin Bohrer, Cedar Park, 5-9, 145, Sr.

Defense

Linemen — Daylan Pena, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-1, 245, Sr.; Taylor Steele, Colleyville Heritage, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Jaydon Williams, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Kyler Jordan, Lubbock Cooper, 6-3, 240, Jr.

Linebackers — Jaxson Slanker, College Station, 6-0, 205, Jr.; Luke Lingard, Colleyville Heritage, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Mason Conner, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Brandon Adame, Mercedes, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Nico Keramidis, Cleburne, 5-9, 175, Sr.

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Secondary — Ryan Bulthuis, Sharyland Pioneer, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Adari Hauley, Fort Bend Marshall, 5-11, 187, Jr.; Christian Jackson, Fort Bend Marshall, 6-2, 180, Sr.; (tie) Josiah Gaetani, Montgomery, 5-9, 155, Sr.; Jack Patterson, Kerrville Tivy, 6-1, 175, Sr.

PunterRalph Rucker, Lovejoy, 6-0, 200, Sr.

Kick returner — Nick Darcus, Wichita Falls Rider, 5-9, 165, Sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Offense

Guards — Angel DeLa Garza, Southside, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Hunter Crump, Victoria East, 6-1, 270, Sr.

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Tackles — Alejandro Avila, McAllen Memorial, 6-3, 305, Jr.; Drake Bequeaith, Grapevine, 6-6, 250, Jr.; Adrian Bernal, Edcouch-Elsa, 6-1, 270, Sr.; Garrett Feiden, Whitehouse,6-1, 240, Sr.; Cory Hendrix, College Station, 6-5, 305, Jr.; Rhett Larson, A&M Consolidated, 6-5, 295, Jr.; Daylen Moses, Victoria West, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Roman Ramirez, San Antonio Southwest, 6-0, 265, Sr.; Dorion Strawn, Ennis, 6-5, 305, Sr.; Elvis Stricklin, Boerne Champion, 6-4, 255, Sr.; Christian Webb, Longview Pine Tree, 6-3, 270, Sr.; Tim Wyatt, W.T. White, 6-4, 276, Sr.

CentersKingston Leota, Richland, 5-9, 276, Sr.; Greer Rush, Frisco, 6-4, 290, Sr.

Wide receivers — Gunnar Abseck, Cedar Park, 5-9, 155, Sr.; Josh Cameron, Cedar Park, 6-2, 195, Sr.; Josiah Cantu, Mercedes, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Tristan Castillo, Sharyland Pioneer, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Rian Cellers, Texas High, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Cameron De La Pena, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 165, Jr.; Nate Denney, Georgetown, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Raymond Gay, Red Oak, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Ketron Jackson, Royse City, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Kyndon Fuselier, Nederland, 5-11, 170, Jr.; AJ Gonzaque, Mission Veterans Memorial, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Jaylen Herman, Crosby, 6-0, 165, Sr.; Chris Marshall, Fort Bend Marshall, 6-4, 190, Jr.; Eli Martinez, Lubbock Coronado, 5-9, 163, Sr.; Hal Presley, Mansfield Summit, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Ranse Radtke, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-2, 189, Sr.

Tight ends — Jason Llewellyn, Aledo, 6-5, 235, Jr.; Griffin Edwards, Grapevine, 6-6, 225, Sr.; Marcus Collins, Magnolia West, 6-3, 225, Sr.

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Quarterbacks — Blake Buzzell, Victoria West, 6-1, 185, Sr.; Collin Drake, Ennis, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Simeon Evans, Mansfield Timberview, 6-0, 185, Sr.; EJ Ezar, Rudder, 5-11, 190, Jr.; DJ Freeman, Longview Pine Tree, 5-9, 155, Sr.; Roland Harvey, Fort Bend Marshall, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Jett Huff, College Station, 5-9, 180, Jr.; Chris Lee, Azle, 6-3, 200, Jr.; Travis Moore, Magnolia, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Austin Novosad, Dripping Springs, 6-3, 180, Soph.; Micah Rodriguez, Seguin, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Jacob Rodriguez, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-2, 223, Sr.; Brayden Schager, Highland Park, 6-3, 210, Sr.; Carter Senterfitt, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-3, 195, Sr.; Mason Shorb, Leander Rouse, 6-3, 160, Soph.; Nash Villegas, CC Flour Bluff, 6-5, 240, Jr.

Running backs — Cleo Chandler, Cleburne, 5-10, 205, Sr.; Mitch Hall, Magnolia, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Sutton Lake, A&M Consolidated, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Josh Mazyck, Nederland, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Andre Mitchell, San Antonio Southwest, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Dareion Murphy, Floresville, 6-1, 198, Jr.; Chase Patek, Victoria West, 5-8, 185, Sr.; Carlos Pena, La Joya Palmview, 5-8, 185, Sr.; Caleb Texada, Grapevine, 5-9, 175, Jr.; Jalen Washington, Montgomery, 5-9, 185, Jr.; Marques Washington, Seguin, 5-8, 165 Sr.

Fullbacks — Justin Galan, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Quaterian Riles, Huntsville, 6-0, 215, Sr.

All-purpose — Avery Bowen, Weslaco, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Caleb Camarillo, Southside, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Rayden Campbell, CC Flour Bluff, 5-11, 180, Sr.

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Place-kickers — Nick de las Alas, Montgomery, Jr.; Luke Laminack, Amarillo, 5-11, 175, Jr.; Dawson Schremp, College Station, 5-10, 170, Jr.

Defense

Linemen — Alex Arnold, SA Alamo Heights, 6-2, 235, Sr.; Jahkamian Carr, Longview, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Avion Carter, Amarillo Tascosa, 6-5, 240, Soph.; Marcos De Ochoa, McAllen Memorial, 6-0, 260, Jr.; Landon Eades, Boerne Champion, 6-3, 280, Sr.; Roan Galvan, Mercedes, 5-11, 225, Jr.; Nick Hernandez, Leander Rouse, 5-6, 200, Sr.; Marshall Johnson, Whitehouse,5-11, 245, Sr.; Wade Lewis, Crosby, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Albert Regis, La Porte, 6-1, 290, Sr.; Quaterian Riles, Huntsville, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Wilburn Smallwood, Lufkin, 6-3, 225, Sr.; Trevor Tamplin, Longview, 6-3, 215, Sr.; Terrell Tilmon, Mansfield Timberview, 6-4, 205, Sr.; Rey Hernandez, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-10, 220, Sr.; Jarveon Williams, Ennis, 6-3, 218, Sr.

Linebackers — Giovanni Barrera, Weslaco East, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Brayden Beck, Randall, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Payton Chapman, Ennis, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Tyson Cluff, Leander Rouse, 5-7, 135, Sr.; Luis DeHoyos, Mission Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 165, Soph.; Trent Zappe, Victoria East, 6-1, 210, Jr.; Blake Gotcher, Frisco Lone Star, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Josh Hagen, Leander Rouse, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Anthony Hill, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 215, Soph.; Caden Holt, New Braunfels Canyon, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Izaiah Kelley, Lubbock Coronado, 6-2, 173, Sr.; Marshall Landwehr, Highland Park, 6-0 210, Sr.; Kyle Lewis, Lubbock Cooper, 5-8, 150, Jr.; Braiden Mathews, Whitehouse, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Kobie McKinzie, Lubbock Cooper, 6-3, 240, Jr.; Mikey Rangel, Nederland, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Alessio Russolillo, Frisco Lone Star, 6-0, 220, Sr.; Kenny Seymour, Fort Bend Marshall, 6-2, 229, Sr.; Cristian Sanchez, McAllen Memorial, 5-11, 205, Sr.; Patrick Turner, Highland Park, 6-3, 235, Sr.

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Secondary — Luis Banda, PSJA Southwest, 5-10,185, Sr.; Aaron Brangan, Leander Rouse, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Rayden Campbell, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Keshaun Cooper, College Station, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Landon Ellis, Denison, 5-11, 165, Sr.; Jonathan Fuselier, Crosby, 6-3, 180, Sr.; Kyndon Fuselier, Nederland, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Dominique Horton, Wichita Falls Rider, 5-9, 190, Sr.; Jalen Muhammed, McAllen Memorial, 5-11, 180, Jr.; Jay Palacios, Sharyland Pioneer, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Jalon Rock, Mansfield Summit, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Courtney Stitmon, Longview Pine Tree, 5-8, 160, Sr.; Rylan Wilcox, Lubbock Cooper, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Dillion Williams, Nacogdoches, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Simeon Woodard, San Antonio Veterans Memorial, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Collin Wright, Manvel, 6-1, 180, Jr.; Ryan Whalen, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Jimmy Wyrick, South Oak Cliff, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Punters — Buck Buchanan, Marshall, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Xavier Gable, Montgomery Lake Creek, 6-3, 280, Sr.;Jeff Krop, Magnolia West, 6-4, 185, Sr.

Kick returners — La’Trell Barfield, Victoria West, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Major Everhart, Amarillo Tascosa, 5-11, 165, Jr.; Davyon Henderson, Manvel, 5-8, 160, Sr.; Jaxson Lavender, Lovejoy, 5-10, 170, Soph.; Joseph Meador, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Billy Williams, New Caney, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Rylan Wilcox, Lubbock Cooper, 5-10, 160, Sr.

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