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Colorado's leading rusher headlines Pueblo's all-state football team honors

Chris Abdelmalek, Pueblo Chieftain
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Rye High School quarterback Nolan Schauer hands the ball off to running back Dylan Hurne in a game against Ellicott on Friday, Sep. 29, 2023, at Rye High School.
Rye High School quarterback Nolan Schauer hands the ball off to running back Dylan Hurne in a game against Ellicott on Friday, Sep. 29, 2023, at Rye High School.

The completion of the CHSAA all-state teams for fall sports is finally here.

This year, Pueblo-area football saw many names make it in some shape or form, including the leading rusher in Colorado, Dylan Hurne of Rye High School, earning first-team honors. Hurne finished the season with over 2,000 yards rushing in only nine games as the Thunderbolts just missed out on making the playoffs this year.

Pueblo Central's Amari Brown gains yards during the first round of the CHSAA Class 3A state playoffs against Northfield at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Pueblo Central's Amari Brown gains yards during the first round of the CHSAA Class 3A state playoffs against Northfield at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Other notable names are Johnathan Gonzales of Pueblo County and Amari Brown of Pueblo Central for making the second team in Class 3A. Gonzales had close to 1,000 yards between receiving and rushing this year, and also played stellar defense as one of the best cornerbacks in the league. Brown led the Wildcats with 1,300 yards rushing on the season and was second on the team in touchdowns with 18, all while missing two games with injuries this season.

The following is the full list of all the players in Pueblo that earned all-state honors:

Class 4A

Honorable Mention

Pueblo West's Gavin Lockett pulls back to pass during a matchup with Falcon on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Pueblo West's Gavin Lockett pulls back to pass during a matchup with Falcon on Friday, October 13, 2023.

  • Gavin Lockett, Pueblo West, QB/FS, Jr.

  • Garrett O'Brien, Pueblo West, WR/SS, Jr.

  • Kaden Clough, Pueblo West, G, Jr.

Class 3A

Pueblo County's Johnathan Gonzales falls back into coverage during a game against Pueblo South at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Pueblo County's Johnathan Gonzales falls back into coverage during a game against Pueblo South at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Second Team

  • Johnathan Gonzales, Pueblo County, CB/WR, Sr.

  • Amari Brown, Pueblo Central, OLB/RB/SS, Jr.

More: Pueblo Central loses to Northfield in first round of 3A state football playoffs, 56-36

Pueblo South's Chace Hurley takes off on a long touchdown run during a matchup with Pueblo Centennial at Dutch Clark Stadium on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Pueblo South's Chace Hurley takes off on a long touchdown run during a matchup with Pueblo Centennial at Dutch Clark Stadium on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Honorable Mention

  • Izaiah Trujillo, Pueblo East, WR/CB/SS, Jr.

  • Jack Stangier, Pueblo County, OL/DL, Sr.

  • Francisco Pacheco, Pueblo South, DE/NG, Jr.

  • Michael Montoya, Pueblo Central, FB/MLB, Sr.

  • Chace Hurley, Pueblo South, LB/RB/LS, So.

  • Xavier Chavez-Baca, Pueblo East, C/DL/ATH, Jr.

  • Josiah Barela, Pueblo Central, QB/WR/CB, Sr.

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Class 1A

Rye High School Dylan Hurne takes the ball down the sideline for one of his six touchdowns in a game against Ellicott on Friday, Sep. 29, 2023 at Rye High School.
Rye High School Dylan Hurne takes the ball down the sideline for one of his six touchdowns in a game against Ellicott on Friday, Sep. 29, 2023 at Rye High School.

First team

  • Dylan Hurne, Rye, RB/LB, Sr.

Christopher Abdelmalek is a sports reporter for the Pueblo Chieftain and can be reached at cabdelmalek@gannett.com or follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @chowebacca. Support local news, subscribe to The Pueblo Chieftain at subscribe.chieftain.com

This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: CHSAA all-state football teams announced; Rye's Hurne makes first team