Refugio trio headlines Coastal Bend representatives on Blue Bell/TSWA 2A All-State Team

Texas A&M signee Ernest Campbell led three Refugio players earning first team accolades on the 2023 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A All-State Football team.

Campbell, who doubles as one of the best sprinters in the state during track season, was named to the team as a defensive back joining two other defensive teammates on the first-team.

Senior linebacker Kaleb Brown was named to the first team along with senior defensive lineman James Jimenez.

The Bobcats also had fullback Jordan King garner second-team honors along with tackle Dougie Farrell.

Three Rivers receiver Derek Lancaster nabbed second-team honors as a receiver and Campbell was also honored as a second-team kick returner.

A handful of Coastal Bend athletes were named honorable mention including Refugio quarterback Kelan Brown, Three Rivers quarterback Caden Soliz, Woodsboro fullback Brenner Kurtz and defensive lineman Cole Spalek.

Timpson quarterback Terry Bussey and Albany defensive lineman Adam Hill were the Class 2A players of the year.

Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association

Class 2A All-State Football Team

FIRST TEAM

Quarterback – Terry Bussey, Timpson, 5-11, 180, sr.

Running backs – Ja’Deriun Bell, Mart, 5-8, 190, jr.; Edgar DeLuna, Sonora, 6-0, 195, sr.; Omarion Rasberry, Garrison, 5-10, 181, sr.

Fullback – Kaegan Ash, Mount Enterprise, 6-0, 195, soph.

All-purpose – Markeydrick Taylor, Chilton, 5-7, 155, sr.

Wide receivers – Diontay Ramon, Hawley, 6 -3, 180, sr.; Edward Quinonez, McCamey, 6-2, 165, jr.

Tight end – Hunter Lackey, Coleman, 6-3, 190, sr.

Center – (tie) Caleb Strickland, Wellington, 5-10, 205, jr.; Cadynn Villarreal, Mart, 6-1, 260, jr.

Tackles – Sir’Isaac Foster, Frankston, 5-11, 230, sr.; Zane Waggoner, Albany, 6-2, 220, sr.

Guards – Lanxton Viertel, Albany, 6-2, 225, sr.; Ramon Rodriguez, Wellington, 5-8, 205, sr.

Place-kicker – Jose Valverde, Granger, 6-0, 175, jr.

Defense

Linemen – Adam Hill, Albany, 6-2, 212, sr.; JaCayden Adams, Timpson, 5-11, 190, sr.; James Jimenez, Refugio, 6-0, 195, sr.; Tyler Lane, Timpson, 5-11, 187, sr.; Gentry Caldwell, Brackettville, 6-1, 225, sr.

Linebackers – Byce Braden, Stratford, 6-3, 225, jr.; Kaleb Brown, Refugio, 5-9, 180, sr.; X’Zavlon Taylor, Chilton, 5-11, 180, soph.; Jaxson Hoel, Albany, 5-10, 170, sr.

Defensive backs – Reed Patterson, Collinsville, 5-10, 175, sr.; Clayton Stembridge, Tolar, 5-8, 145, sr.; Ernest Campbell, Refugio, 5-7, 150, sr.; Cason Fairchild, Albany, 6-0, 170, sr.

Punter – Isaiah Redd, Chilton, 5-11, 210, sr.

Returner – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.

Utility – Buck Powell, Hico, 5-10, 165, jr.

Offensive player of the year – Bussey, Timpson

Defensive player of the year – Hill, Albany

Coach of the Year – Kerry Therwhanger, Timpson

SECOND TEAM

Quarterback – Logan Jenkins, Collinsville, 5-11, 135, sr.

Running backs – Tank Scott, Bremond, 5-8, 170, soph.; Colby Springer, Dawson, 6-0, 185, sr.; J.J. Garner, Timpson, jr.

Fullback – Jordan King, Refugio, 5-9, 205, jr.

All-purpose – A.J. Donnell, Frankston, 6-2, 175, soph.

Wide receivers – Cason Fairchild, Albany, 6-0, 170, sr.; (tie) Derek Lancaster, Three Rivers, 6-0, 165, sr.; Jayden Edwards, Overton, 6-2, 160, jr.

Tight end – Camden Ables, Hawley, 6-3, 215, fr.

Center – Colton Bosse, Chilton, 6-0, 210, sr.

Tackles – Dougie Farrell, Refugio, 5-10, 220, sr.; James Wright, Centerville, 6-5, 320, sr.

Guards – Cason Serna, Tioga, 5-11, 230, jr.; (tie) Gavin Pollard, Garrison, 6-1, 245, jr.; Albert Nunez, New Deal, 6-1, 210, jr.

Place-kicker – Armando Chavez, Mart, 5-6, 164, sr.

Linemen – MaClane Minor, Bremond, 6-1, 210, sr.; Drew Anderle, Windthorst, 5-9, 201, sr.; Asher Price, Honey Grove, 6-3, 215, jr.; (tie) Karston Long, Stratford, 6-4, 265, sr.; Monte Swaner, Mart, 6-0, 275, sr.

Linebackers – D.J. Cooks, Tenaha, 5-9, 170, sr.; Gael Carrizales, Bremond, 5-8, 160, sr.; Kash Fletcher, Overton, sr.; (tie) Je’Mere Hartsfield, Marlin, 6-1, 190, sr.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-2, 195, jr.

Defensive backs – Tyler Jones, Chilton, 6-3, 180, sr.; Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.; Landon Durst, Panhandle, 5-10, 148, sr.; Dredrick Owens, Italy, 6-1, 170, sr.

Punter – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.

Returner – Garrison Nation, Tolar, 5-9, 180, sr.

Utility – (tie) Cayden Herron, Wolfe City, 5-11, 195, sr.; Briley Montgomery, Garrison, 5-7, 165, sr.

THIRD TEAM

Quarterback – (tie) Keagan Ables, Hawley, 6-0, 210, jr.; Armando Lujan, Sunray, 6-0, 180, jr.

Running backs – Dha’Corian Evans, Chilton, 5-11, 170, fr.; Dayvian Skinner, Lovelady, 5-9, 205, sr.; Ivan McCann, Roscoe, 5-11, 215, jr.

Fullback – JD Black, Garrison, 6-3, 215, sr.

All-purpose – Julio Valdez, Stratford, 6-2, 190, jr.

Wide receivers – Isaac Redd, Chilton, 6-0, 170, sr.; Amare Burton, Timpson, 5-10, 169, sr.

Tight end – Ethan Nevarez, Wellington, 6-2, 205, sr.

Center – (tie) Brady Davis, Beckville, 5-10, 228, sr.; Weston Pavlik, Weimar, 6-1, 230, sr.

Tackles – Dalton Adams, Early, 6-3, 220, sr.; Jacob Martinez, Sonora, 6-0, 250, sr.

Guards – Drew Anderle, Windthorst, 5-9, 201, sr.; (tie) Tyler Gilchrist, Lovelady, 5-10, 200, jr.; Jacob Gray, Holland, 5-10, 200, sr.

Place-kicker – JT Reagen, Garrison, 5-9, 165, fr.

Linemen – Brody Mahan, Honey Grove, 6-3, 235, jr.; Landan Henry, Cayuga, 5-10, 240, sr.; Layne Gisler, Falls City, 5-9, 185, sr.; (tie) Dylan Holt, Ganado, 5-11, 195, sr. Cam Phillips, Riesel, 6-2, 220, sr.

Linebackers – Garrett Trevino, Collinsville, 5-10, 220, jr.; Levi Beavers, Honey Grove, 6-0, 220, jr.; Clancy Osbourn, Mason, 5-11, 195, soph.; Brayson Choate, Panhandle, 5-11, 175, jr.

Defensive backs – Caden Gaton, Nocona, 5-8, 150, jr.; Jordan Harrison, Shiner, 5-8, 140, sr.; Ja’Tyrian Moore, Tenaha, 5-10, 160, sr.; (tie) Carson Keller, Hico, 6-1, 180, sr.; Joshua Rios, Forsan, sr.

Punter – Tyler Jones, Chilton, 6-3, 180, sr.

Returner – Ernest Campbell, Refugio, 5-7, 150, sr.

Utility – Logan Burles, Ganado, 5-7, 145, fr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Quarterbacks – J’Koby Williams, Beckville, 5-9, 180, sr.; Bryce Braden, Stratford, 6-3, 225, jr.; Kelan Brown, Refugio, 5-11, 180, jr.; Brandon Felix, La Villa, 5-9, 150, sr.; Brayden Loyd, Seymour, jr.; De’Montrel Medlock, Mart, 6-3, 205, jr.; Broxton Robinson, Panhandle, 6-1, 185, soph.; Caden Soliz, Three Rivers, 6-0, 175, sr.; Isaac Blessing, Tolar, 6-3, 215, sr.; Bryce Ullman, Ganado, 5-9, 165, jr.

Running backs – Keymd Faciane, Wink, fr.; Zane Garvin, Tahoka, 5-9, 170, sr.; Xavier Jiminez, Lockney, jr.; Tyson Michel, Axtell, 5-9, 165, jr.; Andrew Newman, Centerville, 5-7, 175, sr.; Anthony Powell, Celeste, 5-10, 210, sr.

Fullbacks – Brent Bouldin, Coleman, 5-10, 180, sr.; Zantayl Holley, Centerville, 5-11, 215, sr.; Brenner Kurtz, Woodsboro, 6-2, 200, sr.

All-purpose – Coldyn Horn, Axtell, 5-10, 155, jr.; Jamarquis Johnson, Rosebud-Lott, 5-11, 175, sr.; Christian Michalek, Holland, jr.; Ja’Tyrian Moore, Tenaha, 5-10, 160, sr.; Zach Norrell, Weimar, 6-0, 170, jr.

Wide receivers – Matthew Behrens, Tolar, 6-3, 180, sr.; Dawson Bennett, Sunray, 5-6, 145, jr.; Landon Durst, Panhandle, 5-10, 148, sr.; Hastin Easley, Dawson, 6-3, 185, sr.; Isaiah Hawkins, Overton, sr.; Rylan Newman, Collinsville, 5-11.5, 170, sr.; Dredrick Owens, Italy, 6-1, 170, sr.; Brady Woodrome, Valley Mills, 5-7, 140, sr.; Seth Wilcox, Roscoe, 5-11, 165, sr.

Tight ends – Wyatt Sutton, Alba-Golden jr.; Lane Uttley, Stratford, 6-4, 205, sr.

Centers – Erik Castillo, Lovelady, 6-0, 270, sr.; Nick Cox, Collinsville, 6-0, 190, jr.; Grayson Ellis, Wink, jr.; Zach Keith, Ralls, 6-3, 220, sr.; Hunter Morawietz, Falls City, 5-10, 240, jr.; Elijiah Samaniego, Sonora, sr.

Tackles – Kenneth Hayes, Marlin, sr.; Matthew McPherson, Overton, sr.; Levi LaGrone, Beckville,, sr.; Jose Sanchez, Johnson City, jr.; Jack Sinclair, Panhandle, 6-2, 208, soph.

Guards – Keaton Crowley, Centerville, 6-0, 275, sr.; Vance Fletcher, Overton, jr.; Jorge Salas, Coleman, 5-11, 215, sr.; Jesse Traxler, Garrison, 5-10, 230, sr.

Place-kickers – Jose Arzola, Holland, sr.; Ravel Marquez, Wolfe City, jr.; Leon Mendoza, Floydada, 5-6, 135, jr.

Linemen – Gavan Brookshire, Panhandle, 6-1, 230, soph.; Kobe Burton, Flatonia, sr.; Cutter Cain, Tolar, 6-1, 185, jr.; Luis Calderon, Sunray, 6-4, 365, sr.; Cash Clark, Tolar, 6-0, 215, jr.; Terrelle Easterling, Lovelady, 6-0, 235, sr.; Creed Frerich, Wink, 6-0, 150, sr.; Zantayl Holley, Centerville, 5-11, 215, sr.; Zach Keith, Ralls, 6-3, 220, sr.; Brysen Maxwell-Steele, Marlin, soph.; Ethan Nevarez, Wellington, 6-2, 205, sr.; Eddy Ray Mendoza, Wink, 5-8, jr.; Cole Spalek, Woodsboro, 6-2, 210, jr.; James Steglich, Holland, jr.; Alfred Wilkerson, Cooper, 6-4, 230, sr.

Linebackers – Calan Castles, Beckville, 6-3, 220,, sr.; Hastin Easley, Dawson, 6-3, 185, sr. Chase Edwards, Granger, 6-1, 184, sr.; Jackson Jones, Wellington, 5-9, 165, jr.; Slade Martin, New Deal, 6-0, 195, sr.; Pratt McLain, Gruver, 5-9, 175, sr.; Hudson Morgan, Wink, 6-1, 190, jr.; Christian Moy, Falls City, 5-8, 160, sr.; Jaxon Riddle, Tolar, 5-10, 160, sr.; Tyler Rogers, Frankston, 5-11, 190, jr.; Sutten Silerio, Mason, 5-9, 175, jr.; Julio Valdez, Stratford, 6-2, 190, jr.; Aydan Villalba, Ralls, 5-10, 175, sr.

Defensive backs – Stephen Cowan, Gruver, 6-1, 170, jr.; Dylan Ford, Sonora, jr.; Jordan Flores, Mabank, sr.; Nixon Folk, Wellington, 6-2, 170, sr.; Aiden Harris, Beckville, 5-9, 140, jr.; Conlan Lemay, Frankston, 6-1, 175, sr.; Cameron Lennon, Alba-Golden, jr.; Zach Norrell, Weimar, 6-0, 170, jr.; Markell Smith, Cooper, 5-10, 175, sr.; Ryne Todd, Mason, 5-7, 170, sr.; Angel Zapata, Iraan, sr.

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