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Katy ISD places three on Class 6A All-State first team

By Tyler Tyre, Sports Editor
Posted 2/19/24

Katy ISD had three players placed on the first team of the Class 6A Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s All State Team and 12 overall in a strong year for the district on the all state team.

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Katy ISD places three on Class 6A All-State first team

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Katy ISD had three players placed on the first team of the Class 6A Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s All State Team and 11 overall in a strong year for the district on the all state team.

Tompkins led the way for the district with five all-state picks while Katy had three named to the team and both Taylor and Morton Ranch placed two on the team.

Wyatt Young and Ashton Funk were placed on the first team for Tompkins. Young was the District 19-6A MVP this year after rushing for 936 yards and 11 touchdowns while passing for 524 more to go with six touchdowns through the air. Young was named to the first team as the all-purpose player while Funk, who helped the Falcons to a second place finish in district, was named as a tackle.

The two were joined on the first team by Morton Ranch’s Ryan Hall, who was named to the first team as a fullback. Hall had 1204 yards on the year to go with 10 touchdowns on the ground.

Katy’s Chase Johnsey was named third team all state as a fullback. Johnsey had 240 yards on the ground with six touchowns to go with 17 receptions for 212 yards and two touchowns on the year. Taylor’s Cyrus Reyes was also named to the third team after helping the Mustangs finish third in district and reach the playoffs during his senior season.

There were six more players from Katy ISD who were named honorable mentions. Tompkins had Caleb Blocker in the team as a running back while Rhys Phillips was named to it as a tight end and William Duncan earned honorable mention honors as a kicker. Ashton Coker gained the honorable mention honors for Taylor while Morton Ranch’s Dean Ford and Katy’s Adam Carter rounded out the team as defensive lineman and punter.

Willis quarterback DJ Lagway and DeSoto defensive lineman Keylan Abrams were named co-players of the year for Class 6A.

Following is the full Class 6A Blue Bell/TSWA All-State Team

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Quarterback – D.J. Lagway, Willis, 6-2, 225, sr.

Running backs – Taji Atkins, Spring Westfield, 5-9, 185, sr.; Lloyd Avant, Summer Creek, 5-11, 195, sr.; Caden Durham, Duncanville, 5-9, 195, sr.

Fullback – Ryan Hall, Katy Morton Ranch, 5-11, 205, sr.

Wide receivers – Dakorien Moore, Duncanville, 5-11, 175, jr.; Alex Green, Hutto, 6-0, 188, sr.; Jalen Cooper, Cibolo Steele, 6-3, 170, jr.; Daylon Singleton, DeSoto, 5-11, 165, jr.

Tight end – Kordell Rodgers, Summer Creek, sr.

Tackles – Blake Frazier, Vandegrift, 6-6, 270, sr.; (tie) Ashton Funk, Katy Tompkins, 6-6, 300, sr.; Ellis Davis, Prosper, 6-7, 270, sr.

Guards – Nate Kibble, Atascocita, 6-3, 315, sr.; Ronnell McLain, DeSoto, 6-4, 310, sr.

Center – Coen Echols, Katy, 6-3, 295, sr.

All purpose – Wyatt Young, Katy Tompkins, 6-1, 200, sr.

Place-kicker – Noah McGough, Dallas Jesuit, 6-0, 177, jr.

Defense

Linemen - Keylan Abrams, DeSoto, 6-2, 205, jr.; Alex January, Duncanville, 6-5, 320, sr.; Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, Oak Ridge, sr.; Colin Simmons, Duncanville, 6-3, 225, sr.

Linebackers – Justin Williams, Oak Ridge, 6-2, 205, sr.; Xavier Atkins, Summer Creek, 6-1, 200, sr.; Brandon Booker, DeSoto, 6-1, 205, sr.; Cayden Clayton, The Woodlands, 5-10, 185, sr.

Secondary – Dontae Carter, Cibolo Steele, 6-2 175, sr.; Peyton Morgan, Pflugerville Weiss, 6-1, 175, sr.; Braylon Conley, Atascocita 6-0, 170, sr.; Athen Dominguez, Midland, 6-1, 180, sr.

Punter – Jonathan Dimas, Westfield, 5-10, 185, sr.

Kick returner – Chris Boykins, Houston Lamar, 5-10, 180, sr.

Offensive player of the year – Lagway, Willis

Defensive player of the year – Abrams, DeSoto

Coach of the year – Claude Mathis, DeSoto

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Quarterback  – Darius “DJ” Bailey, DeSoto, 5-11, 210, sr.

Running backs – Deonte Dean, Lake Highlands, 6-2, 210, sr.; Brennan Carroll, San Antonio Roosevelt, 5-8, 180, sr.; (tie) Ashton Emory, Rockwall, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jeremy Payne, Fort Bend Hightower, 5-10, 175, sr.

Fullback – Titus Pettaway, Manor, 6-1, 220, sr.

Wide receivers – Jermaine Bishop, Willis, 5-11, 150, soph.; Chase Campbell, Frenship, 5-11, 170, soph.; Ivan Carreon, Odessa, 6-6, 205, sr.; Christian Saldana, Laredo United, 6-1, 170, sr.

Tight end – Jewlyen Thomas Roberts, Richardson Pearce, 6-4, 235, sr.

Tackles – Lucas Barrientes, Midland Legacy, 6-4, 276, sr.; (tie) Harrison Moore, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 260, sr.; Jacob Ponton, Dripping Springs, 6-7, 270, sr.

Guards – Jared Risinger, Austin Westlake, 6-2, 310, jr. (tie) Byron Washington, DeSoto, 6-8, 400, jr.; Gavin Espinoza, New Braunfels, 6-0, 295, sr.

Center – (tie) Koltin Sieracki, The Woodlands, 6-3, 295, sr. Bennett Wilkin, Austin Westlake, 6-0, 245, jr.

All purpose – Kadyn Leon, Lake Travis, 6-0, 170, sr.

Place-kicker – (tie) Spencer Barnett, Austin Westlake, 5-8, 160, sr.; Cooper Crawford, Royse City, 5-10, 175, sr.

Defense

Linemen - K’mard Kimble, C.E. King, 6-1, 290, sr.; Dustan Mark, Southlake Carroll, 6-2, 225, sr.; Jacob King, Cibolo Steele, 6-1, 245, sr.; Kaleb Walker, Summer Creek, 6-4, 215, sr.

Linebackers – Brooks Gallagher, Tyler Legacy, 5-11, 200, sr.; Jackson Waid, Clear Falls, 6-0, 210, sr.; Elliott Schaper, Austin Westlake, 6-2, 210, jr. Johnny Crawford, Stratford, 6-1, 200, sr. 

Secondary – Devin Sanchez, North Shore, 6-2, 170, jr.; Ashton Hampton, Pearland, 6-0, 165, sr.; Rodney Bimage Jr., Dickinson, 6-1, 180, sr.; (tied) Eli Bowen, Denton Guyer, 5-9, 165, sr.; Xavier Filsaime, McKinney, 6-1, 180, sr.

Punter – Paul Herrera, El Paso Eastlake, 5-10, 175, sr.

Kick returner – Christopher Barnes, North Shore, 5-8, 155, sr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Quarterback – (tie) Kaleb Bailey, Galena Park North Shore, 6-1, 195, jr.; Marcos Davila, Midland Legacy, 6-3 225, sr.

Running backs – Damien Johnson, Midland Legacy, 5-10, 170, sr.; Fabian Garcia, San Benito, 5-7, 175, sr.; Davis Penn, Southlake Carroll, 5-10, 185, soph.

Fullback – Chase Johnsey, Katy, 5-11, 195, sr. 

Wide receivers – Ashton Bethel-Roman, Ridge Point, 6-2, 170, sr.; Kaliq Lockett, Garland Sachse, 6-2, 185, jr.; Leyton Stone, Frenship, 6-2, 170, jr.; Tristen Brown, Houston Lamar, 5-10, 175, sr.

Tight end – Jack Van Dorselaer, Southlake Carroll, 6-5, 230, jr. 

Tackles – Michael Uini, Copperas Cove, 6-8, 330, sr.; (tie) Gibson Pyle, Klein Cain, 6-5, 300, sr.; Makai Saina, Arlington Martin, 6-4, 290, sr.

Guards – Preston Honeycutt, Hutto, 6-4, 255, sr.; James Kerney, Harker Heights 6-0, 260, soph.

Center – Tyler Mercer, Prosper, 6-4, 280, sr.

All purpose – Jason Love, San Antonio Brennan, 5-10, 185, sr.

Place-kicker – Kyle Lemmerman, Southlake Carroll, 6-2, 210, sr.

Defense

Linemen - Landon Rink, Cy-Fair, 6-3, 280, jr. Zion Taylor, Shadow Creek, 6-1, 230, sr.; Zina Umeozulu, Allen, 6-4, 235, sr.; (tie) Tristan Johnson, LD Bell, 6-3, 260, sr.; Abdon Mata, Cibolo Steele, 6-3, 240, sr.

Linebackers – Dillon Dixon, North Shore, 6-0, 215, sr.; Walker DiHarce, San Antonio Johnson, 6-2, 220, sr.; Cooper Kounse, San Antonio Churchill, 5-11, 195, sr.; Eze Osondu, Byron Nelson, 6-3, 205, sr.

Secondary – Ty Hawkins, SA Johnson, 6-1, 200, jr.; Tyren Polley, Duncanville, 6-0, 180, jr.; Ashton Williams, Byron Nelson, 5-11, 180, sr.; (tie) Judson Crockett, Austin Westlake, 6-1, 175, sr.; Cyrus Reyes, Katy Taylor, 6-1 190, sr.

Punter – Walter Kilgore, Clear Lake, 6-2, 170, sr.

Kick returner – Miles Coleman, Austin Vandegrift, 5-6, 155, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Offense

Quarterbacks – Deuce Adams, Vandegrift, 6-2, 175, sr.; Zion Brown, 6-0, 181, Atascocita, sr.; Austin Carlisle, Ridge Point, 5-11, 185, jr.; Atzel Chavez Jr., Laredo United, 6-2, 180, sr.; Will Hammond, Hutto, 6-2, 200, sr.; Hudson Hutcheson, Frenship, 6-0, 175, sr.; Chris Jimerson, North Crowley, 5-10, 170, jr.; Graham Knowles, Southlake Carroll, 6-7, 215, sr.; Mabrey Mettauer, The Woodlands, 6-5, 225, sr.; Evan Minjares, El Paso Eastwood, 6-1, 205, sr.; Trey Owens, Cy-Fair, 6-5, 240, sr.; Tom Von Grote, Byron Nelson, 6-2.5, 215, sr. 

Running backs – Caleb Blocker, Katy Tompkins, 5-10, 200, sr.; D’Andre Hardeman Jr., North Shore, 5-8, 180, jr.; Justin Howard, Houston Lamar, 5-10, 165, sr.; Tucker James, Byron Nelson, 6-0, 180, jr.; Lorenn Johnson, SA Johnson, 5-10, 180, jr.; Jake Kayser, Austin Westlake, 5-8, 175, sr.; Elijah McCoy, Midland, 5-8, 180, jr.; LaDamion McDowell, Pearland, 5-7, 160, sr.; Ulysses Melendez, Edinburg North, 6-0, 170, sr.; Cole Pryor, SA Reagan, 5-9, 175, jr.; Gael Rodriguez, Laredo Alexander, 5-7, 175, jr.; Ashton Searl, North Crowley, 6-0, 185, sr.; Demani Stewart, Round Rock Westwood, 5-10, 218, sr.; Jack Robert Tyndall, Dripping Springs, 5-10, 200, jr.

Wide receivers – Christopher Barnes, North Shore, sr.; Patrick Bridges, Pearland, 6-2, 180, sr.; Owen Carter, Cy-Fair, 6-3, 195, sr.; Miles Coleman, Austin Vandegrift, 5-6, 155, sr.; Vincent Jones, C.E. King, sr.; Alek Leven, Laredo United, 6-1, 180, jr.; Kyle Koch, Dripping Springs, 6-2, 190, sr.; Chris Stewart, Shadow Creek, 6-0, 175, soph.

Tight ends – Rhys Phillips, Katy Tompkins, 6-3, 235, sr.; Sam Self, Lake Travis, 6-2, 225, sr.; Jase Skoglund, Vandegrift, 6-5, 235, sr.; Nicholas Townsend, Dekaney, 6-3, 210, jr.

Tackles – Colter Alberding, Allen, 6-3, 295, jr.; Ray’Quan Bell, Westfield, 6-4, 305, sr.; Samir Camacho,  Cypress Falls, 6-5, 300, sr.; Miguel Carrizales, SA Harlan, 6-3, 230, sr.; Braden Ellison, El Paso Eastwood, 6-2, 265, sr.; Michael Fasusi, Lewisville, 6-5, 315, jr.; Jose Gonzalez, Laredo United, 6-2, 230, sr.; Willie Goodacre, Denton Guyer, 6-5, 310, sr.; Ryan Hughes, The Woodlands, 6-7, 300, sr.; Tyler Knape, Austin Westlake, 6-4, 285, sr.; Tyler Murray, SA Brandeis, 6-5, 285, sr.; Deven Nixon, Cibolo Steele, 6-4, 270, sr.; John Turntine III, North Crowley, 6-5, 275, soph.; Cameron Walker, SA Brennan, 6-5, 275, sr.; Ory Williams, San Marcos, 6-8, 310, sr

Guards – Aaron Carranza, Laredo Alexander, 6-1, 290, jr.; Briley Brown, SA O’Connor, 6-3, 275, sr.; Mac Evans, Drippings Springs, 6-3, 270, sr.; Jerald Mays, Pflugerville Weiss, 6-4, 280, soph.

Place-kickers – James Satterfield, Waco Midway, 5-10, 160, sr.; William Duncan, Katy Tompkins, 6-3, 230, sr.; Sam Keltner, Keller, 5-11, 180, sr.; Jonathan Soto, North Shore, 5-8, 185, jr.

Defense

Linemen - Josef Aganbi, Lake Travis, 6-4, 235, sr.; Jorge Alvarado, Laredo Alexander, 6-2, 195, sr.; Ja’Marcus Anderson, Dickinson, 6-1, 245, sr.; Nicholas B. Cavallo, George Ranch, 6-3, 245, sr.; Karmyne Castilleja, San Benito, 5-9, 225, sr.; Ashton Coker, Katy Taylor, 6-2, 290, sr.; Ke’Maurrie Davis, North Crowley, sr.; Kyran Duhon,  Summer Creek, 6-3, 250, sr.; Dallon Ellis, Fort Bend Hightower, 5-10, 300, sr.; Lowote Jurkin, Pflugerville Weiss, sr.; Nathan Marsh, Allen, 5-10 260, sr.; Jacoven Julian, Byron Nelson, 6-3, 210, jr.; Armstrong Nnodim, Mesquite Horn, sr.; Chad Otutu, Pflugerville Weiss, 6-2, 290, sr.; Dacorien Thompson, North Crowley, 6-2, 250, sr.

Linebackers – Kariel Anderson-Dale, Harker Heights,6-0, 210, sr.; Kannon Clendenin, Waco Midway, 5-9, 200, sr.; Sean DeVault, Garland Sachse, 6-2, 220, jr.; Dean Ford, Katy Morton Ranch, 6-1, 220, sr.; Eric Garza, Southlake Carroll, 6-0, 205, sr.; Jermy Jackson, Waxahachie, 6-2, 200, sr.; Drew King, Allen, 5-8, 185, sr.; Luca Picucci, Dripping Springs, 6-2, 200, sr.; Kameron Reddic, Fort Bend Hightower, 6-1, 205, sr.; Isaiah Rico, Edinburg North, 5-11, 200, sr.

Devon Robinson, San Benito, 6-0, 195, jr.; Esus Robledo, Midland Legacy, 6-1, 208, sr.; Elijah Walton, San Antonio Harlan, 6-2, 200, sr.

Secondary – Chris Boykins, Houston Lamar, 5-10, 180, sr.; Jaylen Carter, Summer Creek, 6-0, 195, sr.; Myles Davis, Converse Judson, 6-1, 190, sr.; Nicholas Gonzalez, Edinburg High, 5-8, sr.; Kameron Green, McNeil, 6-4 204, sr.; Brandon Hernandez, San Benito, 5-7, 165, sr.; Aidan Jones, Austin Vandegrift, 5-11, 182, jr.; David Kabongo, Byron Nelson, 6-1, 185, sr.; David Moore, North Crowley, sr.; Kade Phillips, Fort Bend Hightower, 6-3, 185, jr.; Dion Tovar, SA Brennan, sr.; Jayven Villasenor, Laredo United, 5-9, 170, sr.; Carson Williams, Spring Westfield, 5-11, 170, sr.

Punters – Adam Carter, Katy, 6-1, 250, jr.; Ty Duchoquette, Cedar Park Vista Ridge, sr.; Cade Lington, Keller, 5-0, 175, sr.; Adrian Popps, Austin Anderson, 6-1, 195, sr.; Scott Starzyk, The Woodlands, 5-10, 170, jr.; Kaden Turner, Schertz Clemens, sr., 6-2, 195

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