SAN MARCOS, TX — The Texas High School Coaches Association named Central Bobcats Quarterback Christian English recently to the 6A 2023-24 Football Super Elite Team. English received one of the superlative awards, being named the 6A Utility Player of the Year.
According to the THSCA's website, "The THSCA Super Elite Teams consists of high school players nominated by current professional members of the Texas High School Coaches Association. The player must meet the THSCA award criteria to be nominated. The award recognizes student-athletes across the state of Texas for their exemplary athletic achievement in their respective sport."
THSCA 2023-24 6A Football Super Elite Team
- Offensive MVP: Darius Bailey, DeSoto HS
- Defensive MVP: Keylan Abrams, DeSoto HS
- Utility Player: Christian English, San Angelo Central HS
2023-2024 THSCA Super Elite Team
(Credit: thsca.com)
Offense:
- Jalen Cooper, Steele HS
- Caden Durham, Duncanville HS
- Coen Echols, Katy HS
- Ryan Fodje, Bridgeland HS
- Ashton Funk, Tompkins HS
- Alex Green, Hutto HS
- Damien Johnson, Midland Legacy HS
- Tyler Knape, Austin Westlake HS
- Tyler Mercer, Prosper HS
- Dakorien Moore, Duncanville HS
- Trey Owens, Cy-Fair HS
- Christian Saldana, United HS
Defense:
- Xavier Atkins, Summer Creek HS
- Rodney Bimage Jr., Dickinson HS
- Gunner Caballero, Eagle Pass HS
- Dontae Carter, Cibolo Steele HS
- Athen Dominguez, Midland HS
- Mason Dossett, Ridge Point HS
- Alex January, Duncanville HS
- Nathaniel Kirksey, Tyler Legacy HS
- Jack Morse, Highland Park HS
- Armstrong Nnodim, Mesquite Horn HS
- Landon Rink, Cy-Fair HS
- Elliott Schaper, Austin Westlake HS
Special Teams:
- Levi Crowder, Midland High HS
- Scott Starzyk, The Woodlands HS
2023-24 THSCA Super Elite Team
(Credit: thsca.com)
Other players from District 2-6A who made the list were Levi Crowder and Athen Dominguez from Midland High and Damien Johnson from Midland Legacy.
Christian English finished his first year as a starter with solid stats. He led the Bobcats in rushing, passing, and total touchdowns. The Junior threw for 2569 yards on 228/377 passing. His most impressive accomplishment was the 18 touchdowns to only three interceptions. He added another impressive accomplishment to his resume, eclipsing the 1000-yard mark on the ground with 1047 yards rushing on 104 carries and 18 touchdowns.
![Central Bobcats Christian "Squeaky" English](/sites/default/files/2024-02/screenshot2024-02-07at30731pm.jpeg "Central Bobcats Christian "Squeaky" English")
Central Bobcats Christian "Squeaky" English
(San Angelo LIVE! Photo)
Despite the Bobcats finishing the season with a 1-9 record, Central was in all but two games last year. A few plays here or there could have turned that record into 7-3 or 6-4. English significantly improved throughout the season and should continue in his senior season this fall.
The Bobcats hired new head coach Mark Smith last Friday, February 2, to steer Central in a new direction. A former Oklahoma Sooners’ coaching staff member, Smith brings a different kind of expertise back to the high school game. Next season should be an interesting one for the Bobcats.
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