2024 All-Cover 1 Football Team (11-man)

Offensive MVP — Sutten Silerio, Mason, Sr.

The speedy running back piled up 2,322 yards and 38 touchdowns, while averaging a ridiculous 13.6 yards per carry. He also had 11 catches for 189 yards and four TDs. On defense, he had 107 tackles. He was named the MVP of District 14-2A Division I.

Co-Defensive MVPs — Ethan Michalewicz, Wall, Sr.; Brylan White, Wall, Sr.

Michalewicz and White were the leaders of Wall’s wrecking crew defense, which allowed only 14 points per game. Michalewicz had a team-high 144 tackles and was named the Defensive Player of the Year in District 4-3A Division II for the second consecutive year. White was a force on the defensive line with 91 tackles, 46 QB pressures, 15 tackles for loss and five sacks.

Newcomer of the Year — Liam Yancy, Miles, Soph.

With a talented team full of seniors depending on him, Yancy stepped up as a young quarterback to steer the ship. He threw for 2,472 yards and 34 touchdowns with 10 interceptions, while completing 64% of his passes. He led the Bulldogs to an 8-3 record with an offense that averaged 36 points per game.

Co-Coach of the Year — Scott Freeman, Junction; Craig Slaughter, Wall

Both of these coaches led their teams to memorable seasons. Freeman oversaw Junction’s first district title in 21 years and its first regional final appearance in 15 years. The Eagles finished 12-2. Slaughter led Wall to a 13-2 record, which included a season-defining win over Canadian in the regional final before a loss the next week to eventual state champion Gunter.

The Team

OFFENSE

QB Christian English, San Angelo Central, Sr.

“Squeak” once again put the Bobcats’ offense on his back whenever he needed to. He ran for 995 yards and 20 touchdowns on only 100 carries. He also threw for 1,891 yards and 17 TDs with five INTs. He helped Central go from 1-9 a year earlier to 4-6 and in the mix for a playoff spot with an offense that averaged 36 points per game.

QB Chris Alvizo, San Angelo Lake View, Soph.

Alvizo took over the reins of the Chiefs’ offense after an injury in the season opener, and he never looked back. He threw for 2,106 yards and 29 TDs, completing 65% of his passes, and he added 263 rushing yards. He gives Lake View hope for a bright future with two more years ahead of him.

QB Carlton Schmidt, Mason, Sr.

In his first year as a full-time starter, Schmidt helped give Mason’s run-heavy offense a new dimension. He threw for 1,441 yards and 17 TDs with five INTs, while also rushing for 1,029 yards and 20 TDs with an average of 9.4 yards per carry. 

QB Hudson Fowler, Ozona, Sr.

The Lions quarterback led Ozona to a 7-4 record with an offense that scored 36 points per game. He threw for 2,364 yards and 30 TDs with 14 INTs, while completing 60% of his passes.

QB Aaron Segura, Sonora, Soph.

Segura took over a Sonora offense in transition and solidified the Broncos’ QB spot. He threw for 2,767 yards and 24 TDs with 14 INTs, while completing 61% of his passes. 

QB Chasen Doyal, Junction, Jr.

Doyal directed one of the most explosive offenses in the area as Junction averaged 44 points. He threw for 1,606 yards and 25 TDs with only three INTs on 59% passing. He also had 353 rushing yards and four TDs.

RB Christian Villarreal, Ozona, Jr.

Despite missing some time due to injury, Villarreal still racked up 1,438 rushing yards and 17 TDs in the nine games he saw action. He averaged nine yards per carry. He also had 15 catches for 247 yards and three TDs.

RB Tevin Meade, Miles, Sr.

The Bulldogs’ speedster finished with 979 rushing yards and 13 TDs while averaging 8.7 yards per carry. He was significantly limited by injuries in the second half of the season that prevented him from reaching his full potential.

RB Aidan Cardwell, Junction, Sr.

The District 14-2A Division II MVP was Junction’s biggest offensive weapon. He rushed for 1,032 yards and 25 TDs, averaging 9.1 yards per carry. He turned 15 catches into 406 yards and seven TDs, and he also had a kickoff return for a score.

RB Korren Hoing, Junction, Sr.

Hoing was part of Junction’s dynamite 1-2 combo in the backfield. He had a team-high 1,041 rushing yards and 12 TDs, averaging 8.7 yards per carry.

RB Ashton Taylor, Brady, Jr.

Taylor was a steady force in Brady’s rushing attack with Johnny Menefield. He had 1,117 yards on the ground with 12 TDs, averaging 5.4 yards per carry.

RB Thomas Leanos, Wall, Sr.

In Wall’s new spread offense, Leanos made sure the Hawks still had a presence on the ground. He rushed for 1,088 yards and 11 TDs, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. He also had 12 catches for 183 yards.

RB Manuel Riojas, Christoval

Riojas was Christoval’s top offensive playmaker with 1,230 rushing yards and eight TDs. He also had 48 tackles and five sacks on defense.

RB Aiden Pena, Ballinger, Jr.

On a team known for its defense, Pena was one of the Bearcats’ most reliable offensive players. He finished with 894 rushing yards and 11 TDs, averaging five yards per carry.

LB Sire Garcia, Grape Creek, Jr.

Garcia was a workhorse for Grape Creek with 230 carries for 1,260 yards and 15 touchdowns — an average of 5.5 yards per carry — along with 10 two-point conversions and a TD catch. On defense, he was a first-team all-district linebacker with 79 tackles, three forced fumbles and three pass breakups.

FB Josue Arellano, Grape Creek, Jr.

The Eagles’ bruising 5-foot-11, 240-pound fullback was a big part of their running game. He graded out as an 88% blocker and was named first-team all-district. He added 130 rushing yards and four TDs on 29 carries.

WR Cooper Ellison, Miles, Sr.

The Bulldogs’ dynamic wideout again led the area in catches (70), receiving yards (1,359) and TDs (21). He was named the Co-Offensive MVP of District 7-2A Division II.

WR Jimmy Edwards, San Angelo Central, Jr.

When Central lost wide receiver Colton Hill to a season-ending injury in Week 2, Edwards stepped up to fill the void. He emerged as the Bobcats’ go-to receiver with 49 catches for 825 yards and 10 TDs.

WR Michael Daniels, Ozona, Sr.

Daniels was one of the most versatile playmakers in the Concho Valley. He hauled in 63 passes for 1,187 yards and 15 TDs, but he also carried the load in the rushing attack when called upon with 618 yards and six TDs on 84 carries.

WR Kam Aguero, Sonora, Sr.

The Broncos’ big-play threat had 52 catches for 1,065 yards and 12 TDs, including three TD catches of 80 yards or longer. He also had 40 tackles and two INTs on defense.

WR Braylon White, San Angelo Lake View, Jr.

White was a big play waiting to happen for the Chiefs. He had 57 catches for 786 yards and nine TDs to earn first-team all-district honors.

WR Reid Robertson, Wall, Jr.

Robertson was the top receiver in the Hawks’ new spread offense. He had 60 catches for 913 yards and 12 TDs.

WR Evan Boehle, Wall, Soph.

Boehle emerged as a dependable target in the Hawks’ passing attack. He had 42 catches for 714 yards and nine TDs.

WR Caden Roberts, Junction, Sr.

Junction did much of its damage on the ground, but Roberts gave them a dangerous option in the passing game. He had 39 catches for 611 yards and seven TDs. He also had a kickoff return for a TD and recorded 59 tackles.

WR Nick Franklin, Reagan County, Sr.

Whoever was at quarterback for Reagan County, Franklin was the Owls’ go-to receiver. He had 40 catches for 804 yards and eight TDs, averaging over 20 yards per grab.

WR Dillon Medina, Miles, Sr.

Medina was a dependable receiver in the Bulldogs' passing game. He had 41 catches for 667 yards and eight TDs.

TE Casner Stribling, San Angelo Central, Jr.

Stribling was an under-the-radar part of Central’s high-scoring offense. He earned first-team all-district honors with his strong blocking. When the Bobcats looked his way, he produced 13 catches for 241 yards and a TD.

TE Bode Bierschwale, Junction, Jr.

Bierschwale didn’t get many opportunities in the passing game for the Eagles, but he produced with 16 catches for 329 yards and six TDs. He was also a first-team all-district defensive lineman with 72 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, three sacks and two forced fumbles.

OL Hudson Braden, Wall, Sr.

The 6-foot-2, 205 pound Braden anchored the Hawks’ offensive line. He graded out at over 95% and didn’t allow a sack.

OL Reid Ballard, Wall, Jr.

The 5-foot-11, 205-pound Ballard helped lock down Wall’s offensive line as its center. He graded out at over 95% and never allowed a sack.

OL Emmett Marlatt, Wall, Sr.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Marlatt was a steady force on the Hawks’ offensive line. He graded out at over 95% and didn’t allow a sack.

OL Tu’Uta Kalamafoni, San Angelo Central, Sr.

The 6-foot-1, 280-pound Kalamafoni earned first-team all-district honors for the Bobcats. He anchored an offensive line that paved the way for the team to average 36 points per game.

OL Chase Cole, San Angelo Central, Sr.

The 6-foot-2, 280-pound Cole helped lead Central’s offensive line. He earned first-team all-district honors and was an imposing blocker in the running and passing game.

OL Wyatt Henry, San Angelo Lake View, Sr.

The 6-foot-2, 230-pound Henry was the leader of the Chiefs’ offensive line, but he was lost for the season right before district play started. He was a big part of the team’s high-scoring offense.

OL Osiel Arellano, Grape Creek, Sr.

The 6-foot-1, 255-pound Arellano graded out at 90% with his blocking for the Eagles. He was named first-team all-district as an offensive tackle.

OL Rylan Todd, Mason, Sr.

The 5-foot-10, 220-pound Todd was named the Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year in District 14-2A Division I. He graded out at 88% as a blocker with 27 cut blocks and 41 pancakes.

John Preston Parrish, Mason, Sr.

The 5-foot-11, 225-pound Parrish shared Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year honors in District 14-2A Division I. He graded out at 86% as a blocker with 34 cut blocks and 31 pancakes.

OL Cannon Rabon, Mason, Sr.

The 6-foot-2, 265-pound Rabon was a big part of Mason’s rock-solid offensive line. He graded out at 83% as a blocker with 17 cut blocks and 46 pancakes.

OL Sergio Ochoa, Junction, Sr.

A four-year starter on Junction’s offensive line, Ochoa anchored the Eagles’ high-powered offense and breakthrough run to the regional final. He was named the Lineman of the Year in District 14-2A Division II.

OL Marco Ponce, Junction, Sr.

Another mainstay in the trenches for Junction, Ponce helped pave the way for an offense that produced 44 points per game and two 1,000-yard rushers.

OL Evelio Fraga, Reagan County, Sr.

Fraga helped lead the way up front for the Owls, who won their first district title in 31 years. He graded out at 82% as a blocker and recorded 15 pancake blocks.

DEFENSE

DL Colton Kelly, Miles, Sr.

The 6-foot-5, 240-pound Kelly was a formidable presence on the defensive line. He had 63 tackles, eight tackles for loss, four sacks and four forced fumbles. He was named the Defensive Lineman of the Year in District 7-2A Division II.

DL Demarcus Reed, Brady, Jr.

Reed could have made this team on either side of the line. As a defensive lineman, he had 77 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, three forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery returned for a TD. On offense, he graded out at 92% with 35 pancake blocks.

DL Nasir Menefield, Brady, Soph.

To say the 6-foot-3, 345-pound Menefield was an imposing player in the trenches would be an understatement. On defense, he had 74 tackles, eight tackles for loss and two sacks. On offense, he graded out at 88% with 32 pancake blocks.

DL Brayan Sandoval, San Angelo Central, Jr.

The 6-foot, 240-pound Sandoval had a breakout season for Central. He earned first-team all-district honors and helped lead the turnaround for an improving Bobcats’ defense.

DL Colt Floyd, Christoval, Jr.

Floyd made his presence felt on the defensive line. He tallied 93 tackles, six sacks and 21 QB hurries to help Christoval to a surprising second-place finish in district.

DL Owen Jones, Sonora, Sr.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Jones was a force on the Broncos’ defensive front with 65 tackles, eight tackles for loss and six sacks.

DL Aven Ochoa, Ballinger, Sr.

Ochoa was the leader of Ballinger’s defensive line and played a big role in the team’s turnaround. He had 36 tackles, seven sacks and one INT.

DL Jaysen Santellano, Eldorado, Sr.

Santellano was disruptive on the Eagles’ defensive line with 64 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, four sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

DL Lane Stansberry, Wall, Sr.

The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Stansberry was a difference-maker all over the field. He had 52 tackles and eight sacks on the defensive line. He was a goal-line threat who had 12 catches for 153 yards and three TDs. He was also a reliable kicker.

DL Weston Scandolari, Wall, Sr.

Another key player on Wall’s outstanding defensive line, Scandolari had 97 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks.

LB Clancy Osbourn, Mason, Jr.

Osbourn was named the Defensive MVP of his district back-to-back years. He led Mason’s elite defense with 101 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 13 QB hurries, four sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception.

LB Fisher Bradley, Mason, Jr.

Bradley was a hard-hitting linebacker who had a knack for blowing up plays. He had 121 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, three sacks, six QB hurries, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and three pass breakups. 

LB Mason Van Sickle, San Angelo Central, Sr.

The leader of Central’s defense, Van Sickle was seemingly always around the ball. He had 122 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.

LB Jaylen Torres, Miles, Sr.

Torres was the Defensive MVP of District 7-2A Division II with 73 tackles, six tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and a sack. He also had 411 rushing yards and five TDs, and was a solid 41 of 49 on extra points.

LB Johnny Menefield, Brady, Sr.

Menefield was a two-way star for the Bulldogs. On defense, had 113 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, two sacks and two fumble recoveries. On offense, he rushed for 1,042 yards and 15 TDs, averaging 8.3 yards per carry, and he had two TD catches.

LB Garrett Guy, Wall, Sr.

Guy was a solid force in the middle of the Hawks’ defense, which allowed only 14 points per game. He recorded 104 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and a sack.

LB Bryan Gonzales, Junction, Jr.

The Defensive MVP of District 14-2A Division II, Gonzales was again the leader of the Eagles’ defense. He had 124 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, three sacks and a fumble recovery.

LB Crue Levien, Junction, Jr.

Levien was another playmaker on the Eagles’ defense, which allowed only 12 points per game. He had 101 tackles, two sacks and two INTs, one of which was returned for a TD.

DB Kason Brown, Reagan County, Sr.

The 6-foot-4, 185-pound Brown is a safety who signed to play at the University of Arizona. He made 31 tackles over nine games to help the Owls win their first district title in 31 years. He also passed for over 5,100 yards during his career with Reagan County.

DB Zayden Norton, San Angelo Central, Sr.

Norton was a captain for the Bobcats and made some of their biggest plays of the year on defense. He had 60 tackles, four interceptions and three pass breakups.

DB Brock Bierschwale, Junction, Jr.

Bierschwale was a first-team all-district defensive back during the Eagles’ first district-title run in 21 years. He had 64 tackles and two INTs, one of which he returned for a TD.

DB Koda Bierschwale, Junction, Soph.

Bierschwale had a breakout sophomore season with 91 tackles, two INTs and a forced fumble as a leader in the Eagles’ secondary.

DB Grant Simon, Junction, Jr.

Simon was another first-team all-district defensive back for the Eagles. He had 86 tackles and one INT, which he returned for a TD in the Eagles’ third-round playoff win. He also forced a fumble and recovered two fumbles.

DB Brason Brock, Eldorado, Jr.

Brock had 37 tackles and five interceptions as a free safety. He also connected on 25 of 33 extra points and 3 of 5 field goals, including a school-record 42-yarder.

DB Kasen Rodgers, San Angelo Central, Jr.

Rodgers was a first-team all-district safety who had 48 tackles, three tackles for loss, two pass breakups and an interception, along with a critical return of a blocked extra point in a win over Odessa High.

DB Levi King, Wall, Jr.

King was a leader in the Hawks’ secondary. He had 67 tackles, two INTs and nine pass breakups. He was also a strong punter when called upon.

SPECIAL TEAMS/UTILITY

K Evan Vaughn, San Angelo Central, Sr.

Vaughn was a reliable kicker for the Bobcats, who was capable of drilling field goals from long range. He had four kicks of 35 yards or longer, including one from 50 and another from 43.

K Marcos Estrada, Junction, Sr.

Estrada could be counted on all season long, especially when it mattered most. He was 4 of 4 on field goal tries in Junction’s third-round playoff win over Somerville. On the year, he was 8 of 10 on field goals (with a long of 40) and 72 of 80 on extra points.

P Garrett Walling, Eldorado, Soph.

Walling was a weapon in the punting game. He averaged a remarkable 58.9 yards per punt with a long of 76. In addition to the distance, he also had 10 of his 26 punts downed inside the 10-yard line. Defensively, he had 52 tackles, nine tackles for loss, two INTs and a fumble recovery.

KR Briggs Jones, Wall, Sr.

Jones could have made this team on offense, defense or special teams. He was a dangerous kick returner who had two punt returns for TDs. On defense, he had 29 tackles and three interceptions, one of which was returned for a TD. As a receiver, he turned 39 catches into 878 yards and 11 TDs. He also had 13 carries for 176 yards and two TDs. Just get the football in this guy’s hands.

UB Francisco Ramirez, San Angelo Lake View, Sr.

Ramirez was a big-time playmaker for the Chiefs on both sides of the ball. As a receiver, he had 60 catches for 769 yards and eight TDs. As a defensive back, he had 65 tackles, three INTs and a forced fumble.

UB Izaiah Rios, San Angelo Lake View, Jr.

Rios earned first-team all-district honors as a running back, punter and kicker. He stepped in at running back when starter Sammy Ramirez was injured, and he was clutch as a kicker, knocking through a 41-yarder in the final seconds to force overtime against Pecos.

UB Seth Turner, Sterling City, Sr.

Turner is a natural running back who played quarterback out of necessity for the Eagles. He rushed for 1,427 yards and 17 TDs while averaging 7.5 yards per carry. He also threw for 492 yards and two TDs. He was named the District 4-2A Division II Utility Impact Player of the Year.

UB Cade Strube, Ballinger, Sr.

Strube was one of the leaders of Ballinger’s turnaround. While sharing quarterback duties, he threw for 1,055 yards and had 368 rushing yards and five TDs. He also had 79 tackles as a safety.

UB Jarrett Brown, Reagan County, Sr.

Brown only spent seven games as the Owls’ starting quarterback, but he put up impressive numbers and led the team to its first district title in 31 years. He threw for 1,666 yards and 19 TDs with six INTs. He also had 777 rushing yards and 11 TDs, averaging 6.6 yards per carry. He added 10 catches for 153 yards and a TD. On defense, he had 48 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and two INTs.

UB Chris Johnson, Reagan County, Sr.

Johnson played a key role in the Owls’ 9-2 season. He had 700 rushing yards and 11 TDs on only 100 carries. He also had 17 catches for 166 yards and a TD. On defense, he had 44 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, an INT, six pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

UB Braley Woods, Grape Creek, Jr.

Woods was named the District 4-3A Division II Utility Player of the Year. He played at quarterback, tight end, safety and punter for the Eagles. He had 57 tackles and four pass breakups, and he scored with rushing, receiving and passing TDs.

UB Daniel Anchondo, Grape Creek, Sr.

Anchondo played at quarterback and linebacker. He earned first-team all-district honors at linebacker, where he had 77 tackles, including 55 solos, five tackles for loss, two sacks, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and two pass breakups.

UB Dylan Ford, Sonora, Sr.

Ford was a dynamic player for the Broncos. He had 43 catches for 702 yards and five TDs, along with 53 carries for 356 yards and two TDs. On defense, he had 69 tackles, one interception, four pass breakups, one sack and one forced fumble.

UB Jasi Galindo, Eldorado, Sr.

Galindo was a reliable threat out of the backfield. He had 120 carries for 600 rushing yards and 10 TDs without ever losing a fumble. He also had 33 catches for 326 yards and two TDs.

UB Eleazar Hernandez, Eldorado, Sr.

Hernandez was a dependable slot receiver for the Eagles with 47 catches for 590 yards and six TDs with no fumbles lost. He also had 38 carries for 238 rushing yards and two TDs.

UB Ethan Busch, Christoval, Sr.

Busch was a leader for Christoval on both sides of the ball. He had 36 catches for 559 yards and five TDs, along with 31 carries for 242 rushing yards and a TD. On defense, he had 41 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, two sacks, four pass breakups and a fumble recovery.