2025 All-Cover 1 Football Team (Six-man)

Offensive MVP

Brenner Sherwood, Robert Lee, Sr.

Sherwood again put up spectacular numbers for Robert Lee, leading the Steers to their first two playoff wins since 2012. The first-team all-state spread back threw for 1,619 yards and 24 TDs while completing 67% of his passes, and he rushed for 1,854 yards and 42 TDs on 159 carries. He also led the area with 13 interceptions as a cornerback, returning four of those for TDs, along with 108 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, five sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Defensive MVP

Billy Perry, Richland Springs, Sr.

Perry was a terror on the defensive line with 104 tackles, 17 sacks, six forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, two interceptions, two safeties and two defensive TDs. He was a first-team all-state spread rusher. Offensively, he added 51 carries for 482 yards and 15 TDs, 13 catches for 154 yards and three TDs, 351 passing yards and nine TDs. He was a huge reason Richland Springs reached the state final for the first time since 2020.

Newcomer of the Year

Branson Lacy, Water Valley, Jr.

Lacy burst onto the scene his junior year and became the Newcomer of the Year on the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association Division I All-State Team. He produced over 2,000 yards of offense with 98 carries for 1,531 yards and 30 TDs, along with 23 catches for 558 yards and eight TDs. On defense, he had 115 tackles, five tackles for loss, four sacks, one INT, three fumble recoveries and one defensive TD.

Co-Coaches of the Year

Trey Sisco, Water Valley; Lee McCown, Robert Lee

Sisco led Water Valley to a 13-1 record and a spot in the state semifinals, highlighted by two wins over district rival Robert Lee. The Wildcats were ranked No. 2 in the state much of the year and seemed destined to reach their first state final, but a 54-46 upset loss to Rankin ended their season early. McCown led Robert Lee to an 11-2 record and its first two playoff wins since 2012. The Steers’ only two losses were against state power Water Valley. In a strong season for Concho Valley schools, Richland Springs’ Harley Ethridge, Menard’s Clay Holland and Bronte’s Rocky Rawls were also candidates for this award.

Offense

SPREAD BACK

Cohen Ethridge, Richland Springs, Jr.

Ethridge was a driving force behind the Coyotes’ run to the state final. He had 79 carries for 1,136 yards and 22 TDs, 17 catches for 266 yards and five TDs, and he was 38-of-53 passing for 708 yards and 13 TDs with only one INT. He also had a team-high 106 tackles, along with two sacks, two INTs, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one safety and one defensive TD. On top of all that, he was perhaps the most dangerous returner in the state with five kick returns for TDs and five punt returns for scores. He was a first-team all-state selection.

QUARTERBACKS

Julian Morales, Eden, Sr.

Despite missing two district games due to an injury to his throwing arm, Morales still led Eden to a 6-4 record and was selected as a Texas Six-Man Coaches Association All-Star. He was 45-of-84 passing for 688 yards and 11 TDs with four INTs. He was also a first-team all-district cornerback with 64 tackles, four forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, two INTs, four pass breakups and four defensive TDs.

Eli Weatherly, Menard, Jr.

Weatherly directed Menard’s offense and helped the Yellowjackets go 11-1 and reach a state ranking of No. 7. He completed 28 of 39 passes for 493 yards and 13 TDs and was named his district’s Newcomer of the Year.

RUNNING BACKS

Jayden Payton, Menard, Sr.

Payton was the top playmaker for a Menard team that had a perfect regular season and a playoff win before running into eventual state champion Gordon in the second round. He had 91 carries for 1,129 yards and 24 TDs, seven catches for 222 yards and four TDs, and he was 17-of-27 passing for 342 yards and four TDs. On defense, he had 65 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and two INTs (one of which was returned for a TD). He earned honorable mention on the all-state team.

Kreed Cummings, Blackwell, Sr.

Cummings had 146 carries for 1,261 yards and 23 TDs as the Hornets’ running back. He was also an honorable-mention selection on the all-state team as a cornerback with 105 tackles, an INT and three fumble recoveries.

Parker Holland, Bronte, Sr.

The Longhorns’ running back was a first-team all-district selection after totaling 130 carries for 1,032 yards and 21 TDs. He helped Bronte go 7-4 and win the program’s first undisputed district title since 2011.

Blake Teeple, Eden, Sr.

Teeple was a first-team all-district running back who turned 98 carries into 822 yards and 17 TDs. He also had 10 catches for 176 yards and four TDs, along with 182 passing yards and two TDs. On defense, he had 75 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, one sack, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two INTs, one of which was returned for a TD.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Rett Dickison, Water Valley, Sr.

Dickison earned first-team all-state honors after hauling in 26 passes for 618 yards and 14 TDs. He also made an impact on defense with 91 tackles, one sack, two INTS, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Raymond Williams, Bronte, Sr.

Williams was a focal point for the Longhorns’ offense who was named honorable mention all-state. He had 32 catches for 726 yards and 13 TDs despite being double-teamed for the last eight games. He also had 23 carries for 252 yards and three TDs.

Nate Samaniego, Robert Lee, Sr.

Samaniego was a big-play threat for the Steers who averaged 18 yards per catch. He had 19 grabs for 341 yards and seven TDs.

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

Cado Bannowsky, Menard, Sr.

Bannowsky was a battering ram for Menard’s offense who recorded 55 pancake blocks. He was also a weapon in the passing game with 14 catches for 248 yards and nine TDs. On defense, he had 90 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, four sacks, five forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a TD.

Hayden Kolster, Water Valley, Sr.

Kolster was a second-team all-state selection on Water Valley’s offensive line. In addition to his blocking, he also had nine catches for 170 yards and seven TDs. On defense, he had 57 tackles with a forced fumble.

Brennen Hood, Robert Lee, Sr.

Hood was a second-team all-state selection as a spread center. He was extremely accurate with his shotgun snaps and could also directionally snap, enabling Robert Lee’s offense to move left or right. He added 17 catches for 217 yards and a TD.

Cade Manley, Water Valley, Sr.

Manley earned honorable mention on the all-state team as a tight center. His blocking helped the Wildcats go 13-1 and reach the state semifinals. He also had four catches for 95 yards and a TD.

Tate Wagner, Menard, Sr.

Wagner was a first-team all-district center who paved the way for Menard’s offense. He had 37 pancake blocks as a blocker, and he added six carries for 96 yards and five TDs, and five catches for 90 yards.

Brice Roesler, Richland Springs, Jr.

Roesler was described by his coach as a “devastating blocker.” He also had 11 catches for 185 yards and three TDs, along with one rushing TD. On defense, he had 15 tackles and two forced fumbles.

Defense

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Brylan Naylor, Water Valley, Sr.

Naylor was a first-team all-state spread rusher who racked up 130 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, nine sacks, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

Wyatt Bosworth, Robert Lee, Sr.

Bosworth was a first-team all-state defensive lineman who was one of the key players for Robert Lee during its run to the state quarterfinals. He had 73 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, seven sacks, seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, two of which were returned for scores. He was also a dangerous receiver with 13 catches for 319 yards and seven TDs.

Justice Immel, Robert Lee, Soph.

Immel was a first-team all-district defensive end who had 85 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, four sacks and three fumble recoveries, including one for a TD.

Zeke Hernandez, Menard, Sr.

Hernandez was a first-team all-district nose guard with 43 tackles, four tackles for loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, an INT, a blocked punt and a blocked field goal.

Layne Ward, Richland Springs, Jr.

Ward was a first-team all-state spread rusher who had 65 tackles, 13 sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two safeties. He also had 11 catches for 242 yards and six TDs.

Roberto Almazan, Garden City, Sr.

Almazan was a second-team all-state nose guard for the Bearkats. He helped anchor Garden City on both sides of the ball, leading it to wins in its final three regular-season games to reach the playoffs.

LINEBACKERS

Edward Samaniego, Robert Lee, Sr.

Samaniego was a second-team all-state linebacker who led the Steers with a team-high 121 tackles, along with 12 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a TD.

Joel Pena, Bronte, Sr.

Pena was his district’s Defensive MVP. He racked up 102 tackles to lead the Longhorns to their first undisputed district title in 14 years.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Ethan Deeds, Richland Springs, Sr.

Deeds was a first-team all-state quarterback, but he may have made his biggest impact on defense, where he had 84 tackles, eight sacks, five INTs, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, a safety and four defensive TDs. He also had two kickoff returns for TDs and two punt returns for scores. As a QB, he threw for 492 yards and 12 TDs with three INTs on 31-of-53 passing. He had 126 rushing yards and six TDs, along with 15 catches for 180 yards and seven TDs.

Hunter Squiers, Menard, Jr.

Squiers was one of the area’s better defenders in the secondary. He had six INTs and 11 pass breakups. He also had 49 tackles, a fumble recovery and scored two defensive TDs.

Kyle Olivan, Irion County, Sr.

Olivan was a first-team all-district safety with 54 tackles and an interception. He also had 20 catches for 422 yards and eight TDs, and he had 19 carries for 151 yards and six TDs.

Special Teams/Utility

KICKERS

Jack Robbins, Bronte, Jr.

Robbins was a first-team all-district quarterback and one of the area’s best kickers. He converted 44 of 53 PATs and made his only field-goal attempt.

Evan Deeds, Richland Springs, Fr.

Deeds was named the Newcomer of the Year on the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association Division II All-State Team. As a kicker, he made 67 of 95 PATs. On defense, he recorded 43 tackles, two sacks and four INTs. On offense, he threw three TD passes, had three TD runs and two TD catches.

Dario Gonzales, Menard, Soph.

Gonzales connected on 50 of 72 PATs. Only eight of those were pure misses, with the other 14 being blocked. He also made his own field-goal attempt, which was from 32 yards out. On kickoffs, he booted 37 for touchbacks.

UTILITY BACKS

Rush Norris, Richland Springs, Sr.

Norris was a big part of the Coyotes’ defense with 79 tackles, 11 sacks, two safeties, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. He also had nine catches for 263 yards and four TDs, including a TD catch in the state final against Jayton.

Brody Walts, Garden City, Jr.

Walts was a first-team all-region running back who scored 28 total TDs, and he was a second-team all-region linebacker. He earned honorable mention on the all-state team as a utility back. 

Marcus Rodriguez, Water Valley, Sr.

Rodriguez was a first-team all-state special teams player. He had 94 tackles and two fumble recoveries on defense and special teams. He added six carries for 51 yards and a TD, and four catches for 90 yards.

Wesley Compton, Menard, Soph.

Compton was a first-team all-district fullback who had 40 carries for 483 yards and 10 TDs, along with three catches for 47 yards and two TDs. He was also a force on defense with 72 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles.

Josh Garcez, Robert Lee, Jr.

Garcez was a second-team all-region selection as a utility back and a cornerback. He had 42 carries for 192 yards and 19 TDs, and 35 catches for 520 yards and five TDs. He had 51 tackles, three INTs, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

Lorenzo Hight, Veribest, Soph.

Hight was a first-team all-region selection as a punter and also earned honorable mention on the all-state team. Offensively, he had 181 carries for 1,037 yards and 11 TDs, along with three TD passes. On defense, he recorded 53 tackles with two INTs and a fumble recovery.

Bryce Davis, Menard, Sr.

Davis was a solid playmaker for Menard. He had 37 carries for 485 yards and 13 TDs, along with six catches for 98 yards and two TDs. He was a first-team all-district linebacker with 49 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and three INTs.

Caleb Storey, Panther Creek, Soph.

Storey had a promising sophomore campaign with 53 carries for 508 yards and 11 TDs, and 11 catches for 140 yards and three TDs. On defense, he had 75 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and an INT.

Hagen Turman, Irion County, Sr.

Turman was a leader for the Hornets on both sides of the ball. He had 70 carries for 566 yards and nine TDs, and he added 60 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and five sacks on defense.

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