It’s a Schobel Family/Columbus sweep on the 2024 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association 3A All-State High School Football Team. The Coach, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year Awards go to someone with the last name Schobel.
Former NFL tight end Matt Schobel is the Class 3A Coach of the Year after leading his alma mater its first ever Texas high school football championship. His son Adam, the team’s quarterback, and his nephew John, were named Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively.
2024 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association 3A All-State High School Football Teams
First Team
Offense
Guards — Logan Kilcrease, Franklin, 5-10, 205, jr.; and (tie) Daniel Weidner, Poth, 6-2, 255, sr.; Devonte Marshall, Jefferson, 6-4, 285, sr.
Tackles — Nick Wallace, Daingerfield,6-0, 275, sr.; Cutter Smith, Lexington, 6-2, 296, jr.
Center — Luke Bullard, Gunter, 6-2, 230, sr.
Wide receivers — Dequane Prevo, Liberty-Eylau, 5-11, 164, jr.; Braylon Fisher, Columbus, 6-0, 185, soph.
Tight end — Quandre Coates, Anahuac, 6-5, 240, sr.
Quarterback — Adam Schobel, Columbus, 6-5, 205, sr.
Running backs —— Kamran Williams, Jefferson, 5-10, 185, sr.; Grayson Rigdon, Columbus, 6-0, 195, sr.; Jason Tennyson, Malakoff, 5-11, 180, sr.
Fullback — Jayden Jackson, Franklin, 5-10, 217, sr.
All-purpose — (tie) Markeylin Batton, Atlanta, 5-11, 189, sr.; Jachen Duran, Tidehaven, 6-4, 250, sr.
Place-kicker — Preston Tarpley, Gunter, 6-1, 195, sr.
Offensive Player of the Year — Adam Schobel, Columbus
Defense
Linemen — Tavion Hunter, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Hayden Farrell, Gunter, 5-10, 195, sr.; Ayden Hamilton, New Diana, 6-5, 254, sr.; Rome Rivera, Anderson-Shiro, 6-2, 210, sr.
Linebackers — Wyatt Davis, Canadian 5-11, 190, sr.; John Schobel, Columbus, 6-4, 225, sr.; Parker Poteete, Malakoff, 6-4, 190, sr.; Tate Morgan, Llano, 5-11, 175, sr.
Secondary — Julian Dominguez, Canadian, 5-9, 175, sr.; Braylen Harris, Edna, 5-11, 185, sr.; Cannon Valenzuela, Jacksboro, 6-4, 205, sr.; (tie) Carter Balak, Gunter, 6-0, sr. Myles Randle, Edna, 5-10, 180, sr.
Punter — Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 195, jr.MOST READ: Strength in numbers: New Red Sox righty Walker Buehler sees club joining trend of Dodgers
Utility — Brock Boddie, Gunter, 5-9, 165, sr.
Kick returner — Jaiydyn Johnson, New Diana, 5-11, 185, sr.
Defensive Player of the Year — John Schobel, Columbus
Coach of the Year — Matt Schobel, Columbus
Second Team
Offense
Guards — Caleb Gonzalez, Goliad, 5-11, 255, sr.; Marcus Herrera, Canadian, 5-10, 240, jr.
Tackles — Hudson Braden, Wall, 6-2, 225, jr.; Albert Ruben III, Hitchcock, 5-11, 275, sr.
Center — (tie) Andrew Adams, Malakoff, 6-3, 232, sr.; Colton Hurst, Idalou, 5-10, 225, sr.
Wide receivers — Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-9, 155, jr.; Camdon Pitchford, Columbus, 5-10, 175, sr.
Tight end — Preston Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 190, sr.
Quarterback — Mike Jones, Malakoff, 6-2, 190, sr.
Running backs — KJ Porter, Newton, 5-7, 185, soph.; Tyson Johnson, Winnsboro, 5-9, 185, sr.; Corey Austin, Van Vleck, 5-9, 175, sr.
Fullback — Austen Gordon, Prairiland, 5-7, 155, jr.
All-purpose — Kayden Wherry, DeKalb, 5-11, 195, jr.
Place-kicker — Leonardo Quezada, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 165, sr.
Defense
Linemen — Hunter Buehring, Edna, 6-4, 220, jr.; Ashton Daily, Woodville, 6-2, 195, sr.; Kamden Sanchez, Canadian, 5-9, 185, sr.; Malcolm Simpson, Hitchcock, 6-4, 267, sr.
Linebackers — Jaythan Hyder, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Samuel Oakland, Universal City Randolph, 6-2, 226, sr.; Jaythan Traylor, Woodville, 5-10, 190, sr.; (tie) Bryce Sliva, Tidehaven, 5-9, 185, jr.; James Studley, Malakoff, 5-9, 155, sr.
Secondary — Wade Stallones, Franklin, 6-0, 170, sr.; Rene Farias, Rio Hondo, 5-8, 150, sr.; Kenny Mosley, Daingerfield, 6-1, 185, sr.; TJ Galvan, Tidehaven, sr.
Punter — Jasper Crain, Hooks, 6-0, 192, jr.
Utility — Steele Skinner, Holliday, 5-8, 170, sr.
Kick returner — Jayvion White, Academy, 5-9, 165, jr.
Third Team
Offense
Guards — Ty Shannon, Prairiland, 6-4, 280, sr.; (tie) James Bahn, Orange Grove, 5-8, 237, jr.; Demarcus Reed, Brady, 5-10, 225, jr.
Tackles — Ja’Myron Walker, Malakoff, 6-2, 250, sr.; (tie) Canon Willeford, New Diana, 6-3, 304, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.
Center — (tie) Brody Finley, Diboll, sr.; Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 285, jr.
Wide receivers — Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock, 6-0, 175, sr.; Finn Smith, Fairfield, 5-8, 160, jr.
Tight end — Tyler Saenz, San Diego, 6-2, 190, sr.
Quarterback — (tie) Chip Green, Littlefield, 5-10, 165, sr.; Hunter Jones, Holliday, 6-1, 180, sr.
Running backs — Peyton Brown, Tolar, 6-1, 235, sr.; Jon Denman, Palestine Westwood, 5-9, 205, sr.; Jaidyn Vineyard, Coahoma, 5-10, 205, sr.
Fullback — Korey Silar, Teague, 6-0, 185, sr.
All-purpose — Kane Stover, Poth, 5-11, 165, jr.
Place-kicker — (tie) Rolando Medina, McGregor, 5-10, 155, sr.; Clayton Vincent, Shallowater, 6-0, 185, sr.
Defense
Linemen — Serleio Creer, Liberty-Eylau, 6-3, 220, sr.; Taulepeti Valai, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 270, sr.; Brylan White, Wall, 6-2, 225, sr.; Dylan Walker, Newton, 6-0, 230, jr.
Linebackers — Kobin Tomlinson, Jefferson, 5-10, 192, soph.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Brown, Grand Saline, 6-2, 245, sr.; (tie) Ben Castillo, Littlefield, 5-9, 165, jr.; Parker Jones, Holliday, 5-10, 198, sr.
Secondary —Tyrece McMillan, Diboll, 5-10, 180 soph.; Ty Purcell, Bushland, 6-2, 185, sr.; Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, 6-1, 195, jr.; Tre Hansboro, Wichita Falls City View, 5-10, 160, sr.
Punter — Jaxen Ludlow, White Oak, 6-0, 170, jr.
Utility — Johnny Menefield, Brady, 6-0, 175, sr.
Kick returner — Mason Biehle, Lexington, 5-11, 165, sr.
Honorable Mention
Offense
Quarterbacks – Cameron Anderson, Blanco, 5-8, 165, sr.; Blake Carr, Clyde, 6-3, 200, sr.; Grant Cox, Holliday, 6-0, 165, sr.; Kyler Finney, Winnsboro, 6-0, 185, sr.; Dawson Jaco, Bushland, 6-1, 170, sr.; Chase Johnson, Daingerfield, 6-1, 189, jr.; Lloyd Jones, Hitchcock, 6-4, 210, jr.; Casey Mraz, Little River-Academy, 6-0, 185, sr.; Adam Schoebel, Columbus, 6-5, 195, jr.; Mason Seely, Whitney, 5-9, 160, jr.
Wide receivers – Tanner Adams, Bushland, 6-1, 165, sr.; Zane Borque, Arp, soph.; Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-7, 145, soph.; Landon Holley, Paradise, 6-0, 170, sr.; Jatavious Johnson, Hooks, 6-3, 190, sr.; Preston Neumeier, Canadian, 6-0, 165, sr.; Enrique Rodriguez, Taft, 6-0, 180, sr.; Gabriel Silansky, Poth, 6-0, 170, sr.; Marcus Wilson, Whitney, 6-2, 170, sr.; Will Wilcox, Winnsboro, 6-4, 190, sr.
Tight ends – Jaykub Reyes, Edna, 6-4, 230, sr.; Matthew Rodriguez, Blanco, 5-11, 205, sr.
Running backs – Casey Cannon, Grandview, 5-10, 170, sr.; Tyson Johnson, Winnsboro, 5-9, 185, jr.; Rene Martinez, Falfurrias, 5-11, 185, sr.; Dareon Mathis, Childress, 5-8, 180, sr.; Cavalli Nealy, Little River-Academy, 6-0, 195, soph.; Kade Rodas, Edna, 5-9, 175, jr.; Bryce Watson, Rogers, 5-9, 175, jr.; Evan Webber, Harmony, 6-0, 185, sr.; Sawyer Wilkerson, Comanche, 6-1, 195, jr.; Dawson Witherspoon, Mount Vernon, 5-11, 170, soph.
Fullbacks – Logan Bartlett, Lubbock Roosevelt, 5-9, 175, sr.; Angel Olivares, Lubbock Roosevelt, 5-6, 215, sr.; Korey Silar, Teague, 6-1, 180, jr.
All purpose – A.J. Cowger, Callisburg, 5-8, 148, sr.; Blake Dyas, Idalou, 6-1, 175, sr.; Sebastian Sandoval, Lubbock Roosevelt, 5-10, 170, jr. Trevin Young, Blanco, 6-1, 180, sr.
Tackles – Ethan Ferguson, Childress, 6-5, 240, sr.; Caleb Foster, Holliday, 6-1, 235, sr.; Holt Humphrey, Bushland, 6-2, 240, jr.; Jake Jones, Little River-Academy, 6-3, 260, sr.; Aaron Rodriguez, Friona, 5-11, 211, sr.; Cutter Smith, Lexington, 6-1, 285, soph.; Daegen Stevens, Columbus , 6-3, 270, sr.; Jerry Sullivan, Harmony, 6-1, 300, sr.; Payton Turner, Winnsboro, 6-1, 340, jr.; Colby Wilson, Cameron Yoe, 6-9, 345, sr.
Guards – Gerardo Rios, Santa Rosa, sr.; Joseph Salgado, Troup, 5-10, 245, sr.; Wade Treadway, Jacksboro, 6-1, 245, jr.
Centers – Caden Berry, Little River-Academy, 5-11, 245, sr.; Jackson Dolgener, Rogers, 6-2, 285, sr.; Peyton Elliott, Troup, 5-10, 245, sr.; Brody Finley, Diboll, 6-0, 260, jr.; Colton Hurst, Idalou, 5-10, 225, sr.; Daniel Lehnhardt, Grandview, 6-1, 225, sr.; Nick Wallace, Daingerfield, 5-11, 280, jr.
Defense
Linemen – Braxton Baker, Harmony, 6-3, 280, sr.; Daniel Godfrey, Hooks, 6-2, 260, sr.; Jacob Gonzalez, Idalou, sr.; J.T. Hodges, Idalou, 5-9, 158, sr.; Michael Jenkins, Rogers, 6-4, 315, sr.; Z’Kedric Jenkins, Diboll, 5-10, sr.; Jacob Johnston, New Diana, 6-2, 205, sr.; David Klander, West, 5-11, 255, jr.; Elijah Lavan, Little River-Academy, soph.; Jackson McComis, Jacksboro, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jakob Mendoza, Lubbock Roosevelt, 5-10, 190, sr.; Cade Pipes, Redwater, sr.; Charley Pitt, Bushland, 6-2, 220, sr.; Luke Rodgers, Poth, 6-2, 230, sr.; Anthony Shorter, Columbus, 6-4, 210, jr.; Seth Taverner, Lorena, 6-5, 225, jr.; Gabe Turner, Lexington, soph.; Brylan White, Wall, 6-2, 225, jr.
Linebackers – Logan Baker, Hooks, 6-2, 215, sr.; Tyler Burnett, Little River-Academy, 6-0, 210, sr.; Carter Collins, Grandview, 6-0, 200, sr.; Diego Cruz, Santa Rosa, sr.; Riley Finney, Clifton, 5-8, 185, sr.; Brooks Griggs-Bell, Gunter, 5-11, 185, sr.; Jack Henley, Idalou, 6-0, 170, sr.; Angel Hernandez, Goliad, 5-10, 200 jr.; Cole Jackson, West Rusk, 5-11, 185, jr.; Lucas Jamagin, Idalou, 6-2, 190, jr.; Parker Jones, Holliday, 5-10, 185, jr.; Luke Sams, Jacksboro, 5-10, 180, jr.; Luis Sanchez, West Rusk, sr.; Weston Seahorn, Harmony, 6-1, 215, sr.; John Schobel, Columbus, 6-4, 215, jr.; Jake Shannon, Harmony, 6 0, 210, sr. Colby Smith, Franklin, 5-10, 180, sr.; Rowdy Topper, Blanco, 6-0, 210, sr.; Scout Smith, Childress, 6-1, 205, sr.; Brayden Youree, Franklin, 5-9, 195, sr.; Cole Watson, Tatum, 6-1, 200, sr.; Connor Woods, Rogers, 6-0, 180, sr.
Secondary – Jairdyn Anderson, Whitney, 6-1, 185, sr.; Blake Carr, Clyde, 6-3, 200, sr.; Tanner Gahr, Odessa Compass Academy, sr.; Layne Gerke, Hallettsville, 6-0, 180, sr.; Easton Helgren, Bells, 5-11, 165, jr.; Campton Hicks, Edna, 5-9, 170, jr.; Kelshawn Johnson, Hitchcock, 6-0, 175, jr.; Jaidyn Johnson, New Diana, 5-9, 154, jr.; Dimoree Limbrick, Atlanta, 6-1, 180, sr.; Kenny Mosley, Daingerfield, 6-0, 180, jr.; Easton Paxton, West, 5-8, 160, sr.; Noah Salas, Lubbock Roosevelt, 5-10, 160, sr.; Qyion Williams, Yoakum, 5-10, 155, sr.
