The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s 2022 Class 2A all-state high school football team is out.
Junior Terry Bussey of Timpson is the 2A Offensive Player of the Year. He ran for 2,596 yards, averaging 14.1 yards per carry with 46 touchdowns. In addition, Bussey threw for 2,177 yards with 26 TD’s.
Shiner defensive back Dalton Brooks and Albany defensive back Wyatt Wyndam are Co-Defensive Players of the Year.
Albany head coach Denney Faith is the Coach of the Year after winning his first-ever state title. He owns 344 wins since taking-over the program in 1987.
2022 Class 2A Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Teams
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Jared Cook, Frankston, 5-11, 210, sr.; Rey Ramirez, Wellington, 5-10, 190, sr.
Tackles – J.R. Moore, Refugio, 6-0, 220, sr.; Zane Waggoner, Albany, 6-2, 245, jr.
Center – Blake Strickland, Wellington, 5-11, 230, sr.
Wide receivers – Diontay Ramon, Hawley, 6-3, 185, jr.; Jordan Tally, Wink, 6-4, 170, sr.; Derek Lancaster, Three Rivers, 6-0, 155, jr.
Tight end – Brody Emert, New Home, 6-2, 205, sr.
Quarterback – Terry Bussey, Timpson, 5-11, 187, jr.
Running backs – Austin Cumpton, Hawley, 6-0, 225, sr.; Ja’Deriun Bell, Mart, 5-10, 190, soph.; Peyton Brown, Tolar, 6-2, 230, soph.
Fullback – Paxton Hancock, Centerville, 6-0, 205, sr.
All-purpose – J’Koby Williams, Beckville, 5-11, 176, jr.
Place-kicker – Devon Bindel, Muenster, 5-10, 190, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Braylon Gonzales, Refugio, 5-11, 185, sr.; Monte Swaner, Mart, 6-0, 235, jr.; Adam Hill, Albany, 6-2, 210, jr.; Clayton Hadley, Simms James Bowie, 6-3, 190, sr.
Linebackers – Hez Parker, Hawley, 5-9, 210, sr.; Kaleb Brown, Refugio, 5-9, 180, jr.; Logan Addison, New Home, 6-0, 190, jr.; Will Scott, Hawley, 5-11, 180, sr.
Secondary – Isaiah Avery, Refugio, 6-1, 175, jr.; Wyatt Wyndam, Albany, 6-0, 165, jr.; Dalton Brooks, Shiner, 6-2, 190, sr.; (tie) Kanon Gibson, Wink, 6-2, 195, sr.; Matthew Rosas, McCamey, 5-7, 150, sr.
Punter – Jovani Rockmore, Olney, 6-1, 205, sr.
Utility – Javarion Williams, Corrigan-Camden, 5-9, 174, sr.
Kick returner – DJ McClelland, Granger, 6-1, 194, sr.
Offensive player of the year – Bussey, Timpson
Defensive player of the year – (tie) Brooks, Shiner and Wyndam, Albany
Coach of the Year – Denney Faith, Albany
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Mason Hughes, Joaquin, 6-0, 225, sr.; (tie) Micah English, Beckville, 6-0, 225, jr.; Easton Fulton, Rosebud-Lott, 6-3, 318, sr.
Tackles – Peyton Jurgajtis, Falls City, 6-3, 310, jr.; Kolt Dieterich, Riesel, 6-6, 280, sr.
Center – Brady Davis, Beckville, 5-11, 230, jr.
Wide receivers – Vosky Howard, Timpson, 6-0, 185, jr.; Damian Barragan, Sunray, 5-8, 150, jr.; Ernest Campbell, Refugio, 5-8, 135, jr.
Tight end – Jordan Nation, Wellington, 6-3, 170, sr.
Quarterback – (tie) Rodey Hooper, Hawley, 6-2, 190, sr. Logan Jenkins, Collinsville, 5-10.5, 130, jr.
Running backs – Brody Eaves, Price Carlisle, 5-9, 150, sr.; Coy Lefevre, Albany, 6-1, 205, sr.; Kyle Maxfield, Bangs, 5-7, 180, sr.
Fullback – Jordan King, Refugio, 5-9, 205, soph.
All-purpose – Keegan Gilbreath, Seymour, 5-9, 155, jr.
Place-kicker – Jose Valverde, Granger, 6-0, 170, soph.
Defense
Linemen – Evonjre Donnell, Archer City, 5-10, 195, jr.; Alfred Wilkerson, Cooper, 6-4, 220, jr.; Mason Berry, Tolar, 6-0, 230, sr.; Hunter Goodwin, Mason, 6-1, 185, sr.
Linebackers – Tyler Lane, Timpson, 5-10, 190, jr.; Abram Ross, Mart, 5-10, 210, jr.; Garrett Trevino, Collinsville, 5-8.5, 220, soph.; Camron Walker, Crawford, 5-11, 185, sr.
Secondary – Reed Patterson, Collinsville, 5-10, 160, jr.; Delvin Gantt, Burton, 5-11, 170, sr.; Saul Reyes, Floydada, 5-10, 165, sr.; Jonah Ross, Mart, 5-10, 155, jr.
Punter – Landyn Hack, Panhandle, 6-3, 205, sr.
Utility – Clayton Hart, Price Carlisle, 6-1, 190, jr.
Kick returner – Zha’Mauryon Lofton, Marlin, 5-11, 192, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Guards – Angel Escobedo, Corrigan-Camden, 6-4, 294, sr.; (tie) Nolan Park, Forsan, 6-1, 215, sr.; Felipe Salazar, New Deal, 5-10, 260, sr.
Tackles – Erik Castillo, Lovelady, 6-0, 260, jr.; (tie) Jesse Putnam, Wink, 6-0, 265, sr.; Jacob Werner, Shiner, 6-3, 220, sr.; James Wright, Centerville, 6-5, 315, jr.
Center – (tie) Colt Talley, Cumby, 6-0, 275, sr.; Kolton Whitton, Joaquin, 6-1, 265, sr.
Wide receivers – Clason Beasley, Thorndale, 6-3, 190, sr.; Carter Scott, Collinsville, 6-3, 170, jr Mathew Huerta, Brackettville, 6-0, 170, sr.
Tight end – Jacob Amaro, Three Rivers, 6-2, 190, sr.
Quarterback – (tie) Hunter Long, Cisco, 5-11, 185, sr.; Landyn Hack, Panhandle, 6-3, 205, sr.
Running backs – Jmaury Davis, Clarendon, 5-11, 175, sr.; Tanner Bean, Wortham, 5-10, 195, sr.; Lane Johnson, Simms James Bowie, 5-8, 170, jr.
Fullback – Jovani Rockmore, Olney, 6-1, 205, sr.
All-purpose – Joaquin Segovia, Vega, 5-11, 170, sr.
Place-kicker – Pablo Jiminez, Corrigan-Camden, 5-5, 138, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Jayden Johnson, Harleton, 6-2, 230, jr.; Brian Parker, Cushing, 5-9, 160, jr.; Gentry Caldwell, Brackettville, 6-1, 225, jr.; Colton Bosse, Chilton, 6-0, 180, jr.
Linebackers – Alex Bautista, Tioga, 6-0, 180, sr.; Levi Beavers, Honey Grove, 5-10, 205, soph.; Kadyn Burke, Corrigan-Camden, 5-7, 187, sr.; (tie) Miguel Barron, Chilton, 5-11, 180, sr.; Edgar DeLuna, Sonora, 6-1, 185, jr.
Secondary – Kole Stovall, Archer City, 6-2, 170, jr.; Nixon Folk, Wellington, 6-2, 170, jr.; London Fuentes, Albany, 6-0, 150, jr.; Luke Torbert, Crawford, 5-11, 165, sr.
Punter – (tie) Seth Stoffels, Muenster, 6-0, 160, jr.; Skylar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, jr.
Utility – Elijah Jackson, Archer City, 6-2, 220, jr.
Kick returner – JJ Crawford, Lovelady, 5-7, 150, sr.
Honorable mention
Guards – Kathcer Dawson, Forsan, 6-1, 225, sr.; Brayden Dotson, Frankston, 6-1 245, soph.; Brysen Maxwell-Steele, Marlin, 6-2, 267, fr.; Callan Peters, Seymour, 6-1, 225, sr.
