Two Aledo players, who led the Bearkats to another Texas high school football championship, are the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year in Class 5A. Thursday, quarterback Hauss Hejny and linebacker Davhon Keys were named as POY’s and members of the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A All-State Team.
Hejny threw for 2,773 yards with 27 touchdowns and added 1,041 yards rushing and another 13 touchdowns. The 4-star college football prospect will play at TCU.
Keys had 169 tackles, including 23 1/2 tackles for loss. He also recovered three fumbles, had three interceptions and blocked two kicks. He will start his college football career at LSU.
After winning the 5A Division I title in December, Aledo finished No. 38 in the High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football.
Class 5A All-State Football Team
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Hauss Hejny, Aledo, 6-0, 185, sr.
Running backs – Ben Carter, Liberty Hill, 5-10, 180, sr.; Broderick Taylor, Corpus Christi Miller, 5-10, 160, jr.; Isaiah Nguyen, Port Neches-Groves, 5-7, 165, sr.
Fullback – Isaac Lozano, Roma, 5-7, 140, sr.
Wide receivers – Daylan McCutcheon, Lovejoy, 6-1, 180, jr.; Micah Hudson, Lake Belton, 6-1, 195, sr.
Tight end – Tray Jackson, South Oak Cliff, 6-6, 225, sr.
Tackles – Max Anderson, Frisco Reedy, 6-5, 309, sr.; Djay Williams, Aledo, 6-4, 300, sr.
Guards – Jordan Rowe, South Oak Cliff, 6-4, 290, sr. (tie) Ty Robinson, Midlothian Heritage, 6-3, 265, sr.; Owen Hollenbeck, Melissa, 6-4, 320, jr.
Center – Daniel Cruz, Richland, 6-4, 306, sr.
All-purpose – Hawk Patrick-Daniels, Aledo, 5-11, 165, sr.
Place-kicker – Clayton Amaya, Smithson Valley, 5-11, 180, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Jamarion Phillips, South Oak Cliff, 6-2, 240, so.; Jailyn Gibbs, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-2, 215, sr.; Temerrick Johnson, Midlothian Heritage, 6-3, 210, sr.; Jalen Charles, Manvel, 6-4, 220, sr.
Linebackers – Davhon Keys, Aledo, 6-0, 215, sr.; Payton Pierce, Lovejoy, 6-2, 225, sr.; Kaleb Blanton, Manvel, 6-2, 210, sr.; Sam Mattingly, Magnolia West, 6-2, 220, sr.
Secondary – Aaron Flowers, Forney, 6-1, 196, sr.; Willie Nelson, Longview, 5-9, 175, sr.; Juan Aguilar, Dallas Kimball, 6-1, 175, jr.; Jake Gillespie, Aledo, 5-10, 185, sr.
Punter – Christopher Valenzuela, El Paso, 5-11, 180, jr.
Kick returner – Jonah Williams, Galveston Ball, 6-4, 205, jr.
Utility – Trace Meadows, A&M Consolidated, 6-0, 200, sr.
Offensive player of the Year – Hauss Hejny, Aledo
Defensive player of the Year – Davhon Keys, Aledo
Coach of the Year – Jeff Joseph, Port Neches-Groves
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Mike Hawkins, Frisco Emerson, 6-2, 196, sr.
Running backs – Kewan Lacy, Lancaster, 6-0, 205, sr.; Javian Osborne, Forney, 5-10, 192, so.; (tie) Jamal Polley, Edinburg Vela, 5-9, 180, sr; Ife Durodoye, Justin Northwest, 5-10, 190, sr.
Fullback – Elijah Jackson, Wichita Falls Rider, 6-1, 220, sr.
Wide receivers – Bryant Wesco, Midlothian, 6-2, 175, sr.; Taz Williams, Red Oak, 6-1, 180, jr.
Tight end – Karson Maynard, Melissa, 6-4, 200, sr.
Tackles – Weston Chaney, Argyle, 6-5, 275, jr.; William Fry, Lovejoy, 6-4, 283, sr.
Guards – John Roach, Belton, 5-10, 238, sr.; Joe Derek Vecchio, PSJA North, 6-2, 280, sr.
Center – Tavion Morgan, Longview, 5-9, 275, sr.
All-purpose – Davian Groce, Lone Star Frisco, 6-2, 180, so.
Place-kicker – Alex Abbott, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-11, 170, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – Nigel Smith, Melissa, 6-5, 270, sr.; Jacob Roppolo, Colleyville Heritage, 6-3, 190, sr.; Evonjre Donnell, WF Rider, 5-10, 192, sr.; Jaxon Lee, Lone Star Frisco, 6-4 218, sr.
Linebackers – Brandon Jones, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 185, sr.; Jaime Martinez, Brownsville Veterans, 6-0, 200, sr.; Nicholas Dudzikowski, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 190, sr.; Gerard Culotta, Montgomery Lake Creek, 6-1, 205, sr.
Secondary – Braylen Wortham, College Station, 6-3, 205 jr.; Zach Gringrich, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 200, sr.; Gilbert Trillo, Brownsville Veterans, 5-9, 175, sr.; (tie) Jaden Allen, Aledo, 5-11, 165, sr.; Kendrick Jones, Crandall, 5-10, 175, sr.
Punter – Alex Abbott, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-11, 170, sr.
Kick returner – Sam Lee, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-10, 160, jr.
Utility – Michael Terry III, San Antonio Alamo Heights, 6-3, 210, so.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Quarterback – (tie) Jayden Paluseo, Flour Bluff, 6-0, 175, jr.; Trevor Long, CC Miller, 6-2, 180, jr.; Luke Ullrich, Colleyville Heritage, 5-10, 190, sr.
Running backs – Davion Godley, Fulshear, 5-9, 195, sr.; Taylor Tatum, Longview, 6-0, 195, sr.; (tie) Kedren Young, Lufkin, 6-0, 220, sr.; Tyvonn Byars, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-10, 210, jr.
Fullback – Alvin Trevillion, Brownsville Veterans, 5-6, 175, jr.
Wide receivers – Stetson Sarratt, Midlothian Heritage, 6-0, 170, sr.; Braden Bluitt, Colleyville Heritage, 6-1, 195, jr.
Tight end – Kade Caton, Manvel, 6-6, 250, sr.
Tackles – Holton Hendrix, Lubbock Cooper, 6-4, 280, sr.; (tie) Eric Bland, Victoria West, 5-10, 260, sr.; Jackson Christian, Port Neches-Groves, 6-5, 310, jr.
Guards – Jacoby Watts, Longview, 6-2, 255, sr.; Gus De La Cerda, Donna, 6-0, 280, sr.
Center – Gavin Garcia, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 290, sr.
All-purpose – (tie) Derrick McFall, Tyler High, 5-11, 175, sr.; Corey Holmes, CC Miller, 6-1, 180, jr.
Place-kicker – Connor Hawkins, Liberty Hill, 6-2, 185, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Chance Bryant, Fulshear, 6-5, 260, jr.; Legend Journey, Mansfield Summit, 6-3, 260, sr.; Obi Udom, Frisco Heritage, 6-2, 245, sr.; Errol West, Denton Ryan, 6-0, 240, so.
Linebackers – Kesean Meeks, Killeen Ellison, 5-10, 170, sr.; Zach Smith, Red Oak, 6-1, 205, sr.; Ke’Breion Winston, Lancaster, 6-0, 200, jr.; (tie) Bryce Neves, Abilene, 6-1, 185, sr.; Juan Gomez, El Paso Parkland, 6-0, 190, sr.
Secondary – Luke Johnson, CC Veterans Memorial, 5-10, 170, sr.; Tyson Deen, San Antonio Southwest, 5-10, 153, jr.; Ty Golden, Colleyville Heritage 5-10, 190, sr.; Marquel Hambric, Terrell, 5-11, 171, sr.
Punter – (tie) Clayton Amaya, Smithson Valley, 5-11, 180, sr.; Junior Martinez, Brownwood, 5-9, 185, sr.; Caden Heitzman, Leander Rouse, 6-2, 185, sr.
Kick returner – (tie) Davian Groce, Lone Star Frisco, 6-2, 180, soph.; Alton McCallum, Belton, 6-1, 175, sr.
Utility – (tie) Donovan Woolen, Frisco Wakeland, 6-3, 205, sr.; Braeden Mussett, Denton Ryan, 6-1, 800, jr.; Reuben Alaniz, San Antonio Southside, 5-10, 165, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Quarterbacks – Cameron Dickey, Austin Crockett, 5-10, 200, sr.; Colin Ernst, San Antonio Alamo Heights, 5-11, 175, sr.; Trever Ham, Melissa, 6-0, 175, sr.; Braden Luedeker, Mission Veterans Memorial, sr.; Drew Kates, Richland, 6-0, 180, jr.; Carter Rutenbar, Midlothian Heritage, 5-11, 200, jr.; Jake South, SA Pieper, 6-5, 210, sr.; Alexander Franklin, Lovejoy, 5-10, 175, sr.; Brennan Myer, Frisco Wakeland, 6-1, 195, sr.
Running backs – Trae Hill, Cedar Park, 5-11, 210, soph.; Nathan Adejokun, Melissa, 6-0, 190, sr.; Hunter Andrews, Magnolia, 6-2, 220, sr.; Tradarian Ball, Texas High, 5-10, 185, soph.; Izzy Bills, Frisco Emerson, 5-6, 170, sr.; Ethan Guerra, PSJA North, 5-7, 170, soph.; John Jackson, Seguin, 6-0, 205, sr.; Javari Johnson, Texas High, 5-8, 185, jr.; Kenji Johnson, WF Rider, 5-11, 190, jr.; Noah Long, Liberty Hill, 5-11, 185, sr.; Kamauri Montgomery, Victoria West, 6-1, 200, sr.
Fullbacks – Landen Jones, Marshall, 6-1, 225, soph.; Adrian Luna, Corpus Christi Moody, 5-10, 220, soph.; Andrew Merrell, Amarillo Tascosa, 5-9, 180, sr.; Zane Smith, Fulshear, 5-9, 240, jr.; Keith Tyler, Killeen Chaparral, 5-11, 200, jr.
Wide receivers – Cameran Dickson, Flour Bluff, 6-1, 170, jr.; Leo Espinoza, Sharyland Pioneer, 6-0, 150, sr.; Kylen Evans, Frisco Emerson, 6-2, 193, sr.; Keonde Henry, Lake Dallas, 6-2, 185, sr.; Jayden Johnson, Flour Bluff, 5-10, 175, sr.; Bryson Jones, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 180, jr.; Jake Mikulencak, Taylor, 6-2, 175, sr.; Keyshon Moore, Bastrop, 5-8, 161, jr.; Jeremy Obregon, San Antonio Southside, 6-0, 185, sr.; Brayden Robinson, Red Oak, 5-9, 165, soph.; Ed Small, Austin Anderson, 6-0, 204, jr.
Tight ends – Julius Arrendondo, PSJA North, 6-0, 190, sr.; Diego Coleman, Belton, 6-3, 205, sr.; Jose Melendez, Denton Ryan, 6-0, 220, soph.; Brodie Mitchell, Gregory-Portland, 6-3, 215, sr.; Jackson Verdugo, College Station, 6-4, 220, jr.
Tackles – Jordan Brewster, PSJA North, 6-4, 305, jr.; Johnathan Bush, Whitehouse, 6-3, 295, jr.; Devin Cage, CC Miller, 6-0, 280, jr.; Ty Haywood, Denton Ryan, 6-5, 280, jr.; Kareem Edmon, Killeen Shoemaker, 6-1, 285, sr.; Hayden Gunter, Denton, 6-8, 260, sr.; Treylon Harris, Victoria East, 6-2, 225, sr.; Jackson Hildebrand, San Antonio Alamo Heights, sr.; Cape Johnson, WF Rider, 6-4, 295, sr.; Aiden Kaplan, Montgomery Lake Creek, 6-3, 275, sr.; Julius Osborne, Liberty Hill, 5-10, 265, sr.; Xavier Parker, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 290, sr.; Henry Snyder, Austin McCallum, 6-1, 215, sr.
Guards – Brandon Aiken, Canutillo, 6-3, 260, sr.; Kyren McCullough, Whitehouse, 6-0, 285, sr.; Micah Willis, Waco University, 6-1, 245, jr.
Center – Aaron Abrego, San Antonio Southside, 6-1, 270, sr.; John Clark, Fulshear, 6-1, 245, sr.; Jaden Dement, Gregory-Portland, sr.
All-purpose – Brayden Henry, Abilene, 5-8, 155, soph.; Jerrod Hicks-Maddox, Killeen Shoemaker, 5-9, 175, sr.; Tyler Tillman, Houston Sterling, 5-8, 165, sr.; Gilbert Trillo, Brownsville Veterans, 5-9, 175, sr.
Place-kicker – Colton Chmelar, A&M Consolidated, 6-1, 190, jr.; Armando DonJuan, Leander Glenn, 5-5, 127, jr.; Diego Frausto, El Paso Del Valle, 6-3, 225, jr.; Cub Patton, Lubbock Cooper, 6-0, 170, jr.; Jordan Soto, Midlothian Heritage, 5-10, 185, sr.; Diego Varela, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 170, sr.
Defense
Linemen – D’Kedrion Abrams, Melissa 5-10, 270, sr.; Grayson Alex, Cedar Park, 6-0, 215, sr.; Christian Arriaga, Flour Bluff, 6-0, 205, sr.; Jacob Caruthers, Leander Rouse, 6-3, 240, sr.; Quinton Clark, Pine Tree, 6-3, 218, sr.; Garrett Combs, Lake Belton, 6-4, 250, sr.; D’Andre Harwell, College Station, 6-1, 270, sr.; Jonathan Hernandez, 6-1, 275, jr; Elijah Jackson, WF Rider, 6-1, 220, sr.; AJ Johnson, Frisco Emerson, 5-11, 223, sr.; Keiundre Johnson, Terrell, 6-4, 230, jr.; Jordan Lynch, A&M Consolidated, 6-4, 240, sr.; Keller Patterson, Dallas Kimball, 6-3, 274, sr.; Steven Richardson, CC Miller, 6-2, 220, jr.; Trevor Robinson, Victoria West, 6-3, 190, jr.; Gaven Rodriguez, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-11, 230, jr.; Jacob Salinas, San Antono Southside, 6-3, 290, jr.; Xaryus Sheppard, Longview, 6-1, 225, sr.; Billy Smith, Longview, 6-1, 240, sr.; Jackson Sutton, Gregory-Portland, 6-0, 185, sr.; Travonne Woodley, Killeen Shoemaker, 6-2, 205, jr.
Linebackers – Jaydon Bellows, College Station, 6-0, 205, sr.; Lamarcus Cullum, CC Miller, 6-2, 207, jr.; Isaiah Dowden, Texas High, 5-10, 210, jr.; Hudson Emeterio, Argyle, 6-3, 220, sr.; Nico Fisher, Leander Rouse,6-0, 215, sr.; Kaden Glass, San Antonio Pieper, sr.; Michael Gonzales, PSJA North, sr.; Riley Griffin, Lake Dallas, sr.; Kyle Henry, Magnolia, 6-0, 195, sr.; Paul Jaramillo, San Antonio Southside, 6-0, 190, sr.; Antez Jefferey, Mount Pleasant, 6-2, 200, sr.; Braxton Jones, Nacogdoches, 6-1, 235, sr.; Gabriel Juarez, Gregory-Portland, 6-0, 210, sr.; Agape Lawrence, Frisco Emerson, 5-11, 205, jr.; Davis Lee, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-10, 170, soph.; Joaquin Martinez, Waco University, 5-10, 190, soph.; Jaxson Maynard, Smithson Valley, 6-2, 230, sr.; Seth McFarland, Pine Tree, 6-3, 215, jr.; Noah O’Neal, Midlothian Heritage, 5-10, 195, sr.; Jayden Shelton, South Oak Cliff, 6-2, 210, jr.; Aiden Uribe, Mission Veterans Memorial, 5-11, 205, jr.; Mehki Williams, Red Oak, 6-1 195, jr.; Ryan Wilson, CC Veterans Memorial, 6-0, 180, sr.
Secondary – David Alvarado, Canutillo, jr.; Selman Bridges, Lake Belton, 6-4, 175, sr.; Nathaniel Bruce, Argyle, 5-11, 190, soph.; Tyran Chappell, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 170, sr.; Steven Garza, PSJA North, jr.; Ty Golden, Colleyville Heritage 5-10, 190, sr.; Marquel Hambric, Terrell, 5-11, 171, sr.; Tony Hamilton, College Station, sr.; Josh Lair, Fort Bend Marshall, sr.; Reece Madigan, San Antonio Pieper, sr.; Campbell Martin, Frisco Wakeland, 5-8, 180, sr.; Beckham Paul, Abilene, 5-10, 175, sr.; Ty Powell, Fulshear, 6-4, 170, jr.; Reid Richard, Port Neches-Groves, 5-10, 165, sr.; Andrew Rivera, Sharyland Pioneer, jr.; Latristan Thompson, Mount Pleasant, 6-0, 175, sr.; DeMarco Upshaw, Abilene, 6-1, 180, sr.; Aazeryuan Voss, San Antonio Southwest, 5-11, 160, jr.
