Quarterback Terry Bussey of Timpson and defensive lineman Adam Hill of Albany headline the 2023 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A All-State High School Football Team.
Bussey is the 2A Offensive Player of the Year. While playing quarterback, Bussey led Timpson to the Class 2A Division I state championship this past season. He’s a 5-star college football recruit, who signed with Texas A&M a week ago. He is considered the No. 1 athlete in the Class of 2024, who can play on either side of the ball at the next level.
As a four-year starter, he threw for 5,981 yards and and for 5,361 yards. He had his hand in 169 touchdowns. As a defensive back, he had 270 career tackles and 24 interceptions.
Hill, who will play at Texas Tech, was named the Defensive Player of the Year. He led Albany to back-to-back state titles as team’s top running back and linebacker. He finished with 2,641 rushing yards and 51 touchdowns this past season. On defensive, he had a team-leading 16.5 sacks and more than 90 tackles defensively.
Hill was one of five Albany players on the first team, which led all schools. Chilton, Mart, Refugio and Timpson had three players each on the first team.
Class 2A All-State Football Team
FIRST TEAM
Quarterback – Terry Bussey, Timpson, 5-11, 180, sr.
Running backs – Ja’Deriun Bell, Mart, 5-8, 190, jr.; Edgar DeLuna, Sonora, 6-0, 195, sr.; Omarion Rasberry, Garrison, 5-10, 181, sr.
Fullback – Kaegan Ash, Mount Enterprise, 6-0, 195, soph.
All-purpose – Markeydrick Taylor, Chilton, 5-7, 155, sr.
Wide receivers – Diontay Ramon, Hawley, 6 -3, 180, sr.; Edward Quinonez, McCamey, 6-2, 165, jr.
Tight end – Hunter Lackey, Coleman, 6-3, 190, sr.
Center – (tie) Caleb Strickland, Wellington, 5-10, 205, jr.; Cadynn Villarreal, Mart, 6-1, 260, jr.
Tackles – Sir’Isaac Foster, Frankston, 5-11, 230, sr.; Zane Waggoner, Albany, 6-2, 220, sr.
Guards – Lanxton Viertel, Albany, 6-2, 225, sr.; Ramon Rodriguez, Wellington, 5-8, 205, sr.
Place-kicker – Jose Valverde, Granger, 6-0, 175, jr.
Defense
Linemen – Adam Hill, Albany, 6-2, 212, sr.; JaCayden Adams, Timpson, 5-11, 190, sr.; James Jimenez, Refugio, 6-0, 195, sr.; Tyler Lane, Timpson, 5-11, 187, sr.; Gentry Caldwell, Brackettville, 6-1, 225, sr.
Linebackers – Byce Braden, Stratford, 6-3, 225, jr.; Kaleb Brown, Refugio, 5-9, 180, sr.; X’Zavlon Taylor, Chilton, 5-11, 180, soph.; Jaxson Hoel, Albany, 5-10, 170, sr.
Defensive backs – Reed Patterson, Collinsville, 5-10, 175, sr.; Clayton Stembridge, Tolar, 5-8, 145, sr.; Ernest Campbell, Refugio, 5-7, 150, sr.; Cason Fairchild, Albany, 6-0, 170, sr.
Punter – Isaiah Redd, Chilton, 5-11, 210, sr.
Returner – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.
Utility – Buck Powell, Hico, 5-10, 165, jr.
Offensive player of the year – Bussey, Timpson
Defensive player of the year – Hill, Albany
Coach of the Year – Kerry Therwhanger, Timpson
SECOND TEAM
Quarterback – Logan Jenkins, Collinsville, 5-11, 135, sr.
Running backs – Tank Scott, Bremond, 5-8, 170, soph.; Colby Springer, Dawson, 6-0, 185, sr.; J.J. Garner, Timpson, jr.
Fullback – Jordan King, Refugio, 5-9, 205, jr.
All-purpose – A.J. Donnell, Frankston, 6-2, 175, soph.
Wide receivers – Cason Fairchild, Albany, 6-0, 170, sr.; (tie) Derek Lancaster, Three Rivers, 6-0, 165, sr.; Jayden Edwards, Overton, 6-2, 160, jr.
Tight end – Camden Ables, Hawley, 6-3, 215, fr.
Center – Colton Bosse, Chilton, 6-0, 210, sr.
Tackles – Dougie Farrell, Refugio, 5-10, 220, sr.; James Wright, Centerville, 6-5, 320, sr.
Guards – Cason Serna, Tioga, 5-11, 230, jr.; (tie) Gavin Pollard, Garrison, 6-1, 245, jr.; Albert Nunez, New Deal, 6-1, 210, jr.
Place-kicker – Armando Chavez, Mart, 5-6, 164, sr.
Linemen – MaClane Minor, Bremond, 6-1, 210, sr.; Drew Anderle, Windthorst, 5-9, 201, sr.; Asher Price, Honey Grove, 6-3, 215, jr.; (tie) Karston Long, Stratford, 6-4, 265, sr.; Monte Swaner, Mart, 6-0, 275, sr.
Linebackers – D.J. Cooks, Tenaha, 5-9, 170, sr.; Gael Carrizales, Bremond, 5-8, 160, sr.; Kash Fletcher, Overton, sr.; (tie) Je’Mere Hartsfield, Marlin, 6-1, 190, sr.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-2, 195, jr.
Defensive backs – Tyler Jones, Chilton, 6-3, 180, sr.; Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.; Landon Durst, Panhandle, 5-10, 148, sr.; Dredrick Owens, Italy, 6-1, 170, sr.
Punter – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.
Returner – Garrison Nation, Tolar, 5-9, 180, sr.
Utility – (tie) Cayden Herron, Wolfe City, 5-11, 195, sr.; Briley Montgomery, Garrison, 5-7, 165, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Quarterback – (tie) Keagan Ables, Hawley, 6-0, 210, jr.; Armando Lujan, Sunray, 6-0, 180, jr.
Running backs – Dha’Corian Evans, Chilton, 5-11, 170, fr.; Dayvian Skinner, Lovelady, 5-9, 205, sr.; Ivan McCann, Roscoe, 5-11, 215, jr.
Fullback – JD Black, Garrison, 6-3, 215, sr.
All-purpose – Julio Valdez, Stratford, 6-2, 190, jr.
Wide receivers – Isaac Redd, Chilton, 6-0, 170, sr.; Amare Burton, Timpson, 5-10, 169, sr.
Tight end – Ethan Nevarez, Wellington, 6-2, 205, sr.
Center – (tie) Brady Davis, Beckville, 5-10, 228, sr.; Weston Pavlik, Weimar, 6-1, 230, sr.
Tackles – Dalton Adams, Early, 6-3, 220, sr.; Jacob Martinez, Sonora, 6-0, 250, sr.
Guards – Drew Anderle, Windthorst, 5-9, 201, sr.; (tie) Tyler Gilchrist, Lovelady, 5-10, 200, jr.; Jacob Gray, Holland, 5-10, 200, sr.
Place-kicker – JT Reagen, Garrison, 5-9, 165, fr.
Linemen – Brody Mahan, Honey Grove, 6-3, 235, jr.; Landan Henry, Cayuga, 5-10, 240, sr.; Layne Gisler, Falls City, 5-9, 185, sr.; (tie) Dylan Holt, Ganado, 5-11, 195, sr. Cam Phillips, Riesel, 6-2, 220, sr.
Linebackers – Garrett Trevino, Collinsville, 5-10, 220, jr.; Levi Beavers, Honey Grove, 6-0, 220, jr.; Clancy Osbourn, Mason, 5-11, 195, soph.; Brayson Choate, Panhandle, 5-11, 175, jr.
Defensive backs – Caden Gaton, Nocona, 5-8, 150, jr.; Jordan Harrison, Shiner, 5-8, 140, sr.; Ja’Tyrian Moore, Tenaha, 5-10, 160, sr.; (tie) Carson Keller, Hico, 6-1, 180, sr.; Joshua Rios, Forsan, sr.
Punter – Tyler Jones, Chilton, 6-3, 180, sr.
Returner – Ernest Campbell, Refugio, 5-7, 150, sr.
Utility – Logan Burles, Ganado, 5-7, 145, fr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Quarterbacks – J’Koby Williams, Beckville, 5-9, 180, sr.; Bryce Braden, Stratford, 6-3, 225, jr.; Kelan Brown, Refugio, 5-11, 180, jr.; Brandon Felix, La Villa, 5-9, 150, sr.; Brayden Loyd, Seymour, jr.; De’Montrel Medlock, Mart, 6-3, 205, jr.; Broxton Robinson, Panhandle, 6-1, 185, soph.; Caden Soliz, Three Rivers, 6-0, 175, sr.; Isaac Blessing, Tolar, 6-3, 215, sr.; Bryce Ullman, Ganado, 5-9, 165, jr.
Running backs – Keymd Faciane, Wink, fr.; Zane Garvin, Tahoka, 5-9, 170, sr.; Xavier Jiminez, Lockney, jr.; Tyson Michel, Axtell, 5-9, 165, jr.; Andrew Newman, Centerville, 5-7, 175, sr.; Anthony Powell, Celeste, 5-10, 210, sr.
Fullbacks – Brent Bouldin, Coleman, 5-10, 180, sr.; Zantayl Holley, Centerville, 5-11, 215, sr.; Brenner Kurtz, Woodsboro, 6-2, 200, sr.
All-purpose – Coldyn Horn, Axtell, 5-10, 155, jr.; Jamarquis Johnson, Rosebud-Lott, 5-11, 175, sr.; Christian Michalek, Holland, jr.; Ja’Tyrian Moore, Tenaha, 5-10, 160, sr.; Zach Norrell, Weimar, 6-0, 170, jr.
Wide receivers – Matthew Behrens, Tolar, 6-3, 180, sr.; Dawson Bennett, Sunray, 5-6, 145, jr.; Landon Durst, Panhandle, 5-10, 148, sr.; Hastin Easley, Dawson, 6-3, 185, sr.; Isaiah Hawkins, Overton, sr.; Rylan Newman, Collinsville, 5-11.5, 170, sr.; Dredrick Owens, Italy, 6-1, 170, sr.; Brady Woodrome, Valley Mills, 5-7, 140, sr.; Seth Wilcox, Roscoe, 5-11, 165, sr.
Tight ends – Wyatt Sutton, Alba-Golden jr.; Lane Uttley, Stratford, 6-4, 205, sr.
Centers – Erik Castillo, Lovelady, 6-0, 270, sr.; Nick Cox, Collinsville, 6-0, 190, jr.; Grayson Ellis, Wink, jr.; Zach Keith, Ralls, 6-3, 220, sr.; Hunter Morawietz, Falls City, 5-10, 240, jr.; Elijiah Samaniego, Sonora, sr.
Tackles – Kenneth Hayes, Marlin, sr.; Matthew McPherson, Overton, sr.; Levi LaGrone, Beckville,, sr.; Jose Sanchez, Johnson City, jr.; Jack Sinclair, Panhandle, 6-2, 208, soph.
Guards – Keaton Crowley, Centerville, 6-0, 275, sr.; Vance Fletcher, Overton, jr.; Jorge Salas, Coleman, 5-11, 215, sr.; Jesse Traxler, Garrison, 5-10, 230, sr.
Place-kickers – Jose Arzola, Holland, sr.; Ravel Marquez, Wolfe City, jr.; Leon Mendoza, Floydada, 5-6, 135, jr.
Linemen – Gavan Brookshire, Panhandle, 6-1, 230, soph.; Kobe Burton, Flatonia, sr.; Cutter Cain, Tolar, 6-1, 185, jr.; Luis Calderon, Sunray, 6-4, 365, sr.; Cash Clark, Tolar, 6-0, 215, jr.; Terrelle Easterling, Lovelady, 6-0, 235, sr.; Creed Frerich, Wink, 6-0, 150, sr.; Zantayl Holley, Centerville, 5-11, 215, sr.; Zach Keith, Ralls, 6-3, 220, sr.; Brysen Maxwell-Steele, Marlin, soph.; Ethan Nevarez, Wellington, 6-2, 205, sr.; Eddy Ray Mendoza, Wink, 5-8, jr.; Cole Spalek, Woodsboro, 6-2, 210, jr.; James Steglich, Holland, jr.; Alfred Wilkerson, Cooper, 6-4, 230, sr.
Linebackers – Calan Castles, Beckville, 6-3, 220,, sr.; Hastin Easley, Dawson, 6-3, 185, sr. Chase Edwards, Granger, 6-1, 184, sr.; Jackson Jones, Wellington, 5-9, 165, jr.; Slade Martin, New Deal, 6-0, 195, sr.; Pratt McLain, Gruver, 5-9, 175, sr.; Hudson Morgan, Wink, 6-1, 190, jr.; Christian Moy, Falls City, 5-8, 160, sr.; Jaxon Riddle, Tolar, 5-10, 160, sr.; Tyler Rogers, Frankston, 5-11, 190, jr.; Sutten Silerio, Mason, 5-9, 175, jr.; Julio Valdez, Stratford, 6-2, 190, jr.; Aydan Villalba, Ralls, 5-10, 175, sr.
Defensive backs – Stephen Cowan, Gruver, 6-1, 170, jr.; Dylan Ford, Sonora, jr.; Jordan Flores, Mabank, sr.; Nixon Folk, Wellington, 6-2, 170, sr.; Aiden Harris, Beckville, 5-9, 140, jr.; Conlan Lemay, Frankston, 6-1, 175, sr.; Cameron Lennon, Alba-Golden, jr.; Zach Norrell, Weimar, 6-0, 170, jr.; Markell Smith, Cooper, 5-10, 175, sr.; Ryne Todd, Mason, 5-7, 170, sr.; Angel Zapata, Iraan, sr.
