All state honors for MIssissippi and Tennessee area players

USA Today has released the 2015 American Family Insurance All-State teams. The Shelby Metro area was well represented with 13 total players being recognized.

Congrats to RB Alan Lamar and OL Dareuan Parker from DeSoto Central and DB Sanchez Blake from Olive Branch for making the Mississippi team.

Congrats to WR Dillon Mitchell from White Station, RB Chase Hayden & OL Jacob Still from St. George's, RB Cordarrian Richardson from Trezevant, OL Will Lawrence from Harding Academy, OL Devin Salter, DB Donte Vaughn and DL Michael Perry from Whitehaven, DL Irana Moore from East & LB Darron Johnson from Ridgeway.

Dillon Mitchell from White Station was also selected as offensive player of the year for Tennessee.

Here is the link to the complete teams:

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/2015-all-usa-mississippi-football-team

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/2015-all-usa-tennessee-football-team

TSWA All State Teams for 5A & 6A

Here are the all state teams for 5A & 6A as selected by the TSWA (Tennessee Sports Writers Association). Area players are highlighted in red.

5A

Offense

QB-Andrew Bunch-Independence
QB-Deuce Wallace-Sevier Co
RB-DeAndre Delaney-Morristown West
RB-Tanner Thomas-Farragut
WR-Tee Higgins-Oak Ridge
WR-Nate Johnson-Independence
WR-Devante Matthews-Sevier Co
OL-Pete Dorsten-Independence
OL-Eli Katina-Centennial
OL-Jordan Seal-Morristown East
OL-Jonathon Timmons-Southwind
OL-Nate Wilkinson-Centennial
ATH-Jerry Craine-Wooddale
ATH-Tyler Thackerson-Clinton
K-Carter Phillipy-Farragut

Defense

DL-Chris Beavers-Independence
DL-Gunner Osbron-Henry Co
DL-Cole Strange-Farragut
DL-Malcolm Swann-Hillsboro
LB-Zach Camp-Brighton
LB-JD Griffin-Sevier Co
LB-Jeremiah Jackson-Ooltewah
LB-Tyler Pendleton-Rhea Co
DB-Rashun Freeman-Ooltewah
DB-Cole Huner-Independence
DB-Justin Kirkendoll-Farragut
DB-Calvin Smith-Morristown West
ATH-Tyrel Dodson-Centennial
ATH-Maleik Gray-LaVergne
K-Brandon Nickle-Oak Ridge


6A

Offense

QB-Cole Copeland-Bradley Central
QB-Dylan Hopkins-Maryville
RB-Taeler Dowdy-Blackmon
RB-Vic Johnson-Cookeville
WR-Kelby Brock-Maryville
WR-Dillon Mitchell-White Station
WR-Ikenna Okeye-Smyrna
OL-Matthew Leifheit-Blackmon
OL-Lakin McCall-Maryville
OL-Devin Salter-Whitehaven
OL-Hudson Smith-Oakland
OL-Kalani Smith-Mt Juliet
ATH-Gabe Angel-Cookeville
ATH-Chris Rowland-Ravenwood
K-Crews Holt-Ravenwood

Defense

DL-Jordan Moore-Ravenwood
DL-Ty Nix-Oakland
DL-Korey Tillman-Blackmon
DL-Matt Young-Maryville
LB-TD Blackmon-Maryville
LB-Jackson Cauthen-Oakland
LB-John Thompson-Ravenwood
LB-Bryson Tolley-Science Hill
DB-Isaac Aguero-Hardin Valley
DB-Ian Cleveland-Smyrna
DB-Donte Vaughn-Whitehaven
DB-Blake Taylor-Blackmon
ATH-Andrew Lutgens-Ravenwood
ATH-JaCoby Stevens-Oakland
P-Jacob Smith-Siegel

TSWA All State Teams for 3A & 4A

Here are the all state teams for 3A & 4A as selected by the TSWA (Tennessee Sports Writers Association). Area players are highlighted in red.

3A

Offense

QB-Cole Smith-CAK
QB-Zack Weatherly-CPA
RB-Traneil Moore-East Ridge
RB-Noah Whaley-Pigeon Forge
WR-Rodney Castille-Liberty
WR-Ben Guffey-Upperman
WR-Phillip Nichols-CAK
OL-Ben Buchanan-CAK
OL-Robert Murphy-Notre Dame
OL-Jacob Rimmer-Milan
OL-Pete Sexton-East Ridge
OL-Caleb Stephens-White House Heritage
ATH-Deshawn Brown-Camden
ATH-Steven Jennings DeKalb Co
K-Ben Smith-Alcoa

Defense

DL-Jonathan Decker-Alcoa
DL-Kahlil Jones-Stratford
DL-Matthew McClurg-Alcoa
DL-Tre Stamper-Red Bank
LB-Tyler Enos-Notre Dame
LB-Preston Whitehead-Elizabethton
LB-Dantae Wilkes-Liberty
LB-Christian Williams-Milan
DB-Ricky Ballard-Notre Dame
DB-Jesse Jones-East Ridge
DB-Price Perdue-CPA
DB-Caleb Woody-Alcoa
ATH-Dustin Clabough-Alcoa
ATH-Chip Omer-CPA
P-Alex Darrus-Notre Dame


4A

Offense

QB-Chase Cunningham-Knoxville Catholic
QB-Ashton Posey-Marshall Co
RB-Desmond Dabbs-Greeneville
RB-Dylan Linder-Livingston Academy
WR-Tre Crutcher-Marshall Co
WR-Rontavius Groves-Pearl Cohn
WR-Amari Rodgers-Knoxville Catholic
OL-Jaelin Fisher-Pearl Cohn
OL-Brody Gregory-Hixson
OL-Sam Jackson-Lipscomb Academy
OL-Bryson Knight-Greeneville
OL-Cade Mays-Knoxville Catholic
ATH-Jimmy Ferrell-Pearl Cohn
ATH-Devante Turner-East
K-Ryan Courtright-Lexington

Defense

DL-Matthew Gayle-Fulton
DL-Emmit Gooden-Haywood Co
DL-Rutger Reitmaier-Lipscomb Academy
DL-Austin Rowan-Knoxville Catholic
LB-Darron Johnson-Ridgeway
LB-Markevous McKinnie-Jackson North Side
LB-Rondrow Peebles-Knoxville Central
LB-Tariqious Tisdale-Lexington
DB-Frankie Campo-East Hamilton
DB-Nick Godwin-Hardin Co
DB-Teddrick McGhee-East
DB-Kentel Williams-Fulton
ATH-Chase Kuerschen-Knoxville Catholic
ATH-Chaton Mobley-Fulton
P-Brent Cimaglia-Page

TSWA All State Teams for 1A and 2A

Here are the all state teams for 1A & 2A as voted on by the TSWA (Tennessee Sports Writers Association). Area players are highlighted in red.

1A

Offense

QB-Preston Rice-Wayne Co
QB-Dresser Winn-Dresden
RB-Stavonski Wilkes-Lake Co
RB-Dylan Yates-Dresden
WR-Wyatt Mabry-Clay Co
WR-Roderius Sanders-Carver
WR-Taylor Thompson-Columbia Academy
OL-Robert Brantley-Nashville Christian
OL-John Langley-Harriman
OL-Spencer Norrod-Monterey
OL-Treyton Peters-Harriman
OL-Jacob Stinnett-Coalfield
ATH-Chase Blevins-South Pittsburg
ATH-Mareio McGraw-Nashville Christian
K-Thomas Garrison-Columbia Academy

Defense

DL-Greg Hughes-Houston Co
DL-Brent Lawless-Nashville Christian
DL-Zay Norman-Trenton Peabody
DL-Josh Silvey-Greenback
LB-Jamison Blackwell-Union City
LB-Daniel Bituli-Nashville Christian
LB-Blake Hall-Coalfield
LB-Jaden Harris-Greenback
DB-Anthony Foster-Carver
DB-Trey Hickey-Middle Tennessee Christian
DB-D'Carrious Stephens-Union City
DB-Brice Williams-Dresden
ATH-Joe Pace-Harriman
ATH-Kayne Roberts-Greenback
P-Nash Lay-Oneida

2A

Offense

QB-Andrew Goldsmith-Trinity Christian
QB-Darius Harper-Austin East
RB-Jerry Lunsford-Hampton-Hampton
RB-Cordarrian Richardson-Trezevant
WR-Graham Hatcher-Eagleville
WR-Tyrese Johnson-Halls
WR-Kashif Warren, Jr-Austin East
OL-Bailey Byrum-Sweetwater
OL-Logan Campbell-Marion Co
OL-Benjie Smith-Adamsville
OL-Dylan Todd-Grace Christian
OL-Jacob Wilson-Rockwood
ATH-Coby Jones-Hampton
ATH-Slayton Wild, Jr-Forrest
K-Christian Stephens-Marion Co

Defense

DL-Amadou Fofana-Mitchell
DL-Jack Keebler-Boyd Buchanan
DL-Sergio Pagoaga-Trinity Christian
DL-Boone Sweeney-Forrest
LB-Jake Harden-Boyd Buchanan
LB-Alex Kirkendoll-Marion Co
LB-Shannon Spralls-Tyner
LB-Justin Swift-Trezevant
DB-Jonathan Gatewood-Trezevant
DB-Kohl Henke-Boyd Buchanan
DB-Cameron Oakley-McKenzie
DB-Wade Sluss-Grace Christian
ATH-Josh Henderson-Marion Co
ATH-Luke Turner-Watertown
P-Trent Sutton-Cascade

TSWA All State teams for D2A & D2AA

Here are the All State teams for D2A and D2AA as selected by the TSWA (Tennessee Sports Writers Association). Area players are highlighted in red.

D2A

Offense

QB-Clay Beathard-BGA
QB-Ben Glass-St. George's
RB-Chase Hayden-St. George's
RB-Marquavious Moore-Harding Academy
WR-Marcus Cawthorne-BGA
WR-Isaiah Gilmore-King's Academy
WR-Corey Jones-St. George's
OL-Michael Flowers-DCA
OL-Ben Jackson-FRA
OL-Will Lawrence-Harding Academy
OL-Trey Smith-USJ
OL-Jacob Still-St. George's
ATH-Sam Harvin-FRA
ATH-Christian Saulsberry-Northpoint Christian
K-Charles Campbell-USJ

Defense

DL-Tyree Bryant-Northpoint Christian
DL-Andrew Craig-Knoxville Webb
DL-Joshua Eatherly-Friendship Christian
DL-Noah Pope-St. George's
LB-Spence Jones-FRA
LB-Jake Lindow-St. George's
LB-Nathan Tatko-Northpoint Christian
LB-Patrick Wells-BGA
DB-Alexander Berube-Knoxville Webb
DB-Mitchell Bodiford-USJ
DB-Shannon Fayne-DCA
DB-Larry Wilhoite-FRA
ATH-Tommy Jordan-Knoxville Webb
ATH-Chandler Viscardis-King's Academy
P-Wells Smith-USJ

D2AA

Offense

QB-Glenn Coleman-MBA
QB-Jeremiah Oatsvall-Brentwood Academy
RB-Ty Chandler-MBA
RB-Austin Lee-CBHS
WR-Cam Johnson-Brentwood Academy
WR-Benjamin Nixson-Pope John Paul II
WR-Thomas Pickens-MUS
OL-Phelps Gambill-MBA
OL-Ryan Johnson-Brentwood Academy
OL-Bryce Mathews-MBA
OL-Cooper Reiniche-Baylor
OL-Jay Roberts-McCallie
ATH-Hunter Hill-Briarcrest
ATH-Darius Morehead-Ensworth
K-Isaac Way-Brentwood Academy

Defense

DL-Brandon Adams-Brentwood Academy
DL-Jeremy Darvin-Father Ryan
DL-Ben Hill-CBHS
DL-Nicholas Nixon-Pope John Paul II
LB-David Gaw-MBA
LB-Tim Hart-MUS
LB-Owen Martin-CBHS
LB-Ryan Parker-Baylor
DB-Evan Beddoe-Brentwood Academy
DB-Chris Hopkins-Brentwood Academy
DB-Rodney Owens-Ensworth
DB-Thomas Pickens-MUS
ATH-JaVaughn Craig-McCallie
ATH-Ulysses Strawter-Baylor
P-Anthony Hagey-Father Ryan

Post season honors for area Arkansas players

Here are some post season honors for Marion and West Memphis:

Marion

All Conference
Grant Bennett
Jerry Boatman
Collin Chambers
Gavin Garza
Kuriston Hill
Tyler Holmes
Cameron Kohl
Cale Lepard
Dathan Miller
Ben Vaughn
Kabryn Williams
Tom Young

6A East Lineman of the Year
Jerry Boatman

All State Selections
Jerry Boatman
Cale Lepard
Tom Young

West Memphis

All Conference First Team
Kentrell Allen
Jonathan Craig
Devantae Dean
Courtney Pollard
Kylin Whiting
Trevor Wise

All Conference Second Team
Jerry Edwards
Rashad Hall
Jabriel Jackson
Parker King
Martavious Thomas
Kyran Todd

Brandon Burlsworth
TJ Grey

All State Selections
Devantae Dean
Courtney Pollard

Local players recognized as all state selections for Mississippi

The following area players were chosen as all state selections by the Mississippi Association of Coaches:

6A First Team Offense
RB-Alan Lamar-DeSoto Central
OL-Dareuan Parker-DeSoto Central

6A First Team Defense
DB-Sanchez Blake-Olive Branch

6A Second Team Offense
OL-Micah Webb-Olive Branch

6A Second Team Defense
LB-Daylon Fox-Southven

5A First Team Offense
WR-Brandon Smith-Lake Cormorant

5A First Team Defense
LB-Ladarius Rule-Lake Cormorant

5A Second Team Offense
QB-Dan Ellington-Center Hill
RB-Benny Benson-Lake Cormorant

5A Second Team Special Teams
P-Jake Harville-Lewisburg