Post by ljswank on Jan 4, 2024 21:06:23 GMT -6
The 2023 Shreveport Times All-Area football team encompasses the 20 schools in the 9 Parishes of Bienville, Claiborne, DeSoto, Jackson, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster.
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback
Luke Delafield
North DeSoto, So.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 175
Why selected: The super soph passed for 3,229 yards and 38 TDs in leading the Griffins to the LHSAA Division III semifinals. Delafield completed 66% of his passes and is 23-4 as a two-year starter. He already holds several collegiate offers.
Offensive linemen
Gage Caskey
North DeSoto, Sr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 225
Why selected: The only returning starter from the 2022 state runner-up squad, Caskey paved the way for two 1,000-yard rushers without allowing a sack.
Sam Nations
Ruston, Jr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 275
Why selected: Nations’ blocking allowed the Bearcats to average five yards per carry in the majority of their games. Ruston rushed for 3,342 yards.
Josh Moy
Union Parish, Jr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 305
Why selected: Moy was one of the biggest reasons why the Farmers unexpectedly captured the LHSAA state championship. No one in D-III did it better.
Joe Cryer
Natchitoches Central, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 295
Why selected: The LSU signee played on two state championship teams at Many before transferring to NCHS for his final season. Cryer was the “Big Hoss” in the O-line for coach Jess Curtis.
Dakota Davis
Haynesville, So.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 235
Why selected: Davis was the top lineman for a Golden Tors’ offense that gained over 4,700 yards and advanced to the LHSAA Division IV championship game.
Wide Receivers
Landry Wyatt
North DeSoto, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 175
Why selected: The speedster caught 44 passes for 1,040 yards and 17 TDs while averaging 23.6 yards per catch.
Cole Cory
North DeSoto, Jr.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 175
Why selected: The Trent Taylor-type receiver caught 79 passes for 1,431 yards and 15 TDs to earn first-team LSWA All-State honors.
Camryn Davis
Natchitoches Central, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 155
Why selected: Davis hauled in 67 receptions for 1,004 yards and 14 TDs before injuries cost him the final two games of the season.
Tight End
Zhy Scott
Ruston, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 203
Why selected: Scott Led Ruston with 353 receiving yards and four TD catches this season. He is a two-time first-team All-District 2-5A selection
Running backs
Jordan Hayes
Ruston, Jr.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 160 pounds
Why selected: The District 2-5A Offensive MVP had 227 carries for 1,752 yards and 20 scores for the LHSAA Non-Select Division I champions. He averaged 7.7 yards per carry.
Jeremiah James
Many, Sr.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 196
Why selected: The District 3-2A MVP had 2,187 rushing yards, 170 receiving yards and 25 TDs. James scored a school-record seven TDs in a playoff game.
Chase Sentell
Glenbrook, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 180
Why selected: The multi-talented athlete recorded 1,332 rushing yards with 23 TDs, while adding a kickoff return TD and four interceptions.
Kicker
Eli Bray
Haynesville, So.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 165
Why selected: Bray was 61-for-68 on PATs and 6-for-11 on field goals with a long of 42 yards. On 88 kickoffs, he had nine touchbacks and put 61 inside 20.
Offensive athletes
Katrevrick Banks
Homer, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 180
Why selected: The Ole Miss commit recorded 435 receiving yards and 10 TDs while compiling 70 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Mixon Bankston
St. Mary’s, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 150
Why selected: Bankston had 1,294 passing yards, 504 rushing yards, 20 TDs, 53 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive linemen
Ahmad Breaux
Ruston, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 255
Why selected: The LSU signee was an unstoppable force in the Bearcat defensive line with 44 tackles, including five for a loss.
Geordan Guidry
Ruston, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 260
Why selected: The leader of the pack and Tulane signee recorded 10.5 sacks, 61 tackles, 4 TFLs and a forced fumble for one of the best defenses in the state.
Swazy Carhill
Many, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 235
Why selected: The best linemen for the two-time state champs, Carhill compiled 69 tackles, 4 sacks, a fumble recovery and eight hurries. He has offers from Miami, Tulane and La. Tech among others.
Drake Griffin
St. Mary’s, Sr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 218
Why selected: Holding a Northwestern State offer, Griffin had 134 tackles, six sacks, three fumble recoveries and a blocked punt.
Linebackers
Jadon Mayfield
Ruston, Sr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 228
Why selected: The Louisiana Tech signee logged 116 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss and six sacks while earning the All-District 2-5A Defensive MVP honors for a second straight season.
Brian Tyler McMillian
North DeSoto, Sr.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 210
Why selected: The Harding College commitment picked up 101 tackles with two interceptions, a sack and a defensive TD.
Hunter Martin
Logansport, So.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 155
Why selected: The District 3-1A defensive MVP compiled 138 tackles, 19 TFLs and five fumble recoveries.
Tyquerius Wilson
Union Parish, Jr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 180
Why selected: The Farmers’ top defensive player recorded 212 tackles, including 20 for a loss, nine sacks, 20 hurries, six forced fumbles and an interception.
Lawson Lillo
Cedar Creek, Sr.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 175
Why selected: Lillo compiled 120 tackles, 26 TFLs, three sacks, with a fumble recovery and an interception. He had 26 tackles against Glenbrook.
Defensive backs
Tylen Singleton
Many, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 210
Why selected: The LSU signee piled up 149 tackles with 2 interceptions to earn All-District 3-2A Defensive MVP honors. He also had 511 rushing yards and 232 receiving yards with 14 TDs.
Xavier “Tutt” McGlothan
North Webster, Sr.
Ht: 5-7 Wt: 150
Why selected: The Purple Knight recorded 59 tackles with eight picks, returning two for a TD, along with two forced fumbles. He also had 816 yards and 16 TDs.
Lake Bates
North DeSoto, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 180
Why selected: The All-District 1-4A Defensive MVP recorded 127 tackles, five interceptions, 10 pass breakups, a kickoff return for a TD and a pick-6.
Aidan Anding
Ruston, Jr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 165
Why selected: Anding anchored the secondary for the LHSAA Division I state champs with 34 tackles, four interceptions, nine pass breakups, two sacks and a blocked field goal.
Defensive athlete
Alonzo Jackson
Haynesville, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 205
Why selected: Jackson compiled 130 tackles, including 30 for a loss, with four interceptions, a sack, a forced fumble and a defensive TD. He also had 976 rushing yards, 364 receiving yards and 20 TDs.
Punter
Payne Williams
St. Mary’s, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 150
Why selected: Williams averaged 35.8 yards on 28 punts. He also hit 27 of 29 point-afters and had a long field goal of 42 yards.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Luke Delafield, QB, North DeSoto
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jadon Mayfield, LB, Ruston
CO-COACHES OF THE YEAR: Jerrod Baugh, Ruston & Joe Spatafora, Union Parish
Second Team Offense
QB: Josh Brantley, Ruston, Jr.
OL: Cody Beshea, North Webster, Jr.
OL: Shawn Basey, D’Arbonne Woods, Sr.
OL: Gage Shepherd, Homer, Sr.
OL: Cratelyn Henderson, Logansport; Sr.
OL: Chamarion Williams, Ruston, Sr.
OL: Javon Phathong, Many, Sr.
RB: Braedon Robertson, North Webster, Jr.
RB: Trysten Hopper, North DeSoto, Sr.
RB: Jadynn Carter, Logansport, Jr.
WR: D'Avery Robinson, Logansport, Sr.
WR: Logan Malone, Ruston, Sr.
WR: J’Kobe Lawson, North Webster, Jr.
TE: Ben Bienvenu, St. Mary’s, Sr.
K: Dakota Denney, North DeSoto, Fr.
Second team defense
DL: Germetrius Speech, Haynesville, Sr.
DL: Avante Curry, North Webster, Sr.
DL: Demetrius Robinson, Minden, Jr.
DL: Coronado Davis, North DeSoto, Sr.
LB: Ja’ Myrian Jackson, North Webster, So.
LB: Ke’Maurion Jefferson, North Webster, So.
LB: Zheric Hill, Ruston, Jr.
LB: Jamey Fisher, D’Arbonne Woods, Jr.
DB: Semaj Jones, Ruston, Sr.
DB: Tomorrio Bilberry, Union, Jr.
DB: Corbyn Cross, North DeSoto, Sr.
DB: Isaiah Washington, Haynesville, So.
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback
Luke Delafield
North DeSoto, So.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 175
Why selected: The super soph passed for 3,229 yards and 38 TDs in leading the Griffins to the LHSAA Division III semifinals. Delafield completed 66% of his passes and is 23-4 as a two-year starter. He already holds several collegiate offers.
Offensive linemen
Gage Caskey
North DeSoto, Sr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 225
Why selected: The only returning starter from the 2022 state runner-up squad, Caskey paved the way for two 1,000-yard rushers without allowing a sack.
Sam Nations
Ruston, Jr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 275
Why selected: Nations’ blocking allowed the Bearcats to average five yards per carry in the majority of their games. Ruston rushed for 3,342 yards.
Josh Moy
Union Parish, Jr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 305
Why selected: Moy was one of the biggest reasons why the Farmers unexpectedly captured the LHSAA state championship. No one in D-III did it better.
Joe Cryer
Natchitoches Central, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 295
Why selected: The LSU signee played on two state championship teams at Many before transferring to NCHS for his final season. Cryer was the “Big Hoss” in the O-line for coach Jess Curtis.
Dakota Davis
Haynesville, So.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 235
Why selected: Davis was the top lineman for a Golden Tors’ offense that gained over 4,700 yards and advanced to the LHSAA Division IV championship game.
Wide Receivers
Landry Wyatt
North DeSoto, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 175
Why selected: The speedster caught 44 passes for 1,040 yards and 17 TDs while averaging 23.6 yards per catch.
Cole Cory
North DeSoto, Jr.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 175
Why selected: The Trent Taylor-type receiver caught 79 passes for 1,431 yards and 15 TDs to earn first-team LSWA All-State honors.
Camryn Davis
Natchitoches Central, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 155
Why selected: Davis hauled in 67 receptions for 1,004 yards and 14 TDs before injuries cost him the final two games of the season.
Tight End
Zhy Scott
Ruston, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 203
Why selected: Scott Led Ruston with 353 receiving yards and four TD catches this season. He is a two-time first-team All-District 2-5A selection
Running backs
Jordan Hayes
Ruston, Jr.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 160 pounds
Why selected: The District 2-5A Offensive MVP had 227 carries for 1,752 yards and 20 scores for the LHSAA Non-Select Division I champions. He averaged 7.7 yards per carry.
Jeremiah James
Many, Sr.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 196
Why selected: The District 3-2A MVP had 2,187 rushing yards, 170 receiving yards and 25 TDs. James scored a school-record seven TDs in a playoff game.
Chase Sentell
Glenbrook, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 180
Why selected: The multi-talented athlete recorded 1,332 rushing yards with 23 TDs, while adding a kickoff return TD and four interceptions.
Kicker
Eli Bray
Haynesville, So.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 165
Why selected: Bray was 61-for-68 on PATs and 6-for-11 on field goals with a long of 42 yards. On 88 kickoffs, he had nine touchbacks and put 61 inside 20.
Offensive athletes
Katrevrick Banks
Homer, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 180
Why selected: The Ole Miss commit recorded 435 receiving yards and 10 TDs while compiling 70 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Mixon Bankston
St. Mary’s, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 150
Why selected: Bankston had 1,294 passing yards, 504 rushing yards, 20 TDs, 53 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive linemen
Ahmad Breaux
Ruston, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 255
Why selected: The LSU signee was an unstoppable force in the Bearcat defensive line with 44 tackles, including five for a loss.
Geordan Guidry
Ruston, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 260
Why selected: The leader of the pack and Tulane signee recorded 10.5 sacks, 61 tackles, 4 TFLs and a forced fumble for one of the best defenses in the state.
Swazy Carhill
Many, Sr.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 235
Why selected: The best linemen for the two-time state champs, Carhill compiled 69 tackles, 4 sacks, a fumble recovery and eight hurries. He has offers from Miami, Tulane and La. Tech among others.
Drake Griffin
St. Mary’s, Sr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 218
Why selected: Holding a Northwestern State offer, Griffin had 134 tackles, six sacks, three fumble recoveries and a blocked punt.
Linebackers
Jadon Mayfield
Ruston, Sr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 228
Why selected: The Louisiana Tech signee logged 116 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss and six sacks while earning the All-District 2-5A Defensive MVP honors for a second straight season.
Brian Tyler McMillian
North DeSoto, Sr.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 210
Why selected: The Harding College commitment picked up 101 tackles with two interceptions, a sack and a defensive TD.
Hunter Martin
Logansport, So.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 155
Why selected: The District 3-1A defensive MVP compiled 138 tackles, 19 TFLs and five fumble recoveries.
Tyquerius Wilson
Union Parish, Jr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 180
Why selected: The Farmers’ top defensive player recorded 212 tackles, including 20 for a loss, nine sacks, 20 hurries, six forced fumbles and an interception.
Lawson Lillo
Cedar Creek, Sr.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 175
Why selected: Lillo compiled 120 tackles, 26 TFLs, three sacks, with a fumble recovery and an interception. He had 26 tackles against Glenbrook.
Defensive backs
Tylen Singleton
Many, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 210
Why selected: The LSU signee piled up 149 tackles with 2 interceptions to earn All-District 3-2A Defensive MVP honors. He also had 511 rushing yards and 232 receiving yards with 14 TDs.
Xavier “Tutt” McGlothan
North Webster, Sr.
Ht: 5-7 Wt: 150
Why selected: The Purple Knight recorded 59 tackles with eight picks, returning two for a TD, along with two forced fumbles. He also had 816 yards and 16 TDs.
Lake Bates
North DeSoto, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 180
Why selected: The All-District 1-4A Defensive MVP recorded 127 tackles, five interceptions, 10 pass breakups, a kickoff return for a TD and a pick-6.
Aidan Anding
Ruston, Jr.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 165
Why selected: Anding anchored the secondary for the LHSAA Division I state champs with 34 tackles, four interceptions, nine pass breakups, two sacks and a blocked field goal.
Defensive athlete
Alonzo Jackson
Haynesville, Sr.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 205
Why selected: Jackson compiled 130 tackles, including 30 for a loss, with four interceptions, a sack, a forced fumble and a defensive TD. He also had 976 rushing yards, 364 receiving yards and 20 TDs.
Punter
Payne Williams
St. Mary’s, Sr.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 150
Why selected: Williams averaged 35.8 yards on 28 punts. He also hit 27 of 29 point-afters and had a long field goal of 42 yards.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Luke Delafield, QB, North DeSoto
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jadon Mayfield, LB, Ruston
CO-COACHES OF THE YEAR: Jerrod Baugh, Ruston & Joe Spatafora, Union Parish
Second Team Offense
QB: Josh Brantley, Ruston, Jr.
OL: Cody Beshea, North Webster, Jr.
OL: Shawn Basey, D’Arbonne Woods, Sr.
OL: Gage Shepherd, Homer, Sr.
OL: Cratelyn Henderson, Logansport; Sr.
OL: Chamarion Williams, Ruston, Sr.
OL: Javon Phathong, Many, Sr.
RB: Braedon Robertson, North Webster, Jr.
RB: Trysten Hopper, North DeSoto, Sr.
RB: Jadynn Carter, Logansport, Jr.
WR: D'Avery Robinson, Logansport, Sr.
WR: Logan Malone, Ruston, Sr.
WR: J’Kobe Lawson, North Webster, Jr.
TE: Ben Bienvenu, St. Mary’s, Sr.
K: Dakota Denney, North DeSoto, Fr.
Second team defense
DL: Germetrius Speech, Haynesville, Sr.
DL: Avante Curry, North Webster, Sr.
DL: Demetrius Robinson, Minden, Jr.
DL: Coronado Davis, North DeSoto, Sr.
LB: Ja’ Myrian Jackson, North Webster, So.
LB: Ke’Maurion Jefferson, North Webster, So.
LB: Zheric Hill, Ruston, Jr.
LB: Jamey Fisher, D’Arbonne Woods, Jr.
DB: Semaj Jones, Ruston, Sr.
DB: Tomorrio Bilberry, Union, Jr.
DB: Corbyn Cross, North DeSoto, Sr.
DB: Isaiah Washington, Haynesville, So.