With the conclusion of the district champion Tolar Rattlers’ season in Wednesday night’s Class 2A Division I state championship game, the District 5-2A Division I all-district selections have been revealed.
For the Bangs Dragons, 18 players received recognition from the league coaches.
Those include:
Brayden Gatlin (13 catches for 78 yards, TD; 14 tackles, 1 sack)
Co-Offensive Newcomer of the Year; 2nd team tight end; 2nd tean defensive end
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Cason Tidwell (58.5 tackles; 2 catches for 28 yards)
Co-Defensive Newcomer of the Year; 1st offensive utility player
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Noah Pin (12.5 tackles)
1st team defensive tackle; 2nd team offensive guard
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Damon Kelley (Offense averaged 17 points, 266 yards per game)
2nd team offensive line
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Ethan Ethridge (545 rushing yards, 6 TDs; 10-138 yards, TD receiving; 51 tackles, 3 for loss, 2 sacks)
2nd team running back; 2nd team inside linebacker; 2nd team kicker
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Hunter Newton (34 catches for 471 yards, 6 TDs; 32 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries)
1st team receiver; 2nd team safety
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Weston Scantling (31 tackles)
2nd team defensive utility player
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Brody Newton (22 tackles, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries)
1st team offensive tackle; 1st team defensive tackle
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Damian Hudspeth (9 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack)
2nd team offensive tackle; 2nd team defensive end
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Kenny Cole (1,128 passing yards, 10 TDs, 4 INTs; 546 rushing yards, 5 TDs)
1st team quarterback
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Hunter Crowell (68 tackles, 1 for loss)
1st team inside linebacker
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Hunter Withers (11 tackles)
2nd team cornerback
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Aden Jones (5 catches for 57 yards, TD; 17 tackles)
Honorable mention receiver and safety
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Hunter Hudnall (185 rushing yards)
Honorable mention running back
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Dwayne Lyon (2.5 tackles)
Honorable mention defensive tackle
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Riley Garcia (Offense averaged 17 points, 266 yards per game)
Honorable mention guard
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Skylar Minshew (16 catches for 157 yards)
Honorable mention receiver