2025 Texas Sports Writers 3A All-State Team
BRYAN – Wall senior quarterback Landon York was the offensive player of the year, and Yoakum senior defensive lineman X’Zavier Barnett took defensive honors on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state football team.
York passed for 4,019 yards by completing 65.4% of his passes (257 of 393) with 49 touchdowns and seven interceptions in leading his team to the Division II state title at 16-0. Barnett had 127 tackles, 71 of the solos including 17 of them sacks in leading his team to the Division I state title. He also accounted for more than 1,800 yards of offense and had two kickoff returns for touchdowns and a punt return for a score.
Here is the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state football team for the 2025 season:
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
Guards
Dillon Wylie, Gunter, 6-1, 255, sr. and Baine Jenschke, Wall, 6-3, 285, sr.
Tackles
Cornell Norman, Edna, 6-3, 265, sr. and Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 295, sr.
Center
Eli Ladd, Arp, 6-0, 255, sr.
Wide receivers
Reid Robertson, Wall, 6-2, 165, sr. and Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-9, 155, sr.
Tight end
Rhys Dainauski, Gunter, 6-4, 220, jr.
Quarterback
Landon York, Wall, 6-3, 205, sr.
Running backs
Cruse Coleman, Henrietta, 6-2, 175, soph.; Kendray Porter, Newton, 5-9, 165, jr.; and John Hinojosa, Odem, 5-9, 185, sr.
Fullback
Kohen Blount, George West, 6-1, 250, sr.
All-purpose
Kobe Haynes, Whitney, 6-1, 197, jr.
Place-kicker
Caden McCollough, Peaster, 5-9, 160, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen
X’Zavier Barnett, Yoakum 6-3, 200, sr.; Dylan Sellers, Wall, 6-3, 215, sr.; Lucas Cornish, Jacksboro, 6-3, 200 sr.; and Adrain Felton, Vernon, 6-2, 215, sr.
Linebackers
Jacob Braden, Wall, 5-10, 180, sr.; Colby Jendrzey, Yoakum, 5-7, 190, sr.; Cash Watson, Paradise, 5-9, 170, sr.; and Hagan Hadley, Peaster, 6-1, 200, sr.
Defensive backs
Kason Campbell, New Boston, 6-1, 165, sr.; Mark Tullos, Peaster, 6-2, 185, sr.; Kam Brown, West Rusk, 6-3, 165, soph.; and Lemarion Douglas, Jefferson, 6-2, 180, jr.
Punter
Levi King, Wall, 6-1, 175, sr.
Utility
Bleu Hubbard, Grandview, 6-2, 223, sr.
Kick returner
Keegan Hicks, Edna, 5-9, 160, sr.
Offensive player of the year
York, Wall
Defensive player of the year
Barnett, Yoakum
Coach of the year
Bo Robinson, Yoakum
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Guards
Kain Johnson, Grandview, 6-0, 220, sr. and Manny Ochoa, Vernon, 6-2, 290, sr.
Tackles
Christopher Bernal, George West, 6-6, 265, sr.; (tie) AJ Dewberry, Troup, 6-2, 295, jr. and Caden Gibson, Jim Ned, 6-2, 240, sr.
Center
Kanin Jacobs, Yoakum, 5-11, 200, sr.
Wide receivers
Markel Morrow, Palestine Westwood, soph. and Reign Wallace, Daingerfield, 5-9, 160, jr.
Tight end
Jaxon Schminkey, Arp, 6-1, 220, sr.
Quarterback
Kavian Bryant, Palestine Westwood, 6-3, 195, jr.
Running backs
Jay Campiti, Gunter, 5-11, 190, sr.; Brian Grissom, Academy, 5-7, 168, sr.; and Traeshaun Washington, Raymondville, 5-9, 175, sr.
Fullback
Colten Kuebel, Blanco, 6-0, 185, sr.
All-purpose
Jace Morales, Yoakum, 5-11, 175, sr.
Place-kicker
(tie) Jacob Padron, Malakoff, 5-8, 184, sr. and Tyler Klinesmith, Wall, 5-9, 160, soph.
DEFENSE
Linemen
Kris Grimaldo, Gunter, 6-1, 230, soph.; Tedricc Calhoun, Troy, 6-0, 245, jr.; Caden David, Pilot Point, 5-9, 200, sr.; and Ethan Barker, Tidehaven, 6-0, 265, sr.
Linebackers
Bryce Silva, Tidehaven, 6-0, 190, sr.; Caleb Menard, Orangefield, 6-1, 201, sr.; Bowie Eakin, Vernon, jr.; and Jasper Crain, Hooks, 5-11, 191, sr.
Defensive backs
Briggs Jentsch, Grandview, 5-11, 178, fr.; Benji Rodriguez, Gunter, 5-9, 150, sr.; Hagyn Barbee, Wall, 5-10, 175, sr.; (tie) Talon Garcia, Dalhart, 6-1, 155, sr.; and JD Friday, Llano, 6-0, 155, sr.
Punter
Kolton Prox, Grand Saline, 6-3, 175, jr.
Utility
Cavland Hunter, Newton, 5-11, 160, jr.
Kick returner
Jace Morales, Yoakum, 5-11, 175, sr.
THIRD TEAM
OFFENSE
Guards
Julio Almaguer, Pilot Point, 5-11, 230, sr. and Randi Pedraza, Raymondville, 5-10, 240, sr.
Tackles
Hayden Culbreath, Tidehaven, 6-3, 255, sr. and Keantrey Garner, Goliad, 6-1, 310, jr.
Center
(tie) Grant Davenport, Grandview, 6-3, 210 jr. and Dylan Walker, Newton, 6-0, 225, sr.
Wide receivers
De’Andre Stephens, Rockdale, 5-11, 170, sr.; (tie) Jaiden Riley, Marion, 6-4, 200, sr. and Maddox Jennings, Corpus Christi London, 5-10, 167, soph.
Tight end
(tie) Konrad Zwicke, Llano, 6-2, 245, sr. and Caiden Glaze, Tidehaven, 6-1, 200, jr.
Quarterback
Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 200, sr.
Running backs
Lamont Franklin, Goliad, 5-10, 170, sr.; Josh Smith, Arp, 5-10, 185, sr.; Brett Wells, Troup, 5-8, 180, jr.
Fullback
(tie) Ricky Ayala, Stockdale, 5-8, 165, sr. and Jeremiah Flanagan, Gladewater, 5-10, 220, sr.
All-purpose
Jacoby LaCook, Leonard, 6-0, 185, sr.
Place-kicker
Rudy Calderon, Winnsboro, 5-6, 170, jr.
DEFENSE
Linemen
Isaih Vazquez, West Rusk, 6-2, 225, sr.; Aidan Albright, Whitney, 5-9, 175, sr.; Demarcus Blackmon, Hitchcock, 6-2, 280, sr.; (tie) Darion Weatherall, Fairfield, 5-10, 190, sr. and Justin Bray, 6-2, 220, Newton, jr.
Linebackers
Mason Budro, Gladewater, 6-0, 185, sr.; Ivan Gatson, Newton, 5-11, 220, jr.; RJ Fulton, Franklin, 5-11, 190, sr.; (tie) Trajhaun Vurns, Corpus Christi West Oso, 6-0, 203, jr. and Brody Tribe, Columbus, 6-4, 205, sr.
Defensive backs
Kase Dennis, Jacksboro, 6-3, 190, jr.; TJ Galvan, Tidehaven, 5-7, 165, sr.; Brenten Jacob, Yoakum, 6-1, 180, sr.; (tie) Jaxon Landrum, Whitney, 6-0, 175, jr. and Matt Whiteside, Wichita Falls City View, 6-1, 185, sr.
Punter
Jasper Crain, 5-11, 191, Hooks sr.
Utility
Trenton Gordon, Stockdale, 5-6, 160, sr.
Kick returner
Breck Lawson, Jim Ned, 6-1, 170, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
OFFENSE
Guards
Thor Barton, Edna, 6-1, 187, sr.; James Bahn, Orange Grove, 5-10, 240, sr.; Dalton Baxter, Jim Ned, 6-2, 255, sr.; David Castaneda, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 285, sr.; AJ Gonzales, Odem, 5-10, 185, sr.; Landon Keylon, Malakoff, 5-10, 210, sr.; Logan Kilcrease, Franklin, 5-10, 210, sr.; Monty Traylor, Gladewater, 6-0, 185, sr.; Anthony Zuniga, Troup, 5-8, 200, jr.
Tackles
Jack Bason, Grandview, sr.; Hayden Aaron Chavaria, Gladewater, 5-10, 230, sr.; Eli Gilbert, Teague, jr.; Keyon Hemphill Woods, Columbus, 6-3, 275, jr.; Cruz Juarez, Hooks, 6-3, 271, jr.; Christopher Quinn, Columbus, 6-2, 240, jr.; Randy Mllls, Anderson-Shiro, 6-3, 320, sr.; Cutter Smith, Lexington, sr.; Colt Steele, Blooming Grove, 6-5, 240, jr.; Brennan Nunan, Hardin, 6-4, 310, jr.
Centers
Tyson Hampton, Lone Oak, sr.; Jacob Martinez, Stockdale, 5-10, 210, sr.; Jordan Muhl, Lexington, sr.; Jaxson Powell, Jourdanton, 6-4, 250,
Wide receivers
Weston Bayer, Lexington, sr.; Cooper Coleman, Henrietta, sr.; Kaysn Dial, Palestine Westwood, sr.; Cooper Hammock-Wilson, Idalou, 5-9, 150, jr.; Jathen Johnson, Edgewood, 6-1, 150, sr.; Amare Jones, East Bernard, 5-11, 165, jr.; Cash Lynch, Llano, 5-11, 170, jr.; Dom Madron, McGregor, 5-10, 175.; Trace Olsen, Pottsboro, sr.; Finn Smith, Fairfield, 5-8, 180, sr.; Zak Tyrone, Corpus Christi London, jr.
Tight end
Riley Blackmon, Troup, 6-0, 175, jr.
Quarterbacks
Luke Babin, Woodville, 6-3, 200, jr.; Dan Bartlett, East Bernard, 6-1, 145, sr.; Aidan Brown, Commerce, 5-11, 185, jr.; Nolee Carroll, Winnsboro, 6-0, 165, sr.; Kase Evans, Lexington, 6-3, 200, sr.; Trevor Golightly, Edgewood, 6-1, 203, jr.; Cayden Humphrey, Pottsboro, sr.; Mason Landers, Grandview, jr.; Major Luna, Poth, 6-0, 190, sr.; Alexander Manning, Corpus Christi London, 6-2, 170, sr.; Kale Russell, Tidehaven, 5-10, 185, sr.; Ty Scott, Vernon, sr.; Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, 6-1, 195, sr.; Hunter Trusler, Dalhart, 6-2, 195, sr.; Malachi Williams, Wichita Falls City View, 5-8, 170, sr.
Running backs
Noree Castleberry, Winnsboro, 6-2, 220, jr.; Josh Chumley, Pilot Point, 6-0, 190, jr.; Elijah Dominguez, Grandview, sr.; Ja’Corrian Griffin, Crockett, jr.; Jerrion Hall, Malakoff, 5-8, 170, sr.; Jontae Johnson, Whitney, 5-6, 165, sr.; Mario Lopez, Rio Hondo, 5-7, 160, jr.; Jayden Lucky Troy, 5-9, 182, jr.; Lucas Pippin, Edgewood, 5-11, 165, sr.; Maverick Robertson, Edna, 5-10, 195, jr.; Kye Schorsch, Jourdanton, 5-7, 170, sr.; Javion Watley, Hardin, 6-0, 200, sr.; Darrell West, San Angelo Grape Creek, 5-8, 150, sr.
Fullbacks
Caden David, Pilot Point, 5-9, 200, sr.; Cooper Osborne, Columbus, sr.
All-purpose
Luke Brown, Paradise, sr.; Jamari Chance, Vernon, sr.; Kipton Neighbors, Mineola, soph.; Deldrick Samuel, Newton, jr.
DEFENSE
Linemen
Kohen Blount, George West, 6-1, 250, sr.; Jayden Bradford, Wichita Falls City View, 6-2, 220, jr.; Felix Bussey, Orange Grove, sr.; Champ Clanahan, Shallowater, 6-3, 250, sr,; Kole Freeborn, George West, 6-3, 210, jr.; Matt Guerrero, Corpus Christi West Oso, sr.; Zamanthyre Haire, Liberty-Eylau, 6-0, 260, sr.; Trenton Hanes, Hooks, 6-3, 213 soph.; Elijah Lavan, Academy, sr.; Amarion Minter, Gladewater, 6-0, 205, jr.; Peytan Moyers, Idalou, 6-2, 185, jr.; Daniel Norrell, Malakoff, 6-1, 280, sr.; Caden Starkey, Troup, 6-0, 225, sr.; Ian Thigpen, Daingerfield, 6-4, 320, sr.; Braydan Thornburg, Fairfield, 6-1, 255, sr.; Gerald Turner, Lexington, sr.; Kenyon Turner, Edna, 6-2, 173, sr.
Linebackers
Khalil Appel, Fairfield, 5-8, 170, sr.; Cooper Ezzell, Franklin, sr.; Tyler Flores, Goliad, 5-11, 185, jr.; Stone Griffon, Jim Ned, 5-9, 160, sr.; Davion Johnson, Malakoff, 5-5, 155, sr.; Jacob Kimbrough, Edgewood, 5-9, 145, jr.; Carter Kuhn, Academy, sr.; Teagan Lambert, Paradise, 6-1, 180, sr.; Carter Lock, Pilot Point, 5-1, 200, sr.; Mason Miller, Jim Ned, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jacob Mora, Childress, 6-1, 185, sr.; Tyce Payne, Vernon, soph.; Colt Poore, Whitney, 5-11, 205, jr.; Dylan Thomisee, George West, 5-11, 185, soph.; Kobin Tomlinson, Jefferson, 5-10, 200, jr.; Matthew Vargas, Orange Grove, 5-11, 190, sr.; Brody Vinklarek, Columbus, 6-0, 200, sr.; Ashton Williams, Daingerfield, 5-10, 180, sr.
Defensive backs
Connor Colbert, Fairfield, 6-0, 185, sr.; Bryston Cornelious, Liberty-Eylau, 5-8, 165, fr.; Brian Harris, Hitchcock, 5-8, 170, sr.; Rhett Kelley, Peaster, 6-2, 175, sr.; Ty Langley, Arp, 5-10, 160 soph.; Sebastian Lathan, Palestine Westwood, sr.; Spencer Lee, George West, 5-11, 170, sr.; Saineko Mitchell, Woodville, soph.; Hunter Newman, Pilot Point, 6-0, 170, sr.; Matthew Reyna, Bishop, jr.; Kaleb Rodriguez, Coahoma, soph.; Nassir Ross, Malakoff,6-0, 160, jr.; Caden Spivey, Blanco, soph.; Camden Walker, Paradise, soph.
Punter
Jaxsen Ludlow, White Oak, 6-0, 175, sr.
Utility
Aidan Andalon, Bishop, sr.; Kai Cook, West, 5-11, 180, jr.; Dee Hollie, Troup, 5-10, 160, jr.; AJ Huddleston, Idalou, 6-0, 185, jr.; Trevor Jones, Hardin, 6-0, 210, sr.; Sergio Leal Jr., Taft, sr.; Tripp Kellenberger, Lexington, sr.; Matt Whiteside, Wichita Falls City View, 6-1, 185, sr.
Kick returners
Elijah Jennings, Paradise; Jontae Johnson, Whitney, 5-6, 165, sr.
