It’s a family affair for Columbus sweep of top honors on Texas 3A all-state football team

By Canadian Press on February 11, 2025.

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — It’s a family affair in the Columbus sweep of top honors on the 73rd annual Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state football team.

Quarterback Adam Schobel is the offensive player of the year while cousin John Schobel gets top defensive honors after Columbus won the 3A Division I state championship. Coach Matt Schobel, Adam Schobel’s dad, is the coach of the year.

Both players are following in their coach’s footsteps with plans to attend TCU. Matt Schobel also played at Columbus.

Adam Schobel threw for 3,744 yards with 55 touchdowns and only three interceptions. John Schobel, a linebacker, had 196 tackles with 12 sacks.

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards — Logan Kilcrease, Franklin, 5-10, 205, jr.; and (tie) Daniel Weidner, Poth, 6-2, 255, sr.; Devonte Marshall, Jefferson, 6-4, 285, sr.

Tackles — Nick Wallace, Daingerfield,6-0, 275, sr.; Cutter Smith, Lexington, 6-2, 296, jr.

Center — Luke Bullard, Gunter, 6-2, 230, sr.

Wide receivers — Dequane Prevo, Liberty-Eylau, 5-11, 164, jr.; Braylon Fisher, Columbus, 6-0, 185, soph.

Tight end — Quandre Coates, Anahuac, 6-5, 240, sr.

Quarterback — Adam Schobel, Columbus, 6-5, 205, sr.

Running backs —— Kamran Williams, Jefferson, 5-10, 185, sr.; Grayson Rigdon, Columbus, 6-0, 195, sr.; Jason Tennyson, Malakoff, 5-11, 180, sr.

Fullback — Jayden Jackson, Franklin, 5-10, 217, sr.

All-purpose — (tie) Markeylin Batton, Atlanta, 5-11, 189, sr.; Jachen Duran, Tidehaven, 6-4, 250, sr.

Place-kicker — Preston Tarpley, Gunter, 6-1, 195, sr.

Offensive player of the year — Schobel, Columbus

Defense

Linemen — Tavion Hunter, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Hayden Farrell, Gunter, 5-10, 195, sr.; Ayden Hamilton, New Diana, 6-5, 254, sr.; Rome Rivera, Anderson-Shiro, 6-2, 210, sr.

Linebackers — Wyatt Davis, Canadian 5-11, 190, sr.; John Schobel, Columbus, 6-4, 225, sr.; Parker Poteete, Malakoff, 6-4, 190, sr.; Tate Morgan, Llano, 5-11, 175, sr.

Secondary — Julian Dominguez, Canadian, 5-9, 175, sr.; Braylen Harris, Edna, 5-11, 185, sr.; Cannon Valenzuela, Jacksboro, 6-4, 205, sr.; (tie) Carter Balak, Gunter, 6-0, sr. Myles Randle, Edna, 5-10, 180, sr.

Punter — Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 195, jr.

Utility — Brock Boddie, Gunter, 5-9, 165, sr.

Kick returner — Jaiydyn Johnson, New Diana, 5-11, 185, sr.

Defensive player of the year — John Schobel, Columbus

Coach of the year — Matt Schobel, Columbus

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SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards — Caleb Gonzalez, Goliad, 5-11, 255, sr.; Marcus Herrera, Canadian, 5-10, 240, jr.

Tackles — Hudson Braden, Wall, 6-2, 225, jr.; Albert Ruben III, Hitchcock, 5-11, 275, sr.

Center — (tie) Andrew Adams, Malakoff, 6-3, 232, sr.; Colton Hurst, Idalou, 5-10, 225, sr.

Wide receivers — Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-9, 155, jr.; Camdon Pitchford, Columbus, 5-10, 175, sr.

Tight end — Preston Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 190, sr.

Quarterback — Mike Jones, Malakoff, 6-2, 190, sr.

Running backs — KJ Porter, Newton, 5-7, 185, soph.; Tyson Johnson, Winnsboro, 5-9, 185, sr.; Corey Austin, Van Vleck, 5-9, 175, sr.

Fullback — Austen Gordon, Prairiland, 5-7, 155, jr.

All-purpose — Kayden Wherry, DeKalb, 5-11, 195, jr.

Place-kicker — Leonardo Quezada, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 165, sr.

Defense

Linemen — Hunter Buehring, Edna, 6-4, 220, jr.; Ashton Daily, Woodville, 6-2, 195, sr.; Kamden Sanchez, Canadian, 5-9, 185, sr.; Malcolm Simpson, Hitchcock, 6-4, 267, sr.

Linebackers — Jaythan Hyder, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Samuel Oakland, Universal City Randolph, 6-2, 226, sr.; Jaythan Traylor, Woodville, 5-10, 190, sr.; (tie) Bryce Sliva, Tidehaven, 5-9, 185, jr.; James Studley, Malakoff, 5-9, 155, sr.

Secondary — Wade Stallones, Franklin, 6-0, 170, sr.; Rene Farias, Rio Hondo, 5-8, 150, sr.; Kenny Mosley, Daingerfield, 6-1, 185, sr.; TJ Galvan, Tidehaven, sr.

Punter — Jasper Crain, Hooks, 6-0, 192, jr.

Utility — Steele Skinner, Holliday, 5-8, 170, sr.

Kick returner — Jayvion White, Academy, 5-9, 165, jr.

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THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards — Ty Shannon, Prairiland, 6-4, 280, sr.; (tie) James Bahn, Orange Grove, 5-8, 237, jr.; Demarcus Reed, Brady, 5-10, 225, jr.

Tackles — Ja’Myron Walker, Malakoff, 6-2, 250, sr.; (tie) Canon Willeford, New Diana, 6-3, 304, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.

Center — (tie) Brody Finley, Diboll, sr.; Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 285, jr.

Wide receivers — Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock, 6-0, 175, sr.; Finn Smith, Fairfield, 5-8, 160, jr.

Tight end — Tyler Saenz, San Diego, 6-2, 190, sr.

Quarterback — (tie) Chip Green, Littlefield, 5-10, 165, sr.; Hunter Jones, Holliday, 6-1, 180, sr.

Running backs — Peyton Brown, Tolar, 6-1, 235, sr.; Jon Denman, Palestine Westwood, 5-9, 205, sr.; Jaidyn Vineyard, Coahoma, 5-10, 205, sr.

Fullback — Korey Silar, Teague, 6-0, 185, sr.

All-purpose — Kane Stover, Poth, 5-11, 165, jr.

Place-kicker — (tie) Rolando Medina, McGregor, 5-10, 155, sr.; Clayton Vincent, Shallowater, 6-0, 185, sr.

Defense

Linemen — Serleio Creer, Liberty-Eylau, 6-3, 220, sr.; Taulepeti Valai, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 270, sr.; Brylan White, Wall, 6-2, 225, sr.; Dylan Walker, Newton, 6-0, 230, jr.

Linebackers — Kobin Tomlinson, Jefferson, 5-10, 192, soph.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Brown, Grand Saline, 6-2, 245, sr.; (tie) Ben Castillo, Littlefield, 5-9, 165, jr.; Parker Jones, Holliday, 5-10, 198, sr.

Secondary —Tyrece McMillan, Diboll, 5-10, 180 soph.; Ty Purcell, Bushland, 6-2, 185, sr.; Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, 6-1, 195, jr.; Tre Hansboro, Wichita Falls City View, 5-10, 160, sr.

Punter — Jaxen Ludlow, White Oak, 6-0, 170, jr.

Utility — Johnny Menefield, Brady, 6-0, 175, sr.

Kick returner — Mason Biehle, Lexington, 5-11, 165, sr.

The Associated Press