In his final season as a member of the Aledo Bearcats, junior running back Raycine Guillory was named the Most Valuable Player in District 3-5A Division I by the league’s coaches. Also, sophomore defensive lineman Tymon Meeks was honored as the Newcomer of the Year.
Guillory opted to graduate early and forego his senior season and has signed to play for the University of Utah next season. He rushed for 1,322 yards and 25 touchdowns this season, along with catching 13 passes for 180 yards and two more scores.
In his high school career, Guillory — who began as a freshman at Mansfield Lake Ridge — accounted for more than 3,800 all-purpose yards (3,327 rushing, 509 receiving) and scored 60 touchdowns (51 rushing, 9 receiving).
Meeks registered 26 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss.
In all, 28 members of the district champion Bearcats were honored. In winning the league, Aledo (12-2, 8-0 in district) ran its national record district winning streak to 127 games.
The Bearcats went on to advance to the Class 5A Division I quarterfinals before being eliminated by district foe Denton Ryan 31-21.
First-team offensive accolades went to:
Quarterback Gavin Beard, junior, completed 69% of his passes for 2,573 yards with 35 TD and five interceptions.
Fullback Waldron Byers, senior.
Tight end Thaddeus Keller, senior.
Wide receiver Kaydon Finley, junior, 81 catches, 1,429 yards, 21 TD.
Guard Payton Williams, junior.
Guard Ryan Campbell, junior.
Tackle Cody Cartwright, senior.
Named to the first team defense were:
End Decker Sanders, junior.
Inside linebacker Owen Henderson, senior, 58.5 tackles, two interceptions.
Inside linebacker Chase Wilburn, junior, 62 tackles, 10.5 for loss, two interceptions, TD.
Outside linebacker Ben McElree, senior, 53.5 tackles, three sacks, 7.5 for loss, interception, fumble recovery returned for TD.
Cornerback Adrian Fuller, senior, four interceptions, TD.
Safety Lamel Swanson, junior, 48.5 tackles.
Defensive end Carson Dempsey, junior, 2.5 sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss.
Senior kicker Cole Crawford (59-of-60 extra points, 4-of-5 field goals, long of 46 yards) and junior deep snapper Kade Coulson were selected for first team on special teams.
Aledo second team offense picks were juniors running back Kaden Winkfield (892 yards, 13 TD) and tackle Krugger Summers. Honorable mentions went to sophomore guard Omari Din-Mbuh, junior wide receiver Jamal Hollister and senior center Chase Anderson.
On the second team defense are juniors Cooper Cypher at defensive end and Kamron Hall at safety, along with seniors Talan Foreman at tackle and Kai Taylor at cornerback. Honorable mentions are seniors tackle Jaxson Richter and end Brody Adams, as well as junior end Jacob McIntire.
Sixteen members of the team also garnered academic all-district honors. They are:
Seniors Crawford, Tyler Huntington, Carson Bobbitt, Josh Johnson, Isaiah Anaya, Kade Callaway, Thaddeus Keller, Cory Tilly, Joseph Hancin and manager Caleb Seastrunk.
Juniors Wilburn, Jacob Patton, Ryland Haley, Caven Fagan and Lydon Olenjack.
Sophomore Cooper Hull.
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