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Sachse's Ozigbo, Rowlett's Capdeville among award winners on 11-5A all-district football team
By DEVIN HASSON, dhasson@starlocalnews.com
There was not much separation in the 11-5A football race this season.
Several teams had realistic dreams of competing for the district championship and every team with the exception of North Garland was alive in the playoff race until the final week of the season.
That balance across the board was evident on the 11-5A all-district team, as well, with the honors spread out amongst the teams.
Sachse and Rowlett each had one major award winner, with the Mustangs' Devine Ozigbo and the Eagles' Jerek Capdeville sharing co-sophomores of the year.
Ozigbo picked up steam as the year progressed, playing a bigger and bigger role in Sachse's explosive offense.
By season's end, he had amassed 150 carries for 802 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground, while adding 20 catches for 232 yards and two scores.
Ozigbo was one of seven Mustangs named to the first team, with six more teammates being tabbed on the second team after Sachse posted a school-best 8-3 record and advanced to the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
Capdeville also showed steady progress from the opening kick through the final whistle. The defensive back finished among the team leaders with 62 tackles and added four pass breakups, three forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
Capdeville joined eight other Eagles on the first team after the team extended its school record streak of playoff appearances to eight seasons in a row.
The other major award winners in 11-5A were from the other two playoff teams--Garland and South Garland.
Colonel running back Marquel McNac was named the district's most valuable player, while defensive tackle Charles Walker was honored as the defensive MVP.
The Owls' versatile Ja'Taveon Green, who played wide receiver, running back and quarterback at times this season, was named 11-5A offensive most valuable player.
Garland's Jeff Jordan, who turned a 0-4 start into a perfect run to the district championship, was named co-coach of the year along with South Garland's Mark Cox.
Here is a look at the other Rowlett and Sachse players selected to the all-district first team:
OFFENSE
Kent Myers, QB, Jr., Sachse--Myers put up some of the most prolific numbers of any quarterback in the state. The junior completed 65.5 percent of his passes (190-of-290) for 2,803 yards and 28 touchdowns and was also among the top ground gainers in the area with 163 carries for 1,202 yards and 17 scores.
Jonathan Williams, WR, Sr., Rowlett--One of the more reliable pass catchers in the district, had 47 receptions for 706 yards and four touchdowns.
Tyrique Edwards, WR, Jr., Sachse--Explosive player who drew a lot of attention from opposing defenses still caught 48 passes for 704 yards and six touchdowns.
Chandler Layer, C, Sr., Rowlett--The 6-2, 290-pound Layer helped quarterback Carson Hyles made a smooth transition to the starting role as the Eagles averaged 216 passing yards per game.
A.J. Roland, OL, Jr., Sachse--One of the offensive line anchors for a unit that averaged a district-best 41.4 points and 459 yards per game.
Kellen Bradbury, OL, Sr., Rowlett--A key cog on the line that helped an Eagle offense that averaged 25.6 points and 366 yards per contest.
Bruce Brookins, ATH, Jr., Sachse--Emerged as a big-play threat early in the season, finishing with 39 catches for 714 yards and 10 touchdowns.
DEFENSE
Cedric Johnson, DT, Jr., Rowlett--Imposing presence on the line (6-4, 260), had 60 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, three sacks and a team-high eight quarterback pressures.
Jamal Smith, DE, Sr., Rowlett--Led the team with 15 tackles for loss, while adding three sacks, three pass breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery.
Calvin Estrada, ILB, Sr., Rowlett--Team leader with 102 tackles, including 14 for loss, with three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Isaiah Smith, OLB, Sr., Sachse--The heart of the Mustang defense, recorded 116 tackles (71 solo) and led team with eight tackles for loss, six sacks and four forced fumbles.
Grant Dotsy, CB, Sr., Rowlett--Playmaker in the secondary had 56 tackles, broke up seven passes and added an interception and a blocked kick.
Aspen Hulme, P/K, Sr., Rowlett--One of the top punters in the district, the senior also kicked eight field goals and 30 extra points.
Several teams had realistic dreams of competing for the district championship and every team with the exception of North Garland was alive in the playoff race until the final week of the season.
That balance across the board was evident on the 11-5A all-district team, as well, with the honors spread out amongst the teams.
Sachse and Rowlett each had one major award winner, with the Mustangs' Devine Ozigbo and the Eagles' Jerek Capdeville sharing co-sophomores of the year.
Ozigbo picked up steam as the year progressed, playing a bigger and bigger role in Sachse's explosive offense.
By season's end, he had amassed 150 carries for 802 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground, while adding 20 catches for 232 yards and two scores.
Ozigbo was one of seven Mustangs named to the first team, with six more teammates being tabbed on the second team after Sachse posted a school-best 8-3 record and advanced to the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
Capdeville also showed steady progress from the opening kick through the final whistle. The defensive back finished among the team leaders with 62 tackles and added four pass breakups, three forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
Capdeville joined eight other Eagles on the first team after the team extended its school record streak of playoff appearances to eight seasons in a row.
The other major award winners in 11-5A were from the other two playoff teams--Garland and South Garland.
Colonel running back Marquel McNac was named the district's most valuable player, while defensive tackle Charles Walker was honored as the defensive MVP.
The Owls' versatile Ja'Taveon Green, who played wide receiver, running back and quarterback at times this season, was named 11-5A offensive most valuable player.
Garland's Jeff Jordan, who turned a 0-4 start into a perfect run to the district championship, was named co-coach of the year along with South Garland's Mark Cox.
Here is a look at the other Rowlett and Sachse players selected to the all-district first team:
OFFENSE
Kent Myers, QB, Jr., Sachse--Myers put up some of the most prolific numbers of any quarterback in the state. The junior completed 65.5 percent of his passes (190-of-290) for 2,803 yards and 28 touchdowns and was also among the top ground gainers in the area with 163 carries for 1,202 yards and 17 scores.
Jonathan Williams, WR, Sr., Rowlett--One of the more reliable pass catchers in the district, had 47 receptions for 706 yards and four touchdowns.
Tyrique Edwards, WR, Jr., Sachse--Explosive player who drew a lot of attention from opposing defenses still caught 48 passes for 704 yards and six touchdowns.
Chandler Layer, C, Sr., Rowlett--The 6-2, 290-pound Layer helped quarterback Carson Hyles made a smooth transition to the starting role as the Eagles averaged 216 passing yards per game.
A.J. Roland, OL, Jr., Sachse--One of the offensive line anchors for a unit that averaged a district-best 41.4 points and 459 yards per game.
Kellen Bradbury, OL, Sr., Rowlett--A key cog on the line that helped an Eagle offense that averaged 25.6 points and 366 yards per contest.
Bruce Brookins, ATH, Jr., Sachse--Emerged as a big-play threat early in the season, finishing with 39 catches for 714 yards and 10 touchdowns.
DEFENSE
Cedric Johnson, DT, Jr., Rowlett--Imposing presence on the line (6-4, 260), had 60 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, three sacks and a team-high eight quarterback pressures.
Jamal Smith, DE, Sr., Rowlett--Led the team with 15 tackles for loss, while adding three sacks, three pass breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery.
Calvin Estrada, ILB, Sr., Rowlett--Team leader with 102 tackles, including 14 for loss, with three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Isaiah Smith, OLB, Sr., Sachse--The heart of the Mustang defense, recorded 116 tackles (71 solo) and led team with eight tackles for loss, six sacks and four forced fumbles.
Grant Dotsy, CB, Sr., Rowlett--Playmaker in the secondary had 56 tackles, broke up seven passes and added an interception and a blocked kick.
Aspen Hulme, P/K, Sr., Rowlett--One of the top punters in the district, the senior also kicked eight field goals and 30 extra points.
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