2010 All-District 15-4A

Arguably the state's toughest 4A district with tri-champions who did well in the state playoffs, 15-4A post-season honores were led by West Mesquite quarterback Trevone Boykin as the MVP after leading the team to a 10-3 record and a trip to the regional semifinals.

A TCU commit, Boykin threw for 2,930 yards and 28 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,799 yards with 30 TDs.

Silas Firstly was named as the Defensive MVP. Firstly was a big part of the reason that the Pirates made school history in advancing to the state semifinals for the first time in history before falling to Aledo last week, 29-27.

He's a returning junior along with all-district honoreesCraig

Suits and Chase Graham. Poteet has talented junior Steven Hicks, who could be the Pirates' quarterback next season or remain a focal point at receiver or running back.

Quarterback Beau Nowell was selected to the first team after throwing for 3,253 yards and 33 touchdowns compared with only eight interceptions. Nowell, the son of former Poteet baseball coach Ted Nowell missed most of his junior season with a knee injury after a strong start. Nowell, whose older brother Teddy Nowell pitches at TCU, likely will be a top collegiate baseball prospect as a hitter/pitcher after recovering from a severe ankle injury in his final game.

As good as Nowell's regular season was, he left a lasting memory in the playoffs. Not only did he lead the Pirates to four postseason victories, he returned from a serious ankle sprain suffered in the first half against Aledo and nearly led Poteet to an upset victory over the state's top-ranked team.

Corsicana's Cameron Washington, who became the Tigers' feature back after original starter Johnathan Anderson was lost before the season began, finished with 1,539 yards on the ground and 10 scores with an average of nearly eight yards per carry. Corsicana earned its share of the title with talented brothers Thomas McDonald and junior Tevin McDonald.

The most highly rated player in future years could be Newcomer of the Year _ Lancaster freshman Nick Harvey who is a major college prospect at defensive back but who filled in as a speedy, athletic quarterback when injuries depleted the position. Harvey's brother Phillip Harvey plays at Northwestern State, but the younger Harvey, often wearing an Oklahoma sweatshirt to school, is likely to be top prospect for 2014.

Lancaster is loaded with underclass talent along with Harvey 6-0, 175), reminiscent of a young DB who can play WR or QB _ Euless Trinity star Brandon Carter.

Among the top prospective juniors for the Class of 2012 is Lancaster lineman Chris Thomas (6-5, 320) and receiver LaDarius Newbold (6-0, 170) and sophomore cornerback Dakota Austin, a terrific cover corner, and big-play running back Joseph Paden (5-10, 180, who had 855 yards in 56 carries.

Ennis coach Sam Harrell has formally resigned after taking a year off to try to recuperate from health issues. The Lions have two of the best players to rebuild with super sophs Sam Walker and Malik Jenkins, who can play defensive backs or move to key offensive positions.

ALL DISTRICT: 15-4A SUPERLATIVES

District Most Valuable Player

Trevone Boykin Sr. QB West Mesquite

Offensive Most Valuable Player

LaDarius Brown Sr. WR Waxahachie

Defensive Most Valuable Player

Silas Firstley Jr. DT Poteet

Special Teams Most Valuable Player

Thomas McDonald Sr. Corsicana

Newcomer of the Year

Nick Harvey Fr. QB/DB Lancaster

Co-Coaching Staffs of the Year

Poteet

West Mesquite

Corsicana

First Team Offense

Beau Nowell Sr. QB Poteet

Cameron Washington Jr. RB Corsicana

Robert Lowe Jr. RB Waxahachie

Lesley Booker Sr. RB Forney

Dominic Kelley Jr. FB Corsicana

Tanner Brady Sr. TE Waxahachie

Chris Edling Jr. TE Corsicana

Gary Owens, Jr. Sr. WR West Mesquite

Justin Velasquez Sr. WR Poteet

Devante Turner Sr. WR Terrell

Christian Hines Jr. WR Corsicana

Robert Perez Sr. C West Mesquite

Grant Shaw Sr. OL Forney

Roclan Drain Sr. OL Corsicana

Carlos Pineda Sr. OL Red Oak

Joshua Robinson Sr. OL Lancaster

Richie Barrientos Sr. K Red Oak

Second Team Offense

Cameron Cutrer Sr. QB Corsicana

Courtland Smith Jr. RB West Mesquite

Steven Hicks Jr. RB Poteet

Mandel Dixon Sr. FB Red Oak

Cale Wardlaw Sr. TE Terrell

Greg Thurmond Sr. WR West Mesquite

Cedric Gilbert Sr. WR Lancaster

Ishmael Harrison Sr. WR Red Oak

Seth Smith Sr. WR Ennis

James Mann Sr. C Waxahachie

Michael King Sr. OL West Mesquite

Chris Thomas Jr. OL Lancaster

Rodney Haynes Sr. OL Poteet

Sam Jenkins Jr. OL Red Oak

Yovany Arvizu Sr. K Waxahachie

First Team Defense

Nonah Hadnot Sr. DL Red Oak

Lexion Lee Sr. DL Lancaster

Rishaad Wimbely Sr. DL Forney

Paul Kamanda Sr. DE Poteet

Lance Skylar Sr. DE Lancaster

Rodney Morris Sr. DE Forney

Preston Paulson Sr. OLB Terrell

Tevin McDonald Jr. OLB Corsicana

Trey Brown Sr. ILB Lancaster

Craig Suits Jr. ILB Poteet

Jeremy Brady Jr. DB Red Oak

Chase Graham Jr. DB Poteet

Robert Adkinson Jr. DB Corsicana

Keiondrick Scott Sr. DB Terrell

Jalen Neals Jr. DB Lancaster

Brandon Baker Sr. DB Lancaster

Stewart MacDonell Sr. P Poteet

Second Team Defense

Stephen Walton Sr. DL Terrell

Darrell Washington Sr. DL Lancaster

Dequan Raindle Jr. DL Corsicana

Brandon Polk Sr. DL Corsicana

Landon Phillips Sr. DE Poteet

Casey Hawkins Sr. DE Red Oak

Jacob Berry Sr. OLB Poteet

Derrick Williams Sr. OLB Red Oak

Lesley Booker Sr. OLB Forney

Matavious Morris Jr. ILB Terrell

Blake Childress Sr. ILB West Mesquite

Devonte Bell So. DB Corsicana

Quarmaine Thomas Sr. DB West Mesquite

Nick Giron Sr. DB Red Oak

Diamond Williams Jr. DB Terrell

Sam Walker So. DB Ennis

Stephen Mrazek Sr. P Corsicana

Patric Youngman Jr. P Forney

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