District 5-5A co-champs Cedar Hill and Duncanville took in most of the individual honors but the hard-fought district also took into account the progress at Mansfield by making the Tigers staff of Coach Jeff Hulme as the Staff of the Year after getting an 8-3 record following a 1-9 season in 2009.

Cedar Hill defeated Duncanville, 35-31, in a district thriller to get the No. 1 seed but both ended their season to second-round playoff losses. Cedar Hill lost to Denton Guyer, which the Longhorns had defeated in non-district but found beating such a good team twice in a year unattainable.

Cedar Hill quarterback Driphus Jackson was named the 5-5A Offensive MVP after throwing for 2,910 and 29 touchdowns. He's being recruited as an athlete by SMU, Rice and Marshall but his improvement as a passer after concentrating on his throwing and giving up basketball showed dramatic results this season.

Duncanville quarterback Divan Ealy, who had to sit out the second half of at playoff loss to Coppell at Cowboys Stadium with a shoulder injury, was honored as well after throwing for 2,356 yards and 22 touchdowns. Duncanville running back Chris Simpson was another offensive leader with 1,256 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns and sophomore Aaron Piper emerged as a top prospect for 2013 with 741 yards on 83 carries and 10 touchdowns.

Duncanville senior linebacker Josh Hunt (6-1, 210) was named Defensive Player of the Year. He's got early offers from Wake Forest, Iowa State, Houston and Colorado State and will likely pick up more after a standout season with the Panthers.

Cedar Hill senior Lovett Gibson remains solid in his commitment to UTEP and made first-team all-district after the 6-3 receiver caught 64 passes for 1,204 yards and 13 touchdowns.

A top prospect for the Class of 2012 emerged with Mansfield star Hassan Ridgeway, a first-team selection at defensive end. He's a fast-rising, 6-45, 235-pound basketball player who will be among the state's Top 20 recruits next season.

Versatile receiver/returner De'Vante Lacy of Grand Prairie also was honored with a first-team selection and also established himself as a top 2012 prospect.

MVP (DISTRICT) Driphus Jackson (CH)

OFF MVP Divan Ealy (DUN)/ Damon Bullock (MAN)

Sophomore of the year (OFF) Justin Seeton (MID)

Special Teams (P/K Ret) LaQuvionte Gonzales (CH)/Aaron Piper (DUN)

=====================FIRST TEAM====================

Position: Player School Class

QB Dillon Fairbanks Midlothian SR

Jared Johnson S. Grand Prairie JR

Charles Taylor Timberview JR

RB Chris Simpson Duncanville SR (U)

Jonathan Albercrombie Cedar Hill SR

FB Kentrell Joyner Mansfield SR

Derrick Johnson Duncanville SR

TE Trent Gow Mansfield SO

Darrius Davis Duncanville SR

G Darius Thompson S. Grand Prairie JR

Adam Butler Duncanville JR

C Austin Davis Mansfield SO

Julian Roland Cedar Hill SR

T James Runnells Cedar Hill SR

Blake King Duncanville SR

Trey Farrar Legacy SR

Nathan Maurer Mansfield SR

OWR Jeffrey Thomas Duncanville JR

Malcolm McKenney Duncanville JR

Keonte White S. Grand Prairie SR

Lovett Gibson Cedar Hill SR

IWR Josh Doctson Legacy SR

Andre Anderson Cedar Hill JR

Jalen Parker Duncanville SR

De'Vante Lacy Grand Prairie JR

K Jordan Wiggs S. Grand Prairie SR (U)

=======================SECOND TEAM===========================

Position: Player School Class

QB Tommy Alvarez Grand Prairie SR

Jerod Evans Mansfield JR

RB DaCarlos Humphrey Legacy JR

Leonard Aikens S. Grand Prairie JR

Ronnie Green Cedar Hill SR

FB Walter Butler S. Grand Prairie SR

TE Anthony Johnson S. Grand Prairie JR

Dillon Lundell Cedar Hill SR

Trent Davis Legacy SR

G Nick Holsomback Timberview SR

Wade Nowlin Legacy JR

Hunter Graham Mansfield JR

Sam Jenkins Duncanville JR

C John Happel Legacy SR

Gerry Gallimore Duncanville JR

Myron Hanson Midlothian JR

T Travis Wiggins S. Grand Prairie JR

Darnell Jones Duncanville SR

Xavier Warren Cedar Hill SR

Harry Spivey Grand Prairie SR

Rees Odhiambo Legacy SR

Kevin Kopinski Mansfield SR

Tony Kirk Midlothian JR

OWR Marchie Murdock Legacy SO

Julio Quintawa Mansfield SR

Phillip Smith Midlothian SO

Treydell Smith Timberview SR

IWR Gary Davis Mansfield JR

Colton Thigpen Midlothian SR

Candon Myles S. Grand Prairie SR

Kelton Speck Cedar Hill SR

K Alex Rostro Grand Prairie JR

Andy Alkhazshvilly Mansfield SR

Staff of the Year: Mansfield

======================HONORABLE MENTION========================

(CHILL): Jared Rayford, Anthony Pullins, Aderius Epps, Dion Jackson, Sam Bryant, Tylik Nunn; (DUNC): Aaron Evans, Richard Ramirez, Jalen Wilson, Anthony Rodriguez; (GP): Patrick Palmer, Colton Bowen, Josh Vasquez; (LEG): Conner Smith, Quentin Hasten; (MAN): Logan Bennett, Ken Burks; (MID): Trevor Pinson, Jeff Reynolds, Bryan Dupont, Kyler Brown; (SGP): Quaze Woods, Kelvin Brigham, Louis Daily; (TIM): Armanie Smith, Sean Roland, Chaz Sampson

MVP Josh Hunt (DUN)

Sophomore of the Year Chad Whitener (MAN)/Cordray Love (DUN)

==================FIRST TEAM==================

Position: Player School Class

FS Demarcus Robinson Cedar Hill SR (U)

Trevor Walker Timberview SO

SS Nathan Fisher Midlothian SR

Cameron Napolean S. Grand Prairie SR

Quincis Overstreet Duncanville SR

Nathan Davis Mansfield SR

CB Trevor Wilson Mansfield SO

Erick Agbaroji Midlothian SR

Ricky Pratt S. Grand Prairie SR

Trendall Stevenson Cedar Hill SR

OLB Cameron Porter Cedar Hill SR (U)

Kendal Washington Legacy SR

Stephon Lanigan Duncanville SR

ILB Slater Gravens Midlothian JR

Shawn Blackwell S. Grand Prairie SR

Brandon Davis Duncanville SR

DE David Harris Cedar Hill JR

Hassan Ridgeway Mansfield JR

Roy Robertson S. Grand Prairie SR

Kindred Evans S. Grand Prairie SR

DT/NG Darius Stubblefield Cedar Hill JR

Terell Brooks Duncanville SR

Zach Pemberton Duncanville SR

P Alex Rostro Grand Prairie JR

Jonathan Phipps S. Grand Prairie JR

==================SECOND TEAM========================

Position: Player School Class

FS Tevin Mitchel Legacy SR

George Baltimore Mansfield SO

Bryce Murphy Midlothian JR

SS Dashone Barlow Cedar Hill JR

Ian Simon Legacy SR

Marcus Hunter Grand Prairie JR

CB Gary Lewis Duncanville JR

Dawayne Fleeks Grand Prairie SR

Jayven Tucker Legacy SR

OLB Victor Gonzales Midlothian SR

Abraham Hall S. Grand Prairie JR

Donnell Perry Duncanville SR

ILB Montreal Jett Legacy JR

Vanoy Harris Timberview JR

Jeremy Akomeah Mansfield SR

Brooks Ward S. Grand Prairie JR

Stephen Taylor Cedar Hill JR

DE Jude Akpunku Cedar Hill SR

Josh Uland Duncanville SR

Vincent Panza Midlothian SR

DT/NG Matt Hardy Mansfield SR

Avery Jones S. Grand Prairie SR

Deron Jones Timberview SR

Ryan Jaisle Midlothian SR

P Chris Mota Legacy SR

================HONORABLE MENTION=================

(CHILL): Cameron Bennett, Chris Roberts, Denzel Lewis, Denzel Henson, Derek Chase, Corey Feagin, Isiah Lewis, Ryan Sparkman, Kiedric Berry; (DUNC): Ghatona Iduwe, Sean Evans, Montel Baree; (GP): Daniel Reina, Jacinto Villareal, Trevoris Buckner; (LEG): Billy Manning, Marcel McDowell, Ronny Rundy; (MAN): Hunter Graham, Moufadhil Adebo, Ryan LeRoy, Ryan Whitlock; (MID): Jarmon Jackson, Kyler Brown; (SGP): Travis Golden, Willie Johnson, Brooks Ward, Wilbert Presley; (TIM): Yaw Osei-Baffour, Rene Laswon, Sawar Mahmoudi, Mike Adefolarin

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