FOOTBALL: Lovejoy places 20 on All-Region team; Harris named Defensive Player of the Year By Luke Strickland lstrickland@news-daily.com

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The Lovejoy Wildcats dominated the All-Region 4-6A team announced by the region’s coaches this week.

The Wildcats had 20 players named to the All-Region team, including senior linebacker Mike Harris, who was named Devensive Player of the Year after recording 122 tackles. John Seter, Zion Custis, Tremond Shorts, Soloman Lightfoot, Marquese Taylor and Meshael Custis were First Team selections.

Mount Zion, Jonesboro, Drew and Mundy’s Mill were also represented on the All-Region team. Mundy’s Mill’s John Kelly, Mount Zion’s Tyree Leonard and Drew’s Anthony Menchaca were First Team selections.

All-Region 4-6A Football Team

Offensive Player of the Year: Taurean Taylor, Tucker

Defensive Player of the Year: Mike Harris, Lovejoy

First Team Offense

John Seter, Lovejoy

Zion Custis, Lovejoy

Jaylen Marson-Knight, Stephenson

John Kelly, Mundy’s Mill

Tremond Shorts, Lovejoy

Soloman Lightfoot, Lovejoy

Jalil Irvin, Stephenson

Dylan Wunnom, Tucker

Cameron Richardson, Tucker

Marquese Taylor, Lovejoy

Josh Vann, Tucker

First Team Defense

Antonio Shower, Tucker

Aaron Sterling, Tucker

Tyree Leonard, Mount Zion

Ivan Staples, Stephenson

Michael Makins, Stephenson

Gerry Vaughn, Tucker

Anthony Menchaca, Drew

Eugene Brown, Tucker

Carlito Gonzalez, Stephenson

Meshael Custis, Lovejoy

Hassan Littles, Stephenson

First Team Specialist

Seadrick Phlegm, Mount Zion

Adam Lippy, Tucker

Second Team Offense

Xavier Shephard, Tucker

C.J. Davenport, Drew

Emmanuel Clark, Mount Zion

Jared Preston, Mount Zion

Noah Tucker, Drew

Terrell Paxton, Tucker

Miles Best, Lovejoy

Will Rogers, Lovejoy

Darius Snellings, Mundy’s Mill

Jayden Thomas, Lovejoy

Khalil Newton, Stephenson

Second Team Defense

C.J. Marria, Jonesboro

Malik Astin, Lovejoy

Hardrick Willis, Mundy’s Mill

Brandon Blake, Lovejoy

Brain Strozier, Tucker

EJ Burton, Mount Zion

Gethro George, Stephenson

Thomas Wallace, Lovejoy

Shan Jolly, Stephenson

Jalen Jefferson, Tucker

Lenox Copeland, Mount Zion

Second Team Specialists

Josh Vann, Tucker

Shane Smith, Lovejoy

Honorable Mention

Gary Tyner, Drew

Chris Broadwater, Tucker

Dayton Wade, Lovejoy

Armani Donaldson, Mundy’s Mill

Demaje Carter, Mount Zion

Lawrence Terrel, Lovejoy

Cedric Heard, Tucker

Nelson Armour, Drew

Ramon Hill, Mount Zion

Marlon Rowden, Lovejoy

Justin Fergerson, Lovejoy

Jalen Pugh, Jonesboro

Tre Leslie, Tucker

Myrick Walker, Drew

Terrance Mais, Mundy’s Mill

Monte Smith, Lovejoy

Roman Victor, Mount Zion

Kimani Donaldson, Mundy’s Mill

M.J. Latimer, Drew

Caleb Jones, Lovejoy

Malachi Buckner, Tucker