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