The Ellis County Press: DeSoto High School athletes garner state, district awards

DeSoto High School athletes garner state, district awards
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Editor on 12/23/2010 12:50:00


DESOTO - The DeSoto Eagles Football Team advanced to the State Quarterfinals
before a loss to Round Rock Story Point on Saturday, Dec. 4 in Waco by a score
of 72-48.
The Eagles Football te-am was District 11-5A Co-District Champions for 2010
along with Longview.
They finish with a final record of 4-1 in district play; 11-3 on the season.
Playoff Road:
Bi-district game - Nov. 13 against Bryan – won 68-28
Area round game – Nov. 19 against Skyline – won 38-0
Region II semifinal – Nov. 27 against Austin Bowie – won 56-24
TEXAS 5A ALL-STATE SELECTIONS
First Team Defense
Defensive backs: Bryson Echols, Jr. - 55 tackles, 5 INTs (2 TD returns), 2
fumbled recovered (1 TD return), 17 pass breakups
Honorable Mention Offense
Linemen: Marcus Hutchins
Quarterbacks: Ryan Polite
Honorable Mention Defense
Linebackers: Cord Seay
TEXAS ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM
Second Team
Cord Seay - Linebacker
Greg Davis – Offensive Lineman
Honorable Mention
James Good – Wide Receiver
David Porter – Wide Receiver
DISTRICT 11-5A TEAMS
District 11-5A MVP
Ryan Polite - Quarterback
District 11-5A First Team – Offense
Marcus Hutchins – Offensive Lineman
Chris Riser – Offensive Lineman
Antoinne Jimmerson – Running Back
David Porter – Wide Receiver
District 11-5A First Team – Defense
Delonte’ Askew – Defensive Lineman
Juan Hull – Defensive Lineman
Cord Seay – Inside Linebacker
Jahalen Norris – Safety
Bryson Echols – Cornerback
District 11-5A Second Team – Offense
Greg Davis – Offensive Lineman
Emmanuel Cross – Offensive Lineman
Sam Ajala – Wide Receiver
Cameron White – Wide Receiver
Demarcus Thompson – Wide Receiver
District 11-5A Second Team – Defense
Michael Richardson – Defensive Lineman
P.J. Gilbert – Cornerback