DeSoto High School athletes garner state, district awards

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

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

Cord Seay - Linebacker

Greg Davis – Offensive Lineman

Honorable Mention

James Good – Wide Receiver

David Porter – Wide Receiver

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