High school football: 4A Kino Region honors
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Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
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The AIA is recognizing the top football players and coaches in the Class 4A Kino Region. Here are first and second All-Region teams, including Player and Coach of the Year honors.Β
First-Team Offense
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Canyon del Oro's quarterback Zachary Eidenschink sites in on Jayden Bracy in the second quarter of their game at Flowing Wells High School, Friday, August 17, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Quarterback
- Zachary Eidenschink, Canyon del Oro
Running backs
- Bijan Robinson, Salpointe Catholic
- Stevie Rocker, Canyon del Oro
- Cameron Williams, Sahuaro
Receivers/Tight ends
- Darrell Penn, Casa Grande
- Brice Gay, Vista Grande
- Amir Hunter-Huggins, Sahuaro
- Dustin Sheely, Canyon del Oro
- Jose Cruz, Canyon del Oro
Offensive Utility/Flex Player
- Mario Padilla, Salpointe Catholic
Offensive line
- Kingsley Ugwu, Sahuaro
- CJ Franks, Salpointe Catholic
- Diego Lujan, Canyon del Oro
- Pouria Mostafizi, Catalina Foothills
- Christopher Lochead, Sahuaro
First-Team Defense
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Salpointe's Sergio Sanchez celebrates after slamming home a Lancers touchdown against Tucson High in September.
Defensive backs
- Enrique Perez, Catalina Foothills
- Lathan Ranson, Salpointe Catholic
- Ahmad Hunter, Sahuaro
- Cory Bonstrom, Canyon del Oro
Defensive line
- Will Parker, Catalina Foothills
- Sergio Sanchez, Salpointe Catholic
- Michael Romo, Casa Grande
- Zander Alvarado, Salpointe Catholic
Defensive Utility/Flex Player
- Cameron Williams, Sahuaro
Linebackers
- Bobby Heizinger, Catalina Foothills
- Shamon Davis, Salpointe Catholic
- Ray Figueroa, Salpointe Catholic
- Jakob Goerke, Sahuaro
First-Team Special Teams
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Salpointeβs Lathan Ransom rushes against Cactus in the 1st quarter on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, at Cactus High School in Glendale, Ariz.
Placekicker
- Jaden Boling, Catalina Foothills
Kickoff Return
- D.J. Johnson, Casa Grande
Long Snapper
- Michael Ott, Casa Grande
Punter
- Jaden Boling, Catalina Foothills
Punt return
- Lathan Ransom, Salpointe Catholic
Second-Team Defense
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Tucson's David Lopez (3) drags Salpointe's Shamon Davis (40), Luke Straka (32) and Trent Strong (6) along for a few extra yards on his run in the fourth quarter of their game at Salpointe High, Friday September 21, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Defensive backs
- Damion Wright, Sahuaro
- Charlie Raetzman, Salpointe Catholic
- Alex Withers, Salpointe Catholic
- Austin Brooks, Canyon del Oro
Defensive line
- Daniel Flexas,Β Canyon del Oro
- Armando Ramos,Β Sahuaro
- Aaron Landeros, Vista Grande
- Eli Cordova, Casa Grande
Defensive Utility/Flex Player
- Domonic Wendell, Casa Grande
Linebackers
- Jacob Madrid,Β Casa Grande
- Brice Gay, Vista Grande
- Mason Catterson, Canyon del Oro
- Trent Strong, Salpointe Catholic
Second-Team Offense
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Salpointe linebacker Christian Ralls (31), right, gets a hand to Catalina Foothills running back Isaiah Bae (23) ona run during the first quarter.
Quarterback
- Devin Green,Β Salpointe Catholic
Running backs
- Dae han Chang, Salpointe Catholic
- Diego Mungia, Canyon del Oro
- Isaiah Bae, Catalina Foothills
Receivers/Tight ends
- Chase Pope,Β Sahuaro
- Antonio Pena, Vista Grande
- Dylan Zamorano, Canyon del Oro
- Trayvion White-Austin, Sahuaro
- Dae han Chang, Salpointe Catholic
Offensive Utility/Flex Player
- Xavier Farhang, Salpointe Catholic
Offensive line
- Thomas Lares, Salpointe Catholic
- Jonah Miller, Salpointe Catholic
- Kaleb Baisch, Casa Grande
- Colin Dreis, Salpointe Catholic
- Kyon Smith, Catalina Foothills
Second-Team Special Teams
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Catalina Foothills' Luke Mitchell (21) has his progress halted as Salpointe linebacker Christian Ralls (31) grabs hold of his jersey during the third quarter.
Placekicker
- Dominic Chakraborty, Salpointe Catholic
Kickoff Return
- Domonic Bynum, Catalina Foothills
Long Snapper
- Ethan King, Salpointe Catholic
Punter
- Jerry Thompson, Casa Grande
Punt return
- Luke Mitchell, Catalina Foothills
Coach of the Year: Dennis Bene, Salpointe Catholic
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Head coach Dennis Bene, left, talks routes with a receiver during Salpointe Catholic High School football practice.
Offensive Player of the Year: Bijan Robinson, Salpointe Catholic
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Salpointe's Bijan Robinson (5) leaves Del Valle's Nathan Moreno (7) on the turf as he scores the Lancers' third touchdown on the night in the second quarter of their game at Salpionte High School, Friday September 7, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
2018 stats:
133 carries, 2,084 yards, 30 touchdowns
Defensive Player of the Year: Cameron Williams, Sahuaro
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Sahuaro's Cameron Williams leaves the entire Sabercat defense in his wake on the way to 59 yard touchdown run in the third quarter of their game at Sabino High School, Friday, August 31, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
2018 stats:Β
Defense: 59 tackles, 2 sacks
Offense:Β 136 carries, 1,262 yards, 27 touchdowns
Player of the Year: Lathan Ransom, Salpointe Catholic
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Salpointeβs Lathan Ransom celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter on Sept. 14, 2018, at Cactus High School in Glendale.
2018 stats:
Offense: 23 catches, 509 yards, 5 touchdowns
Defense: 68 tackles, 6 interceptions
Special teams: 18 punt returns, 148 yards
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
