High school football: 4A Gila Region honors
The AIA is recognizing the top football players and coaches in the Class 4A Gila Region. Here are first and second All-Region teams, including Player and Coach of the Year honors.
First-Team Offense
UpdatedQuarterback
- Alex Lopez, Walden Grove
Running backs
- Ethan Ross, Amphitheater
- Omar IbaΓ±ez, Pueblo
- Christian Estrella, Douglas
Receivers/Tight ends
- Jordan Lopez, Walden Grove
- Demier Nelson, Palo Verde
- Robert Jackson, Pueblo
- Blaze Haynes, Amphitheater
- Ernie Bernal, Douglas
Offensive Utility/Flex Player
- J.Q. Hale, Palo Verde
Offensive line
- Flavio Gonzalez, Pueblo
- Sergio Zazueta, Pueblo
- Andres Moreno, Douglas
- Grant Annett, Walden Grove
- Seamus Button, Walden Grove
First-Team Defense
UpdatedDefensive backs
- Alex Moreno, Douglas
- Ruben Rivera IV, Pueblo
- Robert Jackson, Pueblo
Defensive line
- Brandon Terrell, Walden Grove
- Juan Ramirez, Walden Grove
- Flavio Gonzalez, Pueblo
- Julian Campos, Amphitheater
Defensive Utility/Flex Player
- Ethan Ross, Amphitheater
Linebackers
- Rick Avelar, Walden Grove
- Bradley Capen, Walden Grove
- Julio Carino, Pueblo
- Kevin Chavez, Douglas
First-Team Special Teams
UpdatedPlacekicker
- Kiki Escalante, Douglas
Kickoff Return
- Jordan Lopez, Walden Grove
Long Snapper
- Armando Montano, Palo Verde
Punter
- Nathan Alvarenga, Walden Grove
Punt return
- Robert Jackson, Pueblo
Second-Team Defense
UpdatedDefensive backs
- Jonny Jeffery, Walden Grove
- Perrison Williams, Amphitheater
- Kevin Silva, Amphitheater
Defensive line
- Orlando Burruel, Amphitheater
- Kevin A. Lopez-Barriguete, Pueblo
- David Grajeda, Douglas
- Bryant Sosa, Rio Rico
- Juan Rabago, Pueblo
- Carmine Leon, Walden Grove
Defensive Utility/Flex Player
- Elian Villasenor, Douglas
Linebackers
- Omar Ibanez, Pueblo
- Mason Young, Walden Grove
- Blaze Haynes, Amphitheater
- Kenneth S. Lilley, Rio Rico
Second-Team Offense
UpdatedQuarterback
- Marcelino Vega, Pueblo
Running backs
- Bradley Capen, Walden Grove
- Manny Mejia, Douglas
- Joshua Garcia, Pueblo
Receivers/Tight ends
- Ruben Rivera IV, Pueblo
- John Ballasteros, Douglas
- Hector Najar, Walden Grove
- Sergio Romero, Rio Rico
- Jayson Allison, Walden Grove
Offensive Utility/Flex Player
- Fernando Medina, Pueblo
Offensive line
- Adam Alvarenga, Walden Grove
- Orlando Burruel, Amphitheater
- Armando Montano, Palo Verde
- Mario Estrada, Douglas
- Jose Rivera, Rio Rico
Second-Team Special Teams
UpdatedPlacekicker
- Nathan Alvarenga, Walden Grove
Kickoff Return
- Elian Villasenor, Douglas
Long Snapper
- Ismael Gallardo, Walden Grove
Punter
- Angel Taylor, Amphitheater
Punt return
- Bradley Capen, Walden Grove
Coach of the Year: Corey Noble, Walden Grove
UpdatedWG RED πΊπ punched their playoff tickets with a win over Amphi HS as well as winning 4A Gila Region Championship for the first time in schools history! And this is how players celebrated #Wolfpack #waldengrovefootball2018 #waldengrovefootballdynasty #4AGilaRegion pic.twitter.com/fkC7fKH72u
β Walden Grove High School Football (@FB_RedWolves) October 20, 2018
Offensive Player of the Year: Alex Lopez, Walden Grove
Updated2018 stats:
Passing: 157 of 269 (58.4%), 2,655 yards, 29 touchdowns, 11 interceptions
Rushing: 624 yards, 6 touchdowns
Defensive Player of the Year: Rick Avelar III, Walden Grove
Updated2018 stats: 135 tackles, 36.5 TFL
Player of the Year: Jordan Lopez, Walden Grove
Updated2018 stats:Β 54 catches, 1,230 yards, 12 touchdowns
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