High school football: 4A Gila Region honors
- Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
AIA announced its all-region teams earlier this month. Here are the first and second All-4A Gila Region teams along with Coach of the Year and individual honors.Β
First-Team Offense
UpdatedQuarterback
- Alex Lopez, Walden Grove
Running backs
- Julian Lopez, Pueblo
- Isiah Hill, Amphitheater
Wide receivers/Tight ends
- Jordan Lopez, Walden Grove
- Hector Najar, Walden Grove
- Demier Nelson, Palo Verde
Offensive utility/Flex player
- Julian Campos, Amphitheater
Offensive line
- Orlando Burruel, Amphitheater
- Miguel Alday, Pueblo
- Grant Annett, Walden Grove
- Christian Karlinsey, Walden Grove
- Sergio Zazueta, Pueblo
First-Team Defense
UpdatedDefensive backs
- Hassan Aden, Pueblo
- Guibran Berthely, Dougals
- Richmond Slan III, Walden Grove
Linebackers
- Joseph Jackson, Pueblo
- Rick Avelar III, Walden Grove
- Sebastian Adamski, Walden Grove
- Julian Encinas, Amphitheater
Defensive Utility/Flex player
- Robert Villegas, Rio Rico
Defensive line
- Miguel Mejia, Walden Grove
- Juan Rabago, Pueblo
- Julian Campos, Amphitheater
- Christian Peru, Pueblo
First-Team Special Teams
UpdatedPlacekicker
- Kiki Escalante, Douglas
Kickreturner
- Darius Johnson, Palo Verde
Punter
- Tristan Spalding, Palo Verde
Punt returner
- Marcell Kelly, Palo Verde
Long snapper
- Julian Campos, Amphitheater
Second-Team Offense
UpdatedQuarterback
- Marcelino Vega, Pueblo
Running backs
- Cristian Vega, Rio Rico
- Sam Martinez, Walden Grove
Wide receivers/Tight ends
- Ty Mcdermott, Walden Grove
- Alejandro Molina, Douglas
- Jesus Prado, Pueblo
Offensive utility/Flex player
- Christian Estrella, Douglas
Offensive line
- Bryant Sosa, Rio Rico
- Christian Verdugo, Palo Verde
- Grabirl Watkins-Daigle, Walden Grove
- Juan Rabago, Pueblo
- Jose Gonzalez, Amphitheater
Second-Team Defense
UpdatedDefensive backs
- Kevin Silva, Amphitheater
- Oscar Landry, Pueblo
- Ryan Brady, Walden Grove
Linebackers
- Zaid Gamez, Pueblo
- Isaiah Escalante, Amphitheater
- Brayan Martinez, Palo Verde
- Frank Gonzales, Rio Rico
Defensive utility/Flex player
- John Ballasteros, Douglas
Defensive line
- Ismael Gallardo, Walden Grove
- Amari Knotts, Palo Verde
- Sam Martinez, Walden Grove
- Josiah Medina, Rio Rico
Second-Team Special Teams
UpdatedPlacekicker
- Nathan Alvarenga, Walden Grove
Kick returner
- Jordan Lopez, Walden Grove
Punter
- Angel Taylor, Amphitheater
Punt returner
- Adrian Barrentine, Amphitheater
Long snapper
- Ismael Gallardo, Walden Grove
Coach of the Year: Corey Noble, Walden Grove
Updated2019 record:Β 9-2
Won the 4A Gila Region championship
Defensive Player of the Year: Sebastian Adamski, LB, Walden Grove
Updated2019 stats:Β 130 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 2 sacks
Offensive Player of the Year: Alex Lopez, QB, Walden Grove
Updated2019 stats:Β 141-223, 2,337 passing yards (212.5 YPG), 924 rushing yards, 35 touchdowns, 9 interceptions
Region Player of the Year: Rick Avelar III, LB, Walden Grove
Updated2019 stats:Β 162 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks
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