
Franklin's Seth Spiller (2) consoles teammate Bryson Washington (15) after losing the Class 3A Division II state championship, 35-34, against Canadian at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
Franklin senior fullback Seth Spiller, junior linebacker Haze Tomascik and sophomore defensive back Bryson Washington are first-team picks on the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A All-State Football Team.
The players, who helped the Lions reach the 3A Division II state championship game, were joined by Lexington offensive tackle Kaden Schimank and all-purpose player Jarred Kerr who made the third team.
The 185-pound Spiller rushed for 1,619 yards and 24 touchdowns on 157 carries for the 12-3 Lions. Tomascik had 169 tackles, including 14 tackles for loss. Washington had 120 tackles and nine pass breakups. Shimank had 35 knockdowns and graded at 95% blocking.
Fellow junior Kerr rushed for 1,095 yards and 14 touchdowns, caught 22 passes for 424 yards and four scores and passed for 75 yards and two scores for the 8-4 Eagles, who finished fourth in District 13-3A Division II behind champion Franklin, and reached the regional semifinals.
Earning honorable mention were Franklin junior offensive guard Russell Stegall (34 pancakes, 94% blocking), Lexington senior center Juan Lara (43 pancakes), Franklin senior defensive lineman Ashton Ferguson (76 tackles, 22 for losses) and Rockdale senior running back Cam’ron Valdez (1,407 yards rushing, 19 TDs).
TSWA Class 3A All-State Football
BRYAN — Here is the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A All-State Football Team.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards — Jackson Anderson, Mineola, 6-4, 295, sr.; John Samuel Hermes, Hallettsville, 6-1, 238, jr.
Tackles — Blake Rogers, Vanderbilt Industrial, 6-5, 245, sr.; Jacob Bayer, Grandview, 6-3, 290, sr.
Center — (tie) Mason Davis, Rogers, 5-10, 220, jr.; Jose Marmolejo, Idalou, 6-0, 247, sr.
Wide receivers — Conner Eulenfeld, Orange Grove, 6-1, 152, sr.; Jarel Lilly, Jourdanton, 5-10, 160, sr.
Tight ends — Reagan Cochran, Canadian, 6-3, 200, sr.
Quarterback — Josh Culwell, Canadian, 6-3, 190, sr.
Running backs — Jonathon Brooks, Hallettsville, 6-2, 193, sr.; Trevion Sneed, Mineola, 6-1, 235, sr. Xavier Wishert, Jim Ned, 6-1, 190, jr.
Fullback — Seth Spiller, Franklin, 6-1, 185, sr.
All-purpose — Brenen Thompson, Spearman, 5-10, 165, jr.
Place-kicker — Adrian Zamudio, New Waverly, 5-8, 140, soph.
Offensive player of the year — Brooks, Hallettsville
Coach of the year — Matt Fanning, Jim Ned
Defense
Linemen — Colton Cooper, Canadian, 6-0, 195, sr.; Cade Ligon, Llano, 5-10, 195, sr.; Torami Dixon, West Rusk, 6-4, 225, jr.; Austin Martin, Jim Ned, 6-2, 235, sr.
Linebackers — Carson Carter, Brock, 5-11, 180, sr.; Ethan Jackson, Canadian, 6-1, 205, sr.; Price Pruett, Hallettsville, 5-11, 171, jr.; Haze Tomascik, Franklin, 6-0, 175, jr.
Secondary — Jay Cox, Pilot Point, 6-3, 185, sr.; Luke Dillingham, Brock, 6-1, 195, sr.; Bryson Washington, Franklin, 6-1, 185, soph.; Brayden Klafka, Spearman, 6-1, 180, jr.
Punter — Ayden Colbert, Huntington, 6-0,140, jr.
Utility — Tim Leatherman, Ingram Tom Moore, 6-1, 185, sr.
Kick returner — Jaylen Record, Dallas Madison, 5-8, 175, sr.
Defensive player of the year — Jackson, Canadian
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards — Tate Williams, Wall, 6-5, 275, sr.; Gatlyn Cooper, Jim Ned, 6-0, 255, jr.
Tackles — Gage Stanaland, Jim Ned, 6-5, 255, soph.; Jon Branch, Waskom, 5-10, 200, sr.
Center — Trent Bolt, Gladewater, 6-1, 250, sr.
Wide receivers — D.J. Allen, Gladewater, 6-0, 185, jr.; (tie) Payton McClain, Eastland, 6-1, 190, sr.; Twister Kelton, Canadian, 5-9, 155, sr.
Tight ends — (tie) Jackson Illingworth, Elysian Fields, 6-2, 205, sr.; Nathan Jones, Brock, 6-5, 240, jr.
Quarterback — Behren Morton, Eastland, 6-3, 195, sr.
Running backs — Cash Jones, Brock, 6-0, 175, sr. Hayze Hufstedler, Canadian, 5-11, 175, sr. Zach Hrbacek, Troy, 5-8, 175, sr.
Fullback — Deiontray Hill, Paul Pewitt, 6-0, 175, jr.
All-purpose — Dawson Pendergrass, Mineola, 6-3, 185, soph.
Place-kicker — Eduardo Jaimes, Sabine, 6-1, 155, sr.
Defense
Linemen — Kobe Kendrick, Mineola, 6-1, 216, sr.; Martin Garcia, Gunter, 6-0, 155, sr.; Landon Sluka, Hallettsville, 6-3, 257, sr.; Deandre Enoch-Johnson, Yoakum, 5-8, 165, sr.
Linebackers — Jourdain Durham, Wichita Falls City View, 6-1, 225, jr.; Zion Fuller, Childress, 5-10, 200, jr.; Jackson Illingworth, Elysian Fields, 6-2, 205, sr.; Dee Lewis, Daingerfield, 6-2, 225, jr.
Secondary — Lance Welps, Amarillo River Road, 5-11, 181, sr.; Kayden Carraway, Whitewright, 6-1, 165, jr.; Zion Hopes, Jefferson, 6-3, 185, sr.; Kaleb Figirova, Vanderbilt Industrial, 5-8, 164, jr.
Punter — Behren Morton, Eastland, 6-3, 195, sr.
Utility — Malcom Murphy, Franklin, 6-0, 170, jr.
Kick returner — Davarious Clark, Hooks, 6-0, 185, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Guards — Kadyn Mathews, Brock, 6-2, 220, jr.; Asher Gonzalez, San Diego, 6-3, 280, jr.
Tackles — Kaden Schimank, Lexington, 5-11, 210, jr.; Za’Kylon Williams, Daingerfield, 6-4, 320, sr.
Center — Erik Waldo, Malakoff, 6-0, 240, sr.
Wide receivers — Quincy Prince, Llano, 5-10, 170, sr.; Kyle Harrison, Buffalo, 6-1, 165, soph.
Tight ends — Devin Barr, Vanderbilt Industrial, 6-2, 230, sr.
Quarterback — Cole Andrus, Jourdanton, 6-3, 205, sr.
Running backs — DeAnthony Gaston, Newton, 6-0, 210, jr. Jacob Bautista, Friona, 5-9, 155, jr. Kion Hurd, Columbus, 5-10, 220, sr. (tie) Dre’lyn Washington, Hemphill, 5-9, 210, sr.
Fullback — Tsean Hamilton, Waskom, 6-1, 180, soph.
All-purpose — Xaviar Hammett, Dalhart, 5-11, 170, sr.; Jarred Kerr, Lexington, 6-1, 185, jr.
Place-kicker — Edgar Salazar, Canadian, 5-9, 190, sr.
Defense
Linemen — Ja’Kelyn Hayes, Daingerfield, 6-3, 240, sr.; Joe Gutshall, Lorena, 6-4, 270, soph.; Cole Gaddis, Malakoff, 6-0, 250, sr.; Michael Cooper, Waskom, 5-8, 170, sr.; Brandon Fielding, Eastland, 6-0, 225, sr.
Linebackers — Matthew DeAnda, Abernathy, 6-0, 220, sr.; JJ Diaz, Lubbock Roosevelt, 5-11, 200, jr.; Jeremiah Edwards, West Rusk, 5-11, 195, jr.; Trevor Fuller, Poth, 5-10, 175, jr.
Secondary — Jaxon Jonas, Scurry-Rosser, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jaylen McMillan, Diboll, 6-0, 193, jr.; Zay Thomas, Waskom, 5-7, 140, jr.; (tie) Eric Beshears, Buffalo, 5-10, 170, sr.; Hunter Mayes, Huntington, 5-8, 160, sr.
Punter — Cooper McClure, Atlanta, 5-11, 185, jr.
Utility — Dawson Pendergrass, Mineola, 6-3, 195, soph.
Kick returner — Zay Thomas, Waskom, 5-8, 155, jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Tackles
Dawson Adams, Hooks, 6-4, 305, sr.; Will Allison, McGregor, 6-3, 230, sr.; Aden Collins, Daingerfield,6-2, 280, sr.; Garrett Vancampen, Boyd, 6-4, 240, sr.
Guards
Cash Fuller, West, 6-2, 285, soph.; Lane Dophied, Gunter, 6-1, 195, jr.; Rhys Kelley, Paul Pewitt, 6-0, 210, sr.; Justin Kitchen, Elysian Fields, 6-4, 265, sr.; Dalton Perry, Poth, 6-1, 285, sr.; Lance Robertson, Malakoff, 5-11, 260, jr.; Conner Schomburg, Yoakum, 6-1, 295, sr.; Russell Stegall, Franklin, 6-1, 190, jr.; Ezequiel Vasquez, Waskom, 6-3, 290, jr.; Adam Winn, Ballinger, 6-2, 250, sr.
Centers
Tanner Boyd, Hughes Springs, 6-0, 195, sr.; Hector Diaz, Tatum, 6-0, 275, sr.; Juan Lara, Lexington, 6-0, 276, sr.
Wide receivers
Donny Bishop, Crane, 5-10, 165, jr.; Paxton Keeling, Waskom, 5-11, 160, sr.; Cole Lemons, Gunter, 6-3, 175, jr.; Bradan Manning, Elysian Fields, 6-3, 205, fr.; Jake Marsh, Orange Grove, 5-8, 149, sr.; Lamont Nickleberry, Childress, 5-10, 150, soph.; Jordan Rogers, Buffalo, 6-2, 195, sr.; Brody Sutterfield, Bushland, 6-1, 180, sr.
Tight ends
Jojo Clark, Harleton, 6-2, 215, sr.; Cooper Hill, Idalou, 6-3, 225, sr.; Nathan Jones, Malakoff, 6-4, 220, sr.
Quarterbacks
Collin Bishop, Childress, 6-0, 190, jr.; Matthew Davis, Vanderbilt Industrial, 5-10, 175, jr.; Max Hollar, Pilot Point, 5-10, 170, sr.; Brett Hoffman, Buffalo, 6-3, 195, sr.; Dane Jentsch, Grandview,5-11, 185, sr.; Case Kuykendall, Llano, 5-10, 170, sr.; Isaiah Marks, Wichita Falls City View, 6-1, 205, sr.; Brock Nellor, Mount Vernon, 6-1, 227, sr.; Darion Peace, Malakoff, 6-1, 215, sr.; Mario Sanchez, Denver City, 6-0, 185, sr.; Cutter Stewart, Orange Grove, 6-1, 156, soph.; Ryan Wilkerson, Elysian Fields, 6-0, 190, sr.
Running backs
Ernest Ceasar, East Chambers, 5-6, 165, sr.; Ish Harris, Pilot Point, 6-4, 204, jr.; Chad Lorenz, McGregor, 6-0, 215, jr.; Ethan Sanchez, Bangs, 5-10, 180, sr.; Dominique Allen, Winnsboro, 5-10, 180, sr.; Trey Janek, West, 5-11, 175, sr.; Brysen Kerby, Coahoma, 5-9, 180, jr.; Gavin Leftwich, Grandview, 5-8, 165, jr.; Cam’ron Valdez, Rockdale, 5-10, 190, sr.
Fullbacks
Trevor Bolden, Hughes Springs, 6-1, 230, soph.; Dominic Garcia, Wall, 5-8, 185, jr.; Brock Leatherwood, Idalou, 5-11, 181, sr.; Alex Trevino, Lubbock Roosevelt, 5-10, 195, jr.
Place-kickers
Omar Rodriguez, Tatum, 5-11, 150, sr.; Diego Perez, Llano, 5-10, 155, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen
Jaden Anderson, West, 6-4, 235, jr.; Ashton Ferguson, Franklin, 6-0, 236, sr.; Drennon Fite III, Tatum, 6-5, 220, jr.; Eduardo Gil, Cameron, 5-9, 240, sr.; Jeremiah Gums, Diboll, 5-11, 292, jr.; David Hall, Troup, 6-0, 170, sr.; Reese Huffman, McGregor, 6-4, 220, sr.; Jayden Johnson, Harleton, 6-2, 250, fr.; Emmanuel Lugo, Jourdanton, 6-1, 200, sr.; Payton Martin, East Chambers, 6-2, 285, sr.; DJ Powell, Brady, 6-5, 240, jr.; Tre Robbins, Yoakum, 6-1, 205, jr.; Ethan Salgado, Spearman, 6-0, 240, jr.; LeQuinetin Searcy, Daingerfield, 6-2, 255, jr.; Ty Sebek, Rogers, 6-2, 235, sr.; Chase Webster, Brock, 6-2, 220, sr.; Kendrell Webster, Paul Pewitt, 6-0, 260, sr.; Adam Winn, Ballinger, 6-2, 250, sr.; D’Quincy Wise, Woodville, 5-10, 290, sr.; Nakia Villarreal, Ballinger, 5-10, 205, jr.
Linebackers
Mason Baker, Llano, 5-9, 220, sr.; Jayden Canafax, Peaster, 6-2, 195, sr.; Taber Childs, Harleton, 6-2, 205, jr.; Jeremiah Dillon, Lexington, 6-0, 205, sr.; Cole Edwards, Hughes Springs, 5-8, 190, soph.; Kion Hurd, Columbus, 5-10, 220, sr.; Bryce Jackson, Lago Vista, 5-10, 130, jr.; Hunter Lee, Eastland, 5-10, 175, jr.; Kaden Mahoney, Troup, 5-9, 155, jr.; Marcus Martinez, Odem, 5-9, 170, jr.; Trent McBride, Kemp, 5-8, 190, sr.; Tanor Mines, Paul Pewitt, 5-10, 213, sr.; Robert Miranda, Jourdanton, jr.; Will Moore, Dalhart, 6-1, 210, sr.; Lance Pierce, Llano, 6-2, 175, sr.; Noah Ramirez, Odem, 5-10, 185, jr.; Kaden Rigsby, Gunter, 5-7, 145, jr.; Rhyker Rees, Winnsboro, 6-0, 235, sr.; Devron Sims, Childress, 6-0, 175, sr.; Peyton Snow, Winona, 5-5, 160, sr.; Trace Sweet, Lago Vista, 6-3, 155, sr.; Nick Taylor, Boyd, 6-1, 215, sr.; Ryan Thormisee, George West, 5-9, 210, sr.; Treylin Goodman, Trinity, 5-5, 165, sr.
Secondary
Ryan Barnes, Columbus, 5-11, 160, sr.; Dalone Fuller, Tatum, 6-0, 175, sr.; Sergio Guerra, San Diego, 5-11, 185, sr.; Ty Kirkland, Elysian Fields, 6-1, 170, sr.; Mark Marroquin, Lyford, 5-10, 155, jr.; Weston Rollwitz, Ballinger, 6-1, 155, sr.; Colton Schuchart, Jourdanton, 5-9, 150, sr.; Jacob Torrez, Lubbock Roosevelt, 6-1, 180, sr.; Kaycon Wilson, Columbus, 5-9, 150, sr.; Dylan Wilson, Eastland, 5-10, 170, sr.; Tyler Vaughn, Ballinger, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jessie Upson III, Columbus, 5-9, 163, sr.
Kick returners
Cooper Conn, Poth, 5-9, 175, sr.; Michael Everett, Harmony, 5-9, 175, sr.; Michael Upton, George West, 6-0, 180, sr.; John Zuniga, George West, 5-7, 185, sr.
Utility
Kash Bradley, Bushland, 5-10, 160, jr.; Crae Jackson, Holliday, 6-3, 195, sr.; Timmy Hamilton, Blooming Grove, 6-2, 180, soph.; Brandon Nations, Malakoff, 6-6, 220, sr.; Tommy Rigsby, Hooks, 5-11, 180, sr.
Punters
Matthew Davis, Vanderbilt Industrial, 5-10, 175, jr.; Brandon Nations, Malakoff, 6-6, 220, sr.
20201217 FRANKLIN STATE MM 13

Franklin's Seth Spiller (2) consoles teammate Malcolm Murphy (24) as he hugs Bryson Washington (15) after losing the Class 3A Division II state championship, 35-34, against Canadian at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Bryson Washington (15) and Haze Tomascik (31) combine to tackle Canadian's Hayze Hufstedler (21) during the Class 3A Division II state championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Malcolm Murphy (24) runs for a 59-yard touchdown past Canadian's George Abraham (5) during the Class 3A Division II state championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Bryson Washington (15) looks for room around Canadian's George Abraham (5) during the Class 3A Division II state championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin quarterback Marcus Wade (5) throws undere pressure from Canadian's Colton Cooper (62) during the Class 3A Division II state championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Bryson Washington (15) defends a pass as Canadian's Twister Kelton (3) grabs a handful of face mask during the Class 3A Division II state championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Malcolm Murphy (24) finds himself sandwiched between Canadian's George Abraham (5) and Jake Krehbiel (22) during the Class 3A Division II state championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Seth Spiller (2) sees himself tripped up by Canadian's Twister Kelton (3) during the Class 3A Division II state championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Bryson Washington (15) dives for the ankles of Canadian's Reagan Cochran (19) during the Class 3A Division II state championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Cochran's touchdown tied the game, 34-34, with the extra point to come. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin fans react as their team loses the Class 3A Division II state championship, 35-34, against Canadian at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Seth Spiller (2) consoles teammate Keegan Wilson (54) after they lost the Class 3A Division II state championship, 35-34, against Canadian at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Seth Spiller (2) consoles teammate Bryson Washington (15) after losing the Class 3A Division II state championship, 35-34, against Canadian at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin's Seth Spiller (2) rushes against Canadian's Colton Cooper (62) during the Class 3A Division II state championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Franklin’s Bryson Washington (15) and Haze Tomascik (31) tackle Canadian’s Hayze Hufstedler during the Class 3A Division II state championship Thursday in Arlington.
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Franklin's Seth Spiller (2) consoles teammate Keegan Wilson (54) after the Lions lost the Class 3A Division II state championship 35-34 against Canadian at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.
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