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Dawgs, Cats gain post-season honors
Jasper and Kirbyville earned 15 and 11 spots respectfully on the District 21-3A football All-District teams announced after the season. Kirbyville senior Pierce Rhodes was named MVP of the district after a strong year. Rhodes paced the Wildcats' offensive attack all year long and will be hard to replace next year. "I thank the good Lord that (Rhodes) was back this year," said Kirbyville Head Football Coach Jack Alvarez before the start of the 2007 season. Jasper sophomore quarterback Dominique Bailey was named co-offensive newcomer of the year for the Bulldogs. Bailey took over the quarterback duties for the Dawgs after the first district game and was sterling throughout the remainder of the season.
Jasper earned two first-team offensive selections for the season. Senior Malcolm Bronson was named at the wide receiver position. Bronson was a key offensive cog for the Dawgs as he gathered in 21 receptions in district play for a team-high 338 yards and four touchdowns. "I am very proud of his attitude and his dedication to this program," Brooks said of Bronson. Joining Bronson on the offensive first-team was junior offensive lineman Cliff Mitchell. Mitchell was a key component of the offensive line that opened up running lanes for Bailey in district play. "He's rangy and big and he has potential to be highly recruited," Brooks said. "Cliff can get a little nasty. He doesn't mind mixing it up." Kirbyville, which finished in second place in district, placed five players on the first-team offensive squad.
Two Kirbyville offensive linemen gained first-team offensive line selections. Seniors Ryan Jones and Chris Samuel were named to the first-team offensive line and provided big running lanes for the Wildcat running backs during the district campaign. Jasper placed four players on the first-team defensive squad. Leading the way was unanimous selection junior Dante Rollins. Rollins was a key player in Jasper's defensive scheme all year long and will fill the same role next year as a senior. "Dante has a lot of athletic ability," Brooks said. "Probably, more than what he knows. Potentially, he can be one of the best that we have." Junior nose guard Carlos Carter earned a first-team nod after a strong junior year for the Bulldogs. Joining him on the defensive line was senior Trey Horn, who always had a role in big defensive plays for the Dawgs.
Senior William Brooks was Jasper's final firstteam selection as he gained a nod as a defensive back. Brooks played a strong leadership role for the Bulldogs and also saw time at the running back position during the district year. "I felt bad moving him as a senior but at the same time it wasn't like I was moving him to a place that he didn't know," Brooks said. Kirbyville placed two players on the first-team all-district team. Senior Dre Jackson gained a first-team nod at defensive lineman while Broderick Jackson earned a pick at defensive back. Jasper placed four players on the second-team offensive squad. Junior wide receiver Kwame Spikes, who finished the year with 114 yards receiving in district, gained a second-team selection. Jasper also placed three offensive linemen on the second-team squad. Center Trey Horn, senior lineman Michael Crowell and junior lineman Kimpton Lewis earned second-team nods.
Jasper placed four players on the second-team defensive squad. AJ Bronson earned a second team defensive selection after a strong junior year. Senior outside linebacker Xavier Mays also gained a second-team selection. Junior Ryan Bronson was named to the second-team defensive squad while senior punter Derrick Day was named to the second-team squad.
Kirbyville's outside linebacker Desmond Everett was
named to the secondteam after a strong junior year. Senior defensive back Joey
Alfred gained a second team selection for the Wildcats.
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