Lawrence adds 2016 GSWA Player of Year, King tabbed Coach of Year; four more Canes honored
Cartersville quarterback Trevor Lawrence was named the 2016 All-Classification Player of the Year by the Georgia Sports Writers Association and his head coach, Joey King, was named 2016 Coach of the Year for Class AAAA in a release this past weekend. The Canes also had four other players to receive All-State honors from the GSWA.
Avery Showell and Torrian Scrutchins joined Lawrence on the Class AAAA All-State First Team. Trey Creamer and Antoine Jefferson were named Second Team All-State.
Clockwise from top left: Trevor Lawrence, coach Joey King, Avery Showell, Trey Creamer, Torrian Scrutchins, and Antoine Jefferson
GSWA All-Classification Player of the Year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville, QB, 6-5, 197, Jr.
CLASS AAAAAAA
Offensive Player of the Year: Chase Brice, Grayson, QB, 6-3, 180, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Chandler Wooten, North Cobb, LB, 6-2, 225, Sr.
Coach of the Year: Jeff Herron, Grayson
First Team
Offense
QB Chase Brice, Grayson
RB Sheldon Evans, Roswell
RB Tyray Devezin, Etowah
WR Louis Hall, Woodstock
WR Ramel Keyton, Marietta
TE Chigoziem Okonkwo, Hillgrove
OL Tyler Fannin, Mill Creek
OL Tony Gray, Grayson
OL Jordan Tucker, Roswell
OL Warren Ericsson, North Gwinnett,
OL Will Taylor, Grayson
ATH Malik Willis, Roswell
K Brenton King, Mill Creek
Defense
DL Justin Ellis, Roswell,
DL Robert Cooper, South Gwinnett
DL Kory Cumberland, Roswell
DL Thurman Geathers, North Cobb
LB Quinn Miller, Archer
LB Chandler Wooten, North Cobb
LB Dam Diriberto, Roswell
LB Quentin Hayes, McEachern
DB Xavier McKinney, Roswell
DB DeAngelo Gibbs, Grayson
DB Jamyest Williams, Grayson
DB Stewart Head, Etowah
P Jake Camarda, Norcross
RET Jacobe Burrell, Norcross
Second Team
Offense
QB Michael Barrett, Lowndes
RB Paris Brown, McEachern
RB Devonte Brown, East Coweta
WR Malachi Carter, Mountain View
WR Montrell Washington, Cherokee
TE Fred Lloyd, Tift County
OL Tucker Barnes, Lowndes
OL Jalen Jackson, McEachern
OL John Harris, Mill Creek
OL Brandon Moore, North Cobb
OL Chris Sibilia, North Gwinnett
ATH Matthew Hill, Brookwood
K Will VanPamelen, Grayson
Defense
DL Jaden Hunter, Westlake
DL Christian Albright, North Cobb
DL Justin Mascoll, South Gwinnett
DL Latrell Bankston, Woodstock
LB Monty Montgomery, Norcross
LB Connor Heyward, Peachtree Ridge
LB Jeremiah Gemmel, East Coweta
LB Jaden Hunter, Westlake
DB Derrik Allen, Lassiter
DB A.J. Terrell, Westlake
DB Jaytlin Askew, McEachern
DB Trise Barge, Colquitt County
P Jason Pierce, Hillgrove
RET Edmond Graham, Mill Creek
Honorable Mentions: Bailey Hockman, McEachern; Will Lovett, North Cobb; Travis Tisdale, Lowndes; Chad Terrell, North Paulding; Dominick Blaylock, Walton; Tyson Harris, Lowndes; T.J. Smith, Wheeler; Tory Ponder, Colquitt County; Aaron Knowles, Cherokee; Ayoola Ogun-Semore, Mill Creek; Elias Hubbard, Grayson; Devon Holmes, Lowndes; Breon Dixon, Grayson; Justin Scott, Kennesaw Mountain; Jack Carroll, Cherokee; Corey Long, Woodtock, Owen Pappoe, Grayson; Jeffery Davis, Lowndes; J.J. Peterson, Colquitt County; Zane Ashley, Peachtree Ridge; Miles Sims, Weslake; Shawn Shamburger, Colquitt County; C.J. Miller, McEachern; Tre Person, Westlake; Fred Stewart, Lowndes; Drew Tejchman, North Cobb; Jacob Pereira, Wheeler; Jackson Gravely, North Paulding.
Class AAAAAA
Offensive Player of the Year: Jake Fromm, Houston Co., QB, 6-3, 230, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Aubrey Solomon, Lee Co., DL, 6-4, 294 Sr.
Coach of the Year: Alan Rodemaker, Valdosta
Offense
First Team
QB Jake Fromm, Houston County
RB Ahmaad Tanner, Dalton
RB Daetrich Harrington, Alexander
WR J.R. Ingram, Valdosta
WR Josh Vann, Tucker
TE Zach Williams, Johns Creek
OL D’Antne Demery, Brunswick
OL Zalon’tae Hillery, Glynn Academy
OL Aaron Graham, Valdosta
OL Trey Iorillo, Harrison
OL Dyan Wonnum, Tucker
ATH Tobias Oliver, Northside
K Ivan Mora, Dalton
Defense
DL Aubrey Solomon, Lee County
DL Aaron Sterling, Tucker
DL Derrick Newton, Coffee
DL Devonnsha Maxwell, Valdosta
LB C.J. Turner, Harrison
LB Kam Burnett, Northside
LB Tyler Taylor, Lanier
LB Zacoby McClain, Valdosta
DB Otis Reece, Lee County
DB Jalen Everett, Valdosta
DB Maddux Houghton, Dalton
DB Tae Daley, Northside
P James Bushware, Valdosta
RET Jayce Rogers, Valdosta
Second Team
Offense
QB Justin Fields, Harrison
RB Jaylin Marson-Knight, Stephenson
RB Trey Sermon, Sprayberry
WR Amari Colbert, Houston County
WR Steven Peterson, Harrison
TE Jonte Baker, Valdosta
OL Carter Francis, Allatoona
OL Eric Allen, Harrison
OL Caleb Kelly, Northside
OL Dylan Cole, Dalton
OL Trey Hill, Houston County
ATH Khalil McClain, Creekside
K Adam Lippy, Tucker
Defense
DL John Wesley Whiteside, Dalton
DL Michael Allen, Lanier
DL Kwabena Bonsu, South Cobb
DL Trayzel Jurendini-Wyche, Alexander
LB Antonio Grier, Mays
LB Malik Horton, Langston Hughes
LB Juwuan Jones, Lainer
LB Capsen Burley, Northgate
DB Isaiah Nelson, Northside
DB Antwon Kincade, Valdosta
DB Eugene Brown, Tucker
DB Jaylon Jones, Dacula
P Tyler Eith, Dunwoody
RET Kyric McGowan, Dalton
Honorable Mentions: Deejay Dallas, Glynn Academy; Max Hughes, Coffee; Taurean Taylor, Tucker; Charles Anderson, Allatoona; Kendall Cross, Glynn Academy; Demetrius Davis, Coffee; Eli Watson; Houston County; Zeke Cobb, Dalton; Justin Hall, Alexander; Milton Jackson, Coffee; Sam James, Richmond Hill; Evan Conley, Pope; Randon Jernigan, Glynn Academy; Ty Harris, Dacula; Jake Brock, Dalton; Trashon Owens, Northside; Tucker Sumner, Dalton; Michael Robinson, Allatoona; Mason White, Winder-Barrow; Nasir Love-Porter, Dalton; Jalen Perry, Dacula; Alex Gelter, Northside.
Class AAAAA
Offensive Player of the Year: Tylan Morton, Griffin, QB, 6-4, 181, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Solon Page III, Kell, LB, 6-2, 207, Sr.
Coach of the Year: John Reid, Rome
First Team
Offense
QB Tylan Morton, Griffin
RB Dameon Pierce, Bainbridge
RB Anthony Grant, Buford
WR Nick Singleton, Jones County
WR Jaquez Sloan, Grady
TE Kemari Averett, Grady
OL Zach Kadum, Rome
OL Dean Powell, Buford
OL Case Cook, Carrollton
OL Jalynn Strickland, Ware County
OL James Ohonba, Woodland-Stockbridge
ATH Quentin Gates, Carver-Atlanta
K Connor Mendelson, Kell
Defense
DL Adam Anderson, Rome
DL JayQuan Coles, Woodland-Stockbridge
DL Brenton Cox, Stockbridge
DL Ja’Quon Griffin, Rome
LB Solon Page III, Kell
LB Jaylen Griffin, Rome
LB T.D. Roof, Buford
LB Trevion Baker, Carver-Atlanta
DB Yusuf Corker, Woodland-Stockbridge
DB Zay Brown, Clarke Central
DB Quandarious Monday, Carver-Atlanta
DB Terray Bryant, Arabia Mountain
P Joshua Jenkins, Columbia
RET Shakur Brown, Woodland-Stockbridge
Second Team
Offense
QB Caylin Newton, Grady
RB Chris Rodriguez, Ola
RB Jamious Griffin, Rome
WR Marquez Ezzard, Stockbridge
WR Wallace Corker, Woodland-Stockbridge
TE Jake Simpson, Buford
OL Joe Santock, Kell
OL Austin Donaldson, Stockbridge
OL Garrett Scoggins, Buford
OL Qua Pitts, Jones County
OL Justin Spinks-Moxey, Carver-Atlanta
ATH JeMar Lincoln, Ware County
K Emmanuel Gonzalez, Rome
Defense
DL Ismail Dabdoub, Kell
DL Jamarcus Chatman, Rome
DL Kelton Dawson, Stockbridge
LB Eric Walker, SW DeKalb
LB Tre Allen, Woodland-Stockbridge
LB Jamontae Holt, Kell
LB Earnest Jones, Ware County
DB Joshua Cook, Arabia Mountain
DB Avonte Ross, Grady
DB Shamaar Bennett, Kell
DB Teldrick Ross, Jones County
P Michael Tanks II, SW DeKalb
Honorable Mentions: Knox Kadum, Rome; Jalynn Sikes, Rome; Jalen Holston, Stockbridge; Caleb Huntley, Locust Grove; Devaughn Brown, SW DeKalb; Jamie Palmer, Thomas County Central; Kellas Williams, Thomas County Central; Kenderick Duncan, Stockbridge; Tez Raybon, Warner Robins; Dirmacrus Clay, Grady.
Class AAAA
Offensive Player of the Year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville, QB, 6-5, 197, Jr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Markeith Montgomery, Ridgeland, DB, 5-10, 180, Jr.
Coach of the Year: Joey King, Cartersville
First Team
Offense
QB Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville
RB Colby Wood, Jefferson
RB Zach Harvey, Mary Persons
WR Josh Johnson, Woodward Academy
WR Jay Jones, NW Whitfield
TE James Ellis, Blessed Trinity
OL Jacob Bolton, Blessed Trinity
OL Caleb Etheridge, Mary Persons
OL Caleb Chandler, Jefferson
OL Clark Daniel, Upson-Lee
OL William Nana-Fabu, Columbus
ATH Anthony Showell, Cartersville
K Hayden Kilgore, Jefferson
Defense
DL Malik Herring, Mary Persons
DL Tre Howard, Mary Persons
DL Caleb Johnson, Northside-Columbus
DL Torrian Scrutchins, Cartersville
LB Jashari Patterson, Cairo
LB Malik Clark, Baldwin
LB Jon Conner, NW Whitfield
LB K.J. Phillips, Woodward Academy
DB Markeith Montgomery, Ridgeland
DB A.J. LaGrand, Carver-Columbus
DB Tyricus Danielly, Mary Persons
P Bill Rubright, Marist
RET Ryan Davis, Blessed Trinity
Second Team
Offense
QB Ryan Glover, Woodward Academy
RB Steele Chambers, Blessed Trinity
RB Jalyn Shelton, Ridgeland
WR Antoine Jefferson, Cartersville
WR Will Blanchard, NW Whitfield
OL Knox Hagen, Woodward Academy
OL Jovante Williams, Cedartown
OL Tanner Floyd, NW Whitfield
OL Charlie Clark, Marist
ATH Trey Creamer, Cartersville
K Cole Phillips, Cairo
Defense
DL Jon Tant, NW Whitfield
DL Dontae Wilson, Jefferson
DL Terry Myrick, Woodward Academy
DL Cruz Rodriguez, Cedartown
LB Doriyah Gorham, West Laurens
LB Tay Jarrell, Mary Persons
LB Jake Rudolph, Blessed Trinity
LB Dylan Galm, Chapel Hill
DB Zack Boobas, Jefferson
DB J.R. Pace, Woodward Academy
P Brooks Hosea, Blessed Trinity
RET U.S. Beasley, Carver-Columbus
Honorable Mentions: Corbee Wilson, Heritage-Catoosa; Luke Shifflett, NW Whitfield; Walter Grant, Cairo; Grayson Moore, Ridgeland; Jadon Walker, Chapel Hill; Jatori Sims, Mary Persons; J.D. Bertrand, Blessed Trinity; Nathan Robertson, Northside-Columbus.
Class AAA
Offensive Player of the Year: Davis Mills, Greater Atlanta Christian, 6-4, 198, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Markaviest Bryant, LB, Crisp Co., 6-5, 231, Sr.
Coach of the Year: Shelton Fenton, Crisp Co.
First Team
Offense
QB Davis Mills, GAC
RB Brandon Doe, Cook
RB Zay Malcome, Westminster
WR Harrison Sloan, GAC
WR Devontae Howard, Peach County
TE Austin Young, Dawson County
OL Justin Shaffer, Cedar Grove
OL Netori Johnson, Cedar Grove
OL Peter Rooney, Westminster
OL Antonio Addie, Crisp County
OL Bryan Manuel, Worth County
ATH Kyler McMichael, GAC
K Mitchell Fineran, Peach County
Defense
DL Deangelo Malone, Cedar Grove
DL Devonte Wyatt, Towers
DL Traveon Freeman, Liberty County
LB Markaviest Bryant, Crisp County
LB Ahdarious Gee, Crisp County
LB Dezmond Harris, Cedar Grove
LB Luke Martin, Dawson County
DB Richard LeCounte, Liberty County
DB Tre’ Shaw, Cedar Grove
DB Trey Morrison, GAC
DB Shamarcus Redding, Peach County
P Brooks Buce, GAC
RET Kearis Jackson, Peach County
Second Team
Offense
QB Jaalon Frazier, Liberty County
RB Kyle Bailey, Bremen
RB Grant Walker, Cedar Grove
WR Elisha Polite, Liberty County
WR Jadon Haselwood, Cedar Grove
TE David Lee Little, Worth County
OL William Long, Calhoun
OL Nate Richey, GAC
OL Xavier Wesley, Central
OL Fletcher Hooks, Peach County
OL Richard Dowers, Liberty County
ATH Malik Nesbitt, Savannah
K Kevin VIllatoro, Sonoraville
Defense
DL Jahlil Taylor, Crisp County
DL Truman Jones, Westminster
DL DeAngelo Carter, Crisp County
LB Sherrod Agee, Sonoraville
LB Jaquez Jackson, Peach County
LB Davis Allen, Calhoun
LB Lane Moore, Sonoraville
DB Montraveon Futch, Jenkins
DB Kyle Nixon, Peach County
DB Jammie Robinson, Crisp County
P Alex Gracey, Westminster
RET Brady Harper, North Murray
Honorable Mentions: Antonio Gilbert, Peach County; Jelani Woods, Cedar Grove; Tucker Gregg, Murray County; Nick Jackson, Lovett; Ryan Randall, Calhoun; Baylon Specter, Calhoun; Greg Rogers, Lovett; Ryan Alligood, Worth County; Bailey Lester, Calhoun.
Class AA
Offensive Player of the Year: John Wesley Kennedy, Benedictine, RB, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Chris Harris, Benedictine, DL, 6-1, 230, Sr.
Coach of the Year: Biff Parson, Rockmart
First Team
Offense
QB James Graham, Fitzgerald
RB John Wesley Kennedy, Benedictine
RB J.D. King, Fitzgerald
WR Tyquan Johnson, Screven County
WR Rory Starkey, Hapeville Charter
TE Lecitus Smith, Fitzgerald
OL Jason Poe, Fitzgerald
OL Gage Blackston, Benedictine
OL Ye’Majesty Sanders, Spencer
OL Hunter Hays, Model
OL Mike Adams, Chattooga
ATH Kyler Eldridge, Model
K Peyton Bush, Dodge County
Defense
DL Marlon Jackson, Fitzgerald
DL B.J. Sharpe, Southwest
DL Cameron Merrell, Hapeville Charter
DL Jerrell Woodson, Brooks County
LB Chris Harris, Benedictine
LB Randy Green, Southwest
LB Donterius Milsap, Fitzgerald
DB William Poole, Hapeville Charter
DB Christopher Smith, Hapeville Charter
DB Josh Reliford, Fitzgerald
P Lane Adams, Toombs County
RET Geronda Hall, K.I.P.P. Collegiate
Second Team
QB Nick Iannone, Benedictine
RB Isaiah Foster, Chattooga
RB Tae Hammond, Pepperell
WR Khalid Humphries, Brooks County
WR Braylon Sanders, Callaway
OL Ryan Wade, Brooks County
OL Glendon Graybill, Monticello
ATH Tyleek Collins, Benedictine
K Ramiro Alanis, Pepperell
Defense
DL Mason O’Neil, Coosa
LB Giovannia Moore, Spencer
LB Nate McBride, Vidalia
LB Cam Harris, Thomasville
LB Jeremiah Powell, Thomasville
DB Charlie Thomas, Thomasville
P Noah Cannon, Rabun County
RET Jay Johnson, Monticello
Honorable Mentions: Hajj-Malik Williams, Hapeville Charter; Isaac Foster, Chattooga; Markus Smith, Rockmart; Trey Wiggins, Heard County; Andrew Barnes, Rabun County.
Class A
Offensive Player of the Year: K’Hari Lane, Macon Co., QB, 6-2, 230, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Jonathan Jason, McIntosh Co. Academy, LB, 6-1, 217, Sr.
Coach of the Year: Dexter Copeland, Macon Co.
First Team
Offense
QB K’Hari Lane, Macon County
RB Lyn-J Dixon, Taylor County
RB Drew Cobb, Gordon Lee
WR Harrison Cook, Welseyan
WR Trey Brown, Macon County
WR Ryan Reid, Fellowship Christian
OL Brady Scott, Mt. Paran Christian
OL Christian Meadows, Macon County
OL Zack Jones, Eagle’s Landing Christian
OL Zach Quinney, Savannah Christian
OL Cade Overstreet, Commerce
ATH Trezman Marshall, Clinch County
K Alex Usry, Eagle’s Landing Christian
Defense
DL Marquel Jackson, Macon County
DL Nolan Smith, Calvary Day
DL Dallas Anthony, McIntosh County Academy
DL Christian Rodgers, Tattnall Square
LB Kentarius Felton, Macon County
LB Jonathan Jason, McIntosh County Academy
LB George Shockley, Eagle’s Landing Christian
LB Harrison Taylor, Eagle’s Landing Christian
DB Tre Douglas, Eagle’s Landing Christian
DB Curt McDonald, Macon County
DB Rolf Reynolds, Athens Academy
DB Jason McCleskey, Wesleyan
P Jackson McLarty, Mt. Paran Christian
RET Raykwon Anderson, Charlton County
Second Team
Offense
QB Banks Ramsey, Wesleyan
RB Ahmad Barron, Tattnall Square
RB Trevor Gear, Eagle’s Landing Christian
WR Tamorrion Terry, Turner County
WR Sean Queen, Eagle’s Landing Christian
OL Carter Smith, Mt. Paran Christian
OL Ted Aycock, Fellowship Christian
OL Gunter Hoopianna, Clinch County
OL Malik High, Turner County
OL Thomas McBride, FPD
ATH Noah Campbell, Prince Avenue Christian
ATH Jacob Cendoya, Mt. Pisgah
K Thomas Johnson, Charlton County
Defense
DL Konner Henkle, Mt. Paran Christian
DL Joseph Roberts, McIntosh County Academy
DL Barry Jackson, McIntosh County Academy
DL Billy McCurry, Fellowship Christian
LB Octavius Morris, Clinch County
LB Jonathan Youngblood, Eagle’s Landing Christian
LB Sam Wessinger, Prince Avenue Christian
LB Fred Carswell, McIntosh County Academy
LB Travis Kellogg, Athens Christian
DB Ontario Wilson, Turner County
DB Joey Blount, Landmark Christian
DB C.J. Burgess, Turner County
DB Jervonta Johnson, Clinch County
P Alfredo Granier, Holy Innocents’
RET Shannon Wieczorek, Calvary Day
Honorable Mention: Jared Daniels, Macon County; A.J. Davis, Savannah Christian; Cole Chancey, Commerce; Lofton Tidwell, Landmark Christian; Evan Walker, Trion; Brice Riley, Hebron Christian; Charles McClelland, Clinch County; Keyshawn Prince, Crawford County; Tobe Umerah, Stratford; Duane Moore, Clinch County; Sam Berry, Darlington; Frank Waldrep, Brookstone.
