2020 All-Region 7-5A selections
The Region 7-5A football coaches released their selections for the All-Region Team over the weekend with a large number of players representing Cartersville, Cass, and Woodland receiving honors. Sophomore running back Justice Haynes of Blessed Trinity was selected as the league's most valuable player and offensive player of the year. Defensive tackle Brandon Maina of Hiram shared defensive player of the year honors with Blessed Trinity linebacker Jackson Hamilton.
Calhoun's Cole Speer was named Athlete/all-purpose player of the year, while place kicker Kaleb Speights of Cass and Colonels first-year head coach Steve Gates were recognized as Special teams players of the year and Coach of the year.
Region 7-5A
Most valuable player: RB Justice Haynes, Blessed Trinity, So.
Offensive player of the year: RB Justice Haynes, Blessed Trinity, Jr.
Defensive players of the year: DT Brandon Maina, Hiram, Sr.; and LB Jackson Hamilton, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
Special teams player of the year: PK Kaleb Speights, Cass, Sr.
Athlete/all-purpose player of the year: WR/DB Cole Speer, Calhoun, Jr.
Coach of the year: Steve Gates, Cass
First-team offense
QB - Christian Lewis, Calhoun, Jr.
RB - Justice Haynes, Blessed Trinity, So.
RB - Jerrian Hames, Calhoun, Sr.
WR - Devonte Ross, Cartersville, Sr.
WR - Sam Phillips, Cartersville, Sr.
WR - Cole Speer, Calhoun, Jr.
FB - Ryan Dupont, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
TE - Michael Mitchler, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
OL - Ty Furnish, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
OL - Nick Bailey, Woodland (Cartersville), Sr.
OL - Hayden Cagle, Cartersville, Sr.
OL - Devin Luckett, Cartersville, Sr.
OL - Kendrick Kirby, Calhoun, Jr.
PK - Kaleb Speights, Cass, Sr.
First-team defense
DL - Brandon Maina, Hiram, Sr.
DL - Ryan Scott, Blessed Trinity, Jr.
DE - Brett Garland, Calhoun, Sr.
DE - Manny Hayes, Cartersville, Sr.
ILB - Ian Lowe, Cass, Jr.
ILB - Christopher Lewis, Calhoun, Jr.
OLB - Jackson Hamilton, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
OLB - Amarai Orr, Cartersville, Sr.
DB - Evan Slocum, Cartersville, Sr.
DB - Quin Smith, Calhoun, Jr.
DB - Kolbe Benham, Cartersville, Sr.
DB - Sam Phillips, Cartersville, Sr.
P - Isai Romero, Cass, Sr.
Second-team offense
QB - Stratton Tripp, Cartersville, Sr.
RB - Jirah Douglas, Hiram, Jr.
RB - Asa James, Woodland (Cartersville), Jr.
WR - Dijon McKissack, Hiram, Sr.
WR - Will Seamons, Calhoun, Sr.
WR - Kolbe Benham, Cartersville, Sr.
FB - Carson Griffin, Calhoun, Sr.
TE - Carter Heath, Woodland (Cartersville), Sr.
OL - Beau Jernigan, Woodland (Cartersville), Sr.
OL - Fabeian Watkins, Hiram, Sr.
OL - Chris Pittard, Cass, Sr.
OL - Johnny Ryan, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
OL - Reed Randall, Calhoun, Sr.
PK - Carlos Orozco, Calhoun, Jr.
Second-team defense
DL - Nick Bailey, Woodland (Cartersville), Sr.
DL - Nasir Grandberry, Cartersville, Jr.
DE - Jeremiah Rhodes, Woodland (Cartersville), Jr.
DE - Carson Griffin, Calhoun, Sr.
ILB - Gavin Geros, Cartersville, Sr.
ILB - Isaiah Bagley, Woodland (Cartersville), Sr.
OLB - Eli Jernigan, Woodland (Cartersville), Sr.
OLB - Mark Perdue, Cass, Jr.
DB - Christiaan Vera, Woodland (Cartersville), So.
DB - Andrew Nguyen, Cass, Jr.
DB - Will Seamons, Calhoun, Sr.
DB - Cory McGarity, Hiram, Sr.
P - Christopher Lewis, Calhoun, Jr.
Honorable mention: QB - Devin Henderson, Cass; Johnathan Thomas, Woodland (Cartersville). WR - Connor Ray, Cass; Sacovie White, Cass. RB - Josh Varnum, Cass; Quante Jennings, Cartersville. TE - Jonah Plott, Woodland (Cartersville). DL - Jovani Jacobo, Woodland (Cartersville); Jesse Grogan, Cartersville; Garrett Gonyea, Cass. LB - Jahseim Henry, Woodland (Cartersville); Elijah Harris, Cass; Collin Goodloe, Hiram; Jake Prather, Calhoun; Harlin Morris, Woodland (Cartersville); Cooper Harmon Calhoun. DB Tyler Thurman, Woodland (Cartersville); Chase Carson, Woodland (Cartersville); Zay Jackson, Cass
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