ODESSA, TX – The 2023 All-District 2-6A selections have been released with several Permian players receiving recognition. The list is derived by voting from the district coaches.
Permian’s Braden Garcia was named Defensive Newcomer of the Year. The Panthers placed 11 players on the First Team and another six on the Second Team.
Running back Juzstyce Lara, all-purpose back Isaiah Welton, with linemen Noah Casas and Julio Madero, were honored on the First Team offense. Defensive linemen Bryan Pry, Frank Alvarado, and Sebastian Sanchez were joined by Parker Haynes, Kheeaundre Aziz, and Braden on the defensive side of the ball. Jacob Franco made the top selections as punter.
2023 All-District 2-6A
SUPERLATIVES
Most Valuable – Damien Johnson (Legacy)
Offensive MVP – Marcos Davila (Legacy)
Defensive MVP – Athen Dominguez (Midland)
Offensive Newcomer of Year – Christian English (Central)
Defensive Newcomer of Year – Braden Garcia (Permian)
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterbacks:
Marcos Davila (Legacy), Christian English (Central), Hudson Hutcheson (Frenship)
Running Backs:
Damien Johnson (Legacy), Juzstyce Lara (Permian), Elijah McCoy (Midland)
Fullbacks:
Anthony Kolb (Midland), Isaiah Welton (Permian)
Wide Receivers:
Ivan Carreon (Odessa), Landon Hutcheson (Frenship), Aiden Serrano (Legacy), Brex Stevens (Legacy), Leyton Stone (Frenship)
Tight End:
Jordan Williams (Legacy)
Tackles:
Lucas Barrientes (Legacy), Julio Madero (Permian), Greyson Pelsor (Frenship), Stavien Robertson (Midland)
Guards:
Noah Casas (Permian), Eli Hicks (Frenship)
Center:
Peyton Arthur (Legacy)
Utility:
Stroman Bridges (Midland), Landon Hutcheson (Frenship)
Kicker:
Drew Cox (Frenship)
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Ends:
Frank Alvarado (Permian), Tahj Harris (Midland), Sebastian Sanchez (Permian), Caden Spano (Frenship), Izack Villasenor (Legacy), Brylon Zeno (Legacy)
Tackles:
Terry Ojopagogo (Legacy), Bryan Pry (Permian)
Outside Linebackers:
Parker Haynes (Permian), Gilbert Hernandez (Legacy), Ryder Miller (Midland)
Inside Linebackers:
Caydin Blakely (Frenship), Esus Robledo (Legacy)
Cornerbacks:
Blade Brandon (Midland), Colin Brazzell (Legacy), Dreyshon Douglas (Odessa)
Safeties:
Kheeaundre Aziz (Permian), Athen Dominguez (Midland), Braden Garcia (Permian), Jayven Gonzales (Odessa), Seth Mariano (SA Central), Cole Neatherlin (Legacy), Max Vera (Legacy)
Punter:
Levi Crowder (Midland), Jacob Franco (Permian)
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterbacks:
Jakob Garcia (Permian), Mikey Kota (Odessa), Tristan Love (Midland)
Running Backs:
Dejuan Green (Odessa), Isaac Herrera (Permian), Tommy Johnson (Legacy)
Fullback:
Tyree Brawley (SA Central)
Wide Receivers:
Chase Campbell (Frenship), Colton Hill (SA Central), Andrew Rodriguez (Odessa), Jalen Warren (Odessa)
Tight End:
Luke Paradeaux (Permian)
Tackles:
Jake Sower (Frenship), Brandon Tagle (Midland)
Guards:
Cade Decker (Legacy), Jett Garcia (Midland)
Centers:
Blaine Hamilton (Midland), Grayson Page (Frenship)
Kickers:
Levi Crowder (Midland), Jacob Franco (Permian), Jason Maltos (Legacy)
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Ends:
Jacob Bankston (Frenship), Felix Campos (Midland), Christian Zubiate (Odessa)
Tackles:
Estevan Aguilar (Frenship), Darrion Mitchell (Midland), Drew Nisius (Legacy)
Outside Linebackers:
Cooper Archer (Frenship), Mason Van Sickle (SA Central)
Inside Linebackers:
Trace Low (Legacy), Turner Squire (Midland), Riley Summerford (Permian)
Cornerbacks:
Maverick Allen (Frenship), Dillion Negre (Permian)
Safeties:
Noah Crumpler (Midland), Jayven Gonzales (Odessa), Santiago Sanchez (Frenship)
Punter:
Ivan Carreron (Odessa)
PERMIAN HONORABLE MENTION
OFFENSE:
Noah Adams (WR), Gavin Black (RB), Justin Greene (OL), Josh Henderson (OL), Gage Murphy (WR), Ben Saldivar (WR), Jaidan Vela (OL)
DEFENSE:
Caleb Cruz (CB), Victor Ramirez (LB), Jordan Strange (LB)
