High school football all-league selections in the Fresno area
Tri-River Athletic Conference
Player of the Year: Tristan Risley, Clovis. Offensive Player of the Year: Caden Rogers, Buchanan. Defensive Player of the Year: Jerry Rangel, Buchanan. Linemen of the Year: Gavin Nelson, Buchanan and Tanner Hirschler, Central. Specialist of the Year: Trey Carr, Clovis West. Coach of the Year: Matt Giordano, Buchanan.
First team
Buchanan: Jayden Mandal, Levi Little, Michael Runnels, Robert Johnson, Josiah Ayon, Logan Studt. Clovis North: Adam Gerena, Aron Garcia, Milan Bryant, Paul Sharp. Clovis East: Devin Lopez. Central: Jeremiah Shelton, Amarian Hunter, Marcus Ramirez, Imari Conley, Dayton Tafoya. Ah’marion Gaines-Smith. Clovis West: Marshel Sanders. Clovis: Nate Johnson, Matthew Miller, Noah Luginbill, Carlos Mack, Julian Garcia.
County/Metro Athletic Conference
Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Roland Russo, Bullard and Michael Bell, San Joaquin Memorial. Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Jayden Davis, Bullard and Brandon Ramirez, San Joaquin Memorial. Lineman of the Year: Marquise Jones, San Joaquin Memorial. Coach of the Year: Don Arax, Bullard
First team offense
Quarterback: Beau Green, Madera. Running backs: Ashton Rodriguez, Sanger; Herman Zamora, Bullard; Myles Lee, Edison. Wide receivers: Jayln Utendahl, Bullard; Logan Wattenbarger, Madera; Tyrece Fairly, Edison. Offensive linemen: Christian Torres, Sanger; Manuel Hernandez, Madera; Brayden Hall, San Joaquin Memorial; Gage De La Cruz, San Joaquin Memorial; Derek Cornejo, Bullard.
First team defense
Defensive linemen: Desean Watts, Bullard; Koda Lamanuzzi, Bullard; Julian Flores, Madera; Samuel Shidan, Sanger. Linebackers: Alan Pelayo, Sanger; Brian Garcia, Bullard; Gavin Zuniga, San Joaquin Memorial; Josh Almaguer, Sanger. Defensive backs: Daizon Allen, Bullard; John Eubanks, Edison; Adam Landero, Madera; Donovan Harris, San Joaquin Memorial
North Yosemite League
Co-Most Valuable Players: Tanner Wilson, Sunnyside and Ryan Warkentin, Reedley. Offensive Player of the Year: Nahzae Cox, Fresno. Defensive Player of the Year: Alex Rodriguez, Sunnyside. Lineman of the Year: Oscar Hererra, Reedley. Coach of the Year: Thomas Wilson, Sunnyside
First team offense
Quarterbacks: Mario Cosma, Roosevelt. Running backs: Uly Diaz, Roosevelt; Ernesto Castaneda, McLane. Wide receivers: Malachi Barnes, Sunnyside; CJ Jones, Sunnyside; DaeShaun Bias, Sunnyside; Zapien Perez, Roosevelt; JuJuan King, Sunnyside. Tight end: Arnix Syhalath, McLane. Linemen: Gary Gonzales, Sunnyside; Gabriel Gutierrez, Reedley; Isaac Vazquez, Reedley; Ken Rivera, Roosevelt; Isaiah Diaz, Hoover
First team defense
Defensive linemen: Jacob Solis, Sunnyside; Ethan Resindez, Roosevelt. Linebackers: Andrew Medina, Reedley; Zach Lampa, Reedley; Abraham Soto, Reedley; David Contreras, Roosevelt; Bryan Guerrero, Fresno; David DeLaCruz, Fresno; Devin Douangmala, Hoover. Defensive back: Jayvon Newsome, Sunnyside
East Yosemite League
Most Valuable Player: Anthony Ledesma, Mission Oak. Offensive Player of the Year: Michael Iriye, Mission Oak. Defensive Player of the Year: Josiah Perez, Monache. Lineman of the Year: Jose Soto, Tulare Western. Kicker of the Year: Tony Castillo, Monache.
First team offense
Quarterback: Rudy Navarro, Mission Oak. Running backs: Damino Bello, Tulare Western; K.J. Daniels, Tulare Union. Tight end: Tieler Peterson, Tulare Union. Wide receivers: Pedro Alvarez, Tulare Union; Andrew Maciel, Tulare Western; Kaream Davis, Mission Oak. Linemen: Alex Thorpe, Tulare Union; Braxton Nunley, Tulare Union; Joaquin Leyva, Monache; Jordan Pineda, Mission Oak; Braylon Henderson, Tulare Union
First team defense
Defensive linemen: Hayden Scott, Porterville; Abe Diaz, Tulare Western; Joseph Harris, Mission Oak; Randy Jones, Tulare Western. Linebackers: Jaydon Cordova, Tulare Union; Kevin Flores, Mission Oak; Fernando De Leon, Porterville; Gerry Minguela, Tulare Western. Defensive backs: Jaden Hernandez, Mission Oak; Bryson Nothstein, Tulare Union; Jonathan Torrez, Tulare Western; Tony Castillo, Monache.
West Yosemite League
Player of the Year: Cayden Muir, Hanford. Defensive Player of the Year: Noah Noyola, Hanford. Offensive Player of the Muir: Cayden Muir. Lineman Player of the Year: Isaiah Morales, Lemoore.
First team offense
Quarterbacks: Ty Pele-Chambers, Lemoore. Running backs: Karson Everett, Redwood; Bryson Donelson, El Diamante. Wide receivers: Ashton Ibarra, Redwood; Noah Noyola, Hanford; Nick Nelson, El Diamante. Tight end: Kolby Howard, Redwood. Offensive linemen: Michael Falcon, Golden West; BJ Wainwright, Redwood; Jesse Ramirez, Hanford; Jesse Ramirez, Hanford; Manuel Cunha, Lemoore; Elijah Barnes, Lemoore.
First team defense
Defensive linemen: Kai Preisendorf, Redwood; Trace Gonzales, Hanford; Devin Collins, Hanford; Miguel Rodriguez, Lemoore. Linebackers: Michael Hutchings, Redwood; Brak Hill, Hanford; Jose Nino, Lemoore; CJ Ray, El Diamante. Defensive backs: Gavin House, Redwood; Glen Mackey, Hanford; Demel Turner, Lemoore; D’Marcus Watson, Lemoore.
Special teams
Gavin House, Redwood
Central Sequoia League
Most Valuable Player: Micah Spomer, Kingsburg. Offensive Player of the Year: Sebastian Olivera, Dinuba. Defensive Player of the Year: Jaeden Moore, Central Valley Christian. Co-Linemen of the Year: Jesus Lara, Dinuba and Eddie Maldonado, Kingsburg. Coach of the Year: David Wilson, Kingsburg.
First team offense
Quarterback: Casimiro Barragan, Dinuba. Running backs: Josh Sousa, Central Valley Christian; Trace Jackson, Kingsburg. Wide receivers: Mikey Olvera, Dinuba; Connor McFall, Kingsburg. Tight end: Jaeden Moore, Central Valley Christian. Offensive linemen: Chase Womack, Central Valley Christian; Tyler Hughes, Central Valley Christian; Matthew Adams, Dinuba; Adrian Garcia, Dinuba; Mario Garcia, Exeter.
First team defense
Defensive linemen: Javier Martinez, Dinuba; Julian Ramirez, Dinuba; Seth Carender, Kingsburg; Gavin Gonzales, Kingsburg. Linebackers: Josh Sousa, Central Valley Christian; Aiden Zuniga, Kingsburg; Chase Dias, Kingsburg; Trace Jackson, Kingsburg. Defensive backs: Javier Martinez, Dinuba; Julian Ramirez, Dinuba; Seth Carender, Kingsburg; Gavin Gonzales, Kingsburg.
Special teams
Kickers: Jonathan Chavez, Dinuba; Daniel Ortega, Kingsburg. Punters: Levi de Jong, Central Valley Christian. All Purpose: DeWayne Coleman, Exeter. Special Teams: Caleb Irigoyen, Kingsburg.
North Sequoia League
Most Valuable Player: Lawrence Stell, Washington Union. Co-Offensive Player of the Year: Dominic Castaneda, Liberty-Madera Ranchos and Nathaniel Williams, Washington Union. Defensive Player of the Year: Keanu Kuma, Washington Union. Utility Player of the Year: Mitch Whaley, Liberty-Madera Ranchos. Underclassmen of the Year: Ryan Brown, Washington Union. Lineman of the Year: Nathaniel Villegas, Kerman
First team offense
Quarterback: Lawrence Stell, Washington Union. Running Backs: Andrew Lopez, Chowchilla
Jacob Rocha, Kerman; Dominic Castaneda, Liberty. Tight End: Max Nulick, Liberty. Wide Receivers: Eli Quinones, Kerman; Nathaniel Williams, Washington Union. Offensive Linemen: Lester Wimberly, Kerman; Davey Pombo, Liberty; Elijah Harvey, Washington Union; Jose Zarco-Sanchez, Chowchilla; Alexis Zarco-Sanchez, Chowchilla; Jared Nolte, Liberty; Andrew Ruacho, Washington Union.
First team defense
Defensive Linemen: Thomas Crawford, Chowchilla; Max Minnite, Kerman; Nathaniel Villegas\u0009Kerman; Davey Pombo, Liberty; Eric Hill Jr. Washington Union. Linebackers: Andrew Lopez, Chowchilla; Jacob Rocha, Kerman; Mitch Whaley, Liberty; Keanu Kuma, Washington Union. Defensive Backs: Mason Bell, Chowchilla; Juan Rodriguez Buso, Kerman; William Fowler, Washington Union; Noah Taylor, Washington Union.
Special teams
Kicker: Erik Cortez, Washington Union. Punter: Waleed Escheik, Chowchilla
West Sierra League
MVP: Abraham Ladino, Dos Palos. Offensive MVP: Danny Olivera, Firebaugh. Co-Defensive MVPs: Alex Aldana, Mendota; Jose Davila, Firebaugh; J Tapia, Dos Palos. Overall lineman of the year: Ramon Avitia, Mendota. Defensive lineman of the year: Felix Garcia, Dos Palos. Offensive Linemen of the Year: Manuel Martinez, Firebaugh and Chris Lozano, Dos Palos. Utility Player of the Year: Jacob Silva, Mendota. Underclassman of the Year: Anthony Ferandez, Firebaugh. Coach of the Year: Rob Calvert, Dos Palos
First team offense
Quarterback: Austin Garcia, Firebaugh. Running backs: Abraham Ladino, Dos Palos. Running back: Danny Olivera, Firebaugh. Fullback: Miguel Padeiro, Dos Palos. Offensive linemen: Ramon Avitia, Mendota; Manuel Martinez, Firebaugh; Chris Lozano, Dos Palos; Alex Aldana, Mendota; Jason Guerra, Dos Palos; Ivan Mejia, Firebaugh. Wide receiver: Edgar Cuevas, Firebaugh; Isaiha Leyva, Firebaugh. Tight end: Xander Cayetano, Coalinga.
First team defense
Defensive Linemen: Alex Aldana, Mendota; Jose Davila, Firebaugh; J Tapia, Dos Palos; Felix Garcia, Dos Palos; Ramon Avitia, Mendota. Linebackers: Anthony Fernandez, Firebaugh ; Juan Sandoval, Mendota; Miguel Padeiro, Dos Palos; Mario Delgado, Coalinga. Defensive backs: Edgar Cuevas, Firebaugh; Jacob Silva, Mendota; Seth Pond, Coalinga; Jaekwon Hainey, Firebaugh
Special teams
Kicker/Punter: Kevin Watkins, Dos Palos
West Sequoia League
Player of the Year: Andrew Camarillo, Orosi. Offensive Player of the Year: Nicholas Mendoza, Fowler. Defensive Player of the Year: Nicholas Shikaloff, Fowler. Lineman of the Year: Bryan Chavez, Riverdale. Specialty Player of the Year: Kevin Guerrero, Orosi. Coach of the Year: Shawn Kilduff.
First team offense
Quarterback: Noah Segura, Minarets. Running backs: Hunter Babb, Caruthers; Hector Hernandez, Fowler; Juan Martinez, Riverdale. Wide receivers: Landon Almeida, Caruthers; Kameron Thomas, Fowler; Miguel Gallardo, Fowler. Offensive linemen: Daniel Carmona, Caruthers; Jayden Ayala, Caruthers; Kennedy Lopez, Fowler; Andrew Torres, Fowler; Oscar Arciga, Orosi.
First team defense
Defensive line: Victor Pena, Caruthers; Alfonso Alvarado, Fowler; Oscar Arciga, Orosi; Julian Pacheco, Riverdale. Linebackers: Alfonso Elenes, Caruthers; Jose Almarez, Fowler; Ivan Zavala, Orange Cove; Amar Hussein, Riverdale. Defensive backs: Mario Ramos, Caruthers; Jake Kesier, Fowler; Vincent Rivera, Fowler; Isaac Romero, Riverdale
East Sequoia League
Offensive Most Valuable Player: Carlos Moreno, Strathmore. Defensive Most Valuable Player: Chito Palafox, Woodlake. Specialty Player of the Year: Anthony Salinas, Farmersville. Coach of the Year: Jeromy Blackwell.
First team
Strathmore: Jalen Oats, Manuel Andrade, Bernie Navarro, Jaime Arredondo, Raul Morales, NG Alex Guzman. Corcoran: Gage Armbruster, Julian Castillo, Emilio Alaniz, Carlos Sandoval, Marc Navarro. Woodlake: Junior Cervantes, Hector Rodriguez, Shane Rodriguez. Lindsay: Ritchie Diaz, Diego Salas, Fernando Martinez. Farmersville: Jimmy Barnett. Granite Hills: Manny Aguilar, Adam Sandoval. Sierra Pacific: Tristen Bouvet, Jayden Sever.
8-Man
MVP: Bradley Cheney, Fresno Christian. Offense Co-Player of the Year: Jobe Olson, Laton and Trevon Gaffney, Riverdale Christian. Defense Player of the Year: Judah Roseno, Fresno Christian. Lineman Offense of the Year: Matt Kent, Fresno Christian. Underclassman Offense of the Year: Austin Barrera.
First team offense
Quarterback: Logan Stotts, Fresno Christian. Running back: Peter Kazarian, Fresno Christian; Bodee Cunnings, Sierra. Wide receivers: Logan Kilbert, Sierra;Jay Norris, Riverdale Christian. Offensive linemen: Frank Kazarian, Laton; Cannon Minter, Laton; Joseph Rue, Sierra.
First team defense
Defensive linemen: Braden Walters, Fresno Christian; Calvin Bohannan, Riverdale Christian; Gannon Westfall, Laton. Linebackers: Casey LaCroix, Fresno Christian; Owen McCann, Fresno Christian; Sammy Stokes, Sierra. Defensive backs: Joshua Chinn, Fresno Christian; Austin Barrera, Riverdale Christian.
Kicker: John Mcave, Sierra. Punt returner: Greg Gonzalez, Laton. Kick returner: Jeremy Rue, Sierra.
This story was originally published January 1, 2022 at 8:29 AM.
