2009 Natchez Democrat All-Metro Football Team

Coach of the Year — David King, Trinity Episcopal

Player of the Year — R.J. Fleming, Sr., Running Back, Trinity Episcopal (217 carries, 1,765 yards, 29 TDs; 27-of-69 passing, 507 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT; MAIS South All-Star Selection)

First Team

Quarterback:

Javon Washington, Jr., Natchez High (151-of-273, 1,848 yards, 21 TDs, 12 INTs; 127 carries, 698 yards, 8 TDs)

Running Backs/Fullbacks:

Joel Davis, Sr., Natchez High (199 carries, 1,205 yards, 18 TDs; 8 catches, 29 yards)

Zach Sinclair, Sr., Centreville Academy (240 carries, 2,121 yards, 36 TDs; MAIS South All-Star Selection)

Wide Receivers:

Santorius Pollard, Sr., Natchez High (70 catches, 974 yards, 13 TDs; 20 carries, 169 yards, 1 TD)

Brandon Daggs, Sr., Trinity Episcopal (34 catches, 765 yards, 10 TDs)

Devin Fosselman, Jr., Wilkinson County (47 catches, 1,035 yards, 8 TDs; 45 tackles, 5 INTs at defensive back)

Offensive Linemen:

Justin Hamilton, Jr., Natchez High (Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman; 6-2, 318; 32 knockdowns; avg. grade of 85; 24 solo tackles, 16 assists, 4 tackles for loss, team-leading 4 sacks, team-leading 5 QB hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery)

Adam Kaiser, Jr., Cathedral (Center; MHSAA Region 4-1A All-Region First Team)

John Brixey, Sr., Vidalia (Offensive Tackles; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District First Team)

Ben Parnham, Sr., Vidalia (Offensive Tackle, LHSAA District 3-3A All-District First Team)

Hayden Holden, Sr., WCCA (Center; All-District Offensive Lineman for 3 years; MAIS District 5-AA All-District First Team Center)

Defensive Linemen:

Matthew Rymer, Sr., Trinity Episcopal (Defensive Tackle; team-leading 104 total tackles [56 solo tackles, 48 assists], 3 fumble recoveries; MAIS South All-Star Selection)

Bobby O’Quinn, Sr., Franklin County (Defensive Lineman; MHSAA Region 7-3A All-Region Team; MHSAA Class 3A Defensive Player of the Year)

Brian Covington, Sr., Franklin County (Defensive Lineman; MHSAA Region 7-3A All-Region Team; MHSAA Class 3A All-State First Team)

Shelby Zeagler, Sr., Block (Defensive End; 6-5, 245; 81 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, team-leading 19 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries; LHSAA District 3-1A All-District Defensive MVP)

Trey Vault, Jr., Block (Defensive End; 6-2, 205; 75 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries; LHSAA District 3-1A All-District First Team)

Linebackers:

Zach Evans, Sr., Natchez High (6-0, 215; team-leading 76 solo tackles, 30 assists, 9 tackles for loss, 2 INTs, 3 QB hurries, 4 passes deflected, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 blocked punt returned for a TD)

Marques Lewis, Jr., Ferriday (169 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 2 INTs, 4 sacks)

Patrick Fisher, Sr., Block (Middle Linebacker; 5-10, 200; team-leading 105 tackles, team-leading 23 tackles for loss, team-leading 15 forced fumbles, 2 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 INTs; LHSAA District 3-1A All-District First Team)

Defensive Backs:

Bryce Murray, Sr., ACCS (11 INTs; MAIS District 5-AA All-District Defensive Back; Over 600 yards rushing)

Davion Noble, Sr., Jefferson County (Defensive Back/Wide Receiver; 5 INTs, Ran 2 back for TDs; 27 catches, 540 yards, 5 TDs, Long of 80 yards; Also ran a punt and a kickoff back for a TD)

Milton Griffin, Jr., Franklin County (Cornerback; State-leading 9 INTs, Ran 3 back for TDs; MHSAA Region 7-3A All-Region Team)

Colby Lockwood, Sr., Centreville Academy (Free Safety/Wide Receiver; Team-leading 7 INTs; MAIS South All-Star Selection)

Kickers/Punters:

Todd Gonda, Sr., WCCA (Kicker/Punter; Made 3 of 4 field goals; averaged 37 yards/punt; MAIS District 5-AA All-District First Team)

Kick Returners/Punt Returners:

Daniel Huffines, Soph., Cathedral (Special Teams Returner/Wide Receiver/Slot Back; 21 kickoff returns for 149 yards; 7 punt returns for 139 yards, 1 TD; MHSAA Region 4-1A All-Region Special Teams Player of the Year; 37 catches, 651 yards, 5 TDs; 92 carries, 324 yards, 3 TDs)

Athlete:

DeVonante Scott, Jr., Ferriday (Athlete; 2,287 all-purpose yards, 21 TDs — 26 returns, 830 yards, 5 TDs; 93 carries, 674 yards, 7 TDs; 42 catches, 783 yards, 9 TDs; 79 tackles, 5 INTs, 12 pass break-ups at defensive back; LHSAA District 2-2A All-District First Team at Kick Returner, Athlete and Defensive Back; Co-Parish MVP with Bobby Madison; Will likely be First Team All-State)

Second Team

Quarterback:

Givonni Dent, Jr., Trinity Episcopal (68-of-128, 1,291 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs; 6 catches, 139 yards, 2 TDs)

Running Backs/Fullbacks:

Bobby Madison, Sr., Ferriday (219 carries, 1,479 yards, 11 TDs; 68 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 sacks at defensive back; Co-Parish MVP with DeVonante Scott)

Darnell Ford, Franklin County (1,300 yards rushing)

Wide Receivers:

Gary Stewart, Sr., Vidalia (18 catches, 540 yards, 7 TDs; 6 INTs, Ran 3 back for TDs; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District First Team Split End)

Alfred Brown, Jr., Ferriday (40 catches, 713 yards 4 TDs)

Tight End:

A.J. Calhoun, Sr., Block (20 catches, 250 yards, 2 TDs; LHSAA District 3-1A All-District First Team)

Offensive Linemen:

Josh Callaway, Soph., Cathedral (Offensive Guard; MHSAA Region 4-1A All-Region First Team)

Deacon Newman, Sr., Trinity Episcopal (Offensive Lineman)

Chase Smith, Sr., Vidalia (Offensive Guard; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District Second Team)

Gerad Webster, Jr., Ferriday (Offensive Lineman; 6-3, 320)

Theo Carroll, Sr., Block (Center; 6-5, 323; LHSAA District 3-1A All-District First Team)

Defensive Linemen:

Cornelius Redden, Jr., Natchez High (5-10, 195; 40 solo tackles, 20 assists, 6 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 2 QB hurries, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries)

Jordan Dossett, Sr., Trinity Episcopal (Defensive End; 79 total tackles [36 solo tackles, 43 assists], 2 fumble recoveries)

Van Thompson, Sr., Vidalia (Nose Guard; 31 tackles, 23 assists, 4 sacks, 1 INT; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District First Team)

Carl Ray Thompson, Jr., Ferriday (73 tackles, 5 forced fumbles, 5 sacks, 1 INT)

Julius White, Sr., Ferriday (64 tackles, 7 pass break-ups, 3 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 INT returned for a TD)

Linebackers:

Raymond Williams, Jr., Natchez High (6-0, 205; 66 solo tackles, team-leading 47 assists, 7 tackles for loss, 2 INTs, 2 QB hurries, 3 passes deflected, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble)

Joe Williams, Sr., Vidalia (60 tackles, 47 assists, 10 tackles for loss, LHSAA District 3-3A All-District First Team)

Kevin Brown, Jr., Huntington (5-10, 180; 101 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 5 fumble recoveries, 2 INTs)

Defensive Backs:

Brian Isaac, Jr., Natchez High (6-0, 190; 55 solo tackles, 45 assists, team-leading 11 tackles for loss, 3 INTs, 3 passes deflected)

Jeremy Davis, Jr., Natchez High (5-6, 148; 31 solo tackles, 11 assists, 2 tackles for loss, team-leading 4 INTs, 11 passes deflected)

Nieceo Amado, Sr., Ferriday (53 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 4 INTs, 10 pass break-ups)

Dehendret Collins, Sr., Franklin County (Cornerback; 4 INTs, Ran 2 back for TD; MHSAA Region 7-3A All-Region Team)

Kickers/Punters:

Dylan White, Sr., Cathedral (Punter; 35 punts for 1,158 yards – 33.09 yards/punt)

Chas Moroney, Sr., Trinity Episcopal (Kicker; Made 41 PATs and 1 Field Goal)

Third Team

Quarterback:

Brian Montgomery, Jr., Wilkinson County (83-of-137, 1,539 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs)

Running Backs/Fullbacks:

Brandon Sanders, Jr., ACCS (1,188 yards rushing; MAIS District 5-AA All-District Team)

Tip McKenzie, Soph., WCCA (141 carries, 1,164 yards, Over 8 yards/carry, 10 rushing TDs); 10 catches, 313 yards, 4 punt returns for 117 yards; MAIS District 5-AA All-District Second Team)

Brandon Horton, Jr., Wilkinson County (218 carries, 1,207 yards, 8 TDs; 32 tackles, 1 INT at linebacker)

Wide Receivers:

Kevin Bailey, Jr., Natchez High (29 catches, 309 yards; 31 carries, 147 yards)

Tri McCoy, Jr., Vidalia (20 catches, 295 yards; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District Second Team)

Ladarrius Collins, Sr., Block (35 catches, 365 yards, 5 TDs; LHSAA District 3-1A All-District First Team)

Tight End:

Hayden Hatchell, Sr., Centreville Academy (More of a blocking tight end)

Offensive Linemen:

Terrance Hunter, Trinity Episcopal (Offensive Lineman)

Demetrius Conner, Jr., Ferriday (Offensive Lineman; 6-1, 275)

Dontrell Day, Jr., Jefferson County (Offensive Left Tackle)

Devin King, Jr., Block (Offensive Guard; 6-0, 195; LHSAA District 3-1A All-District First Team)

Edrick Henyard, Sr., Wilkinson County (Offensive Lineman)

Defensive Linemen:

Jivonni Riggs, Sr., Natchez High (6-0, 256; 18 solo tackles, 20 assists, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 QB hurry, 2 fumble recoveries)

Ben Byrd, Jr., ACCS (Defensive Tackle; Had 19 solo tackles in 1 game; MAIS District 5-AA All-District Defensive Tackle)

Seth Barlow, Sr., Vidalia (Defensive End; 30 tackles, 22 assists, 8 sacks; LHSAA District 3-3A All-District Second Team)

Josh Binham, Jr., Jefferson County (Defensive End; 59 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 TD)

Jamal Malone, Soph., Jefferson County (Nose Tackle; 66 tackles, 2 sacks)

Linebackers:

Zack Day, Jr., ACCS (Outside Linebacker; Team-leading 108 total tackles)

Jess Dossett, Sr., Huntington (6-0, 185; 92 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 6 fumble recoveries, 3 INTs)

Ladarrious Hunt, Sr., Franklin County (MHSAA Region 7-3A All-Region Team; MHSAA Class 3A All-State Second Team)

Defensive Backs:

Damion Williams, Jr., Natchez High (5-11, 170; 30 solo tackles, 23 assists, 1 INT, 3 passes deflected, 1 TD)

Zack Brown, Sr., Natchez High (5-10, 175; 55 solo tackles, 40 assists, 3 tackles for loss, 5 passes deflected, 1.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles)

Kent King, Jr., Trinity Episcopal (Defensive Back/Running Back; 40 total tackles; 103 carries, 672 yards, 9 TDs)

ZuRaine Thompson, Jr., Ferriday (71 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 INTs, 8 pass break-ups)

Honorable Mention:

Quarterbacks — Dylan White, Sr., Cathedral; Caleb Vines, Jr., Vidalia; Rodney Lawson, Sr., Ferriday; Kiwaski Tenner, Jr., Jefferson County; Curdarius Johnson, Sr., Block.

Running Backs/Fullbacks — Quan Riley, Sr., Vidalia; Elbert Ford, Sr., Jefferson County; Preston Bowman, Jr., Block; Antoine Bowie, Jr., Block; Matthew McGraw, Sr., WCCA.

Wide Receivers — Derrian Johnson, Fr., Natchez High; Trevon Chatman, Soph., Natchez High; Ronnie Groves, Sr., Jefferson County.

Offensive Linemen — David Trunell, Jr., Jefferson County; Jonathan Scott, Jr., Wilkinson County; James Maiden, Jr., Wilkinson County.

Linebackers — Rusty Blackwell, Jr., ACCS; JaDarius Ealey, Soph., Cathedral; Elliott McCann, Cathedral; Semmes White, Jr., Cathedral; Hunter Foster, Sr., Cathedral; Chance Fenn, Trinity Episcopal; Dylan Pressgrove, Trinity Episcopal; Mason Osburn, Sr., Vidalia; Marcus Snyder, Jr., Jefferson County; Elbert Jackson, Sr., Jefferson County; Chuck Bowie, Block; Trey McCants, Sr., WCCA; Davis Bankston, Soph., WCCA; Javon Turner, Jr., Wilkinson County.