High school football: 4A Gila Region honors

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AIA announced its all-region teams earlier this month. Here are the first and second All-4A Gila Region teams along with Coach of the Year and individual honors.

First-Team Offense

Pueblo Warriors Julian Lopez (25) runs the ball passed the Tucson Badgers defensive line during a game at Pueblo High School Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.
Josh Galemore / Arizona Daily Star

Quarterback

Alex Lopez, Walden Grove

Running backs

Julian Lopez, Pueblo
Isiah Hill, Amphitheater

Wide receivers/Tight ends

Jordan Lopez, Walden Grove
Hector Najar, Walden Grove
Demier Nelson, Palo Verde

Offensive utility/Flex player

Julian Campos, Amphitheater

Offensive line

Orlando Burruel, Amphitheater
Miguel Alday, Pueblo
Grant Annett, Walden Grove
Christian Karlinsey, Walden Grove
Sergio Zazueta, Pueblo

First-Team Defense

Douglas vs Pueblo — Douglas High's Christian Estrella (11) can't stiff arm his way out of the grasp of Pueblo High's Hassan Aden (29) at Pueblo High School, Friday September 28, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Defensive backs

Hassan Aden, Pueblo
Guibran Berthely, Dougals
Richmond Slan III, Walden Grove

Linebackers

Joseph Jackson, Pueblo
Rick Avelar III, Walden Grove
Sebastian Adamski, Walden Grove
Julian Encinas, Amphitheater

Defensive Utility/Flex player

Robert Villegas, Rio Rico

Defensive line

Miguel Mejia, Walden Grove
Juan Rabago, Pueblo
Julian Campos, Amphitheater
Christian Peru, Pueblo

First-Team Special Teams

Placekicker

Kiki Escalante, Douglas

Kickreturner

Darius Johnson, Palo Verde

Punter

Tristan Spalding, Palo Verde

Punt returner

Marcell Kelly, Palo Verde

Long snapper

Julian Campos, Amphitheater

Second-Team Offense

Christian Estrella — Christian Estrella says his style is “very aggressive.”
Courtesy of Paulie Gomez

Quarterback

Marcelino Vega, Pueblo

Running backs

Cristian Vega, Rio Rico
Sam Martinez, Walden Grove

Wide receivers/Tight ends

Ty Mcdermott, Walden Grove
Alejandro Molina, Douglas
Jesus Prado, Pueblo

Offensive utility/Flex player

Christian Estrella, Douglas

Offensive line

Bryant Sosa, Rio Rico
Christian Verdugo, Palo Verde
Grabirl Watkins-Daigle, Walden Grove
Juan Rabago, Pueblo
Jose Gonzalez, Amphitheater

Second-Team Defense

Pueblo vs. Catalina Foothills — Catalina Foothills senior Will Parker (44) gets tripped up by Pueblo senior Oscar Landry (1) during the Catalina Foothills Falcons 19-0 win over the Pueblo Warriors high school football game at Pueblo High School 3500 S. 12th Ave., Tucson, Ariz. on September 27th, 2019. The Falcons ended the Warriors undefeated the record.
Rebecca Sasnett / Arizona Daily Star

Defensive backs

Kevin Silva, Amphitheater
Oscar Landry, Pueblo
Ryan Brady, Walden Grove

Linebackers

Zaid Gamez, Pueblo
Isaiah Escalante, Amphitheater
Brayan Martinez, Palo Verde
Frank Gonzales, Rio Rico

Defensive utility/Flex player

John Ballasteros, Douglas

Defensive line

Ismael Gallardo, Walden Grove
Amari Knotts, Palo Verde
Sam Martinez, Walden Grove
Josiah Medina, Rio Rico

Second-Team Special Teams

Walden Grove WR Jordan Lopez breaks off the line during offensi — Wide receiver Jordan Lopez breaks off the line during a recent Walden Grove practice.
David Martinez / For the Arizona Daily Star

Placekicker

Nathan Alvarenga, Walden Grove

Kick returner

Jordan Lopez, Walden Grove

Punter

Angel Taylor, Amphitheater

Punt returner

Adrian Barrentine, Amphitheater

Long snapper

Ismael Gallardo, Walden Grove

Coach of the Year: Corey Noble, Walden Grove

Walden Grove Coach Corey Noble directs his team's practice from — Walden Grove Coach Corey Noble directs his team's practice from the sidelines on August 7th, 2019. Sahuarita, Ariz.
David Martinez / For the Arizona Daily Star

2019 record: 9-2

Won the 4A Gila Region championship

Defensive Player of the Year: Sebastian Adamski, LB, Walden Grove

2019 stats: 130 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 2 sacks

Offensive Player of the Year: Alex Lopez, QB, Walden Grove

Nogales vs Walden Grove — Walden Grove's Alex Lopez (16) celebrates after scampering in for a touchdown against Nogale in the fourth quarter of their game at Walden Grove High School, Friday, September 29, 2017, Sahaurita, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

2019 stats: 141-223, 2,337 passing yards (212.5 YPG), 924 rushing yards, 35 touchdowns, 9 interceptions

Region Player of the Year: Rick Avelar III, LB, Walden Grove

Walden Grove LB Rick Avelar reads the offense during a full tea (copy) — Walden Grove LB Rick Avelar reads the offense during a full team practice drill on August 7th, 2019 in Sahuarita, Ariz.
David Martinez / For the Arizona Daily Star

2019 stats: 162 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks

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