When a football team comes together and the result is a state championship, the individual pieces that made the unit that successful gain statewide recognition.

And after making that dream run this season, Pilot Point left its mark on the 10-2A All-district team after its first state title in 28 years.

Jarman Johnson

Jarman Johnson ran away with the district MVP award after dicing defenses across the state for 2,978 yards rushing and 41 touchdowns. He averaged just over a first down every time he touched the ball, gaining 10.06 yards per carry.

That explosive ability certainly made quarterback Seth Tilley’s job considerably easier, but Tilley was no slouch, either. He earned the title of co-offensive player of the year with Callisburg’s Bobby Doorman after throwing 22 touchdown passes compared to just four interceptions and rushing for 13 more scores. The 22 touchdown passes ranks second in the area for a quarterback in Class 3A or below.

Pilot Point linebacker Justin Chambers shared the defensive player of the year award with Aubrey’s Levi Birdsong as well. Chambers came up large in some of the season’s biggest moments, registering an interception and two fumble recoveries in the state title game against Kirbyville, a 35-18 win.

Birdsong was a force for an Aubrey defense that did not allow a point in its first five games under legendary head coach G.A. Moore. Aubrey and Pilot Point shared the district newcomer of the year award, too, as Aubrey quarterback James Wurster and Pilot point offensive tackle Boone Feldt each burst onto the 10-2A scene to help propel their teams into the playoffs.

David Johnson

The District 9-3A all-district list was heavily influenced by the Argyle Eagles’ defensive dominance. Defensive tackle David Johnson earned the top spot on the list as the 9-3A MVP, a rare feat for a defensive player. The TCU commit led the team with six sacks and a staggering 25 tackles behind the line of scrimmage this season, while collecting 102 total tackles.

Teammate Jake Sizelove earned co-defensive player of the year after racking up 151 total tackles, 15 of which came behind the line of scrimmage. Argyle’s Alejandro Castor solidified the interior of the defense and was recognized as the co-defensive lineman of the year.

The Eagles’ Sam Forrer won offensive lineman of the year Sanger quarterback Dane Evans won the offensive newcomer of the year in 9-3A by throwing for 21 touchdowns and just eight interceptions as a sophomore, which bodes well for the Indians’ future.

MATT MARTINEZ can be reached at 940-566-6873. His e-mail address is mmartinez@dentonrc.com .

MVP: David Johnson, Argyle

Offensive POY: Juan Williams, Prosper

Defensive POY: Drew Miller, Prosper; Jake Sizelove, Argyle

Offensive newcomer: Dane Evans, Sanger

Defensive newcomer: Landon Lock, Gainesville

Offensive lineman: Sam Forrer, Argyle

Defensive lineman: Alejandro Castor, Argyle; Mario Edwards, Prosper

Utility player: Brett Thompson, Prosper

Coaching staff: Argyle

First team offense

Quarterback: Cody Worrell, Celina

Running backs: Jose Romero, Celina; Jerrid Caffey, Whitesboro; Kevin Ryon, Argyle

Receivers: Lance Sutton, Argyle; Harold Wills, Gainesville; Hunter Havens, Prosper; Ryan Scott, Sanger; Nathan Rotter, Sanger

Tight end: Tyler Sweatt, Argyle

Center: Johnathon Jones, Whitesboro

Guards: Brandyn Hinnrichs, Argyle; John Jackson, Celina

Tackles: Carlos Salinas, Prosper; Mark Vickers, Argyle

First team defense

Defensive tackles: Adam Curran, Argyle; Zach Neely, Prosper

Defensive ends: Tanner Franklin, Celina; Rock Ortega, Prosper

Linebackers: Collin Padilla, Prosper; Ethan Shadden, Whitesboro; Blake Dunham, Argyle; Murphy Ellis, Argyle; Caleb Lavey, Celina

Defensive backs: Dillon Hood, Prosper; Nathan Rotter, Sanger; Storm Griffin, Argyle; Jake Meeks, Argyle; Ryan Merritt, Celina

Kicker: Chad Hedlund, Argyle

Punter: Brian Hardy, Prosper

Second team offense

Quarterback: Austin Aune, Argyle

Running backs: Cody Sandler, Celina; Colin Padilla, Prosper; Kenyon Morgan, Gainesville; Bo Bob Howard, Sanger

Receivers: Cody Rhodes, Celina; Patrick Westbrook, Gainesville; Lucas Soileau, Sanger; Brock Squier, Sanger; Cameron Clark, Whitesboro; Justin Bruton, Argyle

Tight end: Ethan Shadden, Whitesboro

Center: Phillip Manto, Prosper

Guards: Erik Hartmann, Argyle; Andrew Zarycki, Prosper

Tackles: Trey Keenan, Argyle, Jordan Roos, Celina

Second team defense

Defensive tackles: Malachi Davidson, Prosper; Roderic Roland, Gainesville

Defensive ends: Calvin Calhoun, Gainesville; Trevor Jones, Prosper

Linebackers: Blake Owens, Prosper; John Wood, Whitesboro; Trent Cantrell, Argyle; Keller Adams, Celina; Harold Wills, Gainesville

Defensive backs: Jordan Gill, Whitesboro; Dan Crenshaw, Argyle; Jose Romero, Celina; Jordan Airhart, Prosper

Kicker: Justin Espinosa, Gainesville

Punter: Garrett Stephenson, Celina

MVP: Jarman Johnson, Pilot Point

Offensive POY: Bobby Doorman, Callisburg; Seth Tilley, Pilot Point

Defensive POY: Levi Birdsong, Aubrey; Justin Chambers, Pilot Point

Newcomers: James Wurster, Aubrey; Boone Feldt, Pilot Point

Coaching Staff: Pilot Point

First team offense

Quarterback: Scott Willis, Valley View

Running backs: Justin Griffin, Aubrey; Langston Jones, Callisburg

Receivers: Kevin Bartley, Callisburg; Tyler McNairy, Pilot Point; Tanner Budra, Pottsboro; A.J. Kassen, Valley View

Center: Will Allen, Pilot Point

Linemen: Scott Fuqua, Callisburg; Ryne Menard, Pilot Point, Cam Feldt, Pilot Point; Josh Anding, Valley View

Tight End: Cameron Vesperman, Valley View

First team defense

Defensive tackles: Matt Robbins, Aubrey; Charles Smith, Callisburg; Kody Peacock, Pilot Point

Defensive ends: Trevor Howard, Aubrey; Malcolm Blanco, Pottsboro

Linebackers: Mason Guthrie, Pilot Point; A.J. Kassen, Valley View; Skyler Craig, Aubrey; Langston Jones, Callisburg; Jeremy Jackson, Pilot Point

Defensive backs: Justin Griffin, Aubrey; Kevin Bartley, Callisburg; Wes Haughton, Pilot Point; Tanner Budra, Pottsboro

Punter: Levi Birdsong, Aubrey

Kicker: Bobby Doorman, Callisburg

Retutner: Jarman Johnson, Pilot Point

Second team offense

Quarterback: Kevin Garcia, Pottsboro

Running backs: Billy Feathers, Aubrey; Jeremy Jackson, Pilot Point

Receivers: Kaleb Parrent, Aubrey; Cole Wescoat, Callisburg; Colin Noe, Pilot Point; Dakota Bagus, Pottsboro, Jacob Aguirre, S&S

Center: Justin Dossey, Aubrey

Linemen: Trey Gomez, Aubrey; Chase McCage, Callisburg; Cody Sutton, Pilot Point; Chris Campbell, S&S

Tight ends: Kendall Jones, Aubrey; Carter Street, Pilot Point

Second team defense

Defensive tackles: Beeny Martinez, Aubrey; Scott Fuqua, Callisburg; Kody Kimbrell,Pilot Point

Defensive Ends: Brandon Larue, Callisburg; Carter Street, Pilot Point, Josh Anding, Valley View

Linebackers: Daniel Radford, Aubrey; Chase McCage, Callisburg; Jacob Aguirre, S&S; Seth Wolfe, Callisburg; Austin Balderas, Pilot Point

Defensive backs: Kaleb Parrent, Aubrey; Alex Rositas, Aubrey; Willie Davis, Pilot Point; Tyler McNairy, Pilot Point

Punter: Bobby Doorman, Callisburg

Kicker: Levi Birdsong, Aubrey

Returner: Kevin Bartley, Callisburg