Longhorns place 13 on District 10 grid team

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Gordon Longhorns on All-District 10 grid team

Offensive MVP
Emory Allen..............Quarterback
Defensive MVP
Jonathan Jennings.....Linebacker
First Team
Jake Wigington..................TE/DL
Stephen Plowman.............Center
Michael Cherry..................RB/CB
Emory Allen........................Safety
Tyler Pool..............Special teams
Alex Montelongo....Defensive line
Second team
Brandon Gonzales........Tight end
Jonathan Jennings.........Fullback
Jeremy Jorgensen.............Kicker
Evodio Rodea........Running back
Seth Wheeler..............Utility back
Garrett Collins.......Defensive line
Tristen Garmon..........Cornerback

Related Photos

Gordon's Emory Allen was selected Offensive Player of the Year and was a first-team safety on the All-District 10 football team. Tony Eierdam
Gordon senior Michael Cherry (10) earned District 10 first-team honors at running back and cornerback. Tony Eierdam
Gordon's Jake Wigington was selected to the District 10 first team at tight end. David May
Gordon's Jonathan Jennings was named the District 10 Defensive Player of the Year and was a second-team fullback. David May
Gordon's Tristen Garmon earned District 10 second-team honors at cornerback. Tony Eierdam

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December 21, 2012

Longhorns place 13 on District 10 grid team

Anonymous Mineral Wells Index The Mineral Wells Index Fri Dec 21, 2012, 12:01 AM CST

STAFF REPORTS

Thirteen Gordon Longhorns earned 17 spots on the All-District 10, Division I six man team in a vote of league coaches.

The Longhorns, who reached the Division I state semifinals, earned two superlative awards and had seven players earn 10 spots on the all-district, first team.

Senior quarterback Emory Allen was voted as the district’s Offensive Player of the year, while junior linebacker Jonathan Jennings was named Defensive Player of the Year.

Allen was also chosen as a first-team safety, while Jennings also earned second-team honors at fullback.

Longhorns earning first-team honors included Jake Wigington (tight end, defensive line), Michael Cherry (running back, cornerback), Stephen Plowman (center), Tyler Pool (special teams), and Alex Montelongo (defensive line).

The 13 players on the All-District 10 team reflect what was a very successful season for Gordon in 2012.

In addition to an undefeated district record, the ‘Horns defeated Zephyr, Savoy and Santa Anna in the playoffs before falling to Abbott in the state semifinals.

In other top district awards, Justin Delbosque of Lingleville was selected Coach of the Year, and Evant freshman Homero Diaz was voted Newcomer of the Year.

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