Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Derek Saenz (2) upends Cameron Poole (6) on the tackle just as Morenci upended Parker’s quest for a perfect season. Saenz was one of four Wildcats named to the 2A Football All-Conference 1st Team.
Staff Reports
The 2A Conference has released its All-Conference awards and a number of Morenci and Pima players have been honored.
All-Conference 1st Team
From Morenci: Derek Saenz – defensive back, Tristen Sanchez – defensive lineman, Brendon Enriquez – linebacker, and Jericho Sanchez – offensive lineman
All-Conference 2nd Team
From Morenci: Kaden Summer – long snapper, Shawn Hudman – offensive lineman, Tony Roybal – punt returner, and Michael Casillas – running back
From Pima: Seth Russell – defensive lineman, and Grant Ashby – receiver
Honorable Mention
From Morenci: Daylen Johnson – quarterback, and Diego Mendoza – running back
From Pima: Brody Brown – defensive back, Tucker Wilkins – linebacker, and Wyatt Wiltbank – offensive utility
State Champion Arizona Lutheran was honored with the Conference Coach of the Year – David Peter, Conference Offensive Player of the Year – Jacob Ryan Holguin, and the Conference Player of the Year – Gabriel Mckenney. Conference Defensive Player of the Year went to Ryan Francione of Benson.
