The undefeated Class 3A State Champion Hazlehurst Indians captured three huge honors in the selection of the All-Region 7-3A Football Team.

     Hazlehurst running back Demetrius Cain was named the Most Valuable Player in the 2012 All-Region 7-3A team. He is a 6-foot, 200-pound senior who has been selected to play in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game, Dec. 22, at Gulfport.

     Fellow teammate, quarterback Kenneth Coleman was selected Offensive Player of the Year. Lineman Johnkil Skipper received honors as the Defensive Player of the Year.

     Crystal Springs sophomore kicker/punter Wanner Paiz was recognized as the Special Teams Player of the Year.

     Hazlehurst Indians joining Cain and Coleman on the All-Region First Team offense are Dedric Reese, Joseph Nelson and Toriaun Samuels. On defense with Skipper are Jarvarius Tanner and John Bridges.

     Representing Franklin County on First Team offense is Chris Robinson, Spencer Touchstone and Carl Jackson. On defense are Trey Hannon and Ricky Wilson.

     Second Team All-Region honors went to Hazlehurst’s Aaron Larry, Darius Washington, Terry Baker, Dycelious Reese and D’Alex Rockingham.

     Franklin County’s Second Team honors went to Jadarius Davis and Darrin Wiley.

     Hazlehurst, coached by Randall Montgomery, went unbeaten in 16 games.

     The Franklin County Bulldogs finished third in the region race and advanced to the Class 3A state playoffs.

 

MSHSAA Region 7-3A All-District Team

MVP- Demetrius Cain, Hazlehurst

Offensive Player of the Year- Kenneth Coleman, Hazlehurst

Defensive Player of the  Year- Johnkil Skipper, Hazlehurst

Special Teams Player of the Year-Wanner Paiz, Crystal Springs

 

Offense First Team

Quarterback- Devin Voorhies, Wilkinson Co.

Running Back-  Damionhn Jones, Prentiss; Chris Robinson, Franklin Co.

Fullback- Cody Gilchrist, Jefferson Co.

Wide Receiver- Allenzae Staggers, Wilkinson Co.; Dedric Reese, Hazlehurst.

Tight End- Trae McKenzie, Wilkinson Co.

Tackle- Treyveon Jackson, Wilkinson Co.; Spencer Touchstone, Franklin Co.

Guard- Joseph Nelson, Hazlehurst.; Carl Jackson, Franklin Co.

Center- Toriaun Samuels, Hazlehurst.

Offense Second Team

Quarterback- Jadarius Davis, Franklin Co.

Running Back- Aaron Larry, Hazlehurst; Nicholus Hull, Wilkinson Co.

Fullback- Elton Jolla, Wilkinson Co.

Wide Receiver- JaMario Benson, Crystal Springs; Richard Scott, Prentiss.

Tight End- Cameron Carter, Prentiss.

Tackle- Darius Washington, Hazlehurst; David Burton, Wilkinson Co.

Guard- Jamari Jenkins, Wilkinson Co.; Terry Baker, Hazlehurst.

Center- Tamoss Hartzog, Prentiss.

Defensive First Team

Lineman- Frank Johnson, Wilkinson Co.; Trey Hannon, Franklin Co.; Jarvarius Tanner, Hazlehurst; Rashawn Montgomery, Wilkinson Co.

Linebacker- Devonta Cunningham, Crystal Springs; Cameron Carter, Prentiss.

Defensive Back- John Bridges, Hazlehurst; O’Ryan Hooker, Prentiss; Ricky Wilson, Franklin Co.

Defensive Second Team

Lineman- Zack Moore, Crystal Springs; Darrin Wiley, Franklin Co., Justin Daniels, Prentiss; Jarred Jones, Crystal Springs.

Linebacker- La’Wrence Smith, Wilkinson Co.; Dycelious Reese, Hazlehurst.

Defensive Back- D’Alex Rockingham, Hazlehurst; La’Darian Peterson, Wilkinson Co., DeMonterius Kendrick, Crystal Springs.