Picayune, Hattiesburg split top honors on All Region 4-5A team
Picayune and Hattiesburg split the individual honors in Region 4-5A.
Maroon Tide running back Shaun Anderson was named player of the year. Picayune linebacker Brian Taylor was named Region 4-5A defensive MVP. Anderson ran 252 times for 2,359 yards and scored 29 touchdowns, along with seven receptions for 169 yards and three more scores.
Taylor had 94 total tackles, including 57 solo, along with two interceptions, six quarterback sacks and four fumble recoveries.
Hattiesburg's Tony Vance was named coach of the year, Tigers quarterback Jarod Conner earned offensive Region 4-5A MVP. The Tigers (14-1) reached the 5A state championship game, losing to West Point.
Below is the rest of the Region 4-5A teams:
All-MVP Region
Offense
Offensive Line
Justin Westbrook, PRC
Cole Turner, Wayne County
Garrett Franklin, Picayune
Deonte Reed, Picayune
Mario Love, Gautier
Trent Howe, Stone
Hagen Ladnier, Stone
Austin Pickett, West Harrison
Quincy McGee, Hattiesburg
Demetrius Allen, Hattiesburg
JT Tripp, Long Beach
Running Back
Dennis Andrews, Long Beach
Fabian Franklin, Hattiesburg
Kentrell McCray, Stone
Fullback
Michael Ferriar, Picayune
Justin Battise, Stone
Tight End/H-Back
Jaidon Evans, Long Beach
DJ Ruff, Picayune
Wide Receiver
Deandre Humbles, Hattiesburg
Darius Ruffin, Hattieburg
Raheem Willis, Hattiesburg
Charlie Wescovich, Long Beach
Logan Matherne, Long Beach
Kai VanCourt Long Beach
Quarterback
Cade Crosby, Long Beach
Tyler Penton, Picayune
Athlete
Enrique Whaley, Stone
Zabryon Jackson, Wayne County
Returner
Enrique Whaley, Stone
Raheem Willis, Hattiesburg
Kicker
Heath Mosley, Wayne County
Dawson Cudd, Stone
Defense
Defensive Line
Orlando Malley, PRC
Quinten Bivens, Wayne County
Shaheim Carroll, Gautier
Jerunte King, Long Beach
Jaylon Carter, Long Beach
Mike Magee, West Harrison
Kendall Arrington, Stone
Rashard Johnson, Picayune
Will Robinson, Hattiesburg
Letrelle Johnson, Hattiesburg
Christian Turner, Hattiesburg
Linebackers
Cody Skoda, PRC
Jortin Raine, Picayune
Michael Hunter, Picayune
Trey Arrington, Stone
TJ Polk, Stone
Tyson Callahan, Long Beach
Gerald Jones, Long Beach
Dexter Jordan, Hattiesburg
Defensive Backs
Willie Reese, PRC
Tristan Anderson, PRC
Malique Briggs, Wayne County
Ronald Polk, Picayune
Enrique Whaley, Stone
Derek Young, Long Beach
Darnell Thornton, Long Beach
Raykell Ducksworth, Hattiesburg
Tadrian Leflore, Hattiesburg
Long Snapper
Jakalynn Green, Stone
Punter
Raykel Ducksworth, Hattiesburg
First Team All-Region
Drexlan Allen, RB, Hattiesburg
Gayden Hence, PK, Hattiesburg
Josh Sims, LB, Hattiesburg
Braxton Thomas, LB, Hattiesburg
Reggie Wilson, OL, Hattiesburg
John Minor, OL, Hattiesburg
Josh Dean, OL, Hattiesburg
Kendyl Terrell, K, Hattiesburg
Jacob Brumley, DE, Picayune
Benny Holifield, OL, Picayune
Darius Magee, OL, Picayune
David Baker, RB, Picayune
Peyton Esslinger, WR, Picayune
V.J. Holt, WR/DB, Picayune
Jaurice Travis, RB/DB, Picayune
Jamir Jameson, LB, Stone
Spencer Edwards, DL, Stone
Alex Gentry, OL, Stone
Kolby Willis, DL, Stone
Zach Bond, OL, Stone
Dennis Roberts, DB Stone
Josh Page, ATH, Wayne County
Riley Revon, LB, Wayne County
Austin Hudson, OL, Wayne County
Dearius Royal, WR, Wayne County
Jeremy Sibley, DL, Wayne County
Torique Bester, DL, Long Beach
Marty Moore, LB, Long Beach
Caleb Gowens, OL, Long Beach
Jake Strong, OL, Long Beach
Micah Kelly, RB, Gautier
Daylan Ray, WR, Gautier
Kameron Kincaid, QB, Gautier
Kobe Whitehead, DE, PRC
Chase Pippin, OL, PRC
Ahmad Gage, ATH, West Harrison
Honorable Mention
LeNigel Willis, DL, Hattiesburg
Dennis Payton, DB, Hattiesburg
George Murry, DB, Hattiesburg
Rasheim Jordan, DL, Hattiesburg
Mike Jones, Specialist, Hattiesburg
Elijah Burton, WR, Picayune
Jerimiah Stallings, DB, Picayune
Elijah Jenkins, DL, Picayune
Brandon Travis, DL, Picayune
Freddy Grey, DB, Picayune
Cordevone Jackson, DB, Picayune
Dylan Schabault, LB, Picayune
Jaurice Travis, DB, Picayune
Errol McDonald, WR, Stone
Demetrius Whittaker, DB, Stone
Jammy Boulton, DB, Stone
Kelton Marshall, DB, Stone
Macon Herrin, DL, Stone
A.J. Petty, DB, Stone
Demetrius Harris, WR, Wayne County
Dalton Cochran, OL, Wayne County
Braxton Lee, DL, Wayne County
Rodert Arrington, DB, Wayne County
W.C. Washington, RB, Wayne County
Austin Allen, DL, Long Beach
JT Tripp, DL, Long Beach
Tim Duncan, DB, Long Beach
Lawrence Tyler, LB, Long Beach
Tony Young, WR, Long Beach
Da’Jaun Masters, WR, Long Beach
Bryce Warden, OL, Long Beach
Kenny McNutt, OL, Long Beach
Joseph Olguin, OL, Long Beach
Makael Calhoun, WR, Gautier
Shone Hallman, OL, Gautier
Madden High, OL, Gautier
Roman Miller, LB, Gautier
Drake Thornton, DL, Gautier
Louis Reece, FB, PRC
Braeden Moore, OL, PRC
Kalvin Briggs, RB, PRC
Zac Goynes, LB, PRC
Ryan Spradley, RB, PRC
Ethan Everett, DL, PRC
Darrion Brown, WR, West Harrison
Jaden Pruitt, DL, West Harrison
Joel Washington, RB, West Harrison
This story was originally published December 9, 2017 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Picayune, Hattiesburg split top honors on All Region 4-5A team."