by Malcolm Butler
Cedar Creek saw four of its student athletes earn honorable mention Class 1 all-state accolades as voted on by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and released this morning.
Lawson Lillo, Blake Robinson, Ladd Thompson and Gray Worthey all represented the Cougars on the prestigious postseason gridiron team.
Ascension Catholic’s Chad Elzy Jr. is the Outstanding Offensive Player on the 1A squad selected by a panel of sportswriters from across the state.
Dylan Day of Southern Lab was voted the Outstanding Defensive Player on the 1A team after leading his team to its second Division IV select title in three years.
Lee Roussel of Division IV select runner-up Riverside Academy was selected as the Coach of the Year.
Lillo, a senior linebacker and wide receiver, led Creek with 126 total tackles, including 79 solo stops. He added 15 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 interception on the defensive side of the football. He caught 14 passes for 148 yards and four scores while rushing for 295 yards and four more TDs.
Robinson, just a sophomore and a defensive end and tight end for the Cougars, totaled 54 tackles, including 40 solo stops. He had 11 tackles for loss and a team-high six sacks while forcing one fumble and recovering two more.
Thompson, a senior QB and safety for Creek, recorded 54 tackles, 38 solo stops, four tackles for loss, two interceptions and 7 pass break ups. He rushed for 381 yards and 5 TDs while passing for 405 yards and 5 more scores.
Worthey was a senior running back and linebacker for Creek. He rushed for a team-high 495 yards and and six scores while catching three passes for 15 yards. On the defensive side of the ball, he ranked second on the team with 94 tackles, including 60 solo stops. He had eight tackles for loss, one sack, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
LSWA CLASS 1A ALL-STATE — OFFENSE
WR Denim Hunt Southern Lab 5-8 150 So.
WR Tate Hamby Ouachita Christian 6-3 185 Sr.
TE Traville Frederick Jeanerette 6-4 241 Sr.
OL David Howard Southern Lab 6-1 275 Sr.
OL Travis Cedotal Ascension Catholic, 6-3, 285, Sr.
OL Ryder Bentley Ouachita Christian, 6-6, 280, Sr.
OL Edwin Wilson Kentwood 6-3 275 Sr.
OL Amiree Alexander Riverside 6-2 315 Sr.
QB Jonathan Dartez Vermilion Catholic 5-8 165 Jr.
RB Chad Elzy Jr. Ascension Catholic 5-10 180 Jr.
RB Harlem Berry St. Martin’s 6-0 185 Jr.
RB Dedric Lastie Riverside 5-4 160 Jr.
PK Eli Bray Haynesville 6-0 165 So.
ATH Marlon Brown Southern Lab 6-1 180 Sr.
LSWA CLASS 1A ALL-STATE — DEFENSE
DL Jerren Smith, Southern Lab, 5-11, 245, Jr.
DL Ben Devall Ouachita Christian 6-2 255 Sr.
DL Jevonte Williams Jeanerette 6-2 244 So.
DL LaMikal Callahan Kentwood 6-0 205 Jr.
LB Hunter Martin Logansport 5-9 155 So.
LB Alonzo Jackson Haynesville 6-2 205 Sr.
LB Drake Griffin St. Mary’s 6-0 218 Sr.
LB Noah Loveleady Ouachita Christian 6-1 215 Sr.
DB Dylan Day Southern Lab 6-0 170 Sr.
DB Jack Lipari Central Catholic 6-2 175 Sr.
DB Ty Williams Vermilion Catholic 5-10 175 Sr.
DB Zyre Colar Jeanerette 5-9 152 Jr.
P Payne Williams St. Mary’s 5-10 150 Sr.
KR Jamari Ayrow Centerville 6-2 240 Sr.
ATH Mixon Bankston St. Mary’s 5-10 150 Sr.
OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE PLAYER: CHAD ELZY JR., ASCENSION CATHOLIC
OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER: DYLAN DAY, SOUTHERN LAB
COACH OF THE YEAR: LEE ROUSSEL, RIVERSIDE ACADAEMY
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-STATE
Connor Lally, Covenant Christian Academy; Cooper Laviolette, Catholic-PC; Gavin Polk, Ouachita Christian; MJ Dade, St. Frederick; Hayden Elliott, Catholic-Pointe Coupee; Ladd Thompson, Cedar Creek; Blake Robinson, Cedar Creek; Gray Worthey, Cedar Creek; Jacorian Shepherd, Montgomery; Ethan Busby, St. Mary’s; Andy Burnaman, East Beauregard; Zane Hildreth, East Beauregard; Sammy Knight, Hamilton Christian; Tyrin Singleton, Delta Charter; Kevante Carter, Kentwood; Tae’shawn Jones, Centerville; Rodrick Tezeno, Opelousas Catholic; Ben Bienvenu, St. Mary’s; Jerrion Sereal, Jeanerette; Noah Trepagnier, Riverside; Gage Shepherd, Homer; Vasser Day, St. Frederick; Cratelyn Henderson, Logansport; Evan Picou, Central Catholic; Dakota Davis, Haynesville; Rory Lambert, Catholic-Pointe Coupee; Jackson Trahan, Vermilion Catholic; Juvari Singleton, Delta Charter; Mark Collins, Opelousas Catholic; Ke’von Johnson, St. Edmund; Chase Sentell, Glenbrook; Caleb Johnson, East Beauregard; Juladynn Carter, Logansport; Jerome Harris Jr., Southern Lab; Zach White, Ouachita Christian; Jared Campbell, Riverside; Caleb Johnson, East Beauregard; Lawson Lillo, Cedar Creek; Allen McLain Jr., Vermilion Catholic; Kaleb Brumfield, Riverside; Owen Trosclair, Covenant Christian; Sanplice Simeon, St. Frederick; Germetrius, Speech; Dayton Gipson, Riverside; Manny Bejeran, St. Martin’s; Katrevrick Banks. Homer; Javon Vital; Tylon Hollins, Central Catholic; Dane Richoux, Vermilion Catholic; Cooper Helmke, St. Martin’s; Ethan Judice, Hanson Memorial.
