Timpson QB Bussey co-named 2A football player of 2023 after state title
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BRYAN, Texas (KTRE) - Timpson QB Terry Bussey was co-named the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 2A player of the year after leading the Bears to the state championship in December.
Bussey, who led 16-0 Timpson to the Division 1 title, passed for 2,691 yards with 36 touchdowns. The Texas A&M signee added another 1,585 yards rushing and 24 more touchdowns. He was named 2A player of the year alongside Albany defensive lineman Adam Hill.
The full list of East Texas players named are as follows:
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Bussey, Timpson, 5-11, 180, sr.
Running back – Omarion Rasberry, Garrison, 5-10, 181, sr.
Tackle – Sir’Isaac Foster, Frankston, 5-11, 230, sr.
DEFENSE
Linemen – JaCayden Adams, Timpson, 5-11, 190, sr.; Tyler Lane, Timpson, 5-11, 187, sr.
Returner – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.
Offensive player of the year – Bussey, Timpson
Coach of the Year – Kerry Therwhanger, Timpson
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Running back – J.J. Garner, Timpson, jr.
All-purpose – A.J. Donnell, Frankston, 6-2, 175, soph.
Wide receiver – Jayden Edwards, Overton, 6-2, 160, jr.
Guard – Gavin Pollard, Garrison, 6-1, 245, jr.
DEFENSE
Linebackers – D.J. Cooks, Tenaha, 5-9, 170, sr.; Kash Fletcher, Overton, sr.
Defensive back – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.
Punter – Sklar Pipkin, Lovelady, 6-3, 170, sr.
Utility – Briley Montgomery, Garrison, 5-7, 165, sr.
THIRD TEAM
OFFENSE
Running back – Dayvian Skinner, Lovelady, 5-9, 205, sr.
Fullback – JD Black, Garrison, 6-3, 215, sr.
Wide receiver – Amare Burton, Timpson, 5-10, 169, sr.
Center – Brady Davis, Beckville, 5-10, 228, sr.
Tackle – Levi LaGrone, Beckville, 6-2, 220, sr.
Guard – Tyler Gilchrist, Lovelady, 5-10, 200, jr.
Place-kicker – JT Reagen, Garrison, 5-9, 165, fr.
DEFENSE
Defensive back – Ja’Tyrian Moore, Tenaha, 5-10, 160, sr.
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