Timpson QB Bussey co-named 2A football player of 2023 after state title

Terry Bussey
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Published: Feb. 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST

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.