ATLANTA — Ware County, Pierce County, Clinch County and Charlton County were each represented by all-state selections in their respective classifications.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution released its 2024 all-state teams Monday, December 30.
Milton senior quarterback Luke Nickel, who led his team to the Class 5A title a year after a Class 7A championship and being tabbed Offensive Player of the Year, was the AJC’s all-classification Player of the Year.
Ware County senior William Bates was the lone representative of the Gators’ program to receive Class 4A all-state honors.
PCHS senior quarterback Caden McGatha, the Class AA Offensive Player of the Year in 2023, was named to this year’s all-state team as was teammate/ classmate Dixon Morris as a linebacker. Senior wide receiver/ defensive back Joe Drew was tabbed honorable mention.
Clinch County senior quarterback Aaron Bryant (athlete) and junior offensive lineman Calyja Lee were named to the Class A Division II team. Senior linebacker Blaze Small was honorable mention.
Charlton County junior running back Omari Wilson received honorable mention status.
Region 1-AAAA Bates was one of nine players selected to the team. Four others received honorable mention status.
Benedictine led the way with four all-state players. Senior offensive lineman Jacobe Ward, senior place-kicker Connor Ferguson senior linebacker Herbert Scroggins III and junior defensive lineman Kameron Cody represent the Cadets.
Warner Robins had three allstate players and one honorable mention. Senior defensive lineman Isaiah Gibson and senior defensive back Rasean Dinkins were joined by junior offensive lineman Tre Glover. Senior quarterback Skyler Williams was an honorable mention.
New Hampstead senior wide receiver Kamari Maxwell was the final all-state member. Senior quarterback Rashawn Truell received honorable mention status.
Region champ Perry had two honorable mention selections in senior linebacker Jordan Donald and junior athlete Decorrion Daniels.
Region 3-AA Only two other players from Pierce County’s region received all-state status.
Region champion Appling County senior linebacker Tavion Wallace was one of two Pirates recognized. Sophomore linebacker/ running back Jaiden Knight was honorable mention.
Cook High junior Brooks Moore made all-state as a punter.
Crisp County senior defensive back Cayden Daniels and junior wide receiver Deshaun Fedd received honorable mention status.
Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year: Harrison Faulkner, North Oconee
Defensive Player of the Year: David “D.J.” Jacobs, Blessed Trinity
Coach of the Year: Tyler Aurandt, North Oconee
Offense
QB - Harrison Faulkner, North Oconee, 6-0, 180, Jr.
RB - Quinterrius “Moonie” Gipson, Kell, 5-11, 205, So.
RB - Jonaz Walton, Central-Carrollton, 5-10, 205, Jr.
WR - Kamari Maxwell, New Hampstead, 6-1, 185, Sr.
WR - Landon Roldan, North Oconee, 6-1, 185, Sr.
WR - Jaivon Solomon, Jones County, 6-2, 175, Sr.
OL - Tre Glover, Warner Robins, 6-5, 305, Jr.
OL - Langston Hogg, Cartersville, 6-2, 255, Jr.
OL - Bear McWhorter, Cass, 6-4, 305, Jr.
OL - Gabe Smith, Cambridge, 6-5, 330, Sr.
OL - Jacobe Ward, Benedictine, 6-5, 350, Sr.
ATH - Jayden Barr, Eastside, 6-1, 195, Sr.
ATH - Jontavius Wyman, Jonesboro, 6-0, 180, Jr.
PK - Connor Ferguson, Benedictine, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Defense
DL - Cassius Burch, Creekside, 6-2, 245, So.
DL - Kameron Cody, Benedictine, 6-3, 285, Jr.
DL - Isaiah Gibson, Warner Robins, 6-5, 245, Sr.
DL - Jack Richerson, Marist, 6-4, 205, Jr.
LB - Khamari Brooks, North Oconee, 6-4, 225, Jr.
LB - Christian Gass, Eastside, 6-3, 225, Sr.
LB - David “D.J.” Jacobs, Blessed Trinity, 6-5, 230, So.
LB - Herbert “Third” Scroggins III, Benedictine, 6-3, 230, Sr.
DB - Rasean Dinkins, Warner Robins, 6-0, 173, Sr.
DB - Fenix Felton, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-1, 185, Sr.
DB - Tae Harris, Cedartown, 5-11, 190, Sr.
DB - Cortez Redding, Jonesboro, 6-0, 180, Jr.
P - William Bates, Ware County, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Honorable mention ATH Decorrion Daniels, Perry, Jr.
DB Demarcus Gardner, Cedartown, Sr.
DL Jeremiah Ticket, Jonesboro, Sr.
DB Marcelous Townsend, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
DB Jordyn Woods, Cartersville, Sr.
LB Bailey Benson, Eastside, Sr.
LB Jordan Donald, Perry, Sr.
LB Noah Gerrick, Marist, Sr. LB Michael Gibbons, Cedartown, Sr.
LB Savion Husband, Mays, Sr.
LB/HB Macklin Sanders, Ola, Sr.
LB/TE Brayden Rouse, Kell, Jr.
OL Kail Ellis, Cass, Jr. OL Jahari Medlock, Drew, Sr. QB Cayden Benson, Creekside, Jr.
QB Devin Edmonds, Jones County, Sr.
QB Jack Euart, Marist, Sr. QB Weston Taylor, Cambridge, Sr.
QB Rashawn Truell, New Hampstead, Sr.
QB Skyler Williams, Warner Robins, Sr.
WR Craig Dandridge, Cambridge, Jr.
WR Lincoln DeLaere, Starr’s Mill, Sr.
WR Brady Marchese, Cartersville, Jr.
WR Samuel Turner, Southwest DeKalb, Sr.
WR Dylan Vickerson, Creekside, Sr.
