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See the full story · 1 sourcesThe high school football season is back and the Caller-Times is recognizing some of the top returning players from across the Coastal Bend with the Apple Dental Center High School Football Preseason Player of the Year poll.
The ballot features returning All-South Texas, all-state and all-district offensive and defensive standouts expected to make an impact during the 2026 season.
Voting is open through Friday, August 7. Take a moment to view the nominees and cast your vote below or at Caller.com.
ALL-SOUTH TEXAS: 2025 All-South Texas Football Team: The Superlatives
THIS WEEK'S NOMINEES
Jimmy Tipton, Calallen
Brian McCullum, Ray
Josh Norval, Calallen
Beckham Benavides, London
Connor Klostermann, Calallen
Tate Mitchell, Gregory-Portland
Eli Supnet, Gregory-Portland
Jaiden Manero, Rockport-Fulton
Tripp Thompson, Ray
Ethan Vasquez, Robstown
Julio Acosta, West Oso
Juan Ozuna, Taft
Kole Freeborn, George West
Braxten Montalvo, Bishop
Lucas Cadena, Hebbronville
Andrew Charlebois, Veterans Memorial
Sam Smith, Flour Bluff
Ethan Barrientos, Tuloso-Midway
Yeshua Ramirez, Moody
Jason Gutierrez, Ray
Leonardo Martinez, Miller
Elyjah Mendez, Odem
Marcos Zapata, Sinton
Deion Jones, Miller
Carter Dominguez, Gregory-Portland
Quincy Bess, Sinton
James Porter, Flour Bluff
Ethan Conn, Three Rivers
Ignacio Arellano, Carroll
Ryder Reeve, Calallen
Matt Reyna, Bishop
Luke Lawson, King
Connor Haubelt, Gregory-Portland
Jason Valdez, Sinton
Braylen Swanson, Carroll
Carson Frnka, Orange Grove
Matthew Perez, Refugio
Angel Reyes, Gregory-Portland
Jaycen Elmore, Ray
Jonah Garcia, Odem
Tra'Jhaun Vurns, West Oso
Daniel Bahn, Orange Grove
Ryan Guerrero, West Oso
Paxton Soliz, Three Rivers
Zak Tyrone, London
Ronnie White, San Diego
Kayden Dufour, West Oso
Kelby Broughton, Calallen
Jayce Sanchez, Premont
Maddox Jennings, London
Dylan Thomisee, George West
Jacob Cain, Flour Bluff
Mark Salgado, King
Ransom Watson, Flour Bluff
Da'Shaun Porter, Carroll
Trevin Crowley, Robstown
Damarius Montgomery, Kingsville
Bryant Mitchell, Gregory-Portland
Damon Smith, King
Jake Castaneda, London
Landon Del Alamo, Orange Grove
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