All-Area Football: First Team Defense

Payne Bauer

Sherando — junior

Linebacker

Named the Northwestern District Defensive Player of the Year and Region 4C Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Tied for second in the area with 106 tackles, with 36 of those going for losses. Second in the area with 7.5 sacks. Recovered two fumbles and forced one.

Nick Corbit

Sherando — senior

Defensive line

Named to the All-Northwestern District and All-Region 4C First Teams. Had 35 tackles. Forced two fumbles and recovered one.

Stephen Daley

Handley — freshman

Defensive line

Was a Second Team All-Northwestern District selection. Led the area with 15 sacks, twice as many as the next closest player. Was second on the Judges with 72 tackles.

Kelvin Enriquez

Millbrook — senior

Defensive line

Was a First Team All-Northwestern District member and a Second Team All-Region 4C selection. Had 47 tackles for a defense that held opponents to 156 yards per game on the ground.

Joel Santmier

Sherando — senior

Defensive line

Named to the All-Northwestern District and All-Region 4C First Teams. Had 33 tackles for a defense that led the area by allowing 246 yards per game.

Malachi Walker

Clarke County — sophomore

Defensive line

Was a First Team All-Bull Run District selection and a Second Team All-Region 2B pick. Was fifth in the area with 95 tackles and tied for fifth with four sacks.

JoJo Doleman

Sherando — senior

Linebacker

Named to the All-Northwestern District and All-Region 4C First Teams. Had 67 tackles, 9 for a loss including 2 sacks. Recovered two fumbles and returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown.

Cody Sowers

Clarke County — junior

Linebacker

Named to the All-Bull Run District and All-Region 2B First Teams. Led the area with 131 tackles. Recovered three fumbles, taking one back for a touchdown, and caused a fumble.

Tyrek Talley

Millbrook — senior

Linebacker

Named to the All-Northwestern District and All-Region 4C First Teams. Tied for second in the area with 106 tackles and was third with 7 sacks. Had 11 tackles for losses and forced two fumbles.

Kyle Baylor

Clarke County — senior

Defensive back

Was a First Team All-Bull Run District selection and a Second Team All-Region 2B pick. Had 47 tackles. Picked off three passes and returned one for a TD. Caused two fumbles and recovered one.

Kevin Curry

Handley — senior

Defensive back

Selected to the All-Northwestern District and All-Region 4C First Teams.Tied for the area lead with four interceptions and took back one for a touchdown. Had 39 tackles.

Malachi Doleman

Sherando — senior

Defensive back

Was a First Team All-Northwestern District member and a Second Team All-Region 4C selection. Had 49 tackles, including five for losses. Had three passes defended and helped the Warriors hold opponents to 108 passing yards per game.

Savon Smith

Millbrook — senior

Defensive back

Was a First Team All-Northwestern District pick and a Second Team All-Region 4C selection. Despite missing the first five games with an injury, tied for the area lead with four interceptions and took one of those back for a TD. Had 23 tackles.

Nick Bahamonde

Clarke County — senior

Punter

Selected to the All-Bull Run District and All-Region 2B First Teams. Averaged 36.4 yards in 30 punt attempts.