PHOTO BY CASEY CHANCELLOR Taj ’ Shawn Wilson was second on the team in rushing with 461 yards and four touchdowns on 83 carries . He had 100-yard rushing performance against
Jacksonville where he went for 180 yards and four touchdowns .
Offensive linemen Julian Garcia , Stedman , Wilson and Cayden Patton were recognized on the second team . Stedman was also one of the main contributors on defense with 55 tackles , three tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries , Wilson patrolled the middle of the field at safety . He recorded 22 tackles , one tackle for loss , one interception and four pass breakups . Offensive linemen Mi ’ Kyran Davis and Mario Perez were honorable mentions as well as defensive linemen L ’ Kaysin Martin and Haydon Richardson . Quarterback Hudson Dear was an honorable mention after throwing for 825 yards and four touchdowns . Leading receiver Gibson was also an honorable mention with 12 catches for 298 yards and two touchdowns . The Wildcats will lose 13 players to graduation .
PHOTO BY CASEY CHANCELLOR
Elijah Walker finished as Palestine ’ s leading rusher on the season with 1,044 yards and 14 touchdowns on 151 carries . He eclipsed 100 yards rushing in each of their final four games , twice going over 200 yards against Jacksonville and Henderson .
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