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the third time this season . Oakwood ’ s 64 points were the most points they had given up since their Sept . 15th lost to Cherokee , which was their only other loss on the season . Nickerson is now up to 77 touchdowns on the season , which according to six-man historian Leman Saunders , broke the record for single touchdowns in a season that was set by Amhert ’ s DeWayne Miles in 1995 ( 72 ). Nickerson finished the season with 81 touchdowns . He also rushed for over 3,500 yards and was a Mr . Texas Football Player of the Year nominee . Gavin Wilbanks was named District 9-1A Defensive MVP and All-Region Defensive MVP . Coach Johnson said Wilbanks was a driving force behind a defense that allowed less than 15 points per game during their district championship run . Trinidy Bynum was named District 9-1A Spread Center and All-Region Spread Center . Coach Johnson was named Coach of the Year . Arturo Alatorre was named to All-District special teams and All-Region special teams . Darreion
Thomas was an All-District running back and All- Region linebacker . Thomas rushed for 166 yards and five touchdowns for Oakwood . Micah Reed earned District Newcomer of the Year and was an All-Region tight end . Reed was multifaceted for Oakwood . Reed rushed for 245 yards and three touchdowns . He also led them in receiving with 233 yards and eight touchdowns . Ryder Perry was their All-District spread back and All-Region utility player . Perry was second on the team in rushing with 556 yards and eight touchdowns . He also had seven receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown . He led them in passing with 231 yards and seven touchdowns . Jackson Bentley and Jordan Murray were All-District players for Oakwood . Kalvin Patridge was received All-Region at cornerback and Nick Strickland earned All-Region at center .
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