Greater Houston High School POY (Winners Announced)

[5ASports]

The Touchdown Club of Houston released their award finalists today. While several of these players / coaches are truly outstanding, you may notice some of Houston's Top Seniors and Coaches missing.

Here's the list...who do you think should be on it???

Offensive Player of the Year
Isaiah Battle, Cypress Woods (WR)
Saqwan Edwards, Manvel (WR)
Richard Glover, Cinco Ranch (OL)
Trey Hopkins, North Shore (OL)
Jordan Jolly, Elkins (WR)
Randy Knust, The Woodlands (WR)
Deche Milburn, Clear Springs (WR)
Andrew Suter, Clements (OL)
Marcel Threat, Lamar Consolidated (RB)
Jacoby Walker, Westfield (QB)

Defensive Player of the Year
Mike Ariwodo, Westside (DB)
Kent Brooks, Atascocita (DB)
Neiko Conway, Lamar (DB)
Alton Demby, North Shore (DB)
Jay Guy, Eisenhower (DL)
Mike Jones, Kempner (DL)
Shaun Lewis, Hightower (LB)
Zach McMillian, Dulles (DB)
Ray Oppman, Clements (LB)
Shane Sobnosky, Santa Fe (DL)

Coach of the Year
Don Clayton, Cinco Ranch
Dean Colbert, Atascocita
Clint Hartman, Clear Springs
David Jones, Cypress Woods
Stan Labay, Klein
Mark Schmid, The Woodlands
John Snelson, Pasadena Memorial
Drew Svoboda, Klein Collins
Steve Van Meter, Friendswood
Eric Wells, Dawson

Qualifiers: Players must be Srs. Coaches not eligible if they won it in last 5 years (explains Coach J, Katy missing).

I'm not a Katy fan or hater, but I'll be the first to ask how Sam Holl was excluded?

[62tiger]

Will Jeffrey-Offense
Sam Holl and Jonathon Fisher-Defense

[CincoDad]

How about Zach Velliquette - leading the state in interceptions and not even nominated for Defensive Player of the Year?

http://www.athletesconnection.com/content/view/5373/10086/
"Another notable from today’s game is that Zach Velliquette now leads the state in interceptions with 10 for 189 yards."

[5ASports]

If they included "Special Teams/Other" then they could include Katy's Black Jersey.:cool:

[The Wet Mustard]

how about KC from CR
or even will Jeffery from katy

[StonyPoint]

how about KC from CR
or even will Jeffery from katy


haha im pretty sure it says that the players must be SR's

[62tiger]

haha im pretty sure it blatantly says that the players must be SR's

He is right, KC is a JR......But Will is a SR.

[StonyPoint]

He is right, KC is a JR......But Will is a SR.

I knew about KC, but was wrong about Will, I could have sworn that everyone was making a big deal about Will because he was a Soph.

Boy was I wrong, and luckily so, hes a great back

[62tiger]

I knew about KC, but was wrong about Will, I could have sworn that everyone was making a big deal about Will because he was a Soph.

Boy was I wrong, and luckily so, hes a great back

It amazes me that he is really not getting a lot of looks at the next level. Size has not stopped a lot of great kids before him.

Some school will steal this kid at the next level. All HEART!

[HomeofChampions'06]

Donovon Young will be on that list next season.

[jc84chill]

Don't know how you leave off Katy DB Sam Holl, Cinco Ranch DB Zach Velliquette, and Cy Woods DB Bryce Callahan...add in Katy LB Jonathon Fisher too, who is having a big year.

There's quite a few players that are deserving. However, I guarantee all three of these guys have the numbers and have had a much greater impact on their teams than a majority, if not all, of those on the defensive list. You're talking about 4 All-Staters , some 1st team, when it's all said and done. I'd say Callahan is the biggest omission from this list.

[cougmantx]

The Touchdown Club of Houston released their award finalists today. While several of these players / coaches are truly outstanding, you may notice some of Houston's Top Seniors and Coaches missing.

Here's the list...who do you think should be on it???

Offensive Player of the Year
Isaiah Battle, Cypress Woods (WR)
Saqwan Edwards, Manvel (WR)
Richard Glover, Cinco Ranch (OL)
Trey Hopkins, North Shore (OL)
Jordan Jolly, Elkins (WR)
Randy Knust, The Woodlands (WR)
Deche Milburn, Clear Springs (WR)
Andrew Suter, Clements (OL)
Marcel Threat, Lamar Consolidated (RB)
Jacoby Walker, Westfield (QB)

Defensive Player of the Year
Mike Ariwodo, Westside (DB)
Kent Brooks, Atascocita (DB)
Neiko Conway, Lamar (DB)
Alton Demby, North Shore (DB)
Jay Guy, Eisenhower (DL)
Mike Jones, Kempner (DL)
Shaun Lewis, Hightower (LB)
Zach McMillian, Dulles (DB)
Ray Oppman, Clements (LB)
Shane Sobnosky, Santa Fe (DL)

Coach of the Year
Don Clayton, Cinco Ranch
Dean Colbert, Atascocita
Clint Hartman, Clear Springs
David Jones, Cypress Woods
Stan Labay, Klein
Mark Schmid, The Woodlands
John Snelson, Pasadena Memorial
Drew Svoboda, Klein Collins
Steve Van Meter, Friendswood
Eric Wells, Dawson

Qualifiers: Players must be Srs. Coaches not eligible if they won it in last 5 years (explains Coach J, Katy missing).

I'm not a Katy fan or hater, but I'll be the first to ask how Sam Holl was excluded?

This has followed a pattern all year. Very little TV coverage or mention by local stations. I was crediting this to all the Saturday games we have played but even the Sunday version seems to totally over look Katy. I told my wife that Coach J must have given them an ear full or something because it certainly appears someone is pissed off.

It's okay, Sam has a verbal commit but the fact LT, Fisher and Atwood are not on that list is amazing!

[BlakeJ]

Will Jeffrey-Offense
Sam Holl and Jonathon Fisher-Defense

You read my mind.

Not sure how Jeffery or Holl arent ATLEAST considered not to mention our coach.

[twcpfan1]

Joseph's not on the list because Katy was expected to have one of their best teams ever with all those kids back and plus a pretty good move in from Humble. This site and I imagine most other places had them ranked at 1 at the start of the year. They have them ranked at about 7 or 8 right now I think.

Both Clayton and Schmid graduated a bunch of kids and were not expected to do as well as they did. Cinco was a very makeable FG and an extra pt away from repeating as District champs. TWHS went 12-1 including wins over Katy and Lufkin. Nobody expected that. I would imagine everybody else on that list finished the regular season better than expected.

As far as defensive players, I'm surprised Bouthilet did not make the list. Pretty sure he's a senior. Where's Chad Lindsey?

[5ASports]

You read my mind.

Not sure how Jeffery or Holl arent ATLEAST considered not to mention our coach.
Coach Joseph won Coach of the Year in 2005, so he isn't eligible again until 2010.

[BlakeJ]

Coach Joseph won Coach of the Year in 2005, so he isn't eligible again until 2010.

Sorry...wasnt aware of that.

[5ASports]

Sorry...wasnt aware of that.
Same here. I had to edit the original post because I also asked why he wasn't there...then I realized coaches are ineligible for 5 years after winning it.

[CAKEETO]

Same here. I had to edit the original post because I also asked why he wasn't there...then I realized coaches are ineligible for 5 years after winning it.


Cywoods Bryce Callahan should be on the defensive player list. He has great stats and should definitely be considered for this prestigious award.:confused:

[62tiger]

This has followed a pattern all year. Very little TV coverage or mention by local stations. I was crediting this to all the Saturday games we have played but even the Sunday version seems to totally over look Katy. I told my wife that Coach J must have given them an ear full or something because it certainly appears someone is pissed off.

It's okay, Sam has a verbal commit but the fact LT, Fisher and Atwood are not on that list is amazing!

Colt is a JR

[Firebird]

Missing from the list is Jake Matthews.

[RRISDFAN]

RR Stony Point's Kevin White Sr corner back. He has been awsome to watch the last two seasons.

[62tiger]

RR Stony Point's Kevin White Sr corner back. He has been awsome to watch the last two seasons.

Uhhhhh.....Houston Award

[cougmantx]

Colt is a JR

THANK GOD! I wondered about that later and was hoping that was the case...:D

[RRISDFAN]

Uhhhhh.....Houston Award

Sorry sometimes I post too quickly. :D

[kale25]

Jordan Leslie from tomball led all receivers in greater Houston last year and this year. He is not on the list and I don't know why.

[kale25]

Jordan Leslie from Tomball led all receivers in greater Houston last year and this year. He is not on the list and I don't know why.

[The Wet Mustard]

I just have a hard time not seeing Shep and Will Jeferey not on an All R3 ( yes I know some of r2 is houston) team. And Sam and J Fish on defense

[kchsfan]

Congrats to all for a great year. Coach Drew Svoboda - Klein Collins - certainly should be right there but what is the deal with all the receivers? Hard to leave out JaMicheal Rozier on any top ten list? Thought he was one of the leading 5A RB's in the Houston area!

Many arguments I am sure. The ones listed are all deserving I am sure.

Finalists named for the Greater Houston High School Players of the Year:
OFFENSE ---
Isaiah Battle, Cypress Woods
Saquan Edwards, Manvel
Richard Glover, Cinco Ranch
Trey Hopkins, North Shore
Jordan Jolly, Elkins
Randy Knust, The Woodlands
DeChe Milburn, Clear Springs
Andrew Suter, Clements
Marcel Threat, Lamar Consolidated
Jacoby Walker, Westfield
DEFENSE ---
Mike Ariwodo, Westside
Kent Brooks, Atascocita
Neiko Conway, Lamar
Alton Demby, North Shore
Jay Guy, Eisenhower
Mike Jones, Kempner
Shaun Lewis, Hightower
Zach McMillian, Dulles
Ray Oppman, Clements
Shane Sobnosky, Santa Fe
----------------------------------
COACH OF THE YEAR ---
Don Clayton, Cinco Ranch
Dean Colbert, Atscocita
Clint Hartman, Clear Springs
David Jones, Cypress Woods
Stan Labay, Klein
Mark Schmid, The Woodlands
John Snelson, Pasadena Memorial
Drew Svoboda, Klein Collins
Steve Van Meter, Friendswood
Eric Wells, Dawson

[CRclassof02]

i would like to add KC from cinco for offensive player of the year:D

[rodjohns]

I think several deserving Katy players are the biggest snub on this list...I guess they figure Katy already wins enough hardware...

[CCDawgs]

OPOY - Jacoby Walker
DPOY - Shaun Lewis
COY - Drew Svoboda

[lefty01]

I think several deserving Katy players are the biggest snub on this list...I guess they figure Katy already wins enough hardware...
There are a lot of snubs to go around...the issue is most of these awards go to whoever has received the most hype. LOL

[jc84chill]

Merged the two threads on this topic...

[sabishop4]

Colt is a JR

And he's not good enough to be on the list. Shep Klinke and Sam Holl belong on the list though.

[rodjohns]

Jordan Leslie from tomball led all receivers in greater Houston last year and this year. He is not on the list and I don't know why.

He did not lead this year. I only looked at Districts 13,14,15 5A and he was like 5th just from that group.

Jordon Leslie is a good kid. He is also a great Basketball player. I would say he is up there in the top of 13-5A in Basketball...

He is not a great Wide Receiver. He has good hands and can make plays but he is questionable in terms of his speed. Why do you think his offer count is around 4 to 6 depending on who you ask? He has good size and is Athletic that is why he has the offers he has. You can't teach size...

This year Tomball's football team did worse than last year. Another stat that hurts : he was 6 for 20 yards his last game in High School.

Sorry, but you asked..

[dada]

And he's not good enough to be on the list. Shep Klinke and Sam Holl belong on the list though.

Clarify please....Colt is one of the best Corners in the city.

[kale25]

He did not lead this year. I only looked at Districts 13,14,15 5A and he was like 5th just from that group.

Jordon Leslie is a good kid. He is also a great Basketball player. I would say he is up there in the top of 13-5A in Basketball...

He is not a great Wide Receiver. He has good hands and can make plays but he is questionable in terms of his speed. Why do you think his offer count is around 4 to 6 depending on who you ask? He has good size and is Athletic that is why he has the offers he has. You can't teach size...

This year Tomball's football team did worse than last year. Another stat that hurts : he was 6 for 20 yards his last game in High School.

Sorry, but you asked..
You need to look again, he le all Houston receivers this year with 61 catches. His offers don't have anything to do with wheather or not he was a great wide receiver or not. Ask the coaches in the district who was the best receiver.

[dada]

You need to look again, he le all Houston receivers this year with 61 catches. His offers don't have anything to do with wheather or not he was a great wide receiver or not. Ask the coaches in the district who was the best receiver.

Leslie had 61 Catches for 798 yards and 9 TD's and WAS the WR for Tomball, the second leading WR had 19 catches

DeChe Milburn from Clear Springs has 74 catches for 1243 yards and 15 TD while sharing catches with James Cunningham(55 catches) Dimiti Donald(43 catches)

Isaiah Battle from Cy-Woods has 62 Catches for 1077 yards and 17 TD

He had the most CATCHES in the District, but CJ Jones from Westfield almost had the same Yardage numbers with about 30 fewer catches and 1 more TD.

Lesllie is a Good WR....taking nothing away from him though.

[kale25]

Leslie had 61 Catches for 798 yards and 9 TD's and WAS the WR for Tomball, the second leading WR had 19 catches

DeChe Milburn from Clear Springs has 74 catches for 1243 yards and 15 TD while sharing catches with James Cunningham(55 catches) Dimiti Donald(43 catches)

Isaiah Battle from Cy-Woods has 62 Catches for 1077 yards and 17 TD

He had the most CATCHES in the District, but CJ Jones from Westfield almost had the same Yardage numbers with about 30 fewer catches and 1 more TD.

Lesllie is a Good WR....taking nothing away from him though.
I guess I was wrong. Was this in regular season?

[dada]

I guess I was wrong. Was this in regular season?

Well Battle and Milburn are still playing....so their numbers include playoffs...I can get the regular season numbers for you.

[dada]

Milburn regular season 50-905 yds 10 TD
Battle regular season 51-931 yds 8 TD

Leslie was thrown to more...so he will have more catches.

[kale25]

Milburn regular season 50-905 yds 10 TD
Battle regular season 51-931 yds 8 TD

Leslie was thrown to more...so he will have more catches.
Did Leslie lead all receivers in regular season in catches?
Who says he was thrown to more?

[StangBacker78]

Looking at those who were actually nominated, my votes, being a Mustang homer aside, are:

Offense - Walker (when your sheer force of will results in victories, you get the nod)
Defense - Lewis (didn't see him play, but everyone I've met has said he changes gameplans, and that's huge when you're playing defense)
Coach - Svoboda (turned around a perennial loser into a team that started the season 11-0... though I wouldn't argue against the coaches at Clear Springs or Pearland Dawson getting it with what they've done in starting programs)

[dada]

Did Leslie lead all receivers in regular season in catches?
Who says he was thrown to more?

I'm saying he was thrown to more because he was the ONLY WR Tomball had....the next leading WR had like 19 catches for 189 yards...the other guys put up better/similiar numbers while sharing catches.

[rodjohns]

Did Leslie lead all receivers in regular season in catches?
Who says he was thrown to more?

Look Jordan Leslie is a Good receiver... Part of being a Great receiver is Yards After the Catch...having the most catches in a run Heavy District like 13-5A is good but not great.

I will give you an example. Battle # 6 from Cy Woods is a Great receiver and deserves to be on everyones list. He has Great Hands, Great Size, Great Speed, Great Athleticism. He makes people miss after the catch and then outruns them...

The list for Offensive player of the year in the Greater Houston area should have included others and maybe Leslie should be on the nominee list....does he deserve the Award for Offensive player of the year...IMHO...no...

[THE 300]

This has followed a pattern all year. Very little TV coverage or mention by local stations. I was crediting this to all the Saturday games we have played but even the Sunday version seems to totally over look Katy. I told my wife that Coach J must have given them an ear full or something because it certainly appears someone is pissed off.

It's okay, Sam has a verbal commit but the fact LT, Fisher and Atwood are not on that list is amazing!

Well he is kind of pushy.:ninja:

[sportsreporter]

I know that the Touchdown Club of Houston can only choose a certain number of players to nominate but I think they should have included Zach Velliquette (Cinco Ranch) as a defensive player of the year. Zach leads the area and I belive the state with 11 interceptions on the year. A couple of these interceptions and a fuble recovery have been in the post season and have been game changing turnovers.

[kale25]

Look Jordan Leslie is a Good receiver... Part of being a Great receiver is Yards After the Catch...having the most catches in a run Heavy District like 13-5A is good but not great.

I will give you an example. Battle # 6 from Cy Woods is a Great receiver and deserves to be on everyones list. He has Great Hands, Great Size, Great Speed, Great Athleticism. He makes people miss after the catch and then outruns them...

The list for Offensive player of the year in the Greater Houston area should have included others and maybe Leslie should be on the nominee list....does he deserve the Award for Offensive player of the year...IMHO...no...

Who is player of the year in 13 5a? I know what the coaches will tell you . It will be between four guys and Leslie is not one of them.

[BC2001Eagles]

Missing from the list is Jake Matthews.


Amen. Athletes all over that family

No Daniel Lasco at RB. Or was he voted on last year ????

The one thing I liked about his game this year.......that stiff arm he brought out is sweet and he uses it well :notworthy

[dada]

Amen. Athletes all over that family

No Daniel Lasco at RB. Or was he voted on last year ????

The one thing I liked about his game this year.......that stiff arm he brought out is sweet and he uses it well :notworthy

Lasco is a jr...don't thing he's eligible.

[BC2001Eagles]

Oh....and the RB out at Spring Deakaney...he is the real deal.

[BC2001Eagles]

Lasco is a jr...don't thing he's eligible.


Thanks. I need to read the whole post. Just saw the list and went into auto......

[dada]

Oh....and the RB out at Spring Deakaney...he is the real deal.

I dont know what's in the water...But Williams at Spring...and James at Cinco Ranch...are not your normal sophomores and freshmen.

Williams was the real deal for Dekaney early...because no one knew about him....once they started game planning for him...things were diifferent, Lets see if it carries on into next season.

[C-DUB]

Cywoods Bryce Callahan should be on the defensive player list. He has great stats and should definitely be considered for this prestigious award.:confused:

Bryce Callahan is the most athletic player on the CY-Woods football team
in my opinion. There are several others close behind.

[CAKEETO]

Bryce Callahan is the most athletic player on the CY-Woods football team
in my opinion. There are several others close behind.

I agree. I can't understand why he isn't on the list. Maybe the TD Club did not want to nominate two players from the same team??? I do remember that Westside had their QB and their RB nominated a couple of years back. Their RB won Offensive Player of the year. Callahan should be on this list. The LB, #42 from Langham should be considered also. Both of these players were game changers.

[lefty01]

I agree. I can't understand why he isn't on the list. Maybe the TD Club did not want to nominate two players from the same team??? I do remember that Westside had their QB and their RB nominated a couple of years back. Their RB won Offensive Player of the year. Callahan should be on this list. The LB, #42 from Langham should be considered also. Both of these players were game changers.

Well i do agree with that...#42 and Callahan both were leaders on their teams'defenses. I forget how many picks Callahan had..but he changes defensive game plans ..makes it hard to throw down the field. For one thing, Langham would have loved to have Keeton fom Creek leading our offense also..I thought he was the best QB we played in the district..and we played against some very good ones.

[t00 playa]

I believe Demby had a good year. :eek:

[HUM398]

As Good as LT (katy) has been at his time at Katy, i still wouldn't pick him up if im a Divison 1 college.

Why? His size...and im not talking about his height, that wouldn't deter me. It's his weight. At this level you can get away with being 165 and 5'6...In college, if you are 5'6 you better have some of the strongest damn legs in the country as well as some beef on you.

Jaquizz is a perfect example of a back with weight and speed.

LT is a great football player, and from what i heard a great kid. If he can gain some weight without having to sacrafice a lot of speed...then id pick him up.

But right now...5'6 155-165 just isn't going to cut it....no matter how good he is.

I can see him going to a Div II program however...and their are plenty of really good ones.

[jc84chill]

Winners announced tonight...(per Sam Khan, Houston Chronicle via our Twitter)

Coach of the Year: Don Clayton, Katy Cinco Ranch
Offensive Player of the Year: OL Trey Hopkins, North Shore
Defensive Player of the Year: Shane Sobnosky, Santa Fe

Congratulations to Coach Clayton and Trey Hopkins!

[HUM398]

Winners announced tonight...(per Sam Khan, Houston Chronicle via our Twitter)

Coach of the Year: Don Clayton, Katy Cinco Ranch
Offensive Player of the Year: OL Trey Hopkins, North Shore
Defensive Player of the Year: Shane Sobnosky, Santa Fe

Congratulations to Coach Clayton and Trey Hopkins!

wow...not sexy picks at all.

[CAKEETO]

wow...not sexy picks at all.

I agree. Oh well??:confused::confused: