2008 Class 2A-3A Golden Spread Super Team

Coach of the Year

David Wood

Muleshoe

Led the Mules to an undefeated season and the school's first state championship. Wood has a record of 107-46 in 13 seasons as Muleshoe's coach.

Player of the Year

Wes Wood

Muleshoe

First-team all-stater set an area record by throwing 64 touchdown passes, three short of the state mark. He threw for 4,540 yards en route to the state title.

Offense

QB: Wes Wood, Muleshoe, 5-11, 170, Sr.: The offensive player of the year on the Associated Press Sports Editors Class 2A all-state team.

RB: Michael Ramirez, Childress, 5-8, 170, Sr.: Ran for more than 1,500 yards as Bobcats reached playoffs.

RB: Shane Hodge, Perryton, 5-9, 155, Jr.: Rushed for more than 1,000 yards for second straight season.

WR: Victor Vasquez, Muleshoe, 5-10, 165, Sr.: Leading receiver for state champions.

WR: Michael Matthews, Bushland, 6-1, 195, Jr.: A big-play threat for District 1-2A champion Falcons.

WR: Ray Ramirez, Muleshoe, 5-8, 155, Sr.: Combined with Vasquez to give Mules a great 1-2 receiving threat.

OL: Westin Richburg, Bushland, 6-2, 245, Sr.: Overcame injury as junior to lead Falcons' offensive line.

OL: Marshal Head, Muleshoe, 5-11, 170, Sr.: Joined teammate Austin Bamert as a first-team all-state selection.

OL: Eric Graham, Panhandle, 6-4, 205, Sr.: Anchored line for Panthers, who were 9-1 during regular season.

OL: Ryan Law, Dalhart, 6-1, 250, Sr.: A first-team all-District 1-3A selection on both sides of the ball.

OL: Bryan Finney, Perryton, 6-3, 210, Sr.: Made first-team all-District 1-3A on offense and defense.

K: Casey Wood, Sanford-Fritch, 5-7, 145, Sr.: Was a first-team all-district kicker in 1-2A.

Defense

DL: Andrew Hudson, Bushland, 6-5, 240, Sr.: The defensive MVP for 1-2A champion Falcons.

DL: Cooper Washington, Muleshoe, 6-5, 205, So.: First-team all-state selection had 73 tackles including 44 solos.

DL: Crockett Gillmore, Bushland, 6-5, 210, Jr.: An outstanding defensive player, he was also the Falcons' leading pass receiver.

DL: Corben Reid, River Road, 6-2, 245, Jr.: Unanimous first-team all-district player on both sides of the ball.

LB: John Quint, Dalhart, 6-0, 220, Sr.: First-team all-state selection was District 1-3A's MVP on defense.

LB: Lane Wood, Muleshoe, 6-0, 175, Sr.: Led Mules in tackles and rushed for more than 1,500 yards and 14 TDs.

LB: Colton Childers, Dalhart, 5-6, 160, Sr.: Unanimous first-team all-district selection.

DB: Ryan Dunlavy, Perryton, 5-11, 160, Sr.: First-team all-District 1-3A selection led Rangers in receiving.

DB: Creede Breeding, Childress, 6-2, 170, Sr.: First-team all-state pick had eight interceptions, 43 tackles and 13 pass breakups.

DB: Wes Weiss, Bushland, 5-11, 180, Sr.: Unanimous first-team all-district selection.

DB: Caleb McGuire, Bushland, 5-8, 175, Jr.: Outstanding on defense, he filled in at QB when starter Sawyer Cornelius was injured.

P: Kegan Garnett, Spearman, 5-11, 170, Sr.: All-District 1-2A first-teamer at running back and punter.

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