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Vian tackle Blake Bennett has been named to the OCA All-State football team and will play for the East squad this summer. (Mike Erwin•TIMES)
Matt Mitchell of Sallisaw and Blake Bennett of Vian will both suit up for the East squad at the annual game, which is scheduled for July 31 at Union Tuttle Stadium in Tulsa.
Mitchell, a tailback, rushed for 1,510 yards and 22 touchdowns this past season while helping the Black Diamonds to a 10-2 record and a trip to the Class 4A quarterfinals.
Bennett was a two-way tackle for Vian, which posted a 10-3 record and made it to the third round of the Class 2A playoffs. Bennett was selected to the All-State team as an offensive lineman.
All-State Football
East Offense
Quarterbacks: Ethan Sharp, Eufaula; Sam Clancy, Cascia Hall.
Running Backs: Michael Doctor, Tulsa Washington; Chris Perry, Stillwater; Matt Mitchell, Sallisaw.
Wide Receivers: Tramaine Thompson, Jenks; Dusty Gehrke, Grove; Colton Richardson, Ada; Dalton Rassmussen, Collinsville; Clay Jenkins, Bartlesville.
Tight End: Cody Pitts, Davenport.
Offensive Line: Hayden Garringer, Morrison; Dalton Howeth, Glenpool; aaron Kannard, Broken Arrow; Alvin Bailey, Broken Arrow; Brian Mincher, Jenks; Blake Bennett, Vian; Blain Gerhart, Owasso.
East Defense
Defensive Line: J.R. Trevin, Madill; Justin Shelton, Sequoyah-Claremore; B.J. Herring, Glenpool; Aubrey Richardson, Wagoner; Blake Dirteater, Coweta; Pearlie Graves, East Central; Earl Sparrow, Stillwater.
Linebackers: Daniel Hausher, Union; Aaron Applegate, Wagoner; Jack Gray, Chandler; Cody Wilson, Lincoln christian; Ronnell Lewis, Dewar.
Defensive Backs: J.T. Bartlett, Woodland; Colby Ellis, Tonkawa; Kerg Hilbert, Depew; Mitchell Manning, Broken Bow; Howard Scarborough, Union; David Gordon, Tulsa East Central.
West Offense
Quarterbacks: Turner Peterson, Heritage Hall; Kyle Webster, Mustang.
Running Backs: Auggie McCulley, Hennessey; John Conaway, Ringwood; Timothy Flanders, Midwest City; Beau Blankenship, Norman North.
Wide Receivers: Brock Wardlaw, Okeene; Destin Stewart, Oklahoma City Douglass; Kevin Gaddis, Midwest City; Donté Foster, Guthrie; Brad Harmon, Lawton MacArthur.
Tight End: Gabe Ikard, Bishop McGuinness.
Offensive Line: O’Paul Mitchell, Oklahoma City Douglass; Dustin Reid, Purcell; Jonathan Prewitt, Oklahoma Christian; Ethan Reedy, Tuttle; Bo Coleman, Moore; Cameron Pound, Westmoore; Corbin Dyson, Elk City.
West Defense
Defensive Line: Gabe McKee, Duncan; Trevor Fletcher, Edmond Santa Fe; Deontae Logan, Frederick; Trenty Dupy, Enid.
Defensive Ends: Colt McCawley, Marlow; Cash Johnson, Kingfisher; Christian Smith, Cal Albert; José Renteria, Hennessey.
Linebackers: Tyler Helfenbein, Shattuck; Anthony Morales, Edmond Memorial; Austin Fedderson, El Reno; Beau Traber, Norman north; Julian Jones, Lawton MacArthur.
Defensive Backs: Carl Tisdale, Kingfisher; Anthony Phillips, Mustang; Cecil Kirkendoll, Clinton; Creaddell Pennon, Altus; Ozell Littleton, Carl Albert.
