Six of those players received Player of the Year accolades with 11 more getting all-district status.
In addition, Virgil Terry was named 4A-4 Coach of the Year for guiding the Black Diamonds to a district title in his first season in charge. The long-time assistant has led Sallisaw into the Class 4A semifinals and to an 11-1 record so far after being promoted during the offseason.
Free safety/Z-back John Petree was selected district MVP for his all-around performance on offense, defense and special teams.
The Offensive Player of the Year is quarterback Ryan Clubb, who has thrown for 1,504 yards and 20 touchdowns this season.
Tackle James Bell has been a key factor in Sallisaw's offensive success and was rewarded as the 4A-4 Offensive Lineman of the Year.
Sallisaw allowed the fewest points among Class 4A teams and tackle Max Smith and end Nathan Chadwell were among the district's top defensive honorees. Smith is the Defensive Lineman of the Year and Chadwell was named Defensive End/Linebacker of the Year.
The Diamonds have also had an excellent kicking game this season and the league coaches selected Benson Cheek as 4A-4 Kicker/Punter of the Year.
Other Sallisaw players named to the all-district team are Chad Hawkins, Matt Hawkins, Donald Sanders, Seth Stites, Jonathan Wooten, Mitch Tubbs, Jamie DeLude, Michael Duncan, Sheldon Dobbs, Derek Tillis and Jim Bean.
Muldrow had seven players named all-district: Jeremy Hammock, Brandon Jackson, Justin Pratt, Dustin Gibbs, Heath Sharp, Jason West and Andrew Perkins.
Four more Bulldogs-Jerrod Taylor, Tyrone Taylor, Jeremy Cantrell and Chad Sheffield-received honorable mention status.
2003 4A-4 All-District Football Team
MVP: John Petree, Sallisaw.
Offensive Player of the Year: Ryan Clubb, Sallisaw.
Coach of the Year: Virgil Terry, Sallisaw.
Offensive Back of the Year: Davion Hemphill, Okmulgee.
Offensive Lineman of the Year: James Bell, Sallisaw.
Offensive Receiver of the Year: Michael Goodlow, Broken Bow.
Defensive Player of the Year: Brad Jones, Stilwell.
Defensive Back of the Year: Tyrell Kennybrew, Broken Bow.
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Max Smith, Sallisaw.
Offensive End/Linebacker of the Year: Nathan Chadwell, Sallisaw.
Kicker/Punter of the Year: Benson Cheek, Sallisaw.
Other All-District Players
Broken Bow: Jon Stuart, Todd Shomo, Doug Carvan, Daniel Brantley.
Fort Gibson: Sammy Johnson, Nathan Parker, Josh Garroute, Ross Johnson, Ross Lashley, John Bowen, Levi Osburn, Daniel Bunch.
Idabel: Marcellius Nunley, Corey Gay, Tyler Atnip, Valanthony Golston, Maurice Golston, Garvin Jasper, Brandon Scarbrough, Brad Shomo, James Marshell, Tyson Austin, Micah Abney, David Casey.
Muldrow: Jeremy Hammock, Brandon Jackson, Justin Pratt, Dustin Gibbs, Heath Sharp, Jason West, Andrew Perkins.
Okmulgee: Daniel Fuller, Antonio Thierry, Bryan Dunlap, Delon Tuggle, Mark Kelly, Kenny Leybas, Tanner Manns, Andrew Barnett, Wesley Steph.
Poteau: Weldon Tanner, Josh Williams, Zane Johnson, Matt Plummer, Jamie Armstrong.
Stilwell: Stephen Morgan, Nathaniel Crittenden, Justin Muskrat, Clark Christie.
Sallisaw: Chad Hawkins, Matt Hawkins, Donald Sanders, Seth Stites, Jon Wooten, Mitch Tubbs, Jamie DeLude, Michael Duncan, Sheldon Dobbs, Derek Tillis, Jim Bean.
Honorable Mention
Fort Gibson: Daron Murrow, Zack West.
Idabel: Michael Fisher.
Muldrow: Jerrod Taylor, Tyrone Taylor, Jeremy Cantrell, Chad Sheffield.
Okmulgee: Jasyn Pankey, Richard Shephardson.
Stilwell: Steven Muskrat, Caleb Duncan.
