Gonzales trio lands on all-state list

Three Gonzales defensive players landed on the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-state football team released Thursday evening, with one making it on the third team and the other two honorably mentioned.

Jared “JT” Esparza was named to the third team as a linebacker. Defensive lineman Lion Williamson and defensive back Seth Gibson were honorably mentioned.

Esparza recently signed with Blinn College to play football for the Pirates. He was named defensive MVP of District 15-4ADI.

Williamson was named to the District 15-4ADI first-team on both offense and defense. Gibson was named to the first-team on defense.

The Apaches finished the season 6-6 overall, 3-1 and tri-district champions in District 15-4ADI.