Houston fullback breaks through as first-team all-conference pick

HOUSTON — Win or lose, senior Tyler Barron continued to deliver for the Houston Hawks.

In arguably Houston’s biggest win of the season — a 37-20 win over large schools Lathrop — Barron rumbled for 110 yards and three touchdowns. And in one of the team’s tougher losses, a defeat to Alaska medium schools state champion Kenai Central, Barron powered for 147 yards.

For his efforts throughout his senior season, Barron was named first-team All-Northern Lights Conference at fullback.

Barron was one of two Hawks named to the first-team, joining kicker Jake Wells.

Wells, a first-year football player, was also named a second-team wide receiver. Wells emerged as Houston’s top target in just his first season as a Hawk. He was also named to the second team as a defensive back.

Houston placed a number of players on the second team, including senior Todd Lee, a four-year starter at Houston High. Lee, an All-NLC selection in multiple seasons, was named second-team center.

Tight end Colton Buzby, lineman Phillip Pease and punter Beau Frank, also part of a stellar senior class, was named second-team. Pease was named second-team on offense and defense.

Jake Davis was an honorable mention at guard and CJ Cyphers was an honorable mention on the defensive line.

All-Northern Lights Conference

Offensive Player of the Year: AJ Hull, Kenai

Defensive Player of the Year: Austin Tennis, Soldotna

Lineman of the Year: Drew Raymond, Homer

Coach of the Year: Cam Wyatt, Homer

Assistant coach of the year: Pete Swanson, Homer; Jim Dawson, Kenai

First-team offense:

Quarterback — AJ Hull, Kenai; Running back — Austin Tennis, Soldotna; Dylan Day, Homer; Fullback — Tyler Barron, Houston; Wide receiver — Colton Young, Soldotna; Albert White, Skyview; Tight end — Garrett Bossick, Soldotna; Tackle — Tyler Marcuson, Soldotna; Alex Nason, Kenai; Guard — Daniel Carlson, Kenai; Drew Raymond, Homer; Center — Cody Clendenen, Skyview; Long snapper — Tyler Marcuson, Soldotna; Kicker — Jake Wells, Houston; Return specialist — AJ Hull, Kenai.

Second-team offense:

Quarterback — Noah Fowler, Soldotna; Running back — Reid Schmelzenbach, Soldotna; Joe Sandahl, Kenai; Fullback — Jared Duncan, Soldotna; Wide receiver — Jake Wells, Houston; Tory Fitzpatrick, Kenai; Tight end — Colton Buzby, Houston; Tackle — Phillip Pease, Houston; DJ Diaz, Soldotna; Guard — Jarett Urban, Soldotna; Joeben Hawkins, Skyview; Kyle Dougherty, Kenai; Center — Todd Lee, Houston; Long snapper — Alex Nason, Kenai; Kicker — Cameron Grothe, Soldotna; Return specialist — Albert White, Skyview.

Honorable mention offense:

Quarterback — Robin Glosser, Homer; Running back — Charlie Johnson, Kodiak; Frank Hoss, Homer; Fullback — Tayler Downes, Homer; Jason Suonvieri, Skyview; Wide receiver — Richard Reynolds, Skyview; Erik Rozencrans, Homer; Tight end — Devon Kennelty, Homer; Tackle — Joe Resartaris, Homer; Guard — Jake Davis, Houston; Center — Jingo Oleas, Kodiak; Alex Rodriguez, Skyview.

First-team defense:

Defensive line — Tyler Marcuson, Soldotna; Alex Rodriguez, Skyview; Alex Nason, Kenai; Drew Raymond, Homer; Inside linebacker — Zane Miller, Soldotna; Kyle Dougherty, Kenai; Outside linebacker — Garett Bosick, Soldotna; Albert White, Skyview; Defensive back — Austin Tennis, Soldotna; AJ Hull, Kenai; Robin Glosser, Homer; Punter — AJ Hull, Kenai; Utility player — Cody Williams, Skyview;

Second-team defense:

Defensive line — Jon Alexander, Skyview; Phillip Pease, Houston; Zac Fraley, Homer; Inside linebacker — Jared Duncan, Soldotna; Chris Parsons, Kodiak; Joe Sesertarits, Homer; Outside linebacker — Darren Aitolu, Kodiak; Brad Smithwick, Kenai; Defensive back — Colton Young, Soldotna; Tanner Fowler, Soldotna; Jake Wells, Houston; Punter — Beau Frank, Houston; Utility player — Josh Jansen, Soldotna.

Honorable mention defense:

Defensive line — Conner Murphy, Kodiak; Jingo Oleas, Kodiak; DJ Diaz, Skyview; CJ Cyphers, Houston; Garet Moyer, Homer; Inside linebacker — Charlie Johnson, Kodiak; Jasen Suonvieri, Skyview; Defensive back — Justin Goff, Kodiak; Dylan Day, Homer; Kyle Peitro, Skyview; Utility player — Travis Smith, Homer.