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WASILLA — A half-dozen Redington Huskies earned first-team All-Aurora Conference honors.
Running back Jaden Spaulding, tackle Mason Brouillet, guard Christian Mattson, defensive lineman Isaac Carlson-Hamo, outside linebacker Javon Pau and defensive back Jahzeah Williams were all named to the first team.
Williams also earned second-team honors at wide receiver. Tackle Trenton Reagan and defensive back Tyler Holsapple were also named to the second team.
Redington finished with four wins, which tied a school record.
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All-Aurora Conference
Offensive Player of the Year: Will McManus, Eielson
Defensive Player of the Year: L’Jun Dias, Barrow
Lineman Player of the Year: Harley Morris, Monroe
Coach of the Year: Chris Battle, Barrow
Assistant Coach of the Year: Andrew Downing, Barrow
First-team offense:
Quarterback — Payton DeVaughn, Eielson; Running back — Jaden Spaulding, Redington; Micah Serino, Barrow; Fullback — Will McManus, Eielson; Wide receiver — Jefferson Nobleza, Barrow; Jordan Higbee, Monroe; Tight end — Zoltan Holmly, Eielson; Tackle — Mason Brouillet, Redington; Logan Anderson, Valdez; Guard — Christian Mattson, Redington; Caleb Gum, Eielson; Center — Devean Onega, Barrow.
First-team defense:
Defensive line — Isaac Carlson-Hamo, Redington; Charlie Tuai, Barrow; Jayrick Nobleza, Barrow; Nicholas Lilomaiava, Barrow; Outside linebacker — Javon Pau, Redington; Zoltan Holmly, Eielson; Inside linebacker — L’Jun Dias, Barrow; Payton DeVaughn, Eielson; Defensive back — Jahzeah Williams, Redington; Domnick Reyes, Barrow; Jefferson Nobleza, Barrow.
First-team special teams:
Kicker — Jordan Higbee, Monroe; Return specialist — Zoltan Holmly, Eielson; Long snapper — Mason Muramoto, Monroe; Punter — Jordan Higbee, Monroe; Utility player — Tate Chadwick, Valdez.
Second-team offense:
Quarterback — Anthony Fruean, Barrow; Running back — Ervin Feleti, Barrow; Garren Nicholson, Monroe; Fullback — L’Juan Dias, Barrow; Owen Chadwick, Valdez; Wide receiver — Jahzeah Williams, Redington; Tight end — Charlie Tuai, Barrow; Tackle — Trenton Reagan, Redington; Nicholas Lilomaiva, Barrow; Guard — Mason Muramoto, Monroe; Braden Grorud, Eielson; Center — Harley Morris, Monroe.
Second-team defense:
Defensive line — Anthony Fruean, Barrow; Harley Morris, Monroe; Gaspar deLeon, Valdez; Connor Hottinger, Eelson; Outside linebacker — Ervin Feleti, Barrow; Hayden Howard, Valdez; Inside linebacker — Will McManus, Eielson; Garren Nicholson, Monroe; Jaden Spaulding, Redington; Defensive back — Deveraux Calhoun, Valdez; Jordan Higbee, Monroe; Tyler Holsapple, Redington.
Second-team special teams:
Kicker — Anthony Fruean, Barrow.