The accolades continue to roll in for the Gavilan football team.
Six Rams players were named to the All-California Community College All-Region Team Monday. Three players were also honorable mentions on the All-State Team.
Sophomore defensive lineman William Lee, who was named the Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year in November, topped the list for the All-Region defensive team and was joined by teammate Dillon Babb at linebacker. Lee had 76 tackles, seven sacks and five forced fumbles and led the conference with four fumble recoveries. Lee was also an honorable mention on the All-State Team. Babb racked up 72 tackles through nine games this season in addition to four sacks and two interceptions for the Rams.
Sophomore standout Nate Ellis was named the All-Region quarterback and was also an All-State honorable mention. Ellis threw for 2,040 yards this season and had 19 touchdowns through nine games — including three rushing touchdowns in Gavilan’s 59-58 thriller over Cabrillo to end the season.
All-purpose back Jakari Johnson was also named to the All-Region team and, like Eliis and Lee, received an honorable mention on the All-State team. Johnson was vital in the Rams success this season, racking up 1,827 all-purpose yards and 20 total touchdowns. Wide receiver Trevin Kelley, 432 yards and six touchdowns this season, and offensive lineman Kevin Taylor were also named to the All-Region Team for the Rams.
Gavilan finished the season with a 4-6 overall record.
Offense
Quarterback — Nate Ellis, Gavilan; Malik Watson, Contra Costa
Running backs — MVP De Andre Mann, Hartnell; Davontae Sapp-Lynch, Contra Costa; Shawn Vasquez, Los Medanos
Wide receivers — Nate Stephens, Shasta; DaQuan Smith, Hartnell; Trevin Kelley, Gavilan; Rashad Fyne, Mendocino
Offensive linemen — Tim Branche, Hartnell; Andrew Valley, Shasta; Tyler Isbill, Hartnell; Alem Amorris, Contra Costa; Ryan Belton, Yuba; Kevin Taylor, Gavilan
Kicker — Gil Camacho, Hartnell
All-purpose back — Jakari Johnson, Gavilan
Punter — Alex Elterman, Monterey Peninsula
Tight end — Joe Will, Yuba
DefenseÂ
Defensive linemen — William Lee, Gavilan; Ronald McNair, Contra Costa; Kapil Fletcher, Hartnell; Eric Scribner, Yuba; Donnie Hedrick, Yuba; James Karasek, Monterey Peninsula; Chuntony Johnson, Harntell
Linebackers — Markie Beltran, Los Medanos; Darrien Williams, Cabrillo; Darnell Dailey, Contra Costa; Dillon Babb, Gavilan; Jesse Robbins, Shasta
Defensive backs — MVP Dominique Harrison, Contra Costa; Anthony Smithson, Hartnell; Jacolby Bureau, Yuba; Nais Martin, Hartnell; Antoine Pickett, Contra Costa
Returner — James Lockett, Los Medanos
Coach of the Year — Matt Collins. Hartnell
