Blacksburg High School was well represented on the River Ridge and Region 4D first team football squads announced Wednesday. Tiquest Terry was honored as the offensive player of year, while Gideon Driscoll was the lineman of the year.
The Bruins head coach, Thad Wells, was also named coach of the year.
The first team offense included: Davis Roberson (offensive lineman), Cole Beck (running back), Tiquest Terry (receiver) and Camden Wise (kicker).
Six Bruins were named to the first team defense including Terry who was honored as the defensive all-purpose player of year and punt returner.
Other first team defense players included: Gideon Driscoll (defensive line), Chase Orndorff (defensive end), Josh Van Gilder (linebacker) and Brian Mitchell (defensive back).
Six Bruins were named to the second team list along with five others from Christiansburg High School. Blacksburg’s second teamers were: Grant Johnston (quarterback), Matt Elliott (offensive lineman), Noah Ramsey (receiver), Cole Epperley (linebacker), Drew Babcock (linebacker) and Camden Wise (kicker).
Christiansburg’s second teamers included: Charles Nwaihesie (running back), Nic Cook (all-purpose), Xavier Wright (defensive lineman), Mac Padget (defensive end) and Matson Stanley (linebacker).
The honorable mention team included: Ryan McFee and Xavier Wright, both as offensive linemen.
Four Blue Demons were named to the All-Region 3D second team including running back Charles Nwaihesie, second team running back. The honorable mention team included Nic Cook, Mac Padgett and Maston Stanley.
Nine Blacksburg players were named to the Region 4D first team including: Grant Johnston (quarterback), Matt Elliott (offensive lineman), Davis Roberson (offensive lineman), Cole Beck (running back), Tiquest Terry (wide receiver), Gideon Driscoll (defensive lineman), Josh V an Gilder (linebacker), Drew Babcock (linebacker) and Chase Orndorff (defensive end).
Terry was also named co-offensive player of year and all-purpose first team defense for the region.
Second teamers on the Region 4D team for Blacksburg included Cole Beck as kick returner.
