San Benito linebacker Johnny Sanchez, the school’s all-time
leader in tackles, was named the Tri-County Athletic League
Defensive Player of the Year.
San Benito linebacker Johnny Sanchez, the school’s all-time leader in tackles, was named the Tri-County Athletic League Defensive Player of the Year.
Sanchez, who had a team-high 113 tackles during his senior campaign, anchored the stout Haybalers defense that allowed 14.2 points per game and four times held the opposition to less than 10 points.
Lineman Sam Doty was also honored by the TCAL, earning the Sophomore of the Year Award.
Doty had 34 tackles, 2.5 sacks and recovered two fumbles this season. Two of those sacks came in the Prune Bowl victory over Gilroy.
Senior Tim Lango, who led the team in rushing this season, earned first-team honors at running back. Seniors Danny Gallant and Chris Reynolds were both selected as first-teamers on the offensive line.
Four ‘Balers earned first-team honors on the defensive side.
Senior linebacker Nate Mendoza joined Sanchez as a first-team linebacker. Brett Pirtle was honored on the defensive line and Dru Blake was selected at defensive back.
Second-team honors went to linebackers Chad Kakebeen and Ricky Correa, defensive lineman Kevin Burley and Doty and defensive back Zach Canez.
