The Neville representation is led by defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence, named the Defensive MVP in 4A. The Under Armour All-American led the Tigers in tackles and tackles for a loss. A pair of Neville offensive linemen, Blaze Van Buren and John Kade Lawrence, and kick returner Corey Straughter were also honored with all-state selections. Cecilia running back Raymond Calais was named the Offensive MVP after running for 2,602 yards and 33 touchdowns. Minden’s Spencer Heard was named the 4A Coach of the Year after taking over a Crimson Tide program that went 1-9 three years ago and leading it to the second round of the playoffs this season. Minden’s 9-3 2015 season included a win over 3A No. 1 North Webster and just one district loss. Calais is joined at running back by a pair of juniors – Washington-Marion’s Jacobi Taylor and Livonia’s Patrick Queen – both of whom ran for over 1,800 yards. Taylor ran for 15 touchdowns and Queen ran for 24. Calais’ teammate, Kenya Dartez, is one of a trio of senior wide receivers on the team, alongside Trevor Begue of St. Thomas More and Jacq’co Price of Crowley. Plaquemine multi-purpose threat Wayne Toussaint was named the athlete after running for 804 yards and 10 touchdowns, catching 33 passes for 617 yards and eight touchdowns, returning kickoff for 477 yards and two touchdowns in addition to 14 pass breakups and six interceptions as a defensive back. On the offensive line, Teurlings Catholic’s Ashton Whaley, and North DeSoto’s Will Champion and Lionell Scott of Loranger join the Neville duo of Van Buren and John Kade Lawrence. Edna Karr’s Aldon Clark earned the quarterback spot after leading the Cougars to the 4A state championship game. Defensive lineman Daniel Crosley made the team for the third time after posting strong numbers as a starting running back and defensive linemen, amassing seven sacks and 15 tackles for losses despite being asked to play so much offense. Livonia’s Willie Baker made the 4A team a year after making the 3A team thanks to totals of 16 tackles for losses, 21 quarterback hurries and 11.5 sacks. Crosley and Baker are joined on the defensive line by Neville’s Rashard Lawrence and Northside’s Tyler Shelvin. Daniel Crosley’s twin brother, David, made the all-state team as a linebacker, along with Michael Leday of LaGrange, Justin Gaskin of North DeSoto and Ethan Broussard of St. Thomas More. All four led their teams in tackles: Leday with 128, Gaskin, 117; Broussard, 115; and Crosley, 109. The LaGrange defense also claims defensive back Alvinoski LaFleur, a two-time all-state safety who tallied seven interceptions and 104 tackles. Rounding out the secondary are Loranger’s Evan Johnson, a two-way starter with 10 pass breakups and over 1,000 rushing yards; Cecilia’s Keldrick Zeno and Plaquemine’s Todd Harris, who had 84 tackles and 22 pass breakups. LSWA CLASS 4A CHART Offense WR Trevor Begue St. Thomas More 5-8 180 Sr. WR Kenya Dartez Cecilia 6-2 185 Sr. WR Jacq’co Price Crowley 6-2 165 Sr. OL John Kade Lawrence Neville 6-0 210 Sr. OL Ashton Whaley Teurlings Catholic 6-1 275 Sr. OL Blaze Van Buren Neville 6-1 255 Sr. OL Will Champion North DeSoto 6-3 305 Sr. OL Lionell Scott Loranger 6-2 300 Sr. QB Aldon Clark Karr 6-1 185 Jr. RB Jacobi Taylor Washington-Marion 5-8 190 Jr. RB Raymond Calais Cecilia 5-9 172 Sr. RB Patrick Queen Livonia 6-1 210 Jr. PK Bailey Raborn St. Thomas More 6-0 190 Sr. ATH – Wayne Toussant Plaquemine 5-11 170 So.