The Modesto Bee’s 2025 All-District Football Team — Offense
How the teams were selected: The Bee’s All-District teams were picked through observation and coach nominations with an emphasis on team playoff success. Players not on these lists were not nominated.
Offensive Player of the Year: Elias Haynes, Junior, Downey
Whenever Downey needed a big offensive play, Haynes was there to answer the call. Whether it was in the passing game or the rushing attack, he found a way to be productive. Haynes was named the CCAL MVP after leading the Knights back to the top of the league standings and a 5-0 record against league opponents. On the ground, he finished with 1,343 yards and 22 touchdowns on 178 carries. He averaged 122.1 yards per game and had seven 100-plus yard games. As a receiver, he caught 55 passes for 658 yards and seven scores. He was the team leader in every rushing and receiving category. He finished the year with 30 total touchdowns, fifth in the Sac-Joaquin Section, and 2,607 all-purpose yards.
And he was always the first to credit his offensive line. It was a group of players Haynes and head coach Jeremy Plaa said was one of Downey’s best units in a few seasons. He did more than just collect offensive stats, though. He finished ninth in California in punt return yard average, producing 28.4 yards. His 606 total return yards were No. 7 in the Sac-Joaquin Section and he returned a punt for a touchdown as part of a four-score outing against Modesto.
Haynes had six games with three or more touchdowns, including in the final four games. In the season finale against Folsom, Haynes finished with 80 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
In addition to his production on offense, Haynes took on some of the best playmakers as a defensive back. He finished the season with 61 total tackles and three tackles for loss. He had two interceptions, one against Modesto and one against Folsom.
2025 All-District Offense
QB — Logan Huebner, Senior, Escalon
The true definition of a dual-threat quarterback, Huebner was named the TVL co-Outstanding Offensive Back and First Team quarterback. He threw for 1,650 yards and 20 touchdowns with just 11 interceptions, leading the Cougars to the postseason. He also finished second on the team in rushing, tallying 438 yards and four touchdowns on a team-high 82 carries. He even caught a touchdown pass on a trick play from Dylan Ball.
QB — Mason Tameling, Senior, Ripon Christian
Tameling was named an All-TVL First Team quarterback after a career season. The three-year varsity starter’s efficiency hovered around 60% for the third straight season, but he increased his passing yards (1,804), passing touchdowns (22), yards per completion (15.3) and yards per game (138.8). He also rushed for a career-best 11 touchdowns. He tied a varsity career low in interceptions (4) and led the Knights back to the section title game. In total, he was responsible for 33 touchdowns and gave up just four turnovers this season.
QB — Anthony Torres, Senior, Johansen
As Torres continued to improve over his two seasons as a varsity starter, the Johansen offense evolved, turning from a run-first outfit to a balanced attack. This season, he finished as the first 1,000-yard passer under head coach Rod Smith Sr., tallying 1,607 yards and tossing 22 touchdowns with just eight interceptions. He ranked 11th among Sac-Joaquin Section D-III quarterbacks in passing yards. Torres was named the WAC Offensive Player of the Year and led the Vikings to an 8-3 record, a second place finish in the WAC standings (6-1) and a bowl game win over Gregori. The Vikings’ eight wins are the most in a season since 2008 (8-4).
RB — Richard Flores, Senior, Oakdale
Flores suffered a season-ending lower leg injury in the regular season finale, but did enough before that to earn All-VOL First Team running back honors. He had a breakout senior season for the Mustangs, tallying 1,105 yards and 20 touchdowns on 82 carries with five games of at least 100 rushing yards. He helped lead Oakdale to its first win over Central Catholic since 2019 and a second place finish in the league standings and assisted in putting the team in position to reach a second straight title game.
RB — Braiden Fuentes, Junior, Turlock
Fuentes was one of the constants in a team littered with injuries. The junior back was crowned the CCAL Offensive Player of the Year after finishing with 1,098 all-purpose yards. He had 21 carries for 169 rushing yards, 34 catches for 735 yards, 194 kickoff return yards and six touchdowns.
RB — Mason Helwick, Senior, Pitman
Helwick was the main offensive driving force in Pitman’s turnaround 2025 campaign, earning co-Outstanding Offensive Back/Receiver honors in the CCAL. He finished the season with 1,129 rushing yards, ending his high school career as the Pride’s first 1,000-plus yard rusher since Devan Bass in 2016. Helwick also had 20 rushing touchdowns and was one of just 17 players in the Sac-Joaquin Section to have over 1,100 rush yards and 20 rushing touchdowns. Helwick and the Pride finished 5-6 this season, tallying the most wins in a season since 2018.
RB — Lushen Sanders, Senior, Ripon Christian
Sanders was the TVL’s co-Outstanding Offensive Back, carrying the ground game for a Knights team that finished tied for second in the league and made it to the Division VI section title game. Sanders carried the ball 145 times for 752 yards and 12 touchdowns in 13 games. He also forced a fumble and recovered a fumble. He had two touchdowns and a season best 18 carries and 186 yards in a win over Escalon.
RB — Eli Wilbanks, Senior, Hughson
An All-TVL First Team selection out of the backfield, Wilbanks also finished 30th in the section in rushing yards (1,177). He was the first returning running back under current head coach Shaun King entering the season and provided an offensive spark when needed. He also increased his workload this season, doubling as a linebacker when called on. On offense, he finished with 12 total touchdowns (9 rushing, 3 receiving) and averaged 6.2 yards per carry. Defensively, he recorded 57 tackles, six tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
WR — Lawson Aviles, Senior, Hughson
The TVL Outstanding Receiver, Aviles moved around in Hughson’s offensive formations, but was always a threat. He went in motion, caught passes from out wide and even lined up in the backfield at times. The senior finished second on the team in rushing yards (444) and receiving yards (544). He added 72 kick return yards and 214 punt return yards, finishing with a team-best 1,274 all-purpose yards on the season (106.2 a game). He found the end zone nine times, scoring seven times on the ground, twice as a receiver and once as a punt returner. He also finished second on the team in tackles (60) with six tackles for loss. He also added an interception, six passes defensed, a fumble recovery and two blocked field goals.
WR — Chase Perino, Senior, Central Catholic
At the end of the regular season, Fresno State signee Chase Perino was the Sac-Joaquin Section leader in receiving yards. At season’s end, he rounded out at seventh in receiving yards (1,184) and added 15 receiving touchdowns. His 76 catches were third in the section and he was one of just four players in the section to finish with at least 1,100 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. Defensively, he had a team-high 70 tackles, four interceptions and 12 passes defensed. Perino was named to the VOL First Team as a receiver and safety/defensive back.
WR — Owen Sacuskie, Junior, Downey
Sacuskie had a breakout junior season, earning CCAL co-Outstanding Offensive Back/Receiver honors and helping the Knights earn an outright league title. He caught 29 passes for 474 yards and three touchdowns with a long of 66 yards in the season opener against Del Oro. Sacuskie also was a threat in the Knights’ rushing attack, running for 485 yards and three scores on 57 carries.
TE — Jace Johnson, Junior, Patterson
Johnson is in his third varsity season as a junior and stayed consistent despite Patterson losing its freshman starting quarterback early and having to rely on its backup signal caller for most of the season. In addition to helping the offensive line block for a 1,000-plus yard rusher, Johnson lined up on the outside at times as well. A VOL All-League First Team tight end, he caught 27 passes for 298 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games.
TE — Bryce McDaniel, Senior, Hughson
McDaniel was named a TVL All-League First Team tight end after making the switch from receiver this season in preparation for his time as a Division I football player at Fresno State. He worked tirelessly with a tight end coach during the season, perfecting blocking techniques. But he still caught passes. He led the Huskies in receptions (40), receiving yards (594) and tied for the team lead in touchdowns (7). He also helped block on the line for Wilbanks and blocked downfield for pass catchers Aviles and Titus Beers.
OL — Broden Bush, Senior, Oakdale
Bush is one of the team’s leaders. An All-VOL First Team Offensive Lineman, he assisted in blocking for one of the state’s top rushing attacks. Behind Bush, Oakdale had three 1,000-plus yard rushers and a 2,000 yard rusher in Player of the Year Wes Burford. Oakdale scored 70 points twice and added multiple other games with over 50 points this season. All but five of the team’s touchdowns were rushing. The Mustangs finished with 5,728 rush yards and 79 touchdowns on 606 carries with an average of 9.5 yards per carry and 440.6 rush yards per game.
OL — Daniel Mataele, Senior, Patterson
A Sacramento State signee, Mataele was named the VOL Offensive Lineman of the Year. He protected quarterbacks Jacob Pierce and Caden Lozano and opened up holes for 1,000-yard running back Dasen Pettis. He also played on the defensive line, tallying 27 tackles, a pair of tackles for loss and a pair of sacks.
OL — Avery Michael, Junior, Turlock
Michael looks the part of a Division I offensive lineman, has the offers to prove it and now, has the local accolades as well. Michael was named the CCAL Outstanding Offensive Lineman. He was called up from JV for the playoffs as a sophomore and immediately impressed. He started in the postseason and has not left the Bulldogs’ lineup since. The D-I interest has continued to roll in since the end of the season and the three-star offensive lineman is up to 24 offers according to 24/7 Sports.
OL — Gus Munoz, Junior, Downey
Another of three Downey offensive linemen to make the CCAL All-League First Team honors, Munoz assisted in clearing pathways for Haynes’ career season. Munoz is already a three-year varsity player for the Knights. He will be back next season for the CCAL champs as a varsity returner and could be one of the league’s top offensive linemen again.
OL — Justin Ortiz, Junior, Hilmar
A junior All-TVL First Team Offensive Lineman, Ortiz was the anchor of one of the top lines in the TVL. Ortiz is a three-star offensive tackle with offers from Fresno State and Sacramento State, according to 24/7 Sports. Ortiz blocked in a spread system that featured three rotating quarterbacks. With Ortiz and the line leading the charge, Hilmar produced 2,516 team rushing yards and 33 touchdowns and 1,388 passing yards with 10 scores.
OL — Andres Servin, Senior, Downey
Part of one of the best offensive lines in recent Downey history, Servin helped lead the Knights to a CCAL title and a 5-0 league record. He was named an All-League First Team offensive lineman. Servin is a four-year varsity football player at Downey and brought experience to the team’s offensive line.
K — Noe Pacheco, Senior, Hughson
Pacheco was a consistent kicker for the Huskies his entire career, making extra points and field goals on the Sac-Joaquin Section’s biggest stage in 2024. In 2025 as a senior, Pacheco finished 19th in the section in kick points (50) and was 19th in made PAT’s (38).
All-Purpose — Nathan Ayala, Junior Hilmar
The Yellowjackets fell one win short of a section championship appearance in 2025, but still won seven games. Their success was due in large part to Ayala’s production on both sides of the ball. The junior rushed for 226 yards and four touchdowns on 32 carries and was the team’s best receiver, catching 38 passes for 773 yards and six scores, all team highs. Defensively, he was second on the team in tackles (70) and finished first in interceptions (5). He was named an All-TVL First Team receiver and defensive back.
All-Purpose — Dylan Ball, Sophomore, Escalon
Ball was the leading rusher on a Cougars team fighting the injury bug all season. The sophomore managed to produce a season at running back/slot receiver that earned him All-TVL First Team running back honors. He rushed for 609 yards on 68 carries and caught 28 passes for 572 yards. All were team highs. He finished with a team-high 16 touchdowns, scoring on the ground seven times, catching eight TD passes and returning a punt for a score. On defense, Ball tallied 23 tackles, a team-high three interceptions and a forced fumble.
All-Purpose — Chris Knight, Senior, Gregori
Knight was also a CCAL co-Outstanding Back/Receiver selection. The senior produced in every way possible for the Jaguars, who made one of the Sac-Joaquin Section’s inaugural bowl games. Knight led Gregori in rushing with 78 carries for 386 yards and added two touchdowns. As a receiver, he caught 13 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown. Knight finished with 944 all-purpose yards, adding 320 kick return and 42 punt return yards to his offensive production.
All-Purpose — Isaiah Maxey, Senior, Enochs
Maxey, an All-CCAL First Team wide receiver and First Team defensive back, made the most of his final season of high school football. He is a two-year varsity starter who had a standout performance this season against Sierra, tallying 204 receiving yards in a 61-55 win.
This story was originally published January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM.
