When district 17-4A honors were announced recently, both Magnolia and Magnolia West garnered several honors. Magnolia West running back Desmond Richards (at left) took home the biggest honor, after being named the unanimous choice for Offensive Most Valuable Player.

Richards, a senior, ran for more than 2400 yards and 30 touchdowns, in leading the Mustangs to their first-ever playoff victory.

The Mustangs also garnered several other accolades as six others received first team all-district honors; senior quarterback Tyler Anderson, senior tight end Tykoya Neal, senior center Cory Kelley, sophomore defensive end Xavier Jones, senior defensive tackle Colten Davis and senior linebacker Pierce Latham.

Second team  all-district Mustangs were senior receiver Tyler Resendez, senior fullback Matt Golden, junior guard Austin Ray, junior kicker Andrew Struthers, senior defensive end Adrian Randle, senior defensive tackle Barry Carter, senior linebacker Anthony Ojeda, sophomore linebacker Brandon O’Neil, junior cornerback Zeke Bronson, senior safety Justin Williams and junior kick returner Jeremy Jordan.

While the Magnolia Bulldogs struggled for much of the season, there were several stellar individual performances that received recognition as well.

Senior fullback Chance David was named to the first team offense, while senior tailback Chase Graggert, junior defensive end Colbey Nixon, senior linebacker Cooper Smith and senior linebacker Sean Kellar all received second team honors.

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