THATCHER — 1,000 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns is a great 10 game season for most running backs. Thatcher High’s Mark Wren did it in just 6 games to lead the Eagles into the 3A Quarterfinals last week. For his efforts the 3A South coaches voted him as the Offensive Player of the Year in the Region.
Although Wren was the only local athlete named to a POY list there was a plethora of Gila Valley football players named to All-Region Teams. The local 3A players list is below.
3A South 1st Team All-Region
Jejdrique Chavez Safford Defensive Backs
Trevin Gaylord Thatcher Defensive Backs
James Shumway Thatcher Defensive Lineman
Patrick Aranda Safford Defensive Lineman
CJ Scrivner Safford Kickoff Returner
Michael McBride Thatcher Linebacker
Mason Underwood Thatcher Linebacker
Christian Smith Safford Linebacker
Wyatt Larson Thatcher Long Snapper
Porter Henderson Thatcher Offensive Lineman
Mason Lee Thatcher Offensive Lineman
Eduardo Ogaz Safford Offensive Utility/Flex Player
Mark Wren Thatcher Punt Returner
Nathan Macario Safford Punter
Mark Wren Thatcher Running Backs
3A South 2nd Team All-Region
Noah Bevens Safford Defensive Backs
Mason Lee Thatcher Defensive Lineman
CJ Scrivner Safford Defensive Lineman
Brandon Napier Thatcher Defensive Utility/Flex
Covin Woods Thatcher Offensive Lineman
Henry Cortez Safford Offensive Lineman
Jejdrique Chavez Safford Receivers/Tight Ends
Eduardo Ogaz Safford Running Backs
Michael McBride Thatcher Running Backs
