HHS trio named to All-Metro team

Hahnville Tigers Brian Ensminger, Ben Taylor and Alvin Kelly all landed on the Times-Picayune's All-Metro Preseason Football Team for large schools.

Ensminger was picked as the top quarterback based on a 2009 season in which he threw for more than 2,000 yards and had a 65 percent completion percentage. He also tossed 25 touchdowns and had only five interceptions.

Taylor, who was recognized as one of the top linebackers in the state, led his squad in tackles last season, finishing with 76. The 5'11, 195-pound senior also recorded five sacks, recovered two fumbles, caused a fumble and had an interception.

Big left tackle Alvin Kelly (6'3, 365) also had a banner year in 2009, protecting Ensminger while also paving the way for running back Alfred Blue, who ran for 1,607 yards last season.

Kelly is one of two returning starters to the Tiger offensive line and his ability to succeed at run blocking and pass protection will determine just how well the Hahnville offense performs in 2010.

 

Large schools
Offense
WR Jarvis Landry, Lutcher 6-1 195 Sr.
WR D'haquille Williams, East St. John 6-3 195 Sr.
WR Marc Edwards, St. Augustine 6-1 185 Sr.
OL Chet Hebert, Shaw 6-3 285 Sr.
OL Alvin Kelly, Hahnville 6-3, 365 Sr.
OL Trai Turner, St. Augustine 6-3 335 Sr.
OL Edwin Cortes, West Jefferson 6-0 270 Sr.
OL Elbert Fulgham, Brother Martin 6-1 280 Sr.
QB Brian Ensminger, Hahnville 6-2 192 Sr.
RB Dante' Butler, Brother Martin 5-10 205 Sr.
RB Lawrence Breaud, Shaw 5-9 190 Sr.
RB Robert Kelly, O.P. Walker 6-1 205 Sr.
ATH Terry Lucas, St. Augustine 6-1 190 Sr.

Defense
DL Anthony Johnson, O.P. Walker 6-3 298 Sr.
DL Mickey Johnson, St. Paul's 6-2 310 Sr.
DL Malcolm Pichon, Salmen 6-3 330 Sr.
DL Lawrence Burl, St. Augustine 6-3 225 Sr.
LB Jamal Wilson, Higgins 5-10 240 Sr.
LB Trey Davis, Higgins 5-11 200 Sr.
LB Ben Taylor, Hahnville 5-11 195 Sr.
LB Matthew Bailey, Karr 5-11 215 Sr.
DB Jarrion Walker, Higgins 5-11 180 Sr.
DB Ellis Carey, Helen Cox 6-0 205 Sr.
DB Devon White, McDonogh 35 6-1 175 Sr.
DB Quadry Antoine, Belle Chasse 5-10 190 Jr.
Offensive Preseason Player of the Year: Dante' Butler, Brother Martin
Defensive Preseason Player of the Year: Anthony Johnson, O.P. Walker