CLOVIS — Clovis senior Jeston Webskowski, following an impressive five-game spring slate, was awarded the NMPreps.com award as the top running back in New Mexico.
With Webskowski at running back for the Wildcats, and sometimes behind center for what is often dubbed as the “Wildcat offense,” Webskowski led the state with 740 rushing yards.
The University of New Mexico-bound senior had his most impressive game March 27 against Carlsbad, when he accounted for 346 yards of offense and five touchdowns without touching the ball in the third quarter.
For his career, Webskowski rushed for 2,545 yards — 10th in school history, despite losing at least half a season to the COVID-19 pandemic. He scored 43 career touchdowns, with 37 of them rushing.
All-state — Webskowski also received honors from the New Mexico High School Coaches Association, garnering one of 11 Clovis selections to the all-state 6A teams.
Webskowski was joined by linebackers Ernesto Acuna and Manuel Bustillos, defensive end Jaden Phillips, offensive lienman Johnny Jimenez, defensive lineman Kaleb Young and punter Zaden Lopez on the first team.
Second-team selections were Blake Muscato and Braiden Romero in the secondary, and honorable mentions went to defensive end Jaden Nigreville and receiver Robert Nora.
Portales received six selections on the 4A team, with Dason Davis netting a first-team spot at receiver and a second-team spot at linebacker.
The Rams had two other first-team selections in linebacker Dylan Looney and defensive back Hagen Rains, and second-team selections with defensive end Braydon Mignard and quarterback Baylor Diaz.
Texico saw 10 players take 18 total selections, with Brayden Bender and Anders Nelson each taking three first-team selections. Bender received nods for linebacker, receiver and secondary, while Nelson was honored for receiver, punter and secondary.
Other Wolverines garnering multiple selections were Grant Jenkins (first-team defensive end and offensive lineman), Cade Collins (first-team receiver, second-team secondary), Josh Myers (first-team running back, second-team linebacker), Gabriel Bailey (first-team secondary, second-team receiver).
Second-team selections were David Davalos at defensive end, Seth Griego at linebacker, Troy Teague at offensive line and Gabe Dickerman at quarterback.
There were 11 local selections in six-man. Dora placed David Schmith (first-team offensive lineman), Alex Urioste (second-team running back), James Rooney (honorable mention linebacker) and Bryant Paxton (honorable mention running back) on the team. Elida had three selections between Jesse Woodruff (first-team defensive line and offensive line) and Ryan Fair (second-team running back). Clovis Christian had four second-team selections — Santiago Garbarino at kicker, Noah Ashford at kicker and both Gage Adair and Bodee Bratcher in the secondary.
Melrose had four first-team selections in eight-man play — Tate Sorgen at running back and linebacker, and Devon Bailey at tight end and linebacker.