Nease’s Dom Henry turned goals into reality

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dom Henry had massive objectives.

Additionally they appeared unrealistic. The Nease soccer staff was limping off back-to-back one-win seasons. Exterior and even inside their very own college, the Panthers had been considerably of a working joke.

“Each Friday we’d have like these pep rallies, folks would really like report us on Snapchat and be like all this simply to lose, after which make enjoyable of us and make social media accounts about us simply bashing us and it felt good, actually proving them improper.”

Henry, the All-NewsJAX offensive participant of the yr, performed a big function in serving to the Panthers show many individuals improper. He was the world’s largest massive play receiver, teaming up with first-team quarterback Marcus Stokes to tug off the unlikeliest of playoff runs within the space this yr.

It began earlier than the season did, when Henry and Panthers gamers charted out their course for the yr. Henry’s had been outsized, particularly for a participant coming off of a hip damage.

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“At the start of the season, Coach [Collin] Drafts had us come up and say our objectives. My purpose was 1,000 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns. I imply, I simply set the objectives, I didn’t know if I might really do it or not, however I’d simply shoot for it. However clearly I ended up breaking these then.”

Henry not solely sailed previous his objectives however wound up main your entire state with 1,590 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. That complete ranked sixteenth within the nation.

Had been his particular person accomplishments a shock for Henry?

“Undoubtedly,” he stated.

Nease’s objectives, like Henry’s, had been lofty, particularly for a staff with all of two mixed wins throughout two seasons. The Panthers hit two wins by Week 3 and closed the season with a 7-3 mark. They reached the state playoffs as a No. 7 seed in Class 7A after which pulled off a first-round stunner at No. 2 seed Spruce Creek, 24-21.

Henry had a career-high 254 receiving yards in that sport. Nease went on the street once more and pulled off one other shocker, a 24-19 win over Niceville, earlier than dropping to Gainesville Buchholz within the regional closing.

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“I feel I stunned myself. I didn’t know … My purpose, like once I was a junior, was to have round like 700, 800 yards. I believed that was like a extra life like purpose for me,” Henry stated. “However then, issues occur, and I simply began taking part in rather well and received rather a lot higher. However for the staff, I knew we might all the time do that. I imply, now we have the expertise, now we have the gamers. So, from the start, I knew.”

All-News4JAX soccer staff

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Pos., Participant, College, Class

QB, Marcus Stokes, Nease, Jr.

Why he’s right here: Led a spectacular Panthers turnaround by taking a one-win staff to the regional finals. Handed for two,672 yards, 22 TDs, 9 INTs. Rushed for 496 yards and eight TDs.

RB, Kade Frew, Bolles, Sr.

Why he’s right here: One of many high backs in Bulldogs’ historical past. Three-year starter rushed for 1,476 yards, 22 TDs this season in 11 video games. Completed profession with 3,925 dashing yards, 523 receiving yards, 55 complete TDs.

RB Cam Smith, Baker County, Sr.

Why he’s right here: An all-purpose yardage machine. Had 1,967 complete yards (1,339 dashing) and 18 TDs for Class 5A state semifinalist Wildcats.

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RB Arthur Walker, Atlantic Coast, Sr.

Why he’s right here: Rushed for 1,291 yards on 185 carries (7 ypc) and 16 TDs as Stingrays constructed off excellent 2020 season and reached the playoffs once more. Added 23 tackles from his LB place.

RB Treyaun Webb, Trinity Christian, Jr.

Why he’s right here: Rushed for 1,192 yards, 11 TDs (8.1 ypc) in 10 video games and torched the Class 2A playoff discipline. Had 99-yard TD run to protect win in state semifinals.

WR D’Maurion Frazier, Clay, Sr.

Why he’s right here: As Clay’s offense continues to evolve from run to go, Frazier continued to indicate he was able to being that massive play receiver. Had 818 yards receiving, 9 TDs on 50 catches for 7-3 Blue Devils.

WR, Dom Henry, Nease, Sr.

Why he’s right here: All-News4JAX offensive participant of the yr. Distinctive season for the 9-4 Panthers. A nightmare within the open discipline. His 1,590 receiving yards led the state. Added 13 TDs on 81 catches 65 dashing yards, TD. Additionally had a punt return TD.

TE Brandon Peavy, Clay, Sr.

Why he’s right here: Prime factors producing tight finish within the space. Scored a TD each 3.8 receptions. Had 25 catches for 269 yards, 7 TDs.

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OL Chase Crews, Baker County, Sr.

Why he’s right here: Key cog in one of many space’s high dashing assaults and helped push Wildcats to Class 5A state semifinals.

OL Cooper Fordham, Bolles, Jr.

Why he’s right here: Within the Bulldogs run-centric offense, he was a key in clearing holes for first-team RB Kade Frew.

OL Derrell Johnson, Riverside, Sr.

Why he’s right here: Second-team All-News4JAX choice final season. Helped the Generals rack up 4,045 yards of offense and blocked for 2 very completely different QBs. Wake Forest signee.

OL Rod Kearney, Orange Park, Sr.

Why he’s right here: Huge sort out (6-4, 300 kilos) was a vibrant spot for the Raiders. 4-star prospect was high lineman talked about by space coaches.

OL Matthew McCoy, Creekside, Sr.

Why he’s right here: Amongst space coaches, he was the highest choose for offensive lineman. Graded out at 88% on the season.

Ok Liam Padron, Bartram Path, So.

Why he’s right here: Was on one other stage this season. Hit 18 of 24 discipline objectives, together with a protracted of 49 yards. Hit 33 of 35 PATs. Had a game-winner in a 16-13 victory over Creekside.

ATH Kareem Burke, Raines, Sr.

Why he’s right here: Had 1,466 complete yards, 11 TDs for 8-3 Vikings and was essentially the most explosive participant they’d. Rushed for 861 yards, 4 TDs and had 605 yards and seven TDs receiving.

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ATH Chris Calhoun, Sandalwood, Sr.

Why he’s right here: Twin-purpose QB was far larger a risk as a runner than any space QB. Rushed for 1,365 yards, 17 TDs on 145 carries (9.4 ypc). Handed for 937 yards, 8 TDs.

ATH Christian Ellis, White, Sr.

Why he’s right here: Did every thing for the Commanders. Rushed for 1,396 yards, 10 TDs. Had 169 yards receiving, 2 TDs. Had 48 tackles, 3 sacks 3 fumble recoveries from his security spot. College of New Mexico signee.

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Pos., Participant, College, Class

QB Colin Hurley, Trinity Christian, Fr.

Handed for two,146 yards, 24 TDs. Accomplished 56% of his passes for Class 2A state champions.

RB Dalton Hollingsworth, Keystone Heights, Sr.

Rushed for 1,324 yards, 21 TDs in among the finest seasons in Indians’ historical past.

RB Mike Mitchell, Middleburg, Jr.

Rushed for 1,378 yards, 18 TDs this season, averaging 8.9 ypc as Broncos posted five-game enchancment from 2020.

RB Darnell Rogers, Trinity Christian, Jr.

Rushed for 1,299 yards, 13 TDs on 190 carries (6.8 ypc) for state champs.

RB Alvin Gibson, Riverside, Jr.

Rushed for 984 yards, 17 TDs on 137 carries. Added 160 yards receiving and a TD.

RB Preston Strope, Creekside, Sr.

Had 1,268 dashing yards, 19 TDs on 238 carries; added 181 receiving yards, 2 TDs on 20 catches.

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WR Taylor Bradshaw, Oakleaf, Jr.

Had 804 yards on 47 catches, 8 TDs for Knights.

OL Tommy Bridgewater Jr., First Coast, Sr.

Powerful season for the Bucs, however he was constant for them.

OL Kyle Duncan, Sandalwood, Sr.

On one of many high dashing groups within the space, he helped create massive holes for Jordan Bean and Chris Calhoun.

OL Ethan Hoffstetter, Fleming Island, Jr.

Large presence on the road and among the finest OLs in Clay County.

OL Jason Jackson, St. Augustine, Sr.

Deal with was a three-year starter for the Yellow Jackets.

ATH Rayvon Durant, Union County, Jr.

Rushed for 1,344 yards, 15 TDs for 12-1 Tigers, averaging 12 yards per carry.

ATH Orel Grey, College Christian, Jr.

UC’s most beneficial participant missed time with damage however was indispensable. Had 13 dashing TDs.

ATH Eric Weatherly, Bartram Path, Sr.

Versatile and will harm opponents from quite a lot of spots on the sector. Scored TDs dashing, passing, receiving and on returns. Duke signee.

Ok Seth Bialek, Trinity Christian, Jr.

Hit 12 of 16 discipline objectives this season with a protracted of 37 yards. Additionally had 12 catches for 154 yards, 2 TDs.

Honorable point out

Atlantic Coast

OL Taelyn Ransom, Sr.

Baker County

RB Jamarian Baker, Sr.; QB Noah Ray, Sr.; WR Jaymodd Ruise, Sr.

Baldwin

OL Hagen McQuaide, Sr.

Bartram Path

TE Eli Sutherland, Sr.

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Bishop Kenny

WR Jayden Harris, Jr.; QB James Resar, So.

Bolles

OL Brendan Black, Jr.; OL Reed Collins, Sr.; ATH Kavon Miller, Jr.

Bradford

RB Manny Covey, Jr.; WR/DB Chalil Cummings, So.; QB Amari Jones, Sr.

Clay

OL Desiron Gantt, Sr.; QB Billy Mobley, Sr.

Columbia

OL Jaycob Jones, Sr.; WR Marcus Peterson, Sr.; ATH Tray Tolliver, Sr.

Creekside

QB Jacob Dennie, Sr.; WR Brendan McMillian, Jr.; OL Avery Swinton, Sr.

Eagle’s View

QB/S Jaylon Hunter, Sr.

Englewood

WR Emauri Hampton, Sr.; RB Sajari Love, Jr.

Episcopal

RB Ershod Jasey, Sr.; WR Corey Scott, Jr.

Fleming Island

WR Darion Domineck, Jr.; RB Sam Singleton, Jr.; OL Ethan Williams, Jr.

Fort White

OL Jesse Thompson, Sr.

Hilliard

QB Lyle Bennett, Jr.; RB DJ Coston, Sr.; WR Bradyn Matto, So.

Jackson

OL Quory Ambrose, So.; OL/DL Jeremiah Pretty, Jr.; QB Jalen Sonnier, Sr.

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Keystone Heights

OL Mason Dicks, Sr.; OL/DL Caleb Moncrief, Sr.; OL Luke Snider, Sr.; RB/LB Logan Williams, Sr.

Mandarin

WR Kieren Jackson, Jr.; QB Tramell Jones, Fr.; WR Jeremiah Shack, Jr.

Middleburg

P/WR Caleb Freytag, Sr.; QB Luke Padgett, Sr.; OL Tanner Peery, Sr.

Nease

Ok Canaan Kimball, Sr.; RB/LB Donovan Wilson, Sr.

Oakleaf

RB Devin Outlaw, Jr.; OL Wyatt Nordean, Sr.; TE/RB Isaiah Shevchook, Jr.

Orange Park

TE Maliek Carter, Sr.; WR Nolan Chambers, Jr.; RB Jojo Restall, Jr.

Palatka

QB Jamarrie McKinning, Jr.

Parker

Ok Jhayrold Calderon, Jr.

Ponte Vedra

OL Xavier Agatep, Jr.; Ok Davis Ashcroft, Jr.; ATH Nathan Bunkosky, Jr.; WR Wyatt Rogers, Jr.

Windfall

TE/OL Will Moon, Sr.; RB/WR Tauvio Tauler, Sr.

Raines

WR Quincy Burroughs, Sr.; ATH Reshawn Latimer, Sr.

Ribault

OL De’shun Jones, Sr.

Riverside

WR Freddie Manning III, Sr.; QB Daniel Plummer, Sr.; QB Cale Zarah, Sr.

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St. Augustine

RB/DB Tyshawn Campbell, Sr.; QB Trevor Dirden, RB Devonte Lyons, So.

Sandalwood

RB Jordan Bean, So.; Ok/P Christian Schultz, Sr.

Trinity Christian

WR Fred Highsmith, Sr.; OL Michael Trimble, Sr.

Union County

OL Alex Dure, Sr.; OL/DL Mikah Wilson, Jr.

West Nassau

OL Wyatt Butler, Sr.; WR Prentiss Davis, Sr.; OL Max Harrison; DB/WR AJ Miller, Sr.; RB/LB Conner Nobles, Sr.; QB Brady Wright, Jr.

Westside

WR Antwon McCrae, Jr.

White

OL Roddell Owens, Sr.; ATH Davaughn Patterson, Jr.; OL Dante Watts, Jr.

Wolfson

OL Alijah Robinson, Jr.; RB Tyler Terry, Jr.

Yulee

WR Zackary Drawdy, Sr.; RB Jergotti Wilcox, Sr.; OL Nate Williams, Jr.r