Warren Central defensive linemen Tekarius Quallis (5), Larry Reynolds Jr. (8) and Ronnie Blossom (18) are the 2024 Vicksburg Post Defensive football Players of the Year in Warren County, and Josh Morgan is the Coach of the Year. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

ALLEN OLIVER/DL/SR./WARREN CENTRAL — First-team All-Region 2-6A selection had 32 tackles for a defense that posted three shutouts this season

SAM HALL/DL/SR./ST. ALOYSIUS — Pass-rushing defensive end had seven sacks and 33 total tackles for the Flashes

CLARK HOBSON/DL/SR./ ST. ALOYSIUS — MAIS All-Star played on both the offensive and defensive lines to help St. Al reach the second round of the MAIS Class 4A playoffs ... had 40 tackles on defense and 14 pancake blocks on offense

HENRY SLAYTON/DL/SR./PORTER’S CHAPEL — MAIS All-Star was a strong pass rusher, with seven sacks and 11 tackles for loss ... totaled 71 tackles

STEPHEN ANDERSON/LB/SR./VICKSBURG — Gators’ linebacker had 80 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks and two fumble recoveries while earning All-Region 2-6A honors

WALLYS CURRY/LB/JR./VICKSBURG — Hybrid linebacker and lineman totaled 40 tackles, including 29 solos, and returned an interception for a touchdown

GAVIN DAVENPORT/LB/SR./WARREN CENTRAL — MHSAA Class 6A All-State selection and Region 2-6A Linebacker of the Year ... had 77 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and four sacks

THOMPSON FORTENBERRY/LB/SR./ST. ALOYSIUS — Four-year starter for the Flashes had a team-high 94 tackles ... also played running back and rushed for 600 yards and 10 touchdowns

LANDON GREEN/ LB/JR./WARREN CENTRAL — Part of a stout defense that allowed 13 points per game and posted three shutouts ... had 63 tackles and 14 tackles for loss

HUNTER SIMMS/LB/SR./PORTER’S CHAPEL — MAIS All-Star led PCA’s defense with 81 tackles ... had seven tackles for loss and one sack ... also played offensive line, fullback and tight end on offense

CHAKA WALKER/LB/JR./WARREN CENTRAL — Totaled 65 tackles and seven tackles for loss for the Vikings’ outstanding defense ... first-team All-Region 2-6A selection

DEKASEI CRUMP/DB/SR./WARREN CENTRAL — Led the Vikings’ secondary with three interceptions ... also had 71 tackles and two forced fumbles ... first-team All-Region 2-6A selection ... signed with Holmes Community College

ROOSEVELT HARRIS/DB/SR./WARREN CENTRAL — Two-year starter at cornerback had 29 tackles and two interceptions ... first-team All-Region 2-6A selection

JADARIUS HENDERSON/DB/JR./VICKSBURG — All-Region 2-6A selection had 70 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and two sacks

CHESTER SAVAGE/DB/SR./WARREN CENTRAL — All-Region 2-6A selection had 58 tackles and one interception