Wildcats see 19 named all-district

Nineteen Wildcats received all-district honors after helping rebuild a foundation for Elgin football this year.

Elgin’s strong showing on the 2025-26 list includes six players named first team, eight earning second team and five receiving honorable mentions. Wyatt Cooper also claimed special teams co-MVP recognition.

The Wildcats finished the year 2-8 overall and 2-5 in district play. Their season ended Nov. 7 with a 63-14 win over the Navarro Vikings.

All-district honorees include:

FIRST TEAM

Sebastian Monroy, senior center Noah Vizcarra, senior tight end/fullback Lewis Reese, defensive lineman Christian Soto, junior kicker Michael Mejias, senior offensive utility player Matthew Clear, senior linebacker

SECOND TEAM

Jeremiah Nicholson, senior running back Kelley Gibson, senior offensive lineman Nathan Perkins, cornerback Michael Mejias, senior returner Micheal Wilson, senior defensive lineman Andre Simmons, junior wide receiver Bryce Barron, senior outside linebacker Drake McCoy, senior offensive lineman

HONORABLE MENTION

Donovan Anderson, senior Austin Hernandez, senior Ayden Vasquez, senior Hayden Carnes, senior Trey Flores, junior