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Big Northern releases 2021 all-conference team

By Ty Reynolds - Shaw Local News Network correspondent
Dixon's Zavion Johnson looks for space while running against the Rock Falls defense Friday Oct. 22, 2021.

Dixon running back Zavion Johnson is one of 22 players from the Dukes, Rock Falls and Oregon to earn a spot on the Big Northern all-conference team this fall. (Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@shawmedia.com)

Days after Byron won the Class 3A state championship, the Big Northern Conference announced its 2021 all-conference football team.

Dixon placed 13 players on the list, including six first-teamers: running back Zavion Johnson, wide receivers Mason Randick and Jacob Gusse, offensive lineman Matt Warkins, defensive lineman Mike Bivins, and defensive back Jacob Gaither. Second-teamers were quarterback Tyler Shaner, running back Rylan Ramsdell, wide receiver Jath St. Pier, offensive lineman Shaun DeVries, and defensive lineman Hunter Gehrt. Mitchell White and Justin Dallas were honorable mention selections.

Rock Falls was led by first-team linebacker Booker Cross. Dillon Schueler and Ryan McCord earned honorable mention nods.

Running back Daniel Dominguez was Oregon’s lone first-team pick, while offensive lineman Jonathan Alaniz, defensive lineman Seth Stevens, linebacker Gabe Eckerd, and defensive back Isaac Reber were second-team selections.

Booker Cross (left) was the lone Rock Falls player to earn first-team all-conference honors. (Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@shawmedia.com)