Monroe County Region lands three players, coach on D5-6 All-State team
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The Monroe County Region is well represented on the Michigan Sportswriters Division 5-6 All-State Football team.
Three players made the first team and Jefferson’s Rob Beaudrie was selected as the Coach of the Year.
The players honored were Jefferson quarterback Luke Beaudrie, Ida running back Gavin Albring and Flat Rock receiver Evan Szalay.
Here is a look at all four.
Gavin Albring
School: Ida.
Age: 18.
Year: Senior.
Size: 6-1, 170.
Honor: Michigan Sportswriters All-State Football Division 5-6 first-team running back.
Statistics: 142 carries, 1,362 yards, 9.6 per carry, 24 total TDs.
What his coach Jeff Potter said: “Gavin is a fast and elusive runner, and he has the ability to score every time he touches the ball. Gavin is also a great receiving threat. More importantly, he is a great individual and student.”
Parents: Steve and Stefanie Albring.
Siblings: Taylor (22) and Kennedy (19).
Person I most admire: My parents.
Person (living or dead) I would most like to meet: Kevin Hart.
Favorite movie: The Hangover.
Favorite book: The Hunger Games.
Favorite music: Country.
Favorite class: Kinesiology.
The best thing about my school: The community.
If could change one thing about my school: Get rid of the breadstick pizza entree.
The person most influential in helping me become a successful athlete: My dad for coaching me and my mom for being my biggest supporter.
My greatest asset as an athlete: My awareness.
The moment I realized I could excel in sports: At a young age.
Favorite athlete or team: Detroit Lions.
I’m happiest when I’m: With friends and family.
Biggest thrill in sports: Running out of the tunnel during a home football game.
Biggest disappointment in sports: Losing.
Best Christmas gift I ever received: 12 guage.
Favorite place I have visited: Anna Maria Island.
Place I would like to visit: Maldives.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, cards.
Future plans: Attend Bowling Green State University for flight technology and operations or continue playing football in college.
In 10 years, I see myself: Hopefully successful in whatever I am doing.
People would be most surprised to learn that: I show pigs.
Can’t live without: My friends and family.
Best coaching advice I ever got: Live in the moment and don’t take anything for granted.
What sports taught me about life: The importance of teamwork, discipline and perseverance.
What role can athletes take in making our schools feel safer and more inclusive: Always offer a helping hand whether it be to a classmate or teacher.
Luke Beaudrie
School: Jefferson.
Age: 17.
Year: Junior.
Size: 5-8.
Honor: Michigan Sportswriters All-State Football Division 5-6 first-team quarterback.
Statistics: 1,287 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, 2,100 rushing yards, 31 TDs, 35 total TDs.
What his coach Rob Beaudrie said: “Luke is the best, most versatile athlete in the Region. Hard to contain him in every aspect of the game versus any team we played.”
Parents: Rob and Sarah Beaudrie.
Siblings: Noah (23), Livy (18), Ceci (2).
Person I most admire: My dad.
Person (living or dead) I would most like to meet: LeBron James.
Favorite movie: Grown Ups.
Favorite book: The Bible.
Favorite music: Rod Wave.
Favorite class: Gym.
The best thing about my school: My teachers.
If could change one thing about my school: Longer study hall.
The person most influential in helping me become a successful athlete: My dad and brother.
My greatest asset as an athlete: Speed and vision.
The moment I realized I could excel in sports: When I was playing 7 on 7 with my brother when I was 13.
Favorite athlete or team: LeBron James.
I’m happiest when I’m: Messing around with my boys.
Biggest thrill in sports: Winning Regionals in football.
Biggest disappointment in sports: Losing to Notre Dame Prep (in state semifinals this year).
Best Christmas gift I ever received: My car.
Favorite place I have visited: Cape Coral, Florida.
Place I would like to visit: New York.
Hobbies: Playing basketball, baseball, football, hanging with my guys, playing video games.
Future plans: Play Division 1 football.
In 10 years, I see myself: Having a successful career.
People would be most surprised to learn that: I was homeschooled until the eighth grade.
Can’t live without: My friends and family.
Best coaching advice I ever got: How important special teams are.
What sports taught me about life: Nothing comes without hard work.
What role can athletes take in making our schools feel safer and more inclusive: Be a leader in the classroom.
Rob Beaudrie
School: Jefferson.
Age: 53.
Honor: Michigan Sportswriters All-State Football Division 5-6 Coach of the Year.
Accomplishments: 11-2, won Huron League, District and Regional championships. Lost in Division 5 state semifinals after going 1-8 last year.
Wife: Sarah Beaudrie.
Children: Noah (23), Livy (18), Luke (17) and Ceci (2).
Person (living or dead) I would most like to meet: John F. Kennedy.
Favorite movie: When The Game Stands Tall.
Favorite music: Country.
The best thing about my school: The culture change.
If could change one thing about my school: Bigger school district.
The person most influential in helping me become a successful coach: Jim Clawson.
My greatest asset as a coach: The ability to get the most out of my players.
Favorite athletes: Noah, Livy and Luke Beaudrie.
I’m happiest when I’m: With my family.
Biggest thrill in coaching: 2025 football season.
Biggest disappointment in sports: Losing in state semifinals to Constantine (as an assistant with SMCC in 2004).
Favorite place I have visited: Turks and Caicos.
Place I would like to visit: Hawaii.
In 10 years, I see myself: Watching the success of my family.
Can’t live without: My family.
Best coaching advice I ever got: KYP (know your personnel).
What sports taught me about life: There is a process in everything, trust it.
Evan Szalay
School: Flat Rock.
Age: 17.
Year: Senior.
Size: 6-0, 170.
Honor: Michigan Sportswriters All-State Football Division 5-6 first-team receiver.
Statistics: 44 catches, 711 yards, 8 touchdowns, 4 interceptions for the season. He holds school career records with 123 catches, 2,009 receiving yards and 27 TDs.
What his coach Buck Reaume said: “Evan was as smooth as they come at wide receiver. His pass catching ability was always impressive, but he would also do the dirty work and enjoyed blocking just as much. A lot of this year, his job ended up being a decoy because everyone knew about him, which opened up opportunities for other guys. He still led our team in receptions, yards, and TDs for a second year in a row.”
Parents: Tim and Sarah Albring.
Siblings: Adam (18).
Person I most admire: Both of my parents.
Person (living or dead) I would most like to meet: Kobe Bryant.
Favorite movie: Red Notice.
Favorite book: Dog Man.
Favorite music: Country.
Favorite class: Math.
The best thing about my school: The brotherhood.
If could change one thing about my school: The lunches.
The person most influential in helping me become a successful athlete: My dad.
My greatest asset as an athlete: Speed.
The moment I realized I could excel in sports: When I could compete with my brothers’ teammates that were older than me.
Favorite athlete or team: Detroit Lions.
I’m happiest when I’m: With friends playing sports.
Biggest thrill in sports: Catching a touchdown pass.
Biggest disappointment in sports: Losing a game.
Best Christmas gift I ever received: A trip to go on a cruise with my best friend.
Favorite place I have visited: Jamaica.
Place I would like to visit: Hawaii.
Hobbies: Football, basketball, baseball.
Future plans: I would like to get into insurance.
In 10 years, I see myself: With a nice family having my insurance license.
People would be most surprised to learn that: I enjoy school. My friends and family are everything.
Can’t live without: My friends.
Best coaching advice I ever got: When things go bad, it’s a good thing because they can only get better. You can only go up from being down.
What sports taught me about life: That you should never quit no matter what you do. Keep your head up and grind.
What role can athletes take in making our schools feel safer and more inclusive: Play as many sports as you can, and welcome everyone to every sport they play. Get others to play as well.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Monroe County Region has three players, coach named to D5-6 All-State
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