Two Greenville defenders who helped the 6-5 Lions to their first football playoff spot since 2003 have earned all-state honors.

 Defensive end Jeremiah Abrego and defensive back Tyrecus Davis made the second team of the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A all-state football team.

 Abrego racked up 71 tackles in the regular season with 22 for losses and 14 sacks. Abrego forced four fumbles and recovered three fumbles, returning one of them for a touchdown. He also broke up five passes.

 Davis intercepted seven passes, returning three of them for touchdowns, plus a kickoff. He broke up 14 passes. Davis rang up 58 tackles, including three tackles for losses and forced two fumbles.

 The Lions made the playoffs after tying for fourth place in the nine-team District 8-5A-II.

 The 2019 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A all-state high school football team, released Wednesday. Voting based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position.