2011 Pa. Sports Writers Football All-State Team

Class AAAA - Offense

Quarterbacks — Daniel Harding, Nazareth, 6-4, 205, Sr.; Mack Leftwich, North Allegheny, 5-11, 190, Jr.

Running Backs — Dan Brown, Central Bucks South, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Jack Haffner, State College, 5-10, 205, Sr.; Luke Hagy, Mt. Lebanon, 6-1, 198, Sr.; Damion Jones-Moore, Central Catholic, 5-7, 180, Sr.

Wide Receivers — Adam Bridgeforth, Nazareth, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Diante Cherry, Lancaster McCaskey, 5-9, 175, Jr.; Anthony Nixon, Central Catholic, 6-2, 205, Sr.

Tight End — Adam Breneman, Cedar Cliff, 6-5, 230, Jr.

Linemen — Patrick Kugler, North Allegheny, 6-4, 270, Jr.; Chris Muller, Boyertown, 6-6, 300, Sr.; Ian Park, Upper St. Clair, 6-4, 290, Sr.; Zach Wilk, Central Dauphin, 6-5, 275, Sr.

Specialists — Dakota Conwell, Upper St. Clair, 6-1, 210, Sr.; Eugene Lewis, Wyoming Valley West, 6-3, 200, Sr.

Kicker — Matt Loughnane, Penn-Trafford, 5-10, 150, Jr.

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Class AAAA - Defense

Linemen — Cody Conway, Gateway, 6-4, 210, Sr.; Kyle Friend, Cumberland Valley, 6-1, 280, Sr.; Arthur Goldberg, Mt. Lebanon, 6-4, 280, Sr.; Evan Schwan, Central Dauphin, 6-6, 225, Sr.

Linebackers — Rob Dvoracek, Parkland, 6-2, 220, Sr.; T.J. Neal, McKeesport, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Hakeem Oliver, Gateway, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Sean Burke, LaSalle College, 5-10, 185, Jr.; Ralph Reeves, North Penn, 6-0, 230, Sr.

Defensive Backs — Brendan Coniker, North Allegheny, 6-1, 170, Jr.; Andrew Erenberg, Peters Township, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Anthony Orlando, Bethlehem Liberty, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Will Parks, Germantown, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Specialists — Jaylen Coleman, University Prep, 6-0, 230, Sr.; Greg Garmon, McDowell, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Zayd Issah, Central Dauphin, 6-4, 210, Jr.

Co-Players of the Year — Zayd Issah, Central Dauphin; Daniel Harding, Nazareth.

Coach of the Year — Glen McNamee, Central Dauphin.

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CLASS AAA - Offense

Quarterbacks — Dillon Buechel, Montour, 6-4, 175, Sr.; Brendan Nosovitch, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Alec Werner, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 6-0, 195, Jr.

Running Backs — Preston Bare, Palmyra, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Julian Durden, Montour, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Brandon Peoples, Archbishop Wood, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Rushel Shell, Hopewell, 5-11, 215, Sr.

Wide Receivers — Kevin Gulyas, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-1, 185, Sr.; Brian Lemelle Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 5-11, 175, Jr.; Devin Wilson, Montour, 6-4, 175, Jr.

Tight End — Colin Thompson, Archbishop Wood, 6-6, 255, Sr.

Linemen — Brandon Arcidiacono, Archbishop Wood, 6-6, 255, Sr.; Jason Emerich, Blue Mountain, 6-4, 275, Sr.; Tad McNeely, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-4, 275, Sr.; Madison O'Connor, Pottsgrove, 6-6, 330, Sr.; Frank Taylor, Archbishop Wood, 6-4, 295, Sr.

Specialists — Robert Foster, Central Valley, 6-2, 185, Jr.; Wesley Phipps, Grove City, 5-9, 180, Sr.

Kicker — Jon Chereson, Erie Cathedral Prep, 5-10, 153, Jr.

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Class AAA - Defense

Linemen — D.J. Fink, Central Valley, 6-0, 220, Sr.; Mike Galatini, Valley View, 6-3, 255, Sr.; Averee Robinson, Susquehanna Township, 6-1, 275, Sr.; Noah Spence, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 6-4, 245, Sr.

Linebackers — Bryton Barr, Mechanicsburg, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Brock Dean, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 6-1, 220, Sr.; Jon Hicks, Palmyra, 6-3, 235, Sr.; Nyeem Wartman, Valley View, 6-3, 230, Sr.; Alkwan Williams, Johnstown, 6-1, 218, Sr.

Defensive Backs — Levonte Ford, Erie East, 6-1, 245, Sr.; Corey Lauer, Franklin Regional, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Desmon Peoples, Archbishop Wood, 5-8, 170, Sr.; Delton Williams, Erie Cathedral Prep, 6-2, 190, Jr.

Specialists — Quad Law, Ringgold, 5-8, 160, Sr.; Nate Smith, Archbishop Wood, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Player of the Year — Rushel Shell, Hopewell.

Coach of the Year — Lou Cerro, Montour.

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Class AA - Offense

Quarterbacks — Steve Franco, Tyrone, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Blake Rankin, Bloomsburg, 6-4, 195, Sr.

Running Backs — Roman Clay, Lancaster Catholic, 5-11, 205, Jr.; Deshawn Coleman, Hickory, 6-1, 175, Jr.; Dylan Evans, Pen Argyl, 6-3, 190, Sr.; David Williams, West Philadelphia Catholic, 6-1, 188, Jr.

Wide Receivers — Zach Challingsworth, South Fayette, 6-2, 170, Jr.; Shakur Nesmith, Imhotep Charter, 6-4, 185, Sr.; Nick Patton, Tyrone, 6-2, 150, Sr.

Tight End — Scott Orndorff, Seton-LaSalle, 6-5, 240, Sr.

Linemen — J.J. Beggan, Seton-LaSalle, 6-4, 280, Sr.; Matt Bell, Hickory, 6-3, 280, Sr.; Adam Depietro, Lancaster Catholic, 6-6, 300, Sr.; Jonathan Green, North Schuylkill, 6-3, 295, Sr.; Christian Skrepenak, Wilkes-Barre GAR, 6-9, 350, Jr.; Michael Mooney, Malvern Prep, 6-5, 260, Sr.

Specialists — Kyle Armagost, Moniteau, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Darrell Crawford, Wilkes-Barre GAR, 5-9, 165, Sr.

Kicker — No selection.

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Class AA - Defense

Linemen — Eric Ellis, Washington, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Eric Joraskie, Mount Carmel, 6-4, 265, Jr.; Shakir Soto, Wilkes-Barre GAR, 6-3, 230, Jr.; Malcolm White, Wyomissing, 6-0, 265, Sr.; Connor Maloney, Malvern Prep, 6-4, 270, Sr.

Linebackers — Alex Anzalone, Wyomissing, 6-3, 205, Jr.; Mack Behe, Penn Cambria, 6-2, 175, Jr.; Tristin Freeman, Philadelphia West Catholic, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Cody Shustack, Mount Carmel, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Brandon Smith, Lewisburg, 6-1, 200, Jr.

Defensive Backs — Demetrious Cox, Jeannette, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Alex Filarsky, Lakeland, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Reggie Mitchell, Shady Side Academy, 5-9, 155, Sr.; Shailek Powell, Wilkes-Barre GAR, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Specialists — Zack Ripic, Towanda, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Charles Sweigert, Lancaster Catholic, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Player of the Year — Steve Franco, Tyrone.

Coach of the Year — John Franco, Tyrone.

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CLASS A - Offense

Quarterbacks — Matt Bodamer, Port Allegany, 6-1, 175, Jr.; Mike Gaval, Mahanoy Area, 6-0, 165, Sr.; A.J. Long, Pius X, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Running Backs — Tyler Boyd, Clairton, 6-1, 170, Jr.; Colin Bryan, Windber, 6-0, 188, Sr.; Alex Holland, Curwensville, 6-0, 180, Sr.; De'Andre Moon, Rochester, 6-0, 215, Sr.

Wide Receivers — Mike Burke, Columbia, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Tyce Miller, Port Allegany, 5-10, 160, Jr.; Boise Ross, Pius X, 6-0, 175, Jr.

Tight End — Ian O'Shea, Bellwood-Antis, 6-0, 180, Jr.

Linemen — Alex Karlovich, Line Mountain, 6-1, 300, Sr.; Todd Munchak Curwensville, 5-11, 295, Sr.; Zach Rugg, Bishop McCort, 6-5, 269, Sr.; Carvan Thompson, Clairton, 5-10, 215, Sr.; Michael Weber, Mercyhurst Prep, 6-3, 310, Sr.

Specialists — Danny Ferens, Penns Manor, 6-0, 190, Jr.; David Argust, Old Forge, 6-0, 178, Sr.

Kicker — Philip Esposito Brockway, 6-0, 175 , Jr.

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Class A - Defense

Linemen — Jacob Craig, Berlin-Brothersvalley, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Eric Hirschfield, Bishop Canevin, 6-0, 182, Sr.; Quinton Hixson, Northern Bedford, 6-3, 295, Sr.; Tom Schetroma, Southern Columbia, 6-0, 260, Sr.; Eric Walker, Clairton, 6-3, 245, Sr.

Linebackers — T.J. Armstrong, Clarion, 6-2, 215, Jr.; Mike Dunn, Bishop Canevin, 6-1, 225, Jr.; Bryan Flory, Columbia, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Luke Patten, West Middlesex, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Deaysean Rippy, Sto-Rox, 6-2, 205, Sr.

Defensive Backs — Marzett Geter, Sto-Rox, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Brody Pollock, Union-Rimersburg, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Trenton Coles, Clairton, 6-3, 180, Sr.

Specialists — Cole Weachock, Minersville, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Matt Moore, Southern Columbia, 6-2, 200, Sr.

Player of the Year — Tyler Boyd, Clairton.

Coach of the Year — Bill Packer, Penns Manor.