2015 Pa. Sports Writers Football All-State Team

Class AAAA - Offense

Quarterback — Devante Cross, Parkland, 6-2, 190 Sr.; Phil Jurkovec, Pine-Richland, 6-4, 190 So.; Erik Benjamin, Manheim Township., 6-0, 210 Sr.; Brandon McIlwain, Council Rock North, 6-1, 195 Sr.

Running Back — Kyle Boney, Emmaus, 6-2, 222 Sr.; Miles Sanders, Woodland Hills, 5-11, 205 Sr.; Ronnie Jones, Central Catholic, 6-1, 190 Sr.; Will Blair, Landisville-Hempfield, 6-0, 195 Sr.; Isaiah Bruce, Upper Darby, 5-7, 182 Sr.

Wide Receiver — Kenny Yeboah, Parkland, 6-6, 220 Sr.; Jahan Dotson, Nazareth, 6-0, 154 So.; Tim Vecchio, Penn-Trafford, 5-10, 175 Sr.

Tight End — L.J. Wesneski, Wyoming Valley West, 6-3, 240 Sr.; Cary Angeline, Downingtown East, 6-7, 235 Sr.

Offensive Line — Noel Brouse, Parkland, 6-5, 265 Sr.; Michal Menet, Exeter Township., 6-5, 275 Sr.; Matt Hampson, Pine-Richland, 6-4, 245 Sr.; Shannon Dolan, Cumberland Valley, 5-11, 232 Sr.; Mike Clark, Downingtown East, 6-8, 280 Sr.

Athlete — Dante Dawson, DuBois, 6-2, 205 Sr.; Sean Judge, Wyoming Valley West, 5-8, 165 Jr.

Specialist — Connor Long, Cumberland Valley, 5-10, 175 Sr.

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Class AAAA - Defense

Defensive Line — Tucker Garner, Governor Mifflin, 6-2, 240 Sr.; Ross Stebbins, Williamsport, 5-10, 210 Jr.; Jaohne Duggan, Liberty, 6-3, 250 Jr.; Rashad Wheeler, Central Catholic, 6-3, 280 Sr.; Micah Parsons, Central Dauphin, 6-3, 235 So.

Linebacker — David Adams, Central Catholic, 6-2, 225 Jr.; Forrest Rhyne, Waynesboro, 6-1, 220 Jr.; Ike Schannauer, Wilson-West Lawn, 6-1, 250 Sr.; Jo-El Shaw, Woodland Hills, 6-2, 235 Sr.; Jack Lamb, Central Bucks East, 6-1, 220 Sr.

Defensive Back — Damar Hamlin, Central Catholic, 6-2, 190 Sr.; Therran Coleman, Brashear, 6-1, 180 Sr.; Jon Fox, Wilson-West Lawn, 6-0, 200 Sr.; Bricen Garner, Central Catholic, 6-2, 185 Sr.

Athlete — Khaleke Hudson, McKeesport, 6-0, 210 Sr.; Jahad Neibauer, Central Dauphin East, 5-11, 175 Sr.

Player of the Year — Brandon McIlwain, Council Rock North.

Coach of the Year — Terry Totten, Central Catholic.

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Class AAA - Offense

Quarterback — Hunter Merritt, Conneaut, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Ben Moser, Susquehanna Township, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Anthony Russo, Archbishop Wood, 6-4, 225, Sr.; Tayvon Bowers, Bishop McDevitt, 6-2, 215, Jr.

Running Back — Evan Culver, Saucon Valley, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Juvon Batts, Selinsgrove, 5-9, 184, Sr.; Levi Lorson, Jersey Shore, 5-9, 193, Sr.; Zane Dudek, Armstrong, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Mike Waters, Imhotep Charter, 5-10, 192, Sr.; Terence Stephens, West Allegheny, 6-1, 200, Sr.

Wide Receiver — Kobay White, Bishop McDevitt, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Henry Litwin, Conneaut, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Mark Webb, Archbishop Wood, 6-3, 190, Jr.; Bryce Hall, Bishop McDevitt, 6-3, 195, Sr.

Tight End — Naseir Upshur, Imhotep Charter, 6-4, 235, Sr.

Offensive Line — Ryan Solt, Wilkes-Barre Coughlin, 6-3, 285, Jr.; Yasir Durant, Imhotep Charter, 6-7, 330, Sr.; Johncarlo Valentin, Imhotep Charter, 6-5, 338, Sr.; Aaron Seigle, Susquehanna Township, 6-3, 280, Sr.; Kurt Stengel, Archbishop Wood, 6-4, 265, Sr.

Athlete — Collin Shank, Lampeter-Strasburg, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Alvin Pacheco, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-0, 190, Sr.

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Class AAA - Defense

Defensive Line — Thor Balavage, Scranton Prep, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Dominick Covatto, Erie Cathedral Prep, 6-1, 283, Jr.; Shaka Toney, Imhotep Charter, 6-4, 220, Sr.; Bryce Charles, Jersey Shore, 6-0, 250, Sr.; Andre Mintze, Imhotep Charter, 6-4, 227, Sr.

Linebacker — Tyler Starfursky, Scranton Prep, 6-2, 230, Sr.; Matthew Bauer, Erie Cathedral Prep, 6-2, 205, So.; Matt Collins, Clearfield, 6-0, 205, Jr.; Wyatt Clements, Lehighton, 6-1, 210, Sr.; Christian Carvis, Saucon Valley, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Jerry Roberts, Erie Cathedral Prep, 5-11, 215, Jr.

Defensive Back — Shawn Turber, Shikellamy, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Ryan Lezzer, Clearfield, 5-11, 180, Jr.; Exree Loe, Johnstown, 5-11, 195, Jr.

Athlete — Ta'Nauz Gregory, Erie Cathedral Prep, 5-7, 150, Sr.

Specialist — Derek Adams, Manheim Central, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Player of the Year — Mike Waters, Imhotep Charter.

Coach of the Year — Albie Crosby, Imhotep Charter.

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Class AA - Offense

Quarterback — Tre Jordan, Notre Dame-Green Pond, 6-1, 190 Sr.; Noah Benton, Martinsburg Central, 6-4, 169 Sr.; Nick Becker, Southern Columbia, 6-3, 190 Sr.; Andrew Tomko, Sharon, 6-4, 210 Sr.

Running Back — Hunter Hayes, South Fayette, 6-1, 195 Sr.; Kaezon Pugh, Aliquippa, 6-3, 217 Sr.; Garrett Murray, Dunmore, 6-0, 195 Sr.; Keith Batkowski, Montoursville, 5-8, 160 Sr.; Hunter Thomas, Southern Columbia, 5-10, 185 Jr.; Chuck Carr, Hickory, 5-8, 190 Jr.

Wide Receiver — Jassir Jordan, Aliquippa, 5-10, 165 Sr.; Zach Fry, Hughesville, 5-11, 175 Sr.; Ziyon Strickland, Sharon, 5-10, 170 So.

Offensive Line — Connor McGovern, Lake-Lehman, 6-5, 310 Sr.; Trevor Miller, Martinsburg Central, 6-1, 225 Jr.; Josh Yoder, Southern Columbia, 6-2, 250 Sr.; Dan Harrison, Loyalsock Township., 6-3, 318 Sr.; Anthony Nardone, Hickory, 6-1, 275 Sr.

Athlete — Isaac Lutz, Berks Catholic, 5-11, 187 Sr.; Garrett Owens, North East, 6-3, 200 Sr.; Chantz Swartz, Juniata, 6-1, 195 Sr.

Kicker — Ethan Lazorka, Montoursville, 5-8, 150 Jr.

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Class AA - Defense

Defensive Line — Donovan Jeter, Beaver Falls, 6-5, 268 Jr.; Ben Cerney, Montoursville, 5-11, 240 Sr.; Karamo Dioubate, Prep Charter, 6-4, 275 Sr.; Tymir Oliver, West Catholic, 6-3, 265 Sr.

Linebacker — Darnell Gardner, Aliquippa, 5-11, 215 Sr.; Christian Martir, Wyomissing, 5-11, 182 Sr.; Matt Bell, Southern Columbia, 6-1, 190 Sr.; Elijah Parrish, Ligonier Valley, 5-9, 206 Jr.; Major Jordan, North Schuylkill, 6-1, 212 Jr.; Logan Thimons, Freeport, 6-2, 220 Sr.; Amir Postley, West Catholic, 6-2, 210 Sr.

Defensive Back — Cameron Young, Southern Columbia, 5-7, 135 Jr.; Sheldon Jeter, Aliquippa, 5-9, 165 Sr.; Andrew Pryts, Hickory, 6-3, 200 Sr.; Craig Jones, West Catholic, 6-0, 193 Sr.

Athlete — Derek Boben, Moniteau, 6-0, 200 Sr.; Mason Donaldson, Salisbury, 6-3, 200 Sr.; Collin Smith, Ligonier Valley, 6-0, 194 Jr.

Player of the Year — Kaezon Pugh, Aliquippa.

Coach of the Year — Jim Roth, Southern Columbia.

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Class A - Offense

Quarterback — Jason Dambach, Riverside, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Michael Shuster, Camp Hill, 6-3, 200, Sr.; Brock Burleigh, North Penn-Mansfield, 6-3, 175, Jr.; Zach Chandler, Avonworth, 6-4, 235, Sr.

Running Back — Tony Welsh, Beth-Center, 5-11, 193, Sr.; Evan Chadbourn, Bishop Guilfoyle, 5-11, 183, Jr.; Braden Fochtman, Berlin Brothersvalley, 5-8, 180, Sr.; Lamont Wade, Clairton, 5-11, 185, Jr.; Cooper Califano, Old Forge, 6-1, 188, Sr.

Wide Receiver — Jacob Dasher, Northern Bedford, 6-3, 200, Sr.; Joel Whitteker, North Penn-Mansfield, 6-2, 165, Jr.; Brady Himes, Clarion-Limestone, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Tight End — Zack Kuntz, Camp Hill, 6-7, 215, So.

Offensive Line — Joe Varischetti, Brockway, 6-3, 275, Sr.; Dakota Leamer, Bishop Guilfoyle, 6-1, 221, Sr.; Connor Rutan, South Williamsport, 6-4, 315, Jr.; Jake Shrub, Kane, 5-10, 215, Sr.; Jacob Jackson, Farrell, 6-5, 280, Sr.

Athlete — Eric Sherkel, Moshannon Valley, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Aaron Matthews, Clairton, 6-5, 190, Sr.

Specialist — Jarrett Esposito, Brockway, 6-2, 180, Jr.

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Class A - Defense

Defensive Line — Logan McGeary, Bishop Guilfoyle, 6-3, 315, Jr.; Luke Frederick, Bishop Guilfoyle, 6-5, 206, Jr.; Dante Paul, Berlin Brothersvalley, 6-2, 235, Sr.; Hunter Herb, Tri-Valley, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Bryce Carter, Steelton-Highspire, 6-2, 230, Sr.; Mitchell Swartz, Sharpsville, 6-2, 220, Sr.

Linebacker — Mando Sallavanti, Old Forge, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Aaron Yasulitis, Bishop Guilfoyle, 5-11, 196, Sr.; Nick Tremper, Wellsboro, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Austin Myers, Conemaugh Township, 5-11, 205, Sr.; Malachi Newell, Farrell, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Zach Stafford, Cambridge Springs, 6-2, 233, Sr.

Defensive Back — Eli Jacobs, Curwensville, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Matt Yedsena, Mahanoy Area, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Shane Rolick, Kane, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Athlete — Joey Gutowski, Old Forge, 6-2, 175, Sr.; Alex Myers, Farrell, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Player of the Year — Evan Chadbourn, Bishop Guilfoyle.

Coach of the Year — Justin Wheeler, Bishop Guilfoyle.