2012 District 1 Watch List

Written by: David Mika on Saturday, August 18th, 2012. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

2012-13

“Watch list”

District 1

Adam Tancini, Senior OL/DL, Upper Merion – A Suburban One League all-American Conference pick on the offensive line, Tancini helped to pave the way for an Upper Merion offensive attack which averaged 239.6 yards (133.8 rushing, 105.8 passing) and 12.6 points per game, producing a 950-yard rusher and 615-yard passer.  The Vikings scored 18 total touchdowns in 2011 (11 rushing, seven passing).

Adam Weaver, Senior RB/LB, West Chester Henderson – The top returning tackler from Henderson’s defensive unit a season ago, Weaver finished second on the team in tackles, recording 108, and also led the team in sacks, with eight, averaging 9.8 tackles per game.  Weaver finished with a season-high 19 tackles against Downingtown East in a 42-20 victory and added 14 tackles against Plymouth-Whitemarsh and a 12-tackle, four-sack performance against Coatesville.

A.J. Nielsen, Senior RB, Council Rock North – One of the Indians’ featured offensive pieces, Nielsen ran for 321 yards on 73 carries and caught another 18 passes for 132 yards, averaging 4.4 yards per carry and 7.3 yards per reception, scoring three touchdowns (all rushing).

Albert Magana, Senior DL, Kennett – Magana returns to the defensive trenches for the Blue Demons after notching 45 tackles (25 solo) and a half a sack, averaging five stops per game.

Alex Krivda, Senior QB, Pennridge – Krivda was not called on to pass the ball often for the 7-5 Rams, but he did finish his junior season connecting on 41-of-80 passes for 624 yards and nine touchdowns against eight interceptions.  He threw for a season-best 154 yards and two scores against Quakertown, finishing four total games with multiple touchdown passes.

Alex McKenzie, Senior OL, Neshaminy – McKenzie helped to pave the way for a Redskin offensive unit which averaged 264.4 yards (156.6 rushing, 107.8 passing) and 23.1 points per game en route to an 8-4 record and a berth in the District 1 AAAA quarterfinals opposite eventual PIAA AAAA runner-up North Penn, finishing the season with a 1,200-yard rusher and 1,100-yard passer while scoring 33 total offensive touchdowns (19 rushing, 14 passing).

Alton Custus, Senior WR/DB, Plymouth-Whitemarsh – A first team Suburban One League all-American Conference selection at wide receiver, Custus hauled in 19 passes for 423 yards, averaging 22.3 yards per reception, finishing the Colonials’ final three games with 72 receiving yards or more.  Defensively, he registered 19 tackles (14 solo) and deflected a pass in the P-W defensive backfield.

Andrew Destefano, Senior WR/DB, Conestoga – The featured wide receiver in a Pioneers’ aerial assault which averaged 206.5 yards per game, and one of two receivers with 45 or more receptions on the season, Destefano snagged 51 passes for 790 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior, averaging 15.5 yards per reception.

Andrew Gryzbowski, Senior DL, Garnet Valley – One of the contributors in the defensive trenches for the Jaguars, Gryzbowski totaled 56.5 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, averaging 4.3 tackles per game.

Angel Carlo, Senior OL, Abington – Carlo helped to pave the way for a Galloping Ghosts’ offensive line which averaged 332.5 yards (192 rush, 140.5 pass) and 31.8 points per game, producing two backs with season rushing totals between 575 and 1,175 yards and a 1,300-yard passer en route to the District 1 AAAA playoffs opposite Pennsbury.  Abington scored 43 total offensive touchdowns last season (27 rushing, 16 passing).

Anthony Dinorscia, Senior TE/DE, Octorara Area – Dinorscia made his presence known on both offense and defense for Octorara last season, hauling in 15 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 15 yards per reception.  Defensively, Dinorscia posted 44 tackles (26 solo) and a sack, averaging 4.4 tackles per game for the Braves.

Anthony Williams, Senior HB/S, Souderton – A Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick at defensive back, Williams finished his junior season with 40 tackles (all solo), a team-leading four interceptions, five deflected passes, a forced fumble and two blocked field goals, averaging 3.6 tackles per game.  He was also utilized on offense and special teams, too, chalking up a combined 622 all-purpose yards (30 passing, 319 rushing, 116 receiving, 157 kickoff returns) and scoring four total touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving).  Williams completed 1-of-2 passes, averaged 5.6 yards per carry on 57 rushes; 12.9 yards per reception on nine receptions; and 39.3 yards per kickoff return.

Austin Quiah, Senior RB, Interboro – The leader in a five-pronged backfield attack for the Bucs which combined to amass 1,905 yards rushing, Quiah finished his junior season with 566 yards and 12 touchdowns on 122 carries, averaging 4.6 yards per rush. 

Ben Licona, Senior OL, Souderton – A Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick along the offensive line, Licona helped to pave the way for a Souderton offensive attack which averaged 322.3 yards (229 rushing, 93.3 passing) and 24.9 points per game, producing three backs with season rushing totals between 410 to 1,050 yards and a 940-yard passer.  In all, the Indians scored 37 total offensive touchdowns last season (31 rushing, six passing).

Ben Winebrake, Senior OL/LB, Upper Dublin – The leading tackler on the Cardinals’ defensive unit from a season ago and a Suburban One League all-American Conference pick both at linebacker and on the offensive line, Winebrake amassed 98 tackles (53 solo), a sack and four fumble recoveries, averaging 9.8 tackles per game.  He posted a season-best 17 tackles on two occasions – against District 1 AAAA finalist Council Rock South and also against Germantown Academy.

Bill Foote, Senior OL/DL, Council Rock North – Foote, a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection on the defensive line, helped to pave the way for an Indian offensive unit which averaged 191.6 yards (96.7 passing, 94.9 rushing) and 14.7 points per game, producing a 300-yard rusher and 900-yard passer among its featured components while scoring 17 total offensive touchdowns (13 rushing, four passing).  Defensively, Foote added 19 tackles and a pair of fumble recoveries.

Billy Dahm, Senior TE/LB, Springfield-Montco – A two-way presence for the Spartans, Dahm posted 59 tackles (32 solo), an interception, five deflected passes and three fumble recoveries, averaging 4.9 tackles per game with a pair of 10-tackle games against Calvary Christian Academy and West Catholic.  Also Springfield’s top returning receiver, Dahm snared 15 passes for 287 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 19.1 yards per reception last season.

Bobby Bartlett, Senior OL, Council Rock North – Bartlett helped to pave the way for an Indian offensive unit which averaged 191.6 yards (96.7 passing, 94.9 rushing) and 14.7 points per game, producing a 300-yard rusher and 900-yard passer among its featured components while scoring 17 total offensive touchdowns (13 rushing, four passing). 

Bobby Mallon, Senior ATH, Central Bucks South – Utilized on offense and special teams, Mallon amassed 486 all-purpose yards (250 rushing, 72 receiving, 164 kickoff returns) and scored a pair of touchdowns (both rushing) for the 8-4, District 1 AAAA quarterfinalist Titans last year.  He averaged 7.4 yards per carry on 34 rushes; nine yards per reception on eight catches; and 14.9 yards per kickoff return on 11 tries.

Brad Lord, Senior K, Springfield-Delco – Lord converted 39 extra points and two field goals for the Cougars last season, accounting for 45 of the team’s 296 points, or 15.2 percent of th team’s season scoring output.

Brandon Bossard, Senior QB, Methacton – Bossard, an Eastern Michigan recruit, is a dual-threat athlete who has generated interest from Boston College, Cincinnati, Maryland, Pitt, Temple, Towson and Villanova, among others, during his recruiting process.

Brandon Dowd, Junior K, Garnet Valley – The third-leading scorer for a Garnet Valley team which recorded 477 points (second-most in school history, trailing only the 2007 edition’s 483), Dowd converted 62 extra points and one field goal, accounting for 65 points, or 13.6 percent of the team’s season scoring output.

Brandon Liddick, Senior TE/MLB, Kennett – The No. 2 tackler from Kennett’s defensive unit a season ago, Liddick posted 95 tackles (58 solo), a sack, an interception and three fumble recoveries, averaging 10.6 tackles per game.  He posted a season-best 14 stops against Avon Grove and a pair of 13-tackle games against Chichester and Great Valley.

Brandon Mandes, Senior K, North Penn – A Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick at kicker, Mandes converted 51 extra points and three field goals for the Knights, along with four two-point conversions, accounting for 68 of North Penn’s 496 points scored on the season, or 13.7 percent of the team’s season scoring output.

Brandon Smethurst, Senior OL/DL, Avon Grove – Smethurst helped to pave the way for a Red Devil offensive arsenal which averaged 200 yards (157 rushing, 43 passing) and 12 points per game en route to a 2-8 overall record.  AG finished the season with an 1,100-yard rusher and scored 16 total offensive touchdowns (12 rushing, four passing).  Defensively, Smethurst registered 57 tackles (29 solo), 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble, averaging 5.7 tackles per game.

Brendan Doyle, Junior ATH, Springfield-Montco – Doyle returns to the Spartans’ defensive backfield after recording 28 tackles, an interception and three deflected passes, averaging 2.3 tackles per game.  He was also a weapon on both offense and special teams, amassing a total of 709 all-purpose yards (162 rushing, 547 kickoff/punt returns), averaging 5.1 yards per carry, 9.9 yards per punt return and 24.3 yards per kickoff return, scoring two total touchdowns (one rushing, one punt return).

Breyon Chambers, Senior QB, Chester – The man at the controls of Chester’s offense last season, Chambers connected on 38-of-111 passes (34.2 percent) for 556 yards and eight touchdowns while adding three rushing touchdowns on 58 keepers.  He twice threw for 100+ yards in a game and posted a season-best three scoring strikes against Sun Valley and a season-high 165 yards against Chichester.

Cale Mosher, Senior WR/DB, Central Bucks South – A returning presence in the Titans’ defensive backfield, Mosher posted 70 tackles, an interception, a deflected pass, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, averaging 6.7 tackles per game.  He finished four games with 10+ tackles, including an 11-tackle performance against eventual PIAA AAAA finalist North Penn and a season-high 12 tackles against Pennridge.

Cameron Durham, Senior RB/DB, Springfield-Delco – Between rushing and receiving yardage, Durham chalked up 477 all-purpose yards on 57 total touches, averaging 5.5 yards per carry on 44 rushes and 20.3 yards per reception on 11 catches, scoring five total touchdowns (four rushing, one receiving).  Durham ran for a season-high 120 yards against Garnet Valley and posted 71 yards receiving against Radnor.

Carmen Fortino, Junior QB, Upper Merion – Fortino saw time under center in six of the Vikings’ 10 games, and he wound up totaling 669 yards of total offense (618 passing, 51 rushing) and accounting for seven total Viking touchdowns (five passing, two rushing).  The junior-to-be completed 41-of-101 passes (40.6 percent), throwing for 100+ yards four times, and averaging 1.8 yards per carry on 28 rushes.  Fortino threw for a season-best 181 yards against William Tennett and amassed 219 yards of offense against Wissahickon.

Charles Rossiter, Senior RB/OLB, Octorara Area – Rossiter played in only eight games for the Braves last season, but he made the most of his time, totaling 49 tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery while averaging 6.1 tackles per game.  He posted a season-best 14 tackles against Big Spring.

Charlie Fisher, Junior LB, Pennsbury – The second-leading tackler on Pennsbury’s defensive unit from a season ago, Fisher chalked up an impressive 94 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions, one deflected pass and a fumble recovery, averaging 7.2 tackles per game.  He was selected to the Suburban One League’s all-National Conference team at linebacker for his efforts.

Charlie Hooker, Junior QB, Upper Moreland – Emerging as the primary quarterback after the first month of the 2011 season, Hooker made up for lost time by connecting on 78-of-163 passes (47.9 percent) for 1,197 yards and eight touchdowns, but he threw 13 interceptions.  The then-sophomore finished the season with seven straight 100+-yard passing performances, including a 193-yard, two-touchdown game against Norristown.  Hooker also ran for 113 yards and a touchdown on 43 keepers, averaging 2.6 yards per carry.

Chas Gehringer, Senior OL, Plymouth-Whitemarsh – A Suburban One League all-American Conference pick along the offensive line, Gehringer helped to pave the way for a Plymouth-Whitemarsh offensive arsenal which averaged 345.2 yards (248 rushing, 97.2 passing) and 28.8 points per game en route to the District 1 AAAA playoffs opposite Central Bucks South.  The Colonials’ offensive weaponry included three backs with season rushing totals between 500 to 1,040 yards and a 970-yard passer and scored 42 total offensive touchdowns (27 rushing, 15 passing).

Chris Bagnick, Senior OL, Central Bucks West – A Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick along the offensive line, Bagnick helped to pave the way for a Bucks’ offensive attack which averaged 233.4 yards (131.9 rushing, 101.5 passing) and 18 points per game, producing an 820-yard rusher and 800-yard passer.  In all, Central Bucks West scored 25 total offensive touchdowns (20 rushing, five passing).

Chris Baird, Junior OL/LB, Jenkintown – Baird helped to pave the way for a Jenkintown offensive unit which averaged 229.1 yards (118.9 rushing, 110.2 passing) and 17.8 points per game en route to a 5-5 record, producing a 390-yard rusher and 950-yard passer while scoring 14 total offensive touchdowns (nine passing, five rushing).  Defensively, Baird notched 75 tackles and two sacks, averaging 8.3 stops per game with a season-best 18 tackles against Bristol.

Chris Jones, Senior WR/DB, Coatesville – One of two Red Raider receivers who finished the season with 40 or more receptions, Jones tied for the team lead in catches, snagging 43 passes for 777 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 18.1 yards per reception as Coatesville reached the District 1 AAAA quarterfinals.  The Red Raiders averaged 34 points and 161.8 yards per game through the air last season.

Chris Mitten, Senior RB/LB/DB, West Chester Henderson – Mixing between linebacker and defensive back on that side of the ball for the Warriors, Mitten posted 27 tackles, one sack, five deflected passes, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, averaging three tackles per game.

Chris Stone, Sophomore ATH, Springfield-Montco – Stone did a little bit of everything for Springfield last season, booting 18 total punts as well as handling the kickoff chores for the 12-1 Spartans, booting two touchbacks in 39 kicks.  He also returned five kickoffs for 114 yards and added six carries for 219 yards, averaging 22.8 yards per return and 36.5 yards per rush, scoring a pair of rushing touchdowns.  Defensively, he added nine tackles, a deflected pass and a fumble recovery.

Christian Crane, Senior QB/DB, Council Rock South – Though listed as a quarterback on the Golden Hawks’ roster, Crane was a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection at running back.  In all, Crane totaled 366 yards of offense (310 rushing, 56 passing), completing 2-of-2 pass attempts for 56 yards and two touchdowns and averaging 7.2 yards per carry on 43 rushes.  Crane also caught a 12-yard pass for his only reception of the season.

Chuck Snorweah, Sophomore RB/DB, Pennsbury – Only a freshman in 2011, Snorweah wound up finishing as the Falcons’ third-leading rusher in a punishing Wing-T offense which averaged 215.7 yards per game on the ground.  No. 34 finished his frosh campaign with 478 yards and a touchdown on 65 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per carry.

C.J. Virtu, Senior OL/DL, Wissahickon – A Suburban One League all-American Conference selection on the offensive line, Virtu helped to pave the way for a Trojan offensive unit that averaged 207.9 yards per game through seven games (158.6 rushing, 49.3 passing) and 15.3 points per game.

Clay Greenway, Junior LB, Upper Merion – A Suburban One League all-American Conference pick at linebacker in his sophomore season, Greenway led Upper Merion in tackles, with 81, to go along with five forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, averaging 8.1 tackles per game.  Greenway posted a season-best 13 stops against William Tennett and 12 tackles against Upper Moreland.

Cody Riemenschneider, Senior ATH, Central Bucks West – A weapon on offense and special teams, Riemenschneider wound up amassing 926 all-purpose yards (249 passing, 137 rushing, 78 receiving, 60 punt returns, 402 kickoff returns) as a junior and accounting for three total CB West touchdowns (one passing, one rushing, one kickoff return).  He completed 21-of-37 passes (56.8 percent), averaged 2.5 yards per carry on 55 rushes; 9.8 yards per reception on eight catches; 60 yards per punt return and 30.9 yards per kickoff return.

Colby Johnson, Senior G/LB, Souderton – One of the Indians’ top tacklers from a season ago and a Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick at linebacker, Johnson made his presence known by totaling 58 tackles (all solo), four sacks, two interceptions, two deflected passes, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, averaging 5.8 tackles per game.  He posted a season-best 11 tackles and three sacks in a 34-14 Souderton victory over Central Bucks West.

Cole Creighton, Junior WR/DB, Neshaminy – Creighton returns to the Redskins’ defensive backfield after posting 55 tackles (40 solo), a sack, an interception, five deflected passes and a fumble recovery, averaging 4.6 tackles per game with a season-high 10 stops in a game against Central Bucks East.  Creighton also returned 15 punts for 164 yards, averaging 10.9 yards per return.

Cole Luzins, Junior WR/DB, Phoenixville – A two-way presence for the District 1 AAA finalist Phantoms, Luzins posted 68 tackles (38 solo), an interception and a deflected pass on defense, averaging 4.9 tackles per game and posting a pair of games with 10+ tackles.  Offensively, he hauled in 13 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown, averaging 11.6 yards per reception.  He also saw some time as a punter, averaging 41.3 yards per boot on three kicks in a game against Great Valley.

Coley Adams, Senior TE/DE, Norristown – Adams returns to his spot at defensive end after posting 51 tackles (32 solo) and a pair of sacks for Norristown last season, averaging 5.1 tackles per game.

Connor Hayden, Junior QB, New Hope-Solebury – Hayden emerged as the Lions’ starter last season, and proved a dual-threat, finishing with 1,066 yards of total offense (779 passing, 287 rushing) and accounting for 11 total NHS touchdowns (eight passing, three rushing).  He averaged 3.9 yards per carry on 72 rushes and connected on 45-of-105 passes (42.9 percent), throwing for 100+ yards twice and rushing for 100+ yards once.

Connor McGrath, Senior TE, Upper Merion – The featured target in an Upper Merion aerial assault which averaged 105.8 yards per game and a Suburban One League all-American Conference selection at tight end, McGrath snagged a team-best 23 passes for 511 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 22.2 yards per reception.  McGrath posted four games with 85 or more receiving yards, including a season high eight receptions for 142 yards against William Tennett and a two touchdown reception game against Wissahickon.

Cooper Beaupre, Junior OL/DL, Jenkintown – Beaupre helped to pave the way for a Jenkintown offensive unit which averaged 229.1 yards (118.9 rushing, 110.2 passing) and 17.8 points per game en route to a 5-5 record, producing a 390-yard rusher and 950-yard passer while scoring 14 total offensive touchdowns (nine passing, five rushing).  Defensively, he added 21 tackles and two sacks, averaging three tackles per game for the Drakes.

Corbin Nyemah, Senior TE/LB, Chichester – One of three Eagle receivers with more than 200 yards last season, Nyemah hauled in 23 passes for 258 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 11.2 yards per reception.

Corey Kelly, Senior RB/LB, Plymouth-Whitemarsh – The third-leading rusher in a Plymouth-Whitemarsh ground game which averaged 248 yards per game and a Suburban One League all-American Conference pick at running back, Kelly totaled 505 yards on 117 carries and caught another 11 passes for 177 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per carry and 16.1 yards per reception, scoring six total touchdowns (all rushing).  Defensively, Kelly added 26 tackles (18 solo), a sack and a fumble recovery from his position at linebacker.

Corey Schott, Junior RB/DB, Central Bucks West – A returner in the defensive backfield for the Bucks, Schott recorded 80 tackles (49 solo), two interceptions and five deflected passes, averaging 7.3 tackles per game.  Schott finished the Bucks’ games against Pennridge and Archbishop Ryan with 13 tackles each.

Curt Cothran, Senior OL/DL, Council Rock North – Cothran, a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection on both the offensive and defensive lines, helped to pave the way for an Indian offensive unit which averaged 191.6 yards (96.7 passing, 94.9 rushing) and 14.7 points per game, producing a 300-yard rusher and 900-yard passer among its featured components while scoring 17 total offensive touchdowns (13 rushing, four passing).  Defensively, he added 40 tackles (21 solo), four sacks, a deflected pass, two forced fumbles and a blocked field goal, averaging 4.4 tackles per game.  Cothran is a Division-1 prospect in the 2013 class and lists Penn State, Maryland and Rutgers as his favorites.

Dalton Mayberry, Senior DL, Garnet Valley – A veteran presence returning to the defensive line for the Jaguars, Mayberry accounted for 42.5 tackles, five sacks, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a deflected pass, averaging 3.3 tackles per game.

Dan Cripps, Senior K, Upper Moreland – A Suburban One League all-American Conference pick at kicker, Cripps converted nine extra points and one field goal, accounting for 12 of UM’s 126 total points scored on the season, or 10 percent of the team’s season scoring output.

Dan Cummings, Senior WR/DB, Upper Moreland – A Suburban One League all-American Conference pick at wide receiver, Cummings was one of six Upper Moreland athletes to finish the season with 10 or more receptions.  He hauled in 15 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 19.1 yards per reception.

Dan Herbster, Senior OL, Garnet Valley – One of three returning starters from the 2011 edition of GV’s offensive line, Herbster helped to pave the way for a Jaguar offense which averaged 407.7 yards (298.2 rushing, 109.5 passing) and 36.7 points per game, producing three 700+-yard rushers and a 1,400-yard passer en route to the District 1 AAAA semifinals opposite Council Rock South.  Garnet Valley scored 63 total offensive touchdowns last season (49 rushing, 14 passing).

Dan Smyth, Senior WR/DB, Springfield-Delco – One of the Cougars’ leading returning tacklers from a season ago, Smyth recorded 65 tackles (63 solo) and forced a fumble, averaging 5.9 tackles per game, finishing with a season-best 11 tackles (all solo) against District 1 AAA semifinalist Strath Haven and nine tackles (all solo) against District 1 AAAA semifinalist Garnet Valley.

Dan Young, Senior WR/DB, Penncrest – One of two Lion receivers who finished the season with 35 or more receptions in 2011, Young snagged 36 passes for 406 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 11.3 yards per reception.

Dante Harrell, Senior ATH, Downingtown West – The Whippets’ top returning rusher from a season ago, Harrell posted 770 yards on 147 carries and hauled in another 13 passes for 129 yards, averaging 5.2 yards per carry and 9.9 yards per reception while scoring 13 total touchdowns (10 rushing, two receiving, one misc.).  He posted four 100-yard rushing performances and a season-best eight catches for 97 yards against Coatesville.

Daquan Mack, Senior RB, Pennsbury – The featured back in a Pennsbury ground-and-pound Wing-T offensive scheme which averaged 215.7 yards per game on the ground last season, Mack ran for 1,006 yards and 15 touchdowns on 194 carries, averaging 5.1 yards per carry.  He was a Suburban One League all-National Conference first team selection at running back and helped the Falcons to a 9-4 record and berth in the District 1 AAAA semifinals opposite North Penn.

Darius Wills, Senior RB/LB, Norristown – A first team Suburban One League all-American Conference selection at linebacker, Wills is the Eagles’ top returning tackler after posting 94 tackles (58 solo) and 1.5 sacks as a junior.  Wills averaged 9.4 tackles per game, finishing games against Central Bucks East and Pennridge with 13 tackles apiece.

Darrius Bookard, Senior LB, Pottstown – One of the Trojans’ top returning tacklers from last season, Bookard amassed 64 tackles (43 solo), an interception and a deflected pass, averaging 6.4 tackles per game.  He tallied a season-best 12 tackles against eventual PIAA A quarterfinalist Bangor Pius X and also had 10 tackles against Methacton.

Dave Dipietro, Senior DT, Upper Darby – Dipietro returns to the Royals’ defensive line after posting 53 tackles in his junior season, averaging 5.3 tackles per game.

Dave Taufele, Senior OL, William Tennett – A Suburban One League all-National Conference honoree on the offensive line, Taufele helped to pave the way for a Panthers’ offensive unit which averaged 203.8 yards (146.3 rush, 57.5 pass) and 13 points per game, producing five rushers with at least 100 yards and a 480-yard passer.  Tennett scored 20 total offensive touchdowns last season (14 rushing, six passing), finishing 4-7 overall.

David McGrath, Senior DB, Garnet Valley – The third-leading tackler last season for Garnet Valley, McGrath posted 74 tackles, an interception, three deflected passes and a pair of forced fumbles, averaging 5.7 tackles per game.

Deion Oliver, Junior OL, Central Bucks East – Oliver helped to pave the way for a Patriot offensive unit which averaged 277.1 yards (163.6 rushing, 113.5 passing) and 15.6 points per game, producing a 780-yard rusher and 990-yard passer, scoring 19 total offensive touchdowns (13 rushing, six passing).

Dennis Bryson, Senior TE/DE, Ridley – Bryson was one of the athletes who helped to pave the way for the Green Raiders’ offensive unit which averaged 217.3 yards (111.2 rushing, 106.1 passing) and 28.3 points per game last season, producing a 1,200-yard passer and 1,200-yard rusher among its featured components, finishing 9-3 overall.

Dennis Lord, Junior RB/LB, Neshaminy – A Suburban One League all-National Conference pick at running back, Lord finished the season with 195 yards and four touchdowns on 36 carries and caught another three passes for 32 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 10.7 yards per reception.  He also chipped in on defense with 39 tackles (29 solo), a half a sack, an interception, and three deflected passes, averaging 3.3 tackles per game for the Redskins.

Derek Brandt, Senior OL/DL, North Penn – A first team Suburban One League all-Continental Conference selection on the defensive line, Brandt was part of a North Penn defensive unit which allowed an average of 14 points per game, holding 13 of 16 opponents to 14 points or less, with three shutouts, winning the District 1 AAAA championship and reaching the PIAA AAAA championship game opposite Central Dauphin.  Additionally, Brandt helped to pave the way for a Knight offensive unit which averaged 359.7 yards (223.1 rushing, 136.6 passing) and 31 points per game, producing three backs with season totals between 600 to 1,350 rushing yards and a 2,000-yard passer, scoring 67 total offensive touchdowns (42 rushing, 25 passing).

Derek Mantonti, Senior RB/LB, West Chester Henderson – The third-leading rusher in a Henderson ground game which averaged 248 yards rushing per contest last season, Mantonti chalked up 452 yards on 87 carries and caught another four passes for 53 yards, averaging 5.2 yards per carry and 13.3 yards per reception, scoring three total touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving).

Derrick Wilson, Junior DE/LB, Pottstown – Listed as both a defensive end and linebacker for the Trojans, Wilson had a productive sophomore season after totaling 45 tackles (24 solo), five sacks and a fumble recovery, averaging five tackles per game.  Wilson had a trio of sacks against Pope John Paul II and a two-sack game against District 1 AAA finalist Phoenixville.

Devon Brown, Junior RB/LB, Neshaminy – In limited action as a sophomore, Brown tallied 20 tackles (15 solo), an interception, a deflected pass, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, averaging two tackles per game for the District 1 AAAA quarterfinalist Redskins.

Donte Burgese, Senior OL, Garnet Valley – One of three returning starters from the 2011 edition of GV’s offensive line, Burgese helped to pave the way for a Jaguar offense which averaged 407.7 yards (298.2 rushing, 109.5 passing) and 36.7 points per game, producing three 700+-yard rushers and a 1,400-yard passer en route to the District 1 AAAA semifinals opposite Council Rock South.  Garnet Valley scored 63 total offensive touchdowns last season (49 rushing, 14 passing).

Donte Simmons, Sophomore RB, Bristol – Bursting onto the Bicentennial League scene as only a freshman, Simmons finished Bristol’s 2011 campaign with 1,135 yards and 11 touchdowns on 191 carries, averaging 5.9 yards per rush.  He finished three consecutive games with better than 240 rushing yards – Lower Moreland, Academy of New Church and Mastery Charter – and scored nine of his touchdowns in those three games as well.  Simmons is on pace to rush for 4,540 yards in his career for the Warriors.

Duffy Gilhool, Junior QB/SS, Chichester – A first-year starter at quarterback for the Eagles in 2011, Gilhool finished his sophomore campaign by connecting on 120-of-233 passes (51.5 percent) for 1,589 yards and 17 touchdowns against 23 interceptions.  Gilhool is on pace to throw for 4,767 yards and 54 touchdowns in his career for Chichester.

Dustin Vitale, Senior LB, Calvary Christian Academy – Limited to just four games, Vitale posted 16 tackles (11 solo) and three sacks, averaging four tackles per game for the District 1 A champion Cougars.

Dwayne Bowers, Senior OL/DL, Cheltenham

Dylan Jenkins, Senior K/P, Bayard Rustin – Jenkins handled the punting, kickoff and placekicking chores for the Golden Knights last season, averaging 32.4 yards per punt on 25 boots with six of his kicks (24 percent) downed inside the 20 yard line.  He also averaged 47.5 yards per kickoff on 58 boots, nailing five for touchbacks.  Finally, he converted 39 extra points and two field goals, accounting for 45 total points for Bayard Rustin.

Dylan Wesley, Senior QB, Upper Perkiomen – A first-year starter for the Indians at quarterback in 2011, Wesley finished his junior season by completing 113-of-233 passes (48.5 percent) for 1,402 yards and 13 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.  He averaged 118 passing yards per game, throwing for 100+ yards in nine of Upper Perk’s 12 games.  He also added four rushing touchdowns on 50 keepers and is on pace to throw for 2,800 yards in his career.

Ed Hicks, Senior OL/DL, Central Bucks East – Hicks, a Suburban One League all-Continential Conference selection on the offensive line, helped to pave the way for a Patriot offensive unit which averaged 277.1 yards (163.6 rushing, 113.5 passing) and 15.6 points per game, producing a 780-yard rusher and 990-yard passer, scoring 19 total offensive touchdowns (13 rushing, six passing).

Eddie Durkin, Senior QB, Haverford Township – A dual-threat field general returning for his third season as the Fords’ starting quarterback, Durkin amassed 1,276 yards of total offense (827 passing, 449 rushing) and accounted for 18 total touchdowns (10 rushing, eight passing).  Durkin connected on 47-of-86 passes (54.6 percent) and averaged 6.2 yards per carry on 73 rushes.  Over the last two seasons, Durkin has thrown for more than 2,100 yards and run for nearly 1,100.

Eddie Posavec, Senior WR/LB, North Penn – The top returning receiver for the District 1 AAAA champion Knights, Posavec snagged 19 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 13.3 yards per reception.

Elijah Griffin, Senior DL, Downingtown East – Griffin, a potential collegiate prospect in the 2013 class along the defensive line, was part of a Cougar unit which allowed an average of 21.2 points per game, holding five of 12 opponents to 14 points or less, with one shutout.

Elijah Wilkinson, Senior OL/DL, Downingtown West – A potential Division-1 prospect in the 2013 recruiting class, Wilkinson has generated interest from more than a dozen combined FBS and FCS programs, including, but not limited to, Boston College, Connecticut, Harvard Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Pitt, Villanova and Virginia, among others.  He helped to pave the way for a Whippet offensive attack which averaged 349 yards (273.1 rushing, 75.9 passing) and 35 points per game, producing a pair of backs with 770+ rushing yards and a 750-yard passer while scoring 40 total offensive touchdowns (33 rushing, seven passing).

Eric Gallo, Junior OL/DL, Council Rock South – A potential collegiate football prospect in the 2014 class, Gallo was a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection on the offensive line after helping to pave the way for a Golden Hawk offensive unit which averaged 305.7 yards (278.8 rushing, 26.9 passing) and 28.7 points per game en route to a 12-2 season and berth in the District 1 AAAA championship game opposite North Penn.  CRS finished the season with five backs with rushing totals between 205 and 1,370 yards, scoring 46 total offensive touchdowns (44 rushing, two passing).

Ethan Herb, Junior QB, Oxford – Herb completed his first season at the helm of the Hornets’ offense by completing 89-of-161 passes (55.3 percent) for 1,276 yards and 10 touchdowns.  He is on pace to throw for 3,828 yards in his career.

Evan Stahl, Senior K, Central Bucks South – A Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick at kicker, Stahl had quite a successful season for the Titans, converting 58 extra points and six field goals, scoring 76 points for the District 1 AAAA quarterfinalists.  Stahl’s 76 points accounted for 15.7 percent of CB South’s season scoring output of 485 points – a new school single-season record.

Evyn Stadilus, Senior OL/DL, Upper Moreland – A Suburban One League all-American Conference selection on offensive line, Smith helped to pave the way for an Upper Moreland offensive unit which averaged 251.3 yards (127.8 rush, 124.5 pass) and 10.5 points per game, producing a 1,000-yard rusher and an 1,100-yard passer.  Upper Moreland scored 18 total offensive touchdowns in its 2-10 campaign (nine rushing, nine passing).

Frank Cullen, Senior OL, Ridley – Cullen helped to pave the way for the Green Raiders’ offensive unit which averaged 217.3 yards (111.2 rushing, 106.1 passing) and 28.3 points per game last season, producing a 1,200-yard passer and 1,200-yard rusher among its featured components, finishing 9-3 overall.

George Shipp, Senior OL/DL, North Penn – Shipp helped to pave the way for a Knight offensive unit which averaged 359.7 yards (223.1 rushing, 136.6 passing) and 31 points per game, producing three backs with season totals between 600 to 1,350 rushing yards and a 2,000-yard passer, scoring 67 total offensive touchdowns (42 rushing, 25 passing).

Hank Coyne, Senior QB, Spring-Ford – Coyne posted a second consecutive season with at least 1,700 passing yards, helping lead the Rams to a 10-2 record and the Pioneer Athletic Conference championship.  The owner of a 19-5 record as a varsity starting quarterback, Coyne connected on 125-of-214 passes (58.4 percent) for 1,904 yards and 17 touchdowns against six interceptions, finishing nine games with 10 or more completions, seven games with at least 19 pass attempts and 10 games with 100+ yards passing, including four 200+ yard performances.  Coyne threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns against eventual PIAA AAA quarterfinalist Pottsgrove.  In his career, the Rams’ field general has amassed 3,663 passing yards and 37 touchdowns.

Harrison Burch, Senior OL/DL, Downingtown East – A starter in the trenches for the Cougars, Willenbrock helped to pave the way for a Downingtown East offensive unit which averaged 328.4 yards (164.1 rushing, 164.3 passing) and 31.9 points per game en route to a 9-3 record and berth in the District 1 AAAA quarterfinals opposite Council Rock South, producing two 560+-yard rushers and a 1,970-yard passer while scoring 47 total offensive touchdowns (24 rushing, 23 passing).

Hassan Gardiner, Senior RB, Upper Merion – The featured athlete in a Viking ground game which averaged 133.8 yards per game and a Suburban One League all-American Conference pick at running back, Gardner totaled 952 yards on 176 carries and caught another eight passes for 49 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 6.1 yards per reception, scoring six total touchdowns (all rushing).  Gardner ran for 100+ yards in three games, including a season-best 213 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Cheltenham.

Hyneff Dockery, Senior QB/DB, Cheltenham

Ian Hare, Senior C/LB, Spring-Ford – One of the top returning tacklers from Spring-Ford’s defensive unit a season ago, Hare notched 53 tackles (all solo), three deflected passes, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, averaging 4.4 tackles per game.  He scored one touchdown in 2011 – it came on a 38-yard fumble return against Phoenixville on Thanksgiving Day.

Ian Harrigan, Senior K/P, Phoenixville – Harrigan handled the punting and placekicking chores for the Phantoms last season, booting 23 punts for an average of 31.9 yards, with a long of 59.  On the placekicking end, Harrigan converted 13 extra points and five field goals for Phoenixville, scoring 28 of the team’s 351 points, or 7.9 percent of the team’s season scoring output.

Jake Morris, Senior FB/LB, Strath Haven – The Panthers’ leading tackler from a season ago, Morris posted 82 tackles, averaging 6.8 tackles per game for the District 1 AAA semifinalists.

Jaloni Hutchison, Senior DL, Pottstown – One of the Trojans’ returning pieces along the defensive line, Hutchison recorded 62 tackles (36 solo), 1.5 sacks and a deflected pass, averaging 5.2 tackles per game.  He posted a season-best 10 tackles in a 49-6 Thanksgiving Day romp over Owen J. Roberts.

Jamel Stinson, Senior WR, Pope John Paul II – One of four Golden Panther receivers with at least 23 receptions at season’s end, Stinson snared 35 passes for 407 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 11.6 yards per reception and finishing five games with at least 42 receiving yards.

James Heller, Senior LB, Abington – A Suburban One League all-National Conference selection at linebacker, Heller was part of a Galloping Ghosts’ defensive unit which allowed an average of 14.1 points per game last season, holding eight of 12 total opponents (Thanksgiving game included) to 17 points or less, posting two shutouts.

Jarred Jones, Junior RB, Spring-Ford – The second-leading returning rusher in the Pioneer Athletic Conference (trailing only Pottsgrove’s Tory Hudgins), Jones has a solid sophomore season for the 10-2 Rams, posting 1,455 yards on 157 carries, adding 99 yards receiving and scoring 18 total touchdowns (16 rushing, one receiving, one kickoff return).  Jones averaged 9.3 yards per carry, rushing for 100+ yards in seven of Spring-Ford’s 12 games.  He is on pace to run for 4,365 yards in his career for the Rams.

Jarrett Reinhard, Senior FB/LB, Souderton – A two-way contributor for the Indians last season, Reinhard finished the season with 49 tackles (all solo), 3.5 sacks, a deflected pass, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, averaging 4.5 tackles per game with a season-best 11 stops against Pennridge.  Offensively, he added 181 yards and three touchdowns on 44 carries, averaging 4.1 yards per carry.

Jay Harris, Senior WR, Downingtown East – The featured wide receiver in a Downingtown East aerial assault which averaged 164.3 yards per game last season, Harris hauled in 53 passes for 732 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 13.8 yards per reception and a touchdown every fifth catch.  Harris is a Michigan State recruit.

Jeff Ledford, Senior WR/DB, William Tennett – The featured receiver in a Tennett aerial assault which averaged 57.5 yards per game last year, Ledford, a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection, was the only Panther with double-digit receptions last season.  He hauled in 18 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 12.4 yards per reception.

Jeff Wolf, Senior K, Souderton – Wolf, a Suburban One League all-Continental Conference selection at kicker, converted 28 extra points and two field goals for Souderton last season, scoring 34 of the Indians’ 274 points on the season.

Jeremy Xander, Senior WR/DB, Pennridge – Used on defense only last season, Xander posted 87 tackles (77 solo), two sacks and two deflected passes for the Rams, averaging 7.3 tackles per game.  He had a season-best 16 tackles against Quakertown and a two-sack game against Central Bucks West.

Joe Dwight, Sophomore RB/WR, New Hope-Solebury – Dwight finished his sophomore season with a combined 439 yards rushing and receiving (233 rushing, 206 receiving), averaging 4.5 yards per carry on 52 rushes and 22.9 yards per reception on nine catches, scoring three total touchdowns (two receiving, one rushing).

Joe Gartland, Senior RB, Penncrest – The Lions’ leading rusher last season, Gartland totaled 783 yards rushing and six touchdowns on 173 carries, averaging 4.5 yards per rush attempt.

Joe Gorman, Senior OL/DL, Wissahickon – A Suburban One League all-American Conference selection on the offensive line, Gorman helped to pave the way for a Trojan offensive unit that averaged 207.9 yards per game through seven games (158.6 rushing, 49.3 passing) and 15.3 points per game.

Joe Potkovac, Senior OL, North Penn – Potkovac, a Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick on the offensive line, helped to pave the way for a Knight offensive unit which averaged 359.7 yards (223.1 rushing, 136.6 passing) and 31 points per game, producing three backs with season totals between 600 to 1,350 rushing yards and a 2,000-yard passer, scoring 67 total offensive touchdowns (42 rushing, 25 passing).

Joe Roesinger, Senior OL, Central Bucks East – Roesinger, a Suburban One League all-Continential Conference selection on the offensive line, helped to pave the way for a Patriot offensive unit which averaged 277.1 yards (163.6 rushing, 113.5 passing) and 15.6 points per game, producing a 780-yard rusher and 990-yard passer, scoring 19 total offensive touchdowns (13 rushing, six passing).

Joe Smith, Senior OL/DL, Upper Moreland – A Suburban One League all-American Conference selection on both the offensive and defensive line, Smith helped to pave the way for an Upper Moreland offensive unit which averaged 251.3 yards (127.8 rush, 124.5 pass) and 10.5 points per game, producing a 1,000-yard rusher and an 1,100-yard passer.  Upper Moreland scored 18 total offensive touchdowns in its 2-10 campaign (nine rushing, nine passing).

Joe Viviano, Senior QB, Conestoga – The Central League’s top returning passer in terms of yardage, Viviano, a potential collegiate prospect in the 2013 class at quarterback, completed 146-of-267 passes (54.7 percent) for 2,065 yards and 18 touchdowns.  He helped lead Conestoga to a 7-3 overall record and averaged 206 yards through the air per game.  Viviano is on pace to throw for 4,130 yards for the Pioneers, which would cement him as the third career 4,000-yard passer in school history, joining John D’Agostini and Steve Richter.

Joey Lutz, Senior QB, William Tennett – One of the keys for the Panthers will be for Lutz to limit his turnovers in 2012.  The primary of two quarterbacks utilized last season by Tennett, Lutz connected on 46-of-92 passes (50 percent) for 484 yards and three touchdowns against eight interceptions.  Lutz threw for 200 yards and completed 16 passes against Neshaminy and also added three rushing touchdowns on 33 keepers.

John Devine, Senior WR/DB, Council Rock North – A Suburban One League all-National Conference selection at defensive back, Devine totaled 58 tackles (35 solo), an interception, six deflected passes and a fumble recovery, posting a 13-tackle game against Council Rock North and a 12-tackle game against Abington.  Offensively, he snagged 12 passes for 203 yards and added another eight carries for 56 yards, averaging seven yards per carry and 16.9 yards per reception.

John Dubyk, Senior TE/DE, Pennridge – A first team Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick at defensive end, Dubyk registered 73 tackles (57 solo), four sacks, an interception, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, averaging 6.1 tackles per game.  He recorded a season-best 12 stops against Central Bucks South and a 10-tackle game against Norristown.  Dubyk also caught a 10-yard touchdown pass against Hatboro-Horsham for his only reception of the season.

John Fitz, Junior QB, Central Bucks West – Fitz emerged as the Bucks’ field general over the team’s final seven games, and wound up connecting on 55-of-107 passes (51.4 percent) for 808 yards and four touchdowns against seven interceptions, throwing for a season-best 234 yards and two touchdowns in a loss against eventual District 1 AAAA and PIAA AAAA finalist North Penn.  Fitz also scored three rushing touchdowns on 23 total keepers.  He’s on pace to throw for 2,424 yards for the Bucks.  Fitz also handled the punting chores for CB West, averaging 36.9 yards per kick on 22 boots, with six of his punts (27.3 percent) downed inside the 20 yard line.

John Kim, Senior DB, Pennridge – A returning presence for the Rams in the defensive backfield, Kim recorded 26 tackles (25 solo) and forced a fumble, averaging 2.2 tackles per game.  In limited offensive action, he added two receptions for 18 yards.

Jon Mullin, Senior RB/LB, Central Bucks South – One of the Titans’ top tacklers from a season ago, Mullin was a Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick at linebacker after ripping off 117 tackles, two sacks, an interception and a forced fumble, averaging 10.6 tackles per game.  Over CB South’s final six games, Mullin posted double-digit tackle totals in each, including a season-best 18 stops against Pennridge and 15 tackles each against Hatboro-Horsham and Central Bucks East.

Jordyn Bennett, Senior RB/DB, Garnet Valley – A potenital Division-1 prospect in the 2013 recruiting class at running back at Garnet Valley, Bennett has generated interest from programs like Boston College, Buffalo, Connecticut, Maryland and Penn State, among others.  The third-leading rusher in the Jaguars’ offensive arsenal which averaged 298.2 yards per game on the ground, Bennett registered 775 yards on 76 carries and caught another six passes for 95 yards, averaging 10.2 yards per carry and 15.8 yards per reception.  He scored 16 total touchdowns (all rushing), finishing as the second-leading scorer on the GV team, with 96 points.

Jordan Lardani, Senior FB/DB, Kennett – The leader in a three-pronged Blue Demon rushing attack which averaged better than 270 yards per game on the ground last season, Lardani ran for 948 yards on 160 carries and caught another 10 passes for 224 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per carry and 22.4 yards per reception, scoring 10 total touchdowns (eight rushing, two receiving).  He ran for 100+ yards in four Kennett games and also finished four games with 45+ receiving yards.

Jorge Lara, Senior DL, Kennett – Lara returns to the Blue Demons’ defensive line after recording 40 tackles and a half a sack, averaging 4.4 tackles per game while tallying a season-best 10 stops in a Week Two game against West Chester East.

Josh Ganzelli, Senior DT, Downingtown East – Griffin, a potential collegiate prospect in the 2013 class along the defensive line, was part of a Cougar unit which allowed an average of 21.2 points per game, holding five of 12 opponents to 14 points or less, with one shutout.

Justin Andrews, Senior WR/DB, Neshaminy – Andrews, a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection at wide receiver, did a little bit of everything on offense for Neshaminy last season, totaling 503 all-purpose yards (342 receiving, 95 passing, 66 rushing) and contributing to five total Redskin touchdowns (three passing, two receiving).  Andrews connected on 7-of-11 passes (63.6 percent), averaged 4.4 yards per carry on 15 rushes and 12.2 yards per reception on 28 catches.

Justin Vendetti, Junior WR/FS, Upper Darby – Vendetti returns to the Royals’ defensive backfield after tallying 63 tackles, an interception and four deflected passes as a sophomore, averaging 6.3 tackles per game.

Juwan Valentine, Senior WR/DB, Harriton – The featured receiver in a Ram offensive unit which averaged better than 200 yards passing per game last season, Valentine snared a team-leading 49 passes for 764 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 15.6 yards per reception.  Valentine was one of two Harriton receivers with at least 40 receptions on the season.

Kajnel Norwood, Senior RB/LB, Phoenixville – One of Phoenixville’s contributors at linebacker last season, Norwood returns after tallying 75 tackles and a blocked field goal, averaging 6.3 tackles per game.

Kevin Duggan, Senior QB/OLB, Central Bucks West – Duggan returns at linebacker for his senior season after posting 57 tackles (42 solo), averaging 5.7 stops per game.  Offensively, he ran for 106 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 35 carries and caught another four passes for 40 yards.

Kevin Lynch, Senior OL/DL, Jenkintown – Lynch helped to pave the way for a Jenkintown offensive unit which averaged 229.1 yards (118.9 rushing, 110.2 passing) and 17.8 points per game en route to a 5-5 record, producing a 390-yard rusher and 950-yard passer while scoring 14 total offensive touchdowns (nine passing, five rushing). Defensively, he added 33 tackles, averaging 4.1 stops per game for the Drakes.

Kevin McCormack, Senior OL/LB, Central Bucks West – A Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick at defensive end, McCormack is listed as a linebacker on the Bucks’ 2011 roster.  He finished his junior season with 40 tackles (26 solo), 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery, averaging 3.6 tackles per game.

Kevin Mohollen, Junior QB, Strath Haven – A dual-threat quarterback in Strath Haven’s Wing-T offense, Mohollen finished his sophomore season with 745 yards of total offense (498 passing, 247 rushing) and had a hand in 13 total Strath Haven touchdowns (seven rushing, six passing).  He connected on 23-of-56 passes (41.7 percent) and averaged 5.5 yards per carry on 45 rushing attempts.

Kevin Sherry, Senior OL/DL, Strath Haven – A returning presence in the trenches for the 8-4 Panthers, Sherry tallied 58 tackles, a deflected pass and a fumble recovery, averaging 4.8 tackles per game for the District 1 AAA semifinalists.

Kevin Trusty, Senior WR/DB, Penncrest – The featured wideout for the Lions last season, Trusty snared a team-leading 38 passes for 568 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 14.9 yards per reception.  Trusty was one of two Penncrest receivers with 35+ receptions on the season.

Khalil Roberts, Senior OL/DL, Wissahickon – A first team Suburban One League all-American Conference selection on the offensive line, Roberts helped to pave the way for a Trojan offensive unit that averaged 207.9 yards per game through seven games (158.6 rushing, 49.3 passing) and 15.3 points per game.

Kris Akins, Junior WR/DB, North Penn – A key returning defensive presence for the Knights in the defensive backfield, Akins picked off three passes as a part of a defensive unit which allowed an average of 14 points per game, holding 13 of 16 opponents at or below that per game average, with three shutouts.  He also caught a 36-yard touchdown pass for his only reception on offense.

Kurt Logan, Senior WR/DB, Central Bucks West – Logan completed his junior season by posting 50 tackles (30 solo), two interceptions, 11 deflected passes, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal, averaging five tackles per game for the Bucks.

Kyle Lauletta, Senior QB, Downingtown East – A potential collegiate prospect in the 2013 class at quarterback, Lauletta has received interest from Connecticut, North Carolina State and Syracuse, among other potential suitors.  He enjoyed a successful first year at the helm of Downingtown East’s balanced offensive unit, connecting on 130-of-210 passes (61.9 percent) for 1,971 yards and 23 touchdowns against seven interceptions, averaging better than 164 yards per game.  Lauletta threw for 100+ yards in nine of the Cougars’ 12 games, including four 200-yard games.  He also added 357 yards and four touchdowns on 91 carries, averaging 3.9 yards per rush.

Kyle Mayfield, Senior RB, North Penn – The Knights’ leading rusher in a multi-faceted ground game which averaged 223.1 yards per game last season, Mayfield ran for 1,352 yards on 195 carries and caught another five passes for 147 yards, averaging 6.9 yards per carry and 29.4 yards per reception, scoring 11 total touchdowns (10 rushing, one receiving).  He posted

Lance Gifford, Senior QB/DB, Lower Moreland – Gifford connected on 37-of-123 passes (30.1 percent) for 602 yards and four touchdowns in his junior season.  He also added a rushing touchdown on 28 keepers.

Luke Johnson, Senior DL, Pennsbury – A Suburban One League all-National Conference honoree on the defensive line, Johnson posted 71 tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in the trenches for the Falcons, averaging 5.5 tackles per game.

Mackenzie Crawford, Senior FB/LB, Pennridge – Crawford was a Suburban One League all-Continental Conference selection at linebacker, where he totaled 42 tackles (37 solo), an interception, three deflected passes and three fumble recoveries, averaging 3.5 tackles per game.  He also saw time offensively, running for 166 yards on 38 carries and catching three passes for 29 yards, averaging 4.4 yards per rush and 9.7 yards per reception, scoring three total touchdowns (two receiving, one rushing).

Madison O’Connor, Senior OL, Pottsgrove – A potential Division-1 prospect in the class of 2013 along the offensive line, O’Connor, who checks in over 300 pounds, was a Pennsylvania Sportswriters’ Class AAA All State selection last season.  O’Connor helped to pave the way for Pottsgrove’s offensive arsenal which included three 900-yard rushers for the third straight season and averaged 35 points per game in winning the District 1 AAA championship and reaching the PIAA AAA quarterfinals opposite Archbishop Wood.

Malik Ball, Junior RB/LB, Springfield-Montco – A returning presence at linebacker for the 12-1 Spartans, Ball recorded 32 tackles, an interception, three fumble recoveries and a blocked punt, averaging 2.9 tackles per game.  He also added 41 yards rushing on 10 carries and a 13-yard kickoff return on special teams.

Marc Thompson, Senior RB/DB, Cheltenham

Mark Dukes, Senior RB, Pottsgrove – He missed the final portion of Pottsgrove’s 2011 season due to an injury, but, in limited action, Dukes still managed to run for more than 1,000 yards, posting 1,043 yards and 10 touchdowns on 130 carries, averaging nearly 8.1 yards per carry.  Dukes teamed with quarterback Tory Hudgins to produce the Falcons’ fourth consecutive season with a pair of 1,000-yard rushers.  Since 2006, Pottsgrove is the only PIAA-affiliated school to post four consecutive seasons with a pair of 1,000-yard rushers.

Markell Snell, Junior OL/DL, Bristol – Snell helped to pave the way for a Bristol offensive unit which averaged 241.3 yards (181 rushing, 60.3 passing) and 18.1 points per game, producing an 1,100-yard rusher and a 640-yard passer while scoring 27 total offensive touchdowns (21 rushing, six passing).

Marvin Todd, Junior RB, Harry S. Truman – Todd finished the 2011 season as Truman’s leading rusher, accumulating 783 yards and a team-best nine touchdowns on 109 carries, averaging 7.2 yards per carry.  Todd was a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection at running back.

Mason Romano, Junior OL/DT, Spring-Ford – Romano finished his sophomore season posting 20 tackles (all solo), five sacks and three blocked punts, averaging 2.2 tackles per game for Spring-Ford.  Romano posted two-sack games against West Chester East and Upper Perkiomen.

Matt Donoghue, Senior OL, Garnet Valley – One of three returning starters from the 2011 edition of GV’s offensive line, Donoghue helped to pave the way for a Jaguar offense which averaged 407.7 yards (298.2 rushing, 109.5 passing) and 36.7 points per game, producing three 700+-yard rushers and a 1,400-yard passer en route to the District 1 AAAA semifinals opposite Council Rock South.  Garnet Valley scored 63 total offensive touchdowns last season (49 rushing, 14 passing).

Matt Gould, Junior OL/DL, Interboro – A returning presence in the trenches for the Bucs, Gould helped to pave the way for an Interboro offensive unit which averaged 275.1 yards (174.5 rushing, 100.6 passing) and 26.1 points per game, producing five backs with season rushing totals between 200 to 565 yards and a 1,000-yard passer.

Matt Krewson, Senior WR/DB, Springfield-Montco – Krewson returns to Springfield’s defensive backfield after tallying 19 tackles, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and four deflected passes.  He also returned a punt 26 yards.

Matt Lamberjack, Senior RB/LB, Bayard Rustin – A returning presence at linebacker for the Golden Knights, Lamberjack notched 49 tackles (31 solo), an interception, two deflected passes and a fumble recovery, averaging 4.9 tackles per game with a season-best 12 stops in a loss to Downingtown East.

Matthew Cordon, Senior RB/DB, Calvary Christian Academy – One of the bevy of backs utilized by the District 1 A champion Cougars in racking up more than 225 yards per game on the ground, Cordon ran for 291 yards on 60 carries and caught an additional four passes for 55 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and 13.8 yards per reception, scoring five total touchdowns (all rushing).  Defensively, he chipped in with 19 tackles (13 solo) from his spot in the defensive backfield.

Max Pedinoff, Senior P/K, Council Rock North – Pedinoff, a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection at punter, booted 47 punts for an average of 36.6 yards, with a long of 55 yards, and 11 of those kicks (23.4 percent) downed inside the 20-yard line.  He also converted 11 extra points for the Indians while serving as the team’s placekicker.

Matt Sinex, Senior OL, Ridley – Sinex, an honorable mention all-Delco pick on the offensive line, helped to pave the way for the Green Raiders’ offensive unit which averaged 217.3 yards (111.2 rushing, 106.1 passing) and 28.3 points per game last season, producing a 1,200-yard passer and 1,200-yard rusher among its featured components, finishing 9-3 overall.

Micah Cordon, Senior RB/DB, Calvary Christian Academy – The featured running back in Calvary Christian’s offensive attack which averaged more than 225 yards per game on the ground, Cordon ran for 853 yards and 11 touchdowns on 146 carries and caught another five passes for 44 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 8.8 yards per reception.  Defensively, he added 29 tackles (25 solo), four interceptions and three deflected passes, averaging 3.2 tackles per game.

Mickhail Knaizwizch, Senior K, Pennsbury – A Suburban One League all-National Conference honoree at placekicker, Knaizwizch converted 32 extra points and three field goals for the Falcons, scoring 41 total points on the season.

Mike Class, Junior RB/DB, Pennridge – One of the top returning statistical running backs in all of District 1, Class had quite a successful sophomore season for Pennridge, earning first team honors on the Suburban One League all-Continental Conference team at running back.  Class finished the season by running for 1,512 yards on 245 carries and hauling in another 12 passes for 159 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per carry and 13.3 yards per reception, scoring 18 total touchdowns (15 rushing, two receiving, one misc.).  He ran for 100+ yards in eight of the Rams’ 12 games (including a pair of 200+ yard games) and had five games with multiple rushing touchdowns.  Class is on pace to rush for 4,536 yards for the Rams.  Defensively, Class added 27 tackles (all solo), an interception, two deflected passes, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, averaging 2.3 tackles per game.

Mike Crowley, Senior WR/DB, Ridley – Between rushing and receiving yardage, Crowley amassed 456 all-purpose yards (327 receiving, 129 rushing), averaging 6.5 yards per carry on 20 rushes and 19.2 yards per reception on 17 catches, scoring six total touchdowns (four rushing, two receiving).  Also an all-Delco all-purpose defensive pick, Crowley was part of a Green Raider unit which allowed an average of 78.8 passing yards and 11.4 points per game.

Mike Dougherty, Senior RB/LB, Springfield-Delco – Dougherty figures to be a key two-way player for Springfield in 2012. The second-leading rusher in a Cougar ground game which averaged 183.2 yards per contest, Dougherty ran for 440 yards and seven touchdowns on 85 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per rush, posting four games of 50+ rushing yards.  Defensively, he was just as impactful, recording 95 tackles (91 solo) and two interceptions while averaging 9.5 tackles per game.  He finished five games with 11+ tackles, including a game of 15 stops against Garnet Valley and a trio of 12-tackle games against Interboro, Conestoga and Upper Darby.

Mike Medykiewicz, Senior DL, West Chester Henderson – Limited to just six of the Warriors’ 11 games in 2011, Medykiewicz posted 19 tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles, averaging 3.2 tackles per game.  His best game of the season came against Avon Grove – four tackles, a sack and a pair of forced fumbles.

Mike Sawyer, Senior WR, Quakertown – The leading wide receiver in a Quakertown aerial assault that averaged just slightly over 100 yards per game, Sawyer hauled in 25 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 12.4 yards per reception.  Sawyer was a Suburban One League all-Continental Conference honoree at wideout.

Mike Smoluk, Senior WR, Ridley – The featured target in a Ridley aerial assault which averaged a mere 106.1 yards per game last season, Smoluk hauled in 29 passes for 482 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 16.6 yards per reception for the Green Raiders.

Mitchell Rose, Senior DB, Garnet Valley – A veteran presence returning in the Jaguars’ defensive backfield, Rose recorded 19 tackles (12 solo), tied for the team lead in interceptions, with five, forced a fumble and deflected a pass, averaging 1.5 tackles per game.

Monroe Hampton, Senior HB/DB, Pottstown – Hampton was a two-way presence for Pottstown in 2011, Hampton totaled 400 all-purpose yards of offense (257 rushing, 143 receiving), averaging 6.3 yards per carry on 41 rushes and 17.9 yards per reception on eight catches, scoring three total touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving).  Defensively, he posted 32 tackles (21 solo) and deflected a pass, averaging 2.9 tackles per game, and, on special teams, returned 10 kickoffs for 65 yards.

Nate Cortes, Junior OL, Harry S. Truman – Cortes, a Suburban One League all-National Conference honoree on the offensive line, helped to pave the way for a Truman offensive unit which averaged 184.3 yards per game on the ground last season, producing three backs with at least 430 rushing yards at season’s end.  Truman, which finished 1-10, averaged 9.2 points per game.

Nate English, Senior TE/DL, Council Rock North – English tallied 43 tackles (26 solo), two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal, averaging 4.8 tackles per game for the Indians with a season-best 12 stops in a game against Hatboro-Horsham.

Ned Hull, Senior TE/LB, Jenkintown – A two-way presence for the 5-5 Drakes, Hull is the team’s top returning receiver after snagging 13 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 15.7 yards per reception.  He also added 36 tackles, a sack, an interception (returned for a touchdown) and three fumble recoveries on defense, averaging four stops per game.

Nelson-Lee Lucas-Murphy, Senior MLB, Downingtown East – A potential collegiate prospect in the 2013 class at linebacker, Lucas-Murphy led Downingtown East’s defensive unit with 115 tackles, averaging 9.6 stops per game for the District 1 AAAA quarterfinalist Cougars.  Over the last two seasons, Lucas-Murphy has amassed more than 230 tackles for the Cougars.

Nicholas Tucci, Junior K, Neshaminy – Tucci was a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection at kicker, and he earned the honor by converting 34 extra points and six field goals for Neshaminy, scoring 52 total points while accounting for 18.4 percent of Neshaminy’s season scoring output (282 points).  He also handled the kickoff chores, booting 45 kickoffs for an average of 43.3 yards, with five touchbacks.

Nick Caruso, Senior K, Downingtown West – Caruso converted 35 extra points and one field goal, scoring 38 of the Whippets’ 350 total points on the season.

Nick Danilo, Senior K, Central Bucks West – Danilo handled the kickoff and placekicking chores for the Bucks last season, converting 24 extra points and four field goals for a total of 36 points, or 18.1 percent of CB West’s season scoring output.  He also booted 40 kickoffs for an average 33.9 yards, with one touchback.

Nii Kotei Nikoi, Senior QB, Upper Darby – Nikoi finished his junior season by connecting on 87-of-182 passes (47.8 percent) for 1,429 yards and 11 touchdowns against 15 interceptions, averaging 124.3 yards per game for a Royals team which finished 3-9 overall.

Pat Krimm, Senior LB, Council Rock North – Krimm notched 40 tackles (25 solo), an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for the Indians, averaging five tackles per game, with a season-best 11 tackles coming in a narrow victory over Bensalem.

Pat McHenry, Senior OL, Octorara Area – McHenry returns to his position in the trenches for Octorara after helping to pave the way for a Braves’ offensive unit which averaged 329.7 yards (215 passing, 114.7 rushing) and 20.1 points per game, producing a 2,000-yard passer and three backs with season rushing totals between 235 to 325 yards.  In all, Octorara scored 29 total offensive touchdowns (20 passing, nine rushing).

Patrick Moriarty, Senior QB, Harriton – Moriarty, a potential collegiate prospect in the 2013 class at quarterback, has received interest from programs like Boston College, Connecticut, Duke, Penn State, Syracuse and Temple, among others.  He’s posted consecutive 1,900-yard passing seasons, completing 136-of-242 passes (56.2 percent) for 2,040 yards and 22 touchdowns.  For his career, Moriarty has thrown for 3,976 yards and 35 touchdowns, and, barring injury, could flirt with a potential 6,000-yard passing mark for his career.

Phil Grove, Senior DB, Abington – A Suburban One League all-National Conference selection at linebacker, Grove posted a pair of interceptions and was part of a Galloping Ghosts’ defensive unit which allowed an average of 14.1 points per game last season, holding eight of 12 total opponents (Thanksgiving game included) to 17 points or less, posting two shutouts.

Phil Ianozi, Senior OL/DL, Springfield-Montco – Ianozi amassed 51 tackles, a half a sack, a deflected pass, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery (returned 35 yards for a touchdown) defensively last season, averaging 4.6 tackles per game.

Phil Mitten, Senior WR/DB, West Chester Henderson – Mitten was a two-way player for the Warriors last season, recording 41 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble, averaging 3.7 tackles per game.  Offensively, Mitten was one of the factors in a Henderson aerial assault which averaged just under 90 yards per game, snagging seven passes for 168 yards and a touchdown, averaging 24 yards per reception.

Rashon Fentress, Senior TE/DE, Interboro – One of the top returning statistical tight ends in the Delaware Valley League and District 1, Fentress had quite a successful junior season, hauling in 27 passes for 403 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 14.9 yards per catch and a touchdown every fourth reception.  He was the second-leading receiver in a Bucs’ aerial assault which averaged 100.6 yards per game.

Ray Maxwell, Senior DT, Kennett – Maxwell finished his junior season with 42 tackles (21 solo) and a blocked field goal, averaging 4.7 tackles per game for Kennett.

Rick Young, Junior OL/DL, Souderton – A first team Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick along both the offensive and defensive lines for Souderton, Young helped to pave the way for a Souderton offensive attack which averaged 322.3 yards (229 rushing, 93.3 passing) and 24.9 points per game, producing three backs with season rushing totals between 410 to 1,050 yards and a 940-yard passer.  In all, the Indians scored 37 total offensive touchdowns last season (31 rushing, six passing).  Defensively, Young posted 43 tackles (all solo), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, averaging 3.9 tackles per game.

Ritchie Duncan-Murphy, Senior OL, Bensalem – Duncan-Murphy helped to pave the way for a Bensalem offensive unit which averaged 218.2 yards (142.8 rushing, 75.4 passing) and 14.8 points per game.  Bensalem finished 3-7 overall.

Rob Murphy, Senior RB, Springfield-Delco – The Cougars’ featured running back in a ground game which averaged more than 200 yards per game last year, Murphy totaled 762 yards on 100 carries and caught another four passes for 55 yards, averaging 7.6 yards per carry and 13.8 yards per reception, scoring 10 touchdowns (10 rushing), finishing four of six games with 100+ rushing yards.

Robert Knox, Senior RB, Upper Moreland – The primary offensive weapon on a two-win Upper Moreland team, Knox was a first team Suburban One League all-American Conference selection after running for 1,002 yards on 183 carries and hauling in another 19 passes for 398 yards, averaging 5.5 yards per carry and 20.9 yards per reception.  Knox scored 13 total touchdowns for UM (nine rushing, four receiving), posting a trio of 100-yard rushing performances and one 100-yard receiving game last season.

Robert Ritrovato, Junior WR/LB, West Chester East – The leading returning tackler from the Vikings’ defensive unit last season, Ritrovato posted 80 tackles, posting a trio of games with 10 or more stops, including a season-best 11 tackles against Downingtown West.  He also saw some time at wide receiver, hauling in six passes for 104 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 17.3 yards per reception.

Ron Burrell, Junior WR/S, Delaware County Christian – Burrell made the most of a limited number of receptions in the Spartans’ lightly-utilized aerial assault, hauling in eight passes for 76 yards and a team-best four touchdowns (receiving-wise), averaging 9.5 yards per reception.  Delco Christian averaged only 50.8 passing yards per game last season, completing 27 passes, with Burrell accounting for 29.6 percent of the team’s pass catches.

Ryan Amanto, Senior ATH, Avon Grove – Amanto finished his junior season by totaling 37 tackles, three interceptions, four deflected passes and a fumble recovery, averaging 3.7 tackles per game.  Offensively, he ran for 39 yards on 22 carries and caught another four passes for 35 yards.  Amanto also returned 10 kickoffs for 156 yards.

Ryan Corkery, Senior QB, Garnet Valley – A dual-threat field general at the helm of a Garnet Valley offense which averaged 407.7 yards and 36.7 points per game en route to the District 1 AAAA semifinals, Corkery amassed 2,252 yards of offense (1,407 passing, 845 rushing) and accounted for 20 total touchdowns (14 passing, six rushing).  He completed 83-of-157 passes (52.8 percent) and averaged 5.5 yards per carry on 154 rushes. 

Ryan Lunney, Senior OL/DL, Plymouth-Whitemarsh – A first team Suburban One League all-American Conference selection on the offensive line, Lunney was one of three Colonials to earn a first-team nod on the offensive line.  In helping Plymouth-Whitemarsh earn a berth in the District 1 AAAA playoffs opposite Central Bucks South, Lunney helped to pave the way for an offensive arsenal which averaged 345.2 yards (248 rushing, 97.2 passing) and 28.8 points per game and featured three 500+-yard rushers and a 970-yard passer, scoring 42 total offensive touchdowns (27 rushing, 15 passing).

Ryan Pannella, Senior TE/LB, Phoenixville – One of the top tacklers in the state last season, Pannella had quite the junior season for Phoenixville, ripping up the competition for 195 tackles (112 solo), one sack, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal, averaging 13.4 tackles per game for the District 1 AAA finalists.  He posted 10+ tackles in 12 of the Phantoms’ 14 games, including a 21-tackle game against Owen J. Roberts and a pair of 19-tackle games against Neumann-Goretti and Boyertown.  Offensively, Pannella also hauled in 10 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 17.3 yards per reception.

Ryan Van Horn, Senior ATH, Garnet Valley – A ball-hawk at linebacker, Van Horn was one of Garnet Valley’s top tacklers a season ago.  He wreaked havoc on opposition offenses, totaling 83.5 tackles, 2.5 sacks, an interception, a deflected pass and a team-leading five fumble recoveries.  Van Horn averaged 6.4 tackles per game.

Ryan Yenchick, Senior RB/LB, Phoenixville – Yenchick was all over the field for Phoenixville as a junior, making plays on offense, defense and special teams.  Defensively, he was one of three players to finish with 100 tackles or more, totaling 100 tackles (53 solo), a team-leading five interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, averaging 7.3 tackles per game.  Between offense and special teams, Yenchick amassed 1,164 all-purpose yards (628 rushing, 225 receiving, 311 kickoff/punt returns), averaging 7.7 yards per carry, 8.3 yards per reception, 15.7 yards per punt return and 17.6 yards per kickoff return, scoring eight total touchdowns (five rushing, two receiving, one misc.).

Ryley Angeline, Junior RB, Downingtown East – Angeline took over as the primary running back when senior and career 4,900-yard rusher Drew Harris was injured.  Angeline finished the season with 563 yards on 159 carries with eight touchdowns, averaging 3.5 yards per carry for the Cougars while posting a pair of 100-yard rushing performances.

Sage Reinhart, Senior QB, Pottstown – Reinhart finished his first season under center for the Trojans by connecting on 108-of-189 passes (57.1 percent) for 1,320 yards and 15 touchdowns against eight interceptions, throwing for 100+ yards in six of the Trojans’ 12 games and finishing four games with multiple touchdown passes.  Reinhart is on pace to throw for 2,640 yards and 30 touchdowns for Pottstown.

Sam Tascone-Peters, Senior RB, Delaware County Christian – The second-leading rusher in a Spartan offensive arsenal which averaged 221.4 yards per game on the ground last year, Tascone-Peters ran for 455 yards and eight touchdowns on 59 carries, averaging 7.7 yards per carry.

Scott Pendell, Junior OL/DL, Delaware County Christian – A returning presence in the trenches for the Spartans, Pendell helped to pave the way for a unit which averaged 272.2 yards (221.4 rushing, 50.8 passing) and 25.1 points per game, producing three backs with season rushing totals between 430 and 850 yards and a 445-yard passer.

Sean Steinmetz, Junior OL/DL, Bayard Rustin – Steinmetz tallied 21 tackles (16 solo), four sacks and a deflected pass, averaging 2.1 tackles per game for the Golden Knights.

Shane Donnelly, Senior QB, Penncrest – Donnelly completed 96-of-199 passes (48.2 percent) for 1,254 yards and five touchdowns against 10 interceptions in his first season at the helm of the Lions’ offense.

Shane Dougherty, Senior RB/LB, Ridley – A first team all-Delco selection at linebacker, Dougherty was part of a Green Raider defensive unit which allowed an average of 194.1 yards (115.3 rush, 78.8 pass) and 11.4 points per game last season.  He also saw action in the Ridley backfield, finishing as the Green Raiders’ second-leading rusher with 184 yards and four touchdowns on 36 carries, averaging 5.1 yards per carry.

Shawn Pepper, Senior LB, Pennsbury – One of the Falcons’ defensive leaders and a wrecker from his position at linebacker, Pepper, a potential collegiate prospect at linebacker, finished his junior season with 44 tackles, a team-leading six sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery, averaging 3.4 tackles and a half a sack per game.  Pepper was a Suburban One League all-National Conference honoree for his defensive play.  Additionally, Pepper saw limited offensive action under center, accounting for 98 yards of total offense (52 passing, 46 rushing) and three total touchdowns (two rushing, one passing).

Shayne Kraynik, Junior OL/DL, Pennridge – A Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick on the offensive line, Kraynik helped to pave the way for a Ram offensive unit which averaged 263.8 yards (197.7 rushing, 66.1 passing) and 19.2 points per game en route to a 7-5 overall record.  Pennridge’s offensive arsenal in 2011 included a 1,500-yard rusher and a 620-yard passer.  In all, the Rams scored 32 total offensive touchdowns (21 rushing, 11 passing).

Sherrod Higginbotham, Senior RB, Central Bucks West – The featured running back in a CB West offensive arsenal which averaged 131.9 yards per game on the ground last season, Higginbotham, a Suburban One League all-Continental Conference selection at running back, posted 826 yards on 166 carries and caught another seven passes for 67 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and 9.6 yards per reception, scoring 10 total touchdowns.  Higgingbotham was the Bucks’ leading scorer last season, with 60 points (30.3 percent of CB West’s season scoring output).

Skyeem Steward, Senior DL, Pennsbury – Steward, a Suburban One League all-National Conference honoree on the defensive line, tallied 29 tackles, three sacks, an interception and two fumble recoveries for the 9-4 Falcons last season, averaging 2.2 tackles per game.

Sonkarly Winpea, Senior RB, Upper Darby – One of two Royal running backs to finish the season with at least 550 yards rushing, Winpea totaled 666 yards and eight touchdowns on 150 carries, averaging 4.4 yards per carry.

Spencer Rymmisewski, Senior WR/DB, West Chester Henderson – A two-way returner for the Warriors, Rymisewski made his presence known defensively by accumulating 39 tackles, two interceptions, 10 deflected passes and a fumble recovery, averaging 3.9 tackles per game.  Offensively, he was the only Henderson receiver with double-digit receptions, hauling in 11 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 20.1 yards per reception.

Steve Olenski, Senior LB, Neshaminy – A Suburban One League all-National Conference selection at linebacker, Olenski totaled 49 tackles (35 solo), an interception, five deflected passes and two fumble recoveries, averaging 4.1 tackles per game.  He posted a season-best 10 tackles and an interception in Neshaminy’s season opener against Souderton.

Steve Plousis, Senior OL, Ridley – Plousis helped to pave the way for the Green Raiders’ offensive unit which averaged 217.3 yards (111.2 rushing, 106.1 passing) and 28.3 points per game last season, producing a 1,200-yard passer and 1,200-yard rusher among its featured components, finishing 9-3 overall.

Steve Veal, Senior WR/DB, Central Bucks South – A Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick at defensive back, Veal finished his junior season with 107 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery, averaging 8.9 tackles per game.  He posted a season-best 18 tackles (10 solo) in a 44-42 loss to Souderton.  In limited offensive action, Veal also caught five passes for 62 yards, averaging 12.4 yards per reception.

Steven Coffey, Senior RB, West Chester East – The featured running back in a Viking offensive arsenal which averaged 88.3 yards per game on the ground, Coffey ran for 595 yards and five touchdowns on 127 carries, averaging 4.7 yards per rush.  He posted a season-best 170 yards rushing in the Vikings’ final game of the season against Sun Valley.  Coffey also caught a 17-yard pass for his only reception.

Steven Elf, Senior LB, Garnet Valley – The leading tackler for Garnet Valley’s defensive unit last season, Elf posted 86 tackles and deflected  a pair of passes, averaging 6.6 tackles per game.

Stephen Masha, Senior MLB, Kennett – Masha proved to be a masher, finishing the 2011 season as Kennett’s leading tackler after recording 103 tackles (73 solo), two interceptions, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal, averaging a team-best 11.4 tackles per game.  He finished each of Kennett’s games with no fewer than eight tackles, including a pair of 14-stop games against Octorara and Bayard Rustin.

Strafford Foster, Senior QB, West Chester Henderson – One of two dual-threat field generals utilized last season by the Warriors, Foster totaled 653 yards of offense (471 passing, 182 rushing) and accounted for seven total Henderson touchdowns (four passing, three rushing).  Foster connected on 24-of-53 passes (45.3 percent) and averaged 3.3 yards per carry on 56 rushes, throwing for 100+ yards twice and posting three games with more than 50 rushing yards.

Tahjee Duncan, Senior RB/LB, Chester – A two-way presence for the Clippers, Duncan chalked up 43 tackles (28 solo), three sacks and a forced fumble, averaging 4.3 tackles per game for the orange and black.  Offensively, Duncan was the team’s leading rusher, posting 371 yards on 101 carries and hauling in a pair of passes for 19 yards, averaging 3.7 yards per carry and 9.5 yards per reception.

Tevon Howie, Senior RB/LB, Strath Haven – A two-way presence returning for the Panthers, Howie was the fourth-leading rusher in a Strath Haven Wing-T offense which averaged 280.8 yards per game on the ground, running for 504 yards on 62 carries and adding another two receptions for 41 yards, averaging 8.1 yards per carry and 20.5 yards per reception, scoring six touchdowns (all rushing).  Defensively, Howie added 57 tackles, two interceptions, three deflected passes, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, averaging 4.8 tackles per game.

Tom Hose, Senior LB, Pennsbury – A first team honoree on the Suburban One League’s all-National Conference team at linebacker, Hose finished as the Falcons’ leading tackler, registering 112 stops (11 for loss), four sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries, averaging 8.6 tackles per game.  Hose was the only Falcon to finish with more than 100 tackles on defense, but was one of four Pennsbury players to finish the season with 70 or more tackles.

Tom Pancoast, Senior QB/SS, Unionville – In his first season at the helm of Unionville’s offense, Pancoast directed a unit which averaged 25.4 points per game and defeated D1 AAAA semifinalist Garnet Valley and also a strong Coatesville team.  In all, Pancoast amassed nearly 1,600 yards of offense (700 passing, 880 rushing) and accounted for 15 total touchdowns (10 passing, five rushing) for the 9-2 Indians.

Tom White, Senior OL/LB, Phoenixville – White returns at linebacker after posting 59 tackles (31 solo), one sack and three fumble recoveries, averaging 4.2 tackles per game.

Tommy Dibrino, Senior RB, Central Bucks South – The second-leading rusher in a Titan offensive arsenal which averaged 239 yards per game on the ground last season, Dibrino ran for 339 yards and three touchdowns on 61 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per rush attempt, posting a season-best 104 yards rushing against Norristown.

Tony Donovan, Senior RB/DB, Pennsbury – Donovan will bring a veteran presence to the Pennsbury defensive backfield in 2012 after posting 27 tackles and a team-best five interceptions – along with two forced fumbles – in his junior season for a Falcon team which finished 9-4 overall and reached the District 1 AAAA semifinals opposite North Penn.

Tory Hudgins, Senior QB, Pottsgrove – Taking over the reins of Pottsgrove’s run-heavy offense from West Virginia recruit Terrell Chestnut, Hudgins hardly missed a beat, leading the Falcons to an 11-3 record, District 1 AAA championship and a berth in the PIAA AAA quarterfinals opposite Archbishop Wood.  In all, Hudgins amassed 2,185 yards of total offense (1,530 rushing, 655 passing) and had a hand in 37 total Pottsgrove touchdowns (27 rushing, 10 passing).  He averaged 109.3 rushing yards per game and completed 35-of-60 passes (58.3 percent).  

Travis Daywalt, Senior RB/LB, Spring-Ford – One of Spring-Ford’s returning linebackers, Daywalt tallied 43 tackles (all solo), four sacks, an interception, three deflected passes and two fumble recoveries, averaging 3.6 tackles per game.  He posted a two-sack performance against District 3 AAAA rep Daniel Boone and a season-high eight tackles against Perkoimen Valley.

Trevor Leone, Junior QB, Bristol – Leone connected on 44-of-94 passes (46.8 percent) for 642 yards and five touchdowns against 10 interceptions, twice throwing for more than 100 yards in a game, including a season- and career-best 291 yards and three touchdowns against Pennington School.

Ty McLaughlin, Senior RB/DB, Interboro – The second-leading rusher in an Interboro ground game which averaged 174.5 yards per contest, McLaughlin ran for 498 yards and scored six touchdowns on 67 carries, averaging 7.4 yards per carry.  McLaughlin was one of five Interboro backs with at least 200 yards rushing in 2011.

Tyler Callander, Junior OL/DL, Council Rock North – Callander, a Suburban One League all-National Conference selection on the defensive line, helped to pave the way for an Indian offensive unit which averaged 191.6 yards (96.7 passing, 94.9 rushing) and 14.7 points per game, producing a 300-yard rusher and 900-yard passer among its featured components while scoring 17 total offensive touchdowns (13 rushing, four passing).  He also added 26 tackles, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries for the Indians on defense.

Tyler Hunn, Junior TE/DE, Lower Moreland – A two-way presence for the Lions, Hunn finished his sophomore season with 34 tackles, two sacks and four fumble recoveries, averaging 3.4 tackles per game.  He also caught 10 passes for 200 yards and one touchdown, averaging 20 yards per reception.

Tyler Kio, Senior OL/DL, Pennridge – A Suburban One League all-Continental Conference pick on the offensive line, Kio helped to pave the way for a Ram offensive unit which averaged 263.8 yards (197.7 rushing, 66.1 passing) and 19.2 points per game en route to a 7-5 overall record.  Pennridge’s offensive arsenal in 2011 included a 1,500-yard rusher and a 620-yard passer.  In all, the Rams scored 32 total offensive touchdowns (21 rushing, 11 passing).

Tyler Nangle, Senior RB, New Hope-Solebury – The Lions’ second-leading rusher behind Division-1 recruit Julian Kaminoff, Nangle rushed for 388 yards on 81 carries and caught another five passes for 103 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and 20.6 yards per reception, scoring six touchdowns (all rushing).

Tyler Paradysz, Senior OL/DL, Central Bucks South – A returning presence for the Titans in the defensive trenches, Paradysz was a Suburban One League all-Continental Conference selection on the defensive line after posting 49 tackles, 5.5 sacks and a pair of fumble recoveries for the District 1 AAAA quarterfinalists.  Paradysz posted a season-best 10 tackles against Hatboro-Horsham and 1.5 sacks against Pennridge.

Tyler Scheuer, Senior WR/DB, Calvary Christian Academy – The Cougars’ punter, Scheuer booted 17 punts for an average of 38.1 yards, with eight of those kicks (47.1 percent) downed inside the 20-yard line.  He also booted nine kickoffs for an average of 34.2 yards, with a long of 56, and converted six extra points for Calvary Christian in a 42-20 victory over Jenkintown.

Tyler Shiber, Senior OL, Ridley – Shiber helped to pave the way for the Green Raiders’ offensive unit which averaged 217.3 yards (111.2 rushing, 106.1 passing) and 28.3 points per game last season, producing a 1,200-yard passer and 1,200-yard rusher among its featured components, finishing 9-3 overall.

Tyler Street, Senior QB, Academy Park – The field general for the District 1 AAA semifinalist Knights, Street connected on 52-of-118 passes (44.1 percent) for 806 yards and six touchdowns against seven interceptions and added five rushing touchdowns on 29 keepers.  He finished a trio of games with 100+ passing yards, including a season-best 150 yards against Coatesville in a 16-6 loss to the Red Raiders.

Vince Careghini, Senior WR/DB, Central Bucks East – The featured wide receiver in a Patriot offensive arsenal which averaged better than 110 yards per game, Careghini snagged a team-best 32 passes for 498 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 15.6 yards per reception.  He posted a 124-yard game to open the season against Abington.  Defensively, Careghini posted 28 tackles, two interceptions and two deflected passes, and, on special teams, returned 21 kickoffs for 346 yards, averaging 16.5 yards per return.

Wade Mastrog, Senior FB, Downingtown East – A multi-purpose fullback, Mastrog was utilized as a rusher, receiver and blocker last season, finishing with 58 yards rushing on 24 carries and adding 13 receptions for 286 yards, averaging 2.4 yards per carry and 22 yards per reception, scoring two total touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving).  Over the last two seasons, Mastrog has scored 10 total touchdowns for Downingtown East.

Warren Allen, Senior WR/DB, Interboro – A returning two-way presence, Allen recorded 38 tackles (all solo) and a trio of interceptions from his spot in the Springfield-Delco defensive backfield.  He also hauled in 12 passes for 253 yards and added three carries for 37 yards, averaging 12.3 yards per carry and 21.1 yards per reception, scoring one receiving touchdown.

Willie Sutton, Junior OL/DL, Bristol – Sutton helped to pave the way for a Bristol offensive unit which averaged 241.3 yards (181 rushing, 60.3 passing) and 18.1 points per game, producing an 1,100-yard rusher and a 640-yard passer while scoring 27 total offensive touchdowns (21 rushing, six passing).

Yousef Lundi, Senior RB/DE, Spring-Ford – The second-leading rusher in a Ram offensive arsenal which averaged 188.1 yards per game on the ground, Lundi totaled 323 yards on 60 carries and caught another three passes for 43 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 14.3 yards per reception.  He scored six total touchdowns (all rushing), finishing four games with 40 rushing yards or more.  Lundi also returned five kickoffs for 61 yards, averaging 12.2 yards per return.

Zach Birch, Senior C, Pottsgrove – Birch helped to pave the way for Pottsgrove’s offensive arsenal which included three 900-yard rushers for the third straight season and averaged 35 points per game in winning the District 1 AAA championship and reaching the PIAA AAA quarterfinals opposite Archbishop Wood.

Zameer McDowell, Senior TE/DE, Spring-Ford – McDowell, a 6’5, 215-pounder, was a key presence in the defensive trenches for the Rams last season, chalking up 33 tackles (all solo), one sack, two deflected passes, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and three blocked field goals.  He averaged 3.3 tackles per game, posting a season-best 10 stops in a 27-20 victory over Pottstown.

 

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4 Responses to “2012 District 1 Watch List”

1. Howard Lardani says:
   August 27th, 2012 at 1:25 pm

   Jordan Lardani’s rushing total was 984

   Thank You, David!

2. Buddy says:
   August 21st, 2012 at 9:04 am

   Is this the entire district?

3. David Mika says:
   August 19th, 2012 at 7:06 pm

   Thanks Matt!

4. Matt S says:
   August 18th, 2012 at 10:50 pm

   Good stuff.

   Just a quick note: Warren Allen transferred from Springfield to Interboro.