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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

All-State track

2012 Pennsylvania Track & Field Coaches Association Outdoor T&F All-State Team
Girls
First team
100 - Jada Steward, West Catholic
100 hurdles - Eliana Yankelev, Lower Merion
200 - Deme'shia Davis, Central Dauphin East
300 hurdles - Dannah Hayward, Coughlin
400 - Kenya Woodall, Coatesville
800 - Emma Keenan, Gwynedd Mercy
1,600 - Angel Piccirillo, Homer-Center
3,200 - Tori Gerlach, Pennridge
Shot put - Rachel Fatherly, Williamsport
Discus - Taylor Woods, Hickory
Javelin - Jessie Merckle, Fort Cherry
Pole vault - Larissa Debich, Hempfield (WPIAL)
High jump - Taylor Morgan, Upper Dublin
Long jump - Marshay Ryan, Chambersburg
Triple jump - Lanae Newsome, Brookville
400 relay - Swenson
1,600 relay - Central Bucks West
3,200 relay - Strath Haven

Second team
100 - Kenya Woodall, Coatesville
100 hurdles - Kayla Coley, Cheltenham
200 - Imani Harris-Quillan, Swenson
300 hurdles - Mary Whitmer, Ephrata
400 - Sarah Helgeson, Hempfield (D3)
800 - Angel Piccirillo, Homer-Center
1,600 - Kennedy Weisner, Elk County Catholic
3,200 - Meghan McGovern, North Penn
Shot put - Jennifer Neider, Hickory
Discus - Lauren Lubarski, Hickory
Javelin - Christine Streisel, Tamaqua
Pole vault - Marissa Kalsey, Waynesburg
High jump - Megan McCloskey, Germantown Academy
Long jump - Ciara Andrews, Cheltenham
Triple jump - Paige Lumley, Richland
400 relay - Central Dauphin East
1,600 relay - Pennsbury
3,200 relay - Downingtown East

Third team
100 - Jody Ann Evans, Quakertown
100 hurdles - Emily Lelis, Springdale
200 - Jada Steward, West Catholic
300 hurdles - Emily Lelis, Springdale
400 - Jordan Matthews, Abington
800 - Cearia Brown, Overbrook
1,600 run - Sara Sargent, Pennsbury
3,200 run - Adair Gennocro, St. Mary's
Shot put - Tyra Roberts, Bensalem
Discus - Rachel Fatherly, Williamsport
Javelin - Lauren Lubarski, Hickory
Pole vault - Kasey Kemp, Norwin
High jump - Abby Jones, Franklin
Long jump - Lauren Ball, Bloomsburg and Anna Chodubski, Erie McDowell
Triple jump - Marshay Ryan, Chambersburg
400 relay - Pennridge
1,600 relay - Strath Haven
3,200 relay - West Chester Henderson

Girls Athlete of the Year: Angel Piccirillo, Homer-Center
Girls Coach of the Year: Barbara Dzuricsko, Hickory

Boys
First team
100 - Kalil Slaughter, Sheffield
110 hurdles - Chris Williams, Strath Haven
200 - Eric Futch, Penn Wood
300 hurdles - Eric Futch, Penn Wood
400 - Oliver Philogene, Seneca Valley
800 - Wil Bailey, Penn Hills
1,600 - Tom Coyle, LaSalle
3,200 - Sam Hibbs, Hatboro-Horsham
Shot put - Kyle Felpel, Cocalico
Discus - Kyle Long, Hempfield (D3)
Javelin - Billy Stanley, South Park
Pole vault - Chris Williams, Strath Haven
High jump - Ibn Short, Milton Hershey
Long jump - Tyrek Edwards, Archbishop Ryan
Triple jump - Wellington Zaza, Strath Haven
400 relay - Strath Haven
1,600 relay - Penn Wood
3,200 relay - Cumberland Valley

Second team
100 - Ryan Hynes, Central Bucks South
110 hurdles - Aaron Willet, Coatesville
200 dash - Kalil Slaughter, Sheffield
300 hurdles - Wellington Zaza, Strath Haven
400 - Malik Jones, Monsignor Bonner
800 - Drew Magaha, Upper Moreland
1,600 - Ryan Smathers, North East
3,200 - Dustin Wilson, Chestnut Hill Academy
Shot put - Matt Bell, Hickory
Discus - Bryan Pearson, Bangor
Javelin - Michael Shuey, Johnsonburg
Pole vault - Jared Allison, Dallastown
High jump - Jalen Ramsey, Norristown
Long jump - John Landis, Father Judge
Triple jump - Imani Brown, Reading
400 relay - Neshaminy
1,600 relay - Bensalem
3,200 relay - Chambersburg
Third team
100 - Andrew Adighibe, Milton Hershey
110 hurdles - Wellington Zaza, Strath Haven
200 - Ronnie Gillespie, Upper Perkiomen
300 hurdles - Dustin Fuller, Washington
400 - Haneef Hardy, Swenson
800 - Alec Kunzweiler, Cumberland Valley
1,600 - Drew Magaha, Upper Moreland
3,200 - Daniel Jaskowak, Grove City
Shot put - Kyle Long, Hempfield (D3)
Discus - John Yohman, Wilmington and Kyle Felpel, Cocalico
Javelin - Kyle Felpel, Cocalico
Pole vault - Patrick Anderson, Kane
High jump - Charles Wilson-Adams, Tyrone
Long jump - Harley LaCroix, Cheltenham
Triple jump - Shawn Johnson, Canon-McMillan
400 relay - Father Judge
1,600 relay - Swenson
3,200 relay - Pennridge

Boys Athlete of the Year: Billy Stanley, South Park
Boys Coach of the Year: Bob Jesson, Strath Haven

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Girls All-State basketball team

Blogger's note: Just back from vacation. The Pennsylvania Sports Writers Girls Basketball All-State Team was released last week. Just catching up on things. Fort Cherry's Beka Bellhy, the O-R Player of the Year, was second team in Class A along with Monessen's Mariah Ward. South Fayette's Erika Ford was third-team in Class AAA. Seton-La Salle's Dennis Squeglia, the former head coach at Peters Township, was the Class AA Coach of the Year.

 CLASS AAAA
FIRST TEAM

Ciara Andrews, Cheltenham, 5-10, sr.
Destiny Brown, Gateway, 5-11, sr.
Meghan Creighton, Archbishop Carroll, sr.
Sarah Curran, Archbishop Carroll, 5-11, jr.
Omowumi Rafiu, Neumann-Goretti, 6-2, sr.
Alex Wheatley, Council Rock South, 6-3, sr.
SECOND TEAM
Bobbi Baker, Oakland Catholic, 5-7, sr.
Ashley Espinosa, Governor Mifflin, 5-4, sr.
Shanice Johnson, Cardinal O’Hara, 6-1, jr.
Rachel Pearson, Archbishop Carroll, 5-7, sr.
Isis Thorpe, Reading, 5-7, jr.
Tara Zdancewicz, Wyoming Valley West, 5-9, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Jackie Falconer, Cumberland Valley, 5-11, jr.
Kayla Grimme, Altoona, 6-1, jr.
Kelly Johnson, Mount Lebanon, 5-6, sr.
Steph Knauer, North Penn, 6-0, sr.
Erica Maciejewski, Red Lion, 5-10, sr.
Brittany Sicinski, Downingtown West, 5-8, sr.
Sammy Stipa, Spring-Ford, 5-5 so.
Player of the Year: Ciara Andrews, Cheltenham
Coach of the Year: Shannon Boyle, Oakland Catholic

CLASS AAA
FIRST TEAM
Amanda Berchtold, Mercyhurst Prep, 5-4, sr.
Kahleah Copper, Prep Charter, 6-2, sr.
Kerry Kinek, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-0, sr.
Celeste Robinson, Jim Thorpe, 5-9, sr.
Porscha Speller, Lancaster Catholic, 5-7 jr.
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Hopewell, 5-11, jr.
SECOND TEAM
Natalie Hager, Franklin, 5-10, sr.
Mia Hopkins, Pittston Area, 5-11, jr.
Taylor Kaminski, Archbishop Wood, 5-9, sr.
Chassidy Omogrosso, Blackhawk, 5-5, fr.
Brianna Thomas, Gettysburg, 5-10, sr.
Kaylynn Waters, New Castle, 5-9, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Jasmen Clark, Oley Valley, 5-4, sr.
Bridgette Dougherty, Southern Lehigh, 6-1, sr.
Erika Ford, South Fayette, 5-10, sr. Alex Heck, Archbishop Wood, 5-11, sr.
Shelby Lindsay, South Park, 5-10, jr.
Lisa Mirarchi, Malvern Villa Maria, 5-8, jr.
Kalista Walters, Bethlehem Catholic, 6-0, fr.
Player of the Year: Kahleah Copper, Prep Charter
Coach of the Year: Jim Ricci, Archbishop Wood

CLASS AA
FIRST TEAM
Dallas Ely, Montrose, 5-8, sr.
Naje Gibson, Seton-La Salle, 6-0, so.
Ciara Gregory, Jeannette, 5-7, jr.
Lisa Mifsud, Erie Villa Maria, 5-7, sr.
Sierra Moore, Delone Catholic, 5-11, sr.
Megan Quinn, Episcopal Academy, 6-1, jr.
Tierney Pfirman, South Williamsport, 6-2, sr.
SECOND TEAM
Jaryn Garner, Germantown Academy, 5-7, jr.
Karlee McBride, Erie Villa Maria, 5-10, jr.
Megan McGurk, Academy of Notre Dame, 5-6, jr.
Reighly Melochick, Minersville, 5-6, so.
Aimee Oertner, Northern Lehigh, 6-2, sr.
Danielle Terranella, Mid Valley, 5-7, sr.
Erin Waskowiak, Bishop Canevin, G, 5-10, jr.
THIRD TEAM
Kim Andruscavage, Mount Carmel, 5-7, sr.
Aja Ellison, Shipley, 6-3, so.
Angela Heintz, Seton-La Salle, 5-10, jr.
Marley Klunk, York Catholic, 5-11, jr.
Lauren Mayernik, Avonworth, 5-9, sr.
Dianna Thomas-Palmer, Penn Charter, 6-1, sr.
Player of the Year: Sierra Moore, Delone Catholic
Coach of the Year: Dennis Squeglia, Seton-La Salle

CLASS A
FIRST TEAM
Stevie Fortna, Lebanon Catholic, 5-5, sr.
Stacey MacArthur, Delco Christian, 5-5, jr.
Tara Nahodil, Tri-Valley, 6-4, jr.
Katelyn Skinner, Homer-Center, 5-10, sr.
Malia Tate-DeFreitas, Steelton-Highspire, 5-8, jr.
Juli Weber, Tri-Valley, 5-7, jr.
SECOND TEAM
Beka Bellhy, Fort Cherry, 5-9, sr. Carly Erdmann, Forest City, 5-8, so.
Morgan Johnson, Keystone, 5-11, jr.
Justine Seeley, Benton, 6-0, jr.
Lauren Wolosik, Pittsburgh North Catholic, 5-9, jr.
Mariah Ward, Monessen, 5-9, jr. THIRD TEAM
Mary Andrejko, Riverview, 5-8, sr.
Kayla Bates, Bishop Guilfoyle, 5-8, jr.
Ashlee Darby, Vincentian, 5-8, sr.
Jayni Webster, Country Day of Sacred Heart, 5-7, sr.
Brenna Wise, Vincentian, 6-0, fr.
Brooke Scott-Knecht, Liberty, 6-2, sr.
Player of the Year: Malia Tate-DeFreitas, Steel-High
Coach of the Year: Jeffery Chisholm, Steel-High

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Area shut out on All-State boys teams

Pennsylvania’s All-State Boys Basketball teams, as selected by the state’s sportswriters:
CLASS AAAA
FIRST TEAM
Rondae Jefferson, Chester, 6-7, jr, 12.1 ppg
B.J. Johnson, Lower Merion, 6-5, jr, 15.8 ppg
Haiishen McIntyre, Harrisburg, 6-2, sr, 24.2 ppg
Devin Thomas, Central Dauphin, 6-9, sr, 23.8 ppg
Geno Thorpe, Shaler, 6-3, jr, 21.4 ppg
Steve Vasturia, St. Joseph’s Prep, jr, 21.8 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Nolan Cressler, Plum, 6-3, sr, 25.7 ppg
Shep Garner, Roman Catholic, 6-2, so, 15.9 ppg
Miles Overton, St. Joseph’s Prep, 6-4, jr, 15.0 ppg
Jordan Reed, Wissahickon, 6-3, sr, 23.7 ppg
Darryl Reynolds, Lower Merion, 6-7, sr, 10.6 ppg
Darius Robinson, Chester, 6-1, jr, 11.8 ppg
Erikk Wright, Chester, 6-4, sr, 11.4 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Greg Bobal, Emmaus, 6-3, sr, 11.5 ppg
Quindell Brice, Pocono Mountain West, 6-4, sr, 16.2 ppg
Malik Draper, Scranton, 6-4, sr, 15.3 ppg
Nate Snodgrass, Butler, 6-0, sr, 21.3 ppg
Jahad Thomas, Williamsport, 6-2, jr, 14.5 ppg
Sheldon Zablotny, Erie Cathedral Prep, 5-11, jr, 17.4 ppg
Mike Zangari, Red Land, 6-10, sr, 21.4 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Rondae Jefferson, Chester
COACH OF THE YEAR: Larry Yarbray, Chester

CLASS AAA
FIRST TEAM
John Davis, Neumann-Goretti, 6-4, jr, 12.9 ppg
Donovon Jack, Berks Catholic, 6-9, sr, 17.0 ppg
Brendan Kilpatrick, Malvern Prep, 6-5, sr, 15.8 ppg
Micah Mason, Highlands, 6-2, sr, 28.7 ppg
Ja’Quan Newton, Neumann-Goretti, 6-3, so, 15.8 ppg
Maurice Watson, Boys Latin Charter, 5-10, sr, 21.8 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-4, so, 17.7 ppg
Andrew Andreychik, Danville, 6-0, sr, 23.0 ppg
Jaymon Mason, General McLane, 6-2, jr, 18.4 ppg
Jamal Nwaniemeka, Conwell-Egan, 6-2, sr, 21.8 ppg
Derrick Stewart, Neumann-Goretti, 6-5, sr, 8.7 ppg
Devin Wilson, Montour, 6-4, jr, 10.0 ppg
Yosef Yacob, Archbishop Carroll, 6-0, jr, 14.6 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Shawn Anderson, New Castle, 6-3, jr, 18.8 ppg
Dwight Andrews, Johnstown, 6-5, sr, 18.7 ppg
Charles Cooper, Octorara, 6-1, sr, 17.3 ppg
Ted Hinnenkamp, York Suburban, 6-6, sr, 21.0 ppg
Marquis Marshall, Berks Catholic, 6-4, sr, 15.4 ppg
J.C. Show, Abington Heights, 6-2, so, 17.1 ppg
Cornell Yarde, Schuylkill Valley, 6-2, sr, 21.2 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Maurice Watson, Boys Latin Charter
COACH OF THE YEAR: Adam Kaufman, Montour

CLASS AA
FIRST TEAM
Brandon Austin, Imhotep Charter, 6-6, jr, 11.4 ppg
Amile Jefferson, Friends Central, 6-8, sr, 19.9 ppg
Sheldon Jeter, Beaver Falls, 6-8, sr, 22.5 ppg
Rysheed Jordan, Roberts Vaux, 6-4, jr, 17.3 ppg
Josh Kosin, Holy Cross, 6-7, jr, 17.9 ppg
Daniel Ochefu, Westtown, 6-10, sr, 14.0 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Quentin Brandon, Westmont Hilltop, 6-2, sr, 22.8 ppg
Conrad Chambers, Friends Central, 6-3, so, 11.2 ppg
Jerry Kincel, Riverside, 6-2, sr, 21.5 ppg
Eugene Lewis, Elmer L. Meyers, 6-3, sr, 17.5 ppg
P.J. McLaughlin, Greensburg Central Catholic, 6-7, sr, 18.1 ppg
Brett Smith, Delone Catholic, 5-9, jr, 15.4 ppg
Khyree Wooten, Imhotep Charter, 6-2, sr, 15.7 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Kyler Burke, Pine Grove, 6-3, sr, 17.2 ppg
Noah Davis, Bellwood-Antis, 6-6, jr, 18.9 ppg
Josh Dombrosky, Shenandoah Valley, 6-7, sr, 17.8 ppg
Zane Hackett, Brookville, 6-6, sr, 20.6 ppg
Lloyd Irons, Salisbury, 6-2, sr, 16.8 ppg
A.J. Leahey, Penn Cambria, 6-7, jr, 20.7 ppg
Larry Zimmerman, Pine Grove, 5-10, sr, 17.0 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Amile Jefferson, Friends Central
COACH OF THE YEAR: Al Callejas, Holy Cross

CLASS A
FIRST TEAM
Matthew Dogan, West Middlesex, 6-6, jr, 22.4 ppg
Marcus Gilbert, Academy of the New Church, 6-6, sr, 17.0 ppg
Savon Goodman, Constitution, 6-6, sr, 25.8 ppg
Daiquan Walker, Constitution, 6-2, sr, 18.1 ppg
Dinjiyl Walker, Academy of the New Church, 6-3, sr, 21.2 ppg
Devontae Watson, Lincoln Park Charter, 6-10, sr, 15.1 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Darrian Brown, Vision Quest, 6-2, sr, 21.5 ppg
Trey Hosack, Lincoln Park Charter, 6-0, sr, 17.9 ppg
Chris Koryak, Vincentian Academy, 6-2, sr, 22.4 ppg
Eric Matheson, Ridgway, 5-9, sr, 18.4 ppg
Howard Sellars, Church Farm, 6-1, sr, 17.0 ppg
Sharif Welton, Sullivan County, 6-5, sr, 16.1 ppg
Jeremiah Worthem, Math, Civics & Sciences, 6-6, jr, 15.4 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Stewart Borst, Juniata Valley, 6-0, sr, 24.0 ppg
Brandon Camic, Serra Catholic, 6-5, sr, 22.5 ppg
Ryan Fyock, Shade, 6-1, jr, 21.8 ppg
Rasaun Mosley, New Hope Academy, 6-5, sr, 16.0 ppg
Cole Peterson, Johnsonburg, 5-10, so, 12.7 ppg
Danny Savulchak, North Catholic, 6-4, jr, 19.2 ppg
Mike Wenner, St. John Neumann, 6-4, sr, 20.0 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Savon Goodman, Constitution
COACH OF THE YEAR: Rob Moore, Constitution

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Challingsworth, Ellis make PIAA Class AA All-State team

Also on this list is Waynesburg resident Scott Orndoff, a Wisconsin recruit who plays at Seton-La Salle.

The 2011 Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State football team. With players’ school, height, weight and class.
CLASS AA
QUARTERBACK
Steve Franco, Tyrone, 6-3, 190, Sr.
Blake Rankin, Bloomsburg, 6-4, 195, Sr.
RUNNING BACK
Roman Clay, Lancaster Catholic, 5-11, 205, Jr.
DeShawn Coleman, Hickory, 6-1, 175, Jr.
Dylan Evans, Pen Argyl, 6-3, 190, Sr.
David Williams, West Philadelphia Catholic, 6-1, 188, Jr.
WIDE RECEIVER
Zach Challingsworth, South Fayette, 6-2, 170, Jr.
Shakur Nesmith, Imhotep Charter,  6-4, 185, Sr.
Nick Patton, Tyrone, 6-2, 150, Sr.
TIGHT END
Scott Orndorff, Seton-La Salle, 6-5, 240, Sr.
LINEMEN
J.J. Beggan, Seton-La Salle, 6-4, 280, Sr.
Matt Bell, Hickory, 6-3, 280, Sr.
Adam DePietro, Lancaster Catholic,  6-6, 300, Sr.
Jonathan Green, North Schuylkill, 6-3, 295, Sr.
Christian Skrepenak, GAR Memorial, 6-9, 350, Jr.
Michael Mooney,  Malvern Prep, 6-5, 260, Sr.
SPECIALIST
Kyle Armagost, Moniteau, 6-1, 195, Sr.
Darrell Crawford,  GAR Memorial, 5-9, 165, Sr.
KICKER
No selection.
DEFENSE
LINEMEN
Eric Ellis, Washington, 6-1, 225, Sr.
Eric Joraskie, Mount Carmel, 6-4, 265, Jr.
Shakir Soto, GAR Memorial, 6-3, 230, Jr.
Malcolm White, Wyomissing, 6-0, 265, Sr.
Connor Maloney,  Malvern Prep, 6-4, 270, Sr.
LINEBACKER
Alex Anzalone, Wyomissing, 6-3, 205, Jr.
Mack Behe, Penn Cambria, 6-2, 175, Jr.
Tristin Freeman, West Philadelphia Catholic, 6-0, 215, Sr.
Cody Shustack, Mount Carmel, 5-10, 200, Sr.
Brandon Smith, Lewisburg, 6-1, 200, Jr.
DEFENSIVE BACK
Demetrious Cox, Jeannette, 6-1, 190, Sr.
Alex Filarsky, Lakeland, 6-1, 170, Sr.
Reggie Mitchell, Shady Side Academy,  5-9, 155, Sr.
Shailek Powell, GAR Memorial, 6-0, 180, Sr.
SPECIALIST
Zack Ripic, Towanda, 5-11, 185, Sr.
Charles Sweigert,  Lancaster Catholic,  6-0, 185, Sr.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Steve Franco, Tyrone
COACH OF THE YEAR
John Franco, Tyrone

Peters Township's Erenberg makes Class AAAA All-State team

The 2011 Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State football team. With players’ school, height, weight and class.
CLASS AAAA
QUARTERBACK
Daniel Harding, Nazareth, 6-4, 205, Sr.
Mack Leftwich, North Allegheny, 5-11, 190, Jr.
RUNNING BACK
Dan Brown, Central Bucks South, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Jack Haffner, State College, 5-10, 205, Sr.
Luke Hagy, Mount Lebanon, 6-1, 198, Sr.
Damion Jones-Moore, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 5-7, 180, Sr.
WIDE RECEIVER
Adam Bridgeforth, Nazareth, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Diante Cherry, J.P. McCaskey, 5-9, 175, Jr.
Anthony Nixon, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 6-2, 205, Sr.
TIGHT END
Adam Breneman, Cedar Cliff, 6-5, 230, Jr.
LINEMEN
Patrick Kugler, North Allegheny, 6-4, 270, Jr.
Chris Muller, Boyertown, 6-6, 300, Sr.
Ian Park, Upper St. Clair, 6-4, 290, Sr.
Zach Wilk, Central Dauphin, 6-5, 275, Sr.
SPECIALIST
Dakota Conwell, Upper St. Clair, 6-1, 210, Sr.
Eugene Lewis, Wyoming Valley West, 6-3, 200, Sr.
KICKER
Matt Loughnane, Penn-Trafford, 5-10, 150, Jr.
DEFENSE
LINEMEN
Cody Conway, Gateway, 6-4, 210, Sr.
Kyle Friend, Cumberland Valley, 6-1, 280, Sr.
Arthur Goldberg, Mount Lebanon, 6-4, 280, Sr.
Evan Schwan, Central Dauphin, 6-6, 225, Sr.
LINEBACKER
Rob Dvoracek, Parkland, 6-2, 220, Sr.
Tyrone “T.J.” Neal, McKeesport, 6-1, 225, Sr.
Hakeem Oliver, Gateway, 5-10, 200, Sr.
Sean Burke, La Salle College HS, 5-10, 185, Jr.
Ralph Reeves, Lansdale North Penn, 6-0, 230, Sr.
DEFENSIVE BACK
Brendan Coniker, North Allegheny, 6-1, 170, Jr.
Andrew Erenberg, Peters Twp., 5-10, 200, Sr.
Anthony Orlando, Liberty, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Will Parks, Germantown, 6-1, 175, Sr.
SPECIALIST
Jaylen Coleman, University Prep, 6-0, 230, Sr.
Greg Garmon, McDowell, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Zayd Issah, Central Dauphin, 6-4, 210, Jr.
CO-PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Zayd Issah, Central Dauphin
Daniel Harding, Nazareth
COACH OF THE YEAR
Glen McNamee, Central Dauphin

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Ringgold's Law among several top college recruits on Class AAA all-state team


The 2011 Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State football team, with players’ school, height, weight and class.
CLASS AAA
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Dillon Buechel, Montour, 6-4, 175, Sr.
Brendan Nosovitch, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-3, 205, Sr.
Alec Werner, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 6-0, 195, Jr.
RUNNING BACK
Preston Bare, Palmyra, 6-0, 200, Sr.
Julian Durden, Montour, 5-9, 175, Sr.
Brandon Peoples, Archbishop Wood, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Rushel Shell, Hopewell, 5-11, 215, Sr.
WIDE RECEIVER
Kevin Gulyas, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-1, 185, Sr.
Brian Lemelle, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 5-11, 175, Jr.
Devin Wilson, Montour, 6-4, 175, Jr.
TIGHT END
Colin Thompson, Archbishop Wood, 6-6, 255, Sr.
LINEMEN
Brandon Arcidiacono, Archbishop Wood, 6-6, 255, Sr.
Jason Emerich, Blue Mountain, 6-4, 275, Sr.
Tad McNeely, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-4, 275, Sr.
Madison O’Connor, Pottsgrove, 6-6, 330, Sr.
Frank Taylor, Archbishop Wood, 6-4, 295, Sr.
SPECIALISTS
Robert Foster, Central Valley, 6-2, 185, Jr.
Wesley Phipps, Grove City, 5-9, 180, Sr.
KICKER
Jon Chereson, Cathedral Prep, 5-10, 153, Jr.
DEFENSE
LINEMEN
D.J. Fink, Central Valley, 6-0, 220, Sr.
Mike Galatini, Valley View, 6-3, 255, Sr.
Averee Robinson, Susquehanna Twp., 6-1, 275, Sr.
Noah Spence, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 6-4, 245, Sr.
LINEBACKERS
Bryton Barr, Mechanicsburg, 6-0, 225, Sr.
Brock Dean, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 6-1, 220, Sr.
Jon Hicks, Palmyra, 6-3, 235, Sr.
Nyeem Wartman, Valley View, 6-3, 230, Sr.
Alkwan Williams, Greater Johnstown, 6-1, 218, Sr.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Levonte Ford, Erie East, 6-1, 245, Sr.
Corey Lauer, Franklin Regional, 5-11, 160, Sr.
Desmon Peoples, Archbishop Wood, 5-8, 170, Sr.
Delton Williams, Cathedral Prep, 6-2, 190, Jr.
SPECIALIST
Percy Law, Ringgold, 5-8, 160, Sr.
Nate Smith, Archbishop Wood, 6-1, 190, Sr.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Rushel Shell, Hopewell
COACH OF THE YEAR
Lou Cerro, Montour

PIAA Class A All-State football team

The 2011 Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State football team. With players’ school, height, weight and class.

CLASS A
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Matt Bodamer, Port Allegany, 6-1, 175, Jr.
Mike Gaval, Mahanoy Area, 6-0, 165, Sr.
A.J. Long, Pius X, 6-0, 18, Sr.
RUNNING BACK
Tyler Boyd, Clairton, 6-1, 170, Jr.
Colin Bryan, Windber, 6-0, 188, Sr.
Alex Holland, Curwensville, 6-0, 180, Sr.
De’Andre Moon, Rochester, 6-0, 215, Sr.
WIDE RECEIVER
Mike Burke, Columbia, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Tyce Miller, Port Allegany, 5-10, 160, Jr.
Boise Ross, Pius X, 6-0, 175, Jr.
TIGHT END
Ian O’Shea, Bellwood-Antis, 6-0, 180, Jr.
LINEMEN
Alex Karlovich, Line Mountain, 6-1, 300, Sr.
Todd Munchak, Curwensville,, 5-11, 295, Sr.
Zach Rugg, Bishop McCort, 6-5, 269, Sr.
Carvan Thompson, Clairton, 5-10, 215, Sr.
Michael Weber, Mercyhurst Prep, , 6-3, 310, Sr.
SPECIALISTS
Danny Ferens, Penns Manor, 6-0, 190, Jr.
David Argust, Old Forge, 6-0, 178, Sr.
KICKER
Philip Esposito, Brockway, 6-0, 175, Jr.
DEFENSE
LINEMEN
Jacob Craig, Berlin-Brothers Valley, 6-2, 220, Sr.
Eric Hirschfield, , Bishop Canevin, 6-0, 182, Sr.
Quinton Hixson, Northern Bedford, 6-3, 295, Sr.
Tom Schetroma, Southern Columbia, 6-0, 260, Sr.
Eric Walker, Clairton, 6-3, 245, Sr.
LINEBACKER
T.J. Armstrong, Clarion, 6-2, 215, Jr.
Mike Dunn, Bishop Canevin, 6-1, 225, Jr.
Bryan Flory, Columbia, 5-10, 175, Jr.
Luke Patten, West Middlesex, 5-10, 180, Jr.
Deaysean Rippy, Sto-Rox, 6-2, 205, Sr.
DEFENSIVE BACK
Marzett Geter, Sto-Rox, 5-9, 180, Sr.
Brody Pollock, Union (Rimersburg), 5-11, 180, Sr.
Trenton Coles, Clairton, 6-3, 180, Sr.
SPECIALIST
Cole Weachock, Minersville, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Matt Moore, Southern Columbia, 6-2, 200, Sr.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tyler Boyd, Clairton
COACH OF THE YEAR
Bill Packer, Penns Manor

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Chartiers-Houston lands three on All-State softball team


The Pennsylvania Softball Coaches Association released an All-State team in 2010, and the area, particularly Chartiers-Houston, was well-represented.

This year, an All-State team was compiled by Mark Temons – the head coach at Muncy High School – with the help of some media and other coaches. It had to be a massive undertaking, and the official team was released Sunday evening. Kudos to Temons for all his hard work.

Considering the number of players on the teams (Class AAAA, AAA, AA and A), there aren't many local players. One reason may be I never received information regarding the team until after the nominations were gathered. That may be one reason why some players made teams in the incorrect classifications.

Did any other local coaches have any input? Just curious.

Regardless, the players on the list are well-serving.
Class A
First team
Kiersten Conwell, Chartiers-Houston, Pitcher (pictured)
Colby Miller, Chartiers-Houston, Pitcher (pictured)
Kayla Briggs, Chartiers-Houston, Outfield
Second team
Ashley Clark, Fort Cherry, Shortstop
Honorable mention
Nicolette McHugh, Fort Cherry, Pitcher
Kaitlyn Coles, Jefferson-Morgan, Pitcher
Katie O'Rourke, Fort Cherry, Outfield
Darcy Bostich, Bentworth, Designated Player (Bentworth played in Class AA)

Class AA
First team
Breanna Morris, Waynesburg, Shortstop
Honorable mention
Caitlyn Dengler, Burgettstown, Third base

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Fort Cherry's Miles honored as Class A Coach of the Year

Fort Cherry girls basketball coach Bob Miles was selected as the 2010-11 PIAA Class A Coach of the Year by the media members who select the Pennsylvania girls all-state high school basketball team.

Miles has compiled a 212-120 record in 14 years as Fort Cherry's coach. This year, the Rangers went 24-5, which set a team record for wins in a season. Miles guided the Rangers to the WPIAL Class A championship game and the PIAA quarterfinals.

Fort Cherry returns four starters next year.

The Rangers didn't place any players on the all-state team, however, Monessen junior Geena Shrader was a second-team Class A pick.

The 2010-11 Pennsylvania sports writers’ girls all-state high school basketball team, as chosen by a statewide panel. (Player, school, height, class, scoring avg.)
CLASS AAAA
First team
Ciara Andrews, Cheltenham, 5-10, Sr., 19.8
Madison Cable, Mount Lebanon, 5-10, Sr., 17.4
Mary Jo Horgan, Mount St. Joseph, 5-8, Sr., 15.4
Stasia King, Harrisburg, 6-2, Sr., 14.2
Belma Nurkic, Baldwin, 5-11, Sr., 18.9
Alex Wheatley, Council Rock South, 6-3, Jr., 20.1
Second team
Emily Fazzini, Archbishop Carroll, 5-10, Sr., 10.2
Kiersten Green, Manheim Township, 5-6, Sr., 18.2
Anna Kestler, Mount Lebanon, 5-5, Sr., 5.3
Erika Livermore, Nazareth, 6-1, Sr., 18.1
Val McQuade, Shaler, 6-0, Sr., 16.1
Jess Rotella, Archbishop Prendergast, 5-10, Sr., 14.3
Steph Smith, Mount St. Joseph, 6-0, Sr., 12.8
Third team
Kara Bonenberger, Northampton, 6-1, Sr., 12.5
Kelly Brennan, North Allegheny, 5-8, Sr., 15.9
Ashley Espinosa, Governor Mifflin, 5-5, Jr., 16.5
Lila Jones, Lower Merion, 5-7, Sr., 12.3
Candace Martino, Bethel Park, 5-8, Sr., 14.4
Maya Nelson, Chester, 6-0, Sr., 15.6
Gisselle Truiett, Red Lion, 5-10, Sr., 12.0
Player of the year — Madison Cable, Mount Lebanon
Coach of the year — Dori Oldaker, Mount Lebanon

CLASS AAA
First team
Kahleah Copper, Prep Charter, 6-1, Jr., 17.0
Kayla Hoohuli, St. Marys, 5-8, Sr., 28.4
Kerry Kinek, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-0, Jr., 18.9
Christine Verrelle, Archbishop Wood, 5-8, Sr., 9.1
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Hopewell, 5-11, So., 20.9
Amy Zehner, Tamaqua, 5-10, Sr., 22.0
Second team
LaShauna Brothers, New Castle, 5-10, Sr., 18.3
Alexa Hayward, Blackhawk, 5-8, Sr., 15.2
Tiffany Johnson, Prep Charter, 5-7, Sr., 12.4
Steph Keyes, Archbishop Wood, 5-9, Sr., 10.5
Val Majewski, General McLane, 5-7, Sr., 21.5
Kelsey Sleighter, Uniontown, 5-7, Sr., 19.3
Lindsay Stamp, Mercyhurst Prep, 5-10, Sr., 13.5
Third team
Brooke Angelos, Malvern Villa Maria, 5-5, Sr., 12.3
Tori Arnao, Archbishop Wood, 6-0, Sr., 6.6
Amanda Berchtold, Mercyhurst Prep, 5-4, Jr., 9.8
Meghan Ledwith, Villa Joseph Marie, 5-10, Sr., 12.3
Natalie Hager, Franklin, 5-9, Jr., 12.7
Marita Mathe, Indiana, 5-7, Sr., 9.5
Celeste Robinson, Jim Thorpe, 5-10, Jr., 22.8
Player of the year — Kayla Hoohuli, St. Marys
Coach of the year — Dan Perfetto, Mercyhurst Prep

GIRLS AA
First team
Brittany Hrynko, Engineering & Science, 5-8, Sr., 19.2
Lisa Mifsud, Erie Villa Maria, 5-7, Jr., 13.7
Sierra Moore, Delone Catholic, 5-10, Jr., 23.4
Ashley Murray, Dunmore, 5-7, Sr., 15.7
Tierney Pfirman, South Williamsport, 5-11, Jr., 29.4
Kady Schrann, York Catholic, 5-8, Sr., 17.2
Second team
Alexa Gallagher, Germantown Academy, 6-1, Sr., 11.2
Naje Gibson, Seton-LaSalle, 6-0, Fr., 13.7
Sami Lane, Loyalsock, 5-7, Sr., 18.0
Megan McGurk, Academy of Notre Dame, 5-8, So., 12.4
Monaye Merritt, Friends Central, 5-6, Sr., 14.3
Danielle Terranella, Mid Valley, 5-7, Jr., 19.6
Erin Waskowiak, Bishop Canevin Catholic, 5-10, So., 19.9
Third team
Selena Adamshick, Lake-Lehman, 6-1, Sr., 21.2
Ciara Gregory, Jeannette, 5-8, So., 20.3
Alex Marple, Wellsboro, 5-8, Sr., 17.0
Karlee McBride, Erie Villa Maria, 5-10, So., 6.3
Aimee Oertner, Northern Lehigh, 6-2., Jr., 17.7
Aleesha Powell, Penn Charter, 5-5, Sr., 14.4
Tess Zufall, Greensburg Central Catholic, 5-8., Sr., 15.3
Player of the year — Kady Schrann, York Catholic
Coach of the year — Bob O’Brien, Dunmore

GIRLS A
First team
Halee Adams, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic, 5-7, So., 20.7
Gabby Baldasare, Vincentian, 6-1, Sr., 14.1
Emily Homan, Delaware County Christian, 6-3, Sr., 15.5
Hannah Rush, Sacred Heart, 5-6, Sr., 12.1
Katelyn Skinner, Homer-Center, 5-10, Jr., 18.7
Malia Tate-DeFreitas, Steelton-Highspire, 5-5, So., 23.9
Second team
Marissa Carry, Farrell, 5-7, Jr., 22.0
Kiely Chaklos, Nativity BVM, 5-2, Sr., 15.7
Kendall Hoffman, Pittsburgh North Catholic, 5-9, Sr., 17.6
Tara Nahodil, Tri-Valley, 6-4, So., 12.1
Justine Seely, Benton, 6-0, So., 18.0
Geena Shrader, Monessen, 5-7, Jr., 17.6
Juli Weber, Tri-Valley, 5-6, So., 13.3
Third team
Cinnamon Brown, Steelton-Highspire, 6-2, Sr., 8.7
Reilly Gavitt, Sullivan County, 5-8, Sr., 20.0
Morgan Johnson, Keystone, 5-10, So., 18.7
Stacey MacArthur, Delaware County Christian, 5-6, So., 13.9
Jenna Matzinger, Coudersport, 5-8, Sr., 15.8
Autumn Pellman, Greenwood, 5-11, Sr., 20.4
Brittany Phelps, Cowanesque Valley, 5-7, Sr., 17.0
Player of the year — Malia Tate-DeFreitas, Steelton-Highspire
Coach of the year — Bob Miles, Fort Cherry

Monday, April 4, 2011

Lamberti leads local quartet on Boys All-State Basketball Team

South Fayette senior Mike Lamberti – the first four-time selection to the Observer-Reporter All-District first team – is now a three-time all-state selection.

The 6-6 forward and West Liberty recruit was a first-team Class AAA selection in the 2010-11 Pennsylvania sports writers' boys all-state high school basketball team. The team is chosen by a statewide panel.

Lamberti was a second-team Class AA pick last year and a third-team pick as a sophomore.

Trinity's Josh Valentic may be the first boys player in school history to earn all-state recognition. The shooting guard and Wheeling Jesuit recruit with a 30-point average was a second-team pick.

South Fayette's Pat Zedreck - the O-R Player of the Year - was a third-team pick.

Monessen's Cam Johnson, who elevated his play during the Greyhounds' run to the WPIAL Class AA title and PIAA semifinals, was a second team pick.

The 2010-11 Pennsylvania sports writers’ boys all-state high school basketball team, as chosen by a statewide panel. (Player, school, height, class, scoring avg.)
CLASS AAAA
FIRST TEAM
Ryan Arcidiacono, Neshaminy, 6-4, jr, 20.4 ppg
Jaylen Bond, Plymouth-Whitemarsh, 6-7, sr, 19.0 ppg
Aaron Brown, Penn Wood, 6-5, sr, 19.0 ppg
Darrun Hilliard, Bethlehem Liberty, 6-5, sr, 19.8 ppg
Kelvin Parker, York, 6-4, sr, 19.7 ppg
Devin Thomas, Central Dauphin, 6-8, jr, 21.4 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Cory Blake, Rustin, 6-4, sr, 16.0 ppg
Jalen Cannon, Allentown Allen, 6-5, sr, 20.0 ppg
Devon Cottrell, Gateway, 6-7, sr, 18.1 ppg
Anthony Dallier, North Allegheny, 6-6, jr, 24.0 ppg
Eddie Mitchell, La Salle College, 6-0, sr, 16.1 ppg
Aaron Morgan, Council Rock North, 6-0, jr, 14.6 ppg
Terry Turner, Scranton, 6-7, jr, 17.1 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Tynell Fortune, Pocono Mountain West, 5-9, sr, 20.0 ppg
Four McGlynn, Dallastown, 6-1, sr, 23.8 ppg
Maurice Nelson, Chester, 5-11, sr, 13.8 ppg
Jordan Swauger, Hollidaysburg, 6-3, sr, 19.3 ppg
Geno Thorpe, Shaler, 6-3, so, 17.5 ppg
Erikk Wright, Chester, 6-3, jr, 10.8 ppg
Mike Zangari, Red Land, 6-9 1/2, jr, 18.7 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jaylen Bond, Plymouth-Whitemarsh
COACH OF THE YEAR: Larry Yarbray, Chester

CLASS AAA
FIRST TEAM
Lamin Fulton, Neumann-Goretti, 5-9, sr, 15.5 ppg
Juan’ya Green, Archbishop Carroll, 6-3, sr, 20.8 ppg
Mike Lamberti, South Fayette, 6-6, sr, 17.9 ppg
Micah Mason, Highlands, 6-3, jr, 34.0 ppg
Andrew Nicholas, Eastern York, 6-6, sr, 21.4 ppg
Jerrell Wright, Dobbins Tech, 6-8, sr, 20.0 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Allentown Central Catholic, 6-3, fr, 14.0 ppg
Peter Alexis, Holy Redeemer, 6-11, sr, 20.5 ppg
John Davis, Neumann-Goretti, 6-4, so, 13.4 ppg
A.J. Dean, Susquehanna Twp, 6-4, sr, 21.0 ppg
Joe Getz, Archbishop Wood, 6-0, sr, 21.0 ppg
Brendan Kilpatrick, Malvern Prep, 6-5, jr, 16.2 ppg
Josh Valentic, Trinity, 6-5, sr, 30.3 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Lamont Clark, Octorara, 5-10, sr, 15.5 ppg
Luke Gallaher, Forest Hills, 6-0, sr, 24.2 ppg
Derrick Stewart, Neumann-Goretti, 6-5, jr, 11.7 ppg
Austin Tillotson, Eastern York, 6-0, sr, 13.9 ppg
Phil Wenger, Lancaster Catholic, 6-1, sr, 12.6 ppg
Devin Wilson, Montour, 6-3, so, 12.6 ppg
Pat Zedreck, South Fayette, 6-0, sr, 15.5 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Juan’ya Green, Archbishop Carroll
COACH OF THE YEAR: Adam Kaufman, Montour

CLASS AA
FIRST TEAM
David Appolon, Imhotep Charter, 6-3, sr, 10.3 ppg
Devin Coleman, Friends Central, 6-3, sr, 15.6 ppg
Amile Jefferson, Friends Central, 6-8, jr, 17.7 ppg
Sheldon Jeter, Beaver Falls, 6-7, jr, 24.9 ppg
Daniel Ochefu, Westtown, 6-9, jr, 16.0 ppg
Ameen Tanksley, Imhotep Charter, 6-5, sr, 12.7 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Erik Copes, Imhotep Charter, 6-8, sr, 7.8 ppg
Jimmy Hammer, Germantown Academy, 6-2, sr, 19.5 ppg
Ky Howard, Shipley School, 6-3, sr, 18.9 ppg
Cam Johnson, Monessen, 6-6, sr, 12.5 ppg
Jerry Kincel, Riverside, 6-2, jr, 22.3 ppg
Kevin Montminy, Penns Valley, 6-3, sr, 21.5 ppg
Jesse Reed, Greensburg Central Catholic, 6-5, sr, 18.5 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Tommy Armillay, Riverside, 6-3, sr, 15.3 ppg
Tyler Bogaczyk, Loyalsock, 6-5, sr, 18.0 ppg
Matt Brozewicz, Seneca, 6-4, sr, 27.7 ppg
Brady Burke, Pine Grove, 6-5, sr, 14.8 ppg
Rich Hoskins, Communications Tech, 6-1, jr, 14.2 ppg
Josh Vigneault, Central Cambria, 6-1, sr, 28.5 ppg
Pete Yingst, Hanover, 5-10, sr, 22.8 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Amile Jefferson, Friends Central
COACH OF THE YEAR: Andre Noble, Imhotep Charter

CLASS A
FIRST TEAM
Rakeem Christmas, Academy of the New Church, 6-9, sr, 9.4 ppg
Savon Lloyd-Goodman, Academy of the New Church, 6-5, jr, 13.4 ppg
Donovon Jack, Reading Central Catholic, 6-9, jr, 16.2 ppg
Chaquille Pratt, Lincoln Park, 6-3, sr, 22.7 ppg
Jabril Trawick, Abington Friends, 6-5, sr, 20.4 ppg
Damien Williams, Phelps, 6-5, jr, 16.1 ppg
SECOND TEAM
Warren Dogan, Math, Civics & Sciences, 6-2, sr, 12.5 ppg
Dylan Gravatt, Rocky Grove, 6-4, sr, 21.9 ppg
Xavier Harris, Constitution, 6-5, sr, 14.6 ppg
Wes Lyons, Millville, 6-5, sr, 27.6 ppg
Daiquan Walker, Constitution, 6-1, jr, 17.7 ppg
Devontae Watson, Lincoln Park, 6-10, jr, 16.0 ppg
Jeremiah Worthem, Math, Civics & Sciences, 6-6, so, 14.8 ppg
THIRD TEAM
Luke Berguson, Mansfield, 6-3, sr, 18.1 ppg
John Bray, Vincentian, 6-4, sr, 19.2 ppg
Craig Ciranni, Homer-Center, 6-4, sr, 23.9 ppg
Marcus Dawkins, Reading Central Catholic, 6-3, sr, 14.2 ppg
Cameron Hinkel, Greenwood, 6-3, sr, 15.0 ppg
Markeith Mont, World Communications, 6-5, sr, 17.1 ppg
Howard Sellars, Church Farm, 6-0, so, 15.0 ppg
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Rakeem Christmas, Academy of the New Church
COACH OF THE YEAR: George Yokitis, Vincentian


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Friday, December 31, 2010

PA Football News releases all-state teams

Pennsylvania Football News, a website dedicated to all things high school football within the borders of the Keystone State, recently released its 2010 all-state teams.

Peters Township senior linebacker Will McClure was a fourth-team selection in Class AAAA.

A pair of local players were honored in Class AAA. Ringgold senior defensive back Niko McPherson - a second-team selection by the sports writers - was chosen to the third team and Kyle McWreath of Trinity was a fourth-team pick at linebacker.

Would someone please explain to me how Trinity kicker Mike Cleveland was left off the sports writers' and PA Football News all-state teams? Anyone? Anyone? There is absolutely no way there were that many kicker in the classification better than him, let alone a kicker who intercepted six passes and caught five touchdowns. A ridiculous ommission.

Not surprisingly, South Fayette dominated the Class AA picks.

Quarterback Christian Brumbaugh, receiver Tyler Challingsworth and offensive lineman Nick Faraci - all seniors - were first-team selections. Jeff Davis was a third-team pick at running back. Lions senior linebacker Eric Myers, a first-team pick by the sports writers, was a third-team choice.

Washington's Austin Phillips - a 6-3, 290-pound senior - made third-team offensive line and teammate Julien Anderson was also a third-team pick. Anderson was selected at quarterback, which is interesting considering Josh Wise was the Prexies' starting quarterback the entire season. Oops!

California senior receiver Dakota Conway, who caught 15 touchdowns during the regular season, was selected to the Class A first team. Monessen's Nick Bolias, a lockdown corner and seldom-throw senior defensive back, made the first-team defense. Beth-Center placed two players on the second-team defense in defensive back Deshan Brown and linebacker Jake Sofran. Both players return next season. Teammate Jesse Vuono made fourth-team linebacker. From the Black Hills Conference, Fort Cherry junior Corey Garry was a third-team linebacker and Chartiers-Houston defensive lineman Nate Grandelis was selected to the fourth team.

For the entire PA Football News all-state teams, click
http://www.pawrsl.com/pfn/2010_pfn_all_state_index.htm

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Pennsylvania Class AA All-State Team

The Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class AA All-State Team for 2010.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
—Christian Brumbaugh, South Fayette, Sr., 6-4, 200
ATHLETE
—Derek Buganza, Brockway, Sr., 5-10, 185
RUNNING BACK
—Brandon Hollomon, West Catholic, Sr., 5-11, 165
—Delrece Williams, Steel Valley, Sr., 5-11, 185
—Matt McCann, Keystone Oaks, Sr., 5-11, 190
—Cody Remaley, Northern Lehigh, Sr., 5-10, 185
TIGHT END
—Mike Stutzcavage, Mount Carmel, Sr., 6-5, 215
WIDE RECEIVER
—Jaelen Strong-Rankin West Catholic Sr. 6-4 190
—Mike Vervoort, Brockway, Sr., 5-9, 165
—Tyler Challingsworth, South Fayette, Sr., 6-0, 165
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
—Zach Hooks, Aliquippa, Sr., 6-6, 285
—Nick Faraci, South Fayette, Sr., 6-2, 285
—Bernie Sarra, Greensburg Central Catholic, Sr., 6-3, 305
—Tyler Laudeman, North Schuylkill, Sr., 6-2, 215
Sean Charest, Lewisburg, Sr., 6-2, 205
PLACE KICKER
—Sam Dell, Boiling Springs, Sr., 6-1, 185

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
—Josh Stepoli, Greensburg Central Catholic, Jr., 6-6, 245
—Heleaince Gates, Delaware Valley Charter, Sr., 6-4, 220
ATHLETE
—Jake Kern, Northern Lehigh, Sr., 5-10, 175
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
—Jim Lynch, West Catholic, Sr., 6-4, 225
—Jared Templeton, Tyrone, Sr., 6-4, 285
—Dane Dudick, GAR Memorial, Sr., 6-2, 285
LINEBACKER
—Devon Cook, Beaver Falls, Sr., 6-4, 230
—Eric Myers, South Fayette, Sr., 6-1, 205
—Jordan Kerner, Fairview, Sr., 6-5, 225
—Brandon Smith, Lewisburg, Soph., 6-1, 210
DEFENSIVE BACK
—Darius Walker, Aliquippa, Sr., 5-9, 180
—Matt Conroy, Wyncote Bishop McDevitt, Sr., 6-1, 185
—Larry Zimmerman, Pine Grove, Jr., 5-10, 165
—Darrell Crawford, GAR Memorial, Jr., 5-9, 165
PUNTER
—Lucas Runk, Martinsburg Central, Sr., 5-11, 180

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
—John Loughery, William Penn Charter, Sr., 6-5, 225
ATHLETE
—Jeff Davis, South Fayette, Sr., 5-11, 180
RUNNING BACK
—Gary Postell, Wyncote Bishop McDevitt, Sr., 5-9, 170
—Nick Dudukovich, Forest Hills, Sr., 6-0, 210
—Andrew Forgatch, Hanover Area, Sr., 6-1, 185
—Merle Moscaello, Lewisburg, Jr., 5-10, 210
TIGHT END
None
WIDE RECEIVER
—Haetaun Mathis, Aliquippa, Sr. 5-9, 166
—Mikeal Owens-Wright, Danville, Sr., 6-3, 215
—Steve Heffner, Kutztown, Sr., 6-2, 185
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
—Paul Pavlinich, Beaver Area, Sr., 6-1, 230
—Jesse James, South Allegheny, Sr., 6-7, 285
—Pat Mahoney, Greensburg Central Catholic, Sr., 6-1, 250
—Adam DiPietro, Lancaster Catholic, Jr., 6-5, 250
—Carl Sahlberg, Northern Lehigh, Sr., 6-2, 290
PLACE KICKER
—Mason Jones, Troy Jr., 5-11, 170

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
—Nick Slonac, Camp Hill Trinity, Jr., 6-2, 210
—Ed Pavalko, North Schuylkill, Sr., 6-0, 235
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
—Scott Yagielniskie, North Schuylkill, Sr., 6-2, 230
—Julian Campenni, Wyoming Area, Sr., 6-1, 285
—Matt Boyarsky, Lakeland, Sr., 6-3, 280
LINEBACKER
—Joe McCallion, Haverford School, Sr., 5-10, 180
—Jack Miller, Camp Hill Trinity, Jr., 5-9, 175
—Mike Shinkus, North Schuylkill, Jr., 6-1, 215
—Mike Kinney, Loyalsock, Jr., 6-3, 220
DEFENSIVE BACK
—Alex Filarsky, Lakeland, Jr., 6-0, 160
—Kody Flail, North Schuylkill, Sr., 5-8, 185
—Cody Miller, Towanda, Jr., 6-1, 145
—Cody Butler, Hughesville, Sr., 6-1, 200
PUNTER
—Ryan Dinger, Blossburg North Penn, Sr., 5-11, 185

Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State Team

The Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class AAAA All-State Team for 2010.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
—Jalen Fitzpatrick, Harrisburg, Sr., 5-9, 170
ATHLETE
—Lafayette Pitts, Woodland Hills, Sr., 6-0, 190
RUNNING BACK
—Ryan Brumfeld, Owen J. Roberts, Sr., 5-10, 185
—Alex Papson, North Allegheny, Sr., 5-8, 180
—Jamal Abdur-Rahman, La Salle College High School, Sr., 5-10, 180
TIGHT END
—Paul Lang, Mount Lebanon, Sr., 6-5, 240
WIDE RECEIVER
—Anthony Nixon, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, Jr., 6-1, 195
—Quinton Sullivan, Harrisburg, Sr., 6-1, 180
—Tyler Artim, Whitehall, Sr., 5-11, 175
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
—Delvon Simmons, McKeesport, Sr., 6-5, 260
—Vinny Czerniewski, North Allegheny, Sr., 6-1, 280
—Ryan Geiger, La Salle College High School, Sr., 6-1, 260
—Artie Rowell, Central Dauphin, Sr., 6-3, 285
—Andrew Consevage, Cumberland Valley, Sr., 6-3, 265
PLACE KICKER
—Taylor Bertolet, Exeter, Sr., 5-10 170

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
—Rob Kugler, North Allegheny, Sr., 6-4, 245
—Justin Haser, North Allegheny, Sr., 6-5, 245
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
—Shawn Oakman, Penn Wood, Sr., 6-9, 250
—Jack Gallagher, Roman Catholic, Sr., 6-3, 210
—Dante Holmes, Bethlehem Liberty, Sr., 6-3,210
—Mark Seeland, State College, Sr., 6-3,220
LINEBACKER
—Mike Caprara, Woodland Hills, Jr., 6-0, 210
—Dakota Conwell, Upper St. Clair, Jr., 6-1, 205
—Armstead Williams, Gateway, Sr., 6-3, 205
—Kevin Snyder, Cumberland Valley, Sr., 6-2, 210
DEFENSIVE BACK
—Luke Hagy, Mount Lebanon, Jr., 5-11, 185
—Kevin Forster, La Salle College High School, Sr., 6-2, 180
—Connor Mathias, West Lawn Wilson, Sr., 6-1, 195
ATHLETE
—Jeremy DiPietro, Cumberland Valley, Jr., 5-8, 165
PUNTER
—Quint Miller, Manheim Twp., Sr., 6-2, 185
CO-PLAYER OF THE YEAR
—Rob Kugler and Justin Haser, North Allegheny
COACH OF THE YEAR
—Art Walker, North Allegheny

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
—Justin Pacchioli, Easton, Sr., 6-2, 180
ATHLETE
—Greg McGhee, Perry Traditional Academy, Sr., 6-2, 180
RUNNING BACK
—Greg Garmon, McDowell, Jr., 6-2, 200
—Rashaad Williams, Central Bucks West, Sr., 5-8, 175
—Chuck Dibilio, Nazareth, Sr., 6-2, 200
—Dom Taggert, North Penn, Sr., 6-1, 210
TIGHT END
—Quinton Jefferson, Woodland Hills, Sr., 6-4, 230
WIDE RECEIVER
—DaQuan Cooper, George Washington, Sr., 5-10 160
—Jared Fagnano, Williamsport, Sr., 5-10, 185
—Jonathan Bisci, Easton, Sr., 6-2, 205
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
—Pat Restrepo, Downingtown East, Sr., 6-3, 250
—Tim Cwalina, Mount Lebanon, Sr., 6-7, 290
—Xavier Gates, Harrisburg, Sr., 6-2, 320
—Alex Vigilante, Manheim Twp., Sr., 6-0, 245
—Jonn-Thomas Essig, Governor Mifflin, Sr., 6-2, 270
PLACE KICKER
—Garrett Nicholson, State College, Sr., 5-10, 160

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
—Branden Jackson, McKeesport, Sr., 6-5, 230
—Deion Barnes, Northeast Philadelphia, Sr., 6-4, 230
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
—Brandon Chudnoff, George Washington, Sr., 6-2, 230
—Matt Emilius, Council Rock South, Sr., 6-3, 245
—David Caldwell, Easton, Sr., 5-11, 245
—Andrew Zeller, Red Lion, Sr., 6-6, 290
—Ryan Katona, Neshaminy, Sr., 5-10, 298
LINEBACKER
—Ejaun Price, Woodland Hills, Sr., 6-0, 230
—Connor Daly, La Salle College High School, Sr., 6-0, 195
—Ben Kline, Dallastown, Sr. 6-3, 225
—Cody Simcox, West Lawn Wilson, Sr., 6-3, 230
DEFENSIVE BACK
—Taylor Schmidt, North Hills, Sr., 5-10, 185
—Dennis Regan, Roman Catholic, Sr., 6-0, 175
—Julian Boulware, Harrisburg, Sr., 6-1, 175
ATHLETE
—Eugene Lewis, Wyoming Valley West, Jr., 6-2, 185
PUNTER
—Lance Geesey, Cumberland Valley, Jr., 5-9, 165

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Pennsylvania Class A all-state team

The Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class A All-State Team for 2010.
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FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
—Corey Talerico, Taylor Riverside, Sr., 5-11, 180
ATHLETE
—Kevin Brodie, Farrell, Sr., 6-0, 180
RUNNING BACK
—Aaron Horton, Mercyhurst Prep, Sr., 5-10, 185
—Alex Holland, Curwensville, Jr. 6-0, 175
—Ryan Woo, Bishop Carroll, Sr., 6-0, 160
TIGHT END
—Skyler Lavage, Taylor Riverside, Sr., 6-0, 200
WIDE RECEIVER
—Josh Page, Clairton, Sr., 5-11, 180
—Mike Burke, Columbia, Jr., 6-1, 190
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
—Jesse Battaglia, Rochester, Sr., 6-2, 240
—Marquis Norris, Clairton, Sr., 6-5, 325
—Robert Trudo , Farrell, Sr., 6-5, 265
—Todd Munchak, Curwensville, Jr., 5-10, 275
—Paul Gaughan, Dunmore, Sr., 6-6, 280
PLACE KICKER
—Kenny Kysor, Port Allegany, Sr., 5-9, 145
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
— Corey Talerico, Taylor Riverside
COACH OF THE YEAR
—Tom Nola, Clairton

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
—Desimon Green, Clairton, Sr., 6-5, 230
—Jared Minori, Bellwood-Antis, Sr., 6-3, 195
—Alex Pucilowski, Taylor Riverside, Sr., 6-1, 235
—Ben Ancheff, Williams Valley, Sr., 6-2, 320
LINEBACKER
—Nick Tapia, Rochester, Sr., 6-0, 170
—Brandon Small, Clairton, Sr., 6-0, 220
—Josh Chumrik, Bishop Carroll, Sr., 6-1, 215
—Nick Rossi, Taylor Riverside, Sr., 6-1, 235
DEFENSIVE BACK
—Jason Adamson, Rochester, Sr., 6-0, 175
—Brian Murphy, Schuylkill Haven, Sr., 5-11, 185
—Freddy Caruso, Reading Holy Name, Sr., 5-10, 185
PUNTER
—Andrew Nortum, Johnsonburg, Sr., 6-1, 180

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
—Martin Long, North Catholic
ATHLETE
—Tyler Jenny, Glendale, Sr., 6-1, 180
RUNNING BACK
—Clayton McNair, Steelton-Highspire, Jr., 5-5, 170
—Joey Rys, Reading Central Catholic, Sr., 5-11, 185
—Tyrell Thomas, Southern Columbia, Jr., 6-0, 185
TIGHT END
—Brock Mitchell, Panther Valley, Jr., 6-5, 245
WIDE RECEIVER
—Dakota Conway, California, Sr., 5-10, 180
—Matt Cammilletti, Bangor Pius X, Jr., 6-0, 205
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
—Alex Karlovich, Line Mountain, Jr., 6-3, 285
—Dustin Jones, Schuylkill Haven, Jr., 6-2, 225
—Cain Lamper, Muncy, Sr., 6-4, 270
—D.J. Abbey, Sto-Rox
—Justin Deily, Springdale
PLACE KICKER
—Taylor Skerpon, Sayre, Sr., 6-1, 190

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
—Erik Walker, Clairton, Jr., 6-2, 205
—Quinton Hixson, Northern Bedford, Jr., 6-3, 300
—Kyle High, Canton, Sr., 6-1, 195
—Laquan Jackson, Taylor Riverside, Jr., 5-7, 210
LINEBACKER
—Taylor Makin, Bishop Carroll, Sr., 5-11, 225
—Tyler Naus, Schuylkill Haven, Sr., 6-0, 200
—Dan Christian, Reading Holy Name, Sr., 5-10, 185
—Jamar Whitman, Farrell
DEFENSIVE BACK
—Ed Kurtz, Avonworth
—Nick Gildea, Juniata Valley, Sr., 6-2, 170
—Nick Bolias, Monessen, Sr., 6-0, 175

Pennsylvania Class AAA all-state team

The Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class AAA All-State Team for 2010.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
—Matt Johnson, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, Sr., 6-0, 205
ATHLETE
—Brendan Nosovitch, Allentown Central Catholic Jr., 6-3, 195
RUNNING BACK
—Rushel Shell, Hopewell, Jr., 6-0, 210
—Jameel Poteat, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, Sr., 5-11, 210
—Julian Durden, Montour, Jr., 5-7, 175
— Desmon Peoples, Archbishop Wood, Jr., 5-8, 170
TIGHT END
—Ben Koyack, Oil City, Sr., 6-5, 230
WIDE RECEIVER
—Tom Grieves, Thomas Jefferson, Sr., 6-2, 180
—Brian Lemelle, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, Soph., 5-11, 170
—Kevin Gulyas, Allentown Central Catholic, Jr., 6-1, 180
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
—Chris Thearle, Thomas Jefferson
—Austin Heter, Montour, Sr., 6-5, 275
—Jake Geanous, Erie Cathedral Prep, Sr., 6-4, 245
—Tad McNeely, Allentown Central Catholic Jr., 6-4, 250
—Jared Pitts, Allentown Central Catholic, Sr., 5-9, 255
PLACE KICKER
—Noah Ackerman, Erie Cathedral Prep, Sr., 5-11, 163

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
—Jack Shogan, Franklin Regional, Sr., 6-2, 220
—Noah Spence, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, Jr., 6-4, 240
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
—Morgan Craig, Abington Heights
—Denton Ensminger, Greencastle-Antrim, Sr., 6-2, 250
—Roy Dennis, Berwick, Sr., 6-3, 225
—Averee Robinson, Susquehanna Township, Jr., 6-2, 275
LINEBACKER
—Lukas Turley, Central Valley
—C.J. Revtai, West Allegheny
—Sean Barowski, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, Sr., 6-2, 240
—Mario Sanders, Erie Cathedral Prep, Sr., 6-1, 185
—Shane McNeely, Allentown Central Catholic, Sr., 6-3, 240
DEFENSIVE BACK
—Terrell Chestnut, Pottsgrove, Sr., 5-10, 180
—Aaron McKinney, West Allegheny, Sr., 5-10, 190
—Calvin Anderson, Greater Johnstown, Sr., 6-1, 165
PUNTER
—Matt Stapleford, Warren, Sr., 5-11, 180
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
—Brendan Nosovitch, Allentown Central Catholic
COACH OF THE YEAR
—Mike Mischler, Erie Cathedral Prep

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
—Dillon Buechel, Montour, Jr., 6-4, 195
ATHLETE
—Robert Foster, Central Valley, Soph., 6-2, 170
RUNNING BACK
—Matt Craig, Springfield-Delco, Sr., 5-9, 180
—Austin Hartman, Cocalico, Sr., 5-11, 190
—Terrance Stafford, Dobbins Tech, Sr., 5-10, 220
—Colin McDermott, Allentown Central Catholic, Soph., 5-11, 180
TIGHT END
—Matt Weiser, Conrad Weiser, Sr., 6-5, 225
WIDE RECEIVER
—Devin Wilson, Montour, Soph., 6-3, 170
—T.J. Keefer, Hollidaysburg, Sr., 6-3, 180
—Paul Brace, Dallas, Sr., 6-1, 190
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
—Casey Strus, Cardinal O’Hara, Sr., 6-0, 245
—Dylan Bear, Mars, Sr., 6-2, 230
—Christian DeAngelo, Pottsville, Sr., 6-2, 205
—Kevin Reihner, Scranton Prep, Sr., 6-3, 280
—Jason Emerich, Blue Mountain, Jr., 6-5, 246
PLACE KICKER
—Mike Oliveto, Conrad Weiser, Sr., 6-0, 180

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
—Matt Donaldson, Archbishop Carroll, Sr., 6-4, 235
—Frank Taylor, Archbishop Wood, Jr., 6-4, 275
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
—Zack McMenamin, Interboro, Sr., 5-9, 200
—Doug Gritz, Blue Mountain, Sr., 6-3, 300
—Tyler Havirlak, Valley View, Sr., 5-11, 260
—Wes Tillett, Shamokin, Sr., 6-5, 280
LINEBACKER
—Seth Geyer, Mars, Sr., 6-2, 225
—Luke Rhodes, Hollidaysburg, Sr., 6-3, 220
—Kyle McWreath, Washington Trinity, Sr., 6-1, 225
—Marcus Collins, Monsignor Bonner
—Brock Dean, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, Jr., 6-1, 210
DEFENSIVE BACK
—Curtis Frye, Clearfield, Jr. , 6-0, 168
—Niko McPherson, Ringgold, Sr., 6-0, 175
—Noah Robb, Allentown Central Catholic, Jr., 6-3, 185
—James Fruehan, Abington Heights, Sr., 5-9, 170
PUNTER
—Zach Robinson, Pottsgrove, Jr., 5-9, 159

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

All-state boys basketball

The 2009-10 Pennsylvania sports writers’ boys all-state high school basketball team, as chosen by a statewide panel. (Player, school, height, class, scoring avg.)
CLASS AAAA
First team
C.J. Aiken, Plymouth-Whitemarsh, 6-10, Sr., 16.9
Jaylen Bond, Plymouth-Whitemarsh, 6-7, Jr., 16.5
Rakeem “Rahk” Brookins, Roman Catholic, 5-11, Sr., 19.0
Aaron Brown, Penn Wood, 6-5, Jr., 18.7
Tyrone Garland, Bartram, 6-1, Sr., 23.7
Darrun Hilliard, Bethlehem Liberty, 6-5, Jr. 18.0
Second Team
Ryan Arcidiacono, Neshaminy, 6-3, So., 18.0
Taran Buie, State College, 6-2, Sr., 20.8
Trenity Burdine, Reading, 6-5, Sr., 18.0
Courtney Harden-Pullium, Strong Vincent, 6-3, Sr., 20.5
Tyree Johnson, Penn Wood, 5-9, Sr., 10.9
Evan Pierce, Mount Lebanon, 6-2, Sr., 15.0
Mike Terry, Philadelphia North Catholic, 6-1, Sr., 17.3
Third Team
Kyheim Hall, Pocono Mountain East, 6-3, Sr., 19.5
Troy Hockaday, La Salle College, 6-2, Sr., 13.9
Joe Nardi, St. Joseph’s Prep, 6-2, Sr., 14.4
Nate Perry, Hempfield (Dist. 7), 6-3, Sr., 23.1
A.J. Picard, Souderton, 6-1, Sr., 19.0
Terry Turner, Scranton, 6-5, So., 20.1
Christian Walck, Hempfield (Dist. 3), 6-2, Sr., 17.1
Player of the year: C.J. Aiken, Plymouth-Whitemarsh
Coaches of the year: Dave DeGregorio, North Allegheny and Chad Landis, Bethlehem Liberty

CLASS AAA
First Team
Tony Chennault, Neumann-Goretti, 6-3, Sr., 19.1
Tyreek Duren, Neumann-Goretti, 6-2, Sr., 14.1
Juan’ya Green, Archbishop Carroll, 6-3, Jr., 16.2
Bill Luther, Hampton, 6-8, Sr., 19.0
T.J. McConnell, Chartiers Valley, 6-0, Sr., 34.3
Austin Tillotson, Eastern York, 6-0, Jr., 19.2
Second Team
Peter Alexis, Holy Redeemer, 6-11, Jr., 21.1
D.J. Irving, Archbishop Carroll, 5-11, Sr., 12.8
Andrew “Red” Nicholas, Eastern York, 6-6, Jr., 20.8
Andrew Rickard, Girard, 6-3, Sr., 22.1
Danny Stewart, Neumann-Goretti, 6-6, Sr., 14.0
Wendell Torres, Erie East, 6-6, Sr., 20.3
Jerrell Wright, Dobbins Tech, 6-7, Jr., 21.8
Third Team
Mike Byrne, Holy Ghost Prep, 6-0, Sr., 14.0
Scott Eatherton, Hershey, 6-9, Sr., 18.6
Joe Getz, Archbishop Wood, 5-11, Jr., 16.3
C.J. Hester, West Mifflin, 6-4, Jr., 23.0
Ryan Hill, Steelton-Highspire, 6-4, Sr., 16.3
Ike Robinson, Conwell-Egan, 6-2, Sr., 19.1
Nick Schlitzer, Pottsville, 6-4, Jr., 20.5
Player of the year: T.J. McConnell, Chartiers Valley
Coach of the year: Tim McConnell, Chartiers Valley

CLASS AA
First Team
Cameron Ayers, Germantown Academy, 6-4, Sr., 22.8
Josh Chojnacki, Mercyhurst Prep, 6-9, Sr., 21.6
Devin Coleman, Friends Central, 6-2, Jr., 14.5
Brian Gerney, Hughesville, 6-2, Sr., 17.5
Amile Jefferson, Friends Central, 6-7, So., 15.2
Devonte “D.J.” Newbill, Strawberry Mansion, 6-4, Sr., 24.2
Second Team
Jon Angstadt, Holy Name, 6-2, Jr., 23.8
David Appolon, Imhotep Charter, 6-4, Jr., 11.6
Jeff Hughes, Devon Prep, 5-9, Sr., 20.3
Eric Kindler, Trinity, 6-5, Sr., 20.2
Mike Lamberti, South Fayette, 6-5, Jr., 15.6
Jesse Long, Pittsburgh North Catholic, 6-0, Sr., 18.8
Aquil Younger, West Catholic, 5-11, Jr., 18.3
Third Team
Jerome Barnes, Shady Side Academy , 6-2, Sr. , 19.6
E.J. Blackwell, Rochester, 6-3, Jr., 19.0
Joey Giangiobbe, Notre Dame-Green Pond, 6-4, Sr. 14.3
Kevin Montminy, Penns Valley, 6-3, Jr., 20.2
Brett Podhyski, Holy Cross, 6-2, Sr., 12.5
Ian Vescovi, Cambria Heights, 6-8, Sr., 17.0
Patrick Zedreck, South Fayette, 6-0, Jr., 13.3
Player of the year: Devonte “D.J.” Newbill, Strawberry Mansion
Coach of the year: Rich Bonnaure, South Fayette

CLASS A
First Team
Rakeem Christmas, Academy of the New Church, 6-10, Jr. 14.0
Marcus Dawkins, Reading Central Catholic, 6-3, Jr., 17.1
Tom Droney, Sewickley Academy, 6-6, Sr., 24.0
John Johnson, Girard College, 6-1, Jr., 22.2
Savon Lloyd-Goodman, Academy of the New Church, 6-5, So., 18.0
Chaquille Pratt, Lincoln Park, 6-3, Jr., 27.4
Second Team
Torrell Candelaria, Girard College, 6-1, Sr., 18.3
Dylan Gravatt, Rocky Grove, 6-4, Jr., 24.7
Jay Harris, Paul Robeson, 5-10, Sr., 21.2
Rob Heatherington, Serra Catholic, 6-0, Sr., 23.4
Devontae Watson, Lincoln Park, 6-9, So., 12.5
Maurice Watson, Boys Latin, 5-9, So., 23.5
Randy Zimmerman, Tussey Mountain, 6-0, Sr., 24.2
Third Team
Allan Eaton, Allegheny-Clarion Valley, 6-6, Jr., 19.9
Donovon Jack, Reading Central Catholic, 6-7, So., 13.8
Wes Lyons, Millville, 6-5, Jr., 20.1
Chris Marshall, DuBois Central Catholic, 6-2, Jr., 19.0
Luke Mellott, Southern Fulton, 6-4, Sr., 17.1
Bobby Nittinger, Neshannock, 6-4, Sr., 19.6
Matt Yaich, Marian Catholic, 6-4, Sr., 14.5
Player of the year: Tom Droney, Sewickley Academy
Coach of the year: Win Palmer, Sewickley Academy

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

All-State girls basketball teams

The 2009-10 Pennsylvania sports writers’ girls all-state high school basketball team, as chosen by a statewide panel. (Player, school, height, class, scoring avg.)

GIRLS AAAA
First team
Olivia Bresnahan, Butler, 5-11, Sr., 17.6
Madison Cable, Mt. Lebanon, 5-10, Jr., 13.7
Natasha Cloud, Cardinal O’Hara, 5-10, Sr., 12.4
Emily Leer, 6-2, Sr., Abington, 17.8
Belma Nurkic, Baldwin, 5-11, Jr., 19.5
Alyssa Thomas, Central Dauphin, 6-0, Sr., 24.3
Second team
Shayla Felder, Cheltenham, 5-4, Sr., 17.8
Carly Gallagher, East Stroudsburg South, 5-10, Sr., 20.2
Sarah Kiely, Council Rock North, 6-0, Sr., 12.3
Jess Koci, Archbishop Ryan, 5-11, Sr., 16.3
Jenny Papich, Fox Chapel, 6-1, Sr., 17.5
Deva’Nyar Workman, Reading, 5-9, Sr., 19.6
Third team
Lauren Arbogast, Mt. Lebanon, 6-1, Sr., 11.7
Jessica Babe, Mt. Lebanon, 5-4, Sr., 7.7
Kara Bonenberger, Northampton, 6-1, Jr., 11.7
Erika Livermore, Nazareth, 6-0, Jr., 17.5
Meghan Phillips, Cedar Crest, 5-9, Sr., 20.3
Sabre Proctor, Harrisburg, 5-11, Sr., 18.1
Player of the year: Alyssa Thomas, Central Dauphin
Coach of the year: Dori Oldaker, Mt. Lebanon

GIRLS AAA
First team
Kayla Ho'ohuli, St. Marys, 5-8, Jr., 30.3
Val Majewski, General McLane, 5-6, Jr., 23.6
Laura Murray, Camp Hill Trinity, 5-10, Sr., 15.7
Erin Shields, Archbishop Carroll, 5-6, Sr., 16.0
Linsday Stamp, Mercyhurst Prep, 5-11, Jr., 23.0
Second team
Paige Alviana, Hopewell, 5-8, Sr., 18.5
Ellen Cannon, Villa Maria Academy, 5-6, Sr., 14.2
MyNeshia McKenzie, Springfield Delco, 6-0, Sr., 13.8
Colleen Nosovich, Allentown Central Catholic, 5-10, Sr., 14.4
Karly Rhoads, Slippery Rock, 5-11, Sr., 16.9
Monica Wignot, Holy Redeemer, 6-2, Sr., 12.3
Third team
Ashley Betz-White, Camp Hill Trinity, 5-6, Jr., 11.4
Taylor Clark, 6-1, Sr., Athens, 12.3
Paige Elliot, West York, 5-8, Sr., 13.7
Elise Faris, Hopewell, 5-7, Sr., 15.8
Maggie Fruehan, Abington Heights, 5-9, Jr., 17.6
Saddie Gravatt, Franklin, 5-7, Sr., 16.1
Kaylynn Waters, New Castle, 5-7, So., 18.4
Player of the year: Erin Shields, Archbishop Carroll
Coach of the year: Jim Ricci, Archbishop Wood

GIRLS AA
First team
Brittany Hrynko, Engineering & Science, 5-8, Jr., 21.7
Maggie Lucas, Germantown Academy, 5-8, Sr., 23.6
Kayla McBride, Villa Maria, 5-11, Sr.., 20.5
Sierra Moore, Delone Catholic, 5-10, So., 17.6
Kady Schrann, York Catholic, 5-8, Jr., 17.8
Tory Thierolf, Germantown Academy, 6-0, Sr., 14.1
Second team
Kayla Cook, Jeannette, 5-10, Jr., 17.3
Tara Gallupe, Avonworth, 5-10, Sr., 22.0
Chikilra Goodman, Bodine, 5-10, Sr. 36.2
Erin LaVenice, Lancaster Mennonite, 6-0, Sr., 13.2
Megan McCullough, Notre Dame, 5-6, Sr., 9.8
Tierney Pfirman, South Williamsport, 5-11, So., 25.0
Amy Zehner, Tamaqua, 5-11, Jr., 21.0
Third team
Selena Adamshick, Lake-Lehman, 6-0, Jr., 21.5
Katie Gattuso, Seton-LaSalle, 6-0, Sr., 14.6
Hannah Heeter, Cranberry, 6-1, Sr., 20.4
Elaina Hummel, Southern Huntingdon, 5-6, Sr., 17.3
Alyssa Isler, New Hope-Solebury, 5-5, Sr., 24.6
Julie Kosin, Holy Cross, 5-9, Sr., 18.0
Emily Lohr, North Star, 6-0, Jr., 16.6
Kylee Sutton, Towanda, 5-11, Jr., 23.0
Player of the year: Kayla McBride, Villa Maria
Coach of the year: Scott Dibble, Villa Maria

GIRLS A
First team
Hailey Carangelo, Lebanon Catholic, 5-9, Sr., 20.3
D’Asia Chambers, 5-10, Sr., Farrell, 22.9
Talia East, Friends Central, 6-3, Sr., 12.4
Emily Homan, 6-4, Jr., Delaware County Christian, 14.5
Malia Tate-DeFreitas, 5-6, Fr., Steelton-Highspire, 21.2
Alli Williams, Bishop Guilfoyle, 5-11, Sr., 16.4
Second team
Kiely Chaklos, Nativity BVM, 5-2, Jr., 14.2
Jacqi Diez, St. Joseph, 5-8, Sr., 26.3
Brittany Eisenhuth, Ferndale, 5-8, Sr., 20.9
Breanna Kochinsky, Northern Cambria, 5-6, Sr., 17.6
Aleesha Powell, Penn Charter, 5-5, Jr., 13.4
Geena Sneeringer, West Forest, 5-6, Sr., 21.9
Keturah Vactor, Vincentian, 5-11, Jr., 15.0
Third team
Halee Adams, Bishop Guilfoyle, 5-7, Fr., 14.9
Kahleah Copper, Girard College, 5-10, So., 20.7
Taylor Gruss, Conemaugh Valley, 5-8, Sr., 11.3
Kim Kaville, Old Forge, 5-8, Sr., 15.5
Autumn Pellman, Greenwood, 5-11, Jr., 19.3
Juli Weber, Tri-Valley, 5-7, Fr., 12.6
Rachel Zimmerman, Tussey Mountain, 5-3, Sr., 18.2
Player of the year: Alli Williams, Bishop Guilfoyle
Coach of the year: Mark Moschella, Bishop Guilfoyle