4 named all-state in AAA football
Owen J. Roberts sophomore Ryan Brumfield ran for 2,254 yards this fall and ran his way onto the Associated Press' State Class AAA all-state football team.
Owen J. Roberts sophomore Ryan Brumfield ran for 2,254 yards this fall and ran his way onto the Associated Press' State Class AAA all-state football team.
Brumfield joined Archbishop Wood lineman Adam Citko, Strath Haven linebacker David Alayankian, and Pottsgrove linebacker Preston Hamlette on the first team, which was selected by state sportswriters and broadcasters.
Brumfield, who helped the Wildcats to a 10-3 record, is the only sophomore selected to the first team.
Citko, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound senior who was part of the Wood team that reached the state final, will attend Temple next fall.
Hamlette had 198 tackles for an 11-2 Pottsgrove team that won the Pioneer Athletic Conference championship.
Class AAA All-State
The Associated Press' Pennsylvania Class AAA all-state football team, as selected by sports writers and broadcasters. Includes position, player, school, class, height, weight).
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
WR: Jordan Clentimack, Lebanon, Sr., 5-11, 180
WR: Keeley, Daniel Boone, Sr., 5-8, 180
TE: Brock DeCicco, Thos. Jefferson, Sr., 6-5, 220
OL: Adam Citko, Archbishop Wood, Sr., 6-5, 320
OL: Pat Eger, Thomas Jefferson, Sr., 6-6, 260
OL: Dave Istanich, Johnstown, Sr., 6-5, 280
OL: Nick Redden, Clearfield, Sr., 6-2, 258
OL: Eric Shive, West Scranton, Sr., 6-7, 285
QB: James Capello, Lebanon, Sr., 6-2, 190
RB: Brian Baldrige, Thos. Jefferson, Sr., 5-9, 195
RB: Ryan Brumfield, O.J. Roberts, So., 5-10, 165
RB: Brandon Real, West York Sr., 5-8, 185
Spec: Tyler Smith, Wilson, Jr., 6-5, 195
K: Mike Ramirez, Slippery Rock, Sr., 6-1, 190
FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
DL: Sean Herron, Erie Strong Vincent, Jr., 6-3, 330
DL: Dakota Royer, Manheim Central, Jr., 6-3, 220
DL: Emmanuel Wells, Strong Vincent, Jr., 6-1, 300
DL: Ken Wilkins, Washington Trinity, Jr., 6-4, 245
LB: David Alayankian, Strath Haven, Sr., 6-0, 234
LB: Ryan Cordingly, Berwick, Sr., 5-11, 215
LB: Preston Hamlette, Pottsgrove, Jr., 5-10, 200.
LB: Sean Sadosky, St. Marys, Jr., 6-0, 210
DB: Dylan Anderson, So. Lehigh, Jr., 6-0, 165
DB: Evan Crisman, Berwick, Jr., 5-9, 165
DB: Deonte Flemings, Str. Vincent, Sr., 5-10, 170
DB: Ryan Keiser, Selinsgrove, Jr., 6-2, 185
Spec: E.J. Banks, Montour, Sr., 6-0, 185
P: Eli Skinner, Jersey Shore, Sr., 6-1, 180
SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE
WR: Jake Delmonico, Blackhawk, Sr., 5-11, 180
WR: Taylor Kreitz, Saucon Valley, Sr., 6-2, 190
TE: Brandon Marlow, Strong Vincent, Sr., 6-3, 240
OL: Serafino Caliguire, Montour, Sr., 6-2, 280
OL: Matt Couch, East Pennsboro, Sr., 6-2, 260
OL: Adam Gress, West Mifflin, Sr., 6-7, 294
OL: Sean Hickey, Franklin Regional, Jr., 6-5, 275
OL: Nate Lojek, Washington Trinity, Sr., 6-3, 290
OL: Sean Hickey, Franklin Regional, Jr., 6-5, 275
QB: Mike Bongivengo, New Castle, Sr., 6-0, 190
QB: Jon Monteiro, Daniel Boone, Jr., 6-1, 190
RB: Sean Cunningham, Arch. Wood, Sr., 6-2, 225
RB: Chris Smallwood, U. Moreland, Jr., 6-0, 185
RB: Rushel Snell, Hopewell, Fr., 6-0, 210
Spec: Rondell White, Bayard Rustin, Jr., 5-10, 175
Spec: Tyler Wehner, T. Jefferson, Sr., 5-11, 185
K: Charlie Armetta, Abington Heights, So, 5-6, 155
SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE
DL: Rick Crane, Academy Park, Sr.,6-2, 240
DL: Spencer Myers, Selinsgrove, Jr., 5-3, 230
DL: Evan Craig, Abington Heights, Jr., 6-1, 285
DL: Tyler Bullock, Mechanicsburg, Sr., 6-4, 265
LB: Scott LaValva, Bangor, Soph., 5-9, 190
LB: Ryan Sitler, Berwick, Sr., 6-2, 220
LB: Teighler Doak, Selinsgrove, Sr., 5-10, 205
LB: V.J. Viglione, Erie Cath. Prep, Jr., 5-11, 210
DB: Justin Gildea, Hollidaysburg, Sr., 6-2, 190
DB: Kyle Fisher, Cocalico, Sr., 6-0, 170
DB: Jeff Sinclair, Highlands, Sr., 6-3, 185
DB: Jake Ziegler, Mechanicsburg, Sr., 5-10, 160
Spec: Lonnie Richardson, S. Haven, Jr., 5-11, 185
P: Nate Monderwicz, Conrad Weiser, Sr., 6-2, 210
Player of the Year:
Brian Baldrige, Thomas Jefferson
Coach of the Year:
Dave Hess, Selinsgrove