Wood's McClenton is state Class AAA player of year

Another state championship for Archbishop Wood and another postseason plug for senior running back Jarrett McClenton.

Less than two weeks after McClenton drove Archbishop Wood to its third PIAA title in four seasons, the Villanova recruit picked up player of the year honors Monday on the Pa. football writers' Class AAA all-state team.

McClenton, who rushed for 230 yards and four touchdowns in the Vikings' 33-14 triumph over WPIAL power Central Valley on Dec. 12, edged Warriors star Jordan Whitehead for the state's top honor.

McClenton finished the season with 2,191 yards and 254 total points. Wood teammates joining him on the all-state team were senior offensive lineman Ryan Bates and senior linebacker Jake Cooper, both two-time selections and Penn State recruits.

Among the all-state selections were receiver D.J. Moore (Imhotep), tight end Naseir Upshur (Imhotep), offensive lineman Hayden Mahoney (Malvern Prep), defensive lineman Ryan Buchholz (Great Valley), and linebacker Trevor Morris (Malvern Prep).

Pa. Football Writers

All-State Team

Class AAA

QUARTERBACK

Travis Edmond, Southern Lehigh - 6-1, 185 senior

Nick Marsilio, Bishop McDevitt, 6-3, 205 senior

Hunter Merritt, Conneaut - 6-1, 185 junior

Julian Spigner, Bethlehem Catholic - 6-3, 190 junior

RUNNING BACK

Jarrett McClenton, Archbishop Wood - 5-8, 165 senior

Andre Robinson, Bishop McDevitt - 5-11, 210 senior

Frank Aigeldinger, Crestwood - 6-1, 220 senior

Michael McDaniel, Bethlehem Catholic - 5-11, 195 senior

Austin Kemp, Thomas Jefferson - 5-11, 210 senior

WIDE RECEIVER

Charlie Fessler, Cathedral Prep - 6-4, 194 senior

Riley Stapleton, Indiana - 6-5, 205 senior

Kobay White, Bishop McDevitt - 6-1, 190 junior

D.J. Moore, Imhotep Charter - 6-0, 200 senior

Freddie Simmons, Bethlehem Catholic - 6-3, 175 senior

TIGHT END

Naseir Upshur, Imhotep Charter - 6-2, 230 junior

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

Ryan Bates, Archbishop Wood - 6-5, 280 senior

Chad Zunich, Manheim Central - 6-3, 310 senior

Hayden Mahoney, Malvern Prep - 6-5, 280 senior

Anthony Long, Bishop McDevitt - 6-3, 292 junior

Zach Venesky, Valley View - 6-5, 290 senior

ATHLETE

Bryce Boyd, Cathedral Prep - 5-9, 185 junior

Phil Overton, Red Land - 5-10, 175 senior

KICKER

Christian Puzzi, Blue Mountain - 5-9, 150 junior

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Bryce Mostoller, Somerset - 6-3, 235 senior

Bryce Charles, Jersey Shore - 6-0, 240 junior

Ryan Buchholz, Great Valley - 6-5, 235 senior

James Trucilla, Cathedral Prep - 6-2, 266 senior

Dom Loffredo, Jersey Shore - 6-0, 190 senior

LINEBACKER

Jake Cooper, Archbishop Wood - 6-2, 220 senior

Brett Zanotto, Franklin Regional - 6-1, 219 senior

Que'Shawn Jenkins, Bishop McDevitt - 6-1, 225 senior

Brock Stoudt, Muhlenberg - 6-1, 220 senior

Trevor Morris, Malvern Prep - 6-2, 200 senior

DEFENSIVE BACK

Jordan Whitehead, Central Valley - 5-11, 180 senior

Brody Smith, Jersey Shore - 6-1, 174 senior

Lance Blass, Crestwood - 6-1, 183 sophomore

Brandon Stanback, Bishop McDevitt - 6-0, 190 senior

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jarrett McClenton, Archbishop Wood

COACH OF THE YEAR: Bob Landis, Somerset