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Offensive all-stars

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5 Min Read Nov. 27, 2005 | 20 years Ago
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Offense

First team

Quarterback

Brian Zimmerman, Jr., Freeport

  • Height/weight: 6-0/185.

  • Highlights: All-Allegheny Conference first-team selection led all local passers during the regular season with 1,507 yards and 11 touchdowns. ... Was a threat to run and throw the ball, and also stood out at defensive back.

    Running back

    Wayne Mundekis, Sr., Springdale

  • Height/weight: 5-9/175.

  • Highlights: Springdale's all-time leading rusher eclipsed the 3,000-yard mark for his career, running for 1,488 yards and 17 touchdowns as the Dynamos reached the semifinals for the third consecutive season. ... Named to All-Eastern Conference first team at running back.

    Running back

    Tyler Henderson, Sr., Burrell

  • Height/weight: 6-1/205.

  • Highlights: Burrell's all-time leading rusher and touchdown leader led Buccaneers to WPIAL quarterfinals and share of Allegheny Conference title. ... Rushed for local-best 1,560 yards and 19 touchdowns, and accounted for 120 of the Bucs' 415 points

    Receiver

    Toney Clemons, Jr., Valley

  • Height/weight: 6-3/185.

  • Highlights: Division I prospect had 39 receptions for 666 yards and eight touchdowns as Valley made playoffs for first time since 2000. ... Named to All-Allegheny Conference first team at receiver, defensive back and kick returner.

    Receiver

    Madison Harvey, Jr., Valley

  • Height/weight: 5-10/160.

  • Highlights: Led Valley with 40 pass receptions for 615 yards and six touchdowns, making several big plays late in the season as Valley made the playoffs. ... Named to All-Allegheny Conference first team at wide receiver.

    Reciever

    Ryan Webb, Jr., Plum

  • Height/weight: 5-10/185.

  • Highlights: Area's leading pass-catcher lined up wide and at tailback to catch 42 passes for 348 yards and a touchdown. ... Was named to All-Quad Southwest Conference second team as all-purpose player.

    Tight end

    Nathan Caldwell, Sr., Plum

  • Height/weight: 6-5/220.

  • Highlights: A-K Valley's leading pass-catching tight end used size and soft hands to catch 21 passes for 396 yards and three touchdowns. ... Named to All-Quad Southwest second team at tight end.

    Offensive line

    Dave Trafican, Sr., Riverview

  • Height/weight: 6-1/315.

  • Highlights: One of area's biggest interior lineman, helped Raiders become formidable running team and make WPIAL playoff run in Class A. ... Name to All-Eastern Conference first team as offensive lineman.

    Offensive line

    Devin Cox, Sr., Springdale

  • Height/weight: 6-3/275.

  • Highlights: Division I prospect helped open holes for an offense that rushed for more than 1,700 yards as a team and reached WPIAL Class A semifinals. ... Named to All-Eastern Conference first team as an offensive lineman.

    Offensive line

    Robert Law, Jr., Ford City

  • Height/weight: 6-2/260.

  • Highlights: Key interior lineman and nephew of former Ford City quarterback Gus Frerotte, Law helped Sabers reach WPIAL semifinals for first time in school history. ... An All-Allegheny Conference first-team selection as an offensive lineman.

    Offensive line

    Josh Hospodar, Jr., Ford City

  • Height/weight: 5-9/205.

  • Highlights: Quick starting guard was key player in Sabers' running game that helped propel Ford City into the WPIAL semifinals for first time. ... Made All-Allegheny Conference first team at offensive line and second team at linebacker.

    Offensive line

    Adam Kutch, Jr., Kittanning

  • Height/weight: 6-2/225.

  • Highlights: Tackle helped Wildcats rush for more than 1,200 yards in a year where the team passed more often and used the Wing-T. ... Named to All-Allegheny Conference first team as an offensive lineman.

    All-purpose

    Carter Haponski, So., Ford City

  • Height/weight: 5-7/145.

  • Highlights: Speedy, elusive player who saw time at wingback in the Sabers' Wing-T offense was a key kick and punt returner. ... Those accomplishments helped him earn All-Allegheny Conference first team all-purpose.

    Second team

    Quarterback

    Seth Napierkowski, So., 6-4/200, Burrell -- All-Allegheny Conference second-teamer passed for 1,310 yards and 18 touchdowns for playoff team.

    Running back

    Doug Bandurak, Sr., 5-9/175, Apollo-Ridge -- Rushed for 822 yards and nine touchdowns and was named to All-Eastern Conference first team at running back.

    Running back

    Ryan Shepard, Jr., 5-11/212, Kittanning -- All-Allegheny Conference first-team running back, who missed two games with an illness, rushed for 509 yards and six touchdowns.

    Running back

    Gino Scampone, Jr., 5-10/170, Riverview -- Tailback, who rushed for 602 yards rushing and three touchdowns, was named to All-Eastern Conference second team.

    Receiver

    Joel Berger, Sr., 5-9/150, Knoch -- All-Greater Allegheny Conference honorable mention at wideout caught 12 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns and also was valuable on defense.

    Receiver

    Josh Schreckengost, Jr., 5-10/155, Freeport -- Big-play wideout and Zimmerman's favorite target hauled in 22 receptions for 498 yards and six touchdowns.

    Receiver

    Ryan Radebaugh, Sr., 6-1/170, Kiski Area -- Cavaliers' possession receiver, who also made all-conference at defensive back, had 23 catches for 402 yards and two TDs.

    Tight end

    Mike Egley, Jr., 6-2, 235, Ford City -- Solid blocker and receiver who made first-team All-Allegheny Conference had 11 catches for 150 yards for WPIAL semifinalist.

    Offensive line

    Ross D'Amico, Sr., 5-10, 250, Burrell -- Helped Burrell rush for 2,315 yards and 28 touchdowns, and was named to All-Allegheny Conference second team at guard.

    Offensive line

    Adam Kolcun, Sr., 5-10, 185, Apollo-Ridge -- Keystone to Vikings' line who helped Bandurak rush for 822 yards and nine touchdowns, was named to All-Eastern Conference first team.

    Offensive line

    Casey Cavanaugh, Sr., 6-0, 250, Highlands -- Big, strong lineman who made second-team All-Greater Allegheny Conference at guard, helped open holes for steady Rams running game.

    Offensive line

    Jarred Malcolm, Sr., 5-7, 185, Freeport -- Yellowjackets' hard-nosed center, who helped Zimmerman pass for more then 1,500 yards, was named to All-Allegheny Conference first team.

    Offensive line

    Brad Zurisko, Jr., 5-11, 240, Springdale -- One of area's top centers, who helped the Dynamos put together a more balanced offense, was named to All-Eastern Conference second team.

    All-purpose

    Scott Panchik, Sr., 5-10, 180, Highlands -- Key utility player who rushed for 750 yards and two touchdowns, also was a dangerous return man for the Golden Rams.

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