Big School All-State team
The Associated Press Big School (Class AAAA-Class AAA) all-state high school football
teams, as selected in voting by writers and broadcasters.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Tight end-John Stupar, State College, 6-5, 255, Sr.
Wide receivers-Brendan Perretta, Altoona, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Brent Wise, Central Dauphin, 6-0,
190, Sr.
Offensive linemen-Joel Holler, Lancaster McCaskey, 6-6, 335, Sr.; Brian Kersmanc, Manheim
Township, 6-5, 295, Sr.; MIKE MACK, Hopewell, 6-3, 225, Sr.; Cody Morris,
Hazleton, 6-4, 275, Sr.; Matt Murphy, Glen Mills, 6-3, 305, Sr.
Quarterback-Adam Bednarik, Bethlehem Catholic, 6-3, 220, Sr.
Running backs-Darrell Blackman, Williamsport, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Pat Kaiser, St. Joseph's
Prep, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Austin Scott, Parkland, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Specialist-Kevin McCabe, Pine-Richland, 6-3, 215, Sr.
Kicker-Tony Bernatos, Central Dauphin, 5-10, 230, Jr.
Defense
Linemen-Allen Billyk, New
Castle, 6-5, 265, Sr.; Cody Decker, Parkland, 6-4, 265, Sr.; James
Roderick, Archbishop Carroll, 6-1, 260, Sr.; John Shaw, Spring Grove, 6-5, 280, Sr.
Linebackers-Dan Connor, Strath Haven, 6-3, 220, Jr.; Bill Lamb, North Hills, 6-1, 210,
Sr.; Jameel McClain, George Washington, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Paul Posluszny, Hopewell,
6-3, 215, Sr.
Defensive backs-Vince Beamer, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 6-2, 195, Sr.; Lenny Carter,
Strath Haven, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Ryan Mundy, Woodland Hills, 6-2, 205, Sr.;
Eric Wicks, Perry Traditional Academy, 6-1, 195, Sr.
Specialist-Brandon Bush, Sun Valley, 5-9, 185, Sr.
Punter-Aren Johnson, Lower Dauphin, 6-0, 200, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Tight end-Otis Montgomery, Central York, 6-5, 243, Sr.
Wide Receivers-Akil Stokes, Germantown, 5-11, 172, Sr.; Joel Rupp, Allentown Dieruff, 6-5,
180, Sr.
Linemen-Matt Brazil, Conwell-Egan, 6-4, 245, Sr.; Bron Clouser, Altoona, 6-0, 271, Sr.;
C.J. Gruber, Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, 6-5, 304, Sr.; Kyle Mitchum, Erie McDowell, 6-5,
250, Jr.; Chris Sands, West Lawn Wilson, 6-0, 275, Sr.
Quarterback-Chad Henne, West Lawn Wilson, 6-3, 210, Jr.
Running backs-Curtis Brinkley, Philadelphia West Catholic, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Chris Morgan,
Woodland Hills, 5-11, 176, Sr.; Dave Richards, Clearfield, 5-11, 192, Sr.
Specialist-Josh Heck, Hazleton, 5-8, 185, Sr.
Kicker-Conor Lee, Upper St. Clair, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Defense
Linemen-Ray Brooks, Williamsport, 6-4, 245, Sr.; Mike Hill, Penn Hills, 6-2, 250,
Sr.; John Quinn, St. Joseph's Prep, 6-4, 245, Sr.; Kyle Smith, Harbor Creek, 6-5, 235, Sr.
Linebackers-James Bryant, Reading, 6-3, 225, Jr.; Clint Fackler, Lower Dauphin, 6-1, 200,
Sr.; Matt Rhoades, Shamokin, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Mark Yezovich, Woodland Hills, 6-1,
232, Sr.
Defensive backs-Jonathan Jackson, Philadelphia West Catholic, 6-1, 175, Sr.; Matt Seth,
General McLane, 5-8, 155, Sr.; Tyree Watson, Simon Gratz, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Shawn Werdt,
Blue Mountain, 6-1, 185, Sr.
Specialist-Vaughn Rivers, Perry Traditional Academy, 5-9, 185, Sr.
Punter-Robert McHugh, Wyncott Bishop McDevitt, 6-3, 210, Sr.
THIRD TEAM
Offense
Tight end-Dave Peck, Strath Haven, 6-5, 217, Jr.
Wide receivers-Greg Hutcherson, Kiski Area, 6-3, 185, Sr.; Andy Lehatto,
West Lawn Wilson, 5-9, 160, Sr.
Linemen-Mike Cebrosky, Lehighton, 6-5, 265, Sr.; Ed McDuffie, St. John Neumann, 6-4, 310,
Sr.; Jeff McKelvy, Hollidaysburg, 5-11, 240, Sr.; A. Q. Shipley, Moon Area, 6-3,
270, Jr.; Brad Stewart, Bethel Park, 6-3, 275, Sr.
Quarterback-Zac Kurtz, Mifflinburg, 6-4, 195, Sr.
Running backs-Ardon Bransford, Central Dauphin, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Dionte Henry, West
Allegheny, 6-0, 187, Sr.; Mike Pisano, Pittston, 6-0, 190, Sr.
Specialist-Matt Helm, Downingtown, 5-11, 175, Sr.
Kicker-Kevin Kelly, Neshaminy, 5-9, 160, Soph.
Defense
Linemen-Afa Anoai, Bethlehem Freedom, 6-2, 265, Sr.; Steve Salavantis, Dallas, 6-0, 240,
Sr.; Andrew Sharp, Red Land, 6-4, 260, Sr.; Shoaib Tajak, Scranton, 5-9, 215, Sr.
Linebackers-Jim Casertano, North Penn, 6-2, 225, Jr., North Penn; Kareem Ferguson, Perry
Traditional Academy, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Adam Muzika, Uniontown, 6-2, 242, Sr.;
Jake Sheffield, Interboro, 5-10, 170, Jr.;
Defensive backs-Jon Drager, Thomas Jefferson, 6-0, 188, Sr.; Joe Marianacci, Wyoming Area,
6-0, 185, Jr.; Chaz Scott, Archbishop Carroll, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Neil Walker,
Pine-Richland, 6-3, 200, Jr.
Specialist-Nick Pinchek, Parkland, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Punter-Jon Fowler, Belle Vernon, 6-2, 160, Sr.