Class AAA and A all-state teams announced
Two WPIAL players were named state Class A and AAA players of the year, while a WPIAL coach was named AAA coach of the year.
The Associated Press released the Class A and AAA all-state teams today. The Class AA and AAAA teams will be announced in the next day or so.
The Class AAA player of the year is Hopewell's Rushel Shell and the Class A player of the year is Clairton's Tyler Boyd. The Class AAA coach of the year is Montour's Lou Cerro.
Here are the all-state teams (WPIAL players in bold face).
CLASS AAAOffense
Quarterbacks — 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 Backs — 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 Receivers — 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, Erie 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 Township, 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, 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, Erie Cathedral Prep, 6-2, 190, Jr.
Specialists — Quad 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.
CLASS A
Offense
Quarterbacks — Matt Bodamer, Port Allegany, 6-1, 175, Jr.; Mike Gaval, Mahanoy Area, 6-0, 165, Sr.; A.J. Long, Pius X, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Running Backs — 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 Receivers — 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-Brothersvalley, 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.
Linebackers — 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 Backs — Marzett Geter, Sto-Rox, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Brody Pollock, Union-Rimersburg, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Trenton Coles, Clairton, 6-3, 180, Sr.
Specialists — 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