C4 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2008
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THE ENQUIRER
Congratulations, T fall standouts!
oday, The Kentucky Enquirer presents its fall sports all-star salute. The special recognition of area athletes contains football, soccer, volleyball, cross country and golf. The salute begins here, with football, and continues through page C6, followed by Ohio all-stars.
FOOTBALL ALL-STARS
Selected by Enquirer reporter Ryan Ernst based on recommendations from area coaches
OFFENSE FIRST TEAM
DEFENSE FIRST TEAM
QB: Nick West, Conner
DL: Andy Rich, Boone County
The junior completed 200 of 324 passes (62 percent) for 2,702 yards (225 ypg) and 30 touchdowns. He threw just nine interceptions. He also rushed for 622 yards and 11 touchdowns.
The senior made 41 tackles and recorded a fumble recovery. He led a defensive line that allowed just 84 rushing yards a game.
RB: Charles Quainoo, Boone County
DL: Kody Rosenhagen, Highlands
The junior led the state in rushing during the regular season, averaging 210 yards per game. In all, he rushed 339 times for 2,198 yards and 21 touchdowns.
The senior led a defense that allowed just 12 points a game. He recovered three fumbles, returning one for a touchdown.
RB: Mark Kelly, NewCath
DL: Chris Brzinski, Ryle
The senior rushed for 1,795 yards and scored 29 touchdowns.
The senior recorded 48 solo tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
WR: William Englemon, Conner
DL: Brady Slusher, Beechwood
The senior led Northern Kentucky with 839 receiving yards on an area-best 66 catches. He also caught nine touchdown passes and rushed for four more scores.
The senior helped lead a defensive line that allowed just 68 rushing yards per game.
WR: Tony Bishop, Campbell County
LB: Greg Willett, NewCath
The senior led Northern Kentucky with 965 yards receiving on 59 catches. He also had eight touchdown receptions.
The senior led the Thoroughbreds with 94 solo tackles. Enquirer file
TE: Mike Sullivan, Holy Cross The senior caught five touchdown passes.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Miles Simpson, Simon Kenton
OL: Dominic Mainello, Beechwood The senior anchored a line that helped account for 4,627 yards of rushing offense, an average of 308 per game.
The junior running back finished the season with 2,309 rushing yards and 41 total touchdowns. He also was a standout defensive back.
LB: Brandon Roller, Highlands The junior was one of the leading tacklers on a defense that allowed just 12 points a game.
LB: Zac Eagler, Boone County The senior was one of the leading tacklers on a team that allowed just 14 points a game. He also recorded an interception and two fumble recoveries.
OL: Adam Dempsey, Highlands
LB: Pat Van Sant, CovCath
The senior helped the Bluebirds average 44 points a game.
He was the team’s leading tackler, averaging 10 per game. He also picked off a pass and recovered a fumble.
COACH OF THE YEAR OL: Kevin Connaughton, CovCath
DB: Austin Collinsworth, Highlands
The junior helped lead the way for an offense that averaged 28 points per game against instate opponents.
The junior recorded a team-best four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.
OL: Max Muckerheide, Conner
DB: Joe Daniels, Beechwood
The senior helped pave the way for an offense that averaged 367 yards and 33 points per game.
The senior was the top defensive back on a team that allowed just eight points a game. He had two interceptions.
OL: Zach Hall, Boone County
DB: Ben Parr, NewCath
The senior helped pave the way for the state’s leading rusher and the rest of an offense that averaged 340 yards per game.
The senior averaged five tackles a game, intercepted three passes and returned a fumble for a touchdown.
K: Chris Grosser, NewCath
P: Nieco Teipel, Beechwood
The senior made six field goals.
The senior averaged 41.2 yards per punt.
Enquirer file
HONORABLE MENTION QB: Tony Guidugli, Highlands; Rob Kues, Newport Central Catholic RB: Ricky Buckler, Bellevue; Will Deters, Covington Catholic; Andy Roenker, Holy Cross; Jacob Reyes, Scott WR: Daniel Lokesak, Boone County; Connor Brock, Dixie Heights; Roger Herthel, Lloyd; Brett Betz, Ludlow; Cody Ferguson, Ryle
TE: Andrew Brown, Boone County; Tyler Brake, Conner OL: Matt Miller, Beechwood; Josh McIntyre, Bellevue; Joel Lubrano, Wes Smith, Dixie Heights; Hunter Schlosser, Highlands; Joe Cox, Newport Central Catholic; Steven Van Name, Ryle; Aaron Wilson, Scott; Jordan Hansel, Jeremy Marshall, Simon Kenton
Jeff Marksberry, Simon Kenton He became the first coach since 1995 to lead a No. 4 seed to the state finals. The Pioneers were the Class 6A state runners-up.
HONORABLE MENTION DL: Matt Rauen, Cooper; Nate Angel, Conner; Regal Lowe, James Rice, Holmes; Jake Kiernan, Jake Smith, Newport Central Catholic; Kyle Bruner, Scott; Jordan Wilson, Simon Kenton LB: Derek Huninghake, Thomas Barrett, Bellevue; Jimmy Brickler, Campbell County; Tyler Geiman, Conner; Michael Laber, Nick Martin, High-
lands; Mike Covington, Holmes; Chris Kelly, Newport Central Catholic; Matt Neal, Simon Kenton DB: Kody Klug, Beechwood; Cory Spalding, Boone County; Justin Sherlock, Dayton; Oliver Head, Highlands; Markel Walker, Holy Cross; Seydrick Walker, Lloyd; Willie Price, Newport; Gus Murray, Ryle