Class 4A All-State Team
December 24, 2008 - 10:33 pm
FIRST-TEAM
OFFENSE
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
James Cammack, Rancho (5-9, 170, Sr.) — Passed for 3,359 yards and 37 TDs. ... Also rushed for 359 yards and seven scores. ... Topped 400 yards passing three times, tossed six TD passes in two games. ... Sunrise Region Offensive Player of the Year.
RUNNING BACK
Reggie Bullock, Las Vegas (5-9, 160, Sr.) — Rushed for 1,647 yards and 23 TDs, averaging 9.6 yards per carry. ... Also caught 26 passes for 330 yards and five TDs. ... Topped 100 yards rushing nine times. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region.
Derek Eamon, Del Sol (5-11, 220, Sr.) — Didn’t carry the ball until the third game but still rushed for 1,760 yards and 24 TDs. ... Ran for 410 yards and five TDs in the Sunrise semifinals to cap a stretch of three straight 200-yard games. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region at running back and linebacker.
Marcus Sullivan, Cheyenne (5-9, 165, Sr.) — Rushed for 1,643 yards and 20 TDs, averaging 11.8 yards per carry. ... Caught 12 passes for 411 yards and seven TDs. ... Also threw two TD passes. ... Topped 100 yards rushing 11 times. ... Sunset Region Offensive Player of the Year. ... Has committed to UNLV.
Tyler York, McQueen (5-11, 196, Sr.) — Gatorade state Player of the Year. ... Rushed for 1,907 yards and 32 TDs. ... Caught 26 passes for 362 yards and a TD. ... Northern Region Player of the Year. ... Second-team all-state pick at running back as a junior. ... First-team all-state pick at defensive back as a junior.
WIDE RECEIVER
Aaron Franklin, Las Vegas (5-9, 161, Sr.) — Caught 63 passes for 986 yards and eight TDs to help the Wildcats advance to the state semifinals. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region.
Courtney Gardner, Hug (6-3, 200, Sr.) — Caught 27 passes for 492 yards and nine TDs during regular season. ... Averaged 18.2 yards per catch. ... First-team All-Northern Region.
Dijon Holman, Rancho (6-1, 175, Sr.) — Caught 78 passes for 1,345 yards and 17 TDs. ... Topped 100 receiving yards six times. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region.
TIGHT END
Stephen Jeffers, Bishop Manogue (6-4, 260, Jr.) — Caught 12 passes for 162 yards and two TDs. ... First-team All-Northern Region. ... Sierra League co-Lineman of the Year.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Karrington Armstrong, McQueen (6-3, 303, Sr.) — Northern Region Lineman of the Year. ... First-team All-Northern Region at guard. ... Second-team all-state as a junior.
Darin Gooch, McQueen (6-3, 245, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region at center. ... Helped Lancers average 256.5 yards rushing. ... Bench presses 440 pounds.
Alex Klorman, Del Sol (6-4, 260, Sr.) — Helped anchor line that blocked for two 1,000-yard rushers. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region at offensive tackle.
Jeremiah Tofaeono, Cheyenne (6-4, 290, Sr.) — First-team All-Sunset Region offensive tackle. ... Also first-team All-Sunset at defensive line. ... Second-team all-state pick at offensive line as a junior.
Rodrick Tuisavalalo, Rancho (6-2, 270, Sr.) — First-team All-Sunrise Region at offensive guard. Also first-team All-Sunrise at defensive line. ... Advanced to 4A state golf tournament as a junior.
UTILITY
Kerwynn Williams, Valley (5-10, 175, Sr.) — Versatile player saw action at quarterback and running back. ... Rushed for 2,002 yards and 26 TDs, averaging 10.1 yards per carry. ... Topped 100 rushing yards in all 11 games. ... Also passed for 707 yards and three TDs. ... Rushed for 200 or more yards three times. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region at running back.
KICKER
Nolan Kohorst, Green Valley (6-0, 160, Jr.) — Booted 10 field goals, including four of 50 yards or more. ... Season long of 54 yards. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region.
KICK RETURNER
Aaron Simon, Bonanza (6-2, 175, Sr.) — Returned three kickoffs for touchdowns. ... Also rushed for 259 yards and caught 33 passes for 492 yards and six TDs. ... Second-team All-Sunset Region at tight end.
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINE
Justin Chaisson, Bishop Gorman (6-5, 265, Sr.) — Oklahoma recruit was Southwest League Defensive Player of the Year. ... First-team all-state as a junior. ... Finished with 46 tackles and five sacks.
Keenan Graham, Silverado (6-3, 231, Sr.) — Finished with 22 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. ... Has committed to UCLA. ... First-team all-state as a junior. ... Led Silverado with 73 tackles.
J.J. Jaramillo, Spanish Springs (6-4, 305, Sr.) — Finished with 55 tackles. ... First-team All-Northern Region at defensive tackle.
Mike LaGrone, McQueen (6-2, 226, Sr.) — Had school-record 17 sacks. ... Also had 24 other tackles for loss. ... First-team All-Northern Region at defensive end. ... Also second-team All-Northern Region at tight end.
Kyle Van Noy, McQueen (6-4, 209, Sr.) — Outside linebacker/defensive end finished with 14 sacks and 10 other tackles for loss. ... Had 74 total tackles, six forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. ... Scored four defensive touchdowns. ... Northern Region Defensive Player of the Year. ... First-team all-state as a junior.
LINEBACKER
David Castro, Palo Verde (5-10, 220, Sr.) — Had 159 tackles, five tackles for loss. ... First-team All-Sunset Region at inside linebacker. ... Second-team All-Sunset at offensive guard.
Genesis Faga, Desert Pines (5-11, 180, Sr.) — Had 83 tackles, including 52 solos. ... Finished with four sacks. ... Sunrise Region defensive Player of the Year. ... First-team All-Sunrise at inside linebacker.
Liloa Nobriga, Palo Verde (6-3, 235, Sr.) — Had 185 tackles, including 36 solos. ... Had 10 tackles for loss. ... Had four sacks and an interception. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region at outside linebacker. ... Second-team all-state as a junior.
Damien Proby, Cheyenne (6-1, 210, Sr.) — Sunset Region Defensive Player of the Year, helped the Desert Shields post four shutouts. ... First-team All-Sunset Region at inside linebacker.
Luigi Terrana, Damonte Ranch (6-0, 185, Sr.) — Finished with 102 tackles. ... Intercepted six passes. ... First-team All-Northern Region.
DEFENSIVE BACK
Torin Harris, Palo Verde (6-0, 175, Sr.) — Intercepted five passes, returning three for touchdowns. ... Had 53 tackles. ... First-team All-Sunset Region. ... Has committed to Southern California.
Trent deBraga, Churchill County (6-0, 175, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region. ... Second-team All-Northern Region at wide receiver. ... Sierra League Defensive Player of the Year. ... Had 124 tackles, 1 sacks and an interception. ... Second-team all-state as a junior.
Duke Williams, Hug (6-1, 180, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region. ... Also played quarterback and was Northern Region Offensive Player of the Year. ... First-team all-state as a junior.
Tyler York, McQueen (5-11, 196, Sr.) — Recorded 65 tackles and six sacks. ... Broke up five passes and intercepted one. ... Northern Region Player of the Year. ... First-team all-state pick at defensive back as a junior.
PUNTER
Jordan Miller, Green Valley (6-3, 175, Sr.) — Averaged 43.1 yards per punt. ... Had long of 74 yards. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region.
SECOND-TEAM
OFFENSE
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Emir Lopez, Las Vegas (6-1, 212, Sr.) — Sierra Vista transfer passed for 2,734 yards and 28 TDs. ... Also rushed for seven scores.
RUNNING BACK
Josh Dupree, Bishop Manogue (5-9, 165, Jr.) — Rushed for 1,202 yards and 17 TDs during regular season. ... Sierra League Player of the Year. ... First-team All-Northern Region.
Stephen Nixon, Cimarron-Memorial (5-8, 168, Jr.) — Rushed for 1,954 yards and 23 TDs. ... Averaged 9.3 yards per carry. ... Topped 100 rushing yards 10 times, including three games of 200 yards or more. ... First-team All-Sunset Region.
Akil Sharp, Sierra Vista (5-9, 200, Sr.) — Rushed for 1,646 yards and 20 TDs. ... Also caught seven passes for 103 yards. ... Topped 100 rushing yards nine times, including three games of 200 or more. ... Southwest League Offensive Player of the Year.
Chaz Thomas, Palo Verde (5-10, 215, Sr.) — Rushed for 1,802 yards and 16 TDs. ... Ran for 100 or more yards nine times. ...First team All-Sunset Region. ... Second-team all-state as a junior.
WIDE RECEIVER
Justin Burdno, Basic (5-10, 180, Sr.) — Caught 44 passes for 635 yards and 13 TDs. ... Also rushed for 139 yards and a TD. ... Six interceptions on defense. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region.
Kyle Larimer, Green Valley (6-0, 175, Sr.) — Caught 51 passes for 779 yards and four TDs. ... Had 11 catches for 201 yards in final game.
Kyle Van Noy, McQueen (6-4, 209, Sr.) — Caught 35 passes for 731 yards and 13 TDs. ... First-team All-Northern Region at wide receiver and defensive end.
TIGHT END
Xavier Grimble, Bishop Gorman (6-5, 225, Jr.) — Strong blocker already is garnering interest from Pac-10 schools. ... Caught 13 passes for 308 yards and three TDs.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Nate Holloway, Spring Valley (6-4, 320, Sr.) — Helped Grizzlies average 270 rushing yards. ... First-team All-Sunset Region at offensive tackle. ... Has committed to UNLV.
Logan Nester, Del Sol (6-1, 285, Sr.) — First-team All-Sunrise Region at offensive guard. ... Helped the Dragons average 334 rushing yards.
Willie Tupou, Hug (6-1, 255, Sr.) — Helped Hawks average 243 rushing yards during regular season. ... First-team All-Northern Region at offensive guard and defensive tackle.
Dallin Van Buskirk, Las Vegas (6-0, 205, Jr.) — First-team All-Sunrise Region at offensive tackle. ... Anchored the line for a team that averaged 39 points.
Sam Womack, Bishop Gorman (6-4, 250, Sr.) — Top lineman for a team that averaged 32.8 points. ... Second-team All-Sunset Region at offensive tackle.
UTILITY
Torin Harris, Palo Verde (6-0, 175, Sr.) — Saw time at quarterback, running back and receiver. ... Rushed for 660 yards and 11 TDs, averaging 10.6 yards per carry. ... Completed 15 of 16 passes for 100 yards and two TDs. ... Had nine catches for 183 yards and four TDs.
KICKER
Anthony Martinez, McQueen (5-9, 171, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region. ... First-team all-state as a junior. ... Doubled as a running back and rushed for two TDs in state title game.
KICK RETURNER
Lennox Pierce, Reed (6-0, 165, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region as a return specialist. ... Caught 59 passes for 813 yards and eight TDs.
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINE
Karrington Armstrong, McQueen (6-3, 303, Sr.) — Huge tackle had 45 tackles, including nine for loss and two sacks. ... Northern Region Lineman of the Year.
Daniel Godkin, Palo Verde (6-4, 210, Jr.) — Had 90 tackles. ... Led Palo Verde with five sacks. ... First-team All-Sunset Region at defensive line. ... Second-team All-Sunset at offensive guard.
Nate Holloway, Spring Valley (6-4, 320, Sr.) — Massive tackle anchored defensive line for Grizzlies. ... Finished with 8 sacks. ... Second-team All-Sunset Region.
Jeremiah Tofaeono, Cheyenne (6-4, 290, Sr.) — Big lineman helped Desert Shields allow an average of just 8.1 points. ... First-team All-Sunset Region.
Alex Turner, Bishop Gorman (6-2, 240, Jr.) — Second-leading tackler for Sunset runner-up Gaels. Had 56 tackles and 2 sacks. ... Second-team All-Sunset Region.
LINEBACKER
Kyle Duggin, McQueen (6-0, 201, Sr.) — Led state champs with 97 tackles, including 10 for loss. ... Forced two fumbles and intercepted a pass. ... First-team All-Northern Region.
Derek Eamon, Del Sol (5-11, 220, Sr.) — Led Dragons with 103 tackles. ... Had four tackles for loss and three sacks. ... Forced three fumbles and recovered two. ... First-team All-Sunrise Region at inside linebacker and running back.
Triton Manumaleuna, Cimarron-Memorial (5-11, 202, Sr.) — Had 115 tackles and four sacks. ... Intercepted a pass and recovered two fumbles. ... First-team All-Sunset Region at outside linebacker and tight end.
Derek Reid, Bishop Manogue (6-0, 180, Jr.) — Finished with 60 tackles, including 25 solos. ... Had one sack. ... First-team All-Northern Region.
Gabe Toney, Arbor View (6-0, 190, Sr.) — Had 108 total tackles, including seven for loss. ... Had three sacks, forced two fumbles and had two fumble recoveries. ... Scored two defensive TDs. ... Also rushed for 865 yards. ... First-team All-Sunset Region at inside linebacker.
DEFENSIVE BACK
Khyriece Campbell, Cheyenne (6-0, 160, Sr.) — Anchored the secondary for the area’s stingiest defense. ... Desert Shields allowed 97 points in 12 games, with 62 of those coming in two games, posted five shutouts. ... First-team All-Sunset Region.
Sidney Hodge, Palo Verde (5-8, 175, Sr.) — Intercepted seven passes. ... Had four fumble recoveries. ... Had 39 tackles. ... Second-team All-Sunset Region.
John Therrell, Bishop Gorman (6-0, 180, Sr.) — Picked off eight passes and recovered two fumbles. ... Finished with 37 tackles. ... Second-team All-Sunset Region. ... Has committed to UNLV.
Michael Wadsworth, Silverado (6-1, 197, Sr.) — First-team All-Sunrise Region. ... Intercepted two passes and had 49 tackles. ... First-team all-state as a kick returner after his junior season. ... Has committed to Hawaii.
PUNTER
Ray Daniels, Damonte Ranch (6-0, 180, Sr.) — Averaged 38.6 yards per punt. ...First-team All-Sierra League at punter and quarterback. ... Passed for 2,059 yards and 15 TDs and rushed for 402 yards and nine scores.