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H4 EZ EE THE WASHINGTON POST . SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2016 EZ EE H5 Back row, from left: DL Vaughn Taylor Friendship Collegiate / 6-2, 200 / Sr. An unblockable edge rusher and a big reason the DCSAA champions featured one of the area’s stingiest defenses. Finished with 57 tackles and 23 sacks. LB Lamont Atkins Lake Braddock / 5-11, 200 / Sr. Gatorade Virginia player of the year led the Bruins in tackles, rushed for 1,905 yards and 31 touchdowns and earned conference player of the year honors on offense and defense. Will play at Virginia. DL Luiji Vilain Episcopal / 6-4, 240 / Sr. Ottawa native controlled the line of scrimmage and had 45 tackles and eight sacks even as teams ran away from him at all costs. Will play at Michigan. DB Tariq Castro-Fields Riverdale Baptist / 6-2, 184 / Sr. Athletic and rangy cornerback didn’t give up a single completion in 2016 and is being pursued by some of the biggest programs in college football. Defensive Player of the Year DE Chase Young DeMatha / 6-6, 245 / Sr. (details, H2) DL Joshua Paschal Good Counsel / 6-4, 255 / Sr. An athletic freak on the edge who put it all together during a monster senior season, finishing with 64 tackles and eight sacks. Committed to Kentucky. DL Tyree Johnson St. John’s / 6-4, 240 / Sr. Opponents often tried to avoid this Texas A&M recruit, who nonetheless had 66 tackles, 32 TFLs and 11 sacks facing one of the nation’s toughest schedules. Front row, from left: DB Markus Vinson Damascus / 5-10, 180 / Sr. Richmond recruit anchored a lockdown secondary and rushed for almost 2,000 yards and 36 touchdowns en route to a second straight Maryland 3A state title. DB Fofie Bazzie Quince Orchard / 6-0, 180 / Sr. The leader of a dominant defense that helped the Cougars return to the Maryland 4A state final for the first time since 2012. Will play at Maryland. HONORABLE MENTION Defensive linemen: Bryant Boswell, Georgetown Prep, Sr.; Marcus Bowman, Douglass, Sr.; Michael Bradshaw, Damascus, Sr.; Nolan Cockrill, Westfield, Jr.; Erik Davenport, Broad Run, Sr.; Devonte Gordon, Maret, Jr.; Diondre Greer, Westlake, Sr.; Ahmad Harvey, Old Mill, Sr.; Rahmaud Kelly, North County, Sr.; Romello Leftwich, Ballou, Jr.; Albert Mensah, South Lakes, Jr.; Dimeji Olayinka, Howard, Sr.; Lawtez Rogers, Eleanor Roosevelt, Sr.; Derrick Tangelo, Bullis, Sr.; Isaac Ukwu, Wise, Sr.; James Watkins, Oxon Hill, Sr.; Savion Williams, Wise, Sr. Linebackers: Tyrell Barnes, Wilde Lake, Sr.; Greg Benton, Long Reach, Sr.; Wesley Bowers, McNamara, Sr.; Kevin Burke, Woodgrove, Sr.; Delani Carter, C.H. Flowers, Sr.; Ponce DeLeon, Blair, Sr.; Grant Donaldson, DeMatha, Sr.; Arnold Ebiketie, Einstein, Sr.; Shamar Gray, Calvert, Sr.; Gage Herdman, Flint Hill, Sr.; Nate Leas, Madison, Jr.; Noah Pagley, Quince Orchard, Sr.; Antoine Ross, Suitland, Sr.; Rob Saylor, Georgetown Prep, Sr.; Hassan Sherif, Northwestern, Sr.; Ryan Vessels, St. John’s, Sr.; Ashton Walker, Surrattsville, Sr.; Donnie Warter, Robinson, Sr.; Keisean Wilson, North Point, Sr. Defensive backs: Raymond Boone, Eleanor Roosevelt, Sr.; Christian Braswell, Friend- ship Collegiate, Sr.; Myles Canton, DeMatha, Sr.; Dillon Clary, Theodore Roosevelt, Sr.; Vincent Flythe, H.D. Woodson, Jr.; Taejon Gray, Thomas Stone, Sr.; Trey Gross, Annapolis, Sr.; Dohnavyn Jefferson, Stone Bridge, Sr.; Sam Kidd, Madison, Sr.; Ibrahim Mansaray, Lake Braddock, Sr.; Ty Mason, Blake, Sr.; Wesley McCormick, Northwest, Sr.; Demetri Morsell, Wise, Jr.; Trequan Nelson, Cardozo, Jr.; Jabari Reddock, Largo, Sr.; Jeremy Sampson, Tuscarora, Sr.; Nyonjae Spriggs, Annapolis, Sr.; Aaron Walker, Friendship Collegiate, Sr. COACH OF THE YEAR Elijah Brooks DeMatha DeMatha went undefeated for the first time since 2006 and won a fourth straight WCAC title this fall. Brooks, 32, took over for legendary coach Bill McGregor at his alma mater in 2011 and quickly carved out his own legacy. Over the past four years, the Stags have a 32-2 record in league play. This was the best season yet, complete with several come-from-behind victories. football Compiled by The Post’s high school sports staff Back row, from left: WR Daniel George Oxon Hill / 6-2, 205 / Jr. Highly touted prospect became a force during the Clippers’ best season in 20 years. Scored in all three phases and had 45 catches for 873 yards and 15 TDs. OL Dakota Davis Glenelg / 6-4, 315 / Sr. The Gladiators won the Maryland 3A East region title and had a 2,000-yard rusher for the second year in a row with this Syracuse recruit opening holes. OL Calvin Ashley St. John's / 6-7, 330 / Sr. Orlando transplant is considered one of the top offensive tackles in the country and proved it against WCAC competition this fall. Committed to Auburn. RB Travis Levy Sherwood / 5-11, 189 / Sr. Maryland’s Gatorade player of the year capped dominant career by rushing for 1,809 yards (10.3 per carry) and 29 touchdowns. Will play for Boston College. OL Tommy Christ Dominion / 6-5, 270 / Sr. This bulldozer rarely missed a snap playing both ways on the line during the Titans’ first trip to the Virginia 4A semifinals. Will play at Virginia. OL David Kroll South Lakes / 6-6, 320 / Sr. This massive right tackle didn’t allow a sack in 14 games and anchored an offensive line that supported two 1,000-yard rushers. Will play at Richmond. WR Dillon Spalding South County / 6-2, 205 / Jr. Top threat for one of the area’s best offenses caught 67 passes for 1,069 yards and 14 touchdowns. Averaged 90 receiving yards and 5.5 catches per game. Front row, from left: RB Adrian Feliz-Platt Seneca Valley / 5-7, 185 / Sr. The heart of the Screaming Eagles’ offense rushed for an area-best 2,579 yards and 42 touchdowns and set a state record with nine touchdowns in one game. Will play at Towson. QB Beau English DeMatha / 6-2, 190 / Sr. Air Force recruit completed 75 percent of his passes, accounted for 28 TDs and spearheaded several dramatic comebacks during the Stags’ undefeated season. Coach of the Year Elijah Brooks DeMatha Offensive Player of the Year QB Jabari Laws Wise / 5-9, 165 / Sr. (details, H2) RB Tyree Randolph Gonzaga / 5-7, 171 / Sr. The WCAC’s leading rusher may be small, but he packed a powerful punch, gaining 1,731 yards and scoring 28 touchdowns to lead the Eagles’ offense. K/P Brian Delaney Westfield / 5-10, 205 / Sr. Virginia recruit was a crucial weapon for the repeat Virginia 6A state champions. Went 5 for 7 on field goals beyond 40 yards, including a 50-yarder. OL Johnny Jordan Gonzaga / 6-2, 295 / Sr. Versatile lineman was a load at the line of scrimmage and in the open field, paving the way for the Eagles’ run-heavy offense. Committed to Maryland. HONORABLE MENTION Quarterbacks: Doc Bonner, Quince Orchard, Jr.; Desmond Colby, Blair, Sr.; Reese Crounse, Patuxent, Jr.; Mark Ellis, West Potomac, Sr.; Kasim Hill, St. John’s, Sr.; Javonte Howard, Potomac (Md.), Sr.; Rehman Johnson, Westfield, Sr.; Jacob Keeney, Hayfield, Sr.; Mike Kovich, Woodgrove, Sr.; Michael Mbony, Sherwood, Jr.; Vashon McCants, Dominion, Sr.; Jack McDaniels, South County, Sr.; Ryan Sedgwick, Arundel, Jr.; Steven Williams Jr., Wilson, Sr. Running backs: Spencer Alston, South Lakes, Jr.; Josh Breece, Stone Bridge, Sr.; Tyquan Brown, Freedom-Woodbridge, So.; Devin Dawkins, Howard, So.; Carl Garmon, Champe, Jr.; Sirus Gay, Old Mill, Sr.; Ty Hebron, Richard Montgomery, Sr.; Jalen Jackson, Annandale, Sr.; Perris Jones, Episcopal, Jr.; Ben Maffe, Briar Woods, Sr.; Dakwandre Marshall, Falls Church, So.; Teyonte McKenzie, Bell, Jr.; Karl Mofor, Eleanor Roosevelt, Sr.; Darrien Newton, Mount Vernon, Jr.; Wande Owens, Glenelg, So.; Jaret Patterson, Pallotti, Sr. Wide receivers/tight ends: Daniel Adu, West Springfield, Sr.; Mason Baker, Reservoir, Sr.; Kaevon Chase, Potomac Falls, Sr.; Isaiah Coulter, Gwynn Park, Sr.; Sean Eckert, Westfield, Sr.; Max Fisher, Gonzaga, Sr.; Christian Greaves, Einstein, Sr.; Kwincy Hall, St. John’s, Sr.; Duron Norris, Loudoun Valley, Sr.; Andrew Park, Lake Braddock, Sr.; Quinn Parks, Washington-Lee, Sr.; Thyrick Pitts Jr., Forest Park, Sr.; Andre Ross, National Collegiate, Jr.; Charles Snowden, St. Albans, Sr.; Kris Thornton, Osbourn, Sr. Offensive linemen: Dillon Carey, Stone Bridge, Sr.; Joshua Contee, Good Counsel, Sr.; Austin Fontaine, DeMatha, Jr.; Grant Neagli, Episcopal, Sr.; Stefan Touani, Oxon Hill, Sr.; James Tunstall, Lackey, Sr.; Kobie Turner, Centreville, Sr. Place kickers/punters: Hayden August, Quince Orchard, Sr.; Cameron Gieseman, Woodgrove, Sr.; Mahineyaa Kao, Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. FIRST TEAM Offense FIRST TEAM Defense KR Meech Hembry Broad Run / 5-9, 200 / Sr. One of Northern Virginia’s toughest tailbacks also was a dangerous punt returner, receiver and defensive back who finished with 2,057 rushing yards. LB Nathan Proctor Lackey / 6-3, 218 / Sr. One of the nation’s most coveted recruits has college- ready measurables and finished with 66 tackles and eight sacks in a league that doesn’t throw often. DB Sean Savoy Wilson / 5-11, 177 / Sr. Repeat All-Met was the District’s top athlete, scoring touchdowns as a defensive back, wide receiver and returner this season. Committed to Virginia Tech. DL Jaylen Twyman H.D. Woodson / 6-2, 297 / Sr. The defensive heartbeat of the Warriors’ fourth consecutive Turkey Bowl title run stopped the run and rushed the passer. Had 91 tackles and eight sacks. SECOND TEAM Player School Yr. DL Darnell Creek Broadneck Sr. DL Brailyn Franklin Battlefield Sr. DL Daniel Renaud Stone Bridge Sr. DL Vonnie Watkins Patuxent Sr. LB Levi Brickner Calvert Sr. LB Tayon Fleet-Davis Potomac (Md.) Sr. LB Cameron Hough Annapolis Sr. LB Kevin Petrillo Westfield Sr. DB Coby Davis Maret Sr. DB Anthony Lytton Jr. Wise Jr. DB Damani Neal Bullis Sr. DB Jonathan Sutherland Episcopal Sr. KR Charles Peeler H.D. Woodson Sr. SECOND TEAM Player School Yr. QB Garrison Burnett Maret Sr. QB Evan Fochtman Spalding Sr. RB Malik Burns Lackey Sr. RB Mohamed Ibrahim Good Counsel Sr. RB Ricky Slade Hylton Jr. WR Brian Cobbs Hayfield Jr. WR Brandan Lisenby West Potomac Sr. OL Armando Alvarado DuVal Sr. OL Cole Cheripko Northwest Sr. OL Michael Jurgens Damascus Jr. OL Marcus Minor DeMatha Sr. OL Rasheed Walker North Point Jr. K/P Rafael Checa St. John's Jr.
