The first-ever District 9 Football League All-Star teams were announced on Thursday for the Large School, Small School North, and Small School South divisions.
Bradford was well-represented on the Large School side. Donny Pattison was named Offensive MVP while also earning spots at running back and cornerback. Kevin Ackerman (offensive line, linebacker), Jaron Ambrose (slot back, safety), and Nate Gehm (defensive line) were also named Large School All-Stars.
Large School Champion Ridgway also earned a number of accolades, including linebacker Evan Furlong for Defensive MVP and Mark Heindl being named Coach of the Year.
In the Small School North, Smethport’s Blake Kinner was named Offensive MVP, while Adam Jack earned Coach of the Year honors. Chris Connelly of Otto-Eldred was named Defensive MVP.
Meanwhile, Austin Newcomb of Clarion-Limestone earned Small School South Offensive MVP honors, while Curwensville’s Cole Bressler was named Defensive MVP. Clarion-Limestone head coach David Eggleton earned Coach of the Year.
Large School Division All-Stars
Offensive MVP: Donny Pattison, Bradford
Defensive MVP: Evan Furlong, Ridgway
Offensive Lineman of the Year: James Parenti, Moniteau
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Chase Pontious, Ridgway
Coach of the Year: Mark Heindl, Ridgway
Quarterback: Robert Keth (Brookville), Paul Gresco (Ridgway)
Running back: Donny Pattison (Bradford), Cody Wise (Moniteau), Hunter Jones (Karns City), Sam Minich (Clarion)
Wide receiver/slot back: Bryan Dworek (Brookville), Cabe Park (Brookville), Jaron Ambrose (Bradford), John Wood (Brockway), Alex Gianvito (Punxsutawney)
Tight end: Madden McMillen (Karns City), Issac Schloder (Ridgway)
Offensive line: James Parenti (Moniteau), Kevin Ackerman (Bradford), Parker Rohr (Ridgway), Nick Porciello (Clarion), Austin Bullers (Brockway), Bradon Bastian (Karns City), Colby Whitehill (Brookville)
Defensive line: Chase Pontious (Ridgway), Nate Gehm (Bradford), James Parenti (Moniteau), Garrett McClintick (Brockway), Nick Porciello (Clarion), Damon Kelley (Ridgway)
Linebacker: Evan Furlong (Ridgway), Nick Martino (Moniteau), Sam Minich (Clarion), Kevin Ackerman (Bradford), Cody Wise (Moniteau), Nathan Waltman (Karns City), Robert Briggs (Ridgway)
Cornerback: Daunte Allegretto (Ridgway), Alex Gianvito (Punxsutawney), Donny Pattison (Bradford), Kyle MacBeth (Brookville)
Safety: Archer Mills (Clarion), Jaron Ambrose (Bradford), Chance Nagy (Moniteau), Jake Wickett (Ridgway)
Place kicker: Zane Puhala (Brockway), Archer Mills (Clarion)
Punter: Josh Wimer (Karns City), Cabe Park (Brookville)
Return specialist: John Wood (Brockway), Cabe Park (Brookville)
Honorable mentions: Alex Agosti (St. Marys), Jack Krug (Brookville), Tyler Serafini (Brockway)
Small School North Division All-Stars
Offensive MVP: Blake Kinner, Smethport
Defensive MVP: Chris Connelly, Otto-Eldred
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Elijah Ayers, Coudersport
Co-Defensive Linemen of the Year: Travis Gleason, Coudersport; Trey Lee, Otto-Eldred
Coach of the Year: Adam Jack, Smethport
Quarterback: Grant Ognen (Smethport)
Running back: Stephen Kelly (Coudersport), Blake Kinner (Smethport)
Wide receiver/slot back: Alex Sanderson (Smethport), Chris Connelly (Otto-Eldred), Cameron Magee (Otto-Eldred), Chase Sebastian (Otto-Eldred)
Tight end: Dale Burdick (Smethport)
Offensive line: Elijah Ayers (Coudersport), Brandon Goss (Coudersport), Ian Woodruff (Smethport), Brady LaFleur (Smethport), Nick Knowles (Sheffield)
Defensive line: Dalton Distrola (Port Allegany), Travis Gleason (Coudersport), Brandt Kightlinger (Coudersport), Trey Lee (Otto-Eldred), Brady Valerius (Otto-Eldred)
Linebacker: Hayden Keck (Coudersport), Kolby VanWhy (Coudersport), Travis Cooney (Smethport), Jacob Disshon (Sheffield)
Cornerback: Logan Christie (Smethport), Cole Sebastian (Otto-Eldred)
Safety: Dillon Keglovits (Coudersport), Nathan Hollowell (Smethport)
Place kicker: Noah Costa (Smethport)
Punter: Ebon Jackson (Cameron County)
Return specialist: Braedon Johnson (Smethport)
Honorable mentions: Josh Rees (Port Allegany), Nick Peters (Cameron County)
Small School South Division All-Stars
Offensive MVP: Austin Newcomb, Clarion-Limestone
Defensive MVP: Cole Bressler, Curwensville
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Ben Smith, Clarion-Limestone
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Avery Francisco, Curwensville
Coach of the Year: David Eggleton, Clarion-Limestone
Quarterback: Keaton Kahle (Redbank Valley)
Running back: Austin Newcomb (Clarion-Limestone), Stephen Bobby (Elk Catholic), Hunter Wiles (Redbank Valley)
Wide receiver/slot back: Hunter Buzard (Redbank Valley), Jayden Blazosky (Keystone), Hunter Cashmer (Elk Catholic), Ethan Hetrick (Redbank Valley)
Tight end: Alex Breindel (Elk Catholic)
Offensive line: Ben Smith (Clarion-Limestone), Jim Gunning (Clarion-Limestone), Ben Sherry (Elk Catholic), Trenton Bowersox (Redbank Valley), Joe Dehart (Union/A-C Valley)
Defensive line: Avery Francisco (Curwensville), Ben Sherry (Elk Catholic), Ethan Hetrick (Redbank Valley), Jim Gunning (Clarion-Limestone), Joe Dehart (Union/A-C Valley)
Linebacker: Hunter Wiles (Redbank Valley), Ayden Wiles (Clarion-Limestone), Cole Bressler (Curwensville), Bryan Schatz (Elk Catholic)
Cornerback: Hunter Buzard (Redbank Valley), John Wittman Jr. (Elk Catholic)
Safety: Austin Newcomb (Clarion-Limestone), Noah VonGunden (Curwensville)
Place kicker: Leo Gregory (Elk Catholic)
Punter: Brandan Kapp (Keystone)
Return specialist: Austin Newcomb (Clarion-Limestone)
Honorable mentions: Hunter Martz (Redbank Valley), Nolan Cumberland (Union/A-C Valley)
