CHAMPIONS: ALL-MOCOFOOTBALL 2016
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2016 ALL-MOCOFOOTBALL 1st TEAM OFFENSE
Front, L-R: Cliff Carter (Blair), Ty Hebron (RM), Daquan Wims (Watkins Mill), Adrian Feliz-Platt (Seneca Valley), Christian Greaves (Einstein),
Hayden August (QO), Travis Levy (Sherwood).
Back, L-R: Noelly Miller (Wootton), Adam Tounkara (RM), Joe Hodges (QO), Olawale Layeni (Seneca Valley), Cole Cheripko (Northwest),
Jordan Funk (Damascus), Desmond Colby (Blair).
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2016 ALL-MOCOFOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Markel Grant (WM), Doc Bonner (QO), Grant Saylor (WOO), Jason Clingman (EIN), Brian Dennis (BLK)
RB: Marvin Beander (QO), Gunnar Morton (WW), Eric Zokouri (BLR), Isaac Smith (BLK), Connell Oberman (PV), Khalil Owens (NW), Juwon Farri (NW), Nick Comeau (SHR), Tre’Von Stewart (SPR), Fasineh Turay (MAG), Chris Wallace (ROC), Elijah Atkins (DAM)
WR/TE: Elijah Trent (WOO), Chris Butler (BLR), Tyler Beckwith (SPR), Jack McClelland (WW), Demitrious Rush (WM), Demel Delgado (WJ), Michael Young (ROC), Harold Dotson (SV), Deion Mason (NW), Kieron Jones (QO), Kenny Gardner III (BLK), Moziah Cross (WM), Javier Smith (DAM), Matt Beterelli (DAM), Perry Ellis (WHE), Jalen Poston (BLK)
OL: Michael Jurgens (DAM), Mike Joseph (QO), Owen Caverly (WW), Erick Lowe (MAG), Orbell Keshishi (BLK), Josh Santandrea (GB), Kevin Russell (SHR), Bryant Evans (CLA), Brian Williams (WJ), Wellington Uzamere (BLR), Ryan Kasten (PV), Justin Vasquez (WHE), Noah Stitt (ROC), Sean Rogers (DAM), Manasseh Joaquin (SV)
AP: Michael Mbony (SHR), Matt Clayton (WW), Brian Walker (CLA), J.D. Guerrero (PB), Michael Janis (CHU), Ian Krishnan (CLA), Charlie Brill (PV), Brian McNeary (WM), Shavon Cameron (WHE)
K/P: Sammy Vierra (EIN), Jeremy Harrison (SHR), Junior Baires (DAM), Devin Monroe (ROC), Zac Robinson (SV), Andrew Juarez (MAG)
DL: Sam Pavlick (PV), Desmond Johnson (QO), Max Tempchin (BLK), Ehimen Ikheloa (SHR), James Vale III (PB), Jordon Foreman (PB), Cameron Hoppman (ROC), John White (QO), Manasseh Joaquin (SV), Sam Gyeni (QO), Geoff Pisarra (WOO), DeAndre Jules (NW), Ricardo Molina (EIN), Anthony Aquino (BLR), Mitchel Mbanong (SHR), John Luke Iglesias (WW), JC Philbin (DAM), Nigel Duberry (WM), Jabari Bennett (BLK), Andrew Caffi (WHE)
LB: Ponce DeLeon (BLR), Jack Creamer (GB), Spencer Newman (SHR), Sam Pagella (NW), Delantae Henderson-Feist (WHE), Sal Sirleaf (SV), Sidrick Ofori (GB), Dejaun Cooper (NW), Tyler Terry (QO), Avery Reeves-Williams (RM), Reggie Alston (EIN), Jesse Sanchez (KEN), Sean Jenkins (DAM), Cedric Cole (DAM), Alec Reyes (BLK), Brian McNeary (WM)
DB: Wesley McCormick (NW), Matthew Stroud (WJ), Michael Amobi (WOO), Jayden Ashby (EIN), Daryn Alexander (RM), Dominic Best (NWD), Kenny Gardner (BLK), Colin Fisher (PV), Julian Mobley (ROC), Sam Garrett (PV), Lance Wilson (SV), Jahmally Willie (WHE)
DID WE MISS ANYONE?
As it goes with every season-end "team," player snubs occur. Join the MOCOFB community on our message board and discuss our 1st Team and the greats we missed. Use hashtag #MOCOSNUB on twitter.
High-quality photos from the photoshoot are available for purchase. These photos accompany each All-MoCofootball player's certificate. They can even be subliminally printed on towels, blankets, mugs, and shirts. They'd make great presents for friends & family. Contact Reggie Hildred via email and check out InnerVision Photography to inquire about the photos.
The All-MOCOFOOTBALL Team is the annual selection by the MOCOFB Team ("the committee") supported by the nominations of the Montgomery County Maryland high school football coaches. Factored in the selection/evaluation process include individual statistics, team successes versus tough competition, and coaches' recommendations.
SPECIAL THANKS: Kevin Grant, Damon Anderson, Reggie Hildred (photography), Matthew Miller, Alexis Magill of Quincy's Bar & Grille of Gaithersburg, the football coaches of Montgomery County public school teams, the players, the alumni, the parents, the fans.
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MARKUS VINSON, DAMASCUS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Markus Vinson continues a proud lineage of great running backs to come from Damascus. He was a threat on all three phases of the game. Scored 42 touchdowns (36 rushing) with 1,976 yards on the ground in 2016. Vinson's resume include three trips to the state championship game, winning two. Committed to Richmond.
ADRIAN FELIZ-PLATT, SENECA VALLEY
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
One of the most elusive and exciting running backs in Maryland. Feliz-Platt wowed crowds with Barry Sanders-esque runs. Broke the single-game state record of touchdowns (9) and points in a game (54) versus Magruder. Led the Screamin' Eagles to an 8-2 record. Finished the year with 42 rushing touchdowns. His 2,568 rushing yards lead all rushers in the Washington D.C. metro. Committed to Towson.
QUARTERBACK | SENIOR
DESMOND COLBY, MONTGOMERY BLAIR
No quarterback in Montgomery County has passed for more yards than Desmond Colby. Finished 2016 with 3,142 pass yards and 31 touchdowns. Colby's 7,069 career passing yards are 5th all-time in Maryland history, sandwiched just between Joe Haden (7,371, Friendly) and Deontay Twyman (7,062, Sherwood). The Blazers haven't seen this many wins in consecutive seasons in its seventy years.
RUNNING BACK | SENIOR
TRAVIS LEVY, SHERWOOD
Levy joins Sherwood greats Tyree Foreman and Richie Anderson as athletes to earn the prestigious title of Maryland Gatorade Football Player of the Year. The repeat All-MoCoFootball'er led the Warriors with 1,809 rushing yards and a second consecutive 10-win season. Levy is committed to Boston College.
RUNNING BACK | SENIOR
TYLEN HEBRON, RICHARD MONTGOMERY
Hebron's 2,397 rushing yards is just behind Feliz-Platt in roster of leaders in the D.C. metro. The speedy, back-to-back 1000+ yard rusher is instrumental in the rise of the Rockets as one of the county's top 10 teams in the past two seasons finishing 19-4; the program's best since winning 18 in 2001-2002 seasons. Defensively, he had 94 tackles (18 TFL). Also blocked 3 PATs, and punted 25 times averagine 36 yards.
WIDE RECEIVER | SENIOR
CLIFFORD CARTER, MONTGOMERY BLAIR
Carter's 1,477 receiving yards and 17 TDs puts him in the Top 10 all-time in Maryland. Desmond Colby's top target. Finished career with 136 receptions, 2,436 receiving yards, 25 touchdowns.
WIDE RECEIVER | SOPHOMORE
NOELLY MILLER, THOMAS S. WOOTTON
Miller's sophomore campaign puts him at #2 in the county with his 75 receptions, 1,035 yards, 11 touchdowns for one of Mo County's pass-happy teams. He was quarterback Grant Saylor's top receiver, trailed only in receiving yards by teammate Elijah Trent.
WIDE RECEIVER | SENIOR
DAQUAN WIMS, WATKINS MILL
One of the county's top receivers in yards (791 yards) despite missing some games early in the season. Fearless on both sides of the ball, a cerebral athlete with great vision on offense and superb instincts on defense.
OFFENSIVE LINE | SENIOR
NICHOLAS CHERIPKO, NORTHWEST
Repeat All-MoCoFootball. "Cole" anchored an offensive line that paved the way for a pair of Top 12 rushers in Montgomery County (Farri: 1004 yards, Owens 923 yards). Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star. Committed to Towson.
OFFENSIVE LINE | JUNIOR
JORDAN FUNK, DAMASCUS
Made a name for himself in his junior campaign. Will be a leader of the Hornets next year, which could have the best offensive line in the state again.
OFFENSIVE LINE | SENIOR
JOE HODGES, QUINCE ORCHARD
Mammoth offensive lineman was relied on heavily to pave the way for a very successful run game (Marvin Beander 1,200+ rushing yards).
OFFENSIVE LINE | JUNIOR
ADAM TOUNKARA, RICHARD MONTGOMERY
The junior team captain anchored the offensive line that rushed for 3,226 yards and 40 TD. Played at left tackle every meaningful snap for all 12 games. 2-year starter as a junior. As DT, had 34 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 sacks, 18 hurries.
OFFENSIVE LINE | SENIOR
OLAWALE LAYENI, SENECA VALLEY
6'3 365 lbs 3-year starter is the Screamin' Eagles most reliable on the offensive line that catapulted Feliz-Platt to one of the most record-breaking performances.
ALL-PURPOSE | SENIOR
CHRISTIAN GREAVES, ALBERT EINSTEIN
Dangerous as a wide receiver and return specialist. Helped lead the Titans to the program's first winning season in four years. Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star. Committed to Towson.
KICKER/PUNTER | SENIOR
HAYDEN AUGUST, QUINCE ORCHARD
The most reliable leg in the county who bailed out Quince Orchard in many games pinning opposing offenses deep in their territory allowing the defense to flourish. 4A county coaches' choice as 1st Team Punter.
2016 ALL-MOCOFOOTBALL 1st TEAM DEFENSE
Front, L-R: Markus Vinson (Damascus), Ben Lokos (Damascus), Mikey Bradshaw (Damascus), Dequawne Mitchell (Wheaton),
Ty Mason (Blake), Arnold Ebiketie (Einstein).
Back, L-R: Fofie Bazzie (QO), Colby Starheim (Damascus), Loic Nya (Springbrook), Zaire Mitchell-Paden (RM),
Noah Pagley (QO), Jabari Jones (Blake). Not pictured: Durell Nchami (Paint Branch)
ARNOLD EBIKETIE, ALBERT EINSTEIN
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Unanimous pick for defensive MVP after averaging double-digit tackles and three sacks per game for some five games in a row. Finished 2016 with 21 sacks.
DEFENSIVE BACK | SENIOR
FOFIE BAZZIE, QUINCE ORCHARD
The 6'1, 180 lbs is a 2x All-MoCoFootball'er who helped the Cougars win the 4A West region and a trip to the 4A State Finals. Committed to the University of Maryland where he will enroll in the Spring.
DEFENSIVE BACK | SENIOR
DEARAGE "TY" MASON, JAMES H. BLAKE
8 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, and 31 solo tackles. Voted 3A Defensive Player of the Year by MoCo coaches. Committed to Temple.
DEFENSIVE BACK | SENIOR
DEQUAWNE MITCHELL, WHEATON
Finished 2016 with 35 total tackles (20 solo), 5 interceptions (2 returned for TDs), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery.
DEFENSIVE BACK | SENIOR
COLBY STARHEIM, DAMASCUS
Helped Damascus hold opposition to just 10 points a game. Saved his best performance of the season in the 3A State Finals vs Franklin by intercepting three passes for 80 yards, (2 of those passes inside the redzone).
LINEBACKER | SENIOR
JABARI JONES, JAMES H. BLAKE
Athletic, senior leader who helped the Bengals reach the playoffs for the first time in four years.
LINEBACKER | JUNIOR
BEN LOKOS, DAMASCUS
Had a knack for finding himself in the right spot. Sure tackler almost never let the ball carrier get by him.
LINEBACKER | SENIOR
NOAH PAGLEY, QUINCE ORCHARD
Consistent, hard-working, and reliable. Pagley helped Quince Orchard to hold opponents to 10.2 PPG, the best in the county.
DEFENSIVE LINE | SENIOR
MICHAEL BRADSHAW, DAMASCUS
Senior leader of a stout defensive front that allowed just 10.5 points per game in the regular season.
DEFENSIVE LINE | SENIOR
ZAIRE MITCHELL-PADEN, RICHARD MONTGOMERY
Mitchell-Paden had 39 tackles, 8 sacks, 11 hurries, 1 forced fumble, 2 batted balls, and 1 punt block.
He had 7 touchdowns and nearly 500 yards receiving as a tight end for QB Spencer Silverstein.
DEFENSIVE LINE | JUNIOR
DURELL NCHAMI, PAINT BRANCH
Nchami helped lead Paint Branch's defense to four shutouts and allowed just some 14 points per game only bested by Quince Orchard and Damascus.
DEFENSIVE LINE | SENIOR
LOIC NYA, SPRINGBROOK
The team captain collected 9 sacks and 22 TFLs while drawing double teams. 4A All-league 1st team on both sides of the ball. Committed to Wake Forest University.
