KSAC All-Conference Football Teams Announced: Alexander Burkhart, Colton Rapp, Brendan Miller Named (11/16/15)

The Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference (KSAC) announced their 2015 All-Conference Football Teams today (Monday, November 16th).

(Photo by Bri Nellis - Bri Nellis Photography) Alexander Burkhart rushing the quarterback

(Photos by Bri Nellis – Bri Nellis Photography) Alexander Burkhart #56

Three Clarion Area gridders were named to the Small School Team, which includes Clarion Area, A-C Valley, Clarion-Limestone, Keystone, Redbank Valley and Union.

Senior Alexander Burkhart and sophomore Colton Rapp were each named to both the Offensive and Defensive Teams. Burkhart was named to the  Offensive and Defensive Lines and Rapp was named as a Running Back and Linebacker.

Senior Brendan Miller received an Honorable Mention nod at Safety.

There was a three way tie for both the Small School Offensive and Defensive MVP Awards. On Offense, Redbank Valley Slot Back Wyatt Hetrick, Clarion-Limestone Quarterback Anthony Louder and Keystone Running Back Jake Weaver received the top award.  Hetrick, a Safety was also named Defensive MVP, along with Union Cornerback Dugan Gallagher and A-C Valley Linebacker Evan Redding. Hetrick also was named as a Return Specialist and Punter.

(Photo by Bri Nellis - Bri Nellis Photography) Colton Rapp carrying the ball

Colton Rapp #40

Hetrick’s Bulldog teammate, Redbank Valley Lineman Brylee Shumaker was named Small School Lineman of the Year.

 

There were no ties for the top Big School Awards. Moniteau Quarterback Derek Boben was named Offensive MVP. The Defensive MVP Award went to Karn City Linebacker Maverick Kelsea. Kelsea’s Gremlin teammate Reese Barger was named Big School Lineman of the Year. The Big School Division includes: Brookville, Karns City, Moniteau, Punxsutawney and St. Marys.

(Photo by Bri Nellis - Bri Nellis Photography) Brendan Miller #3

Brendan Miller #3

(Thanks to Bri Nellis for the photos. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEXANDER, COLTON, BRENDAN AND ALL THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE 2015 ALL-CONFERENCE FOOTBALL TEAMS!!!!)

Following is the complete listing of the 2015 KSAC All-Conference Football Teams:

 

 

2015 KSAC SMALL SCHOOL ALL-CONFERENCE FOOTBALL TEAM

Offensive MVP’s: Wyatt Hetrick, Redbank Valley; Anthony Louder, Clarion-Limestone; Jake Weaver, Keystone
Defensive MVP’s: Dugan Gallagher, Union; Wyatt Hetrick Redbank Valley; Evan Redding, A-C Valley
Lineman of the Year: Brylee Shumaker, Brylee Shumaker

OFFENSE

Interior Line:
Brylee Shumaker, Redbank Valley
Tyler Beal, Keystone
Alexander Burkhart, Clarion Area
Landon Forrest, Union
Brady Terwilliger, A-C Valley

Slot Back:
Wyatt Hetrick, Redbank Valley
Cole Morris, Union

Wide Receiver:
Brady Himes, Clarion-Limestone
Ethan Fleeger, Keystone

Fullback:
Mike Macefe, Clarion Limestone

Quarterback:
Anthony Louder, Clarion-Limestone

Running Back:
Dugan Gallagher, Union
Jake Weaver, Keystone
Colton Rapp, Clarion

Tight End:
Casey Confer, Union

Honorable Mention: Connor Keth, Clarion-Limestone – Slot Back

SPECIALISTS

Return Specialist:
Wyatt Hetrick, Redbank Valley

Punter:
Wyatt Hetrick, Redbank Valley

Place Kicker:
Clint Thurston, Redbank Valley

DEFENSE

Linebacker:
Brylee Shumaker, Redbank Valley
Colton Rapp, Clarion Area
Mike Macefe, Clarion-Limestone
Evan Redding, A-C Valley

Defensive Line:
Patrick Crawford, Redbank Valley
Alexander Burkhart, Clarion Area
Alex Wolbert, Keystone

Defensive End:
Devin Bowser, Redbank Valley
Tyler Murray, Union
Ethan Fleeger, Keystone

Safety:
Wyatt Hetrick, Redbank Valley
Jake Weaver, Keystone

Cornerback:
Cole Morris, Union
Dugan Gallagher, Union
Connor Shoemaker, Redbank Valley

Honorable Mention: Brendan Miller, Clarion Area – Safety

2015 KSAC BIG SCHOOL ALL-CONFERENCE FOOTBALL TEAM

Offensive MVP: Derek Boben, Moniteau
Defensive MVP: Maverick Kelsea, Karns City
Lineman of the Year: Reese Barger, Karns City

OFFENSE

Interior Line:
Ben Ealy, Karns City
DJ Salinas, St. Marys
Larry Yeager, Punxsutawney
Dalton Jones, Karns City
Reese Barger, Karns City

Slot Back:
Seth Silverio, Karns City
Logan Thrush, Brookville

Wide Receiver:
Brady Bauer, St. Marys
Dalton Anderson, Moniteau

Fullback:
Maverick Kelsea, Karns City

Running Back:
Collin Dunmyre, Karns City
Matt Marconi, St. Marys
Chandler Turner, Karns City

Quarterback:
Ryan Jones, Punxsutawney
Derek Boben, Moniteau

Tight End:
Nick Cunningham, St. Marys
Jared Manners, Punxsutawney

Honorable Mention: Ethan Riley, Punxsutawney – Wide Receiver

SPECIALISTS

Return Specialist:
Brady Bauer, St. Marys
Evan Stitt, Karns City

Punter:
Ethan Riley, Punxsutawney

Place Kicker:
Steven Fawcett, Moniteau

DEFENSE

Linebacker:
Dalton Bauer, St. Marys
Derek Boben, Moniteau
Maverick Kelsea, Karns City
Nick Cunningham, St. Marys
Shonn Kline Jr., Moniteau

Defensive Line:
DJ Salinas, St. Marys
Ben Ealy, Karns City
Larry Yeager, Punxsutawney

Defensive End:
Reese Barger, Karns City
Lucas Salerno, Karns City

Safety:
Chandler Turner, Karns City
Logan Thrush, Brookville

Cornerback:
Ryan Jones, Punxsutawney
Evan Stitt, Karns City
Cullen Williams, Karns City
Honorable Mention: John Davis, Brookville – Defensive Line