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2011 DAILY STAR FOOTBALL ALL-STARS
Daily Star Player of the Year: Billy Holden
Bainbridge-Guilford Senior Fullback/Linebacker
6-foot-2, 225 pounds
First Team all-state selection led area rushers with 1,143 yards in helping Bobcats to a 6-2 record that included the school's first playoff victory. ... Also led Bobcats in tackles from inside linebacker position. ... Considering St. John Fisher, Morrisville State, Alfred University and St. Lawrence for next season. ... "I think with him being such a weapon that it opened up other areas of our offense," Bobcats coach Tim Mattingly said. "Billy's strong presence inside opened up areas for us run outside or to throw the ball."
Daily Star Coach of the Year: Frank Microni
Unatego Spartans, Second Season
Overall: 6-12. 2011: 5-4.
Guided a Spartans squad coming off a 1-8 season to a 21-0 victory over defending Section Four Class C champion Chenango Forks. ... "Going into that Forks game, we were still hoping to get a playoff spot," Microni said. "We instilled in our guys that the playoffs are right now. We said you have to make it happen and they did a great job." ... The Spartans also pushed 2011 Class C finalist Greene into overtime before falling, 25-19. ... Oneonta High graduate is the longtime baseball coach, steering the Spartans to numerous Midstate Athletic Conference titles.
DAILY STAR FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Mike Beers
Walton Junior Running Back
6-foot-0, 186 pounds
Earned Class D Third Team all-state honors. ... Rushed for 19 touchdowns and 1,054 yards thanks to physical style of play. … Had 148 yards and five touchdowns in a 44-15 regular-season win against Bainbridge-Guilford. … Also led Walton in tackles as inside linebacker.
Mark Cole
Oneonta High Senior Offensive Lineman
6-foot-2, 255 pounds
Helped pave the way for a Yellowjackets rushing attack that finished with 1,629 yards and 15 touchdowns on 356 carries. ... "He's a big kid who's very athletic for his size," OHS coach Adam Hoover said. "He was definitely more consistent this year all the way through."
Anthony Delgado
Oneonta High Senior Wide Receiver
6-foot-1, 175 pounds
Led Oneonta High in receptions (26), receiving yards (506), yards per catch (19.5) and touchdown catches (4) despite battling shoulder injury. … Played safety early in the season, but focused on offense to stay healthy. ... Had 27 tackles and two interceptions.
Justin DiJiulio
Walton Senior Offensive Lineman
6-foot-4, 263 pounds
First Team Class D all-state selection. ... Returning Daily Star First Team All-Star. ... Center helped running backs Mike Beers and Nick Shiels to more than 1,600 rushing yards. … Three-year starter also played defense for the Warriors, who went 8-1 this past fall.
Brendan Lord
Oneonta High Junior Quarterback
6-foot-3, 165 pounds
Completed 49 of 90 passes (54.4 percent) for 827 yards and eight touchdowns. … Finished season with his best game, throwing three TD passes among his seven completions in a 57-32 win over Unatego. … "He's got a cannon for an arm," OHS coach Adam Hoover said.
Nate McDonald
Sidney Junior Running Back
5-foot-10, 190 pounds
Rushed for team-best 334 yards on 75 carries, good for 4.5 yards per touch. … Found end zone four times for the 4-4 Warriors. ... Do-it-all player also served Sidney as a linebacker on defense and handled kicking duties.
Ryan Porter
Bainbridge-Guilford Senior Tight End
6-foot-5, 210 pounds
Third Team All-State selection in Class D. … Caught 18 passes for 386 yards, leading B-G at 21.4 yards per catch. ... Also caught five touchdown passes. ... Helped 6-2 Bobcats advance to Section Four Class D semifinal vs. Walton, which accounted for both of their losses.
Micah Scobie
Delhi Senior Offensive Lineman
6-foot-0, 240 pounds
Daily Star First Team All-Star selection for the second straight season. ... One of few bright spots for the 1-7 Bulldogs. ... Played entire game at offensive tackle in the Ernie Davis Classic, which is Section Four's senior showcase.
Nick Shiels
Walton Senior Wide Receiver
5-foot-10, 148 pounds
Class D Second Team all-state pick. ... Daily Star First Team All-Star for the second straight season. ... Led team in receiving yards (464 on 14 catches) and was second in rushing (586 on 74 carries). ... Scored 11 TDs. … Also played defense and handled kick returns.
Austin Wheeler
Bainbridge-Guilford Senior Offensive Lineman
5-foot-10, 220 pounds
B-G coach Tim Mattingly called Wheeler the best offensive lineman on the team. ... "He's a tough-nosed kid who did a great job helping the younger kids on our offensive line understand things," Mattingly said. ... Three-year starter also played tackle on defense.
Bryce Wooden
Oneonta High Senior Running Back
6-foot-2, 196 pounds
Second-team all-state in Class B. ... Second straight Daily Star First Team honor. ... Rushed for 894 yards and 11 TDs on 163 carries. … Also played defense and led Jackets with 63 tackles. ... "If you need something done," OHS coach Adam Hoover said, "he's going to do it."
DAILY STAR FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Bob Albro
Walton Senior Defensive Lineman
5-foot-10, 201 pounds
Returning Daily Star First Team All-Star selection. ... Helped Warriors reach Section Four Class D final (19-18 loss to Tioga). ... "He's one of the best defensive linemen in Section Four," Walton coach Jim Hoover said. "He has great quickness and a nose for the ball."
Austin Bauerle
Bainbridge-Guilford Junior Defensive Lineman
6-foot-2, 210 pounds
Solid defensive end with "best hands on the team," B-G coach Tim Mattingly said. ... Doubled as tight end who proved to be key target on offense. ... Caught 16 passes for 169 yards and four TDs. ... Caught 25-yard TD pass for B-G's first points in sectional loss to Walton.
Tyler Butler
Unatego Junior Defensive Back
6-foot-0, 190 pounds
Named to All-State Third Team in Class C. ... Helped Unatego bounce back from 1-8 finish in 2010 with a 5-4 record this past season. ... Contributed to 21-0 win over Chenango Forks. … Safety also played quarterback. ... Passed for 829 yards and rushed for 537.
Tanner Carley
Unatego Senior Linebacker
6-foot-0, 180 pounds
Helped Spartans hold Windsor to eight points and shut out Chenango Forks. … Played outside linebacker and defensive end. ... Three-year starter knew his defensive roles, which made it easier for teammates to clean up on big plays, Unatego coach Frank Microni said.
Kody Homann
Unadilla Valley/Edmeston Junior Linebacker
5-foot-10, 170 pounds
Led 2-7 Storm in interceptions (six) and tackles (105). ... Forced three fumbles and recovered two. … At running back, led UV/E with 613 yards and 4 TDs on 104 carries. ... Had seven catches for 104 yards and 2 TDs. ... "He was my go-to guy," UV/E coach Brian Banks said.
Jordin Mayo
Unatego Junior Linebacker
6-foot-0, 230 pounds
Middle linebacker led team in tackles (55) and had six sacks in nine games. … Cerebral player brought versatility to defense. … Also played center. … "We could change his assignment week-to-week and he always knew what to do," Unatego coach Frank Microni said.
Jacob Miller
Cooperstown Junior Linebacker
5-foot-8, 155 pounds
Cooperstown's lone Section Three Class D East All-Star (First Team). … Missed two games with injuries to ankle and shoulder but still led 0-8 Redskins with 62 tackles, including 40 solo. … Recovered three fumbles, returning two for TDs and one for a safety.
Corbin Palmer
Bainbridge-Guilford Junior Defensive Back
6-foot-0, 160 pounds
Led Bainbridge-Guilford in tackles. ... Also the Bobcats quarterback, completing 48 of 95 passes (50.5 percent) for 775 yards and 10 touchdown passes. … "He's a good enough athlete to do the same thing for us next season," B-G coach Tim Mattingly said.
Mike Vergari
Oneonta High Senior Defensive Lineman
5-foot-11, 205 pounds
Had 43 tackles and a sack for OHS. ... "He had the meanness that you want in a lineman," said OHS coach Adam Hoover, who added Vergari may need surgery on both shoulders. "He's the type of kid who wants to hit people." ... Hard to move and difficult to block.
Brandon Walters
Sidney Junior Linebacker
5-foot-11, 215 pounds
Tough linebacker also played fullback for the Warriors, who reached the Section Four Class C semifinals this past fall. ... Led team in solo tackles (40), assisted tackles (35), fumble recoveries (3) and interceptions (3). ... Also had 251 rushing yards on 57 carries.
Jon Wingate
Sidney Junior Defensive Back
5-foot-10, 155 pounds
Played at free safety and wide receiver for the Warriors. ... Caught six passes for 103 yards. ... Also rushed for 235 yards and a touchdown on 44 carries. ... Intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown. ... Featured punt returner averaged 11.4 yards.
DAILY STAR SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Tyler Cumpston, Delhi sophomore OL
Justin Hofer, UV/E junior RB
Mike Hogan, Walton junior OL
Brian Ingram, Delhi sophomore RB
Dalton Kaminsky, Walton junior QB
Isaiah Johnson, Unatego senior OL
Jake Jones, Unatego senior RB
Joe Sinistore, Walton junior OL
Brandon Snyder, Delhi senior OL
Cody Smith, Unatego senior WR
Trevor Spencer, Walton junior RB
DAILY STAR SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Fred Babcock, Walton senior DL
Collin Brandl, Sidney junior DL
Cody Bourn, Sidney senior LB
Tyler Budine, Sidney senior LB
Mel Kerstetter, Walton senior DL
Jacob Mazzarella, B-G junior LB
Brandon Miles, UV/E senior DB
Tyler Ouimet, B-G junior DB
Zach Pidgeon, Oneonta senior LB
Kevin Thayer, Unatego junior LB
Jonathan Vega, Oneonta junior DB
DAILY STAR All-STAR HISTORY
FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Year ..... Player ..... Team ..... Position
2011 ..... Billy Holden ..... B-G ..... RB-LB
2010 ..... Dylan Umbra ..... Sidney ..... QB-DB
2009 ..... Alec Silvera ..... Cooperstown ..... RB-DB
2008 ..... Brendan Pidgeon ..... Oneonta ..... RB-LB
2007 ..... Richard Fletcher ..... Walton ..... RB-LB
2006 ..... Jeff Daye ..... Delhi ..... OT-NG
2005 ..... Aaron Zurn ..... Sidney ..... RB-DB
2004 ..... Wisey Askerzadah ..... Walton ..... RB
2003 ..... Tosh DeMulder ..... Unatego ..... RB
2002 ..... Geoff Bean ..... Oneonta ..... RB-DB
2001 ..... Brian Neale ..... Delhi ..... FB-LB
2000 ..... Chad Smith ..... Sidney ..... RB
1999 ..... Noble Champen ..... Oneonta ..... WR-DB
1998 ..... Chad Scott ..... Walton ..... FB-LB
1997 ..... Willie Elwood ..... Oneonta ..... QB-DB
1996 ..... Jake Bennett ..... Richfield Spr. ..... RB-LB
1995 ..... Rich Mokay ..... Delhi ..... RB-DB
1994 ..... Jason LaTourette ..... Walton ..... RB-LB
1993 ..... Jon Bujno ..... Walton ..... QB
1992 ..... Matt Way ..... Delhi ..... OT-DT
1991 ..... Matt Smith ..... Walton ..... RB-DB
1990 ..... Matt Sohns ..... Delhi ..... QB
(TIE) ..... Ken Aikens ..... Walton ..... RB
1989 ..... Bob Pagano ..... Walton ..... OG-DT
1988 ..... Gary MacGibbon ..... Walton ..... RB-LB
1987 ..... Rob Harby ..... Walton ..... QB
1986 ..... Scott Radeker ..... Unatego ..... QB
1985 ..... Brian Davidson ..... Delhi ..... TE
1984 ..... Ben Bray ..... Delhi ..... RB
1983 ..... Jim O'Donnell ..... Walton ..... RB
FOOTBALL COACHES OF THE YEAR
Year ..... Coach ..... Team ..... Position
2011 ..... Frank Microni ..... Unatego ..... 5-4
2010 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 8-4
2009 ..... Adam Hoover ..... Oneonta ..... 5-4
2009 ..... Tim Mattingly ..... B-G ..... 6-3
2008 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 11-1
2007 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 13-0
2006 ..... Jeff Matthews ..... Sidney ..... 9-2
2005 ..... Jeff Matthews ..... Sidney ..... 12-1
2004 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 10-2
2003 ..... Steve Leahy ..... Unatego ..... 7-4
2002 ..... Jeff Matthews ..... Sidney ..... 6-3
2001 ..... Dave Kelly ..... Delhi ..... 12-1
2000 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 12-1
1999 ..... Dave Kelly ..... Delhi ..... 7-5
1998 ..... Jeff Matthews ..... Sidney ..... 6-3
1997 ..... Steve Leahy ..... Unatego ..... 6-3
1996 ..... Joe Pestar ..... Richfield ..... 7-3
1995 ..... Dave Kelly ..... Delhi ..... 9-1
1994 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 13-0
1993 ..... Steve Rice ..... B-G/A ..... 7-2
1992 ..... Bruce Andrews ..... Cooperstown ..... 4-4
1991 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 11-0
1990 ..... Dave Kelly ..... Delhi ..... 8-3
1989 ..... Steve Rice ..... B-G/A ..... 5-2-1
1988 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 10-1
1987 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 10-0
1986 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 8-2
1985 ..... Dave Kelly ..... Delhi ..... 10-0
1984 ..... Ted Kantorowski ..... Cooperstown ..... 4-3-1
1983 ..... Jim Hoover ..... Walton ..... 8-1
SECTION FOUR FOOTBALL ALL-STARS
Area Section Four All-Star selections for the 2011 high school football season.
DIVISION III
Oneonta
First Team: Bryce Wooden, sr. LB/FB; Michael Vergari, sr. OL/DL; Mark Cole, sr. OL/LB; Marcus Delgado, sr. WR/TE; Jonathan Vega, jr. DB; Brendan Lord, jr. QB.
Honorable Mention: Dylan Rushton, jr. OL/DL; Cory Corkwell, jr. OL/DL.
DIVISION V
Sidney
First Team: Jon Wingate, jr. DB/RB; Brandon Walters, jr. LB/FB; Nate McDonald, jr. LB/RB; Collin Brandl, jr. DT/OT; Cody Bourn, sr. LB/RB; Willie Wright, sr. OL/DL; Tyler Budine, sr. LB/RB.
Unadilla Valley/Edmeston
First Team: Kody Homann, jr. HB/LB; Justin Hofer, jr. HB/S; Brandon Miles, sr. QB/DB. Honorable Mention: Jason Rous, sr. OL/DL.
Unatego
First Team: Tyler Butler, jr. QB/S; Cody Smith, sr. WR/LB; Jordin Mayo, jr. C/LB; Tanner Carley, sr. FB/LB; Jake Jones, sr. HB/LB.
Honorable Mention: Isaiah Johnson, sr. OL/DL; Kevin Thayer, jr. FB/LB; Alex Walley, jr. OL/DL; Leland Slawson, jr. OL/DL.
DIVISION VII
Bainbridge-Guilford
First Team: Corbin Palmer, jr. QB; Ryan Porter, sr. WR; Billy Holden, sr. FB; Austin Bauerle, jr. TE; Austin Wheeler, sr. G; Jacob Mazzarella, jr. RB; Tyler Ouimet, jr. CB.
Honorable Mention: Dalton Johnson, sr. T.
Delhi
First Team: Micah Scobie, sr. T; Brandon Snyder, sr. G; Brian Ingram, so LB; Tom Telian, sr. RB; Collin Ellis, sr. RB; Tyler Cumpston, so. C.
Walton
First Team: Justin DiJiulio, sr. C; Mike Beers, jr. FB; Nick Shiels, sr. RB; Robert Albro, sr. DL; Mel Kerstetter, sr. DL; Dalton Kaminsky, jr. QB; Fred Babcock, sr. DL; Mike Hogan, jr. OT; Joe Sinistore, jr. G.
Honorable Mention: Josh Hammond, sr. G; Trevor Spencer, jr. RB.
SECTION THREE FOOTBALL ALL-STARS
Area Section Three All-Star selections for the 2011 high school football season.
CLASS D EAST
Cooperstown
First Team: Jacob Miller, jr. LB.
