Class 2A: PIAA runner-up Farrell dominates All-State selections
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Farrell netted seven players on the Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 2A All-State team but Southern Columbia netted the bigger prize: A PIAA championship.
The Tigers ran down the Steelers 43-22 in the title game earlier this month, ending the season with a 15-game winning streak and their record 15th state championship.
Southern Columbia earned five All-State selections, as well as Coach of the Year honors for Jim Roth, who led the program to all of its state championships. Roth is the winningest coach in state history with 528 victories.
Farrell’s Juelz Johnson was named Player of the Year. The Nebraska recruit rushed for 2,228 yards and scored 44 touchdowns.
The 42-player team was selected by sportswriters across the state. Teams for Class 4A and 6A will be announced later today.
Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 2A All-State
Player of the Year: Juelz Johnson, Farrell
Coach of the Year: Jim Roth, Southern Columbia
Offense
Quarterback
Brady Shomper, Williams Valley – 5-11, 180 senior
Jacob Regan, Richland – 5-10, 165 sophomore
Aaron Pegues, Farrell – 6-1, 175 junior
Dante Carr, Minersville – 6-4, 225 senior
Yeboa Cobbold, Lansdale Catholic – 6-1, 185 senior
Wyatt Brosious, Bloomsburg – 5-9, 180 senior
Running Back
Juelz Johnson, Farrell – 5-11, 185 senior
Brayden Andrews, Southern Columbia – 5-7, 165 senior
Colton Reber, Schuylkill Haven – 6-1, 210 junior
Vinnie Feliciano, Mercyhurst Prep – 5-10, 181 junior
Jerome Ross III, Steelton-Highspire – 6-2, 195 senior
Brendan Gilliland, Troy – 6-1, 195 senior
Wide Receiver
Jamere Christian, Richland – 5-8, 160 junior
Paiten LaPoint, Minersville – 5-10, 170 senior
Arnold Mugerwa, Richland – 6-4, 205 junior
Tight End
Jack Katulis, Bloomsburg – 6-3, 220 senior
Offensive Line
Greg Fulmer, Southern Columbia – 5-10, 220 senior
Micah Pesesky, Troy – 6-3, 275 junior
Chase Williams, Schuylkill Haven – 6-3, 342 senior
Sean Slaughenhaupt, Karns City – 5-10, 260 senior
Connor Bogdanski, Apollo-Ridge – 6-3, 330 senior
Athlete
David Naniewicz, Lakeland – 6-3, 215 senior
Cohen Zechman, Warrior Run – 5-7, 165 senior
Defense
Defensive Line
John Quinton, Southern Columbia – 6-2, 245 senior
Rhashaud Dunbar, Farrell – 5-10, 180 senior
Terrance Smith, Lansdale Catholic – 6-6, 260 sophomore
Chase Williams, Southern Columbia – 6-3, 195 junior
Bryce Lewis, Cambria Heights – 6-1, 215 junior
Linebacker
Omario Boatwright, Farrell – 5-8, 175 junior
Talon Piatt, Southern Columbia – 5-6, 180 senior
Angel Luciano, Steelton-Highspire – 6-3, 220 senior
Niko Castillo, Schuylkill Haven – 6-2, 220 senior
Deyontay Gillespie, Farrell – 6-0, 185 freshman
Chase Marley, Columbia – 5-10, 175 sophomore
Defensive Back
Da’Ron Barksdale, Steel Valley – 5-11, 190 senior
Dorean Cain, Farrell – 6-0, 180 junior
Bryson Durst, North Star – 5-9, 160 senior
Bentley Bainey, McCort-Carroll – 6-4, 175 junior
Specialist
Connor Anstadt, Hughesville — 6-1, 175 junior
Athlete
Teegan Carroll, Halifax – 6-2, 190 senior
Jadon King-Vincent, Farrell – 5-11, 160 junior
Grayson Mahla, Richland – 5-9, 195 junior
