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Coaches’ All-State picks include four from Wyomissing, three from Reading High

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By Mike Drago
Wyomissing's Justice Hardy. (PhilMarPhoto)

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Sophomore Justice Hardy and junior Keegan Maher are among four Wyomissing players and 11 Berks players selected to the Pennsylvania Football News Coaches-Select All-State teams in classes 6A, 4A, and 2A.

Hardy, selected at slot, and Maher, a punter, are first-team picks in Class 4A; teammates Chase Eisenhower, a junior fullback, and Max Tipton, a senior guard, are second-team picks.

Wilson’s Madyx Gruber. (Joe Mays photo)

Wilson’s pass-catch combo of senior quarterback Madyx Gruber and sophomore tight end Michael Glover are first-team picks in Class 6A; Gruber was selected as an Offensive Athlete.

They are joined on the Class 6A team by three Reading High players, all on the second team: Senior tackle Keyshawn Efese, senior safety Xavier Beatty, and senior linebacker Gabriel Laws, selected as a Defensive Athlete.

Twin Valley had two selections on the 4A squad: First-team pick Carter Faubel, a senior defensive tackle, and second-team pick Aris Drake, a senior offensive tackle.

The teams are selected in voting by coaches throughout the state.

Teams for classes 5A, 3A and 1A were announced Thursday.

Glover, Gruber, Hardy and Faubel were All-State picks last week on the Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State teams, selected by media members.

Class 6A

Player of the Year: Ty Salazar, State College

Coach of the Year: Luke Dougherty, Haverford

First TeamOffenseHt./Wt.Class
Quarterback
Eddie CorkeryState College6-2, 1902025
Running Back
Liam TaylorHaverford5-11, 2002026
Declan ClancyManheim Twp.5-11, 1952025
Fullback
Eddie BowenC.B. South6-2, 2402025
Slot/HB
Connor KellyRidley6-0, 2152025
Wide Receiver
Ty SalazerState College5-11, 1752025
Santana YoungC.D. East6-0, 1852025
Brendyn SmithCentral York5’11’ 1552026
Tight End
Michael GloverWilson6-3, 2202027
Offensive Guard
Tyler MerrillCumb. Valley6-6, 3302026
Kahlil StewartSt. Joseph’s Prep6-4, 2852025
Offensive Tackle
Max HillerCoatesville6-5, 2902027
Jack YatchenkoN. Allegheny6-3, 2902025
Center
Cole EukerPerkiomen Valley6-3, 2802025
Long Snapper
John TinneyRidley6-1,1902025
Kicker
Matthew ParkerCentral York6-2, 2102025
KR/PR
Ben PetrilloDown. East5-11, 1652025
Offensive Athlete
Ryan ClemensC.B. West5-6, 1802025
Madyx GruberWilson5-11, 1652025
First TeamDefenseHt./Wt.Class
Defensive Tackle
Robert EdwardsEmmaus6-2, 2902026
Angelo PuglianoPittsburgh C.C.6-2, 2652026
Defensive End
Jake LisickiHaverford6-5, 2252025
Zach BrownC.D. East6-1, 2252026
Nose Guard
Brian CarterDown. West6-1, 1952026
Outside Linebacker
Michael GaulState College6-1, 2152025
Bradley GompersPittsburgh C.C.6-5, 2152025
Middle Linebacker
Anthony SaccaSt. Joseph’s Prep6-5, 2402025
Connor KellyRidley6-0, 2152025
Cornerback
Xxavier ThomasPittsburgh C.C.5-11, 1752025
Ke’Aune GreenCumb. Valley5-8, 1452025
Safety
Elias HansonCoatesville6-0, 1902026
Tommy MillerDown. West6-0, 1802025
Punter
William BuckEmmaus6-4, 2102025
Defensive Athlete
Tyler FreyCentral York6-0, 1902025
Wilson’s Michael Glover. (Joe Mays photo)
Second TeamOffenseHt./Wt.Class
Quarterback
Gavin SidwarLa Salle6-3 1852026
Peyton FalzoneNazareth6-5, 2052026
Running Back
Khyan BillupsSt. Joseph’s Prep5-8, 1652026
Elijah FaulknerPittsburgh C.C.5-9, 1802025
Slot/HB
Cooper BrushwoodState College5-9, 1702025
Wide Receiver
Jett HarrisonSt. Joseph’s Prep6-2, 1752028
Elias CokeHarrisburg6-3, 2002026
Joey O’BrienLa Salle6-4 1852026
Tight End
Nolan BuzalkaCumb. Valley6-3, 2202025
Offensive Guard
Alex KleeHaverford 6-2, 2452025
Milo MakesNeshaminy6-0, 2452026
Offensive Tackle
Zack ColemanCentral Dauphin6-2, 2752025
Keyshawn EfeseReading High6-5, 3002025
Center
Brian MooreImhotep6-3, 2702026
Long Snapper
Jake StrannixC.B. West5-10, 1902027
Kicker
Billy LechPittsburgh C.C.6-2, 1902025
Offensive Athlete
Tyson ScottGeorge Washington 5-11, 1802025
Ziyyon BredellLincoln6-1 1752025
Second TeamDefenseHt./Wt.Class
Defensive Tackle
Colin GurleyCentral York6-3, 2292026
Dyjeere WeekesScranton6-2.5, 3102025
Defensive End
Jeremiha HunterCentral York6-2 2052026
Ashton BlattPittsburgh C.C.6-4, 2302026
Nose Guard
Brody McHughEmmaus6-3, 2802026
Outside Linebacker
Cam SmithSt. Joseph’s Prep6-3, 2052025
Terry WigginsCoatesville6-4, 2052026
Middle Linebacker
Jackson GriffithsDown. East6-0, 2122025
Walker MurrayPennsbury6-1, 2202025
Cornerback
Marquez WimberlyNazareth5-9, 1922026
Don RodriguezManheim Twp.6-0,1802025
Safety
Leo DaubermanParkland5-11, 1852025
Xavier BeattyReading High6-1, 1802025
Punter
Jackson WaggonerCumberland Valley5-9, 1702025
Defensive Athlete
Gabriel LawsReading High6-0, 2102025
From left, Reading High’s Xavier Beatty, Keyshawn Efese, and Gabriel Laws.

Class 4A

Players of the Year: Caileb Howse, Lampeter-Strasburg, and Brady Collins, Clearfield

Coaches of the Year: Victor Ridenour, Lampeter-Strasburg, and Jack Muldoon, Bonner-Prendergast

First TeamOffenseHt./Wt.Class
Quarterback
Colton SamsSouthern Lehigh5-11, 1652027
Running Back
Brady CollinsClearfield5-11, 1802025
Tiqwai HayesAliquippa6-0, 2102025
Fullback
Preston ReedValley View6-2, 2302025
Slot/HB
Justice HardyWyomissing5-9, 1752027
Wide Receiver
Braden ReedPope John Paul II5-10, 1722025
Brayden WhiteThomas Jefferson6-0, 1802025
Jalil HallBonner-Prendie6-4, 1952025
Tight End
Jared CorwinGeneral McLane6-3, 2302026
Offensive Guard
Blake HockenbrochShamokin6-2 , 2652025
Chaz IngramBonner-Prendie6-0, 2402025
Offensive Tackle
Shep TurkThomas Jefferson6-5, 2852025
Josh WilliamsHaverford School6’5, 3022025
Center
Mason LuboldSusquehanna Twp.6-0, 2802025
Long Snapper
Carson ZookLampeter-Strasburg6-0, 2052025
Kicker
Peter FiorelloLampeter-Strasburg5-10, 1752026
KR/PR
Lex CyrusSusquehanna Twp.6-0, 1852025
Offensive Athlete
Caileb HowseLampeter-Strasburg6-0, 2002025
Connor DavidsonAthens5-10, 1752027
First TeamDefenseHt./Wt.Class
Defensive Tackle
Khalil HolleyBonner-Prendie6-3, 2052025
Carter FaubelTwin Valley6-1, 2702025
Defensive End
Tekoah GilbertAliquippa5-10, 1852026
Wilmer BasilioThomas Edison6-5, 2352025
NoseGuard
Izak GloverShamokin6-3, 3852026
Outside Linebacker
Danny WeichlerLampeter-Strasburg6-0, 1802025
Blake RobertsLehighton6-2, 2102026
Middle Linebacker
Emory FluhrLampeter-Strasburg6-1, 1952025
Gianni MarinoValley View6-3, 2202025
Cornerback
Larry MoonAliquippa5-11, 1902027
Safety
Mick JohnsonBonner-Prendie5-9, 1702025
Jasper SheppsJuniata6-1,1752026
Punter
Keegan MaherWyomissing5-10, 1802026
Defensive Athlete
Dom BrownLampeter-Strasburg5-11, 1762025
Bobby HartmanSpringfield 6-2, 1852025
Wyomissing’s Keegan Maher. (Tim Macrina photo)
Second TeamOffenseHt./Wt.Class
Quarterback
Isaac ZietzGeneral McLane5-11, 1802025
Noel CampbellBonner-Prendie5-5, 1302027
Running Back
Sean SteckertSouthern Lehigh5-10, 1752026
Tyler EberThomas Jefferson5-10, 1802027
Fullback
Chase EisenhowerWyomissing6-0 2152026
Wide Receiver
Andrew OleshSouthern Lehigh6-5, 2152025
Jacob ZietzGeneral McLane6-1, 1702025
Chase PensylShamokin5-9, 1602025
Tight End
Brad RenningerBlue Mountain6-2, 2002025
Offensive Guard
Max TiptonWyomissing6-2, 2752025
Wyatt RutherfordHonesdale6-4, 2902025
Offensive Tackle
Nate KutufarisCardinal O’Hara6-6, 2952025
Aris DrakeTwin Valley6-5 2902025
Center
Slade MooreWest York6-0, 2482026
Long Snapper
Quade BodenWest Perry5-11, 2152025
Kicker
Rowan LaubachDallas5-8, 1652025
Offensive Athlete
Logan SteeleShamokin5-10, 1552027
Eric KasperowiczMars5-10, 1852025
Second TeamDefenseHt./Wt.Class
Defensive Tackle
Daiveon TaylorAliquippa6-2, 2252026
Makel ParkerPope John Paul6-5, 2402025
Defensive End
Anthony BorzilloPope John Paul6-3, 2352025
Zach WilliamsDallas6-2, 2202025
Outside Linebacker
Zakem ClintonShamokin6-2, 2282026
Joseph WorkAliquippa6-0, 2052026
Middle Linebacker
Bo SechristJersey Shore5-10, 1802026
Khalid BuenoMartin Luther King6-2, 2252025
Cornerback
Khalil EppsCardinal O’Hara5-11, 1702025
Safety
Lucas CroizierLehighton5-8, 1702027
JJ GossardEast Pennsboro5’8, 1802025
Punter
Jayden WelchWest York6-0, 1952027
Defensive Athlete
Qalil GoodeAliquippa6-1, 1702026
Xair StevensonUniversity Prep6-1, 1902025
Twin Valley’s Carter Faubel.
Twin Valley’s Aris Drake.

Wyomissing’s Chase Eisenhower.
Wyomissing’s Max Tipton.

Class 2A

Player of the Year: Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion

Coach of the Year: Jim Smith, Troy

First TeamOffenseHt./Wt.Class
Quarterback
Carson NagleBald Eagle5’11, 1902025
Running Back
Vinnie FelicianoMercyhurst Prep5-10, 1752027
Eric DoerueSouth Park6-0, 2102025
Full Back
Niko CarestiaSchuylkill Haven5-9, 2052026
SLOT/HB
Colin GibbonsBellwood-Antis5-8, 1502026
Wide Receiver
Drew CookSouth Allegheny6-0, 1552026
Mason BurfordCentral Clarion6-3, 1702026
Kian KrzyzanowskiWilliams Valley5-10, 1702025
Tight End
Richie KostoffRiverside6-2, 2352025
Offensive Guard
Hayden HindmanCentral Clarion6-2, 2702026
Camden CoyleTroy5-9 2152026
Offensive Tackle
Jimmy KerrCentral Clarion6-4, 3102025
Ty SpencerTroy6-2, 2602025
Center
Micah PeseskyTroy6-2, 2552027
Long Snapper (LS)
Iseia Fields-SchulzOLSH6-1, 2102025
KR/PR
Kenyan BrownSouth Park6-0, 1752025
Kicker
Thomas UckertCentral Clarion5’10, 1552025
Offensive Athlete
Eli ButlerWarrior Run5-10, 1802025
Quincy SwaimBedford5-10, 1752025
First TeamDefenseHt./Wt.Class
Defensive Tackle
Eason TeriburyTroy6-4, 2502025
Tavian BranchRiverside6-4, 2902026
Defensive End
Matt AlstonCentral Clarion6-0, 2302025
Vann KavalsOLSH6-6, 2452025
Nose Guard
Avery SensTroy6-0 2552025
Outside Linebacker
Brendan GillilandTroy6-1 1952026
Cayden PellegrineBellwood-Antis6-0, 2102025
Middle Linebacker
Dominic FetterolfSouthern Columbia6-1, 2202025
Camden LewisS. Allegheny6-3, 2352025
Corner Back
Lincoln ChimicsTroy6-2 1852025
Conor KnightHughesville6-0, 1582025
Safety
Jase FergusonCentral Clarion6-1, 2002025
Noah DoiCamp Hill5-9, 1402025
Punter
Ryan ShumanBloomsburg5-10, 1902025
Defensive Athlete
Grady SnyderCentral Cambria6-0, 1962025
Second TeamOffenseHt./Wt.Class
Quarterback
Brady ShomperWilliams Valley6-0, 1752026
Running Back
Juelz JohnsonFarrell Steelers6-0, 1722026
Nasir CollinsMount Union5-8, 1602027
Full Back
Kael MillardTroy5-9, 2252026
SLOT/HB
AJ SerdarCamp Hill6-1, 1802026
Wide Receiver
Khalil TaylorSeton LaSalle5-11, 1822027
Austin YarnickRichland5-10, 1802025
Samuel HallWarrior Run5-9, 1752025
Tight End
Jack KatulisBloomsburg6-2 2052026
Offensive Guard
Wyatt KeeferSchuylkill Haven6-2, 3002026
Jackson LungerHughesville6-1, 2702025
Offensive Tackle
Parker CunninghamSouth Park6-4, 3002025
Camron GreenWilliams Valley6-2, 2952026
Center
Eli GradyNorthern Lehigh5-9, 2152025
Long Snapper
Chase FowlerHughesville5-10, 1522026
KR/PR
Fletcher IronsidePenns Valley5-8, 1502026
Kicker
Noah RitkoRichland5-11, 1802025
Offensive Athlete
Ethan RexCentral Clarion5-11, 1852027
Mason SmithTroy5-8, 1752026
Second teamDefenseHt./Wt.Class
Defensive Tackle
Troy CunninghamSouth Park6-3, 2702025
Jeremiah JohnsonLoyalsock6-3, 2752026
Defensive End
Reed palmerTroy6-3, 2502027
Brayden CrisswellWilliams Valley6-5, 2152025
Nose Guard
Chase WilliamsSchuylkill Haven6-3, 3302026
Outside Linebacker
Quinn PucilowskRiverside6-0, 2202025
Will MartinSeton LaSalle6-3, 2152026
Middle Linebacker
Wyatt SpackmanBald Eagle6-0, 2102025
Angel LucianoSteel-High6-3, 2252026
Corner Back
Leyden HertzSchuylkill Haven6-2, 1852025
Jesse SiwieckiCentral Clarion6-1, 1602025
Safety
Devonte DeanCarlynton6-0, 1752025
Evan AchenbachWilliams Valley6-1,1752026
Punter
Grady FisherBald Eagle5-9, 1602026
Defensive Athlete
Nykeem Abu-ZebibaIroquois6-1,1802025

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