Muhls’ Cameron Small, three Exeter players front 5A All-State squad
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Cameron Small became the first Muhlenberg player to repeat as first-team All-State in more than 30 years and just the second ever when the Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 5A All-State team was announced today.
He is joined by three Exeter players: Running back Leo Brown, lineman Joel Ummarino, and defensive back Jayden Ware. That gives Exeter 15 All-State selections over the last five years.
Small followed up his record-breaking junior season by rushing for 1,766 yards, scoring 26 touchdowns, and averaging 7.4 per carry. He topped 200 yards three times, with high of 301.
Small rushed for a program-record 2,051 yards last season; his two-year total of 3,817 yards is a Berks County record for consecutive season.
Brown rushed for 2,444 yards, breakingΒ the 42-year-old Berks County rushing record set by David Gilmore. He averaged 8.7 yards per carry and scored 29 TDs. He set a program record with 11 straight 100-yard games and had six games of 200-plus with season-high of 305 against unbeaten Conestoga Valley.
Brown was named Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Year.
The 6-3, 260-pound Ummarino, selected as an offensive lineman, was a standout on both sides of the line.
He had a 96% blocking grade with 45 pancakes and led the defense with 15 tackles for loss. He also had 7.5 sacks, 15 QB hurries, and a team-high three fumble recoveries.
The two-year captain was named Outstanding Lineman, Offensive Lineman of the Year, and Defensive Lineman of the Year in Section 2 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League and MikeDragoSports.com Berks County Lineman of the Year.
Ware, a 6-2, 165-pound senior, was selected as a defensive back. He was a three-way all-league pick as wide receiver, kick returner, and Defensive Back of the Year in Section 2 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League.
The lock-down corner led the team with five interceptions, had three pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries. He averaged 24.5 yards on his team-leading 31 receptions, with nine TD catches. He was second on team with 11 TDs.
Small is Muhlenberg’s first two-time All-State pick since punter Zach Hoffman was selected in 1995 and 1996. Only three other Muhlenberg players have earned first-team All-State honors: Brandon Fox in 2005, Zach Duffy in 2012 and Brock Stoudt in 2014.
The 43-player team was selected by sportswriters across the state. Teams for Class 2A, 4A, and 6A will be announced Wednesday.
Player of the Year: Semaj Beals, Roman Catholic
Coach of the Year: Rick Prete, Roman Catholic
Offense
Quarterback
Semaj Beals, Roman Catholic β 6-1, 180 senior
Nolan DiLucia, Peters Township β 6-2, 220 senior
Aaron Strader, Pine-Richland β 6-0, 170 junior
Trey Wingard, DuBois β 6-2, 220 senior
Running Back
Leo Brown, Exeter β 5-10, 180 senior
Carter Muth, Hollidaysburg β 5-8, 164 junior
Nazir Jones-Davis, Bishop McDevitt β 6-0, 195 senior
Cameron Small, Muhlenberg β 5-11, 185 senior
Johnny Garcia, Solanco β 5-9, 205 senior
Wide Receiver
Ashdan Roberts, Roman Catholic β 5-10, 180 senior
Kahlil Taylor, Pine-Richland β 6-0, 180 senior
Eyan Stead, Roman Catholic β 5-10, 175 senior
Jaxson Hanzely, DuBois β 6-1, 185 senior
Gavin Anders, Abington Heights β 6-1, 185 senior
Tight End
Lucas Shanafelt, Peters Township β 6-4, 235 senior
Offensive Line
John Curran, Pine-Richland β 6-4, 295 senior
Jaβkye Logan, Bishop McDevitt β 6-3, 290 senior
Joel Ummarino, Exeter β 6-3, 260 senior
Roberson Louis-Jeune, Gateway β 6-0, 280 senior
Jimmy DeWire, Mechanicsburg β 6-2, 270 senior
Athlete
Scoop Smith, Woodland Hills β 5-6, 150 senior
Cole DeLattre, Hollidaysburg β 6-3, 185 senior
Quinlin Shearer, Red Land β 6-4, 213 senior
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
Reston Lehman, Peters Township β 6-4, 230 senior
David Czapp, Spring Grove β 6-2, 260 senior
Vinny Bagonis, Warwick β 6-2, 215 senior
Collin Stare, Mechanicsburg β 6-2, 245 senior
Chris Thompson, Bishop McDevitt β 5-10, 250 senior
Linebacker
RJ Duffy, Bishop McDevitt β 6-3, 205 senior
James Spratt, Peters Township β 6-1, 205 senior
Josh Banks, Hollidaysburg β 6-1, 201 senior
Coron Russell, Roman Catholic β 6-3, 205 freshman
Hunter Strohm, Lower Dauphin β 6-2, 210 senior
Defensive Back
Jay Timmons, Pine-Richland β 5-10, 185 senior
Tyler Reinhart, Bishop McDevitt β 6-1, 190 senior
Gabe Forren, Solanco β 5-8, 150 senior
Jayden Ware, Exeter β 6-2, 165 senior
Justus Gaskin, Roman Catholic β 5-9, 175 senior
Specialist
Harran Zureikat, Fox Chapel β 6-2, 185 senior
Athlete
Lucas LoPresto, Pittston Area β 5-10, 175 senior
Brody Holmes, New Oxford β 6-2, 175 senior
