All-Tidewater 2011 | Football

ABE GOLDBLATT ALL-TIDEWATER PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Jaylian “J.J.” Williamson Oscar Smith, Quarterback, 5-10, 170, sr.

• Guided the Tigers to the Group AAA Division 6 state championship.
• Completed 61 percent of his passes this season for 3,062 yards and 39 TDs, while throwing 11 INTs.
• Finished his two-year varsity career with 6,306 passing yards and 75 TDs.
• Two-time All-Tidewater first team selection.
• Threw 16 touchdown passes – and just two INTs – in five postseason games.
• Committed to Hampton.
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OFFENSE | FIRST TEAM

Bucky Hodges Salem, Quarterback, 6-6, 220, jr.

• Completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,142 yards and 26 touchdowns, with only six INTs
• Also rushed for 434 yards and nine TDs.
• Beach District Offensive Player of the Year.
• Regarded as one of the state’s top recruits in the Class of 2013.

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J.C. Coleman Oscar Smith, Running back, 5-8, 180, sr.

• Rushed for 1,488 yards and 20 TDs despite missing three games with an ankle injury.
• Southeastern District Co-Offensive Player of the Year.
• Finished his career with 4,416 yards, including playoff games.
• Fifth in South Hampton Roads history with 326 points scored.
• Committed to Virginia Tech.

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Adriell Mayes Great Bridge, Running back, 5-10, 205, sr.

• Rushed for 1,927 regular-season yards this year – third all-time on South Hampton Roads’ single-season list.
• Finished with 2,092 yards this season, including 165 in postseason.
• Led South Hampton Roads with 27 TDs, and his 170 points this season tie for fifth on the area’s single-season leaderboard.
• Finished his two-year varsity career with 3,720 yards, including playoff games.
• First team All-Southeastern District

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Divante Walker Salem, Running back, 5-11, 175, sr.

• Led the Beach District in rushing during the regular season and finished with 1,688 yards on 149 attempts.
• His 11.3 yards-per-carry average led South Hampton Roads regulars
• Scored 24 touchdowns, scoring at least twice in nine of 13 games.
• Rushed for 175-plus yards four times.

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Anthony Cooper Bayside, Wide receiver, 6-0, 185, sr.

• Caught 47 passes for 1,014 yards and 11 TDs this season.
• At defensive back, had six INTs and two fumble recoveries.
• First team All-Beach District at WR, DB and kick returner.
• Committed to Virginia.
• The “most productive football player in Tidewater.” Coach Darnell Moore.

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Zack Jones Oscar Smith, Wide reciver, 5-11, 180, jr.

• Led team with 49 receptions for 993 yards and 16 TDs.
• Especially productive during postseason, compiled 488 receiving yards and six TDs in five games.
• First team All-Southeastern District at WR and second team all-district at defensive back.

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Raekwon Johnson Lakeland, Athlete,  5-7, 210, jr.

• Led a Lakeland resurgence, helpnig the Cavaliers (7-4) reach the Eastern Region Division 5 playoffs for the first time.
• Lined up at quarterback, running back and wide receiver; also played linebacker.
• Finished with 1,651 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns and threw for another 596 yards and six TDs.
• First team All-Southeastern District at Utility back.

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Troy Butler Hickory, Offensive line, 6-3, 290, sr.

• A guard, anchored a Hickory offense that scored 30-plus points six times.
• First team All-Southeastern District.
• Committed to Old Dominion.

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Doug Simmons Salem, Offensive line, 6-0, 285, sr.

• A guard and three-year starter, called the SunDevils’ “best offensive lineman” by coach Robert Jackson.
• Key blocker for a Beach District champion that featured 1,600-yard RB Divante Walker and 2,100-yard QB Bucky Hodges.
• First team All-Beach District.

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Tony Williams Great Bridge, Offensive line, 6-2, 295, sr.

• A center, helped pave the way for 2,000-yard rusher Adriell Mayes.
• A two-way standout, named first team All-Southeastern District at center and defensive line.

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Michael Phillips Bayside, Offensive line, 6-2, 270, sr.

• At tackle, a crucial blocker for 2,100-yard passer Deion Stitt and 1,000-yard rusher Taquan Mizzell.
• A two-way starter who was named first team All-Beach District on offense.
• Two-time All-Tidewater first-team selection.
• “Ideal lineman who routinely makes several blocks on many plays.” Coach Darnell Moore.

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Marcus King Lake Taylor, Offensive line, 6-2, 295, sr.

• A tackle, the lead blocker for a Titans team that led South Hampton Roads in rushing and scoring during the regular season.
• Helped Lake Taylor win the Eastern District title with an 8-0 record.
• First team All-Eastern District.

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Heath Saunders Indian River, Placekicker, 5-9, 175, jr.

• Led South Hampton Roads with eight field goals, including successful tries from 45 and 48 yards.
• Booted 20 kickoffs for touchbacks and was 13 for 13 on extra points.
• Ranks fifth all-time in South Hampton Roads with 19 career field goals.
• First team All-Southeastern District.

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OFFENSE | SECOND TEAM

QB Deion Stitt, Bayside, 6-0, 170, jr.

RB Lamont Brown, Nansemond River, 5-8, 175, sr.

RB Brandon Moore, Lake Taylor, 5-9, 180, soph.

RB Jocorey Robins, Norfolk Christian, 5-9, 175, sr.

WR Anaquan Peterson, Lakeland, 5-8, 160, sr.

WR Sequan Gooding, Oscar Smith, 6-1, 190, sr.

ATH Kyle Dockins, Landstown, 6-3, 215, sr.

OL Aaron Hutchins, Landstown, 6-1, 280, sr.

OL Eric Jones, Lake Taylor, 6-0, 225, sr.

OL Connor O’Shea, Great Bridge, 6-5, 315, jr.

OL Jordan Veal, Western Branch, 6-5, 300, sr.

OL Mark Warack, Grassfield, 6-4, 265, sr.

PK Nathan Boone, Bishop Sullivan Catholic, 5-11, 180, sr.

DEFENSE | FIRST TEAM

Kwontie Moore Norfolk Christian, Linebacker, 6-3, 295, sr.

• Led the Ambassadors in tackles – with 109 – for a fourth consecutive season.
• Rated the No. 1 inside linebacker nationally in the Class of 2012 by Rivals.
• On offense, the lead blocker for 1,600-yard rusher Jocorey Robbins.
• Committed to Virginia.

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Andrew Motu’apuaka Salem, Linebacker, 6-0, 210, jr.

• Key cog on a SunDevils defense that won the Beach District title and shut out four opponents.
• Finished with 97 tackles and three interceptions.
• Leading vote-getter at linebacker in the Beach District.

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Jaquon St. Ann Norcom, Linebacker, 6-1, 220, sr.

• Leading tackler on a Greyhounds team that held five opponents to 14 or fewer points and reached the Eastern Region Division 5 championship game.
• First team All-Eastern District.
• Team leader on defense who “came up super big in the playoffs.” Coach Larry Archie.

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Avery Thompson Grassfield, Linebacker, 6-2, 205, sr.

• Highlighted a Grizzlies defense that held four opponents to seven or fewer points and finished with 73 tackles, five sacks and two INTs.
• Grassfield’s career tackling leader with 221.
• First team All-Southeastern District.
• Committed to Maryland.

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Rhakeem Stallings Oscar Smith, Linebacker, 6-1, 210, sr.

• Played a key role on a Tigers team that won 14 consecutive games en route to the Group AAA Division 6 state title.
• Finished with 105 tackles, 10 sacks and forced five fumbles.
• First team All-Southeastern District
• Committed to James Madison.

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Kanyia Anderson Oscar Smith, Defensive line, 6-1, 205, jr.

• Fierce pass-rusher who led the Tigers with 110 tackles and 22 sacks and forced six fumbles.
• Helped anchor a defense that limited 10 opponents to 14 or fewer points.
• First team All-Southeastern District.

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Mark Hall Green Run, Defensive line, 6-3, 220, sr.

• A defensive end who also played linebacker, finished with 58 tackles and 16 sacks and two blocked kicks.
• A key blocker at tight end, finished with 368 receiving yards.
• First team All-Beach District at linebacker and second team at tight end.
• Committed to Virginia.

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Eli Harold Ocean Lakes, Defensive line, 6-4, 225, sr.

• A two-way star, at defensive end collected 78 tackles and 16 sacks.
• On offense, played QB, RB and WR while accounting for 1,146 total yards and 20 touchdowns.
• Led the Dolphins with 41 receptions for 723 yards.
• Beach District Defensive Player of the Year and first team all-district at wide receiver and defensive end.
• Committed to Virginia.

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Marcus Haynes Norcom, Defensive line, 6-4, 295, sr.

• Anchored a Greyhounds front line that lost 24-20 in the Eastern Region Division 5 championship game vs. Phoebus, the eventual state champion.
• “Big time on both sides of the ball. A leader up front, determined and aggressive.” Norcom coach Larry Archie.

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Anderson Miller First Colonial, Defensive line, 6-2, 235, sr.

• A defensive end, collected 92 tackles – 22 for loss – and eight sacks.
• The Patriots’ career leader in tackles (312) and starts (39).
• First team All-Beach District for a second straight year.
• Committed to Old Dominion.

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Charles Clark King’s Fork, Defensive back, 5-11, 180, jr.

• Rarely thrown at, finished with 58 tackles and five fumble recoveries.
• Also a running back, rushed for a team-leading 788 yards and six TDs.
• Southeastern District Defensive Player of the Year; a second-team all-district pick at kick returner.

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Mike Tyson Lake Taylor, Defensive back, 6-2, 190, sr.

• Intercepted eight passes.
• At wide receiver, caught 29 passes for 622 yards and 11 TDs.
• Eastern District Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year.
• ldquo;Exceptional two-way athlete.” Coach Hank Saywer.

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Tucker Hague First Colonial, Punter, 6-1, 170, jr.

• Averaged 37 yards on punts, including a season long of 54 yards.
• Placed 12 kicks inside the 5-yard line.
• First team All-Beach District.
• “Won the Green Run game for us by pinning them inside the 2 on three separate punts.” Coach Sam Scarborough.

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DEFENSE | SECOND TEAM

LB Jay Brooks, Cox, 5-9, 200, sr.

LB Calvert Cook, Booker T. Washington, 6-0, 230, sr.

LB Jeffery Swoope, Bishop Sullivan Catholic, 5-9, 195, sr.

LB Drew Burns, Grassfield, 6-3, 200, sr.

DL Andrew Brown, Indian River, 6-5, 270, soph.

DL Brandon Lynch, Lake Taylor, 6-1, 195, jr.

DL Demetri McGill, Ocean Lakes, 6-2, 295, jr.

DL Derek Taitano, Bayside, 6-0, 260, sr.

DL Courtnye Wynn, Norfolk Christian, 6-5, 240, sr.

DB Joe Powell, Norcom, 6-1, 175, sr.

DB D’Metrius Williams, Salem, 6-1, 185, sr.

DB Jeff Woods, Oscar Smith, 6-0, 170, sr.

P Matthew Stanek, Churchland, 5-9, 220, sr.