OFFENSE

QUARTERBACKS

First team

Marley Alcantara, Pittsburg, 5-8, 170, senior: Bay Valley Athletic League Offensive player of the year threw for 2,974 yards and 40 touchdowns. The Southern Oregon commit threw just one interception and completed more than 71% of his passes.

Michael Mitchell Jr., Riordan, 5-11, 185, junior: Mitchell, a Vanderbilt commit, threw for 2,759 yards and 35 touchdowns en route to winning West Catholic Athletic League quarterback of the year honors. Was an all-league first-team selection.

Tristan Tia, Amador Valley, 6-3, 190, senior: East Bay Athletic League co-offensive player of the year threw for nearly 4,000 yards and 34 touchdowns. The Oregon State commit also rushed for just less than 1,000 yards and 18 scores while leading Amador Valley to its first state title game.

Second team

Jeremiah Charles, Moreau Catholic, 6-4, 195, senior: Led Moreau to the CIF Division 7-AA state championship, throwing for 2,846 yards and 32 touchdowns. Earned Mission Valley/West Alameda Foothill Division first-team honors.

Jaxen Robinson, Christopher, 6-5, 225, senior: The Blossom Valley Athletic League Mt. Hamilton Division MVP threw for 2,592 yards and 27 touchdowns. Led Christopher to a league title. Committed to play at Northern Arizona.

Rhett Thompson, San Ramon Valley, 6-5, 215, senior: First-team all-EBAL Mountain Division selection threw for 2,874 yards and 37 touchdowns. A Bryant University commit, Thompson led SRV to the NCS Division I final.

Honorable mention

Aidan Akery, Willow Glen, junior; Jack Badger, Granada, junior; Carson Blair, Miramonte, junior; Scotty Brennan, Los Gatos, senior; Lenox Colvin, Oakland, sophomore; John Dunne, Carlmont, senior; Toa Faavae, De La Salle, senior; Jalen Fayad, Ygnacio Valley, freshman; Andrew Fernandez, Gunderson, junior; Justin Fung, Palo Alto, sophomore; Juan Gonzalez, Concord, sophomore; Brayden Hughes, Sobrato, junior; Soren Hummel, St. Ignatius, senior; Kai Imahara, Wilcox, sophomore; Aaron Knapp, St. Francis, senior; Markos Lagios, Piedmont, senior; Rome Leota-Pritchard, Valley Christian, freshman; Jack Lewis, Branham, senior; Matteo Lortie, Livermore, junior; Trevor Moelk, St. Patrick-St. Vincent, senior; Sage Robertson, Liberty, senior; Elijah Rucker, Oakland Tech, sophomore; Michael Sargent, Sacred Heart Cathedral, junior; Berrell Staples, McClymonds, junior; Toby Torres, Piedmont Hills, junior; Josh Werner, Berean Christian, senior; Devin Wilson, Bishop O’Dowd, senior

RUNNING BACKS

First team

Jarious Hogan, St. Ignatius, 5-8, 180, senior: WCAL running back of the year ran for 21 touchdowns and scored the winning TD in comeback victories over Serra in the regular season and St. Francis in the CCS Open Division championship game. Scored a WCAL-record six touchdowns against Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Kingston Keanaaina, St. Francis, 6-0, 200, senior: WCAL player of the year ran for 2,145 yards and 18 touchdowns, leading St. Francis to the CCS Division I championship. BYU commit was also a force in the passing game and on special teams, accumulating 2,933 yards and 24 touchdowns.

Jhadis Luckey, California, 5-9, 180, junior: EBAL co-offensive player of the year rushed for 2,053 yards and 31 touchdowns. Ran for 425 yards and seven touchdowns in a wild 54-48 victory over Amador Valley in California’s regular-season finale.

Second team

Jaxon Bell, Liberty, 5-6, 160, junior: First-team all-Bay Valley Athletic League selection rushed for 1,805 yards and 14 touchdowns, and amassed 474 receiving yards and six TDs as Liberty reached the NCS Division II semifinals.

Dominic Kelley, De La Salle, 6-0, 210, senior: All-EBAL first-team selection rushed for 830 yards and tied for the team lead with 16 rushing touchdowns, doing so on just 92 carries. Ran for the winning fourth-quarter score against Pittsburg in the NCS Open Division championship game.

Julian McMahan, Monte Vista, 6-2, 220, senior: First-team all-EBAL selection rushed for 1,436 yards and 20 touchdowns and also had seven tackles for loss as a linebacker. Washington commit ran for a Monte Vista-record 307 yards in a playoff game against Bishop O’Dowd.

Honorable mention

Derrick Blanche, De La Salle, senior; Jaymieon Bradley, San Leandro, sophomore; Antonio Campbell, Mt. Diablo, junior; Grayson Doslak, Los Gatos, junior; Lazaro Faraj-Washington, Archbishop Mitty, junior; Elijah Fields, South San Francisco, senior; Matthew Forbes, Irvington, senior; Maurice Hall, Hayward, junior; Hayezon Jackson, Clayton Valley Charter, senior; Jeremiah Jones, Archbishop Riordan, senior; Marcel Leggett, Valley Christian, senior; Lavern Malikii, El Cerrito, junior; Alex Marston, Encinal, senior; Epifano Montiel, Mt. Pleasant, senior; Micah Parker, Campolindo, junior; Kamarri Robinson, Livermore, senior; Saliou Sow, Bishop O’Dowd, senior; Jason Stoner, Gunderson, senior; Wyatt Swanson, St. Mary’s-Berkeley, junior; Alijah Torres, Piedmont Hills, junior; Curtis Tucker, Antioch, senior; Evan Usher, Woodside, senior; Chuck Wynn, Menlo School, junior; Lucas Zayac, Capuchino, senior

WIDE RECEIVERS

First team

Jalen Arnold, Moreau Catholic, 5-10, 150, senior: Offensive most valuable player in West Alameda County Conference Foothill Division. Caught 65 passes for 1,509 yards and 19 touchdowns, leading Moreau Catholic to CIF 7-AA state championship win over Lindsay. Added 329 kick return yards and 100 punt return yards, plus 45 tackles defensively.

Owen Scott, San Ramon Valley, 5-11, 174, senior: EBAL Mountain first-team all-leaguer caught 78 passes for 1,084 yards and 13 scores. Helped lead SRV to NCS Division I championship game.

Cynai Thomas, Archbishop Riordan, 6-3, 165, junior: Leading receiver on a Riordan team that advanced to the CCS Division I semifinals. Junior caught 47 passes for 727 yards and 12 touchdowns. Was named receiver of the year in the WCAL.

Second team

Anthony Harrington, Amador Valley, 5-8, 145, junior: EBAL Mountain first-teamer went over 1,000 yards receiving with 11 touchdowns. Was key player for AV offense as the Dons advanced to 3-AA state title game against Frontier-Bakersfield.

Zayne St. Laurent, Branham, 6-2, 175, senior: Caught 73 passes for 1,006 yards and 12 TDs. Blossom Valley Athletic League Mt. Hamilton Division most outstanding receiver caught game-winning Hail Mary pass vs. Soledad.

Niko White, Acalanes, 5-10, 175, senior: Senior caught 73 passes for 1,083 yards and 15 TDs, also returning a kickofff for a touchdown. DAL Foothill first-teamer led Acalanes to NorCal Division 5-AA championship game, where the Dons lost 42-41 to Carmel, the eventual state champion in that division.

Honorable mention

Dumace Bell, South San Francisco, senior; Ymer Belvine, Oakland, senior; Kyle Chai, Sacred Heart Prep, senior; Travis Ciardella, Capuchino, senior; Jake Flood, Burlingame, senior; Spencer Hoang, Westmont, senior; Brayden Hodges, Branham, senior; Jack Haywood, Hillsdale, senior; Michael Fox, Bellarmine, senior; Makari Kenion, Pittsburg, senior; Chris Lawson, Archbishop Riordan, senior; Roman Mercado, Las Lomas, senior; Damien Miles, Granada, senior; Michael Mogannam, Leigh, senior; Beau Musser, Los Gatos, junior; RJ Mosley, Pittsburg, senior; Michael O’Donoghue, Foothill, senior; Austin Price, Silver Creek, senior; Jack Quinnild, Miramonte, senior; Grant Righellis, St. Francis, senior; Malachi Sanchez, Oakland, senior; Zion Secrease, Sacred Heart Cathedral, sophomore; Desmond Sparks, McClymonds, senior; Elijah Washington, Castlemont, senior; Kyle Welch, The King’s Academy, junior; Perrion Williams, St. Francis, junior

TIGHT ENDS

First team

Kellan Ford, Monte Vista, 6-5, 230, senior: Senior signed to Arizona finished with 669 receiving yards, 18.1 yards per catch and nine touchdowns. First-team all-leaguer in the East Bay Athletic League Mountain Division.

Owen Panu, Los Gatos, 6-1, 210, senior: First-team all-PAL Bay Division. Finished with 20 catches for 322 yards and five touchdowns. Caught two touchdown passes, including the game-winner, and a two-point conversion as Los Gatos beat Archbishop Riordan 35-28 in the CCS Division I semifinals.

Second team

Tony Keck, Clayton Valley Charter, 6-3, 225, senior: Caught 29 passes for 499 yards and four scores, averaging 17.2 yards per catch. First-team all-Diablo Athletic League Foothill Division.

Sean Chopoff, Carlmont, 6-4, 210, senior: Caught 30 balls for 718 yards and eight scores, an average of 23.9 yards per catch. First-team all-PAL Ocean Division.

Honorable mention

Thomas Adkins, Arroyo, senior; Matthew Anderson, Christopher, senior; Lucas Grier, Westmont, junior; Owen Harrington, Archbishop Mitty, senior; Clay Hinsdale, Serra, senior; Cameron Lowe, Capuchino, senior; Valentino Maza, Mills, junior; Miles Moore, Moreau Catholic, senior; Zachary Pallach, Piedmont Hills, senior; Anthony Rivas, Andrew Hill, senior; Davis Robu, Homestead, sophomore; Jimmy Scibetta, Branham, senior

OFFENSIVE LINE

First team

Peter Langi, Archbishop Riordan, 6-5, 330, senior: First-team two-way WCAL lineman stood out on Riordan’s imposing O-line. Blocked for offense that led Crusaders to CCS Division I semifinal. Senior, who signed with Washington, had nine tackles.

John Mills, St. Ignatius, 6-6, 345, senior: Anchored SI’s offensive line during resurgent season as starting left tackle. Senior bound for Washington led Wildcats to best season in 12 years and hoisted CCS Open Division championship trophy. Co-WCAL offensive lineman of the year.

Sione Netane, St. Francis, 6-5, 330, senior: Two-way lineman named first-team by WCAL. Opened up holes for record-setting season by running back Kingston Keanaaina. Wrapped up 25 ballcarriers defensively.

Ace Robinson, De La Salle, 6-4, 265, senior: Spartans’ best O-lineman led on the interior for De La Salle team that reached CIF Open Division state title game, losing 37-15 to national No. 1 team Mater Dei. Also contributed defensively with 17 tackles, four tackles for loss and 1 1/2 sacks.

Champ Taulealea, Valley Christian, 6-5, 330, senior: Co-WCAL O-lineman of the year with Mills, will join him at Washington. Senior led Warriors to CCS Open/Division I tournament, where they lost 24-14 to St. Francis in the opening round. Added 25 tackles defensively.

Second team

Michael Klisiewicz, Liberty, 6-6, 305, senior: Senior was named Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Bay Valley Athletic League. Signed with Cal during the early signing period. Primarily an offensive tackle, he also played some defensive end and collected two tackles on that side of the ball. Star blocker for Lions team that reached NCS Division II semifinals.

Elias Shamieh, Serra, 6-3, 300, senior: Key player for Serra offensive line that blocked for 1,000-yard back Nano Latu. Holds offer from Colorado State.

Tommy Tofi, Archbishop Riordan, 6-6, 320, senior: Junior tackle helped anchor elite, talented Riordan line that paved way for CCS Division I semifinal appearance. Co-junior of the year and first-teamer in West Catholic Athletic League. Also played defense, compiling 28 total tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack.

Andrew Tresser, Acalanes, 6-2, 220, senior: Important blocker for Acalanes team that won NCS Division III championship and lost narrowly in NorCal 5-AA championship game to Carmel. Made two pancake blocks in 2024 season.

Sione Vailea, McClymonds, 6-3, 270, senior: Senior named first-team all-OAL paved the way for big seasons by stars Rahsjon Duncan, Berell Staples and Sharky Tamale. Holds scholarship offers from San Diego and Southwest Baptist.

Honorable mention

Louis Akpa, Serra, senior; Jonah Alapati, Serra, senior; Dylan Beigi, Archbishop Mitty, senior; Fabian Bustamante, Santa Teresa, senior; Leo Cocchiglia, Los Gatos, senior; Delon Craft Jr., Salesian, senior; Aaron Davis-Beckford, Christopher, senior; Chase Duarte, Clayton Valley Charter, senior; Nolan Keith, Bellarmine, senior; Daniel Leupold, St. Ignatius, senior; Matt Ludeman, Los Gatos, senior; Fuatau Lulai, James Logan, senior; Ata Mata’u, St. Francis, senior; Kekoa Mayo-McKnight, Bishop O’Dowd, senior; Bradley Ruffin, Pittsburg, senior; Richard Salas, Moreau Catholic, junior; Jacob Smith, Wilcox, senior; Jeremiah Stallworth, Palo Alto, senior; Losipini Tupou, Archbishop Riordan, senior; Deegan Waldorph, Branham, senior

KICKERS/PUNTERS

First team

Casey Carr, Santa Teresa, 6-2, 210, senior: The “Cowboy Kicker” was the BVAL Mt. Hamilton’s co-utility player of the year after making 7 of 9 field goals and 38 PATs. Also had 24 touchbacks on kickoffs and pinned 15 of his 36 punts inside the 20.

Odhran Kenny, St. Ignatius, 6-2, 160, senior: Made 7 of 9 field goals and 31 PATs for the Wildcats and pinned 7 of 29 punts inside the 20-yard line. His longest punt went 55 yards. Had 16 touchbacks on 34 kickoffs.

Second team

Rylan Antipuesto, Christopher, 5-5, 135, senior: First-team all-BVAL Mt. Hamilton selection made 11 of 12 field goal attempts, with his longest being 42 yards. Also made 44 PATs and had 15 touchbacks on 63 kickoffs.

Aaron Vander Veen, Valley Christian, 6-2, 200, senior: WCAL kicker of the year made 5 of 6 field goal attempts and converted all 21 of his PATs. Also served as Valley Christian’s punter. Ranked as a four-star prospect.

Honorable mention

Sebastian Aguilar, Carlmont, junior; Mateo Alvarez, Gunderson, junior; Gio Anguiono, Newark Memorial, junior; Noah Bandabaila, Oakland, senior; Samy Bendimerad, Alameda, senior; Jake Gerber, Los Gatos, senior; Noah Henzi, San Ramon Valley, senior; Aidan James, Heritage, junior; Anthony Perez, Menlo-Atherton, junior; Mateni Puamau, Capuchino, junior; Emiliano Rodriguez, Monta Vista, senior; Viliami Sekona, Mountain View, senior; Zach Tabibian, Campolindo, junior