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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL CLASS 4A ALL-STATE FOOTBALL SELECTIONS

FIRST-TEAM

OFFENSE

QUARTERBACK

James Cammack, Rancho (5-9, 170, Sr.) — Passed for 3,359 yards and 37 TDs. … Also rushed for 359 yards and seven scores. … Topped 400 yards passing three times, tossed six TD passes in two games. … Sunrise Region Offensive Player of the Year.

RUNNING BACK

Reggie Bullock, Las Vegas (5-9, 160, Sr.) — Rushed for 1,647 yards and 23 TDs, averaging 9.6 yards per carry. … Also caught 26 passes for 330 yards and five TDs. … Topped 100 yards rushing nine times. … First-team All-Sunrise Region.

Derek Eamon, Del Sol (5-11, 220, Sr.) — Didn’t carry the ball until the third game but still rushed for 1,760 yards and 24 TDs. … Ran for 410 yards and five TDs in the Sunrise semifinals to cap a stretch of three straight 200-yard games. … First-team All-Sunrise Region at running back and linebacker.

Marcus Sullivan, Cheyenne (5-9, 165, Sr.) — Rushed for 1,643 yards and 20 TDs, averaging 11.8 yards per carry. … Caught 12 passes for 411 yards and seven TDs. … Also threw two TD passes. … Topped 100 yards rushing 11 times. … Sunset Region Offensive Player of the Year. … Has committed to UNLV.

Tyler York, McQueen (5-11, 196, Sr.) — Gatorade state Player of the Year. … Rushed for 1,907 yards and 32 TDs. … Caught 26 passes for 362 yards and a TD. … Northern Region Player of the Year. … Second-team all-state pick at running back as a junior. … First-team all-state pick at defensive back as a junior.

WIDE RECEIVER

Aaron Franklin, Las Vegas (5-9, 161, Sr.) — Caught 63 passes for 986 yards and eight TDs to help the Wildcats advance to the state semifinals. … First-team All-Sunrise Region.

Courtney Gardner, Hug (6-3, 200, Sr.) — Caught 27 passes for 492 yards and nine TDs during regular season. … Averaged 18.2 yards per catch. … First-team All-Northern Region.

Dijon Holman, Rancho (6-1, 175, Sr.) — Caught 78 passes for 1,345 yards and 17 TDs. … Topped 100 receiving yards six times. … First-team All-Sunrise Region.

TIGHT END

Stephen Jeffers, Bishop Manogue (6-4, 260, Jr.) — Caught 12 passes for 162 yards and two TDs. … First-team All-Northern Region. … Sierra League co-Lineman of the Year.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Karrington Armstrong, McQueen (6-3, 303, Sr.) — Northern Region Lineman of the Year. … First-team All-Northern Region at guard. … Second-team all-state as a junior.

Darin Gooch, McQueen (6-3, 245, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region at center. … Helped Lancers average 256.5 yards rushing. … Bench presses 440 pounds.

Alex Klorman, Del Sol (6-4, 260, Sr.) — Helped anchor line that blocked for two 1,000-yard rushers. … First-team All-Sunrise Region at offensive tackle.

Jeremiah Tofaeono, Cheyenne (6-4, 290, Sr.) — First-team All-Sunset Region offensive tackle. … Also first-team All-Sunset at defensive line. … Second-team all-state pick at offensive line as a junior.

Rodrick Tuisavalalo, Rancho (6-2, 270, Sr.) — First-team All-Sunrise Region at offensive guard. Also first-team All-Sunrise at defensive line. … Advanced to 4A state golf tournament as a junior.

UTILITY

Kerwynn Williams, Valley (5-10, 175, Sr.) — Versatile player saw action at quarterback and running back. … Rushed for 2,002 yards and 26 TDs, averaging 10.1 yards per carry. … Topped 100 rushing yards in all 11 games. … Also passed for 707 yards and three TDs. … Rushed for 200 or more yards three times. … First-team All-Sunrise Region at running back.

KICKER

Nolan Kohorst, Green Valley (6-0, 160, Jr.) — Booted 10 field goals, including four of 50 yards or more. … Season long of 54 yards. … First-team All-Sunrise Region.

KICK RETURNER

Aaron Simon, Bonanza (6-2, 175, Sr.) — Returned three kickoffs for touchdowns. … Also rushed for 259 yards and caught 33 passes for 492 yards and six TDs. … Second-team All-Sunset Region at tight end.

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE LINE

Justin Chaisson, Bishop Gorman (6-5, 265, Sr.) — Oklahoma recruit was Southwest League Defensive Player of the Year. … First-team all-state as a junior. … Finished with 46 tackles and five sacks.

Keenan Graham, Silverado (6-3, 231, Sr.) — Finished with 22 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. … Has committed to UCLA. … First-team all-state as a junior. … Led Silverado with 73 tackles.

J.J. Jaramillo, Spanish Springs (6-4, 305, Sr.) — Finished with 55 tackles. … First-team All-Northern Region at defensive tackle.

Mike LaGrone, McQueen (6-2, 226, Sr.) — Had school-record 17 sacks. … Also had 24 other tackles for loss. … First-team All-Northern Region at defensive end. … Also second-team All-Northern Region at tight end.

Kyle Van Noy, McQueen (6-4, 209, Sr.) — Outside linebacker/defensive end finished with 14 sacks and 10 other tackles for loss. … Had 74 total tackles, six forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. … Scored four defensive touchdowns. … Northern Region Defensive Player of the Year. … First-team all-state as a junior.

LINEBACKER

David Castro, Palo Verde (5-10, 220, Sr.) — Had 159 tackles, five tackles for loss. … First-team All-Sunset Region at inside linebacker. … Second-team All-Sunset at offensive guard.

Genesis Faga, Desert Pines (5-11, 180, Sr.) — Had 83 tackles, including 52 solos. … Finished with four sacks. … Sunrise Region defensive Player of the Year. … First-team All-Sunrise at inside linebacker.

Liloa Nobriga, Palo Verde (6-3, 235, Sr.) — Had 185 tackles, including 36 solos. … Had 10 tackles for loss. … Had four sacks and an interception. … First-team All-Sunrise Region at outside linebacker. … Second-team all-state as a junior.

Damien Proby, Cheyenne (6-1, 210, Sr.) — Sunset Region Defensive Player of the Year, helped the Desert Shields post four shutouts. … First-team All-Sunset Region at inside linebacker.

Luigi Terrana, Damonte Ranch (6-0, 185, Sr.) — Finished with 102 tackles. … Intercepted six passes. … First-team All-Northern Region.

DEFENSIVE BACK

Torin Harris, Palo Verde (6-0, 175, Sr.) — Intercepted five passes, returning three for touchdowns. … Had 53 tackles. … First-team All-Sunset Region. … Has committed to Southern California.

Trent deBraga, Churchill County (6-0, 175, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region. … Second-team All-Northern Region at wide receiver. … Sierra League Defensive Player of the Year. … Had 124 tackles, 11/2 sacks and an interception. … Second-team all-state as a junior.

Duke Williams, Hug (6-1, 180, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region. … Also played quarterback and was Northern Region Offensive Player of the Year. … First-team all-state as a junior.

Tyler York, McQueen (5-11, 196, Sr.) — Recorded 65 tackles and six sacks. … Broke up five passes and intercepted one. … Northern Region Player of the Year. … First-team all-state pick at defensive back as a junior.

PUNTER

Jordan Miller, Green Valley (6-3, 175, Sr.) — Averaged 43.1 yards per punt. … Had long of 74 yards. … First-team All-Sunrise Region.

SECOND-TEAM

OFFENSE

QUARTERBACK

Emir Lopez, Las Vegas (6-1, 212, Sr.) — Sierra Vista transfer passed for 2,734 yards and 28 TDs. … Also rushed for seven scores.

RUNNING BACK

Josh Dupree, Bishop Manogue (5-9, 165, Jr.) — Rushed for 1,202 yards and 17 TDs during regular season. … Sierra League Player of the Year. … First-team All-Northern Region.

Stephen Nixon, Cimarron-Memorial (5-8, 168, Jr.) — Rushed for 1,954 yards and 23 TDs. … Averaged 9.3 yards per carry. … Topped 100 rushing yards 10 times, including three games of 200 yards or more. … First-team All-Sunset Region.

Akil Sharp, Sierra Vista (5-9, 200, Sr.) — Rushed for 1,646 yards and 20 TDs. … Also caught seven passes for 103 yards. … Topped 100 rushing yards nine times, including three games of 200 or more. … Southwest League Offensive Player of the Year.

Chaz Thomas, Palo Verde (5-10, 215, Sr.) — Rushed for 1,802 yards and 16 TDs. … Ran for 100 or more yards nine times. …First team All-Sunset Region. … Second-team all-state as a junior.

WIDE RECEIVER

Justin Burdno, Basic (5-10, 180, Sr.) — Caught 44 passes for 635 yards and 13 TDs. … Also rushed for 139 yards and a TD. … Six interceptions on defense. … First-team All-Sunrise Region.

Kyle Larimer, Green Valley (6-0, 175, Sr.) — Caught 51 passes for 779 yards and four TDs. … Had 11 catches for 201 yards in final game.

Kyle Van Noy, McQueen (6-4, 209, Sr.) — Caught 35 passes for 731 yards and 13 TDs. … First-team All-Northern Region at wide receiver and defensive end.

TIGHT END

Xavier Grimble, Bishop Gorman (6-5, 225, Jr.) — Strong blocker already is garnering interest from Pac-10 schools. … Caught 13 passes for 308 yards and three TDs.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Nate Holloway, Spring Valley (6-4, 320, Sr.) — Helped Grizzlies average 270 rushing yards. … First-team All-Sunset Region at offensive tackle. … Has committed to UNLV.

Logan Nester, Del Sol (6-1, 285, Sr.) — First-team All-Sunrise Region at offensive guard. … Helped the Dragons average 334 rushing yards.

Willie Tupou, Hug (6-1, 255, Sr.) — Helped Hawks average 243 rushing yards during regular season. … First-team All-Northern Region at offensive guard and defensive tackle.

Dallin Van Buskirk, Las Vegas (6-0, 205, Jr.) — First-team All-Sunrise Region at offensive tackle. … Anchored the line for a team that averaged 39 points.

Sam Womack, Bishop Gorman (6-4, 250, Sr.) — Top lineman for a team that averaged 32.8 points. … Second-team All-Sunset Region at offensive tackle.

UTILITY

Torin Harris, Palo Verde (6-0, 175, Sr.) — Saw time at quarterback, running back and receiver. … Rushed for 660 yards and 11 TDs, averaging 10.6 yards per carry. … Completed 15 of 16 passes for 100 yards and two TDs. … Had nine catches for 183 yards and four TDs.

KICKER

Anthony Martinez, McQueen (5-9, 171, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region. … First-team all-state as a junior. … Doubled as a running back and rushed for two TDs in state title game.

KICK RETURNER

Lennox Pierce, Reed (6-0, 165, Sr.) — First-team All-Northern Region as a return specialist. … Caught 59 passes for 813 yards and eight TDs.

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE LINE

Karrington Armstrong, McQueen (6-3, 303, Sr.) — Huge tackle had 45 tackles, including nine for loss and two sacks. … Northern Region Lineman of the Year.

Daniel Godkin, Palo Verde (6-4, 210, Jr.) — Had 90 tackles. … Led Palo Verde with five sacks. … First-team All-Sunset Region at defensive line. … Second-team All-Sunset at offensive guard.

Nate Holloway, Spring Valley (6-4, 320, Sr.) — Massive tackle anchored defensive line for Grizzlies. … Finished with 81/2 sacks. … Second-team All-Sunset Region.

Jeremiah Tofaeono, Cheyenne (6-4, 290, Sr.) — Big lineman helped Desert Shields allow an average of just 8.1 points. … First-team All-Sunset Region.

Alex Turner, Bishop Gorman (6-2, 240, Jr.) — Second-leading tackler for Sunset runner-up Gaels. Had 56 tackles and 21/2 sacks. … Second-team All-Sunset Region.

LINEBACKER

Kyle Duggin, McQueen (6-0, 201, Sr.) — Led state champs with 97 tackles, including 10 for loss. … Forced two fumbles and intercepted a pass. … First-team All-Northern Region.

Derek Eamon, Del Sol (5-11, 220, Sr.) — Led Dragons with 103 tackles. … Had four tackles for loss and three sacks. … Forced three fumbles and recovered two. … First-team All-Sunrise Region at inside linebacker and running back.

Triton Manumaleuna, Cimarron-Memorial (5-11, 202, Sr.) — Had 115 tackles and four sacks. … Intercepted a pass and recovered two fumbles. … First-team All-Sunset Region at outside linebacker and tight end.

Derek Reid, Bishop Manogue (6-0, 180, Jr.) — Finished with 60 tackles, including 25 solos. … Had one sack. … First-team All-Northern Region.

Gabe Toney, Arbor View (6-0, 190, Sr.) — Had 108 total tackles, including seven for loss. … Had three sacks, forced two fumbles and had two fumble recoveries. … Scored two defensive TDs. … Also rushed for 865 yards. … First-team All-Sunset Region at inside linebacker.

DEFENSIVE BACK

Khyriece Campbell, Cheyenne (6-0, 160, Sr.) — Anchored the secondary for the area’s stingiest defense. … Desert Shields allowed 97 points in 12 games, with 62 of those coming in two games, posted five shutouts. … First-team All-Sunset Region.

Sidney Hodge, Palo Verde (5-8, 175, Sr.) — Intercepted seven passes. … Had four fumble recoveries. … Had 39 tackles. … Second-team All-Sunset Region.

John Therrell, Bishop Gorman (6-0, 180, Sr.) — Picked off eight passes and recovered two fumbles. … Finished with 37 tackles. … Second-team All-Sunset Region. … Has committed to UNLV.

Michael Wadsworth, Silverado (6-1, 197, Sr.) — First-team All-Sunrise Region. … Intercepted two passes and had 49 tackles. … First-team all-state as a kick returner after his junior season. … Has committed to Hawaii.

PUNTER

Ray Daniels, Damonte Ranch (6-0, 180, Sr.) — Averaged 38.6 yards per punt. …First-team All-Sierra League at punter and quarterback. … Passed for 2,059 yards and 15 TDs and rushed for 402 yards and nine scores.

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