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Do you believe high school football players completed a season in the Covid-19 Pandemic? They did and were recognized. Coaches acknowledge their players every year at the end of the season will All-Region recognition. It’s an honor, and these players need to be recognized.

Here are the local high school football players who were chosen from the 2020 season. Each region, whether it be Georgia High School State Association (GHSA), Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA), or South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA), chooses differently as far as the player of the year, coach of the year, first team, second team, and third teams.  Congrats to all!

GHSA ALL REGION 6-2A FOOTBALL TEAM

Offensive Player of the Year — Ashaud Roberson, Richmond Hill

Defensive Player of the Year — Shaquan Brooks, Richmond Hill

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Tyler Coleman, Richmond Hill

WR — Jordan Clark, Richmond Hill

WR — Keion Wallace, Effingham County

OL — Joe Fusile, Richmond Hill

OL — Jae Kollman, Richmond Hill

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Nathan Vickers, Richmond Hill

DL — Malcolm Brown, South Effingham

LB — John Mastrorilli, Richmond Hill

DB — Kenyon Hunter, Richmond Hill

K — Britton Williams, Richmond Hill

P — Tyler Wells, Effingham

 

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

RB — Larry Scott, South Effingham

TE — Ryan Steele, Richmond Hill

OL — Ryan Phillips, Effingham County

OL — Jamarie Mitchell, South Effingham

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

LB — Tucker Wilson, Effingham

LB — Marcus Jones, Richmond Hill

DB — Tyler Wells, Effingham County

K — Liam Rickman, South Effingham

 

GHSA All-Region 3-4A Football Team

Player of the Year: Justin Thomas, Benedictine

Offensive Player of the Year: Jadon Adams, Islands

Defensive Player of the Year: Holden Sapp, Benedictine

Athlete of the Year: Trent Broadnax, Benedictine

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

QB—Holden Geriner, Benedictine

RB—LeShon Brooks, Benedictine

RB—Damozzio Harris, Jenkins

TE—Kaden Sonnabend, New Hampstead

WR—Za’Quan Bryan, Benedictine

WR—John Dickerson IV, Islands

WR—Langston Lewis, Islands

WR—Trey Speaks, New Hampstead

OL—Kam Bing, New Hampstead

OL—Andrew Defilippis, Benedictine

OL—Anthony Frankosky, Islands

OL—Ashton Jackson, Jenkins

OL—JaShad Royals, Islands

K—Nick Dillon, Benedictine

P—Cooper Bachman, Islands

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DL—Bryce Pashke, Benedictine

DL—De’Andre Robertson, New Hampstead

DL—Damonte Smith, Islands

DL—Jacquez Williams, Jenkins

LB—Clarence Betterson, Jenkins

LB—Bubba Chisholm, Islands

LB—Mac Kromenhoek, Benedictine

LB—Rodney Wade, New Hampstead

DB—Ray Allen, Jenkins

DB—Ben Andrews, Islands

DB—Sanei Spaulding, Jenkins

DB—Noddy Thomas, New Hampstead

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

QB—Patrick Blake, Jenkins

RB—Jamell Coast, New Hampstead

RB—Donavan Davelaar, Islands

TE—Tavare Brewton II, Islands

WR—Deion Duncan, Islands

WR—Ki’Rhon Jones, Jenkins

OL—Julio Arrietta, Islands

OL—Zabari Baker, Jenkins

OL—Brian Johnson, Benedictine

OL—Larry Johnson, Jenkins

OL—Sam Snead, Islands

K—Luis Morales, New Hampstead

P—Brayden Calderon, New Hampstead

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

DL—Antonio Barnwell, Islands

DL—Wyman Johnson, Jenkins

DL—D’Angelo Sheppard, Jenkins

DL—Sam Snead, Islands

LB—Cooper Bachman, Islands

LB—Bernard Bentley, Jenkins

LB—Tony Edwards Jr., Jenkins

LB—Mitchell Singletary, Islands

DB—Ben Hollerbach, Benedictine

DB—Terryn Patterson-Bryant, Islands

DB—Jashard Richey, Jenkins

DB—Howard Robinson, New Hampstead

GHSA ALL REGION 3-3A FOOTBALL TEAM

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF YEAR — Mike Cabellero, Windsor Forest

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF YEAR — Demarquez London, Windsor Forest

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Dalen Jacobs, Windsor Forest

RB — Antario Brown, Beach

RB — Trayvon Savage, Windsor Forest

WR — Abasi Scott, Windsor Forest

WR — Dylan Boone, Johnson

OL — Jaheim Howard, Windsor Forest

OL — Joshua Knight, Groves

OL — Terrence Jarrett, Johnson

OL — Omarion Gibson, Beach

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Taariq Simmons, Johnson

DL — Ramone Turner, Windsor Forest

DL — Josiah Tate, Groves

LB — Mi’Quan Stafford, Johnson

LB — Cavonte Legree, Windsor Forest

LB — Tyshawn Collins, Savannah High

DB — Malik Demery, Windsor Forest

DB — Ted Hurst, Johnson

DB — Keith Maxwell, Savannah

Rover — Hiwatha Williams, Johnson

K — Ryan Hensley, Windsor Forest

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Keon Edwards, Johnson

RB — Jahmare Generlette, Savannah High

TE — Ameer Phillips, Beach

WR — Michael Washington, Savannah High

WR — Marqus Bythewood, Groves

WR — Tyjuawan Biffle, Beach

OL — Terrence Singleton, Savannah High

OL — Joseph Maxwell, Windsor Forest

OL — Joshua Peterson, Groves

OL — Ryland Bartley, Savannah High

OL — Jaden Boone, Johnson

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Aaron Freeman, Beach

DL — Nijae Robinson, Savannah High

DL — Kelvin Drummond, Windsor Forest

LB — Jadarius Reed, Groves

LB — Dontrey Irwin, Beach

DB — Roddre Mathews, Beach

DB — Rashard Jackson, Groves

DB — Jamario Blige, Windsor Forest

Rover — Nik Jex-Gomez, Windsor Forest

P — Dareth Baker, Windsor Forest

THIRD TEAM OFFENSIVE LINE

Zackariah Holmes, Beach

Dareth Baker, Windsor Forest

David Petty, Johnson

Javon Bost, Groves

Kemarion Butler, Savannah High

 

GHSA  ALL-REGION 3-A PRIVATE FOOTBALL TEAM

Offensive Player of the Year - Spencer Robicheaux, Savannah Christian

Defensive Player of the Year - Peyton Cromwell, Savannah Christian

Coach of the Year- Baker Woodward, Savannah Christian

First Team Offense

QB- Barry Kleinpeter, Savannah Country Day

OL- Justin McInnis, Savannah Christian

OL- Garrett Perry, Savannah Christian,

OL- James Stephens, Savannah Christian

OL- Jalin Scott Calvary

OL- Ryan Merklinger, Calvary

RB- Greg Daniel, Calvary

SB- Ely Brown, Savannah Christian

FB- Carter Allen, Savannah Christian,

WR- George Futch, Savannah Christian

WR- Brogan Korta, Calvary

TE- Jordan Hoffman, Savannah Christian

WR- Kenny Odom, Savannah Country Day

First Team Defense

DL- Caleb Womble, Savannah Christian

DL- Terry Simmons, Calvary

DL- Troy Ford, Calvary

DL- Karlo Jukic, Savannah Country Day

DL- Cameron Powell, Savannah Christian

LB- Ashton Dorsey, Savannah Christian

LB- Dalton Spivey, Savannah Country Day

LB- David Bucey, Savannah Christian

DB- Cam Selders, Calvary

DB- Juwan Johnson, Calvary

DB- Erik Brown Savannah Country Day

DB- Bradley Anderson, Savannah Christian

Second Team Offense

QB- Jake Merklinger, Calvary

OL-Jep Hudspeth, Savannah Christian

OL- Cole Burnsed, Savannah Christian

OL- Cam Dean, Calvary Day School

SB- Jayden Hester, Savannah Christian

WR-Bryant Brantley, Calvary Day School

TE- David Gilpin, Savannah Country Day

Second Team Defense

DL- Akeem Lane, Savannah Christian

DL- Fuches Lewis, Calvary

DL- Henry Geillo, Savannah Country Day

LB- A.J. Butts, Calvary

LB- Garhett Manning, Calvary

LB- Casey Ricks, Calvary

DB-Paul Mosley, Savannah Country Day

DB-Ny’eem Wimberly, Savannah Christian

DB- Blake Brown, Savannah Christian

GHSA ALL-REGION 3-A PUBLIC FOOTBALL TEAM

First Team Defense

DL- Chris Bell, Bryan County

Second Team Defense

DB- Tanner Ellis, Bryan County

 

GHSA FLAG FOOTBALL ALL-AREA 2 A-5A

 

Player of the Year- Nevaeh Hamilton, Calvary Day

Defensive Player of the Year- Katie Ellenwood, Calvary Day

1st Team-Offense

QB- Hannah Cail, Calvary

RB- Neveah Hamilton, Calvary

RB- Jr.Mahkayla Premo, Calvary

WR- Maggie Presley, calvary 

Center- Sr. Emma Crosby, Calvary

RB- Kayla Jackson, Richmond Hill

QB- Lucy Tuttle, Richmond Hill

QB- Inessa Brackbill, Effingham County

WR- Caleigh Eubanks, Effingham County

2nd Team-Offense

WR- McKenzie Clayton, Calvary’

Slot- Ava Farrelly, Calvary

WR- Alena Masis, Richmond Hill

WR- Abby McDonald, Effingham County

First Team Defense

Rusher- Morgan Soukhamneut, Calvary

LB-  Lily Frye, Calvary 

CB-  Katie Ellenwood, Calvary

Rusher - Kinsey Morales, Richmond Hill

LB- Madeline Ward, Richmond Hill

Rusher- Lexi Caggle, Effingham County

2nd Team Defense 

LB- Carlee Hurst, Calvary

LB- Maddie Sheldon, Calvary

CB- Cayden Fleming, Calvary

CB- Gabrielle Lawson, Richmond Hill

LB-  Reilynn Head, Effingham

GISA AAA ALL-REGION 2-AAA

LB – Ben Bingley, St. Andrew’s

FB/LB- Grant Viandes, St. Andrew’s

GISA AA ALL-REGION 2-AA & GISA ALL-STATE

First Team/All-State

RB/DB- Cameron Hall, Memorial Day School

FB/LB- DA Brewer, Memorial Day School

SCISA REGION 1A

Offensive Player of the Year - Antjuan McKay, Bethesda Academy

First Team Offense

WR- Ivan Gooding, Bethesda Academy

WR- Donte Dorman, Bethesda Academy 

OL- Dominique Sloan, Bethesda Academy 

First Team Defense

CB- Ke'Shon Leggett, Bethesda Academy 

CB- Zyere Edwards, Bethesda Academy 

SS- Carlton Brown, Bethesda Academy

K- David Hale, Bethesda Academy

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