The Pennsylvania sports writers' Class AAA all-state high school football team, as chosen by a statewide panel:

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Quarterback--Tyler Smith, Wilson Area, Sr., 6-5, 195.

Running backs--Ryan Brumfield, Owen J. Roberts, Jr., 5-10, 180; Mike Caputo, West Allegheny, Jr., 6-1, 190; Rushel Shell, Hopewell, Soph., 6-0, 210.

Fullback--Joe Gruber, Manheim Central, Sr., 6-0, 210.

Tight end--Cody Plesnar, Dallas, Sr., 6-1, 210.

Wide receivers--Jim Giasante, Thomas Jefferson, Sr., 6-2, 200; Ryan Keiser, Selinsgrove, Sr., 6-2, 185; Kowan Scott, Wilson Area, Jr., 6-4, 170.

Offensive linemen-- Sal Conaboy, Abington Heights, Sr., 6-5, 255; Brad McKeone, Pottsville, Jr., 6-4, 305; Sean Hickey, Franklin Regional, Sr., 6-6, 290; Alex Davis, Strong Vincent, Sr., 6-3, 275; Jon Trego, Selinsgrove, Sr., 6-0, 230.

Kicker--Taylor Groff, Manheim Central, Sr., 6-0, 165.

All-purpose--Ben Dupree, Susquehanna Township, Sr., 5-9, 185; Jon Monteiro, Daniel Boone, Sr., 6-2, 200; Jerry Rahill, Archbishop Wood, Sr., 6-1, 185.
 
Defense

Defensive ends--Roy Dennis, Berwick, Jr., 6-2, 220; Dakota Royer, Manheim Central, Sr., 6-3, 220.

Defensive linemen--Spencer Myers, Selinsgrove, Sr., 6-3, 230; Evan Craig, Abington Heights, Sr., 6-1, 285; Mitchell Stead, Daniel Boone, Sr., 6-3, 225.

Linebackers--Jordan Paskorz, Hampton, Sr., 6-4, 230; Arron Achey, Elco, Sr., 6-2, 210; Sean Sadosky, St. Marys, Sr., 6-1 210; Preston

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Hamlette, Pottsgrove, Sr., 5-10, 210; John Snyder, Abington Heights, Sr., 6-0, 200.

Defensive backs--Terrell Chestnut, Pottsgrove, Jr., 5-11, 175; Braedon Pennington, Punxsutawney, Sr., 5-11, 185; Matt Hundenski, Hopewell, Sr., 5-10, 185; Scott Adkins, Archbishop Wood, Sr., 5-8, 170.

Punter--Matt Kirkpatrick, Upper Perkiomen, Sr., 6-1, 180.

All-purpose--Casey Ebersole, Manheim Central, Sr., 6-0, 165; Shyquawn Pulliam, Cathedral Prep, Sr., 5-10, 175.

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SECOND TEAM

Offense

Quarterback--Brendan Nosovitch, Allentown Cent. Cath., Soph., 6-2, 185.

Running backs--Matt Craig, Springfield-Delco, Jr., 5-10, 180; Kevin Kelley, Conestoga Valley, Sr., 5-7, 150; Justin Wiley, Cathedral Prep, Jr., 5-11, 173.

Fullback--Ethan Hornberger, Kennard-Dale, Sr., 6-2, 240.

Tight end--Kyle Shuck, Selinsgrove, Sr., 6-1, 220.

Wide receivers--Trey Campman, Clearfield, Sr., 6-2, 171; Dan Gay, West York, Sr., 6-2, 200; Ben Simmen, West Allegheny, Sr., 6-3, 175.

Offensive linemen--Zack McMenamin, Interboro, Jr., 5-10, 205; Arthur Doakes, Lebanon, Sr., 6-6, 360; Tim Johnson, West Allegheny, Sr., 6-0, 270; Rob LaPorte, Manheim Central, Jr., 6-4, 310; Matt Lippincott, Wilson Area, Sr., 6-3, 280.

Kicker--Chris Rodrigues, Wilson Area, Sr., 5-10, 150.

All-purpose--Rondell White, Bayard Rustin, Sr., 5-10, 180; D.J. Robinson, Conrad Weiser, Jr., 5-7, 160; Cory Briggs, Selinsgrove, Sr., 6-3, 200.
 
Defense

Defensive ends--Dave McFadden, Allentown Cent. Cath., Sr., 6-6, 210; Dom Gianoni, Cathedral Prep, Sr., 6-3, 210.

Defensive linemen-Morgan Craig, Abington Heights, Jr., 6-4, 230; Alex Zupanovich, West Allegheny, Sr., 5-11, 255; Kayvon Greene, Pottsgrove, Jr., 6-2, 210.

Linebackers-Darion Bundy, West York, Sr., 6-1, 185; Robert Terrell, Susquehanna Township, 6-0, 230; Luke Rhodes, Hollidaysburg, Jr., 6-2, 225; Ron Skinner, Uniontown, Jr., 5-10, 175; Seth Lauver, Selinsgrove, Jr., 6-2, 245.

Defensive backs--Ray Mosby, Wilson Area, Sr., 5-7, 170; James Fruehan, Abington Heights, Jr., 5-9, 165; Dylan Anderson, Southern Lehigh, Sr., 6-1, 170; Ed Hasis, Thomas Jefferson, Sr., 6-1, 180.

Punter--Cody Nuzzo, Bradford, Sr., 5-8, 175.

All-purpose--Manasseh Garner, Brashear, Sr., 6-3, 210; Lonnie Richardson, Strath Haven, Sr., 5-11, 185.

Class AAA player of the year--Ben Dupree, Susquehanna Township.

Class AAA coach of the year--Dave Hess, Selinsgrove.