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

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Quarterback--Anthony Casciano, Bangor Pius X, Sr., 5-11, 195.

Running backs--Josh Seidel, Bishop McCort, Sr., 6-0, 200; Wyatt Straub, Tri-Valley, Sr., 5-9, 170; Deontae Howard, Clairton, Sr., 5-9, 170.

Fullback--Jake Morton, Southern Columbia, Jr., 6-2, 170.

Tight end--Terry Gettings, Rochester, Sr., 6-2, 200.

Wide receivers--Jeff Davis, Steelton-Highspire, Sr., 6-8, 210; Kevin Weatherspoon, Clairton, Sr., 6-0, 185; Brett Zuck, Keystone, Sr., 6-3, 185.

Offensive linemen--Fred Ruff, Delaware Valley Charter, Sr., 6-5, 295; Kyle Holland, Old Forge, Sr., 6-3, 255; Zac Donaldson, Brentwood, Sr., 6-1, 250; Zack Doyle, Bellwood-Antis, Sr., 6-2, 230; Logan Woznicki, Mercyhurst Prep, Sr., 6-1, 250.

Kicker--Dane Domonkos, Bishop McCort, Sr., 5-7, 155.

All-purpose--Desimon Green, Clairton, Jr., 6-5, 220; Trey Johnson, Rochester, Sr., 5-9, 170; Dan Odem, Farrell, Sr., 6-1, 170.

Defense

Defensive ends--Anthony Pioli, Bishop McCort, Sr., 5-11, 220; T.J. Armstrong, Clarion, Fr., 6-2, 185.

Defensive linemen--Shane Rugg, Bishop McCort, Sr., 6-3, 240; Josh Rogers, Pottstown St. Pius X, Sr., 6-2, 225; Robert Trudo, Farrell, Jr., 6-5, 265.

Linebackers--Eddie Ball, Clairton, Sr., 5-9, 205; Brandon Small, Clairton, Sr., 5-11, 195; Jake Szoszorek, Iroquois, Sr., 5-8, 205; Greg Ermold, Holy Name, Sr., 5-9,

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225; Ron Jackson, Farrell, Sr., 5-9, 195.

Defensive backs--Nick DeGol, Bellwood-Antis, Sr., 5-11, 165; Preston Jefferson, Farrell, Sr., 6-4, 175; Cory Bauer, Brentwood, Jr., 6-1, 180; Zach Petrunak, Portage, Sr., 5-11, 155.

Punter--Dave Bojalad, Elk County Catholic, Jr., 6-2, 215.

All-purpose--Tyler Klinger, Line Mountain, Sr., 5-10, 160; Ben Lohr, Meyersdale, Sr., 6-0, 180; Nick Bolias, Monessen, Jr., 6-0, 185.

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SECOND TEAM
Offense

Quarterback--Matt McGinley, Tri-Valley, Sr., 6-5, 190.

Running backs--Seth Zaman, Conemaugh Township, Sr., 5-10, 170; Mike Sinosky, Portage, Sr., 5-10, 210; Jed Greslick, Curwensville, Sr., 5-8, 165.

Fullback--Tyler Grosser, Upper Dauphin, Sr., 6-0, 185.

Tight end--Justin Dunlap, Sharpsville, Sr., 6-0, 230.

Wide receivers--Ryan Gaunt, Ferndale, Sr., 5-10, 180; Gary Laucks, York Catholic, Jr., 6-3, 180; Matt Hepler, Tri-Valley, Sr., 6-2, 190.

Offensive linemen--Brad Witcoskie, Southern Columbia, Sr., 5-11, 260; Marcus Foster, Reading Cent. Cath., Sr., 6-2, 230; Eric Roberts, Rochester, Sr., 6-0, 225; Seth Landgraf, Millersburg, Sr., 6-0, 220; Luke Lantzy, United, Sr., 5-10, 240.

Kicker-Matt Gaston, Southern Huntingdon, Sr., 5-10, 175.

All-purpose--Dan Reed, Keystone, Sr., 6-0, 180; Joe Colangelo, Monaca, Sr., 6-0, 180; Martin Long, Pittsburgh North Catholic, Jr., 6-2, 195.
 
Defense

Defensive ends--Eric Minemyer, Bishop Carroll, Sr., 6-5, 240; Steve Belskey, Bishop McCort, Sr., 6-1, 205.

Defensive linemen--Ben Ancheff, Williams Valley, Sr., 6-0, 320; Tyler Lewis, Lakeview, Sr., 6-1, 205; Jared Burger, Union City, Sr., 6-0, 200.

Linebackers--Cody Cooper, Upper Dauphin, Sr., 6-1, 185; Bubba Rue, Clarion, Sr., 6-1, 215; Chaz Merriman, Bishop McCort, Sr., 6-0, 210; Joey Rys, Reading Central Cath., Jr., 5-11, 180; Chris Moore, Line Mountain, Sr., 6-0, 225.

Defensive backs--Cole Parkinson, Pottstown St. Pius X, Sr., 6-3, 175; Chad Piccirilli, Sharpsville, Sr., 6-0, 155; Zach Artz, Tri-Valley, Sr., 5-9, 165; Zach Waddell, United, Sr., 6-0, 185.

Punter--Cody Crosby, Eisenhower, Sr., 6-4, 200.

All-purpose--Nick Gmerek, Moshannon Valley, Sr., 5-9, 165; Jimmy Zubek, Avonworth, Sr., 5-9, 175; Fred Caruso, Holy Name, Jr., 5-9, 180.

Class A player of the year--Deontae Howard, Clairton.

Class A coach of the year--Tom Nola, Clairton.