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All-Metro players of the year

  • Jun 29, 2011
  • Jun 29, 2011
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All-Metro girls soccer player of the year: For Notre Dame's Auer, the center of attention is nothing new

For Michelle Auer, the pregame ritual had become almost comical.

Just before the opening whistle at nearly every soccer game Auer played for Notre Dame this spring, she would hear her opponents: "Which one is she?''

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All-Metro boys track athlete of the year: Hazelwood Central's Hester completes redemption tour with trio of titles

Michael Hester has tasted plenty of success.

He was part of Hazelwood East's team track title in 2009. He won a second title at the Class 4 state meet last year after transferring to Hazelwood Central.

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All-Metro boys lacrosse player of the year: Versatile standout Sanders-Lyle excels on the attack for MICDS

When it comes to Tucker Sanders-Lyle, MICDS lacrosse coach Andy Kay is pretty direct.

"He is one of the better players to come out of the program in recent memory," Kay said. "Tucker has been such a positive leader for the varsity program."

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All-Metro girls track co-athlete of the year: Ladue's Levin beat, then shattered, 19-year-old 800 record

Samantha Levin had a singular purpose to her senior track season -- bury the 800-meter record so low that no one can ever touch it.

The Ladue senior set out to tackle that task from the beginning of the year. Many athletes talk about goals like these, but Levin had the means to make it happen. And by doing so, Levin has earned Post-Dispatch All-Metro girls' track co-athlete of the year honors.

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All-Metro boys golfer of the year: Focus through adversity will serve Parkway South's Weldon well on the links

The defining moment of Kyle Weldon's high school golf career didn't come on an area course with a club in his hand. Instead, it came in a speech to his teammates after the death of their coach.

Weldon and the rest of his Parkway South teammates had just made the three-hour bus trip to Poplar Bluff immediately after attending the funeral of their beloved coach Mark Wade, who died five days before from an apparent heart attack. With the sectional tournament and a chance to qualify for state the next day, Weldon knew he had to rally his teammates. The talk was delivered in a Poplar Bluff hotel room.

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All-Metro boys volleyball spotlight: Perseverance makes for sweet reward for Luebke, Oakville

Ryan Luebke was almost overwhelmed.

Moments earlier, Luebke helped lead the Oakville boys volleyball team to the Class 4 state championship. His teammates were piling on each other, and the Tigers' large student fan base was rushing the court. But Luebke was looking for one person -- his dad.

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All-Metro girls track co-athlete of the year: Decorated Hemann needs time away from track

Jena Hemann is versatile. Not just on the track, but in everything she does.

Not only was she a three-sport standout at Breese Central, but she was also recognized as the school's Post-Dispatch Scholar-Athlete. Now she can add Post-Dispatch All-Metro girls track co-athlete of the year to her list of accolades.

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All-Metro water polo player of the year: Emde's spans — attention and wing — point to 2012 title run

Steven Emde stands on the pool deck of the St. Peters Rec-Plex and dares to dream.

The engine of the Parkway West water polo machine had seen his junior season come to a close not 30 minutes earlier. But he already was looking forward to next year.

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All-Metro baseball player of the year: Francis Howell's Graves reflects on achievements, looks forward to more

Brett Graves was driving home recently from a trip to Dairy Queen when he and friend Brett Peel came up with an idea.

The Francis Howell High School graduates and baseball teammates decided to stop by one of their favorite spots, C&H Park. And before long they were sitting in the outfield grass reminiscing about the past and talking about the future.

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All-Metro girls lacrosse player of the year: Behind Menchella, Eureka bangs on door of state final

Thump, thump, thump.

For hours on end.

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All-Metro boys tennis player of the year: MICDS' Curtis found his will against Welte in state finals

MICDS senior Charlie Curtis entered the Class 1 singles championship match with a record of 27-0.

But there was nothing Curtis could do in the first set against Will Welte, the No. 1 player from team champion Pembroke Hill. Welte played almost perfect tennis, winning the set 6-2.

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All-Metro spring softball player of the year: Homer-happy Smith leaves legacy at O'Fallon

After clubbing 17 home runs in 2010 and just missing the Illinois single-season home run record, O'Fallon catcher Lauren Smith knew she would have to work even harder in 2011 if she wanted to break the mark of 18 set in 1982 by Becky Clark of Newton.

"I learned last year that pitching is going to be very selective this year, so I needed to pick my half of the plate and just go with that pitch if it's there," Smith said.

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All-Metro boys basketball player of the year: Chaminade's Beal makes his mark as all-time great

We agree on nothing. Not Ted Drewes concretes versus Crown Candy malts, not Kirkwood versus Webster, not Whitey versus Tony, not even Missour-ee versus Missour-ah.

We agree, though, on Bradley Beal. Almost.

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All-Metro girls swimmer of the year: Fort Zumwalt West's Tipton takes pride in team's achievement

Fort Zumwalt West senior swimmer Michelle Tipton is not perfect.

It just seems like it.

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All-Metro ice hockey player of the year: Francis Howell Central's Grabowski froze opposing offenses

Zachary Grabowski prides himself on remaining on an even keel when he's on the ice.

The Francis Howell Central junior goaltender never gets too high or too low, even in the face of a daunting task in a 21,000-seat NHL arena.

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All-Metro girls basketball player of the year: St. Dominic's Rocha did it all for unbeaten champs

Before she could drive a car, Jennifer Rocha had her parents take her to the gym so she could play basketball. And a call to pick her up usually wouldn't come for another six to eight hours.

"I'd call my parents when I finally got so hungry that I couldn't play anymore," Rocha said.

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All-Metro wrestler of the year: Whitfield's Kissell soared to state crown after he 'got it'

Whitfield's Michael Kissell is not your typical wrestler. He plays the guitar and has even written a few songs. His career goal is to work in the music industry.

"Mike's definitely a free spirit,'' Warriors coach Charlie Sherertz said. "He's an artsy kid, and we don't get a whole lot of those in this sport. But when it came time to practice or train, Mike was always there, always giving it everything he had.''

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All-Metro offensive player of the year: Chaminade back Standard is an all-time great

Chaminade running back Rob Standard is ready for the next step.

The standout senior, who broke the St. Louis area career rushing record this season, was speaking with some friends at a bowling alley recently. They told him that once he gets to college, he will play football every day and not have much time for anything else.

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First team

QB: Sam Van Doren, 6-2, 215, sr., John Burroughs

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San Van Doren, John Burroughs football

The rise of the Burroughs program in recent years mirrored Van Doren’s development. The Bombers went 4-5 in 2008 with Van Doren splitting time at QB, 5-4 in 2009 with Van Doren as a starter, and then 14-1 as the state runners-up in Class 3 this fall. He completed 63.4 percent of his passes for 3,210 yards and 42 touchdowns, both area bests, against just 10 interceptions. 

RB: Trent Davis, 5-11, 190, sr., Wright City

Trent Davis, RB, Wright City, 5-11, 190, sr.

Trent Davis, Wright City football

The explosive Davis capped an incredible two-year run with a strong senior season. He carried 295 times for 2,738 yards, an average of 9.3 yards per carry, and scored 33 total touchdowns. He rushed for 2,497 yards and scored 34 touchdowns as a junior. 

RB: Ray Harris, 5-9, 190, jr., Fort Zumwalt West

Ray Harris, RB, Fort Zumwalt West, 5-9, 190, jr.

Ray Harris, Fort Zumwalt West football

A versatile weapon, Harris rushed 220 times for 1,438 yards, an averaging of 6.5 yards per carry, and 25 touchdowns. He caught 64 passes for 572 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw for 60 yards and two more scores. For the season, Harris racked up 2,010 total yards and accounted for 29 touchdowns. 

RB: James Hawkins, 5-11, 170, sr., Parkway North

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Parkway North graduated its top three rushers from the 2009 squad, but because of Hawkins the rushing attack didn’t miss a beat this fall. Hawkins rushed for 1,363 yards and scored 26 total touchdowns, including three scores on returns, and was selected the offensive player of the year for the Suburban South Conference. 

WR: Keante Minor, 6-2, 195, sr., East St. Louis

Keante Minor, WR, East St. Louis, 6-2, 195, sr.

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A four-year varsity player, Minor was the top East St. Louis wide receiver the last two seasons. This season, he had 57 catches for 1,048 yards and 15 total touchdowns, including two on returns. He had 42 catches for 812 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior. Minor has verbally committed to Arkansas. 

WR: Nick Todd, 5-10, 160, jr., Warrenton

Nick Todd, WR, Warrenton, 5-10, 160, jr.

Nick Todd, Warrenton football

Todd and quarterback Scott Lathrop were two of the key players for a Warriors program that went from 6-5 last season to 11-4 and a runner-up finish in Class 4 this fall. Todd caught 71 passes for 1,229 yards and 13 touchdowns, rushed for 143 yards and four scores and also had a return for a touchdown for a total of 18 scores. 

WR: Grant Wallace, 6-0, 180, sr., John Burroughs

Grant Wallace, WR Burroughs , 6-0, 180, sr.

Grant Wallace, Burroughs football

A dynamic playmaker the past three seasons, Wallace is a two-time first-team All-Metro selection and twice was named the ABC League player of the year. He caught 81 passes for 1,141 yards and finished with 24 total touchdowns this season, including six scores on returns. In three varsity seasons, he had 182 catches for 3,194 receiving yards and scored 62 total touchdowns.

OL: Carlos Beverly, 6-3, 315, sr., O’Fallon

Carlos Beverly, OL, O’Fallon, 6-3, 315, sr.

Carlos Beverly, O'Fallon football

He entered the season as the lone returning starter on the Panthers offensive line and helped O’Fallon go 8-2 and win the Southwestern Conference championship. The Panthers gained 1,617 yards rushing and 1,464 passing yards, an average of 308.1 yards per game. 

OL: John Clay Jr., 6-2, 315, sr., East St. Louis

John Clay Jr., OL, East St. Louis, 6-2, 315, sr.

John Clay, East St. Louis football

The Flyers had three offensive linemen earn first-team all-conference honors — Clay, Clint Tucker and Donte Holman — for their part in making East St. Louis one of the area’s top offenses. The Flyers racked up 1,975 yards rushing and 1,894 passing — an average of 386.9 total yards over 10 games. Clay has verbally committed to Akron. 

OL: Matt Killian, 6-6, 295, sr., Francis Howell

Matt Killian, OL, Francis Howell, 6-6, 295, sr.

Matt Killian, Francis Howell football

The big left tackle was one of the top players in St. Charles County this fall and helped make the Vikings’ dynamic offense even more dangerous. Howell went 10-2 and racked up 2,633 yards rushing and 2,310 passing for an average of 411.9 yards per game. Killian has verbally committed to Tulane. 

OL: Jackson Roberts, 6-7, 295, sr., Webster Groves

Jackson Roberts, OL, Webster Groves, 6-7, 295, sr.

Jackson Roberts, Webster Groves football

It’s hard to miss the big left tackle for the Statesmen, as he towered over his teammates and opponents every time he stepped on the field. Roberts helped pave the way for Webster Groves to rack up 3,343 yards rushing and 2,957 passing in 14 games, an average of 450 yards per game, in going 13-1 and finishing second in Class 5.

OL: Clint Tucker, 6-3, 270, sr., East St. Louis

Clint Tucker, East St. Louis

Clint Tucker, East St. Louis football

A fixture on the East St. Louis offensive line for a few seasons, Tucker is a two-time first-team All-Metro selection. The Flyers had one of the better offenses in the area, averaging 45.8 points per game. Has has verbally committed to Illinois. 

K: Chris Adams, 6-1, 185, sr., De Smet

Chris Adams, K, DeSmet, 6-1, 185, sr.

Chris Adams, DeSmet football

A major weapon the last two seasons, when he made 11 field goals and regularly boomed his kickoffs into the end zone. As a senior, he made five field goals, 50 extra points and averaged 59.1 yards on his 72 kickoffs. He also averaged 38.8 yards on his 39 punt attempts in his first year as the team’s punter.

DL: Carl Miller, 6-4, 310, sr., Parkway North

Carl Miller, DL, Parkway North, 6-4, 310, sr.

Carl Miller, Parkway North football

An impact player wherever he lined up along the defensive line, Miller was credited with 56 tackles, including four for losses, and a team-high nine sacks for a Parkway North squad that went 7-3 and finished second in the Suburban South Conference. 

DL: Tony Robinson, 6-3, 245, sr., Lindbergh

Tony Robinson, DL, Lindbergh, 6-3, 245, sr.

Tony Robinson, Lindbergh football

A marked man this season after being selected the Suburban West Conference defensive player of the year and first-team All-Metro as a junior, Robinson nevertheless was an impact player at defensive end. He was credited with 71 tackles, including 13 for losses, with nine sacks and three fumble recoveries. 

DL: Marcus Taylor, 6-3, 180, sr., Maplewood-RH

Marcus Taylor, DL, Maplewood-RH, 6-3, 180, sr.

Marcus Taylor, Maplewood football

The Missouri Coaches Association Class 2 defensive player of the year, Taylor was one of the catalysts for a defense that allowed 12.3 points a game en route to a 14-1 season and runner-up finish in Class 2. He racked up 87 tackles, including 28 for loss, and an area-best 21 sacks. Also a tight end, Taylor scored seven touchdowns, including three on returns. 

DL: Reggie Webb, 5-11, 240, jr., Jennings

Reggie Webb, DL, Jennings, 5-11, 240, jr.

Reggie Webb, Jennings football

The Suburban East Conference defensive player of the year, Webb was credited with 109 tackles, 20 sacks and two fumble recoveries in helping Jennings advance to the second round of the Class 4 playoffs, where they lost to state runner-up Warrenton.

LB: A.J. Chappelle, 5-9, 210, sr., Hazelwood Central

A.J. Chappelle, LB, Hazelwood Central, 5-9, 210, sr.

A.J. Chappelle, Hazelwood Central football

A rare three-year starter for Central, Chappelle was key in helping the Hawks win back-to-back Missouri Class 6 championships before finishing second this season. In 2010, he racked up 125 tackles, and had two sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception. Hazelwood Central went 13-1 and allowed 12.6 points per game.

LB: Cortland Dunlap, 6-1, 210, sr., Hazelwood Central

Cortland Dunlap - Hazelwood Central football

Like his teammate Chappelle, Dunlap also started at linebacker for the Hawks for three seasons. A two-year first-team All-Metro selection and twice tabbed by the Missouri Football Coaches Association as the Class 6 defensive player of the year, Dunlap led Central with 176 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, nine sacks and two fumble recoveries this fall.

LB: Markiki Hicks, 5-9, 210, sr., Cardinal Ritter

Markiki Hicks, LB, Cardinal Ritter, 5-9, 210, sr.

Markiki Hicks, Cardinal Ritter football

The AAA player of the year this season after sharing the honor last year, Hicks had 130 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions. He led a Lions defense that allowed just 8.8 points per game. Hicks also scored three rushing touchdowns and had one return for a score. 

LB: Sam Smith, 6-1, 215, sr., Lindbergh

Sam Smith, LB, Lindbergh, 6-1, 215, sr.

Sam Smith, Lindbergh football

The Suburban West Conference defensive player of the year, Smith racked up 94 tackles, including 11 for losses, and had three sacks and one interception. He also scored six touchdowns as the team’s fullback. 

DB: Marquis Clemons, 5-11, 175, sr., Webster Groves

Marquis Clemons, DB, Webster Groves, 5-11, 175, sr.

Marquis Clemons, Webster Groves football

Also a quarterback, Clemons is one of the top two-way players in the area and a two-time first-team All-Metro selection. He was credited with 67 tackles, three interceptions and one fumble recovery, and he racked up 1,747 total yards (1,100 passing, 647 rushing) and accounted for 34 touchdowns while splitting time at quarterback. 

DB: Glen Faulkner, 6-2, 190, sr., East St. Louis

Glen Faulkner, DB, East St. Louis, 6-2, 190, sr.

Glen Faulkner, East St. Louis football

A free safety, Faulkner has been an impact player in the Flyers secondary the last two seasons. This fall, he racked up 63 tackles, a team-high three interceptions and also had one fumble recovery. He kicked five field goals. Faulkner has verbally committed to Kentucky. 

DB: T.J. Fine, 5-11, 180, jr., Fort Zumwalt West

T.J. Fine, DB, Fort Zumwalt West, 5-11, 180, jr.

T.J. Fine, Fort Zumwalt West football

The Wildcats were known for their offense this season, as they racked up 514 points and more than 5,000 total yards. But Fine made it difficult for opponents to pass the ball, with his area-leading nine interceptions. He was credited with 43 tackles.

DB: Mike Jordan, 6-2, 180, sr., Hazelwood Central

Mike Jordan, DB, Hazelwood Central, 6-2, 180, sr.

Michael Jordan, Hazelwood Central football

An impact player at wide receiver and defensive back, Jordan had 46 tackles and eight interceptions for a Hawks defense that allowed just 12.6 points per game. Jordan also had 31 catches for 679 yards and scored eight touchdowns, including one return score.

P: Nick Buchanan, 6-3, 190, sr., Pacific

Nick Buchanan, P, Pacific, 6-3, 190, sr.

Nick Buchanan, Pacific football

The Indians struggled this season, but Buchanan was one of the bright spots as he averaged 45.91 yards on his 32 punts. He also caught 22 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown and recorded 33 tackles on defense.

ATH: Marvin Byrd Jr., 5-9, 180, sr., Fort Zumwalt East

Marvin Byrd Jr., Utility, Fort Zumwalt East, 5-9, 180, sr.

Marvin Byrd III, Fort Zumwalt East football

A touchdown machine for the 9-1 Lions, the quarterback-running back rushed for 1,534 yards and 34 touchdowns and threw for 698 yards and seven touchdowns. He accounted for a total of 41 touchdowns in just 10 games.

ATH: Scott Lathrop, 5-11, 175, sr., Warrenton

Scott Lathrop - Warrenton football

One of the area’s top playmakers, Lathrop led the Warriors to an 11-4 record and a runner-up finish in Class 4. He completed 57.1 percent of his passes for 2,283 yards, with 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, ran 270 times for 1,833 yards and 21 touchdowns and added a return score to account for 46 total touchdowns. He also racked up 72 tackles and three interceptions as a defensive back.

ATH: Durron Neal, 6-0, 185, jr., De Smet

Durron Neal, Utility, DeSmet, 6-0, 185, jr.

Durron Neal, DeSmet football

It would be hard to find a player who did more for his team than Neal this season. A Division I recruit as a wide receiver, because of injuries to teammates Neal also played quarterback, running back, cornerback and safety, and he returned punts and kickoffs. He rushed for 1,001 yards and 10 touchdowns, threw for 506 yards and eight touchdowns, and caught 17 passes for 407 yards and eight TDs. He also scored five touchdowns on returns.

Sophomore of year: QB Kahlid Hagens, 6-1, 160, Maplewood-RH

Kahlid Hagens, QB, Maplewood-RH

Kahlid Hagens, Maplewood-Richmond Heights football

Hagens had his first year as the Blue Devils varsity quarterback cut short by an appendectomy, but he made a big impact when he was on the field. He completed 63.5 percent of his passes for 1,937 yards, with 24 touchdowns against just five interceptions, and also ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns.

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Second team

QB: Drew Hare, 6-2, 190, jr., Fort Zumwalt West

Threw for 3,201 yards and 24 TDs, ran for 1,071 yards and 12 TDs.

RB: John Edwards, 5-9, 180, sr., Cardinal Ritter

Rushed for 1,471 yards, with 8.4 yards per carry, and 23 total TDs.

RB: Mivon Green, 5-9, 165, sr., Northwest Academy

Rushed for 1,840 yards, on 9.6 yards per carry, and 18 TDs.

WR: Kyle Echols, 6-1, 170, jr., Fort Zumwalt West

Caught 65 passes for 1,123 yards and nine TDs.

WR: Jaylen Fulton, 6-1, 160, sr., Hazelwood East

Caught 35 passes for 1,039 yards, with 29.7 yards per catch, and 16 TDs.

WR: Stefan Sansone, 6-0, 165, jr., St. Louis U. High

Had 68 receptions for 1,010 yards and 10 touchdowns.

OL: Joseph Bratkowski, 6-3, 285, sr., Burroughs

Big lineman paved way for Class 3 runner-up Bombers.

OL: Cameron Brown, 6-3, 290, sr., Chaminade

A three-year starter for the Red Devils.

OL: Andrew Ness, 6-4, 295, sr., CBC

Big center has verbally committed to Ball State.

OL: Herschel Prater, 6-5, 260, sr., McCluer South-Berkeley

The Suburban East Conference lineman of the year.

OL: Dontrell Woods, 6-1, 295, sr., Hazelwood Central

A three-year starter for the Hawks.

K: Justin Graham, 6-1, 175, so., Borgia

Made six field goals, including two game-winners.

DL: James Barnes, 5-10, 255, sr., Trinity

Named the AAA lineman of the year.

DL: Marquis Bostic, 6-3, 210, jr., Northwest Academy

Had 16 sacks, 49 tackles and two fumble recoveries.

DL: Josh Brown, 6-3, 225, jr., Francis Howell

Had 70 tackles, 21 for losses, 14 sacks and three fumble recoveries.

DL: Justin Greene, 6-5, 200, sr., Warrenton

Had 119 tackles, 11 for losses, eight sacks and two fumble recoveries.

LB: Ryan Baser, 5-9, 190, jr., Union

Had 95 tackles, 13 sacks; also 1,469 total yards and 16 TDs as RB.

LB: Tre Clay, 6-2, 210, sr., Kirkwood

Racked up 98 tackles, 20 for losses, with seven sacks and two interceptions.

LB: Billy Ferrari, 5-11, 195, sr., Belleville East

Led Lancers with 135 tackles an had two sacks and one interception.

DB: Nick Coulter, 5-8, 145, sr., Maplewood-RH

The Mississippi Area White Conference defensive player of the year.

DB: Trey Parker, 5-8, 185, sr., Belleville East

Racked up 78 tackles, with three sacks and two interceptions.

DB: Brandon Shepard, 6-3, 190, jr., Parkway Central

Had 52 tackles, five sacks, two INTs; also 577 total yards and six TDs.

DB: Tyler Walker, 5-10, 175, so., Clayton

Team-high 114 tackles and three INTs; also 953 total yards and 16 TDs.

P: Brandon Minor, 6-2, 230, so., Chaminade

Middle linebacker averaged 42.75 yards on his 28 punts.

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Third team

QB: Brett Graves, 6-1, 170, sr., Francis Howell

Accounted for 3,385 total yards (2,113 passing, 1,272 rushing) and 33 TDs.

RB: Ejay Johnson, 5-9, 175, jr., O’Fallon

Racked up 1,798 yards (1,411 rushing) and 19 touchdowns in 10 games.

RB: Mikquel Johnson, 5-10, 160, sr., Parkway Central

Rushed for 1,653 yards and scored 22 total touchdowns.

WR: Ryan Coons, 5-11, 170, jr., Union

Racked up 1,440 total yards (878 receiving) and 15 total touchdowns.

WR: Alek Ferbet, 6-2, 215, sr., Seckman

Had 59 receptions for 905 yards and scored six touchdowns.

WR: Josh Walker, 6-1, 175, sr., CBC

Had 62 catches for 1,106 yards and nine touchdowns.

OL: Jacob Buehne, 6-5, 215, sr., Breese Central

Two-way lineman was an anchor for the Cougars.

OL: Blake Payne, 6-4, 250, sr., Granite City

First-team all-Southwestern Conference selection.

OL: Patrick Pinnell, 5-10, 240, sr., Maplewood-RH

Paved way for Blue Devils’ rushing attack.

OL: John Valentine, 6-5, 245, sr., MICDS

Helped Rams gain more than 3,600 total yards.

OL: J.T. Young, 6-2, 285, sr., Fort Zumwalt East

Anchored rushing attack that gained more than 2,800 yards.

K: Matt Ward, 6-2, 190, sr., Eureka

Kicked seven field goals and 44 extra points for 65 points.

DL: Chris Collins, 6-5, 265, sr., Lindbergh

Had 62 tackles, including 16 for losses, and 12 sacks.

DL: Edmund Ray, 6-5, 290, jr., Ritenour

Big defensive tackle racked up 74 tackles and team-high eight sacks.

DL: Anthony Saputo, 6-1, 275, sr., Fox

Had a team-high 63 tackles and four sacks.

DL: Vincent Valentine, 6-4, 315, jr., Edwardsville

Big junior was a first-team all-Southwestern Conference pick.

LB: Austin Black, 6-0, 220, so., Warrenton

140 tackles, 18 for losses, six sacks; also 1,016 yards rushing and 17 TDs.

LB: Tyrone Robinson, 5-10, 190, sr., Northwest Academy

Racked up 125 tackles, eight sacks and seven fumble recoveries.

LB: Lamore Wise, 6-0, 190, jr., Miller Career Academy

Had 77 tackles, 10 sacks; also 1,012 total yards, five touchdowns.

DB: Tre’Von Bonds, 5-9, 165, sr., Pattonville

Racked up 58 tackles, with eight interceptions, and accounted for seven TDs.

DB: George Hinkle III, 6-1, 210, sr., Pacific

Racked up 97 tackles, with two interceptions; 2,079 total yards as a QB.

DB: Kevin Short, 6-2, 180, sr., Hazelwood Central

Had 50 tackles, eight interceptins; scored six TDs, including three on returns.

DB: Josiah Stanfield, 5-8, 185, sr., CBC

Had 50 tackles and six interceptions; also 624 yards rushing, six touchdowns.

P: Darnell Stevenson, 5-10, 185, sr., Belleville East

QB-DB averaged 38.87 yards per punt, accounted for 20 TDs.

All-Metro girls cross country runner of the year: 'Aunt Minny' doesn't diminish Quigley's run

Third place at the state cross country meet will typically bring tears of joy. Not for Colleen Quigley.

The Nerinx Hall senior erupted in the emotions of fatigue and disappointment as she crossed the finish line third at the Class 4 state meet. Weeks later, those tears have been replaced with smiles after Quigley qualified for Foot Locker Nationals, where she finished 20th.

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All-Metro fall softball player of the year: Edwards' brilliant weekend helped Oakville win elusive title

Hollywood could not have scripted it any better.

Pitching in her final high school softball game, Oavkille's Remy Edwards tossed a no-hitter as the Tigers defeated Truman 1-0 in the Class 4

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First team

C: Micah Scharff, sr., Ladue

Micah Scharff, sr., C, Ladue

Micah Scharff, Ladue softball

Scharff had some eye-popping numbers, including an area-best slugging percentage of 1.351. Scharff batted 667, with five homers and 38 RBI. A Class 4 all-state first-teamer, 24 of her 38 hits went for extra bases. A 4.0 student, Scharff will take her smarts and skills to Emory University.

P: Lexy Moore, sr., Fort Zumwalt South

Lexy Moore, sr., P, Fort Zumwalt South

Lexy Moore, Fort Zumwalt South softball

A standout on the mound and at the plate for a team that went undefeated in the Gateway Athletic Conference North and 24-3 overall. Moore was 20-3 with a 0.75 ERA, and she led the team with a .538 batting average. She was first-team all-state and player of the year in the conference. Moore will play at Purdue.

IF: Ellie Cooper, so., Summit

Ellie Cooper, soph., IF, Summit

Ellie Cooper, Summit softball

Player of the year in the Suburban South Conference and a second-team Class 4 all-state pick, Cooper was the offensive catalyst for the Falcons, finishing the season with a .582 batting average. That helped the Falcons to a 20-win season and an undeafeated record in conference play.

IF: Jessica Damico, sr., Pacific

Jessica Damico, sr., IF, Pacific

Jessica Damico, Pacific softball

Arguably the most feared hitter in the area, the Florida recruit set multiple career school records and finished the season with a .605 average, with six homers and 42 RBI. She drew 15 walks and did never struck out. Damico was Four Rivers Conference Player of the Year and a first-team Class 4 All-State selection.

IF: Julie Kernen, sr., Oakville

Julie Kernen, sr., IF, Oakville

Julie Kernen, Oakville softball

A Tulsa signee, Edwards was one of the area's top power hitters from the day she stepped on the diamond as a freshman. She finished her senior season with six homers and 35 RBI and hit .536 for the state champions while playing a solid third base. She was a first-team Class 4 all-state pick.

IF: Katy McAllister, sr., Affton

Katy McAllister, sr., IF, Affton

Katy McAllister, Affton softball

A four-time Class 3 all-state pick and Southeast Missouri recruit, McAllister led the area with 62 hits, compiling a .608 average. She struck out just once in 110 plate appearances and was the Suburban East Conference player of the year for the second season in a row, helping Affton go unbeaten in league play.

IF: Chloe Wolf, sr., Oakville

Chloe Wolf, sr., IF, Oakville

Chloe Wolf, Oakville softball

Another key contributor for the Class 4 state champs, Wolf led the area in home runs (11), while hitting .450. A first baseman, she drove in 36 runs and had a slugging percentage of 1.025. Wolf was a first team all-conference and Class 4 all-state pick who will attend Jefferson College.

OF: Emily Crane, jr., Troy

Emily Crane, jr., OF, Troy

Emily Crane, Troy softball

A Mizzou recruit, she hit .598 and was among the area leaders in runs scored (55) and hits (61). Crane was the Gateway Athletic Conference South Player of the Year for a team that went undefeated in the conference and was 28-3 overall. She was a first-team Class 4 All-State selection.

OF: Rachel Pauley, sr., Francis Howell North

Rachel Pauley, sr., OF, Francis Howell North

One of the area's premier defensive center fielders, Pauley had five diving catches and eight assists. But she also excelled at the plate, hitting .482 with six homers. She was all-conference first team for the third straight year and also was a first-team Class 4 all-state selection.

OF: Mikala Torrence, jr., Hillsboro

Mikala Torrence, jr., OF, Hillsboro

Mikala Torrence, Hillsboro softball

The Hawks were one of the area's top offensive teams, and speedster Torrence was a major factor. She hit .505 and led the area in triples (11), while stealing 19 bases. Hillsboro finished 23-5 and was co-champion with Festus in the Jefferson County Conference. Torrence was a first team Class 4 all-state pick.

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Second team

C: Cherlyn Orlando, jr., Hillsboro

Hit. 482 and drove in 45 runs to earn Class 4 all-state second-team recognition.

P: Kallie Federhofer, sr., Lutheran South

Class 3 all-state first team. Won 10 games on the mound while hitting .423, with team-best 30 RBI.

P: Rachel Franck, jr., McCluer North

Suburban North player of the year won 21 games and had a 0.47 ERA while leading the Stars to the conference title.

P: Michelle Marchiony, sr., St. Joseph's

Southpaw was 18-7 in leading the Angels to their first final four appearance.

P: Paige Miller, sr., Kennedy

Went 14-3 with 1.02 ERA, and hit .456 with 10 HR and 42 RBI. Class 3 all-state second-teamer will play at Youngstown State.

P: Sheridon Sprague, jr., Parkway South

Dual threat won 20 games and hit .349 with three homers. Class 4 all-state second team.

P: Elizabeth Wiegand, so., Troy

Went 22-3 with 0.74 ERA for GAC South champs. Class 4 all-state second team.

IF: Andrea Klipsch, sr., Lindbergh

Class 4 all-state second team. Hit .462 with seven homers and 37 RBI; 23 of 43 hits went for extra bases.

IF: Elizabeth Leath, sr., Francis Howell Central

Hit .552, and 21 of her 37 hits were for extra bases, including eight home runs.

IF: Deanna Price, sr, Troy

Hit .506, with nine home runs for 28-3 team. Class 4 all-state first team.

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All-Metro defensive player of the year: Meehan ready to make jump to Division I

Webster Groves middle linebacker Jason Meehan heard the question, over and over.

One of the hotter topics of conversation in the high school football community this season was whether the Webster Groves High senior had a Division I scholarship offer yet.

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First team

QB: Sam Van Doren, 6-2, 215, sr., John Burroughs

San Van Doren, QB, Burroughs, 6-2, 215, sr.

San Van Doren, John Burroughs football

The rise of the Burroughs program in recent years mirrored Van Doren’s development. The Bombers went 4-5 in 2008 with Van Doren splitting time at QB, 5-4 in 2009 with Van Doren as a starter, and then 14-1 as the state runners-up in Class 3 this fall. He completed 63.4 percent of his passes for 3,210 yards and 42 touchdowns, both area bests, against just 10 interceptions. 

RB: Trent Davis, 5-11, 190, sr., Wright City

Trent Davis, RB, Wright City, 5-11, 190, sr.

Trent Davis, Wright City football

The explosive Davis capped an incredible two-year run with a strong senior season. He carried 295 times for 2,738 yards, an average of 9.3 yards per carry, and scored 33 total touchdowns. He rushed for 2,497 yards and scored 34 touchdowns as a junior. 

RB: Ray Harris, 5-9, 190, jr., Fort Zumwalt West

Ray Harris, RB, Fort Zumwalt West, 5-9, 190, jr.

Ray Harris, Fort Zumwalt West football

A versatile weapon, Harris rushed 220 times for 1,438 yards, an averaging of 6.5 yards per carry, and 25 touchdowns. He caught 64 passes for 572 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw for 60 yards and two more scores. For the season, Harris racked up 2,010 total yards and accounted for 29 touchdowns. 

RB: James Hawkins, 5-11, 170, sr., Parkway North

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Parkway North graduated its top three rushers from the 2009 squad, but because of Hawkins the rushing attack didn’t miss a beat this fall. Hawkins rushed for 1,363 yards and scored 26 total touchdowns, including three scores on returns, and was selected the offensive player of the year for the Suburban South Conference. 

WR: Keante Minor, 6-2, 195, sr., East St. Louis

Keante Minor, WR, East St. Louis, 6-2, 195, sr.

Keante Minor, East St. Louis basketball

A four-year varsity player, Minor was the top East St. Louis wide receiver the last two seasons. This season, he had 57 catches for 1,048 yards and 15 total touchdowns, including two on returns. He had 42 catches for 812 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior. Minor has verbally committed to Arkansas. 

WR: Nick Todd, 5-10, 160, jr., Warrenton

Nick Todd, WR, Warrenton, 5-10, 160, jr.

Nick Todd, Warrenton football

Todd and quarterback Scott Lathrop were two of the key players for a Warriors program that went from 6-5 last season to 11-4 and a runner-up finish in Class 4 this fall. Todd caught 71 passes for 1,229 yards and 13 touchdowns, rushed for 143 yards and four scores and also had a return for a touchdown for a total of 18 scores. 

WR: Grant Wallace, 6-0, 180, sr., John Burroughs

Grant Wallace, WR Burroughs , 6-0, 180, sr.

Grant Wallace, Burroughs football

A dynamic playmaker the past three seasons, Wallace is a two-time first-team All-Metro selection and twice was named the ABC League player of the year. He caught 81 passes for 1,141 yards and finished with 24 total touchdowns this season, including six scores on returns. In three varsity seasons, he had 182 catches for 3,194 receiving yards and scored 62 total touchdowns.

OL: Carlos Beverly, 6-3, 315, sr., O’Fallon

Carlos Beverly, OL, O’Fallon, 6-3, 315, sr.

Carlos Beverly, O'Fallon football

He entered the season as the lone returning starter on the Panthers offensive line and helped O’Fallon go 8-2 and win the Southwestern Conference championship. The Panthers gained 1,617 yards rushing and 1,464 passing yards, an average of 308.1 yards per game. 

OL: John Clay Jr., 6-2, 315, sr., East St. Louis

John Clay Jr., OL, East St. Louis, 6-2, 315, sr.

John Clay, East St. Louis football

The Flyers had three offensive linemen earn first-team all-conference honors — Clay, Clint Tucker and Donte Holman — for their part in making East St. Louis one of the area’s top offenses. The Flyers racked up 1,975 yards rushing and 1,894 passing — an average of 386.9 total yards over 10 games. Clay has verbally committed to Akron. 

OL: Matt Killian, 6-6, 295, sr., Francis Howell

Matt Killian, OL, Francis Howell, 6-6, 295, sr.

Matt Killian, Francis Howell football

The big left tackle was one of the top players in St. Charles County this fall and helped make the Vikings’ dynamic offense even more dangerous. Howell went 10-2 and racked up 2,633 yards rushing and 2,310 passing for an average of 411.9 yards per game. Killian has verbally committed to Tulane. 

OL: Jackson Roberts, 6-7, 295, sr., Webster Groves

Jackson Roberts, OL, Webster Groves, 6-7, 295, sr.

Jackson Roberts, Webster Groves football

It’s hard to miss the big left tackle for the Statesmen, as he towered over his teammates and opponents every time he stepped on the field. Roberts helped pave the way for Webster Groves to rack up 3,343 yards rushing and 2,957 passing in 14 games, an average of 450 yards per game, in going 13-1 and finishing second in Class 5.

OL: Clint Tucker, 6-3, 270, sr., East St. Louis

Clint Tucker, East St. Louis

Clint Tucker, East St. Louis football

A fixture on the East St. Louis offensive line for a few seasons, Tucker is a two-time first-team All-Metro selection. The Flyers had one of the better offenses in the area, averaging 45.8 points per game. Has has verbally committed to Illinois. 

K: Chris Adams, 6-1, 185, sr., De Smet

Chris Adams, K, DeSmet, 6-1, 185, sr.

Chris Adams, DeSmet football

A major weapon the last two seasons, when he made 11 field goals and regularly boomed his kickoffs into the end zone. As a senior, he made five field goals, 50 extra points and averaged 59.1 yards on his 72 kickoffs. He also averaged 38.8 yards on his 39 punt attempts in his first year as the team’s punter.

DL: Carl Miller, 6-4, 310, sr., Parkway North

Carl Miller, DL, Parkway North, 6-4, 310, sr.

Carl Miller, Parkway North football

An impact player wherever he lined up along the defensive line, Miller was credited with 56 tackles, including four for losses, and a team-high nine sacks for a Parkway North squad that went 7-3 and finished second in the Suburban South Conference. 

DL: Tony Robinson, 6-3, 245, sr., Lindbergh

Tony Robinson, DL, Lindbergh, 6-3, 245, sr.

Tony Robinson, Lindbergh football

A marked man this season after being selected the Suburban West Conference defensive player of the year and first-team All-Metro as a junior, Robinson nevertheless was an impact player at defensive end. He was credited with 71 tackles, including 13 for losses, with nine sacks and three fumble recoveries. 

DL: Marcus Taylor, 6-3, 180, sr., Maplewood-RH

Marcus Taylor, DL, Maplewood-RH, 6-3, 180, sr.

Marcus Taylor, Maplewood football

The Missouri Coaches Association Class 2 defensive player of the year, Taylor was one of the catalysts for a defense that allowed 12.3 points a game en route to a 14-1 season and runner-up finish in Class 2. He racked up 87 tackles, including 28 for loss, and an area-best 21 sacks. Also a tight end, Taylor scored seven touchdowns, including three on returns. 

DL: Reggie Webb, 5-11, 240, jr., Jennings

Reggie Webb, DL, Jennings, 5-11, 240, jr.

Reggie Webb, Jennings football

The Suburban East Conference defensive player of the year, Webb was credited with 109 tackles, 20 sacks and two fumble recoveries in helping Jennings advance to the second round of the Class 4 playoffs, where they lost to state runner-up Warrenton.

LB: A.J. Chappelle, 5-9, 210, sr., Hazelwood Central

A.J. Chappelle, LB, Hazelwood Central, 5-9, 210, sr.

A.J. Chappelle, Hazelwood Central football

A rare three-year starter for Central, Chappelle was key in helping the Hawks win back-to-back Missouri Class 6 championships before finishing second this season. In 2010, he racked up 125 tackles, and had two sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception. Hazelwood Central went 13-1 and allowed 12.6 points per game.

LB: Cortland Dunlap, 6-1, 210, sr., Hazelwood Central

Cortland Dunlap - Hazelwood Central football

Like his teammate Chappelle, Dunlap also started at linebacker for the Hawks for three seasons. A two-year first-team All-Metro selection and twice tabbed by the Missouri Football Coaches Association as the Class 6 defensive player of the year, Dunlap led Central with 176 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, nine sacks and two fumble recoveries this fall.

LB: Markiki Hicks, 5-9, 210, sr., Cardinal Ritter

Markiki Hicks, LB, Cardinal Ritter, 5-9, 210, sr.

Markiki Hicks, Cardinal Ritter football

The AAA player of the year this season after sharing the honor last year, Hicks had 130 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions. He led a Lions defense that allowed just 8.8 points per game. Hicks also scored three rushing touchdowns and had one return for a score. 

LB: Sam Smith, 6-1, 215, sr., Lindbergh

Sam Smith, LB, Lindbergh, 6-1, 215, sr.

Sam Smith, Lindbergh football

The Suburban West Conference defensive player of the year, Smith racked up 94 tackles, including 11 for losses, and had three sacks and one interception. He also scored six touchdowns as the team’s fullback. 

DB: Marquis Clemons, 5-11, 175, sr., Webster Groves

Marquis Clemons, DB, Webster Groves, 5-11, 175, sr.

Marquis Clemons, Webster Groves football

Also a quarterback, Clemons is one of the top two-way players in the area and a two-time first-team All-Metro selection. He was credited with 67 tackles, three interceptions and one fumble recovery, and he racked up 1,747 total yards (1,100 passing, 647 rushing) and accounted for 34 touchdowns while splitting time at quarterback. 

DB: Glen Faulkner, 6-2, 190, sr., East St. Louis

Glen Faulkner, DB, East St. Louis, 6-2, 190, sr.

Glen Faulkner, East St. Louis football

A free safety, Faulkner has been an impact player in the Flyers secondary the last two seasons. This fall, he racked up 63 tackles, a team-high three interceptions and also had one fumble recovery. He kicked five field goals. Faulkner has verbally committed to Kentucky. 

DB: T.J. Fine, 5-11, 180, jr., Fort Zumwalt West

T.J. Fine, DB, Fort Zumwalt West, 5-11, 180, jr.

T.J. Fine, Fort Zumwalt West football

The Wildcats were known for their offense this season, as they racked up 514 points and more than 5,000 total yards. But Fine made it difficult for opponents to pass the ball, with his area-leading nine interceptions. He was credited with 43 tackles.

DB: Mike Jordan, 6-2, 180, sr., Hazelwood Central

Mike Jordan, DB, Hazelwood Central, 6-2, 180, sr.

Michael Jordan, Hazelwood Central football

An impact player at wide receiver and defensive back, Jordan had 46 tackles and eight interceptions for a Hawks defense that allowed just 12.6 points per game. Jordan also had 31 catches for 679 yards and scored eight touchdowns, including one return score.

P: Nick Buchanan, 6-3, 190, sr., Pacific

Nick Buchanan, P, Pacific, 6-3, 190, sr.

Nick Buchanan, Pacific football

The Indians struggled this season, but Buchanan was one of the bright spots as he averaged 45.91 yards on his 32 punts. He also caught 22 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown and recorded 33 tackles on defense.

ATH: Marvin Byrd Jr., 5-9, 180, sr., Fort Zumwalt East

Marvin Byrd Jr., Utility, Fort Zumwalt East, 5-9, 180, sr.

Marvin Byrd III, Fort Zumwalt East football

A touchdown machine for the 9-1 Lions, the quarterback-running back rushed for 1,534 yards and 34 touchdowns and threw for 698 yards and seven touchdowns. He accounted for a total of 41 touchdowns in just 10 games.

ATH: Scott Lathrop, 5-11, 175, sr., Warrenton

Scott Lathrop - Warrenton football

One of the area’s top playmakers, Lathrop led the Warriors to an 11-4 record and a runner-up finish in Class 4. He completed 57.1 percent of his passes for 2,283 yards, with 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, ran 270 times for 1,833 yards and 21 touchdowns and added a return score to account for 46 total touchdowns. He also racked up 72 tackles and three interceptions as a defensive back.

ATH: Durron Neal, 6-0, 185, jr., De Smet

Durron Neal, Utility, DeSmet, 6-0, 185, jr.

Durron Neal, DeSmet football

It would be hard to find a player who did more for his team than Neal this season. A Division I recruit as a wide receiver, because of injuries to teammates Neal also played quarterback, running back, cornerback and safety, and he returned punts and kickoffs. He rushed for 1,001 yards and 10 touchdowns, threw for 506 yards and eight touchdowns, and caught 17 passes for 407 yards and eight TDs. He also scored five touchdowns on returns.

Sophomore of year: QB Kahlid Hagens, 6-1, 160, Maplewood-RH

Kahlid Hagens, QB, Maplewood-RH

Kahlid Hagens, Maplewood-Richmond Heights football

Hagens had his first year as the Blue Devils varsity quarterback cut short by an appendectomy, but he made a big impact when he was on the field. He completed 63.5 percent of his passes for 1,937 yards, with 24 touchdowns against just five interceptions, and also ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns.

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Second team

QB: Drew Hare, 6-2, 190, jr., Fort Zumwalt West

Threw for 3,201 yards and 24 TDs, ran for 1,071 yards and 12 TDs.

RB: John Edwards, 5-9, 180, sr., Cardinal Ritter

Rushed for 1,471 yards, with 8.4 yards per carry, and 23 total TDs.

RB: Mivon Green, 5-9, 165, sr., Northwest Academy

Rushed for 1,840 yards, on 9.6 yards per carry, and 18 TDs.

WR: Kyle Echols, 6-1, 170, jr., Fort Zumwalt West

Caught 65 passes for 1,123 yards and nine TDs.

WR: Jaylen Fulton, 6-1, 160, sr., Hazelwood East

Caught 35 passes for 1,039 yards, with 29.7 yards per catch, and 16 TDs.

WR: Stefan Sansone, 6-0, 165, jr., St. Louis U. High

Had 68 receptions for 1,010 yards and 10 touchdowns.

OL: Joseph Bratkowski, 6-3, 285, sr., Burroughs

Big lineman paved way for Class 3 runner-up Bombers.

OL: Cameron Brown, 6-3, 290, sr., Chaminade

A three-year starter for the Red Devils.

OL: Andrew Ness, 6-4, 295, sr., CBC

Big center has verbally committed to Ball State.

OL: Herschel Prater, 6-5, 260, sr., McCluer South-Berkeley

The Suburban East Conference lineman of the year.

OL: Dontrell Woods, 6-1, 295, sr., Hazelwood Central

A three-year starter for the Hawks.

K: Justin Graham, 6-1, 175, so., Borgia

Made six field goals, including two game-winners.

DL: James Barnes, 5-10, 255, sr., Trinity

Named the AAA lineman of the year.

DL: Marquis Bostic, 6-3, 210, jr., Northwest Academy

Had 16 sacks, 49 tackles and two fumble recoveries.

DL: Josh Brown, 6-3, 225, jr., Francis Howell

Had 70 tackles, 21 for losses, 14 sacks and three fumble recoveries.

DL: Justin Greene, 6-5, 200, sr., Warrenton

Had 119 tackles, 11 for losses, eight sacks and two fumble recoveries.

LB: Ryan Baser, 5-9, 190, jr., Union

Had 95 tackles, 13 sacks; also 1,469 total yards and 16 TDs as RB.

LB: Tre Clay, 6-2, 210, sr., Kirkwood

Racked up 98 tackles, 20 for losses, with seven sacks and two interceptions.

LB: Billy Ferrari, 5-11, 195, sr., Belleville East

Led Lancers with 135 tackles an had two sacks and one interception.

DB: Nick Coulter, 5-8, 145, sr., Maplewood-RH

The Mississippi Area White Conference defensive player of the year.

DB: Trey Parker, 5-8, 185, sr., Belleville East

Racked up 78 tackles, with three sacks and two interceptions.

DB: Brandon Shepard, 6-3, 190, jr., Parkway Central

Had 52 tackles, five sacks, two INTs; also 577 total yards and six TDs.

DB: Tyler Walker, 5-10, 175, so., Clayton

Team-high 114 tackles and three INTs; also 953 total yards and 16 TDs.

P: Brandon Minor, 6-2, 230, so., Chaminade

Middle linebacker averaged 42.75 yards on his 28 punts.

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Third team

QB: Brett Graves, 6-1, 170, sr., Francis Howell

Accounted for 3,385 total yards (2,113 passing, 1,272 rushing) and 33 TDs.

RB: Ejay Johnson, 5-9, 175, jr., O’Fallon

Racked up 1,798 yards (1,411 rushing) and 19 touchdowns in 10 games.

RB: Mikquel Johnson, 5-10, 160, sr., Parkway Central

Rushed for 1,653 yards and scored 22 total touchdowns.

WR: Ryan Coons, 5-11, 170, jr., Union

Racked up 1,440 total yards (878 receiving) and 15 total touchdowns.

WR: Alek Ferbet, 6-2, 215, sr., Seckman

Had 59 receptions for 905 yards and scored six touchdowns.

WR: Josh Walker, 6-1, 175, sr., CBC

Had 62 catches for 1,106 yards and nine touchdowns.

OL: Jacob Buehne, 6-5, 215, sr., Breese Central

Two-way lineman was an anchor for the Cougars.

OL: Blake Payne, 6-4, 250, sr., Granite City

First-team all-Southwestern Conference selection.

OL: Patrick Pinnell, 5-10, 240, sr., Maplewood-RH

Paved way for Blue Devils’ rushing attack.

OL: John Valentine, 6-5, 245, sr., MICDS

Helped Rams gain more than 3,600 total yards.

OL: J.T. Young, 6-2, 285, sr., Fort Zumwalt East

Anchored rushing attack that gained more than 2,800 yards.

K: Matt Ward, 6-2, 190, sr., Eureka

Kicked seven field goals and 44 extra points for 65 points.

DL: Chris Collins, 6-5, 265, sr., Lindbergh

Had 62 tackles, including 16 for losses, and 12 sacks.

DL: Edmund Ray, 6-5, 290, jr., Ritenour

Big defensive tackle racked up 74 tackles and team-high eight sacks.

DL: Anthony Saputo, 6-1, 275, sr., Fox

Had a team-high 63 tackles and four sacks.

DL: Vincent Valentine, 6-4, 315, jr., Edwardsville

Big junior was a first-team all-Southwestern Conference pick.

LB: Austin Black, 6-0, 220, so., Warrenton

140 tackles, 18 for losses, six sacks; also 1,016 yards rushing and 17 TDs.

LB: Tyrone Robinson, 5-10, 190, sr., Northwest Academy

Racked up 125 tackles, eight sacks and seven fumble recoveries.

LB: Lamore Wise, 6-0, 190, jr., Miller Career Academy

Had 77 tackles, 10 sacks; also 1,012 total yards, five touchdowns.

DB: Tre’Von Bonds, 5-9, 165, sr., Pattonville

Racked up 58 tackles, with eight interceptions, and accounted for seven TDs.

DB: George Hinkle III, 6-1, 210, sr., Pacific

Racked up 97 tackles, with two interceptions; 2,079 total yards as a QB.

DB: Kevin Short, 6-2, 180, sr., Hazelwood Central

Had 50 tackles, eight interceptins; scored six TDs, including three on returns.

DB: Josiah Stanfield, 5-8, 185, sr., CBC

Had 50 tackles and six interceptions; also 624 yards rushing, six touchdowns.

P: Darnell Stevenson, 5-10, 185, sr., Belleville East

QB-DB averaged 38.87 yards per punt, accounted for 20 TDs.

All-Metro girls volleyball player of the year: Injury served as focus for St. Joseph's Boyle

Helen Boyle found out firsthand that absence really does make the heart grow stronger during this girls volleyball season.

A 6-foot outside hitter at St. Joseph's Academy, Boyle missed 11 matches due to an ankle injury. Without Boyle, St. Joe's struggled to a 6-5 record, including having to scramble against some of the nation's top teams in a tournament where she got hurt. With Boyle, St. Joe's went 25-2-2, was ranked No. 1 in the country in the preseason by and won the school's eighth state volleyball championship.

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All-Metro field hockey player of the year: Clutch play caps great season for Martin

John Burroughs field hockey player Charlotte Martin led the area in scoring this season, finishing with 38 goals and 21 assists in 24 games.

A year ago, she was second in the area with 23 goals and 15 assists.

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All-Metro boys swimmer of the year: Two-time swimmer of the year sets sights on Navy

What's the next logical step for one of the state's better swimmers? Attend the Naval Academy, of course.

Parkway South's Andrew Kilkenny has completed the rigorous application process to be accepted at Navy and is awaiting word on whether he'll get in. If the Navy recruiters saw him in the last two boys state swimming meets, they'd know one thing about him - he's a winner.

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All-Metro girls golfer of the year: Clutch play puts MICDS' Rouse ahead of the field

Some senior seasons seem to be the work of destiny.

Caroline Rouse had just such a golf season - almost as if fulfilling the prophecy of oracles. But her golf campaign was not preordained; it was a culmination of focus, determination and humility.

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First team

Gina DellaCamera, sr., St. Joseph’s

Gina DellaCamera, sr., St. Joseph’s

Gina DellaCamera, St. Joseph's golf

She won a district title with a 79 at the Golf Club of Wentzville and then shot 86 to tie for fourth at sectionals. At the Class 2 state tournament, DellaCamera finished tied for eighth at 79-78—157. She also won the Summit Tournament with a 1-over 77 and tied for first at the Angel Classic with a 7-over 79.

Lindsey Eisenreich, jr., Summit

Lindsey Eisenreich, jr., Summit

Lindsey Eisenreich, Summit golf

She won district (82 at Deer Chase) and sectional (74 at Crown Pointe) titles before tying for fifth at the Class 2 state tournament with a two-day score of 77-78—155. She also tied for first at the Angel Classic with a 79 and finished in a tie for third at the Summit Tournament with an 82.

Andrea Frankiewicz, sr., Ursuline

Andrea Frankiewicz, sr., Ursuline

Andrea Frankiewicz, Ursuline golf

She shot her low round of the season, 76, on the second day of the Class 2 state tournament, which paired with her first-day 81 left her in a tie for eighth with a two-day total of 157. She won her district with a 79 at Aberdeen and was third at sectionals with a 78 at Crown Point.

Rachel Thompson, sr., St. Joseph’s

Rachel Thompson, sr., St. Joseph’s

Rachel Thompson, St. Joseph's golf

Thompson shot an opening-round 74, her low 18-hole score of the season, in the opening round at state. She finished the tournament tied for fifth in Class 2 with a 155. She was second at districts (80 at Wentzville) and third at sectionals (84 at Bear Creek). Thompson also tied for first with a 79 at the Angel Classic.

Jae Yang, sr., Mascoutah

Jae Yang, sr., Mascoutah

Jae Yang, Mascoutah golf

Yang shot an 83-78-161 at the Illinois Class AA tournament to finish in a tie for 21st. She was third at regionals with an 85 at Clinton Hill and tied for second at sectionals with an 81 at Lick Creek. She was the medalist with a 78 at the Mississippi Valley Conference tournament at Belk Park.

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Second team

Nicole Johnson, jr., Althoff

Won regional with a 79 before shooting an 81-81-162 at the Illinois Class AA state tournament to finish tied for 23rd.

Sami Khan, jr., Visitation

Second at districts (77) and sectionals (78) before shooting an 84-89-173 to finish 11th at the Class 1 state tournament.

Caroline Leeker, sr., Villa Duchesne

After tying for second at sectionals with a 78, she shot 87-82—162 to finish eighth at the Class 1 state tournament.

Haelena Schwemmer, sr., Barat

After winning districts with a 76, she shot an 82-76—158 to tie for second place at the Class 1 state tournament.

Jordan Wolf, fr., Westminster

Shot a season-best round of 78 on the second day of the Class 1 state tournament to tie for second with an 80-78—158.

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Third team

Brooke Cusumano, so., Westminster

Sixth at the Class 1 state tournament at 84-84—168.

Jill Eader, sr., Triad

Tied for 48th at the Illinois Class AA state tournament at 84-86—170.

Anne Govern, sr., Marquette

Tied for 23rd at the Class 2 state tournament at 87-82—169.

Kelly Lamarche, sr., Lafayette

Tied for 23rd at the Class 2 state tournament at 81-88—169.

Christina Russon, sr., Villa Duchesne

fifth at the Class 1 state tournament atÌý81-83—164.

All-Metro boys soccer player of the year: Hoffman leaves rich legacy at SLUH

Richie Hoffman fell a bit short of his goal for the season -- a state soccer championship.

Still, he's not complaining.

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All-Metro boys cross country runner of the year: Rackers makes transition from fins to finish line

Tim Rackers had this notion that he was going to be a swimmer.

After being home-schooled through his freshman year, Rackers enrolled at St. Louis University High as a sophomore and went out for the swim team, where he had mild success on the JV squad. He had a little more positive experience with the Jr. Bills track team that spring, which forced him to reconsider his choices for a fall sport.

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All-Metro girls tennis player of the year: Sister act sends Lehman to the forefront

Sydney Lehman and her older sister, Alex, have a lot of differences both as athletes and individuals.

But the Lehman sisters and John Burroughs products have a couple of important things in common, including multi-state high school championships and now ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ All-Metro Player of the Year honors.

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