Lake County All-Area football team

Danny Arden Antioch

Thanks to Arden, the record books at Antioch look a little different now than they did at the start of the season. With 1,487 yards in 10 games, which stands as the third-best single season rushing output in school history, Arden moved up the career all-time rushing list to finish third with 2,155 yards. Also, a monster game during the regular season gave Arden another record. His 249 yards on 33 carries against Lakes is the fourth-best single game ever for an Antioch running back. "He will go down not only as one of the best running backs we've ever had, but one of the best student-athletes we've ever had," Antioch coach Brian Glashagel said of Arden, who earned all-state and academic all-state honors. "He was the heart and soul of our offense. He was an absolute workhorse and teams knew he was getting the ball and still had difficulty stopping him." Arden scored 16 touchdowns and rushed for 100-plus yards in all but two games this season. One of those games was a lopsided win in which he and the starters were pulled at halftime. He had 75 yards at that point.

Ray Beckman Grayslake Central

Soccer players wish to "Bend it like Beckham." Future Grayslake Central quarterbacks will wish to "Send it like Beckman." "Ray was an outstanding leader," coach Nick Goshe said of his 6-foot-5 senior signal caller, who quarterbacked the Rams to the playoffs the last two seasons. "His day in and day out accountability, attitude and effort was outstanding. Over the season and his career he re-wrote the GCHS record book for QBs. The sky is the limit for Ray." Beckman completed 85 of 159 passes (53 percent) for 1,365 yards and 14 touchdowns. He was named an academic all-state selection in addition to being tabbed as an all-conference student-athlete. "We are proud to have had him as a part of this program," Goshe said.

Dom Bickus Stevenson

His first name is Dominykas. Or just Dom. Or just call him Dominant. A former freshman B player, Bickus became Butkus-like by his senior year. The hard-hitting middle linebacker and team captain registered 137 tackles, including 11 for loss, in 12 games for the Class 8A state quarterfinalists. The all-North Suburban choice also had 2 interceptions, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble in the Patriots' playoff opener against York. During a regular-season game against eventual Class 7A state semifinalist Lake Zurich, 5-foot-11, 200-pound Dom dominated. He had 15 tackles, including 1 for loss and a sack, and an interception.

Anthony Burton Round Lake

The "captain of the ship," as coach John Coursey called him, had a sinking feeling. He had come up short on a two-point conversion try in an overtime loss to Zion-Benton. So the kid who did it all pass, run, tackle, kick, punt, lead did something else. "He took it upon himself and apologized to the coaches for not getting in the end zone," Coursey said. Truth is, the Panthers would hardly have been as competitive as they were this season without Burton. He was the starting quarterback, outside linebacker, punter and kicker. He was also a team captain. "He ran the team while he was on the field," Coursey said. "He was very coachable, he listened, and he tried his best. He was a warrior, a competitor, and he battled. He was the type of athlete that coaches want to head their team." Burton finished the season with 139 rushes for 860 yards and 6 touchdowns. Passing-wise, he was 106 for 215 for 910 yards with 5 TDs. He averaged 39 yards per punt. "He had a desire to make plays," Coursey said. "When teams played the Panthers, they had to account for Burton on both sides of the ball and in the punting/kicking game. He kept the Panthers competitive all year long. He wore his emotions on his shoulder, and he got better each year. He deserved much more success then he got. If the team had more Burtons on it, the Panthers would have finished above .500. He wants to play in college, and he is a leader in the class room, as well."

Josh Cokefair Grayslake North

Slow start. Furious finish. The senior wide receiver, who ended last season with a pair of touchdown catches in the Knights' season finale, didn't have a TD through three games. He then caught a pair for scores against Johnsburg in Week 4. The next week, in a homecoming win over Hampshire, he had 3 touchdown receptions and a school-record 12 catches, in total. It didn't stop. The 5-foot-11 Cokefair finished the season with 51 catches for 1,151 yards (22.6 average) and 10 TDs. All school records. "An extremely explosive player," coach Steve Wood said, "that ran away from most defenders."

Direll Clark Lakes

First hit, rarely, Second hit, sometimes. Third hit, maybe-if Direll Clark wasn't already to the end zone by then. It took a lot of contact to bring Clark down. And even when a defender established contact, the strong, powerful Clark often kept going. He made many moves with someone pulling on him or even riding his back. "He showed (that kind of power) all year long," Lakes coach Luke Mertens said of Clark, a 6-foot-1, 210 pound junior running back, who earned all-state honors. "He was the focal point of our offense, which makes his numbers even more impressive because our opponents knew to key on him." Clark rushed for nearly 2,000 yards and averaged 8 yards per carry. He also scored 21 touchdowns. Clark's most yeoman-like performance came against Rolling Meadows in the playoffs when he rolled up 280 yards on 40 carries. Despite an injury that kept him out for much of last year, Clark already owns nearly every rushing record in school history.

Wayne Didier Vernon Hills

Raised on a farm, the muscular kid was pitching halfbacks when he wasn't pitching hay and plowing paths for teammates when he wasn't plowing fields. "One of most active defensive linemen I've ever coached," coach Tony Monken said. "Wayne had a motor that never quit. No matter where he lined up, you had to account for him." A three-year starter who was a part of 23 wins, including 3 in the state playoffs, Didier played full-time both ways this year and was selected to the Class 5A all-state team. He was second on team with 55 total tackles, including 6.5 sacks and 6 tackles for loss, 2 safeties and an interception. He's a two-time all-North Suburban selection. "A captain, leader on and off the field for us," Monken said, "and maybe the strongest player in the history of our program."

A.J. Fish Grayslake North

His ability to elude blood-thirsty defenders and fire a ball earned him all-state honors in lacrosse last spring. The same skills could earn him the same honor next year in football. In his second season as the varsity's starting quarterback, the 6-foot-3 junior had a breakout campaign, as the Knights' new spread option suited him perfectly. A three-sport varsity athlete as a sophomore, Fish's athleticism was apparent on the football field. He completed 158 of 223 passes (71 percent) for 2,058 yards and 19 touchdowns in nine games, while rushing for 501 yards (5.1 average) and 7 TDs. In a Week-5 homecoming win over Hampshire, he threw for a school-record 419 yards and 5 scores. "A very exciting dual-threat QB," coach Steve Wood said, "that did an excellent job running our offense."

Zach Freundt Antioch

It's debatable whether or not Zach Freundt even broke a sweat when he recovered a fumble and returned it a school-record 95 yards for a touchdown this season. Freundt is all about fitness. "I haven't had a player as focused in the off-season as Zach," Antioch coach Brian Glashagel said. "He literally would go to wrestling camp in the morning, lift weights hard, come to football camp, then you would see him running in the evening past the school. All of that showed this season as Zach led us in almost every major defensive statistical category." Freundt registered 82 tackles, including 16 for loss. He also had 3 ½ sacks, 2 safeties, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 interception.

Alan Gomez Lakes

As one of only two returning defensive starters from last year, Gomez was counted on to help bring a lot of new faces up to speed. The senior linebacker not only did that in a leadership role, he also took care of his own business, registering 100 tackles, including 8 for a loss. Gomez forced 2 fumbles, made 2 fumble recoveries and also had 2 sacks. Thanks to Gomez, the Lakes defense wound up being one of the tougher defenses in the Prairie Division. The Eagles gave up 17.5 points per game. "Alan was the heart and soul of our defense," Lakes coach Luke Mertens said. "He was our team captain and defensive leader. He was also a starter on almost every one of our special teams."

George Gonzalez Antioch

Senior George Gonzalez had a little bit of Hollywood in him. Or at least it seemed that way to his coach, Brian Glashagel. "There's a quote from one of my favorite movies, "The Natural," where the manager was talking about Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford's character) and says, 'No matter what he wants to do, he does.' That was George Gonzalez," Glashagel said. "He could kick, punt, return punts, return kicks, play running back, wide receiver, defensive back and do all of that in one game and for most of the season. When making an all-time best Antioch team-George is on it." Defensively, Gonzalez had 40 tackles and 7 interceptions. He also blasted two of his punts for more than 60 yards, returned 2 punts for more than 80 yards each, kicked all of Antioch's extra points and field goals and ran for more than 100 yards on 16 carries.

Will Hussey Lake Zurich

It was obvious on the field how fast Will Hussey was. Offensive players usually met up quickly with the speedy senior defensive linemen. But even to fans in the stands, Hussey stood out. "After we played Glenbard West (in the second round of the playoffs), I got this letter from this guy who said he had been going to Glenbard West games since 1940 and he had missed only five to 10 games and he said he wanted to congratulate Will for outstanding defense," Lake Zurich coach Bryan Stortz said. "I thought it was amazing that the guy took time to write a note like that, but it also shows that people can really see what Will does out there. He certainly sets a tone up front. When your defensive linemen can control the line of scrimmage and make plays, it makes you a much better defense." Hussey rolled up 72 total tackles, including a team-leading 10 for a loss. He also had 3 ½ sacks and a fumble return for a touchdown.

Jordan Kos Carmel Catholic

The Corsairs knew the fullback could run the football, but they wanted him to work on his blocking following his sophomore season on varsity. He did. Following his junior year, they wanted him to focus on protecting the football better. He did. "I don't think he fumbled at all as a senior," coach Andy Bitto said. "And he became a better pass receiver." In the end, after three varsity seasons, Kos did more than most. His 1,582 rushing yards (6.9 average, 19 touchdowns) this season gave him a school-record 3,868 (7.0 average) for his career, vaulting him past Jimmy Potempa (3,543 yards). Kos' 45 career TDs are second all-time to Potempa (47) in Carmel history. A three-time all-East Suburban Catholic Conference selection and repeat all-area pick, he was named this season's most valuable offensive player in the ESCC. He was also selected to the all-state team. "He had the ability to get a first down on fourth-and-inches or break a play," Bitto said. "He could do both. He was just good all-around. He would have been a good strong safety. He's that kind of athlete."

Tyler Lees Carmel Catholic

Coach Andy Bitto was never skeptical of the senior middle linebacker's total skills. But his total tackles? "(Statistician) Ray (Salata) would send me the (game) stats and he'd have Tyler for 15 tackles," Bitto said. "I'd go look at the tape to make sure he was right." Bitto's conclusion? The stats were right. "He runs and makes plays," Bitto said of his two-time all-East Suburban Catholic Conference and all-area selection. "He's all over the place." Lees, who boasts 4.6 speed (40-yard dash), led the Corsairs in tackles for the second year in a row, totaling 110 (58 solos), including 3 for loss. He also had 2 interceptions for 75 return yards and recovered a fumble. When he twisted an ankle in a Week-8 game against Marist and sat the second half, he was missed. "When he got hurt," Bitto said, "we couldn't stop the run."

Jack Lynn Lake Zurich

Lynn was literally a Jack-of-all-trades for Lake Zurich. Over his three-plus year varsity career for the Bears, Lynn played tight end, wide receiver, linebacker and even fullback and kick and punt returner. "His ability to do numerous things, and do them all well-that really sets him apart as a football player," Lake Zurich coach Bryan Stortz said of Lynn. "He has that unique combination of size and speed and overall length-his wingspan is huge-and that allows him to cover a lot of ground and make a lot of plays." The 6-foot-3 Lynn made most of his plays on defense at linebacker. He led the Bears with 93 tackles, including 7 for a loss. He also had 2 ½ sacks, a forced fumble, an interception and 2 fumble recoveries. Offensively, Lynn caught 13 passes for 271 yards for a 20.8-yard average. He caught 4 touchdown passes, tops on the team. Lynn will be playing linebacker next year at the University of Minnesota.

Carl Miller Stevenson

The Patriots moved the 6-foot-3, 210-pound senior closer to the football on defense this season, which got him that much closer to ballcarriers. That was bad news for opponents. Miller rang up a staggering 169 tackles in 12 games for the Class 8A quarterfinalists. The former strong safety turned outside linebacker played his best when games mattered most. He was in on 19 tackles, including 3 for loss, in a Week-7 win over eventual Class 7A state semifinalist Lake Zurich. Against York in the opening round of the playoffs, he had 12 tackles, including a sack. He also had 17 stops against Lake Forest, which was another state-playoff qualifier. For the season, the two-year varsity starter, a team captain, recorded 21 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. Coach Bill McNamara lauded Miller's speed, instincts and athleticism.

Matt Morrissey Stevenson

Dad Jim played for the Bears. Brother Mike was the captain of the 2005 Daily Herald Lake County all-area football team and became a starting linebacker for Boston College. Sisters Caitlin and Anna were basketball stars for Stevenson. Could baby brother Matt be the best of the Morrisseys? He's off to a great start. The only sophomore on the all-area team, Morrissey stood out on both sides on the football in his first varsity campaign. The 6-foot, 175-pound free safety got better as the season progressed, finishing with 87 tackles, including 4 for loss, a team-leading 4 interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, and 5 pass deflections. His season included 11 tackles against Lake Zurich and 13 stops with 2 interceptions against Warren. His pair of fourth-quarter touchdown receptions helped the Patriots avoid an upset loss to Wauconda in Week 8. He finished the season with 12 receptions for 241 yards (20.1 average) and 3 TDs. He also took snaps at quarterback, a position he's a candidate to start at next season.

Mitch Munda Warren

"Wide Receiver High" will graduate another great one in the spring. Munda possessed "some of the best hands that we have had in our program," coach Dave Mohapp said of a group that includes past Blue Devil greats Marcus Lewis, Marvin Bembry, Matt Mose and Ryan Maguire. "He was a very consistent player who we always looked for to create a big play for us." A three-year varsity player, the athletic Munda had a breakout campaign as a senior, catching 36 passes for 530 yards (14.7 average) and 11 touchdowns. He was also a sure-handed punt returner and led the Blue Devils in scoring and receiving. "Mitch is a very intelligent player who at 6 feet 3 is a big target and possesses great jumping ability and speed," Mohapp said. "He has the whole package."

John Orlando Lake Zurich

Most people usually feel the "Magic" when they're in Orlando (Florida). For the Bears, it seemed like they saw some magic almost every time John Orlando got his hands on the ball. The senior wide receiver and kick-returning extraordinaire made an awful lot of defenders miss on his way to 1,173 all-purpose yards. "He has a unique set of skills. His quickness is really rare and the way he can cut and get by people really added a different dynamic to our offense and special teams," Lake Zurich coach Bryan Stortz said of Orlando. "He also put himself on the line for the team. Some of the kicks he fielded, he had guys right in his face. He also went up for catches over the middle and took some big hits. He showed a lot of courage." Orlando was the Bears' top receiver, catching 25 passes for 328 yards. He also was the team's primary kickoff returner (16 for 335 yards) and punt returner (33 for 378 yards).

Mike Panico Carmel Catholic

Good luck kicking to the Corsairs' lucky No. 13. Carmel's version of Devin Hester returned 3 kickoffs for touchdowns, which was school record. The speedy and elusive Panico was a threat whenever he touched the ball, rushing for 657 yards (6.3 average) and 11 touchdowns. He also had a team-best 14 receptions for 146 yards and 3 touchdowns. In total, he scored 17 TDs (28 for his career). "He's a tough kid," coach Andy Bitto said of the senior, who played eight games with a wounded shoulder last season and never slowed down. Panico, who's been clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash, started at cornerback on varsity as a sophomore and at running back the last two seasons. He's a repeat all-East Suburban Catholic Conference selection. "He's a very versatile player," Bitto said. Panico's best attribute? Maybe his maturity and makeup. "He was our strongest team leader," Bitto said. "He was a 'No, sir. Yes, sir' guy. He kept the juniors and seniors together."

Dan Pawlak Lakes

The injury bug has sunk its teeth into key players all over the Lakes roster in recent years. But one person who managed to stay immune was senior offensive lineman Dan Pawlak. The three-year varsity starter, who will be playing at Illinois State next year, never missed a game. "He was our most consistent offensive lineman the last couple of years," Lakes coach Luke Mertens said. "Due to injuries this year (to other offensive linemen), Dan was asked to play every position on the line, which also proves his versatility. Dan is one of the hardest workers both in the weight room and on the field our program has ever seen." The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Pawlak, along with the rest of the Eagles' offensive line, helped pave the way for a ton of rushing yardage this season. Running back Direll Clark had nearly 2,000 yards himself.

Quinton Quarles Grant

In Grant's two playoff games, the versatile Quarles changed his jersey number from 52 to 32 so that he could also play running back and serve as a blocker. But even as No. 32, he still got the same results defensively as good ol' No. 52. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound senior defensive lineman was the heart of Grant's defense. For the second year in a row, he led the team in tackles (58). "Quinton was a dominating force on defense in most every game," Grant coach Kurt Rous said. "He has a unique combination of speed, strength and size. His best game of the season was against Wauconda when he registered 13 tackles, including 3 for a loss. He also had a sack."

Joey Salata Libertyville

Salata made a lot of big plays. The junior defensive back helped spearhead a defense that got the Wildcats back to the state playoffs after a two-year absence. He piled up 75 tackles, including 45 solos, intercepted 3 passes, caused 2 fumbles and recovered one. "Joe was one of our most consistent defensive players," retiring coach Randy Kuceyeski said. "He always was around the ball no matter where it was. He has great instincts, vision, and is very smart. He will be one of the area's leading defensive players that will be returning in 2012. He was also voted our team MVP as a junior, which is a rare feat." Salata contributed on the offensive side of the football, too, rushing for 3 touchdowns.

Mike Shield, Lake Zurich

In many games, Mike Shield was Lake Zurich's bread-and-butter runner. He'd be called on to get the tough yards, to keep the chains moving. But Shield also gave the Bears much more than the routine. "Mike has this ability to make big plays when you need them the most," Lake Zurich coach Bryan Stortz said. "He's been starting since his sophomore year and I can remember him making key plays for us in big games back then. He's able to do things in the clutch that you just kind of shake your head at." Shield, who also started at linebacker for the Bears, made some of his biggest plays on defense. "I remember in a game against Rolling Meadows, he made a play on the goal line in which he knocked the ball loose," Stortz said. "And in our game against St. Rita last year, he came up with a big interception. There were a lot of plays like that for Mike." Shield was Lake Zurich's leading rusher with 1,002 yards on 184 carries. He also scored 8 touchdowns. On defense, Shield finished with 60 tackles and a team-leading 5 ½ sacks.

Joey Valdivia Grayslake Central

The Division I wrestling prospect took down the Rams' record book. Valdivia rushed for 1,356 yards, averaging 8.5 per carry, and scored 20 touchdowns in 10 games. In a Week 8 win over Grayslake North, he rushed for a school-record 381 yards and 6 TDs. "Similar to (quarterback) Ray (Beckman), he re-wrote the record book at GCHS, both all-time and seasonal," coach Nick Goshe said. Named honorable mention all-state and all-Fox Valley Conference, Valdivia was a three-year varsity starter and key contributor on two state-playoff squads. "Joey was the area's premier running back," Goshe said. "With his combination of power and speed, he was all but impossible for opposing defenses to stop." Valdivia also had 19 receptions (second on the team) for 413 yards and 6 TDs. "He was an outstanding receiver out of the backfield," Goshe said.

Alex Villa Grant

Villa is also another word for house. And Villa certainly was at home in Grant's option offense. The senior quarterback directed an offense that rolled up 3,472 rushing yards and featured three 1,000-yard rushers. Villa was one of those rushers. He finished with 1,042 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also passed for 768 yards and 2 touchdowns and completed 63.1 percent of his passes, the second-best completion rate in school history. Overall, Villa accounted for 42.7 percent of the Bulldogs' offense. "Alex was the key to our offense," Grant coach Kurt Rous said. "As the quarterback in an option offense, he has to make split-second reads and more often than not he made the correct read. He was unselfish with the ball and as a result we had three 1,000-yard rushers."

Kyle Whitman Grant

A mid-season switch from wing to fullback really seemed to agree with Kyle Whitman. The junior went from gaining a lot of yards to practically swimming in them because they came so fast and furiously. "He switched to fullback in Week 4 against Wauconda and in that game he rushed for a school-record 308 yards. He also had 4 touchdowns," Grant coach Kurt Rous said. "He led us to a thrilling 44-41 victory over Wauconda after we were trailing 34-14 at halftime. He was the workhorse of our offense." Whitman rushed for more than 100 yards in seven out of 11 games. He finished with a team-leading 1,163 yards despite missing nearly two full games because of an injury. That puts him fourth on Grant's all-time list for rushing yards in a single season. His 16 touchdowns this season also ranks him fourth on Grant's single-season scoring list.

Jake Ziolkowski Wauconda

When Jake Ziolkowski broke his wrist at the end of the Antioch game in Week 5, the Wauconda offense took a huge hit. What Ziolkowski had done in his first five games is what some wide receivers do in a season. A very good season. At that point, Ziolkowski was leading Lake County in receptions (32), receiving yards (675 yards) and touchdowns (8). Ziolkowski wound up having to sit out the rest of the season, but his numbers for half of 2011 and through his previous three years on varsity speak volumes for how much the four-year starter meant to the program. For his career, Ziolkowski finished as Wauconda's career record holder for receptions (86), receiving yards (1,806) and receiving touchdowns (18). "Jake is the ultimate receiver in that he catches everything, runs precision routes and blocks like an offensive linemen," Wauconda coach Dave Mills said. "Jake is a great example of what happens when you have skills and are willing to work at making those skills even better.

All-Area team roster

Player School Pos. Yr.

Dan Arden Antioch FB Sr.

Ray Beckman Grayslake Central QB Sr.

Dom Bickus Stevenson MLB Sr.

Anthony Burton Round Lake QB/LB/K/P Sr.

Direll Clark Lakes FB Jr.

Josh Cokefair Grayslake North WR Sr.

Wayne Didier Vernon Hills OL/DL Sr.

AJ Fish Grayslake North QB Jr.

Zach Freundt Antioch LB Sr.

Alan Gomez Lakes LB Sr.

George Gonzalez Antioch RB/DB/K Sr.

Will Hussey Lake Zurich DL Sr.

Jordan Kos Carmel FB Sr.

Tyler Lees Carmel LB Sr.

*Jack Lynn Lake Zurich LB/WR Sr.

Carl Miller Stevenson LB Sr.

Matt Morrissey Stevenson FS/WR So.

Mitch Munda Warren WR Sr.

John Orlando Lake Zurich WR Sr.

Mike Panico Carmel RB Sr.

Dan Pawlak Lakes OL/DL Sr.

Quinton Quarles Grant DL Sr.

Joe Salata Libertyville RB Jr.

Mike Shield Lake Zurich RB Sr.

Joey Valdivia Grayslake Central RB Sr.

Alex Villa Grant QB Sr.

Kyle Whitman Grant RB Jr.

Jake Ziolkowski Wauconda WR Sr.

* captain

Honorable mention

Justin Bergeron (Lakes, Jr. WR), Jeremy Brazil (Vernon Hills, Sr. OL), Brian Brennan (Carmel, Sr. QB/DB), Steven Burgess (Grayslake Central, Sr. S), Kasen Christensen (Grayslake North, Sr. OL), Taylor Coleman (Lake Zurich, Sr. LB), Kevin Cox (Carmel, Sr. LB), Sam Duprey (Carmel, Sr. DL), Kevin Foley (Stevenson, Sr. RB), Jack Crandall (Libertyville, Sr. TE), Sam Emanuelson (Antioch, Sr. DL), Anthony Garza (Warren, Sr. LB), Jake Geary (Grayslake North, Sr. DB), AJ Goggin (Lakes, Jr. DE), Dan Haeffele (Grant, Jr. OL), Chris Hoffman (Lakes, Sr. QB), Jake Hurcombe (Stevenson, Sr. OL/DL), Nick Jones (Grant, Sr. DL/LB), Terrel Jones (Warren, Jr. OL), Drew Krinitsky (Libertyville, Jr. LB), Katie Lahera (Grayslake North, Sr. K), Quentin Lorenzo (Stevenson, Sr. DL), Matt Micucci (Stevenson, Sr. QB/K), Luke Mathewson (Libertyville, Sr. DL), Kristian Meehan (Grayslake Central, Sr. LB), Matt Miller (Warren, Sr. LB), Steven Moioffer (Grayslake Central, Sr. LB), Jimmy Molitor (Grayslake Central, Sr. TE), Jake Mraz (Grant, Sr. OL), Michael Parker (Libertyville, Sr. DL), Jake Paust (Grayslake Central, Sr. TE/LB), Mike Perrin (Warren, Sr. DL), Drake Randall (Vernon Hills, Jr. OL/DL), Drew Recker (Lakes, Jr. DB), Charlie Risinger (Grayslake Central, Sr. DL), Dustin Rusch (Vernon Hills, Sr. LB), Lee Shannon (Antioch, Sr. OL/DL), Jake Sherman (Wauconda, Sr. LB), Steve Smith (Antioch, Sr. DB), Grant Soucy (Lake Zurich, Jr. DB), Zach Till (Lake Zurich, Sr. QB), Shane Toub (Carmel, Sr. C), Rocky Triggiano (Lake Zurich, Jr. DL), Gregg Van Dycke (Antioch, Sr. DL), Daniel Vega (Round Lake, Sr. RB), Jon Way (Stevenson, Sr. LB), Jonathon Wells (Grant, So. RB), Charles Williams (Grant, Sr. DL), Jarrett Wood (Vernon Hills, Sr. RB/LB), Justin Zbynski (Warren, Sr. OL)

All-area selections and capsules by Joe Aguilar and Patricia Babcock McGraw