With linebacker size and world-class speed,he was a threat to go the distance every time he touched the ball. Joe Washington (24), from Lincoln High School in Port Arthur, Texas, drove Oklahoma to three Big-8 titles and twice finished in the top-five in voting for the Heisman Trophy. End Bob Bittenbinder was an All-State selection, with players including Dennis Toddings, Everett Canning and Ted Sarossy anchoring the lines. His rookie year in Los Angeles, Lane set an NFL single-season record with 14 interceptions and 72 years later, that record still stands. RICHIE JORDAN, RB, FENNVILLE (1962-1964): The Fennville Flash was not just a basketball legend, although in that sport, the 57 Jordan averaged 44.1 points per game and was a high school all-American. Most sports fans have heard of the infamous 151 game winning streak by De La Salle High School in Concord, California. He wasthe No. There's still time to weigh in on the remainder of the series, so contact me with your thoughts: in the comment section of this article;via email atsedelson@gannettnj.com; follow me onTwitterand send me a direct message; or go to myFacebook pageand comment. Back then, point rankings determined sectional champions, sparking debate among fans and outrage from teams who often finished behind onesthey beat. The input I've received from readers over the past few weeks has been tremendous. In 1996,he rushed for 2,239 yards and scored 37 touchdowns, as the Chieftains reached the state semifinals. 4 in the statewith two-way stars such as Rich Veth, Bob Capalbo, Jim Griffin and Wayne Rogers. 1team in the state. In 1951, he led the Big Reds to a state championship, as he threw forwhat wasthen aschool-record 851 yards and 11 touchdowns. The newspapers agreed on the top awards for the ILH all-star team with Roosevelt quarterback Mike Lum the back of the year and Farrington guard Deroy Lavatai the lineman of the year. 75. He then went on to play defensive back at Michigan State University. 34. Johnson played 12 years in the NFL and was part of two Super Bowl championships with the New York Giants. Thanks to a 26-13 victory over Trenton Catholic, they were named the South Jersey Non-Public A champions. Page 99. End Harry Walters was a threat on both sides of the line of scrimmage, while back Steve Costello was second on the team in tackles and picked off four passes. He finished his high school career with 2,525 career receiving yards and 40 career touchdown receptions. After college, he returned to Michigan,has coached Standish-Sterling Central High School for the past 36 years, and is a member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Graham was an all-American at University of Michigan and was drafted in the first round by the NFLs Philadelphia Eagles. He had many career paths, working as a newspaper publisher, a restaurant owner, an oil promoter and a football coach early in his career. He earned all-state honors and was selected the state Player of the Year in 1971. 1964 Parade All-America High School Football Team (2nd Annual) The team that standouts over the others, is the 2001 version of the Spartans. Past members of the MaxPreps High School All-America Team include Julio Jones (2007), Keenan Allen (2009), Jadeveon Clowney (2010), Stefon Diggs (2011), Derrick Henry (2012), Kyler Murray (2014), Chase Young (2016), Micah Parsons (2017), Nakobe Dean (2018), Bryce Young . He set a state finals record with five touchdowns, as he ran for 138 yards and passed for 251 in the title game. But even among these giants of the game, perhaps nobody cast a. REGGIE MACKENZIE, OL, HIGHLAND PARK (1965-1967): The finest high school player ever produced at Highland Park, Mackenzie was a three-year starter at the University of Michigan and was an all-American in 1971. He earned two Super Rings as a professional with the Pittsburgh Steelers. "He saw him play. LUIS SHARPE, OT, DETROIT SOUTHWESTERN (1976-1978): Southwestern was not just a basketball school, and Sharpe was not only the premier lineman in Michigan but was alsoa prep all-American who went on to play for UCLA. MARK DELL, WR, FARMINGTONHARRISON (2004-2006): Dell was a winner who could dominate games from his wide receiver position. MIKE DUMAS, DB, LOWELL (1984-1986): Dumas was a dominating player on both sides of the ball but was best known for his hard-hitting style on defense. After college, Morrall had a 21-year NFL career that included winning the1968 NFL MVP award and beingpart of three Super Bowl champion teams. Players such as Dick "Night Train" Lane, Gene Upshaw, Bubba Smith and "Mean" Joe Greene. Defensively, the Lions had five shutouts and scored seven TDs off takeaways. 85. In the 1998 Division 2 state title game against Hudsonville, he hauled in six passes for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns and also added an interception. Missouri. He finished his career with 7,464 passing yards, but it was his big-play ability on the high school level that has not been seen since. TIM SHAW, RB, CLARENCEVILLE (1998-2001): An underrated football player, Shaw is second in career points scored by aMichigan high school player with 786 and is one of only two playersto score over 700 career points. The six selectors recognized by the NCAA as "official" for the 1964 season are (1) the Associated Press (AP), (2) the United Press International (UPI), (3) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), (4) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), (5) the Central Press Association (CP), and (6) the Newspaper Enterprise Association Collectively, they became legends who burnished their legacies with undefeated seasons, state championships and, in some cases, national championships. Hall of Famer "Mean" Joe Greene (75), from the PVIL's Dunbar High School in Temple, Texas, won four Super Bowl rings with the Pittsburgh Steelers. We will be rolling out the rest of the stories in the coming weeks. January 21, 2022 He was also the most productive back ever in Michigan high school football, as he scored a state-record 924 points, 138 points more than the second-best point scorer. PAUL JOKISCH, WR, BROTHER RICE (1980-1981): The 68, 240-pound Jokisch teamed up with Yarema to form one of the most imposing pitch-and-catch duos in state history. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, Chuck Ealey Deserves to be in the College Football Hall of Fame, When theKansas City Chiefs were Pro Football's Champions of Change, How Florida A&M Coach Jake Gaither Helped Save Bob Hayes' NFL Career, NASCAR drivers might need to adjust strategy after early-season surprise winners. He also held the state shot put record until T.J. Duckett broke it in 1998. Ingram ended his senior year with 1,699 yards and 24 touchdowns and currently plays for the New Orleans Saints. The list of PVIL players achievements contains first after first after historic first. He went on to play at Michigan State University and was drafted 18th overall in the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. "If you found anything about us in the papers, it was just the championship game or the major scores," said Luther Booker, coach of Houstons Yates High School, in author Michael Hurds history of the PVIL. 62. He picked Michigan StateUniversityover the Universities of Michigan and Notre Dame and led it to the 1955 Rose Bowl title. Joe Sr. remained skeptical of his sons prowess until his junior high coach nagged Joe Sr. to watch "Little Joe" play. RON KRAMER, DE, EAST DETROIT (1951-1953): One of the greatest football players and athletes in University of Michigan history, Kramer was an all-state player in high school and athree-time all-American whileat Michigan. He was bigger than Joe, 200 pounds, could catch, run punts back as quick as a water bug. BRAD JONES, TE/LB, EAST LANSING (2001-2003): Jones was a dominant presence at linebacker with his combination of size and speed. With virtually their entire lineup from the unbeaten 1968 team returning, the Indians were considered the No. Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. His best season was 1997, when he rushed for 2,553 yards. In 2009, he set the single-single passing yardage mark with 4,433 yards. TONY DUNGY, QB, JACKSON PARKSIDE (1971-1973): Although he is better known as the Super Bowl winning coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Dungy was an outstanding high school athlete. He was voted MVP of the MAC in 1982. They won the Shore Conference Class A title and were named Central Jersey Group III champions, with a defense that surrendered just 20 points and registered seven shutouts, including five straight to close the season. Belding reached its zenith when Cummings was piling up yards at a record clip. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. At 6-4 and 290 pounds, Tuipulotu is a . 1963 Parade All-America High School Football Team (1st Annual) STUART SCHWEIGERT, QB/S,HERITAGE (1997-1999): An outstanding high school athlete and football player, Schweigert was a top 100 recruit in the nation coming out of high school. In addition, 27 players were selected to the Second Team. the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the NCAA, and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation. RON JOHNSON, WR, MUSKEGON (2003-2006): RoJo was a big-play receiver wholedhis teamto perfect 14-0 seasons and state titles in both 2004 and in 2006. Schweigert defeated Charles Rogers in the 100-meter dash in the Division 1 track & field finalsin a time of 10.45 seconds. The members consisted of Massillon, Canton McKinley, Warren Harding, Niles, Steubenville and Alliance. For the year 1964, the NCAA recognizes seven published All-American teams as "official" designations for purposes of its consensus determinations. He went on to play at University of Notre Dame and later for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. Simms was considered a bit of a character. 47. During its 17-year span it produced the following results: 1963 Niles state champion; Massillon 2nd place 1964 Massillon state champion; Canton McKinley 2nd place 1965 Massillon state champion; Warren Harding 5th place; Steubenville 8th place 1966 Niles 2nd place; Steubenville 4th place 1967 Massillon 2nd place; Steubenville 4th place 1968 Canton McKinley 3rd place; Niles 7th place; Steubenville 8th placed 1969 Canton McKinley 4th place 1970 Massillon state champion; Canton McKinley 3rd place 1971 Warren Harding state champion; Massillon 6th place 1972 Massillon A.P. A Little History This is the 132nd edition of the Walter Camp All-America team, the nation's oldest college football All-American team, and presented by 777 Partners. 28. That was the year "Little Joe" became a Texas high school sensation. TYRONE WHEATLEY, RB, DEARBORN HEIGHTS ROBICHAUD (1987-1990): From a pure talent level, few players could match the gifts that Wheatley brought to the football field. Oklahomas Barry Switzer won his recruitment. A two-time all-stater, he broke his own record as a senior when he rushed for 1,263 yards and led the Colts to a 9-0 record and the ranking as the statesNo. He was part of two state title teams. During his three years at Nouvel,he rushed for 6,336 yards. Backs Tony Snookie'' D'Esposito, Andy Garrity and Bill Meyers were part of the potent offense, while George Bo'' Stephenson and Dorian Parreott helped anchor the defense. He went on to Michigan State University, where he was the first African-American football player. 11. Quarterback Tom Hughes was a threat running and throwing, while end Dick Hudak caught four touchdown passes. A member of the professional football Hall of Fame, Krause holds the NFL record for interceptions in a career with 81. Anderson High School in Austin, Texas, was known for his hard-hitting style, which is on display here in the 1956 NFL Pro Bowl. 49. The 1964 team was the last undefeated team with Alcindor, who was a two-time Parade All-American. 89. COOPER RUSH, QB, LANSING CATHOLIC(2009-2011): Few high school quarterbacks ever had a game like Rush did in the 2011 playoffs against Dowagiac. He went on to start at Michigan State Universityas a freshman and is still in the top 10 in many Spartan passing categories. But it wasnt because they werent looking. GARY VAN ELST, FB/LB, MIDDLEVILLE (1965-1967): Van Elst was a battering ram of a football player who dominated on both sides of the football. Herron later played in the NFL for the Steelers and for the Packers. JOHN BREASBOIS, QB, MERRILL (1997-1999): Merrill football was at the heart of the run-and-shoot offensive revolution that began to change the face of high school football in Michigan in the mid-1990s. Twenty-five players were selected to the first team by the 131 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors. The PVIL began in 1920 as the Texas Interscholastic League of Colored Schools. 98. He is second in career receiving yards with 3,666 and third in career touchdownreceptions with 42. 73. He went on to play at University of Notre Dame, where he was a tri-captain on the 1977 National Championship team, and he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated after Notre Dames win over University of Texas in the Cotton Bowl. 67. During his junior year at Mackenzie, Perry totaled 75 tackles and 11 sacks. Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the nation's top high school football players at the conclusion of the season. He went on to enjoy a productive career at Michigan State Universityand then played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills. Football. DAN LATO, RB, FOREST PARK (1976-1978): Lato was arguably the finest running back to ever come out of the Upper Peninsula. A two-time all-state player and two-time winner of the Bay City Times Golden Helmet Award, Koscielniak capped his career by rushing for 529 yards against Pellston in his final game. Focus on Sport/Getty Images CB Deion Sanders . 90. 76. 48. 94. After a couple of decades coaching in the same league in whichLane perfected his necktie tackles and in whichDickeys ambidextrous passing left fans jaws dropped to the floor, Joe Sr. was not an easy football man to impress. CARL BANKS, LB, BEECHER (1976-1979): A dominating defender and all-state player for the Buccaneers, Banks is one of the greatest high school players ever from the city of Flint. Six PVIL stars went on to become Pro Football Hall of Famers, including "Mean" Joe Greeneand Ken Houston. KERRY SMITH, RB, FOREST HILLS NORTHERN (1977-1978): An all-state running back in 1978, Smith helped lead Northern to the Class C state title. At Central Michigan University in 1994,he became the first Chippewa to earn first-team Division 1 all-American honors. KIRK GIBSON, WR, WATERFORD KETTERING (1972-1975): Gibson played high school football long before the Internet and recruiting services became major cottage industries. Boys - Girls | 1963 1965. Jones was a standout in college at University of Colorado and is currently playing in theNFLfor the Green Bay Packers. At Michigan State University, Bass was a two-time all-Big 10 player and was team MVP during the 1979 season and is the all-time leader in tackles for the Spartans. TONY BOLES, RB, WESTLAND JOHN GLENN (1983-1985): Boles was one of the premier players in the state, who combined good size with outstanding speed and cutting ability to earn all-state honors. He transferred to Southwestern his senior year and opened the 2007 season by establishing a new Flint rushing record, when he ran for a city-record 319 yards and four touchdowns. BENNIE OOSTERBAAN, DE, MUSKEGON (1921-1924): Arguably the first super prep athlete from the state of Michigan, Oosterbaan was an all-state end in football for the Muskegon Big Reds and was also a basketball and baseball star. KEITH NICHOL, QB, LOWELL (2003-2006): Nichol enjoyed one of the most productive high school careers by a Michigan prep quarterback. Missouri. PETE CHRYPLEWICZ, TE, UTICA STEVENSON (1989-1991): A dominating presence at tight end as a blocker and as a receiver, Chryplewicz was the No.1-ranked recruit following the 1991 season. Taylor played at University of Michigan and later in the NFL with Carolina and Detroit. Anderson High School dominated the league in the mid-1940s. But their senior season began under a cloud. Ever since PARADE selected its first All America High School Football Team in 1963, the magazine has been discovering some of the greatest gridiron legends in history. 22. MIKE MCFADDEN, DL,HERITAGE (2000-2001): McFadden was a defensive standout who earned all-state honors both as a junior and as a senior. He went on to success as a two-time all-Big 10 running back with the University of Michigan Wolverines and was the team MVP in 1989. 8. He was so unstoppable as a high school senior that Parade magazine put him on the cover of its issue announcing the high school All-America team. In that game, halfback Sam Riello finished off a junior season in which he scored 120 points with a 117-yard, 20-carry effort against the Golden Eagles. RYAN CUNNINGHAM, RB, FULTON (1992-1995): A bruising running back, Cunningham rushed for 5,337 yards during his career. 1. 1 for much of the season. JEROME BETTIS, RB/LB, DETROIT MACKENZIE (1987-1989): The top player in the state in 1989 and a high school all-American, Bettis went on to fame with the University of Notre Dame in college and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. Goro . Marriuci was an all-Upper Peninsula football and basketball player. For his career, Ellsworth totaled 632 points, good for fifth place all-time. Back Dave Bloom finished his career with more than 2,000 yards rushing and 32 touchdowns over three seasons, including 862 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior. RELATED:Greatest players ever at the Jersey Shore: the complete series. As a receiver, he caught 34 passes for 887 yards and 11 touchdowns, while at defensive back, he intercepted 10 passes. Lesniak also set a school record with a 374-yard rushing game. #10 1970 Edison Red Raiders: You can't mention great South Florida teams without mentioning the Edison Red Raiders. What Shore team has won the most state championships? 96. Arizona Daily Star. Perry went on to be a an all-Pac 10 selection at Univversity of Southern California and was drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers. In 1971, with Joe Sr.s other son, Ken, at quarterback and "Little Joe" running the ball, Lincoln finished 11-1 with a district title. The Class C champions closed out the campaign with a 56-13 win over Jackson on Thanksgiving Day, coming on the heels of a 69-0 win over Lawrence. JAKE LONG, OT, LAPEER EAST (2000-2002): Long was a dominant blocker in high school. Dick "Night Train" Lane (81), from the PVIL's L.C. All season long it was Riello, the program's foundation player who was a freshman in the school's first season in 1958. youth basketball tyler, tx. 69. Alabama High School Football All State Team The Alabama Sports Writers Association has selected a High School Football All-State team each December since 1982. Along with hitting legendary, tape-measure home runs, Henson was one of the top prep quarterbacks in the nation. Ken went on to play college ball at the University of North Texas, followed by a couple years in the CFL. He signed with Purdue University,where he was a four-year starter before playing in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders. Leach went on to start at quarterback for four years at the University of Michigan in the golden era of Wolverine football under Bo Schembechler and was a three-time Heisman Trophy finalist. JOHN MILLER, RB/DB, FARMINGTONHARRISON (1981-1984): A prep all-American, Miller was the premier player in the state of Michigan in the early 1980s. 45. That season, he wasMVP of the MAC, as he rushed for a school record 1,890 yards and scored 22 touchdowns. He also caught 189 career passes to place fourth on the career list and finished his career with 31 touchdown passes. An additional thank you to Mr. Fred Rogers who has helped update these results. They closed the 1960 season with their 18th straight victory, beating Rumson-Fair Haven, 18-0, on Thanksgiving in front of a standing-room crowd of 6,500. 35. That total is 73 points higher than the next-highest point total. He won a USFL championship with the Michigan Panthers in 1983 and later played six seasons for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL, with whom he played in two Super Bowls. He passed for 2,634 yards in 2002 and as a defensive back finished fourth all-time in the state with 24 career interceptions. 82. State Records Baseball State Records Boys Basketball State Records Girls Basketball State Records After that, from 1947-1955 All-State teams were selected by Associated Press and United Press International. This was the team that started it all for the program that put Ocean County football on the map, as the Green Dragons were perfect just three seasons after head coach Warren Wolf arrived at the new high school after a decade as an assistant at Memorial in West New York. Jones is fifth in career receptions with 172 and has the third-highest single-season mark with 93 receptionsin 2001. 31. Ball dont lie, as they say, and the football players who honed their games on PVIL fields were the truth. When he retired at Brick after the 2008 season, he was the all-time winningest coach in state history, with a 361-122-11 record. The Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team was an annual selection by Parade that nationally honored the top high school boys' basketball players in the United States. He did the clothesline and other tackles that just devastated the ball carrier.". The top recruit in Michigan his senior year, he picked USC over Texas, Florida, Michigan, Michigan State, and Notre Dame.He was selected in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. CHRIS ROBINSON, RB, OVID-ELSIE (2006-2009): Robinson was a small-school phenom who scored 99 career touchdowns (fourth-best in state history). 1964 Brendan McCarthy, Third Team, DeMatha 1965 Bernard Williams, Third Team, DeMatha 1966 John Hummer-Wash-Lee 1967 Sid Catlett - DeMatha Austin Carr, Fourth Team, Mackin 1969 James Brown, Fifth Team, DeMatha 1970 Donald Washington, Third Team, St. Anthony's 1972 Merlin Wilson, St Anthony's, 3rd team 1973 Adrian Dantley, First Team, DeMatha A powerful runner,he scored 35 touchdowns in the 2010 season, as he helped lead Lowell to a Division 2 state title. A look at The Oklahoman's All-State football rosters from the following years: 1915, 1925, 1935, 1945, 1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 1995 and 2005. He was voted the United Press International (UPI) Player of the Year as both a junior and asa senior. ANDRE RISON, WR, FLINT NORTHWESTERN (1982-1985): One of the greatest all-around high school athletes to come out of Flint, Rison was a dynamic wide receiver in high school along with being an all-state guard in basketball. BRAD VAN PELT, LB, OWOSSO (1967-1969): One of the greatest all-around athletes to ever come out of Michigan, VanPelt was an all-state quarterback in 1969 who also earned all-conference honors on defense and all-state honors in basketball and baseball. FWAA was also a poll of writers,[1] and the AFCA[2] was a poll of college coaches. RELATED:What Shore team has the most perfect seasons? Simpson. JONES, WR, ITHACA (1999-2001): While Ithaca has produced numerous standout quarterbacks, few Yellowjackets orreceivers in state history can match the production of Jones. The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper content in the public domain or by private agreement does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement from, the publishers of the newspaper titles that appear on our site. MIKE KOSTER, WR, LOWELL (2002-2004):Even thoughLowell is known for running the ball, few receivers were as efficient as Koster. The following chart identifies the NCAA-recognized consensus All-Americans and displays which first-team designations they received. Joe Martucci, a junior guard on that team, would return to serve as an assistant under Rizzo before taking over in 1984 and compilinga 197-81-1 record before stepping down in 2011, winning five state sectional titles and 10 division crowns. He also was agile and very fast. He played both wide receiver and defensive back at University ofIowa andwas an eight-time Pro Bowl player for the Minnesota Vikings. Season: . 79, Springfield (Lanphier) 66 Centralia 55, Collinsville 50 Rock Island (Alleman) 57, Rockford . 54. 53. A prep all-American and all-state selection, Stanton finished his high school career completing 234 of 357 passes (65%) for 5,293 yards and 58 touchdowns. Colson recorded 123 total tackles in 2019 with 19.5 for loss, 11.5 sacks, two interceptions and forced two fumbles in his first . 72. He went on to play at University of Notre Dame and was a member of the 1973 National Championship team before playing in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins. NICK PERRY, DE, DETROIT MACKENZIE/DETROIT KING (2004-2007): As a senior at Detroit King, Perry recorded a state record 36 sacks along with 147 tackles, as he helped lead King to the Division 1 state title. Romulus experienced its finest season that year, when it went 10-1 and reached the Class BB regional final, where it dropped a 41-40 thriller to DeWitt. During its 17-year span it produced the following results: 1963 - Niles - state champion; Massillon - 2nd place 1964 - Massillon - state champion; Canton McKinley - 2nd place In 1999, he passed for a then-record 3,2776 yards and led Merrillto the state semifinal. TERRY EURICK, RB, SAGINAW ARTHUR HILL (1971-1973): Eurick was an all-state running back while part of the 1973 Arthur Hill team, a teamthat is thought to be the finestever in Michigan high school football. He was an all-SEC performer at University of Tennessee as a defensive back and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 1988 draft. 56. He rushed for 2,697 yards in 2006, as he helped lead Madison to the Division 5 state final before moving on to the University of Michigan. PAUL WALDERZAK, OT, SAGINAW ARTHUR HILL (1971-1973): Like Eurick, Walderzak was a member of the 1973 Arthur Hill team that outscored its opponents 433-0. MARK BRAMER, TE, TRAVERSE CITY CENTRAL (1973-1975): An all-state tight end, Bramer helped lead the Trojans to a No. Those who saw Gibson play in high school were treated to something special. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 2012 Harbor City Narbonne. Teams. 99. STEVE MARRIUCI, QB, IRON MOUNTAN (1971-1973): The Upper Peninsula has produced plenty of talented players, with Mooch being perhaps the best quarterback to ever come out of the North country. In that state title game, he rushed for 278 yards to break O.J. 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