BLUE MOUNTAIN

Brook Gosch-5’11”, 210lbs. Tight End and Defensive End. A two year starter and four year member of the Eagles gridiron team. A 2009 1^st Team All County, 2nd Team All Berks.  Led his team with 70 tackles. Brook participated in wrestling for four years and is a member of Student Council. He is a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership representative and a member of St. John’s Church. He is in the top 20% of his class and has accepted a full academic and athletic scholarship from the United States Air Force Academy. An unselfish, dedicated student athlete.

PARENTS: Doug and Heather Gosch, Orwigsburg
 

MAHANOY AREA

Peter A. Stanakis-6’3”, 185lbs. Wide Receiver and Cornerback. The Golden Bears team captain who was a four year member of the team and two year starter. A 2^nd Team All County selection. A National Honor Society member. He is ranked in the top 20% of his class. He is considering Delaware Valley College, Bloomsburg University, and Wilkes University among his future college options. A goal oriented student athlete whose work ethic, commitment, and attitude will contribute to continued success.

PARENTS: Peter and Bridget Stanakis, Mahanoy City
 

MARIAN CATHOLIC

Joseph M. Kloap-5’10”, 165lbs. Wide Receiver and Defensive Back. A three year member of the team and two year starter for the Colts. 2009 1^st Team All Area and 1^st Team Schuylkill League selections. A 2^nd Team Standard Speaker selection and an Old Spice MVP Award recipient. A four year member of the Colt’s baseball team. Joseph is ranked in the top 10% of his class and is considered to be a very conscientious, industrious, creative, and responsible young man. He is considering Albright College, Wilkes University, and Lebanon Valley College among his post secondary options. His work ethic and discipline are characteristic of what student athletes are all about.

PARENTS: Philip and Dolores Kloap, Jim Thorpe
 

MINERSVILLE AREA

Adrian J. Albertini-5’7”, 165lbs, Safety and Tailback. A three year member of the team and a two year starter for the Battlin’ Miners. Named to the 2009 Schuylkill County Coaches All Star Team at Safety and received the Sportsmanship Award from the Anthracite Football League. Participated in basketball and track and is a member of the Prom, SADD, Peer Ed, and the Principal’s Advisory Board. He is a Minersville Food Pantry and youth basketball volunteer. Adrian is ranked 6^th in his class and is considering King’s College among others to continue his education.  A remarkably gifted young man who has been a high performer in the classroom and on the field.

PARENTS: Elena Greis and Joseph Albertini, Pottsville
 

NATIVITY BVM

Michael A. Klazas-5’10”, 185lbs. Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Running Back, and Linebacker. A three year starter and four year member of the Green Wave football team who also participated in basketball and track. A 2009 1^st Team All American, 1^st Team All County, and Honorable Mention All Area selections.  He is ranked in the top 20% of his class and is considering Penn State University, Ursinus College, and Lebanon Valley College as possibilities. A tough and versatile athlete with a strong commitment to academics and the community.

PARENTS: Anthony and Bridget Klazas, Saint Clair
 

NORTH SCHUYLKILL

Zachary E. Hogan-5’8”, 145lbs. Tailback, Wide Receiver, and Cornerback. A four year member and two year starter for the Spartans.  A playmaker on both sides of the ball, he was a WNEP-16 Dream Team, Reading Eagle All Anthracite, and 2^nd Team All State selections. A 1^st Team Schuylkill County Coaches and PA Football News All-State selection. He was named to the Standard Speaker, Republican and Herald, and News Item All Area Teams among many other honors. He played basketball and baseball and is a member of Student Council, the National Honor Society, DARE, and SKIP. Ranked in the top 10% of his class and is considering Lebanon Valley and Misericordia as college possibilities.

PARENTS: Edward and Deanna Hogan, Ashland
 

PANTHER VALLEY

Andrew E. Tucker-5’10”, 225lbs.  Offensive and Defensive Tackle. A four year team member and three year starter for the Panthers. A team captain, a 2008 and 2009 Pennsylvania Football News All Academic Gold Team and a 2^nd Team All County selection. Participated in track and field for three years. Andrew is ranked in the top 10% of his class and was offered a Vikroy Scholarship from Lebanon Valley College.  A Toys for Tots, Lansford Little League and Amvets flag program volunteer. He is a tireless worker with a bright future.

PARENTS: John and Lisa Tucker, Lansford
 

PINE GROVE AREA

Cale W. Hoover-5’10”, 180lbs. Fullback and Linebacker. A four year member and three year starter for the Cardinals. Team MVP, 1^st Team All Conference, and 1^st Team All County. A hard hitting tackler and an excellent blocker. He participated in basketball and wrestling for three years and is an active member of a youth church group. Cale is ranked in the top 15% of his class and is considering enrollment at Delaware Valley College. A student athlete with academic, leadership, and community service as driving forces behind his achievements.

PARENTS: Wade and Rebecca Hoover, Pine Grove
 

POTTSVILLE AREA

Eric J. Leymeister-6’1”, 217lbs. Fullback and Linebacker. A four year member and three year starter for the Crimson Tide. A two way starter, team captain and an All County selection in 2009 and 2009. He played basketball and baseball for four years. Eric is Senior Class President and a member of the German and Leo Clubs. He is ranked in the top 20% of his class and has been accepted for admission at Kings College, Lebanon Valley, and Susquehanna. A conscientious and highly regarded student athlete.

PARENTS: Richard and Pamela Leymeister, Pottsville
 

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN AREA

Evan M. Fink-5’8”, 212lbs. Running Back and Linebacker. A four year member and two year starter for the Hurricanes. A 2008 1^st Team Schuylkill Coaches, All County, and All Anthracite selection.  A 2009 1^st Team Schuylkill County Coaches and All Anthracite selections and 2^nd Team All County pick. A team captain who also participated in baseball and basketball.  A Haven Midget Football, Hurricane Youth Camp, SKIP, MADD, and Big Brothers/Sisters volunteer. Evan is ranked in the top 1/3 of his class and will be attending Dickinson College to play football and continue his education.

PARENTS: Dennis and Kimberly Fink, Schuylkill Haven
 

SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Daniel J. Merva-5’10”, 175lbs. Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Running Back, and Defensive Back. A four year member of the team and three year starter for the Blue Devil’s squad. A 1^st Team All Area, 1^st Team All Anthracite, and 1^st Team Schuylkill County Coaches selections. Class President and member of Drama Club, Youth Leadership Conference, Relay for Life, and March Against Racism volunteer. He participated in basketball and track. Daniel is ranked 3^rd in his class and has been offered Presidential Scholarships from Wilkes University and Lycoming College and Dean’s Scholarship from Susquehanna. An athlete who demonstrates outstanding character traits and always strives to do his best athletically and academically.

PARENT: Jennifer Dombrosky-Najera, Shenandoah
 

TAMAQUA AREA

Michael P. Gurcsik-6’4”, 236lbs. Offensive Tackle, Center, and Defensive End. A three year starter and team captain for the Blue Raiders. A 1^st Team Times News, 2^nd Team All Anthracite, and 2^nd Team Schuylkill County Coaches selections.  A key member of the 2008 Eastern Conference Runner-up and 2009 District Qualifying Raider teams. Participated in basketball for four years. He is an Eagle Scout. Michael is ranked in the top half of his class and has been accepted at Kings College and Temple University, with more options likely to follow.

PARENTS:  John and Mary Gurcsik, Tamaqua
 

Tri-Valley

Matthew J. McGinley-6’5”, 190lbs. Quarterback. A four year member of the team and two year starter for the Bulldogs. A 1^st Team Twin Valley, 1^st Team All Anthracite, 1^st Team Pottsville Republican, 1^st Team PA Football News, 1^st Team Eastern Conference, and 1^ST Team Schuylkill County Coaches selections. He was named to the 2^nd Team PA Sports Writers All State Team and was named Class A Player of the Year by PA Football News. He played basketball and baseball.  He is a church volunteer and National Honor Society member. Matthew is ranked in the top 20% of his class. Kutztown, Shippensburg, Temple, and Moravian are among his college interests. He is known as the Bulldog “field general” and had great command of the Tri Valley offense.

PARENTS: Tim and Lisa McGinley, Ashland
 

WILLIAMS VALLEY

Dylan T. Smith-6’0”, 285lbs. Offensive and Defensive Tackle.  A four year member of the Viking squad. A leader on and off the field and the Mr. Viking Football Award recipient. He participated in wrestling, jazz band, and drama club and was a State SADD representative. He was a Student Council representative, and a volunteer at his church and Liberty Hose. Dylan is ranked in the top 10% of his class. He has been accepted at Lebanon Valley College and qualifies for a Vickroy Scholarship. A true team leader with a definitive commitment to community service.

PARENTS: Dave and Jode Smith, Williamstown