TOM TYSON, RB, WHITTEMORE-PRESCOTT (1992-1995): Tyson was one of the finest football players to ever come out of northeastern Michigan. Devine went on to play at University of Notre Dame, but injuries short-circuited his career. An additional thank you to Mr. Fred Rogers who has helped update these results. The Green Dragons were perfect for a second straight year, winningthe Class B Southern title with a season-ending win over Central. His junior year, he was third in the Heisman voting, and he finished fourth as a senior. J.T. We will be rolling out the rest of the stories in the coming weeks. The feedback so far has been incredible, but I need more as we move forward. 59. Their season included an 89-0 win over Jackson (Tenn.) High. In that state title game, he rushed for 278 yards to break O.J. He transferred to John Glenn High School in 1964 and during this transition period, Don was responsible for the athletic programs of both high schools and also the five Junior high programs. The only blemish came in a tie against Notre Dame of West Haven, Connecticut, which had won its states parochial title a year earlier. In addition, 27 players were selected to the Second Team. He was voted the United Press International (UPI) Player of the Year as both a junior and asa senior. 40. An all-state quarterback who could win with his arm or his legs, Wright led Arthur Hill to a state title in 1991 and a state runner-up finish in 1992. Thursday Night Lights came before Friday Night Lights both the 1988 Odessa Permian Panthers that author Buzz Bissinger made famousand that TV show yall liked with the hard-drinking fullback. A great deal of research went into this first team in the series. By RJ YoungFOX Sports College Football Writer. 33. 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. Started by the Sunday magazine in 1957, it had been the longest ongoing selection of high school basketball . 51. Nobis was a two-time All-American in 1964 and '65, averaged nearly 20 tackles per game, and won the Outland Trophy and Maxwell Award as a senior. RICK LEACH, QB, FLINT SOUTHWESTERN (1972-1974): As one of the finest quarterbacks produced in the state, Leach led one of the greatest high school teams of all time, the 1974 Flint Southwestern squad. Bass went on to play in the Canadian Football League,where he was a six-time CFL all-star and a member of the 1987 Grey Cup champion team. 39. Goro . 64. 1 in New Jersey. A two-time all-American at University of Notre Dame, Lyght wasa part of Notre Dames 1988 National Championship team. 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. He was at his best in the 1974 season, when he passed for 2,589 yards in nine games. 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. 20. DREW STANTON, QB, FARMINGTONHARRISON (2000-2001): Stanton led Harrison to back-to-back 14-0 seasons and two state titles during his two years at the helm. His best season was 1997, when he rushed for 2,553 yards. DAN BASS, LB, BATH (1974-1975): Bass was a tackling machine andearned all-state honors in 1976. Leading the way were back Harry Grodberg and end Tony Red''DeAngelis, a pair of All-State selections, while Barry Stewart returned five interceptions for touchdowns on defense. 93. He finished his career with 10,615 passing yards, which is 2,709 yards more than the number-two passer. It was a time of tremendous growth in Monmouth and Ocean counties, with new rivalries forming as the level of play rose. Coach: Manuel Douglas. High School All-American football teams have been around for 74 years, starting with the Wigwam Wiseman All-America team chosen by John "Mose" Simms in 1947. THOMASJOHNSON, LB, DETROIT MACKENZIE (1979-1981): Pepper Johnson was a dominating linebacker, who was an all-state and all-American selection. 34. BENNY CLARK JR., RB, RAVENNA (1993-1996): Clark was one of the greatest small-school runing backs in state history. Player: School: State: C: Paul Konerko : Chaparral: AZ: C: Mark Johnson . 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. 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. KEITH NICHOL, QB, LOWELL (2003-2006): Nichol enjoyed one of the most productive high school careers by a Michigan prep quarterback. JAKE LONG, OT, LAPEER EAST (2000-2002): Long was a dominant blocker in high school. RYAN CUNNINGHAM, RB, FULTON (1992-1995): A bruising running back, Cunningham rushed for 5,337 yards during his career. McFadden was one of the finest D2 defensive lineman in the nation during the 2005 and 2006 seasons and was a two-time Gene Upshaw award winner as the top lineman in D2 football. Vince Lombardi called him "the best cornerback Ive ever seen.". 81. RAY BENTLEY, LB, HUDSONVILLE (1977-1978): An all-state linebacker, Bentley went on to Central Michigan University,where he was a two-time all-MAC linebacker. Those teams featured greats like Santana Moss, Stanford Samuels, Robert Sanford, Octavis Jackson, Bradley Jennings and Moses Washington. However, he was also a football standout, who earned high school all-American football honors and was a three-time all-stateplayer. Twenty-five players were selected to the first team by the 131 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors. 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 is second in career rushing with 7,813 yards. A large Group IV school at the time, Asbury Park hadonly onelocal opponent, Long Branch, playing the remainder of its games against the biggest schools in Central and North Jersey. 90. During the 1993 season he rushed for 2,783 yards. 1team in the state. Greatest High School Football Teams of All Time . 26. Ken went on to play college ball at the University of North Texas, followed by a couple years in the CFL. He went on to play at Michigan State University and was drafted 18th overall in the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. The All-American Conference was billed a the best league of high school football teams in Ohio. Simpsons Silverdome rushingrecord. So it's there that we begin our latest historical perspective, looking at the greatest teams from that era at the Jersey Shore. An outstanding running back,he also finished his career with 20 interceptions and scored the only touchdown in Harrisons 7-0 win over Muskegon Catholic Central in the 1981 Class B state title game. Blessed with outstanding athletic ability,he was at his best in big games, as he led Lowell to the 2002 Division 2 state title. 63. 1916 End . St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He holds both the career (46) and single-season (26) records for touchdown passes caught. He finished his career with a record of 33-3; 6,550 passing yards; 76 passing touchdowns; 3,100 rushingyards; and 58 rushing touchdowns. 2 Middletown, 14-8, in front of a crowd some estimates put at well over 10,000. 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. Player : School: State: C: Dale Murphy : Forest View: IN: INF: . 11. 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. Led by head coach Bob Ladicer, the Spartans didn't loose for over 12 years. TONY SCHEFFLER, WR/TE, CHELSEA (1998-2000): An all-state wide receiver in 2000, Scheffler set school records with 67 receptions for 1,340 yards and 16 touchdowns. 1994-ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams: High School All-America First Team: Pos. TOM DEVINE, OE/LB,LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC (1968-1969): The Titans have produceda number ofstate champions over the years, but Devine is without a doubt the finest Titan of all time. Shaw was an academic all-American linebacker at Pennsylvania State Universityand is currently playing for the Tennessee Titans in his seventh NFL season. Jordan set a career rushing record with 5,132 yards and scored 47 career touchdowns in an era when teams played a nine-game schedule with no playoffs. 85. MIKE KOSTER, WR, LOWELL (2002-2004):Even thoughLowell is known for running the ball, few receivers were as efficient as Koster. Formed in 1963, it comprised six teams that all boasted of long histories of gridiron success. He also was agile and very fast. Marriuci was an all-Upper Peninsula football and basketball player. 1974-ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams: High School All-America First Team: Pos. He rushed for 2,680 yards and scored 248 points in 1996. Tom Treick Quarterback Derek Anderson, Scappoose Terry Baker, Jefferson Robert Kaiser Running back Colt Lyerla, Hillsboro Luke Staley, Tualatin Above: Staley Receiver Bob Newland, North Eugene J.J.. 57. All American: Created by April Blair. McDaniel has sprinter speed, and he won state titles in the 100- (10.46 seconds) and 200-meter dashes (21.20 seconds). JASON FRACASSA, QB, UTICA STEVENSON (2006-2009): The all-time passing king in Michigan high school football, Fracassa amassednumbers that will be hard to top. He was a talented pilot, and during the Vietnam War completed his first tour that included 100 successful individual combat missions. 67. 1950 Don Henry * 1958 Larry Coleman 1972 Earl Milligan * 1992 Josh Whicker * (honorable mention) 1993 Josh Whicker * Academic All-State (For 2003 to present, player received Academic All-State award from IFCA unless otherwise noted) 1993 John Rittichier 1997 J.P. Claybourn, Donnie Cummings, Ryan Fetscher, Bill Rittichier, Dan . 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. 31. 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. 2023 NFL Draft odds: Will Georgia's Stetson Bennett get selected? 99. 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. He finished his career with 7,016 yards, one of only five running backs ever withmore than7,000 career yards. Dec. 22. The team that standouts over the others, is the 2001 version of the Spartans. 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. If Lane didnt hit a receiver after he didnt make the catch, that was probably because Lane made the catch himself. 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. From 1920 to 1970, the squads in Texas all-Black Prairie View Interscholastic League were made to play on Thursday and sometimes Tuesday or Wednesday to make way for the segregated all-white teams who played on Friday. T.J. DUCKETT, QB/RB/LB, KALAMAZOO LOY NORRIX (1996-1998): A rare combination of size and speed, Duckett was a Parade all-American in 1998. Collectively, they became legends who burnished their legacies with undefeated seasons, state championships and, in some cases, national championships. That was the year "Little Joe" became a Texas high school sensation. Quarterback Tom Hughes was a threat running and throwing, while end Dick Hudak caught four touchdown passes. Mackenzie is a member of both the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. During his three years at Nouvel,he rushed for 6,336 yards. For more information . He later starred at the University of Minnesota before a lengthty NFL career as a defensive back. 8. 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. DAVE YAREMA, QB, BROTHER RICE (1980-1981): Yarema was the premier quarterback in the state in the early 1980s. MARK INGRAM JR., RB, GRAND BLANC/FLINT SOUTHWESTERN (2005-2007): The 2009 Heisman Trophy winner while attendingthe University of Alabama, Ingram enjoyed a sparkling high school career. A four-year starter at running back, Grady helped lead the Pioneers to a 49-3 record and two Division 3 state championships. 46. Riello had 225 yards from scrimmage in their win over Freehold and broke a 75-yard touchdown run in their victory over Neptune, playing late in the season with an injured elbow. The San Diego Chargers chose him fourth overall in the 1976 NFL Draft, and Joe Washington Jr. began his nine-season stint in the league. He set a state finals record with five touchdowns, as he ran for 138 yards and passed for 251 in the title game. Led by fullback Fred Warren, a top sprinter; end Bill Findler; and guard Jeff Ruby, an All-State selection, the Scarlet Fliers were unbeaten in 13 games by seasons end as they were named NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV champs with only theirsecond unbeaten season since 1923. Eldridge Dickey, the first Black quarterback taken in the first round of the NFL Draft and a full round ahead of University of Alabama star Ken Stabler. 45. The defense, anchored by nose tackle/fullback Tom DeMarks, gave up just 32 points, beating Shore powerhouses including Brickand Neptune. The league also had considerable influence on the Associated Press sportswriters that determined which was the best team in the state until the advent of the playoffs. 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. BRANDON GRAHAM, LB, DETROIT CROCKETT (2003-2005): Graham was one of the most decorated high school players in state history. All rights reserved. The team finished with a perfect season, asLeach passed for 1,668 yards and 23 touchdowns in an era dominated by the ground game.