(includes: Mr. Football, AP all-state, C-J coach-of-the-year, C-J all-state, Herald-Leader Class of the Commonwealth)
Mr. Football
(voted on by a statewide panel of 16 media outlets)
Douglas BeaumontLouisville Male7
Kaelin AmmonsFranklin County4
Nick PetrinoLouisville Trinity3
Keith TandyChristian County1
Chase MinnifieldLex. Henry Clay1
(Beaumont also won Gatorade, Paul Hornung and Roy Kidd
awards for the best high school football player in the state.)
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2006Associated Press ALL-STATE TEAM
FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
QB -- Nick Petrino, Lou. Trinity
RB -- Douglas Beaumont, Lou. Male
RB -- Victor Anderson, Lou. St. Xavier
Rec. -- John Cole, Somerset, Jr.
Rec. -- Clark Jeter, Henry Clay
Rec. -- Wes Caldwell, Lex. Catholic
OL -- Stuart Hines, Bowling Green
OL -- Brad Durham, Rockcastle Co.
OL -- Chase Dumphord, Paris
OL -- Sam Robey, Lou. Trinity
OL -- Corey O'Daniel, Lou. St. Xavier (tie)
OL -- Scott Wise, Highlands (tie)
OL -- Paul Millay, Owensboro Catholic (tie)
K -- Shane Popham, Cov. Catholic
DEFENSE
DK -- Zack Kiernan, Newport Central Catholic
DL -- Coty Conley, Johnson Central
DL -- Gerald Hughes, Danville
DL -- Dustin Brumley, Pulaski Southwestern (tie)
DL -- Jamison Johnson, Owensboro (tie)
DL -- Sam Blackburn, Mercer Co. (tie)
DL -- Tristan Jones, Clark Co. (tie)
DL -- William Savoy, John Hardin (tie)
LB -- Ben Duvall, Apollo
LB -- Sam Flynn, Cov. Catholic
LB -- Brant Slusher, Bell Co.
DB -- Chase Minnifield, Henry Clay
DB -- Ben Revere, Lex. Catholic
DB -- Kasey Clark, Russell
DB -- Antoinne Lightfoot, Henderson Co. (tie)
DB -- Trent Calhoun, Lincoln Co. (tie)
P -- Ryan Tydlacka, Lou. Trinity
SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
QB -- Kaelin Ammons, Franklin Co.
RB -- Shawn Grim, Johnson Central
RB -- Emanuel Taylor, Hopkinsville
Rec. -- Chris Tune, Lafayette
Rec. -- Josh Williams, Lou. Male
Rec. -- Cameron Williams, Caldwell Co.
OL -- Devan Patton, Mercer Co.
OL -- Aaron Warren, Belfry
OL -- Corey Mason, Lincoln Co.
OL -- Ethan Gullett, Russell
OL -- Ben Schlosser, Highlands (tie)
OL -- Cody Widelski, Graves Co. (tie)
K -- Casey Tinius, Bowling Green
DEFENSE
DL -- Nathan Dials, Johnson Central
DL -- Brandon Newman, Lou. Pleasure Ridge Park
DL -- Galen Kidwell, Highlands
DL -- Rashaad Buster, Mercer Co.
LB -- Chris Lewis, Mercer Co.,
LB -- Grant DeVinney, Henry Clay
LB -- Matt Voss, John Hardin
DB -- Cory Chapman, Belfry
DB -- Pete Kayiatos, Beechwood
DB -- Scott Gray, Ryle
DB -- Andre Autrey, North Hardin (tie)
DB -- Joe Castaneda, Cov. Catholic (tie)
DB -- Ronnie McDermott, Lou. Holy Cross (tie)
P -- Josh Bleser, Cov. Catholic
THIRD TEAM
OFFENSE
QB -- Keith Tandy, Christian Co.
RB -- Avery Hibbitt, Bowling Green
RB -- Cory Jackson, Mercer Co. (tie)
RB -- Mike Vicars, Newport Central Catholic (tie)
RB -- Rodney Bell, Caldwell Co. (tie)
RB -- Xavier Bacon, Fort Knox (tie)
Rec. -- Joe Sullivan, Cov. Holy Cross
Rec. -- Joshua Smith, Frankfort
Rec. -- Brandon Griffin, Campbell Co.
OL -- James Shepherd, Christian Co.
OL -- Joe Scott, Lou. Central
OL -- Nate Newland, Franklin Co.
OL -- Bobby Burton, Belfry
OL -- Wes Jeffries, Warren Central
K -- John Wright Polk, Somerset
DEFENSE
DL -- Brad Bryan, Pikeville
DL -- Kyle Carter, Lawrence Co.
DL -- Tanner Williams, Boone Co.
DL -- Drey Duncan, Elizabethtown (tie)
DL -- James Bozath, Bullitt East (tie)
DL -- Ziggy Niedzielski, Newport Central Catholic (tie)
LB -- Eric Sapp, Owensboro
LB -- Chip Burks, Newport Central Catholic (tie)
LB -- David Harlan, Danville (tie)
LB -- David Jones, Paducah Tilghman (tie)
LB -- Jacob Locknane, Lex. Catholic (tie)
DB -- Michael Mattingly, Apollo
DB -- Wenquel Graves, Bardstown, Sr.
DB -- Brandon Walker, Marshall Co.
DB -- Drew McDavid, Ashland
P -- Ryan Taylor, Fleming Co. (tie)
P -- Stewart Ijames, Owensboro Catholic (tie)
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Courier-Journal Coach-of-the-Year
(126 coaches voted; 41 coaches got at least one vote)
Jim MatneyJohnson Central15
David BarnesCaldwell County12
Larry FrenchLincoln County12
Bob RedmanLouisville Male10
4-A winnerLarry FrenchLincoln County
3-A winnerJim MatneyJohnson Central
2-A winnersDavid BarnesCaldwell County
Marty JaggersMercer County
1-A winnerRandy VanderhoofRaceland
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Courier-Journal All-State Team
(selected in a vote of 126 football coaches around the state)
OFFENSE
FIRST TEAM
WR John Cole, Somerset 6-1 175 Jr.
WR Wes Caldwell, Lexington Catholic 6-2 180 Sr.
OL Brad Durham, Rockcastle Co. 6-5 310 Sr.
OL Stuart Hines, Bowling Green 6-5 275 Sr.
OL Paul Millay, Owensboro Catholic 6-4 278 Sr.
OL Sam Robey, Trinity 6-5 230 Jr.
C Dane Spoelker, Trinity 6-2 240 Sr.
QB Nick Petrino, Trinity 5-9 185 Sr.
RB Victor Anderson, St. Xavier 5-8 175 Sr.
RB Kasey Clark, Russell 6-1 200 Sr.
RB Douglas Beaumont, Male 5-9 175 Sr.
P Ryan Tydlacka, Trinity 6-2 198 Sr.
SECOND TEAM
WR Josh Williams, Male 5-8 165 Sr.
WR Kurt Bovard, Covington Cath. 6-1 175. Sr.
OL Sam Webb, Male 6-5 300 Sr.
OL James Shepherd, Christian Co. 6-6 315 Sr.
OL Justin Cox, Campbellsville 6-6 265 Sr.
OL Josh Willis, Russell 6-0 192 Sr.
C Blake James, Harlan 6-0 300 Sr.
QB Kaelin Ammons, Franklin Co. 6-1 185 Sr.
RB Emanual Taylor, Hopkinsville 5-11 NA Sr.
RB Alan Williams, Marshall Co. 5-9 185 Jr.
RB Tim Huguley, Central 5-8 180 Sr.
P Josh Blesser, Covington Cath. 6-2 195 Sr.
THIRD TEAM
WR Clark Jeter, Henry Clay 6-0 170 Sr.
WR Josh Miller, Boyle Co. 6-2 225 Sr.
OL Nate Newland, Franklin Co. 6-3 265 Sr.
OL Landon Heath, Mayfield 6-4 280 Sr.
OL Aaron Waters, Boyle Co. 6-4 245 Sr.
OL Corey O'Daniel, St. Xavier 6-7 335 Sr.
C Elliott Lovett, Calloway Co. 6-2 NA Sr.
QB Keith Tandy, Christian Co. 5-10 174 Sr.
RB Avery Hibbitt, Bowling Green 5-10 180 Sr.
RB Jordan Kramer, Highlands 5-9 170 Sr.
RB Brandon Ford, Mercer Co. 5-8 160 Sr.
P Jason Nicholson, Paul Dunbar 6-6 200 Jr.
DEFENSE
FIRST TEAM
DE Gerald Hughes, Danville 6-1 225 Sr.
DE Zack Kiernan, Newport Central Catholic 6-7 245 Sr.
DL Chase Dumphord, Paris 6-5 315 Sr.
DL Casey Allen, Breathitt County 6-0 290 Sr.
DL William Savoy, John Hardin 6-2 225 Sr.
DL Kyle Carter, Lawrence Co. 6-3 280 Sr.
LB Ben Duvall, Apollo 6-4 200 Sr.
LB Brent Slusher, Bell Co. 6-3 220 Sr.
DB Antoinne Lightfoot, Henderson Co. 5-7 170 Sr.
DB Chase Minnifield, Henry Clay 6-0 185 Sr.
DB Ryan Beard, Bowling Green 6-1 175 Sr.
K Shane Popham, Covington Catholic 5-11 180 Sr.
SECOND TEAM
DE Neil Johnston, Owensboro 5-9 165 Jr.
DE Joe Gamsky, South Oldham 6-1 220 Sr.
DL Brandon Newman, PRP 6-1 300 Jr.
DL A.J. Lewis, Bardstown 6-3 210 Sr.
DL Scott Daugherty, Rockcastle Co. 6-0 275 Jr.
DL Jamison Johnson, Owensboro 6-0 216 Sr.
LB Tucker Jackson, Bowling Green 6-2 235 Sr.
LB Billy Jackson, Bethlehem 6-2 215 Sr.
DB Daniel Pugh, Paintsville 6-4 185 Sr.
DB Ben Revere, Lexington Catholic 5-9 170 Sr.
DB Brian Winklepleck, Owensboro Catholic 6-1 190 Jr.
K Casey Tinius, Bowling Green 6-4 174 Sr.
THIRD TEAM
DE Dexter Heyman, Male 6-4 220 Jr.
DE David Jones, Paducah Tilghman 6-5 NA Sr.
DL Ziggy Niedzielski, Newport Central Catholic 5-11 205 Sr.
DL Jason Rusch, Scott Co. 5-11 205 Sr.
DL Sam Blackburn, Mercer Co. 5-8 220 Sr.
DL Luke McDermott, Trinity 6-2 225 Sr.
LB Chris Lewis, Mercer County 6-3 215 Jr.
LB Vince Murray, Ryle 6-2 210 Sr.
DB Jeff Guest, Danville 5-10 180 Sr.
DB Ronnie McDermott, Lou. Holy Cross 6-0 175 Sr.
DB Marcus Patterson, Casey Co. 6-1 196 Sr.
K Tommy McNutt, Mayfield 5-10 NA Jr.
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Lexington Herald-Leader CLASS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
(15th annual tribute to 22 of the top senior football players in the state.
Players were chosen primarily on the basis of their high school achievements and college potential.)
Kaelin AmmonsFranklin Co.QB/DB
Victor AndersonSt. XavierRB
Douglas BeaumontMaleRB/WR/DB
Kurt BovardCovington CatholicWR
Kasey ClarkRussellRB/LB
Ross DeatonSomersetQB/DB
Chase DumphordParisOL/DL
Brad DurhamRockcastle Co.OL/DL
Brandon FordMercer Co.RB
Stuart HinesBowling GreenOL/DL
Tim HuguleyCentralRB/DB
Cory JacksonMercer Co.RB
Tristan JonesClark CountyDE/FB/TE
Zach KiernanNewport CatholicOL/DL
Jordan KramerHighlandsRB/WR
Antoine LightfootHenderson Co.RB/DB
Paul MillayOwensboro CatholicOL/DL
Chase MinnifieldHenry ClayRB/WR/DB
Nick PetrinoTrinityQB
Brent SlusherBell CountyTE/LB
Keith TandyChristian Co.QB/DB
Emanual TaylorHopkinsvilleRB