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Nine County Gridders Feted by FACA District 8

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FIELDS DAY - Nature Coast Technical senior Michael Fields (7) was one of five Sharks named during Monday night’s Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 8 all-star football meeting in Brooksville. Fields, an All-State selection in 2007 when he intercepted 10 passes, has returned two fumbles recoveries and one interception for touchdowns for the 10th ranked Sharks. Fields was feted as the district’s Class 3A Player of the Year while NCT Head Coach Jamie Joyner was honored as 3A’s Coach of the Year.

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Published: November 4, 2008

BROOKSVILLE - On Monday night at Nature Coast Technical, the Sharks filled a huge void.
For the first time its five-year existence, the Sharks finally had some representatives voted on to annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) District 8 football meeting.
The 10th ranked Sharks, who tied the school record with their eighth straight win last Friday against Hernando, saw four players and a coach named to FACA Senior All-Star team.
Springstead, which improved to 6-2 with a win Friday over Ridgewood, was a stride behind with four selections.
The 29-member schools that comprise District 8 could not decide on a District Most Valuable Player, settling instead on a co-MVPs.
Groveland-South Lake's mammoth offensive tackle, Jon Harrison (6-foot-4, 290 pounds, 3.90 grade point average) and East Ridge's elusive tailback Jeremy Wright (202 attempts, 2,038 yards, 19 touchdowns) tied for top honors. The assembled coaches voted three times, but could not unlock the tie between the duo.
As District 8 co-MVPs, both Lake County players have the inside track on berths in the North/South Senior All-Star Game to be played Dec. 23 at Bryant Stadium in Lakeland.
Any of the 24 senior FACA District 8 selections, however, may be selected to play in the all-star contest representing the expansive five-county (Hernando, Pasco, Citrus, Lake, Sumter), 29-member school district.
On Monday night, 16 schools were represented (only attending FACA member head coaches or a representative could nominate or vote for players) including: Groveland-South Lake, Clermont-East Ridge, Wildwood, The Villages, Bushnell-South Sumter, Land O'Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Spring Hill-Springstead, Brooksville-Nature Coast, Brooksville-Central, Crystal River, NPR-River Ridge, Hudson, Shady Hills-Bishop McLaughlin Catholic and Brooksville-Hernando.
North Suncoast coaching no shows included: Brooksville-Hernando Christian Academy, Lecanto, New Port Richey-Ridgewood, Dade City-Pasco, Inverness-Citrus, New Port Richey-Gulf, NPR-Mitchell, Leesburg, Eustis, Tavares, Mount Dora, Umatilla and Mount Dora Bible.
Participating coaches voted on two all-star squads beginning with the Senior All-District Team.
Another All-District squad was selected including all underclassmen. But in that balloting no non-senior players cracked that select group.
Each all-star squad had 24 allotted positions (including 11 players on offense, 11 on defense, plus one place kicker and one punter) as only the top vote getters were honored.
Also, each classification selected a Player of the Year and a corresponding Coach of the Year.
 
Sharks rule
 
The Sharks, who had never before had a player voted on to the FACA District 8 Senior All-Star team, was paced by Class 3A's Coach of the Year, Jamie Joyner, 3A's Player of the Year Michael Fields, along with Chad Dampier, D.J. Williams and Britt Langley.
What did it mean for Joyner to receive COY?
"It's humbling," explained the fifth-year skipper. "Especially when you look around and see the class that's in the room. It's really an honor. What this really means is I have a great coaching staff that works its tail off and we have players that not only put in the effort, but also perform as well. The real credit belongs to the assistant coaches and players."
Springstead High's 11th-year Head Coach Bill Vonada agreed with Joyner's selection?
"Jamie has done a real good job building the program there."
On Dampier, "He's kinda been a behind the scenes guy," described Joyner of his 6-foot-1, 250-pound offensive guard. "He's done everything we've asked to prepare for football season. Last year, he was kinda our sixth man up front. He was the only guy with any real experience coming in. It's great to see him get his time to lead."
Three members of Shark defense highlighted the squad.
D.J. Williams enters his ninth game with 51 tackles, including seven for a loss, plus 10 hurries.
On D.J. Williams, "As a sophomore he played great," commented Joyner. "Then he was hurt for most of his junior year. He finally got back on track this year. He's a tremendous leader. He loves to do all the dirty work that linemen do. He's the guy that keeps blockers off our linebackers, so they can make plays. It's good to see the coaches show some respect for one of our guys in the trenches."
Langley journeys to South Lake this week behind a team-best 93 tackles, two sacks and five hurries.
On Langley, "Michael (Fields) is the face our defense. (Alfredo) Lindo is our emotional leader. D.J (Williams) is the personality, but Tadd (Govedich) and Britt (Langley) are our quiet assassins. I mean, you never see them and then wham they make the tackle.
"When was the last time you saw a 100-meter champ lead any team in tackles? That's Britt," exclaimed Joyner. "Every year, he's elevated his game. This year, he put the defense on his back. He's one determined young man."
Fields enters the South Lake game with 32 tackles, five passes defended and three interceptions. He's returned two fumbles and one interception for touchdowns this season.
On Fields, "He's better than he was during his All-State year (when he registered 10 INTs)," said Joyner. "Nobody knew about him last year. This year, no one is throwing toward him. He's a ball hawk back there at safety. He's the face of our defense. What's overlooked is how physical he can be.
"He's a tremendous athlete," added Joyner. "If we were a passing team, I'd have no problems throwing the ball 10-12 times his way during the game. He's a tremendous competitor."
 
Eagles: four picks
 
Springstead was represented by wide receiver Ben Noury and three members from Mike Garofano's defensive unit: lineman Stan Miele, linebacker Nate Schafer and safety Domnique Roberson.
Noury collected 29 passes for 470 yards and three TDs, besides rushing for 320 yards and adding three scores.
On Noury, "He's a four-year starter," described Vonada. "He caught our eye at a very young age. He does whatever we ask him to do, no hesitation. This year, he's become more of a leader. Definitely, his strength is his versatility. What I like most is he is so cool under pressure. And when the game's on the line, he wants the ball."
The 6-foot-2, 255-pound Miele has collected 53 tackles, two sacks and caused two fumbles.
On Miele, "His strength is his motor," smiled Vonada. "It's always going. We throw the word relentless a lot when we describe Miele. If he starts left, there's no hesitation for him to finish on right and be in on the hit. If he makes a mistake, he does not succumb to that mistake."
Schafer leads the Eagles with 102 tackles, 2½ sacks and two hurries.
On Schafer, "He's one of those guys that has great ability," pointed out Vonada. "Now, we've complimented him with some more players. He's a guy who arrives game ready. He recognizes things a lot better this year because of his devotion to film study."
Roberson has swiped three passes, caused two fumbles and scored twice on defense.
On Roberson, "First and foremost, he's a playmaker on defense," described Vonada. "He's a throwback to how we used to prepare for games. He comes into games totally focused. He's a visualization guy. And most importantly, he's a young man with character. We're fortunate to have a lot of characters guys this year."
 
Sports Editor Tony Castro can be reached at (352) 544-5278 or online at acastro@hernandotoday.com.
 
 2008 FACA District 8 Senior All-Star Team
Offensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
QB -  Denzel Smith   S. Sumter 6-2 200
TB -  Jeremy Wright  E. Ridge 5-10 185 
FB - Brandon Rose  The Villages 5-8 155
WR - Ben Noury  Springstead 6-1 175 
WR -  Alex Sampson  Zephyrhills 5-11 175
TE - Hunter Newton Hudson 5-9 185
OT - Jon Harrison  South Lake 6-4 290
OT - Akeem Marsh  Wildwood 6-7 295 
OG - Michael Bellamy S. Sumter 6-2 285
OG - Chad Dampier  NCT  6-1 250
CT - Kamran Joyer  W. Chapel 6-3 307
PK - Alex Spock  Land O'Lakes 6-1 195

Defensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
DL - Christian Renner Land O'Lakes 6-1 265
DL - Montana Barnes S. Sumter 6-1 200
DL - Stan Miele  Springstead 6-2 255
DL - D.J. Williams  NCT  5'10" 238
LB - Sean Raymond Wildwood 6-2 230
LB - Nate Schafer  Springstead 5-11 200
LB - Collin Robinson Land O'Lakes 5-11 215
LB - Britt Langley  NCT  5-9 180
CB - Michael Fields  NCT  6-1 140 
CB - Demetrice McCray Wildwood 6-0 170
SS - Domnique Roberson Springstead 6-2 165
PT - Alex Spock  Land O'Lakes 6-1 195

District 8 CO-MVPs
Position Player  School  HT WT
OT -  Jon Harrison South Lake 6-4 290
TB -  Jeremy Wright E. Ridge 5'10" 185 
Coach of the Year: Jamie Joyner - Nature Coast Technical

District 8 Players of the Year
Class 1A MVP - n/a
Class 1B MVP - Jeff Pope, Bishop McLaughlin
Class 2A MVP - Michael Bellamy, South Sumter 
Class 2B MVP - D'Andre Mitchell, Wildwood 
Class 3A MVP - Michael Fields, NCT
Class 4A MVP - Jon Harrison, South Lake
Class 5A MVP - Alex Spock, Land O'Lakes
Class 6A MVP - Jeremy Wright, East Ridge

District 8 Coaches of the Year
Class 1A - n/a
Class 1B - Marty Williams, Bishop McLaughlin (4-4)
Class 2A - Inman Sherman, South Sumter (8-1)
Class 2B - Matt Thompson, Wildwood (7-1)
Class 3A - Jamie Joyner, NCT (8-0)
Class 4A - John Benedetto, Land O'Lakes (6-2)
Class 5A - n/a
Class 6A - Bud O'Hara, East Ridge (8-1).

All-Star Game Coach Nominations:
John Benedetto - Land O'Lakes

2008 FACA District 8 All-Star Team (seniors and underclassmen)
Offensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
QB -  Denzel Smith   S. Sumter 6-2 200
TB -  Jeremy Wright  E. Ridge 5-10 185 
FB - Brandon Rose  The Villages 5-8 155
WR - Ben Noury  Springstead 6-1 175 
WR -  Alex Sampson  Zephyrhills 5-11 175
TE - Hunter Newton Hudson 5-9 185
OT - Jon Harrison  South Lake 6-4 290
OT - Akeem Marsh  Wildwood 6-7 295 
OG - Michael Bellamy S. Sumter 6-2 285
OG - Chad Dampier  NCT  6-1 250
CT - Kamran Joyer  W. Chapel 6-3 307
PK - Alex Spock  Land O'Lakes 6-1 195

Defensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
DL - Christian Renner Land O'Lakes 6-1 265
DL - Montana Barnes S. Sumter 6-1 200
DL - Stan Miele  Springstead 6-2 255
DL - D.J. Williams  NCT  5'10" 238
LB - Sean Raymond Wildwood 6-2 230
LB - Nate Schafer  Springstead 5-11 200
LB - Collin Robinson Land O'Lakes 5-11 215
LB - Britt Langley  NCT  5-9 180
CB - Michael Fields  NCT  6-1 140 
CB - Demetrice McCray Wildwood 6-0 170
SS - Domnique Roberson Springstead 6-2 165
PT - Alex Spock  Land O'Lakes 6-1 195

2007 FACA District 8 Senior All-Star Team
Offensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
QB -  Tate Humphrey  Mitchell 5-10 190
RB -  Byrone Arline  Ridgewood 6-0 230 
FB - Sean Scott  Hudson 5-8 190
FL - Jerome Harrison Land O'Lakes 6-3 170 
SE -  Tyrone Hendrix Mitchell 5-9 160
TE - Nick Castellano Land O'Lakes 6-4 205
OL - John Karakaris Ridgewood 6-5 290
OL - Randy Foucha  Wildwood 5-11 200
OL - Tom Doman  Mitchell 6-0 235
OL - Reis Morrison  Zephyrhills 6-5 230 
OL - Raleigh Bamberg Land O'Lakes 6-3 257
PK - Eric Karcinski  River Ridge 5-9 160

Defensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
DL - Mike Williams Wildwood 6-1 207
DL - Travis Tindell  Hudson 5-10 250
DL - Joe Robinson  Land O'Lakes 6-2 220
DL - Taylor Rotunda Hernando 6-3 235
LB - Ben Perry  Ridgewood 5-11 230
LB - Raymond Rauch Wesley Chapel6-0 190
LB - Nick Pauliot  Hernando 5-8 200
CB - Allyn Williamson Ridgewood 5-10 150 
CB - Ely Payne  Land O'Lakes 6-4 175
SS - Aaron Jackson  Ridgewood 5-10 190
FS - Frank Downie  Ridgewood 5-10 170
PT - Lance Babcock  River Ridge 6-5 175

District 8 MVP
Position Player  School  HT WT
RB -  Byrone Arline Ridgewood 6-0 230

All-Star Game Coach Nominations:
John Benedetto - Land O'Lakes

District 8 Players of the Year
Class 1A MVP - n/a
Class 1B MVP - n/a
Class 2A MVP - Yourhighness Morgan, South Sumter 
Class 2B MVP - Tory Davis, Wildwood 
Class 3A MVP - Travis Tindell, Hudson
Class 4A MVP - Byronell Arline, Ridgewood
Class 5A MVP - Tate Humphrey, Mitchell
Class 6A MVP - n/a

District 8 Coaches of the Year
Class 1A - n/a
Class 1B - n/a
Class 2A - Wade Beal, Mount Dora (6-4)
Class 2B - Robert Lindsey, Wildwood (7-4)
Class 3A - Tom McHugh, Pasco (6-5)
Class 4A - Chris Taylor, Ridgewood (9-2)
Class 5A - n/a
Class 6A - n/a

2007 FACA District 8 All-Star Team (seniors and underclassmen)
Offensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
QB -  Tate Humphrey  Mitchell 5-10 190
RB -  Byrone Arline  Ridgewood 6-0 230 
FB - Sean Scott  Hudson 5-8 190
FL - Jerome Harrison Land O'Lakes 6-3 170 
SE -  Tyrone Hendrix Mitchell 5-9 160
TE - Nick Castellano Land O'Lakes 6-4 205
OL - John Karakaris Ridgewood 6-5 290
OL - Randy Foucha  Wildwood 5-11 200
OL - Tom Doman  Mitchell 6-0 235
OL - Reis Morrison  Zephyrhills 6-5 230 
OL - Raleigh Bamberg Land O'Lakes 6-3 257
PK - Alex Spock (11th) Land O'Lakes 6-1 185

Defensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
DL - Damon Evans  Eustis  6-2 190
DL - Quinton Willis Tavares 6-4 240
DL - Rhode McPherson South Lake 6-0 205
DL - Cameron Pope  Pasco  6-2 295
DL Chris Harris  Umatilla 5-10 240
LB - Kendall Smith  South Sumter 6-0 207
LB - Greg Lloyd  East Ridge 6-3 215
LB - Josh Linam  Tavares 6-3 235 
CB - Michael Floyd  Zephyrhills 5-10 170 
CB - Lannie Graham Land O'Lakes 5-10 170
SS - Terry Mobley  South Sumter 5-10 165
FS - Curtis Dewberry East Ridge 6-1 192
PT - Lance Pemble   Leesburg 6-3 185

2006 FACA District 8 Senior All-Star Team
Offensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
QB -  Joe Weatherford  Land O'Lakes 6-4 200
RB -  DuJuan Harris  Central  5-7 180 
FB - Richard Kelly  South Sumter 6-0 240
FL - Matt Shepherd  Leesburg 6-1 170 
SE -  Develyn Robinson Land O'Lakes 6-0 175
TE - Chris Doran  Hernando 6-3 215
CT - Lee Smith  LandO'Lakes 6-0 220
OG - Justin Blake  Leesburg 6-1 280
OG - Hudson Harrison Eustis  6-4 230
OT - Bo Massey  South Sumter 6-1 288 
OT - Josh Guthrie  South Lake 6-5 320
PK - Kody Stump  Sumter Sumter6-1 170

Defensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
DL - Damon Evans  Eustis  6-2 190
DL - Quinton Willis Tavares 6-4 240
DL - Rhode McPherson South Lake 6-0 205
DL - Cameron Pope  Pasco  6-2 295
DL Chris Harris  Umatilla 5-10 240
LB - Kendall Smith  South Sumter 6-0 207
LB - Greg Lloyd  East Ridge 6-3 215
LB - Josh Linam  Tavares 6-3 235 
CB - Michael Floyd  Zephyrhills 5-10 170 
CB - Lannie Graham Land O'Lakes 5-10 170
SS - Terry Mobley  South Sumter 5-10 165
FS - Curtis Dewberry East Ridge 6-1 192
PT - Lance Pemble   Leesburg 6-3 185

District 8 MVP
Position Player  School  HT WT
LB -  Kendall Smith South Sumter 6-0 207

All-Star Game Coach Nominations:
Steve Moser - Eustis
Cliff Lohrey - Central

District 8 Players of the Year
Class 1A MVP - Ontario McCaleb, Fort Meade
Class 1B MVP - Stephen Johnson, Hernando Christian Academy
Class 2A MVP - Kendall Smith, South Sumter 
Class 2B MVP - Kelvin Jackson, Wildwood 
Class 3A MVP - Josh Linam, Tavares
Class 4A MVP - DuJuan Harris, Central
Class 5A MVP - Joe Weatherford, Land O'Lakes
Class 6A MVP - Greg Lloyd, East Ridge

District 8 Coaches of the Year
Class 1A - Mike Hayde, Fort Meade (5-4)
Class 1B - Steve Johnson, Hernando Christian Academy (5-5)
Class 2A - Inman Sherman, South Sumter (9-1)
Class 2B - Robert Lindsey, Wildwood (4-5)
Class 3A - Tom Fisher, Zephyrhills (8-1)
Class 4A - Cliff Lohrey, Central (7-2)
Class 5A - John Benedetto, Land O'Lakes (8-1)
Class 6A - Bud O'Hara, East Ridge (7-2)

2006 FACA District 8 All-Star Team (seniors and underclassmen)
Offensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
QB -  Joe Weatherford  Land O'Lakes 6-4 200
RB -  Jeff Demps  South Lake 5-9 170 
FB - Richard Kelly  South Sumter 6-0 240
FL - Matt Shepherd  Leesburg 6-1 170 
SE -  Develyn Robinson Land O'Lakes 6-0 175
TE - Chris Doran  Hernando 6-3 215
CT - Lee Smith  LandO'Lakes 6-0 220
OG - Justin Blake  Leesburg 6-1 280
OG - Hudson Harrison Eustis  6-4 230
OT - Bo Massey  South Sumter 6-1 288 
OT - Josh Guthrie  South Lake 6-5 320
PK - Kody Stump  Sumter Sumter6-1 170

Defensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
DL - Damon Evans  Eustis  6-2 190
DL - Quinton Willis Tavares 6-4 240
DL - Rhode McPherson South Lake 6-0 205
DL - Cameron Pope  Pasco  6-2 295
DL Chris Harris  Umatilla 5-10 240
LB - Kendall Smith  South Sumter 6-0 207
LB - Greg Lloyd  East Ridge 6-3 215
LB - Josh Linam  Tavares 6-3 235 
CB - Michael Floyd  Zephyrhills 5-10 170 
CB - Lannie Graham Land O'Lakes 5-10 170
SS - Terry Mobley  South Sumter 5-10 165
FS - Curtis Dewberry East Ridge 6-1 192
PT - Lance Pemble   Leesburg 6-3 185

2005 FACA District 8 Senior All-Star Team
Offensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
QB -  Jarrod Fleming  South Sumter 5-11 173
RB -  Ricardo Gillard Villages 5-10 165 
FB - Seth Metz  Springstead 5-9 190
FL -  Carlos Everett  South Sumter 6-4 200
SE - Richard Jackson East Ridge 6-4 200 
TE - Caz Piurowski  Land O'Lakes  6-7 250
CT - Chris Bender  Center  6-0 245
OG - Demsey Tavo  Mitchell 5-10 235
OG - John Walsh  Ridgewood 6-2 275
OT - Chris Sibilia  Springstead 6-3 275 
OT - Russ Hughes  Land O'Lakes 6-3 220
PK - Danny Green   South Lake 5-11 185

Defensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
DL - Caz Piurowski  Land O'Lakes 6-7 250
DL - Mike Willis  Tavares 6-5 240
DL - Brandon Ward  South Sumter 6-5 210
DL - Mark Revelia  Wesley Chapel6-0 230
DL Chris Harris  Umatilla 5-10 240
LB - Chris Patrick  East Ridge 6-2 215
LB - Kadero Terrell  Eustis  6-3 230
LB - Joe Brandau  Mitchell 5-9 185 
CB - Bryan Thomas  Zephyrhills 6-3 190 
CB - Lannie Graham Land O'Lakes 5-10 170
SS - Andrew Ortiz  Springstead 6-1 195
FS - Richard Chaney Lecanto 6-1 190
PT - C.J. Hnilicia   Ridgewood 6-0 180

District 8 MVP
Position Player  School  HT WT
WR/CB - Bryan Thomas Zephyrhills 6-3 190

2004 FACA District 8 Senior All-Star Team
Offensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
QB -  Ian Wald   Springstead 6-0 185
RB -  Carl Robinson  Wildwood 6-2 185 
FB - Nathan Toole  Hudson 6-2 215
FL -  Charles Dodson Umatilla 6-0 165
SE - Jeremy Flowers Central  6-0 180 
TE - Izryal Webb  Citrus  6-2 195
CT - Khalil Madani  Wesley Chapel6-3 300
OG - Lee Shaver  East Ridge 6-3 315
OG - William Wilson Springstead 6-0 255
OT - Danny Tolley  Wesley Chapel6-6 305 
OT - Colin Roddy  East Ridge 6-2 275
PK - Justin DeMutiis Springstead 5-7 150

Defensive Selections
POS. PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WGT
DL - Ryan Pace  East Ridge 5-11 190
DL - Jerry Carter  Pasco  6-3 275
DL - Casey Smith  Mitchell 6-1 225
DL - James Jones  Leesburg 5-11 225
LB - Scott Mays  Land O'Lakes 5-10 208
LB - Pedro Jasso  South Sumter 6-0 225
LB - Daniel Harris  Central  5-10 195 
CB - Joe Burnett  Eustis  5-10 185 
CB - Joe Huggins  East Ridge 5-10 180
SS - Nate Youngblood South Sumter 5-10 180
FS - Fabian Wilson  South Sumter 5-11 170
PT - John Heiser   Wesley Chapel6-1 175

District 8 MVP
Position Player  School  HT WT
RB/CB - Joe Burnett Eustis  5-10 185

2003 FACA District 8 Senior All-Star Team
Offensive Selections
POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
QB -  Drew Weatherford  Land O'Lakes 6-3 210
RB -  Dante O'Neal  Pasco  5-9 160 
RB - Dontrel Lewis  Umatilla 5-9 275
FL -  Johnny Peyton  Pasco  6-5 180
SE - Josh Hladky  South Lake 6-1 175 
TE - Jordan Hoolihan River Ridge 6-1 200
C - Seth Fabin  Wesley Chapel6-3 285
OG - Daniel Cerf  Zephyrhills 6-1 245
OG - Casey Martin  South Sumter 6-3 260
OT - Drew Noe  South Sumter 6-4 300 
OT - Charles Gonyea Springstead 6-0 255
PK - Mike Hibbert  Central  5-11 175

Defensive Selections
POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
NG - Daniel Cerf  Zephyrhills 6-1 245
DT - Jesse Sheffer  South Sumter 6-1 265
DT - Rob Kennedy  South Lake 6-1 245
DE - David McLeod Umatilla 6-0 185
DE - Chuck Emerson Wesley Chapel5-11 170
LB - Luke Leininger South Lake 6-2 215
LB - Darnell Craig  Central  6-2 200 
CB - Rod Roberts  Hernando 5-9 180 
CB - Derrick Johnson Eustis  5-11 180
SS - Josh Faust  Umatilla 6-3 190
FS - Chris Bunch  Crystal River 6-3 180
PT - Gabriel Montelongo  Wesley Chapel6-2 185

District 8 MVP
POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
QB  - Drew Weatherford Land O'Lakes 6-3 210

Top Offensive Players 
POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
QB  - Drew Weatherford Land O'Lakes 6-3 210
WR   -  Johnny Peyton  Pasco  6-5 180

Top Defensive Players
POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
FS  - Chris Bunch  Crystal River 6-3 180
DT - Daniel Cerf  Zephyrhills 6-1 245

2002 FACA District 8 Senior All-Star Team
Offensive Selections
POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
QB -  Ben Alford  Pasco  6-2 185
RB -  Tyrone Tomlin Wesley Chapel6-1 210 
RB - Tim Gaynor  Central  5-11 190
FL -  Logan Payne  Land O'Lakes 6-2 180
SE - Wes Reynolds  South Lake 5-10 165 
TE - Dustin Collins  Land O'Lakes 6-1 190
C - Bobby O'Dell  Land O'Lakes 6-3 305
OG - Clay Styncomb Umatilla 6-1 218
OG - Walter Truzack Hudson 6-1 245
OT - Joey Tuttle  Land O'Lakes 6-3 235 
OT - Carlton Medder South Lake 6-6 320
PK - Bobby Batista  Central  6-0 200

Defensive Selections
POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
NG - Doug Burden  Zephyrhills 5-7 160
DT - Derrick Gentles Wesley Chapel6-6 265
DT - Shane Hand  Zephyrhills 6-2 300
DE - Kirk Moats  Pasco  6-2 210
DE - Adamm Oliver Ridgewood 6-4 240
LB - Ben Moffitt  South Sumter 6-2 235
LB - Joel Maple  Umatilla 6-2 190 
CB - Sam Miller  South Sumter 5-10 190 
CB - Marcus Allen  Pasco  5-9 165
SS - Earl Everett  South Sumter 6-3 210
FS - Derek Henry  Umatilla 6-1 170
PT - Ben Alford  Pasco  6-2 185

District 8 MVP
POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
SS -  Earl Everett  South Sumter 6-3 210
Top Offensive Players 

POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
WR  - Logan Payne  Land O'Lakes 6-2 180
OT   -  Carlton Medder South Lake 6-6 320

Top Defensive Players
POS PLAYER  SCHOOL HT WT
SS  - Earl Everett  South Sumter 6-3 210
DE - Adamm Oliver Ridgewood 6-4 240
 

  
  
 
  
  
 

Sports Editor Tony Castro can be reached at (352) 544-5278 or online at acastro@hernandotoday.com.

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