Delco Football Coaches Week 3 MVPs: Ridley’s Anderson awarded for versatility

HAVERFORD >> Rare are the games in which one player makes a dramatic impact in all three facets: offense, defense and special teams.

Then again, Brock Anderson is no ordinary player.

The Ridley senior was a jack of all trades in leading his team to a thrilling 28-20 victory over Garnet Valley in a crucial early-season Central League showdown Friday night. Anderson eclipsed 100 yards rushing, made several tackles and recorded an interception in the secondary, and averaged nearly 40 yards per punt.

Not surprising, Anderson’s yeoman’s work earned him Central League MVP honors at Monday night’s weekly meeting of the Delaware County Coaches Association at Barnaby’s of Havertown.

Central League

Players of the Week >> Quarterback: Anthony Paoletti (Marple Newtown). Running Back: Brock Anderson (Ridley) and Ja’Den McKenzie (Springfield). Receiver: Sean Burke (Upper Darby). Offensive Line: John Sheldon (Ridley). Defensive Line: Justin Shields (Springfield). Linebacker: Dave Strawley (Springfield). Defensive Back: Brock Anderson (Ridley). Specialist: Jack Coary (Springfield).

Honorable Mention >> Quarterback: John Fanelli (Springfield); Nate Rimel (Upper Darby). Running Back: Dan Guy (Garnet Valley); Taj Wright (Harriton); Kareem Bernard (Haverford); Malik Young (Ridley); Zach Newlon (Strath Haven); Phil Shovlin (Springfield). Receiver: Jake Buttermore (Garnet Valley); Cameron Mathes (Marple Newtown); Dash Dulgerian (Marple Newtown); Luke Cantwell (Marple Newtown); Joe Kennedy (Springfield). Offensive Line: Jack Farrell (Haverford); Kevin Hahn (Haverford); Zack Wagner (Ridley); Lee Holbert (Strath Haven); Rob DuBois (Strath Haven). Defensive Line: Joe Thomas (Garnet Valley); Rob Monachello (Garnet Valley); Todd Odgers (Haverford); Nick Dilorio (Haverford); Cooper Maas (Marple Newtown); Kyle Tobin (Marple Newtown); Jake Quinn (Penncrest); Joseph Spillman (Ridley); John Harrar (Strath Haven). Linebacker: Harry Thomas (Harriton); AJ Katrakazis (Marple Newtown); Caleb Mahalik (Penncrest); Zach Wade (Radnor); Charlie Connelly (Radnor); Kyle Addis (Radnor); Ryan Gricco (Ridley); Jake Fisher (Strath Haven). Defensive Back: Jack Thomas (Harriton); John Klee (Haverford); Carmen Christiana (Marple Newtown). Specialist: Dave Wood (Garnet Valley); Kyran Baker (Ridley); Emmit Young (Strath Haven).