The following players from the Central League were named to the All Delco teams.

The All-Delco Offense

First Team

In addition to Daily Times Player of the Year Jack Donaghy of Haverford High, the rest of the All-Delco offensive football team from the Central League includes:

Isaiah Bruce, Upper Darby: The senior enjoyed the greatest season for a running back in Delco history, breaking several school and county records. In leading the Royals to a 10-3 record, Bruce set the county mark for most yards (2,450) and touchdowns (37) in a season. He ran for seven touchdowns and 337 yards in Upper Darby’s 59-34 victory over Council Rock North in the first round of the District One Class AAAA playoffs. It was the first district playoff win in program history. Bruce produced 203 yards and two touchdowns in his final game, the epic Thanksgiving showdown with Haverford, in which the Royals fell, 49-42. Bruce is the only running back in county history to notch a pair of 300-yard games in the same year. His outstanding season earned him runner up honors for Daily Times Player of the Year.

Derrick West, Garnet Valley: A downhill running back with power, the senior was a catalyst in a Jaguars offense that ranked among the highest scoring in the county. West improved upon a junior season in which he rushed for 1,325 yards and 18 touchdowns. Despite missing one game this year, West averaged more than 100 yards over 10 games, finishing with 1,083 yards and 19 touchdowns. His best effort was a 245-yard, three-touchdown output in a loss to Upper Darby in Week 9.

Abel Hoff, Marple Newtown: A two-time All-Delco, Hoff broke his county record for most receptions in a season, which he originally set last year, and led the Tigers to their first District One Class AAA victory in program history. One year after registering 70 catches, Hoff finished a stellar senior campaign with 72 catches and 1,119 yards with 10 touchdowns. He was the only receiver in Delco in 2015 to post a 1,000-yard season. Hoff is only the fifth county receiver all-time to post more than 2,000 yards for a career and ranks second with 150 career receptions.

Shawn Page, Upper Darby: The senior two-way lineman was a major force on both sides of the ball. An All-Central League selection for his offense and defense, Page was widely considered one of the best players at his position in Delco. His dominant, hard-nosed play helped the Royals win 10 games and advance to the second round of the District One Class AAAA playoffs. Page played virtually every snap for the Royals this year, posting 60 tackles and 5½ sacks. As an offensive lineman, he paved the way for Isaiah Bruce, who rushed for a county-record 2,450 yards and 37 touchdowns.

Justin George, Garnet Valley: The senior was a monster at center for the Jaguars. George’s work in the trenches keyed the Jags’ 8-4 season and helped the team qualify for the District One Class AAAA playoffs for the fifth straight year. George, a 6-foot-1, 240-pounder with flawless technique, played a big part in helping All-Delco running back Derrick West to a 1,000-yard season. Said coach Mike Ricci: “Justin was the captain of our offensive line. He never missed an assignment, great on both double teams and getting to the next-level defenders. We considered him one of our most valuable offensive players. He also set pass protection to perfection.”

George Lambritsios, Marple Newtown: The clear choice for All-Delco kicker, Lambritsios was on-point all season for the Tigers, who reached the semifinal round of the District One Class AAA playoffs and posted a 9-3 record. A standout soccer player, Lambritsios flashed a powerful leg on kickoffs. He converted 11 of 15 field goal attempts, including a long of 45 yards. The All-Central League selection made 84.6 percent of his extra-point kicks and recorded 21 touchbacks on kickoffs.

Upper Darby’s Isaiah Bruce (17) finished his career owning several county and school rushing records. (Times Staff/Robert J. Gurecki)

Second Team
WR – Brandon Morton, Sr., Upper Darby
WR – Bob McClure, Sr., Haverford
WR – Chris Trainor, Jr., Haverford
OL – Matt Cipolloni, Sr., Ridley
OL – Sergey Plokhov, Jr., Garnet Valey
OL – Matt Cella, Sr., Springfield
AP – Christoff Minott, Sr., Upper Darby

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Anthony Paoletti (Marple Newtown); Matt Hamby (Garnet Valley); Pat McDermott (Radnor); Cade Stratton (Ridley).

Running Back: Mike Romanofsky (Haverford); Jack Horvath (Radnor); Malik Young (Ridley).

Wide Receiver/Tight End: Matt Corbett (Haverford); Marcus Weathers (Marple Newtown); Kyle Long (Springfield); Justin Durbin (Upper Darby); Tyler George (Upper Darby).

Offensive Line: Colin Bradley (Radnor); Matt McCue (Radnor); Matt Rigolizzo (Radnor); Denis Kennedy (Ridley); Charlie Carbin (Springfield); Justin Shields (Springfield); Sam Petrovitch (Strath Haven); Mazen Malak (Upper Darby); Zeno Temple (Upper Darby).

All-Purpose/Specialist: Jacob Buttermore (Garnet Valley); Evan Boyce (Haverford); Shane Breckenridge (Penncrest); Ryan Kinnard (Penncrest); Jamie Fisher (Ridley).

The All-Delco Defense

First Team

Tim Bradley, Garnet Valley: An All-Central League snub, Bradley was a major force at defensive end for the Jaguars. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound senior was a relentless pass rusher with a high motor who was in the middle of so many of his team’s biggest plays on defense. GV coach Mike Ricci said of Bradley: “He had a ridiculous year. One of the best defensive players we’ve ever had.” Bradley recorded 48 tackles, including six for loss, four sacks, 14 hurries, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions.

Dario Falcone, Radnor: The senior linebacker and two-time All-Delco was a big reason why the Raiders enjoyed their best season under longtime coach Tom Ryan. Falcone was Radnor’s MVP on defense for a second year in a row. A standout lacrosse player, Falcone (6-1, 210) continued to make a name for himself on the gridiron. The All-Central League honoree racked up more than 80 tackles with five sacks on the way to helping the Raiders to a 7-4 record.

Jack Farrell, Haverford High: There was no bigger playmaker on the Fords defense than Farrell, a junior linebacker who flourished on a team that won its first Central League title in 20 years. Farrell, whose senior brother, Billy, was a standout lineman for the Fords, recorded the most interceptions by a Delco linebacker this season (five). Moreover, Farrell notched more than 100 tackles with four fumble recoveries, nine pass deflections and three forced fumbles.

Tom Becker, Springfield: Becker made an impact in his first and only season donning Cougars blue and gold. A standout linebacker at Bonner-Prendergast, where he earned All-Catholic League AAA honors as a junior, Becker fit in with the rest of Springfield’s hard-hitting LBs. En route to earning All-Central League honors, Becker registered 98 tackles and an interception as the Cougars advanced to the District One Class AAA playoffs, where they gave eventual champion Academy Park all it could handle in the quarterfinal round. One Central League coach said of Becker: “He’s the best defensive player we saw all year.”

Calvin Fielding, Upper Darby: The junior safety was the backbone of Upper Darby’s defense and also chipped in on offense at wide receiver. He ranked second on the team with 116 tackles, including 14 for a loss, while notching three interceptions, 10 pass deflections and one sack. Fielding had a knack for finding the ball and made his presence known on the majority of pass plays called against the Royals defense. Fielding’s all-around outstanding play, which earned him All-Central League honors, helped the Royals to a 10-win season and the program’s first district playoff win.

Naiqjuan McKenzie, Upper Darby: An All-Central League snub, McKenzie was excellent in his first season as a defensive player. Ranking second in the county with seven interceptions, the senior cornerback earned high praise from Ryan Stover, who quarterbacked Upper Dublin to the District One Class AAAA championship. Stover said, following Upper Dublin’s win over the Royals in the district playoffs, that McKenzie was an “amazing” defensive back. McKenzie’s interception total is believed to be an Upper Darby school record. He finished with 42 tackles, 12 pass deflections and one sack.

Garnet Valley’s Tim Bradley (94) returns one of his two fumble recoveries. The defensive end was a relentless pass rusher, recording four sacks and 48 tackles. (Times Staff/Tom Kelly IV)

Second Team

DL – Noah Turner, Sr., Marple Newtown
DL – Antonio Petril, Sr., Ridley
LB – Ricky Sterling, Sr., Springfield
DB – Jack Wilson, Sr., Radnor

Honorable Mention

Defensive Line: Brendan Granahan (Garnet Valley); Rob Monachello (Garnet Valley); Billy Farrell (Haverford); Denis Spaventa (Haverford); Luke Lozowicki (Marple Newtown); Matt Trainor (Marple Newtown); Isaiah Coates (Radnor); Pete Deeb (Strath Haven); Derrick Korboi (Upper Darby).

Linebacker: Shane Donegan (Garnet Valley); Gino DiCamillo (Marple Newtown); Chris Dunn (Ridley); Ryan Gricco (Ridley); Shane Mulhern (Strath Haven); Dane Burke (Upper Darby); Tyler George (Upper Darby); Scott Mellet (Upper Darby).

Defensive Back: Zach Conner (Garnet Valley); Ryan Manbeck (Garnet Valley); Josh Lafferty (Haverford); Carmen Christiana (Marple Newtown); Zack Kout (Penncrest); Gene Gibbons (Ridley); Alex Hino (Radnor); Kyree Fuller (Strath Haven); Tyheim Dodson (Upper Darby); Prosper Saydee (Upper Darby).