All Delco Football Teams

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

OFFENSE

FIRST TEAM

Anthony Paoletti, Marple Newtown: The junior quarterback became the county’s single-season passing leader by breaking Ridley grad Dennis Decker’s record of 2,737 yards. Paoletti threw for 2,793 yards and 25 touchdowns en route to leading the Tigers to a share of the Central League title for the first time since 1977 and a berth in the District 1 Class 5A semifinals. The All-Central League selection has 4,681 career passing yards, 1,216 short of tying Marple Newtown head coach Chris Gicking’s school and Delco record of 5,897. Paoletti is garnering interest from several programs including Harvard, Columbia, Duke, Boston College, Connecticut, Purdue and Temple.

Cameron Mathes, Marple Newtown: The senior wide receiver, who will play baseball at Villanova, was the lone player from Delaware County to eclipse the 1,000-yard receiving plateau. With 50 catches for 1,027 yards and eight touchdowns, Mathes became the fifth Delco player since 2000 to amass 1,000 receiving yards in a season. He caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime against West Chester East to move the Tigers (11-3) to the District 1 Class 5A championship.

Jordan Mosley, Haverford: The senior wide receiver/linebacker transferred from Bonner & Prendergast and made a sizable impact on a post-Jack Donaghy Fords team that was looking for new stars. Mosley it was. The 6-1, 200-pounder made history in his lone season at Haverford, posting a school-record 996 receiving yards with 51 catches and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Mosley registered more than 70 tackles with five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception.

Chad Hrivnak, Garnet Valley: The junior lineman was a threat on both sides of the ball for the Jaguars. Garnet Valley coach Mike Ricci said of Hrvinak: “He was our best offensive lineman throughout the year.” Hrvinak was vital in helping the Jaguars average a county-leading 299 rushing yards per game and qualify for the District 1 Class 6A final. The All-Central League selection was outstanding on defense, too, as he racked up 13 sacks, the most by a Garnet Valley player since 2009. With Hrvinak on the field at all times, the Jaguars broke a school record for most points in a season (528) while logging the most team sacks in a season (45) since 2009.

John Sheldon, Ridley: The 6-2, 250-pound senior lineman recently announced his commitment to Robert Morris University. His decision to spend the next four years at RMU comes following a tremendous 2016 campaign. The offensive guard was a menace in the trenches for the Green Raiders, who captured a piece of the Central League championship and returned to the district playoffs. Sheldon opened running lanes for backs Brock Anderson and Malik Young and quarterback Cade Stratton, all of whom gained more than 700 yards on the ground. Ridley’s return to prominence in Delco happened in large part because of players such as Sheldon.

Brock Anderson, Ridley: The senior put together a stellar senior campaign as an all-purpose player. Anderson rushed for 722 yards and six touchdowns for the Green Raiders, who advanced to the quarterfinals of the District 1 Class 6A tournament. In his finale, Anderson scored the game-winning touchdown against Interboro on Thanksgiving. He excelled on defense in the secondary, where he recorded an interception. An All-Central League selection as a punter, Anderson was an exceptional special teams player, posting two touchdowns as a returner. Anderson will play lacrosse at Hofstra.

Jacob Buttermore, Garnet Valley: A top candidate for Player of the Year honors, Buttermore made history at Garnet Valley this season. The senior specialist/all-purpose standout led the Jaguars to the final of the District 1 Class 6A playoffs by shattering the program’s single-season scoring record with 189 points (the previous record was 143). Buttermore rushed for 1,053 yards and 15 touchdowns but did so much more in other areas. As a returner, Buttermore had three touchdowns. He was the team’s primary kicker, converting 51 of 53 extra-point attempts while making four field goals and kicking eight touchbacks. Buttermore will play lacrosse at Syracuse.

SECOND TEAM
RB — Ja’Den McKenzie, Jr., Springfield
WR — Dash Dulgerian, Sr., Marple Newtown
OL — Harrison Doane, Sr., Radnor
OL — Zach Wagner, Sr., Ridley
OL — Alex Yao, Sr., Garnet Valley
SP — Kyran Baker, Jr., Ridley

HONORABLE MENTION

Quarterback: Nick Juliano (Garnet Valley), Jake Ruane (Haverford), Cade Stratton (Ridley), Johnny Fanelli (Springfield), Nate Rimel (Upper Darby).

Running Back: Matt Lassik (Garnet Valley), Marlon Weathers (Marple Newtown), Caleb Mahalik (Penncrest), Zach Newlon (Strath Haven)

Receiver:Chris Trainor (Haverford)

Offensive Line: Joey D’Antonio (Garnet Valley), James Diamond (Marple Newtown), Matt Rigolizzo (Radnor), Jack Hutt (Ridley), Lee Holbert (Strath Haven)

DEFENSE

FIRST TEAM

Rob Monachello, Garnet Valley: It could be argued there was no better player during the Jaguars’ remarkable run to the District 1 Class 6A final. The senior lineman was a terror against the likes of Central Bucks South, Neshaminy and Perkiomen Valley in the District 1 Class 6A tourney. All three teams felt the wrath of Monachello, who led the Jags in tackles with 78 while registering 11 sacks, eight quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. Garnet Valley coach Mike Ricci said of Monachello: “He was virtually unblockable and was an absolute beast throughout the playoffs.”

Justin Shields, Springfield: A stellar player on both sides of the line, the junior was dominant for the Cougars in 2016. Shields brought a nastiness to a Springfield defense that was extremely stingy against the run. With Shields causing havoc, the Cougars allowed more than 18 points in a game only twice and forced 30 turnovers. His play enabled the Cougars to win a share of the Central League title and advance to the District 1 Class 5A final. The All-Central League honoree, as an offensive and defensive lineman, finished with 124 tackles and 10.5 sacks.

Jack Farrell, Haverford: The anchor on a Haverford defense that improved as the season progressed, Farrell makes the All-Delco team for a second year. The senior linebacker had a huge influence on the Fords, who enjoyed a 7-4 season and qualified for the District 1 Class 6A playoffs. While Farrell lacked the interceptions (he was among the best in Delco last season in that category), he remained extremely effective. Farrell registered close to 100 tackles with five forced fumbles and an INT. Coach Joe Gallagher has routinely called Farrell one of the best defensive players he has ever coached.

Ryan Gricco, Ridley: The best linebacker in the Central League — and perhaps in Delaware County — was the top performer on a Green Raiders defense that ranked among the best units in the county. Gricco’s play helped Ridley post an 11-2 record and earn a piece of the Central League title. Gricco, an All-Central League defender who is garnering interest from several college programs, was an intimidating force. A linebacker who can rush the quarterback, stuff the run and excel in pass coverage, Gricco put up amazing numbers, including 115 tackles (18 for loss), 11 sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery.

Joe Kennedy, Springfield: A candidate for Player of the Year, the senior all-purpose standout was the MVP of the Cougars. Kennedy was a blanket in the secondary with four interceptions and several pass breakups. He made a larger impact on offense and special teams — he was one of the top return men in the county and one of the best punters. In guiding the Cougars to a share of the Central League title, Kennedy finished among the county leaders in receiving with 55 catches for 809 yards and 11 touchdowns. He had the interception that sealed Springfield’s overtime victory over Ridley, the first win for the Cougars over the Green Raiders in 22 years.

SECOND TEAM
DL — John Harrar, Sr., Strath Haven
DL — Cooper Maas, Sr., Marple Newtown
LB — Dom Bertone, Sr., Garnet Valley
LB — Charlie Coslett, Sr., Garnet Valley
DB — Carmen Christiana, Sr., Marple Newtown
DB — Greg Tamaccio, Sr., Springfield
AP — Malik Young, Sr., Ridley

HONORABLE MENTION

All-Purpose: Nasir Greer (Upper Darby).

Specialist: Reilly Fillman (Marple Newtown), Dan Coary (Springfield), Emmet Young (Strath Haven).

Defensive Line: Joe Thomas (Garnet Valley), Nick DiIorio (Haverford), Mike Miller (Marple Newtown), Kyle Tobin (Marple Newtown), Isaiah Coates (Radnor), Joe Spillman (Ridley), Kevin Deal (Springfield), Derek Strain (Springfield), Obadiah Asare (Upper Darby), Derrick Korboi (Upper Darby)

Linebacker: Shane Donegan (Garnet Valley), Mike Romanofsky (Haverford), Luke Cantwell (Marple Newtown), Kyle Addis (Radnor), Sean Crowley (Ridley), Pat Clemens (Springfield), Dwayne Snipes (Springfield), Dave Strawley (Springfield), Ryan Morris (Strath Haven), Richard Tougeekay (Upper Darby)

Defensive Back: Denny Nealon (Garnet Valley), John Klee (Haverford), Allen Martin (Ridley), Thomas Foster (Strath Haven), Mekhi Hill (Strath Haven), Kalil Brown (Upper Darby).