All Delco Football Teams

Congratulations to the following Central League players named to the All Delco teams.

First Team Offense

Trey Blair- Haverford

Jake Morin, Garnet Valley: The senior running back/linebacker was the Jaguars’ MVP in 2019. He emerged in a crowded field of capable ball carriers midway through the year, amassing 570 yards and 10 touchdowns over the final six games, including a 129-yard, four-TD performance in a 43-0 rout of Owen J. Roberts in the opening round of the District 1 Class 6A playoffs. Morin’s outstanding play on both sides of the ball helped the Jags advance to the final four of the district tourney for a fourth consecutive season. On defense, Morin led all GV players in tackles (79), tackles for loss (12.5), forced fumbles (two) and QB hurries (nine). A standout lacrosse player, Morin will play the sport next year at Penn State.

John Prochniak, Strath Haven: The senior running back/linebacker was the backbone of a Panthers team that finished 9-3 and advanced to the second round of the District 1 Class 5A playoffs. The leading rusher in Delco among RBs, Prochniak finished third in the county in rushing yards (1,257) and touchdown runs (17). He amassed a career-high 187 yards and three scores in the Panthers’ signature win of the season, a 49-13 trouncing of Ridley. As a middle linebacker, Prochniak racked up 109 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one caused fumble and an interception, leading the way for a defense that posted five shutouts.

Jahmir Dixon, Radnor: The junior had the best season of any wide receiver in the county, leading all players in receptions (44), yards (902) and touchdowns (13). The diminutive Dixon was the most explosive offensive performer on a team that finished 5-6 and qualified for the District 1 Class 5A tournament. Dixon broke the school’s single-game record with 210 receiving yards in a 28-7 win over Conestoga.

Lance Schwartz, Garnet Valley: The 6-3, 280-pound senior was an intimidating force for the Jaguars. Schwartz is among a long list of great offensive lineman at Garnet Valley. Schwartz paved the way for a Jaguars run offense that produced a county-leading 330 yards per game. He was instrumental in helping the Jaguars break the team record for most points scored in a season (574). After helping the Jags capture a second straight title, Schwartz was selected to the All-Central League first team.

Kevin Gillespie, Haverford: The 6-2, 235-pound senior was one of the most versatile linemen in the county. He was the Fords’ top performer on both the offensive and defensive lines. In addition to opening plenty of running room for quarterback Trey Blair and running back Chasen Wint, Gillespie flourished as a defensive and, racking up 56 tackles and 11.5 sacks for a Haverford team that won in the district playoffs for the first time in school history.

First Team Defense

Alex Westburg, Garnet Valley: The senior was a nightmare for offensive linemen. The 6-1, 230-pound defensive end was the best pass rusher on a Jaguars team that won the Central League title for a second straight year and advanced to the semifinal round of the District 1 Class 6A playoffs. In a victory over Conestoga, Westburg tied the school record for most sacks in a game (3.5). He finished with 59 tackles and 9.5 sacks.

Will Higson, Haverford: The senior linebacker had a sensational season. Higson and classmate Sean Reynolds were one of the best backer duos in Delco the last two seasons. A relentless tackler who was seemingly involved on every play, Higson finished with more than 115 tackles, two sacks and a pair of interceptions. With Higson tackling everyone in sight, the Fords accomplished program history by winning two District 1 Class 6A playoff games. Higson was recently named to the All-Central League first team.

Justin Burgess, Haverford: The senior defensive back/wide receiver was a standout on offense and defense, recording six interceptions and eight pass breakups. Because he played opposite Trey Blair (who teams rarely contested), Burgess was picked on at times, but showed why he was one of the top coverage backs in Delco. In his final game against Upper Darby on Thanksgiving, he returned an interception for a touchdown and also caught a TD pass. He finished with 29 receptions for 382 yards and six TDs.

Second Team Offense

RB — Greg Reynolds, Sr., Garnet Valley
RB — Dylan Staley, Sr., Ridley
OL — Zac Green, Sr., Garnet Valley
OL — Pat Boujoukos, Sr., Radnor
AP — James Tuayemie, Sr., Upper Darby
SP — Emmet Young, Sr., Strath Haven

Second Team Defense

DL — Mitchell Mesaros, Sr., Garnet Valley
DL — Harry Carpenter, Sr., Haverford
LB — Alex Nicolaides, Jr., Garnet Valley
LB — Sean Reynolds, Sr., Haverford
LB — Taylor Margolis, Sr., Radnor
DB — Charlie Box, So., Marple Newtown
AP — Chasen Wint, Sr., Haverford

Honorable Mention Offense

Quarterback: Ryan Gallagher (Garnet Valley), Joey Paoletti (Marple Newtown), Sam DiLella (Radnor), Jack Grace (Ridley).
Running Back: Reece Malek (Garnet Valley), Scott Belveal (Radnor)
Receiver: Nick Wiesendanger (Garnet Valley), David Cage (Penncrest), Brendan Surbeck (Radnor), Alex Williams (Springfield)
Offensive Line: Elihu Bey (Haverford), John Cunningham (Haverford), Joe Goodman (Marple Newtown), Ryan Lain (Marple Newtown), Sean O’Doherty (Ridley), Sam Burk (Strath Haven), Matt Doughty (Strath Haven), Josue Denis (Upper Darby).
All-Purpose: Brian Joslin (Marple Newtown), Ibo Pio (Strath Haven).
Specialist: Bryce Stansfield (Garnet Valley), Beef Wellington (Haverford), Jimmy O’Brien (Marple Newtown).

Honorable Mention Defense

Defensive Line: Aiden O’Neill (Haverford), John Ebert (Marple Newtown), Jelani Estes (Marple Newtown), Aidan Shandley (Springfield), Christian Mazur (Strath Haven), Desean Anderson (Upper Darby), Jim Basler (Upper Darby).
Linebacker: Matt Gabel (Garnet Valley), CJ Lane (Marple Newtown), Robbie Reilly (Marple Newtown), Sean Love (Penncrest), Damian Falcone (Radnor), Nick Becker (Ridley), Gavin Kingsborough (Ridley), Evan Blake (Strath Haven), John Wilson (Strath Haven)
Defensive Back: Max Busenkell (Garnet Valley) Ryan Saunders (Garnet Valley), CJ Wood (Garnet Valley), Shane Benedict (Marple Newtown), Tom Dougherty (Springfield)

Strath Haven’s John Prochniak, left, ran for 1,257 yards and 17 touchdowns, the most among Delco running backs this season, as well as starring on the defensive side of the ball. (Pete Bannan/MediaNews Group)