Four locals on 3A all-state football team

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District 4 champion Mifflinburg put three players on the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class 3A All-State football team, released Wednesday morning.

Quarterback Chad Martin, receiver Landen Murray and defensive back Jackson Griffith were recognized by the state's football writers. Mount Carmel defensive lineman Max Karycki, a junior, was also named to the team.

Martin, a senior, threw for 2,739 yards and 33 touchdowns against seven interceptions and led the Wildcats to their second D4-3A title in program history. He finished his career with school records of 6,509 yards and 76 touchdowns.

Murray is all-state for the second consecutive season. He caught 58 passes for 1,493 yards and 20 touchdowns and also averaged 35.6 yards on kickoff returns.

Griffith led Mifflinburg with five interceptions for a defense that allowed just 70 yards per game through the air. He also caught 45 passes for more than 700 yards and six scores.

Karcyki finished with 94 tackles to lead the Red Tornadoes. He had 13 tackles for loss.

CLASS 3A

Player of the Year: Luca Neal, Avonworth

Coach of the Year: Duke Johncour, Avonworth

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Shane Leh, Northwestern Lehigh, 6-1, 187 senior; Joe Felitsky, North Catholic, 6-1, 185 senior; Matt Bodnar, Notre Dame-Green Pond, 6-1, 200 senior; Gabe Jenkins, Imani Christian, 6-2, 182 junior; Chad Martin, Mifflinburg, 6-3, 230 senior.

Running Back: Ty'meere Wilkerson, Berwick, 6-2, 205 senior; Dimitri Velisaris, Avonworth, 5-7, 175 junior; Kelvin Morrison, Hickory, 5-11, 185 junior; Braxton Lakatosh, Northwestern Lehigh, 5-9, 176 senior; Terrian White, Sharon, 6-0, 175 senior.

Wide Receiver: Brady Zimmerman, Northwestern Lehigh, 5-7, 147 junior; Jaden Jones, Avonworth, 6-3, 185 sophomore; Landen Murray, Mifflinburg, 6-2, 195 senior; Maddox Jarzynski, Trinity-Camp Hill, 6-2, 210 senior

Tight End: Marcus Yeager, Trinity, 6-4, 225 senior

Offensive Line: Peter Bonnet, Avonworth, 6-5, 285 senior; Luke Lewis, Hickory, 6-2, 310 senior; Colton Popp, Northwestern Lehigh, 6-0, 234 senior; Logan Anthony, Palmerton, 6-4, 315 senior; Aiden Zilker, North Schuylkill, 6-5, 300 senior; Matt Gordner, Berwick, 6-0, 275 senior

Athlete: Brady Jones, Penn Cambria, 5-11, 196 senior; Luke Miller, North Schuylkill, 6-0, 185 senior; Will McPartland, Scranton Prep, 6-0, 190 senior

DEFENSE

Defensive Line: Brendan Alexander, Central Valley, 6-4, 250 senior; Hudson Sellers, Annville-Cleona, 6-0, 200 senior; Will Gorman, Imani Christian, 6-3, 240 senior; Samuel Mulbah, Trinity, 6-3, 265 senior; Max Karycki, Mount Carmel, 6-1, 240 junior; Dylan Pitzer, Derry, 6-6, 272 senior; Faith Zudie, Berks Catholic, 6-0, 190 junior

Linebacker: Shane Hulmes, Northwestern Lehigh, 6-0, 213 senior; Bryce Metz, Avonworth, 6-1, 205 junior; Corbin Vinglish, Penn Cambria, 5-11, 210 junior; Logan Cammauf, Schuylkill Valley, 6-2, 180 senior.

Defensive Back: David Davis, Imani Christian, 5-10, 180 senior; Michael Lagowy, Northwestern Lehigh, 6-0, 162 junior; Jackson Griffith, Mifflinburg, 6-2, 180 senior

Specialist: Domenic Pratt, Central Valley, 5-11, 175 junior

Athlete

Luca Neal, Avonworth, 5-10, 185 senior; Xander Richardson, Forest Hills, 5-11, 187 senior; Blake Lilly, Penn Cambria, 5-10, 160 senio

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