Tommie Campbell

Aliquippa, TE-DB, 6-4, 190, Sr.

Campbell made first-team All-Midwestern Conference on both sides and was the MAC co-MVP with teammate Mike Washington. Campbell had a team-high 26 catches for 502 yards (19.3), 11 TDs, 74 tackles (30 solo) and four interceptions. He also made the PG daily Fab 22. Pitt has offered him a scholarship.

Mike Washington

Aliquippa, WR-DB, 5-8, 160, Sr.

Washington had 13 receptions for 269 yards (20.7), two interceptions, a 28.3 average on 15 punt returns and 10 TDs. He also punted well (37.9). He shared the Midwestern Conference co-MVP with teammate Tommie Campbell, was first-team MAC on both sides and repeats on the PG West Fab 22.

Donnell McKenzie

Aliquippa, OT-LB, 6-3, 225, Sr.

McKenzie was the leading tackler (108, including 28 solo) on a team that held eight of 13 foes to seven points or less. He also had three interceptions, returning one for a TD, one sack and four tackles for loss. McKenzie was a strong blocker as well, and made first-team All-Midwestern Conference on offense and defense.

D'von Jeter

Aliquippa, FB-DE, 6-0, 215, Sr.

Rushing the passer or rushing with the ball, Jeter sparkled. He had five sacks, nine tackles for loss, one interception and four fumble recoveries. Jeter also carried 80 times for 478 yards, had five catches for 85 yards and a team-high 17 TDs, three in the WPIAL final. Jeter was a two-way, first-team All-Midwestern pick.

Willie Walker

Aliquippa, OG-DT, 6-2, 230, Sr.

Walker was first-team All-Midwestern Conference on defense for the second year in a row, and for good reason. He had 82 tackles and four sacks. Walker also was special on special teams, blocking three kicks, and was a quality blocker for a team that averaged 38.9 points. He also made first-team offense in the MAC.

Jeremy Bruce

Blackhawk, RB-DB, 5-9, 185, Sr.

A West Virginia recruit, Bruce was first-team All-Parkway on both sides and conference co-MVP with West Allegheny's Greg Marshall. Bruce missed two games, but gained 1,280 yards on 206 carries (6.2), scored 16 TDs. He helped his team repeat as a WPIAL semifinalist, and had 3,443 yards rushing overall.

Nick Hursky

Chartiers Valley, LB-FB, 6-2, 235, Sr.

This WPIAL runner-up didn't limit his takedowns to wrestling, making first-team Class AAA All-Big Seven on defense the past three years. This fall, Hursky had 78 tackles (65 solo) and three sacks, and was the Colts' top rusher and scorer with 547 yards on 105 carries (5.2), six TDs. He is getting Division I-AA interest.

Matt Joy

Cornell, QB-DB, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Joy had fun with his season, making first-team quarterback in All-Big Seven Conference (Class A) balloting. He topped 100 yards rushing seven times, finishing with 1,108 on 157 carries (7.1), and scored 10 TDs. Joy did not pass often, but completed 30 of 56 (54 percent) for seven TDs and only two interceptions.

Cody Lentz

Freedom Area, OL-DL, 6-0, 240, Sr.

Lentz is a three-time Midwestern Conference weight-lifting champion, which may be unprecedented. It certainly is appropriate, as he lifted his play this season. Lentz was a unanimous first-team selection on offense and defense in the All-MAC coaches' balloting. He was first team on offense last year.

Wayne Blumling

Langley, C-NG, 6-1, 285, Sr.

The Mustangs went 1-8, but Blumling was a horse. He led them in tackles, sacks and tackles for loss, and was voted Defensive Player of the Year by City League coaches. Blumling also was a force on offense, where he made first-team All-City last year. Youngstown State and district Division II schools are interested.

John Bachman

Moon Area, OT-DT, 6-4, 255, Sr.

Bachman turned it to overdrive and had a big season for the Tigers, making first-team All-Parkway Conference on both lines. He was Moon's leading tackler and he finished with three sacks. Bachman had originally made a verbal commitment to Indiana of the Big Ten, but recently committed to Pitt.

Matt Dowdell

Moon Area, QB, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Dowdell was the linchpin of an offense that averaged 31.5 points per game. He completed 74 of 126 passes (59 percent) for 1,377 yards and 12 TDs, with seven interceptions. Dowdell also scored seven TDs, and made the coaches' All-Parkway Conference team. In two years as a starter, he threw for 2,341 yards and 19 TDs.

Casey Williams

Moon Area, RB, 5-11, 180, Jr.

A backup QB, Williams was switched to RB last summer out of need, then masterfully filled that need. He gained 1,284 yards on 156 carries (8.2) and scored 22 TDs, making the coaches' All-Parkway team. Against Hopewell, Williams scored on three 80-yard runs and a 90-yard kickoff return.

Brent Whiteleather

Rochester, RB-LB, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Whiteleather was a workhorse, carrying 358 times (22.4 per game) for the WPIAL Class A champs and PIAA runners-up. He gained 2,035 yards (5.7 per carry) and scored 28 TDs to make first-team All-Big Seven. Whiteleather also had 101 tackles, three interceptions. He had 2,925 yards rushing over the past two years.

Matt Weiss

Rochester, OG-LB, 6-1, 230, Sr.

Offensively and defensively, Weiss put on the hits, making first-team All-Big Seven Conference on both sides. He was the Rams' No. 2 tackler with 115, and had 2¹*₂ sacks. Weiss was particularly menacing in the PIAA playoffs, and registered 17 tackles in the title-game loss to Southern Columbia.

Dan Helbig

Rochester, DB-RB, 6-2, 195, Sr.

Helbig was quite the handyman, playing five positions at some point. He made first-team All-Big Seven Conference at TE and DB, but also played RB, WR and LB. He gained 303 yards on 61 carries (5.0), had 22 catches for 472 yards (21.5) and scored 10 TDs. Helbig also had 95 tackles and five interceptions.

Andrew DiDonato

South Fayette, QB, 6-0, 195, Jr.

DiDonato has followed his brother, Dave, now a Grove City College receiver, in the pantheon of top Lions QBs. This season, he completed 97 of 197 (49 percent) for 1,748 yards and 17 TDs, with nine interceptions. DiDonato has thrown for 3,525 yards and 31 TDs in the past two years. He has started since midseason 2002.

Corey Checkan

S. Side Beaver, RB-LB, 5-10, 196, Sr.

Checkan was a marvelous defensive player, making first-team All-Big Seven the past three seasons. This year, however, he put his best feet forward on offense, too, and made the coaches' all-conference team at RB. Checkan gained 1,174 yards on 180 carries (6.5) and scored 23 TDs for the Rams, a WPIAL semifinalist.

Dorin Dickerson

West Allegheny, RB-LB, 6-2, 200, Jr.

Dickerson was the consummate all-around player. He was the Indians' top rusher with 1,036 yards on 141 carries (7.3); No. 2 receiver with 25 catches for 517 yards (20.7); and leading scorer with 21 TDs. Dickerson also was a crackerjack LB and he played QB at times. He made the PG daily Fab 22 as well.

Greg Marshall

West Allegheny, QB, 6-1, 185, Sr.

This baseball pitching ace completed 69 percent of his passes (89 of 129) for 1,471 yards and 19 TDs, with only four interceptions. Marshall also scored seven TDs in his second season as a starter. He and Jeremy Bruce of Blackhawk were co-MVPs in the Parkway Conference.

C.J. Davis

West Allegheny, OL-DL, 6-3, 305, Sr.

Davis moved here from Fort Campbell, Ky., after his freshman year, then moved into the limelight. He played well in 2003, despite an injured ankle, then this year made first-team offense and defense on the coaches' All-Parkway team. West Virginia, Indiana, Toledo and Akron have offered scholarships.

Warren Taylor

Western Beaver, RB, 5-10, 205, Sr.

Taylor stitched together a tremendous career, rushing for 4,307 yards, 21st best in WPIAL history. This year, he gained 1,834 yards on 182 carries (10.1) and scored 32 TDs, making first-team All-Big Seven for the third year in a row. Taylor helped the Golden Beavers reach the WPIAL Class A quarterfinals.