By Scott Huff
What stands 19-feet, 3-inches tall; weighs 810 pounds; bench presses 980 pounds; and can squat 1365 pounds?
That would be the collective numbers of a magnificent trio of senior linemen – one from each of the Suburban One League conferences – that will be playing big time football next season on the Division One college level.
Jake O’Donnell (Central Bucks East – SOL Continental), Kavon Johnson (Plymouth Whitemarsh SOL American), and JJ Denman (Pennsbury – SOL National) are certainly not the Three Stooges. There is nothing funny about playing across the line from this collection of talent.
Abington senior Bryan Osei will have the daunting task of going against that vaunted threesome along the line of scrimmage as the Ghosts compete for an SOL National Conference title and a District One playoff position in the 2011 season.
Osei (6-foot, 3 inches and 225 pounds) will earn his combat pay this season and will be well prepared for next season when he takes his talents to Villanova University.
“Bryan is one of the toughest kids that I have ever coached,” said Abington head coach Tim Sorber. “I think that he gets a lot of that toughness from also being a terrific (District One qualifying) wrestler. He uses his hands well on both offensive and defense, and is extremely fast off the ball.”
A huge challenge for Osei will come the first week of the season (9/2/11) when the Ghosts travel to Central Bucks East to meet the Patriots in a non-conference game. Jake O’Donnell (6-6, 235) – headed to the University of Miami next year – will be scant inches across that scrimmage line.
“Jake has a great motor on defense and presents a lot of problems with his wing span and speed – he has a very unique skill set,” said Central Bucks East head coach John Donnelly. “Jake also has a wonderful work ethic and is a very vocal leader.”
“Looking at him on film is amazing,” said Sorber. “He has that tremendous size and speed, and he is extremely disruptive to what any team wants to do on offense.”
Another huge challenge for Osei will come the second week of the season (9/9/11) when Abington plays host to the Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials in its second non-conference game. Kavon Johnson (6-2, 270) – who is still considering Akron, Connecticut, North Carolina State, and Rutgers among others – will also be a breath away from Osei along the line of scrimmage.
“Kavon is very strong and is a force on the inside,” said Plymouth Whitemarsh head coach Dan Chang. “He has a natural instinct for the game, and he is very explosive. We expect a lot from him this year.”
“Johnson has the size and ability to control a game,” said Sorber. “We are going to have to do a good job if we want him blocked.”
Still another huge challenge for Osei will come in the middle of October (10/14) when the Ghosts host Pennsbury in a pivotal SOL National Conference game. JJ Denman (6-7, 305) – headed to Happy Valley to play with Penn State next fall – is one of the finest offensive lineman in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
“JJ can not only play tackle, but has the ability to play both guard and center,” said Pennsbury head coach Galen Snyder. “Not only is he big, strong, and athletic – but he is very coachable.”
“We have not seen a kid like (Denman) is a long while,” said Sorber. “There is no question that he is a Division One player – there is not a bit of softness in his game. He has the great size, and he also has great athleticism.”
There will be more fantastic linemen for Osei to contend with down the line … Neshaminy’s Terry Kiser (6-3, 220 – committed to Temple) on 9/23/11 … Bensalem’s Bill Labadie (6-4, 260 – considering Wisconsin) … and Council Rock South’s PJ Gallo (6-4, 235 – committed to Maryland).
The time has come to buckle up that chinstrap and play some football.
SOL Continental Conference
Returning All-Conference Performers
First Team Offense
Central Bucks South – Matt Johns– Quarterback – Senior
North Penn – Ralph Reeves – Tight End – Senior
Souderton – Jeff Wolf – Place Kicker – Junior
First Team Defense
Central Bucks West – Dan Sergeyev– Defensive Line – Senior
* Seth Ehlo – Defensive Back – Senior
Second Team Offense
Quakertown – Zac Gravelle – Quarterback – Senior
Souderton – Tyler Scholl – Running Back – Senior
Central Bucks West – Dan Sergeyev – Offensive Line – Senior
Pennridge – James Worthington – Offensive Line – Senior
Second Team Defense
Hatboro-Horsham – Dom Defazio – Linebacker – Senior
Pennridge – James Marrero – Defensive Back – Senior
Central Bucks South – Chris Veal – Defensive Back – Senior
North Penn – Dan Gevirtz – Defensive Back – Senior
Third Team Offense
Souderton – Javon White – Running Back – Senior
* Joe McNamara – Running Back – Senior
* Ry Yozallinas – Tight End – Senior
Third Team Defense
Souderton – Zakk Hecht – Linebacker – Senior
Central Bucks East – Jake O’Donnell – Defensive End – Senior
Pennridge – Jake Newman – Defensive End – Senior
* John Dubyk – Punter – Junior
Hatboro-Horsham – Casey Saverio – Defensive Back – Senior
Honorable Mention Offense
North Penn – Corey Ernst – Quarterback – Senior
* Brandon Mandes – Place Kicker – Junior
Central Bucks West – Jake Poeske – Running Back – Senior
Central Bucks East – Ed Hicks – Offensive Line – Junior
Souderton – Michael Dimmig – Offensive Line – Senior
Honorable Mention Defense
Central Bucks West – Anthony Ponente – Defensive Line – Senior
* Oskar Duva – Linebacker – Senior
* Jake Poeske – Linebacker – Senior
Central Bucks East – Zach Grillot – Defensive Line – Senior
* Eric Riva – Punter – Senior
Souderton – Colby Johnson – Linebacker – Junior
* Tyler Scholl – Defensive Back – Senior
Pennridge – Cody Reimel – Linebacker – Senior
* John Dubyk – Punter – Junior
North Penn – Shayne Watson – Defensive End – Senior
Quakertown – Justin Weider – Defensive Back – Senior
SOL National Conference
Returning All-Conference Performers
First Team Offense
Neshaminy – Chris Kutsubos – Offensive Line – Senior
Pennsbury – J.J. Denman – Offensive Line – Senior
Council Rock South – Ben Solis – Place Kicker – Senior
First Team Defense
Abington – Myles Grasty – Linebacker – Senior
Council Rock South – P.J. Gallo – Defensive End – Senior
* Ben Solis – Punter – Senior
Second Team Offense
Neshaminy – Sean Ulmer – Running Back – Senior
* John Bell – Offensive Line – Senior
Truman – Larry Winton – Running Back – Senior
Pennsbury – Dylan Pepper – Offensive Line – Senior
Council Rock South – P.J. Gallo – Tight End – Senior
Abington – Ken Cropper – Quarterback – Senior – played junior year @ Cheltenham
* Bryan Osei – Offensive Line
Second Team Defense
William Tennent – Connor Geiger – Linebacker – Senior
* Matt McKenna – Linebacker – Senior
Neshaminy – Kiser Terry – Defensive End – Senior
* Bryan Reice – Punter – Senior
Council Rock South – Ryan Hickey – Defensive Back – Senior
Abington – Ken Cropper – Defensive Back – Senior – played junior year @ Cheltenham
Third Team Offense
Abington – Ray Schreiner – Running Back – Senior
* Chris Ruhl – Tight End – Senior
Council Rock South – Brian Donnelly – Running Back – Senior
* John Trampe – Offensive Line – Senior
* Justin Flor – Offensive Line – Senior
William Tennent – Keith Frogett – Offensive Line – Senior
Council Rock North - Billy McAllister – Wide Receiver – Senior
Third Team Defense
Council Rock South – Jake Pressley – Defensive Line – Senior
* Anthony Miller – Defensive Line – Senior
Abington – Colin Emrich – Linebacker – Senior
* Chris Duffy – Linebacker – Senior
Council Rock North – AJ Garboski – Linebacker – Senior
Neshaminy – Bobby Marterella - Defensive Back – Senior
Honorable Mention Offense
Truman – Derron Thompson – Quarterback – Senior
Council Rock South – Ryan Whiteley – Running Back – Senior
* Andrew Cohen – Offensive Line – Senior
Pennsbury – Jake Andrassy – Offensive Line – Senior
Bensalem – Bill Labadie – Offensive Line – Senior
Neshaminy – Justin Andrews – Wide Receiver – Junior
Honorable Mention Defense
Council Rock North – Keith Terry – Defensive Line – Senior
* Steve Sroba – Linebacker – Senior
Council Rock South – Ryan Whiteley – Linebacker – Senior
Abington – Josh Lee – Defensive Back – Senior
Suburban One League American Conference
Returning All-Conference Performers
First Team Offense
Upper Dublin – Andrew Derr – Quarterbacck – Senior
Wissahickon – Anthony Delegall – Running Back – Senior
* JT Cripps - Place Kicker – Junior
Cheltenham – Aquil Reed – Running Back – Senior
Norristown – Joe Leng – Offensive Line – Senior
First Team Defense
Norristown – Joe Leng – Defensive Line – Senior
Second Team Offense
Plymouth Whitemarsh – Russhon Phillips – Quarterback – Senior
* Xavier Ellington – Running Back – Senior
* Kenny Williams – Wide Receiver – Senior
* Ryan McCormick – Offensive Lineman – Senior
Upper Dublin – Evan Mao – Offensive Lineman – Senior
* Eric Boyer – Place Kicker – Senior
Norristown – Brandon Shippen – Running Back – Senior
Second Team Defense
Upper Dublin – Evan Mao – Defensive Lineman – Senior
* Andrew Derr – Defensive Back – Senior
Plymouth Whitemarsh – Morgan Jackson – Defensive Back – Senior
* Kenny Williams – Defensive Back – Senior
Second Team Offense
Cheltenham – Dwayne Bowser – Offensive Lineman – Junior
Wissahickon – Varney Dassin – Wide Receiver – Senior
Plymouth Whitemarsh – Garnell Sanders – Tight End – Senior
* Tyler Haney – Place Kicker – Senior
Upper Dublin – Matt Reilly – Offensive Lineman – Senior
Third Team Defense
Plymouth Whitemarsh – Tre Scott-Jackson – Defensive Lineman – Junior
Upper Moreland – Evan Stadulis – Defensive Lineman – Junior
Cheltenham – Dwayne Bowser – Defensive Lineman – Junior
* Aquil Reed – Defensive Back – Senior
Plymouth Whitemarsh – Garnell Sanders – Defensive Lineman – Senior
* Ryan Lunney – Defensive Lineman – Junior
Honorable Mention Offense
Norristown – Shannon Mayer – Quarterback – Senior
* Gerald Fox – Place Kicker– Senior
Upper Dublin – Jino Park – Running Back – Senior
* Derek Jones – Offensive Lineman – Junior
Plymouth Whitemarsh – Mike Martina – Offensive Lineman – Senior
Honorable Mention Defense
Wissahickon – Joe Gorman – Defensive Lineman – Junior
* Greg McDonough – Punter – Junior
Plymouth Whitemarsh – Dan Melusky – Linebacker – Senior
Upper Dublin – Jino Park – Linebacker – Senior
Upper Moreland – Robert Knox – Defensive Back – Junio
What Does ‘X’ Have Back?
The following formula was applied for the returning class for each of the teams in the SOL.
7 points for a first team selection
5 points for a second team selection
3 points for a third team selection
1 point for an honorable mention selection
The following are theresults from each of the conferences:
SOL Continental Conference
1. Souderton Big Red (27)
2. Central Bucks West Bucks (23)
3. North Penn Knights (22)
4. Pennridge Rams (18)
5. Central Bucks South Titans (12)
6. Hatboro-Horsham Hatters (8)
7. Central Bucks East Patriots (6)
8. Quakertown Panthers (6)
SOL National Conference
1. Council Rock South Golden Hawks (43)
2. Neshaminy Redskins (38)
3. Abington Galloping Ghosts (31)
4. Pennsbury Falcons (13)
5. William Tennent Panthers (10)
6. Harry S Truman Tigers (6)
7. Council Rock North Indians (5)
8. Bensalem Owls (1)
SOL American Conference
1. Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials (46)
2. Upper Dublin Flying Cardinals (33)
3. Wissahickon Trojans (19)
4. Cheltenham Panthers (18)
5. Norristown Eagles (14)
6. Upper Moreland Golden Bears (4)
7. Upper Merion Vikings (0)
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