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The Denver Post’s 2012 All-Colorado football team, led by Valor Christian’s Christian McCaffrey and Mullen’s Patrick Healy.
Go to: Honorees | Offense | Specialists and Athletes | Defense
Portraits by Cyrus McCrimmon and Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post.
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(Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)–>
| Honorees | |||
| Offensive player of the year | |||
| Christian McCaffrey | Valor Christian | ||
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| Defensive player of the year | |||
| Patrick Healy | Mullen | ||
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| Coach of the year | |||
| Phil Bravo | Monarch | ||
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(Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post)| Offense | |||
| Quarterback | |||
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Luke Del Rio | ||
| School: | Valor Christian | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-2 | ||
| Weight: | 210 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Transfer from Florida threw for 2,275 yards and 28 touchdowns against just four interceptions. | ||
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| Running back | |||
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Derek Jackson | ||
| School: | Pueblo West | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 5-8 | ||
| Weight: | 170 | ||
| Class: | 4A | ||
| Comment: | Finished with 3,343 yards — nearly breaking the state record — and also had 29 rushing touchdowns. | ||
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Christian McCaffrey | ||
| School: | Valor Christian | ||
| Year: | Junior | ||
| Height: | 5-11 | ||
| Weight: | 195 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | An all-around threat, he had 1,390 yards and 23 touchdowns rushing; 675 yards and 14 scores receiving — and four more scores on defense or via the return game. | ||
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Ethan Marks | ||
| School: | Monarch | ||
| Year: | Junior | ||
| Height: | 5-10 | ||
| Weight: | 185 | ||
| Class: | 4A | ||
| Comment: | Had 1,975 rushing yards and 21 scores while rarely playing deep into lopsided games for the 4A champs. | ||
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Bernard McDondle | ||
| School: | Columbine | ||
| Year: | Junior | ||
| Height: | 5-9 | ||
| Weight: | 170 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | A power back with speed, he had 1,587 rushing yards and 13 scores. Also caught four passes, three of which went for scores. | ||
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| Wide Receiver | |||
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Mitch Colin | ||
| School: | Pomona | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-1 | ||
| Weight: | 165 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Hauled in 55 passes for 946 yards and seven scores. Also had three interceptions as a defensive back. | ||
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Tanner Gentry | ||
| School: | Grandview | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-2 | ||
| Weight: | 190 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Had nine touchdowns and 1,019 yards on 52 catches — many of which were spectacular. Also had six rushing scores. | ||
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| Tight end | |||
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Mitch Parsons | ||
| School: | Chaparral | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-4 | ||
| Weight: | 240 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Had 45 catches for 754 yards and seven scores when everyone knew he’d be the target of the offense. | ||
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| H-Back | |||
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Ethan Brunhofer | ||
| School: | Arapahoe | ||
| Year: | Junior | ||
| Height: | 6-2 | ||
| Weight: | 200 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Caught 43 passes for 750 yards and nine touchdowns. Also threw a touchdown pass on a trick play. | ||
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| Offensive Line | |||
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Matt Barden | ||
| School: | Cherokee Trail | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-3 | ||
| Weight: | 260 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | The sturdy, front pillar that pushed Cougars to their first final. | ||
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Chris Fox | ||
| School: | Ponderosa | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-6 | ||
| Weight: | 300 | ||
| Class: | 4A | ||
| Comment: | Michigan-bound tackle virtualy could have named his college. | ||
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Sam Jones | ||
| School: | ThunderRidge | ||
| Year: | Junior | ||
| Height: | 6-5 | ||
| Weight: | 275 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Bad news for Grizzlies; opposition in 2013 — he’s a junior and will be back. | ||
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Blake Nowland | ||
| School: | Douglas County | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-6 | ||
| Weight: | 310 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | CSU’s lucky — Rams were fist to offer and landed Huskies’ under-rated big man. | ||
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Dan Skipper | ||
| School: | Ralston Valley | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-10 | ||
| Weight: | 295 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Want to be embarrassed? Go ahead, stand next to him … and feel small. | ||
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(Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post)
(Bryan Kelsen, Pueblo Chieftain)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post)
(Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post)
(Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)| Athletes and Specialists | |||
| Athlete | |||
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Anthony Davis | ||
| School: | Fountain-Fort Carson | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 5-9 | ||
| Weight: | 180 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Finished with 1,677 yards and 19 touchdowns as a running back, and also made 58 tackles, had three picks and forced a fumble on defense. | ||
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Ryan Moeller | ||
| School: | Rifle | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-1 | ||
| Weight: | 200 | ||
| Class: | 3A | ||
| Comment: | Cracked 3,000 yards rushing and had 46 total touchdowns on offense. As a defensive back, intercepted eight passes and caused two fumbles. | ||
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| Kicker | |||
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Daniel Carlson | ||
| School: | The Classical Academy | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-4 | ||
| Weight: | 205 | ||
| Class: | 3A | ||
| Comment: | Hit ten field goals this season, and also had touchbacks on 54 of 59 kickoffs. | ||
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| Punter | |||
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Justin Barron | ||
| School: | Falcon | ||
| Year: | Junior | ||
| Height: | 5-11 | ||
| Weight: | 175 | ||
| Class: | 4A | ||
| Comment: | His 50.18 yards per punt were far and away the most in Colorado. Also downed 17 inside the 20. | ||
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(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Craig F. Walker, The Denver Post)
(Denver Post file photo)
(Courtesy of Falcon HS)| Defense | |||
| Defensive line | |||
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Austin Berk | ||
| School: | Grand Junction | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-5 | ||
| Weight: | 240 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Had a two-year, two-way run as good as anyone’s. | ||
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James Diamante | ||
| School: | Grand Junction | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-4 | ||
| Weight: | 295 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Rough, tough and strong — what else is there when playing inside? | ||
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Stanley Gilbert | ||
| School: | Valor Christian | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-0 | ||
| Weight: | 305 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | A block of granite who won four state titles (over three classes) as an Eagle. | ||
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Zack Golditch | ||
| School: | Gateway | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-5 | ||
| Weight: | 260 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Shot in the neck during theater shooting, yet never missed a down … and dominated. | ||
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Josh Johnson | ||
| School: | Eaglecrest | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-3 | ||
| Weight: | 300 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Wide and strong, yet quite quick for a 300-pounder. Smart, too. | ||
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| LineBAcker | |||
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Jakob Buys | ||
| School: | Ralston Valley | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-4 | ||
| Weight: | 230 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | A disruptive presence, he would often line up with his hand on the ground — but played all over the field. | ||
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Patrick Healy | ||
| School: | Mullen | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-1 | ||
| Weight: | 225 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Finished the season with 57 tackles, five sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception. And that was with offenses avoiding him. | ||
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Deshon Mayes | ||
| School: | Pomona | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-3 | ||
| Weight: | 215 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | Had 119 tackles, three sacks an an interception on defense; two touchdowns on three catches on offense. | ||
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| Defensive back | |||
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Kalen Ballage | ||
| School: | Falcon | ||
| Year: | Junior | ||
| Height: | 6-2 | ||
| Weight: | 215 | ||
| Class: | 4A | ||
| Comment: | Made 32 tackles, recovered a fumble and forced another. Also had eight touchdowns on offense. | ||
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Cameron French | ||
| School: | Denver South | ||
| Year: | Junior | ||
| Height: | 5-10 | ||
| Weight: | 175 | ||
| Class: | 4A | ||
| Comment: | Finished with a state-best 14 interceptions and also recovered two fumbles. | ||
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Xavier Lewis | ||
| School: | Eaglecrest | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-0 | ||
| Weight: | 185 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | The Gold Helmet winner finished with 84 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception. | ||
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Spencer Svejcar | ||
| School: | Ralston Valley | ||
| Year: | Senior | ||
| Height: | 6-3 | ||
| Weight: | 180 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | If something was happening in a game, you can bet he was in the middle of it. Had 108 tackles, five interceptions. | ||
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Evan White | ||
| School: | Cherokee Trail | ||
| Year: | Junior | ||
| Height: | 6-3 | ||
| Weight: | 190 | ||
| Class: | 5A | ||
| Comment: | He had a tendency to tackle with thunder, and finished with seven interceptions and a fumble recovery. | ||
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(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
(Courtesy of Falcon HS)
(AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
(Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
(Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
(Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post)
