The dust has settled on yet another action-packed high school football regular season in DeKalb County, and that means there’s only one thing left to do before the playoffs … Welcome to Score Prep DeKalb’s 2008 All-County Team.
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Stanley McBride, Cedar Grove – McBride paced the Saints to a 6-4 record, their first time over .500 since 2001. He threw for 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns and added over 800 yards and 14 scores on the ground.
Running back: Mack Brown, M.L. King – Brown led the Lions to an 8-2 mark and a first-round home playoff game. The junior rushed for 1,600 yards and 21 touchdowns with an incredible average of 10 yards per carry.
Running back: Cole Moon, St. Pius X – Moon was a workhorse for the Golden Lions, who were undefeated until losing to Dunwoody last Friday. The junior exceeded the 1,000-yard mark after just eight games and scored 17 touchdowns.
Wide receiver: Stephen Hill, Miller Grove – A home-run threat every time he touches the ball, Hill had over 500 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, averaging—incredibly—more than 21 yards per catch. The 6-foot-4 wideout is headed to Georgia Tech.
Wide receiver: Byron Dickerson, Druid Hills – Dickerson hauled in over 500 yards worth of receptions and scored five touchdowns for the Red Devils. He also picked off three passes at cornerback.
Wide receiver: Vincent Dallas, Cedar Grove – Only a sophomore, Dallas already has colleges hot on the recruiting trail. They have to like his knack for the end zone, as seven of Dallas’s 25 receptions went for touchdowns.
Offensive lineman: Samuel Johnson, Cedar Grove – At 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds, Johnson is on his way to Central Florida next year. He helped the Cedar Grove offense, especially running back William Pratcher, amass almost 3,000 rushing yards.
Offensive lineman: John Napier, Chamblee – Napier emerged as the O-line leader and Chamblee’s offense didn’t miss a beat. Quarterback Garrett Williams and running back Warren Norman enjoyed huge seasons for the playoff-bound Bulldogs.
Offensive lineman: David Hambrick, St. Pius X – A surprisingly quick lineman, Hambrick helped fullback Cole Moon become virtually unstoppable. Hambrick’s versatility also allowed him to star on the other side of the ball at linebacker.
Offensive lineman: Michael Coke, Redan – Coke, at 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds, played both guard and tackle for Redan. The Raiders were able to do damage on the ground and through the air thanks to Coke’s presence.
Offensive lineman: Joe Pfeffer, Marist – Pfeffer has been a staple in the middle of Marist’s offensive line. This season, he paved the way for an offense that scored more than 30 points in seven of 10 games.
DEFENSE
Defensive end: Devonte Phillips, Miller Grove – Phillips highlighted a Wolverine defense that held four teams to less than seven points (two shutouts). He had double-digit sacks and over 70 tackles, more than 20 of which were for a loss.
Defensive end: Malcolm Mitchell, Dunwoody – Mitchell, with several D-I offers, led the Wildcats to an undefeated record and the Region 5-AAA title. He recorded nine sacks and 17 tackles for loss.
Defensive tackle: Jabari Chaney, SW DeKalb – Chaney stood out on a playoff-bound Panther defense that limited five opponents to single digits (three shutouts). The junior recorded 23 tackles for loss, three sacks, and forced three fumbles.
Defensive tackle: Martez Tate, McNair – A stout McNair defense earned the Mustangs a 5-1 record in Region 5A-AAA and a playoff berth. Tate had five sacks, three fumble recoveries and two safeties.
Linebacker: Nigel Mitchell-Thornton, Stephenson – The Jaguars, winners of Region 2-AAAAA, allowed a mere 13 combined points in their last five games. Committed to Tennessee, Mitchell-Thornton had over 100 tackles and returned two of his three interceptions for touchdowns.
Linebacker: Terrance Gaddy, Clarkston – Clarkston did not achieve desired results, but Gaddy did all he could. He led DeKalb County with over 100 solo tackles (seven for loss) and also had four sacks.
Linebacker: Jonathan Davis, Tucker – A beast on both sides of the ball, Davis led his team and was fifth in the county with 61 solo tackles. He also registered five tackles for loss and an interception.
Cornerback: Andy Wokeme, Druid Hills – Also a track standout, Wokeme had seven interceptions for Druid Hills. He returned one for a touchdown and also went the distance with a kickoff return.
Cornerback: Jason Wynn, Clarkston – Wynn led DeKalb County with nine interceptions. The senior also had a fumble recovery and a forced fumble, and showcased his skills on offense with a 79-yard touchdown catch.
Safety: Joel Kight, M.L. King – A versatile defender who spent time at both safety and linebacker for the Region 2-AAAAA Lions, Kight had over 90 tackles and took his one interception for a score.
Safety: Dakarai Penn, Chamblee – The Bulldog defense allowed six combined points in its final two games. Penn led the team with over 90 tackles and took two of his three fumble recoveries to the end zone.
KICKERS/SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker: Austin Breed, Dunwoody – A prolific Wildcat offense gave Breed 50 extra-point opportunities, on which he capitalized for 47 PATs (a 94.0 percentage). Breed also converted all six of his field-goal tries.
Kick returner: Stephen Hill, Miller Grove – Hill also gave opponents fits on special teams. Just ask Tucker: in one game, Hill returned a kickoff 69 yards for a touchdown and took a punt 67 yards for another score.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Drayton Calhoun, Tucker – Tucker’s do-it-all halfback led the Tigers to a 9-1 record and home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Region 6-AAAA Player of the Year scored nine touchdowns, most of which featured electrifyingly long runs. Calhoun also excels in the classroom, and he will graduate in December before enrolling as an LSU Tiger in January.
Dimon can be reached at rdimon@scoreatl.com.
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