By KEITH NIEBUHR and SCOTT PURKS
Published December 19, 2004
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kalvin Bailey, fullback, 5-11, 245, Armwood: An easy choice. The bruising runner, at right gaining yardage against Lake Gibson in the 4A championship game, topped 1,500 yards rushing for the second straight year. In the process, he helped lead the Hawks to back-to-back Class 4A state titles. Bailey is rated by rivals100.com as the nation's top fullback. Miami and Southern California are among the programs after his services.
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COACH OF THE YEAR: Sean Callahan, Armwood: In his 15th season, Callahan guided the Hawks to their second straight state championship - he's on the left, celebrating this year's title with three of his star players: from left, quarterback Jameel Williams, fullback Kalvin Bailey, and running back Demetrius McCray. The Hawks went 28-1 the past two seasons, 13-1 this year when their only defeat was a forfeit. Callahan's gutsy call to go for two in Armwood's 36-35 state semifinal win over Miami Washington helped propel his squad to the title.
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Pos. Player, school: Yr., Ht., Wt. Comment
QB Stephen Garcia, Jefferson: So., 6-2, 175. Led team to 3A final
RB Derrick Hallback, Plant City: Sr., 5-10, 180. Led county with 1,911 rushing yds.
RB Demetrius McCray, Armwood: Sr., 6-0, 185. State champs' leading rusher
RB Alex Suber, Jefferson: Sr., 5-7, 155. 200-plus yards in 3A final
OL Antuan Lewis, Jefferson: Sr., 6-5, 305. Coveted by the major colleges
OL Don Mosley, Hillsborough: Jr., 6-3, 285. Anchored Terriers' line
OL Chad Peterson, Armwood: Sr., 6-5, 280. State champs' top lineman
OL Justin Anaya, East Bay: Sr., 6-2, 225. Lead blocker for potent rush attack
OL Lymon Reed, Chamberlain: Sr., 5-11, 250. Chief's top blocker praised by opponents
TE Chris Chatterton, Jesuit: Sr., 6-2, 225. Strong blocker, also has good hands
DB Brandon Zackery, East Bay: Sr., 5-10, 164. Was standout at QB, too
DB Nolan Ward, Riverview: Jr., 6-0, 180. Safety led team in tackles
DB Arando Jamison, Leto: Sr., 6-0, 180, Speedster should be D-I recruit
UT Derek Hatcher, Berk. Prep Sr., 5-9, 170. State's Class A Player of the Year
P Josh Clark, Wharton: Sr., 6-3, 155. Averaged 40-plus yards a kick
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Marcello Trigg, Robinson
RB - Matt Stwan, Durant
RB - Durrell Williams, East Bay
RB - Anthony Allen, Jesuit
OL - Chris Levy, Armwood
OL - Arefan Yazdi Araalon, Sickles
OL - Richard Miller, Bloomingdale
OL - Will Scarle, Plant
OL - Daron Rose, Jefferson
TE - Chris Thompson, Durant
WR - Tertavian Ingram, Jefferson
WR - Darryl Jones, Hillsborough
UT - Jimmy Sapp, Hillsborough
K - Nic Lomartire, Chamberlain
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Austin Knipp, Plant City
DL - Rashaad Fennell, Middleton
DL - Wayne Byers, East Bay
DL - Anthony Jones, Jefferson
LB - James Jolly, Armwood
LB - Jesse Wood, East Bay
LB - Jeremy Spinks, Chamberlain
LB - A.J. Jones, Middleton
DB - Jeremy Carver, Armwood
DB - Brennen Nelson, Newsome
DB - Brant McKown, Jesuit
UT - Jason Harmon, Riverview
P - Delbert Alvarado, Robinson
HONORABLE MENTION
Alonso - Trey Office, Eric Ortiz, Kyle Thompson; Armwood - Jameel Williams, Matt Brevi, Torrey Davis, Walter Radny, Ryan Sallazzo; Berkeley Prep - Jim Barrie, Andrew McAdams, Josh Matzkin, Tony Bradlow; Blake - Donald Chaney; Bloomingdale - Matthew Timme, Michael Pressley; Brandon - Mike Brown, Darrell Meckley, Ricco Dixon; Cambridge - Chris Widdell, Korey Sims, Jason Genninger, Chamberlain - Stephen Pimm, Jordan Wilson, Cody Overby, Kyle Newell, Jet Steele; Durant - Jason Fox, Mark Hughes, Brett Smouse, Jeff Corns; East Bay - Randy Merrill, Corey Hicks, Jeremy Russell, Freedom - Jay Nelson, Matt Kipp, Jaime Sparling, Gaither - Willie Rose, Ovie Esalomi, Chris Bonner, Paul Bays, Steven Belle; Hillsborough - Jonathan Davis, Stephen Knight, Zach Barton; Jefferson - Frank Gil, Devin Giles, Fred Amiker, Blake Varino, Josh LaPlant; Jesuit - Preston Peryear, Matt Johnson, Mitch Stanislaus, Chris Uhrig, Hunter McCrory; King - Ricky Bradshaw, Rashie Wilson, Jeff Belizaire, Kevin Savage; Leto - Oscar Garcia, Mike Bailey, Andrew Adkins, Bryant Leonard; Middleton - Vic Arboleda, Caleb McCullough, Conshario Johnson, David Lee, Will Bergen; Newsome - Blake Spencer; Plant - Tavaris Gant, Walener Leandre, Ronnie Moore, Justin Smith, Will Roddy, Lawrence McClure; Plant City - Scott Williams, Jordan Strawn, Kalif Shepard; Riverview - John Moreno, Steve Meneely, Willie Ogorek, Brian Tollison, Shane Clark; Robinson - Brad Cobb, Russ Kenderdine, Daryl Stephens, Jermaine Doster, Ryan Scott; Sickles - Nick Carpenter, Ardalon Arefin-Yazdi, Drew Whitaker, Joe Simon; Tampa Bay Tech - Devon Shorter, Quentin Williams, George Smith; Tampa Catholic - Raj Arasu, Jorge Gonzalez; Temple Heights - Mike Perea, Sean Patrick; Wharton - Richard Bowman, John Taylor, Eric Whiting.
