Charger Football Players Earn 1A All East Region Recognition:
The Chargers are well represented on the AZFCA 1A East All Region teams, which were announced last week. The 1A East Region featured the two state finalists, with Superior claiming the title over Hayden 70-20. It was a historical season for the Chargers (7-3, State Quarterfinals), and the following players were recognized for their outstanding seasons:
1st Team All 1A East Region:
Ben White- Senior- Running Back
(Also 1st team kick returner and HM defensive flex)
1,687 total yards, 90 carries 873 yards 12 TD's, 28 rec. 565 yards 8 TD's
Brennan Weir- Senior- Wide Receiver
(Also 2nd team DE)
59 rec. 1,023 yards, 102.3 yds/game, 17.3 yds per catch, 10 TD's
68 tackles, 14 TFL, 11 sacks
Noah McClelland- Junior- Secondary
(Also 2nd team WR)
43 tackles, 3 INT
32 rec. 562 yards, 7 TD's
James Varner- Junior- Linebacker
(Only 7 games due to injury)
82 tackles, 11.7 per game, 2 TFL, 0.5 sack
Pierce Garver- Senior- Linebacker
(Also 2nd team interior lineman)
59 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries (1 for TD)
Joe Connelly - Freshman- Defensive Flex
68 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack
2nd Team All 1A East Region:
Matthew McClelland- Freshman- Quarterback
(Also HM Secondary)
135/237, 2,374 yards, 237.4 yards/game, 30 TD's, 6 INT's, 120.3 rating
Bryce Carrington- Sophomore- Running Back
(Also HM returner)
63 carries, 375 yards, 9 TD's
Owen Kremer- Sophomore- Secondary
(Also HM WR)
Shows a lot of potential on both sides of the ball, 38 tackles
Titan Palmer- Senior Interior Lineman
(Also HM Center)
Paved the way for the dynamic Charger rushing attack
Ryan Schade- Sophomore- Linebacker
(Also HM WR)
Another promising young player that shows potential as a WR also. 10 catches for 128 yards and 1 TD, 44 tackles, 1 INT
Honorable Mention 1A East All Region: Jack Spano- Defensive and Offensive Interior Lineman Jack Bellomy- Running Back |