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The Mission, Foothill, Golden, Pacific, Angelus, Marmonte, and Canyon Leagues released its all-league football selections and year awards for the 2022 season this past week.
Sierra Canyon sophomore running back Dane Dunn was named the co-MVP (with Gardena Serra’s Rodrick Pleasant) of the Mission League. The hard-running tailback anchored the Trailblazers to a league title in the program’s first season in the league.
Dunn has accumulated 1,815 yards and 23 touchdowns this season.
Sierra Canyon’s Xavier White and Chaminade’s Marquis Gallegos were named co-Defensive Player of the Year. Sierra Canyon’s Eugene Brooks and Serra’s Jagger Tavai were named co-Lineman of the Year. Bishop Amat’s Delano Franklin was named Offensive Player of the Year.
West Ranch quarterback Ryan Staub looks on against Saugus September 23, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
West Ranch quarterback Ryan Staub was named Player of the Year in the Foothill League after leading the Wildcats to their first league title in program history. West Ranch’s Maverick Diaz was named Offensive Player of the Year, teammate Brady Van Bennekum was named co-Defensive Player of the Year with Golden Valley’s Malachi Beacham, and Saugus’ Deohn Turner was named Lineman of the Year.
Staub finished the season passing for more than 3,000 yards and 37 touchdowns with just five interceptions.
Saint Bonaventure’s Delon Thompson carries the ball against Oaks Christian during Marmonte League action October 27, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
In the Marmonte League, St. Bonaventure running back Delon Thompson won Player of the Year for a second straight time. Oaks Christian’s Luke Baklenko is the Offensive Lineman of the Year and teammate Justice Williams was co-Wide Receiver of the Year. Calabasas’ Aaron Butler was named Defensive Back of the Year. Simi Valley’s Caleb Alvary was named Offensive Back of the Year.
Thousand Oaks senior Chase Martin ran away with the Canyon League MVP after leading the Lancers to a perfect 10-0 regular season and league title playing running back and linebacker. Teammate Will Halub was named Defensive Back of the Year and Dane Wilson was named Offensive Lineman of the Year.
Thousand Oaks’ Chase Martin is one of the top linebackers in the area, but he is still waiting to receive a college scholarship offer. (Photo by Tarek Fattal, Daily News/SCNG)
Newbury Park freshman quarterback Brady Smigiel was named Offensive Back of the Year and teammates Shane Rosenthal was named co-Receiver of the Year as a sophomore.
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Smigiel finished the season with 3,479 yards passing with 46 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
Highland linebacker Adonte Medley was named Golden League MVP for anchoring the Bulldogs to a 7-0 campaign in league play. Teammates Aydehn Kingsberry was named Defensive Player of the Year; running back Brandon Johnson was named Back of the Year; and Moredecai Hines was named Lineman of the Year.
St. Francis quarterback Jack Jacobs throws on the run as Mira Costa’s Murphy Glasgow pursues during a game at Mira Costa High School on Friday August 26, 2022. (Photo by Robert Casillas, Contributing Photographer)
St. Francis quarterback Jack Jacobs was named Angelus League MVP after throwing more than 30 touchdowns this season. Teammate Racin Delgatty was named co-Lineman of the Year.
Indiana Wijay, former Chaminade quarterback, who’s now a senior at Pasadena High, was named Pacific League MVP.