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Holland Sentinel All-Area Football Team

Dan D'Addona
daniel.d'addona@hollandsentinel.com
Blake Bosma

Avery Alderink

SCHOOL >> Zeeland West

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Tight end/defensive back

FAST FACTS >> Earned first-team all-conference honors in OK Green.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Avery was our wide side corner and had a great senior season especially on defense, finished first on the teamin passes defended successfully.” — John Shillito

Tommy Beckman

SCHOOL >> Saugatuck

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Defensive end

FAST FACTS >> Earned all-conference in SAC and all-region honors. Was all-state honorable mention as junior.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Tommy is a tremendous athlete who is gifted with size and speed. A two-way player who made an impact on both sides of the ball. Tommy will be playing at the next level and is considering a couple of D1 opportunities.” — Bill Dunn

Blake Bosma

SCHOOL >> West Ottawa

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Wide receiver

FAST FACTS >> Made 80 catches for 956 yards and eight TDs. Earned all-conference in OK Red and all-region.

COACH’S VIEW >> "Blake is a young man who has worked hard to fine tune his craft. He is the most productive WR we have had the fortune of coaching and he proved to be a difference maker in his time here at West Ottawa." — Ryan Oshnock

Adam Cassel

SCHOOL >> Zeeland East

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Linebacker/running back

FAST FACTS >> Earned all-conference in OK Green and all-region honors.

COACH’S VIEW >> “He led team in tackles for loss with seven and 41 total tackles. He was a great middle linebacker.” — Derek Pennington

Bobby Clendenon

SCHOOL >> Zeeland West

GRADE >> Junior

POSITION >> Tackle

FAST FACTS >> Earned first-team all-conference in OK Green.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Bobby was our most consistent offensive lineman, graded out very high every week and became a very dynamic defender as the year went on.” — John Shillito

Sam Cochran

SCHOOL >> Zeeland East

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Wide receiver/safety

FAST FACTS >> He had 11 total touchdowns. on 15 receptions. He scored on kick returns , punt returns and interception returns.

COACH’S VIEW >> “He was an outstanding receiver and a college football player in my opinion.” — Derek Pennington

Terick DeJonge

SCHOOL >> Zeeland West

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Halfback/defensive back

FAST FACTS >> Had 30 rushes for 248 yards and eight TDs. Caught 12 passes for 288 yards and four TDs. Also had interception return for TD.

COACH’S VIEW >> “He was our big play guy all year had 13 total TDs in six games.” — John Shillito

Skyler Geurink

SCHOOL >> Zeeland West

GRADE >> Sophomore

POSITION >> Halfback/safety

FAST FACTS >> Was Dux second leading rusher with 35 rushes for 311 and five TDs along with four receptions for 87 yards.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Skyler was outstanding all year as our Short side safety, he was very important to our run defense, he finished third on the team in total tackles.” — John Shillito

Andon Grigg

SCHOOL >> Holland

GRADE >> Junior

POSITION >> Wide receiver

FAST FACTS >> Earned all-conference and all-region honors. Had 28 catches for 501 yards and four TDs. Also threw a TD.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Andon came out this year for the first time in high school. He is a natural athlete that adjusts to the football very well. He improved each week of the season and had a great year for us.” — Shawn McManus

Ethan Houghtaling

SCHOOL >> Zeeland East

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Quarterback

FAST FACTS >> Earned all-conference honors. Had 80 pass attempts, 52 completions 714 yards ,12 touchdown passes and six rushing touchdowns. Ran for 356 yards.

COACH’S VIEW >> “He was one of the area’s best quarterbacks.” — Derek Pennington

Cebe Hunderman

SCHOOL >> Zeeland East

GRADE >> Junior

POSITION >> Running back

FAST FACTS >> Earned all-conference and all-region honors. Rushed 54 times for 564 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged more than 10 yards a carry. He also had two touchdown receptions.

COACH’S VIEW >> “He was super explosive.” — Derek Pennington

Knole Ihle

SCHOOL >> Saugatuck

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Guard/defensive end

FAST FACTS >> Earned first-team all-conference in SAC.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Knole is one of the hardest working players on the team who had the flexibility and athletic ability to play whatever position was needed to help his team be successful.” — Bill Dunn

Kyle Jamrog

SCHOOL >> Hamilton

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Linebacker/offensive tackle

FAST FACTS >> Had 58 tackles and was all-conference in OK Blue and all-region.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Kyle is a football coach's dream. Physically and mentally tough, a master of the fundamentals, and he plays with a high motor 100% of the time. What more can you say?” — Phil Koops

Jake Kender

SCHOOL >> Zeeland West

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Guard/defensive end

FAST FACTS >> Earned all-conference in OK Green.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Jake was the heart and soul of both lines, he played virtually every play and played best in our big games against Zeeland East and Muskegon.” — John Shillito

Parker Lovell

SCHOOL >> Zeeland West

GRADE >> Sophomore

POSITION >> Linebacker

FAST FACTS >> Led Dux in tackles for a loss and was second in total tackles.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Parker was part of an outstanding linebacking crew on a defense that held Zeeland East and Muskegon to a total of three TDs on offense in those two games.” — John Shillito

Nick Powers

SCHOOL >> Zeeland West

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Guard/linebacker

FAST FACTS >> Earned all-conference and all-regional honors. Had 70 tackles.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Nick is the leader of a very good defense. We gave up just five touchdowns with our first defense on the field and we shut out Muskegon until 2:50 left in the fourth quarter. “ — John Shillito

Isaiah Reynolds

SCHOOL >> West Ottawa

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Defensive back

FAST FACTS >> Had 31.5 tackles, one for a loss and was a strong coverage back.

COACH’S VIEW >> "Isaiah was a leader for us on defense. He made all of our back-end calls and led by example." — Ryan Oshnock

Nick Stanberry

SCHOOL >> Saugatuck

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Linebacker/running back

FAST FACTS >> Earned first-team all-conference in SAC. Made 43 tackles.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Nick is a tough, hard nosed, old school type of football player. He was born to play football and embraced the physicality of the game. A two-way player on both offense and defense.” — Bill Dunn

Tyler Stezowski

SCHOOL >> Hamilton

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Running back/safety

FAST FACTS >> Earned all-conference in OK Blue and all-region. Had 66 carries for 450 yards and six touchdowns. Had two TD catches, an interception for a TD and kick return for a TD.

COACH’S VIEW >> “Best athlete on our team that has stepped into every role possible due to injuries (QB, RB, FB, LB, Safety). His selflessness shows his desire to win and want to be a great teammate.” — Phil Koops

Andrew VanDyke

SCHOOL >> West Ottawa

GRADE >> Junior

POSITION >> Defensive line

FAST FACTS >> Had 14 tackles, leading team in tackles for a loss.

COACH’S VIEW >> "Andrew was a playmaker on the DL for us. Andrew continues to improve his game day by day and practice by practice." — Ryan Oshnock

Jake Zimmer

SCHOOL >> West Ottawa

GRADE >> Senior

POSITION >> Quarterback

FAST FACTS >> Was first-team all-conference in OK Red. Had 1,339 passing yards and 10 passing TDs. Ran for 55 yards and nine TDs.

COACH’S VIEW >> "Jake was a playmaker this year for us on offense. Jake is a dual-threat QB who made plays in air and on the ground. His leadership under center will be greatly missed." — Ryan Oshnock

Second Team

Peyton Arendsen, Zeeland West

Mason Balder, Holland Christian

Jacob Boeve, Hamilton

Collin DeKraker, Zeeland East

Benny Diaz, Saugatuck

Will Huizenga, Holland Christian

Noah Kasten, Holland

Jake Knot, Holland Christian

Logan Lewis, West Ottawa

Avonte Lorminier, Holland

Ben Nelson, Holland Christian

Gabe Overbeek, Zeeland West

Dominic Overway, West Ottawa

Seth Parrish, Hamilton

Derek Pennington, Zeeland East

Eli Permesang, West Ottawa

Ben Peterson, Fennville

Marty Resseguie, Saugatuck

Isaiah Saban, Zeeland East

Caleb Schrotenboer, Zeeland East

Eagan Tamminga, Hamilton

Cooper Terpstra, West Ottawa

Riley Tietema, Zeeland East

Spencer VandenBrink, Hamilton

Skye VanderKuyl, Zeeland West

Gregg Woods, Holland

Avery Alderink