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SPORTS

2010NOWALL-SUBURBAN FOOTBALL DEFENSE

ALL -PURPOSE

Jason Katrichis, 5-10, 196GreenfieldseniorMissed most of hisjunior year with aninjury, but rushedfor 1,221 yards on148 carries (8.3 yardaverage) this fall, the second-mostyards in the NOW area. … first-team all-Woodland Black choicescored 15 rushing TDs andreturned an interception 91 yardsfor a score. … picked off fivepasses and broke up three others.

DEFENS IVE SECONDARY

Reggie Cole Jr., 5-8, 140Wauwatosa West juniorA three-year starterat cornerback whoplayed mancoverage 90 percentof the time and wasfirst-team all-Woodland Blackchoice. … first Tosa West playerto make NOW team since 2003.… had 20 unassisted tackles and25 assisted with five passesbroken up, two interceptions andthree forced fumbles.

L INEBACKER

Jordan Campbell, 6-2, 227GreendaleseniorOne of just twofour-year varsitystarters at Greendalein last decade. …was first-teamall-state choice and WoodlandBlack defensive player of the year.… had 11.5 tackles for loss andled team with 7.5 sacks. …posted 63 assists, 19 solos, threefumbles recovered, 12 QB hits. …versatility allowed team to use himon both lines.

L INEBACKER

Macon Plewa, 6-2, 220Franklin seniorUnanimous SECdefensive player ofthe year and all-statehonorable mention.…averaged 10tackles per gamewhile sitting out many of theteam’s second halves. … finishedregular season with 49 solotackles and 38 assists with twosacks, nine tackles for loss andthree interceptions.

L INEBACKER

Klaus Speder, 6-1, 200Brookfield EastseniorSecond-teamall-GMC linebacker.… had 89 tackles,51 solo, eight tacklesfor losses, threehurries and a fumble recovery. …delivered some incredible hitsfrom outside linebacker position.

L INEBACKER

Nick Tongas, 6-0, 210Brookfield EastseniorGMC co-defensiveplayer of the year.… three-year starteras inside linebacker.… had 91 tackles,55 solos, eight tackles for losses,two fumble recoveries, oneblocked kick. … also helped outas a blocking back at times andcaught a TD pass. … all-statehonorable mention.

DEFENS IVE L INEMAN

Brenden Butler, 6-1, 260Franklin seniorArguably the bestinterior linemen theSabers have had in12 years, accordingto coach Jeff Klemp.… almost alwayscommanded double teams. …returning NOW choice managed26 solo tackles, 25 assists, twosacks and 14 tackles for loss. …first-team all-state and all-SECselection.

DEFENS IVE L INEMAN

Jon Green, 6-3, 252West Allis Central seniorTwo-time NOWchoice was amazingpresence at line ofscrimmage andquick off the ball.… played defensiveend most snaps, but was movedaround to all line positions. …first-team all-GMC choice had 68tackles, eight sacks and 21 tacklesfor loss.

DEFENS IVE L INEMAN

James Wilson, 6-3, 285GreendaleseniorFirst-teamall-Woodlandchoice registered 33assists and ninesolo tackles as a nose guard in histhird year as starter. … playmakerdisrupted enough offensive lineswith his penetration andcommanded double teams,allowing his linebackers moreroom to make plays.

DEFENS IVE L INEMAN

Donte’ Phillips, 6-3, 260HomesteadseniorThe Indiana recruitlived up to hype byearning first-teamall-state honors. …came up with bigplays against Cedarburg andstopped potential game-winningtwo-point conversion byGermantown. … North Shoredefensive player of the year had 25solo tackles, 15 assists, threesacks and an interception.

DEFENS IVE SECONDARY

Malcolm Bowers, 6-1, 166Germantown seniorTwo-year starterand shutdowncorner always gotthe toughestreceiver. … had 25solo tackles, 12assists, fourinterceptions, three causedfumbles, one fumble returned for atouchdown.

DEFENS IVE SECONDARY

Nick Corley, 6-0, 170Nicolet seniorA true leader whohelped team stayfocused. … wasput on an islandwith the NorthShore’s bestreceivers and responded well with21 solo tackles, 14 assists, fiveinterceptions (including one for atouchdown) and eight passesdefended. … mature, tough-minded kid. … first Nicolet NOWselection since 1999.

DEFENS IVE SECONDARY

Adam Hurtz, 6-2, 175GermantownseniorStrong safety madeswitch from receiv-er/defensive backto more prominentposition on de-fense. … Germantown’s bestoverall defensive player, getting inon 89 total tackles with 35 solos,seven tackles for loss with threecaused fumbles. … interceptedone pass and returned it for TD.

PUNTER

Nick Holland, 6-3, 220BrookfieldCentral seniorAveraged 41.5 yardsper punt with 15punts inside the10-yard line. …ranked seventh inthe nation and a 5-star punter byKohl’s Kicking, recently finishedthird at a national showcase.

ALL -PURPOSE

C.J. Gregg, 6-5, 200Brookfield EastseniorHonorable mentionall-state defensiveback and first-teamall-GMC choice atthree positions. …had 47 catches for 781 yards and13 TDs. … also had 35 tackles,three interceptions and a fumblerecovery as a safety. … averaged40.0 yards on 19 punts.

ALL -PURPOSE

Jordan Gruettner, 6-0, 205Muskego juniorLed team with 78tackles as a first-team all-SEClinebacker. …rushed for 970yards duringregular season, fourth in the NOWarea. … averaged 10 yards pertote with 14 touchdowns. … wasfirst-team all-state punter.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Tom Swittel, Brookfield EastSpartans were 6-1 inthe Greater MetroConference, losingonly to Marquetteafter QB JonLehman gotknocked out with aconcussion. … made playoffs forfirst time since 2006 and beatBradley Tech, 31-14, in Level 1game. … Under different coachingstaff, East was 3-18 in GMC and7-20 overall over previous threeseasons. … won games againstHamilton, Brookfield Central andMenomonee Falls in final minutes.

H IGH HONORABLE

LINEBACKERS: Roland Dunlap,6-3, 205, Muskego junior; TroyFestge, 5-9, 165, Wauwatosa Westsenior; Bobby Nelessen, 6-2, 210,Menomonee Falls seniorDEFENSIVE BACKS: NickSchmidlkofer, 6-2, 205, Muskegosenior; Jackson Weber, 6-1, 185,Whitefish Bay sophomoreDEFENSIVE LINEMEN: TylerLecher, 6-0, 220, Brookfield Eastsenior; Kyle Sobocinski, 6-4, 202,Greenfield juniorPUNTER: Brett Nethery, 6-0, 185,Greendale juniorCOACH OF THE YEAR: RobGreen, Brown Deer; Jeff Klemp,Franklin; Ken Krause, Muskego;Rob Stoltz, Greendale

HONORABLE MENT IONLINEBACKERS:Dalton Andrew, 5-11,181, Greenfield senior; Austin Boinski,5-10,190, West Allis Hale senior; MattBrendemihl, 6-1, 205, Greenfieldsenior; John Crowley, 6-0,195,Eisenhower junior; Andrew Debbink,6-3, 205, Homestead senior; JoeGobis, 6-3, 200,Brookfield East senior, NickMannebach 6-2, 205, WauwatosaEast; Tony Meyer, 5-8,172, Franklinsenior; Yazan Rizeq, 5-10,173,Greenfield junior; Joel Sirus, 5-11,195,Greendale senior; Tommy Stark, 6-1,200, Muskego junior.DEFENSIVE BACKS:Grant Abella, 5-10,175, Muskego senior, Danny Barwick,5-10,165, Brookfield Central senior;Marwin Evans, 6-0,180, Oak Creeksenior; Nate Mikulsky, 5-7,150,Brookfield East junior; Doug Mueller,6-0,175, Homestead senior.DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Luke Furrey, 5-8,175, Brookfield East senior; AlecJames, 6-3, 200, Brookfield Eastsophomore; Ryan Johnson, 5-10, 225,Brookfield Central junior; JackLawton, 5-9,170, Brookfield Centralsenior; Chikwe Obasih, 6-3, 220,Brookfield Central sophomore; JevellRollins, 6-2, 240, Nicolet junior;Charles Sloan, 6-0, 305, Greenfieldjunior; BryanThiessenhusen, 6-0,193, New BerlinWest senior; Ryan Weishar, 5-11, 225,West Allis Hale senior; Benji Wichman,6-3, 210, Homestead juniorALL-PURPOSE:Garrett Demuth, 6-3,222, Whitefish Bay senior; J.J. Flor,6-2,180, Brookfield East junior; JakeLiban, 5-9,165, New Berlin Westsenior; Max Malecki, 6-3, 288,Greenfield senior; Adam Ruiz, 5-9,160, New Berlin West seniorCOACHOF THE YEAR:Aaron Mack,New Berlin West; Brian Sommers,Nicolet

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