Henlopen stars take home two top awards
The Henlopen was well-represented in the Delaware football all-state teams released Monday.
Sussex Central linebacker Alton Dennis was recognized as the top defensive player in the state. Smyrna’s Elijah Statham took home the award for Lineman of the Year.
Howard’s Kevin Ignudo won the Offensive Player of the Year award, after scoring 20 touchdowns on the Wildcats championship team.
Here’s the rest of the selections:
First-Team Offense:
QB: Aidan Sanchez, Smyrna, Sr.
RB: Kevin Ignudo, Howard, Jr.; Phillip Stratton, Sussex Central, Sr.
FB: Dion Stephens, Sussex Central, Sr.
WR: Ny’Ghee Lolley, Hodgson, Sr.; Yamir Knight, Smyrna, So.; Tyair Spencer, Howard, Sr.
TE: Elijah Alexander, St. Georges, Jr.
OT: Mahlon Dyer, Caesar Rodney, Jr.; Jiheir Robinson, Howard, Sr.
OG: Isaiah Bolden, St. Georges, Sr.; Patrick Methlie, Salesianum, Sr.
C: Caden Collins, Sussex Central, Sr.
K: Chris Albero, Archmere, So.
First-Team Defense:
DE: Jacob Dempsey, Sussex Central, Sr.; Olatomiwa Durojaiye, Middletown, Jr.
DT: Isaiah Bolden, St. Georges, Sr.; Kevin Hudson, Caesar Rodney, Sr.; Elijah Statham, Smyrna, Jr.
LB: Michael Brock, Howard, Sr.; Qualeak Bumbrey, Dover, Sr.; Alton Dennis, Sussex Central, Sr.; Cameren Smith, Concord, Sr.
DB: Rasheen Caulk, Salesianum, Sr.; Marquis Gillis, Milford, Sr.; Ny’Ghee Lolley, Hodgson, Sr.; Sean McGee, Sussex Central, Sr.
P: Daniel Speciale, Appoquinimink, Sr.
RET: Devin Smith Jr., Smyrna, Sr.
Second-Team Offense
QB: C.J. Henry, Hodgson, Sr.
FB: Kieran Udovich, Archmere, So.
RB: Jaden Davis, Cape Henlopen, Sr.; Devon Green, DMA, Jr.
WR: Christian Colmery, St. Mark’s, Sr.; Jermaine Earl, Smyrna, Sr.; Zy’aire Tart, Middletown, Jr.
TE: Elijah Sessoms, Dover, Jr.
OT: Josh Benedict, Woodbridge, Sr.; Joseph Simmons, Salesianum, Jr.
OG: Kevin Hudson, Caesar Rodney, Sr.; Lucas Ruppert, Cape Henlopen, Jr.
C: Kody Harris, Middletown, Jr.
K: Juan Amezcua-Justiniani, Sussex Central, Jr.
Second-Team Defense
DE: David Dunston, William Penn, Jr.; James Yelbert, Salesianum, Sr.
DT: Kody Harris, Middletown, Jr.; Brett Kwoka, Salesianum, Jr.; Kobe Wallace, Howard, Sr.
LB: Donovan Delaney, St. Georges. Jr.; Kevin DiGregorio, Archmere, Jr.; Jack Healy, Salesianum, Sr.; Erik Larson, Smyrna, Sr.
DB: Jaden Bacon, Woodbridge, Jr.; Tyriq Martin, St. Georges, Sr.; Tyair Spencer, Howard, Sr.; Conor Udovich, Archmere, Jr.
P: Jalen Morris, Lake Forest, Jr.
RET: Tayvione Squarrell, William Penn, Jr.
Third-Team Offense
QB: Chris Albero, Archmere, So.
FB: Kenny Newton, Woodbridge, Jr.
RB: Cameren Smith, Concord, Sr.; Wayne Knight, Smyrna, Jr.
WR: Deontre Cale, Caesar Rodney, Sr.; Jalen Morris, Lake Forest, Jr.; Le’Mar Wright, St. Georges, Sr.
TE: Michael Brock, Howard, Sr.
OT: Ryan Betins, Cape Henlopen, So.; Nick DeLeo, DMA, Sr., Donovan Mack, St. Georges, Jr.
OG: Wakeel Frazier, Howard, Jr.; Davon Lum, Hodgson, Jr.
C: Zavier Jaime, Howard, Sr.
K: River Vickers, Indian River, Sr.
Third-Team Defense
DE: Dwayne Ratcliffe, Smyrna, Jr.
DE: Or’Mon Sanders, Woodbridge, So.
DT: Wakeel Frazier, Howard, Jr.; James Kilby, Dover, Jr.; Rafael Mejia, Milford, Sr.
LB: Conor Ellingsworth, Sussex Tech, Sr.; Jack Palmer, St. Mark’s, Sr.; Jaden Wheeler, Middletown, So.; Wyatt Wright, Woodbridge, Jr.
DB: Diloren Ahmir Batts, Mt. Pleasant, Jr.; Troy Hicks, Smyrna, Jr.; Timothy Hill, Howard, Jr.; Quadir Nolton, Dover, Sr.; Devon Wilson, Appoquinimink, Jr.
P: Mason Sauers, Milford, Sr.
RET: Kevin Ignudo, Howard, Jr.
