LINEBACKERS
First team
Jackson Cahoon, St. Francis, 6-1, 210, senior
WCAL linebacker of the year racked up 112 tackles, 2.5 sacks and six hurries. Helped lead St. Francis to a CCS Division I title.
Marco Jones, San Ramon Valley, 6-5, 245, senior
EBAL Mountain Division defensive player of the year recorded 125 tackles – 32 for a loss – and 10.5 sacks. The Texas A&M commit led SRV to its third consecutive NCS title game appearance.
Henry Masters, Los Gatos, 5-11, 185, senior
Led a Los Gatos defense that allowed just 14.4 points per game. Totaled 66 tackles and an interception.
Micah Mosley, Valley Christian, 6-4, 225, senior
WCAL outside linebacker of the year had 65 tackles, six sacks and three fumble recoveries. The Sacramento State commit led a Valley Christian defense that allowed just 17.5 points per game.
Second team
Jamie Forese, Menlo School, 5-10, 180, senior
A PAL Bay Division first-team defense selection, Forese totaled 76 tackles, 4.5 sacks and three interceptions. Also played wide receiver, catching 47 passes for 615 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Hayden Hobbs, Granada, 6-1, 210, senior
Hobbs was named the EBAL Valley Division defensive player of the year. Was a captain for a team that won a league title and advanced to an NCS semifinal.
Etene Pritchard, Pittsburg, 6-2, 190, senior
BVAL defensive player of the year had 77 tackles, six sacks, two interceptions and three forced fumbles. Committed to play at San Diego State.
Hudson Vye, Leland, 6-3, 215, senior
BVAL senior of the year recorded 75 tackles and helped lead Leland to a CCS Division V title. As a running back, he rushed for 950 yards and six touchdowns.
Honorable mention
Jamontay Amataga, Silver Creek, senior
Elijah Bow, Pittsburg, senior
Dominik Calhoun, Pittsburg, senior
Zaire Calhoun, Liberty, senior
Brandon Chan, Evergreen Valley, junior
Lucas Cord, Berkeley, senior
Jonathan Cruz, Sobrato, senior
Thomas Fries, Pioneer, senior
Cole Hardtke, Burlingame, senior
Yasser Jackson, Oakland, junior
Joseph Kessler, Palo Alto, senior
TJ Lanza, College Park, senior
Cisco Lutu, South San Francisco, senior
Deonte Littlejohn, Acalanes, junior
Junior Magana, De Anza, senior
Cameron Owen, Gunn, senior
Joel Ruiz-Pineda, Branham, senior
Mateaki Paongo, Hayward, senior
Jayden Reger, Concord, senior
Mosese Tangitau, Sequoia, senior
All-BANG football publication schedule
Monday, Jan. 6
Kickers-punters
Defensive line
Linebackers
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Defensive backs
Utility players
Offensive line
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Running backs
Wide receivers/tight ends
Athletes
Thursday, Jan. 9
Quarterbacks
Coaches of the year
Players of the year
Those eligible for all-BANG honors come from leagues based predominantly in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The news organization’s high school sports staff chooses the players and coaches.
