Gavin Burrows and Austin Johnson of Muncy a touchdown by Johnson against Delone Catholic at Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill. Muncy won 41-17. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Any time Austin Johnson touched the football excitement became a distinct possibility. Often, one knew Johnson might bust a big run and make the seemingly impossible become real.

The big question was how? Would Johnson bulldoze multiple tacklers on his way to the end zone? Would he turn on the jets and sprint by them … or hurdle them … or juke them … or … well, you get the idea.

Johnson, a 6-foot, 220-pound wrecking ball of a runner, provided Muncy that rare package of ridiculous power, as well as big-time speed. Throw in an insatiable desire to win and one has someone who takes his place alongside the best running backs in area history.

Johnson enjoyed a year for the ages last fall, running for 3,015 yards and scoring 48 touchdowns, while helping Muncy make history and reach the Class A state semifinals. Oh yeah, the Muncy senior also made 115 tackles and scored two defensive touchdowns.

Picking the area all-star team was difficult as always this season. Picking the Player of the Year was not. Even in a deep field, Johnson was a runaway winner and was a unanimous choice as the Sun-Gazette Player of the Year. Lewisburg’s Jeremiah Davis and Jersey Shore’s Slate Sechrist were runners-up.

“As I look back at the years and the guys we’ve faced, he’s in the top three for sure,” Bishop Guilfoyle coach Justin Wheeler said following the state semifinal against Muncy. “Of all the teams we played, we’ve seen speed and we’ve seen power, but kids that have both are special and he’s one of those kids.”

That is high praise considering Wheeler has helped Guilfoyle win five state championships, including this past fall. The Marauders consistently play a tough schedule, so Wheeler placing Johnson in his top three highlights just how good he was.

So does the fact that Johnson was receiving Division I football interest before deciding to wrestle at Oklahoma State. On the mat, Johnson has appeared in three consecutive state finals and captured a state championship. The drive that makes him so good there translates to football as do the skills.

Tough to tackle and catch, Johnson became the only player in Sun-Gazette area history to top 1,000 yards in all four years of high school. He also joins South Williamsport legend Dominick Bragalone as the only players in area history to top 3,000 yards in a season, averaging 12.7 yards per carry along the way.

“He has such a great base, being a wrestler. He has speed that you don’t really see that much from a kid that size,” Wheeler said. “You can’t tackle him with one kid. He’s just really good.”

The numbers do not lie. Johnson won consecutive area rushing titles and will graduate at No. 3 on the all-time rushing list behind only Bragalone and Williamsport all-timer Darrell Blackman. In four fabulous years, Johnson ran for 6,534 yards and 108 touchdowns. Bragalone is the only non-quarterback to produce more scores.

Not surprisingly, Muncy thrived during Johnson’s four years, capturing the NTL-II championship each season, while playing in four straight district finals and winning 42 games. Along the way, Johnson took a blowtorch to the Muncy record book and holds virtually every significant single-season and career rushing mark there is, also becoming the only Indian to reach 2,000 yards in a year.

“You can right books about Austin Johnson. He rewrote the record books at Muncy and it’s a result of his hard work and dedication,” Muncy coach Sean Tetreault said. “He’s a once-in-a lifetime athlete and I was very pleased and so happy that he could get the rushing title for Muncy career yards this year.”

When he first reached high school, Johnson longed to get 2,000 yards in a season, among other things. He reached that goal in the district final last November, rushing for 228 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-6 win against Line Mountain. That win was extra special because Muncy had lost the three previous district championships.

This was the last shot at district gold and neither Johnson, nor his teammates would let it slip away. And they did not stop there, following it up with victories against Lackawanna Trail and Delone Catholic en route to becoming the first team in program history to reach the state’s Final Four.

“It was awesome being able to end my football career with our team making a great state playoff run. All the seniors and upperclassmen were sick of coming second in districts and wanted to make a change so every one put more time in the offseason,” Johnson said. “It was so much fun being on a team where everyone had the same mindset in the post season and everyone was hungry to keep winning games.”

Coming off a 1,400-yard season, Johnson went into overdrive during the offseason. He attacked speed training and weight lifting like opposing tacklers, growing faster and stronger. Then Johnson started overwhelming defenses on a weekly basis while also helping shut down opposing offenses at linebacker.

Johnson topped 100 yards in each of his last 14 games, closing with 191 yards and a touchdown against Guilfoyle. He fought off Lewisburg’s Jeremiah Davis for the area rushing title but the regular season was just the appetizer for the main course which came during the postseason.

When the games mattered most, Johnson was the absolute best version of himself. Virtually unstoppable, Johnson put together what would be an excellent entire season into five games, rushing for 1,189 yards and 17 touchdowns against some of the state’s best teams. After gouging Line Mountain for 228 yards, Johnson piled up 616 yards and 10 touchdowns in state tournament wins against Lackawanna Trail and Delone Catholic.

Johnson caught the game-winning 32-yard touchdown pass against Lackawanna Trail in a thrilling 47-46 victory before running over, around and through defenders against Delone for 332 yards and six touchdowns. Against the state champions a week later, Johnson ran for 164 yards by halftime, frequently gaining yards after contact and showing the heart which would make Walter Payton smile, never going down easy.

“Austin is just awesome. We’ve seen it for four years and our whole lives now,” senior tight end Cam Kamerer said. “It seems like he just gets the ball and runs for 80 yards a play.”

Johnson made an immediate impact as a freshman, running for 155 yards and two touchdowns against Northern Lehigh in his first game. Despite missing a game that season, he still became one of the first of three area players that year (Milton’s Chris Doyle and Cowanesque Valley’s Tim Freeman joining him) to reach 1,000 yards as a freshman.

That rookie campaign served as the foundation and Johnson kept building upon it, growing better each season. Muncy won at least 10 games all four seasons and finished as one of the state’s top four teams this season, giving Guilfoyle its toughest postseason game.

“When I came in as a freshman I didn’t have much football knowledge and I definitely improved on reading my blockers and understanding where the play is suppose to go and hitting the hole better,” Johnson said. “My goal going into high school was always to be able to get a 2,000-yard season so it’s really cool seeing that happen this year and being able to have good blocking all year.”

This senior campaign was the result of all that sacrifice spent the past four seasons when few were watching.

All that time ended up making Johnson a must-see player every Friday night. And the numbers Johnson produced make it possible we never see someone do what he did again.

Talk about leaving a mark.

” It was great to see him go out on his sword and his shield and help carry his team as far as he could,” Tetreault said. “Austin Johnson is a special football player.”

SUN-GAZETTE FOOTBALL ALL-STARS

OFFENSE

Elijah Jordan,

Jersey Shore, QB

One of the state’s top dual threat quarterbacks, Jordan put together one of the best seasons in his program’s tradition-laden history. A Houdini in cleats at times, Jordan often made something out of nothing, extending plays and either throwing or running for big plays. He won the Sun-Gazette passing title and his 2,401 yards were the most by a district quarterback through two weeks. Jordan also threw for an area-high 28 touchdowns, ran for 801 yards and eight touchdowns and totaled 3,202 yards and 36 touchdowns in his first year at quarterback. The former running back closed his high school career with 6,133 total yards and 70 touchdowns. His 3,142 rushing yards are second in the 2000s at Jersey Shore.

Coy Bryson,

Montgomery, RB

A hard-nosed runner who brought his linebacker mentality to offense, Bryson finished third among area rushers with 1,448 yards, becoming only the second Montgomery player of the 2000s to produce consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Bryson’s production helped Montgomery enjoy a monster turnaround as it went from one win to finishing 7-4 and reaching seven wins for the first time since 2000. Bryson averaged 6.9 yards per carry and topped 200 yards twice as well as 100 yards seven times. He closed his career with 2,721 yards, also second in the 2000s at Montgomery, trailing only his cousin Hunter Budman.

Jeremiah Davis,

Lewisburg, RB

A player who feels like a lock for all-state, Davis produced one of the best seasons in Lewisburg history. The senior set Lewisburg single-season records with 2,177 yards, 31 total touchdowns and 29 rushing touchdowns. Explosive and strong, Davis could run through and around defenders, going over 100 yards in 15 of his last 16 games dating back to his junior season. An electric punt returner who took two punts for touchdowns, Davis averaged 8.9 yards per carry and was all but unstoppable against Mount Carmel and Danville during districts. There, Davis ran for 534 yards and eight touchdowns after closing his regular season with 337 yards against Mifflinburg. Davis did all that after tearing his ACL as a sophomore.

Christian Banks,

Montoursville, RB

An excellent linebacker as well who was a first team HAC-II selection there, Banks was the engine which powered Montoursville’s offense on the way to the district semifinals. The junior workhorse ran for 1,308 yards and 14 touchdowns, while averaging 6.9 yards per carry. Banks generated the most yards by a Montoursville player this decade, going over 100 yards seven times and 90 yards eight times. Banks was tough to bring down, often gaining ample yards after initial contact. Banks has run for most of his 2,216 career yards over the past two seasons and also averaged 6.7 tackles per game, compiling 19 tackles for loss.

Austin Johnson, Muncy, FB

The Sun-Gazette Player and Back of the Year, Johnson enjoyed one of the best seasons in District 4 history. A human bowling ball with breakaway speed, Johnson ran for more yards in a season than any area back not named Dominick Bragalone. His 3,015 yards are the third most in area history and Johnson scored 48 touchdowns, 41 rushing. The only player in area history to top 1,000 yards in all four seasons, Johnson was at his best when the games mattered most. In five playoff games, Johnson totaled 1,189 yards and 17 touchdowns, helping Muncy reach the state’s Final 4. That included two 300-yard performances and 191 against state champion Bishop Guilfoyle. Johnson also caught five touchdowns and returned an interception and fumble for scores. He closed his career with 6,534 yards and 108 touchdowns, good for third and second all-time in the area, respectively.

Luke Kreger,

North Penn-Mansfield, WR

Kreger followed up a breakthrough sophomore season with a dominant junior campaign and led District 4 during the regular season in yards, while taking second in the area in catches. Kreger produced 60 catches for 1,188 yards and 10 touchdowns. Equally impressive, Kreger now owns two of the top five receiving games in this area during the 21st century in terms of yards. Kreger’s 278 yards against district finalist Warrior Run at the third-highest and his 264 against Canton are fifth. He also topped 100 yards five times and 80 yards seven times, while averaging 118.8 yards per game. In two years, Kreger has produced 88 catches for 1,727 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Sam Hall, Warrior Run, WR

To understand how good Hall was throughout his high school career understand this: No other area receiver has ever produced more receiving yards. Hall broke the record held by last year’s Player of the Year, Jaylen Andrews, closing his decorated high school run with 174 catches for a record 3,194 yards and 33 touchdowns. The catches are second to only Cayden Hess and the touchdowns place Hall third. As for this season, despite missing a game and battling a hamstring injury all season, Hall still hauled in 53 passes for 1,017 yards and 13 touchdowns, while averaging 19.2 yards per catch. Hall joins Andrews as the only players in area history to generate multiple 1,000-yard seasons and helped Warrior run reach its first district championship.

Evan Snyder,

Jersey Shore, WR

This area produced a record five 1,000-yard seasons this year, so Snyder being named Receiver of the Year says a lot. The Jersey Shore senior enjoyed one of the best seasons in area history and his 15 touchdowns are the third highest produced. Snyder had good hands but also was outstanding after the catch, turning short passes into long gains and/or touchdowns. He also caught 64 passes for 1,099 yards, averaging 17.2 yards per catch. His 15 touchdowns were a Jersey Shore record and his receptions third there in the 21st century. Snyder was a model of consistency, going over 100 yards five times, 90 yards nine times and 80 yards 10 times in 12 games, while also taking a punt and interception for touchdowns.

Cam Kamerer, Muncy, TE

One of the state’s best blocking tight ends, Kamerer essentially served as another weapon on an imposing offensive line. A resilient player who bounced back from multiple season-ending injuries suffered in multiple sports, Kamerer often overpowered defenders and played a massive role in Muncy featuring multiple 1,000-yard rushers. After he missed the few weeks because of injury, Kamerer helped Muncy’s offense go to another level upon his return, especially in the playoffs. He also showed off his hands and speed when he caught a 64-yard touchdown pass in a thrilling 47-46 state tournament win against Lackawanna Trail.

Paxton Gephart,

South Williamsport, OL

Gephart provided both his usual excellent blocking as well as leadership for a team which graduated most of its starters from a 2023 district champion. Gephart was the anchor of a new-look line which surged during the season’s second half. His ability to consistently drive defenders off the line helped South produce three players who ran for more than 400 yards. He also protected quarterback Tadd Lusk well, helping him go over 1,000 passing yards. Gephart was a big reason, despite all the graduation hits, that South made its 13th straight playoff appearance.

Landon Morehart, Montoursville, OL

A first team HAC-II all-star, Morehart anchored a reliable unit which helped Montoursville double its win total from the previous season. A physical player with a low center of gravity, Morehart played a prominent role in Montoursville having one of the area’s more balanced offenses, one which generated a 1,300-yard rusher and 1,100-yard passer. Also a factor along the defensive line, Morehart joined his fellow linemen in Montoursville navigating a tough schedule while averaging 335 yards and 25 yards per game. His impact was especially evident on a 99-yard touchdown drive in a 28-27 playoff win against Mifflinburg.

Andrew Smith,

Lewisburg, OL

A HAC-III first teamer for a second straight year, Smith should receive serious all-state consideration after headlining a fantastic line which often overwhelmed the opposition. Smith is a four-year starter who improved each season and helped Lewisburg improve its win totals by four each of the last two. Powerful and quick off the ball, Smith helped Lewisburg average 244 rushing yards per game, as well as 31.3 points per game. The strong line play formed a foundation for a team which captured its first league title, reached its first district final and won 10 games for the first time since 2010.

Owen Vandruff,

Jersey Shore, OL

A three-year starter who earned first team HAC-honors, Vandruff never wore down while playing in Jersey Shore’s rapid fire no-huddle offense and along the defensive line. Vandruff again was a catalyst for one of the district’s most high-powered offenses, one which average 39 points and 413 yards per game. A good leader up front who formed a strong duo with Slate Sechrist, Vandruff was a significant reason Jersey Shore featured a 2,400-yard passer, 1,000-yard receiver and three 500-yard rushers. In all three seasons Vandruff, Jersey Shore averaged more than 400 yards and 35 points per game. He also made 10 tackles for loss and returned an interception for a touchdown.

Ken Hampe, Muncy, OL

A virtual lock for all-state honors again, Hampe is the Sun-Gazette’s Lineman of the Year. The Division I recruit anchored an excellent unit which provided the heart beat for a Muncy offense which pounded opponents throughout the season. Hampe frequently bulldozed linemen backward and set the tone for a unit which helped Muncy averaging more than 40 points and top 5,000 yards rushing. A four-year starter, Hampe also provided super leadership and was a critical weapon as Muncy scored at least 41 points in all four playoff wins. He also paved the way for Austin Johnson and Landyn Wommer to finish as the area’s all-time single-season rushing tandem with those two gaining 4,296 yards and rushing for 63 touchdowns. Hampe will graduate as one of Muncy’s greatest linemen ever.

Eli Butler,

Warrior Run, athlete

Butler could be a first teamer running back or linebacker or return specialist, so athlete definitely fits the bill. The hard-working senior basically did everything while helping Warrior Run reach its first district final. Explosive and hard-nosed, Butler ran for 1,181 yards and 16 touchdowns, while catching 30 passes for 461 yards and four scores. He was even better defensively, sparking a stingy unit and making 138 tackles, including 101 solos and 27 for loss. Butler generated four sacks, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and returned an interception for a touchdown. He was a special teams factor as well, returning a kickoff for a score and blocking a punt for another touchdown. Butler averaged 11.5 tackles per game and totaled 469 all-purpose yards in a win against North Penn-Mansfield.

DEFENSE

Stone Allison,

Warrior Run, DL

Able to play off the edge or inside, Allison put together a second straight marvelous season and finished second among area players in sacks for a second consecutive year. Allison was a stone cold defender who collected 11 ½ sacks as well as 23 tackles for loss, while averaging 5.7 tackles per game. Over the last two years, Allison totaled 19 ½ sacks and 38 tackles for loss. He had at least one tackle for loss in all 13 games and came up huge in the playoffs, forcing a fumble and adding three sacks in a quarterfinal win at Loyalsock.

Isaiah Betz, Warrior Run, DL

Allison and Betz sounds like a good law firm name, but it made an even better defensive line combination the past two seasons. Betz encountered double teams all season, but still was an elite producer up front, while also creating opportunities for others. A four-year starter, Betz made 112 tackles, including, 79 solos and 16 for loss. He added 5 ½ sacks, giving the 2023 sack leader 14 ½ sacks and 36 tackles for loss the past two years. A monster piece of Warrior Run’s turnaround puzzle the last four years, Betz graduates with 276 tackles, 233 solos, 21 sacks and 54 tackles for loss.

Jeremiah Johnson,

Loyalsock, DL

A strong fixture on the Lancer defensive and offensive lines the past three years, Johnson earned first team HAC-III honors at both positions. The junior two-way starter again excelled along both fronts and helped solidify new-look Loyalsock units while fighting through frequent double teams. Johnson averaged nearly six tackles per game, making 44 tackles and adding 13 tackles for loss. Johnson added six sacks and two fumble recoveries while doing an excellent job against the run. Also helping pave the way for a balanced offense, Johnson has 172 career tackles and 37 for loss in his three years and he produced tackles for loss in nine of 11 games this season.

Slate Sechrist,

Jersey Shore, DL

Despite playing with a torn meniscus, the Sun-Gazette Lineman of the Year remained a force up front and also was a first team league all-star on both the offensive and defensive lines. Sechrist could play inside or outside and averaged 6.7 tackles per game, while making 26 tackles for loss. Sechrist was the catalyst for an aggressive front which slowed the run, especially in the postseason, and harassed the passer. The senior leader collected 4 1/2 sacks and added 58 hurries. Equally important, he opened up chances for fellow linemen and linebackers since ample attention had to be thrown his way. Sechrist made 40 tackles for loss the past two seasons and helped the offense be one of the district’s most effective.

Brenden Fisher,

Hughesville, LB

A linebacker who frequently made big plays at the perfect time, Fisher was a big reason Hughesville doubled its win total and earned its first winning season since 2015. Fisher made 131 tackles, including 90 solos, averaging 11.9 per game. Fisher added an interception, 19 tackles for loss, three sacks and two forced fumbles. He also recovered a fumble for a touchdown in a dramatic win against state semifinalist Muncy. Fisher made a goal-line stop against Warrior Run preserving a 32-29 overtime win and also delivered a game-clinching sack inside the red zone, sealing a 14-7 win at Montgomery. Fisher topped 10 tackles eight times, twice made 13 solo tackles in a contest and has 204 tackles over the past two seasons despite missing time last year.

Jayden Ransom,

Williamsport, LB

Hand him a crown because Ransom is not only the area’s Sack King this season but for the entire 21st century. Ransom piled up a ridiculous 20 sacks in 13 games, placing him among the state’s leaders and earning him first team HAC-I honors. A menace off the edge, Ransom channeled his inner-Lawrence Taylor and repeatedly disrupted passing games, producing sacks in 10 of 13 games. He put together an impressive season in one game, generating a record seven sacks against Hazleton in a 15-6 district playoff win. Ransom again took charge and helped Williamsport win its first district crown since 2016 when he added two more sacks in a 13-0 win at Wilkes-Barre. Ransom also totaled 85 tackles, forced a fumble and added two fumble recoveries.

Bo Sechrist,

Jersey Shore, LB

Coming of an all-state sophomore season, Sechrist repeats as a first teamer here after helping Jersey Shore reach a seventh straight District 4 Class AAAA final and win eight games while navigating a demanding schedule. Sechrist made 123 tackles, including 76 solos, averaging 10.3 per game. Sechrist made at least 10 tackles in eight of 12 games and again surged in the playoffs, totaling 20 against the defending district champion and eventual district champion. Tough against the run and pass, Sechrist helped quarterback the defense and has 258 career tackles, as well as 26 for loss.

Quin Michaels,

Lewisburg, LB

Michaels edges a loaded field to win Sun-Gazette Linebacker of the Year honors. The four-year starter was a force who helped Lewisburg’s defense emerge as one of the district’s best en route to 10 wins, a league title and the district final. Michaels made 122 tackles, including 82 solos, and averaged 10.2 per game. He also made 20 tackles for loss and was one of the area’s premier coverage linebackers, intercepting a team-high four passes. Michaels returned one of those picks for a touchdown and was a constant physical presence who forced four fumbles and recovered two more. He also broke up four passes and lit the defensive fuse during the playoffs. There, Michaels made 27 tackles, six for loss.

Dylan Scheller,

South Williamsport, DB

An all-state selection as a junior, Scheller again anchored the Mounties’ secondary and was an excellent leader for a team with new starters all over the field. He intercepted four passes, giving him nine these past two seasons and 13 over his past three. Scheller has intercepted at least four passes in three consecutive seasons and also had the best receiving season in South history. Scheller broke South season records with 59 catches and 1,018 yards, while becoming the first player in program history to haul in 100 career passes. Scheller also broke the single-game record for catches (12) and yards (206).

Conor Knight,

Hughesville, DB

Knight is another player who we could put as a first teamer at either defensive back or wide receiver. The senior leader intercepted five passes, returning one for a touchdown. A three-year starter, Knight has 11 interceptions and two pick 6’s the past two seasons. He also is a terrific tackler who averaged more than five tackles per games in all three seasons starting. Knight also led District 4 in catches during the regular season, finishing with 67 for 1,009 yards and 12 touchdowns. Knight is ninth on the area’s 21st century career catch list with 118 for 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns. This season he had five 100-yard games and caught multiple passes in all 11 games.

Trace Furman,

Montgomery, DB

The only underclassmen on in this secondary, Furman burst onto the scene and was instrumental to Montgomery having such a dramatic turnaround season. The sophomore safety provided versatility and also could line up as a linebacker when needed, finishing second on the team with 104 tackles while averaging nearly 10 per game. Furman also intercepted four passes, returning one for a touchdown. A sure tackler with good range, Furman helped Montgomery finish the regular season as the area’s top-ranked unit in yards allowed, one which produced two shutouts.

Stiles Eyer, Muncy, DB

The Sun-Gazette Defensive Back of the Year, Eyer developed into one of the state’s premier Class A cornerbacks, while helping a young secondary continue developing all season. Eyer picked off an area-high seven passes and returned two for touchdowns, giving him three the last two years. Eyer could blanket the team’s top passing option and also provided quality run support, averaging nearly four tackles per game and rarely letting a player slip from his grasp. Eyer also topped 1,000 passing yards for a second straight season, throwing for 1,257 yards and 16 touchdowns. Eyer will graduate as the area’s third-highest rated passer of the 2000s, trailing only career touchdown and yards record holder Tyler Gee and his cousin Branson Eyer.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL–Jerry Barton, Hughesville; Kingston Fisher, Montoursville; Zeke Sechrist, Jersey Shore; Isaiah West, Loyalsock; LB–Danon Alabakoff, Lewisburg; Dom Lytle, Milton; Chase Fowler, Hughesville; DB–Kyreek Bradshaw, Williamsport; Dylan Scheller, South Williamsport; Preston Gross, Loyalsock; Holden Ward, Canton; Jeavon Eick, Cowanesque Valley

SPECIAL TEAMS

Parker Johnson, Williamsport, kicker

Watching Johnson kick, it was remarkable that he had never done so before this season. The senior put together an all-state caliber resume and led District 4 with 11 field goals. That total is second among area kickers in the 2000s and he added a long of 40 yards. Johnson missed just two field goal attempts and won the area kicking title with 60 points. Also a super punter who placed 19 inside the 20-yard line, Johnson was an all-around weapon who consistently had opposing offenses facing long fields. He drilled 33 touchbacks on his 61 kickoffs and averaged 59.4 yards per kickoff.

Keagan Smith, Hughesville, punter

Another player who was a defense’s best friend, Smith averaged a whopping District 4-best 42.8 yards per punt. He was equally effective at placing those long punts, dropping 11 of his 29 inside the 20. Smith’s ability to push offenses inside the red zone helped the defense surge, especially late in the season. Like Johnson, Smith also was a two-way threat, and excelled as a kicker. Smith tied Johnson for the area’s longest field goal and connected on all six of his field goal attempts. That included going 3 for 3 with a game-winning field goal in a thrilling 32-29 overtime win against Warrior Run.

Landyn Wommer, Muncy, returner

What a weapon the committee has on special teams, one it can use as a running back and linebacker as well. Wommer’s was Muncy’s Everything Man and totaled 2,713 all-purpose yards with 29 touchdowns scored five ways. He returned both a punt and kickoff for scores and generated 761 return yards. Wommer also was the lightning to Austin Johnson’s thunder, running for 1,507 yards and 22 touchdowns, while averaging a ridiculous 14.8 yards per carry. On top of that, the versatile senior caught 20 passes for 445 yards, totaling 1,952 offensive yards and 26 touchdowns. Equally impressive on defense, Wommer produced 105 tackles, 10 for loss, two sacks and an interception return for a touchdown in the district championship win against Line Mountain. Wommer closed his high school career with 2,522 rushing yards and his 13.1 yards per carry is the highest average for a player who has at least 1,000 yards in the 2000s.

Second Team

Offense

QB―Blake Davis, Hughesville; Ben Fitch, Canton; RB―Dolan Harman, Loyalsock; Landyn Wommer, Muncy; Ryder Bowen, Wellsboro; WR―Dylan Scheller, South Williamsport; Monty Fisher, Milton; Paul Hale, Jersey Shore; TE―Owen Kleinman, Montoursville; Deryk Kulp, Loyalsock; OL―Jackson Albright, Warrior Run; Layne Gingery, Montgomery; Landyn Rine, Montgomery; Hayes Schumacher, Lewisburg; Noah Rakestraw, Montoursville; Russell Dewire, Hughesville; Brady Neenan, Williamsport; Athlete―Brody Pentz, Bucktail; Cooper Shaw, North Penn-Mansfield

Defense

DL―Jerry Barton, Hughesville; Kingston Fisher, Montoursville; Zeke Sechrist, Jersey Shore; Isaiah West, Loyalsock; LB―Danon Alabakoff, Lewisburg; Dom Lytle, Milton; Chase Fowler, Hughesville; DB―Kyreek Bradshaw, Williamsport; Dylan Scheller, South Williamsport; Preston Gross, Loyalsock; Holden Ward, Canton; Jeavon Eick, Cowanesque Valley

Special Teams

K―Alexis McRoberts, Canton; P―Cohen Hoover, Lewisburg; Returner―Michael Reeder, Montoursville