Warriors named to all-league teams
Six Marion High School football players were named to the Cottonwood Valley all-league first team, in eight positions.
Four were named to the second team.
Seniors Alan Vogel and Joel Versch were named first team both offensive and defensive positions.
Vogel was selected as first team offensive tackle and defensive line.
Versch was chosen first team wide receiver and defensive back.
Also earning first team honors were seniors Eric Smith, defensive end; Jason Matz, defensive back; and juniors Steven Boone, fullback; and Tyler Smith, offensive guard.
Named to the second team were senior Jason Matz, running back; and juniors Jimmy Shipman, defensive line; Steven Boone and Tyler Smith, linebackers.
ALL-LEAGUE FIRST TEAM
Quarterback: Brian Bechard, Sacred Heart.
Running back: Matt Ryan, Sacred Heart.
Fullback: Steven Boone, MHS.
Center: Chris Carathers, Chase County.
Offensive guards: Nick Herpich, Herington; Tyler Smith, MHS; Justin Walter, Sacred Heart.
Offensive tackles: Ryan Albrecht, Herington; Alan Vogel, MHS; Krae Marrs, Sacred Heart.
Wide receiver: Joel Versch, MHS; Robert Dolan, Sacred Heart.
Tight end: John Sigle, Council Grove.
Kicker: Jeff Bloomer, Wichita Independent.
Defensive line: Alan Vogel, MHS; Adam Breault and Ricky Bonilla, Sacred Heart.
Defensive ends: Krae Marrs, Sacred Heart; Eric Smith, MHS.
Linebackers: Justin Walters, Sacred Heart; Ned Vasholtz, Herington; Daniel Brakenhoff, Council Grove.
Defensive backs: Joel Versch, MHS; Jason Matz, MHS; Jerad Mann, Chase County; Robert Dolan, Sacred Heart.
Punter: Mitch Johnson, Herington;
ALL-LEAGUE SECOND TEAM
Quarterback: Ben Van, Wichita Independent.
Running back: Jason Matz, MHS. Jerad Mann, Chase County.
Fullback: Ned Vasholtz, Herington.
Center: Adam Breault, Sacred Heart.
Offensive guard: Matt Fox, Council Grove.
Offensive tackle: Cody Catlin, Council Grove.
Wide receivers: Paul Hiemenz, Wichita Independent; Jimmy McKee, Sacred Heart.
Tight end: Micheal Ratcliff, Sacred Heart.
Defensive line: Lauren Gehrke, Herington; Bobby Abril, Wichita Independent; Jimmy Shipman, MHS.
Defensive ends: Ryan Albrecht, Herington; Nathan Whitcomb, Chase County.
Linebackers: Steven Boone, MHS; Tyler Smith, MHS; Brian Weiser, Sacred Heart.
Defensive backs: Matt Ryan, Sacred Heart; Mitch Johnson, Herington.
