Grant Sergent, Palma: The senior shattered the single-season school record for touchdowns last fall with 27 for the Gabilan Division co champions.
Sergent threw for nearly 2,300 yards, with just two interceptions in 232 attempts. Dating back to last year, he went over 300 attempts before tossing an interception.
Anthony Villegas, Palma: A repeater on the all-county team, the junior tailback rushed for 1,383 yards and 16 touchdowns this past fall, giving him 33 in two seasons.
Villegas went over 100 yards rushing in 10 of the Chieftains 12 games last fall, sitting out the second half in the other two. The only team he didn't score against was Aptos.
Dakota Mornhinweg, Carmel: Arguably the most versatile athlete in the county, the junior rushed for nearly 1,500 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns for the Mission Division champions.
Mornhinweg also caught 26 passes for 380 yards and six touchdowns, giving him 29 on the season, having returned an interception 103 yards for a pick six.
Payton Flores, Gonzales: Not only did the tailback shatter the single-season school rushing record, but Flores' total of 2,463 yards is the third highest in county history.
The senior went over 200 yards rushing eight times in leading the Spartans to a Santa Lucia Division title. Flores rushed for 31 touchdowns. He also caught 23 passes and had four picks on defense.
Dorian Segovia, Alisal: The senior brought the fullback position back into the spotlight, rushing for over 1,700 yards and 23 touchdowns for Alisal.
Segovia was a punishing runner with good instincts in finding seams, showcasing deceptive speed in the open field. He was also a devastating blocker for his teammates.
Tim Byrd, Monterey: No one meant more to their offense than Byrd, who rushed for nearly 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns in 11 games for Monterey.
Byrd created a lot of his yards on his own, slipping tackles and getting into the open field, going over 100 yards rushing seven times on the season.
Rashaan Ward, Carmel: The Offensive Player of the Year in the Mission Division, no was more explosive than the fleet receiver after the catch.
The senior turned over a fourth of his catches into touchdowns, finishing with 10 touchdowns on 38 receptions. Ward also rushed 218 yards and two touchdowns.
Luke Melcher, Carmel: Chosen as a utility player, Melcher caught 43 passes for 600 yards and six touchdowns. He also rushed for nearly 200 yards and three touchdowns.
On special teams, the senior returned two kickoffs for touchdowns this season and one punt for six, giving him seven special team touchdowns in three years.
Rodrick Gaskins, Salinas: Blessed with speed and soft hands, Gaskins caught 50 passes this past fall for 852 yards and six touchdowns.
The senior also rushed for nearly 400 yards and six touchdowns for Salinas, and was arguably one of the more dangerous return specialists. Gaskins also had two picks on defense.
Ivan Curiel, Salinas: Somehow left off the all-league team, Curiel lead the county in receptions this past fall with 68 for 822 yards and four touchdowns.
Fearless in crossing the middle, Curiel recorded multiple catches in all 12 games for Salinas. He also had 53 tackles on defense in the teams last four games.
Micah Olivas, Palma: His impact on the Chieftains passing game was measured on how clutch he was in big moments for the Gabilan Division co-champions.
Of the receivers 28 receptions, 15 went for touchdowns for Palma. Olivas had 758 receiving yards, averaging 24.1 yards a catch.
Grant Zubick, Carmel: All those yards and points Carmel racked up this year didn't come without some help in the trenches.
Zubick was the glue to the Mission Division champions offensive line, creating holes and gaps for the running game, while pancaking opponents in pass protection.
Francisco Sandoval, King City: The Cypress Division Lineman of the Year, Sandoval was a road paver for King City with 35 pancake blocks.
The 265-pound guard pulled on traps and kicked out the end. He pulled on power runs for King City as well. Sandoval didn't give up a sack all season.
Isaac Duenas, Alisal: The most dominating lineman in the county, the 6-foot-5, 315-pound lineman was a beast in the trenches for the Trojans.
Demus was a punishing run blocker in the Trojans' run oriented attack, pushing piles down field five yards before opponents could get their hands on the running back.
Mike Lizaola, Palma: Asked to guide a youthful offensive line, the senior anchored the Chieftains front five, leading by example.
An all-state wrestler, Lizaola was a lead blocker on runs and was outstanding in pass protection for Palma, who reached the CCS Open Division III semifinals. He also had five sacks on defense.
Abel Garcia, Salinas: A leader in the trenches for the Gabilan Division co-champions, Garcia was at his best in pass protection, holding his blocks before charging down field.
Garcia anchored a front five that helped chalk up nearly 5,500 offensive yards, pancaking opponents on run blocks, solidifying Salinas' offensive line.
Honorable mention: Kai Lee, Carmel, QB, Carl Richardson, Salinas, QB, Jaime Soto, Greenfield, RB, Matt Morales, North Salinas, RB; Dylan Oliveros, King City, Utility; Angel Olivas, Soledad, WR; John Mendalla, Salinas, WR; Jon Jon Berring, Palma, WR; Luis Briseno, King City, WR; Terrance Hawkins, Seaside, OL; Noah Pulealii, Palma, OL; Julian Cardenas, Alisal, OL; Cameron Hill, Trinity, TE; Raul Morales, Gonzales, QB; Ernie Guevara, Marina, WR.
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