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2K DETROIT FREE PRESSTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 19S5 N5 1 4 (DuOiaiiwii lifted vm-mi DL Mike Smiley, Redford CC Shawn Noe, Melvindale CLASS: Senior. SIZE: 6-foot, 210 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Has 15 solos, 45 assists, four sacks. Coach Tom Mach: "Mike is an excellent leader and captain. He hits with great authority and is tough as nails every down he plays." DL Jack Morris, Dearborn Fordson CLASS: Senior.

SIZE: 6-feet-1, 200 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Had 11 sacks. Coach Jeff Stergalas: "He's a very consistent performer. He's a typical Fordson football player, overmatched most of the time but gets the job done." Has a 3.1 GPA. CLASS: Senior.

SIZE: 6-feet-1, 175 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter. Caught 27 passes for 823 yards, 1 1 TDs. Had six interceptions as DB. Coach Scott Ashe: "His great quickness and break on the ball made him exceptional." PL Nick lachapelle, Redford Cath.

Central CLASS: Senior. SIZE: 6-feet-1, 270 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Solid drive blocker. Also had 52 tackles, two sacks. Coach Tom Mach: "Nick is a very Intelligent player.

He has good feet and is an excellent one-on-one blocker." 41 1 I Jf' I DL John Spolsky, Redford CC OL Jeff Simpson, Dearborn CLASS: Senior. SIZE: 6-foot, 235 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Has 50 tackles, three sacks. Coach Tom Mach: "He is the heart of our football team and one of the best players and competitors I have ever coached. He is mentally tough." CLASS: Senior.

SIZE: 6-feet-4, 220 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter. Quick-sticking run blocker. Coach Chuck Baughman: "He wasn't willing to be outdone by his opponents. We ran our best back over him and It usually worked out." Tigers' Gold gets by with speed and a little help from his friends DL Jeff Cook, Westland Glenn OL Eric Curl, Livonia Stevenson et- V.R KM) CLASS: Senior.

SIZE: 5-feet-10, 220 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter. Had 46 solos, 45 assists, four sacks, one fumble recovery. Coach Chuck Gordon: "He is a tremendous practice player and always went all-out no matter what." CLASS: Senior. SIZE: 6-feet-3, 246 pounds.

HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter. Solid two-way tackle. Coach Tim Gabel: "He's a very sound player. A super run blocker, who makes excellent decisions with alignments." Has a 3.6 GPA. DL Kevin Bozek, Allen Park OL Jamal Hamood, Allen Park CLASS: Senior.

SIZE: 6-feet-4, 218 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter. A Division I prospect. Also an outstanding tight end. Coach Ed Bellas: "He's a very commanding defensive end.

I think most people try to run away from him." CLASS: Senior. SIZE: 6-feet-2, 21 5 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter. Also played on defensive line. Coach Ed Bellas: "He's an outstanding center and an intense ballplayer.

He never has had a bad snap." LB Eric Summers, Belleville OL Jason Ptak, Wyandotte envisioning myself doing the same thing." Coach Of The Year-. Coach Bob LaPointe remembers taking over a Belleville football program that was, quite honestly, not that good. The players were embarrassed to wear their jerseys in the school on game days. "When we got here this program had never won more than five games in a season since 1958," said LaPointe, who led the Tigers (10-1, 7-0) to their second straight Mega Red title. The Tigers lost in the regional final to Monroe, 25-6.

"This season was important for a lot of reasons," LaPointe said. "To see the school and community get excited about their football team was a tremendous lift for us," The Tigers beat rival Dearborn Fordson, 14-13, on their own field for the first time in school history. "We blocked an extra point and a field goal attempt," LaPointe said. "Fordson just marched down the field twice, but we stopped them. In years past we would have folded up our tents.

But these kids played with pride. "They had great community support and it was wonderful to see everyone rally around this football team." By Ml L. for? Friendship. That's the first thing that conies to mind when Ian Gold thinks about his senior season at Belleville. "Friends that I've made here is the thing that sticks out the most," said Gold, the Free Press' 1995 All-Western Wayne offensive player of the year.

"This year we were really determined to try going undefeated, winning our league and making it to the Silverdome. "We made two out of three, but it wasn't satisfying enough." Gold is an explosive runner, who at times simply bolts out of the backfield. He rushed for 950 yards and 21 touchdowns, helped the Tigers go undefeated and capture its second consecutive Mega Red Conference championship. "A lot of us are friends, especially between all of us backs," he said. "Nate Lewis, Mike Williams, Rodney Komarami and Joe Manuel are all real close friends.

It helps when you know that when' you go back to the huddle that you have guys like that that support you. "We're friends for life." Gold has verbally committed to attend Michigan. "I've had a fun experience here," Gold said. "But I've been to four Michigan games this year and the thing that excites me the most is watching those guys run through that tunnel and CLASS: Junior. SIZE: 6-feet-2, 265 pounds.

HIGHLIGHTS: Two-way tackle. Coach Rodney Baker: "There wasn't a game all year that he didn't average four pancakes against opponents like Belleville, Monroe, Fordson." Has a 3.8 GPA. CLASS: Senior. SIZE: 6-feet-4, 220 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter.

Had 81 tackles, two interceptions, caused three fumbles, two recoveries. Coach Bob LaPointe: "He can run and hit you." Possible Division I basketball prospect. LB Mike Stack, Allen Park Cabrini CLASS: Senior. SIZE: 6-feet-2, 230 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter.

Had 73 solos, 28 assists, caused eight fumbles. Coach Terry Andrysiak: "He's done a great job of increasing his foot speed, making himself better at pursuing." Ron Hunter, Plymouth Canton CLASS: Senior. SIZE: 6-feet-3, 195 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter. Caught 47 passes for 875 yards, 10 TDs; returned two punts for TDs.

Has 4.5 speed. Coach Bob Khoenle: "He runs like an antelope." A LB Jake Frysinger, Grosse He QB Kevin Kreger, Dearborn IT? CLASS: Junior. SIZE: 6-feet-4, 215 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter. Had 33 tackles, three sacks, three interceptions.

Set school's season rushing record (1,515 yards). Coach Kevin Wilson: "He's a heck of a leaper." Has a 3.6 GPA. CLASS: Senior. SIZE: 6-feet-1, 200 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter.

Completed 71-of-117 passes for 1,016 yards, 14 touchdowns; rushed for 747 yards, seven TDs. Also a No. 1 singles tennis player. Has 3.8 a GPA. Joe Manuel, Belleville RB Ian Gold, Belleville DEFENSE OFFENSE CLASS: Senior.

SIZE: 5-feet-9, 190 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter. Has 4.55 speed. Coach Bob LaPointe: "Because of his speed he had so much range. He didn't make that many tackles because of our linebackers, but he could hit you." Dearborn Allen Park Belleville Livonia Stevenson Dearborn Dearborn Divine Child Redford Cath.

Central Riverview Richard Westland Glenn Livonia Stevenson Belleville Andv Hass Jon Paul Asoiranti Rodney Kramarie Stan Cullotv Mo Hazime Sean Harvey Milam Brooks Brent Everinsham Jav Jackson Jett Backus Sam Reid DL DL DL DL LB LB LB DB DB DB DB Redford Cath. Central Westland Glenn Plymouth Salem Trenton Belleville Dearborn Fordson Allen Park Wavr Norlhville Riverview Richard Dear St. Alphonsus Soulhgate OL OL OL OL OL OB RB RB RB Eric Gilbo Mike Sosnowski Tom Bish Phil Naav Derek Augers Sameer Bavdoun Warlv ToHi Loreirco Guess Aneil Kerse Kevin Campbell Geno Williams Nate Solomose DB Mike Alaweih, Dearborn CLASS: Senior. Defensive captain. SIZE: 5-feet-11, 170 pounds.

HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter. Has 4.5 speed. Had 54 tackles, 23 assists, six interceptions, caused six fumbles. Coach Chuck Baughman: "He was the reason we had 10 shutouts this year." MOM3'-WUl'r CLASS: Senior. Offensive captain.

SIZE: 6-feet-2, 210 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Had 950 yards, 21 TDs on 98 carries. Coach Bob LaPointe: "He's the whole package. He can run through you, make you miss and run away from you. He's a kid who can do it all." RB Kamal Jaafar, Dearborn Fordson CLASS: Junior.

SIZE: 5-feet-9, 175 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter. Rushed for 960 yards, 11 TDs on 150 carries. Coach Jeff Stergalas: "He anticipates real well. He hits the hole very quick and cuts back and bounces well." RB Mike Kaczmarczyk, DH Crestwood CLASS: Senior.

SIZE: 5-feet-10, 175 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter. Rushed for 1,121 yards, 17 TDs. Coach Floyd Carter: "His acceleration within his first two or three steps is his best asset." Has a 3.3 GPA. Eron Kosmowski, Redford CC CLASS: Senior SIZE: 6-feet-7, 235 pounds.

HIGHLIGHTS: Made 30-of-36 on PATs, kicked eight field goals, including 48-yarder; averaged 32.6 yards on punts. Coach Tom Mach: "His potential to be a college kicker is excellent." DB Greg Call, Redford CC RECEIVERS Micah Hull. St. Alphonsus; Matt Kuksa, Redford Thurston; Rashad Richard. Wayne.

CLASS: Junior. SIZE: 6-feet-1, 185 pounds. HIGHLIGHTS: 30 tackles, one interception. Rushed for 400 yards, seven TDs. Coach Tom Mach: "Greg's a winner.

His enthusiasm always finds a way to get the job done." OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Matt Bvl, Redford Catholic Central; Kirk Cassel, Woodhaven; Jason Fell, Soulhgate; Drew Foster, Grosse lie; Kris Hovnick, Plymouth Canton; Ron Korhonen, Dearborn Edsel Ford; Justin Lanagen, Riverview Richard; James McFarlane, Catholic Central. Kevin Quay, Catholic Central; Chester Tavlor, River Rouge; Jason Thompson, Soulhgate Aquinas; Mike Wiesenslein, Taylor Turman. DEFENSIVE LINEMEN Tony Chicko, Edsel Ford; Eric Demmer, Cabrini; Dan Feidhauser, Grosse lie; Jerry Kearney, South-gate Aquinas; Mike Kish, Lincoln Park; Nick Smith, Fordson; Steve Yancura, Dearborn Heights Crest-wood LINEBACKERS Jim Bart, Allen Park; Ken Bruno, Melvindale; Garrell Carter, Norlhville; Mike Iszak, Allen Park; Travis Koons, Soulhgate; Neil Phillips, Fordson; Sean Schroeder, Crestwood; George Shanlikan, Livonia Franklin; Jarod Spitarl, Lincoln Park. DEFENSIVE BACKS Jason Burks, Wyandotte Ml. Carmel; Jamie Carpenter, Wyandotle; Bill Kish, Lincoln Park; Bernie Tobv, Westland Glenn; Tom Valenti, Catholic Central.

Coach Bob LaPointe, Belleville QUARTERBACKS Rob Jonhson, Canton; Richard Paige, Redford Bishop Borgess; Mario Savone, Allen Park Cabrini; Ryan Szokola, Trenlon; Mike Wilson, Redtord St. Agatha. RUNNING BACKS RECORD: 10-1 overall, 7-0 Mega Red. HIGHLIGHTS: Led Tigers to second straight conference title. Now 31-8 in four years.

"The season was important for a lot of reasons. When we got there, the program had never won more than five games since 1958." it I Jason Carpenter, Wyandotle; Gade Clark, Livonia Stevenson; Alan Hill, Allen Park; Brelt Labate, Gibraltar Carlson; Brian Lukasik, Wyandotte; Josh Short, Allen Park; Tim Simmons, Taylor Center; C80WIBNG ACHIEVEMENT Who's No. 1 in Class AA? After Saturday's 24-0 victory over there was no doubt in the minds of; the players and coaches from Redford Catholic Central. The If If Bk 4- 0A. lift title was CC's fourth for 20-year; head coach Tom Mach, and capped the Shamrocks' perfect 13-0 season.

"We were just ii f'- i having fun out there," said Greg; Call, a safety as well as CC Ik quarterback. "On defense we have the attitude that nobody's going to move the ball on us. Holt certainly didn't. Photo by Al KamudaDetroit Free Press V0J Jill 1 g- fit''.