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rrr Sun-Sentinel, Monday, December 25. 1995 11C ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR DAN O'MALLEY, Douglas Position: Quarterback. 6-2 185 Class: Senior Comment: Led Douglas to its third consecutive District 11 title, completing 57 of 114 passes for 990 yards and 6 TDs. Played some defense and was the Eagles' top cover man in passing situations. Interested colleges are Auburn, Bos ton College and Central Florida.

So DAN MORGAN, Taravella I Position: Running back I 6-3 205 I Class: Junior Comment: Finished as the leading rusher in Broward County with 1,327 yards and 12 touch downs on 245 attempts (5.4 His contribution enabled the Trojans to improve from 1-9 a year ago to 6-4 and a spot in the playoffs as District 1 1 runner-up. Deerfield's giant lineman quickly learns lesson. AA RODERICK BRANCH, Boyd Anderson A -ml V1 Position: Wide receiver 5-9 Wt: 165 Class: Junior Comment: Totaled 37 catches for 553 yards (14.9 avg.) and six touchdowns. Had seven catches in each of the last two games against Douglas and Hall-andale and helped the Cobras go from 2-8 in 1994 to 7-3 this season. TONY NIEDDA, Douglas Position: Wide receiver 5-10 165 Class: Senior Comment: Not blessed with blazing speed, but made clutch catches.

Caught 31 passes for 493 yards (15.9 avg.) and three TDs. High of seven catches against Cooper City. Potential colleges include Bowling Green, Samford, Western Michigan and Northern Michigan. JEFF HANKERSON, Dillard Position: Tight end 6-2 190 Class: Senior Comment: Averaged 19.5 yards on 18 catches and was a key third-down receiver and blocker for junior quarterback Quinn Gray. The highlight of Hankerson's year was a 67-yard touchdown reception against Douglas that propelled the Panthers to a 34-30 win.

I ii i i mi I. i JERRY CARMICHAEL, Plantation When Kevin McKenzie, left, or Stockar McDougle ran into someone, opponents didn't think it was much fun. Plantation back finally gets his chance and runs with it for 19 touchdowns. varrf nerfnrmance aeainst Miramar. 1 jyL.

Staff photoROBERT DUYOS He- had another 197-against District --11 champion Douglas. "As they say, two backs are better than one," Hepler said. "This year we felt really good about Kevin being able to handle the load and that enabled us to move Andrew to defense." "I thought I could do the job last year; we just had a lot of backs," McKenzie said. "I just had to wait my turn." McKenzie's future isn't certain. He's a junior academically, but he'll turn 19 before next season so he won't be eligible to compete in sports.

Hepler said he is trying to get his star back into a prep school. If that doesn't work out, McKenzie will finish his education at Plantation, work out with the team and maybe serve as an assistant coach. Second, third teams; Class lA-2Ateam, coaches of the year. 12C But McKenzie, who led his team to a county-best 12-1 record, was an easy choice as the Sun-Sentinel Offensive Player of the Year. Not bad for a player who didn't figure much in the Plantation offense a year ago.

Offensively, coach Frank Hepler depended on Marshall Mack and Andrew Burke last season, but with Mack having graduated and Burke being moved to cornerback, McKenzie became the featured player in the high-powered Plantation offense. He responded by rushing for more than 100 yards in seven of 10 regular-season games, the high being a 204- By MICHELLE GARDNER Staff Writer PLANTATION Ask Kevin Mc Kenzie about the past season and he just flashes the smile that nas De-come a trademark of the Plantation High running back. "It was all right," he said wun a grin. "My goal was to be the top running back in the county. I didn't get it, but I guess it was still pretty good." McKenzie tell 3b yaros snori oi that goal, but most people would consider his season anything but aver age.

The 5-foot-ll, 190-pounder ran for 1,291 yards and a scnooi-recora 19 touchdowns to emerge as the No. 2 rusher in Broward County. Only Dan Morgan of Taravella finished ahead of McKenzie and Morgan naa a more attempts to get his 1,327 yards. By MICHELLE GARDNER Staff Writer DEERFIELD BEACH For Deerfield Beach standout Stockar McDougle, the key game wasn't one he played. It was one he didn't.

The 6-foot-7, 320-pound lineman was a huge force along the offensive and defensive fronts for first-year Bucks coach Dallas Cameron. But McDougle learned a lesson midway through the season when Cameron suspended him for the biggest game of the regular season for violating team rules. The Bucks were 3-3 heading into a game against defending District 15-5A champion St. Thomas when Cameron decided to keep his Division I prospect on the sideline. The Bucks went on to a 15-10 win that helped secure the district title.

The moral of the story was that teamwork, not individual players, wins games. Deerfield Beach proceeded to wrap up the district the following week by defeating Nova and advanced to the state semifinals before losing to St. Petersburg Dixie Hollins. "He's the best high school athlete I've ever seen for a kid his size," Cameron said. "His agility is amazing.

He has all the physical skills, but his leadership ability is what really has come around. Ever since the St. Thomas game he has been a true team leader." McDougle finishes his high school career by earning Sun-Sentinel Defensive Player of the Year honors. He was a narrow choice over Plantation defenders Al Blades, Asa Francis and Karl Royes and Coral Springs' Steve Hutchinson. "He has really taught me a lot," McDougle said of Cameron.

"He brought in discipline and that's what this team needed." Though the football season may be over, some of the toughest decisions have yet to be made. After the holidays, McDougle will schedule his five NCAA visits. He also is working on the academic requirements he'll need to play Division I football. "I've heard from about every school you can name," McDougle said. "It does get to be a pain after awhile.

The phone is always ringing, but I'm really looking forward to college football." STEVE ROCK, St. Thomas Position: Defensive back 5-11 Class: Junior Comment: Carried a lot of the burden this year being the only returning starter on defense and responded with a county-high eight interceptions, 94 tackles, including four touchdown-saving tackles, and five pass breakups. AL BLADES, Plantation Position: Defensive back Class: Senior Comment: Was the spiritual leader of the defense with 109 tackles, three interceptions (one for a touchdown), 16 pass breakups. Highly recruited by Nebraska, Ohio State and Florida State but is leaning toward Miami. Brother of NFL players Bennie and Brian Blades.

NICHOLAS DAVIS, Ely Position: Utility Class: So. Comment: Burst onto the scene with a county-high 21 touchdowns and 1,053 yards on 155 carries (6.8 Had seven TDs and 196 yards against Coral Springs. Also excelled at defensive back, picking off two passes, and re-turned kicks and punts. MATT SWARTZ, Douglas Position: Kicker-punter. 185 Class: Senior Comment: Has handled kicking and punting chores for the Eagles the last three years.

Averaged 44 yards per punt, with his longest being a 56-yarder against Ely. Interested colleges are Purdue, Ohio University and Penn State. FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE KARL ROYES, Plantation STEVE HUTCHINSON, Coral Springs Position: Tackle 6-5 280 Class: Senior Comment: One of the premier lineman in the state, according to Super Prep Magazine. Graded out 96 percent for the season and helped Plantation to a 12-1 record. Is being sought by Division I schools such as Florida, West Virginia and Florida State.

BILL HAMILTON, Plantation Position: Guard 6-0 255 Class: Senior Comment: Excellent run blocker for the Colonels and Player of the Year Kevin McKenzie. Helped Plantation finish as No. 2 offense in Broward County. May have to settle for Division II or l-AA school because of size. Teamed with Carmichael on the left side.

JAY BAUDER, Piper Position: Center 6-2 250 Class: Senior Comment: Two-year starter and anchor of the Bengals' offensive line. Graded out high in each game. Made all the offensive calls for Piper's Wing-T offense. Ball State, Boston University and Georgia Southern are among the interested schools. TONY AEDO, Taravella Position: Guard.

6-1 260 Class: Senior Comment: Worked his way into a starting spot this year through his dedication in the weiaht room. The most improved lineman on the team, according to coach Mike Facteau. May settle for Division II or III school because or size, but can squat 520 pounds. DEREK BRIDGES, Taravella Position: Tackle 6-5 265 Class: Senior Comment: Three-year starter and anchor alona the line. Great run blocker, but was also able to get downfield.

Helped Taravella to the No. 1-ranked offense in Brow ard Countv. Selected South Caroli na over Georgia Tech, Auburn and Ohio State. JOSE MALDONADO, McArthur Position: Kick returner 5-9 170 Class: Senior Comment: Returned seven kicks for 335 yards (47.8-yard av-eraael. one 92 vards for TD aaainst South Plantation and another 83 vards aaainst Fort Lauderdale.

Also played defensive back where he had 46 tackles. Position: Defensive line 6-6 265 Class: Senior Comment: Second-team All-County a year ago. Rated by Super Prep Magazine as third best lineman in the country. Was Greater Fort Lauderdale Touchdown Club Player of the Year. Can also play nfffnt hut focused on defense.

Position: Linebacker 6-2 225 Class: Senior Comment: Was a third-team selection a year ago and came back with a monster season in 1995 with a team-high 124 tackles, six forced fumbles (recovering two), and five sacks for the No. 2-ranked defense in the I. tun Tn. i i i JfcJ I V) Picked Michigan over LAMONT FORD, Dillard Notre Dame. KEVIN WILLIAMS, county.

Hollywood Hills Position: Linebacker 6-2 250 Class: Senior Comment: Starter and leading tackier for the Spartans the last three years. This season he had 131 tackles, forced four fumbles, recovered three and had two interceptions. Also played offensive tackle and tight end. Numerous Division I schools are interested. IS -t Position: Defensive line 6-2 265 Class: Senior Comment: Third-team selection a year ago.

Anchored the Panthers' defensive line the past two years and was one of the top run defenders in Broward County. Kansas and Kansas State are among the interested Division I colleges. i i 3 i ri rl CHAD MUSSELWHITE, Cooper City ASA FRANCIS, Plantation Position: Linebacker 6-0 200 Class: Senior Comment: Spearheaded improved Cooper City defense with 61 solo tackles, 32 assists, six tackles for loss, two recovered fumbles, three forced fumbles, one sack and one interception. Probably headed to Grand Rapids Junior College Position: Defensive end Class: Junior Comment: Was a force along the defensive line with 109 tackles, 21 sacks, 37 stops behind the line, six forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and one interception. His presence was one reason the Colonels allowed only 580 passing yards during the regular season.

"I A imli VONDRELL LOVETTE, Hallandale RYAN RECKLEY, Deerfield Beach CHESTER TOWNSEL, Deerfield Beach I 1III1L.IIII HI llll. I tK- Position: Defensive back Class: Sr Comment: Returned a kick and punt for TDs against Strana-han. Totaled seven interceptions, 42 tackles and two forced fumbles. Also had 555 yards rushing and 76 yards in pass receptions. Hofstra, Massachusetts and Boston University are interested.

Position: Utility Class: Senior Comment: One of the more versatile players in the county. Started season as wide receiver and was moved to QB early in the season because of his big-play ca pability. Caught a 90-yard touch down pass, ran for one of 68 yards Position: Defensive end Class: Senior Comment: Was the defensive leader for the Bucks, managing 111 tackles and 20 sacks for the Bucks on the way to the state 5A semifinals. Projected as a weak-side linebacker in coilege. Interested schools are Oklahoma, Kentucky, Ball State and Mississippi.

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