FROM THE MORNING CALL
Brendan Nosovitch guided the 2010 Central Catholic football team to its final victory Friday night.
He continues to win awards for his season-long excellence.
Nosovitch was voted Pennsylvania's Class 3A player of the year in balloting by sportswriters from across the state after leading the Vikings to a 16-0 record and the PIAA Class 3A title with a 28-27 win over Bishop McDevitt. The junior quarterback accounted for 4,758 yards of total offense and 68 touchdowns this season while becoming the first player in state history to post back-to-back seasons of at least 2,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing.
Nosovitch established single-season school records with 3,111 passing yards and 43 touchdown passes. He is already Central Catholic's all-time leading rusher and passer, helping the Vikings win back-to-back Lehigh Valley Conference and District 11 Class 3A championships before capturing a state title this year.
"It's really unbelievable with all the accomplishments this year, but I wasn't expecting that," Nosovitch said by phone Tuesday when notified about the award. "I knew I had a good year. I definitely got a lot better this year and just improved a lot. I think that's what got me there, and also the guys around me that do so much."
Nosovitch's supporting crew also was rewarded for this season, as he was one of seven Vikings to earn a spot on the 2010 Pennsylvania Sportswriters Class 3A All-State Football Team. Nosovitch nabbed a first-team spot as an all-around athlete. Bishop McDevitt senior Matt Johnson was picked as the first-team quarterback after finishing No. 5 on the state's career passing-yardage list.
Central Catholic senior linebacker Shane McNeely, junior wide receiver Kevin Gulyas, junior offensive lineman Tad McNeely and senior offensive lineman Jared Pitts all joined Nosovitch on the 3A all-state first team. Sophomore running back Colin McDermott and junior cornerback Noah Robb were both second-team all-state picks.
"That's a great way to go out," Central Catholic coach Harold Fairclough said. "Seven guys, wow. You look at it as a lot of respect throughout the state of Pennsylvania."
Shane McNeely, the LVC's defensive MVP, recorded 90 tackles (70 solo), including a team-best 16 tackles for loss. He also had seven sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery despite missing most of the 3A state semifinal against Archbishop Wood and the entire state final against Bishop McDevitt with a left ankle injury.
Gulyas, Nosovitch's No. 1 target, finished the season with single-season school records of 78 catches, 1,282 receiving yards and 19 touchdown catches. Tad McNeely and Pitts were the leaders of an offensive line that averaged 428.9 yards and 41.4 points per game. They also were starters on the defensive line, combining for 13 sacks.
McDermott finished his first varsity season with a team-leading 1,667 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. His 279 yards in the state quarterfinals against Clearfield established a single-game school record.
Robb finished fourth on the Vikings with 72 tackles (59 solo). He also had four interceptions, 11 pass breakups, three tackles for loss and one sack.
"Everyone did a great job," Fairclough said. "Noah has come the farthest of anybody. This year he committed to taking it to the next level and just went out and played and excelled. Week to week, we put him on some of the best players in the state."
One local player, Pius X junior wide receiver Matt Camilletti, was chosen for the Class A all-state team, getting a second-team spot. He had 53 catches for 932 yards and 10 touchdown catches for the Royals. His 125 career catches are a school record.
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PENNSYLVANIA SPORTSWRITERS CLASS 3A ALL-STATE TEAMS
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Matt JohnsonHarrisburg Bishop McDevittSr.6-0205
ATHLETE
Brendan NosovitchAllentown Central CatholicJr.6-3195
RUNNING BACK
Rushel ShellHopewellJr.6-0210
Jameel PoteatHarrisburg Bishop McDevittSr.5-11210
Julian DurdenMontourJr.5-7175
Desmon PeoplesArchbishop WoodJr.5-8170
TIGHT END
Ben KoyackOil CitySr.6-5230
WIDE RECEIVER
Tom GrievesThomas JeffersonSr.6-2180
Brian LemelleHarrisburg Bishop McDevittSoph.5-11170
Kevin GulyasAllentown Central CatholicJr.6-1180
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Chris ThearleThomas Jefferson
Austin HeterMontourSr.6-5275
Jake GeanousErie Cathedral PrepSr.6-4245
Tad McNeelyAllentown Central CatholicJr.6-4250
Jared PittsAllentown Central CatholicSr.5-9255
PLACE KICKER
Noah Ackerman Erie Cathedral PrepSr.5-11163
FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
Jack ShoganFranklin RegionalSr.6-2220
Noah SpenceHarrisburg Bishop McDevittJr.6-4240
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Morgan CraigAbington Heights
Denton EnsmingerGreencastle-AntrimSr.6-2250
Roy DennisBerwick Sr.6-3225
Averee RobinsonSusquehanna Twp.Jr.6-2275
LINEBACKER
Lukas TurleyCentral Valley
C.J. RevtaiWest Allegheny
Sean BarowskiHarrisburg Bishop McDevittSr.6-2240
Mario SandersErie Cathedral PrepSr.6-1185
Shane McNeely Allentown Central CatholicSr.6-3240
DEFENSIVE BACK
Terrell Chestnut PottsgroveSr. 5-10180
Aaron McKinneyWest Allegheny Sr.5-10190
Calvin AndersonGreater JohnstownSr.6-1165
PUNTER
Matt StaplefordWarrenSr.5-11180
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Brendan Nosovitch, Allentown Central Catholic
COACH OF THE YEAR: Mike Mischler, Erie Cathedral Prep
SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Dillon BuechelMontourJr.6-4195
ATHLETE
Robert FosterCentral ValleySoph.6-2170
RUNNING BACK
Matt CraigSpringfield-DelcoSr.5-9180
Austin Hartman CocalicoSr.5-11190
Terrance StaffordDobbins TechSr.5-10220
Colin McDermottAllentown Central CatholicSoph.5-11180
TIGHT END
Matt WeiserConrad WeiserSr.6-5225
WIDE RECEIVER
Devin WilsonMontourSoph.6-3170
T.J. KeeferHollidaysburgSr. 6-3180
Paul BraceDallasSr.6-1190
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Casey StrusCardinal O'HaraSr.6-0245
Dylan BearMarsSr.6-2230
Christian DeAngeloPottsvilleSr.6-2205
Kevin ReihnerScranton PrepSr.6-3280
Jason EmerichBlue MountainJr.6-5246
PLACE KICKER
Mike OlivetoConrad WeiserSr.6-0180
SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
Matt Donaldson Archbishop CarrollSr.6-4235
Frank TaylorArchbishop WoodJr.6-4275
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Zack McMenaminInterboroSr.5-9200
Doug GritzBlue Mountain Sr.6-3300
Tyler HavirlakValley ViewSr.5-11260
Wes TillettShamokinSr.6-5280
LINEBACKER
Seth GeyerMarsSr.6-2225
Luke RhodesHollidaysburgSr.6-3220
Kyle McWreath Washington TrinitySr.6-1225
Marcus CollinsMonsignor Bonner
Brock DeanHarrisburg Bishop McDevittJr.6-1210
DEFENSIVE BACK
Curtis FryeClearfieldJr.6-0168
Niko McPhersonRinggoldSr.6-0175
Noah RobbAllentown Central CatholicJr.6-3185
James Fruehan Abington HeightsSr.5-9170
PUNTER
Zach RobinsonPottsgroveJr.5-9159
PENNSYLVANIA SPORTSWRITERS CLASS A ALL-STATE TEAMS
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Corey TalericoTaylor RiversideSr.5-11180
ATHLETE
Kevin BrodieFarrellSr.6-0180
RUNNING BACK
Aaron HortonMercyhurst PrepSr.5-10185
Alex HollandCurwensvilleJr.6-0175
Ryan WooBishop CarrollSr.6-0160
TIGHT END
Skyler LavageTaylor RiversideSr.6-0200
WIDE RECEIVER
Josh PageClairtonSr.5-11180
Mike BurkeColumbiaJr.6-1190
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Jesse BattagliaRochesterSr.6-2240
Marquis Norris ClairtonSr.6-5325
Robert TrudoFarrellSr.6-5265
Todd Munchak CurwensvilleJr.5-10275
Paul GaughanDunmoreSr.6-6280
PLACE KICKER
Kenny KysorPort AlleganySr.5-9145
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Corey Talerico, Taylor Riverside
COACH OF THE YEAR:Tom Nola, Clairton
FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Desimon Green ClairtonSr.6-5230
Jared MinoriBellwood-AntisSr.6-3195
Alex Pucilowski Taylor RiversideSr.6-1235
Ben AncheffWilliams ValleySr.6-2320
LINEBACKER
Nick TapiaRochesterSr.6-0170
Brandon SmallClairtonSr.6-0220
Josh ChumrikBishop CarrollSr.6-1215
Nick RossiTaylor RiversideSr.6-1235
DEFENSIVE BACK
Jason AdamsonRochesterSr.6-0175
Brian MurphySchuylkill HavenSr.5-11185
Freddy CarusoReading Holy NameSr.5-10185
PUNTER
Andrew Nortum JohnsonburgSr.6-1180
SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Martin LongNorth Catholic
ATHLETE
Tyler JennyGlendaleSr.6-1180
RUNNING BACK
Clayton McNair Steelton-Highspire Jr.5-5170
Joey RysReading Central Catholic Sr.5-11185
Tyrell ThomasSouthern Columbia Jr.6-0185
TIGHT END
Brock MitchellPanther ValleyJr.6-5245
WIDE RECEIVER
Dakota Conway CaliforniaSr.5-10180
Matt Camilletti Bangor Pius XJr.6-0205
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Alex KarlovichLine MountainJr.6-3285
Dustin JonesSchuylkill HavenJr.6-2225
Cain LamperMuncySr.6-4270
D.J. AbbeySto-Rox
Justin DeilySpringdale
PLACE KICKER
Taylor SkerponSayreSr.6-1190
SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Erik Walker ClairtonJr.6-2205
Quinton Hixson Northern BedfordJr.6-3300
Kyle HighCanton Sr.6-1195
Laquan JacksonTaylor RiversideJr.5-7210
LINEBACKER
Taylor MakinBishop Carroll Sr.5-11225
Tyler NausSchuylkill HavenSr.6-0200
Dan ChristianReading Holy NameSr.5-10185
Jamar WhitmanFarrell
DEFENSIVE BACK
Ed KurtzAvonworth
Nick GildeaJuniata ValleySr.6-2170
Nick BoliasMonessenSr.6-0175
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