North East star, D-10 career rushing leader among football players on 3A all-state team

Jamari Curlett, whose speed made him a versatile threat when North East was on offense, was Erie County’s lone honoree on the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Class 3A All-State Team.

Curlett, a 5-foot 8-inch, 155-pound senior, was one of three players chosen as an offensive athlete. He was North East’s leading rusher (571 yards, five touchdowns) and receiver (51 catches, 1,179 yards, 19 TDs).

Curlett also was the catalyst for the 2023 Grapepickers, coached by former NFL and CFL player Jovon Johnson, who finished 8-3 overall.

District 10 boasted eight players among the 3A all-state selections. None was more prominent than Ethen Knox. The Oil City senior, with 7,870 yards, will graduate as the district’s career rushing leader.

Henry Milford, a classmate and teammate of Knox, also was chosen. He was among the offensive lineman who blocked for the star of the Oilers.

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The Hickory Hornets, who advanced to the PIAA 3A semifinals, had three players on the list. Senior Lukas Jones was picked as a defensive specialist, sophomore Luke Lewis as a defensive lineman and freshman Jadon Phillips as a defensive back.

Grove City senior Hunter Hohman (quarterback) and Sharon junior Brodie Miller (defensive lineman) rounded out the 3A picks from northwestern Pennsylvania.

Sokolowski selected to 2A team

One week after Sean Sokolowski officially signed to play college football for Monmouth University, the Mercyhurst Prep senior has another reason to smile after a strong senior season.

Sokolowski, who helped the Lakers finish first in Region 2's standings and advance to District 10's Class 2A championship game, was selected to the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ All-State Team for that same class. The 6-foot 4-inch, 255-pounder was one of six players selected as an offensive linemen.

"What's nice here is that he's being rewarded by people outside the area," Mercyhurst coach Jeff Root said. "That says everything about who he is as a player. He's represented his family and our program with class."

"He's done things the right way."

Sokolowski couldn't be reached for comment Thursday, but did speak after his Dec. 22 signing ceremony at Mercyhurst. It was then and there he lauded his soon-to-be alma mater, Root and his varsity teammates for recent seasons.

"They were building blocks to who I am today," Sokolowski said. "They helped prepare me for this moment.

Sokolowski, who also thanked his family amid his comments, was the lone Erie County player chosen among the state's best at the 2A level.

Senior quarterback Kabron Smith and senior linebacker Marion Norris represented Farrell. They helped the Steelers defeat the Lakers 16-9 in district final at Meadville.

Ben Miller, a senior running back from Wilmington, also was a all-state honoree from the district.

D-10 trio in Class 1A list

Earlier Thursday, Lakeview senior running back Mitchell Tingley, the Region 1 player of the year, was picked as an offensive athlete. He was voted Region 1's player of the year.

Senior defensive backs Daemyin Mattocks of Mercer and Danick Hinkson of Lakeview also earned all-state honors.

The Class 3A all-state team is scheduled to be revealed later today by the PFW. The Class 4A, 5A and 6A teams will be released Friday.

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Class 3A All-State

• Player of the Year: Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon

• Coach of the Year: Matt Humbert, Belle Vernon

OFFENSE

Quarterback

• Tyler Gee, Loyalsock – 6-0, 180 senior

• Matt Machalik, Palmerton – 6-1, 195 senior

• Madden Patrick, Danville – 6-0, 175 junior

• Marcus Quaker, West Perry – 5-11, 170 senior

• Hunter Hohman, Grove City – 5-10, 175 senior

Running Back

• Dalton Clymer, Northwestern Lehigh – 6-0, 190 senior

• Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon – 6-2, 195 senior

• Ethen Knox, Oil City – 6-1, 190 senior

• Elijah Cunningham, Lancaster Catholic – 5-10, 200 senior

Wide Receiver

• Jaylen Andrews, Loyalsock – 6-3, 180 senior

• Aaron Johnson, Danville – 5-10, 170 senior

• Jack Dunn, Central Martinsburg – 6-3, 171 senior

• Joey Wilkerson, Hanover – 5-11, 175 senior

• Troy Dressler, Mifflinburg – 6-4, 200 senior

Tight End

• Mason Semmel, Hamburg – 6-3, 220 senior

Offensive Line

• Justin Kutcher, Danville – 6-1, 265 senior

• Ben Walters, Northwestern Lehigh – 6-0, 230 senior

• Braden Ewing, Tyrone – 6-1, 265 senior

• Henry Milford, Oil City – 6-1, 310 senior

• Rico Steele, West Mifflin – 6-4, 300 senior

Athlete

• Andrew Kuban, Avonworth – 5-11, 185 senior

• Jamari Curlett, North East – 5-8, 155 senior

• Joey Flail, North Schuylkill – 6-0, 190 senior

DEFENSE

Defensive Line

• Braden Laux, Belle Vernon – 6-5, 215 senior

• Noah Rosahac, Jim Thorpe – 6-6, 275 senior

• Bryer Reichard, Northwestern Lehigh – 6-5, 261 junior

• Brodie Miller, Sharon – 6-2, 225 junior

• Luke Lewis, Hickory – 6-0, 325 sophomore

• Caleb Brewer, Wyomissing – 6-5, 275 senior

Linebacker

• Ryker Jones, Wyomissing – 6-0, 190 senior

• Logan Bastian, Loyalsock – 6-0, 185 senior

• Cameron Kiersch, Danville – 6-1, 208 junior

• Shane Hulmes, Northwestern Lehigh – 5-10, 194 sophomore

• Andrew Summa, Scranton Prep – 5-10, 175 senior

• Hunter Smith, Central Martinsburg – 6-2, 210 senior

Defensive Back

• Eli Zimmerman, Northwestern Lehigh – 5-7, 140 junior

• Adam LaCarte, Belle Vernon – 6-1, 200 senior

• Jadon Phillips, Hickory – 5-10, 165 freshman

• Khari Reid, Neumann-Goretti – 6-0, 220 senior

Specialist

• Lukas Jones, Hickory – 5-11, 180 senior

Athlete

• Ian Goodling, West Perry – 6-1, 175 senior

• Bo Sheptock, Danville – 5-10, 170 junior

• Gavin Harrold, Penn Cambria – 5-11, 180 junior

Class 2A All-State

• Player of the Year: Garrett Garcia, Southern Columbia

• Coach of the Year: Donta Green, Westinghouse

OFFENSE

Quarterback

• Carson Nagle, Bald Eagle Area – 5-11, 185 junior

• Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion – 6-0, 185 junior

• Drew Branstetter, Camp Hill – 6-1, 180 junior

• Kabron Smith, Farrell – 5-11, 195 senior

Running Back

• Alex Achenbach, Williams Valley – 5-11, 185 senior

• Garrett Garcia, Southern Columbia – 6-1, 225 senior

• Donald Barksdale, Steel Valley – 5-10, 172 junior

• Luke Blessing, Mount Carmel – 5-11, 185 junior

• Ben Miller, Wilmington – 5-11, 200 senior

Wide Receiver

• Reese Gaughan, Riverside – 6-0, 200 senior

• Camron Watkins, Bald Eagle Area – 6-2, 205 senior

• Dorian McGhee, Western Beaver – 6-1, 200 senior

• Taymir O’Neal, Westinghouse – 5-11, 195 senior

• Xavier Diaz, Mount Carmel – 5-9, 160 senior

Tight End

• Jacob Schultz, Mount Carmel – 6-2, 190 junior

Offensive Line

• Jed Feldmeier, Troy – 6-2, 255 senior

• Mike Crist, Steel Valley – 6-3, 300 senior

• Noah Shimko, Mount Carmel – 6-5, 305 junior

• Sean Sokolowski, Mercyhurst Prep – 6-4, 255 senior

• Joe Eckenrode, Bishop Guilfoyle – 6-2, 273 junior

• Jude Bremigen, Southern Columbia – 5-10, 210 junior

Athlete

• Danny Pigga, Dunmore – 6-0, 165 senior

• Kahale Burns, Bald Eagle Area – 5-7, 145 senior

• Louden Murphy, Southern Columbia – 6-1, 180 senior

DEFENSE

Defensive Line

• Michael Richardson, Westinghouse – 6-2, 195 senior

• Max Johnson, Line Mountain – 6-4, 190 sophomore

• Isaac Carter, Southern Columbia – 6-1, 215 senior

• Chris Conte, Dunmore – 6-5, 275 senior

• Eric Clark, Bald Eagle Area – 6-3, 250 senior

Linebacker

• Dominic Fetterolf, Southern Columbia – 6-1, 220 junior

• Braylon Beckwith, Central Clarion – 5-9, 180 junior

• Chandon Maurer, Line Mountain – 6-1, 195 senior

• Marion Norris, Farrell – 5-10, 200 senior

• Nick Donvito, Dunmore – 5-9, 200 senior

• Dayshaun Burnett, Imani Christian – 6-2, 200 junior

Defensive Back

• Pace Prosser, Berlin Brothersvalley – 6-2, 188 senior

• Riley Vanderpool, Towanda – 5-10, 155 junior

• Cael Harter, Annville-Cleona – 5-8, 145 senior

• Anthony Bonner, Neshannock – 6-0, 180 senior

Specialist

• Brady Spalding, Troy – 5-8, 145 senior

Athlete

• Evan McCracken, Richland – 5-9, 185 senior

• Kobe Moore, Camp Hill – 6-0, 180 senior

• Ty Abram, Westinghouse – 5-11, 195 senior

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Class 1A All-State

• Player of the Year: Alex Erby, Steelton-Highspire

• Coach of the Year: Chris Eiswerth, South Williamsport

OFFENSE

Quarterback

• Alex Erby, Steelton-Highspire – 6-2, 210 senior

• Matt Sieg, Fort Cherry – 6-0, 170 sophomore

• Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley – 6-0, 160 sophomore

• Braylon Thomas, Union Area – 6-1, 180 senior

Running Back

• Luke Stevenosky, Minersville – 5-10, 220 senior

• Austin Johnson, Muncy – 6-1, 220 junior

• Lukas Gumble, Lackawanna Trail – 6-0, 200 senior

• Ronald Burnette, Steelton-Highspire – 5-10, 180 senior

• Ryan Casella, South Williamsport – 6-0, 230 senior

Wide Receiver

• Durrell Ceasar Jr., Steelton-Highspire – 6-1, 180 senior

• Ashton Kahle, Redbank Valley – 6-0, 174 senior

• Mason Clouse, Redbank Valley – 6-3, 170 senior

Tight End

• Michael Gelatko, Marian Catholic – 6-4, 230 junior

Offensive Line

• Josiah Bowser, Northern Bedford – 6-4, 270 senior

• Chris Confer, South Williamsport – 5-10, 290 senior

• Andrew Erby Jr., Steelton-Highspire – 6-4, 275 senior

• Cooper Patterson, Lackawanna Trail – 6-1, 220 sophomore

• Christian Clinger, Redbank Valley – 6-1, 237 senior

• Reese Yahner, Brockway – 6-3, 260 senior

Athlete

• Ty Dumm, Northern Cambria – 6-0, 165 junior

• Ethan Smith, North Star – 5-11, 180 junior

• Mitchell Tingley, Lakeview – 5-8, 180 senior

DEFENSE

Defensive Line

• Garrett Jasper, Cambria Heights – 6-2, 240 junior

• Eugene Green, Steelton-Highspire – 6-4, 220 senior

• Landen McGarvey, Glendale – 6-1, 220 junior

• Brandon Ross, Redbank Valley – 6-1, 240 senior

• James Rodino, Marian Catholic – 6-3, 233 senior

Linebacker

• Lou Ryan, Fort Cherry – 6-0, 230 senior

• Hudson Ward, Canton – 5-10, 160 senior

• Jesse Rodino, Marian Catholic – 6-3, 220 senior

• Sam Shipley, Moshannon Valley – 6-1, 180 senior

• Caden Adams, Redbank Valley – 6-0, 181 senior

Defensive Back

• Daemyin Mattocks, Mercer – 5-11, 170 senior

• Max Kimmel, Lackawanna Trail – 6-3, 185 junior

• Dylan Scheller, South Williamsport – 6-3, 160 senior

• Jason Cross, Bishop Canevin – 6-1, 170 senior

• Danick Hinkson, Lakeview – 6-1, 190 senior

Specialist

• Owen Clouse, Redbank Valley – 6-0, 165 senior

Athlete

• Colm McGroarty, Mahanoy Area – 5-10, 160 senior

• Jaeion Perry, Steelton-Highspire – 6-1, 175 senior

• Eion Snider, Northern Bedford – 6-2, 190 senior

This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: All-state high school football: North East's Jamari Curlett on 3A team