Scott Heinauer of Mars was named the Greater Allegheny Conference Football Coach of the Year.

Heinauer led the Planets to a 10-2 record, including the league title and a berth in the WPIAL Class AAA semifinals.

Mars won 10 straight games after a season-opening loss at Moon.

Numerous Mars and Knoch players received all-conference recognition:

First TeamDown Linemen: Dylan Bear (Mars), Bob Winters (Knoch)

Linebackers: Adam Tuzikow (Knoch), Seth Geyer (Mars)

Defensive Backs: Aaron Lozzi (Mars), Mac Megahan (Knoch)

Tight Ends: Dan McCormick (Knoch), Brian Cassidy (Mars)

Wide Receivers: Aaron Lozzi (Mars)

Centers: Ben Lesniak (Knoch)

Tackles: James Zellhart (Knoch), Cameron Cress (Mars)

Guards: Josh Graham (Knoch), Dylan Bear (Mars)

Quarterbacks: Ky Kenyon (Knoch), Eric Guzak (Mars)

Running Backs: Austin Miele (Mars), Andrew Rumburg-Goodlin (Knoch)

Fullbacks: Adam Tuzikow (Knoch), Seth Geyer (Mars)

Kickers: Ryan Gralish (Mars)

Second TeamDown Linemens: Shane Cress (Mars), Chris Panza (Mars)

Linebackers: Austin Miele (Mars), Andy Tuzikow (Knoch)

Defensive Backs: Josh Pinkerton (Mars), Jake Wright (Mars), Adam Seger (Knoch)

Tackles: Shane Smith (Mars)

Wide Receivers: Dakota Bruggeman (Knoch)

Kickers: Kory Wood (Knoch)

Punters: Dakota Bruggeman (Knoch), Aaron Lozzi (Mars)