School: Moniteau

Class: Senior

Position: Defensive end

Key statistics: Second on the Warriors with 63 total tackles, including 39 solo stops. Had knack for creating the big play as he had two interceptions and forced two fumbles.

<B>School: </B>Slippery Rock<B>Class: </B>Senior<B>Position: </B>Defensive tackle<B>Key statistics: </B>Started 42 straight games for the Rockets in his career and was a key member of a Slippery Rock defense that gave up just 129 points this season.<br></br>

<B>School: </B>Knoch<B>Class: </B>Senior<B>Position: </B>Defensive back<B>Key statistics: </B>Saw time at cornerback, free safety and strong safety. Had knack for making the big play at key points in the game. First-team All-Greater Allegheny Conference.<br></br>

<B>School: </B>Karns City<B>Class: </B>Junior<B>Position: </B>Linebacker<B>Key statistics: </B>Was a second-team All-Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference selection and helped spearhead the Gremlins’ defensive roll in the second half of the season to reach the District 9 playoffs.<br></br>

<B>School: </B>Karns City<B>Class: </B>Sophomore<B>Position: </B>Defensive End<B>Key statistics:</B> In only his first varsity season, Turner made an immediate impact for the Gremlins’ defensive unit. Was a second-team Keystone Shortway Conference pick.<br></br>

<B>School: </B>Freeport<B>Class: </B>Junior<B>Position: </B>Linebacker<B>Key statistics: </B>The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder served as the Yellowjackets anchor on defense, making adjustments. The Freeport defense also recorded shutouts against McGuffey and Deer Lakes.<br></br>

<B>School: </B>Mars<B>Class: </B>Senior<B>Position: </B>Linebacker<B>Key statistics: </B>Helped the Planets return to the WPIAL playoffs by leading the team in tackles with 91, including eight behind the line of scrimmage. Was an All-Tri-County North defense first-teamer.<br></br>

<B>School: </B>Grove City<B>Class:</B> Junior<B>Position: </B>Defensive tackle<B>Key statistics: </B>Was the Eagles’ best defensive lineman this season after not playing the position last season. Clogged up the middle for a Grove City defense that was staunch all season.