Salem's Van Alstyne, Swampscott's Cameron make the grade

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November 29, 2008

Anonymous The Salem News Sat Nov 29, 2008, 06:00 AM EST

Melikke Van Alstyne of Salem and Chris Cameron of Swampscott have been named MVPs for the Northeastern Conference's North and South divisions, respectively, as the conference announced its annual all-star teams.

Van Alstyne rushed for 1,624 yards and 17 touchdowns this fall while setting new school records for rushing attempts, rushing yards, total touchdowns and total points in a career.

Cameron, a quarterback, guided the Big Blue back to the state playoffs, completing 146-for-247 for 2,296 yards and 22 touchdowns while also rushing for 642 yards and 15 more scores.

The remainder of the NEC North and South all-stars and award winners are as follows:

NEC NORTH

Quarterback: Jesse Fowler, Sr., Lynn English.

Running back: Melikke Van Alstyne, Sr., Salem; Nick Hiou, Sr., Peabody; Taylor Burbine, Sr., Gloucester; Cameron Smith, Sr., Lynn Classical; Paul DiPlatzi, Sr., Revere.

Wide receiver: Charles Rucker, Sr., Lynn English; Justin Young, Sr., Lynn English.

Tight end: Chris Unis, Soph., Gloucester.

Offensive line: Chris Dunston, Sr., Salem; Brian Anderson, Sr., Gloucester; Dylan Morrissey, Sr., Gloucester; Brian Kolodziej, Sr., C; Manny Velez, Sr., Revere.

Defensive line: Accursio Margiotta, Sr., Gloucester; Steven Haberek, Sr., Lynn English; Ricky Bigwood, Jr., Lynn Classical; John D'Eramo, Sr., Revere.

Linebackers: Kevin Bettencourt, Sr., Peabody; Marc Alves, Sr., Gloucester; Robbie Lowe, Sr., Gloucester; Dan Lucier, Sr., Lynn English; Casey Johnson, Jr., Lynn Classical.

Secondary: Ben Henderson, Sr., Salem; Ross Carlson, Sr., Gloucester; Dylan Maki, Sr., Gloucester; Taron Seaforth, Jr., Lynn English.

Coach of the Year: Paul Ingram, Gloucester

Assistant Coach of the Year: Mark Harrington, Gloucester

Team Sportsmanship Award: Salem

NEC SOUTH

Quarterback: Brett Reid, Sr., Saugus; Will Milano, Sr., Winthrop.

Running back: Rashad Sims, Sr., Beverly; Chris Beranger, Sr., Winthrop; Mike Dean, Sr., Saugus.

Wide receiver: Taariq Allen, Jr., Marblehead; Cody Croft, Sr., Danvers.

Offensive line: Ben Comeau, Sr., Beverly; Jon Gikas, Sr., Danvers; John Rosenthal, Sr., Swampscott; Steven Keough, Sr., Winthrop; Anthony Barrasso, Sr., Saugus.

Defensive line: Sam Perlow, Sr., Marblehead; Theritchnide Roc, Jr., Beverly; Charles Baker, Sr., Swampscott; Nick Doonan, Sr., Winthrop.

Linebacker: Peter Kallas, Sr., Beverly; Nick Kozlowski, Jr., Beverly; Matt Evans, Jr., Marblehead; Jon Poth, Sr., Swampscott; Ken Quist, Sr., Winthrop.

Secondary: Dylan Terry, Jr., Beverly; Nick Haller, Sr., Marblehead; Steve Moran, Sr., Swampscott.

Coach of the Year: Doug Chernovetz, Marblehead

Assistant Coach of the Year: Jim Gillis, Winthrop

Manager of the Year: Frank Fabrano, Winthrop

Team Sportsmanship Award: Beverly

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