Four local players received high honors in the Northeastern Conference South Division when the conference all-star teams were announced yesterday.
Marblehead's Hayes Richardson and Swampscott's Matt Barbuzzi shared the Offensive Player of the Year Award, while Beverly's Nick Kozlowski and Danvers' John McInnis split the Defensive Player of the Year.
Heading into today's Thanksgiving Day game against Swampscott, Richardson has completed 82-of-177 passes for 1,293 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing for an additional 414 yards and 15 TDs.
Barbuzzi, meanwhile, has converted 156-of-237 pass attempts for 2,138 yards and 22 touchdowns. He has also run for 216 yards and three scores.
McInnis and Kozlowski are each senior linebackers who were catalysts for two of the league's top defenses.
On the NEC North side, Antonio Reyes of Salem was named Defensive MVP and Conor Ressel of Gloucester received Offensive MVP honors.
Reyes, a junior outside linebacker, has had a phenomenal year for Salem, averaging 18 tackles per game. He's also registered six sacks and five interceptions as well as contributing three games with 20-plus tackles.
Ressel leads all area running backs in rushing yards with 1,416 yards and 21 touchdowns. He has also caught another two TD passes while leading the Fishermen to an unbeaten (10-0) season to date.
The remainder of the NEC North and South all-stars and award winners are as follows:
NEC NORTH
Quarterback: Tyllor MacDonald, Jr. Lynn English.
Running back: Conor Ressel, Sr. Gloucester; Trae Weathers, Jr. Revere; Mark D'Addario, Sr. Peabody.
Wide receiver: Ryan Woumn, Sr. Lynn English; Travonne Berry-Rogers, Jr. Lynn English.
Tight end: Chris Andreani, Sr. Revere.
Offensive line: Gus Margiotta, Sr. Gloucester; Andrew Mizzoni, Jr. Gloucester; Richard Ford, Jr. Lynn Classical; Jeff Egitto, Sr. Peabody.
Defensive line: Chris Unis, Jr. Gloucester; Danny Omorgie, Jr. Lynn Classical; Josh Cheever, Jr. Lynn Classical; Will Weathers, Sr. Revere; Joe King, Sr. Salem.
Linebacker: Gilbert Brown, Jr. Gloucester; Brett Cahill, Sr. Gloucester; Jordan Shairs, Jr. Gloucester; Sam Hill, Sr. Lynn English; Jared Dwyer, Sr. Lynn English; Chevere Archer, Sr. Lynn Classical; Casey Johnson, Sr. Lynn Classical; Justin Provencher, Sr. Peabody; Antonio Reyes, Jr. Salem.
Secondary: Taron Seaforth, Sr. Lynn English; Jasper Grassa, Sr. Lynn Classical.
Coach of the Year: Paul Ingram, Gloucester.
Assistant Coach of the Year: John Lafratta, Lynn English; Ed Melanson, Peabody.
Team Sportsmanship Award: Salem.
NEC SOUTH
Quarterback: Hayes Richardson, Sr. Marblehead; Matt Barbuzzi, Sr. Swampscott; Mark Hannable, Sr. Beverly.
Running back: Kyle Shonio, Sr. Swampscott; Eric Burgos, Sr. Danvers.
Wide receiver: Randall Kelleher, Sr. Swampscott; Dan Skinner, Sr. Danvers; Robert Deeb, Sr. Winthrop; Justin Marrs, Sr. Beverly.
Offensive line: Liam Gilliland, Jr. Marblehead; Chris Fagone, Sr. Swampscott; Santino Foresta, Sr. Swampscott; Nick Serino, Sr. Danvers; Andrew White, Sr. Saugus; George Kallas, Jr. Beverly.
Defensive line: Blake Forman, Sr. Marblehead; Zach Ryan, Jr. Danvers; Nick Doonan, Sr. Winthrop.
Linebacker: Evan Comeau, Sr. Marblehead; Matt Evans, Sr. Marblehead; Jared Richard, Sr. Swampscott; John McInnis, Sr. Danvers; Frank Ambrosino, Sr. Winthrop; Theritchnide Roc, Sr. Beverly; Nick Kozlowski, Sr. Beverly.
Secondary: Alex Haigis, Sr. Marblehead; Steve Hennessey, Sr. Danvers; Corey Walker, Sr. Danvers; Will Milano, Sr. Winthrop; Curtis Manuel, Sr. Beverly.
Coach of the Year: Jim Rudloff, Marblehead.
Assistant Coach of the Year: Bob Serino, Swampscott.
Team Sportsmanship Award: Saugus.
