2009 West Michigan Football Allstars

JPEG WMAALLSTARSfootballJPEGThe West Michigan All Stars is a sport-specific team, consisting of the best-of-the-best players from around West Michigan, as determined by you, the voters.  The team is compiled with help from ESPN 96.1FM and Good GMC Isuzu.

Unlike the annual newspaper awards and All-Star teams, the players, coaches and fans get a say in which of the many outstanding players around West Michigan make the cut.  You decided which players advance from local standout athlete, to West Michigan All Star.

And, after over 15,000 total votes, here are your…

2009 West Michigan Football Allstars

Quarterback

  • Nick Ford — Grand Rapids West Catholic

Running Back

  • Loren Suggs — Grand Rapids West Catholic
  • Chris Brown — Kelloggsville

Wide Receiver/Tight End

  • John Haley — Grand Rapids Catholic Central
  • Dan Pittman — Grand Rapids West Catholic
  • Deonte Hurst — East Kentwood

Offensive Line

  • Taylor Burrows — Caledonia
  • Jacob VanderKlok — South Christian
  • Colin Tobin — Kenowa Hills
  • Ryan Juroff — Dowagiac
  • Reid Orchard — East Kentwood

Defensive Line

  • Mark Donohue — Caledonia
  • Ryan Olep — Lowell
  • Reid Orchard — East Kentwood
  • Colin Voss — East Grand Rapids

Linebackers

  • Bryant Price — East Kentwood
  • Steven Vanderveen — Caledonia
  • Joe Stefanski — Rockford

Defensive Backs

  • Dan Pittman — Grand Rapids West Catholic
  • Deonte Hurst — East Kentwood
  • A.J. McEwen — East Grand Rapids
  • Justin Ford — Kenowa Hills

Kicker/Punter

  • Mike Sadler — Forest Hills Northern
  • Paul Mudgett — Rockford

Coach

  • Dan Rohn — Grand Rapids West Catholic

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2009 West Michigan Football Allstars Runners Up

Quarterback

  • Nick Ens — Grand Rapids Catholic Central

Running Back

  • Jamaal Thomas — East Kentwood
  • Kirk Spencer — East Grand Rapids

Wide Receiver/Tight End

  • Nate Lowe — Grand Rapids Catholic Central
  • A.J. McEwen — East Grand Rapids
  • Colin Voss — East Grand Rapids

Offensive Line

  • Connor Kruse — Lowell
  • Danny Oster — Caledonia
  • Willie Coulter — Muskegon
  • Matt Stedman — Kenowa Hills
  • Kendrae Mayberry — Ottawa Hills

Defensive Line

  • Max Glova — Caledonia
  • Isiah Dunning — Ravenna
  • Connor Kruse — Lowell
  • Denzeal Maze — Ottawa Hills

Linebackers

  • Brett McCarty — Caledonia
  • Trent Voss — East Grand Rapids
  • Brett Egnatuk — Rockford

Defensive Backs

  • Luke Weist — Caledonia
  • Justin Dixon — Caledonia
  • Dion Jobe — East Grand Rapids
  • Devon Ivy — Ottawa Hills

Kicker/Punter

  • Luke Weist — Caledonia
  • Zak Wilkerson — Forest Hills Eastern

Coach

  • Peter Stuursma — East Grand Rapids

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Voting

Which Receiver had the best Week 5?

  • Zach Crittendon, Comstock Park, 9 catches for 130 yards and 3 TDs (49%, 110 Votes)
  • Zach Smith, West Catholic, 7 catches for 129 yards and 2 TDs (47%, 105 Votes)
  • Matt Houston, Lowell, 4 catches for 67 yards and 3 TDs (4%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 225

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Which Defender had the best Week 5?

  • Tony Hill, Sparta, 23 tackles in win over Belding (65%, 97 Votes)
  • Trent Voss, East Grand Rapids, 12 tackles in win over GR Christian (19%, 29 Votes)
  • Brett Egnatuk, Rockford, 14 tackles in win over West Ottawa (16%, 24 Votes)

Total Voters: 150

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Which team led by a new head coach goes furthest in the playoffs?

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Which Quarterback had the best Week 6?

  • Mark LaPraire, Rockford, 21-of-27 274 yards and 4 TDs (62%, 83 Votes)
  • Lance Buitendyk, West Catholic, 7-of-14 for 172 yards and 3 TDs (31%, 41 Votes)
  • Miles Morrissey, Catholic Central, 8-of-12 for 175 yards and 2 TDs (7%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 134

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Which Running back had the best Week 6?

  • Gabe Dean, Lowell, 31 carries for 257 yards and 7 TDs (76%, 104 Votes)
  • Derek Sievers, Byron Center, 6 carries for 210 yards and 3 TDs (15%, 20 Votes)
  • Kyle Madden, Caledonia, 22 carries for 176 yards and 3 TDs (9%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 136

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Which Receiver had the best Week 6?

  • Neil VanderLaan, Rockford, 7 catches for 134 yards and 2 TDs (59%, 74 Votes)
  • Dan Pittman, West Catholic, 5 catches for 84 yards and 2 TDs (28%, 35 Votes)
  • John Haley, Catholic Central, 2 catches for 106 yards and 2 TDs (13%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 126

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Which Defender had the best Week 6?

  • Josh Domanski, Coopersville, 10 tackles and held Forest Hills Northern to one score (54%, 110 Votes)
  • Brett Egnatuk, Rockford, 17 tackles (24%, 48 Votes)
  • Andrew Ejsmont, Comstock Park, 7 tackles and 2 INTs against Cedar Springs (22%, 44 Votes)

Total Voters: 202

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Who has the best home field advantage? (Record, point advantage)

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Which Quarterback had the best Week 7?

  • Carl Roscoe, Kelloggsville, 10-of-13 for 203 yards and 5 TDs (37%, 25 Votes)
  • Miles Morrisey, Catholic Central, 19-of-32 for 384 yards and 5 TDs (35%, 24 Votes)
  • Ryan Elble, East Grand Rapids, 10-of-15 192 yards and 3 TDs (28%, 19 Votes)

Total Voters: 68

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