SBLive's 2021 All-North Coast Section football awards

San Marin's Justin Guin, Marin Catholic's Michael Ingrassia, and De La Salle's Zeke Berry headline SBLive's All-NCS awards.

After another strong season of CIFNCS high school football, SBLive has decided on its All-North Coast Section teams for the 2021-2022 campaign.

The primary criteria were individual statistics relative to team success, with strength of schedule heavily factored in. Secondary criteria include all-league honors and the opinions of coaches and scouts within the section. While players were not disadvantaged for only going one way, two-way/three-phase contributions were taken into consideration for players who shined playing multiple phases of the game.

Our awards include three teams – First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mentions.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: RB Justin Guin – San Marin – SR.

Guin led the Mustangs to a Division 5 championship and CIF 5-AA state championship rushing for 2,359 yards and 36 touchdowns on 9.4 yards per carry. He also caught for 137 yards and two more TDs. Additionally, Guin's standout work as a ball-hawking defensive back pushed him over the top as our MVP.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: QB Michael Ingrassia – Marin Catholic – SR.

Thanks @Elite11 @Stumpf_Brian for the great camp! Although I improved my testing score by 15 points since March, it’s no where near where I want to be or will be. Going to keep working. pic.twitter.com/aNavPnKk2t

— Michael Ingrassia (@mingrassia06) November 22, 2020

Another Marin County sensation, Ingrassia led MC to a Division 4 section title and CIF 4-AA state title throwing for 2,713 yards and 34 touchdowns to just two interceptions, good for a passer rating of 136.3. He was also the Wildcats' second-leading rusher with 611 yards and 12 more tubs.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: DB Zeke Berry – De La Salle – SR.

The 4-star Michigan commit and versatile DB was named the Most Valuable Player in the EBAL - Mountain Division. In addition to his usual defensive dominance, Berry also registered 573 all-purpose yards outside of defense.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE:

QB Jaden Rashada – Pittsburg – JR.

Rashada threw for 2,220 yards and 27 touchdowns to five picks to lead the Pirates to yet another top-two finish in the section and a Division 1 title. If not for an injury in the playoffs, he likely would have bolstered his strong junior campaign even further.

RB Rahsaan Woodland II – Clayton Valley Charter – SR.

Hard to bring down pic.twitter.com/evDOhf4R07

— Rahsaan woodland II (@2Rahsaan) September 7, 2021

Woodland was the top rushing threat in the NCS' upper divisions as a senior, running for 1,577 yards and 12 touchdowns for the third-place finisher in Division 1/Open.

WR Jake Calcagno – California – SR.

had my last home game on this field friday… 13 catches, 211 yards, 3 touchdowns. so many good memories here. blessed to say the least. @teddy_booras @BrandonHuffman @westcoastpreps_ @CalHighFootball @AfoaAlekai pic.twitter.com/8UBk5wQcgW

— Jake Calcagno (@JakeCalcagno) November 7, 2021

For the second straight season, Calcagno was the most dominant WR in the North Coast Section. He caught 91 receptions for 1,456 yards and 20 touchdowns for one of the most explosive offenses in the section.

WR Robbie Mascheroni – Campolindo – SR.

After a great conversation with coach @RickyBrumfield I am excited to announce that I received an offer from The University of Virginia. #GoHoos #THEStandard @KTPrepElite @BrandonHuffman @campocougfb @UVAFBRecruiting @UVAFootball @jak_rtz @CoachTBarr @UVACoachJustin pic.twitter.com/PzQnN3lxRY

— Robbie Mascheroni Jr. (@robbiemascherjr) October 28, 2021

Mascheroni emerged as a Power-5 recruit in leading Campo to a Division 2 title, catching for 1,229 yards and 13 touchdowns.

WR/DB Sailasa Vadrawale – Rancho Cotate – JR.

While Vadrawale is an even better prospect at CB, he gets slotted in at WR for his combined work in all three phases of the game. He led the Cougars to their first finish atop the NBAL - Oak Division and Sonoma County hierarchy in years catching for 941 yards and 13 touchdowns and posting nearly 1,500 all-purpose yards. On defense, he recorded 40 tackles, four interceptions, and three fumble recoveries.

TE/DL Jack Endries – Monte Vista – SR.

After a Great talk @Coach_Fab I’m blessed to announce an offer from Columbia University! @CULionsFB @BrandonHuffman @GregBiggins @HamiltonESPN @ttherzog @adamgorney @cjandersonb22 @Provinggroundsp @2Ddavis #MLUYFI pic.twitter.com/tZbPDb0rnZ

— Jack Endries (@JackEndries) July 7, 2021

Endries had a monster year for the resurgent Mustangs, catching for 579 yards and nine touchdowns while also making a significant impact at DE.

OL Derek Thompson – De La Salle – JR.

After a great conversation with @CoachPart and @coachalexmiller , I am excited to receive a football scholarship to the University of Massachusetts.@UMassFootball @2G_SF_ @BrandonHuffman @Rivals @westcoastpreps_ @KTPrepElite @coachjosephmar @DLS151 @STagBoss1 @DarrenSabedra pic.twitter.com/eqt5KxOzSq

— Derek Thompson (@DerekTh28288793) January 3, 2022

Considered by many the top guard in the NCS coming into the season, Thompson made a case for himself as the top offensive lineman in all of NorCal for the section champion.

OL Jackson Brown – San Ramon Valley – SR.

Appreciate @GoBearcatsFB for having me and my family this weekend. Had a great time meeting the coaches, players, and seeing the facilities! #Bearcats @CoachFick @MikeDenbrock @CrookUC @PatLambert13 @_maximus347 @BrandonHuffman @adamgorney @CraigHaubert @JeremyO_Johnson pic.twitter.com/rqzk4BAPW4

— Jackson Brown (@jacksonbrown_77) December 13, 2021

Arguably the top offensive tackle in NorCal who picked Cal over 30 other schools to offer him, Brown anchored one of the section's best offensive lines.

OL/LB Nate Burger – San Marin – SR.

Burger gets the nod at OL for his combined work on the O-line (1st Team All MCAL) and at LB (MCAL DPOY).

OL/DL Samuel Schauerman – Del Norte – SR.

Schauerman also gets picked here for his two-way contributions. In addition to remaining a lynchpin of the Warriors' O-line, Schauerman put together an incredible season on the D-line, totaling 33 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 10 games.

OL/DL Brandon Sousa – Foothill – SR.

Big thank you to Coach @mjohnson7672 for stopping by Foothill today to speak to me! @MizzouFootball @millard_johnny @ghaubner @FOOTHILLFOOTBA1 pic.twitter.com/54aUneU1p3

— Brandon Sousa (@Brandonsousa77) December 2, 2021

The 2-star OL was a blocking force for the EBAL - Valley champs recording 55 pancakes, and also was a significant factor at DT this season.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE:

DL J.J. Tofaeono – De La Salle – SR.

Tofaeono was one of the premier D-linemen in the Bay Area as a senior, leading the NCS' top team with 17 tackles for loss and six sacks.

DL/TE Miles Bailey – Benicia – SR.

In addition to 61 tackles and 10 sacks, Bailey racked up nine pass break-ups, an amazing number for a DL.

DL Jared Palega – Clayton Valley Charter – SR.

Palega made 66 tackles for the Ugly Eagles, and his presence was felt a lot more than was put into statistics.

LB Jakobe Harmon – Pittsburg – SR.

Blessed to receive my first division 1 offer from Presbyterian College @CoachMack44 @BlueHoseFtball @HIES_TD_Club @CoachPerrotta pic.twitter.com/CW4I14Hu9W

— Jakobe harmon (@HarmonJakobe) November 10, 2021

Harmon led the section's second-best team with 111 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and five sacks.

LB KJ Sweeney – Dublin – SR.

Sweeney led the section (with room to spare) with 149 tackles in 11 games, 10.5 of which came for loss.

LB Justin Ibarra – De Anza – SR.

Ibarra finished with 114 tackles, 16 sacks, and the TCAL - Rock DPOY award.

LB/WR Tanner Salisbury – San Ramon Valley – SR.

Had A Great Time At My New Home! Thank You To The Staff And Players That Made It A Fantastic weekend! @unlvfootball pic.twitter.com/Z1T30F0wCN

— Tanner Salisbury (@tsalisbury23) December 13, 2021

Salisbury put up 126 tackles and 12 tackles for loss while also leading the Wolves in receiving.

DB/WR Michael Whaley – Hercules – SR.

My 10th interception of the season @westcoastpreps_ @DeanGrecco @BrandonHuffman @CalHiSports pic.twitter.com/DinIENKbI6

— Michael Whaley (@MichaelWhaley04) October 30, 2021

Whaley broke out as one of the top backs in the Bay Area this season, leading the state with 11 interceptions (tied) while also catching for 621 yards and four touchdowns.

DB/ATH Robert Freeman – El Cerrito – SR.

Freeman was named the TCAL - Rock Player of the Year.

DB/WR Charlie Knapp – Marin Catholic – SR.

SpotLight! ALL- METRO 1st Team Defense Charlie Knapp of Marin Catholic #MCAL #NCS @marincatholic @MCAthletics pic.twitter.com/9dkjIEtV1H

— Greg Jungferman (@GregJungferman) January 5, 2022

Arguably the most underrated player in the section, Knapp led MC with six interceptions, three of which he returned for touchdowns. He also recorded seven passes defensed and caught for 500 yards and seven touchdowns.

DB/ATH Mason Hallin – Montgomery – SR.

Hallin's 11 interceptions were tied for most in California, he made 58 tackles, and he also registered 1,260 total yards of offense playing both QB and receiver.

FIRST TEAM ALL-PURPOSE:

RB/DB Jorge Hernandez Jr. – Antioch – SR.

In just eight games, Hernandez ran for 1,170 yards and nine touchdowns, and finished with four interceptions as a star DB too. He also completed one of two passes for a 55-yard touchdown.

ATH Dante Antonini – St. Vincent de Paul – SR.

NCS Round 1 Highlights (First Half)

• 1 car. 57 Yds, 1 TD
• 3 rec. 83 Yds, 3 TD
• 4 touches, 4 TD’s
• 9 Tackles, 5 TFL’s, 1 sack@BrandonHuffman @Coach_CoombsUCD @CoachiJACK @MarkSpeckman @CoachSLawanson @CoachBobbyDaly @CoachJMont @GravesHagen @CodyvonAppenCPU pic.twitter.com/hV6s5IBVCc

— Dante Antonini (@DAntonini4) November 15, 2021

Perhaps the most versatile football player in NorCal, Antonini registered 110 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions splitting time between linebacker and multiple positions in the secondary, and ran for 666 yards and seven touchdowns on 9.9 yards per carry, caught for 664 yards and 11 touchdowns, and even completed four of seven passes for two touchdowns and 80 yards. Naturally, he was St. Vincent's punter as well, driving 17 of them an average of 36.6 yards each, and six of them within the 20.

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE:

QB Chase Vehmeyer – Windsor – SR.

RB/LB RJ Loftin – Del Norte – SR.

RB Salesi Moala – Tennyson – SR.

WR Rashid Williams – Pittsburg – JR.

WR/DB Makhi Johnson – Windsor – SR.

WR/DB Tyler Dutto – Miramonte – SR.

OL Louie Canepa – Vintage – SR.

OL Max Haro – Salesian College Prep – SR.

OL Matthew Abbes – De La Salle – SR.

OL Nick Struempf – Monte Vista – SR.

OL Aidan Bandes – Pittsburg – SR.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE:

DL/TE Isaiah Pino – Antioch – SR.

DL/TE Tyler Hoffman – San Ramon Valley – SR.

DL Charles McBride – Marin Catholic – SR.

LB Will Clemens – Marin Catholic – SR.

LB Landon Croinex – Benicia – SR.

LB/RB Ivan Robledo – St. Helena – SR.

LB Milo Jenkins – Salesian College Prep – SR.

DB Bryant Meredith – De La Salle – SR.

DB Colin Borrelli – Liberty – SR.

DB Harry Hughes – San Marin – SR.

DB Croix Stewart – Benicia – SR.

SECOND TEAM ALL-PURPOSE:

WR/ATH Zach Card – Pittsburg – JR.

RB/ATH Devon Rivers – Heritage – JR.

RB/ATH Damian Escarcega – Windsor – SR.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

QB Teddy Booras – California – SR.

QB Luke Souza – Acalanes – SR.

QB Jacob Porteous – Casa Grande – SR.

QB Nick Walsh – Foothill – SR.

QB Jack Quigley – San Ramon Valley – SR.

QB Dylan Devitt – Monte Vista – SR.

RB/LB Giancarlo Desolenni – Del Norte – JR.

RB/LB Santino Acevedo – Cardinal Newman – JR.

RB/DB Trevor Rund – California – SR.

RB Zadarion Nardi – San Ramon Valley – SR.

RB Charles Brown Jr. – Pittsburg – JR.

RB Kai Hall – St. Vincent de Paul – JR.

RB Evan Malmquist – Acalanes – SR.

RB Frank Payne – Las Lomas – SR.

RB/ATH Rocco Schram – Monte Vista – SR.

WR Dante Montgomery – Acalanes – SR.

WR Taeshaun Lyons – Tennyson – JR.

WR Cole Boschia – Monte Vista – SR.

WR Shane Runyeon – Casa Grande – SR.

OL Jimmy Phelan – Redwood – SR.

OL Nathan Balestrieri – Las Lomas – JR.

OL Siaki Tonga – Antioch – JR.

OL Lisala Takafua – Pittsburg – SR.

OL Olugbenga Komolafe – Liberty – SR.

OL/DL Hunter Coombs – Benicia – SR.

OL Hayden Roberts – Amador Valley – SR.

OL Elijah Klock – Campolindo – SR.

TE Cooper Flanagan – De La Salle – JR.

TE/LB TJ Costello – Dublin – SR.

DL Perry Bailey – St. Bernard's – SR.

LB Tate Asborno – California – SR.

LB Joe Ellis – Casa Grande – SR.

LB Miguel Alvarado – Clayton Valley Charter – JR.

LB/TE Jake DeCarli – St. Vincent de Paul – SR.

LB/ATH Sam Ross – Miramonte – SR.

LB Janari Boone – Benicia – SR.

DL/TE Brady Nassar – Amador Valley – JR.

DB Emorie Wilson – De Anza – SR.

DB Journey McKoy – De La Salle – JR.

DB Nino Gama – James Logan – SR.

DB Tariq Adams – Clayton Valley Charter – SR.

ATH Jeremiah Ruffin – Heritage (Brentwood) – JR.

ATH Brendon Burns – Dublin – SR.

ATH Marques Singleton – Encinal – JR.

ATH Israel Polk – Pittsburg – JR.

ATH Joshua Olberg – Mt. Eden – SR.

ATH Simeon Harris – Benicia – SR.