Referred to by coach Mazi Moayed as “in the same company” as current Oregon quarterback Morgan Mahalak, Peterson led the Wildcats to a Division IV section title this year after passing for over 2,000 yards and running for over 1,000 yards for the second straight season, despite sitting out the second half in seven different games. He has a preferred walk-on offer from Washington State, with numerous offers coming in from FCS schools, and accounted for 45 offensive touchdowns this year.

Floyd got it done on both sides of the ball for the Division I finalist Falcons, but especially on the offensive side, where he accounted for 38 touchdowns and had over 1,800 yards on the ground. The senior was especially productive in the post-season, running for five touchdowns against Freedom in the section quarterfinals and scoring four more times in a semifinal win over Antioch.

In his first full year as Concord’s starting running back, Tidwell ran for 2,416 yards and 31 touchdowns. As a result, he was named the Diablo Valley Athletic League’s Most Valuable Player, and powered the Minutemen back into the Division II title game for the fourth time in the last six seasons.

Despite missing time late in the season with injury, Jackson ran for 2,375 yards and 21 touchdowns, while averaging 9.3 yards per carry. It marked the fourth straight season in which Clayton Valley had a back break the 2,000-yard mark. Jackson was named the Offensive MVP of the DVAL, and helped get the Ugly Eagles back to the state title game for the second straight season.

Returning from injury this season, Sol became a nightmare for EBAL defensive backs, catching 78 passes for 1,158 yards and 18 touchdowns. Sol scored in every game this season, and broke the 100-yard mark on five occasions, including twice against Pittsburg and its strong secondary.

Despite often drawing two defenders, Nazarian led Marin County with 50 catches for 1,137 yards and 22 touchdowns. The first-team All-MCAL recipient averaged a touchdown nearly every other time he touched the ball, along with averaging nearly 23 yards per reception.

The junior standout, who has college offers from schools such as Washington and Oregon State, had 1,463 yards and 23 touchdowns through the air, helping the Eagles earn their first league title since 2001 and reach their first-ever section title game. Hodgins was also named Most Valuable Player of the TCAL-Stone division.

Considered to be the top pro-style tight end in the country, Asiasi was an imposing force on both sides of the ball for the Spartans. He had 311 yards and five touchdowns receiving, while also setting the edge for a run game that averaged over 340 yards per game. Defensively, Asiasi had four sacks and 11 tackles for a loss.

The first-team All-DFAL selection was a leader all season for an unsung group of Cougars, who reached the state title game for the second straight year. Strother, who is committed to Yale, anchored the offensive line from his left tackle position, leading the way for Campolindo’s running back by committee approach, and also providing valuable blindside protection for junior quarterback Jacob Westphal.

Demski shook off a mid-season injury to return to full speed by the playoffs, and the Wildcats’ opponents paid the price. The first-team All-MCAL selection has offers from schools such as Air Force, Idaho, and Cornell, and was an integral piece of the MC’s multiple-threat offense, which utilized numerous running threats behind Demski and the offensive line.

The first-team All-DFAL guard was integral in helping the Gaels return to the post-season, as the leader of the offensive line. Gutwald has offers from 13 different colleges, including Pac-12 schools Arizona, Washington State, and Oregon State. The scholar-athlete also has offers from five Ivy League schools.

Boccaleoni was named the Lineman of the Year for the North Bay League, after the center anchored a Cougars’ line that enabled the offense to average over 450 yards per game. He recently received an offer to the University of San Diego.

Wardy stepped into a critical offensive tackle position this year for the Spartans, and earned starting roles on both sides of the ball. He was the lead man through the hole for De La Salle’s signature counter play, and set the edge for off-tackle plays.

The Mariners’ deep run in the post-season, ending with the school’s first-ever trip to the section semifinals, would not have been possible without the powerful run blocking of Gilyana, who was often leading the way for an offense that averaged 512 yards per game.

The HDN-Little 4 MVP led the Crusaders to their first-ever state championship, and did so in impressive fashion. As a sophomore, Rice led the section with 96 catches for 1,711 yards and 20 touchdowns as a receiver. This year, he switched to quarterback, running for 1,456 yards and 17 touchdowns while passing for 3,646 yards and 44 scores. For good measure, he added 85 tackles, six pass break-ups, and five fumble recoveries from his safety position. Rice will be competing at the US Army All-American combine in San Antonio this week.

The top-ranked kicker in California for the Class of 2017 had a phenomenal junior campaign, nailing five of seven field goals, including a 52-yarder against Amador Valley. He also put 55 of his 71 kickoffs in the end zone. He is considered the 20th-best kicking prospect in his class by Chris Sailer Kicking and the US Army All-American rankings.

Wiley was as disruptive a force as they come on the defensive line, registering 11 sacks to go with 21 tackles for a loss this season, as part of the Spartans’ unparalleled front four defensively. One of the top defensive players in the section, Wiley finished his year with 13 tackles in the state title win over Centennial.

Tagaloa showed his worth in the state title win over Centennial, completely dominating the interior line on both sides of the ball. He finished the year with six and a half sacks and 15 tackles for a loss, including two in the win over the Huskies.

The first-team All-DVAL defensive lineman was a terror to opposing backfields, registering 128 total tackles, including 19 tackles for a loss. He also had 11 sacks and an overwhelming 26 quarterback hurries.

The WACC-Foothill’s Lineman of the Year was simply dominant on both sides of the ball for the Lancers, but wreaked havoc on opposing offenses with 28 tackles for a loss to go with five and a half sacks.

Arguably the most instinctive defensive player in the section, Ramirez set a new single-season Pittsburg record with 132 total tackles this season, including 17 tackles for a loss. He also added three interceptions, and was a unanimous first-team All-BVAL selection for the second straight year.

Gernhard was named the MCAL’s Defensive Player of the Year after leading the Wildcats on both sides of the ball. The Air Force commit was both the rock in the middle of the Marin Catholic defense, and also served as the team’s top pass-blocking back offensively, and provided an extra threat as a hard between the tackles runner. A scholar-athlete, Gernhard is also the recipient of the Marin County National Football Foundation award.

Named a unanimous first-team All-BVAL selection for the second straight year, Harmon was the unquestioned leader of Freedom’s defense from his middle linebacker position. The junior led the team with 137 tackles and 11 tackles for a loss, giving him 259 career tackles in his first two years at the varsity level.

Andrade anchored the linebacker position for the Spartans, with 84 tackles and nine tackles for a loss this season, to go with four sacks. That included 11 solo tackles and a sack in the win over Centennial.

The Sonoma County League’s Defensive Player of the Year was a monster in the middle of the Tigers’ defense, with 135 tackles and 11.5 tackles for a loss. Kangas also had two interceptions, including a big return for a touchdown in the section semifinal win over Rancho Cotate. He added five touchdowns at running back.

The Oklahoma commit and unanimous first-team All-BVAL defensive back rarely saw action on his side of the field, despite missing chunks of the season with injuries. When healthy, he was a weapon on both sides of the ball, finishing the year with three interceptions and six pass break-ups on the rare occasions when teams threw to his side of the field. Offensively, he added five receiving touchdowns, and had a season-high six catches for 152 yards in the Pirates’ playoff win over Monte Vista.

The first-team All-MVAL selection was a true ball-hawk in the secondary, coming up with eight interceptions. He added 379 yards and five touchdowns receiving during one of American’s best seasons in nearly 30 years.

Payne was a threat anywhere on the field for the BVAL champion Panthers, but was avoided as much as possible when playing cornerback. His 64-yard interception return for a touchdown against Pittsburg gave Antioch critical momentum in that game, and he scored six different ways during the season. That also included a fumble return for a score against Pittsburg and a kickoff return in the section semifinals against Foothill.

The DVAL’s Defensive MVP led the Ugly Eagles’ secondary with five interceptions and 19 pass break-ups, while also solidifying the run defense with 116 total tackles. For good measure, he added 233 yards and three touchdowns on the ground offensively.

The Louisville commit and North Bay League Player of the Year scored 26 touchdowns offensively, while also registering seven interceptions in the defensive secondary. Taylor-Yamanoha was at his most dangerous playing receiver, where he had 82 catches for 1,472 yards and 23 touchdowns, but added three more scores on the ground.

The WACC-Foothill Offensive Player of the Year led the Lancers to within one point of a league championship, and did it on both sides of the ball. Silva accounted for 44 touchdowns, passing for 1,864 yards and running for 1,238 yards. He also had eight interceptions on defense, including three in a playoff victory over Alameda.

The consensus top signal-caller in the East Bay left defenses grasping for answers in his junior campaign, completing 65 percent of his passes for 3,005 yards and 35 touchdowns, with just six interceptions. He topped the 300-yard mark five times during the season, and twice threw for six touchdowns in a game.

Analy’s offense did not miss a beat in 2015, even after the graduation of so many high-profile players from a year ago. Newman seemed to be the reason for the continued develop of the Tigers’ effective spread offense. The first-team All-SCL selection threw for 4,051 yards and 53 touchdowns, with just seven interceptions. That included 367 yards or more in all three playoff games.

In his first year at the varsity level, all Thompson did was put together one of the top five seasons ever at Pittsburg High School, no small feat considering the Pirates’ rich history. He finished the year with 1,766 yards and 19 touchdowns, averaging 10 yards per carry.

The WACC-Shoreline Offensive Player of the Year ran roughshod over the competition this year, carrying the ball 203 times for 1,711 yards and 29 touchdowns. He was forced to miss the Highlanders’ loss to Fortuna in the playoffs with an injury. Watson has an offer from Division II Cincinnati Christian University.

Hernandez averaged close to 10 yards per carry, running for 1,208 yards and 16 touchdowns. The three-year varsity player finished his career with 3,609 yards and 55 touchdowns on the ground.

The converted quarterback had over 100 yards receiving in five of the first eight games this season, prior to a season-ending knee injury against Campolindo. Lindberg finished what was basically an eight-game season with 1,084 yards and 10 touchdowns through the air, and showed off his arm by throwing for two more scores.

A multi-sport standout, Mercado also thrived in multiple positions for the Falcons. At receiver, though, he always drew the attention of opposing defensive coordinators, for his ability as both a top possession receiver and a home run threat. Defensively, he captained the secondary from his safety position, often locking up with the top slot receiver.

Flower was one of the top go-to threats late in the season, and helped fuel another Campolindo run to the state championship. The Cal baseball commit finished the year with 59 catches for 985 yards and 14 touchdowns.

The UNLV commit torched the middle of opposing defenses, with 47 catches for 768 yards and seven touchdowns. The first-team All-BVAL selection also made an impact defensively with five sacks.

The Pirates’ Scholar-Athlete of the Year was a three-year performer at center for Pittsburg, where he anchored an offensive line that paved the way for one of the most explosive Pirate offenses in school history. He has a recent offer from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo.

Grieve earned first-team All-MCAL honors on both sides of the ball, and led the way for Justin-Siena’s option-based run game to average 230 yards per game on the ground.

A two-way standout for the Grizzlies, Friedel anchored a line that allowed Cal to average 5.6 yards per carry in the rugged EBAL, despite facing heavy run-oriented defenses on a weekly basis.

The first-team All-DVAL offensive lineman anchored a veteran Minutemen group up front that paved the way to average over 250 yards per game on the ground.

Isaacs moved from running back to the offensive line this season, and the result was a standout season that culminated in the senior being named the HDN-Big 5 Most Valuable Lineman, as the Huskies posted their first undefeated regular season since 1987 and came within one point of reaching the section title game.

The first-team All-TCAL selection has tremendous upside, and was described by opposing coaches as being simply dominant for stretches of games. He should be poised for a huge senior season, and already has offers from most of the Pac-12.

The Most Valuable Player of the TCAL-Rock division did it all for the Panthers. Pierce ran for 1,647 yards and scored 19 offensive touchdowns. He also scored three times on defense, twice on fumble recoveries and took an interception 82 yards to the house against rival Salesian. Pierce currently has offers from Eastern Washington, North Dakota State, and Portland State.

The senior standout, ranked 18th in the nation among Class of 2016 kickers by Chris Sailer Kicking and the US Army All-American rankings, drilled 71 of his 81 kickoffs for touchbacks this season, and nailed eight of 15 field goal attempts. That included a long of 47 yards, and the game-winning 32-yard field goal in the NorCal bowl game against Milpitas. He has scholarship offers from Army, San Jose State, UNLV, and UC Davis.

The undersized two-way standout earned first-team All-EBAL honors for the second straight year, and constantly gets rave reviews from opposing coaches as the defensive lineman fastest off the ball and most likely to get penetration into the offensive backfield. In addition to being the team’s top defensive player, Andrews also played full-time as one of the team’s top two running backs.

The WACC-Shoreline Defensive Player of the Year finished the year with 26 tackles for a loss, seven a half sacks, and even returned a fumble 85 yards for a touchdown against Mt. Eden. His career numbers are also staggering, totaling 54 tackles for a loss in the last two seasons.

Facing constant double- and triple-teams throughout the season, plus the fact Letuligasenoa also started full-time on the Patriots’ offensive line, could have slowed down the three-year starter. Instead, he earned Defensive MVP honors in the BVAL to cap a standout career.

Curhan was named the Marin County Athletic League’s Lineman of the Year, and bolstered the Giants’ defensive front with a team-high six sacks. He also anchored an offensive line that paved for Marin County’s leading rusher, Nick Calzaretta.

The Lineman of the Year in the TCAL-Rock division anchored the Panthers on both sides of the ball. Defensively, Glover had 10 sacks this season to go with 74 total tackles. He finished a standout three-year varsity career with 28 career sacks and 185 tackles, and currently has offers from Sacramento State and Humboldt State.

The two-way standout for the Cougars was a big-time playmaker in the middle of Campo’s defense, with nine sacks and two forced fumbles. He also scored 16 touchdowns offensively.

The North Bay League’s Defensive Player of the Year, Bruning had seven tackles for a loss from his linebacker position, and returned a fumble for a touchdown against Santa Rosa. He spearheaded a Jaguars’ defense that held four opponents to single digits, including the playoff win over Pinole Valley.

The first-team All-EBAL selection was a consistent performer for the Falcons’ defense, which held five of its league opponents to seven points or less.

The MVAL’s Defensive Player of the Year, Darden led a Mariners’ defense which allowed single digits in six games this season, including four wins by shutout. He finished the season with 80 tackles, 16 sacks, and forced four fumbles.

The junior became a big playmaker in the Spartans’ secondary, returning interceptions for touchdowns in wins over both Orange Lutheran and Long Beach Poly, and was rarely tested in the second half of the season.

The first-team All-NBL strong safety was a force in the box, with 137 total tackles and two interceptions. He didn’t take a break on offense, either, running for 910 yards and 13 touchdowns on just 63 carries.

The multi-sport standout earned first-team All-NBL honors on both sides of the ball, and was a true triple threat for the Cardinals, also returning kicks and punts for scores. A leg injury forced Wallace to miss most of the section title game, and the Cardinals missed his play-making ability and shutdown qualities as a defensive back.

The TCAL-Stone division’s offensive MVP was also one of the top defensive backs in the section, forcing teams to throw away from him and penalizing them when they did. He had three interceptions, including two in a one-point victory over Salesian. Offensively, Quesada had 820 yards and nine touchdowns receiving despite breaking his collarbone in the ninth game of the season.

The All-MCAL cornerback shined on both sides of the ball, but was largely avoided in the passing game. When teams did throw his way, he responded with multiple-pick games, such as the two interceptions he had against Redwood. He also averaged nearly seven yards per carry as a running back. Shelton’s dad, Dave, played defensive back in the CFL for five seasons after a stellar career at Fresno State.

The Most Valuable Player of the Sonoma County League, White did everything for the Trojans. At quarterback, he ran for 1,027 yards and 15 touchdowns, while passing for 718 yards and six scores. Defensively, he had 51 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, and broke up eight passes.

The Back of the Year in the North Bay League, Brookshire is one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the section.