2024 Northern California Football Conference (NCFC) Awards

December 30, 2024

Bay 6 League

Major Awards

Offensive MVP: Lolo Mataele, San Mateo (RB, 6'1, 210 lbs, Patterson, So)
Mataele demonstrated exceptional skills and consistency throughout the season, leading San Mateo's offensive charge with power and agility.
Defensive MVP: John Gayer, San Mateo (DL, 6'4, 240 lbs, Notre Dame, So)
Gayer dominated on the defensive front, anchoring a resilient San Mateo defense with his size, strength, and tactical awareness.
Coach of the Year: Tim Tullock, San Mateo
Tullock's leadership propelled San Mateo to new heights, showcasing strategic excellence and fostering a winning culture.

All-League Team

Offensive Highlights

Quarterbacks: Dominic Ingrassia (San Mateo) and Jayden Macedo (Foothill) provided strong leadership, precision passing, and dynamic playmaking.
Running Backs: Led by Offensive MVP Lolo Mataele, the position also featured Ferrari Miller (Diablo Valley) and Jordan Fuentes (Foothill), adding depth and diversity to the ground game.
Wide Receivers: Standouts like David Pierro (Diablo Valley) and Link Rhodes (SJ Delta) electrified the field with their receiving skills.
Offensive Line: Players such as JC Campos (CCSF) and Ben Florkowski (Diablo Valley) anchored the trenches, protecting their quarterbacks and opening up the run game.

Defensive Standouts

Defensive Line: Amari Comier (Diablo Valley) and Ezra Funa (San Mateo) led a formidable unit, pressuring quarterbacks and shutting down the run.
Linebackers: Santino Acevedo (Diablo Valley) and Malaki Te'o (San Mateo) brought versatility and tenacity to the second level of defense.
Defensive Backs: Charles Cox (Diablo Valley) and Kalen Woods (San Mateo) showcased elite coverage and ball-hawking skills.

Special Teams

Kicker: Dieter Kelly (San Mateo) delivered consistent performances, adding crucial points for his team.
Punter: Tashe Dorje (San Mateo) provided excellent field position with precise and powerful punts.
Return Specialist: Hassan Mahasin (San Mateo) electrified fans with his explosive returns.

Honorable Mentions

All-Purpose: Johnnie Barbie (Foothill) and Richard Washington (CCSF) demonstrated versatility, contributing across multiple facets of the game.

Golden Coast League

Major Awards

Offensive MVP: Devin Ellison, MPC (WR, 6'2, 184 lbs, Cherokee Mountain View, So)

Ellison excelled as a go-to receiver, consistently making critical plays and leading the offensive charge for MPC.
Defensive MVP: Keifa Pereira, MPC (DL, 6'1, 297 lbs, Veterans Memorial, So)

Pereira was a force on the defensive line, disrupting offenses with his power and skill, and anchoring MPC's stout defense.
Coach of the Year: Ronnie Palmer, MPC

Palmer guided MPC to a successful season with strategic brilliance, fostering a cohesive and competitive team.

All-League Team

Offensive Highlights

Quarterbacks: Logan Johnson (Coalinga) and Eric Gibson (MPC) showcased excellent leadership, passing accuracy, and ability to orchestrate their offenses effectively.
Running Backs: Led by versatile backs like Kieryus Boone (MPC) and Tyler Jacklich (Merced), the league featured a mix of speed and power in the ground game.
Wide Receivers: Devin Ellison (MPC) headlined a talented group that included Jamir Shephard (San Jose) and Brandon George (Cabrillo), all making significant contributions to their teams.
Offensive Line: Dominant blockers like Nathaniel Olivares (MPC) and Shaan Lathan (San Jose) paved the way for explosive plays and protected their quarterbacks effectively.

Defensive Standouts

Defensive Line: Keifa Pereira (MPC) led an impressive unit that included Machi Robinson (San Jose) and Derrick Taylor (Coalinga), who consistently applied pressure and controlled the line of scrimmage.
Linebackers: Versatile and relentless, players like Tosin Alade (Cabrillo) and Noah Garry (MPC) stood out with their defensive coverage and tackling prowess.
Defensive Backs: The secondary featured elite talent like Jayden Freidt (MPC) and Cadrian McDaniel (Merced), who excelled in coverage and playmaking.

Special Teams

Kicker: Mario Delgado (Coalinga) delivered key points for his team in high-pressure situations.
Punter: Maciel Hartnell (Hartnell) flipped field position effectively with powerful and accurate punts.
Return Specialist: Logan Anderson (Merced) electrified fans with his dynamic returns, consistently putting his team in favorable field position.

Honorable Mentions

All-Purpose: Jesse Lajes (San Jose) contributed across multiple areas, showcasing versatility and reliability.

Pacific 7

Major Awards

Offensive MVP: Antevious Jackson, De Anza (QB, 5'10, 180 lbs, Woodbridge, So)

Jackson led De Anza’s offense with precision and playmaking ability, driving the team’s success throughout the season.
Defensive MVP: Connor Long, Redwoods (DL, 6'2, 230 lbs, Del Norte, Fr)

Long made a substantial impact on the defensive line with his athleticism and relentless pursuit of the ball.
Coach of the Year: Joe D’Agostino, De Anza

D’Agostino’s leadership propelled De Anza to an outstanding season, with his strategies and mentorship standing out.

All-League Team

Offensive Highlights

Quarterbacks: Antevious Jackson (De Anza) and Garrett Deatherage (Los Medanos) showcased strong arm talent and decision-making.
Running Backs: Isaiah Hemmings (Redwoods) and Bryson McFall (Siskiyous) were consistent contributors in the run game, combining power and agility.
Wide Receivers: Standouts like Devo Dawkins (De Anza) and Malakai Matthews (Chabot) made critical plays in key moments.
Tight End: Kaleb Price (Redwoods) provided versatility as a reliable receiver and blocker.
Offensive Line: Dominant linemen like Reggie Dillon (De Anza) and Cale Kuska (Redwoods) ensured their offenses thrived, both in the air and on the ground.

Defensive Standouts

Defensive Line: Connor Long (Redwoods) anchored a tough unit that included Drew Rheubottom (De Anza) and Zaveon Jones (Siskiyous).
Linebackers: Players like Osman Sesay (De Anza) and Marcus Delgado (Siskiyous) led their teams with hard-hitting defense and excellent field awareness.
Defensive Backs: Elite secondary members like Isaiah Johnson (De Anza) and Jimmy Fomby (Redwoods) excelled in coverage and turnovers.

Special Teams

Kicker: Ryan Thomas (Redwoods) was a dependable scorer and clutch performer.
Punter: Tim Blackmore (De Anza) consistently provided valuable field position with precise punts.
Utility: Duran Daemon (Chabot) stood out as a versatile contributor, excelling in multiple roles.

Honorable Mentions

All-Purpose: Glen Williams Jr. (Redwoods) was invaluable with his ability to adapt and contribute across various game phases.

NorCal

Major Awards

Offensive MVP: Marcus Beamon, Butte (QB, 6'0, 195 lbs, Philadelphia HS, So)

Beamon’s leadership and precision passing made him a pivotal figure in Butte's success this season.
Defensive MVP: Johnathan Correa, ARC (DL, 6'3, 230 lbs, Rocklin HS, Fr)

Correa’s dominance on the defensive line set the tone for ARC’s defense, consistently disrupting opposing offenses.
Coach of the Year: Jon Osterhout, ARC

Osterhout’s strategic leadership elevated ARC, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

All-League Team

Offensive Highlights

Quarterbacks: Marcus Beamon (Butte) and Levi Durrell (Shasta) showcased elite decision-making and consistency in their performances.
Running Backs: Standouts like Janerious Jackson (FRC) and Elias Brown (ARC) combined power and agility, contributing significantly to their teams’ ground games.
Wide Receivers: Jahari Johnson (Shasta) and Dontae Robinson (Sierra) highlighted the receiver group with their playmaking and reliability.
Tight Ends: Adon Turner (Butte) and Gavin Correia (ARC) provided versatility as blockers and reliable targets in the passing game.
Offensive Line: Dominant performers like Mason Baker (ARC) and Matthew Lefeau (Shasta) anchored their respective units, creating opportunities for big plays.

Defensive Standouts

Defensive Line: Johnathan Correa (ARC) led a group of game-changing linemen, including Tom Sackinsky (Sierra) and Aidan Flores (FRC), who consistently pressured opposing offenses.
Linebackers: Players like Austin Young (Butte) and Trevaun Robinson (ARC) were critical in stopping the run and providing coverage versatility.
Defensive Backs: Elite talents such as Zach Valcarcel (Butte) and Silas Pologeorgis (SRJC) demonstrated excellent coverage and ball skills.

Special Teams

Kicker: Cameron Smith (ARC) was reliable and effective in scoring opportunities.
Punter: J. Zuarez-Leon (Butte) provided excellent field position with his powerful and accurate punts.
Return Specialist: Zach Valcarcel (Butte) electrified fans with his ability to flip field position and make big plays.

Honorable Mentions

All-Purpose: Trace Petterson (FRC) showcased his versatility by contributing effectively across various game scenarios.

Valley

Major Awards

Offensive MVP: Luke Weaver, Modesto (QB, 6'3, 205 lbs, East Union HS, So)

Weaver’s leadership and precise playmaking made him the driving force behind Modesto’s potent offense.
Defensive MVP: Alijah Cota, Modesto (LB, 6'2, 225 lbs, Manteca HS, Fr)

Cota’s dominant presence on defense set the standard for Modesto’s defensive unit.
Coach of the Year: Rusty Stivers, Modesto

Stivers’ guidance and strategy elevated Modesto to a stellar season, earning him top coaching honors.

All-League Team

Offensive Highlights

Quarterbacks: Luke Weaver (Modesto) and Reilly Garcia (COS) stood out as strong leaders with excellent passing and decision-making.
Running Backs: The league’s rushing attack featured explosive performances from Ah’Marion Gaines-Smith (Fresno) and Jack Carner (SCC).
Wide Receivers: Key contributors like Joey Stout (Modesto) and Nahzae Cox (Fresno) displayed game-changing abilities and consistent production.
Tight Ends: Veltray Jefferson (Fresno) and Malachi Butler (Modesto) brought versatility and reliability to their teams.
Offensive Line: Standout blockers like Karson Seaman (COS) and Bryson McMichael (Modesto) provided critical protection and support for their offenses.

Defensive Standouts

Defensive Line: Jalonn Booth (Modesto) and Eddie Vega (Reedley) led a formidable unit that controlled the line of scrimmage.
Linebackers: Alijah Cota (Modesto) and Keanu Kuma (Fresno) were pivotal in stopping the run and disrupting opposing offenses.
Defensive Backs: Elite players like Roland Brown (Modesto) and Rashid Mansour (Reedley) excelled in coverage and creating turnovers.

Special Teams

Kicker: Leo Blumentritt (COS) was dependable and consistent in scoring situations.
Punter: Dean Scribner (Fresno) provided excellent field position with his accuracy and power.
Return Specialist: Imari Conley (Fresno) brought excitement and big plays in the return game.

Honorable Mentions

All-Purpose: Dontae Gentles (COS) showcased his versatility, making significant contributions in various aspects of the game.