Football is the ninth in AnnArbor.com's series of 10 All-Washtenaw County teams from the fall sports season.

QB: Josh Herbeck (sr., 6-3, 210), Gabriel Richard: Completed 67 percent of his passes (137 of 204) for 1,919 yards and 24 touchdowns while leading the Fighting Irish to an 8-2 record and a Catholic League Prep Bowl title. Also rushed 60 times for 226 yards and four touchdowns. A three-time All-Catholic League player and three-time honorable mention All-State performer. Also a top basketball recruit, Herbeck (right) has received football interest from Harvard and MAC schools.

RB: Nick Hill (sr., 5-7, 179), Chelsea: The Associated Press Division 3-4 All-State Player of the Year and the AnnArbor.com Washtenaw County Player of the Year. Capped a four-year varsity stint by rushing for 1,989 yards and 33 touchdowns in his senior campaign. Finished his career with 6,810 rushing yards and 96 touchdowns, both among the top 5 in the MHSAA record book. Verbally committed to Michigan State.

RB: Bradford King (sr., 5-10, 175), Huron: The first-team All-Southeastern Conference Red Division and two-year starting River Rat tailback averaged nearly eight yards per carry (154 for 1,254 yards) this season. Coach Cory Gildersleeve called King (left) “an electric running back that would take games over” and a great pass blocker. Also Huron’s punter (39.2 average) and kick and punt returner.

WR: Jeremy Jackson (sr., 6-3, 195), Huron: Led Washtenaw County with 47 receptions in the regular season, good for 573 yards (12.2 average), two touchdowns and four 2-point conversions. A four-year starter at receiver for the River Rats, Jackson also played defense for first time this season, earning honorable mention All-SEC Red accolades at free safety. Also returned punts and kickoffs for the first time. Verbally committed to Michigan.

WR: Ricardo Miller (sr., 6-3, 208), Pioneer: The University of Michigan commitment transferred to Pioneer for his senior season and quickly became critical part of the Pioneers’ offense. Miller (right) led the 8-2 Pioneers with 35 receptions for 669 yards (19.1 average) and 10 touchdowns despite almost constant double coverage. Named first-team All-SEC Red and special mention Division 1-2 All-State.

OL: Esham Farha (sr., 6-3, 255), Pioneer: Coach Jeremy Gold calls the two-year starter “a consistent anchor” on an offensive line that led the Pioneers gain more than 3,400 yards of total offense in 2009. First-team All-SEC Red for the second year and honorable mention Division 1-2 All-State.

OL: Jimmy Spaly (sr., 6-4, 275), Pioneer: The right tackle on Pioneer’s big and strong offensive line, the two-year starter received All-SEC Red first team honors for the second consecutive year. Like Farha, Spaly also found himself on the Pioneer defensive front in key situations during its 8-3 season.

OL: Tim Shoemaker (sr., 6-1, 215), Chelsea: Coach Brad Bush said his two-year starting center “never broke down mentally and always had the line on the right call.” While Shoemaker (left, celebrating with Nick Hill) was often outmatched size-wise, he anchored a line that helped the Bulldogs rush for nearly 2,800 yards. First team All-SEC White.

OL: Garret Davis (sr., 6-1, 285), Willow Run: A four-year starter and three-year captain for the Flyers, Davis earned first-team Division 3-4 All-State honors this season. A devastating run blocker at the high school level, Davis has been listed as the No. 25 center in the country by Scout.com. Also a starter defensively, where he amassed 40 career sacks. Has received recruiting interest from several Big Ten schools.

OL: Thom Box (sr. 6-2, 295), Milan: A three-year starter on Milan’s offensive line and two-year defensive starter. Earned his second All-Huron League honor this fall and was named honorable mention Division 3-4 All-State. Coach Steve Robb calls him “a devastating run blocker” at left guard. Defensively, made 53 tackles, 10 for loss, and two sacks at nose tackle.

AP: Andrew Dillon (sr., 6-3, 215), Lincoln: The ultimate all-purpose player was a dual-threat quarterback, cornerback and punter for the Railsplitters. The four-year All-Southeastern Conference White Division player accounted for 75 percent of Lincoln’s 2,665 total yards (1,447 yards, 15 TDs passing; 553 yards, five TDs rushing). On defense, Dillon (right) accounted for 26 solo tackles, 17 assists, two sacks and an interception. Averaged 34.8 yards on 33 punts.

K: Jeremy Ross (sr., 5-5, 145), Pioneer: The first-team Division 1-2 All-State and All-SEC Red selection was nearly perfect in his third and final season as the starting placekicker at Pioneer. He made 9-of-10 field goal attempts, including six of 40 yards or more, and was 48-of-48 on extra-point attempts.

DB: Bailey Paull-Baird (sr., 5-9, 185), Pioneer: The Pioneers’ defensive MVP from his safety position, coach Jeremy Gold called Paull-Baird (left) “another coach on the field that just made big play after big play.” The three-year starter led the team in interceptions. Named first-team All-SEC Red.

DB: Brandis Yarrington (sr., 5-5, 145), Pioneer: The only junior on last year’s Ann Arbor News first-team All-Area defensive unit makes a return appearance as a senior. Along with his role as a lock-down cornerback, Yarrington became a big offensive threat for the Pioneers this year (first-team All-SEC Red receiver), making 32 receptions for 338 yards and five touchdowns. Ivy League-bound.

DB: Zac Giller (sr., 6-2, 195), Chelsea: Despite missing two games with a broken arm and playing the last seven with a cast, coach Brad Bush said the Bulldogs’ three-year starter at free safety was “the heart and soul of our defense.” Led the team in interceptions for a second straight year, finishing his career with 10. Also strong on run support and safety blitzes.

LB: Chris LaBelle (sr., 5-7, 155), Milan: The two-year starter made 55 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss, one sack, two interceptions at linebacker. While coach Steve Robb would have preferred to save LaBelle (right) for defense, he also emerged as the primary and (despite his size) workhorse tailback for the Big Reds by midseason. Finished with 922 rushing yards, third-best in the county. Also returned two kickoffs for touchdowns.

LB: Andrew Gleichert (sr., 6-5, 230), Huron: Also a key contributor to the River Rats as a slot back/tight end, Gleichert made 64 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss, forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles and had an interception from his outside linebacker position. “A leader both on the field and off,” says coach Cory Gildersleeve. First team All-SEC Red on defense.

LB: Dominique Olive (sr., 6-0, 200), Pioneer: The team leader in tackles-for-loss was also the surest tackler on field for the Pioneers. Coach Jeremy Gold called Olive (left) “a fierce hitter and competitor.” Named first-team All-SEC Red.

LB: Samii Ismail (sr. 6-1, 215), Lincoln: Coach Chris Westfall calls Ismail “one of the most physical linebackers in our area” and he often called on the all-SEC White performer to play a physical run-stopping role against the best back on the other team. Led the Railsplitters with seven tackles-for-loss and added 68 tackles, 2.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries.

DL: Ryan Richmond (sr., 6-2, 250), Pioneer: Coach Jeremy Gold says Richmond “was a monster inside, a disruptive force.” Didn’t put up gaudy statistics because his job was to occupy multiple offensive linemen, allowing his teammates to finish plays. A two-year starter at defensive tackle and offensive guard. Named first team All-SEC Red on defense.

DL: Travis Ostrowski (sr., 6-1, 200), Chelsea: His nine sacks was a team-high for the Bulldogs and he also led the team in tackles-for-loss. “He made huge strides as an athlete and was outstanding from the get-go,” coach Brad Bush said. Named first-team All-SEC White.

DL: Ryan Hasten (sr., 6-2, 207), Milan: The two-year starter and first-team All-Huron League defensive end made 69 tackles, 13 tackles-for-loss and recorded nine sacks for the Big Reds. Along with decent size, Hasten used his 4.6 speed to run down plays from behind as teams ran plays away from his side.

DL: Mike Komor (sr., 6-1, 250), Whitmore Lake: A three-year starter on both sides of the ball and a two-time first team All-Tri-County Conference player. Made 72 tackles from his defensive tackle position and was the team’s most consistent blocker on offense. Being recruited by a number of GLIAC teams.

P: Mike Sclater, Saline: Averaged 33.0 yards per punt, including a long of 50 yards. The first-team All-SEC Red punter was also the Hornets’ placekicker, converting two field goals (including a game-winner at Adrian) and 17 point-after kicks.

QB: Terrance Moore (sr., 6-0, 185), Ypsilanti: A three-year starter at quarterback and three-year captain of the Phoenix, Moore passed for 912 yards, rushed for 543 and accounted for 17 touchdowns. Named first team All-SEC White as a defensive back. Finished his career with 4,236 total yards and 46 touchdowns.

RB: Garrett Gordon (jr.), Saline: The county’s fourth-leading rusher (802 yards, 10 touchdowns) despite playing most of the season with a cast on a broken hand.

RB: Terrell Moran (jr., 5-11, 170), Pioneer: Led the Pioneers’ balanced rushing attack with 763 yards. Gained 100 yards or more on four occasions and scored six touchdowns. All-SEC Red selection.

RB: Drake Johnson (so., 6-0, 165), Pioneer: Another of several options in a loaded Pioneer backfield, the sophomore rushed for 759 yards and 10 touchdowns for the 8-3 Pioneers.

WR: James Gentile (sr.), Saline: The Hornets’ leading receiver and sixth-best in the county with 36 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns.

WR: Kendall Thompson (so., 5-8, 160), Lincoln: Despite a broken hand that cost him two games and limited him through the final three contests, Kendall led the Railsplitters -- and was fifth in the county -- with 37 catches for 722 yards (19.5-yard average).

TE: John Haarer (sr., 6-4, 220), Huron: The River Rat captain was a run/catch threat from his tight end/slot back position, finishing with 25 catches and three touchdowns. Also saw spot duty at defensive end and outside linebacker.

OL: Terrance North (sr., 6-3, 295), Lincoln: A three-year starter and two-year All-SEC White at left tackle. Coach Chris Westfall said the excellent pass blocker “became the physical run blocker we knew he could be.”

OL: Christian Piazza (sr., 6-7, 240), Huron: The top lineman for a River Rat team that rushed for 1,874 yards. Also the team’s long snapper and spot defensive lineman. First team All-SEC Red.

OL: Devin Smith (sr., 6-5, 290), Pioneer: The biggest member of Pioneer’s dominating offensive line fittingly earned an at-large spot on the All-SEC Red first team.

ATH: Sequoyah Burke-Combs (5-9, 190), Dexter: The first team All-SEC White running back (702 yards) was also the team’s third-leading receiver, a part-time linebacker and averaged 23.4 yards on kick returns.

K: Kyle Karagitz (jr., 6-1, 160), Dexter: Often rushing to the football field after a Dexter soccer game (he was the Dreadnaughts’ goalkeeper), Karagitz kicked 13 extra points and two field goals for the Dreadnaughts.

DB: Ryan Bottorff (sr., 5-9, 180), Lincoln: A four-year varsity starter and three-year All-SEC White performer led the Railsplitters with 114 tackles. Also had 13 receptions with three touchdowns and was the team’s long-snapper.

DB: Cory Davis (sr.), Saline: The Hornets’ top cornerback made 37 tackles with four pass break-ups in his senior season, earning All-SEC Red honors in the process.

DB: Ryan Griffin (jr., 5-9, 164), Pioneer: A two-year starter for the Pioneers, the junior has already begun drawing Division I recruiting interest.

DB: Dillon Kipke (sr., 6-2, 190), Dexter: The Dreadnaughts second-leading tackler as a safety/linebacker, Kipke also saw spot duty in the offensive backfield.

LB: Kirby Lee (sr., 5-8, 180), Pioneer: The first-team All-SEC Red selection was among the team leaders in tackles while manning an inside linebacker position for the Pioneers.

LB: Marquez Gollman (jr., 6-0, 175), Ypsilanti: His team’s leading tackler for the second consecutive season, the junior was named first team All-SEC White.

LB: Ryan Nikischer (sr., 5-7, 180), Huron: The defensive captain made 23 tackles-for-loss and 103 total tackles from his inside linebacker position. A first team All-SEC Red selection.

LB: Mason Mabry (sr., 6-1, 200), Dexter: The All-SEC White selection averaged 10 tackles per game for the Dreadnaughts. Also had two sacks, an interception, and a blocked field goal.

LB: Matt Needham (sr.), Saline: A three-year starter for the Hornets, Needham averaged a team-high 8.5 tackles per game with a pair of sacks.

DL: Oscar Dunlap (sr., 5-9, 200), Pioneer: While slightly undersized on the defensive line, Dunlap’s constantly-running motor made him a frequent visitor in the opponents’ backfield. A first-team All-SEC Red selection.

DL: Mike Picknell (sr.), Saline: A second-year starter on the defensive line, Picknell made 48 tackles, including a team-high six sacks, for the Hornets.

P: Bradford King (sr.), Huron: Yes, King - a Dream Team running back -- did a little of everything for the River Rats, including averaging 39.3 yards on 27 punts, including a long of 56 yards.

QB: Logan Zigila (sr., 6-1, 175), Manchester: Passed for 1,930 yards and 15 touchdowns and ran for six more scores, leading the Flying Dutchmen to a Division 6 regional championship game. First team All-Cascades Conference.

RB: D.J. Hone (sr., 6-2, 185), Manchester: Rushed for 774 yards and 11 touchdowns for 10-2 Manchester. First team All-Cascades Conference.

RB: Shadi Farha, Eastern Washtenaw Multicultural Academy: Had multiple 300-yard games for EWMA, which went 8-0 and averaged 45.3 points in its inaugural season of varsity football.

WR: Dion Leonard (sr., 6-2, 185),Willow Run: Started the season sidelined, and not coincidentally the Flyers started 0-3. Finished as the team’s leading receiver as it reeled off five straight wins. Scored 18 career touchdowns and made 12 sacks this season from his outside linebacker position.

WR: Corwin Every (sr., 6-0, 185), Manchester: The team’s top receiver averaged five catches for 67.5 yards each game before suffering a season-ending injury after Week 6. First team All-Cascades Conference.

WR: Mike Yocum (sr., 5-10, 180), Gabriel Richard: Caught school record 44 passes for 629 yards (14.3 average) and 7 TDs. Also the school record holder for career receptions and yards. First team all-Catholic League.

OL: Paul Ulisse (6-2, 230), Chelsea: A two-year starter at tackle, helping tailback Nick Hill gain more than 4,000 yards in those two years. First team All-SEC White.

OL: Sean Domas (sr., 6-1, 231), Milan: The offensive guard ended the season starting on both sides of the ball. Coach Steve Robb says Domas is “very athletic for a big kid, a great run blocker and leader.”

OL: Joe Miekstyn (sr., 6-4, 265), Gabriel Richard: A three-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines for the Irish. Named first team All-Catholic League. Made 10 tackles-for-loss in 2009 and 22 in his career.

OL/TE: Nigel Schuh (sr., 6-0, 210), Chelsea: A strong run blocker and a deep threat in the passing game. First team All-SEC White.

AP: Robert McIntyre (sr., 5-10, 176), Whitmore Lake: Honorable mention Division 5-6 All-State as an all-purpose player. Led team with 42 receptions for 641 yards and six touchdowns, rushed for 257 yards, recorded 40 tackles from his defensive back position, made 12-of-14 point-after kicks and averaged 42.5 yards punting.

K: Mike Yocum (sr., 5-10, 180), Gabriel Richard: Made 8-of-13 field goal attempts with a long of 47 yards and was 22-of-23 on extra point attempts. Fifty-three percent of kickoffs were touchbacks.

DB: Dakota Cooley (sr., 5-9, 160), Chelsea: Along with starting at cornerback, Cooley saw time at quarterback and was the team’s long snapper. Made five interceptions. Earned a wrestling scholarship to Central Michigan.

DB: Clayton Every (sr., 6-0, 195), Manchester: The Flying Dutchmen’s third-leading tackler from his safety position. Strong in pass coverage and run support. First team All-Cascades Conference.

DB: Devontaye Hinton (sr., 6-2, 190), Willow Run: The three-year starter made 10 interceptions in eight games, including two returned for touchdown. Made 77 tackles and coach Rufus Pipkins calls him the team’s hardest hitter.

DB: Josh Burnell (sr., 6-0, 155), Gabriel Richard: The three-year varsity player was the Fighting Irish’s third-leading tackler and made four interceptions from his safety position. A first-team all-Catholic League selection.

DB: Jimmy Hamilton (sr., 5-11, 160), Manchester: The cornerback was responsible for the opposition’s to receiver. Also Manchester’s second-leading receiver with 31 receptions. First team All-Cascades Conference.

LB: Brent Schriber (sr., 6-1, 185), Manchester: The leading tackler (82) and “heart and soul” of Manchester’s defense, according to coach Wes Gall. First team All-Cascades Conference.

LB: Trevor Mattson (sr., 5-11, 195), Chelsea: A two-year starter and the team’s second-leading tackler. Equally adept at the line of scrimmage as he was dropping in coverage. First team All-SEC White.

LB: DeAndre Mitchell (jr., 6-1, 203), Milan: The team’s “hybrid” player that changed positions based on formations. Recorded 63 tackles (eight tackles-for-loss) and three sacks. Also the Big Reds’ kick returner.

LB: Anthony Gardette (sr., 5-10, 200), Willow Run: The three-year starter made 75 tackles this season and finished his high school career with more than 2,000 rushing yards.

LB: Ethan Maulbetsh (sr., 6-2, 192), Whitmore Lake: The three-year defensive starter made 107 tackles, blocked two field goals and blocked a punt. Also played on the offensive line this season.

DL: Blake Blaha (sr., 6-3, 230), Chelsea: Joined fellow all-SEC White defensive lineman Travis Ostrowski to create a strong front for the Bulldogs. Biggest tackle of the season was a fourth-down stop in overtime during a district win at Carleton Airport.

P: Joe Dunn (jr., 6-0, 207), Milan: Averaged 34 yards and put half of his punts inside the 20-yard-line. Long of 59 yards. Also a running back (651 yards) and linebacker (48 tackles) for the Big Reds.