Chelsea's Nick Hill is AP's Division 3-4 Player of the Year
Willow Run lineman Garret Davis named first team All-State
Chelsea's Nick Hill churns upfield against Adrian on Sept. 18. (AnnArbor.com file photo)
Nick Hill set a mountain of records during his four-year football career at Chelsea High School.
The running back rushed for 6,810 yards and 96 touchdowns.
Even though he was slowed by injuries this season and didn't carry the ball in the second half of four blowouts, Hill ran for 1,989 yards and 33 TDs.
He has been named the Division 3-4 Player of the Year by the 10-member panel that selects the Associated Press All-State team.
Hill is 5-foot-7 but weighs 179 pounds and runs with power.
"He's extremely strong and powerful. He has tremendous vision and a great burst of acceleration," Chelsea coach Brad Bush said. "He always played great in the big games. He's by far the best running back we've ever had."
He's also one of the best in state history. Hill's 96 career rushing touchdowns are the second-highest, according to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Web site. His 6,810 yards rank fifth.
Willow Run lineman Garret Davis joins Hill on the Division 3-4 first team. Davis (6-3, 285) is a four-year starter and three-year captain for the Flyers.
He made 104 tackles this season and finished with 40 career sacks. Davis also played every offensive line position for Willow Run and is listed as the No. 25 center in the nation by Scout.com.
Three other Washtenaw County players -- Chelsea defensive back Zac Giller, Milan lineman Thom Box and Ypsilanti quarterback Terrance Moore -- were named to the honorable mention list.
The 2009 Associated Press Division 3-4 All-State football team, selected by Michigan sports writers:
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Nick Hill, Chelsea, 5-7, 179, Sr.
QUARTERBACKS Nick Ens, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 6-3, 215, Sr. Cody Marks, Linden, 5-11, 175, Sr.
RUNNING BACKS Nick Hill, Chelsea, 5-7, 179, Sr. Jon McCann, Mount Pleasant, 6-2, 185, Sr. Kirk Spencer, East Grand Rapids, 5-11, 174, Sr. Onaje Miller, Lansing Sexton, 5-11, 188, Jr.
RECEIVERS Mitch VanEffen, Escanaba, 6-0, 195, Sr. Colin Voss, East Grand Rapids, 6-7, 225, Sr. Alec Beattie, Fremont, 6-4, 190, Sr. Mitch Kozlowski, Madison Heights Lamphere, 5-7, 163, Jr.
LINEMEN Paul Jorgensen, DeWitt, 6-7, 278, Sr. Kenneth Woodget, Highland Park, 6-4, 380, Sr. Brandon Dykstra, Hudsonville Unity Christian, 6-2, 290, Sr. Tyler Lemke, Mount Pleasant, 6-4, 255 Steven Chuhran, Marine City, 6-2, 270, Sr. Vince DeAgostino, Petoskey, 6-2, 210, Sr. Garret Davis, Ypsilanti Willow Run, 6-3, 285, Sr.
LINEBACKERS Adam Koning, Hamilton, 6-0 190, Sr. Earnest Thomas, Orchard Lake St. Mary, 6-1, 207, Sr. Jovan Wilson, Melvindale, 6-3, 215, Sr. Jamel Abrams, Marine City, 6-0, 215, Jr.
DEFENSIVE BACKS Tony Lippett, Detroit Crockett, 6-3, 185, Sr. AJ McEwen, East Grand Rapids, 5-9, 168, Sr. Patrick O'Brien, Flint Powers Catholic, 6-4, 220, Sr.
SPECIALIST Danny Carroll, St. Clair Shores Lake Shore, 5-10, 170, Sr.
PUNTER Jarritt Orlando, Ogemaw Heights, 6-3, 220, Sr.
PLACEKICKER Jesse Sykes, Trenton, 5-10, 170, Sr.
COACH OF THE YEAR Jason McIntyre, Mount Pleasant.
SPECIAL MENTION (nominees receiving two or more votes from the 10-member panel):
QUARTERBACKS: Jimmy Williams, DeWitt; Aaron Spence, Three Rivers.
RUNNING BACKS: Loren Suggs, Grand Rapids West Catholic; Jamar Wimberly, Marshall.
RECEIVERS: Jesse Patterson, Linden; Austin Gaines, Detroit Crockett.
LINEMEN: Gabe Sochanek, Grand Rapids West Catholic; John Kamps, Zeeland East; Kaleb Bell, Detroit Crockett.
LINEBACKERS: Michael Carter, St. Joseph; Tyler Weclowski, New Boston Huron; Nate Armstrong, Linden; Winston Larson, Kingsford; Tiaan De Nysschen, Bloomfield Hills Lahser.
DEFENSIVE BACKS: Dylan Schultz, Williamston; Wayne Pettus, Melvindale.
SPECIALIST: Jordan Schumann, Bay City John Glenn.
KICKER: Jacob Derby, Mason.
PUNTER: Anthony Miller, Riverview.
COACHES: Peter Stuursma, East Grand Rapids; Tony Scarcelli, Marine City.
HONORABLE MENTION (nominees receiving one or no votes from the 10-member panel)
QUARTERBACKS: Drew Collins, Adrian; Terrence Moore, Ypsilanti; Forrest Dorman, Big Rapids; Gary Silvers, Cadillac; Marty Mitchell, Dearborn Divine Child.
RUNNING BACKS: Tyler Ellsworth, Cadillac; Ryan LaFlure, Bay City John Glenn; Jamaal Jackson, St. Joseph; Jodeci Mays, Carleton Airport; Dex Teen, Grosse Ile; Brad Siler, Marysville; Derek Sievers, Byron Center.
RECEIVERS: Reid Norman, Cadillac; Jordan Johnson, DeWitt; Efe Scott-Emuakpor, East Lansing; Kyle Sampson, Dearborn Divine Child
LINEMEN: Anthony Zettel, Ogemaw Heights; Briar Keen, Essexville-Garber; Matt Duffiney, Cheboygan; James Jackson, DeWitt; Thom Box, Milan; Chris Eddins, Detroit Country Day; Sam Danielson, Vicksburg.
LINEBACKERS: Nick Dion, Essexville-Garber; Mike Suter, Petoskey; Nick Moore, Petoskey; Daniel Hartsig, Three Rivers; Andy Phillips, Lansing Waverly; Greg Glaser, Adrian; Desmond Martin, Redford Thurston; Drew Stokes, Bloomfield Hills Lahser; Austin Gray, Warren Fitzgerald; Tarran Rankin, Croswell-Lexington; Lanier Logan, Highland Park.
DEFENSIVE BACKS: Colby Aures, Marine City; Zac Giller, Chelsea; Kyle Johnson, Adrian; Steve Green, Marysville.
SPECIALISTS: Devonte Jones, St. Joseph; Clay Satterelli, Mason; Gary Hunter, Orchard Lake St. Mary; Joe McLean, Detroit Country Day.
KICKER: Daniel Pittsley, Mount Pleasant.
PUNTER: Mike Sadler, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern; Jake Doyle, Flint Powers Catholic.
COACH: Andrew Pratley, Ogemaw Heights.