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High school football: See the 29 local players named to the small-school all-state teams

josh thomson, rockland/westchester journal news
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The standout performers on Section 1's Class B, C and D champions and the area's top recruit were among the players celebrated as all-state selections when the New York State Sportswriters Association released its small-school teams Wednesday.

Five different players from Class B champion Pleasantville were chosen, including Section 1's Class B Player of the Year, sophomore Daniel Picart.

Section 1 Class C champ Dobbs Ferry landed four players on the all-state team, headlined by junior workhorse Brian Dann, the section's Class C/D Player of the Year.

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And Class D winner Tuckahoe landed three players on the list, including first-team picks Michael Meyers and John Benke.

The Class AA and A all-state teams are scheduled to be released on Jan. 19. Here's a look at the 29 local players chosen all-state in Classes B, C and D:

Pleasantville's Daniel Picart (10) runs a punt back for a first half touchdown against Ravena during the Class B state semifinal at Middletown High School Nov. 27, 2021. Pleasantville won the game 15-7.
Pleasantville's Daniel Picart (10) runs a punt back for a first half touchdown against Ravena during the Class B state semifinal at Middletown High School Nov. 27, 2021. Pleasantville won the game 15-7.

Class B

First-team offense: Daniel Picart, So., Pleasantville, WR

Second-team offense: Conor O'Neil, Sr., Bronxville, QB; James Moran, Jr., Nanuet, RB; George Kostas, Sr., Ardsley, OL; John McCarthy, Sr., Pleasantville, K

Second-team defense: Ryan Watson, Sr., Ardsley, LB

Third-team defense: Kieran Cotter, Sr., Pleasantville, LB

Fourth-team offense: George Gjelaj, Jr., Byram Hills, OL; Michael Gordon, Sr., Pleasantville, OL; Jack Raspanti, Sr., Pearl River, OL

Fifth-team defense: Robert Bennett, Sr., Nanuet, LB

Honorable mention: Harrison Riopel, Jr., Hackley, QB; Anthony Panettieri, Sr., Hen Hud, RB; Anthony Castaldi, Jr., Kennedy Catholic, all-purpose; Ryan Horigan, So., Pleasantville, LB

Dobbs Ferry Brian Dann looks for some running in the O'Neill defense during state regional playoff game at Mahopac High School Nov. 20, 2021. Dobbs Ferry won the game.
Dobbs Ferry Brian Dann looks for some running in the O'Neill defense during state regional playoff game at Mahopac High School Nov. 20, 2021. Dobbs Ferry won the game.

Class C

First-team offense: Brian Dann, Jr., Dobbs Ferry, RB

Second-team offense: Gamie Sauveur, So., Albertus Magnus, all-purpose

Second-team defense: Jabari Marsland, Sr., Dobbs Ferry, DL; Jose Regalado, Sr., Dobbs Ferry, DL

Third-team offense: Michael Dawson, Sr., Valhalla, QB; Mike LaRusso, Jr., Albertus Magnus, WR; Jack Sullivan, Sr., Valhalla, OL

Third-team defense: Robert Sanzo, Sr., Dobbs Ferry, LB

Honorable mention: Keith Capuano, So., Hastings, WR

Tuckahoe's Michael Meyers prepares to push through Haldane's Soleil Gaines during the Section 1 Class D football championship on November 12, 2021.
Tuckahoe's Michael Meyers prepares to push through Haldane's Soleil Gaines during the Section 1 Class D football championship on November 12, 2021.

Class D

First-team offense: Michael Meyers, Sr., Tuckahoe, RB; John Benke, Jr., Tuckahoe, WR

Second-team offense: Michael Annunziata, Jr., Tuckahoe, QB; Giancarlo Carone, Sr., Haldane, WR

Honorable mention: Ryan Irwin, Sr., Haldane, WR

Josh Thomson is the Sports Editor for The Journal News and Poughkeepsie Journal. He can be reached by e-mail at jthomson@lohud.com, on Twitter at @lohudinsider, and on Instagram at @lohudinsider.

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