Carroll County football players dot all-state, all-region teams
The 2023 teams were unveiled over the winter break by the Maryland Football Foundation.
The Maryland Football Foundation recently released all-state teams for the 2023 season, and Carroll County was well represented.
The organization's website, www.mdprepfootball.com, led by longtime high school football enthusiast Sheldon Shealer, put together all-state teams in partnership with coaches and media throughout Maryland.
Their all-region and all-state teams recognize more than 700 players statewide, according to the site.
Time to find out which players from Carroll County made the cut!
CONSENSUS ALL-STATE
(top 30 overall players)
Kamdyn Koch, Winters Mill, punter
The Nebraska-bound senior averaged 33.5 yards per punt this season and helped the Falcons go 9-2 and play in the 2A-1A state quarterfinals. Koch added 23 touchbacks out of 28 punts, and as WM's kicker he connected on 3 field goals and 30 extra points.
CLASS 3A WEST REGION
Offense
Athlete: Kyrece Walker, Westminster
Defense
Defensive line: Jalen Jones, Westminster
Defensive back: James Herndon, Manchester Valley
CLASS 2A-1A WEST REGION
Offense
Quarterback: Chase Miller, Liberty
Offensive line: Sam Andrews, FSK; Jacob Vasquez, Winters Mill; Julian Villaronga, Winters Mill
Tight end: Tristan West, Liberty
Athlete: Caleb Crouch, Winters Mill
Kicker: Michael Martin, Liberty
Defense
Defensive line: Jacob Dell, FSK; James Graham, South Carroll; Victor Tejada, Winters Mill
Linebacker: Nico Baez, Winters Mill; Trey Helmick, Century; Paris Lee, Winters Mill; Nico Marsicano, Liberty; Jackson Shekore, South Carroll
Defensive back: Tyler Carroll, Winters Mill; Ben Stevens, FSK
Punter: Kamdyn Koch, Winters Mill