Prep Football -- K-M's Miller Is North's Top Back

Kent-Meridian's Robin Miller, who set a South Puget Sound League single-season rushing record with 1,726 yards, has been named offensive back of the year in the North Division.

Kyle Stewart of Kentridge was named offensive lineman of the year, Justin Vance of Kentwood defensive back of the year and Kai Ellis of Kentridge defensive lineman of the year.

SPSL North Division

AWARDS

Special teams player of the year - Rob Steen, kicker, Kentridge. Offensive back of the year - Robin Miller, RB, Kent-Meridian. Offensive linesman of the year - Kyle Stewart, OG, Kentridge. Defensive back of the year - Justin Vance, OLB, Kentwood. Defensive lineman of the year - Kai Ellis, DE, Kentridge. Head coach of the year - Andy Haynie, Sumner. Assistant coach of the year - Glenn Dacus, Kentridge.

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

Line - Jake Robinson, 6-1, 215, Sr., Kentwood; Kyle Stewart, 6-3, 303, Sr., Kentridge; Tim Jennings, 240, Sr., Auburn; Brett Priest, 5-8, 240, Jr., Sumner.

Center - Zach Norling, 6-2, 265, Jr., Kentridge.

Tight end - Tim Galloway, 6-2, 215, Jr., Auburn.

Running backs - Joe Erickson, 6-0, 190, Sr., Auburn; Robin Miller, 6-0, 220, Sr., Kent-Meridian; Nyle Chambers, 6-1, 210, Sr., Sumner.

Quarterback - Jake Schliesman, 5-11, 190, Sr., Sumner.

Wide receiver - Rob Steen, 6-1, 165, Sr., Kentridge; Matt Robertson, 6-4, 190, Jr., Sumner.

Kicker - Rob Steen, 6-1, 165, Sr., Kentridge.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

Line - Jake Robinson, 6-1, 215, Sr., Kentwood; Tim Jennings, 5-9, 240, Auburn; Joe Fomai, 6-6, 325, Sr., Kentwood; Kai Ellis, 6-5, 225, Kentridge.

Inside linebackers - Tim Galloway, 6-2, 215, Jr., Auburn; Brett Thompson, 6-1, 220, Sr., Auburn Riverside.

Outside linebackers - Jason Dudley, 5-11, 190, Sr., Kentridge; Justin Vance, 5-10, 170, Sr., Kentwood.

Backs - Matt Kasper, 5-11, 180, Sr., Auburn; Ryan Woo, 5-11, 175, Sr., Kentridge; Russell Dokken, 6-2, 170, Sr., Kentwood; Mark Conrad, 5-9, 185, Sr., Sumner.

Punter - Joey Smith, 6-2, 180, Sr., Enumclaw.

FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker - Tim Adams, Sr., 5-11, 195, Auburn. Kick returner - Nolan Antonoff, 5-10, 168, Sr., Auburn Riverside. P/K - Joey Smith, 6-2, 180, Sr., Enumclaw. Deep snapper - Jon Thomas, 5-11, 255, Kent-Meridian. Cover man - Mike Phillips, 6-0, 200, Sr., Kentridge. P - Kevin McCarthy, 6-4, 195, So., Kentwood. P - Jeff Sturtz, 6-0, 180, Sr., Sumner. KR - Brian Frank, 5-5, 135, Sr., Tahoma.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

Line - Gary Macy, 6-3, 215, Sr., Kent-Meridian; Joe Fomai, 6-6, 325, Sr., Kentwood; Kai Ellis, 6-5, 225, Sr., Kentridge; Travis Sjolstrom, 6-2, 210, Sr., Auburn Riverside.

Center - Derrick Board, 6-2, 245, Jr., Auburn.

Tight end - Cody Henningson, 6-0, 185, Jr., Sumner

Running backs - John Gardenhire, 5-8, 195, So., Kentwood; Mike Karney, 5-11, 245, Jr., Kentwood; Mark Conrad, 5-9, 189, Sr., Sumner.

Quarterback - Klye Beavert, 6-2, 210, Sr., Kentridge.

Wide receivers - Ryan Woo, 5-11, 175, Sr., Kentridge; Russell Dokken, 6-2, 170, Sr., Kentwood.

Kicker - Adam Grant, 6-1, 165, Jr., Auburn Riverside.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

Line - Isaac Kim, 6-0, 235, Sr., Kentridge; Gary Macy, 6-3, 215, Sr., Kent-Meridian; Nyle Chambers, 6-1, 210, Sr., Sumner; Travis Sjostrom, 6-2, 210, Sr., Auburn Riverside.

Inside linebackers - Dylan MacNeil, 5-10, 200, Kent-Meridian; Darvel Hanson, 6-1, 215, Sr., Kentwood.

Outside linebackers - Cody Henningsen, 6-0, 185, Jr., Sumner; Jason Irwin, 6-0, 195, Sr., Auburn.

Backs - Ryan Scott, 6-3, 175, Jr., Kentwood; Blake Cleveland, 5-7, 150, So., Kent-Meridian; Jake Morgan 6-1, 185, Sr., Kentridge; Aaron Moyer, 5-9, 150, Sr., Enumclaw.

Punter - Rob Steen, 6-1, 165, Sr., Kentridge.

HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE

Line - Eric Pelfrey, 6-1, 215, Jr., Auburn; Charlie Mitchell, 6-0, 215, Sr., Kent-Meridian; Pat Morgan, 6-0, 210, Sr., Auburn Riverside; Danny Seger, 5-11, 190, Sr., Tahoma; Morgan Smith, 6-5, 265, Sr., Kentwood; Eric Hyatt, 6-2, 208, Sr., Enumclaw; Jared Paxton, 6-3, 200, Sr., Tahoma.

Center - Jon Thomas, 5-11, 255, Sr., Kent-Meridian; Jason Lopez, 5-7, 220, Sr., Sumner.

Tight end - Franco Santiago, 5-10, 168, Jr., Auburn Riverside; Jason Dudley, 5-11, 190, Sr., Kentridge; Ray Bonnell, 6-2, 190, Jr., Kentwood.

Running back - Jason Paulson, 6-3, 185, Jr., Enumclaw; DeRon Cage, 5-10, 185, Jr., Kentridge; Mitch Hegerborst, 5-11, 180, Jr., Kentridge; Jake Futch, 5-10, 175, Sr., Auburn Riverside; Brian Frank, 5-5, 135, Tahoma.

Quarterback - Darvel Hanson, 6-1, 215, Sr., Kentwood.

Wide receiver - Abam Barker, 6-1, 175, Sr., Auburn; Jeff Sturtz, 6-0, 180, Sr., Sumner.

HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE

Line - John Dano, 5-6, 200, Jr., Auburn; Scott Ross, 5-10, 220, Jr., Auburn Riverside; Eric Hyatt, 6-2, 210, Sr., Enumclaw; Danny Soger, 5-11, 190, Sr., Tahoma; John Bronson, 6-2, 215, Jr., Kent-Meridian; Justin Jackson, 6-3, 233, Jr., Kentridge; Nate Holdener, 6-1, 205, Sr., Sumner.

Inside linebackers - Brian St. Hilarie, 6-1, 185, Jr., Kent-Meridian; Mike Phillips. 6-0, 200, Sr., Kentridge; Roy McCarver, 6-1, 195, Jr., Kentridge; Mike Karney, 5-11, 245, Jr., Kentwood; Eric Foss, 6-0, 185, Jr., Sumner; Travis Metzger, 6-2, 185, So., Tahoma; Jason Paulson, 6-1, 185, Jr., Enumclaw.

Outside linebackers - Ty Hanson, 5-10, 185, Sr., Kentridge; David Masterson, 5-8, 175, Sr., Tahoma, David Green, 6-0, 180, Jr., Auburn Riverside; Ray Bonnell, 6-2, 190, Jr., Kentwood; Andrew Deutschman, 5-10, 180, Sr., Tahoma;

Backs - Mario Blauman, 5-10, 165, Jr., Kentridge, Brian Frank, 5-5, 135, Sr., Tahoma; Justin Bredengred, 5-10, 150, Jr., Kentwood; Brandon Bennett, 6-0, 175, Sr., Tahoma; Jake Futch, 5-10, 175, Sr., Auburn Riverside; Simon Cruz, 6-0, 175, Jr., Auburn.

SPSL South Division

AWARDS

Offensive back of the year - Collin Henderson, Sr., Puyallup; Emilio Iniguez, Sr., Bethel. Offensive lineman of the year - Josh Taylor, Bethel. Defensive back of the year - Keenan Mussie, Sr., Rogers. Defensive linesmen of the year - Steve Phillips, Sr., Puyallup. Coach of the year - Bill Wernofsky, Rogers

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

Center - Shane Barger, 6-3, 290, Sr., Bethel.

Guards - Mike Tangatavaaha, 6-1, 260, Sr., Rogers; Mike Parks, 6-1, 240, Sr., Bethel.

Tackles - Josh Taylor, 6-4, 310, Sr., Bethel; John Lindsey, 6-4, 250, Sr., Rogers.

Running backs - Emilio Iniguez, 5-10, 185, Sr., Bethel; Souky Bouphathong, 5-10, 170, Sr., Jefferson; William Bennett, 5-10, 175, Sr., Spanaway Lake.

Quarterback - Jeremy Kellogg, 6-0, 175, So., Rogers.

Wide receivers - Wes Nurse, 6-0, 175, Sr., Decatur; Collin Henderson, 6-1, 185, Sr., Puyallup, Jace Lee, 5-9, 170, Sr., Rogers.

Tight end - Warren Stewart, 6-2, 215, Sr., Spanaway Lake.

Kicker - Kevin Hughes, Jr., Puyallup.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

Line - Tim Powell, 6-4, 210, Sr., Rogers; Steve Phillips, 6-0, 210, Sr., Puyallup; Tyler Doud, 5-11, 185, Jr., Curtis; Kevin Louwsma, 6-5, 250, Sr., Decatur.

Linebackers - Sam Betz, 6-0, 175, Sr., Puyallup; Matt Bennefield, 5-11, 200, Sr., Puyallup; Matt Lingley, 6-3, 195, Jr., Rogers; Mike McNiven, 6-3, 215, Sr., Bethel.

Backs - Keenan Mussie, 5-9, 175, Sr., Rogers; Mario Small, 5-10, 175, Sr., Spanaway Lake; Collin Henderson, 6-2, 180, Sr., Puyallup; David Sanders, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Bethel

Punter - Scott Burcar, Jr., Bethel.

FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

Danny Lawton, Federal Way; Mark Hitchner, Bethel; Wyman Stewart, Spanaway Lake; Josh Spence, Decatur; Jason Graff, Thomas Jefferson; Derek Lenox, Curtis; Brett Kobes, Rogers; Courtney Thomas, Puyallup.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

Center - Billy Tomlinson, 5-11, 225, Sr., Rogers.

Guards - Judd Anderton, 6-5, 230, Sr., Curtis; Matt Driscoll, 6-4, 245, Sr., Puyallup.

Tackles - Dennis Newton, 6-2, 260, Sr., Spanaway Lake; Isaac Aronson, 6-6, 275, Sr., Curtis.

Running backs - Titus Tate, 6-2, 195, Sr., Decatur; Jordan Wheeler, 5-10, 195, Jr., Curtis; Juan Harris, 5-11, 180, Jr., Federal Way.

Quarterback - Nick Lucey, 6-0, 185, Sr., Curtis; Mario Small, 5-10, 185, Sr., Spanaway Lake.

Wide receiver - Corey Smith, 5-9, 155, Sr., Decatur; Brian Winter, 6-2, 175, Jr., Curtis; Scott Burcar, 6-1, 180, Sr., Bethel.

Tight end - Kevin Louwsma, 6-5, 250, Sr., Decatur.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

Line - John Lindsey, 6-4, 250, Sr., Rogers; Dusty Hawkins, 6-1, 255, Jr., Bethel; Mark Christie, 6-0, 230, Sr., Federal Way; Brett Evans, 6-7, 230, Sr., Curtis.

Linebackers - Derek Lenox, 5-11, 205, Sr., Curtis; Marlon Pahulu, 5-11, 215, Jr., Curtis; Tyler Howell, 6-2, 210, Sr., Federal Way; Joe Green, 5-10, 190, Jr., Spanaway Lake.

Backs - Forrest Lawson, 6-2, 190, Rogers; Brian McKechnie, 5-8, 170, Rogers; Jordan Wheeler, 5-10, 185, Curtis; John Jones, 5-9, 145, Jefferson.

PCL Division I AWARDS

MVP - Nick Newton, White River. Coach of the year - Terry Veltkamp, White River.

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback - Jason Smerer, 6-0, 165, Sr., Fife.

Running backs - Andy Hahto, 5-8, 157, Jr., White River; Eric Kimble, 5-11, 176, So., Franklin Pierce; Dave Clemons, 5-10, 175, Sr., Sequim.

Wide receivers - Jon Jensen, 5-11, 175, Sr., Fife; Kraig Kaelin, 6-0, 185, Sr., White River.

Tight end - Bruce Evans, 6-1, 185, Sr., Clover Park.

Center - Cody Soler, 5-9, 230, Sr., Whiter River.

Line - Chris Barry, 6-3, 238, Jr., Franklin Pierce; Jason Calapp, 6-4, 278, Sr., Franklin Pierce; Brian Clarke, 6-1, 195, Sr., Clover Park; Nick Newton, 6-5, 264, Sr., White River.

Kicker - Rob Allen, 5-9, 143, Jr., Franklin Pierce.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

Line - Nick Newton, 6-5, 264, Sr., White River; Dan Duenas, 6-0, 260, Sr., Fife; Joe Sprouse, 6-1, 190, Jr., White River; Chris Barry, 6-3, 238, Jr., Franklin Pierce.

Inside linebackers - Ty Weingard, 5-10, 190, Sr., White River; John Fryer, 6-1, 185, Sr., Sequim.

Outside linebackers - Jeff Sprouse, 6-0, 180, Sr., White River; Matt Randall, 6-2, 185, Sr., White River.

Backs - J.R. Ross, 6-3, 180, Jr., Bremerton; Jeff Muai, 5-11, 160, Jr., Franklin Pierce; Mike McQueed, 5-11, 160, Sr., Clover Park; Kraig Kaelin, 6-0, 185, Sr., White River.

Punter - Kraign Kaelin, 6-0, 185, Sr., White River.

Kick returner - Antonio Bush, 6-0, 170, Sr., Fife.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback - Patrick Veltkamp, 6-0, 161, Sr., White River.

Running back - Mike Muai, 5-11, 180, Jr., Franklin Pierce; Jared Simulcik, 6-0, 181, Jr., White River; Larry Kimmons, 5-10, 170, So., Bremerton.

Wide receiver - Ricky Johnson, 5-10, 160, Jr., Sequim; J.R. Ross, 6-3, 180, Jr., Bremerton.

Tight end - John Fryar, 6-1, 185, Sr., Sequim.

Center - John Harkness, 6-1, 273, Jr., Franklin Pierce.

Line - Rob Stoehr, 6-3, 216, Jr., Franklin Pierce; David Iuli, 6-3, 240, Sr., Clover Park; Jeff Robbins, 5-8, 230, Sr., White River; Travis Kric, 6-1, 230, Sr., Bremerton.

Kicker - Jesse McClung, 6-0, 170, So., White River.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

Line - Brett Mullin, 6-2, 225, Sr., White River; Adrian Brownfield, 5-9, 165, Sr., Clover Park; Trevor Assy, 6-0, 175, Jr., Fife; Jason Calapp, 6-4, 278, Sr., Franklin Pierce.

Inside linebackers - Nick Blazina, 6-0, 185, Jr., Fife; Brian Clarke, 6-1, 190, Sr., Clover Park.

Outside linebackers - Eric Kimble, 5-11, 176, So., Franklin Pierce; Bobby Poeltl, 5-8, 160, Jr., Clover Park; Eric Heiberg, 6-1, 205, Sr., Fife.

Backs - Ricky Johnson, 5-10, 160, Jr., Sequim; Jon Dickson, 6-0, 158, Jr., White River; Antonio Bush, 6-0, 170, Sr., Fife; Joe Randall, 6-1, 192, Sr., White River.

Punter - Jon Jensen, 5-11, 175, Sr., Fife.

Kick returner - Eric Kimble, 5-11, 176, So., Franklin Pierce.

PCL Division II AWARDS

MVP - Jordan Connor, Kentlake. Coach of the year - Mark Torgerson, Kentlake.

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback - Travis Kirby, 6-2, 195, Sr., Lakes.

Running backs - Ryan Allen, 5-11, 190, Sr., Kentlake; George Patterson, 5-11, 200, Sr., Lakes; Brian Bennett, 5-10, 210, Sr., Lakes.

Wide receivers - Chris Williamson, 6-2, 180, Sr., North Mason; Jaison Dixon, 5-11, 165, Sr., Lakes.

Tight end - Jeremy Huffman, 6-3, 185, Sr., North Mason.

Center - Kyle Aahl, 5-10, 195, Sr., Kentlake.

Line - Andy Randolph, 5-11, 215, Sr., North Mason; Leonard Queen, 5-10, 265, Jr., Washington; Jordan Conner, 6-2, 215, Sr., Kentlake; Aaron Butler, 6-3, 290, Jr.; Lakes.

Kicker - Nick Wiita, 6-0, 175, Sr., Kentlake.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

Line - Andy Randolph, 5-11, 215, Sr., North Mason; John Choate, 6-2, 215, Sr., Yelm; Jordan Connor, 6-2, 215, Sr., Kentlake; George Patterson, 5-11, 200, Sr., Lakes.

Inside linebackers - Matt Whitlow, 6-1, 190, Sr., Yelm; Grant Rondeau, 5-10, 190, Jr., Kentlake; Pat Johnson, 5-11, 210, Jr., Lakes.

Outside linebackers - Troy Egbert, 5-11, 195, Sr., Kentlake; Jacob Estrada, 5-11, 205, Jr., Lakes.

Backs - Chris Williamson, 6-2, 185, Sr., North Mason; Laurence Morrison, 5-11, 175, Sr., Yelm; Chris Wainhouse, 5-9, 155, Sr., Lakes; Reggie Williams, 6-5, 190, So., Lakes.

Punter - Christian Lee, 5-9, 165, Sr., Kentlake.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

Quarterback - Troy Egbert, 5-11, 195, Sr., Kentlake.

Running back - Greg Huffman, 5-9, 182, Jr., North Mason; Matt Whitley, 6-0, 190, Sr., Yelm; Grant Rondeau, 5-10, 185, Jr., Kentlake.

Wide receiver - Lucas Johnson, 6-0, 160, Sr., North Mason; Nick Wiita, 6-1, 175, Sr., Kentlake; Reggie Williams, 6-5, 190, So., Lakes.

Tight end - Nick Zatkovich, 6-2, 200, Jr., Lakes.

Center - Pat Johnson, 5-10, 210, Jr., Lakes.

Line - C.J. Vasbinder, 6-3, 307, Sr., North Mason; Rusty Smith, 6-1, 210, Sr., Washington; Moe Toomata, 6-3, 280, Jr., Lakes; Mike Huffman, 5-11, 210, Sr., Yelm.

Kicker - Phillip Flatau, 6-1, 180, Jr., North Mason

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

Line - Alex Owen, 6-2, 215, Jr., North Mason; Rusty Smith, 6-2, 215, Sr., Washington; Aaron Butler, 6-3, 290, Jr., Lakes; Elliot Davis, 6-1, 240, Sr., Lakes.

Inside linebackers - Jeremy Huffman, 6-3, 185, Sr., North Mason; Jeremy Silvernail, 6-0, 180, Sr, Kentlake.

Outside linebackers - Jason Rolfe, 5-11, 165, Sr., Yelm; Ryan Allen, 5-11, 190, Sr., Kentlake; Mike Pike, 5-5, 130, So., Washington.

Backs - Lucas Johnson, 6-0, 160, Sr., North Mason; Kevin Kibler, 5-8, 165, So., Washington; John Shields, 5-9, 165, So., Kenny Jackson, 5-10, 170, So., Kentlake.

Punter - Jacob Estrada, 5-11, 205, Jr., Lakes.