Eight Polson football players named to All-State team
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After finishing the regular season with an undefeated record, the Polson Pirate football team had eight athletes named to the Class A All-State team. On the offensive line, Polson guards Josiah Clairmont and Riley Sampson were awarded the top two spots for the Northwestern region. Junior Polson tackle Dan LaFranier was also named first team All-State.
In the quarterback position, Vince DiGiallonardo also received All-State recognition, as he capped off a successful career at Polson.
On defense, senior inside linebacker Brock Bleazard made the All-State team, while junior safety Will Davey also received the prestigious award.
Defensive end Eric Williamson, and outside linebacker Paul McClurg were given All-State honors.
Vince DiGiallonardo was named offensive most valuable player for Class A, while Paul McClurg was awarded defensive most valuable player.
2011 Northwestern Class A All Conference selections:
Defense: Noseguard - Josiah Clairmont, first team Tackle – Dan LaFranier, second team Ends – Riley Sampson, first team Ends – Eric Williamson, first team Outside linebacker – Paul McClurg, first team Inside linebacker – Brock Bleazard, first team Inside linebacker – Taylor Pitts, second team Inside linebacker – Beau Mills, second team Cornerback – Justin Hoel, first team Cornerback – Kienan Keniston, honorable mention Strong Safety – Will Davey, first team Free Safety – Vince DiGiallonardo – first team Defensive Most Valuable Player – Paul McClurg
Offense: Center – Marlin Burke, honorable mention Guard – Josiah Clairmont, first team Guard – Riley Sampson, first team Tackle – Dan LaFranier, first team Tackle – Eric Williamson, honorable mention Tight end/slot – Justin Hoel, second team Fullback – Paul McClurg, first team Tailback – Chris Cote, first team Quarterback – Vince DiGiallonardo, first team Receivers – Will Davey, second team Receivers – Ian Laimbeer, honorable mention Punt return specialist – Justin Hoel Offensive Most Valuable Player - Vince DiGiallonardo
