2002 AP All State Team - Single A
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Shea Boyd was the ringleader of a threesome that led William Campbell's Generals
to a 14-0 season and the state Group A Division 1 football championship.
For his exploits, which included a single-season state record for total offense
and the state's second-highest career total offense ever, Boyd bumped last
year's winner from the first-team quarterback spot on The Associated Press
all-Group A team, and was chosen Group A player of the year by a panel of sports
writers from around the state.
The 6-foot, 202-pound senior completed 134 of 240 passes for 2,882 yards and 37
touchdowns. He ran for another 1,111 yards and 12 scores.
Boyd's 3,993 yards of offense wiped out the record of 3,691 yards set last year
by Mike Biehl of Salem-Virginia Beach. His career total of 10,205 yards is
second only to the 11,519 by Hampton's Ronald Curry in 1997.
Boyd also had plenty of help as the Generals rolled up 734 points.
Junior Cedric Peerman scored 45 touchdowns, including seven in a 70-0 rout of
Appalachia in the state championship. He ran 210 times for 1,992 yards and 38
touchdowns and caught 25 passes for 402 yards and seven TDs.
The third member of the trio was senior wide receiver Vernon Vassal, who had 57
receptions for 1,126 yards and 13 touchdowns. For his career, Vassall had 130
receptions for 2,477 yards and 27 touchdowns.
First Team
Offense
Wide receivers - Vernon Vassal, William Campbell, 5-11, 185, senior;
Jared Jackson, Powell Valley, 5-10, 160, senior
Tight end - Radell Bolden, Buckingham, 6-3, 255, senior
Tackles - Clem Miller, Riverheads, 6-0, 240, senior; Nathan Winston,
William Campbell, 6-3, 227, junior
Guards - Brian Staton, Buckingham, 5-10, 185, senior; Jared Horton,
GW-Wytheville, 6-2, 240, junior
Center - Jason Pratt, W&L-Montross, 6-1, 260, senior
Quarterback - Shea Boyd, William Campbell, 6-0, 202, senior
Backs - John Perkins, Buckingham, 6-1, 190, senior; Cedric Peerman,
William Campbell, 5-11, 170, junior; Robert Barcliff, GW-Wytheville, 5-9, 180,
junior
Kicker - Trey Mitchell, Radford, 5-9, 150, junior
Kick returner - Ricky Hayes, Coeburn, 5-9, 150, junior
Utility - Jacob Phillips, Bath County, 6-3, 180, junior
Defense
Line - Travis Williams, King William, 5-11, 291, senior; Thomas Lloyd,
Riverheads, 6-5, 225, senior; Jr. Owen, William Campbell, 5-11, 220, senior;
Josh Deweese, Floyd County, 5-11, 218, senior
Linebackers - Curtis Krauth, James Monroe, 6-1, 230, junior; Austin
Johnston, Riverheads, 6-3, 220, senior; Tyus Gardner, GW-Wytheville, 6-2, 230,
senior; Ethan Mannon, Floyd County, 5-11, 175, junior; Charlie Oaks, Gate City,
5-11, 205, senior
Backs - Dennis Savedge, Surry County, 6-3, 162, senior; Cody Miller,
Strasburg, 6-0, 150, senior; Josh Mabe, Appalachia, 6-3, 210, senior
Punter - Grant Throckmorton, GW-Wytheville, 6-5, 205, senior
Second Team
Offense
Wide receivers - Brad Carter, Woodstock Central, 5-10, 175, junior;
Terrell Dobbin s, Radford, 6-4, 185, junior
Tight end - John Phillips, Bath County, 6-6, 230, sophomore
Tackles - Daneil Strasser, Bath County, 6-1, 225, senior; Brandon
Wallace, Clintwood, 6-1, 220, senior
Guards - Lionel Hyman, Sussex Central, 5-10, 210, senior; Jeremy
Campbell, Buffalo Gap, 6-3, 250, senior
Center - Josh Bentley, Gate City, 6-3, 245, junior
Quarterback - Joe Taylor, W&L-Montross, 6-0, 190, junior
Backs - Ryan Glover, Riverheads, 6-1,180, senior; Jacob Hawkins, Floyd
County, 5-10, 180, senior; Brandon Brown, Galax, 6-1, 190, senior
Kicker - Clayton Faidley, Riverheads, 5-5, 130, senior
Kick returner - Kevin Forrester, GW-Wytheville, 6-1, 165, senior
Utility - Joey Powell, Narrows, 6-0, 160, senior
Defense
Line -Robert Clark, Gate City, 6-3, 215, senior; Shawn King,
GW-Wytheville, 5-10, 180, senior; Josh Mehoux, Mathews, 6-2, 200, senior; Matt
Ernst, Clarke County, 6-3, 280, senior
Linebackers - Tramaine Fowles, Lunenburg Central, 5-10, 181, junior; Andy
Viola, Stonewall Jackson-Mt. Jackson, 6-0, 247, junior; Maurice Hogge, William
Campbell, 6-0, 190, senior; D.J. Hall, Honaker, 6-2, 225, junior; Ben Hollie,
Narrows, 6-3, 220, senior
Backs - Price Ward, Manassas Park, 5-10, 165, senior; Josh Donald,
Stonewall Jackson-Mt. Jackson, 6-3, 210, senior; Richard Crowgey, GW-Wytheville,
5-10, 165, senior
Punter - Bobby Collier, Brentsville, 5-11, 190, junior
Player of the year - Shea Boyd, William Campbell
Coach of the year - Donnie Pruitt, GW-Wytheville