Oscar Smith QB Shon Mitchell named offensive POY; Westfield's Kevin Petrillo chosen as defensive POY; Westfield's Kyle Simmons named Coach of the Year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Virginia High School League 2016 Group 6A all-state football team have been selected.
Oscar Smith senior quarterback Shon Mitchell was selected 6A Offensive Player of the Year and Westfield senior linebacker Kevin Petrillo was chosen Defensive Player of the Year.
Westfield head coach Kyle Simmons was named 6A Coach of the Year after leading the Bulldogs to a second consecutive 6A state title with a 34-28 win over Oscar Smith in double-overtime in the finals.
Thirty-two (32) players were chosen to each all-state team (Offense: one quarterback; four linemen; one center; three running backs; three wide receivers; one tight end; one kicker; one kick returner; one offensive all-purpose player. Defense: three defensive tackles; two defensive ends; four linebackers; four defensive backs; one punter; one punt returner; one defensive all-purpose player).
Each all-state selection committee is composed of eight football coaches (four from each region).
