Before we announce the 2013 VirginiaPreps.com 3A All State team, let's take a quick moment to review the standards that we've put into place around the all-region and all-state team that we name each season.

First, we limit ourselves to just twelve players on each side of the ball with four specialists and one coach of the year. We also will not name co-players of the year on either side of the ball forcing us to make very difficult decisions. Last but not least, because we limit the team to just 28 players overall, we want to honor as many as possible, therefore we will not name a player at more than one position.

On the defensive side of the ball, we name four defensive linemen, four linebackers, three defensive backs and one 'wildcard' position that we generically name 'athlete'.

Offensively, we name a quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers, four offensive linemen and one 'wildcard' position that we generically name 'athlete'. Naming three wide receivers is a notable change from past seasons when we named two wide outs and one tight end, but the trend for spread offenses has led us to believe that it is the right time to make that move. However, when applicable, we will name a tight end as the third wide receiver, so that position is a bit of a flex spot.

2013 VIRGINIAPREPS.COM 3A ALL-STATE OFFENSE

Henry followed up his 2nd team all-state AA selection in 2012 with another great season for the Warriors. The senior completed 60% of his passes for 2,414 yards and 36 touchdowns and led Western Albemarle in rushing with 1,287 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground. Henry's ability to move the ball helped Western Albemarle earn the #2 seed in 3A West and the team's 40 point per game average was in the top five in 3A statewide. For his career, Henry compiled 10,764 yards and 131 touchdowns, 7,124 passing yards with 84 touchdowns and 32 interceptions and 3,640 rushing yards and 47 touchdowns.

Green finished off an outstanding career that saw him break onto the scene at West Point before transferring to Lafayette to finish off his high school days. The senior earned recognition at both running back and defensive back this year with first-team honors in Conference 25 and the coaches 3A East all-region team. His offensive numbers were outstanding as he ran for 1,950 yards and 38 touchdowns and was the Conference 25 offensive player of the year. On defense, he returned two interceptions for touchdowns for the 12-1 Rams. Lafayette coach Andy Linn says the William & Mary commit is "the total package. He's a great athlete, student, player and a fine young man."

Thompson finished off an unbelievable two-year run as the offensive workhorse for Lord Botetourt by earning player of the year honors in the Blue Ridge District and Conference 31. In his senior season, Thompson ran for 2,427 yards and 36 touchdowns, along with 20 two-point conversions for a total of 256 points. Lord Botetourt coach Jamie Harless says that "Chris broke the school single season record for rushing yards, touchdowns and two-point conversions and averaged over 200 yards per game in the postseason." For his career, Thompson ran for 4,620 yards and over 60 touchdowns.

Bevels led all 3A receivers in catches and receiving yards this season, snagging 74 passes for 1,155 yards and 11 touchdowns en route to a third straight state championship game for James Monroe. The senior University of Richmond commit was the main target for JM's strong passing game and played a key role in the secondary for the Yellow Jackets, as well. Bevels was a first-team WR and DB in Conference 27 and on the coaches 3A East all-region team.

Buckner was the leading receiver for the Vikings, finishing off a stellar two season run with a state championship win in 2013. The senior improved in receptions (41 vs 28), receiving yards (854 vs 650) and touchdowns (13 vs 6) from his junior to his senior season. Northside's coaches noted that Buckner had a catch in all 15 games this season and five of his 13 touchdowns came during the Vikings postseason run.

Hogg proved that his big numbers from a season ago (57-941-7 TD) were no fluke, despite the graduation of quarterback Kendall Becraft. The senior receiver quickly forged a bond with new quarterback Neal Reynolds and caught 63 passes for 1,078 yards and 9 touchdowns this season for the two-time defending champions. Hogg was named first-team Seminole District and Conference 30 and to both the coaches and VirginiaPreps 3A West all-region team.

Clark turned in a solid campaign for the Wildcats, although the team success did not follow for the junior. Overall, the tackle graded out at 90% and had 30 pancake blocks while allowing no sacks on the year. Rockbridge County coach Jason White says "Austin is a dream to coach. He is already the most highly recruited player we have ever had here and was the Blue Ridge District and Conference 31 offensive lineman of the year."

Hall's contributions to the Vikings state championship season came on both the offensive and defensive sides of scrimmage. On offense, the junior was a first-team choice in the Blue Ridge District, Conference 31 and the 3A West all-region teams chosen by the coaches and VirginiaPreps. Defensively, Hall was strong all season long but an absolute force in the playoffs where he recorded 9.5 of his 12.5 sacks for the season. Additionally, Hall had 14 tackles for loss, 17 quarterback hurries and was in on 82 tackles for Northside.

Hill was the top offensive lineman for the Mustang offense that put up over 4,500 yards of offense in a balanced attack. Running backs T.J. Tillery (1,600 yards) and Kyree Koonce (675 before a season-ending injury in October) were the beneficiaries of the solid play by Hill and the offensive line and the senior guard picked up first-team Jefferson District and Conference 31 honors, along with first-team selections on the 3A West all-region teams chosen by VirginiaPreps and the coaches.

New was the top offensive lineman for the 12-1 Rams, clearing paths for Jahlil Green and Schekel Wallace for the top-scoring offense in 3A. The senior tackle was a first-team selection in the Colonial Rivers Conference (Conference 25) and earned a nod on the Bay Rivers District team chosen by Marty O'Brien of the Daily Press. In addition, he was a first-team 3A East choice by the coaches and VirginiaPreps.

One season after earning a spot on VirginiaPreps AA Underclass team, Huckaby again was the key player on the offensive line for the state semifinalist Pioneers. The senior was named to the first-team at center and on the defensive line in the Seminole District and Conference 30 and on offense to the 3A West all-region team by both VirginiaPreps and the coaches.

Hill is almost the prototypical player to fill the athlete role, as he was a key performer for the 9-3 Terriers throughout his career. Offensively, Hill lined up at quarterback for the run-heavy Terriers and picked up 2,309 yards on the ground and scored 24 touchdowns. He also completed 47 of 90 passes for 713 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, the senior finished with 80 solo tackles, 29 assists, forced five fumbles, broke up 9 passes and intercepted two. Hill claimed first-team honors in the Blue Ridge District, Conference 31 and the 3A West coaches team at Offense Athlete and Defensive Back and at the ATH position on VirginiaPreps 3A West team.

2013 VIRGINIAPREPS.COM 3A ALL-STATE DEFENSE

Muse continued his dominant play in 2013, leading a Northside defensive line that ranked among the state's best in all classifications. The senior University of Richmond commit finished off the Vikings' state championship season with a strong play with 17 hurries in five postseason games. Over Northside's 15 games, Muse was in on 101 tackles, had 26 tackles for loss (a school record, and he also has the school's all-time TFL record), 13.5 sacks and forced two fumbles.

Ashworth had a strong freshman season as Tunstall made the state semifinals last year and continued to improve in 2013. The sophomore had 102 tackles (26 for loss), recorded 14 sacks and forced two fumbles on defense and added a blocked punt on special teams. He was a first-team Piedmont District selection at defensive end and offensive tackle and Tunstall coach Buddy Brown summed up Ashworth's talent by saying "Caleb is a young man who plays with a high motor. He is relentless in his effort on both sides of the ball. He is possibly the best high school football player I have been associated with in 30 plus years of coaching."

Lord Botetourt has taken big steps as a program over the past two seasons and Rader was a big reason for the Cavaliers defensive improvements in 2013. The senior finished the season with 35 solo tackles, 52 assists and 31 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. The latter numbers and his 15 sacks were both school records for Lord Botetourt. Coach Jamie Harless says that "Daniel is as good a defensive lineman as I have ever coached. He is an absolutely relentless player who was consistently great in every game."

Two years into his high school career and Wynn-Coleman is a name that is known among followers of 3A football. After a strong freshman season, the sophomore was a huge part of the defensive success for James Monroe and helped lead them through the postseason and back to Lynchburg for another state championship appearance. Wynn-Coleman finished the year with 8 sacks from the interior of the defensive line and also blocked 3 kicks, including a very important one against Heritage in the state semifinals.

Flici (along with 2nd team selection Nate Atkins) formed the nucleus of a Hidden Valley defense that steadily improved throughout the season, pulled two upsets in the playoffs and nearly made it to the state semifinals. The senior linebacker finished the year with 84 solo tackles, 33 assists, 13 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. Hidden Valley coach Scott Weaver commented that "Massi led one of the best defenses in 3A. He was all over the field and helped create matchup problems that helped us reach the cusp of the 3A state semifinals."

Loudoun Valley's run to the state semifinals was led in large part by Grayson's tenacious play on both offense and defense. The senior led the Vikings with over 100 tackles and got to the ball with regularity on defense. Offensively, Grayson ran for 624 yards on 41 carries and scored 11 touchdowns (better than 1 for every 4 carries). He was the Conference 28 defensive player of the year.

Waddey was a three-year contributor for the Vikings and was a steady influence in the middle of the field for the state champions in 2013. The senior finished with 116 tackles (7 for loss), 2 sacks and forced four turnovers (three fumbles, one interception). Waddey was named to the first-team in the Blue Ridge District, Conference 31 and on the coaches and VirginiaPreps 3A West all-region teams this season.

Wallace was in the middle of Lafayette's outstanding defense, leading the way for a team that allowed 10.7 points per game and gave up more than 14 points just twice in 13 games in 2013. The senior finished the year with 120 tackles and two interceptions and was the team's second leading rusher on offense with 850 yards and 11 touchdowns for the 12-1 Rams.

Johnson's work at cornerback as part of the dominant Northside defense may not have received the headlines of the team's defensive line, but was equally as important to the state championship success for the Vikings. The senior finished the year with 52.5 tackles (five for loss), six interceptions, nine pass break ups and rarely let an opposing receiver into space for big gains. Johnson was a first-team Blue Ridge District choice, as well.

Spotswood's season ended after a first round upset loss against Hidden Valley, but Slater was the heart and soul of the Trailblazers' 9-2 mark in 2013. The senior contributed to the team's success on offense with 1,853 yards and 31 touchdowns rushing, and was named the Valley District player of the year. He was key on special teams where he was a first-team Valley District selection at punter. However, his work on defense cannot be ignored where he was in on 122 tackles, had five sacks, five interceptions, two forced fumbles and 10 pass break ups. Slater was one of the top all-around players in the state this season.

Szklennik was a strong two-way player for Kettle Run, but excelled in the secondary where picked off a 3A-best 10 passes in 2013. The senior earned Conference 27 defensive player of the year honors and he was a first-team 3A East all-region selection on both the coaches and VirginiaPreps squads. For his career, Szklennik intercepted 19 passes.

After a strong junior season, Jackson stepped into a larger role for the Cougars in 2013 and earned first-team Conference 27 honors as a running back and linebacker. Offensively, the senior ran for nearly 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns, but his play at middle linebacker in the 3-5 scheme was as important for the Cougars success, as they allowed just 14.5 points per game and narrowly missed advancing past James Monroe in round two.

2013 VIRGINIAPREPS.COM 3A ALL-STATE SPECIALISTS

Dit was a big part of the James Monroe offense this season, kicking 18 field goals in the Yellow Jackets' 15 games. The senior also connected on 43 extra points and had one of the strongest legs in the state in 2013.

Steele was a leader for Warren County in all aspects of the game. The senior earned a unanimous first-team Conference 28 nod at punter, along with first team selections on the coaches and VirginiaPreps 3A East all-region teams. In addition, Steele kicked 7 field goals and had 10.5 sacks for the Wildcats as a linebacker.

Eldridge was a huge part of Kettle Run's continued success and the junior led 3A players with four kick returns for touchdown. For the season, he averaged 37.1 yards per return on kickoffs and took three kicks to the end zone and added a punt return for touchdown, as well. Offensively, Eldridge caught nine touchdown passes for the Cougars.

Farrior followed up his strong junior campaign by leading Tunstall's offense and special teams in 2013. The senior had two kickoff returns for touchdowns this season, in addition to nearly 10 yards per touch on 97 offensive touches (75 rushes, 22 receptions).

2013 VIRGINIAPREPS.COM 3A COACH OF THE YEAR

Coming into the 2013 season, Northside was among the top contenders in 3A and the Vikings were #2 in our preseason top ten. Coach Burt Torrence and staff were aware of the potential on their team, very confident in their defense and expecting their offense to be explosive. After a 14-1 season that culminated in Torrence and the Vikings' second state championship in five years, it is difficult to deny the success that is pervasive in the Northside program under coach Torrence's leadership.

The Vikings ran off seven straight wins to open the season, including a 17-10 win against rival Salem and double-digit wins in their other wins. A 21-14 overtime loss at Lord Botetourt forced the Vikings to regroup in late October and they bounced back with another seven game win streak, highlighted by victories over William Byrd and then playoff wins over Brookville, Monticello, Magna Vista, Loudoun Valley and James Monroe. Coach Torrence has now compiled a 62-34 mark in eight seasons at Northside.

QB: Dominic Dunnaville, Northside, Sr.

RB: Daniel Molina, Central (Woodstock), Sr.

RB: T.J. Tillery, Monticello, Sr.

WR: Kevon Cooley, Armstrong, Sr.

WR: Bryce Hankins, Magna Vista, Sr.

WR: Steven Hearn, Western Albemarle, Sr.

OL: Bradley Brown, Magna Vista, Sr.

OL: Tyler Smith, Hopewell, Sr.

OL: Caleb Trump, Loudoun Valley, Sr.

OL: Ben Winegard, Spotswood, Sr.

C: Coleman Goad, Lafayette, Jr.

ATH: Tabyus Taylor, Hopewell, Sr.

DL: Caleb Cook, Central (Woodstock), Sr.

DL: Nick Fant, Hopewell, Sr.

DL: Blake Guminsky, Lafayette, Sr.

DL: Sean Means, Monticello, Sr.

LB: Hamilton Argueta, Central (Woodstock), Sr.

LB: Nate Atkins, Hidden Valley, Jr.

LB: Billy Ehle, Spotswood, Sr.

LB: Chanco Estes, Magna Vista, Sr.

DB: Justin Bauserman, Central (Woodstock), Sr.

DB: Jalen Hairston, Magna Vista, Sr.

DB: Brent Thacker, Rustburg, Sr.

ATH: Zac Foutz, Cave Spring, Jr.

K: Carson Wise, Blacksburg, Sr.

P: Alan Gutierrez, Brookville, Sr.

RET: Gemonta Jackson, Petersburg, Jr.

RET: Bobby Staples, Lord Botetourt, Jr.