ALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUP FOOTBALL 2024
OFFENSIVE LINE
First team
Peter Langi, Archbishop Riordan, 6-5, 330, senior
First-team two-way WCAL lineman stood out on Riordan’s imposing O-line. Blocked for offense that led Crusaders to CCS Division I semifinal. Senior, who also signed with Washington, had nine tackles.
John Mills, St. Ignatius, 6-6, 345, senior
Anchored SI’s offensive line during resurgent season as starting left tackle. Senior bound for Washington led Wildcats to best season in 12 years and hoisted CCS Open Division championship. Co-WCAL offensive lineman of the year.
Sione Netane, St. Francis, 6-5, 330, senior
Two-way lineman named first-team by WCAL. Opened up holes for record-setting season by running back Kingston Keanaaina. Wrapped up 25 ballcarriers defensively.
Ace Robinson, De La Salle, 6-4, 265, senior
Spartans’ best O-lineman led on the interior for De La Salle team that reached CIF Open Division state championship game, losing 37-15 to national No. 1 team Mater Dei. Also contributed defensively with 17 tackles, four tackles for loss and 1 1/2 sacks.
Champ Taulealea, Valley Christian, 6-5, 330, senior
Co-WCAL O-lineman of the year with Mills, will join him at Washington. Senior led Warriors to CCS Open/Division I tournament, where they lost 24-14 to St. Francis in the opening round. Added 25 tackles defensively.
Second team
Michael Klisiewicz, Liberty, 6-6, 305, senior
Senior was named Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Bay Valley Athletic League. Signed with Cal during the early signing period. Primarily an offensive tackle, he also played some defensive end and collected two tackles on that side of the ball. Star blocker for Lions team that reached NCS Division II semifinals.
Elias Shamieh, Serra, 6-3, 300, senior
Key piece to Serra offensive line that blocked for 1,000-yard back Nano Latu. Holds offer from Colorado State.
Tommy Tofi, Archbishop Riordan, 6-6, 320, senior
Junior tackle helped anchor elite, talented Riordan line that paved way for CCS Division I semifinal appearance. Co-junior of the year and first-teamer in West Catholic Athletic League. Also played defense, compiling 28 total tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack.
Andrew Tresser, Acalanes, 6-2, 220, senior
Important blocker for Acalanes team that won NCS Division III championship and lost narrowly in NorCal 5-AA championship game to Carmel. Made two pancake blocks in 2024 season.
Sione Vailea, McClymonds, 6-3, 270, senior
Senior named first-team all-OAL paved the way for big seasons by stars Rahsjon Duncan, Berell Staples and Sharky Tamale. Holds scholarship offers from San Diego and Southwest Baptist.
Honorable mention
Louis Akpa, Serra, senior
Jonah Alapati, Serra, senior
Dylan Beigi, Archbishop Mitty, senior
Fabian Bustamante, Santa Teresa, senior
Leo Cocchiglia, Los Gatos, senior
Delon Craft Jr., Salesian, senior
Aaron Davis-Beckford, Christopher, senior
Chase Duarte, Clayton Valley Charter, senior
Nolan Keith, Bellarmine, senior
Daniel Leupold, St. Ignatius, senior
Matt Ludeman, Los Gatos, senior
Fuatau Lulai, James Logan, senior
Ata Mata’u, St. Francis, senior
Kekoa Mayo-McKnight, Bishop O’Dowd, senior
Bradley Ruffin, Pittsburg, senior
Richard Salas, Moreau Catholic, junior
Jacob Smith, Wilcox, senior
Jeremiah Stallworth, Palo Alto, senior
Losipini Tupou, Archbishop Riordan, senior
Deegan Waldorph, Branham, senior
All-BANG football publication schedule
Monday, Jan. 6
Kickers-punters
Defensive line
Linebackers
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Defensive backs
Utility players
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Offensive line
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Running backs
Wide receivers/tight ends
Athletes
Thursday, Jan. 9
Quarterbacks
Coaches of the year
Players of the year
Those eligible for all-BANG honors come from leagues based predominantly in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The news organization’s high school sports staff chooses the players and coaches.
