As part of our high school football coverage to get you ready for the 2024 season, we are rolling out all-Bay Area Area News Group preseason recognition.
Today’s position:
KICKERS/PUNTERS
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Mateo Alvarez, Gunderson, PK, junior
Second-team all-BVAL West Valley kicker. Was 21 of 22 on point-after touchdowns, 3 of 3 on field goals, with a long of 40 yards.
Rylan Antipuesto, Christopher, PK, 5-8, 135, senior
Second-team all-BVAL Mt. Hamilton kicker. Made 49 of 53 of his PATs. Was 6 of 9 on FGs with a long of 37 yards.
Casey Carr, Santa Teresa, K/P, 6-2, 210, senior
The young man who goes by the alias “Cowboy Kicker” on social media has a 4.5 star rating by Chris Sailer Kicking. Carr was 5 of 9 on FGs and 20 of 23 on PATs in 2023. Went 8 of 9 on FGs in 2022 as the Saints won the NorCal Division 6-AA championship. Had three touchbacks on kickoffs.
Odhran Kenny, St. Ignatius, K/P, 6-3, 180, senior
Has a 4.5 star rating by Chris Sailer Kicking. WCAL kicker of year and first-team all-WCAL honoree went 27 of 27 on PATs and 11 of 11 on FGs, with a long of 45 yards.
Ethan Ling, Amador Valley, P/K, 6-0, 170, senior
Chris Sailer 4.5-star punter and four-star kicker. Multi-sport athlete who also runs track (11.55 in the 100 meters, 23.25 in the 200 meters).
Charlie Snell, Encinal, K/LB/WR, 6-0, 180, senior
Made a 46-yard field goal last season against Piedmont. Encinal coach Derrick Lyons said Snell is a “fearless kicker who happens to be our best athlete.” Converted 75% on PATs and 50% on field goals. Had three punts inside the 20-yard line and one that went 60 yards. Two touchbacks on kickoffs.
Mason Stinson, Alhambra, PK, 5-9, 160, senior
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Second-team all-Diablo Athletic League Valley Division selection. Was 48 of 48 on PATs and 4 of 4 on field goals last year, with a long of 25 yards.
Nathan Fox, Sacred Heart Prep, K/WR/DB, 5-11, 150, junior
Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division special teams player of the year. Was 35 of 36 on PATs and 3 of 5 on FGs, with a long of 38 yards.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
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.
Correspondent Mike Lefkow contributed to this report.
