First Team Offense
Nick Arrowsmith, Benet, senior, offensive lineman: Named all-conference as Redwings displayed versatile running attack. Benet averaged 155.5 yards behind Ben Hickey, Matt Boyle and Colin Gillespie.
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Nick Calcagno, Naperville North, senior, wide receiver: The 6-foot-3 Calcagno led Huskies with 11 touchdown receptions. All-conference choice had 238 yards receiving in season-opening win at Edwardsville.
Drake Davis, Naperville North, senior, quarterback: Unanimous all-conference selection. All-state pick by Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Naperville Sun 2017 Football Player of the Year totaled 3,409 yards and 32 TDs.
AJ Deinhart, Naperville Central, senior, running back: Two-time all-conference selection ran for 1,091 yards and 13 TDs for outright conference champs. Ended high school career with a career-high 227 yards rushing in quarterfinal loss to Maine South.
Bryce Effner, Metea Valley, senior, offensive linemen: Penn State commit earned honorable mention all-state honors. A unanimous all-conference choice, the 6-5, 285-pound Effner helped clear way for 84.2 yards a game on ground.
Connor Forrest, Waubonsie Valley, senior, offensive lineman: All-conference selection helped offense average 143.9 yards rushing.
Luke Hallstrom, Naperville Central, junior, offensive lineman: Earned all-conference honors paving way for Deinhart and quarterback Payton Thorne. Redhawks rushed for average of 136.5 yards.
Ryan Laurenzo, Naperville North, senior, wide receiver: Paced potent Huskies with 72 receptions and 11 TDs. Posted five 100-yard receiving games, with season-high 139 against Waubonsie.
Cameron Raupach, Neuqua Valley, senior, running back: Earned all-conference honors after running for 786 yards and seven TDs. Averaged 87.3 yards a game.
Jayden Reed, Naperville Central, senior, wide receiver: Western Michigan recruit responsible for 18 TDs. All-conference and all-state selection totaled 59 catches for 1,179 yards and 13 TDs. Had four 100-yard receiving games, highlighted by 197 vs. St. Edward of Ohio.
Nick Vogel, Naperville North, senior, offensive lineman: Unanimous all-conference pick protected Davis in pocket. Helped Huskies rush for average of 159.8 yards.
First-Team Defense
Lavar Archibald, Naperville Central, senior, defensive lineman: Named the conference defensive lineman of the year. Recorded 94 tackles and led with seven tackles for loss.
Jack Benish, Benet, junior, defensive lineman: Provided big-time pressure on opposing quarterbacks. All-conference pick had 97 tackles, 13 sacks and 25 tackles for loss.
Jack Cooney, Benet, junior, defensive back: Had 90 tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered one. One of 10 Benet players to receive all-conference honors.
Jack Jopes, Naperville Central, junior, defensive back: Led Redhawks with 142 tackles while shifting between safety and cornerback. All-conference pick forced six fumbles, recovered three and intercepted a pass.
Josh Krajacic, Neuqua Valley, senior, defensive lineman: Unanimous all-conference selection with 35 tackles. Led Wildcats with six sacks and 12 tackles for loss.
Ryan Marrano, Naperville North, senior, linebacker: Two-time all-conference pick. His 82 tackles led Huskies, while six tackles for loss were tied for second.
Devin Petersen, Benet, senior, linebacker: Two-time all-conference selection had team-high 167 tackles. Added 12 tackles for loss, and tied for team lead with four forced fumbles.
Connor Reid, Benet, senior, defensive back: All-conference selection led opportunistic secondary with nine interceptions. All-state selection contributed 86 tackles.
Kyle Schroeder, Waubonsie Valley, senior, linebacker: Paced Warriors with 102 tackles. All-conference selection added 14 tackles for loss.
Tommy Trepanier, Naperville Central, senior, defensive lineman: Totaled 63 tackles to lead all Redhawks on defensive line. Seven sacks were team high for special mention all-conference pick.
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Ryan Wheeler, Neuqua Valley, senior, defensive back: Wheeler led Wildcats with six interceptions. All-conference choice added 24 tackles.
Honorable Mention
Nate Ashford, Waubonsie Valley, senior, running back; Mike Baumgardner, Neuqua Valley, senior, linebacker; Tommy Carlsen, Naperville Central, senior, defensive back; Ben Cooney, Benet, senior, defensive back; Tommy Coyne, Naperville Central, senior, wide receiver; Eric Esch, Waubonsie Valley, senior, wide receiver; Jack Eschenbach, Benet, senior, wide receiver; Jake Eskoff, Neuqua Valley, senior, quarterback; Victor Karam, Benet, senior, kicker; Billy Lawler, Benet, junior, defensive back; Braden Lindmark, Naperville Central, senior, defensive back; Adam Nicodemus, Metea Valley, senior, defensive back; Carson O’Donnell, Waubonsie Valley, junior, linebacker; Mike Oliver, Naperville Central, senior, linebacker; Charles Robinson, Waubonsie Valley, senior, tight end; Ryan Robinson, Naperville North, senior, defensive lineman; Stephen Ruiz, Neuqua Valley, senior, kicker; Jared Saad, Naperville North, senior, defensive back; Trevor Tesmond, Neuqua Valley, senior, defensive back; Payton Thorne, Naperville Central, junior, quarterback; Tanner Westwood, Waubonsie Valley, senior, quarterback; Mike Wymer, Benet, junior, linebacker.