The selection for the 2024 Michigan Sports Writers Division 3-4 All-State football team has been finalized by a committee of 11 sports journalists.
Trey Sloothaak of Zeeland West has received the prestigious title of Player of the Year.
In the All-State categories, the following athletes have been recognized:
**Quarterbacks**: Carson Vis (South Christian, Sr.), Korbin Sulitis (Petoskey, Sr.), and Elliott Larner (DeWitt, Sr.).
**Running Backs**: Keaton Hendricks (Zeeland West, Sr.), Kory Amachree (Haslett, Jr.), Donovan Triplett (Walled Lake Western, Jr.), and Chase Burnett (Goodrich, Sr.).
**Receivers**: Abram Larner (DeWitt, Sr.), Kyle McGowan (Cadillac, Sr.), Tyler Brinks (South Christian, Sr.), and Damon Stennis (Detroit King, Sr.).
**Offensive Linemen**: Jayden Fles (Unity Christian, Sr.), Darrin Strey (Paw Paw, Sr.), JJ Hirdes (Coopersville, Sr.), Carson Hein (Spring Lake, Sr.), Jshawn Kennedy (Harper Woods, Sr.), Tristan Comer (Freeland, Jr.), Zach Cowper (Gaylord, Sr.), and Liam Vaughan (Walled Lake Western, Sr.).
On the defensive side, the All-State team includes:
**Defensive Linemen**: Jordin Farrow (River Rouge, Sr.), Brody Maas (Zeeland West, Sr.), Keaton Abraham (Gaylord, Sr.), Ricky Johnson (Battle Creek Harper Creek, Sr.), Cole Archer (Jackson Parma Western, Sr.), Orion Roskam (Forest Hills Central, Sr.), Xavier Newsom (Detroit King, Sr.), Van Reed (Charlotte), and Rece Noll (Croswell-Lexington).
**Linebackers**: Isaac VanderZwaag (Zeeland West, Sr.), Will Stehouwer (Zeeland East, Sr.), A.J. Weber (Portland, Sr.), and Garrett Hilborn (Bay City John Glenn, Soph.).
**Defensive Backs**: Trey Sloothaak (Zeeland West, Sr.), Troy Temple (Walled Lake Western), Dontrell Dennis (Haslett, Sr.), Nate Stallworth (River Rouge, Jr.), and Haden Janes (Petoskey, Sr.).
**Kicker/Specialist**: Caden VanHuis (Holland Christian, Sr.).
**Punter**: Noah Berdiner (Parma Western, Sr.).
**Athletes**: Dakota Guerrant (Harper Woods, Soph.) and Max Macklem (Goodrich, Sr.).
**Coach of the Year**: Tom Alward from Goodrich.
The second team also highlighted other standout players who received a minimum of two votes.
**Quarterbacks**: Cameron Gunsell (Ludington) and Cason Carswell (Mason).
**Running Backs**: Isaac Stienstra (Unity Christian), Michael Dukes (Detroit King), and John Herman (Croswell-Lexington).
**Receivers**: Brendan Cargill (Forest Hills Central), Brooks Hadden (Coopersville), Tailen Luna (Holland), and Nolan Carruthers (Pinckney).
**Offensive Linemen**: Zach Kitchen (Battle Creek Harper Creek), Carter Miculka (Owosso), Ace Simonson (Forest Hills Eastern), Landon Burns (Croswell-Lexington), Walt Autrey (Ludington), Bailey Wade (Cadillac), Jack Ambrose (Whitehall), Drew Rumsey (DeWitt), and Chris Gottschalk (Lutheran North).
**Defensive Linemen**: Ja’Quan McMiller (Ypsilanti) and Hunter Carey (Lake Fenton).
**Linebackers**: Hoyt Patrick (Owosso), Noah Jackson (Croswell-Lexington), Jacob Miner (Pinckney), Logan Doerr (Mason), Sam Rucker (Niles), and Brogan Parks (Mount Pleasant).
**Defensive Backs**: Jaidon Windom (Detroit King) and Jack Fagan (Croswell-Lexington).
**Kicker/Specialist**: Collin Winters (Mason).
**Athletes**: Cam Thompson (Whitehall) and Tyrese Rawls (Ypsilanti).
**Coaches**: Jim Webb (Petoskey), Scot Shaw (Niles), and Will Siffin (Holland).
Lastly, players receiving honorable mentions included quarterbacks Evan Abberger (Holland Christian) and Amari Powell (Holland), along with running backs Gavin Craner (Whitehall) and Traverse Moore (DeWitt).
Other notable players were recognized in various categories such as receivers and offensive linemen, showcasing the depth of talent throughout the teams.
The voting panel included respected journalists from various local publications, contributing to the recognition of players for their outstanding seasons.
