In Missouri, people think about Webb City more because they have 16 state championships in 30 years. Alabama High School Football All State Team The Alabama Sports Writers Association has selected a High School Football All-State team each December since 1982. Ratiff, the Rambler tower of power, averaged 25 points, 17 rebounds and four blocked shots per game, but to some people it wasn't enough. Kyler Murray, who is regarded as arguably the top Texas high school football quarterback of all time, was the leader of this Allen squad. Only two sophomores were ever named to the 1st team: Only three players were named Player of the Year before their senior seasons: The following Parade Players of the Year have made it to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Besides the bevy of players that signed with Florida, 3 other players went on to play SEC football. The only really competitive game Allen played was against DeSoto, which it won, 42-35. #9) Warner Robbins (Georgia) 1976 The best team the state of Georgia has ever produced, was the 1976 Warner Robbins team. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Head coach Dennis Parker of Marshall High School, that had played all the best talent of the era. Yates displayed characteristics that often lead to success at any level. Average score 49 2 !! Had Earl Campbell, Ronnie Lee, Gary Don Johnson, and Andrew Mellontree all of which made it and were starters in the NFL. The tackle was the highest rated prospect the Spartans had. I know in their churches and barber shops and neighborhoods, they were being told they were even better than the scores indicated. Miami-bound QB Jacory Harris passed for 281 yards and 2 TDs. Future Notre Dame wide receiver Jalen Guyton, provided a reliable target and was a constant threat in the passing game. Kevin Lee, Bruce McGree and Ryan Blakeley returned at wide receiver. 1971 Troy team was picked as best team ever from the greater Dayton OH area by the Dayton Daily News in 1998, 1971 Troy Ohio Trojans. Beginning in 2011, only seniors were considered for the team and many of the names on the list began to be players experts would not consider high-major prospects. High School Football has been played in this country for over 90 years. True to form, the Lions performed at their peak, in their biggest game of the season. High School . 477 pts for 6 pts against These seniors were among the last crop to play at Honolulu Stadium and the final year before the Star-Bulletin began doing its All-State team. 1975 Parade All America High School Football Team (13th Annual) All rights reserved. A live telecast was available nationwide on DirecTV, and attendance at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach swelled to 17,321. Drop us a comment and let us know who we missed. The two widely recruited all-American forwards immediately added the popular stuff shot to their already filled bag of playground tricks and broke open many a game, not to mention a finger or two of an unwise defender looking to gain a reputation. The tough games strengthen their resume, all of the close games were against top 50 teams nationally. About the ABCA The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. If you wanted to see some hellacious competition, come to our practice and see our first-string offense go against our first-string defense". In 2014, the list was trimmed to 20 players. The No. Uh, its Warner Robins. Anderson High School dominated the league in the mid-1940s. #1) De La Salle (Conord, California) 2001 Most sports fans have heard of the infamous 151 game winning streak by De La Salle High School in Concord, California. Instead of flashy gimmicks De La Salle was simply more discipline and hard working than any team they ran into. Although, they were never in danger of loosing a game. The defense recorded its fifth shutout and coach Billy Rolle pocketed a 3rd state championship. AP, UPI, and NEA were all press organizations that polled writers and players. We were hard-working and talented. Womack racked up 1,467 yards on the ground as a senior in 1976. 1976 Houston McTear, Baker (Fla.) McTear set a national record in the 100-yard dash at 9.0 seconds in a record that still stands. The Lions would clean shop in the playoffs, getting in only one close game. Led by head coach Bob Ladicer, the Spartans didnt loose for over 12 years. The roster was so loaded that Santana Dotson, a future NFL starter came off the bench. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Star tackle Bobby Hart protected Rudocks blindside, he also went on to play for the Seminoles. Their closest game of the season was against Hardaway, in a 35-28 win. China Spring vs. Argyle Liberty Christian, Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award. Jacob Rudock was a feared Quarterback in high school, he eventually went to Iowa after he had his pick of big time schools. Saginaw Arthur Hill 1973? The top player was named Mr. Basketball. 2023 Powered by Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Offensive tackle Bobby Evans protected Murray's blind side, he also signed with Oklahoma. Future 4 time NFL pro-bowler James Brooks was a dynamo with the ball, quick but still strong enough to break tackles and stay on his feet. The coach continued To be honest with you, I never really felt like we were going to lose ever. Destroyed Mooney in playoffs 48 to 0.Also beat Gahana 43 to 3 and had the 43 points midway through the third quarter. All-Metropolitan, headline a contingent of rim-benders and sharpshooters on The Washington Post's 1977 All-Met team. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Prince George's AB title. Very tough conference (Saginaw Valley League) that produced several D-1 in that era (Terry Eurich, later of Notre Dame, was the Arthur Hill QB during that campaign. The AFCA was a poll of college coaches. Kickoff for the All-American Bowl is scheduled for 1 p.m. They had numerous division one players, including 8 players that would go on to play at the University of Miami. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 1977-78. Saint Thomas Aquinas has always been known as a football dynasty in Florida. Another standout was two way star Ron Simmons, who went to star at Florida State. Defensive back Marcus Robertson was a standout corner for Aquinas before he went on to be drafted by the Rams. Lineman Roosevelt Patterson played at Alabama, where he helped the Tide win the national title in 1992. Although the passing game wasn't chopped liver, no one in the state could contend with the pure power of the burly offensive line. All the teams mentioned ,with the exception of the 76 Demons, are from the ESPN TV era and the flawed USA Today rating system. As a senior, David made more than 100 tackles, with three quarterback sacks, two interceptions. Evans was known as a dominant defensive back who announced his decision to attend Tennessee while sitting in a hot tub. Fairview. One thing isn't up for debate however, Aquinas faced a way tougher schedule than South Panoa ever thought about playing. Lauderdale.). Dave CampbellsTexas Football maintains the states most widely respected and cited Texas high school football record book. Vigor quarterback Kelvin Simmons, was a dual threat at quarterback. He was the Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior. #2) Vigor (Prichard, Alabama) 1988 1988 Vigor was the greatest team the state of Alabama has ever produced. ALL-AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HONORS . Seven Warriors made the first team with ILH runner-up Iolani landing five on the squad. ET. The most competition that we experienced was at practice. Nov 13, 1976: Hillwood High School (TN . Debate between the two best teams Ohio ever produced always starts and end with McKinley 1997 vs Moeller Cincinnati 1976. FWAA was also a poll of writers, as was the Walter Camp Foundation. Numerous noteworthy unsigned recruits are set to announce their commitment decisions on Jan. 2 . Perhaps their greatest weapon was their star studded running game. Jamar Taylor was a great addition to the running game before heading off to Alabama. The future five time NFL pro bowler was unstoppable to say the least. Maybe. Head coach Bob Ladicer was probably the best high school football coach ever. The Wolves won their 25th straight game in front of over 20,000 fans, including Auburn Coach Pat Dye, Alabama Coach Bill Curry and Florida State Coach Bobby Bowden. The Chuck Taylor All-America team was picked from the most outstanding performers in the game. Their opponents, Berry high school did not cross midfield until the second half. Not sure our Lakeland, Fla. 2005 or 2006 team (#7) could have handled 1949 Massilon and others, but fun to speculate. STEVE SMITH, QB, SWARTZ CREEK/GRAND BLANC (1978-1980): A high school all-American quarterback known for his outstanding, sprinter speed, Smith was an underrated passer. Armstead stated himself that Carters defense was the "best ever in Texas high school and in the nation. During his career Armstead made some crippling hits, leading one of the best group of pass rushers in high school history. Many cried foul that the two teams couldn't agree on a match-up date, leaving the mystery forever unanswered. Over 15 D-1 players on team. Comments have to be approved before showing up, Good Old Boys - Jason Williams & Randy Moss, 10 Greatest High School Basketball Teams of All Time, Best Playground Basketball Courts in America. 10-0 in 1970 and 10-0 in 71 before playoffs in Ohio. 10 players went on to play football in the SEC. The 1976 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1976. Northwestern's superior speed beat out Carroll's historic four-year run of 49 consecutive wins. Best high school team ever 1976 Cincinnati Moeller. O-Pee-Chee Tony Esposito Ice Hockey Sports Trading Cards,; O-PEE-CHEE 1969 Hockey Trading Cards,; O-Pee-Chee Phil Esposito Ice Hockey Sports Trading Cards, Teams were ranked based on a few characteristics, Division 1 or NFL talent, their strength of schedule and their margin of victory. And Eddie Anderson played on the 1981 National champ squad , which was 15-0. Who made up this list? They went on to dominant the defending champs Odessa Permian, 37-0. 2014-15. In 1979, he passed for a then Flint-area record 1,926 yards and 26 touchdowns in the time before spread offenses. Hall is a two-time, SN first-team All-American. Find out more. Brock was a standout on both sides of the line, and earned Parade All-America honors as a senior. Linebacker. The ESPYs had to be the pinnacle. who graciously collected and supplied the football and basketball records to the OHSAA. He averaged 19 points for the well-balanced Titans and picked up six assists and five steals per contest. 1976 ABCA/Rawlings High School All-America Teams About Rawlings Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide.