It seems appropriate that the Michigan Associated Press has released its Division 1-2 All-State team on Christmas Day.
The players highlighted below have been a gift to their teams throughout a challenging 2020 season.
Scroll below to see who made the cut.
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mona Shores quarterback Brady Rose attempts a pass during practice in Norton Shores, Michigan on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020.Joel Bissell | MLive.com
Brady Rose, Muskegon Mona Shores, Sr.
Rose has helped spearhead the defending Division 2 state champions to a 9-0 record. Rose, who also earned MLive Player of the Year honors, stars at quarterback and has rushed for 919 yards on 112 carries and 17 touchdowns. He has completed 48-of-73 passes for 908 yards and 10 scores. Rose also plays free safety and has 54 tackles and four interceptions, including two that he returned for touchdowns. He is averaging 34.8 yards per punt, including one for 53 yards.
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FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
QUARTERBACKS
Belleville's Christian Dhue-Reid (1) passes the ball during a Belleville vs West Bloomfield Division 1 regional final football game at Belleville High School on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Mary Lewandowski| MLive.com
Christian Dhue-Reid, Belleville, Sr.
Dhue-Reid is completing 71.3 percent of his passes (132-of-165), and he has thrown for 2,286 yards and 37 touchdowns against one touchdown. He holds Michigan’s state career record for touchdown passes with 132. Belleville is 9-0.
Davison senior quarterback Brendan Sullivan throws a pass during the first half on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at Davison High School. Davison defeated Grand Blanc 48-19. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | Mlive.com
Brendan Sullivan, Davison, Sr.
Sullivan is 57-of-89 for 1,012 yards and 10 touchdowns against two interceptions. Sullivan, who rarely played in the second half because 9-0 Davison has had so many blowouts, has rushed for 282 yards on 45 carries and seven scores. He was first-team All-State last year, helping Davison win the Division 1 state title.
READ MORE: Top recruits: Davison’s Brendan Sullivan is pro-style QB with strong pedigree
RUNNING BACKS
West Bloomfield running back Donovan Edwards announced his commitment to play football at the University of Michigan in signing ceremony on Dec. 16, 2020.Jared Purcell | japurcell@mlive.com
Donovan Edwards, West Bloomfield, Sr.
The University of Michigan commit has rushed for 1,021 yards and 17 touchdowns, and he has 153 yards in receptions and three touchdown catches for West Bloomfield, which is 8-1. Edwards was an MLive Player of the Year finalist.
Rochester Hills Stoney Creek running back Cam Burford participates in practice on Nov. 10, 2020.Jared Purcell | japurcell@mlive.com
Cam’ron Burford, Stoney Creek, Sr.
Burford rushed for 1,692 yards and 20 touchdowns during Stoney Creek’s 7-1 season, which ended with a loss to Romeo in the district finals. Burford averaged over 200 yards per game and 7.3 yards per carry. He also caught a pair of touchdowns, and he threw for two more.
READ MORE: Player of the Year top 10: Dominant Cam’ron Burford bolsters Stoney Creek’s undefeated season
Livonia Stevenson's Caden Woodall (7) looks on before their MHSAA high school playoff game against Westland John Glenn at Stevenson High School in Livonia, on Friday, October 30, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
Caden Woodall, Livonia Stevenson, Sr.
Woodall, who has committed to Harvard, averaged over 278 yards in eight games against opponents like Belleville, Dearborn Fordson, Livonia Franklin and Livonia Churchill. He finished with 2,228 yards on 186 carries and 34 touchdowns in eight games.
Portage Northern senior Anthony Tyus III (34) rushes the ball against Battle Creek Lakeview during the first half at Portage Northern High School in Portage, Michigan on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Portage Northern defeat Lakeview 28-14. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell
Anthony Tyus III, Portage Northern, Sr.
Tyus, a Northwestern commit, rushed for 1,801 yards on 174 carries and 22 touchdowns for 7-2 Portage Northern. He also had 18 catches for 253 yards and a score, and on defense, he had 54 tackles (5.5 for loss), two interceptions, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and two defensive touchdowns.
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WIDE RECEIVERS
Penn State head coach James Franklin greets recruit Andrel Anthony before the Rutgers game on Nov. 30, 2019. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com
Andrel Anthony Jr., East Lansing, Sr.
The University of Michigan commit has 31 catches for 564 yards and four touchdowns in seven games for 8-0 East Lansing. Anthony also has returned a punt for a touchdown.
READ MORE: Top recruits: State’s top 2021 WR Andrel Anthony is pursued by Michigan, MSU
Holland West Ottawa's Blake Bosma (19) runs against Stevensville Lakeshore's Kyle Wojahn at West Ottawa on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. West Ottawa won 35-10. Cory Morse | MLive.comCory Morse | MLive.com
Blake Bosma, West Ottawa, Sr.
Bosma recorded 80 catches for more than 900 yards and nine touchdowns in six games for the Panthers. Bosma also had over 1,200 yards in total offense, and he recorded 25 tackles.
Antonio Gates Jr., Dearborn Fordson, Jr.
Gates had 25 receptions for 575 yards and seven touchdowns for Fordson in eight games. He holds multiple Division I offers, including Michigan State, Cincinnati, Iowa State and Penn State.
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Lamont Parks, Detroit Western, Jr.
Parks helped lead the Cowboys to a 5-2 record. Parks had 63 catches for 734 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Belleville's Deion Burks (4) celebrates after a touchdown during their game against Dearborn Fordson at Belleville High School in Belleville, on Friday, September 25, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
Deion Burks, Belleville, Sr.
Burks has 30 catches for 626 yards and six touchdowns for the 9-0 Tigers. Burks has committed to Purdue.
READ MORE: Deion Burks, one of state’s top wide receiver prospects, commits to Purdue
LINEMEN
Belleville's Damon Payne (55) reacts after intercepting a pass during their game against Dearborn Fordson at Belleville High School in Belleville, on Friday, September 25, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
Damon Payne, Belleville, Sr.
The Alabama commit stars at defensive tackle for Belleville. He has helped key a defense that has recorded five shutouts and given up 72 points through nine games.
READ MORE: Michigan 5-star DT prospect Damon Payne commits to Alabama
Detroit Cass Technical's center d-tackle Raheem Anderson at MLive's High School Football Media Day at Lawrence Technological University's Don Ridler Field House in Southfield on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com
Raheem Anderson, Detroit Cass Tech, Sr.
Anderson is Cass Tech’s first four-year starter on the team’s offensive line. He will play at Michigan next year. Cass Tech, 9-0, is averaging 41.5 points.
READ MORE: Michigan 5-star DT prospect Damon Payne commits to Alabama
Clarkston's Rocco Spindler (50) looks on during their high school football game against West Bloomfield at Clarkston High School in Clarkston, on Friday, October 2, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
Rocco Spindler, Clarkston, Sr.
Spindler, a four-star offensive lineman, has committed to Notre Dame. Spindler is the third-best player in Michigan according to the 247Sports’ composite rankings.
READ MORE: 4-star OL Rocco Spindler, a Michigan target, commits to Notre Dame
Clarkston's Garrett Dellinger (74) sacks West Bloomfield quarterback Christopher Harris (1) during the high school football game between Clarkston and West Bloomfield at Clarkston High School on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. Clarkston defeated West Bloomfield, 28-25. (Ben Allan Smith/MLive.com) Photos by Ben Allan SmithPhotos by Ben Allan Smith
Garrett Dellinger, Clarkston, Sr.
Dellinger, who has committed to Louisiana State University, is an all-state player for the second consecutive year after starring on Clarkston’s offensive and defensive lines.
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Rayshaun Benny, a 2021 four-star defensive tackle from Oak Park High School, announces his commitment to Michigan State on Nov. 9, 2020. (Ryan Zuke | MLive.com)
Rayshaun Benny, Oak Park, Sr.
Benny has four sacks, 29 tackles and 10 tackles for loss in four games, and he hasn’t allowed a sack on Oak Park’s offensive line. He has committed to Michigan State.
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West Bloomfield's Donovan Edwards and Stevenson's El-Hadi Giovanni hug after West Bloomfiled's win on Saturday Nov. 14, 2020. Nicole Hester/Mlive.com
Giovanni El-Hadi, Sterling Heights Stevenson, Sr.
El-Hadi helped the Titans win a share of the MAC Red Division championship and a 7-2 record. He plans to enroll at Michigan in January.
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Davison senior Harrison Unger signs his national letter of intent to play football for the Air Force on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at Davison Country Club. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | Mlive.com
Harry Unger, Davison, Sr.
Unger was the catalyst on a defense that allowed 66 points in nine games (7.3 average) and held seven of nine opponents to eight points or fewer. He will play at Air Force next year.
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Josh Thompson led Fenton to its second straight Flint Metro League championship. (Jake May | MLive.com)
Josh Thompson, Fenton, Sr.
The Northwestern commit had 61 pancake blocks in eight games for the Tigers, who finished 7-1 overall. He did not allow a sack the entire season.
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LINEBACKERS
Macomb Dakota's De'Javion Stepney (21) tackles Traverse City Central's Josh Burnham (8) during their MHSAA football game at Macomb Dakota High School in Macomb, on Friday, October 23, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
Josh Burnham, Traverse City Central, Jr.
A second-team all-state player last year, Burnham has several Division I offers, including Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa and Wisconsin. He also played quarterback and threw for 1,145 yards and 16 touchdowns while rushing for 833 yards 13 scores.
Byron Center linebacker Austin Roon signed his national letter of intent on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. He is joined by his parents, Steve and Lynnea Roon. (Courtesy photo)
Austin Roon, Byron Center, Sr.
Roon was the MLive Grand Rapids Dream Player of the Year after helping the Bulldogs win a share of the OK White title. The Syracuse University commit finished the season with 33 tackles and four tackles for loss.
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- Portage Central's Tyler Stolsky goes through a tackling drill during the first practice of the 2020 football season on Monday, Aug. 10 at McCamley Field in Portage, Mich. Patrick Nothaft | MLive.comPatrick Nothaft | MLive.com
Tyler Stolsky, Portage Central, Jr.
Stolsky recorded 134 tackles, including 79 solos, for the Mustangs in seven games. He also had 17 tackles for loss, six sacks, four forced fumbles and recovered two fumbles. He has offers from Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
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Detroit Cass Tech's Kobe King (1) runs up the field during their high school football game against Detroit Martin Luther King at Cass Tech High School in Detroit, on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Cass Tech won the game, 34-28. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
Kobe King, Detroit Cass Tech, Sr.
The Penn State-bound King has 95 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss on a 9-0 Cass Tech team. He also has rushed for 784 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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Penn State recruit Jamari Buddin visits for the Michigan game on Oct. 19, 2019. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com
Jamari Buddin, Belleville, Sr.
Buddin has 55 tackles and 10 tackles for loss, helping Belleville advance to regionals with a 9-0 record. He will play next year at Penn State.
READ MORE: Michigan football and the recruiting battle for Belleville 4-star LB Jamari Buddin
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Christian Boivin, Traverse City West, Sr.
Boivin, who earned first-team all-state honors at linebacker last year, had three interceptions and 14 tackles, including 13 solos for the 6-2 Titans. He also rushed for 221 yards and two touchdowns and blocked a punt.
Detroit Catholic Central wide receiver Sam Dersa (left) celebrates with teammate Kamron Davenport (right) in a game against Detroit Loyola on Oct. 24, 2020.Jared Purcell | japurcell@mlive.com
Sam Dersa, Detroit Catholic Central, Sr.
Dersa has 27 tackles, seven interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries for a 9-0 Shamrocks team that has allowed 81 points in nine games. He also has 21 catches for 352 yards and five touchdowns.
Detroit Cass Tech's Kalen King (2) celebrates after a pass break-up during their high school football game against Detroit Martin Luther King at Cass Tech High School in Detroit, on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Cass Tech won the game, 34-28. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
Kalen King, Detroit Cass Tech, Sr.
King, who has committed to Penn State, has recorded four interceptions. He also plays receiver and returns kicks, and he has scored 10 touchdowns.
READ MORE: Penn State commit Kalen King rules over rival Detroit King in Cass Tech’s 34-26 win
Grosse Pointe South's Will Johnson runs the ball during the game against Chippewa Valley Friday in Clinton Township. Nicole Hester/Mlive.com
Will Johnson, Grosse Pointe South, Jr.
Johnson was a shutdown corner for a 4-3 Blue Devils team. He holds over 30 offers, including including Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, LSU and Michigan.
READ MORE: Top recruits: Son of former Michigan player, Will Johnson is top 2022 talent
Belleville's Myles Rowser announced his commitment to Michigan on Monday. (Ben Smith/MLive.com)Photos by Ben Allan Smith
Myles Rowser, Belleville, Jr.
Rowser has recorded 52 tackles and eight pass breakups for Belleville. His list of offers include Alabama, Notre Dame and Michigan.
SPECIALIST
Mona Shores senior Brady Rose gives two thumbs up during practice Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Mona Shores High School in Norton Shores, Mich. High school football teams remaining in the state playoffs resumed practice after a five-week pause. Scott DeCamp | MLive.comScott DeCamp | MLive.com
Brady Rose, Muskegon Mona Shores, Sr.
Rose, who stars at quarterback, free safety and punter, has rushed for 919 yards on 112 carries and 17 touchdowns, and he has completed 48-of-73 passes for 908 yards and 10 scores. He has 54 tackles and four interceptions, including two pick sixes. He is averaging 34.8 yards per punt.
KICKER
Ryan Peluso, Troy, Sr.
Peluso made 7-of-10 field goal attempts, including a season-long 41. He also had 22 touchbacks out of 30 total kickoffs, and he averaged 33.88 yards over 32 punts, including a 67-yarder. He is a preferred walk-on at Central Michigan.
PUNTER
Evan Sundermann, East Lansing, Jr.
Sundermann, who is ranked one of the nation’s top punters by Chris Sailer, is averaging 43.7 yards per punt. East Lansing will play Mona Shores in the regionals.
COACH
Nick Merlo, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek
Merlo, a third-year coach, led Stoney Creek to its first playoff win in program history, a 28-21 victory against Chippewa Valley in the district semifinal after getting a bye in the opening round. The Cougars went 6-0 in the regular season, with five wins over teams that had playoff victories. Stoney Creek lost to Romeo in the district finals.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Nominees receiving two or more votes from the voting panel
QUARTERBACKS
Colin Parachek, Dexter, Sr.
RUNNING BACKS
Dorion Riley, Jackson, Sr.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Chris Parker, Saginaw Heritage, Sr.
LINEMEN
Terrence Enos, Detroit Cass Tech, Sr.
Bruno Guberinich, Detroit Catholic Central, Sr.
Weston Jones, Romeo, Sr.
Michael Heldman, Romeo, Sr.
Ethan Boyd, East Lansing, Sr.
LINEBACKERS
Karsen Marihugh, Muskegon Mona Shores, Sr.
Mike Sherrill, White Lake Lakeland, Sr.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Keondre Pierce, Muskegon Mona Shores, Sr.
Cincear Lewis, Kalamazoo Central, Jr.
Maxwell Hairston, West Bloomfield, Sr.
Dillon Tatum, West Bloomfield, Jr.
KICKER
Nick Kay, Walled Lake Central, Jr.
PUNTER
Dylan Hertzberg, Grand Blanc, Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
QUARTERBACKS Zach Trainor, Walled Lake Western; Jacob Bousamara, North Farmington; Al Money, Midland; Gavin Brooks, Livonia Churchill; Leeshaun Mumpfield, Detroit Cass Tech; Doak Dean, Lowell; Larry Robinson, Saline.
RUNNING BACKS
De’Javion Stepney, Macomb Dakota; Brett Stanley, Warren De La Salle Collegiate; Justin Whitehorn, North Farmington; Davion Pimm, Oak Park Sr.; Carter Cryderman, Davison; Brayden McKenna, Lapeer; Marcus Berkey, Fenton; Austin Bills, Traverse City Central; Boston Clegg, Livonia Churchill; Jorden Collier, Ypsilanti Lincoln; Jaden Blanchard, Kalamazoo Central; Carson Vanderhoff, Caledonia; Cam Terry, Grandville; Marcel Love, Grandville, Sr.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Darius Taylor, Walled Lake Western; Dylan Ham, Hudsonville; Mahki Matthews, Wyoming; Jameel Gardner, Detroit Cass Tech; Jordan Garcia, Livonia Franklin; Bailey Brooks, Livonia Franklin; Darrell Johnson, Belleville
LINEMEN
Jakobe Watkins, Belleville; Doran Ray, Detroit Cass Tech; Kyle Fugedi, Livonia Franklin; Ka’Maril Landers, Dearborn Fordson; Carson Briggs, Traverse City Central; Jaden Green, West Bloomfield; John Rayba, Stoney Creek; Tyson Watson, Warren Mott; Caden DeWald, Birmingham Seaholm; Ben Simmons, Birmingham Groves; Gus Taylor, South Lyon; Ja’Lun Hampton, North Farmington; Noah Howes, Rochester; Kyler Blake-Jones, Saline; Charlie Sims, Detroit Cass Tech; Trevor Jones, Ypsilanti Lincoln; Deon Walker, Detroit Cass Tech; Hezekiah Green, Detroit Western; Arnez Polk, Detroit Western; Austin Henard, Fenton; Casey Lanigan, Swartz Creek; Malachi Davis, Holt; Jayson Roy, Jackson; Grand Porter, Howell; Landon VanBeek, Grand Haven, Nolan Tagg, Byron Center; Jayden Kolekamp, Rockford; Caden Peters, Grandville; Ethan Kirkland, Jenison; Mekhi Esters, Ypsilanti; Caleb Drenner, Dexter; Joe Raupp, Saline; Keegan Nugent, Lowell; Chase Mahabir, Midland; Mason Klos, Muskegon Mona Shores; Hunter Kruger, Midland; Alex Karas, Rockford, Josh Rau, Lowell.
LINEBACKERS
Ben Tadych, Rockford; Marlon Dawson, Oak Park; AJ Harris, Portage Northern; Dawson Studebaker, Midland Dow; Will Beesley, Warren DeLaSalle Collegiate; Ken Soderberg, St. Clair Shores Lakeview; Brandon Rawls, Ann Arbor Huron; London Parrish, Saline; Aran Patrick, Canton; Zach Phillips, Woodhaven; Evan Pittenger, Livonia Franklin.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Jonathan Abele, Walled Lake Western; Mason Breit, Byron Center; Carson Bourdo, Traverse City Central; Eric Reese, Macomb Dakota; Joey Kostrubiec, Romeo; Caleb Dean, Jenison; Patrick O’Connor, Traverse City West; Luke McLean, Rockford; Robert Army, Southfield A&T; Jaden Mangham, Birmingham Groves; Jaylin Mines, Oak Park; Jaden Simonson, Battle Creek Lakeview; Jordan Wilson, Ann Arbor Skyline; Payton Pizzala, Davison; Luke Srebernak, Grosse Pointe South; Jeremiah Crawford, Belleville; Deshaun Lee, Belleville; Christian Rapley, Belleville; Jimmy Targosz, Livonia Churchill; Elijah Rikard, U-D Jesuit; Donovan Cole, Detroit Western.
SPECIALISTS
Joe Rush, Saline; Muhammed Jammeh, Detroit Renaissance; Elijah Jackson-Anderson, Grand Blanc; Parker Picot, Rochester Adams; Kade Manzo, Lake Orion; Eli Gordon, Midland; Cole Cabana, Dexter; Ambrose Wilson, East Lansing; Noah Warren, Grand Ledge.
KICKERS
Hayden Hetherington, Midland Dow; Finn Durbin, Traverse City West; Josh Hernandez, Detroit Cass Tech; Ryan Heicher, Walled Lake Northern.
PUNTER
Sammy Lafata, West Bloomfield.
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