HCV's All-County Team

How many members of Vincent Ascolese's Bruins make this year's All-County Team?. (Photo: Jason Bernstein)

One of the state's top athletes, Napoleon was named the HCIAL Red Division's Co-Player of the Year. The West Virginia-bound senior and Semper Fidelis All-American passed for 1,218 yards and 11 touchdowns on the year, highlighted by a 293-yard, four-touchdown game vs Montclair. He rushed for 460 yards and four TDs, returned a kickoff for a score and had an interception.

The running game was a question for Hoboken before the year, but this junior quickly eased those concerns, rushing for more than 1,300 yards and 22 touchdowns. Carter had eight-straight games of 100-plus yards for the Red Wings. Against Lincoln he rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns and caught a TD pass in the game's final minutes. He had 70 tackles and two interceptions on defense.

Corredor rewrote the school record books this year setting new marks for rushing yards, total offense and touchdowns. He rushed for 1,635 yards and 17 touchdowns on the season. The highlight came against Bogota when he rushed for 338 yards and four touchdowns and had 475 total yards. A third-team All-State selection, Corredor has generated plenty of Division 1 interest.

Faced with the unenviable task of replacing Savon Huggins, Crayton proved up for the challenge. The HCIAL Red Division's Offensive Player of the Year, Crayton rushed for 1,0008 yards and 14 touchdowns and made 21 receptions for 234 yards and three touchdowns. The bruising senior had five 100-plus yard rushing games, highlighted by 140 yards and two touchdowns against Bayonne.

Memorial qualified for the state playoffs for the first time since 2001  thanks in large part to the hard-running senior. Gomez rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns this season for the Tigers. He had 144 yards and a touchdown in a Week 1 upset over Hoboken. Gomez later added 208 yards and four touchdowns against Ferris and 209 yards with three touchdowns vs Marist.

A physical receiver, Callinan was the Marauders' go-to guy in the passing game. The 6-foot-4 junior had 33 receptions for 515 yards and four touchdowns, all team highs. He torched Montclair for eight catches, 121 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener. Callinan also had 109 yards against North Bergen and is one of the state's top 2013 prospects and has been offered by Rutgers.

The 6-foot-2 wideout combined size and speed to become one of the county's top wideouts. A HCIAL White Division First Team selection, Jones caught 23 passes for 502 yards and seven touchdowns. He shredded rival St. Anthony for four catches, 102 yards and two touchdowns. The junior added a 122-yard, two-touchdown game vs Kearny and had a 71-yard punt return for a touchdown.

One of the Northeast's top tight ends, Giacone had 16 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns. He had three receptions for 94 yards in a win over Bayonne and added four catches and a TD against St. Joseph Regional. The Rutgers-bound senior was a punishing blocker for a Prep offense which rushed for more than 2,400 yards. Giacone will play in the Chesapeake Bowl on Dec. 30.

A three-year starter, Fallacara shifted from tackle to guard, a move which paid off handsomely for the Bees. He paved the way for a Bayonne offense which rushed for 2,500 yards and was selected as a First Team lineman by the HCIAL Red Division coaches for the second time. On defense, Fallacara made 38 tackles and three sacks. He had six tackles and a sack in a win over Union City.

Gonzalez moved over from center to right tackle in 2011 and was quickly at home in his new position. The lone returning starter on the Bruins' offensive line, the senior anchored the unit for an offense which stunned Montclair in the North 1, Group IV title game. The 5-foot-11, 255-pound tackle was a HCIAL Red Division First Team selection and also served as the Bruins' long snapper.

The Soaring Eagles' rushing was among the best in the area regardless of which back was carrying the football thanks in large part to this junior. Rodriguez, a 5-foot-10, 255-pound center, was a consensus HCIAL Red Division First Team selection on the offensive line. As a team Union City averaged 31.3 points and more than 275 rushing yards per game in Rodriguez's 10 starts.

A mainstay on both sides of the ball, Saffold was selected as a First Team Offensive Lineman by the HCIAL Red Division coaches in 2011. The left guard anchored a Tigers team which made the state playoffs for the first time since 2001. At defensive tackle, the 6-foot-2, 235-pound senior forced a pair of fumbles for a Memorial defense which allowed eight points or less three times.

Whether it was at guard or tackle, this senior was a mauler on the Prep offensive line in 2011. The 6-foot-2, 280-pound senior was a two-team All-HCIAL Red Division First Team selection. Williams was the lone senior and returning starter on the offensive line for a Marauder team which rushed for more than 2,400 yards and averaged 32 points per game this season.

At 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Garcia might not have looked the part of a top defensive tackle. The results certainly show a different story. A skilled pass rusher, the senior made 11 sacks on the season, highlighted one on the final play of the North 1, Group IV overtime win over rival Union City. Garcia added two sacks against Montclair and was also a starting guard for the Bruins' offense.

A three-year starter, Peguero shined on both sides of the line for the Lions. He returned a fumble 70 yards for a touchdown in a win over Hudson Catholic. For the year, the junior made 53 tackles and forced a pair of fumbles. On offense, Peguero was the HCIAL White Division's top lineman as the tackle didn't allow a sack this season for a Lincoln team which averaged 29.8 points per game.

A relative unknown his first three years, Perozo emerged as one of the county's most feared defensive ends. The senior captain led the Soaring Eagles with nine sacks on the year and created havoc. In an Oct. 28 win over North Bergen, he forced and returned a fumble 25 yards for a touchdown. The 6-foot-6 Perozo used his size to be a force against the run with more than 80 tackles.

One of the county's most versatile defensive players, Watson was a terror for opposing offenses regardless of where he lined up. The junior made 50 tackles, nine for a loss for a Prep defense which allowed just 13 points within the county this year. Watson recovered three fumbles, including one vs North Bergen he returned 65 yards. He is a two-time Hudson County Varsity All-County selection.

The leader of the Bruins defense, Ascolese made 137 tackles, 12 sacks, eight forced fumbles and three interceptions. A feared blitzer, the 6-foot-3, 220-pound LB was named a First Team All-State selection and a Semper Fidelis All-American. A three-time HCV All-County selection, he rushed for 600 yards and three TDs. He has offers from Arkansas, Cincinnati and Illinois among others.

Jackson had a breakout year after moving from safety to linebacker. The 6-foot-4 senior was a terror on the edge, making a team-high seven sacks to go with 56 tackles. Jackson dominated in the playoffs vs Westfield when he made 10 tackles, a sack and forced a fumble which teammate Tyhearn Williams returned for the game-winning touchdown. He added two sacks vs St. Peter's Prep.

McMullen was an impact player on both sides of the ball for the Bruins. The senior made 106 tackles and three interceptions, one returned 78 yards for a touchdown vs Ferris. The 6-foot-0, 215-pound McMullen was a powerful runner on offense, rushing for 1,151 yards and 11 TDs. He scored a touchdown in all three state playoff games and rushed for 382 yards on 70 carries.

The heart and soul of the Patriots, Schaffer was a tackling machine with a team-best 94 tackles. On offense, he finished with 1,004 yards and 17 touchdowns. In consecutive wins with Becton and Lyndhurst he had 468 yards and eight touchdowns. Against Rutherford, Schaffer rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns, made 16 tackles and recovered a fumble in the end zone.

After an injury-plagued start, this Wisconsin-bound standout was dominant force in the Prep defense. A converted safety, Singleton made 48 tackles (eight for loss) with three sacks. The senior was all over the field in two games against Bergen Catholic, making 20 tackles. Singleton was named a Semper Fidelis All-American and was a Second Team All-State selection by The Star Ledger.

Pacheco did a little bit of everything this season. A HCIAL Red Division First Team selection at DB, the senior had six interceptions for a Soaring Eagles defense which allowed 11 points per game. In a win over North Bergen he returned an interception 40 yards for a score and added a second INT in the final minute. He also scored touchdowns as a runner, receiver and kickoff returner this year.

As one of the few seniors on a young Red Wings squad, Perez was the unquestioned leader on the HCIAL Red Division champions. Selected as the league's Player of the Year, Perez rushed for more than 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns and also threw for 800 yards and 11 touchdowns. The versatile safety was Hoboken's leading tackler, had six interceptions and four fumble recoveries.

One of the few two-starters for the Marauders, Robinson made an impact on both sides of the ball. In the third quarter of a playoff game vs Notre Dame the senior caught a 40-yard touchdown pass and followed it up with a 35-yard interception return for a score. The senior made 32 tackles and a team-high six interceptions. At receiver he had 19 catches for 357 yards and three touchdowns.

Robinson may only be 5-foot-7, but few made a bigger impact. An explosive runner, the senior rushed for 1,289 yards and 11 TDs. He was also a terror as a receiver with 15 catches for 296 yards. Robinson made 40 tackles and intercepted six passes on defense. In the playoffs at Westfield, he rushed for 130 yards and a TD, had three catches for 40 yards and had a game-ending interception.

This three-year starter at linebacker was the cornerstone of a stingy Soaring Eagle run defense. Roman, a 5-foot-9, 225-pound senior, had a team-high 100-plus tackles and was a HCIAL Red Division First Team selection at linebacker.  He also intercepted passes in wins over St. Anthony and Kearny. A First-Team Punter as well, Roman booted 24 extra points and two field goals.

An All-NJIC Meadowlands A First Team selection at defensive back and punter, Egan was one of the Patriots' most versatile players. He averaged 37.8 yards per punt and made 46 tackles and an interception on defense. A three-year starter at quarterback, he passed for 780 yards and eight touchdowns on just 65 attempts. The senior also had a rushing and receiving touchdown.

Arguably the fastest player in the county, few were more dangerous with the ball in their hands. The 5-foot-7 senior had kickoff returns of 95 and 78 yards for touchdowns this season. Leitch was also the Bruins' top corner, making 43 tackles and two interceptions while often lined up against much-taller receivers. He also recovered a fumble in North Bergen's upset victory over Montclair.

Tavarez's 22-yard touchdown catch as time expired to beat Montclair will live in North Bergen history, but his impact went well beyond that play. The 6-foot-0, 170-pound junior caught 30 passes for 602 yards and six touchdowns. At safety he made 47 tackles and two interceptions. Tavarez was also a feared special teams players, returning three punts and a kickoff for touchdowns.

The Royal Knights didn't enjoy much success on the field, but it didn't stop this senior from standing out as one of the county's top players. Named the HCIAL White Division's Defensive Player of the Year, Garland made 58 tackles, four interceptions and nine pass breakups. The 5-foot-10 senior was a versatile weapon offense with four receiving touchdowns and three rushing scores.

Regardless of position, Leigue made an impact for the Indians. The senior had over 1,300 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns, finding the end zone as a runner, receiver, kick returner and a defender. He had five interceptions, three (two returned for TDs) in a win over Park Ridge. He rushed for 177 yards and two scores vs Glen Ridge. Leigue also averaged 32 yards per punt.

Bayonne: Brian Brown, Biaggio Canro, Nick Freeman, Travis Gallardo, Ceaon Marlin, Roodbertho Melon, Matthew Mullin, Jonathan Rodriguez, Tyhearn Williams, Chris Wright; Ferris: Stephen Ayers, Elijah Blue, Rayquan Monroe, Jamonte Pryer, Darian Royster, Pedro Sanchez, Aaron Smith; Harrison: Raul Acosta, Bryan Carr, Matt Mariano, Tijani Reski, Jason Sheppard; Hoboken: Eric Bennegan, Kain Dunham, Rahmein Herron, Devin Lawrence, Preston Mars, Anthony Ortez, Daquan Peterson, Deshawn Reid; Hudson Catholic: Kevin Albert, Mike DeBari, Anthony Haddad, Byron King, Robert Montanez, Champ Smith; Kearny: Nick Bellotti, Eddie Flores, Eric Greenlee, Kyle Griffin, Gabriel Xavier; Lincoln: Earl Lawton, Rameil Harris-Reid, Quasier Hopkins, Deshawn Jackson, Mike Mbong, Isiah Roberts, Daisjon Robinson, Ishamel Samuels, Samad Session, Teddy Spann, Marquis Staggers; Marist: Giovanny Alfaro, Darryl Black, Hassan Caldwell, Christian Gonzales, D'Ondre Robinson, Aaron Smith; Memorial: Bobby Bailey, Felix Borbon, Gustavo Familia, Luis Feliciano, Stanley Fernandez, Martin Rodriguez; North Bergen: Anthony Calabrese, Kevin Carrero, Elias Castillo,  Bryan Heredia, Alex Rodriguez, Sergio Rodriguez; Secaucus: Justin Araujo, Tom Kessler, Brandon Medina, Mike Mele, Jason Mitchell, Casey Quinones, Dom Rizzo, Evan Rodriguez, Chris Soto; Snyder: Christopher Barnes, Calvin Geathers, Dennell Johnson, Marquis Lewis, Tamarick Mays, Laquan Rouse; St. Anthony: James Bates, Jordan Compas, Courtel Jenkins, Sharmin Nalls, Nate Ortiz, Anthony Roberts, Darius Roper, Derek Sims, Daryl Wilson; St. Peter's Prep: Shameer Bearfield, Tre Bell, Dan Bongiorno, Charlie Ehlers, Liam Gilmore, Jonathan Hilliman, Shane Huber, Brian Rabasca, Joe Stevenson, Bryan Thomas; Union City: Kevin Arias, Ralph Collindres, Juan Cruz, Isaiah Diaz-Mays, Nick Espana, Steve Le, Adrian Oceguerra, Roy Santiago, Carlos Vincent; Weehawken: Deveraux Blanco, Dante Cieri, Chris Cintron, Kenny Minier, Robert Moran, Luis Nunez, J.J. Pineda, Bobby Reiss, Stephen Rodriguez.