AP Announces Triple-A All-State Team!

The Associated Press announced the Class AAA First and Second Team All State players Tuesday. Included in the selections are the following area players:

Pottsville Crimson Tide Offensive Lineman Brad Hallick and Special Teams Player Thomas McFarland.

Lehighton Running Back Robbie Frey

Second Team Honors went to:

Offensive Lineman Gary Bardzak of Pottsville
Offensive Lineman Matt Stankiewitch of Blue Mountain

Player of the Year is Drew Astorino, who led the General McLane Lancers to the Triple A State Championship over Pottsville, 28-23. The Coach of the Year is Jim Wells of General McLane.

The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAA all-state high school football team was chosen in statewide balloting by sports writers and broadcasters.