LJ FB: All-league

Alex Dockery was selected City League

Offensive Player of the Year. Here he wrecked

UC on Senior Night. (Photos by Ed Piper, Jr.)

By Ed Piper, Jr.

La Jolla's first football team under Coach Matt Morrison was well-represented on post-season all-City League teams.

Morrison comments on each of his stars who were recognized.

OFFENSE
First Team

Alex Dockery - RB (also chosen as Offensive Player of the Year)
"A deserving and unanimous choice as the conference Offensive Player of the Year. A true triple threat, scoring multiple touchdowns as a rusher, receiver, and returner. Brought explosiveness to our offense that we were lacking the first half of the year."

Cole Dimich - QB
"Hands down the most improved player on our team.  Showed a ton of physical and mental toughness early on when we started slowly, never shied away from a hit or flinched in the face of criticism.  Just kept working every day and let his play the second half of the year speak for itself."

Dane Hansen - OL
"The picture of consistency and an unsung hero of our team.  Played every single spot along the offensive line and played each of them at a very high level."  

 Second Team

Alex Scrivener - OL
"Another kid who really improved as the season went along.  Had a tough injury at the end of the year, but will be an anchor of our team next season."

Joey Liss - OL
"Battled through different injuries throughout the season, but came every day hungry to improve.  Played with a fanatical effort on every snap."

Daniel McColl, here running the

ball all over Serra at Homecoming,

was selected First Team All-league

at a linebacker position.

DEFENSE 
First Team

Daniel McColl - LB
"The quarterback of our defense, who set our front and got us in the proper coverage. Tremendous instincts and awareness. Our team's leading tackler by over 40 tackles.  Extremely consistent in his effort and production."

Ross Martin - DL

"A game-wrecker. Tilted the game in our favor every week with his ability to pressure the opposing quarterback. A much improved run defender as well from early in the year.  Played with a fanatical effort. One of the most inspirational players on our team. Fourth in the county in sacks with 14."

Nick Hammel - DB
"Extremely steady, and always found a way to get to where he was supposed to be at the proper time.  Led our team in interceptions."

Second Team

Andrew Mitchell - DL
"The other bookend on our defensive line.  Statistics don't show the impact that he made.  Did a great job playing run and pass."

Yohann Ponsaty - LB

"A playmaker for us. Wasn't officially a starter, but was still fifth on our team in tackles. Always found a way to be around the ball."

Aldahi Enciso - DB
"Another unsung player who was extremely steady and reliable throughout the season."

Gabe Solis - DB
"Got thrown into the deep end at the most important defensive position (free safety) and did an excellent job.  Can play vs. the run and the pass, and made huge contributions as a returner as well.  He will be an impact player on both sides of the ball in the coming years."