Football: Broad Run's T.J. Peeler Named AA Player of the Year, Burnett Coach of the Year

(Jan. 27, 2010) - Broad Run High School took home Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors from the Virginia High School Coaches Association after capturing a second consecutive VHSL Division 4 state title in December with running back T.J. Peeler and departing coach Mike Burnett, who moves to Tuscarora High School in Leesburg next season, being honored.

A total of nine Loudoun players, including five Spartans, two Park View and two Loudoun County players, made either the first or second team.

2009 VHSCA AA All-State Football Team
Offense
First team
Center: Alex Marrs, Graham, 6-2, 240, sr.
Guard: Collin Christovich, Powhatan, 6-3, 286, sr.
Guard: A.J. Scott, R.E. Lee-Staunton, 6-5, 280, sr.
Tackle: Landon Turner, Harrisonburg, 6-5, 310, jr.
Tackle: Taylor Evans, Broad Run, 6-4, 280, sr.
Tight end: Torren Byrd, Graham, 6-2, 220, sr.
Wide receiver: Adrian Fleming, Broad Run, 6-4, 200, sr.
Wide receiver: Stephen Barnette, Salem, 6-3, 157, sr.
Running back: Lorenzo Taliaferro, Bruton, 6-1, 200, sr.
Running back: T.J. Peeler, Broad Run, 6-1, 200, sr.
Running back: Michael Holmes, Harrisonburg, 6-0, 195, jr.
Running back: David Williams, Hidden Valley, 5-10, 178, sr.
Quarterback: Devante White, R.E. Lee-Staunton, 5-9, 175, jr.
Kick returner: Avontius Miller, Greensville County, 5-10, 185, sr.
Kicker: Calle Brown, Loudoun County, 6-4, 200, sr.

Offensive Player of the Year: T.J. Peeler, Broad Run

Defense
First team
End: Chris Ragonesi, Courtland, 6-2, 238, sr.
End: John Washington, Liberty-Bealeton, 6-2, 240, sr.
Lineman: Will Lowe, Richlands, 6-3, 275, jr.
Lineman: Robert Hayes, Park View-Sterling, 6-2, 260, sr.
Lineman: Elijah Washington, John Handley, 6-1, 260, sr.
Linebacker: Chase Williams, Loudoun County, 6-2, 235, sr.
Linebacker: Nick Sigmon, Northside, 6-2, 236, sr.
Linebacker: Seth Fisher, Salem, 6-2, 201, sr.
Linebacker: Byron Becker, Magna Vista, 5-11, 215, sr.
Back: Farkeem French, James Monroe, 5-6, 162, sr.
Back: Shawn Minor, Powhatan, 5-8, 163, sr.
Back: Chris McDaniel, Amherst County, 5-9, 150, sr.
Back: Kyle Linn, Turner Ashby, 6-3, 185, sr.
Punter: Devante White, R.E. Lee-Staunton, 5-9, 175, jr.

Defensive Player of the Year: Nick Sigmon

D-3 Coach of the Year: Burt Torrence, Northside
D-4 Coach of the Year: Mike Burnett, Broad Run

Second team --Offense
Center -- Joe McDonagh, R.E. Lee-Staunton; Guard -- Derek Dowery, John Handley; Kyle Wilson, Salem; Tackle -- Alex Berry, Cave Spring; Cameron Carter; Tight end -- Shane Pouncey, Harrisonburg; Wide receiver -- Anthony Rose, Amherst County; Austin Johnson, Richlands; Running back -- Montell Johnson, Smithfield; Cory Patrick, Tabb; Jeremiah Wilson, John Handley; Philip Scott, Northside; Quarterback -- Stephen Schuler, Western Albemarle; Kick returner -- Austin Johnson, Richlands; Kicker -- Dustin Burdick, R.E. Lee-Staunton.

Second team -- Defense
End -- Brandon Sparrow, Liberty-Bedford; Aaron Linkenhoker, Christiansburg; Lineman -- Frank Foreman, Broad Run; Thomas Sandidge, Amherst County; Cray Webb, Cave Spring; Linebacker -- Johnny Meier, Broad Run; Joel Elliott, Chancellor; Cortez Carter, Liberty-Bealeton; Zach Weller, Christiansburg; Back -- Brandon Lee, Park View-Sterling; David Carter, John Handley; Anthony Toliver, Salem; Tony Russell, Chancellor.