Legends of the Fall

ALL-DIGITAL SPORTS FALL SELECTIONS

Media Scholarship: Eric Avissar, Jr., Robinson
A $1,000 scholarship was awarded to the Northern Region student who contributed the best content on the most consistent basis to the Northern Region Division of DigitalSports.com.

Applause Scholarship: Wide Receiver David Kruchko, Sr., Westfield
A $1,000 scholarship was awarded to the Northern Region student-athlete who overcame the most adversity to excel both on the field and in the classroom. A year ago against Langley, Kruchko suffered such a severe break in his leg that doctors feared he might not walk again. This A-student underwent multiple surgeries — and missed a couple months of school — before returning to Westfield, where he was able to miraculously continue his football career. This fall he was one of the stars of the Bulldog squad that went undefeated en route to capturing the Virginia AAA Division 6 state championship. Kruchko finished the season with 41 receptions for 518 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is currently being recruited by several Divison I and Division II universities.

FOOTBALL

Division 5 Offensive Player of the Year: Ben Barber, Sr., Edison
Division 5 Defensive Player of the Year: Jeron Gouveia, Sr., Stone Bridge
Division 5 Special Teams Player of the Year: Drew Baldwin, Sr., Edison
Division 5 Coach of the Year: Mickey Thompson, Stone Bridge

Division 6 Offensive Player of the Year: Mike Glennon, Sr., Westfield
Division 6 Defensive Player of the Year: Brian Kennedy, Sr., Westfield
Division 6 Special Teams Player of the Year: Keon Robinson, Jr., Lake Braddock
Division 6 Coach of the Year: Tom Verbanic, Westfield

Quarterback of the Year: Bryn Renner, Jr., West Springfield
Running Back of the Year: Torrian Pace, Jr., Chantilly
Co-Wide Receiver of the Year: Ryan Moody, Sr., Stone Bridge
Co-Wide Receiver of the Year: Andy Stallings, Jr., West Springfield
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Jimmy Bennett, Sr., West Potomac
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Brian Slay, Jr., Stone Bridge
Linebacker of the Year: Stephon Robertson, Jr., Edison
Defensive Back of the Year: Darryl Hamilton, Sr., Centreville
Punter/Kicker of the Year: Tyler Bitancurt, Sr., West Springfield
Kick Returner/Utility Player of the Year: Johnny Pickett, Sr., Westfield

VOLLEYBALL

Player of the Year: Megan Shifflett, Sr., Langley
Outisde Hitter of the Year: Kelly Brugger, Sr., Centreville
Middle Hitter of the Year: Lisa Scott, Sr., Langley
Defensive Specialist of the Year: Vicki Chung, Sr., Chantilly
Coach of the Year: Christine Zenellato, Fairfax

FIELD HOCKEY

Co-Offensive Player of the Year: Faith Adams, Sr., Langley
Co-Offensive Player of the Year: Ashley Kimener, Sr., Oakton
Defensive Player of the Year: Lyndsey Butler, Sr., W.T. Woodson
Goalie of the Year: Amanda Crider, Jr., Marshall
Coach of the Year: Lizzie McManus, Oakton

GOLF

Boys’ Golfer of the Year: Jake An, Sr., Chantilly
Girls’ Golfer of the Year: Lauren Greenlief, Sr., Oakton
Coach of the Year: Tim Vigotsky, Westfield

CROSS COUNTRY

Boys’ Runner of the Year: Joe LoRusso, Sr., Oakton
Boys’ Coach of the Year: Matt Ryan, Thomas Jefferson

Girls’ Runner of the Year: Lia DiValentin, Jr., Chantilly
Girls’ Coach of the Year: Peter Sherry, Herndon

CHEERLEADING

Performer of the Year: Alexa Streb, Sr., Chantilly
Coach of the Year: Jim Kelly, Chantilly

** For video interviews from the 2007 Fall Season All-DigitalSports team members, click here **

— Winners were selected by DigitalSports’ staff members Phil Murphy, Jimmy Thomas and Angela Watts.