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Janesville Parker’s Vesterfelt, Albeck lead local football honorees

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Parker's Adam Vesterfelt poses with first down markers at Parker High School.

Janesville Parker High School seniors Adam Vesterfelt and Erik Albeck were singled out for individual achievements on the 2011 All-Big Eight Conference football team.

The 6-foot, 3-inch, 195-pound Vesterfelt is the running back of the year, while the 6-3, 195-pound Albeck is the Big Eight’s return specialist and defensive back of the year.

Also for Parker, Michael Rainiero, 6-2, 240-pound senior, is a first-team offensive lineman. The Vikings’ Brad Money, a 6-2, 190-pound senior, is a first-team outside linebacker and teammate Max Monson, a 6-1, 240-pound senior, is a first-team defensive lineman.

Meanwhile, Janesville Craig’s Erik Davis, a 6-3, 246-pound junior, is a first-team offensive lineman.

Albeck, who shares return specialist honors with Tyrone Galvin of Madison East, held a kickoff return average of 29.7 yards and a punt return average of 27.9. Albeck returned two punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns in 2011.

“Erik has great foot speed,” Parker coach Joe Dye said. “He runs state track and that speaks well for him.’’

Vesterfelt holds Parker’s career rushing record. He gained 1,713 yards and scored 25 touchdowns on 223 carries for the 2011 Big Eight season.

“Adam had a great career,” Dye said. “He played three years (varsity) and never missed a snap. He is a selfless player.’’

All-Big Eight

OFFENSE

First Team

Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB—Jake Hauser, Verona 6-0 170 Sr.

RB—Adam Vesterfelt, Parker 6-0 195 Sr.

RB—Tyler Parker, Verona 6-0 180 Sr.

RB—Tyrone Galvin, East 5-9 165 Sr.

RB—Dom Wise, Verona 5-10 190 Jr.

WR—Jamar Morris, Memorial 6-4 200 Sr.

WR—Jester Weah, Memoral 6-3 190 Jr.

WR—Chris Thompson, Memorial 6-1 165 Sr.

TE—Drew Haack, Middleton 6-2 205 Sr.

OL—Mike Edwards, Sun Prairie 6-2 290 Sr.

OL—Tim Klockziem, Verona 6-0 220 Sr.

OL—Andrew Terwilliger, Verona 6-4 260 Jr.

OL—Alec Foster, Verona 6-3 240 Sr.

OL—Michael Rainiero, Parker 6-2 240 Sr.

OL—Andrew Bayer, Middleton 6-1 195 Sr.

OL—Erik Davis, Craig 6-3 246 Jr.

PK—Lukas Otto, Sun Prairie 6-1 165 Sr.

RS—Tyrone Galvan, East 5-9 165 Sr.

RS—Erik Albeck, Parker 6-3 195 Sr.

Quarterback of the Year—Jake Hauser, Verona.

Running Back of the Year—Adam Vesterfelt, Parker.

Wide Receiver of the Year—Jamar Morris, Memorial.

Offensive Lineman of the Year—Mike Edwards, Sun Prairie.

Placekicker of the Year—Lukas Otto, Sun Prairie.

Return Specialist of the Year—Erik Albeck, Parker and Tyrone Galvan, East.

DEFENSE

First Team

Ht. Wt. Yr.

DL—Collin Enstad, Sun Prairie 6-0 185 Sr.

DL—Robby Williams, Middleton 6-3 215 Sr.

DL—Ben Watters, Verona 6-2 210 Sr.

DL—Max Monson, Parker 6-1 240 Sr.

DL—Craig Evans, Sun Prairie 6-3 305 Soph.

ILB—Bennett Goff, Middleton 6-2 210 Sr.

ILB—Kolby Gunderson, Middleton 6-1 210 Sr.

ILB—Bilal Louzati, Verona 6-0 200 Jr.

ILB—Austin Knoble, Beloit 6-0 230 Sr.

OLB—Luke Yapp, Verona 6-1 200 Sr.

OLB—Brad Money, Parker 6-2 190 Sr.

OLB—Drew Haack, Middleton 6-2 205 Sr.

DB—Erik Albeck, Parker 6-3 195 Sr.

DB—Brian Chenoweth, Verona 6-1 190 Sr.

DB—Bryan Machmeier, Middleton 6-1 175 Sr.

DB—Wes Love, Sun Prairie 5-11 175 Jr.

P—Phil Ghiloni, Sun Prairie 5-11 180 Sr.

eman of the YearColin Enstad, Sun Prairie.

-- Inside Linebacker of the Year—Bennett Goff, Middleton.

-- Outside Linebacker of the Year—Luke Yapp, Verona.

-- Defensive Back of the Year—Erik Albeck, Parker.

-- Punter of the Year—Phil Ghiloni, Sun Prairie.

-- Coach of the Year—Dave Richardson, Verona.

-- Assistant Coach of the Year—Jon Smithback, Middleton.