ALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUP FOOTBALL 2024

OFFENSIVE LINE

First team

Peter Langi, Archbishop Riordan, 6-5, 330, senior

First-team two-way WCAL lineman stood out on Riordan’s imposing O-line. Blocked for offense that led Crusaders to CCS Division I semifinal. Senior, who also signed with Washington, had nine tackles.

John Mills, St. Ignatius, 6-6, 345, senior

Anchored SI’s offensive line during resurgent season as starting left tackle. Senior bound for Washington led Wildcats to best season in 12 years and hoisted CCS Open Division championship. Co-WCAL offensive lineman of the year.

Sione Netane, St. Francis, 6-5, 330, senior

Two-way lineman named first-team by WCAL. Opened up holes for record-setting season by running back Kingston Keanaaina. Wrapped up 25 ballcarriers defensively.

Ace Robinson, De La Salle, 6-4, 265, senior

Spartans’ best O-lineman led on the interior for De La Salle team that reached CIF Open Division state championship game, losing 37-15 to national No. 1 team Mater Dei. Also contributed defensively with 17 tackles, four tackles for loss and 1 1/2 sacks.

Champ Taulealea, Valley Christian, 6-5, 330, senior

Co-WCAL O-lineman of the year with Mills, will join him at Washington. Senior led Warriors to CCS Open/Division I tournament, where they lost 24-14 to St. Francis in the opening round. Added 25 tackles defensively. 

Second team

Michael Klisiewicz, Liberty, 6-6, 305, senior

Senior was named Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Bay Valley Athletic League. Signed with Cal during the early signing period. Primarily an offensive tackle, he also played some defensive end and collected two tackles on that side of the ball. Star blocker for Lions team that reached NCS Division II semifinals. 

Elias Shamieh, Serra, 6-3, 300, senior

Key piece to Serra offensive line that blocked for 1,000-yard back Nano Latu. Holds offer from Colorado State.

Tommy Tofi, Archbishop Riordan, 6-6, 320, senior

Junior tackle helped anchor elite, talented Riordan line that paved way for CCS Division I semifinal appearance. Co-junior of the year and first-teamer in West Catholic Athletic League. Also played defense, compiling 28 total tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack.

Andrew Tresser, Acalanes, 6-2, 220, senior

Important blocker for Acalanes team that won NCS Division III championship and lost narrowly in NorCal 5-AA championship game to Carmel. Made two pancake blocks in 2024 season. 

Sione Vailea, McClymonds, 6-3, 270, senior

Senior named first-team all-OAL paved the way for big seasons by stars Rahsjon Duncan, Berell Staples and Sharky Tamale. Holds scholarship offers from San Diego and Southwest Baptist. 

Honorable mention

Louis Akpa, Serra, senior

Jonah Alapati, Serra, senior

Dylan Beigi, Archbishop Mitty, senior

Fabian Bustamante, Santa Teresa, senior

Leo Cocchiglia, Los Gatos, senior

Delon Craft Jr., Salesian, senior

Aaron Davis-Beckford, Christopher, senior

Chase Duarte, Clayton Valley Charter, senior

Nolan Keith, Bellarmine, senior

Daniel Leupold, St. Ignatius, senior

Matt Ludeman, Los Gatos, senior

Fuatau Lulai, James Logan, senior

Ata Mata’u, St. Francis, senior

Kekoa Mayo-McKnight, Bishop O’Dowd, senior

Bradley Ruffin, Pittsburg, senior

Richard Salas, Moreau Catholic, junior

Jacob Smith, Wilcox, senior

Jeremiah Stallworth, Palo Alto, senior

Losipini Tupou, Archbishop Riordan, senior

Deegan Waldorph, Branham, senior

All-BANG football publication schedule

Monday, Jan. 6

Kickers-punters

Defensive line

Linebackers

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Defensive backs

Utility players

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Offensive line

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Running backs

Wide receivers/tight ends

Athletes

Thursday, Jan. 9

Quarterbacks

Coaches of the year

Players of the year

Those eligible for all-BANG honors come from leagues based predominantly in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The news organization’s high school sports staff chooses the players and coaches.