Windber's Shuster, Berlin's Kimmel collect top All-Somerset County football honors

Adam Ripple, The Daily American
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For the second straight season, Windber senior running back John Shuster was selected All-Somerset County Offensive MVP while Berlin Brothersvalley junior linebacker Cody Kimmel garnered Defensive MVP when the 2022 team was released on Thursday.

Windber's Matt Grohal was tabbed Coach of the Year.

Windber senior running back John Shuster (2) was named 2022 All-Somerset County Offensive MVP.
Windber senior running back John Shuster (2) was named 2022 All-Somerset County Offensive MVP.

Shuster tallied 2,669 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns in 2022. In the process, he reached 100 career touchdowns and went over 6,000 career rushing yards. He finished his illustrious high school career with 6,720 rushing yards.

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Meanwhile, Kimmel starred for the Mountaineers after moving from safety to mic linebacker full-time this year.

Berlin Brothersvalley junior linebacker Cody Kimmel (11) was selected the 2022 All-Somerset County Defensive MVP.
Berlin Brothersvalley junior linebacker Cody Kimmel (11) was selected the 2022 All-Somerset County Defensive MVP.

Kimmel led the Mountaineers with 92 total tackles, to go along with 2 1/2 sacks an interception and fumble recovery. He had 18 tackles for a loss.

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Grohal guided Windber to an 11-2 mark and the program's first District 5 title since 2008, defeating previously unbeaten Northern Bedford, 14-0. It was Windber's first D5 crown in Grohal's 12-year tenure at the helm of the Ramblers.

Windber's Matt Grohal was voted 2022 All-Somerset County Coach of the Year.
Windber's Matt Grohal was voted 2022 All-Somerset County Coach of the Year.

Windber was lights out on defense down the stretch and thrived on offense before falling to state semifinalist Steelton-Highspire in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.

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After its Week 5 loss to Berlin Brothersvalley, Windber pitched six shutouts and allowed just seven points until its PIAA first-round setback. Meanwhile, the offense racked up 325 points during that stretch.

2022 All-Somerset County Football Team

Berlin Brothersvalley: Ryan Blubaugh, Sr., Cory Jose, Sr., Will Latuch, Sr., Grant Mathias, Sr., Holby McClucas, Sr., Josiah Rock, Sr., Cody Kimmel, Jr., Pace Prosser, Jr., Aidan Ream, Jr.

Conemaugh Township: Ethan Black, Sr., Thor O'Ship, Sr., Tanner Shirley, Sr., Nathanael Snoeberger, Sr., Jon Updyke, Jr.

Meyersdale: Collin Krause, Sr., Daulton Sellers, Sr.

North Star: Cody Hause, Sr., Ethan Eller, Jr., Connor Yoder, Jr., Ethan Smith, So.

Somerset: Rowan Holmes, So.

Windber: Zack Betcher, Sr., Dominic Bifano, Sr., Ethan Brady, Sr., Jake Hostetler, Sr., Blake Klosky, Sr., John Shuster, Sr., Luke Woodley, Sr., Bryson Costa, Jr., Colin Marx, Jr.

Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. He can be reached at 814-444-5926. Follow him on Twitter @ARipple_DAsport. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook and @dailyamericanmedia on Instagram.

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