The two local Class A high school football teams made out very well when it came time for coaches to choose all-star players in the Southwestern Maine Activities Association. The undefeated Class A state champions from Bonny Eagle had numerous players make the All-SMAA team and the All-Cumberland County team and players from the 1-7 Windham team were also recognized for their solid play this fall.
Bonny Eagle players dominated the All-SMAA offensive squad: Nate Doehler at quarterback, Ricky Hoyt at wide receiver, Josh Spearin at offensive tackle, Matt Spearin at offensive tackle, and Kyle Wedge at center.
The Scots also had several players on the All-SMAA defensive team: Travis Dunn at defensive end, Dayton McPherson at linebacker, Josh Ruby at defensive back, and John Onesti at utility.
The All-Cumberland County team also was filled with Bonny Eagle names. The first team offense included Nate Doehler (at both quarterback and kicker), Josh Spearin, Matt Spearin, Kyle Wedge, and Ricky Hoyt. The second team offense also included the Scots’ Travis Dunn at tight end.
Bonny Eagle’s representatives on the All-Cumberland County defensive first team included Travis Dunn, Dayton McPherson, Josh Ruby and John Onesti. The Scots also had linebacker Brandon Keene on the second team defense.
Windham’s All-SMAA players were senior Travis Guerrette at defensive back and senior Nate Johnson as the punter.
The Eagles also had several players chosen to the All-Cumberland County all-star teams. The first team defense included Guerrette and Johnson and the second team defense included Pat Small at defensive end. Guerrette also made the second team offensive unit as a wide receiver.
And both programs had players earn All-Academic status (93 average or higher).
From Bonny Eagle – Jacob Boudreau, Dana Jackson, Brandon Keene, Otis Oakes, John Onesti and Matt Spearin.
From Windham – Travis Guerrette, Samuel Harmon and Gregory Smith.
The Mike Landry Coach of the Year Award went to Kevin Cooper at Bonny Eagle for helping to bring the school its third state title in the last four years. And the Dave Allen (MVP) Award went to Gorham’s Justin Villacci.
The All-SMAA all-star team
Offense – Nate Doehler, Ricky Hoyt, Josh Spearin, Matt Spearin, and Kyle Wedge (Bonny Eagle); Justin Villacci and Travis Plowman (Gorham); Jack Heary, Ernesto Salamone, and Willie Joy (Deering); John Hussey and Nick Pouliot (Marshwood); Robbie Trask and Chris Gennaro (Thornton).
Defense – Travis Dunn, Dayton McPherson, Josh Ruby and John Onesti (Bonny Eagle); Ian Levinsky and Joel Chadbourne (Westbrook); Raistlin Delisle and Kyle Bertrand (Kennebunk); Shawn Connolly (Gorham); Josh Eon and Tyler Morin (Massabesic); Travis Guerrette and Nate Johnson (Windham); and Travis Conley (Deering).
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