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2023 IFCA Class 4A Senior All-State Team
- Updated: December 6, 2023
There were more accolades for undefeated state champion East Central (15-0) players as Ryan Brotherton and Dylan Maxwell were named to the 2023 IFCA Class 4A Senior All-Indiana Team.
The versatile Brotherton amassed 1,426 all-purpose yards, had 440 yards rushing (12.2 yds/carry) with another 757 yards on 35 receptions (21.6 yds/catch) and 19 touchdowns (13 rec, six rush). The Western Michigan commit finishes his career with a school record 30 touchdown catches, 93 receptions, 2,068 receiving yards, 1,757 yards rushing, 17 rushing scores, 48 total touchdowns and 4,326 all-purpose yards.
Maxwell was a centerpiece of a Trojans defense that allowed just 7.1 points per game and held 12 foes to seven points or less including seven shutouts. The senior had 86 total tackles, 10.0 tackles for losses, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions. He also ran for 729 yards and five touchdowns. Maxwell’s 114 solo tackles are third most in school history.
Missing from this team are East Central running back Josh Ringer and offensive lineman Noah Schneider. The pair was named to the 2023 Indiana Top 50 Team. There were no EIAC players selected for the Class 4A Junior All-Indiana Team.
2023 IFCA Class 4A Senior All-State Team
OFFENSE
WR – Kaden Hurst, Leo, Sr., 6’0/185
WR – TJ Caldwell, Hobart, Sr., 5’10/170
WR – Kyler Kropp, New Palestine, Sr., 6’1/189
WR – Roland Vera Jr., FJ Evansville Reitz, Sr., 5’9/170
TE – Eli Deardorff Kankakee Valley Sr 6’5/220
TE – Caleb Lehrman, Bishop Dwenger, Sr., 6’8/210
OL – Reese Hill, Greenfield Central, Sr., 6’3/185
OL – Kenyon Davis, Wayne, Sr., 6’1/178
OL – Quentin Boeke, FJ Evansville Reitz, Sr., 6’4/265
OL – Zack Leighty, East Noble, Sr., 6’2/300
OL – Marcus Henderson, South Bend Riley, Sr., 6’2/275
OL – Brayden Flener, Greenfield Central, Sr., 6’2/300
OL – Gavyn Blake, Mississinewa, Sr., 6’2/285
OL – Henry Martello, Culver Academies, Sr., 6’3/252
QB – Hogan Denny, Mooresville, Sr., 6’0/185
QB – Marshall Kmiecik, New Prairie, Sr., 6’1/185
RB – Tyler Lee, Northview, Sr., 5’9/180
RB – Grayson Thomas, New Palestine, Sr., 6’0/190
RB – Brayden Shrake, Martinsville, Sr., 5’11/215
RB – Ryan Brotherton, East Central, Sr., 6’4/210
PK – Kiefer Sanderson, FJ Evansville Reitz, Sr., 5’10/165
ATH – Elijah Wagner, Evansville Bosse, Sr., 5’11/165
DEFENSE
DL – Hunter Bennett, Mooresville, Sr., 6’3/220
DL – Levi Oxley, FJ Evansville Reitz, Sr., 6’0/225
DL – Donavan Baker, Reitz Memorial, Sr., 5’11/195
DL – Dylan Wilson, New Prairie, Sr., 6’0/180
DL – Lucas Sheron, Leo, Sr., 6’1/270
DL – Dylan Harrison, Jennings County, Sr., 6’2/210
LB – Brock Thompson, Northridge, Sr., 6’2/220
LB – Dylan Maxwell, East Central, Sr., 6’1/195
LB – Ben Brandenburg, Roncalli, Sr., 6’2/210
LB – Nick Johnsen, Highland, Sr., 6’4/210
LB – Keith Miller, Northwood, Sr., 6’1/192
LB – Christian Lozada, Bishop Dwenger, Sr., 6’0/185
DB – Ries Beard, Kokomo, Sr., 5’7/150
DB – Ben Field, Martinsville, Sr., 5’11/190
DB – Nolan Souders, Pendleton Heights, Sr., 5’11/175
DB – Kirk Knecht, Greenfield Central, Sr., 6’0/180
DB – Kamden Zeisloft, Leo, Sr., 5’10/180
DB – Leo Boyd, Muncie Central, Sr., 6’0 185
P – Levi Wisler, Roncalli, Sr., 6’0/190
ATH – Deakon Diltz, Mississinewa, Sr., 6’2/195
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