SBLive's 2021 All-Central Coast Section Football Teams

The Central Coast Section is often home to some of the absolute best football players in Northern California, and 2021 was no different. With that said, here are SBLive's All-CIFCCS teams for the 2021 fall season.

The primary criteria were individual statistics relative to team success, with strength of schedule heavily factored in. Secondary criteria include all-league honors and the opinions of coaches and scouts within the section. Two-way/three-phase contributions were taken into consideration for players who shined playing multiple phases of the game.

Our awards include two teams – First Team and Honorable Mentions.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE:

QB Sergio Beltran – Menlo School – SR.

Beltran was one of the most productive offensive players in the state for the Division 2 runner-up. He led the Knights to a 12-1 record throwing 3,575 passing yards and a section record 52 passing touchdowns on 74.9% completion and a passer rating above 140, while also running for 1,251 yards and 14 touchdowns on nearly 10 yards per carry.

QB Matt MacLeod – Menlo-Atherton – SR.

MacLeod was also among the state's top passers as a senior, throwing for 3,326 yards and 36 touchdowns on 68.2% completion for a passer rating of 140.9. He also ran for 322 yards and five touchdowns on 5.6 YPC.

RB/DB Luther Kemauri Glenn – Wilcox – SR.

Glenn led the Chargers to a Division 2 title and CIF State 2-A finals appearance running for 2,366 yards and 29 touchdowns on over 10 yards per carry. He was also Wilcox's second-leading receiver with 31 catches for 424 yards and seven TDs. Additionally, Glenn was an impact player at DB and finished the season with 3,098 all-purpose yards.

RB Viliami Teu – Saint Francis – SR.

The top breakout star in NorCal high school football last season, Teu was named the Player of the Year in the West Catholic Athletic League for his 2,211 yards and 27 touchdowns rushing. He led the Lancers to a high-profile undefeated regular season and WCAL title run, and to the CIFCCS Division 1 title game.

WR/ATH Jurrion Dickey – Valley Christian – JR.

Dickey was arguably the top wide receiver in Northern California as a junior, catching for 1,304 yards and 19 touchdowns to account for most of the Warriors' receiving production. He added another 700 all-purpose yards on the season between his work as one of the top kick returners in the state and returning his four interceptions on the season a total of 139 yards. Dickey is a 4-star ATH prospect with upwards of 20 offers.

WR/DB Jalen Moss – Menlo-Atherton – SR.

Another WR in the discussion for best all-purpose player in the section, the 3-star Fresno State signee caught for 1,127 yards for the Peninsula Athletic League - Bay Division champion, recorded six interceptions, and totaled 542 yards returning kicks and punts.

DB/WR Jeremiah Earby – Menlo-Atherton – SR.

Earby is a 3-star Cal signee for his work at cornerback, where he recorded five interceptions and 40 tackles this season. On offense, he caught for 963 yards and 11 touchdowns, and completed his lone pass on the year for a 27-yard touchdown.

OL Uluakinofo Taliauli – Saint Francis – SR.

The WCAL Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year was the only NorCal O-lineman named to SBLive's All-State Team. He's a 3-star San Jose State commit.

OL Nathan Elu – Serra – SR.

Elu, a 3-star Oregon State commit, was named Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year in the WCAL as well.

OL Drew Azzopardi – Serra – SR.

The 3-star San Diego State commit was First Team All-WCAL.

OL Marcus Failla – Valley Christian – SR.

Another nationally-ranked WCAL First Teamer, Failla anchored Valley Christian's O-line with 29 pancake blocks.

OL/DL Mone Ngalu – Menlo-Atherton – SR.

Ngalu was named First Team All-Peninsula Bay League for his work at OL, and made 39 tackles on the D-line.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE:

DL/FB Kemoe’atu Kefu – Archbishop Riordan – SR.

Despite getting double-teamed constantly in the trenches, the WCAL Defensive Lineman of the Year recorded 60 tackles and a section-high 10 sacks (tied) for 102 yards of loss. He also ran for 328 yards and six touchdowns on nearly 11 yards per carry at fullback.

DL Silas Bahlibi – Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep – SR.

The versatile DL helped lead the Irish to a 4-A state title.

DL/TE Brody Stratz – Bellarmine College Prep – SR.

Stratz was a two-way star for resurgent Bellarmine, with his impact on both ends exceeding his statistical output. He blocked at a high level and caught for 91 yards and four touchdowns at TE, and recorded 68 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 6 QB-hurries, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles on defense.

LB Jake Ripp – Los Gatos – SR.

Ripp was named Most Valuable Player in the SCVAL for his 103 tackles, six tackles for loss, three QB-hurries, and interception, in addition to his underrated work at tight end – 16 catches for 227 yards and six touchdowns.

LB Shay O'Kelly – Sacred Heart Prep – JR.

In leading the state with 191 tackles (tied), O'Kelly also helped lead the Gators to a CIF State 5-A championship.

LB/RB Zachary Acton – Homestead – JR.

Acton was among the state leaders in tackles with 166 of them with 13 coming for loss. He also recorded two sacks, 20 QB-hurries, and 394 yards and four touchdowns rushing at fullback.

LB Jerry Mixon – Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep – SR.

Mixon was Co-Utility Player of the Year in the WCAL.

DB/WR Will Uhrich – Burlingame – SR.

Uhrich was Defensive Player of the Year in the Peninsula - Bay, and Burlingame's top receiver.

DB Nico Andrighetto – Saint Francis – SR.

Andrighetto was second on the Lancers in tackles, first in interceptions (tied), and first in pass break-ups. He was named Co-Defensive Back of the Year in the West Catholic.

DB Sione Laulea – Serra – SR.

The versatile 3-star DB was the other Co-DBOY of the WCAL.

DB Malakai Hoeft – Serra – SR.

Hoeft was another 3-star DB anchoring the Padres' defense, primarily at strong safety.

FIRST TEAM ALL-PURPOSE:

LB/RB Camilo Arquette – Saint Francis – SR.

Not only was Arquette named the Linebacker of the Year in the WCAL, but he was an underrated contributor to the Lancers' rushing attack as well with 87 carries for 571 yards and 12 touchdowns, plus 287 yards returning kickoffs.

QB/DB Ray-John Spears – Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep – SR.

After starting the season as a standout DB and converting to QB after an 0-5 start, Spears led the Fighting Irish to a CIF State 4-A title with over 2,500 passing yards and 600 rushing yards, 31 touchdown passes, and six rushing touchdowns.

QB/DB Dominique Lampkin – Serra – SR.

Lampkin not only led Serra to a CIFCCS title and CIF State Open Division finals appearance as the WCAL QBOY, but also worked in some high level minutes at safety.

QB/DB Jakson Berman – Valley Christian – SR.

Yet another rare QB/DB standout, Berman threw for 1,917 yards and 25 touchdowns, ran for 1,012 yards and 13 touchdowns on 9.2 yards per carry, which is highly rare for a QB, and recorded 30 tackles and three picks.

LB/WR Bruce Uperesa – Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep – SR.

Helped lead the Irish to a state title playing OLB, SS, WR, and multiple roles on special teams.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

QB Tyler Pacheco – San Benito – SR.

RB Petelo Gi – Serra – SR.

RB Qwentin Brown – Santa Cruz – SR.

RB/WR Hassan Mahasin – Serra – SR.

RB/LB Mark Eby – Leland – SR.

RB/DB Derek Sheerer – Homestead – SR.

WR/DB Caleb Womack – Santa Cruz – SR.

WR/DB Brody Simison – Palo Alto – SR.

TE Dillon Golden – Saint Francis – SR.

OL Denaris DeRosa – Saint Francis – SR.

LB Rossi Oteri – Christopher – SR.

LB Mat Bucher – Sacred Heart Prep – SR.

LB Andrew Buck – Menlo-Atherton – SR.

LB Aidan Flynn – Salinas – JR.

LB Ethan Currie – Los Gatos – JR.

LB Lucchi Casale – Los Gatos – JR.

LB Brandon Broch – Bellarmine College Prep – SR.

LB/RB Gino Cresci – Bellarmine College Prep – SR.

LB/DL Nehemiah Musika – Valley Christian – SR.

DB/WR Brody Simison – Palo Alto – SR.

DB Daniel Escorza – Wilcox – JR.

DB Vito Riccabona – Aptos – SR.