Mitchell Dickson, Sr. Bishop Maginn - Kicker

Dickson was the second-leading kicker in Section II this season, trailing only Burnt Hills’ Paul Layton. Dickson connected on 34 extra points and four field goals for a total of 46 points. As a running back, he gained over 400 yards of total offense and scored five touchdowns. He also returned kicks and punts.
He was named a Class A Southeast Division first team linebacker and won the 110% award at Bishop Maginn.
Dickson also plays baseball at Maginn and he is planning to major in education in college.

Alex Tesoriero, Jr. Columbia - Punter

Tesoriero made 25 punts this year for 713 yards and held opponents to a 3-yard return average. His longest punt was 56 yards.
Dedicated to kicking, Tesoriero practices in the winter on an artificial surface installed in the basement of his home.
He also made 31 kickoffs for 1,607 yards, averaging 51.8 yards per kick. Tesoriero connected on 15 extra points and also booted three field goals for the Blue Devils.
He gained 349 yards of total offense as a rusher, receiver and returner and scored three total touchdowns.

Paul Ashburn, Sr. Troy -
Kick Returner/All-Purpose

Ashburn did not spend much time roaming the sidelines for the Flying Horses this season.
A two-year captain, Ashburn was a valuable wide receiver. He caught 18 passes for 271 yards. The Class A Southeast Division All-Purpose Player of the Year also returned 19 punts and kickoffs for 293 yards.
Ashburn served as the team’s long snapper on extra points, punts and field goals and aided the defense as a nickelback during passing situations. He also plays basketball at Troy and is interested in majoring in criminal justice in college.

The Record's First Team Special Teams
Pos. Player School Yr. Ht. Wt.
K Mitchell Dickson Bishop Maginn Sr. 5-10 165
P Alex Tesoriero Columbia Jr. 5-8 200
KR-AP Paul Ashburn Troy Sr. 5-8 170

Second Team Special teams
Pos. Player Yr. School Comment
K Zach Fane Sr. Lansingburgh Scored 31 points, also a member of the Knights soccer team where he notched eight goals on the pitch
P Ford Plowman Jr. Saratoga Springs A solid fullback with a big leg, Plowman led the Blue Streaks to a No. 29 NYS ranking
KR-AP Kevin Woods Sr. Hoosick Falls A double-threat quarterback, Woods passed for 2,459 yards and 43 touchdowns and rushed for 929 in 24 games at the varsity level.

Third Team Special teams
Pos. Player Yr. School Comment
K Bill Goodermote Sr. Averill Park Goodermote connected on four field goals, which tied him for second-best in Section II
P Jeff Moehle Sr. Scotia-Glenville A bright spot on a tough-luck Tartans team, Moehle also played running back
KR-AP Derrick Pitts Jr. Bishop Gibbons A tailback, quarterback, kick returner hybrid, Pitts scored 31 touchdowns and 192 points for Golden Knights