Starling, Allen headline Kansas large school all-state football

Gardner-Edgerton quarterback Bubba Starling and Blue Valley linebacker Ian Allen earned Most Valuable Player honors on the 2010-11 Kansas Large School All-State Football team thanks in large part to the success of their football teams, as well as their individual play on the gridiron.

Starling ended his storied career with a loss to Allen's Tiger football team, but chewed up huge chunks of rushing yards beforehand. Starling, who will be participating in Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, led the Sunflower State with more than 2,400 rushing yards on 172 carries and scored 31 touchdowns running the ball. The Gatorade Player of the Year also threw for 812 yards and eight more touchdowns.

Video of Bubba Starling

The Trailblazers were the state's top-ranked team for much of the year until Blue Valley avenged a 42-21 regular season loss with a 45-42 Class 5A semifinal win over Starling and the Trailblazers. Allen and the Tigers then went on to upend Wichita Bishop Carroll 35-14 in the title game.

Allen finished his senior season with 148 total tackles, including 87 solo stops. The 6-foot-3-inch, 205-pound linebacker also chalked up five tackles for losses, three sacks, two quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, an interception and recovered a fumble.

Kansas All-League football teams

Below is a look at the 2010-11 Kansas Large School All-State Football Team as well as all-state squads for Classes 4A-6A.

KANSAS LARGE SCHOOL ALL-STATE FOOTBALL

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
END – Christian Ulsaker, McPherson, 6-6 185 Sr.
END – Jacob Hurla, Topeka Seaman, 6-3 190 Sr.
END – Ryan Murphy, Basehor-Linwood, 6-6 205 Jr.
QB – Bubba Starling, Gardner-Edgerton, 6-5 200 Sr.
RB – Dreamius Smith, Wichita Heights, 5-11 215 Sr.
RB – Ben Heeney, Hutchinson, 6-1 200 Sr.
RB – Brandon Willingham, Olathe East, 5-10 175 Sr.
OL – Jordan McCallister, Junction City, 6-3 300 Sr.
OL – Lucas Powell, Gardner-Edgerton, 6-4 280 Sr.
OL – Boston Stiverson, Andover Central, 6-5 300 Sr.
OL – Brady Foltz, Rose Hill, 6-4 290 Sr.
OL – Kirk Harris, Blue Valley, 6-5 290 Sr.
OFFENSIVE MVP: Bubba Starling, Gardner-Edgerton

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL – Drew Goodger, Shawnee Mission Northwest, 6-4 245 Sr.
DL – Shane Ray, Bishop Miege, 6-3 240 Sr.
DL – Tyler Ewy, Louisburg, 6-3 260 Sr.
DL – Beau Bell, Carroll (Wichita), 6-0 215 Sr.
LB – Ian Allen, Blue Valley, 6-3 205 Sr.
LB – Kyle Swartz, Olathe North, 6-2 220 Sr.
LB – Aaron Jackson, Wichita Bishop Carroll, 6-2 210 Sr.
LB – Tanner Ginavan, Olathe South, 5-11 195 Sr.
DB – Evan Wessel, Wichita Heights, 6-4 200 Sr.
DB – Victor Simmons, Olathe North, 6-2 185 Sr.
DB – Austin Fulson, Olathe East, 5-9 180 Sr.
DB – Terrance Allen, Junction City, 5-10 190 Sr.
DEFENSIVE MVP: Ian Allen, Blue Valley

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS
KICKER – Nick Prolago, Northwest (Olathe), 5-10 165 Sr.
RETURNER – Jordan Nelson, Manhattan, 5-9 170 Sr.
PUNTER – Dylan Hanson, Olathe South, 6-0 200 Sr.
ATHLETE – Rico Hogan, Dodge City, 5-11 175 Jr.

CLASS 6A

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
END – Nick Bandy, Olathe Northwest, 6-2 170 Sr.
END – Ronnie McFann, East (Wichita), 6-2 180 Sr.
END – Elliot Faerber, Shawnee Mission East, 6-4 190 Jr.
QB – Jared Helfrich, Dodge City, 6-2 175 Sr.
RB – Dreamius Smith, Wichita Heights, 5-11 215 Sr.
RB – Brandon Willingham, Olathe East, 5-10 175 Sr.
RB – Adonis Saunders, Olathe North, 5-11 195 Sr.
OL – Jordan McCallister, Junction City, 6-3 300 Sr.
OL – Mateo Kambui, Wichita Heights, 6-3 240 Sr.
OL – Trey Connett, Manhattan, 6-5 285 Sr.
OL – Justin McCandless, Lawrence Free State (Lawrence), 6-3 275 Sr.
OL – Dylan Ready, Washburn Rural (Topeka), 6-4 270 Sr.

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
END – Derek Lee, Maize, 6-4 235 Sr.
END – Ethan Jewell, Derby, 5-10 175 Sr.
END – Desean Warren, Blue Valley West (Stilwell), 5-10 162 Sr.
QB – Tyler Harrison, Derby, 6-4 200 Sr.
RB – Cody Parmely, Junction City, 5-8 185 Sr.
RB – Nick Sands, Olathe South, 5-8 195 Sr.
RB – Daniel Deshazer, Wichita Heights, 5-4 135 Sr.
OL – Dylan Admire, Blue Valley West, 6-3 270 Sr.
OL – Travis Anderson, Derby, 6-4 315 Sr.
OL – Tyler Hutchinson, Olathe Northwest, 6-1 270 Sr.
OL – Steven Wolgamott, Maize, 6-7 275 Sr.
OL – Joshua Finley, Olathe North, 6-1 255 Sr.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL – Drew Goodger, Shawnee Mission Northwest, 6-4 245 Sr.
DL – Jesse Trent, Dodge City, 6-3 255 Sr.
DL – Zerrance Brickhouse, Wichita Heights, 6-0 180 Sr.
DL – Derron Ryan, Manhattan, 6-2 230 Sr.
LB – Jacob Davis, Wichita Northwest, 6-3 230 Jr.
LB – Dillon Call, Derby, 6-0 205 Jr.
LB – Kyle Swartz, Olathe North, 6-2 220 Sr.
LB – Tanner Ginavan, Olathe South, 5-11 195 Sr.
DB – Evan Wessel, Wichita Heights, 6-4 200 Sr.
DB – Victor Simmons, Olathe North, 6-2 185 Sr.
DB – Austin Fulson, Olathe East, 5-9 180 Sr.
DB – Terrance Allen, Junction City, 5-10 190 Sr.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL – George Brophy, Shawnee Mission East, 6-3 225 Sr.
DL – Alex Michaud, Olathe East, 6-2 245 Sr.
DL – Jordan Turner, Wichita South, 6-4 320 Sr.
DL – Jamal Brown, Lawrence, 6-2 342 Sr.
LB – Terrance Burns, Derby, 6-0 210 Sr.
LB – Keith Curran, Garden City, 6-2 205 Sr.
LB – Dominik White, Junction City, 6-1 200 Jr.
LB – Devon Haynes, Wichita Heights, 5-9 197 Sr.
DB – Tevyn Harmon, Topeka, 5-10 180 Sr.
DB – Devron Cochran, Campus, 6-2 185 Sr.
DB – Denzell Simpson, Shawnee Mission West, 5-11 185 Sr.
DB – Branden Dozier, Topeka Washburn Rural, 5-10 175 Jr.

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS
KICKER – Nick Prolago, Olathe Northwest, 5-10 165 Sr.
RETURNER – Jordan Nelson, Manhattan, 5-9 170 Sr.
PUNTER – Dylan Hanson, Olathe South, 6-0 200 Sr.
ATHLETE – Rico Hogan, Dodge City, 5-11 175 Jr.

SECOND TEAM SPECIALISTS
KICKER – Mark Whitrock, Shawnee Mission West, 6-0 155 Jr.
RETURNER – Alec Freeman, Topeka High, 5-11 170 Jr.
PUNTER – Bennett Moore, Wichita Northwest, 6-2 210 Jr.
ATHLETE – Matt Reed, Wichita Heights, 5-10 180 Jr.

CLASS 5A

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
END – Christian Ulsaker, McPherson, 6-6 185 Sr.
END – Pj DeBey, Blue Valley, 6-2 208 Sr.
END – Jacob Hurla, Topeka Seaman, 6-3 190 Sr.
QB – Bubba Starling, Gardner-Edgerton, 6-5 200 Sr.
RB – Kyle Brunson, Mill Valley, 6-0 185 Sr.
RB – Ben Heeney, Hutchinson, 6-1 200 Sr.
RB – Justin Fulks, Blue Valley, 6-0 180 Jr.
OL – Kirk Harris, Blue Valley, 6-5 290 Sr.
OL – Lucas Powell, Gardner-Edgerton, 6-4 280 Sr.
OL – Boston Stiverson, Andover Central, 6-5 300 Sr.
OL – Connor Stanley, Emporia, 6-4 285 Sr.
OL – Phil Ford, Bishop Miege, 6-6 342 Sr.

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
END – Jacob McDermott, Blue Valley, 6-1 190 Sr.
END – Jade Cathey, Liberal, 6-5 185 Sr.
END – Shane Nachbar, St. Thomas Aquinas, 5-10 165 Sr.
QB – Kyle Zimmerman, Blue Valley, 6-1 175 Jr.
RB – Kevin O'Connor, McPherson, 5-8 185 Sr.
RB – Brett Jensen, Gardner-Edgerton, 6-1 225 Sr.
RB – Alex Bontz, Andover Central, 5-9 160 Jr.
OL – Austin Lee, Hutchinson, 6-0 266 Sr.
OL – Jess Westmorland, Hutchinson, 6-2 268 Jr.
OL – Jake Rhodes, Kansas City-Turner, 6-7 270 Sr.
OL – Rylan Leahy, St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-6 245 Sr.
OL – Kevin Harper, Wichita Bishop Carroll, 6-1 265 Sr.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL – Shane Ray, Bishop Miege, 6-3 240 Sr.
DL – Beau Bell, Wichita Bishop Carroll, 6-0 215 Sr.
DL – Daniel Mauszychi, Gardner-Edgerton, 6-5 220 Sr.
DL – Michael Reynolds, Wichita Kapaun Mount Carmel, 6-3 215 Sr.
LB – Ian Allen, Blue Valley, 6-3 205 Sr.
LB – Matt Galliart, Hutchinson, 6-3 200 Sr.
LB – Aaron Jackson, Wichita Bishop Carroll, 6-2 210 Sr.
LB – Justin Mcphail, Liberal, 6-1 220 Sr.
DB – Shay Wooten, Salina Central, 6-2 210 Sr.
DB – Tre' Parmalee, Bishop Miege, 5-10 160 Jr.
DB – Max Martinez, Wichita Bishop Carroll, 5-8 165 Sr.
DB – Parker Gibson, Lansing, 5-7 165 Sr.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL – Adam D'Angelo, Emporia, 5-11 230 Sr.
DL – Dameitrik Morris, Hutchinson, 5-9 240 Sr.
DL – Chris Daschke, Blue Valley, 6-4 235 Sr.
DL – Kyle Pacheco, Gardner-Edgerton, 5-9 230 Sr.
LB – Casey Sedbrook, Hays, 5-11 185 Sr.
LB – Hayden Murray, Blue Valley, 6-2 210 Sr.
LB – Tucker Chadd, Wichita Bishop Carroll, 6-0 190 Sr.
LB – Jon Bernard, Hutchinson, 5-10 201 Sr.
DB – Connor Crimmins, Tecumseh-Shawnee Heights, 6-3 175 Sr.
DB – Cody Linquist, Emporia, 5-10 175 Sr.
DB – Keenan Warren, McPherson, 5-9 160 Sr.
DB – Kyle Kane, St. Thomas Aquinas, 5-11 165 Sr.

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS
KICKER – Jonathan Pyle, St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-2 180 Sr.
RETURNER – Donnie Lockhart, Tecumseh-Shawnee Heights, 5-10 195 Sr.
PUNTER – Jordan Elliott, Pittsburg, 6-5 160 Sr.
ATHLETE – Dagan Reed, St. Thomas Aquinas, 5-11 200 Sr.

SECOND TEAM SPECIALISTS
KICKER – Jack Cantele, Wichita Kapaun Mount Carmel, 6-0 180 Sr.
RETURNER – Andrew Gittemeier, St. Thomas Aquinas, 5-10 175 Sr.
PUNTER – Mark Biesma, Mill Valley, 6-4 210 Sr.
ATHLETE – Max Shortell, Bishop Miege, 6-5 225 Sr.

CLASS 4A

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
END – Ryan Murphy, Basehor-Linwood, 6-6 205 Jr.
END – Cameron Craig, Coffeyville-Field Kindley, 6-0 191 Sr.
END – Jp Lohrentz, Buhler, 6-3 175 Jr.
QB – Armand Brisbane, Sumner Academy (Kansas City), 5-10 180 Sr.
RB – Tanner Fisher, Buhler, 5-9 180 Jr.
RB – Matt Bromley, Independence, 5-9 190 Sr.
RB – Gunnar McKenna, Holton, 5-8 175 Sr.
OL – Brady Foltz, Rose Hill, 6-4 290 Sr.
OL – Cody Whitehair, Abilene, 6-3 305 Sr.
OL – Forrestal Hickman, Holton, 6-7 285 Sr.
OL – Ross Dvorak, Louisburg, 6-2 240 Sr.
OL – Matt Dobson, Buhler, 6-6 275 Sr.

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
END – Brandon Oakes, Osawatomie, 5-10 165 Jr.
END – Vernon Vaughn, Kansas City-Sumner Academy, 6-3 185 Jr.
END – Matt Eckelman, St. James Academy, 6-3 210 Jr.
QB – Gus Strunk, Mulvane, 5-11 192 Sr.
RB – Josh Hoffman, Baldwin, 6-2 190 Sr.
RB – Skylar Hawkins, Paola, 5-10 175 Sr.
RB – Alen Troyer, Anderson County, Sr.
OL – Zach Burkhart, Mulvane, 6-4 290 Sr.
OL – Jesse Mcdaniels, Baldwin, 6-0 240 Sr.
OL – Tanner Stanage, Prairie View (La Cygne), 6-0 275 Sr.
OL – Daniel Rosson, Coffeyville-Field Kindley, 6-5 295 Sr.
OL – Jacob Konrade, Hayden (Topeka), 5-10 215 Sr.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL – Tyler Ewy, Louisburg, 6-3 260 Sr.
DL – Jordan Phillips, Towanda-Circle, 6-6 295 Sr.
DL – Allen Trent, Andale, 6-3 230 Sr.
DL – Ethan Kepley, Chanute, 6-6 220 Sr.
LB – Boomer Mays, Eudora, 6-1 220 Sr.
LB – Jake Hattabaugh, Andale, 5-8 175 Sr.
LB – Alec Stueber, Topeka Hayden, 5-10 185 Sr.
LB – Chandler King, Basehor-Linwood, 5-10 173 Sr.
DB – Morgan Burns, Wichita Trinity Academy, 5-10 190 Sr.
DB – Blaine Newton, Concordia, 6-0 155 Sr.
DB – Kody Cook, Louisburg, 6-3 200 Sr.
DB – Brentt Donaldson, Holton, 6-2 200 Sr.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL – Hayden Chandler, DeSoto, 6-2 280 Jr.
DL – Austin Ortiz, Buhler, 5-10 170 Sr.
DL – Brandon Walther, Rose Hill, 6-2 270 Sr.
DL – Bryce Worley, Buhler, 5-10 280 Sr.
LB – Trent Tanking, Holton, 6-2 185 So.
LB – Nehemiah Scott, Maize South, 5-9 205 Sr.
LB – Chad Turney, Louisburg, Sr.
LB – Jordan Stiles, Buhler, 5-9 175 Sr.
DB – Alex Gardinier, Towanda-Circle, 6-1 195 Sr.
DB – Mitchell Hale, Chanute, 5-9 160 Sr.
DB – Jarrod Nickelson, Clearwater, 5-11 177 Jr.
DB – Hector Rodrigues, Nickerson, 6-0 175 Sr.

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS
KICKER – Tyler Knight, Rose Hill, 5-9 165 Jr.
RETURNER – Camron Leupold, Hiawatha, 5-10 180 Sr.
PUNTER – Connor Goedert, Ottawa, 6-3 185 Jr.
ATHLETE – Laque Mayes, Rose Hill, 5-8 170 Sr.

SECOND TEAM SPECIALISTS
KICKER – Nick Wilson, Paola, 6-6 195 Sr.
RETURNER – John Banister, Topeka Hayden, 5-11 185 Sr.
PUNTER – Colton Easterberg, Clay Center, 6-0 180 Sr.
ATHLETE – Derrick Decker, Rose Hill, 6-5 205 Jr.