Six Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media area players earn PFW All-State honors

December 30, 2022

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The Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 4A, 5A and 6A All-State teams were released Friday and a number of players from The Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media Area were recognized for their strong seasons.

Upper Dublin seniors Colin O’Sullivan and Kyree Butler earned spots on the Class-5A team after leading the Cardinals to Suburban One League Continental Conference and District 1-5A championships and the PIAA-5A state semifinals.

O’Sullivan, a 5-foot-11 180-pound quarterback, had a dominant season throwing the ball. He completed 194-of-304 passes for 2,839 yards and 35 touchdowns to just five interceptions.

Upper Dublin quarterback Colin O’Sullivan (9) throws a pass against West Chester Rustin during the District 1-5A final on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group)

Butler, a 6-foot 315-pound defensive tackle, finished the season with 87 total tackles, 30 solo tackles and three sacks. He also had a blocked punt to swing momentum in the District 1-5A championship game.

Upper Dublin’s Kyree Butler takes down West Chester Rustin’s David McClain. (Nate Heckenberger – For MediaNews Group)

Archbishop Wood tight end Markus Dixon also earned a spot on the Class-5A team. The 6-foot-5 230-pound senior was a threat both as a blocker and pass-catcher. The Clemson commit constantly drew double teams from opposing defenses.

Archbishop Wood’s Markus Dixon (3) looks to get outside on a carry ahead of Roman Catholic’s Jamieal Lyons (12) during the Philadelphia Catholic League Class 5A final on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at Wissahickon High School. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group)

In Class-6A, Central Bucks East’s Ethan Shine and Jack Donnelly were recognized for strong seasons. The two helped lead the Patriots to an 8-3 record and a District 1-6A playoff berth.

Shine, a 5-foot-11 215-pound senior running back, ran for 1,911 yards and 25 touchdowns, averaging 7.41 yards per carry. He added two receiving touchdowns while also dominating on the defensive side of the ball at linebacker.

Central Bucks East’s Ethan Shine runs for a 15-yard touchdown in the first quarter against North Penn on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group)

Donnelly, a 6-foot-2 220-pound junior tight end, caught 36 passes for 571 yards and four touchdowns. He was the leading receiver at tight end in Class-6A in the state and third in all classifications.

Central Bucks East’s Jack Donnelly (22) hauls in an 22-yard reception against North Penn on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group)

Cheltenham senior Kion Wright earned a spot on the defensive line. The 6-foot-3 235-pound defensive end averaged nine tackles per game. He totaled 12 sacks on the season and recovered a fumble for a touchdown.