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Windber running back Colin Bryan was named to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers' All-State Football Team in Class AA on Wednesday. Dave Lloyd

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December 21, 2011

Anonymous Associated Press Wed Dec 21, 2011, 02:37 PM EST

NEW YORK — Three players from The Tribune-Democrat’s coverage area have been named to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers’ All-State Football Team in Class A and another was in Class AAA.

Windber running back Colin Bryan, Berlin Brothersvalley defensive lineman Jacob Craig and Bishop McCort offensive lineman Zach Rugg were among the Class A honorees while Greater Johnstown linebacker Alkwan Williams was selected to the Class AAA squad.

Bryan ran for 2,352 rushing yards and scored 37 touchdowns for the Ramblers. At 6-foot-5, 269 pounds, Rugg was a force on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Crimson Crushers, who averaged nearly 300 yards per game offensively. Craig made 145 tackles - including 58 solo stops - and 10 sacks from his defensive end position to go along with three interceptions.

Williams, a Pitt recruit, finished with 136 tackles - including 31 for loss - and four sacks for the Trojans.

The Class AA and AAA squads will be announced on Thursday.

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