Class 6A

1st Team:

Direll Clark (Jr. RB)

Honorable Mention:

Dan Pawlak (Sr. OL)

* They join Dan Ronsman (1^st team), Richard Hayes (1^st team), and John Pfeiffer (HM) in earning All-State Honors. 

Illinois High School Football Coaches' Association  All-State Academic team*

AJ Goggin (Jr. DL)

Chris Hoffman (Sr QB)

Dan Pawlak (Sr. OL)

* All-State Academic honorees join past member Michael Beckman.

2011 NSC All-Conference and All-Academic teams announced

The 2011 football season proved to be a recorded setting year with a multitude of defensive, offensive, and special teams records falling. This trend did not end with the 2011 North Suburban Conference All-Conference team selections. This year, six Eagles were selected to the First Team. Two players were chosen Honorable Mention.

NSC All-Conference 1st Team:

Justin Bergeron (Jr): Justin's good size, speed, and strength helped Justin catch 30 passes for 511 yards. With an average reception of 17.03 yards and a long of 72 yards, Justin led all Lakes receivers with 7 touchdowns. Justin also played defensive back for the Eagles.

AJ Goggin (Jr): AJ's quick first step helped AJ break all-time Lakes records in tackles for loss in a game versus Vernon hills with 7 for -26 yards. He also set the season and career records for sacks with 6.5 sacks respectively. AJ also played TE where he averaged 11.25 yards per reception.

Alan Gomez (Sr): Alan Gomez’s toughness and knowledge of the game helped Alan dominate his position in the NSC. Alan was second on the team to Drew Recker in total tackles with 106. Alan also recorded 7 tackles for losses of 26 yards, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 forced fumbles. Alan also set the school record for career tackles with 160 total tackles.

Direll Clark (Jr): Consistency sums Direll up perfectly. The more he ran with the ball, the stronger he became. His love for contact and for football helped Direll have one of the most remarkable individual seasons in Lakes football history. Direll gain 1,671 rushing yards on 216 carries and scored 19 touchdowns. All of the previous three are now school records. Direll also set season records with 120 total points, carries in one game with 41, total rushing yards in a game with 279 yards, and in total offense with 1,726 total yards. Direll also owns career records in rushing yards of 1,976, 274 carries, 23 total touchdowns, and total points with 144.

Chris Hoffman (Sr): Despite missing one game as a result of an injury, Chris had one of the most successful years at Quarterback in Lakes History. Chris was second on the team in rushing yards with 68 carries for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also completed 75 of 116 passes for 823 yards and 9 touchdowns. Chris set the season and career passing completion percentage records at 62% and 73% respectively.

Daniel Pawlak (Sr): A three year starter on the offensive line, Dan helped Lakes rush for over 2,000 total yards. Dan and his fellow lineman helped break 14+ offensive records in 2011. A relentless competitor, Dan would often finish in the end zone with whoever scored. Dan also assisted in Quarterback completion percentage records being broken.

NSC All-Conference Honorable Mention:

Brandon Brumm (Jr): Brandon used his speed and strength to help the Eagles set ten defensive records. Brandon finished with 79 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks. His ability to shed blocks and run down opponents helped Brandon finish third on the team in total tackles behind Drew Recker, and Alan Gomez.

Dillon Falotico (Jr): Dillon helped fellow NSC All-Conference member Dan Pawlak and the rest of the Offensive line block for a record setting running attack in 2011. His sheer size and ability helped the Eagles line become one of the feared OL's in the conference. His ability to drive block defenders and to stay on blocks helped open gaps for the ball carriers.

NSC All-Academic Team

2011 became one of our best academic seasons as well. The following players and managers were selected to the NSC All-Academic Team.

Anthony Conn

Taylor Craig

Zach Ptasienski

Zach Styx

Kristin Dorini

Hannah Wisniewski

Anthony Rotunno

Joe Miller
Troy Swindle

AJ Goggin

Chris Hoffman

Dan Pawlak

Drew Recker

Daily Herald Lake County All Area Teams Announced

All-Area 1st Team*

Direll Clark (Jr. RB)

Dan Pawlak (Sr. OL)

Alan Gomez (Sr. LB)

All-Area Honorable Mention*