All-Madera Tribune Team: Football

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Paul Stanford

Most Valuable Player

Ranferi Pineda
Sr. Madera South Running Back/ Defensive Back

Resume: Pineda was the heart of the Stallion offense and the glue of the defense in leading the Stallions to a record of 11-2 while capturing the North Yosemite League championship and advancing to the semifinals of the Central Section D-II playoffs.

Pineda became the first running back in school history to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark, gaining 1,006 yards with a 9.1 average per carry and 14 touchdowns.

On defense, Pineda showed a tremendous ability to sniff out the ball, recording a team-high six interceptions while taking two in for touchdowns. Pineda was chosen as the NYL Co-Offensive Player of the Year.

Coach of the Year

Scott Donegan
Madera South

Resume: The architect of the Stallions’ first league championship who took the No. 3 seeded Stallions to the semifinal game of the Central Section playoffs. Donegan was rewarded for sticking to his guns and never wavering from his convictions that his unconventional double-wing offense could produce a championship. The Stallions racked up 3,684 rushing yards and averaged 317 yards per game...

Comments

Francisco Noyola (not verified) | 02/15/12

The Madera South Football team of the 2011 season was the best team in Madera South history by far. Coming into the season with no support from our school due to our history of football games we made doubters into believers by forming a team unlike any other. A team made of Brothers that will stand together no matter what obstacle they face. This team will now and forever be known as The Best There Is... The Best There Was... And The Best There Ever Will Be.