Presenting the 2023 Providence Journal All-State Football Defense and Special Teams

The All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for Football, Defense and Special Teams. The winners will be announced during the live show on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.

During the live show, athletes of the year in 29 sports will be honored. In addition, top teams, coaches and overall athletes will be honored as will a Courage Award winner. Nominated athletes who RSVP will receive a complimentary ticket to the event thanks to sponsors. Details on how additional tickets can be obtained will be available soon.

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The All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. This year, one school from the area will win a $1,000 donation to its school’s athletic department through our School Spirit Contest. Details on how to vote for your school will be coming soon.

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2023 Providence Journal All-State Football Defense

First Team

Marcus Almada

Hendricken, Junior

Defensive line

Almada started his career as a quarterback, but soon grew out of the position and his impressive leap forced the Hawks to rearrange their plans on the defensive line. Few defensive linemen this fall possessed the blend of power and speed of Almada, who is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 240 pounds. Almada has one year left at Hendricken and it’s scary to think what he’ll look like coming back as a senior.

Marcus Almada

Ian Bing

St. Raphael, Junior

Defensive line

Bing showed off his potential as a sophomore, earning Second Team honors, but his game took off during his junior season. The 6-foot-2-inch,…

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Publish date : 2024-01-26 15:32:25

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