Palmer senior named Railbelt lineman of year; Wasilla mentor tabbed coach of year

MAT-SU - Palmer senior lineman Everest Moore leads a list of a dozen Mat-Su Valley athletes who have been named first-team on the 2007 All-Railbelt Conference squad.

Moore, a first-team selection on both offense and defense, was selected as the conference's lineman of the year at the annual Railbelt coaches meeting Wednesday night at Colony High School.

After leading the Wasilla Warriors to their first playoff berth since 2002, Jim Shetter was named the coach of the year by his peers.

Moore is one of three Valley athletes to earn dual first-team honors. Colony senior Jaron Murphy was named first-team running back and defensive back. Wasilla senior Shane Green was selected as the conference's first-team tight end and linebacker.

Also named to the first team are: Wasilla junior quarterback Adrese LaVern, Palmer senior running back Devin Konkler, Wasilla senior offensive tackle Zach Orr, Palmer senior offensive guard Drew Frohling, Wasilla senior offensive guard Trevon May, Colony junior defensive end Chris Krieg, Colony junior defensive lineman Angelo Bellotte, Palmer senior linebacker Shannon Sawyer and Colony junior linebacker Gino Paoletti.

See www.frontiersman.com for continued updates, and the Friday edition of the Frontiersman for complete coverage of the All-Railbelt team.