The season's best local players, as chosen by The Herald sports staff
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Steve Byerly
Sharon
By the numbers: Sr. WB-LB, 5-11, 180.
At a glance: Offense - A team-best 11 receptions for 134 yards and 5 TDs. Defense - 73 tackles, 7 sacks, 5 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries.
1996 honors: 1st-team MCAC AAA-AA outside linebacker.
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Carlos Daniels
Farrell
By the numbers: Sr. RB-DE, 6-1, 215.
At a glance: 923 yards and 15 TDs on 116 carries despite missing all or parts of 5 games with broken foot. ... Is getting looks from among others Wisconsin, Northwestern, Memphis and Ohio U.
1996 honors: 1st-team Big 7 running back.
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Brian Griffin
Sharon
By the numbers: Sr. OG-DT, 6-0, 270.
At a glance: Offense - Graded 91 percent blocking efficiency. Defense - 51 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries. ... Looking at several NCAA Division II and II schools.
1996 honors: 1st-team MCAC AAA-AA guard and defensive tackle.
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Frank Harris
Hubbard
By the numbers: Jr. RB-DB, 5-9, 190.
At a glance: School-record 1,414 yards and 13 TDs on 162 totes. Has 2,648 yards in two years.
1996 honors: Special Mention Division III All-Ohio, 1st-team All-Northeast Ohio, 1st-team All-Trumbull County and 1st-team All-TAC-8 at RB.
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Sim Harrison
Farrell
By the numbers: Sr. OG-DT, 5-10, 230.
At a glance: Defense - 114 tackles (20 solos), 2 sacks and 1 fumble recovery. Starter on back-to-back state champs. Coach Lou Falconi called him best offensive lineman.
1996 honors: 1st-team Big 7 guard and 2nd-team def. lineman.
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Scott Kaltenbaugh
Greenville
By the numbers: Sr. OG-DT, 5-8, 230.
At a glance: A key blocker for Korcinsky, one of Pa.'s most prolific rushers and scorers in '96. Also anchored an underrated defense.
1996 honors: 1st-team Northwest Conference offensive guard and defensive tackle.
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Jason Kennedy
Farrell
By the numbers: Jr. RB-LB, 5-11, 220.
At a glance: Offense - Team-best 1,025 yards and 12 TDs on 164 carries. Defense - 133 tackles (33 solos), 3 sacks, 2 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries.
1996 honors: 1st-team Big 7 linebacker and 2nd-team running back.
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Adam Kniess
Slippery Rock
By the numbers: Jr. FB-LB, 5-10, 220.
At a glance: Offense - 515 yards on 112 carries. Defense - 165 tackles (78 solos) with 1 interception, 3 sacks and 4 fumble recoveries.
1996 honors: 1st-team MCAC AAA-AA inside linebacker.
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Justin Koi
Wilmington
By the numbers: Jr. OL-DL, 6-1, 200.
At a glance: 2-way starter on one of area's premier teams. Defense - 83 tackles (46 solos), 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 1 blocked punt.
1996 honors: 1st-team MCAC AAA-AA guard and defensive tackle.
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Joe Korcinsky
Greenville
By the numbers: Jr. RB-CB, 5-11, 175.
At a glance: Offense - 2,330 yards rushing and a state high of 41 touchdowns on 312 carries. ... Is county-area's 8th-leading career rusher with 3,313 yards.
1996 honors: 1st-team Northwest Conference running back.
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Kurt Latta
Wilmington
By the numbers: Sr. C-LB, 5-8, 155.
At a glance: Heart of area's top defense. Had 66 tackles (40 solos), 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 2 interceptions.
1996 honors: 1st-team MCAC AAA-AA center and linebacker. Named WYTV-33 Student-Athlete of the Week.
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Published Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996 