Irish well represented on 2A All-State Team

Left: Waldport running back/linebacker Matt Clark closed out his senior season with a honorable-mention all-state pick at linebacker. Clark led the Irish in tackles. Right: Waldport offensive lineman Kyler Martin was picked honorable mention all-state after anchoring the Irish’s offensive line all season and helping the team pile up record numbers on offense. (Photos by Jovita Ballentine)

Five Waldport football players, all of who were invaluable in resuscitating a once hackneyed and downhearted program, were named to the 2A All-State Football team on Thursday.

Record-breaking junior wide receiver Kraig Pruett led the Irish pack with a first-team all-state selection after catching 87 passes for 1,550 yards and 14 touchdowns. A transfer from West Salem High School, Pruett set a new national record with 456 receiving yards in a single game against Culver in the Irish’s season finale. The 5’9” pass catcher’s talents also translated to the other side of the football, where he was appointed honorable mention all-state defensive back.

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