CHENANGO COUNTY – Chenango County’s football teams produced one of the best overall seasons in over 15 years, and the reward was seven all-state selections.

The New York State Sportswriters Association announced its 2011 Class B, C, and D all-state teams Wednesday afternoon, and Greene along with Bainbridge-Guilford each received two selections. Norwich, Oxford, and Sherburne-Earlville also had one player apiece earn the grade.

The Trojans’ Ricky Carbone and Isaiah Webb became their school’s first Class C first-team all-state picks under nine-year head coach Tim Paske. Carbone, a dominant nose tackle who was among the team leaders in tackles, was chosen on defense, while Webb, a massive, yet fleet afoot offensive tackle, was selected on offense. “Just from where he was in middle school to where he is today, he really made a tremendous commitment to the weight room and to football, and had a heck of a year,” Paske said of Carbone. “Isaiah was a real force up front, and if we needed a first down, there weren’t many guys he couldn’t handle.”

B-G senior Billy Holden was named a first-team Class D linebacker. A 1,000-yard rusher on offense, Holden also anchored the Bobcats’ defense, and was a key player in a 6-2 season that led to the school’s first Section IV playoff win.

Ryan Porter was the Bobcats’ other choice earning third team honors at offensive end. A two-way starter as well for head coach Tim Mattingly. Porter was his team’s leader in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and tied for the team lead with 17 catches. Porter’s work as a pass-rushing defensive end also figured in his selection.