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COLUMBUS — The 2008 Associated Press Division IV, V and VI All-Ohio high school football teams, based on the recommendations of a state media panel:

DIVISION IV

OFFENSE: Ends—Brandon Nicholes, Belmont Union Local, 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, junior; Scott Staarman, Hamilton Badin, 6-0, 170, sr.; Michael Lamb, Ironton, 6-3, 205, sr.; Josh Russ, Elyria Cath., 6-4, 190, jr.; Sam Miller, Orrville, 6-0, 175, jr. Linemen—Aaron Edington, Marion Pleasant, 6-1, 250, sr.; Evan Neff, Alter, 6-4, 235, sr.; Floyd Tucker, Fostoria, 6-3, 290, sr.; Jared Schuster, Elyria Cath., 6-2, 290, jr.; Colton Zody, Wooster Triway, 5-11, 185, sr. Quarterbacks—Cody Harris, Marion Pleasant, 6-0, 195, sr.; Dwight Macon, Steubenville, 5-11, 180, jr.; Jordan Barbina, Belmont Union Local, 6-0, 170, sr.; Jeremy Murray, Martins Ferry, 5-9, 180, sr.; Austin Boucher, Alter, 6-1, 185, sr.; Zach Toerner, Hamilton Badin, 6-4, 210, sr.; Micah Hyde, Fostoria, 6-1, 175, sr. Backs—Mike Hanhauser, Perry, 6-0, 180, sr.; Brett Wycinski, New Lexington, 6-1, 175, sr.; John Pettigrew, CVCA, 5-9, 180, sr.; Chris Borland, Alter, 6-0, 205, sr.; Blair Skilliter, Genoa, 5-8, 185, sr.; Tony Harlamert, Coldwater, 6-0, 185, sr.; Anthony Hitchens, Lorain Clearview, 6-0, 190, sr. Kicker—Mario de la Rosa, Coldwater, 5-8, 150, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Johnny Phelps, Perry, 6-3, 240, sr.; Tony Murphy, Ironton, 5-11, 270, sr.; John Simon, Youngs. Mooney, 6-3, 280, sr.; Brock Pleiman, Coldwater, 6-2, 220, sr.; Ryan Bless, Genoa, 6-1, 190, sr.; John Robinson, New Lexington, 6-1, 175, sr. Linebackers—Jake Lawrence, Marion Pleasant, 6-2, 225, sr.; Branko Busick, Steubenville, 5-10, 220, sr.; Marcus Vicars, Genoa, 6-2, 205, sr.; Adam Homan, Coldwater, 6-2, 232, sr. Backs—Logan McCormick, Clinton-Massie, 6-3, 180, sr.; Zech Shafer, Howard E. Knox, 5-9, 155, sr.; Braylon Heard, Youngs. Mooney, 5-11, 170, jr.; Kyle Stadelmyer, Girard, 6-2, 210, sr. Punter—Brian Schmiedebusch, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-4, 205, sr.

Offensive players of the year:Dwight Macon, Steubenville; Austin Boucher, Alter; Micah Hyde, Fostoria.

Defensive players of the year: John Simon, Youngs. Mooney; Branko Busick, Steubenville; Marcus Vicars, Genoa; Adam Homan, Coldwater.

Coaches of the year: Bill Nutt, New Lexington; Reno Saccoccia, Steubenville; John Reed, Coldwater.

Second Team

OFFENSE:Ends—Ben Cline, Williamsport Westfall, 5-10, 155, sr.; James Washington, Lorain Clearview, 6-3, 180, sr. Linemen—Andrew Fisher, Clinton-Massie, 6-2, 250, sr.; Cody Warnecke, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-3, 245, sr.; Trevor Robbins, Coldwater, 6-3, 222, sr.; Anthony Quinn, Huron, 6-2, 270, sr.; Lucas Wright, Lorain Clearview, 6-0, 190, sr.; Marcus Fowler, Newton Falls, 6-11, 305, sr. Quarterbacks—Cory Klenke, Coldwater, 6-1, 195, sr.; Clint Cannon, New Lexington, 6-1, 202, jr.; D.J. Cain, Williamsport Westfall, 5-10, 175, sr.; Andre Wells, Cle. VASJ, 5-11, 175, sr.; Shelby Combs, Mass. Tuslaw, 5-10, 185, sr.; Joe Besancon, Orrville, 5-10, 170, jr. Backs—Geoffrey Whiteside, Cols. Hartley, 5-10, 170, jr.; Garren Dilley, Amanda-Clearcreek, 5-9, 212, jr.; Marcus Johnston, Coshocton, 6-1, 190, jr.; Everett Horne, Cin. N. College Hill, 5-11, 175, sr.; Jacob Lugo, Ottawa-Glandorf, 5-8, 165, sr.; Ben Cline, Wooster Triway, 6-0, 190, sr.; Cameron Truss, Leavittsburg LaBrae, 6-0, 175, sr.; Zac Kreakbaum, Manchester, 5-10, 180, sr. Kicker—None listed.

DEFENSE:Linemen—Phillip Grizer, Pataskala Licking Hts., 6-1, 215, jr.; Corby Running, Clinton-Massie, 6-2, 205, jr.; Brannon Dunn, Brookville, 6-1, 245, sr.; Jon Ramirez, Fostoria, 6-1, 240, sr.; Grant Conzen, Mass. Tuslaw, 5-10, 200, sr. Linebackers—Jason Parker, Jonathan Alder, 5-11, 230, sr.; Dan Pennington, Pataskala Licking Hts., 5-10, 205, jr.; Ryan Hudson, Marion Elgin, 5-10, 180, sr.; Matt Shreve, Martins Ferry, 6-0, 204, sr.; Nick Shaw, Coshocton, 6-1, 205, sr.; Kolby Watkins, Mid. Madison, 6-2, 220, sr.; Alex Zsigray, Lorain Crestview, 5-9, 160, sr.; Chase Hoobler, Orrville, 6-3, 220, jr. Backs—Kyle Lingg, Northridge, 5-8, 170, sr.; Zach Rogers, Elyria Cath., 5-10, 160, soph.; Graydon Feichtner, Mass. Tuslaw, 6-4, 178, sr. Punter—Tim Pfeiffer, Manchester, 6-5, 180, sr.

Area Special Mention

Daniel Jewett, Northridge; Max Plunkett, Danny Jasper, Scott Anderson, Cody Conley, Alter; Greg Ambrose, Oakwood; Josh Doles, Tyler Haworth, Brookville; Gunner Calhoun, Clinton-Massie; Nikko Johnson, Milton-Union.

DIVISION V

OFFENSE:Ends—Wes Rataiczak, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 6-2, 185, jr.; Ben Wonderly, Sherwood Fairview, 5-6, 160, sr.; Ryan Cook, Liberty-Benton, 5-11, 156, sr.; Sam Lempke, Rocky River Luth. W., 5-10, 165, sr.; Dale Peterman, Youngs. Ursuline, 5-11, 175, sr.; Derek Orr, Smithville, 6-6, 210, jr.; Andrew Perkins, Cin. Hills Christian Acad., 5-11, 160, sr. Linemen—Sam Johnson, Baltimore Liberty Union, 6-4, 290, sr.; Max Freetag, W. Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-3, 212, sr.; Eric Niekamp, Anna, 6-5, 225, sr.; Clint Cooper, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-2, 245, sr.; Austin Polhman, Marion Local, 6-2, 230, sr.; Scotty Sparks, Portsmouth West, 6-7, 290, sr.; Hugh Thornton, Oberlin, 6-5, 290, sr.; Matt Krause, Youngs. Ursuline, 5-10, 225, sr. Quarterbacks—D.J. Mendenhall, W. Jefferson, 6-0, 195, sr.; David Gerber, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-3, 205, sr.; Paul Fackler, Rocky River Luth. W., 6-3, 205, sr.; Billy Urban, Gates Mills Gilmour, Aaron Craft, Liberty-Benton, 6-2, 180, jr. Backs—Seth Millar, Waynesville, 5-8, 165, jr.; Sam Smallwood, Miami East, 5-7, 188, sr.; Dale Swords, Portsmouth West, 6-1, 200, sr.; Corey Hill, Columbiana Crestview, 6-0, 188, sr.; Justin Buenger, Hamler Patrick Henry, 5-9, 170, jr.; Kyle Rall, Bucyrus Wynford, 5-11, 180, sr.; Ben Smith, Marion Local, 6-1, 185, jr.; Derek Arnold, Nelsonville-York, 5-9, 185, jr.; Tom Hallal, Gates Mills Gilmour, 5-11, 180, sr.; Thad Nofsinger, Apple Creek Waynedale, 5-11, 210, sr. Kickers—Mike Morgan, Cols. Ready, 5-11, 175, sr.; Justin Hyde, Liberty-Benton, 6-3, 190, sr.

DEFENSE:Linemen—Cody Pettit, Hamler Patrick Henry, 6-3, 245, sr.; Jamel Turner, Youngs. Ursuline, 6-3, 215, jr.; Sean Osting, Delphos Jefferson, 6-3, 210, sr.; Drake Browne, Cin. Hills Christian Acad., 6-2, 250, sr. Linebackers—Aaron Anderson, Fairbanks, 6-0, 235, sr.; Monty Counts, Anna, 6-2, 190, sr.; Ben Madden, Kirtland, 6-2, 190, sr.; Bryan White, Wheelersburg, 6-1, 210, sr.; Jacob Miller, Liberty-Benton, 5-11, 177, sr. Backs—Brady Deters, Waynesville, 6-2, 180, sr.; David Rupp, Archbold, 6-2, 185, sr.; Zach D'Orazio, Cuyahoga Hts., 6-1, 176, jr.; Jakob Leon, Columbiana Crestview, 6-4, 175, sr.; Josh Besancon, Creston Norwayne, 6-3, 185, sr.; Josh Fisher, Parkway, 6-1, 180, sr.; Nick Rindler, St. Henry, 5-9, 185, sr.; Rossi Santo, Kirtland, 5-8, 165, sr. Punter—Eric Lee, Smithville, 6-0, 215, sr.

Offensive player of the year:Aaron Craft, Liberty-Benton.

Defensive players of the year:Cody Pettit, Hamler Patrick Henry; Jacob Miller, Liberty-Benton; Ben Madden, Kirtland.

Coaches of the year:Tiger LaVerde, Kirtland; Dan Johnson, Baltimore Liberty Union; Bill Inselmann, Hamler Patrick Henry; Kevin Maltarich, Creston Norwayne.

Second Team

OFFENSE:Ends—Eric Fisher, W. Jefferson, 5-10, 165, sr.; Lou Cangelosi, Gates Mills Gilmour, 5-11, 175, sr.; Mitch Leonard, Hamler Patrick Henry, 5-11, 155, sr. Linemen—Justin Stein, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-0, 240, sr.; Tyler Beard, Miami East, 5-11, 225, sr.; Ethan Cates, Liberty-Benton, 6-1, 197, sr.; Schyler Chappell, Kirtland, 6-0, 275, sr. Quarterbacks—James Elchinger, Sherwood Fairview, 5-10, 160, sr.; Allante Staten, Richmond Hts., 5-10, 165, sr.; Jack Dawson, N. Lima S. Range, 6-2, 190, sr. Backs—Cam Collum, Richwood N. Union, 6-0, 185, sr.; Jake Conrad, W. Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-11, 180, jr.; Tyler Kinchen, Monroe Cent., 6-0, 200, fr.; Devin Schie, Sugarcreek Garaway, 5-11, 175, sr.; Buddy Barnes, Frankfort Adena, 6-2, 215, sr.; Colton Morris, Bainbridge Paint Val., 5-10, 180, sr.; Jordan Schankweiler, Wheelersburg, 5-9, 175, sr.; Brock Burzanko, Burton Berkshire, 5-11, 198, sr.; Brent Jackson, Vienna Mathews, 5-8, 170, sr. Kicker—Jake Zimmerly, Creston Norwayne, 5-10, 180, sr.

DEFENSE:Linemen—Leci Lutz, Morral Ridgedale, 6-0, 180, sr.; Warren Shields, Richwood N. Union, 6-0, 179, so.; Caleb Panning, Liberty-Benton, 6-1, 195, sr.; Lucas Panning, Liberty-Benton, 6-1, 185, sr. Linebackers—Derrick Young, W. Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-11, 220, sr.; Matt McFadden, East Clinton, 5-10, 200, sr.; Ethan Barnard, Ashland Crestview, 5-7, 180, sr.; Stuart Miller, Delphos Jefferson, 6-0, 210, sr.; Kirk Gasser, Creston Norwayne, 5-10, 200, sr. Backs—Troy Prenger, Marion Local, 6-0, 165, sr.; Nate Aydt, Liberty-Benton, 6-0, 166, sr.

Area Special Mention

Kyle Abney, Dayton Christian; Tyler Hayes, Peter Lewis, West Liberty-Salem; Steven McFadden, East Clinton; Zack Duff, Miami East; Lucas Hammonds, Joe Hernandez, Waynesville;

DIVISION VI

First Team

OFFENSE:Ends—Vince Larson, Malvern, 6-1, 180, sr.; Archric Sims, Canal Winchester Harvest Prep, 5-10, 180, sr.; Kyle Baker, Ada, 6-2, 180, sr.; Max Hartings, Crestline, 5-9, 145, sr.; Andrew Brickner, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 5-10, 175, sr.; Aramis Greenwood, Fairport Harbor Harding, 5-11, 166, jr.; Clayton Hull, Berlin Ctr. Western Reserve, 6-0, 170, jr. Linemen—Nate Maleski, Bridgeport, 6-2, 255, jr.; Nick Pulfer, Lehman Catholic, 5-11, 200, sr.; Brandon Dysert, Ada, 6-3, 210, sr.; Ian Kuhn, Bascom Hopwell-Loudon, 5-10, 200, sr. Quarterbacks—Tyler Tucci, Malvern, 6-2, 185, sr.; Brendan Kelly, Spg. Catholic, 6-0, 185, sr.; Tyler Brown, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 6-5, 210, sr.; Eric Schwieterman, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-1, 195, jr.; Josh Selway, Leetonia, 5-11, 170, sr. Backs—Jessie Barns, Grove City Christian, 5-8, 160, jr.; Eric Lucas, Beallsville, 6-0, 184, sr.; Jake Phelps, Ash. SS. John & Paul, 5-9, 150, sr.; Dyler Dyla, Glouster Trimble, 5-7, 160, so.; Alex Sampson, McDonald, 5-11, 190, sr.; Anthony King, Defiance Ayersville, 6-0, 210, sr.; Matt Wilde, Norwalk St. Paul, 5-8, 175, sr.; Derek Stock, Carey, 6-1, 215, sr. Kicker—Josh Harold, Columbiana, 6-0, 180, sr.

DEFENSE:Linemen—D.J. Duke, Hannibal River Local, 6-0, 235, sr.; Josh Lee, Pandora-Gilboa, 6-5, 205, jr.; Jacob Rhoad, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-0, 205, sr.; Tyler Hayson, Delphos St. John's, 6-1, 205, sr.; Dan Shoaf, Mechanicsburg, 6-1, 215, sr.; Luke Roesch, Lancaster Fisher Cath., 6-7, 230, sr.; Jordan Cisco, Lehman Catholic, 6-0, 200, sr. Linebackers—Gatlin Ridgway, Danville, 6-1, 236, sr.; Ethan Price, Mechanicsburg, 5-8, 180, sr.; Chase Mault, Sciotoville E., 6-3, 210, sr.; Hudson Smith, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 6-0, 190, jr.; Levi Brown, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale, 5-9, 198, sr.; Justin Stransky, Ada, 6-2, 210, sr.; Tyler Swary, Pandora-Gilboa, 6-2, 233, sr.; Geoff Hainline, Norwalk St. Paul, 5-11, 185, sr. Backs—Danny Ward, Fairport Harbor Harding, 5-10, 144, sr.; Josh VanVoorhis, E. Canton, 5-8, 170, jr. Punter—Bryan Visingardi, New Middletown Springfield, 5-9, 180, sr.

Offensive players of the year:Tyler Tucci, Malvern; Tyler Brown, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon; Eric Schwieterman, Norwalk St. Paul.

Defensive players of the year:Josh Lee, Pandora-Gilboa; Hudson Smith, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon.

Coaches of the year:Clyde "Luke" Lucas, Grove City Christian; Dave Tucci, Malvern; Todd Schulte, Delphos St. John's.

Second Team

OFFENSE:Ends—Joe Webb, Mechanicsburg, 6-1, 190, jr. Linemen—Ryan Gould, Mechanicsburg, 6-2, 215, sr.; Pete Nye, Carey, 6-1, 260, sr.; Shawn Hemenway, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-0, 235, sr. Quarterbacks—Sheldon Akin, Cols. Africentric, 5-10, 170, soph.; Mitchell Faine, Ada, 6-4, 195, jr.; Shane Ewing, Berlin Ctr. Western Reserve, 6-3, 195, jr. Backs—Aaron Shook, Newark Cath., 6-0, 200, sr.; Nathan Abbott, Caldwell, 5-10, 180, sr.; Max Dietz, Cin. Country Day, 5-11, 175, jr.; Josh Hampton, New Miami, 5-8, 155, sr.; Bryan Hoover, Sciotoville E., 6-0, 180, sr.; Nathan Melhorn, Salineville Southern, 5-9, 175, sr. Kicker—Jay Yost, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 5-11, 170, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Adam Wood, Danville, 6-2, 255, sr.; Jacob Howard, Sciotoville E., 5-11, 215, sr.; Jake McAvinew, Mogadore, 5-9, 185, soph.; Andrew Trummer, Leetonia, 6-4, 200, sr. Linebackers—Jordan Dillon, Zanesville Rosecrans, 6-1, 190, sr.; Johnny Merryman, Shadyside, 5-8, 175, sr.; Chris Pohlman, Delphos St. John's, 6-2, 225, so.; Max Cartwright, Lehman Catholic, 6-0, 175, sr.; Matt Torgler, Dalton, 5-11, 160, jr.; Mike Thomas, McDonald, 6-0, 180, sr. Backs—Blaine Erwin, New Wash. Buckeye Cent., 5-8, 165, sr.; A.J. Klausing, Delphos St. John's; J.T. Thomas, Grove City Christian, 5-9, 150, sr. Punter—None listed.

Area Special Mention

Cody Rowland, Aaron Sanders, Brandon Liette, Ansonia; Josh Boehringer, Covington; Kaleb Goins, Dave Spearman, Lehman Catholic; Devon Halloran, Spg. Catholic; Brad Frilling, Fort Loramie; Logan Woloch, Covington; Cameron Thwaits, Mississinawa Val.