Area players, coaches reap top Southwest District football honors

The following are the Southwest District high school football teams released by the Associated Press on Thursday. Based on the regular season only, the Southwest District teams were one of nine that were chosen throughout the state. Teams were selected by a district-wide panel of media based on coaches’ nominations. Players must be first team all-district to be considered for All-Ohio.

DIVISION I

First Team

Offense

Ends-Nick Kovacs, Springboro, 6-foot-3, 190 pounds senior; L’Christian “Blue” Smith, Wayne, 6-5, 215, jr.; Zelwyn Robinson, Lakota West, 5-8, 176, sr. Linemen-Jack Carman, Fairfield, 6-6, 310, jr.; Ben Jackson, Wayne, 6-2, 265, sr.; Zack Richardson, Cin. Sycamore, 6-6, 285, sr.; Howard Watkins, Cin. Colerain, 6-5, 280, sr. Quarterback-Jake Borman, Cin. Sycamore, 6-0, 185, sr.; Brody Mahle, Springboro, 5-10, 175, sr. Backs-Ra’Von Bonner, Cin. Sycamore, 5-11, 210, sr.; Danny Davis, Springfield, 6-3, 190, sr.; Fred Pitts, Wayne, 5-10, 200, sr. Kicker-Charlie Kuhbander, Springboro, 5-10, 190, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Malik Vann, Fairfield, 6-3, 255, jr.; Mazon Walker, Wayne, 5-11, 285, sr.; Zaid Hamdan, Mason, 6-0, 260, jr. Linebackers-Kyle Bolden, Cin. Colerain, 6-1, 215, sr.; Brady Stoll, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-1, 215, sr.; Jackson Knipper, Beavercreek, 6-1, 245, sr. Backs-Keontae Jones, Cin. Colerain, 5-11, 170, sr.; Josiah Scott, Fairfield, 5-11, 175, sr.; Zach Lyons, Cin. Elder, 6-0, 210, sr.; Matt Wilcox, Wayne, 5-10, 190, sr.; Carl Grimm, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-1, 185, sr. Punter-Jerred McGuire, Fairfield, 6-1, 205, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Ra'Von Bonner, Cin. Sycamore.

Defensive player of the year: Kyle Bolden, Cin. Colerain.

Coach of the year: Tom Bolden, Cin. Colerain.

Second Team

Offense

Ends-R.J. Khayo, Cin. Moeller, 5-9, 165, so.; Vince Sanford, Hamilton, 6-1, 195, sr.; Cameron Specht, Cin. St. Xavier, 5-7, 155, jr. Linemen-Max Morgan-Elliott, Wayne, 6-3, 260, sr.; Jacob Gall, Cin. Moeller, 6-2, 290, sr.; J.J. Shaw, Mason, 6-5, 245, sr.; Andrew Johnson, Milford, 6-3, 315, sr. Quarterback-Rashad McKee, Wayne, 6-0, 190, so.; Dakota Allen, Lebanon, 6-4, 200, sr.; Eric Jackson, Hamilton, 5-11, 205, sr. Backs-Monalo Caldwell, Cin. Colerain, 5-10, 220, sr.; Matt Sora, Mason, 5-11, 195, jr.; Chase Witte, Milford, 5-10, 180, sr. Kicker-Cole Smith, Middletown, 5-11, 165, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Alex Reigelsperger, Wayne, 6-4, 235, jr.; Leonard Taylor, Springfield, 6-6, 240, jr.; Aeneas Hawkins, Cin. Moeller, 6-3, 255, jr.; Alex King, Mason, 6-4, 220, sr.; Gabe Newburg, Northmont, 6-3, 215, so. Linebackers-Dan Bolden, Cin. Colerain, 6-1, 225, jr.; Nick Straw, Lebanon, 6-2, 218, so. Backs-Amir Riep, Cin. Colerain, 6-0, 185, sr.; Tyler Tischler, Springboro, 5-10, 185, sr.; Julian Linkhart, Beavercreek, 6-0, 175, sr.; Marcos Aull, Lakota West, 6-1, 188, sr. Punter-Joshua Glazer, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-5, 180, sr.

Honorable Mention

Jordan Campbell, Nate Obringer, Lebanon; Danny Faillace, Adam Schwallie, Spencer Bono, Cin. Elder; Cam Naber, Jake Woycke, Kyle Montag, Cin. Oak Hills; Chico Robinson, Aaron McKenzie, James Mitchell, Fairfield; Donovan Shelton, Jake Spiewak, Mason Kuhr, Jevon Henderson, Sam Vance, Max Wynn, Austin Hanes, Centerville; Graham Bochenek, Fairmont; Zach Carpenter, Jeremy Meiser, Cin. Moeller; Mike Davis, Kaden Wenger, Bryce Neuse, Beavercreek; Kelley Kinser, Shane Ramey, Cameron Hoelscher, DeSean Bradley, Springfield; Jacob Metzler, Hamilton; Tyler Bentley, Steven Faucheux, Lakota West; Xavier Martin, Lakota East; Kawantay Stanley, Cin. Colerain; Cole Pearce, Mason; Grant Young, Cin. Sycamore; Jake Buerkle, Colton Paul, Cin. St. Xavier.

DIVISION II

First Team

Offense

Ends-Gerald Smith, Harrison, 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, senior; Meechi Harris, Xenia, 6-2, 175, jr.; Jake Newton, Cin. Anderson, 5-9, 164, sr. Linemen-Josh Myers, Miamisburg, 6-6, 310, sr.; Matt Sichterman, Kings, 6-5, 280, sr.; Bryce Couch, Edgewood, 6-4, 260, sr.; Travis Hall, Troy, 6-4, 310, sr. Quarterback-Jay Volpenhein, Cin. Anderson, 6-2, 180, jr.; Hayden Kotwica, Troy, 6-1, 169, sr. Backs-Christian Turner, Cin. La Salle, 5-9, 175, sr.; Josh Browder, Troy, 5-9, 192, sr. Kicker-Harry Sands, Cin. Turpin, 5-6, 140, jr.

Defense

Linemen-Jerron Cage, Cin. Winton Woods, 6-3, 285, sr.; Dan Sichterman, Kings, 6-4, 240, sr.; Joah Schricker, Troy, 6-1, 210, jr.; Chris Meyers, Miamisburg, 6-3, 195, sr. Linebackers-Lang Evans, Cin. Turpin, 5-11, 215, sr.; Jarell White, Cin. La Salle, 5-9, 195, sr.; Cris Oats, Cin. Winton Woods, 6-4, 215, jr.; Jake Brown, Miamisburg, 6-1, 215, sr. Backs-Will Hausfeld, Cin. Turpin, 5-10, 175, jr.; Tre’Sean Smith, Cin. La Salle, 6-1, 190, sr.; Brandon Easterling, Fairborn, 5-11, 185, sr. Punter-Raymond Kozlowski, Cin. Princeton, 6-0, 180, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Josh Myers, Miamisburg.

Defensive player of the year: Lang Evans, Cin. Turpin.

Coach of the year: Matt Burgbacher, Troy.

Second Team

Offense

Ends-Eddie Driskell, Edgewood, 6-4, 190, sr.; Trey Sanders, Vandalia-Butler, 6-3, 180, jr.; Gracen Barnhart, Fairborn, 5-9, 165, sr. Linemen-Jacob Ungruhe, Little Miami, 6-5, 310, sr.; Cody Lamb, Miamisburg, 6-4, 265, sr.; Dylan Browning, Cin. Anderson, 6-4, 270, sr.; Isaiah Trimble, Tecumseh, 6-4, 270, sr. Quarterback-Griffin Merritt, Cin. La Salle, 6-2, 180, jr.; Tyler Knecht, Kings, 6-3, 210, sr. Backs-Jake Neatherton, Miamisburg, 5-9, 205, sr.; Isaiah Bowser, Sidney, 6-1, 200, jr. Kicker-Jacob Anderson, Troy, 6-0, 166, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Jowon Briggs, Cin. Walnut Hills, 6-3, 270, so.; Austin Silcox, Harrison, 6-2, 205, jr.; Sammy Myres, Cin. Turpin, 6-1, 205, sr.; Jamal Hines, Cin. Princeton, 6-3, 225, sr. Linebackers-Greg Dingledine, Edgewood, 6-0, 240, sr.; Jack Tyszkiewicz, Cin. Turpin, 6-2, 190, sr.; John Wehrkamp, Troy, 5-10, 197, jr.; Brody Ingle, Cin. La Salle, 6-1, 190, so. Backs-Da’Meak Brandon, Cin. La Salle, 5-9, 150, sr.; Tony Clark, Miamisburg, 5-8, 160, jr.; Cameron Beck, Loveland, 5-10, 170, sr. Punter-Drew Graflin, Loveland, 5-9, 165, sr.

Honorable Mention

Jack Campbell, Drew Spencer, Luke Bohenek, Colin Thompson, Cin. Turpin; Tyler Johnson, Miamisburg; Amadaz Jones, Austin Watt, Zeke Correll, Kyle Blaha, Harrison Hill, Cin. Anderson; Josh Whyle, Zach Rumpke, Nate Pierce, Cin. La Salle; Hunter Boggs, Drew Reckart, Devon Garrett, Julian Pletz, Quinn Jones, Edgewood; Eli Ulsh, Elijah Johnson, Cin. Glen Este; Solomon Reed, Cin. Princeton; Frankie Young, Drew Banks, Harrison; Eli Altherr, Blake Boyles, Batavia Amelia; Logan Flatt, Matt Grossman, Gavin Kohler, Vandalia-Butler; Lucas Patten, Jake Shirey, Little Miami; Kermit “KJ” Redmon, Damien Mentzer, Fairborn; Joseph Simpkins, Stebbins; Luke Waddell, Loveland; Will Brumfield, Sam Jackson, Troy; Devan Rogers, Sidney; Andrew Kerobo, Lorenzo Gust, Gianni Gamble, Cin. Winton Woods; Raymon Potter, Grant Coleman, Kings; Ryan Rowland, Tecumseh.

DIVISION III

First Team

Offense

Ends-Noah Kremer, Franklin, 6-foot-4, 180 pounds, senior; Ghye Wilson, Eaton, 5-10, 166, sr.; Greg Jackson, Cin. Northwest. Linemen-Justin Clark, Cin. Mount Healthy, 6-4, 270, sr.; Nate Monnin, Piqua, 6-5, 267, sr.; Connor Barton, Wilmington, 6-2, 280, jr.; Dan Troxell, New Richmond, 6-3, 280, jr. Quarterback-Brandon Shelton, Cin. Northwest, 6-0, 190, sr.; Josh Anderson, New Richmond, 5-9, 172, so. Backs-Ryan Montgomery, Franklin, 5-11, 185, jr.; Raveion Hargrove, Trotwood-Madison, 5-7, 165, jr. Kicker-Cole Carmosino, Cin. McNicholas, 5-10, 180, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Tristen Cox, Piqua, 6-4, 294, sr.; Lamont Harris, Carroll, 6-3, 225, sr.; Devon Smith, Trotwood-Madison, 6-0, 197, sr.; Lonnie Phelps, Cin. Mount Healthy, 6-0, 205, so. Linebackers-Trayvon Wilburn, Cin. Mount Healthy, 6-2, 190, sr.; Logan Eldridge, Greenville, 5-10, 195, sr.; Kobe Vinegar, Trotwood-Madison, 5-10, 170, sr.; Jacob Cyrus, New Richmond, 5-10, 185, sr. Backs-Trenten Scott, Franklin, 5-9, 175, sr.; Ethan Gundler, New Richmond, 6-1, 175, sr.; Dawson Martin, Belmont, 5-11, 180, jr. Punter-Alex Story, Carroll, 6-0, 185, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Ryan Montgomery, Franklin.

Defensive player of the year: Jacob Cyrus, New Richmond.

Coach of the year: Brad Childers, Franklin.

Second Team

Offense

Ends-Dylan Beaugard, Wilmington, 5-10, 170, jr.; Hayden Nease, Bellefontaine, 6-2, 210, sr.; Gage Kramer, New Richmond, 6-4, 230, sr. Linemen-Nate Glossip, Franklin, 6-1, 225, sr.; James Williams, Trotwood-Madison, 6-3, 240, sr.; Tanner Orona, Talawanda, 6-4, 280, sr.; Dalton Kopelic, Greenville, 6-3, 280, sr. Quarterback-Braden White, Franklin, 6-3, 205, jr.; Dezmin Lyburtus, Bellefontaine, 6-0, 175, jr. Backs-Allen Schrubb, Piqua, 6-1, 237, sr.; Cole Barhorst, Tippecanoe, 5-8, 181, jr. Kicker-Caiden Smith, Tippecanoe, 6-0, 157, jr.

Defense

Linemen-Drew Ashurst, Bellbrook, 6-2, 240, jr.; Andrew O’Donnel, Talawanda, 6-4, 230, sr.; Peyton Schweickart, New Richmond, 6-2, 205, sr.; Michael Carter, Cin. Northwest, 6-2, 225, sr. Linebackers-Tyler Long, Cin. Hughes, 6-1, 215, jr.; Justin Havens, Bellbrook, 6-0, 205, sr.; Ben Schmiesing, Piqua, 6-2, 203, jr.; Mikey’ion Hunter, Trotwood-Madison, 5-11, 212, sr. Backs-Cade Rogers, Tippecanoe, 5-9, 165, sr.; Dylan Cole, Piqua, 6-1, 193, sr.; Cam Voelker, Cin. McNicholas, 6-0, 175, sr. Punter-Aaron Hughes, Tippecanoe, 6-0, 174, sr.

Honorable Mention

Corey Bozic, Clayton Farmer, Nick Sanchez, New Richmond; Tony Buckley, DeMario Johnson, Kevon Cephas, Terrell Sparks, De’Zion Coleman, Cin. Hughes; Deedgar Cooks, Shawn Young, Xavier Henry, Jamil Freeman, Derek Black, Ponitz Tech; Wyatt Fischer, Seth Becker, Zach Stacy, Noah Hill, Western Brown; Caleb Johnson, Markell Stephens-Peppers, Daylon Duverglas, James Parker, Trotwood-Madison; Ollohjuwon Wellington, Matt Goodman, Norwood; Wyatt Hillard, Matt Schneider, Matt Centers, Franklin; Melech Hutchison, Cole Braun, Jerome Smith, Bellefontaine; Andrew Reenan, Cin. Northwest; Brady Evans, Wilmington; Cam Haynes, Matt Isemann, Zach Woodke, Cin. McNicholas; Elijah Malcolm, Jadon Furlow, Belmont; Jimmy Strunk, Goshen; Chandler Wren, Bellbrook; Zach Anro, Joe Valentine, Ross; Nick Riley, Carroll; Matt Garber, Austin Subler, Quenten Williams, Tippecanoe; Trae Wood, Greenville; Bryan Cook, Derell Williams, Justice Waller, Robert Corbin, Cin. Mount Healthy.

DIVISION IV

First Team

Offense

Ends-Jake Edmonds, Cin. Wyoming, 6-feet, 185 pounds, senior; Dawson Aichholz, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-1, 185, sr.; Joseph Scates, Dunbar, 6-3, 180, jr. Linemen-Joe Veeneman, Cin. Mariemont, 6-4, 270, sr.; Adam Valenti, Valley View, 6-1, 230, jr.; Nick Busher, Alter, 6-3, 300, sr.; Cody Messer, Clinton-Massie, 5-11, sr., 240. Quarterback-Andrew Marty, Cin. Wyoming, 6-5, 215, sr.; Reed Aichholz, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-5, 235, sr. Backs-Collin Genslinger, Valley View, 5-9, 185, jr.; Tavion Thomas, Dunbar, 6-3, 225, jr. Kicker-Logan Alward, Madison, 6-1, 195, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Max Evans, Madison, 6-2, 250, so.; Trey Uetrecht, Clinton-Massie, 6-2, 220, jr.; Brian Gerbus, Badin, 6-3, 220, sr.; Stone Day, Valley View, 6-0, 225, jr. Linebackers-David Rueth, Alter, 6-1, 205, sr.; D’Meko Pryor, Cin. Taft, 6-0, 215, sr.; Brandon Henderson, Indian Lake, 5-10, 180, sr.; Dan Becker, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-4, 255, sr. Backs-Alex Wachendorf, Reading, 5-9, 180, sr.; Kyle Roshong, Alter, 6-2, 200, sr.; Ryan Friend, Madison, 5-7, 155, sr. Punter-Marco Fiore, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-1, 170, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Andrew Marty, Cin. Wyoming.

Defensive player of the year: David Rueth, Alter.

Coach of the year: Bob Skidmore, Valley View.

Second Team

Offense

Ends-Connor Dinkler, Oakwood, 6-3, 190, jr.; Cole Waugh, Benjamin Logan, 5-10, 175, jr.; Garyn Prater, Cin. Wyoming, 6-6, 210, sr. Linemen-Peyton Ogle, Cin. Wyoming, 6-0, 265, sr.; Lee Hammond, Kenton Ridge, 6-4, 265, sr.; Cole Mefford, Indian Lake, 6-2, 215, jr.; Josh Berning, Fenwick, 6-4, 250, sr. Quarterback-Alex Jacobs, Indian Lake, 6-1, 205, sr.; Trey Wilson, Benjamin Logan, 6-3, 205, sr. Backs-Zarian Hunter-Cure, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-0, 185, sr.; Holden Rushing, Alter, 5-11, 180, sr. Kicker-Chris Demler, Clinton-Massie, 6-5, 180, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Andy Combs, Reading, 5-10, 250, jr.; Donta Carter, Cin. Taft, 6-0, 260, sr.; Josh Malone, Cin. Wyoming, 6-4, 270, jr.; Joel Dixon, Benjamin Logan, 6-2, 220, sr. Linebackers-Antwuan Johnson, Dunbar, 6-1, 225, jr.; Weston Trampler, Clinton-Massie, 6-1, 230, jr.; Jack McCrory, Springfield Shawnee, 6-2, 220, jr.; Logan Hannah, Valley View, 6-1, 240, jr. Backs-Alex Bannister, Monroe, 5-11, 175, sr.; Nick Brown, Benjamin Logan, 5-11, 180, sr.; Elijah Kemper, Cin. Wyoming, 5-10, 170, sr. Punter-Cameron Kettler, Kenton Ridge, 6-2, 170, sr.

Honorable Mention

Collin Coburn, Andrew Hulbert, Parker Grothaus, Steven Polley, Indian Lake; Mancini Jackson, Baden Pinson, Reading; Darian Jones, Ryan Peltier, Jacquel Freeman-Parks, Mike Poteet, Rocky Stark, Isaiah Haywood, Chaminade Julienne; Keyshawn Jones, Jamar Walker, Seth Arnold, Dunbar; Hayden Seeger, Charlie Zack, Wally Renie, Charlie Cowart, Patrick Mileham, Cin. Mariemont; Chris’Seon Stringer, Dashawn Lawrence, Demarco Bradley, Ormoni Zanders, Antoine Howard, Cin. Taft; Ben Wirthlin, Mick Oakes, Cin. Indian Hill; Blake Albright, Batavia; Dillon Hasford, Bailey Ullah, Urbana; Joey Prince, Cole Pelgan, Madison; Bret Rolfes, Andrew Walsh, Trai Schlager, Badin; Ryan Smith, Konner Smith, Valley View; Reese Wilcoxon, Dalton Rockhold, Benjamin Logan; Gage Braun, Austin Brayton, Graham; Michael Guyer, Springfield Shawnee; Ryan Markoff, Matt Ruffolo, Alter; Alan Nix, Sammy DeBiasi, Fenwick; Brian Erbe, Alec Barhorst, Oakwood; Luke Holt, Nasir Carter, Kobe Holtz, Kenton Ridge; Mason Callahan, Waynesville; Cole O’Byran, Clinton-Massie; Dennis Locklin, Meadowdale.

DIVISION V

First Team

Offense

Ends-Mason Bernhardt, Cin. Hills Christian Academy, 6-feet-5, 200 pounds, junior; Colin Wuebker, Anna, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jack Cravaack, Cin. Madeira, 6-5, 230, jr. Linemen-Lane McKinney, Northeastern, 6-4, 285, sr.; Nick Noyen, CHCA, 6-2, 280, sr.; Eric Knapke, Versailles, 5-11, 220, sr.; Ryan Wichman, CHCA, 6-5, 280, jr. Quarterback-Danny Vanatsky, CHCA, 6-2, 190, jr.; Tristan Greene, Blanchester, 5-9, 175, sr. Backs-Ridge Reed, Carlisle, 6-1, 220, sr.; Kesean Gamble, CHCA, 6-1, 218, sr. Kicker-Chris Landgrebe, Cin. Madeira, 6-0, 155, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Reece Human, Carlisle, 6-2, 255, sr.; A.J. Hammonds, CHCA, 6-4, 230, sr.; Keaton Lucous, Milton-Union, 6-2, 210, sr.; Isaiah Harding, Greeneview, 5-11, 230, sr. Linebackers-Steven Cooper, Bethel-Tate, 5-11, 198, sr.; Caleb Boy, Carlisle, 6-2, 210, sr.; Derrick Skinner, Northridge, 5-9, 185, sr.; Ben Collado, CHCA, 6-0, 212, sr. Backs-KieVaughn Sanks, Cin. Aiken, 5-8, 170, so.; Cody Shiver, CHCA, 6-3, 190, sr.; Krue Thwaits, Milton-Union, 6-0, 185, sr. Punter-Ethan Bradds, Greeneview, 6-5, 250, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Kesean Gamble, CHCA.

Defensive player of the year: Isaiah Harding, Greeneview.

Coach of the year: Jeremy Pflug, Cin. Aiken.

Second Team

Offense

Ends-Casey Hayes, Northeastern, 6-4, 185, sr.; Jordan Yelling, Cin. Deer Park, 6-0, 165, sr.; D.J. Chambers, Carlisle, 5-10, 200, jr. Linemen-Tahjay Woodward, Cin. Aiken, 6-5, 285, sr.; Steve Summer, Carlisle, 6-4, 295, sr.; Adam Reidinger, Northwestern, 6-4, 300, so.; Garrett Wilson, Greeneview, 6-0, 245, sr. Quarterback-Collin Matt, Greeneview, 6-0, 185, sr.; Tim Williams, Cin. Aiken, 6-2, 180, jr. Backs-Bailey Wallen, Brookville, 5-10, 195, jr.; Greg Corn, Cin. Madeira, 5-9, 165, sr. Kicker-Bryce Wilson, Greeneview, 6-0, 170, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Tyler Courtright, Milton-Union, 6-4, 250, jr.; Jacob Heitkamp, Versailles, 6-5, 205, sr.; Cameren Alber, Brookville, 6-3, 205, sr.; Matt Gelhaus, Cin. Madeira, 6-5, 210, jr. Linebackers-Hunter Collier, Blanchester, 5-6, 185, sr.; Luke Newton, Clermont Northeastern, 5-10, 205, jr.; Alex Cruea, Brookville, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jonny Moorman, Versailles, 5-9, 170, sr. Backs-Zayne Hart, Carlisle, 5-10, 180, sr.; Mitchell Paulus, Versailles, 6-2, 185, sr.; Wyatt Floyd, East Clinton, 6-0, 155, jr. Punter-Gage Voorhees, Northwestern, 5-10, 185, jr.

Honorable Mention

Isaac Carpenter, Darian Wood, Justin Peck, CHCA; Seth Deaton, Tommy Peaco, Town Hines, Dayton Northridge; De’Quan Freeman, DeMarco Fairbanks, Cin. Aiken; Quenton Miller, Dylan Fawley, Marcos Torres-Garcia, Branson Campbell, Nick Hopkins, Tavor Mowry, Blanchester; Logan Baker, Carlisle; Bo Bey, Versailles; Jaren Evans, Anthony Osburn, East Clinton; Bradley Lewis, Bethel-Tate; Tommy Smith, Greeneview; Alex Steele, Preble Shawnee; Nick O’Meara, Brookville; Adam Wieczorek, Cin. Madeira; Muhammad Bah, Djimon McNear, Gerrico Taul, Zack Scroghans, Corey Lackey, Cin. Shroder Paideia.

DIVISION VI

First Team

Offense

Ends-Xavier Johnson, Cin. Summit Country Day, 6-feet-3, 220 pounds, junior; Quamonte Richardson, Cin. Purcell Marian, 6-0, 175, sr. Linemen-Dylan Hartman, Mechanicsburg, 6-2, 235, sr.; Hunter Shelley, Bethel, 6-0, 240, jr.; Cambell Gostomksy, Arcanum, 6-0, 270, sr.; Thompson Garhett, Fayetteville-Perry, 6-1, 295, sr.; Trevor Burden, West Liberty-Salem, 6-3, 255, jr. Quarterback-Kaleb Romero, Mechanicsburg, 5-11, 195, sr.; Zairn Davis, CSCD, 6-6, 210, sr. Backs-Brandon Kinney, Arcanum, 5-8, 170, sr.; Tanner Booth, Tri-County North, 6-1, 210, sr. Kicker-Allen Waltz, CSCD, 6-1, 175, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Dylan Hartley, Mechanicsburg, 6-2, 265, sr.; Tyler Glander, National Trail, 6-2, 250, sr.; Gunnar Gearhart, Miami East, 6-0, 246, sr.; Andrew Bissmeyer, CSCD, 6-5, 225, sr. Linebackers-Larry Jones, Cin. Purcell Marian, 5-10, 215, sr.; Ricarie Howard, Dayton Christian, 5-9, 195, sr.; Connor Pohl, Cin. Country Day, 6-0, 190, jr.; Ian Anderson, Bethel, 6-2, 185, sr. Backs-Arron Adams, Miami East, 5-10, 145, sr.; Tywon Berry, Dayton Christian, 5-9, 160, jr.; Nate Rimkus, Bethel, 5-11, 170, sr. Punter-Ben Sullivan, National Trail, 6-4, 235, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Kaleb Romero, Mechanicsburg.

Defensive player of the year: Dylan Hartley, Mechanicsburg.

Coach of the year: Kurt Forrest, Mechanicsburg.

Second Team

Offense

Ends-Alex Rhine, Mechanicsburg, 5-8, 155, sr.; Andrew Smith, Williamsburg, 6-0, 200, sr. Linemen-Mark Cox, Dayton Christian, 5-11, 221, sr.; Kelvin Jones, Cin. Purcell Marian, 6-0, 235, so.; Marek Mack, Cin. Country Day, 6-0, 200, sr.; Kevan Ridley, St. Bernard Elmwood-Place, 6-2, 245, jr.; Alex Walton, Mechanicsburg, 6-2, 210, sr. Quarterback-Anthony Harrison, SBEP, 6-3, 190, sr.; Shawn VanNoy, Dayton Christian, 5-11, 171, jr. Backs-Chase Jester, Fayetteville-Perry, 5-11, 180, sr.; Brandon Wolfe, West Liberty-Salem, 5-10, 190, sr. Kicker-Colton Kowalak, Miami East, 6-0, 179, sr.

Defense

Linemen-Adam Schultz, West Liberty-Salem, 6-3, 235, sr.; Trent Schmucker, West Liberty-Salem, 6-4, 275, sr.; D.R. Williams, Cin. Country Day, 6-1, 200, sr.; Ladonis Griffin, Cin. Purcell Marian, 6-2, 230, so.; Cannon Propst, Mechanicsburg, 6-0, 215, jr. Linebackers-Levi Adducchio, Miami East, 5-11, 156, sr.; Noah Harris, SBEP, 5-11, 185, sr.; Andrew Augspurger, Twin Valley South, 5-11, 190, sr.; Daniel Coats, Arcanum, 5-10, 168, jr. Backs-Tyler Wetzel, Mechanicsburg, 5-8, 150, sr.; Dominic Wilcox, Dayton Christian, 6-0, 155, so. Punter-Nicholas Krammer, Cin. Country Day, 6-2, 185, sr.

Honorable Mention

Dylan Bailey, Nate Bogan, Williamsburg; Maverick Hildebrand, Arcanum; Ben Bates, Cin. Purcell Marian; Tyreke King, DeShawn Thomas, SBEP; Omar Seleme, Miami East; Andy Smith, Fayetteville-Perry.

DIVISION VII

First Team

Offense

Ends-Jacob Brown, Troy Christian, 6-feet-3, 165 pounds, senior; Brandon Conklin, Miami Valley Christian Academy, 5-8, 130, sr. Linemen-Seth Thomas, Covington, 6-0, 260, sr.; Seth Douglas, Troy Christian, 6-0, 290, sr.; Trey Long, Riverside, 5-11, 225, sr.; Josh Phillips, Bradford, 6-3, 241, jr.; Sam Puthoff, Fort Loramie, 6-4, 250, jr. Quarterback-Nathan Blei, Covington, 6-0, 165, sr.; Hayden Hartman, Troy Christian, 5-9, 190, sr. Backs-Jacob Calvert, Troy Christian, 6-1, 200, sr.; Thomas Kavanagh, Catholic Central, 6-1, 193, sr. Kicker-Michael Denning, Lehman Catholic, 6-1, 180, so.

Defense

Linemen-Cosmas Catanzaro, Catholic Central, 6-4, 209, sr.; Torraye Martin, Cin. College Prep Academy, 6-2, 285, sr.; Rygh Fortkamp, Ansonia, 5-11, 175, jr.; Nate Pleiman, Fort Loramie, 6-0, 190, sr. Linebackers-Deron White, Covington, 5-8, 165, sr.; Caleb Salazar, Troy Christian, 5-10, 195, sr.; Garrett Hunter, Southeastern, 5-11, 205, sr.; Brandon Barhorst, Lehman Catholic, 5-11, 170, jr. Backs-Austin Howard, New Miami, 6-0, 150, sr.; Branden Robinson, Covington, 5-10, 170, sr.; Jaylin Anderson, CCPA, 5-10, 160, so. Punter-Dominic Catanzaro, Catholic Central, 5-11, 218, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Nathan Blei, Covington.

Defensive player of the year: Deron White, Covington.

Coach of the year: Tyler Cates, Covington.

Honorable Mention

Christian Acus, Hamilton New Miami; Jay Connor, Southeastern; Peyton Spurlock, David Blake, Peyton Forrer, Troy Christian; Jake Lyons, Catholic Central; Andrew Racine, Trey Helmlinger, Riverside; Andrew Rowland, Aydan Sanders, Ansonia; Mylan Hall, CCPA; Caleb Lusby, Seth Henderson, Miami Valley Christian Academy; Jared Buckley, Gavin Richards, Tri-Village; Kenneth Jones, Cin. Gamble Montessori; Lance Miller, Covington; Hunter Penkal, Bradford; Owen Smith, Lehman Catholic; Frank Meyer, Fort Loramie; Sam Allex, Cedarville; Daniel Berning, Fort Loramie; JaQuan Emerson, Lockland.

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