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All-Central District high school football teams announced

The All-Central District high school football teams, selected by a media panel from the district:

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DIVISION I

First-team offense −Quarterbacks: Harrison Brewster (Olentangy Berlin) 6-1, 195, jr.; Will Cooper (Thomas Worthington) 5-9, 180, sr.; James Hayek (Upper Arlington) 6-1, 195, sr.; Matthew Papas (Grove City) 6-0, 165, jr.; Zakk Tschirhart (Dublin Jerome) 5-11, 180, sr. Running backs: Jakivion “JJ” Calip (Olentangy Orange) 6-0, 190, sr.; Diore Hubbard (Gahanna) 5-11, 185, jr.; Griffin Johnson (Marysville) 5-11, 185, sr.; Christian Manville (New Albany) 6-1, 190, sr. Receivers: Austin Koslow (Delaware) 5-9, 150, jr.; Alex Okuley (Olentangy Liberty) 6-3, 170, sr.; Joey Zalewski (Thomas Worthington) 6-3, 215, sr. Tight ends: Braden  Dougherty (Dublin Coffman) 6-5, 235, sr.; Gavin Grover (Olentangy) 6-7, 235, jr. Linemen: Gavin Dabo (Grove City) 6-4, 255, jr.; Kasey Garrett (Hilliard Darby) 6-2, 230, sr.; Braeden Gray (Marysville) 6-4, 245, sr.; Justin Henry (Olentangy Berlin) 6-5, 290, sr.; Henry Rappolt (Upper Arlington) 6-1, 250, sr.; Keilan Smith (Pickerington Central) 6-4, 300, sr. Kicker: Spencer Conrad (Olentangy Berlin) 6-0, 210, jr.

First-team defense − Backs: Malik Kamara (Central Crossing) 6-0, 180, jr.; Nikeese McCollum (Delaware) 5-8, 150, sr.; Jace Ninceheiser (Groveport) 5-10, 155, jr. Linebackers: Tom Bohman (New Albany) 6-2, 230, sr.; Chris Karr (Reynoldsburg) 6-0, 195, sr.; Chidi Mabatah (New Albany) 6-2, 190, sr.; Ben Marsh (Hilliard Darby) 6-4, 240, sr.; Colton Powers (Marysville) 5-11, 190, sr.; Malik Ray (Pickerington North) 5-11, 208, sr.; Brady Sestili (Dublin Jerome) 6-3, 205, sr.; EJ Teah (Hilliard Bradley) 6-1, 195, sr.; Jaden Yates (Gahanna) 6-1, 220, sr. Linemen: Dalton Allen (Delaware) 6-2, 260, sr.; Francis Brewu (Thomas Worthington) 6-3, 250, jr.; Kamari Burns (Gahanna) 6-3, 247, sr.; Kobi Gorman (Pickerington Central) 6-3, 255, sr.; RJ Keuchler (Pickerington Central) 6-6, 260, sr.; Will Smith (Dublin Coffman) 6-3, 278, sr. Punter: Carter Holden (Dublin Jerome) 6-2, 180, jr.

  • Offensive player of the year: Diore Hubbard (Gahanna)

  • Defensive player of the year: Will Smith (Dublin Coffman)

  • Coach of the year: Mike Picetti (Thomas Worthington)

Second-team offense − Quarterbacks: Bradyn Fleharty (Hilliard Bradley) 6-3, 190, jr.; Ethan Grunkemeyer (Olentangy) 6-3, 190, sr.; Jake Lowman (Delaware) 6-3, 205, jr. Running backs: Dawaun Green (Pickerington North) 6-2, 225, sr.; Javi Quimba (Hilliard Darby) 5-10, 180, sr.; Jake Struck (Olentangy Liberty) 6-0, 185, so. Receivers: Jacob Harris (Westerville Central) 6-5, 205, sr.; JJ King (Grove City) 6-0, 175, jr.; Marek Tzagournis (Dublin Jerome) 5-11, 160, sr. Tight end: Kaden Gannon (Delaware) 6-0, 206, sr. Linemen: Isaac Carter (Grove City) 6-2, 230, sr.; Jake Cook (Westerville North) 6-5, 300, so.; Ben Dehmer (New Albany) 6-4, 250, sr.; Dillon Halter (Dublin Coffman) 5-11, 280, sr.; Jonas Mann (Pickerington North) 6-7, 270, sr.; Isaac Perkins (Gahanna) 6-3, 300, sr.; Dane Wieklinski (Dublin Jerome) 6-6, 265, jr.;  Kicker: Jake Walter (Hilliard Bradley) 5-9, 160, jr.

Second-team defense −Backs: Rasheem Biles (Pickerington Central) 6-2, 190, sr.; Sean Callahan (Groveport) 6-1, 165, sr.; Cayden Christopher (Pickerington North) 5-11, 183, sr.; Charlie Paxton (Upper Arlington) 5-7, 160, sr.; Romearo Wells (Gahanna) 5-11, 165, sr.; Mario Williams (Westerville Central) 6-0, 170, jr. Linebackers: Bubba Bangura (Westerville Central) 6-3, 220, sr.; Cole Dickerson (Lancaster) 6-1, 210, jr.; Logan Frye (Delaware) 6-0, 205, jr.; George Gerber (Upper Arlington) 5-11, 191, jr.; Kyle Jackowski (Olentangy Berlin) 6-0, 195, sr.; Gabe Pence (Olentangy Liberty) 6-2, 205, sr.; Caden Wilson (Hilliard Davidson) 5-11, 215, jr. Linemen: Jalen Joyce (Groveport) 5-11, 285, so.; Kyler LaRosa (Dublin Jerome) 6-3, 285, sr.; Caden Lockwood (Dublin Jerome) 6-3, 225, sr.; Christian McCartney (Marysville) 5-10, 175, sr.; Turner Schmidt (Hilliard Davidson) 6-4, 222, jr. Punter: Alex Koons (Hilliard Bradley) 5-11, 185, jr.

Special mention

Aaron Arledge (Grove City); Will Beinecke (Olentangy); Preston Bowman (Pickerington North); Keishaun Calhoun (Groveport); James Collins (New Albany); Quinn Crotty (Upper Arlington); Julian Dandridge (Hilliard Bradley); Kaleb Dotson (Hilliard Darby); Max Durbin (Newark); Brock Egan (Pickerington Central); Jack Evans (Olentangy Orange); Jake Grimm (Gahanna); Jaystin Gwinn (Westerville Central); Kolin Hendricks (Central Crossing); Derek Hole (Dublin Jerome); Christian Isaacs (Grove City); Stanley Jackson (Westerville North); Tommy Janowicz (Upper Arlington); Demetrius John (Westerville North); Jack Kendall (Olentangy Liberty); Kaedon Kline (Grove City); Rex Lahr (Pickerington North); Andrew Leech (Olentangy); Andrew Leonard (Olentangy Liberty); Payton Long (Hilliard Davidson); Angelo McCullom (Pickerington North); Luke McLoughlin (Dublin Jerome); Holden Milliken (Upper Arlington); Trevor Mills (Grove City); Jacob Morbitzer (Hilliard Bradley); Troy Mrukowski (Olentangy Liberty); Aaron Nebraska (Olentangy Berlin); Bobby Ogles (Olentangy Orange); Roman Orsinelli (New Albany); Ryan Reber (Grove City); Josh Riley (Olentangy Berlin); Dylan Rosser (New Albany); Michael Roth (New Albany); Hammond Russell (Reynoldsburg); Sawyer Sand (Delaware); Colin Schuler (New Albany); Brady Schwieterman (Hilliard Davidson); Calvin Scott (Westerville North); Kaden Seller (Hilliard Darby); Connor Smith (Thomas Worthington); Joe Spann (Reynoldsburg); David Stump (Hilliard Davidson); Wally Swiney (Upper Arlington); Ethan Tebbetts (Hilliard Bradley); JT Tompkins (Olentangy Berlin); Brennen Ward (Gahanna); Jackson Wiley (Olentangy); Gino Williams (Pickerington Central); Mason Ziegler (Olentangy Berlin).

Honorable mention

Joseph Abbiw (Pickerington North); Terrance Alexander (Pickerington Central); Thomas Andrews (Groveport); Colin Ansel (Upper Arlington); Michael Arinze-Ezirim (Dublin Jerome); Clay Blakely (Hilliard Darby); Carson Bopp (Westerville North); Jonah Brinkman (Olentangy Liberty); Aaron Britford (Groveport); Grant Burke (Pickerington North); Bryce Byrd (Olentangy Orange); Josh Codjoe (Central Crossing); Zach Corna (Upper Arlington); Oliver Cornley (Hilliard Davidson); Levi Davis (Olentangy Orange); Kaedyn Dunbar-White (Pickerington North); Evan Eichel (Olentangy Orange); Jaden Fields (Thomas Worthington); Kaden Gebhardt (Olentangy); Elijah Griffith (New Albany); Blake Hajjar (Olentangy Liberty); Blake Harper (Olentangy Liberty); Sabian Harris (New Albany); Quinn Hart (Dublin Coffman); Kody Hoffman (Lancaster); Corey Howlett (Westerville North); Cullen Hronek (Westerville Central); Brendan Keener (Hilliard Darby); Kenny Kemper (Central Crossing); Justin Kennedy (Westerville Central); Brayden Kohl (Hilliard Darby); Andrew Kreakie (Westerville Central); Lucas Kubik (Newark); Sam Lacher (Thomas Worthington); Austin Lambert (Olentangy Berlin); Troy Lane (Pickerington Central); Sean Lee (Newark); Mac Link (Hilliard Darby); Chris Louis (Pickerington North); Aiden Lowery (Dublin Jerome); Nate Maag (Olentangy Liberty); Troy Martin (Reynoldsburg); Zavion Mattox (Pickerington Central); Connor McClellan (Upper Arlington); Zach McDowell (Olentangy Orange); Steele Meister (Newark); Kendrick Mensah (Pickerington Central); Sammy Moloney (Dublin Coffman); Colin Neimeister (Hilliard Davidson); Evan Nelson (Olentangy Liberty); Josh Neri (Hilliard Darby); Jayden Phillips (Hilliard Davidson); Gunnar Richards (Lancaster); Wilson Roberts (Olentangy Liberty); Xavier Rose (Grove City); Ethan Moeller (Marysville); Michael Robinson (Groveport); Dylan Scott (Gahanna); Colin Scalise (Thomas Worthington); Dillon Schaub (New Albany); Brady Seger (Marysville); Makai Shahid (Gahanna); Jonathan Stevens (Westerville North); Cam Turner (Reynoldsburg); Amari Valerio-Hudson (Dublin Coffman); Daven White (Dublin Coffman); Jaylen White (Westerville North); Jakob Williams (Hilliard Darby); Preston Wolfe (Hilliard Bradley).

Westerville South’s Nasir Phillips is the Division II offensive player of the year.
Westerville South’s Nasir Phillips is the Division II offensive player of the year.

DIVISION II

First-team offense

Quarterbacks: Deuce Caldwell (Licking Heights) 5-9, 165, sr.; Patrick Carney (Watkins Memorial) 6-1, 182, jr.; Antonio Harris (Independence) 5-9, 200, sr. Running backs: David “Amir” Brown (Northland) 5-8, 170, jr.; Nasir Phillips (Westerville South) 5-9, 195, jr.; Nate Severs (Big Walnut) 5-10, 207, jr. Receivers: Jonny Askew (Mount Vernon) 5-10, 185, jr.; Mekhi Kilburn (Northland) 5-9, 170, sr.  Linemen: Abdoul Bah (Independence) 5-9, 225, sr.; Ryan Carretta (St. Charles) 6-5, 310, sr.; Mason Fry (Canal Winchester) 6-3, 280, sr.; Craig Horton (Westerville South) 6-0, 255, sr.; Andrew Schmitz (Licking Heights) 6-5, 300, sr.; Ryan Steinbrink (Canal Winchester) 6-4, 286, sr.; Matt VonAlmen (Big Walnut) 6-3, 250, jr. Kicker: Quentin Sheets (Westerville South) 6-2, 180, sr.

First-team defense

Backs: Braylon Beckwith (Canal Winchester) 6-0, 170, jr.; Jace Henry (Watkins Memorial) 5-10, 175, sr.; Nicky Pentello (Big Walnut) 5-10, 190, sr. Linebackers: Ethan Clawson (Big Walnut) 6-2, 220, sr.; Drew Goff (Westerville South) 5-9, 185, sr.; Harlee Hanna (Canal Winchester) 6-0, 210, jr.; Gavin Karshner (Teays Valley) 6-0, 210, sr.; Quan Rhodes-McKee (Westerville South) 6-1, 220, jr.; Max Shulaw (DeSales) 6-1, 220, jr.; Garrett Stover (Big Walnut) 6-2, 215, jr. Linemen: Cameron Gwinn (DeSales) 6-2, 240, jr.; Colton Middendorf (Watkins Memorial) 6-3, 330, sr. Punter: Cam Gladden (Big Walnut) 5-8, 160, sr.

Watkins Memorial coach Darren Waters
Watkins Memorial coach Darren Waters
  • Offensive player of the year: Nasir Phillips (Westerville South)

  • Defensive player of the year: Braylon Beckwith (Canal Winchester)

  • Coach of the year: Darren Waters (Watkins Memorial)

Second-team offense

Quarterback: Nash Biglin (Worthington Kilbourne) 6-4, 225, sr.; Jake Nier (Big Walnut) 6-2, 195, jr. Running backs: Da’Vaughn Bufford (Independence) 5-7, 175, sr.; Damarion McClinton (Whetstone) 5-7, 150, jr. Receivers: Harrison Payne (Teays Valley) 5-11, 155, jr.; Trent Wolpert (Teays Valley) 6-1, 175, fr. Tight end: Ashton Wilson (Dublin Scioto) 6-4, 215, sr. Linemen: Joe Lacy (Whetstone) 6-5, 260, jr.; Trey Rutherford (Westerville South) 6-6, 235, sr.; Zane Swackhammer (Worthington Kilbourne) 6-2, 235, sr.

Second-team defense

Backs: Jerijah Moore (Dublin Scioto) 6-1, 180, sr.; Jonah Hane (Licking Heights) 5-9, 160, sr.; Brody Lee (Watkins Memorial) 5-10, 160, sr.; Ryan Palmer (Briggs) 5-6, 155, jr.; Jalen Wheeler (Westerville South) 6-0, 175, sr. Linebackers: Marcus Gipson (Worthington Kilbourne) 5-11, 235, sr.; Justin Long (Marion Harding) 6-0, 195, so.; Jake Lopinto (Licking Heights) 6-1, 185, so.; Dayo Olobatuyi (Dublin Scioto) 6-1, 195, sr.; Mason O’Reilly (St. Charles) 6-1, 200, sr. Linemen: Nana Amponsah (Worthington Kilbourne) 5-11, 270, sr.; Davonte Courtney (Canal Winchester) 6-1, 245, sr.; Asher Hayles (DeSales) 6-2, 230, sr.; Gentry Ross (Northland) 6-2, 190, sr.; Punter: Ethan Whitt (Licking Heights) 6-4, 250, sr.

Special mention

Niels Abessolo (Independence); Landon Adams (Marion Harding); Kevin Bell (Northland); Dominic Birtha (Westerville South); Jordan Blankson (Northland); Seamus Bonte (DeSales); Robin Briggs (Independence); Omarion Conteh (DeSales); Pete DeSocio (St. Charles); Tyon Fountain (Big Walnut); Colin Greenhalge (St. Charles); Ethan Hanna (Westerville South); Kaden Hines (Teays Valley); Grant Hoff (Licking Heights); Anthony Jalloh (Franklin Heights); Ameri McBrown (Independence); Jackson McDonald (Worthington Kilbourne); Myles McKee (Canal Winchester); Luke Mullins (Mount Vernon); Ty Neubert (DeSales); Kian O’Ryan (Dublin Scioto); Isaac Pekarcik (DeSales); Reese Powell (Licking Heights); Ethan Shipps (Dublin Scioto); Wes Skinner (Big Walnut); Dylan Taynor (Dublin Scioto); Jordan Wheeler (Westerville South); Terrell Williamson (Briggs); Keifer Young (Whetstone).

Honorable mention

Connor Asbury (Worthington Kilbourne); Ben Bartram (Worthington Kilbourne); Will Bratt (St. Charles); Tommy Brown (Worthington Kilbourne); Titus Buoay (Independence); Tyler Cain (Worthington Kilbourne); Gabe Caruso (DeSales); Grant Coulson (Big Walnut); Brendan Clayburn (Northland); Ty Crump (Worthington Kilbourne); Bobby Davies (Canal Winchester); DJ Fillmore (Licking Heights); Ryan Firebaugh (Mount Vernon); Logan Fitch (Watkins Memorial); Bry’neil Jones (Northland); Logan Keller (Licking Heights); Antonio Morris (Whetstone); Jonathon Moss (DeSales); Luke Mumford (Watkins Memorial); Victor Oliver (Watkins Memorial); Blake Messer (Briggs); Ethan Pollock (Watkins Memorial); Isaiah Price (Briggs); Evan Rardin (Canal Winchester); Tymere Richards (Marion-Franklin); Bobby Ruh (Licking Heights); DeMarco Sellers (Independence); Sean Sheehan (Watkins Memorial); Dylan Shoemaker (Westerville South); Anthony Smith (Mifflin); Nate Snead (Big Walnut); Emmanuel Watson (Whetstone); Aaron Weeks (Dublin Scioto); Fiifi Yankey (Independence).

DIVISION III

First-team offense

Quarterbacks: Tyler Ernsberger (Granville) 6-4, 170, sr.; Damon Griffin (South) 5-10, 150, so.; Aurelius Scott (Beechcroft) 5-10, 155, jr. Running backs: Dylan Armentrout (Bloom-Carroll) 5-9, 180, jr.; Matt Chaykowski (Granville) 6-0, 177, sr.; Andrew Jackson (Whitehall) 6-1, 175, jr.; Cameron Jewell (Jonathan Alder) 6-0, 190, jr. Receivers: Jayden Douglas (Beechcroft) 6-0, 170, sr.; Dante Varrasso (Granville) 6-1, 180, jr. Linemen: Jaden Ball (Bloom-Carroll) 6-4, 285, jr.; Grant Dolan (Bloom-Carroll) 6-3, 250, sr.; Andrew Heisler (Jonathan Alder) 6-4, 290, jr.; Cole Rhett (Watterson) 6-6, 315, sr.; Christian Taylor (South) 6-2, 254, jr. Kickers: Rudy Kessinger (Watterson) 6-0, 160, jr.; Noah Musick (Granville) 5-10, 170, jr.

First-team defense

Backs: Zach Jones (London) 6-1, 200, jr.; Nadir Langston (Hamilton Township) 5-11, 175, jr.; Ryan Rudzinski (Watterson) 6-4, 195, sr.; DaShawn Simmons (South) 6-2, 180, jr. Linebackers: Nakylan Haley (Whitehall) 5-10, 165, sr.; Sean Johns (London) 6-2, 215, sr.; Andrew Marshall (Bloom-Carroll) 6-2, 225, sr.; Caleb Miller (Jonathan Alder) 5-11, 180, sr.; Dominic Purcell (Watterson) 5-11, 190, jr. Linemen: Kaden Kiser (Hamilton Township) 6-5, 220, sr.; Ty Moore (Jonathan Alder) 6-4, 205, jr.; Chase Plantz (Bloom-Carroll) 5-11, 215, sr.; Jovontice Shull (Beechcroft) 5-10, 189, sr.; Gene Sutton (Linden) 6-1, 213, sr. Punter: Dominic Gutter (Bexley) 6-1, 170, sr.

  • Offensive player of the year: Dylan Armentrout (Bloom-Carroll)

  • Defensive player of the year: Andrew Marshall (Bloom-Carroll)

  • Coach of the year: George Yates (South)

Second-team offense

Quarterback: Christopher Towns (Linden) 5-7, 135, sr. Running backs: Rosean Burns (Beechcroft) 5-11, 140, jr.; Treyton Mercer (Watterson) 6-0, 185, jr.; Cliff Padmore (Bexley) 5-10, 200, sr.; Nate Sollars (London) 5-10, 200, so. Receiver: Brandon Trout (Watterson) 5-11, 170, sr. Linemen: Alonte Hewston (London) 6-5, 315, sr. Nick Watson (Linden) 6-1, 338, sr.

Second-team defense

Backs: Elliott Baur (Watterson) 5-11, 175, jr. Charlie Bernotas (Watterson) 5-10, 165, sr.; Brodyn Bishop (Bloom-Carroll) 6-0, 175, jr.; Linebackers: Zeke Poulos (Bexley) 5-10, 180, sr.; Mikey Chaykowski (Granville) 5-10, 170, sr. Linemen: Kale Kraner (Bloom-Carroll) 5-9, 220, sr.; Baylor Petzinger (Jonathan Alder) 6-2, 230, sr.; Ralph Walker (Whitehall) 6-1, 190, sr.

Special/honorable mention

Jaiden Ashford (Linden); Aiden Burke (Jonathan Alder); Artis Cain-Jackson (Hamilton Township); Dylan Chittum (Bloom-Carroll); Jaylan Davis (South); Da’Quan Casey (Linden); Connor Fulton (London); Zane Gogolin (Bloom-Carroll); Grant Horne (Jonathan Alder); Kenyon Jamison (Linden); Katoryan Johnson (South); Marqualyn Jones (Linden); Jerome Killebrew (Beechcroft); Kyle Kirby (Granville); Dylan Layne (Granville); Tyler Lieu (Watterson); AJ McAninch (Watterson); Maxton Messner (Granville); Elijah Mitchell (London); Desean Pollard (South); Nick Purdy (Granville); Trent Renz (Hamilton Township); Tyler Russell (Beechcroft); Hank Shoemaker (Jonathan Alder); Andrew Sims (London); Quinn Tackett (Granville); Ethan Thanthanavong (Bloom-Carroll); June Turner (London); Armand Vickers (Beechcroft); Zack Weber (Watterson); Collin Willet (Bloom-Carroll); Josh Woods (Hamilton Township).

DIVISION IV

First-team offense

Quarterbacks: Wayne “Tre” Lindsay (East) 5-11, 175, sr.; Hayden Rodgers (Licking Valley) 6-2, 175, jr.; Caleb Schneider (Johnstown) 6-1, 200, sr.; Cayden Shidone (River Valley) 6-0, 185, sr.; Tymir Wynn (KIPP) 5-11, 165, jr. Running backs: Taizaun Burns (East) 5-10, 165, so.; Brian Fitzsimmons (Ready) 5-10, 190, sr.; DeAunte Hubbard (Hartley) 6-0, 200, sr.; Nathan Sheets (Johnstown) 5-11, 190, sr.  Receivers: Grant Butler (River Valley) 6-4, 170, sr.; Isaiah Mitchell (Lakewood) 5-11, 165, jr.; Keyan Shidone (River Valley) 5-9, 145, jr.; Ayden Stalnaker (Licking Valley) 6-2, 175, sr. Tight end: Brendan Laret (Hartley) 6-3, 250, jr. Linemen: Trevor Croak (Licking Valley) 6-3, 255, jr.; Jordan Hall (KIPP) 6-8, 330, sr.; Keegan Jacks (Lakewood) 6-0, 285, jr.; Tylar Mix (Ready) 6-5, 325, jr.; Carmello Yarbrough (Marion-Franklin) 6-0, 295, sr. Kicker: Drew Craddock (Ready) 5-9, 176, jr.

River Valley quarterback Cayden Shidone runs the ball against Ontario.
River Valley quarterback Cayden Shidone runs the ball against Ontario.

First-team defense

Backs: JD Catena (Ready) 5-11, 155, jr.; Cameron Frazier (KIPP) 5-11, 170, jr.; Logan Workman (Licking Valley) 5-10, 165, jr. Linebackers: Kasen Abbott (Ready) 5-8, 221, so.; Malik Ali (Marion-Franklin) 5-10, 205, sr.; Denim Cook (Hartley) 6-4, 215, so.; Will Garrison (River Valley) 6-1, 215, sr.; Sam Jones (Buckeye Valley) 6-2, 205, sr.; Anthony Murphy (Hartley) 6-2, 225, sr. Linemen: Isaac Asiedu (Hartley) 6-3, 290, sr.; Te’Shun Bosley (KIPP) 5-10, 240, fr.; Donovan Davis (Hartley) 6-1, 285, jr.; Dezwuan Dickerson (Marion-Franklin) 6-2, 210, sr.; Garrett Grinstead (Johnstown) 6-4, 220, sr.; Sidikiba Kaba (KIPP) 6-2, 270, sr.; CJ Swanson (East) 6-4, 245, sr.

Hartley's Anthony Murphy (11) stops London's Ayden Cooper (25) during their Division III, Region 11 quarterfinal Nov. 5.
Hartley's Anthony Murphy (11) stops London's Ayden Cooper (25) during their Division III, Region 11 quarterfinal Nov. 5.
  • Offensive player of the year: Cayden Shidone (River Valley)

  • Defensive player of the year: Anthony Murphy (Hartley)

  • Coach of the year: Mike Bell (East)

Special/honorable mention

Julian Albano (East); Adairius Allison (Marion-Franklin); Junior Breaston (East); Ethan Browning (Buckeye Valley); Antonio Campbell (KIPP); Garrett Carey (Buckeye Valley); Cam Childs (KIPP); Adam Crawford (Lakewood); Conlon Dent (Ready); Cullen Dent (Ready); Alek Diller (Licking Valley); Logan Dimel (Ready); Tanner Domyanich (Buckeye Valley); Rozell Dotstry (Marion-Franklin); Tito Glass (Marion-Franklin); Marvais Hampton (Eastmoor Academy); Nathan Huss (Buckeye Valley); Eyan Jackson (Hartley); Cooper Criner (Johnstown); Jude Kusan (Ready); Robert Lathon (Hartley); Ethan Lyon (River Valley); Shiren Mabry (KIPP); Mitchell Melfe (Buckeye Valley); Dalton Miller (Ready); Anthony Page (KIPP); Stewart Poulnott (Lakewood); Dashawn Price (Marion-Franklin); Titan Priest (Licking Valley); Ben Rader (Johnstown); Rory Ralston (Hartley); Kentrell Reinhart (Ready); Brady Ridder (Buckeye Valley); Caleb Schneider (Johnstown); Anthony Shields (East); Jared Slone (River Valley); Bryce Spangler (Johnstown); Ryan Stewart (KIPP); De’Aire Summerall (Marion-Franklin); Brody Thompson (Johnstown); Spencer Thomson (Johnstown); Solomon Vaughn (East); Kam Walker (Licking Valley); Clay Whitaker (Buckeye Valley); Austin Whitley (River Valley); Joey Wooten (Hartley).

DIVISION V

First-team offense

Quarterback: Brayden Bayles (Heath) 6-0, 175, jr.; Tyler Johnson (Centerburg) 6-2, 205, sr.; Aidan Rogers (Harvest Prep) 6-2, 205, sr.  Running backs: Jake Calodney (Columbus Academy) 5-11, 195, sr.; Caylan LeMaster (Centerburg) 5-9, 160, sr.; Dane Nauman (Highland) 6-0, 215, jr.; Teegan Ruhl (Fredericktown) 6-1, 180, sr. Receivers: Trey Bossaller (North Union) 5-11, 160, sr.; Chris Brown (Harvest Prep) 6-1, 165, jr.; Gavin Chinn (Utica) 5-11, 160, jr.; Cadence Varner (Pleasant) 5-10, 155, sr. Linemen: Rashad Debose (Harvest Prep) 5-9, 220, sr.; Drue Duncan (North Union) 6-2, 270, sr.; John Geiger (Centerburg) 6-5, 310, sr.; Landon Pedigo (Highland) 6-0, 260, sr.; Preston Ross (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 230, sr. Kicker: Caleb Harris (Highland) 5-11, 150, sr.

First-team defense

Backs: Caleb Anthony (Africentric) 5-6, 160, fr.; Emmanuel “EJ” Jenkins (Columbus Academy) 5-9, 170, sr.; Hayden Kline (Highland) 5-8, 140, jr. Linebackers: Connor Corbett (Heath) 5-7, 170, so.; Marchello Cox (Harvest Prep) 5-11, 190, jr.; Owen Davis (North Union) 6-3, 210, sr.; Harold Hacker (Columbus Academy) 5-11, 200, sr.; Mekhi Johnson (Africentric) 6-1, 190, jr. Linemen: Xavier Cain (Harvest Prep) 6-3, 315, sr.; Slade McClaskey (Liberty Union) 6-3, 240, jr.; Daylen McIntyre (Heath) 5-10, 166, jr.; Ernest Pierce (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 190, jr.; Chandler Stevens (Highland) 5-10, 190, sr.; Dalton Wilson (North Union) 6-2, 236, sr. Punter: Drew Dossman (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-2, 180, jr.

North Union's Owen Davis
North Union's Owen Davis
  • Offensive player of the year: Dane Nauman (Highland)

  • Defensive player of the year: Owen Davis (North Union)

  • Coach of the year: Milan Smith (Harvest Prep)

Second-team offense

Quarterbacks: Cayden Carroll (Liberty Union) 5-11, 175, sr.; Zach Heckman (Utica) 5-10, 150, sr.; Lane Hess (Northridge) 6-3, 172, sr.; Cayden Lassiter (North Union) 5-10, 180, sr.; Owen Lowry (Pleasant) 6-1, 170, so. Running back: Caden Courts (Liberty Union) 5-10, 175, sr. Offensive linemen: Liam Adams (North Union) 5-9, 210, sr.; Miles Friedman (Columbus Academy) 6-0, 215, sr.; Mason Lanthorn (Centerburg) 5-11, 250, sr.; Reece Shriner (Heath) 5-11, 226, jr.

Second-team defense

Linemen: Sean Michael Gouhin (Columbus Academy) 6-1, 180, sr.; Kaden Green (Heath) 6-1, 190, jr.; Xavier Mullins (Fredericktown) 6-2, 220, sr.; Talil Spikes (Africentric) 6-2, 240, so.; Tannar Patterson (Heath) 5-10, 173, so.; Nathen Wansik (Pleasant) 6-1, 180, jr. Linebackers: JJ Decarlo (Harvest Prep) 5-11, 220, jr.; Tanner Hott (Centerburg) 5-11, 185, sr. Backs: Zach Church (Highland) 5-8, 160, fr.; Darion Matlock (Africentric) 5-9, 165, fr.  Punter: Carter Skaggs (North Union) 6-3, 170, jr.

Special/honorable mention

Justin Batista (Harvest Prep); Trevor Bellman (Fredericktown); Elijah Brown (Harvest Prep); Kaid Carpenter (Fredericktown); Dylan Chambers (Northridge); Tyler Collura (Utica); Landon Converse (North Union); Cade Craft (Liberty Union); Zach Cyphers (Utica); Nolan Draper (North Union); Logen Fisher (Utica); Justin Giffin (Utica); Paul Gould (Heath); Jordan Hartman (Utica); Lucas Herbst (Fredericktown); Mason Hoeflich (Fredericktown); MJ Jackson (Columbus Academy); Chase Johnson (Africentric); James Kalas (Northridge); Cameron Koelbl (Fredericktown); Troy Myers (Liberty Union); Brian Norman (North Union); Cameron Osborne (North Union); Brendyn Ragan (Liberty Union); Jesse Rings (Centerburg); AJ Roenker (Utica); Braden Sapp (Fredericktown); Logan Small (Fredericktown); Connor Smith (Pleasant); Tommy Stai (Amanda-Clearcreek); Gauge Stepp (Centerburg); Greyson Thomas (Columbus Academy); Nick Tiberi (Columbus Academy); Connor Toomey (Heath); Mason Turske (Centerburg); Grayson Tyo (Utica); Dominic Vargo (Centerburg); Ryne Whitt (Columbus Academy).

DIVISION VI

First-team offense

Quarterbacks: Matthew Bland (Mount Gilead) 6-1, 175, sr.; AJ Bower (Northmor) 6-0, 175, so.; Nate Nemeth (Berne Union) 6-0, 185, sr.; Hobie Raikes (Worthington Christian) 5-9, 165, jr.; Braydan Taylor (Grove City Christian) 6-2, 195, sr. Running backs: Ethan Albert (Worthington Christian) 5-9, 180, sr.; Breckin Dugan (Elgin) 5-8, 140, sr.; Garrett George (Mount Gilead) 5-11, 185, sr. Receivers: Mason Book (West Jefferson) 6-2, 180, jr.; Carson Steinmetz (East Knox) 5-10, 165, sr.; Gibby Wilson (Worthington Christian) 6-3, 175, sr. Linemen: Hayden Krinn (Mount Gilead) 6-0, 240, jr.; Colin McAvoy (Cardington) 6-0, 205, sr.; Christian Miller (Fairbanks) 5-9, 190, sr.; Tyler Richmond (Grove City Christian) 6-2, 315, sr.

First-team defense

Backs: Hunter Fulk (Northmor) 5-10, 150, jr.; AJ Landon (Fairbanks) 5-11, 175, jr. Linebackers: James Ashton (Berne Union) 6-1, 207, sr.; Cayden Carroll (Grove City Christian) 5-9, 170, so.; Ethan Hostetler (West Jefferson) 6-1, 180, sr.; Jack Rickert (Grandview) 5-11, 225, sr. Linemen: Wyatt Adams (Berne Union) 6-1, 180, sr.; Ian Gecse (Grandview) 6-4, 235, sr.; Charles Naylor (Northmor) 6-0, 200, jr.; Jacob Neighbarger (East Knox) 5-9, 185, sr.; Judah Reid (Mount Gilead) 6-2, 260, sr.; Luke Zody (Worthington Christian) 6-1, 240, sr.

Mount Gilead coach Mike Reid
Mount Gilead coach Mike Reid
  • Offensive player of the year: Nate Nemeth (Berne Union)

  • Defensive player of the year: Judah Reid (Mount Gilead)

  • Coach of the year: Mike Reid (Mount Gilead)

Special/honorable mention

Correll Amsbaugh (Worthington Christian); Caleb Atha (Elgin); Maddox Baker (Grandview); Kaiden Beach (Cardington); Colton Brush (Elgin); Justin Caldwell (Grove City Christian); Joshua Carrel (Worthington Christian); Evan Coil (Madison Plains); Austin Dahmer (Grove City Christian); Bracen Davis (East Knox); Cole DeLaughder (East Knox); Cody Dellinger (Fairbanks); Wyatt Denney (Cardington); Blake Elliott (East Knox); Jake Fitzpatrick (West Jefferson); Brogan Green (Fairbanks); Jaydin Hazlett (Grove City Christian); Joshua Heredia-Aguirre (Worthington Christian); Owen High (Mount Gilead); Wyatt Keyt (West Jefferson); Jax Lester (East Knox); Zane Lewis (Grove City Christian); Braddock Lusher (Grandview); Dillon Minturn (Cardington); Ashton Plowman (Cardington); Tanner Salyer (West Jefferson); Landen Sams (Grove City Christian); Landon Shepard (Elgin); Gabe Simpson (Mount Gilead); Kenny Sloan (Elgin); Peyton Smith (Madison Plains); Raffi Stauffer (Fairbanks); CJ Stoney (Northmor); Ben Stoughton (Madison Plains); Ryan Tucker (Grandview); Nels Van Gundy (Elgin); Luke West (West Jefferson); Ben Whitt (Mount Gilead); Karson York (Madison Plains); Dax Zartman (Worthington Christian).

DIVISION VII

First-team offense

Quarterbacks: Miller Hutchinson (Newark Catholic) 6-3, 160, so.; Jayden Roland (Mechanicsburg) 5-9, 175, jr. Running backs: Danny Blair (Fairfield Christian) 5-10, 175, so.; Mason Hackett (Newark Catholic) 5-8, 195, sr.; Andrew Kronenbitter (Millersport) 5-9, 155, sr. Receivers: Kailen Butler (Mechanicsburg) 5-8, 155, jr.; Grant Moore (Newark Catholic) 6-1, 175, sr.; Hyde O’Rielley (Fisher Catholic) 6-4, 172, so. Tight end: Sam Rauch (Fairfield Christian) 6-2, 210, sr. Linemen: Levi Milledge (Mechanicsburg) 6-0, 200, sr.; Kyle Wright (Newark Catholic) 6-2, 210, sr. Kicker: JJ Viau (Fisher Catholic) 5-10, 158, sr.

Newark Catholic's Mason Hackett
Newark Catholic's Mason Hackett

First-team defense

Backs: Mykell Andrews (Columbus Crusaders) 6-0, 190, jr.; Kaiden Colopy (Danville) 6-0, 175, sr. Linebackers: Jackson DeBolt (Columbus Crusaders) 5-9, 170, jr.; Ryan Lucas (Danville) 5-8, 195, sr.; Lane Poland (Mechanicsburg) 6-1, 160, sr.; Nathan Thiel (Ridgedale) 6-3, 185, jr. Linemen: Dillon Looney (Danville) 6-0, 205, sr.; Brayden Townsend (Ridgedale) 6-2, 185, so. Punter: Mac Payne (Danville) 5-11, 215, sr.

  • Offensive player of the year: Mason Hackett (Newark Catholic)

  • Defensive player of the year: Levi Lyons (Danville)

  • Coach of the year: Marcus Pardon (Fairfield Christian)

Special/honorable mention

Charlie Bradford (Mechanicsburg); Rocco Capretta (Newark Catholic); Gabe Carlisle (Newark Catholic); Kendall Carter (Danville); Maurice Diawara (Columbus Crusaders); Brady Ehret (Newark Catholic); Jericho Etok (Columbus Crusaders); Bryce Forgette (Millersport); John Grabans (Fairfield Christian); Chase Heissner (Columbus Crusaders); Mason Hess (Mechanicsburg); Ben Hopple (Fairfield Christian); Grant Keefer (Fisher Catholic); Gabe Hursey (Mechanicsburg); Gavyn Lepley (Danville); Caleb Lucas (Danville); Landon Murphy (Ridgedale); Nico Richards (Newark Catholic); Dylan Schetter (Mechanicsburg); Brendan Sheehan (Newark Catholic); Liam Smith (Mechanicsburg); Joe Stanley (Newark Catholic); Walker Weckesser (Danville); Jason Wells (Millersport); Tanner Wert (Newark Catholic); Nate Willis (Newark Catholic); Connor Wright (Newark Catholic); Nicholas Yingling (Millersport).

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio high school football All-Central District teams