All-Central District high school football teams

Carson Gresock carries the load for unbeaten Upper Arlington's offense.
Carson Gresock carries the load for unbeaten Upper Arlington's offense.

ALL-CENTRAL DISTRICT

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

Darby senior quarterback Blake Horvath is playing on the same team as his sophomore brother, Cole, for the first time, and there has been some good-natured teasing between the two. Blake rushed for 1,230 yards and 19 touchdowns on 171 carries in the first nine games.
Darby senior quarterback Blake Horvath is playing on the same team as his sophomore brother, Cole, for the first time, and there has been some good-natured teasing between the two. Blake rushed for 1,230 yards and 19 touchdowns on 171 carries in the first nine games.

DIVISION I

First-team offense - Quarterbacks: Blake Horvath (Hilliard Darby) 6-2, 200, sr.; Dijon Jennings (Reynoldsburg) 6-0, 190, sr.; Brock Kidwell (New Albany) 5-11, 190, sr.; Simon Monnin (Upper Arlington) 6-0, 185, sr. Running backs: Preston Everhart (Dublin Jerome) 5-10, 170, sr.; Jadyn Garnes (New Albany) 6-2, 195, sr.; Carson Gresock (Upper Arlington) 5-10, 220, sr.; Leo Nixon (Hilliard Davidson) 5-9, 180, sr. Receivers: David Adolph (Dublin Jerome) 6-5, 200, sr.; Camden Beatty (Thomas Worthington) 6-0, 180, sr.; Markez Gillam (Reynoldsburg) 5-5, 160, sr. Linemen: Nathan Dunfee (Westerville North) 6-1, 265, sr.; Hayden Gladden (Hilliard Darby) 6-5, 270, sr.; Kyle Imboden (Pickerington Central) 6-4, 300, sr.; Cade Leggio (New Albany) 5-10, 200, sr.; Jacob Pritchett (Upper Arlington) 6-4, 250, sr.; Gavin Rohrs (Marysville) 6-3, 285, jr.; Carter Smith (Olentangy Liberty) 6-6, 280, jr. Kicker: Aiden Ighnat (Hilliard Davidson) 5-10, 170, sr.

Quarterback Dijon Jennings and Reynoldsburg are hoping to make a run in Division I, Region 3.
Quarterback Dijon Jennings and Reynoldsburg are hoping to make a run in Division I, Region 3.

First-team defense - Backs: Doak Buttermore (Upper Arlington) 5-9, 185, sr.; Brady Sestili (Dublin Jerome) 6-3, 185, jr.; Alex Styles (Pickerington Central) 6-4, 210, jr.; Caden VanVorhis (Hilliard Bradley) 6-1, 210, sr.; Delaney Wilburn (Groveport) 5- 11, 190, sr. Linebackers: Carter Brock (Upper Arlington) 6-2, 220, sr.; Eli Coppess (Pickerington North) 6-1, 216, sr.; Ajay Locke (Lancaster) 5-9, 190, sr.; Colton Powers (Marysville) 5-11, 190, jr.; Gabe Powers (Marysville) 6-4, 225, sr.; Mitchell Robinson (Hilliard Bradley) 6-1, 220, sr.; Jaden Yates (Gahanna) 6-2, 215, jr. Linemen: Kamari Burns (Gahanna) 6-4, 245, jr.; CJ Doggette (Pickerington Central) 6-2, 275, sr.; Tyler Gillison (Pickerington Central) 6-3, 245, sr.; Kyler LaRosa (Dublin Jerome) 6-3, 285, sr.; Will Smith (Dublin Coffman) 6-3, 245, jr.; Erryl Will (Marysville) 5-10, 175, sr. Punter: Jason Robertson (Westerville Central) 5-10, 185, sr.

Ohio State recruit Gabe Powers sets the tone for unbeaten Marysville on both sides of the ball.
Ohio State recruit Gabe Powers sets the tone for unbeaten Marysville on both sides of the ball.

Offensive player of the year: Carson Gresock (Upper Arlington). Defensive player of the year: Gabe Powers (Marysville). Coach of the year: Justin Buttermore (Upper Arlington)

Second-team offense - Quarterbacks: Wyatt Buxton (Westerville North) 6-2, 175, sr.; Mason Maggs (Dublin Coffman) 6-3, 210, sr.; Jake Werling (Olentangy Orange) 6-0, 180, sr.; Zakk Tschirhart (Dublin Jerome) 5-11, 175, jr. Running backs: Dawaun Green (Pickerington North) 6-2, 235, jr.; Griffin Johnson (Marysville) 5-11, 185, jr.; Christian Manville (New Albany) 6-0, 175, jr.; Nasir Robinson (Lancaster) 6-0, 170, sr.; Jonny Weir (Hilliard Davidson) 5-11, 195, sr. Receivers: Chase Brecht (Olentangy Liberty) 6-1, 190, sr.; Sam Cannon (Upper Arlington) 5-9, 155, sr.; James McCreery (Westerville North) 5-10, 170, sr. Tight end: Braden Dougherty (Dublin Coffman) 6-6, 240, jr. Linemen: Brady Abele (Hilliard Davidson) 6-1, 230, sr.; Kwabena Asamoah (Pickerington Central) 6-4, 320, sr.; Caden Britton (New Albany) 6-0, 215, sr.; Connor Kemmerling (Olentangy Orange) 6-6, 300, sr.; Rex Lahr (Pickerington North) 6-3, 255, so. Kicker: Zac Yoakam (Upper Arlington) 5-8, 155, sr.

Second-team defense - Backs: Cayden Christopher (Pickerington North) 6-0, 191, jr.; Cade Mills (Hilliard Darby) 5-10, 170, sr.; Jace Ninceheiser (Groveport) 5-9, 155, so.; Jae’V’on Pass (Central Crossing) 6-2, 175, sr. Linebackers: Chris Karr (Reynoldsburg) 6-1, 185, jr.; Dakari Frazier (Pickerington Central) 6-4, 250, sr.; Luke Houston (Olentangy Orange) 6-1, 210, sr.; Tyree Johnson (Gahanna) 5-9, 188, sr.; Ben Marsh (Hilliard Darby) 6-4, 225, jr.; Jabari Mitchell (Reynoldsburg) 6-3, 200, jr.; Malik Ray (Pickerington North) 5-10, 195, jr.; Michael Robinson (Groveport) 5-11, 190, jr. Linemen: David Alabi (Pickerington North) 6-1, 238, jr.; Ben Bickerstaff (Marysville) 5-11, 185, sr.; Tom Bohman (New Albany) 6-2, 220, jr.; Kobi Gorman (Pickerington Central) 6-3, 255, jr.; Dylan Graber (Olentangy Liberty) 6-3, 275, sr.; Keyshaun Slaughter (Reynoldsburg) 6-1, 305, sr. Punter: Dylan Scott (Gahanna) 6- 0, 195, jr.

Special mention - Dalton Allen (Delaware); Collin Ansel (Upper Arlington); Jack Behre (Olentangy Orange); Blake Bennett (Pickerington North); Alec Boyd (Central Crossing); Reece Brancifort (Pickerington Central); Isaac Carter (Grove City); Alex Chattos (New Albany); Tristin Cook-Fisher (Gahanna); Kamar Davis (Newark); Elijah Fleshman (Central Crossing); Rico Franklin-Davis (Olentangy Orange); Luke Frederick (Upper Arlington); Asher Hamilton (Upper Arlington); Trey Hedderly (Dublin Coffman); Cam Jones (Marysville); Jalen Joyce (Groveport); Will Knapke (Hilliard Davidson); Chidi Mabatah (New Albany); Tayshaun Mayfield (Hilliard Bradley); Kasey Middendorf (Pickerington Central); Anthony Mobley (Reynoldsburg); Peyton Murphy (Hilliard Bradley); Colin Neimeister (Hilliard Davidson); Alex Okuley (Olentangy Liberty); John Pritchett (Upper Arlington); Jordan Rudolph (Olentangy Orange); Robert Snyder (Hilliard Bradley); EJ Teah (Hilliard Bradley); Erik Thompson (Olentangy Liberty); Caleb Turner (Reynoldsburg); Alex Uhl (Reynoldsburg); Kieran Vallo (Hilliard Bradley); Cadein Wilson (Hilliard Davidson); Joey Zalewski (Thomas Worthington).

Honorable mention - Salim Abdul-Haqq (Dublin Jerome); Cam Behaein (New Albany); Rasheem Biles (Pickerington Central); Carson Bopp (Westerville North); Grant Burke (Pickerington North); Chris Campbell (Westerville North); Trevor Caruso (Thomas Worthington); Charlie Cole (Olentangy Liberty); Kaedyn Dunbar-White (Pickerington North); Brock Egan (Pickerington Central); Brandon Fedio (Olentangy Orange); Bradyn Fleharty (Hilliard Bradley); Zane Gibbs-Aguon (Westland); Jesse Gordon (New Albany); Jacob Harris (Westerville Central); James Hayek (Upper Arlington); Derek Hole (Dublin Jerome); Ben Huefner (Olentangy Liberty); Jakob Hurley (Westland); Christian Isaacs (Grove City); Stanley Jackson (Westerville North); Zion Jackson-Wilborn (Reynoldsburg); Daniel Johnson (Westerville North); Nick Johnson (Olentangy Liberty); AJ Jones (Grove City); Malik Kamara (Central Crossing); Brayden Kohl (Hilliard Darby); Kuyper Lashutka (Upper Arlington); Jon Lipscomb (Pickerington North); Caden Lockwood (Dublin Jerome); Darius Love (Westland); Quinn McCrabb (Dublin Jerome); Luke McGloughlin (Dublin Jerome); Steele Meister (Newark); Collin Mulder (Olentangy Liberty); Freddy Noday (Olentangy Liberty); Caleb Ortega (Thomas Worthington); Roman Pearson (Pickerington Central); Tanner Powers (Marysville); Griffin Pringle (New Albany); Noah Reynolds (Westland); Andre Robinson (Olentangy Orange); Souleymane Sall (Reynoldsburg); Sawyer Sand (Delaware); Turner Schmidt (Hilliard Davidson); Brady Schwieterman (Hilliard Davidson); Colin Schuler (New Albany); Brady Smith (Hilliard Darby); Keilan Smith (Pickerington Central); Cameron Spencer (Groveport); Andrew Stamp (Olentangy Liberty); Donovan Varney (Westerville North); Tatum Wallace (Central Crossing); Braden Watts (Pickerington North); Armon Weaver (Delaware); Jakob Williams (Hilliard Darby); Brady Wilmer (New Albany); Meba Wondwossen (Olentangy Liberty).

Big Walnut running back Nate Severs (7) runs through Canal Winchester defensive back Hayden Hull (21) during the second quarter of the OHSAA Div. II football regional quarterfinal in Sunbury, Ohio on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.
Big Walnut running back Nate Severs (7) runs through Canal Winchester defensive back Hayden Hull (21) during the second quarter of the OHSAA Div. II football regional quarterfinal in Sunbury, Ohio on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.

DIVISION II

First-team offense - Quarterbacks: Deuce Caldwell (Licking Heights) 5-9, 155, jr.; Amare Jenkins (Dublin Scioto) 6-3, 175, sr.; Liston Shroyer (Watkins Memorial) 6-1, 170, sr.; Brady Wink (Marion Harding) 5-9, 165, sr. Running backs: JJ Calip (Worthington Kilbourne) 5-11, 185, jr.; Nate Severs (Big Walnut) 5-9, 210, so. Receivers: Lesley Andoh (Dublin Scioto) 6-1, 175, sr.; Tyson Boze (Dublin Scioto) 6-3, 190, sr.; Nicky Pentello (Big Walnut) 5-10, 185, jr.; Kaden Saunders (Westerville South) 5-11, 175, sr.; Wesley Stokes (Marion Harding) 6-3, 200, sr. Linemen: Michael Bush (Marion Harding) 6-4, 300, sr.; Ryan Carretta (St. Charles) 6-5, 315, jr.; Jonathan Harder (Olentangy Berlin) 6-5, 290, sr.; Aiden Hernandez (Big Walnut) 6-2, 250, sr.; AJ Moniaci (Teays Valley) 6-3, 300, sr.; Tyler O’Reilly (Westerville South) 6-2, 260, sr.; Ryan Steinbrink (Canal Winchester) 6-4, 270, jr. Kicker: Hayden Olcott (Olentangy) 5-11, 160, sr.

Junior J.J. Calip has emerged as the leading rusher for Kilbourne, with 753 yards and 11 touchdowns on 101 carries through seven games. Calip said he draws inspiration from his family, including an older brother who was killed in a shooting in 2018.
Junior J.J. Calip has emerged as the leading rusher for Kilbourne, with 753 yards and 11 touchdowns on 101 carries through seven games. Calip said he draws inspiration from his family, including an older brother who was killed in a shooting in 2018.

First-team defense - Backs: Brandon Armstrong (Westerville South) 5-8, 160, sr.; Jonny Askew (Mount Vernon) 5-9, 175 so.; Harrison Brewster (Olentangy Berlin) 6-1, 180, so.; Hayden Hull (Canal Winchester) 5-10, 185, sr.; Bennett Lawrence (Olentangy Berlin) 6-1, 185, sr.; Brody McLaughlin (Licking Heights) 6-1, 170, sr.; Garrett Stover (Big Walnut) 6-2, 195, so.; Nate Younker (Watkins Memorial) 6-0, 187, sr. Linebackers: Jacob Arndt (Marion Harding) 5-9, 180, sr.; Dauvion Henderson (Whitehall) 6-0, 185, sr.; Lawrence O’Malley (Big Walnut) 5-9, 190, sr.; Zach Mullins (Mount Vernon) 6-3, 215, sr.; Jalin Sample (Independence) 5-10, 180, sr.; Peyton Weiler (Teays Valley) 5-10, 190, sr. Linemen: Jeremy Callahan (Olentangy) 6-3, 230, sr.; Correy Craddolph (Northland) 6-0, 240, sr.; Rashawn Turner (Marion Harding) 6-1, 230, sr. Punter: Caden Groff (Canal Winchester) 6-1, 185, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Nate Severs (Big Walnut). Defensive player of the year: Garrett Stover (Big Walnut). Coach of the year: Rob Page (Big Walnut)

Second-team offense - Quarterback: Jake Nier (Big Walnut) 6-1, 200, so. Running backs: Taron Biles-Walker (Whitehall) 5-6, 145, sr.; David Brown (Northland) 5-7, 160, so.; A.J. Jordan (Independence) 5-9, 165, sr.; Camden McDanel (Teays Valley) 6-0, 205, sr. Receivers: Dubby Agudosi (Olentangy) 6-1, 200, sr.; Jacob Climer (Licking Heights) 5-10, 165, sr.; Kevin Jackson (Whitehall) 5-10, 170, sr.; Harrison Payne (Teays Valley) 5-11, 165, so.; Caleb Wheeler (Watkins Memorial) 5-9, 150, sr. Linemen: Abdoul Bah (Independence) 5-8, 205, jr.; Nadir Carpenter (Westerville South) 6-0, 280, sr.; Mason Fry (Canal Winchester) 6-3, 275, sr.; Jarell Hazziez (Whitehall) 6-2, 320, jr.; Wyatt Lenz (Big Walnut) 6-0, 225, sr.; Max Martin-Lee (Dublin Scioto) 6-3, 310, sr. Kicker: Musab Erciyas (Worthington Kilbourne) 5-10, 165, sr.

Second-team defense - Backs: Evan Rindlaub (Olentangy) 6-2, 185, jr. Kyrie Scott (Marion Harding) 5-11, 180, sr. Linebackers: Jack Bates (Westerville South) 5-11, 165, sr.; Da’Vaughn Bufford (Independence) 5-6, 165, sr.; Marcus Gipson (Worthington Kilbourne) 5- 11, 230, jr.; Alex Sourihna (Canal Winchester) 5-10, 180, sr. Linemen: Jacob Barr (Marion Harding) 6-4, 250, sr.; Nick Bennison (St. Charles) 6-5, 200, sr.; Davonte Courtney (Canal Winchester) 6-1, 220, jr.; Jesse Foster (Mount Vernon) 6-3, 220, sr.; Gentry Ross (Northland) 6-2, 205, jr.; Nate Stradley (Mount Vernon) 6-2, 260, sr.; Christian Takatch (Big Walnut) 6-3, 230, sr. Punter: Cam Gladden (Big Walnut) 5-10, 165, jr.

Special mention - Nana Amponsah (Worthington Kilbourne); Napierre Braddy (Marion Harding); Robin Briggs (Independence); Austin Burchinal (Olentangy Berlin); Daylin Campbell (Dublin Scioto); Cale Clifton (Teays Valley); Brenden Cockrell (Whitehall); Ethan Grunkemeyer (Olentangy); Troy Hall (Dublin Scioto); Antonio Harris (Independence); Travis Hines (Canal Winchester); Chase Howard (Licking Heights); Rayvon Ivery (Northland); Gavin Karshner (Teays Valley); Trinity Keith (Marion Harding); Cole Krenek (Olentangy); Tyler Love (Teays Valley); Jackson McDonald (Worthington Kilbourne); Jason Miller (Worthington Kilbourne); Evan Owens (Mount Vernon); Lane Pritchard (Big Walnut); Jaleel Sales (Watkins Memorial); Melvin Scott (Whitehall); Dominic Solomon (Watkins Memorial); Joey Thurston (Teays Valley); JT Tompkins (Olentangy Berlin); Malik Wade (Olentangy); Javi’er Wills (Westerville South); Bryce Young (Olentangy Berlin).

Honorable mention - Gavin Angell (Olentangy Berlin); Derrick Bias (Whetstone); Nash Biglin (Worthington Kilbourne); Ethan Clawson (Big Walnut); Robert Dorsey (Northland); Ethan Francis (Licking Heights); Connor Gavin (Olentangy Berlin); Gavin Grover (Olentangy); Nakylan Haley (Whitehall); Jonah Hane (Licking Heights); Ethan Hanna (Westerville South); Jason Harris (Olentangy Berlin); Connor Henneman (Worthington Kilbourne); Kaden Hill (Marion Harding); Joel Hubbard (Mount Vernon); Kyle Jackowski (Olentangy Berlin); Cameron Jackson (Dublin Scioto); Lachlan Korn (Worthington Kilbourne); Anthony Knoblauch (Watkins Memorial); Angelo McCullom (Olentangy); Ethan McGlone (Canal Winchester); Jerijah Moore (Dublin Scioto); Reese Musick (Canal Winchester); Dayo Olobatuyi (Dublin Scioto); Bradley Pennington (Marion Harding); Nasir Phillips (Westerville South); Reese Powell (Licking Heights); Tymere Richards (Independence); Quan Rhodes-McKee (Westerville South); Kentre Robinson (Franklin Heights); Giovanni Rufus (Franklin Heights); Dom Salazar (Big Walnut); Peary Shilot (Licking Heights); Nick Tiberio (Olentangy Berlin); Lucas Tindall (Big Walnut); Terrell Triplett (Dublin Scioto); Ralph Walker (Whitehall); SaQuan Williams (Independence); Fiifi Yankey (Independence).

Hartley's Trey Saunders is one of the top players in central Ohio.
Hartley's Trey Saunders is one of the top players in central Ohio.

DIVISION III

First-team offense - Quarterbacks: Carsyn Crouch (Granville) 6-2, 180, sr.; Cayden Shidone (River Valley) 5-11, 185, jr. Running backs: Antwuan Burns (London) 5-7, 185, sr.; Tyreese Ford (South) 6-0, 285, sr.; Devon Haley (Granville) 5-8, 180, sr.; Jabari Harris (South) 5-10, 168, so.; Cameron Jewell (Jonathan Alder) 6-0, 190, so.; Nyal Johnson (Hartley) 5-10, 200, sr. Receivers: Christian Hilton (Granville) 6-1, 185, sr.; Karson Lang (River Valley) 6-2, 170, sr.; Trey Saunders (Hartley) 5-11, 185, sr.; JJ Simmons (Beechcroft) 5-11, 175, sr. Linemen: Antonio Burns (London) 5-7, 235, sr.; Jalen Carpenter (DeSales) 6-3, 240, sr.; Jaylin Galloway (South) 6-1, 282, so.; Cheney Gross (London) 6-0, 225, sr.; Andrew McFeeters (Hartley) 6-1, 260, sr.; Antwoine Reed (Beechcroft) 6-5, 250, sr.; Jalon Slappy (Eastmoor Academy) 6-6, 280, sr. Kicker: Rudy Kessinger (Watterson) 6-0, 165, so.

Granville running back Devon Haley makes the cut for more yardage as the Bishop Watterson defense tries to make the stop during a Division III, Region 11 first-round game on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at Walter J. Hodges Stadium. The host Blue Aces won 36-14.
Granville running back Devon Haley makes the cut for more yardage as the Bishop Watterson defense tries to make the stop during a Division III, Region 11 first-round game on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at Walter J. Hodges Stadium. The host Blue Aces won 36-14.

First-team defense - Backs: Richard Kenny (Hartley) 5-10, 170, sr.; Diante Latham (Beechcroft) 5-8, 151, sr.; Caden McDermott (Granville) 5-8, 180, sr.; Dominic Orsini (Watterson) 5- 10, 185, sr.; Rechee Smith (DeSales). Linebackers: Will Garrison (River Valley) 6-1, 210, jr.; Riley Gibbs (Hamilton Township) 6-0, 215, sr.; Isaiah Jones (London) 6-3, 230, sr.; Chase Maynard (Jonathan Alder) 5-11, 210, sr.; Dylan Newsome (Hartley) 5-10, 185, jr.; Dominic Purcell (Watterson) 5-11, 190, so.; Diamonte Salley (Eastmoor Academy) 6-1, 176, sr.; Max Shulaw (DeSales) 6-1, 215, so. Linemen: Thadd Huff (London) 6-2, 235, sr.; Cole Rhett (Watterson) 6-6, 285, jr.; Daniel Tooson (Hartley) 6-0, 270, sr.; Bobby Vahalik (Granville) 5-11, 215, sr. Punters: Alex Contreras (Buckeye Valley) 6-1, 175, sr.; Nathaniel Wallace-Dilling (DeSales) 6-2, 175, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Trey Saunders (Hartley). Defensive player of the year: Thadd Huff (London). Coach of the year: Wes Schroeder (Granville)

Second-team offense - Quarterbacks: Ahmad Armstrong (Eastmoor Academy) 6-0, 176, jr.; Whit Hobgood (DeSales) 6-3, 210, sr.; Aurelius Scott (Beechcroft) 5-10, 165, so.; Peyton Underwood (Hartley) 6-3, 185, jr. Running backs: Gabe Caruso (DeSales) 5-7, 160, jr.; Marvais Hampton (Eastmoor Academy) 5-9, 195, jr. Receiver: Ayden Cooper (London) 6-0, 185, sr. Linemen: RaShaun Hill (Beechcroft) 6-4, 212, so.; Jayce Peters (Hamilton Township) 6-1, 265, sr.; Tony Souvanhly (South) 5-10, 272, sr.; Kam Wright (Granville) 6-4, 301, sr.

Second-team defense - Backs: Mohamed Conteh (Eastmoor Academy) 6-1, 180, sr.; DaShawn Simmons (South) 6-2, 172, so.; Jake Smothers (Buckeye Valley) 5-11, 170, sr.; Isaiah Pressley (Eastmoor Academy) 6-0, 154, sr. Linebackers: Will Heisler (Jonathan Alder) 6-0, 205, sr.; DeAunte Hubbard (Hartley) 6-1, 205, jr. Linemen: Landon Dewitt (Buckeye Valley) 5-7, 185, sr.; Kaden Kiser (Hamilton Township) 6-4, 190, jr.; Omari Layne (Beechcroft) 6-1, 187, jr

Special/honorable mention - Isaac Asiedu (Hartley); Dylan Barr (River Valley); TJ Black (Hamilton Township); Tyler Bornhiem (Hamilton Township); Babatunde Brown (Centennial); Zyreek Brunner (Eastmoor Academy); Grant Butler (River Valley); Jackson Carawan (DeSales); Daizhon Cox (South); Donovan Davis (Hartley); Tanner Domyanich (Buckeye Valley); Nick Finke (Jonathan Alder); Alex Gabriel (Hartley); Tristan Hampp (Hamilton Township); Asher Hayles (DeSales); Sam Jones (Buckeye Valley); Jon Keith (Jonathan Alder); Nadir Langston (Hamilton Township); Devin Lloyd (Eastmoor Academy); Khamari Loveless (Centennial); Jason Malone (River Valley); Andy McGlaughlin (Jonathan Alder); Anthony Murphy (Hartley); Avion Murphy (Hartley); Ty Neubert (DeSales); Kyle Nicely (DeSales); Baylor Petzinger (Jonathan Alder); Rory Ralston (Hartley); Alex Ramicone (Hartley); Joe Schaefer (DeSales); Logan Shafley (Jonathan Alder); Aidan Turner (Hartley); Carson Vaulx (Buckeye Valley).

Licking Valley senior Alijah Stevens heads down the sideline against Lima Central Catholic at Randy Baughman Stadium on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. The Panthers fell to the visiting Thunderbirds 37-20 on Homecoming.
Licking Valley senior Alijah Stevens heads down the sideline against Lima Central Catholic at Randy Baughman Stadium on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. The Panthers fell to the visiting Thunderbirds 37-20 on Homecoming.

DIVISION IV

First-team offense - Quarterbacks: KJ Benedict (Bloom-Carroll) 5-8, 165, sr.; Christopher Towns (Linden) 5-7, 134, jr. Running backs: Dane Nauman (Highland) 5-11, 215, so.; Ar’Moni McCrae (Heath) 6-0, 200, sr.; Ishmael Spann-Bowers (East) 5-6, 140, sr. Receivers: Chrishawn Adams (Marion-Franklin) 6-4, 210, sr.; Branyon Dodds (Bloom-Carroll) 6-1, 170, sr.; Reece Huber (Heath) 6-3, 170, sr.; LB Towns (Linden) 5-8, 145, sr. Linemen: Turner Harmon (Highland) 6-0, 220, sr.; Nathaniel Romano (Licking Valley) 5-11, 265, sr.; Reece Shriner (Heath) 5-10, 200, so.; Kevin Tyler (Bloom-Carroll) 6-0, 240, sr. Kicker: Caleb Hunter (Highland) 5-11, 150, jr.

First-team defense - Backs: Alijah Stevens (Licking Valley) 5-10, 145, sr.; Tyrese Taylor (East) 6-0, 165, sr.; Brandon Totten (Bloom-Carroll) 5-10, 175, sr.; Beau Wisecarver (Bloom-Carroll) 6-1, 195, sr. Linebackers: Connor Corbett (Heath) 5-6, 155, fr.; Clay Dozer (Bloom-Carroll) 6-0, 190, sr.; Riley Gould (Heath) 5-9, 165, sr.; Eli Grandstaff (Highland); Noah Lyons (Bexley) 5-10, 192, sr.; Chase Plantz (Bloom-Carroll) 5-11, 195, jr. Linemen: Luke Ferrell (Bloom-Carroll) 6-3, 225, sr.; Gavin Postelwaite (Heath) 6-2, 300, sr.; Chandler Stevens (Highland) 5-10, 190, jr. Punter: Jonathan Spiess (Bexley) 5-9, 172, sr.

Offensive player of the year: KJ Benedict (Bloom-Carroll). Defensive player of the year: Luke Ferrell (Bloom-Carroll). Coach of the year: Eric Valentine (Linden)

Special/honorable mention - Julian Albano (East); Brandon Allen (Lakewood); Greg Anim-Mantur (Linden); Dylan Armentrout (Bloom-Carroll); Jaiden Ashford (Linden); Isaac Barsotti (Licking Valley); Brayden Bayles (Heath); Carlos Chaney (Heath); Konnor Compton (Licking Valley); Keyshawn Davis (Linden); Thomas Hardin (East); Tito Glass (Marion-Franklin); Paul Gould (Heath); Kaden Green (Heath); Caden Holtrey (Highland); Keegan Jacks (Lakewood); Priest Jackson (East); Aiden Kirby (Bloom-Carroll); Jaquan Lauderdale (Marion-Franklin); Andrew Marshall (Bloom-Carroll); Cody Matthews (Highland); Kaelen Mathews (Bexley); Mitchell McClain (Heath); Daylen McIntyre (Heath); Jay Melchiori (Highland); Isaiah Mitchell (Lakewood); Colton Murphy (Bloom-Carroll); Sam Powers (Bexley); Kamron Roberts (East); Ashton Snedeker (Heath); De’Aire Summerall (Marion-Franklin); Gene Sutton (Linden); Dimir Thomas (Marion-Franklin); Nick Toole (Bloom-Carroll); Londale Towns (Linden); Phil Towns (Linden); Trey Vollmer (Bexley); LA Walker (Linden); Mark Waters (Lakewood); Tommy Webster (Bexley); Keylan Williams (Heath); Kwalee Woods-Lee (East).

Columbus Academy offensive lineman Gyvnn Mendenhall (79) tries to slow down the pass rush of Ready's Jerad Koboi (26) during a game Sept. 17. The host Vikings beat the visiting Silver Knights 28-14.
Columbus Academy offensive lineman Gyvnn Mendenhall (79) tries to slow down the pass rush of Ready's Jerad Koboi (26) during a game Sept. 17. The host Vikings beat the visiting Silver Knights 28-14.

DIVISION V

First-team offense - Quarterback: Nathan Hunter (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-0, 185, sr. Running backs: Owen Davis (North Union) 6-2, 205, jr.; Brian Fitzsimmons (Ready) 5-10, 190, jr.; Carter James (Columbus Academy); Jaylen Jennings (Harvest Prep) 5-11, 195, sr.; Caleb Schneider (Johnstown) 6-1, 180, jr.; Ethan Young (North Union) 6-0, 190, sr. Receivers: Jacob Denny (Liberty Union) 6-5, 205, sr.; Tayvon Miller (Amanda- Clearcreek) 6-1, 165, sr. Tight end: Parker Logan (Columbus Academy) 6-3, 210, sr. Linemen: Drue Duncan (North Union) 6-2, 240, jr.; Joe Johnson (Harvest Prep) 6-9, 295, sr.; Marvin Sutton (Ready) 6-2, 260, sr. Kicker: Evan O’Connell (Ready) 5-8, 156, sr.

First-team defense - Backs: Troy Bossaler (North Union) 5-11, 160, jr.; J’Sun Gardner (Ready) 5-11, 148, sr.; EJ Jenkins (Columbus Academy) 5-9, 155, jr.; Linebackers: Chandler Burrell (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 195, sr.; Tyson Guiette (Madison-Plains) 6-0, 185, sr.; Gavin Miller (North Union) 5-9, 175, sr.; Braden Shreyer (Liberty Union) 6-1, 200, sr.; CJ Smith (Pleasant) 5-10, 185, sr.; Edjay Sumo (Harvest Prep) 6-2, 190, sr.; Brock Wygle (Utica) 5-9, 150, sr.; Cade Young (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-3, 205, sr. Linemen: Gyvnn Mendenhall (Columbus Academy) 6-3, 235, sr.; Dalton Wilson (North Union) 6-2, 227, jr. Punter: Jonathan Weaver (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-2, 170, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Owen Davis (North Union). Defensive player of the year: Gyvnn Mendenhall (Columbus Academy). Coach of the year: Milan Smith (Harvest Prep).

Special/honorable mention - Liam Adams (North Union); Justin Batista (Harvest Prep); Jonah Bibler (Pleasant); Jackson Brown (Liberty Union); JD Catena (Ready); Gavin Chinn (Utica); Tyler Collura (Utica); Dylan Cooperider (Utica); Marchello Cox (Harvest Prep); Rashad Debose (Harvest Prep); JJ Decarlo (Harvest Prep); Cullen Dent (Ready); Austin Ety (Liberty Union); Miles Friedman (Columbus Academy); Avery Gardner (Harvest Prep); Justin Giffin (Utica); Trevor Gilbert (North Union); Garrett Grinstead (Johnstown); Grant Guiler (Amanda-Clearcreek); Harold Hacker (Columbus Academy); Tommy Jauchius (Columbus Academy); JT LaRochelle (Johnstown); Jacob MacLean (Liberty Union); Hunter Matheny (Amanda-Clearcreek); Connor Moore (Ready); Troy Myers (Liberty Union); Brian Norman (North Union); Spencer Parish (North Union); Bobby Pierat (Amanda-Clearcreek); Jordan Riley (Utica); Kentrell Rinehart (Ready); Aiden Rogers (Harvest Prep); Henry Rubey (Columbus Academy); Joe Sahr (Johnstown); Artrell Saunders (Harvest Prep); Kaleb Schaffer (Ready); Brady Sharp (Amanda-Clearcreek); Corbin Stanley (North Union); Janarius Strickland (Harvest Prep); Sage Tilley (Ready); Tucker Wedding (North Union); Ricky Weigand (North Union); Ryne Whitt (Columbus Academy); Brody Wilson (North Union).

Briggs Jonathan Titenok (6) brings down Africentric's Dan Wagner (1) after a catch during the 1st quarter of their game at Briggs High School in Columbus, Ohio on September 24, 2020.
Briggs Jonathan Titenok (6) brings down Africentric's Dan Wagner (1) after a catch during the 1st quarter of their game at Briggs High School in Columbus, Ohio on September 24, 2020.

DIVISION VI

First-team offense - Quarterbacks: Tyler Buescher (West Jefferson) 6-0, 155, sr.; Jack Gregory (Centerburg) 6-2, 190, sr.; Lane Hess (Northridge) 6-0, 160, jr.; Cy Starcher (Elgin) 6-1, 180, sr.; Tamir Wynn (KIPP Columbus) 5-11, 170, jr. Running backs: Brogan Green (Fairbanks) 5-7, 175, jr.; Kevin Kline (Elgin) 6-0, 190, sr.; Maxton Lower (Northmor) 6-2, 215, jr.; JD Miller (Northridge) 6-0, 175, sr.; Teegan Ruhl (Fredericktown) 6-1, 180, jr.; Hayden Salyers (West Jefferson) 5-10, 170, sr. Receivers: Correll Amsbaugh (Worthington Christian) 6-4, 205, jr.; MJ Book (West Jefferson) 6-4, 190, sr.; Paul Butterman (Mount Gilead) 6-3, 175, sr. Linemen: Gavin Berridge (Elgin) 6-0, 245, sr.; Joe Kinsley (Fairbanks) 6-2, 255, sr.; Duston Sanders (Northmor) 6-8, 315, sr.; Canyon Schneider (West Jefferson) 6-2, 250, sr.; Sean Smith (Africentric) 5-10, 315, fr. Kicker: Grant Woodfin (Worthington Christian) 5-8, 150, sr.

First-team defense - Backs: Marcus Cortez (Northmor) 5-10, 150, sr.; Cameron Frazier (KIPP Columbus) 5-11, 165, so.; Adam Fry (West Jefferson) 5-10, 165, sr.; Tyler Johnson (Centerburg) 6-2, 195, jr.; Tristin Pierce (Grandview) 5-9, 170, jr.; Kalyn Spence (Africentric) 6-0, 170, sr; Dan Wagner (Africentric) 6-0, 165, sr.; Linebackers: Joshua Carrel (Worthington Christian) 6-1, 210, jr.; Garrett Corwin (Northmor) 5- 11, 195, sr.; Jack Rickert (Grandview) 6-0, 215, jr.; Riordan Stauffer (Fairbanks) 6- 3, 240, sr.; Tanner Ufferman (Fairbanks) 6-0, 190, sr. Tyler White (Worthington Christian) 5-11, 170, sr. Linemen: Alex Johnson (Centerburg) 6-2, 190, sr.; Sidikiba Kaba (KIPP Columbus) 6-3, 270, jr.; Jarrett Simmons (West Jefferson) 6-1, 210, sr.; Gavin Whited (Northmor) 6-1, 230, sr.; Punter: Garrett Lamb-Hart (Mount Gilead) 5-10, 155, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Tyler Buescher (West Jefferson). Defensive player of the year: Dan Wagner (Africentric). Coach of the year: James Lee (KIPP Columbus)

Special/honorable mention - Ethan Albert (Worthington Christian); Andrew Armrose (Northmor); Maddox Baker (Grandview); Antonio Campbell (KIPP Columbus); Kaid Carpenter (Fredericktown); Malcolm Carter (KIPP Columbus); Niko Christo (Northmor); Mason Cordetti (West Jefferson); Kellen Dowdy (Grandview); Connor Everts (Northridge); Xavier Ferguson (KIPP Columbus); John Geiger (Centerburg); JJ Grennell (Fredericktown); Jordan Hall (KIPP Columbus); David Hawkins (Elgin); Garrett Higgins (West Jefferson); Owen High (Mount Gilead); Ethan Hostetler (West Jefferson); Tanner Hott (Centerburg); Trevor Jobes (Fredericktown); Mekhi Johnson (Africentric); Toby Kaba (KIPP Columbus); Ethan Kise (Fairbanks); Jake Leach (Grandview); Caylan LeMaster (Centerburg); Troy Likens (Mount Gilead); Dayvonne Lowe (KIPP Columbus); Connor McCormick (Grandview); Gavin Miller (Northmor); Antonie Moss (Africentric); Xavier Mullins (Fredericktown); Hunter Parker (Centerburg); Michael Pettry (West Jefferson); Brice Phelps (Fairbanks); Hobie Raikes (Worthington Christian); Trenton Ramos (Northmor); Judas Reid (Mount Gilead); Jaiden Reynolds (Worthington Christian); Jarred Rings (Centerburg); Keimariyon Ross (Africentric); Zach Schmidt (Fairbanks); Rakim Smith (Africentric); Luke Snedecor (Worthington Christian); Ryan Stewart (KIPP Columbus); Bryson Tillman (Fairbanks); Ryan Tucker (Grandview); Jonah Van Gundy (Elgin); Zach Walton (KIPP Columbus); Asher Wilson (West Jefferson); Luke Zody (Worthington Christian).

Berne Union's Brae Friesner (2) runs the ball in for a touchdown as Berne Union played Fisher Catholic in boys football action at Fulton Field in Lancaster, Ohio on October 22, 2021.
Berne Union's Brae Friesner (2) runs the ball in for a touchdown as Berne Union played Fisher Catholic in boys football action at Fulton Field in Lancaster, Ohio on October 22, 2021.

DIVISION VII

First-team offense - Quarterbacks: Cole Canter (Newark Catholic) 6-3, 190, sr.; Jayden Hanks (Grove City Christian) 6-0, 160, sr.; Nate Hickman (Cardington) 6-1, 205, sr.; Kaden Lester (Ridgedale) 6-1, 205, sr.; Peyton Lester (East Knox) 6-2, 165, sr.; Nate Nemeth (Berne Union) 6-0, 180, jr. Running backs: Cole Delaughder (East Knox) 6-1, 175, so.; Brae Friesner (Berne Union) 5-10, 150, sr.; Mason Hackett (Newark Catholic) 5-8, 180, jr.; Jack Tencza (Fisher Catholic) 6-0, 210, sr. Receivers: Kaiden Colopy (Danville) 5-11, 154, jr.; Tanner Elwell (Newark Catholic) 5-9, 155, sr.; Jaylin Walker (Grove City) 5-11, 160, sr. Linemen: Carter Carpenter (Berne Union) 6-5, 305, sr.; Kendall Carter (Danville) 6-1, 205, so.; Daniel Gray (Newark Catholic) 6-2, 285, sr.; Kavanaugh Frank (Fisher Catholic) 6-1, 203, sr.; Colin McAvoy (Cardington) 6-1, 210, jr. Kicker: JJ Viau (Fisher Catholic) 5-9, 156, sr.

Newark Catholic head coach Ryan Aiello pats the helmet of Elijah Wallace (42) after he caught a touchdown pass against Danville in a Division VII, Region 27 first-round game at White Field in Newark, Ohio on October 30, 2021.
Newark Catholic head coach Ryan Aiello pats the helmet of Elijah Wallace (42) after he caught a touchdown pass against Danville in a Division VII, Region 27 first-round game at White Field in Newark, Ohio on October 30, 2021.

First-team defense - Backs: Sammy Amnah (Berne Union) 6-2, 170, sr.; Markus Frazier (Columbus Crusaders) 5-7, 140, sr.; Shane Knepp (East Knox) 5-10, 155, sr.; Walker Weckesser (Danville) 5-11, 160, so.; Julius Wilson (Fairfield Christian) 6-0, 175, sr. Linebackers: Carson Bauer (Berne Union) 5-10, 190, sr.; Levi Lyons (Danville) 6-0, 210, sr.; Brendan Sheehan (Newark Catholic) 5-10, 175, jr.; Nathan Thiel (Ridgedale) 6-3, 210, so.; Elijah Wallace (Newark Catholic) 6-1, 210, sr. Linemen: Ian Staten (Berne Union) 6-4, 215, sr.; Trevor Treinish (Millersport) 6-3, 175, sr.; Waylon Yeager (Fisher Catholic) 6-3, 268, sr. Punter: Tyler Hall (Millersport) 6-1, 165, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Brae Friesner (Berne Union). Defensive player of the year: Elijah Wallace (Newark Catholic). Coach of the year: Tony Hurps (Berne Union)

Special/honorable mention - James Ashton (Berne Union); Dustin Beckett (Danville); Cody Blosser (Millersport); Brandon Buchanan (Newark Catholic); Nathan Burwell (East Knox); Justin Caldwell (Grove City Christian); Caden Canning (Newark Catholic); Cayden Carroll (Grove City Christian); Zay Conrad (Columbus Crusaders); Jericho Etok (Columbus Crusaders); Connor Godenschwager (Berne Union); Tristan Goudy (Danville); Chase Heissner (Columbus Crusaders); Christian Jackson (Grove City Christian); Vonnie Johnson (Columbus Crusaders); Kyle Joliff (Ridgedale); Mohamed Kamara (Columbus Crusaders); Matt Kirk (Newark Catholic); Grant Moore (Newark Catholic); Landyn Murphy (Ridgedale); Max Payne (Danville); Ashton Plowman (Cardington); Ayden Plowman (Cardington); Sam Rauch (Fairfield Christian); Mason Reynolds (Millersport); Cole Sherburne (Newark Catholic); Caiden Slone (East Knox); Tony Smith (Millersport); Jack South (Columbus Crusaders); Dylan Winkler (Berne Union); Jack Wright (Fisher Catholic).

Note: Only one team was selected in Divisions IV, V, VI and VII due to low number of schools

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