Galion's Landon Kurtzman named Division IV Northwest District Defensive Player of the Year

Zachary Holden, Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum
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Galion's Landon Kurtzman (50) was one of the best two-way lineman in the area this season.
Galion's Landon Kurtzman (50) was one of the best two-way lineman in the area this season.

FINDLAY - Galion senior Landon Kurtzman had a season most players can only dream of.

The 6-foot-1, 217-pound defensive end was a menace constantly overpowering offensive linemen and getting in the backfield several times each week. He finished his season with 111 tackles, 35 for loss, 23 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries en route to being named Northwest District Defensive Player of the Year in Division IV.

As such, he landed on the first team as a defensive lineman. Joining him as first teamers were a trio of juniors — running back Gabe Ivy (231 carries, 1,582 yards, 19 touchdowns), linebacker Carson Frankhouse (113 tackles) and punter Landon Campbell (38 punts, 42.9 avg.).

On the second team was junior Holden Hunter on the offensive line who boasted a 97% block percentage and was a threat on both sides of the ball.

Below are the Division IV All-Northwest District Football teams in full for the 2022 season.

Division IV All-Northwest District Football 2022

FIRST TEAM

OFFENSE

Ends- Ty Ray, Bellevue, 5-11, 145, Sr.; Garett Gunter, Van Wert, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Issaiah, Ramsey, Shelby, 6-3, 190, Jr.; Jude Armstrong, Wauseon, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Jake Morrison, Rossford, 6-5, 185, Sr.

Tight End- Maddix Crutchfield, Van Wert, 6-1, 220, Sr.

Linemen- Trent Wycuff, St. Marys Memorial, 6-1, 165, Sr.; Logan Dotson, Van Wert, 6-5, 250, Sr.; Kaden Riddle, Bellville Clear Fork, 6-4, 270, Sr.; Tyler Spisak, Bryan, 6-0, 245, Sr.; Austin Yoakum, Sandusky Perkins, 6-1, 240, Sr.

Backs- Aiden Hinkle, St. Marys Memorial, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Brylen Parker, Van Wert, 5-11, 190, Jr.; Gabe Ivy, Galion, 5-9, 150, Jr.

Quarterbacks- Aiden Pratt, Van Wert, 6-4, 205, Sr.; Logan Lesch, Sandusky Perkins, 6-2, 180, Jr.; Alex Williams, Rossford, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Kaden Holman, Upper Sandusky, 6-1, 175, Jr.

Kickers- Adam Vanausdle, Bellville Clear Fork, 6-1, 190, Jr.; Jon Normington-Slay, Sandusky Perkins, 6-4, 170, Sr.

Galion's Carson Frankhouse brings down Ontario's Dylan Floyd.
Galion's Carson Frankhouse brings down Ontario's Dylan Floyd.

DEFENSE

Linemen- Jace Schaefer, St. Marys Memorial, 6-4, 200, Sr.; Jayden Rowe, Sandusky Perkins, 6-5, 192, Sr.; Landon Kurtzman, Galion, 6-1, 217, Sr.; Caleb Stoner, Napoleon, 6-4, 225, Sr.

Linebackers- Carson Frankhouse, Galion, 5-10, 190, Jr.; Luke Schlosser, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-8, 160, Jr.; Levi Allen, Upper Sandusky, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Mikey Young, Sandusky Perkins, 6-1, 200, So.

Backs- Keegan Sharpe, St. Marys Memorial, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Ashton Baer, Van Wert, 5-9, 155, Sr.; Tyson Rodriguez, Wauseon, 6-0, 175, Jr.; Gavin Frey, Upper Sandusky, 5-7, 140, Jr.

Punter- Landon Campbell, Galion, 6-1, 195, Jr.

Offensive Player of the Year- Aiden Pratt, Van Wert.

Defensive Player of the Year- Landon Kurtzman, Galion.

Lineman of the Year- Kaden Riddle, Bellville Clear Fork; Caleb Stoner, Napoleon.

Coach of the Year- Dave Carroll, Bellville Clear Fork.

Galion's Landon Campbell punts against Clyde in the first round of the playoffs.
Galion's Landon Campbell punts against Clyde in the first round of the playoffs.

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE

Ends- Braylon Collier, Sandusky Perkins, 5-11, 155, So.; Connor Campbell, Van Wert, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Sam Smith, Wauseon, 6-4, 210, Sr.; Evan Hill, Upper Sandusky, 5-11, 155; Sr.

Tight End- Kaiden Nixon, Sandusky Perkins, 6-1, 180, Jr.

Linemen- Caleb Miller, St. Marys Memorial, 6-5, 260, Sr.; Holden Hunter, Galion, 6-3, 297, Jr.; Ross Wine, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-11, 205, Jr.; Collin Bils, Upper Sandusky, 6-0, 295, Sr.

Backs- Pawie Ault Bellville Clear Fork, 5-8, 155, Sr.; Andrew Williams, Napoleon, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Quarterbacks- Victor Skoog, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-11, 163, Sr.; Brayden DeVito, Shelby, 5-9, 150, Fr.

Kicker- Jonah Shafer, Rossford, 5-8, 165, Sr.

Galion's Holden Hunter chases down a fumbled ball against Clyde.
Galion's Holden Hunter chases down a fumbled ball against Clyde.

DEFENSE

Linemen- Jackson Jones, Van Wert, 6-1, 240, Sr.; Mac Bauer, Bellevue, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Mason Vent, Shelby, 5-11, 200, Jr.; Justin Duncan, Wauseon, 6-3, 200, Sr.; Parker Vollmer, Bryan, 6-0, 235, Sr.; Henry Eggers, Napoleon, 6-1, 178, Jr.

Linebackers- Austin Kovar, Wauseon, 6-0, 195, Jr.; Jacob Aguilar, Napoleon, 6-0, 164, Jr.; Seth Bova, Bellevue, 5-6, 151, Jr.; Sam Sturzinger, Sandusky Perkins, Sr.

Backs- Ethan Borton, Wauseon, 6-0, 160, Sr.; Lamar Everett, Sandusky Perkins, 6-1, 165, Sr.; Jax Lapata, Bellevue, 5-10, 177, Jr.

Punter- Casey Lantz, Shelby, 6-4, 160, Jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Jamal Kessler, St. Marys Memorial; Braden Saeler, St. Marys Memorial; Greg Felver, St. Marys Memorial; Kasper Marten, Shelby; Cam Cline, Shelby; Grayson Heydinger, Shelby; Ty Sellers, Bellville Clear Fork; Hunter Weirich, Bellville Clear Fork; Erick Hicks, Bellville Clear Fork; Milo Burgholder, Bellville Clear Fork; Logan Anderson, Bellville Clear Fork; Mason Pipes, Bellville Clear Fork; Trystyn Robison, Bellville Clear Fork; Kaden Kirkman, Rossford; Zayne Claus, Bellevue; Brody Horn, Bellevue; Weston Sturzinger, Sandusky Perkins; Luke Leffler, Kenton; Luke Hardy, Napoleon.

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