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Here's who made the 2023 All-Northeast Inland District boys, girls high school basketball teams

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2022-23 OPSWA All-Northeast Inland District Basketball Teams

The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association All-Northeast Inland District basketball teams honor the top players from parts of Stark, Summit, Portage, Medina, Wayne, Trumbull, Columbiana, Mahoning and Ashland counties. The teams are selected by a media panel from those areas.

BOYS BASKETBALL

DIVISION I

First team

Jonas Nichols, Hoban, 6-foot-3, junior, 16.0 points per game; Will Aljancic, Louisville, 6-7, sr., 22.4; AJ Pestello, Stow, 6-6, sr., 14.2; Solomon Callaghan, Wadsworth 6-2, sr., 21.9; Owen Woolbert, Jackson, 6-7, sr., 14.9; , Chance Casenhiser, Lake, 6-0, jr., 23.5; Zach Halligan, Walsh Jesuit, 6-4, sr., 15.5; Tommy Morgan, Brunswick, 6-5, jr., 16.3; Kevin Hamilton, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 5-8, sr., 17.0; Lance Hayes, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-4, sr., 16.5; Will Scott Jr., Hoban, 6-2, sr., 13.7; Landon Naylor, Nordonia, 6-0, sr., 17.2

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jonas Nichols, Hoban

COACH OF THE YEAR: T.K. Griffith, Hoban

Hoban guard Jonas Nichols, left, drives to the basket against St. John's Jesuit's Joseph Taylor during the first half of a Division I state semifinal basketball game at UD Arena, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.
Hoban guard Jonas Nichols, left, drives to the basket against St. John's Jesuit's Joseph Taylor during the first half of a Division I state semifinal basketball game at UD Arena, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.

Second team

Brady Rollyson, Green, 6-4, jr., 15.9; Elijah Farrington, Massillon, 6-6, sr., 19.5; Hayden Nigro, Louisville, 6-4, jr., 15.2; Reece Raymond-Smith, Stow, 6-6, jr., 13.7; Jacob Lawrence, Warren G. Harding, 5-10, sr., 14.1; Ja’Corey Lipkins, GlenOak, 6-2, jr., 14.7; Hunter Winston, Medina Highland, 6-4, jr., 15.3; Maxx Bosley, Wadsworth, 6-0, jr., 17.3; Maxx Dickinson, Brunswick, 5-11, sr., 15.1; Carter Hipp, Medina, 6-1, sr., 8.1; Jarrett Taylor, Green, 6-5, jr. 9.5; Kyle Monterrubio, Jackson, 6-1, soph., 12.5

Honorable mention

Wesley Collins, Hoover; Tyrel Ellington, Kent Roosevelt; Luke Klanac, Medina; Zander Sabin, Perry; Jahlil Graham, Canton McKinley; Trey Drexler, Brunswick; Caden Madigan, Wadsworth; Jeremiah Lepp, Kent Roosevelt; Donovan Herron, Warren Harding; Gianni Maley, Austintown Fitch; Demarr Clark, Boardman; Caleb Scott, Wooster; Nikola Bundalo, Green; Mitch Finefrock, Jackson; James Bossart, Jackson; Brayden Gross, Louisville; Beau Siegfried, Louisville; Reese Zerger, GlenOak; Jaylen McElroy, GlenOak; Joel Brown, Perry; Chris Knight, Massillon; Tra’Sean Foster, Canton McKinley; Reed Sims Jr., Canton McKinley; Landyn Roth, Lake; Michael Greenwood II, Aurora; Logan Vowles, Hoban; Andrew Griffith, Hoban; Sam Greer, Hoban; Titus Baskerville IV, Stow; Nick Timberlake, Stow; Tyler Bell, Walsh Jesuit; Max Matta, Walsh Jesuit; Sean Spicer, Walsh Jesuit; Liam Gopalakrishna, Nordonia; Mitchell Wiechecki, Nordonia; Adam Williams, Twinsburg; Tino Yli-Junnila, Hudson; Drew Huffman, Cuyahoga Falls, Timmy Mitchell, Cuyahoga Falls; Trent Wininger, Copley; Khamoni Jones, Firestone; Chase Merring, Ellet; Marquis Vaughn, Akron Garfield; Jayson Walker, St. Vincent-St. Mary; Darius Stratford, St. Vincent-St. Mary

DIVISION II 

First team

Darryn Peterson, CVCA, 6-5, soph., 31.7; Khoi Thurmon, Buchtel, 6-2, sr., 20.0; Terrance Pankey, Ursuline, 6-1, sr., 18.5; Jason Hewlett, Chaney, 6-5, sr., 17.8; Amire Robinson, Buchtel, 6-2, sr., 14.0; Mike Woodall, Akron East, 6-0, sr., 19.7; Jaden Payne, Ursuline, 6-7, jr., 16.5; Thomas Cardiero, Girard, 6-5, sr., 17.3; Marcel Boyce Jr., Buchtel, 6-0, sr., 13.3; Nick DelGratta, Struthers, 6-7, sr., 22.5; Diego Allen, Alliance, 6-7, sr. 15.3; Brody Pumneo, Fairless, 6-0, sr. 19.7

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Darryn Peterson, CVCA

COACH OF THE YEAR: Rayshon Dent, Buchtel

CVCA standout Darryn Peterson leads scoring against Akron SVSM in the Canton Play-By-Play Classic at Canton Memorial Civic Center. Saturday, February 18, 2023.
CVCA standout Darryn Peterson leads scoring against Akron SVSM in the Canton Play-By-Play Classic at Canton Memorial Civic Center. Saturday, February 18, 2023.

Second team

Kaden Davis, Tallmadge, 6-4, soph., 17.6; La’Grand Sowell, Akron East, 6-1, sr., 17.3; Chris Muntean, Revere, 5-9, sr., 14.3; Josiah Gonzalez, Chaney, 6-4, sr., 14.1; Dom Cruz, Canfield, 6-0, jr., 12.2; Logan Forbes, Cloverleaf, 6-8, jr., 17.3; Vinny Flauto, Ursuline, 5-11, sr., 14.6; Jake Schneider, Canfield, 6-6, jr., 10.6; Mason Ross, Ravenna, 6-4, sr., 10.1; Evan Duve, Woodridge, 6-2, jr.; Matt Jones, Chaney, 6-4, so., 11.8; Gus Johnson, Girard, 6-3, sr., 14.3

Honorable mention

J.R. Jackson, Alliance; Jack Batten, Streetsboro; Poochie Snyder, Canton South; Casey Miller, Marlington; Pavel Henderson, Ravenna; Caden Hudak, Medina Buckeye; Marty Moran, Cloverleaf; Chance Laczko, Struthers; Dashaun Will, Young. Ursuline; JP Genova, Poland; Ross Davidson, Salem; Tavon Castle, Canton South; Chase Badger, Northwest; Ian Ziegler, Northwest; Beau Himmelheber, Marlington; Thomas Egli, West Branch; Stevie Diamond, Buchtel; Jayden Maxwell, Buchtel; De'Arion Holley, Akron East; Baron Bania, Revere; Carson Banks, Revere; Ty Hurst, Tallmadge; Collin Dixon, Tallmadge; Luke Dobbins, Norton; Brayden Clark, Coventry; Trenton Stevens, Akron Springfield; Jackson Shelby, CVCA; Jonathan Fridline, CVCA

DIVISION III

First team 

Norwayne's Justin Rupp turns the corner on Indian Lake's Chase Coburn during fourth quarter action.
Norwayne's Justin Rupp turns the corner on Indian Lake's Chase Coburn during fourth quarter action.

Justin Rupp, Norwayne, 6-3, sr., 16.7; Navarre Alhassan, Waterloo, sr., 19.2; Garrett Sprutte, Southeast, 6-2, jr., 21.5; DaMonte' DeGraffenried, Central Catholic, 6-3, sr., 11.8; Carter Piatt, Smithville, 6-1, sr., 17.3; Julius Kimbrough, St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-4, jr., 13.5; Landon Moore, South Range, 6-3, jr., 13.0; Dylan Rouse, Central Catholic, 6-6, sr., 12.4; Isaiah Jones, Brookfield, 6-5, sr., 16.9; Ashton O’Brien, Mooney, 6-2, jr., 15.0; Zack Miller, Triway, 5-8, sr., 18.5; Brett Alberts, Northwestern, 6-1, sr., 23.0

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Justin Rupp, Norwayne

COACH OF THE YEAR: Brian West, Norwayne

Second team

Dekota Johnson, Crestwood, 5-11, soph., 20.6; Ethan Hann, Norwayne, 5-9, sr., 15.7; Caleb Shilling, East Canton, 6-10, jr., 17.7; Tajon Grogan, St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-1, sr., 14.0; Matteo Fortuna, Brookfield, 6-1, Jr., 18.5; David Moore, Campbell Memorial, jr., 6-4, 17.0; Blake Kahnell, LaBrae, 6-5, sr., 13.0; Caleb Gasser, Chippewa, 5-11, sr., 16.7; Kodah Allen, Orrville, 6-0, fr., 28.4; Tyler Britton, Pymatuning Valley, 6-5, sr., 20.5; Preston Gedeon, Garrettsville Garfield, 5-7, so., 18.3

Honorable mention

Drew Bishko, Triway; Trey Barkman, Waynedale; Cayden Hinderman-Powell, Black River; Kirkland Miller, Columbiana Crestview; Blake Krznaric, Pymatuning Valley; Mac Haidet, Newton Falls; Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood; Jackson Sommer, Garrettsville Garfield; Eric Groesser, Black River; Jay McGarry, LaBrae; Donovan Pawlowski, Brookfield; Ayden Leon, South Range; Alex Pennington, Newton Falls; Jaxon Menough, Mooney; Maddox Brown, Columbiana; Devin Daugherty, Columbiana; Luke Courtney, United; Parker Metsker, Norwayne; Reece Riggenbach, Smithville; Mac Butzer, Smithville; Luke Vlacovsky, Central Catholic; Deshaun Leishman, St. Thomas Aquinas; Jaedyn McLeod, East Canton; Troy Harbeitner, Tuslaw; Daniel Sensius, Manchester; Michael Veppert, Manchester; Michael Phillips, Southeast; Ryan Wise, Waterloo

DIVISION IV 

First team

Braylon Wenger, Dalton, 6-7, sr., 25.6; Duncan Moy, Badger, 6-5, jr., 25.2; Jaxon Brewer, Wellsville, 6-0, sr., F, 19.5; Jack Steiner, Dalton, 5-11, sr., 14.2 ; Chase Eye, Windham, 5-11, sr., 19.5; Michael Condoleon, Warren JFK, 6-0, jr., 17.2; Nick Ryan, Warren JFK, 6-0, soph., 18.3; Layne Miller, Mogadore, 5-11, jr., 15.0; Matt Warder, Lake Center, 6-1, jr., 19.2; Anthony Lucente, Lowellville, 6-3, sr., 17.0; Vinny Ballone, Lowellville, 6-4, sr., 16.1; Brad Hamilton, Badger, 5-10, sr., 12.5

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Braylon Wenger, Dalton

COACH OF THE YEAR: Justin Greenfelder, Dalton

Dalton senior Braylon Wenger drives to the basket during the Division IV Regional Final game against Richmond Heights at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse, March 10, 2023.
Dalton senior Braylon Wenger drives to the basket during the Division IV Regional Final game against Richmond Heights at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse, March 10, 2023.

Second team

Mikey Burbach, Bristol, 6-4, jr., 15.7; Nick Kandel, Hillsdale, 6-1, jr. 16.1;  Ethan Petak, Vienna Mathews, 6-2, sr., 18.0; Jaden Rishel, Warren JFK, 6-3, jr., 15.3; Trevor Siefke, Lisbon, 6-1, jr., 22.1; Brady Ketchum, Southern, 5-6 ,sr., 10.3; Isaiah Greathouse, Wellsville, 6-0, sr., 17.9; Bryan Martin, Kidron CC, 6-4, fr., 12.7; Aaren Romigh, Jackson-Milton, 6-2, sr., 17.1; Alex Donaldson, Maplewood, 6-0, jr., 15.3; Tanner Norman, Lake Center, 5-9, jr., 12.5

Honorable mention

Dom Toto, Vienna Mathews; Lucas Churchill, Windham; Isaac Gessner, Loudonville; Seandelle Gardner, New Middletown Springfield; Cole Burnett, Badger; Ryen Romigh, Jackson-Milton; Greg Costantino, McDonald; Trevor Mendenhall, Bristol; Nico Ciminero, Warren JFK; Jon’Trell Mixon, Young. Valley Chr.; Colton Soukup, Southern; Hunter Dailey, Lisbon; Luke Reynolds, Heartland Chr.; Nick Coffman, Mogadore

GIRLS BASKETBALL

DIVISION I

First team

Paris Stokes, Canton McKinley, 5-6, sr., 18.5; Leena Patibandla, Jackson, 6-1, sr., 16.6; Caitlyn Holmes, Ellet, 5-7, soph., 20.0; Megan Taraba, Walsh Jesuit, 5-10, sr., 14.5; Emma Rasmussen, Hoban, 5-4, sr., 11.0; Lauren Pallotta, Jackson, 6-1, sr., 14.9; Journey Hildebrand, Brunswick, 5-11, jr., 15.7; Olivia Klanac, Medina, 5-9, so., 16.0; Jenna Slates, Green, 5-11, soph., 10.0; Brooke Haren, Louisville, 5-8, jr., 15.9; Kennady Dodds, Stow, 6-0, fr., 10.4; Kennedy Morgan, Highland, 5-9, soph., 13.5

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Paris Stokes, Canton McKinley

COACH OF THE YEAR: Bryant Bowden, Canton McKinley

McKinley's Paris Stokes looks to pass against Solon during a Division I regional semifinal at Medina High School, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
McKinley's Paris Stokes looks to pass against Solon during a Division I regional semifinal at Medina High School, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

Second team

Mackenzie Kramer, Cuyahoga Falls, 5-9, sr., 19.1; Rylee Bennett, Hoban, 5-10, sr., 11.7; Mallory Oddo, Green, 5-10, sr., 9.9; Mackenzie Riccitelli, Boardman, 5-6, jr., 15.7; Alaina Ray, Stow, 5-7, jr., 7.8; Cesily Sutton, Walsh Jesuit, 5-6, jr., 12.9; Lea Holmes, Brunswick, 6-1, sr., 11.3; Aleena VanKirk, Medina Highland, 5-11, so., 11.4; Eily Badertscher, Wooster, 6-0, sr., 13.2; Grace Craig, Hoover, 6-2, sr., 14.5; Serenitee Johnson, Lake, 5-8, jr., 12.5; Brooke Baughman, Wadsworth, 5-10, jr., 10.4

Honorable mention 

Faith Vlcek, Brunswick; Kennedy Arison, Hoban; Kara Courtad, Walsh Jesuit; Rachel Wenzel, Ellet; Mya Knight, Ellet; Zayda Creque, Austintown Fitch; Nora Levy, Wooster; Emma Anderson, Lake; Sidnee Bowden, Canton McKinley; Marlee Pireu, Perry; Kate Bobey, Medina; Kennedi Neale, Brunswick; Grace Madison, Medina Highland; Macie Roberts, Wadsworth; Jocelyn Jourdan, Fitch; Gia Triveri, Boardman; Maddie Knop, Perry; Makiya Edwards, Massillon; Megan Campbell, Jackson; Aleah Unkefer, GlenOak; Kylonee Foster, Canton McKinley; Mya Taylor, Canton McKinley; Taryn Miglich, Louisville; Courtney Barwick, Louisville; Riley Chmielewski, Green; Ari Crockett, Kent Roosevelt; Lexie Canning, Kent Roosevelt; Aalivia Mullins, Firestone; Serenity Clark, Akron Garfield; Ce’Airah Underwood, Akron North; Gracie Merrick, Hudson; Kayla Cellura, Twinsburg; Lori Huffman, Cuyahoga Falls; Jensen Stehlik, Nordonia.

Division II 

First team

Gia Casalinova, CVCA, 5-8, sr., 17.7; Lily Bottomley, Northwest, 6-3, sr., 18.3; Abby Muckleroy, Canfield, 5-10, sr., 9.4; Izzy Callaway, Copley, 5-7, jr., 18.8; Elizabeth Mason, Marlington, 5-9 sr., 17.3; Abbie Davidson, Salem, 5-5, sr. 15.3; Naomi Benson, Streetsboro, 6-2, soph., 15.3; Cam Hoover, Woodridge, 6-0, jr., 15.1; Sophia Gregory, West Branch, 6-2, jr., 15.2; Erica King, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 5-8, jr., 10.1; Alyssa Massucci, Howland, 5-6, jr., 19.3; Ashley Cudnik, Northwest, 5-10, sr., 13.7

CO-PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: Gia Casalinova, CVCA; Lily Bottomley, Northwest

COACH OF THE YEAR: Matt Reel, Canfield

CVCA senior guard Gia Casalinova, right, passes the ball against a Canton South defender on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.
CVCA senior guard Gia Casalinova, right, passes the ball against a Canton South defender on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.

Second team

Chelsea Evanich, Marlington, 6-1, jr., 11.7; Bailey Acord, Norton, 5-7, sr., 16.1; Kate Sahli, Canfield, 5-8, sr., 8.8; Ashley Kerekes, Copley, 5-11, sr., 14.5; Joi Williams, CVCA, 5-5, soph., 12.6; Jazmin Torres, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 5-6, sr., 11.1; Chloe Neider, Struthers, 5-8, sr., 17.7; Sieasia Triplett, Girard, 5-4, sr., 12.8; Sam Stask, Aurora, 5-6, jr., 13.7; Delilah Rahe, Field, so., 18.3; Maria Warner, Marlington, 5-4, sr., 11.1; Ashlyn Stark, Northwest, 5-6, sr., 8.7

Honorable mention

Kylie Bettinger, CVCA; Evelyn McKnight, Copley; Shelby Emich, Copley; Addie Kropp, Norton; Morgan Hallett, Norton; Leah Mencer, Woodridge; Kendal Batchik, St. Vincent-St. Mary; Alayna Smith, Ursuline; Rylee Hutton, Salem; Kami Rohm, Salem; Faith Stellato, Struthers; Allison Durkin, Girard; Carlie Harmon, Canfield; Samair Colon, Young. East; Evie Barth, Cloverleaf; Ella Kassan, Streetsboro; Lexi Miller, Marlington; Jayla Callock, Alliance; Gianna Kuhn, Northwest; Hannah Ward, Crestwood; Peighton Valentine, Buchtel; Maya Dexter, Tallmadge; Sydney Becks, Tallmadge; Hailey Janke, Revere; Kendall Wilderman, Springfield; Lexi Dimeff, Coventry.

Division III 

First team

Corri Vermilya, Loudonville, 5-9, jr., 29.5; Addison Rhodes, Columbiana Crestview, 5-11, fr., 19.7; Laura McCoy, Garrettsville Garfield, 5-8, sr., 15.3; Naomi Keib, Smithville, 5-11, jr., 14.7 ; Demi Watson, Young. Liberty, 5-9, sr., 19.1; Sophia Hook, Brookfield, 5-7, sr., 20.3; Annabel Rodriguez, Chippewa, sr., 12.8; Riley Kubitz, Black River, 5-7, jr., 22.4; Addesa Miller, Waynedale, 5-7, jr. 12.8; Caitlin Titler, Triway, 5-8, jr. 14.7; Abby Henegar, Chippewa, 5-8, sr., 10.6; Alyssa Geiser, Waynedale, 5-7, jr. 11.0

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Corri Vermilya, Loudonville

COACH OF THE YEAR: Denny Schrock, Chippewa

With a year yet to play, Corri Vermilya has already set Loudoville High's career girls basketball scoring record.
With a year yet to play, Corri Vermilya has already set Loudoville High's career girls basketball scoring record.

Second team

Aaliyah Foster, Young. Liberty, 5-5, sr., 18.9; Luvrain Gaskins, Crestview, 6-0, F, soph., 11.6; Maggie Pavlansky, Lakeview, 5-8, G, sr., 13.8; Mary Brant, Poland, 5-9, G, jr., 12.4; Nadia Lough, Rootstown, so., 14.1; Madi Singer, Smithville, 5-8, soph., 10.2; Ava Maibach, Norwayne, 5-11, fr., 13.2; Averi Haley, Orrville, 5-9, sr., 14.8; Maria Fire, Mooney, 5-8, jr., 11.3; Cailey Wellman, Brookfield, 5-11, jr., 13.3; Madison Kibler, United, 5-2, sr., 10.0; Taylor Cope, United, 6-2, sr., 10.3

Honorable mention

Mandy Cardinal, Garrettsville Garfield; Cami McPeak, Southeast; Zoey Bungard, Black River; Sophia Diorio, Mooney; Emma Cunningham, South Range; Brooklynn McIntyre, Rootstown; Bella Meyer, Warren Champion; Ava Bucey, Columbiana Crestview; Sarah Forsyth, Poland; Ellie Venezia, Columbiana; Averi Marshall, Columbiana; Grace Knight, United; Kendal Shiarla, Chippewa; Aly Wickens, Smithville; Cammi Wickens, Smithville; McKenna Baney, Waynedale; Caydence Scale, Northwestern; Allie DeMassimo, Norwayne; Breanna McCabe, Tuslaw; Destiny Dulkoski, Tuslaw; Aaliyah Wirth, Triway; Sydney Comer, Canton South; Summer Hastings-Peterson, Canton South; Zoey Steele, Fairless; Gracie Ashton, Fairless; Mackenzie Moss, Manchester; Rylie Petroff, Manchester; Madeline Shirkey, Garrettsville Garfield

Division IV

First team

Jacey Mullen, New Middletown Springfield, 5-10, sr., 17.2; Ashley Shroades, Southern, 5-4, jr., 25.0; Katie Grexa, Badger, 5-10, jr., 20.0; Brook McIntyre, Mogadore, 5-3, jr., 19.0; Brooke Schantz, Western Reserve, 5-4, sr., 12.5; Brooke Bauer, Mathews, 5-7, sr., 18.5; Alyvia Hughes, Western Reserve, 5-9, jr., 9.5; Madison Lesnak, Springfield, 5-10, sr., 6.9; Savannah Procick, Lowellville, 5-5, sr., 12.0; Ella Lunsford, Dalton, 5-8, sr., 12.7; Rose Couts, Waterloo, sr., 14.6

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jacey Mullen, New Middletown Springfield

COACH OF THE YEAR: John Matisi, New Middletown Springfield

Jacey Mullen of Springfield defends during a 2023 tournament game.
Jacey Mullen of Springfield defends during a 2023 tournament game.

Second team

Kaira English, Waterloo, sr., 14.3; Ava Darney, Warren JFK, 5-10, jr., 17.0; Jameka Brungard, New Middletown Springfield, 5-11, soph., 9.4; Kristen Belden, Central Catholic, sr., 11.0; Kylee Johnson, Dalton, 5-6, sr., 9.2; Payton Brook, Bristol, 5-6, jr., 12.5; Grace Hadley, Warren JFK, 5-6, so., 10.7; Ava Clayton, Mathews, 5-9, jr., 9.9; Hannah Betts, Badger, 5-6, jr., 9.2

Honorable mention

Brooke Dibell, Mathews; Ava Hulett, Mineral Ridge; Mariana Tuscano, New Middletown Springfield; Olivia Kerns, Southern; Mia Lee, East Palestine; Ella Gregorino, Leetonia; Morgan Lively, Lisbon; Bella Poppelriter, Wellsville; McKenna Whitehead, Mogadore; Amelia Morris, Mogadore; Briah Daniel, Windham; Mariah Woods, Windham; Makayla Johnson, Central Catholic; Lily Belden, Central Catholic; K’Lynn Carter, St. Thomas Aquinas; Ameia Smith, St. Thomas Aquinas; Audrey Wade, East Canton.

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