Nov 13, 2024
The annual Ohio Prep Sports Media Association East District football awards lists were officially released at noon Tuesday, and three locals — two players and one coach — were among those chosen for the highest honors in the district.
Big Red’s Reno Saccoccia was recognized as the Coach of the Year in Division III after guiding Steubenville to a 10-0 regular season finish for the first time since 2017 and earning the No. 2 seed in Region 11 after moving up to D3 from Division IV this season.
Also from Big Red, senior safety Brody Saccoccia was recognized as the Defensive Player of the Year. It is his second player of the year award at the district level after winning the award last season in Division IV. The younger Saccoccia had 86 tackles, three interceptions and a defensive TD during the regular season and was also the team’s leading receiver on offense.
In Division VI, Toronto senior quarterback Zeb Kinsey was recognized as Co-Offensive Player of the Year. In helping the Red Knights to a 7-3 regular season, a home playoff game and the second round the playoffs, setting multiple school records in the process. The Cincinnati commit threw for 2,337 yards and 22 touchdowns and ran for another 562 yards and seven scores in the regular season. He set new single game marks for touchdowns and passing yards, a new single season record for passing yards and career marks for passing yards and touchdowns.
DIVISION III
D3 had the most locals recognized with two teams — Big Red and Indian Creek, both of whom made the playoffs — in the division.
From Big Red, making the first team were Aiden Davis, Jalen Minniefield, Ben Burgey, Chandler Hoffman, Cole Bowers, Ephy Kelley, Noah West, Kyleigh Hopkins, Landon Crosier, Brody Saccoccia and Will Taylor.
First team honorees from Creek were Zion McGee, Nishon White, Luke McMillion, Gavin Pownall and Bruce Mazar.
On the second team were Steubenville’s Ca’Juan Bryant, Myles Cooper and Jemier Faulks and Indian Creek’s Ian Starkey, Kyle Shultz, Chase Nett, Justin Vergona and Mason Lester.
Indian Creek’s Jomar Johnson was an honorable mention.
DIVISION V
In D5, Edison’s fifth-straight playoff season resulted in seven Wildcats making the first team. They are JD Henderson, Cole Pittman, Bubba Thompson, Evan Kimmerle, Matt Evans, Eddie McAllister and Zack Vangosen.
Making the second team were Edison’s Brett Hellyer, Andrew Kirkman, Gabe Glenn, Zac Kuntz and Nolan Haught as well as Buckeye Local’s Alex McDiffitt and Harrison Central’s Mykel Quito.
Honorable mentions went to Buckeye Local’s Andrew Jones, Xavier Eastham, Marek Hickman, Daniel Divjak, Jusante Wright, Hadyn Boyce, Cameron Rusnak and Chris Ebright; Harrison Central’s Lance Smith, Beau Rinkes, Blake Atkins and Noah Thaxton; and Edison’s Enzo Alloggia, Trevor Eisnaugle and Hayden Russell.
DIVISION VI
First team honorees in D6 from Toronto were Kinsey, Mason Marchbank, Aiden Filby, Russ Dickinson and Brody Winters.
Making the second team in the division were Brady Fair, Heath Thomas and Drake Bouscher.
DIVISION VII
Catholic Central’s third-straight playoff season resulted in seven Crusaders making the D7 first team. They are Jimmy Hernon, Peyton Rauch, Camden Bradley, Noah Hough, Tommy Pergi, Matthew Sprochi and Timmy Mihalyo.
NOTES:
• The selections were voted on by members of the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.
• The OPSMA Mr. Football Award will be announced on Dec. 5 and the OPSMA All-Ohio teams will be released Dec. 9-12.
East District Football All-Stars 2024
(Teams were selected by media within the East District)
Division III
Offensive Player of the Year: Max Lyall, Dresden Tri-Valley
Defensive Player of the Year: Brody Saccoccia, Steubvenville
Coach of the Year: Reno Saccoccia, Steubenville
First Team
Offense
Quarterbacks: Max Lyall, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-2, 215, Sr.; Aiden Davis, Steubenville, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Jack Judkins, Dover, 5-8, 180, Jr.; Keaton Fausel, New Philadelphia, 6-1, 180, Sr.
Running Backs: Jayden Wallace, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-10, 190, Sr.;Jalen Minnifield, Steubenville, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Zion McGee, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-10, 195, Sr.; Lincoln Gilcher, New Concord John Glenn, 5-8, 160, Sr.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Keaton Hahn, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-4, 170, Sr.; Caleb Carlisle, New Philadelphia, 6-0, 165, Jr.; Daylen Clark, Dover, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Caden Schie, Dover, 5-7, 170, Sr.
Linemen: Gavin Spiker, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-5, 265, Sr.; Jack McKinnon, Dover, 6-4, 265, Sr.; Ben Burgey, Steubenville, 6-2, 245, Sr.; Chandler Hoffman, Steubenville, 6-0, 220, Sr.; Nishon White, Wintersville Indian Creek, 6-7, 385, Jr.; Boston Crowell, New Philadelphia, 6-5, 275, Sr.;
Jake DeMattio, New Concord John Glenn, 6-8, 300, Sr.
Kickers: Bode McCullough, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-0, 155, Sr.;Cole Bowers, Steubenville, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Will Nicolozakes, New Concord John Glenn, 5-9, 150, Sr.
Defense
Linemen: Chris Gargasz, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-2, 246, Sr.; Ashton Winner, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Ephy Kelley, Steubenville, 6-2, 255, Jr.; Noah West, Steubenville, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Luke McMillion, Wintersville Indian Creek, 6-1, 220, Jr.; Josh Rheil, Carrollton, 6-3, 224, Sr.; Tanner Whiteman, New Concord John Glenn, 6-0, 280, Sr.
Linebackers: Kyleigh Hopkins, Steubenville, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Landon Crosier, Steubenville, 5-10, 175, So.; Gavin Pownall, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-11, 180, Jr.; Bruce Mazar, Wintersville Indian Creek, 6-0, 185, So.; Vincent Migoni, New Philadelphia, 5-8, 175, Jr.; Gavyn Garber, New Concord John Glenn, 6-0, 200, Sr.
Defensive Backs: Ryan Lamonica, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-3, 185, Sr.; Brody Saccoccia, Steubenville, 5-11, 165, Sr.; Will Taylor, Steubenville, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Kole Robinson, New Concord John Glenn, 6-2, 180, Sr.; Andrew Glaub, New Concord John Glenn, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Carson Long, New Philadelphia, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Punters: Brody Gilland, New Philadelphia, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Jameson Marlatt, Dover, 5-11, 155, Sr.
Second Team
Offense
Quarterbacks: Owen Edwards, New Concord John Glenn, 5-9, 160, Jr.; Ian Starkey, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-10, 165, Jr.; Jacob Whitmore, Carrollton, 6-0, 187, Sr.
Running Backs: Justice Hughes, Dover, 6-1, 175, Jr.;Ca’Juan Bryant, Steubenville, 5-8, 180, Jr.; Levi Kiko, Carrollton, 6-0, 158, So.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Kade Hindel, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-11, 172, Sr.; Kyle Shultz, Wintersville Indian Creek, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Braylen Murphy, Carrollton, 6-2, 153, Sr.; Pete DiDonato, New Philadelphia, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Ryder Pennington, New Concord John Glenn, 6-3, 185, Jr.
Linemen: Myles Cooper, Steubenville, 6-2, 275, Sr. ; Dillon Naylor, Carrollton, 6-2, 236, Sr.; Brodie Lindsay, New Philadelphia, 6-0, 225, Jr.; Kaden Stallard, New Concord John Glenn, 5-10, 270, Sr.; TJ Arnold, Dover, 6-2, 260, Sr.
Kickers: None
Defense
Linemen: Caleb Bodo, Wintersville Indian Creek, 6-3, 210, Sr; Chase Nett, Wintersville Indian Creek, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Dalton Naylor, Carrollton, 6-2, 216, Sr.; Kian Barton, New Concord John Glenn, 5-9, 215, Jr.; Canon Mercer, Zanesville, 6-1, 235, Sr.
Linebackers: Logan McClellan, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-0, 230, Jr.; Justin Vergona, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-8, 190, Sr.; Levi Crider, Carrollton, 5-10, 250, Sr.; Caleb Crowthers, New Philadelphia, 5-6, 160, Soph.
Defensive Backs: Isaac Blickensderfer, Dover, 6-4, 200, Jr.; Jemier Faulks, Steubenville, 6-2, 160, Sr.; Dantae Clark, Dover, 5-8, 155, Fr.; Mason Lester, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Jordan Hines, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-9, 165, So.
Punter: None
Honorable Mention
Lane Taylor, Dresden Tri-Valley, Kam Karns, Dresden Tri-Valley, Derek Frueh, Dresden Tri-Valley; Colton Gribble, Dover, Colin Bruno, Dover, Kale Oswald, Dover; Tucker Burgett, Carrollton, Landyn Jackson, Carrollton, Angelo Wilson, Carrollton; Aiden Matthews, New Philadelphia, Jackson Korns, New Philadelphia, Carter Watson, New Philadelphia; Cannon Fox, New Concord John Glenn, Reese Metzger, New Concord John Glenn, Clay Mathers, New Concord John Glenn, Cyron Arrington, New Concord John Glenn; Vaughn Pouncy, Zanesville, David Evans, Zanesville; Jomar Johnson, Wintersville Indian Creek.
Division IV
Offensive Player of the Year: Grady Kinsey, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley
Defensive Player of the Year: Brody Saunders, St. Clairsville
Co-Coaches of the Year: Matt Lancaster, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley; Brett McLean, St. Clairsville
First Team
Offense
Quarterbacks: Morgan Smith, Millersburg West Holmes, 6-1, 175, Sr; Ryker Williams, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, 6-0, 175, So.; Gavin Wright, East Liverpool, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Running Backs: Grady Kinsey, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, 5-9, 200, Jr.; Dino Burk, St. Clairsville, 5-8, 185, Sr.; Talon Preston, Duncan Falls Philo, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Lynn Cline, Millersburg West Holmes, 6-0, 175, Jr.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Jaxon Burcher, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Logan Zollars, Millersburg West Holmes, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Blake Adkins, East Liverpool, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Linemen: David Striker, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, 6-0, 260, Sr.; Wyatt Toothman, St. Clairsville, 6-0, 230, Sr.; Hunter Peterman, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Morgan Eastep, Millersburg West Holmes, 6-2, 260, Sr.; Landon Gill, Duncan Falls Philo, 6-0, 270, Sr.; Carson Temple, East Liverpool Beaver Local, 6-2, 220, Sr.
Kicker: Tyler Harris, St. Clairsville, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Defense
Linemen: Brody Saunders, St. Clairsville, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Hunter McCluggage, Millersburg West Holmes, 5-10, 180, Sr.; D’Shawn Kirby, East Liverpool, 6-4, 245, Sr.; Mason Wilt, St. Clairsville, 6-3, 275, So.
Linebackers: Max Fogle, St. Clairsville, 6-1, 210, Sr.; Mickey Balgo, St. Clairsville, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Kane Curran, East Liverpool Beaver Local, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Logan Wilhite, Zanesville Maysville, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Talan Bailey, Duncan Falls Philo, 5-6, 165, Sr.; Braxton Blake, Millersburg West Holmes, 5-10, 170, So.
Defensive Backs: Eric Golder, Indian Valley, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Brock Severs, East Liverpool Beaver Local, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Jayden Yerger, Minerva, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Gage Wolfe, St. Clairsville, 5-8, 125, Sr.
Punter: Drew Gasber, St. Clairsville, 6-0, 170, Sr.
Second Team
Offense
Quarterbacks: Brady Schafer, St. Clairsville, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Kade Rock, Zanesville Maysville, 6-2, 175, Jr.
Running Backs: Gavin Schoolcraft, St. Clairsville, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Marshall Laishley, Cambridge, 5-9, 175, So.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Brock Gallion, Millersburg West Holmes, 5-8, 160, Jr.; Landon Iden, Zanesville Maysville, 5-11, 155, Jr.
Linemen: Kambel Sall, St. Clairsville, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Brogan O’Connor, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, 5-9, 180, Jr.; Brogan Wilson, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, 6-1, 240, So.; Hayden Smith, Millersburg West Holmes, 5-10, 245, Sr.; Connor Young, Zanesville Maysville, 6-2, 270, Jr.; Camden Stoner, Duncan Falls Philo, 6-5, 210, Jr.
Kicker: Mat Harper, Zanesville Maysville, 6-1, 180, Sr.
Defense
Linemen: Sean Scott, Minerva, 6-2, 275, Jr.; Colten Florence, St. Clairsville, 6-4, 200, Jr.; Noah Jarjou, Zanesville Maysville, 5-9, 220, Sr.
Linebackers: Maddox Graham, Millersburg West Holmes, 5-10, 170, So.;Owen Rusnak, Zanesville Maysville, 5-11, 155, Sr.; Brayden Bernard, Duncan Falls Philo, 5-10, 210, Sr.; Cody Quillin, Cambridge, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Damien Shaw, Cambridge, 5-9, 160, Jr.
Defensive Backs: Gator Nichols, Zanesville Maysville, 5-11, 155, Jr.;Jack Lincicome, Duncan Falls Philo, 6-2, 185, Jr.
Punter: None
Honorable Mention
Owen Fockler, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, Titan Peterman, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, Carsen Hostetler, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley; Ollie Muhly, St. Clairsville, Tyson Pastor, St. Clairsville, Ryan Ivey, St. Clairsville; Brody Bowman, Millersburg West Holmes, Blake Weiss, Millersburg West Holmes, Braylen McKinney, Millersburg West Holmes, Darren Gallion, Millersburg West Holmes, Zachary Shepler, Millersburg West Holmes; John Weyand, East Liverpool, Kasen Ramsey, East Liverpool; Taylor Johnston, East Liverpool Beaver Local, Isaac Prescott, East Liverpool Beaver Local; Aiden Rhoades, Zanesville Maysville, Kade Renner, Zanesville Maysville, Kohen Lewellen, Zanesville Maysville, Owen Larimer, Zanesville Maysville; Clayton Myers, Cambridge, Cinjin Gibson, Cambridge, Jacob Riggs, Cambridge, Sylus Fisher, Cambridge, Nate Schultz, Cambridge, Raider King, Cambridge; Aidan Mahon, Duncan Falls Philo, Tyler Looker, Duncan Falls Philo, Spencer Shook, Duncan Falls Philo, Jacob Savage, Duncan Falls Philo.
Division V
Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Casey Carpenter, Barnesville; Dillon Soehnlen, Sugarcreek Garaway
Tri-Defensive Players of the Year: Hines Ford, Barnesville; Alex Reese, Martins Ferry; Jayce Wallick, Sugarcreek Garaway
Co-Coaches of the Year: Blake Allen, Barnesville; Justin Kropka, Martins Ferry
First Team
Offense
Quarterbacks: Jake Anton, Zanesville West Muskingum, 6-3, 175, Sr.;Ayden Ludolph, Martins Ferry, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Casey Carpenter, Barnesville, 5-11, 185, Sr.;Brady Geibel, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-4, 195, Sr.; JD Henderson, Richmond Edison, 5-11, 165, Jr.
Running Backs: Carter Winland, Zanesville West Muskingum, 5-9, 205, Sr.; Logan Wince, Coshocton, 5-11, 175, So.; Tev’n Williams, Martins Ferry, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Trey Toliver, Barnesville, 5-9, 205, So.; Brody Perzanowski, Union Local, 5-1, 185. So.; Dillon Soehnlen, Sugarcreek Garaway, 5-8, 155, Sr.; Peter Killy, Navarre Fairless, 6-1, 185, Sr.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Carter Smith, Zanesville West Muskingum, 6-2, 190, So.; Bradey McIntire, Barnesville, 6-0, 160, Sr.; Dre Saunders, Union Local, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Lukas Gilland, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Cole Pittman, Richmond Edison, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Bronson Speedy, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Linemen: Joe Walters, Coshocton, 6-0, 315, Sr.; Kaiden Fleming, Zanesville West Muskingum, 5-9, 230, Sr.; Malachi Giles, Martins Ferry, 6-0, 245, So.; Salvador Almaraz, Barnesville, 6-0, 300, Sr.; Braden Butler, Barnesville, 6-0, 290, Sr.; Bubba Thompson, Richmond Edison, 5-11, 200, Sr.; Mitchell George, Byesville Meadowbrook, 6-6, 285, Sr.; Dylan Congdon, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley, 6-9, 320, Sr.; Witten Schaad, McConnelsville Morgan, 6-2, 245, Jr.; Bryce Yoder, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-0, 260, Sr.
Kickers: Silas Kuhn, Zanesville West Muskingum, 5-9, 120, Jr.; Evan Lough, Barnesville, 6-2, 180, Sr.; Anderson Colon, Sugarcreek Garaway, 5-7, 170, Sr.
Defense
Linemen: Ben Congdon, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley, 6-7, 275, Jr.; Alex Reese, Martins Ferry, 6-6, 220, Sr.; Marshall Meade, Barnesville, 6-0, 235, Sr.; Wes Little, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 6-2, 315, Sr.; Jace Thompson, Crooksville, 6-3, 220, Jr.; Colson Keller, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-3, 230, Jr.; Evan Kimmerle, Richmond Edison, 6-2, 195, Jr.; Luke Taylor, Barnesville, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Collin Sullivan, Navarre Fairless, 6-0, 245, Sr.; Dillon King, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-2, 210, Jr.
Linebackers: Wes Houston, Zanesville West Muskingum, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Camden Carpenter, Barnesville, 5-210, 165, Sr.; RJ Welshans, Martins Ferry, 5-10, 175, So.; Hines Ford, Barnesville, 5-10, 185, Jr.; Peyton Causby, Union Local, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Graham Campbell, Bellaire, 5-9, 165, Jr.; Jack Murphy, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Jayce Wallick, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Matt Evans, Richmond Edison, 6-1, 175, Jr.; Eddie McAllister, Richmond Edison, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Defensive Backs: Colton Conkle, Coshocton, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Braxton Brownrigg, Zanesville West Muskingum, 5-8,1 45, Jr.; Zack Vangosen, Richmond Edison, 5-9, 155, Sr.; Chaz Culberton, Cadiz Harrison Central, 5-9, 170, Jr.; Hayden Bankes, McConnelsville Morgan, 5-7, 160, Jr.; Cam Carl, Navarre Fairless, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Braylon Lowery, Byesville Meadowbrook, 5-9, 180, Jr.
Punter: Brady Hyre, Cadiz Harrison Central, 6-4, 175, Jr.
Second Team
Offense
Quarterbacks: Justice Huey, Byesville Meadowbrook, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Alex McDiffitt, Buckeye Local, 5-8, 150, Sr.; Luke Miller, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley, 5-10, 165, Sr.
Running Backs: Brett Hellyer, Richmond Edison, 5-7, 155, So.; Walkquem Cox, Martins Ferry, 5-10, 175, Fr.; Koby Jones, Barnesville, 5-8, 195, Jr.; Mykel Quito, Harrison Central, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Kydron Snow, Warsaw River View, 5-10, 210, Sr.; Brayden Black, Byesville Meadowbrook, 6-0, 185, Jr.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Arlis Ponchak, McConnelsville Morgan, 6-0, 155, Jr.; Tavin Bennett, Zanesville West Muskingum, 6-3, 190, Jr.; Raekwon Pettigrew, Bellaire, 6-0, 165, So.; Micah Yoder, Sugarcreek Garaway, 5-11, 160, Jr.; Bentley Sedor, Byesville Meadowbrook, 6-2, 180, So.
Linemen: Ethan Palmer, Martins Ferry, 5-9, 185, Jr.; Joey Miller, Zanesville West Muskingum, 6-0, 280, Sr.; Zachary Edgar, Uhrichsville Claymont, 6-3, 220, So.; Brady Miller, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-2, 240, Jr.; Gabe Glenn, Richmond Edison, 6-0, 285, Sr.; Zac Kuntz, Richmond Edison, 6-0, 235, Sr.; Jaden Harris, Cadiz Harrison Central, 5-11, 210, Sr.; Nate Dulkoski, Cadiz Harrison Central, 6-0, 245, Jr.
Kickers: Jeff Bolon, Union Local, 5-7, 145, So.; Jacob Theaker, Martins Ferry, 6-1, 175, So.; Andrew Kirkman, Richmond Edison, 5-9, 155, Jr.
Defense
Linemen: Logan Hess, Union Local, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Landen Thomas, Cadiz Harrison Central, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Tayson Palmer, Martins Ferry, 5-10, 230, Jr.; Dan Goodson, Union Local, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Bransen Long, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 6-2, 260, So.; Hunter Browning, Crooksville, 6-1, 175, Sr.; Cooper Gintz, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-0, 200, Jr.; Kolten Snyder, Byesville Meadowbrook, 6-2, 200, So.; Dylan Stevens, Navarre Fairless, 5-10, 220, So.
Linebackers: Eli Messenger, Barnesville, 5-11, 145, Sr.; Bradley Spencer, McConnelsville Morgan, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Luca Shane, Martins Ferry, 5-11, 185, Jr.; Champ Haley, Coshocton, 6-0, 180, So.; Cooper McKenzie, Zanesville West Muskingum, 6-0, 190, So.; Logan Craker, Barnesville, 5-9, 170, Jr.; Bradyn Beckett, Bellaire, 5-10, 150, Sr.; Brennin Takach, Belmont Union Local, 5-7, 150, Sr.; Luke Williams, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-9, 155, Sr.; Matthew Frey, Sugarcreek Garaway, 5-10, 180, So.; Nolan Haught, Richmond Edison, 6-0, 165, Jr.; Landon Khune, Byesville Meadowbrook, 6-1, 190, Sr.
Defensive Backs: Anthony Ross, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 6-0, 160, Sr.; Coen Phillips, Coshocton, 6-0, 170, Jr.; Conner Hill, Zanesville West Muskingum, 5-11, 150, Sr.; Angelo Rossi, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-10, 210, Sr.
Punter: Hayden Young, Coshocton, 6-0, 220, So.
Honorable Mention
Jackson Leonard, Martins Ferry; Christien Hannahs, Barnesville, Blake Kirk, Barnesville, Colt Carpenter, Barnesville, Cole Francis, Barnesville; Billy Schumacher, Union Local; Maurice Webb, Bellaire; Andrew Jones, Rayland Buckeye Local, Xavier Eastham, Rayland Buckeye Local, Marek Hickman, Rayland Buckeye Local, Daniel Divjak, Rayland Buckeye Local, Jusante Wright, Rayland Buckeye Local, Haydn Boyce, Rayland Buckeye Local, Cameron Rusnak, Rayland Buckeye Local, Chris Ebright, Rayland Buckeye Local; Jake Gilland, Magnolia Sandy Valley, Jaiden Flory, Magnolia Sandy Valley; Brayson Hill, Crooksville; Jackson Jinks, Uhrichsville Claymont, Mason Bailey, Uhrichsville Claymont, Drew Fox, Uhrichsville Claymont, Braylon Meuhlen, Uhrichsville Claymont; Braden Raber, Sugarcreek Garaway, Wyatt Miller, Sugarcreek Garaway, Wyatt Reifenschneider, Sugarcreek Garaway, Braxton Speed, Sugarcreek Garaway; Enzo Alloggia, Richmond Edison, Trevor Eisnaugle, Richmond Edison, Hayden Russell, Richmond Edison; Cooper Wallace, Warsaw River View; Cooper McManaway, Byesville Meadowbrook, Michael Ray, Byesville Meadowbrook, Will Smalley, Byesville Meadowbrook; Evan Lewis, Zanesville West Muskingum; Lance Smith, Cadiz Harrison Central, Beau Rinkes, Cadiz Harrison Central, Blake Atkins, Cadiz Harrison Central, Noah Thaxton, Cadiz Harrison Central; Peter Snavely, Navarre Fairless.
Division VI
Tri-Offensive Players of the Year: Grant Lahmers, West Lafayette Ridgewood; Tucker Howell, Woodsfield Monroe Central; Zeb Kinsey, Toronto
Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Aiden Sparger, West Lafayette Ridgewood; Braxton Ross, Beverly Fort Frye
Coach of the Year: Jonathan Calder, Woodsfield Monroe Central
First Team
Offense
Quarterbacks: Grant Lahmers, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Tucker Howell, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Zeb Kinsey, Toronto, 6-3, 215, Sr.
Running Backs: Clayton Miller, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-1, 185, Sr.; Brody Zemba, Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Dom Singer, Newcomerstown, 5-6, 145, Jr.; Tyce Beardlsey, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-2, 200, Jr.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Matt Humphrey, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-10, 155, Sr.; Mason Marchbank, Toronto, 6-3, 230, Sr.; Aiden Filby, Toronto, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Cooper Howell, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 6-1, 170, So.
Linemen: Logan Sesser, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-2, 260, Sr. ; Wyatt Conner, Lore City Buckeye Trail, 5-10, 233, Sr.; Andrew Pickenpaugh, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 6-0, 275, Sr.; Ben Jackson, Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans, 6-3, 265, Sr.; Treven Nicholson, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-3, 230, Sr.
Kickers: Ethan Foster, Newcomerstown, 6-0, 150, Sr.; Jadon Smoulder, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-11, 135, So.
Defense
Lineman: Braxton Ross, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Jackson Hess, Lore City Buckeye Trail, 6-2, 221, Sr.; Corbin Farnsworth, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 6-2, 180, So.; Martin Hernandez, Newcomerstown, 5-9, 250, So.; Ethan Crock, Caldwell, 6-3, 205, Sr.
Linebackers: Aiden Sparger, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Bryce Tolliver, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-1, 195, So.; Travis Dodd, Lore City Buckeye Trail, 6-0, 203, Sr.; Russ Dickinson, Toronto, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Maddox Huck, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-1, 180, Sr.;Owen Hunt, Caldwell, 5-10, 175, Jr.
Defensive Backs: Talon Carns, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-8, 160, Jr.; Brody Winters, Toronto, 6-3, 190, Jr.; Tanner Smith, Newcomerstown, 5-10, 160, Jr.; Chance Allen, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 6-4, 170, Sr.
Punter: Braxton Barnett, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 6-2, 180, Jr.
Second Team
Offense
Quarterbacks: Drew McGlumphy, Lore City Buckeye Trail, 6-1, 187, So.
Running Backs: AJ Rutter, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 5-9, 175, Jr.; Gavin Leake, Caldwell, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Landon Moore, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Sammy Brown, Lore City Buckeye Trail, 5-9, 153, Jr.; Jackson Cabot, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-10, 150, Jr.; Brady Fair, Toronto, 5-7, 150, Jr.
Linemen: Cohen Parsons, West Lafayette Ridewood, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Spencer Ebersbach, Newcomerstown, 6-1, 300, Sr.; Blake Wheeler, Beverly Fort Frye, 5-9, 185, Jr.
Kicker: Tytan Waller, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-1, 167, So.
Defense
Linemen: Heath Thomas, Toronto, 6-3, 255, Jr.; Kaleb Nettles, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-0, 210, Jr.; Landon Hartman, Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Guiler Preston, Caldwell, 6-2, 220, Jr.; Ashton Lumbatis, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 6-3, 250, So.
Linebackers: Drake Bouscher, Toronto, 5-10, 175, So.; Preston Ator, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Coen Grandstaff, Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans, 5-11, 165, Jr.; Josh Harvey, Newcomerstown, 5-6, 190, Jr.; Kainan Bradford, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-3, 220, Jr.
Defensive Backs: Grady Hesson, Beverly Fort Frye, 5-10, 155, So.; Colten Gress, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 6-0, 180, So.; Jace McQueen, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-11, 175, Jr.
Punter: None
Honorable Mention
Laine Wayble, Lore City Buckeye Trail, Jace Hickman, Lore City Buckeye Trail, Blake Wayble, Lore City Buckeye Trail, Cole Porter, Lore City Buckeye Trail, Ty McGlumphy, Lore City Buckeye Trail, Mason Todd, Lore City Buckeye Trail, Nick Taflan, Lore City Buckeye Trail; Tyler Whitacre, Woodsfield Monroe Central, Bill Kroll, Woodsfield Monroe Central, Clint Rade, Woodsfield Monroe Central; Clayton Fish, Newcomerstown; Sam Beaver, Beverly Fort Frye, Luke Phillis, Beverly Fort Frye, Dakota Snodgrass, Beverly Fort Frye; Ethan Cutlip, Sarahsville Shenandoah.
Division VII
Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Jared Witherow, Malvern; Rodney Smith, Malvern
Defensive Player of the Year: Luke Smith, Bowerston Conotton Valley
Co-Coach of the Year: Derek O’Hara, Bowerston Conotton Valley; Matt Chiurco, Malvern
First Team
Offense
Quarterbacks: Zach Putnam, Bowerston Conotton Valley, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Jared Witherow, Malvern, 6-5, 190, Sr.; Lucas Dennis, Hannibal River, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Jaki Threet, Bridgeport, 6-0, 180, Jr.; True King, New Matamoras Frontier, 6-3, 185, Sr.
Running Backs: Jimmy Hernon, Steubenville Catholic Central, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Caleb Kirkpatrick, New Matamoras Frontier, 5-10, 163, Jr.; Julius Gore, Malvern, 6-2, 205, Jr.; Keizer Thomas, Strasburg-Franklin, 5-9, 160, So.; AJ Bishop, Bridgeport, 5-9, 142, Jr.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: Brooks Bower, Bowerston Conotton Valley, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Rodney Smith, Malvern, 6-3, 170, Sr.; Avery Powell, New Matamoras Frontier, 6-1,172, Jr.; Roy Simmons, Malvern, 5-6, 145, Jr.; Ryan Becker, Strasburg-Franklin, 6-2, 145, So.
Lineman: Brandon Miller, Malvern, 6-6, 250, Sr.; Logan Baker, Bridgeport, 6-1, 206, Sr.; Derek Smith, Hannibal River, 6-5, 360, Sr.; Darnell Jackson, Malvern, 5-9, 225, Jr.; Brock Johnson, Strasburg-Franklin, 5-6, 225, So.
Kickers: None
Defense
Linemen: Peyton Rauch, Steubenville Catholic Central, 6-2, 235, Sr.; Camden Bradley, Steubenville Catholic Central, 6-3, 185, Sr.; Caden Dugan, Strasburg-Franklin, 5-7, 205, Jr.; Parker Bennett, Hannibal River, 5-9, 215, Sr.
Linebackers: Luke Smith, Bowerston Conotton Valley, 5-8, 150, Sr.; Noah Hough, Steubenville Catholic Central, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Drake Hutchison, Malvern, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Owen Ball, Malvern 6-3, 185, Jr.; Gage Moore, Strasburg-Franklin, 6-2, 205, Jr.; Gavin Haney, Bowerston Conotton Valley, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Timmy Mihalyo, Steubenville Catholic Central, 5-9, 180, Sr.
Defensive Backs: Tommy Pergi, Steubenville Catholic Central, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Brode Brown, Bridgeport, 5-8, 145, So.; Cole Micker, Shadyside, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Matthew Sprochi, Steubenville Catholic Central, 5-8, 145, Jr.; Kam Wright, Bowerston Conotton Valley, 5-8, 150, Jr.
Punter: None
Honorable Mention
Magnus Andrews, Bowerston Conotton Valley, Rylan Bagby, Bowerston Conotton Valley, Carson Milburn, Bowerston Conotton Valley, Drew Herron, Bowerston Conotton Valley, Kaden Leggett, Bowerston Conotton Valley, Garrett Reiter, Bowerston Conotton Valley, Robert Levengood, Bowerston Conotton Valley; Kolton Whitaker, New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central Catholic, Grady Stein, New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central Catholic; Jordin Detchon, Malvern, Aden Renz, Malvern, Josh Untch, Malvern, Conner Chalmers, Malvern; Gabriel Eng, Beallsville; Avery Jackson, Bridgeport; Peyton Blue, Hannibal River, Wyatt Stalder, Hannibal River, Hunter Strawn, Hannibal River, Braden Johnson, Hannibal River; Davyn Ferrell, New Matamoras Frontier, Austyn Kephart, New Matamoras Frontier; Anthony Forgacs, Shadyside, Ace Nelson, Shadyside, Ean Weatherson, Shadyside, Michael Hendershot, Shadyside, Jayden Johnson, Shadyside; Micah McVay, Strasburg-Franklin.
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