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All-District Football
COLUMBUS (AP) -The 2009 Associated Press Northwest All-District football teams, based on the recommendations of a media panel:
DIVISION I
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Antoine Russell, Tol. Bowsher, 6-foot-0, 190 pounds, senior; Devon Price, Tol. Start, 5-10, 165, sr. Linemen-Andrew Donnal, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 6-7, 280, sr.; Randall Schuler, Tol. St. John's, 6-3, 292, sr; Anthony Frontine, Tol. Whitmer, 6-2, 250, sr.; Nate McDaniel, Sylvania Southview, 6-0, 280, sr.; Garrett McQueen, 6-2, 285, sr. Quarterback-Joe Missler, Tol. Whitmer, 6-0, 190, sr.. Backs-Jordan Schwerer, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 5-9, 150, sr.; Teryl Mershon, Tol. Whitmer, 6-2, 210, sr.; Aaron Spencer, Fremont Ross, 5-10, 170, sr. Kicker-Eric Schaible, Findlay, 6-4, 190, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Kenny Hayes, Tol. Whitmer, 6-5, 240, jr.; Chris Wormley, Tol. Whitmer, 6-5, 250, soph.; Chris Opp, Findlay, 6-0, 213, sr.; Shane Durnwald, Fremont Ross, 5-9, 200, sr. Linebackers-Mike Ackerman, Oregon Clay, 5-10, 215, sr.; Dylan Coleman, Sylvania Southview, 6-0, 205, sr.; Garrett Harvey, Tol. St. John's, 6-1, 218, sr. Backs-Cheatham Norrils, Tol. St. John's, 5-11, 170, jr.; Josh Holzemer, Tol. St. John's, 6-1, 175, sr.; Jimmy Hall, Sylvania Southview, 6-1, 195, sr.; Zach Crawford, Findlay, 6-0, 170, sr.. Punter-Matt Marquette, Perrysburg, 6-2, 180, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Joe Missler, Tol. Whitmer.
Defensive player of the year: Kenny Hayes, Tol. Whitmer.
Lineman of the year: Andrew Donnal, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne.
Coach of the year: Joe Palka, Tol. Whitmer.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Tevin Boykin, Tol. Whitmer, 6-2, 215, sr.; Greg Brown, Fremont Ross, 6-0, 185, jr. Linemen-Andy Kujawa, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 6-1, 210, jr.; Chris Reaper, Tol. Whitmer, 6-3, 230, jr.; Patrick Harrington, Sylvania Southview, 6-0, 260, sr.; Zak Van Dootingh, Tol. St. John's, 6-1, 254, sr.; Max Van Meter, Marion Harding, 5-11, 250, sr. Quarterback-Matt Spragg, Findlay, 6-3, 205, jr. Backs-Matt Green, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 5-9, 165, jr.; Mo May, Sylvania Southview, 6-0, 185, sr.; Randall Kennedy, Tol. Whitmer, 6-0, 175, sr. Kicker-Victor Layton, Fremont Ross, 6-0, 150, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Jack Miller, Tol. St. John's, 6-4, 250, jr.; Michah Carter, Perrysburg, 5-9, 230, soph.; Nick Schrader, Perrysburg, 6-2, 215, sr.; Parish Wimberly, Tol. Start, 5-10, 285, sr. Linebackers-Trevor Smith, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 6-0, 210, sr.; Travis Maynard, Fremont Ross, 5-10, 150, jr.; D.J. Pullom, Findlay, 6-2, 183, jr. Backs-Allen Gant, Sylvania Southview, 6-1, 197, soph.; Jacob Noon, Tol. Whitmer, 5-8, 170, sr.; Mike Bridges, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 5-11, 175, sr. Punter-Brandon Smith, Tol. St. John's, 5-11, 186, soph.
Honorable Mention
Jack Henry, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne; Ryan Brandeberry, Oregon Clay; Dan Noland, Perrysburg; Kevin Carter, Tol. Waite; Zach Dazell, Tol. Whitmer; Corey Compton, Tol. Whitmer; Mike Pfaff, Tol. Whitmer; Drew Stansley, Sylvania Southview; Shane Brown, Tol. Whitmer. Spencer Marker, Sylvania Southview; Mike Allen, Tol. Bowsher; Cameron Florance, Tol. Bowsher; Nate White, Tol. St. John's; Austin Achter, Oregon Clay; Jalen Jones, Tol. Bowsher; Josh Schmitz, Oregon Clay; Troy Huebner, Tol. Bowsher; DeNard Pinckney, Sylvania Southview; Konnor Chuba, Sylvania Southview; Jake Kistner, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne; Asher Rumple, Marion Harding; Eric Gilmore, Marion Harding; Jeff Cole, Findlay; Alex Henry, Findlay; Austin Miller, Findlay; Ben Barrett, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne; Marc Johnson, Lima Senior; Gene Rucker, Marion Harding; Dion Hurley, Lima Senior.
DIVISION II
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends- Scott Loy, Tol. St. Francis, 6-3, 182, Sr.; Damon Contat, Maumee, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Cody Hamilton, Lexington, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Linemen-Kyle Cameron, Tol. Central Cath., 6-2 1/2, 285, Jr.; Alex Kenzie, Tol. St. Francis, 5-11, 252, Sr.; Felix Fowler, Tol. Rogers, 6-7, 315, Jr; Daquez Davis, Sandusky, 5-10, 267, sr.; Garret Page, Ashland, 6-0, 260, sr. Quarterback-E.J. Tucker, Tol. Rogers, 6-3, 207, sr.; Marcus Fuller, Ashland, 6-0, 195, jr.. Backs-Calebb Goings, Tol. Central Cath., 5-11, 180, jr.; Eric Long, Maumee, 5-11, 185, jr. Kicker-Kyle Burkhardt, Tol. Central Cath., 6-0, 185, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Jamaal Tarrent, Tol. Central Cath., 6-3, 260, sr.; Kevin Williams, Holland Springfield, 6-2, 265, jr.; Eddie Wimbley, Sandusky, 5-11, 305, sr.; Paul Baker, Ashland, 5-11, 205, sr. Linebackers Ray Bush, Tol. Rogers, 6-3, 215, sr.; R.J. Rios, Tol. St. Francis, 6-1, 212, sr.; Kevin Smith, Lexington, 6-1, 215, sr.; Anthony Deppen, Ashland, 5-8, 175, sr.-. Backs-Gerren Duhart, Tol. Central Cath., 5-11, 160, sr.; Courtney Avery, Lexington, 5-11, 185, sr.; Matt Smith, Ashland, 6-1, 175, sr. Punter - Pat Dyer, Tol. St. Francis, 6-2, 175, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Marcus Fuller, Ashland.
Defensive player of the year: Ray Bush, Tol. Rogers.
Lineman of the year: Kyle Cameron, Tol. Central Cath.
Coach of the year: Dick Cromwell, Tol. St. Francis.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Jonathan Stoner, Bowling Green, 6-2, 175, Sr; Chris Thomas, Ashland, 6-0, 185, Jr.; Chris Dowiatt, Ashland, 6-1, 175, Sr. Linemen-David Willis, Lexington, 6-3, 260, sr.; Chris Rogge, Maumee, 5-10, 195, sr.; Chris Boles, Tol. Central Cath., 6-4, 315, jr.; Kenny Guercio, Holland Springfield, 6-0, 215, sr.; Hunter Stanley, Tol. St. Francis, 6-3, 242, soph. Quarterback-Jake Goatley, Maumee, 5-7, 165 sr. Backs-Lee Lukasik, Tol. St. Francis, 5-7, 168, sr.; Matt Dilgard, Ashland, 5-7, 167, sr.. Kicker-Greg Gallaway, Ashland, 5-8, 140, soph.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Mike Bonitati, Tol. Central Cath., 6-1, 210, sr.; Drew Cleghorn, Maumee, 5-8, 200, sr.; Jake Eckstein, Lexington, 6-0, 210, sr.; A.J. Peters, Ashland, 6-1, 210, jr. Linebackers-Jake Henderson, Tol. Central Cath., 5-11, 215, sr.; Chris Hoover, Tol. Central Cath., 6-1, 195, sr.; Jon Guercio, Holland Springfield, 6-, 225, sr.. Backs-DerJuan Gambrell, Tol. Rogers, 6-1, 180, jr.; Eric Studyvin, Maumee, 6-0, 185, sr.; Mike Maneese, Ashland, 5-9, 180, sr.; Tyler Johnston, Tol. St. Francis, 6-2, 203, sr. Punter-Patrick Wesolowski, Tol. Central Cath., 5-11, 170, jr.
Honorable Mention
Malcolm Daniels, Tol. Scott; Jake Olman, Maumee; Zach Herron, Tol. Rogers; Darrell James, Tol. Rogers; Gary Johnson, Tol. Rogers; Donntae Franklin, Tol. Rogers; John Metzger, Tol. St. Francis de Sales; Josh Stump, Tol. Central Cath.; Jon Hall, Maumee; Kevin King, Maumee; Evan Karchner, Maumee; Jordan Drake, Holland Springfield; Mike Bogan, Wapakoneta; Casey Benavides, Mansfield Madison; Zach Myers, Lexington; Dustin Crabtree, Norwalk; Mitch Tridico, Mansfield Senior; Damond Powell, Tol. Rogers; Dave Walender, Tol. Central Cath.; Josh Chung, Holland Springfield; Addison Hischfeld, Sylvania Northview; Devin Jenkins, Sandusky; Danny Yodzis, Tol. St. Francis; Jake Eckstein, Lexington; Jamarkus O'Neal, Mansfield Senior.
DIVISION III
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Alex Nossman, Bryan, 6-3, 200, sr.; Derek Kneeskern, Tiffin Columbian, 6-3, 202, sr.; Utility Player-Clint Detmer, Napoleon, 5-9, 161, sr. Linemen-Jacob Rubio, Defiance, 6-2, 210, sr.; Skyler Davis, Napoleon, 6-3, 215, sr.; Adam Ferbeck, Sandusky Perkins, 6-5, 302, sr.; David Weisz, Clyde, 6-5, 270, sr.; Nick Truesdale, Lima Shawnee, 6-1, 220, sr. Quarterback-Curt Watson, Bellevue, 6-5, 220, sr. Backs-Aaron Swanson, Defiance, 5-9, 170, sr.; Brandon Hummer, Napoleon, 5-10, 197, sr.; Levi Fisher, Bryan, 5-10, 195, sr. Kicker-Jordan Colson, Clyde, 5-9, 155, jr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Joel Spurgeon, Napoleon, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jake Suman, Defiance, 5-11, 220, sr.; Cody Krupp, Tiffin Columbian, 5-10, 195, sr.; Nico Caponi, Sandusky Perkins, 6-3, 255, sr.; Zac Rosenbauer, Lima Shawnee, 6-3, 250, sr. Linebackers-Cody Bloom, Napoleon, 6-1, 225, sr.; Trey Tyree, Tiffin Columbian, 5-8, 180, sr.; Nathan Mawhirter, Sandusky Perkins, 6-0, 195, sr.; Trey Runneals, Lima Shawnee, 5-10, 160, soph. Backs-Nick Rettig, Napoleon, 6-1, 203, sr.; Alex Nofziger, Defiance, 5-11, 165, sr.; Kyle Finn, Sandusky Perkins, 5-10, 172, sr.; Dillon Risser, Lima Shawnee, 6-1, 175, sr. Punter-Austin Etzler, Elida, 6-0, 170, soph.
Offensive players of the year: Curt Watson, Bellevue; Aaron Swanson, Defiance.
Defensive player of the year: Cody Bloom, Napoleon.
Lineman of the year: Nico Caponi, Sandusky Perkins.
Coach of the year: Travis Cooper, Bryan.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Miles Foos, Bellevue, 6-1, 180, soph.; Zach Priesman, Oak Harbor, 6-0, 165, jr.; Kyle Smetzler, Clyde, 6-0, 190, Sr. Linemen-Alex Hey, Bryan, 6-8, 275, jr.; Kyle Saxton, Tiffin Columbian, 6-1, 220, sr.; Shawn Zieber, Bellevue, 6-0, 265, sr.; Zach Sandwisch, Oak Harbor, 6-0, 290, sr.; Dakota Westrick, Defiance, 5-8, 175, sr.. Quarterback-Spencer Bryant, Sandusky Perkins, 6-1, 190, sr. Backs-Kade Kramer, Clyde, 5-9, 165, sr.; C.J. Sewell, Lima Shawnee, 5-10, 190, sr.; Kyle Puschell, St. Marys Memorial, 5-10, 165, jr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Colton Poncsak, Bryan, 5-10, 185, sr.; Tyson Agler, Napoleon, 6-4, 280, sr.; Nick Wagoner, Shelby, 6-2, 255, jr.; Isaiah Irons, Lima Shawnee, 6-0, 190, sr. Linebackers-Max Peter, Defiance, 5-9, 160, sr.; John Weaver, Napoleon, 5-11, 200, sr.; Mike Mallernee, Oak Harbor, 5-10, 195, sr.; Jon Champer, Shelby, 6-1, 195, sr. Backs-Cody Keil, Bryan, 5-9, 165, sr.; Jesse Hernandez, Tiffin Columbian, 5-11, 170, jr.; Eric Devlin, Willard, 6-0, 170, sr.; Andre Rhode, Shelby, 6-2, 195, sr.
Honorable Mention
Miguel Rodriguez, Bryan; Jeremiah Dietrich, Bryan; Dylan Poston, Defiance; Zack Dempsey, Defiance; Jordan Fisher, Napoleon; Evan Vocke, Napoleon; Cully Brownson, Napoleon; Deon Mitchell, Tol. Libbey; Derek Jones, Celina; Corey Monhollen, Lima Shawnee; Ryan Tittle, Tiffin Columbian; Alex Ellenberger, Clyde, Gage Goble, Clyde; Ben Schamp, St. Marys Memorial; Tyler Ward, Tiffin Columbian; Anderson Showman, Willard; Brandon Craft, St. Marys Memorial; Davey Burkett, Oak Harbor; Reggie McAdams, Elida; Luke Morgan, Lima Shawnee; Hunter Bosch, Lima Shawnee.
DIVISION IV
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Chad Mossing, Metamora Evergreen, 6-3, 180, sr.; Max Morrison, Kenton, 6-1, 155, jr.; Allen Tigner, Port Clinton, 6-1, 170, sr. Linemen-Seth Hoffman, Pemberville Eastwood, 5-10, 184, sr.; Jake Schreuder, Genoa, 6-0, 230, Sr.; Ryan Scribner, Galion, 6-0, 280, sr.; Brent Sager, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-4, 250, sr.; Josh Gebelle, Milan Edison, 6-2, 265, sr. Quarterback-Maty Mauk, Kenton, 6-1, 185, so. Backs-Greg Hillabrand, Genoa, 5-10, 210, sr.; Jordan McCune, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-9, 195, jr.; Cartel Brooks, Galion, 5-10, 175, sr; Dylan Howard, Milan Edison, 5-8, 175, sr. Kicker-Tyler Pickard, Genoa, 5-10, 180, so.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Richard Wonnell, Genoa, 6-9, 250, sr.; Aaron Renner, Galion, 6-0, 180, sr.; Weston Brunworth, Kenton, 5-10, 245, sr.; Kyle Cory, Milan Edison, 5-11, 265, sr.. Linebackers-Rich Ulmer, Galion, 6-0, 195, sr.; Mark Fackler, Kenton, 6-4, 235, sr.; Jeff Siefker, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 180, jr.; Kyle Matula, Milan Edison, 6-1, 210, jr. Backs-Connor Wendt, Genoa, 5-11, 180, sr.; Antwan Wallace, Galion, 5-11, 175, sr; Matt Hefner, Lima Bath, 5-7, 140, sr.; Ryan Tiura, Milan Edison, 5-10, 165, sr. Punter-Lucas Pennington, Metamora Evergreen, 6-4, 215, jr.
Offensive players of the year: Maty Mauk, Kenton; Greg Hillabrand, Genoa.
Defensive player of the year: Connor Wendt, Genoa.
Lineman of the year: Brent Sager, Ottawa-Glandorf.
Coach of the year: Chris Hawkins, Galion.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Clay Rolf, Pemberville Eastwood, 6-6, 251, sr.; Michael Sheerer, Bucyrus, 6-1, 170, sr.; Dustin Howell, Kenton, 6-0, 180, jr. Linemen-Kody Vincent, Genoa, 6-0, 235, sr.; Isaac Ute, Bellville Clear Fork, 6-1, 260, sr.; Nick Baldy, Bucyrus, 6-2, 265, sr.; Ross Ellerbrock, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-1, 190, jr.; Anthony Hauter, Van Wert, 6-2, 275, jr. Quarterback-Matt Bassitt, Genoa, 6-2, 180, sr; Kyle Dennison, Bucyrus, 6-3, 180, sr. Backs-Pernell Connor, Pemberville Eastwood, 5-10, 215, jr.; Connor Massillo, Van Wert, 5-8, 155, jr.; Derek Dowell, Huron, 6-2, 220, sr. Kicker-Clay Simpkins, Wauseon, 5-10, 167, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Austin Kutzli, Wauseon, 5-8, 165, jr; Brandon Tantari, Millbury Lake, 6-6, 210, sr.; Jacob Recker, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-1, 200, sr.; Zach Grieves, Huron, 6-3, 220, sr. Linebackers-Brian Swank, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-11, 190, sr.; Gordie Teynor, Bucyrus, 6-1, 210, sr.; Tony Black, Van Wert, 5-11, 190, sr. Backs-Tyler Deeds, Wauseon, 5-9, 150, sr.; Scott Traver, Genoa, 5-10, 160, sr.; Matt Hefner, Lima Bath, 5-7, 140, sr.; Ryan Tiura, Milan Edison, 5-10, 165, sr. Punter-Jeff Rutherford, Pemberville Eastwood, 6-1, 235, jr.
Honorable Mention
Mimmo Lytle, Swanton,; Cole Doren, Swanton; Jeff Jasso, Wauseon; Kurt McKee, Millbury Lake; Nathan Pennington, Millbury Lake; Josh Tantari, Millbury Lake; Andrew Maas, Rossford; Eric Kline, Clear Fork; Travis Hissong, Clear Fork; Jack Nicholls, Galion; Austin Fleming, Van Wert; Treg Fortman, Van Wert; Chris Fannon, Kenton; Andrew Tillman, Kenton; Garrett Miller, Kenton; Zach Buckland, Ottawa-Glandorf; Ryan Leopold, Ottawa-Glandorf; Dylan Ellerbrock, Ottawa-Glandorf; Dominic Zelenak, Fostoria; Antoine Williams, Fostoria; Wyatt Garber, Upper Sandusky; Chase Kenner, Upper Sandusky; Seth Dufendock, Genoa; Brandon Tantari, Millbury Lake; Justin Riley, Paulding; Jake Hillman, Huron; Jacob Pack, Millbury Lake; Bob Deehr, Milan Edison; Cody Seifert, Pemberville Eastwood; Jamey Robson, Ontario; Brandon Kuhlman, Ottawa-Glandorf; Nathan Kahle, Ottawa-Glandorf; Zach Yovanov, Milan Edison; Taylor DePew, Pemberville Eastwood; Tadd Fannin, Bucyrus; Eric Boger, Metamora Evergreen; Mason Krebs, Huron; Ryan Hotmer, Millbury Lake; Jordan Bulkowski, Fostoria; Nick Haubert, Upper Sandusky; Tyler Gates, Ontario; Jerod Blakely, Huron; Jake Hillman, Huron; Brian Bollenbacher, Huron.
DIVISION V
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Nathan Yoder, Sherwood Fairview, 5-9, 150, sr.; Adam Rammel, Coldwater, 5-10, 159, sr.; Neil Schwieterman, St. Henry, 5-11, 175, sr.; Desi Kirkman, Lima Central Cath., 5-10, 150, sr. Linemen-Alex Purnell, Defiance Tinora, 6-3, 215, sr.; Joe Slattery, Hicksville, 6-3, 230, sr.; Brad Yarnell, Hamler, Patrick Henry, 6-0, 260, sr.; Jim Holliday, Ashland Crestview, 6-0, 215, sr.; Eric Lefeld, Coldwater, 6-7, 235, sr.; Max Brodbeck, Lima Central Cath., 6-1, 241, jr. Quarterback-Keith Wenning, Coldwater, 6-4, 222, sr. Backs-Logan Battershell, Hicksville, 5-7, 185, sr.; Justin Buenger, Hamler Patrick Henry, 5-11, 180, sr.; Jake Elling, Liberty Center, 5-10, 190, sr.; Blake Foor, Defiance Tinora, 5-10, 195, sr. Kicker-Aaron Bontrager, Archbold, 5-11, 155, jr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Curtis Hansford, Defiance Tinora, 6-4, 210, sr.; Xavier Dye, Hamler Patrick Henry, 5-9, 170, jr.; Trevor Speiser, Haviland Wayne Trace, 5-10, 240, sr.; Abe Thompson, Ashland Crestview, 6-5, 230, sr.; Keith Uhlenhake, Coldwater, 6-6, 210, sr. Linebackers-Brett Pasche, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 6-2, 210, sr.; Alan Sharp, Liberty Center, 6-1, 218, sr.; Joe Imbrock, Hamler Patrick Henry, 5-9, 175, sr.; Loren Hulit, Ashland Crestview, 5-10, 175, sr.; Zach Fishbaugh, St. Henry, 6-0, 190, sr.; Jacob Rigali, Lima Central Cath., 6-2, 201, sr. Backs-Lyndon Benecke, Defiance Tinora, 5-10, 165, sr.; Trey Westrick, Archbold, 5-9, 146, sr.; Devin Jones, Castalia Margaretta, 6-3, 190, jr. Punter-Tyler O'Connor, Lima Central Cath., 6-2, 190, soph.
Offensive players of the year: Keith Wenning, Coldwater; Justin Buenger, Hamler Patrick Henry.
Defensive players of the year: Brett Pasche, Findlay Liberty-Benton; Alan Sharp, Liberty Center.
Linemen of the year: Abe Thompson, Ashland Crestview; Alex Purnell, Defiance Tinora.
Coach of the year: Sean Conway, Ashland Crestview.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Rodney Webb, Sherwood Fairview, 6-1, 215, sr.; Drew Smith, Archbold, 6-2, 172, sr.; Nick Manocchio, Ashland Crestview, 6-0, 195, sr.; Victor Fortkamp, St. Henry, 6-7, 200, sr. Linemen-Kyle Artino, Northwood, 6-4, 227, sr.; Lucas Schroeder, Defiance Tinora, 5-11, 205, sr.; Gene Zinn, Liberty Center, 6-0, 190, sr.; Adam Rinderle, St. Henry, 6-3, 235, sr. Quarterback-Luke George, Hamler Patrick Henry, 5-11, 180, sr. Backs-Eric Puehler, Delta, 6-0, 200, sr.; Mitch Phillips, N. Robinson Colonel Crawford, 5-7, 155, sr.; Mason Minnich, Ashland Crestview, 5-8, 160, soph.; Jeremy Robbins, Kansas Lakota, 5-10, 205, sr. Kicker-Alex Moser, Defiance Tinora, 6-0, 175, jr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Marc Moser, Defiance Tinora, 5-10, 235, jr.; Aaron George, Hamler Patrick Henry, 5-11, 200, sr.; Bryce Hoyng, St. Henry, 5-11, 185, sr.; Kurt Westerheide, Coldwater, 6-1, 210, sr.; Taylor Cook, Lima Central Cath., 5-11, 190, sr. Linebackers-Mike Prothero, Northwood, 5-10, 180, jr.; Bryan Hefflinger, Liberty Center, 6-0, 215, soph.; Derrick Baska, Haviland Wayne Trace, 6-1, 195, sr.; Jake Pohl, Coldwater, 5-10, 177, sr. Backs-Jake Pressley, Northwood, 6-2, 185, jr.; Roger Guerra, Kansas Lakota, 5-11, 170, sr.; Jake Bradbury, Hicksville, 6-1, 185, sr. Punter-Ethan McKenney, Defiance Tinora, 6-1, 185, sr.
Honorable Mention
Grant Weirich, Elmore Woodmore; Ben St. John, Elmore Woodmore; Zach Bermejo, Northwood; Chris Black, Gibsonburg; Wade Russell, Findlay Liberty-Benton; Seth Davis, Findlay Liberty-Benton; Zac Cramer, Findlay Liberty-Benton; Brady Weber, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale; David Rose, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale; Chris Hepperly, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale; Isaac Rosales, Archbold; Britt Gerken, Defiance Tinora; Seth Klepper, Hicksville; Clint Endicott, Ashland Crestview; Nick Hall, Ashland Crestview; Eli Geyer, N. Robinson Colonel Crawford; Joe Shanahan, Lima Central Cath.; Anthony Kimbrough, Lima Central Cath.; Garrett Burngoon, Lima Central Cath.; Bubba Krieg, Lima Central Cath.; Rufus Johnson, Lima Central Cath.; Tylar Dailey, Lima Central Cath.; Anthony McCormick, Lima Central Cath.; Aaron Swaney, Lafayette Allen East; Levi Hoy, Lafayette Allen East; Demitrius Williams, Lafayette Allen East; Jordan Jettinghoff, Delphos Jefferson; Logan Bonifas, Delphos Jefferson; A.J. Cross, Delphos Jefferson; Ryan Ebbeskotte, Delphos Jefferson; Tyler Obringer, Spencerville; Tyler Rayl, Bluffton
Eric Wuebker, St. Henry; Ryan Siefring, St. Henry; Aaron Rammel, Coldwater; Adam Tyson, Bloomdale Elmwood; Rick Duffman, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale; Petr Prchlik, Liberty Center; Clayton Lafleur, New London; Andrew Pietras, Northwood; Roy Tibbits, Liberty Center; Adam Alig, Coldwater; Grant Brand, Delphos Jefferson; Avery Potridge, Gibsonburg; Blake Buchannon, Collins Western Reserve; Brett Pickens, Collins Western Reserve; Jon Sandwisch, Elmore Woodmore; Garrett Morton, Archbold; Leighton Chambers, Liberty Center; Jeremy Schmitz, Delta; Nuno Almeida, Ashland Crestview; Jon Speck, St. Henry; Max Tunison, Northwood; Kaleb Evans, Findlay Liberty-Benton; Kaleb Overmier, Liberty Center; Josh Myers, Archbold; Cory Hahn, Lima Central Cath.; Adam Eichhorn, North Robinson Colonel Crawford; Casey Rex, Lafayette Allen east; Bryce Fredrick, Castalia Margaretta; John Timmons, Kansas Lakota; Nick Black, Gibsonburg.
DIVISION VI
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Chris Brown, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-2, 195, sr.; Jesse Cramer, McComb, 5-10, 165, sr.; Jay Maag, Leipsic, 6-0, 155, sr.; Konnor Baker, Ada, 6-2, 180, soph.; Dan Tracht, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-0, 185, sr. Linemen-Teven Eatmon, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-7, 290, sr.; Isaac Krinke, Leipsic, 6-5, 265, sr.; Alex Recker, Delphos St. John's; Jared Case, Carey, 6-1, 250, sr.; Zach Gibson, Ada, 6-2, 255, sr.; Dylan Vogt, Columbus Grove, 6-5, 230, sr.; Alex Simon, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-2, 225, sr. Quarterbacks-Heath Jackson, Ada, 6-1, 180, sr.; Tyler Brause, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-4, 225, sr.; Eric Schwieterman, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-1, 205, sr. Backs-John Anderson, Cory-Rawson, 5-9, 162, sr.; Jordan Leininger, Delphos St. John's, 6-2, 208, jr.; Spencer Rohr, New Bremen, 6-0, 185, sr.; Brian Griffin, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-2, 185, sr.; Zak Bowman, Fremont St. Joseph, 5-9, 17o, jr. Utility player-Cy Strahm, Carey, 6-0, 150, sr. Kicker-JC Miller, Tol. Christian, 5-8, 180, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Zach Brewington, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-3, 195, sr.; Tre Lopez, Leipsic, 6-0, 180, jr.; Aaron Kapelka, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 5-9, 195, sr.; Tanner Craig, Ada, 6-0, 200, jr.; Derek Klaus, Delphos St. John's, 6-1, 215, jr.; Joel Boose, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-1, 185, sr. Linebackers-John Rindahl, Antwerp, 6-0, 203, sr.; Hudson Smith, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 6-0, 210, sr.; David Hector, Cory-Rawson, 6-2, 205, sr.; Chris Pohlman, Delphos St. John's, 6-2, 240, jr.; Aaron Weyer, Ada, 6-1, 200, jr.; Isaac Bowling, Fremont St. Joseph, 6-0, 205, jr. Backs-Trevor Phoenix, Carey, 5-9, 145, sr.; Derek Mangas, Leipsic, 5-8, 155, jr.; Tyler Bergfeld, Delphos St. John's, 6-2, 190, jr.; Jared Prenger, Maria Stein Marion Local, 5-10, 165, sr.; Justin Wilde, Norwalk St. Paul, 5-7, 145, sr.; Garrett Walker, Fremont St. Joseph, 5-11, 165, sr. Punter-Jim Roth, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-0, 185, sr.
Offensive players of the year: Heath Jackson, Ada; Tyler Brause, Bucyrus Wynford.
Defensive player of the year: Chris Pohlman, Delphos St. John's.
Linemen of the year: Teven Eatmon, Bucyrus Wynford; Alex Simon, Norwalk St. Paul.
Coaches of the year: John Livengood, Norwalk St. Paul; Todd Drusback, Fremont St. Joseph.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Nate Shaffer, West Unity Hilltop, 6-4, 210, sr.; Tom Hochstettler, Pandora-Gilboa, 6-2, 178, sr; Craig Tobe Fort Recovery, 6-3, 180, sr.; Adam Zahner, Tiffin Calvert, 6-2, 180, sr.; Brant Reardon, Fremont St. Joseph, 6-1, 160, sr. Linemen-Alex Linn, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-1, 225, sr.; Tejay Boes, Pandora-Gilboa, 6-4, 270, jr.; Clay Lilly, McComb, 6-0, 215, sr.; Joey Grubenhoff, Delphos St. John's, 6-0, 215, jr.; Robert Guyton, Ada, 6-2, 250, jr.; Darren Hainline, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-2, 175, sr.; Jeremy Durbin, Fremont St. Joseph, 6-2, 230, jr. Quarterback-Wes Ulm, Delphos St. John's, 6-0, 200, sr. Backs-Graham Miller, Tol. Christian, 5-10, 185, jr.; Josiah Poletta, West Unity Hilltop, 5-10, 175, sr.; Matt Brickner, Bascon Hopewell-Loudon, 5-10, 180, sr.; Cam Brown, Arlington, 5-10, 190, jr.; Rayce Risser, Columbus Grove, 5-11, 165, sr.; Dillon Kwiat, Tiffin Calvert, 6-0, 185, sr. Utility player-Cody Kidwell, Attica Seneca East, 6-1, 185, sr. Kicker-Levi Fennell, Arlington, 5-9, 160, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-A.J. Longthorne, Tol. Ottawa Hills, 6-3, 265, jr.; Trae Cusac, Carey, 6-2, 240, sr.; Jeremy Krill, Monroeville, 6-1, 210, jr.; Kole Young, Attica Seneca East, 6-3, 255, sr.; Michael Bosetti, Fremont St. Joseph, 5-9, 175, jr.; Gabe Arreola, Fremont St. Joseph, 5-7, 175, jr. Linebackers-Bronson Knecht, Edgerton, 6-1, 200, sr.; Cory Fry, McComb, 6-1, 198, sr.; Joel Pohlman, Delphos St. John's, 6-0, 198, sr.; Ryan Spencer, Waynesfield-Goshen, 5-9, 175, sr.; Zeb Kromer, Sandusky St. Mary, 6-1, 170, sr.; Jeff Stover, Tiffin Calvert, 5-7, 180, sr. Backs-Kyle Gladieux, Oregon Cardinal Stritch, 6-0, 185, sr.; Dillon Flint, Defiance Ayersville, 6-0, 180, sr.; Chase Clark, West Unity Hilltop, 5-9, 150, sr.; A,J, Klausing, Delphos St. John's, 5-11, 166, jr.; Nathan Brassell, Waynesfield-Goshen, 6-1, 180, sr.; Tyler Crapo, Attica Seneca East, 5-8, 155, sr. Punter-Justin Jones, Monroeville, 5-9, 160, jr.
Honorable mention
David Westmeyer, Tol. Christian; Sam Irvin, Tol. Christian; Mike Gaston, Tol. Christian; Russell Robinson, Lucas; Kody Green, Crestline; Swayzee Hood, New Washington Buckeye Central; Sam Shafer, New Washington Buckeye Central; Justin Jacoby, Carey; Aric Hoover, Hopewell-Loudon; Miles Chapman, Hopewell-Loudon; Eric Depinet, Hopewell-Loudon; Mason Roth, McComb; Zane Leonard, Arlington; Nathan Lee, Pandora-Gilboa; Josh Lee, Pandora-Gilboa; Kyle Hall, Pandora-Gilboa; Ben Niese, Cory-Rawson; Austin Michel, Cory-Rawson; Chad Thacker, Cory-Rawson; Sam Schroeder, Leipsic; Derrick Schroeder, Leipsic; Liam Nadler, Leipsic; Logan Price, Dola Hardin Northern; Michael South, North Baltimore; John Tucker, Perry; Christian Lament, Waynesfield-Goshen; Taylor Miller, Waynesfield Goshen; Austin Vogt, Delphos St. John's; Evan Burgei, Delphos St. John's; Cody Brinkman, Delphos St. John's; Dylan Dancer, Delphos St. John's; Luke Kohls, Columbus Grove; Matt Holden, Convoy Crestview; Dallis Gibson, Convoy Crestview: Kyle Balliet, Convoy Crestview; Matt McBride, Ada; Alex Weber, Ada; Mitchell Faine, Ada; Shawn Eilerman, Marion Local, Josh Berning, Marion Local, Niles Keller, Marion Local; Adam Schulze, Marion Local; Ethan Schroeder, Edgerton; Zach Brumbaugh, Tol. Christian; J.J. Buckey, Tol. Ottawa Hills; Shaile Chamberlain, Antwerp; Garrett Franz, Edgerton; Colby Salyer, Upper Scioto Valley; Ryan Stower, Monroeville
Jamie Schafer Attica Seneca East; Sean Brawley, Fremont St. Joseph; Christian Siebenaler, Tol. Ottawa Hills; Logan Mercer, West Unity Hilltop; Joshua Sonneberger, Edon; Michael Dennis, Carey; Dakota Schwan, Monroeville; Chase Turner, Tiffin Calvert; Tyler Johnson, Attica Seneca East; Josh Walker, Attica Seneca East; Josiah Buttermore, Holgate; Nick Rightnowar, Tol. Christian; Rhys Rose, Upper Scioto Valley; Greg Kahlig, Fort Recovery; Brian Ringholz, Monroeville; Jeff Crowe, Edgerton; Vinny Pardi, Tiffin Calvert; Caleb Comstock, Waynesfield-Goshen; Justin Sparks, Monroeville; Sam Schwab, Monroeville; Joey Brown, Edon; Austin Cape, Edgerton; Colin Behm, Tiffin Calvert; Jason Morter, Sycamore Mohawk; Zack Niedermier, Bucyrus Wynford; Cody Shaffer, Edon; Eric Leber, Monroeville; Jonathon Morter, Sycamore Mohawk; Jake Willman, Attica Seneca East; John Scherley, Attica Seneca East; Nate Long, Fremont St. Joseph; Steven Larue, Upper Scioto Valley; Brandon Ritzler, Tiffin Calvert; Matt Mehalko, Fremont St. Joseph; Tom Staton, New Bremen; Adam Bushman, New Bremen.
A trio of Columbian seniors in Division III, plus two seniors each from Hopewell-Loudon and Carey in Division VI, rated first team Thursday when the All-Northwest District teams were released.
Receiver Derek Kneeskern, defensive end Cody Krupp and linebacker Trey Tyree, all three-year starters for the Tornadoes, were among the top honorees in Division III. Hopewell-Loudon's Aaron Kapelka (end) and Hudson Smith (linebacker) were named to the first-team defense, as was Carey's cornerback Trevor Phoenix. The Blue Devils' Cy Strahm (receiver, cornerback, kicker, return man) was named the top utility player, and Jared Case was a first-team offensive lineman.
Kneeskern, an All-Ohio honoree last season who is receiving interest from Division I colleges, led the Tornadoes with 36 catches for 665 yards and a Northern Ohio League-best eight touchdowns. He also started at cornerback, handled all kicking duties and returned two kickoffs and a punt for touchdowns.
Krupp racked up 58 tackles and league-high 12 sacks despite missing a couple games due to injury. He is Columbian's career sack leader. He and Tyree (112 tackles) helped lead a defense that allowed just 16.7 points and 245 yards per game, and just 8.6 games in NOL contests.
Also for Columbian, offensive lineman Kyle Saxton and safety Jesse Hernandez made the second team in Division III.
Strahm was named the Midland Athletic League Special Teams Player of the Year earlier this month. He matched Kneeskern by returning two kickoffs and a punt for touchdowns, averaging 29 yards per kick return and 17.9 on punts. On defense he had 37 tackles and five interceptions, and on offense he led the wishbone Blue Devils with 11 receptions for 222 yards.
Phoenix was first-team district and honorable mention Ohio last season. This year he made 38 tackles and snared four interceptions to help the Blue Devils go 9-1. On offense, he rushed for 810 yards and 13 touchdowns. Case, a three-year starter at center, led an offensive line that paved the way for 295 rushing yards per game this season. Phoenix finished with more than 1,000 yards in 12 games, and Logan Norden topped 1,000 in 10 games.
Kapelka, a second-team district honoree at running back, made 89 tackles, with 12 of his 21 tackles for loss coming on sacks. On offense he was Hopewell-Loudon's second-leading rusher with 937 yards. Smith, who was the state's co-defensive player of the year last year had 91 tackles (40 solo), including six sacks and seven more tackles for loss.
Second-team players in Division VI in Carey defensive lineman Trae Cusac; running back Dillon Kwiat, receiver Adam Zahner and linebacker Jeff Stover from Calvert; Hopewell-Loudon running back Matt Brickner; and utility player Cody Kidwell, defensive tackle Kole Young and defensive back Tyler Crapo from Seneca East
Second-team honorees in Division V included Lakota's Jeremy Robbins at running back and Roger Guerra at defensive back.
A total of 27 area players got honorable mention.
Also from area leagues, Bellevue quarterback Curtis Watson was named co-offensive player of the year in Division III, and Galion's Chris Hawkins got coach of the year in Division IV. In Division VI, Wynford quarterback Tyler Brause was co-offensive player of the year, while Royals teammate tight end/defensive tackle Teven Eatmon got co-lineman of the year.
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