Columbus area’s All-ohio football selections
Division I First-team offense
QB: Will Cooper (Thomas Worthington) 5-9, 180, sr.
RB: Diore Hubbard (Gahanna) 5-11, 185, jr.; Christian Manville (New Albany) 6-1, 190, sr.
WR/TE: Joey Zalewski (Thomas Worthington) 6-3, 215, sr.
OL: Justin Henry (Olentangy Berlin) 6-5, 290, sr.
K: Spencer Conrad (Olentangy Berlin) 6-0, 210, jr.
First-team defense
DL: Will Smith (Dublin Coffman) 6-3, 278, sr.; Kobi Gorman (Pickerington Central) 6-3, 255, sr.
LB: Jaden Yates (Gahanna) 6-1, 220, sr.; Brady Sestili (Dublin Jerome) 6-3, 205, sr.
Second-team offense
QB: Matthew Papas (Grove City) 6-0, 165, jr.; Harrison Brewster (Olentangy Berlin) 6-1, 195, jr.
RB: Griffin Johnson (Marysville) 5-11, 185, sr.
WR/TE: Austin Koslow (Delaware) 5-9, 150, jr.; Alex Okuley (Olentangy Liberty)
6-3, 170, sr.
Second-team defense
DL: Kamari Burns (Gahanna) 6-3, 247, sr.; RJ Keuchler (Pickerington Central) 6-6, 260, sr.
LB: Tom Bohman (New Albany) 6-2, 230, sr.; Chidi Mabatah (New Albany) 6-2, 190, sr.; Colton Powers (Marysville) 5-11, 190, sr.
DB: Jace Ninceheiser (Groveport) 5-10, 155, jr.
P: Carter Holden (Dublin Jerome) 6-2, 180, jr.
Third-team offense
QB: Zakk Tschirhart (Dublin Jerome) 5-11, 180, sr.; James Hayek (Upper Arlington) 6-1, 195, sr.
RB: Jakivion “JJ” Calip (Olentangy Orange) 6-0, 190, sr.
WR/TE: Gavin Grover (Olentangy) 6-7, 235, jr.
OL: Braeden Gray (Marysville) 6-4, 245, sr.; Henry Rappolt (Upper Arlington) 6-1, 250, sr.; Gavin Dabo (Grove City) 6-4, 255, jr.; Keilan Smith (Pickerington Central) 6-4, 300, sr.
Third-team defense
DL: Dalton Allen (Delaware) 6-2, 260, sr.; Francis Brewu (Thomas Worthington) 6-3, 250, jr.
LB: Malik Ray (Pickerington North) 5-11, 208, sr.; Ben Marsh (Hilliard Darby) 6-4, 240, sr.; EJ Teah (Hilliard Bradley) 6-1, 195, sr.
DB: Nikeese Mccollum (Delaware) 5-8, 150, sr.; Malik Kamara (Central Crossing)
6-0, 180, jr.
Honorable mention
QB: Ethan Grunkemeyer (Olentangy) 6-3, 190, sr.
WR/TE: Braden Dougherty (Dublin Coffman) 6-5, 235, sr.; Marek Tzagournis (Dublin Jerome) 5-11, 160, sr.
OL: Kasey Garrett (Hilliard Darby) 6-2, 230, sr.; Jake Cook (Westerville North) 6-5, 300, soph.
DL: Turner Schmidt (Hilliard Davidson) 6-4, 222, jr.; Caden Lockwood (Dublin Jerome) 6-3, 225, sr.
LB: Chris Karr (Reynoldsburg) 6-0, 195, sr.; George Gerber (Upper Arlington) 5-11, 191, jr.; Caden Wilson (Hilliard Davidson) 5-11, 215, jr.
Coach of the Year: Mike Picetti (Thomas Worthington)
Division II First-team offense
RB: Nasir Phillips (Westerville South) 5-9, 195, jr.; Nate Severs (Big Walnut) 5-10, 207, jr.
OL: Ryan Carretta (St. Charles) 6-5, 310, sr.
K: Quentin Sheets (Westerville South) 6-2, 180, sr.
First-team defense
DL: Cameron Gwinn (Desales) 6-2, 240, jr.
LB: Garrett Stover (Big Walnut) 6-2, 215, jr.; Quan Rhodes-mckee (Westerville South) 6-1, 220, jr.
Second-team offense
OL: Ryan Steinbrink (Watkins Memorial) 6-4, 286, sr.; Craig Horton (Westerville South) 6-0, 255, sr.
Second-team defense
LB: Drew Goff (Westerville South) 5-9, 185, sr.; Ethan Clawson (Big Walnut) 6-2, 220, sr.
DB: Jace Henry (Watkins Memorial) 5-10, 175, sr.; Nicky Pentello (Big Walnut) 5-10, 190, sr.
Third-team offense
QB: Deuce Caldwell (Licking Heights) 5-9, 165, sr.; Antonio Harris (Independence) 5-9, 200, sr.
RB: David “Amir” Brown (Northland) 5-8, 170, jr.
WR/TE: Mekhi Kilburn (Northland) 5-9, 170, sr.
OL: Matt Vonalmen (Big Walnut) 6-3, 250, jr.
Third-team defense
LB: Gavin Karshner (Teays Valley) 6-0, 210, sr.; Max Shulaw (Desales) 6-1, 220, jr.; Harlee Hanna (Canal Winchester) 6-0, 210, jr.
P: Cam Gladden (Big Walnut) 5-8, 160, sr.
Honorable mention
QB: Patrick Carney (Watkins Memorial) 6-1, 182, jr.
WR/TE: Jonny Askew (Mount Vernon) 5-10, 185, jr.
OL: Abdoul Bah (Independence) 5-9, 225, sr.; Mason Fry (Canal Winchester) 6-3, 280, sr.; Andrew Schmitz (Licking Heights) 6-5, 300, sr.
DL: Colton Middendorf (Watkins Memorial) 6-3, 330, sr.; Asher Hayles (Desales) 6-2, 230, sr.
LB: Justin Long (Marion Harding) 6-0, 195, soph.
Division III First-team offense
QB: Damon Griffin (South) 5-10, 150, soph.
RB: Dylan Armentrout (Bloom-carroll) 5-9, 180, jr.
OL: Cole Rhett (Watterson) 6-6, 315, sr.; Jaden Ball (Bloom-carroll) 6-4, 285, jr. K: Rudy Kessinger (Watterson) 6-0, 160, jr.
First-team defense
DL: Kaden Kiser (Hamilton Township) 6-5, 220, sr.
LB: Andrew Marshall (Bloom-carroll) 6-2, 225, sr.; Dominic Purcell (Watterson) 5-11, 190, jr.
DB: Ryan Rudzinski (Watterson) 6-4, 195, sr.
Second-team offense
QB: Tyler Ernsberger (Granville) 6-4, 170, sr.
RB: Cameron Jewell (Jonathan Alder) 6-0, 190, jr.
WR/TE: Dante Varrasso (Granville) 6-1, 180, jr.
OL: Andrew Heisler (Jonathan Alder) 6-4, 290, jr.
Second-team defense
DL: Gene Sutton (Linden) 6-1, 213, sr. LB: Sean Johns (London) 6-2, 215, sr. DB: Dashawn Simmons (South) 6-2, 180, jr.
Third-team offense
QB: Aurelius Scott (Beechcroft) 5-10, 155, jr.
RB: Andrew Jackson (Whitehall) 6-1, 175, jr.; Matt Chaykowski (Granville) 6-0, 177, sr.
OL: Christian Taylor (South) 6-2, 254, jr.
Third-team defense
DL: Ty Moore (Jonathan Alder) 6-4, 205, jr.; Jovontice Shull (Beechcroft) 5-10, 189, sr.
LB: Caleb Miller (Jonathan Alder) 5-11, 180, sr.; Chase Plantz (Bloom-carroll) 5-11, 215, sr.; Nakylan Haley (Whitehall) 5-10, 165, sr.
DB: Zach Jones (London) 6-1, 200, jr.
P: Dominic Gutter (Bexley) 6-1, 170, sr.
Honorable mention
QB: Scott Moats (Circleville) 5-9, 160, sr.
WR/TE: Jayden Douglas (Beechcroft) 6-0, 170, sr.
OL: Grant Dolan (Bloom-carroll) 6-3, 250, sr.
K: Noah Musick (Granville) 5-10, 170, jr. LB: Joe Streitenberger (Circleville) 6-0, 175, sr.
DB: Nadir Langston (Hamilton Township) 5-11, 175, jr.
Defensive player of the year: Marshall Coach of the year: George Yates (South)
Division IV First-team offense
QB: Cayden Shidone (River Valley) 6-0, 185, sr.
RB: Taizaun Burns (East) 5-10, 165, soph.
WR/TE: Grant Butler (River Valley) 6-4, 170, sr.
OL: Jordan Hall (KIPP) 6-8, 330, sr.
First-team defense
DL: Sidikiba Kaba (KIPP) 6-2, 270, sr. LB: Blayton Reid (Logan Elm) 5-9, 180, sr.; Anthony Murphy (Hartley) 6-2, 225, sr.
DB: Cameron Frazier (KIPP) 5-11, 170, jr.
Second-team offense
QB: Tymir Wynn (KIPP) 5-11, 165, jr.
Second-team defense
DL: Donovan Davis (Hartley) 6-1, 285, jr. LB: Denim Cook (Hartley) 6-4, 215, soph.
Third-team offense
QB: Hayden Rodgers (Licking Valley) 6-2, 175, jr.
RB: Deaunte Hubbard (Hartley) 6-0, 200, sr.; Nathan Sheets (Johnstown) 5-11, 190, sr.
Third-team defense
LB: Kasen Abbott (Ready) 5-8, 221, soph.; Will Garrison (River Valley) 6-1, 215, sr.
Honorable mention
QB: Caleb Schneider (Johnstown) 6-1, 200, sr.; Aaron Walters (Logan Elm) 6-0, 175, soph.; Hayden Collins (Fairfield Union) 5-11, 155, sr.; Wayne “Tre” Lindsay (East) 5-11, 175, sr.
RB: Brian Fitzsimmons (Ready) 5-10, 190, sr.
WR/TE: Braylen Baker (Logan Elm) 6-2, 190, sr.; Ayden Stalnaker (Licking Valley) 6-2, 175, sr.
OL: R.J. Weber (Logan Elm) 6-3, 210, sr.; Gunnar George (Fairfield Union) 5-11, 245, jr.; Keegan Jacks (Lakewood) 6-0, 285, jr.; Trevor Croak (Licking Valley) 6-3, 255, jr.
K: Drew Craddock (Ready) 5-9, 176, jr. DL: CJ Swanson (East) 6-4, 245, sr.; Isaac Asiedu (Hartley) 6-3, 290, sr.; Te’shun Bosley (KIPP) 5-10, 240, fr.; Dezwuan Dickerson (Marion-franklin) 6-2, 210, sr.; Garrett Grinstead (Johnstown) 6-4, 220, sr.
LB: Malik Ali (Marion-franklin) 5-10, 205, sr.; Sam Jones (Buckeye Valley) 6-2, 205, sr.
DB: JD Catena (Ready) 5-11, 155, jr.; Logan Workman (Licking Valley) 5-10, 165, jr.
Co-coach of the year: Mike Bell (East)
Division V First-team offense
QB: Tyler Johnson (Centerburg) 6-2, 205, sr.
RB: Dane Nauman (Highland) 6-0, 215, jr.
First-team defense
LB: Owen Davis (North Union) 6-3, 210, sr.
DB: Caleb Anthony (Africentric) 5-6, 160, fr.
Second-team offense
QB: Aidan Rogers (Harvest Prep) 6-2, 205, sr.
RB: Teegan Ruhl (Fredericktown) 6-1, 180, sr.
OL: Rashad Debose (Harvest Prep) 5-9, 220, sr.
Second-team defense
DL: Dalton Wilson (North Union) 6-2, 236, sr.; Xavier Cain (Harvest Prep) 6-3, 315, sr.; Ernest Pierce (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 190, jr.
LB: Connor Corbett (Harvest Prep) 5-7, 170, soph.
Third-team offense
QB: Brayden Bayles (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 175, jr.
OL: John Geiger (Centerburg) 6-5, 310, sr.
K: Caleb Harris (Highland) 5-11, 150, sr.
Third-team defense
LB: Mekhi Johnson (Africentric) 6-1, 190, jr.
Honorable mention
RB: Jake Calodney (Columbus Academy) 5-11, 195, sr.; Caylan Lemaster (Centerburg) 5-9, 160, sr.
WR/TE: Casey Cline (Westfall) 6-0, 175, sr.; Trey Bossaller (North Union) 5-11, 160, sr.; Chris Brown (Harvest Prep) 6-1, 165, jr.; Cadence Varner (Pleasant) 5-10, 155, sr.
OL: Landon Pedigo (Highland) 6-0, 260, sr.; Preston Ross (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 230, sr.
DL: Chandler Stevens (Highland) 5-10, 190, sr.; Slade Mcclaskey (Liberty Union) 6-3, 240, jr.; Daylen Mcintyre (Harvest Prep) 5-10, 166, jr.
LB: Marchello Cox (Harvest Prep) 5-11, 190, jr.; Harold Hacker (Columbus Academy) 5-11, 200, sr.
DB: Emmanuel “EJ” Jenkins (Columbus Academy) 5-9, 170, sr.; Hayden Kline (Highland) 5-8, 140, jr.
P: Drew Dossman (Amanda-clearcreek) 6-2, 180, jr.
Offensive player of the year: Nauman Defensive player of the year: Davis
Division VI First-team offense
QB: Nate Nemeth (Berne Union) 6-0, 185, sr.; Matthew Bland (Mount Gilead)
6-1, 175, sr.
First-team defense
DL: Judah Reid (Mount Gilead) 6-2, 260, sr.
Second-team offense
RB: Ethan Albert (Worthington Christian) 5-9, 180, sr.
WR/TE: Gibby Wilson (Worthington Christian) 6-3, 175, sr.
Second-team defense
DL: Ian Gecse (Grandview) 6-4, 235, sr. LB: Ethan Hostetler (West Jefferson) 6-1, 180, sr.
Third-team offense
QB: Hobie Raikes (Worthington Christian) 5-9, 165, jr.
RB: Breckin Dugan (Elgin) 5-8, 140, sr. WR/TE: Mason Book (West Jefferson) 6-2, 180, jr.
OL: Hayden Krinn (Mount Gilead) 6-0, 240, jr.
Third-team defense
DL: Luke Zody (Worthington Christian) 6-1, 240, sr.; Charles Naylor (Northmor) 6-0, 200, jr.;
LB: James Ashton (Berne Union) 6-1, 207, sr.; Jack Rickert (Grandview) 5-11, 225, sr.
DB: AJ Landon (Fairbanks) 5-11, 175, jr.; Hunter Fulk (Northmor) 5-10, 150, jr.
Honorable mention
QB: AJ Bower (Northmor) 6-0, 175, soph.; Braydan Taylor (Grove City Christian) 6-2, 195, sr.
RB: Garrett George (Mount Gilead) 5-11, 185, sr.;
WR/TE: Carson Steinmetz (East Knox) 5-10, 165, sr.
OL: Colin Mcavoy (Cardington) 6-0, 205, sr.; Christian Miller (Fairbanks) 5-9, 190, sr.; Tyler Richmond (Grove City Christian) 6-2, 315, sr.
DL: Wyatt Adams (Berne Union) 6-1, 180, sr.; Jacob Neighbarger (East Knox) 5-9, 185, sr.
LB: Cayden Carroll (Grove City Christian) 5-9, 170, soph.
Co-coach of the year: Mike Reid (Mount Gilead)
Division VII First-team offense
RB: Mason Hackett (Newark Catholic) 5-8, 195, sr.
WR/TE: Hyde O’rielley (Fisher Catholic) 6-4, 172, soph.
First-team defense
LB: Levi Lyons (Danville) 6-0, 210, sr.; Nathan Thiel (Ridgedale) 6-3, 185, jr. DB: Kaiden Colopy (Danville) 6-0, 175, sr.
P: Max Payne (Danville) 5-11, 215, sr.
Second-team offense
RB: Danny Blair (Fairfield Christian) 5-10, 175, soph.
WR/TE: Grant Moore (Newark Catholic) 6-1, 175, sr.
OL: Kyle Wright (Newark Catholic) 6-2, 210, sr.
K: JJ Viau (Fisher Catholic) 5-10, 158, sr.
Second-team defense
DL: Brayden Townsend (Ridgedale) 6-2, 185, soph.; Dillon Looney (Danville) 6-0, 205, sr.
LB: Jackson Debolt (Columbus Crusaders) 5-9, 170, jr.
Third-team offense
QB: Miller Hutchinson (Newark Catholic) 6-3, 160, soph.
Third-team defense
LB: Ryan Lucas (Danville) 5-8, 195, sr. DB: Mykell Andrews (Columbus Crusaders) 6-0, 190, jr.
Honorable mention
RB: Andrew Kronenbitter (Millersport) 5-9, 155, sr.
WR/TE: Sam Rauch (Fairfield Christian) 6-2, 210, sr.; Defensive player of the year: Lyons