The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association All-Central District high school football teams, selected by a media panel from the district:
DIVISION I
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Levi Davis (Olentangy Orange) 6-0, 187, sr.; Jayrece Dixon (Westland) 6-1, 205, sr.; Bodie Smith (Newark) 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Welsh (Grove City) 6-0, 197, sr.; Rocco Williams (Pickerington Central) 6-2, 205, sr. Running backs: Lucas Fickel (Olentangy Orange) 6-0, 205, sr.; Jahmeir Gordon (Lancaster) 5-11, 163, sr.; JJ Henry (Marysville) 5-11, 185, sr.; Blaike Jackson (Grove City) 5-9, 180, jr.; Edmund McAllister (Pickerington Central) 5-9, 180, fr.; Andyriq Thomas (Pickerington North) 5-8, 190, jr. Receivers: Jayden Nelson (Pickerington Central) 6-2, 190, sr.; Germere Sanchez (Westland) 6-1, 210, jr.; Owen Steele (Grove City) 5-10, 170, sr.; Trent Wolpert (Upper Arlington). Linemen: Remley Bowen (Olentangy Orange) 6-3, 290, sr.; Luke Collins (Gahanna) 6-5, 280, sr.; Cam Davis (Newark) 6-5, 285, sr.; Luke Grover (Olentangy) 6-6, 305, sr.; Josh Jones (Delaware) 6-2, 255, sr.; Bo Schaefer (Upper Arlington) 6-5, 270, sr. Kickers: Christian Gutierrez Sanchez (Groveport) 5-11, 175, jr.; Edward Oakley (Upper Arlington) 6-6, 180, jr.
First-team defense
Backs: Kaden Gebhardt (Olentangy) 6-2, 195, sr.; Geo McKnight (Pickerington North) 5-11, 170, so.; Tyreke Ruffin (Groveport) 6-0, 185, sr.; Treyton Schroeder (Olentangy Orange) 5-9, 160, sr.; Emoni Smith (Westland) 6-1, 180, sr. Linebackers: Daunte Curtis (Pickerington North) 6-1, 225, sr.; Carter Kuhn (Olentangy Liberty) 5-10, 200, sr.; Jeremy Mann (Gahanna) 5-11, 230, sr.; DeAngelo Nardone (Dublin Jerome) 6-2, 210, sr.; Andrew Petzinger (Upper Arlington) 5-9, 195, sr.; CJ Sanna (Olentangy) 6-3, 225, sr.; Linemen: Hudson Aultman (Olentangy Berlin) 6-5, 295, sr.; Logan Krooner (Hilliard Darby) 6-4, 225, jr.; Chris Smith (Pickerington Central) 6-3, 220, sr.; Daniel Stephens (Olentangy) 6-0, 295, sr.; Nick Zalewski (Thomas Worthington) 6-6, 235, sr. Punters: Zane Graven (Thomas Worthington) 6-0, 180, jr.; Luca Licata (Dublin Jerome) 5-8, 155, sr.
Offensive players of the year: Levi Davis (Olentangy Orange) and Rocco Williams (Pickerington Central)
Defensive player of the year: Daunte Curtis (Pickerington North)
Coach of the year: Wes Schroeder (Olentangy Orange)
Second-team offense
Quarterbacks: Luke Backes (Upper Arlington) 5-10, 185, sr.; Baker Bowden (Groveport) 6-0, 180, jr.; Luke Chilicki (Olentangy) 6-3, 195, sr.; Colton Less (Olentangy Berlin) 6-1, 170, sr.; Caleb Rowe (Delaware) 5-10, 180, sr. Running backs: Jo’siyah Foster (Groveport) 5-9, 185, sr.; Braylon Griffith (Hilliard Darby) 5-8, 190, jr.; Andrew Wilber (Olentangy) 6-0, 190, sr. Receivers: Mike Alexander (Olentangy) 6-4, 192, jr.; Ben Godwin (Olentangy Liberty) 6-2, 190, sr.; Dominic Parini (Thomas Worthington) 6-4, 190, sr.; Kaden Windham (Hilliard Davidson) 6-3, 195, sr. Linemen: Brock Baumann (Westerville Central) 6-6, 293, so.; Brady Boss (Pickerington North) 5-11, 257, sr.; Matthias Burrell (Gahanna) 6-4, 300, jr.; Liam Dalton (Hilliard Davidson) 6-5, 305, sr.; Jackson Stauffer (Groveport) 6-2, 245, sr. Kickers: Brandon Fowler (Pickerington North) 6-0, 175, sr.; Mason Peirano (Pickerington Central) 5-9, 180, jr.
Second-team defense
Backs: Jake Braun (Upper Arlington) 6-0, 185, sr.; Micah Fisher (Hilliard Bradley) 6-1, 185, so.; Cedric Holman (Hilliard Darby) 6-1, 185, jr.; Luke Mulder (Olentangy Liberty) 5-9, 165, sr. Linebackers: Brennan Kesler (Olentangy Orange) 6-2, 215, jr.); Brady Powers (Marysville) 5-10, 185, sr.; Linemen: Chase Cone (Olentangy Berlin) 5-10, 170, sr.; Demetrius Curtis (Pickerington North) 5-10, 170, so.; Hudson Dorsey (Olentangy Liberty) 6-1, 200, sr.; Malachi Ervin (Pickerington North) 6-5, 220, sr.; Damion King (Westerville North) 6-3, 225, jr.; Preston Lunsford (Newark) 6-4, 220, sr.; Drew Naudasher (Dublin Jerome) 6-0, 235, sr.; Jackson Snyder (Marysville) 6-0, 205, sr.; Greg Woods (Westerville Central) 6-4, 221, sr. Punter: Josh DiBlasio (Hilliard Davidson) 6-3, 195, sr.
Special mention
Jack Baker (Gahanna); Steeler Bean (Central Crossing); Trey Beegle (Thomas Worthington); Nick Bivens (Delaware); Avery Browning (Hilliard Davidson); Kayden Childress (Westerville North); Shamar Chilton (Westland); De’von Dallas (Westerville North); Isaac Dukes (Pickerington Central); Chris Genter (Upper Arlington); Grant Gibson (Olentangy Berlin); Forrest Griffin (Hilliard Davidson); Nathan Groves (Pickerington Central); Nasir Harmon (Westland); Liam Hayward (Olentangy Liberty); Josh Hicks (Dublin Coffman); Alex Irvin-Royster (Newark); Antonio Kish (Olentangy Liberty); Zane Konczak (Olentangy Orange); James Janowicz (Upper Arlington); Braylon Lopez (Olentangy Berlin); Caleb Lowry (Hilliard Bradley); Jackson Mangham (Olentangy); David Mauser (Olentangy Berlin); Shawn May (Dublin Coffman); Hunter Metz (Lancaster); Nolan Miller (Upper Arlington); Ryan Miller (Pickerington North); Jarin Mock (Pickerington North); Donovan Moore (Westland); Nijhaun Nelms (Pickerington Central); Cory Nicodemus (Grove City); Ramazani Nsungula (Pickerington Central); Lance Perkins (Westland); Kolton Peterson (Newark); Roy Price Jr. (Newark); Javier Rivera (Hilliard Bradley); Larry Rowe (Pickerington Central); Cameron Samu (Olentangy Orange); Brieon Savage (Grove City); Brayden Scholl (Dublin Coffman); Aden Scott (Olentangy Orange); Clayton Shipley (Dublin Coffman); Chase Sims (Delaware); Joey Slates (Dublin Jerome); Paul Spangler (Hilliard Bradley); Rashaud Truss (Hilliard Bradley); Marlon (MC) Walker (Olentangy Orange); Dayton Wallace (Hilliard Darby); Marki Wallace (Gahanna); Jamar Whatley (Reynoldsburg); Drew Whitlach (Lancaster); Owen Willis (Delaware); Braylon Wright (Dublin Coffman).
Honorable mention
Ryder Anderson (Grove City); Lavhon Andrews (Groveport); Mohamed Bangoura (Westerville Central); Omar Bangura (Westerville Central); Carter Birch (Olentangy); Kwame Bosley (Dublin Jerome); Nick Bousquet (Pickerington Central); Avery Browning (Hilliard Davidson); Brady Carper (Marysville); Brody Chapman (Olentangy Liberty); Caleb Christian (Delaware); Moise Crosier (Westerville Central); Leon Cummings (Gahanna); Grayson Davis (Olentangy Liberty); Xander Donaldson (Delaware); Carter Dunn (Marysville); Elijah Durham-Smith (Pickerington North); Jacob Ellinger (Thomas Worthington); Michael Freiburger (Olentangy Liberty); Andre Garceau (Delaware); Matty Giannantonio (Dublin Jerome); Drew Haffele (Pickerington Central); Ty Haqq (Dublin Jerome); Landon Haskins (Grove City); Grady Hawk (Olentangy); Zion Haynes-Coleman (Gahanna); Isaac Heller (Marysville); RJ Holland (Pickerington Central); Cameron Huebner (Westerville Central); Jhalil Jackson (Groveport); Tre Major Jackson (Westerville North); Jeremiah Johnson (Reynoldsburg); Jude Johnson (Hilliard Darby); Kingston Johnson (Olentangy Orange); Mateo Karem (Dublin Jerome); Tyson Keyes (Hilliard Darby); Jaylon Kincannon (Pickerington Central); Kohen Kornegay (Hilliard Darby); Jack Kopachy (Newark); Jake Lawrence (Hilliard Davidson); DeVaugh Lipsey (Westerville Central); Elias Lockwood (Dublin Jerome); Jaxson Mark (Westerville Central); Chase Martin (Olentangy Orange); Parker Middleton (Dublin Jerome); Jackson Morey (Groveport); Ed Nichols (Olentangy Liberty); Zach Nicodemus (Grove City); Kyle Ollam (Central Crossing); Sam Pesich (Dublin Jerome); Marquis Ray (Pickerington North); Jordan Reed-Davis (Hilliard Bradley); Dayne Schmidt (Hilliard Davidson); Massa Seidu (Pickerington North); Abe Swathwood (Hilliard Davidson); Chase Thornton (Olentangy Liberty); Arreyon Washington (Pickerington Central); Ryan Washington (Gahanna); Ryan Wiesner (Olentangy); Grant Williams (Pickerington North); Jakoby Workman (Newark).
DIVISION II
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: RJ Day (DeSales) 6-1, 205, jr.; Marquis Lucas (Walnut Ridge) 6-1, 207, sr.; Quinton McGhee (Canal Winchester) 6-1, 210, sr.; Mason Richards (Mount Vernon) 6-0, 185, sr.; Drew Samsal (Watkins Memorial) 6-0, 180, sr.; Jackson Szabo (Worthington Kilbourne) 5-10, 180, so. Running backs: Nolan Buirley (Big Walnut) 6-1, 195, sr.; Jett Jerwers (New Albany) 6-1, 200, jr.; Luke Page (Worthington Kilbourne) 6-0, 205, sr.; Jamari Snow (Canal Winchester) 5-11, 210, jr. Receivers: Dax Middleton (DeSales) 6-1, 185, jr.; Lee’Sean Saunders (Walnut Ridge) 6-2, 170, sr.; Dennis White (Canal Winchester) 5-9, 160, so. Tight ends: Caleb Clay (Canal Winchester) 6-4, 215, sr.; Owen Pollock (Big Walnut) 6-3, 221, sr. Linemen: Gabe Merrell (Canal Winchester) 6-6, 265, jr.; Cameron Patterson (Westerville South) 6-2, 250, jr.; Jake Wecker (Big Walnut) 6-3, 255, sr.; Nolan White (Mount Vernon) 6-3, 285, sr. Kicker: Erkan Erciyas (Worthington Kilbourme) 5-11, 165, so.
First-team defense
Backs: TeJuan Barber (Northland) 6-3, 170, sr.; Brody Hatfield (Big Walnut) 5-9, 167, sr.; Isaac Patterson (Westerville South) 6-0, 185, sr. Linebackers: Mason Ackermann (New Albany) 5-11, 190, jr.; Brady Davies (Canal Winchester) 5-7, 186, sr.; Nevin Densel (Dublin Scioto) 6-0, 215, sr.; Peter Graham (Teays Valley) 6-0, 215, jr.; Eli Helton (Big Walnut) 5-11, 208, sr.; Luke Mullins (Mount Vernon) 6-1, 210, sr.; Rocco Paschal (Watkins Memorial) 5-9, 205, sr.; Robert Talbert (Licking Heights) 6-0, 185, so.; Linemen: Eric Hardy (Canal Winchester) 6-1, 180, sr.; Anthony Jalloh (Franklin Heights) 6-2, 240, sr.; Jordan Karhoff (DeSales) 6-4, 220, jr.; Lawrence Kanneh (Whitehall) 6-3, 205, jr.; Frankie McAllister (DeSales) 6-5, 225, sr.; Jamarie (JJ) Starks (Marion Harding) 6-2, 260, sr.; London Vickroy (Westerville South) 6-4, 230, jr.; Jacear West-Rogers (Walnut Ridge) 6-1, 215, sr.; Punter: Landen Keller (Marion Harding) 6-1, 190, sr.
Offensive players of the year: Marquis Lucas (Walnut Ridge) and Nolan Buirley (Big Walnut)
Defensive player of the year: Frankie McAllister (DeSales)
Coach of the year: Mark Weber (Mount Vernon)
Second-team offense
Quarterback: Eli Stumpf (Big Walnut) 6-4, 185, jr. Running backs: Dae’Shaun Cowan (Franklin Heights) 5-10, 183, jr.; Daiquan Galloway (Walnut Ridge) 5-9, 190, jr.; Graham Smith (Watkins Memorial) 5-10, 185, jr.; Eden Williams (Dublin Scioto) 5-10, 190, sr.; Jayden (Spike) Woods (Teays Valley) 6-0, 210, sr. Receivers: Dre Jackson (Canal Winchester) 5-8, 165, sr.; Shion Jamshidi (Worthington Kilbourne) 5-10, 170, sr.; Cavin McDowell (Teays Valley) 5-11, 165, sr.; Jaeden Ricketts (Watkins Memorial) 6-0, 195, sr.; Ray J Scott-Harbolt (Marion Harding) 6-1, 185, sr. Tight end: Landon Dawson (Mount Vernon) 6-3, 210, so. Linemen: Bo Anders (New Albany) 6-3, 290, sr.; Colin Gorbett (Worthington Kilbourne) 6-2, 230, sr.; Max Kourie (Dublin Scioto) 6-3, 270, sr.; Matthew Schmitz (Licking Heights) 6-3, 270, sr.
Second-team defense
Backs: Jhalil Armstrong (Westerville South) 5-8, 170, sr.; Dai’Veonte Jefferson (Whetstone) 5-3, 130, sr.; Wayne Moore (Dublin Scioto) 5-10, 175, sr.; Malik Sealy (Briggs) 6-0, 170, sr.; J.J. Shackleford (Licking Heights) 5-10, 170, sr.; Brady Taylor (Big Walnut) 6-0, 156, sr.; Linebackers: Garrett Beyer (Licking Heights) 5-10, 185, sr.; Kyshaun Davis (Walnut Ridge) 5-9, 186, jr.; Nick Grilli (St. Charles) 6-3 170, so.; Hunter Howard (New Albany) 6-0, 220, sr.; Lucas Keller (Marion Harding) 5-9, 225, sr.; Amari Mallory (Northland) 6-0, 185, sr.; Nathan Roempler (Worthington Kilbourne) 6-1, 195, sr.; Michael Zarick (St. Charles) 5-11, 190, jr. Linemen: Jack Brandt (St. Charles) 6-3, 215, sr.; Abron Davis (Walnut Ridge) 6-2, 205, sr.; Haywood Jenkins (Northland) 6-1, 230, sr.
Special mention
Dajuan Ball (Westerville South); Landon Dawson (Mount Vernon); Brody Harmon (Canal Winchester) Will Harris (Walnut Ridge); John Hockaday (DeSales); Isaiah Kemper (Canal Winchester); Kaleb Kitzmiller (DeSales); Nick Kummer (St. Charles); Griffin Miller (Worthington Kilbourne); Keegan Murray (Watkins Memorial); Ben Nickey (St. Charles); Shawn Rife (Whetstone); Fred Saunders (Licking Heights); Clint Stover (Big Walnut); Parker Vera-Garcia (Marion Harding); Quinez Walker (Northland).
Honorable mention
Amir Abdi (Northland); Jamari Alston (Westerville South); Evan Andrews (Westerville South); Se’Marr Barbour (Northland); Jayden Cherry (Northland); Jonathan Brown (DeSales); Te’Veon Brown (Northland); Luke Ellis (New Albany); Michael Igwe (New Albany); Antoine Jackson (Walnut Ridge); Hassan Kawa (Westerville South); Dylan Kennedy (Watkins Memorial); Marcelle Hinton (Whetstone); Alex Meek (Worthington Kilbourne); Manny Norwood (Westerville South); Jackson Parsons (Big Walnut); Linkin Raber (Watkins Memorial); Noah Rinehart (Dublin Scioto); Owen Sheridan (Worthington Kilbourne); Maston Yano (Big Walnut).
DIVISION III
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Drew Bellisari (Watterson) 6-2, 200, sr.; Davell Brock (Linden) 5-8, 145, so.; Matt Galich (Hartley) 6-0, 180, sr.; Nathan Huss (Buckeye Valley) 6-0, 185, sr.; Lucas King (Hamilton Township) 6-4, 195, sr.; Brody Rodgers (Licking Valley) 5-11, 170, jr. Running backs: Kal-El Beverly-Akin (Hamilton Township) 5-11, 185, sr.; Kyson Cline (Bloom-Carroll) 5-9, 196, jr.; Donevin Ghiloni (Licking Valley) 5-11, 190, sr. Kyle Kirby (Granville) 6-1, 215, sr.; Robert Lathon (Hartley) 5-11, 195, sr.; Gabriel Ogbara (Independence) 6-0, 210, sr. Receivers: Carter Bellisari (Watterson) 6-3, 190, jr.; Gavin Griffin (South) 6-2, 180, sr.; Jovon McBride (Hamilton Township) 6-2, 185, sr. Linemen: Carson Adkins (Licking Valley) 6-6, 285, so.; Jake Beatty (Hartley) 6-4, 295, sr.; Pete Eglitis (Watterson) 6-7, 290, sr.; Cooper Gregory (Granville) 6-3, 260, jr.; Davis Seaman (Watterson) 6-5, 270, jr.; Maverick Weaver (Licking Valley) 6-1, 300, sr.; Nicco Yerian (London) 6-1, 255, sr. Kicker: Bode Shoaps (Granville) 5-10, 165, sr.
First-team defense
Backs: Quinn Hornfeck (Licking Valley) 6-1, 180, sr.; Kyler Russell (London) 6-1, 185, sr.; Nate Henderson (Watterson) 6-4, 200, jr.; Jaymir Radford (Beechcroft) 5-9, 165, sr. Linebackers: Cam Grout (Buckeye Valley) 6-0, 215, sr.; Aiden Scholz (Bloom-Carroll) 5-10, 189, sr.; Ben Uhlenhake (Watterson) 6-0, 215, jr.; Jay Zang (Hartley) 6-0, 205, sr. Linemen: Michael Boyle (Watterson) 6-3, 230, jr.; LaDainan McNeal (London) 6-0, 195, sr.; Lincoln Miller (Bloom-Carroll) 5-10, 207, sr.; Jakobe Overton (Beechcroft) 5-9, 225, jr.; Logan Paquette (Hamilton Township) 5-9, 240, sr.; Jack Schuler (Watterson) 6-5, 220, jr.; Punter: Rusty Hutchinson (Bloom-Carroll) 5-6, 159, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Drew Bellisari (Watterson)
Defensive player of the year: Michael Boyle (Watterson)
Coach of the year: Grant Georgic (Buckeye Valley)
Second-team offense
Running backs: Chris Caldwell (Linden) 5-10, 175, jr.;Donovan Delph (Eastmoor Academy) 6-0, 175, sr.; Jack McCoy (Watterson) 6-0, 210, sr.;Bryston Toronto (London) 5-10, 190, so.;Darren White-Tyler (Independence) 5-11, 205, sr. Linemen: Garrett Cremeens (London) 6-0, 240, sr.; Miles Hall (Buckeye Valley) 6-4, 280, jr.; Fabian Patillo (Independence) 6-1, 225, sr.; Bryce Peters (London) 6-1, 240, so.; Warren Rawlins (Bloom-Carroll) 5-10, 278, sr. Kicker: Eli Noble (London) 5-11, 180, jr.
Second-team defense
Backs: Bradley Binion (West) 5-10, 155, so.; Luke Bosse (Granville) 6-0, 190, jr.; Jaron Sims (Linden) 5-10, 185, sr. Linebackers: Weston Coppess (Bloom-Carroll) 5-10, 184, jr.; Isaiah Neer (London) 5-10, 180, so.; Luke Sanchez (Granville) 5-10, 185, sr.; Joziah Santiago (West) 6-0, 200, sr. Linemen: Zach Chambers (Bloom-Carroll) 5-6, 173, sr.; Walter Giller (Bexley) 6-2, 245, sr.; Donovan Griggs (London) 5-11, 235, jr.; Ty Hufford (Licking Valley) 5-9, 180, sr.; Raphael Romain (Independence) 6-0, 245, sr.; Jaxson Upper (Buckeye Valley) 6-4, 245, sr. Punter: Blake Reay (London) 6-0, 180, sr.
Special/honorable mention
Calvin Bradley (Linden); Eric Clark-Thelmas (Hamilton Township); Solomon Coleman (Bexley); Jaydon Cooper (London); Jakob Culver (Granville); Javion Cunningham-Jones (South); Lunden Dodds (Bloom-Carroll); Jack Elliott (Bexley); Jesse Farrell (Hamilton Township); Mikahi Grayson (Beechcroft); Jeffrey Harris (Linden); Brody Howard (London); Michael Jenkins (Hamilton Township); Deyon Jones (Independence); Kaden Jones (Watterson); Timothy Leach (London); Jayden Maddox (South); William Moore (Linden); Daviace Packnett (Hamilton Township); Carmello Pennick-McDonald (South); Chavez Poindexter (Eastmoor Academy); Rocco Purcell (Watterson); Jaymir Reed (Hamilton Township); Stephon Simpkins (Eastmoor Academy); Royston Skaggs (London); Jamari Tate (Independence); Erick Clark-Thelmas (Hamilton Township); Manny Towns; Tavian Washington (Independence).
DIVISION IV
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Mike Daniels (Ready) 5-8, 160, jr.; Dior Hansard (East) 6-3, 176, so.; Brock Hughes (Jonathan Alder) 6-2, 190, sr. Running backs: Tristyn Jones (Heath) 5-11, 170, jr.; Landon Myers (Johnstown) 5-10, 210, sr.; Ryan Sager (Johnstown) 5-10, 165, jr.; Cashton Wheeler (Jonathan Alder) 5-11, 165, sr. Receivers: Wes Abbott (Ready) 6-0, 180, jr.; Trey Bentley (Jonathan Alder) 6-2, 175, so.; Carter Myers (River Valley) 6-6, 200, jr.; Tayjohn Royster (East) 5-10, 185, sr. Tight end: Greyson Goodman (Johnstown) 6-4, 245, sr. Linemen: Maddux Byard (Highland) 6-2, 270, sr.; Carter Logan (River Valley) 6-5, 260, sr.; Ben Smith (Johnstown) 6-2, 250, sr.
First-team defense
Backs: Makhi Ali (Marion-Franklin) 5-10, 173, jr.; Darion Matlock (East) 5-9, 180, sr.; Braxton Overmyer (Jonathan Alder) 5-9, 175, sr.; Eli Snyder (River Valley) 6-1, 170, sr. Linebackers: JJ Holloway (Heath) 5-9, 195, sr.; DeMariea (DJ) Laster (Marion-Franklin) 6-1, 203, fr.; Daequan Lindsey (East) 6-3, 190, sr.; Tyler Marks (Heath) 6-0, 165, jr.; MonTayvon Robinson (Marion-Franklin) 5-11, 200, sr.; Kane Stover (Highland) 6-2, 205, jr. Linemen: Harrison Bradley (River Valley) 6-4, 220, sr.; Antwan Hollman (KIPP Columbus) 6-3, 235, jr.; Marquez Mattox (East) 6-3, 265, jr.; Clai Mitchell (Highland) 5-9, 250, sr.; Kingston Norris (Ready) 6-0, 195, jr. Punter: Erik Marohl (Johnstown) 6-3, 225, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Cashton Wheeler (Jonathan Alder)
Defensive player of the year: Kane Stover (Highland)
Coach of the year: Brett Glass (Jonathan Alder)
Special/honorable mention
Gaige Acevado (KIPP Columbus); Anfernee Banks (Marion-Franklin); Emarion Bell (East); Anthony Bleas (Johnstown); Dushun Bosley (KIPP Columbus); Teshun Bosley (KIPP Columbus); Cole Carey (Johnstown); Preston Carey (Johnstown); Shamarion Coleman (East); Kmari Day-Moore (Marion-Franklin); Dominique Edwards (East); Sladen Fouch (Johnstown); Braden Gibson (Heath); Kamyi Hughes (Marion-Franklin); Jason Lather (Marion-Franklin); Davion Lindsey (East); Jaizuan Martin (East); Carter Mason (Heath); Sir McKinney (East); Evan Mead (Johnstown); Will Moeller (Jonathan Alder); Camden Stephens (Heath); Ben Petzinger (Jonathan Alder); Keith Phillips (East); Jaysen Quartey (KIPP Columbus); Jabarri Ray (East); Kenyon Sawyer (East); Tyler Sheets (Johnstown); Chase Smith (River Valley); Markell Snell (Ready); Anderson Storts (Jonathan Alder); Luke Tubbs (Jonathan Alder); Damyr Walters (Marion-Franklin); Jalen White (Lakewood); Malachi Wilder-Anderson (KIPP Columbus); Caleb Wiltshire (Jonathan Alder); Cody Yates (Jonathan Alder).
DIVISION V
First-team offense
Quarterback: Collin Boff (Harvest Prep) 6-3, 210, jr.; Blake Sipes (Fredericktown) 6-3, 180, sr.; Joshua Smith (Africentric) 6-5, 200, sr. Running back: Tommy Stai (Amanda-Clearcreek) 5-11, 175, sr.; Nick VanHoose (North Union) 6-0, 195, sr. Receivers: Deyaire Adams (Harvest Prep) 6-4, 190, sr.; Caleb Anthony (Africentric) 5-8, 165, sr.; Hunter McKinney (Utica) 6-1, 165, sr.; Jack Smolenski (Worthington Christian) 5-8, 155, so. Tight end: Brody Ringer (Pleasant) 6-2, 200, so. Linemen: Emmanuel Gyapong (Worthington Christian) 6-1, 260, jr.; Noah Shannon (Fredericktown) 6-0, 286, so. Kicker: Blake Miller (Worthington Christian) 6-0, 170, jr.
First-team defense
Backs: Gabe Davis-Ray (Columbus Academy) 6-3, 190, sr.; Nickolas Hajjar (North Union) 5-11, 175, jr.; Griffin Osborne (North Union) 5-8, 150, sr. Linebackers: Kam Hall (Utica) 6-0, 195, sr.; Derron Gray (Africentric) 6-4, 215, sr.; Gary Kemmerling (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-1, 180, sr.; Jacob Mercer (Worthington Christian) 6-0, 175, sr.; Dezmond Porter (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 225, sr. Linemen: Reinaldo Perez (Columbus Academy) 6-5, 263, jr.; Henry Pizzotti (Columbus Academy) 6-2, 210, sr.; Gavin Potts (North Union) 6-0, 215, sr.; Gavin Toombs (Fredericktown) 6-5, 230, sr. Punter: Charlie Kinkead (Northridge) 6-0, 180, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Caleb Anthony (Africentric)
Defensive player of the year: Gabe Davis-Ray (Columbus Academy)
Coach of the year: Scott Spitler (Fredericktown)
Second-team offense
Quarterbacks: Thomas Hartings (Worthington Christian) 6-3, 185, jr.; Aaron Hays (Utica) 6-0, 200, jr.; Michael Tishkoff (Columbus Academy) 6-1, 165, jr. Receiver: Charles Ruby (Columbus Academy) 5-10, 155, sr. Offensive linemen: Landry Dible (North Union) 6-0, 212, sr.; Bryson Macy (Utica) 5-11, 215, sr.; Kolby Potter (Pleasant) 6-3, 260, sr.
Second-team defense
Backs: Elijah Bryant (Harvest Prep) 5-10, 175, sr.;Avery Hamper (Pleasant) 5-9, 160, sr.; Amarian Thomas (Africentric) 5-11, 185, sr. Linebackers: Will Carlisle (Africentric) 6-2, 200, jr.; Ryan Conway (Pleasant) 6-0, 200, jr.; Jaxson Dunivan (Harvest Prep) 6-2, 175, sr.; Trenor Kyte (North Union) 6-0, 195, jr.; Parker Stoner (Columbus Academy) 6-2, 205, sr.; Mason Williams (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-1, 195, jr. Linemen: Malik Carter (Africentric) 5-9, 180, so.; Dylan Dyer (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-1, 205, sr.; Jayden Gesler (Worthington Christian) 5-10, 185, jr. Punter: Chase Van Oosten (Pleasant) 6-0, 180, sr.
Special/honorable mention
Graham Altier (Columbus Academy); Wyatt Arver (North Union); Elijah Bland (Utica); Kamdyn Clutter (Fredericktown); Gavin Dugan (Utica); Dominic Dunkle (Columbus Academy); Julian Edwards (Columbus Academy); Sebastian Edwards (Columbus Academy); Asher Gilbert (Worthington Christian); Xavier Gruber (North Union); Donovan Holley (Utica); Nick Johnson (Columbus Academy); Philip (Tre) Johnson (Harvest Prep); Kam Lowry (Northridge); Mark Masek (Columbus Academy); Michael Milenkovski (Columbus Academy); Camron Neighbors (Harvest Prep); Dominic Ortega (Worthington Christian); Charles Pizzotti (Columbus Academy); CJ Royal (Worthington Christian); Weston Shaffer (Pleasant); Joshua Unger (Worthington Christian); Lincoln Walton (Northridge); Kyler Zyski (Utica).
DIVISION VI
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Blane Ball (Centerburg) 5-9, 160, sr.; Conley Bogard (Mechanicsburg) 6-2, 215, sr.; Austin Buescher (West Jefferson) 6-4, 175, sr.; Jaxson Lester (East Knox) 6-2, 190, sr. Running backs: Carson Barnum (Mount Gilead) 6-1, 215, sr.; Wyatt Denney (Cardington) 5-10, 200, sr.; Max Harris (Liberty Union) 5-9, 180, sr.; Miles Marshall (Centerburg) 6-2, 170, jr.; Carson Shope (Fairbanks) 5-8, 155, jr. Receivers: Jackson Beatty (West Jefferson) 6-1, 185, sr.; Connor Eyink (Mechanicsburg) 6-0, 175, sr.; Josiah Harmyer (Grove City Christian) 6-1, 170, sr.; Austin Haynes (Mechanicsburg) 5-11, 145, sr.; Connor Stockdale (Northmor) 5-10, 155, sr. Tight end: Jackson Ballinger (Centerburg) 6-5, 230, jr. Linemen: Michael Hatfield (Grove City Christian) 6-4, 250, sr.; Christopher Kinsey (Cardington) 6-0, 195, sr.; Garret Lowry (Elgin) 6-2, 220, sr.; Danny Main (Grandview) 5-8, 195, sr.; Gauge Shipman (Mount Gilead) 6-0, 240, sr.; Luke Walters (West Jefferson) 6-3, 240, so. Kicker: Hadyn Slomovitz (Grove City Christian) 5-9, 155, jr.
First-team defense
Backs: TJ Britton (Elgin) 5-9, 180, jr.; Mario Ionno (Grandview) 5-10, 170, sr.; Ashton O’Rourke (Berne Union) 5-10, 150, sr. Linebackers: Denver Caudill (Mechanicsburg) 6-2, 180, sr.; Garrett Deisch (Northmor) 5-11, 195, sr.; Dylan Finefrock (Berne Union) 5-9, 180, sr.; Cooper Meacham (Liberty Union) 6-0, 190, sr.; Henry Ohlinger (Grandview) 6-1, 215, sr. Linemen: Cooper Bauer (Grandview) 6-2, 225, sr.; Drew Brown (Elgin) 6-1, 230, jr.; Cody Meimer (Mount Gilead) 6-3, 280, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Austin Buescher (West Jefferson)
Defensive player of the year: Cody Meimer (Mount Gilead)
Coach of the year: Andy Colella (Centerburg)
Second-team offense
Quarterbacks: Josh Goers (Cardington) 5-7, 160, so.; Dougie Housley (Grove City Christian) 6-0, 175, sr.; Carson Kiger (Berne Union) 5-11, 195, so.; Tanner Miley (Northmor) 6-0, 155, jr. Running backs: Giovanni Cotton (Grove City Christian) 5-8, 230, jr.; Jack Van Gundy (Elgin) 5-9, 225, sr. Receivers: Josh Gibson (Grove City Christian) 5-6, 140, sr. Braxton Vance (West Jefferson) 5-10, 205, sr. Tight end: Rush Beatty (East Knox) 6-2, 180, so. Linemen: Daniel Bailey (Fairbanks) 6-2, 225, jr.; Ayden Cordle (West Jefferson) 5-10, 215, sr.; Cole Evans (Centerburg) 5-7, 230, sr.; Lane Johnston (Centerburg) 6-1, 195, sr.; Paul Madden (Madison-Plains) 6-1, 235, sr.; Will Mason (Madison-Plains) 6-6, 275, fr.; Kadyn Trent (Liberty Union) 6-4, 300, sr.
Second-team defense
Backs: Brady Carr (Northmor) 5-8, 145, sr.; Brody George (Madison-Plains) 5-9, 150, sr. Linebackers: Tommy Hause (Centerburg) 6-1, 170, sr.; Lane Rizor (Mount Gilead) 6-1, 175, sr.; Landen Sams (Grove City Christian) 5-11, 230, sr. Linemen: Brett Bogenrife (West Jefferson) 6-1, 205, sr.; Aiden Gray (Centerburg) 6-2, 215, sr.; Shane Milledge (Mechanicsburg) 5-9, 220, sr.; William Stice (Fairbanks) 6-0, 205, jr.
Special mention
Logan Allgeier (Madison-Plains); Brookston Beck (Northmor); Luke Bowman (Mechanicsburg); Carson Campbell (Northmor); Matthew Davis (Mechanicsburg); Shane Eckstein (Mechanicsburg); Ethan Friessen (West Jefferson); Rowen Lawrence (Liberty Union); Cooper Lykins (Elgin); Brody Martinez (Mount Gilead); Hunter Matheny (Cardington); Wade Reeve (West Jefferson); Ben Richardson (Grandview); Jhett Stanley (Grandview); Tydin Timlin (Grove City Christian); Pierce Weis (Liberty Union); Brody York (West Jefferson).
Honorable mention
Kaiden Barnett (Liberty Union); Tyler Benedum (Grove City Christian); Brody Boyd (Grandview); Lucas Brook (Cardington); Hagen Bryant (Centerburg); Logan Clark (East Knox); Brody Collins (Grove City Christian); Bennett Cook (Grove City Christian); Dillan Cornell (Berne Union); Cason Faucett (East Knox); Peyton Fillinger (Grove City Christian); Thomas Fisher (Grandview); Dylan Garman (Grove City Christian); KJ Hammons (Grove City); Bruce Hartley (Cardington); James Hocking (Berne Union); Kyle Kukura (Grandview); Hayden Love (Centerburg); Brennon Luikart (Elgin); Jackson Martin (Liberty Union); Duncan Peters (Grandview); Keegan Petry (Mount Gilead); Clarke Redd (Centerburg); Caden Ridenour (East Knox); Cam Stryker (Mechanicsburg); Tyler Wall (Madison-Plains); Kinny Wilson (Grandview).
DIVISION VII
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Malone Hutchison (Newark Catholic) 6-0, 175, jr.; Brayden Stem (Fairfield Christian) 5-10, 185, sr. Running backs: Ezekial Bowie (Columbus Crusaders) 5-8, 160, sr.; Michael Deas (Ridgedale) 6-0, 200, sr.; Jaxon Holman (Newark Catholic) 6-1, 175, jr.; Cyren Wallace (Danville) 5-7, 150, so. Receivers: TJ Blair (Fairfield Christian) 5-9, 175, sr.; Ayden Salyer (Ridgedale) 6-1, 160, sr. Linemen: Caden Delabar (Fisher Catholic) 6-1, 216, sr.; Owen Gronberg (Danville) 6-0, 220, jr.; Nick Harris (Fisher Catholic) 6-4, 301, jr. Kicker: Derrick Mahaffey (Ridgedale) 5-5, 103, sr.
First-team defense
Backs: Isaac Lust (Ridgedale) 5-10, 160, sr.; Braden Miller (Columbus Crusaders) 6-1, 175, sr.; Wesley Payne (Danville) 6-0, 165, sr.; Jason Wells (Millersport) 6-0, 160, sr. Linebackers: Chris Mosher (Danville) 5-9, 165, sr.; Sam Tencza (Fisher Catholic) 6-1, 192, jr.; Jonathan Wolfe (Columbus Crusaders) 6-4, 180, jr.; Nicholas Yingling (Millersport) 6-0, 160, sr. Linemen: Lucas Brinley (Fairfield Christian) 6-3, 210, so.; Justin Phillips (Millersport) 5-11, 230, sr.; Britton Pottkotter (Ridgedale) 5-10, 240, so.; Evan Ricketts (Ridgedale) 6-4, 205, sr. Punter: Nolan Ridgway (Danville) 5-11, 205, jr.
Offensive player of the year: TJ Blair (Fairfield Christian)
Defensive player of the year: Evan Ricketts (Ridgedale)
Coach of the year: Luke Thimmes (Fisher Catholic)
Special/honorable mention
Carmine Annarino (Newark Catholic); Jacob Byers (Danville); Jude Clum (Fisher Catholic); Landon Cox (Newark Catholic); Kyler Dales (Newark Catholic); Kaelab Debrah (Fairfield Christian); Joey Ellis (Fisher Catholic); Kylen Eskins (Newark Catholic); Alexander Fries (Columbus Crusaders); Brody Fultz (Ridgedale); Elijah Gram (Columbus Crusaders); Leo Hampshire (Fisher Catholic); Tucker Harper (Fairfield Christian); Davier Lewis (Columbus Crusaders); Zachery McMenamin (Columbus Crusaders); Aidan Mickley (Danville); Silas Mizer (Danville); Deaglan Neighbor (Fisher Catholic); Wade Nissley (Danville); Tyson Payne (Danville); Zack Price (Fairfield Christian); Carson Proper (Danville); Owen Przymierski (Newark Catholic); Kendal Smith (Columbus Crusaders); Brock Wright (Millersport).
Note: Only one team was selected in some divisions due to lower number of schools.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio high school football’s top Columbus-area players named All-Central District for 2025
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