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PREP FOOTBALL ALL-SOUTHWEST DISTRICT

Skill of the Irish runs strong

Catholic Central's DeWitt, Wagner take top awards.

Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

SPRINGFIELD — Catholic Central High School dominated the regular season, and now it's time to dominate the postseason awards.

In voting released Monday, Catholic Central senior Brian Wagner was named the Southwest District Division VI defensive player of the year. Coach Steve DeWitt was named the D-VI coach of the year after leading the Fighting Irish to their first undefeated season since 1963.

In all, five Catholic Central players were awarded first-team all-district selections: Wagner, Brendan Kelly (quarterback), Chris Morman (offensive line), A.J. Catanzaro (defensive line) and Kyle DeWitt (defensive back). Matt Shockey (receiver) was a second-team selection.

"All of those guys put themselves in a position to garner the recognition because of the sacrifice that they made," Steve DeWitt said. "The best part about working with these young men is they have been very much goal-driven."

Wagner was the leading tackler (115, 13 sacks, 23 tackles for loss) and field commander of a group that allowed just 50 regular-season points, shut out four opponents and allowed no more than 14 points in one game.

"It all started in the early summer," Wagner said. "We really wanted to show everybody how good Springfield Catholic Central can be. It's the passion we have. We want to do well in every game."

DeWitt passed his coaching award along to his players and assistant coaches.

"It's not about me at all; it's about them," DeWitt said. "Where the heck would that (award) come from if it wasn't for the guys who show up every day and sweat and work hard?"

The selections are based on regular-season performance only and made by a district-wide media panel.

Contact this reporter at (937) 328-0366 or bplasters@coxohio.com.

AREA SELECTIONS

DIVISION I

Second team

Austin Moore, North linebacker

DIVISION II

First team

Josh McKee, Tecumseh defensive back

Second team

Vet Smelko, Tecumseh linebacker

Jeremy Johnson, South offensive lineman

DIVISION III

First team

Daniel Haddix, Urbana receiver

Christian Gomes, Urbana linebacker

Jeremy Stollings, Kenton Ridge defensive back

Lance Steiner, Greenon punter

Second team

Wes Miller, Shawnee running back

Frank Mullen, Greenon offensive lineman

Matt Miller, Kenton ridge offensive lineman

Kris Doggett, Urbana linebacker

DIVISION IV

First team

Jared Collier, Northeastern defensive lineman

Jason Frederick, Northwestern return specialist

Second team

Cody Shaw, Northeastern linebacker

Jon Ingerman, Northeastern offensive lineman

DIVISION V

First team

Levi Woodruff, West Liberty-Salem quarterback

Travis Quinton, West Liberty-Salem receiver

Eric Salley, West Liberty-Salem kicker

Daniel Wirick, West Liberty-Salem defensive back

Second team

Blake Wirick, West Liberty-Salem linebacker

DIVISION VI

First team

Brian Wagner, Catholic Central linebacker and defensive player of the year

Brendan Kelly, Catholic Central quarterback

Chris Morman, Catholic Central

offensive lineman

A.J. Catanzaro, Catholic Central

defensive lineman

Kyle DeWitt, Catholic Central

defensive back

Brian Cassady, Mechanicsburg kicker

Joe Webb, Mechanicsburg receiver

Second team

Connor Gram, Southeastern

offensive lineman

Matt Shockey, Catholic Central receiver

David Bethel, Mechanicsburg defensive lineman

Ethan Price, Mechanicsburg linebacker

Coach of the year: Steve DeWitt, Catholic Central

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT FOOTBALL TEAMS

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2007 Associated Press Southwest All-District football teams, based on the recommendations of a media panel:

DIVISION I

First Team

Offense: Ends—DeVier Posey , Cin. LaSalle, 6-3,194, sr.; Kyle Rudolph, Cin. Elder, 6-7, 240, sr. Linemen—Evan Davis, Colerain, 6-4, 260,sr.; Max Baumann, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-3, 275, sr.; Rob Bicknell, Centerville, 6-1, 265, sr.; Jake Current, Troy, 6-3, 285, sr.; Chip Robinson, Middletown, 6-6, 351, sr. QB—Ross Oltorik, Cin. Moeller, 6-2, 210, sr. Backs—Darius Ashley, Cin. St. Xavier, 5-9, 190, sr.; Dominique Sherrer, Colerain, 5-10,190, sr.; Corey Brown, Troy, 5-10, 185, sr. Kicker—Danny Milligan, Cin. St. Xavier, 5-9, 165, sr. Return Specialist—Erique Geiger, Wayne , 5-11, 200, jr.

Defense: Linemen—Jerel Worthy, Wayne, 6-2, 285,sr.; Brandon Mills, Colerain, 5-10, 260, sr.; Gary Goines, Colerain, 5-11, 242, sr.; Patrick Muldoon, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-4, 235, sr. Linebackers—Dwight Evans, Sycamore, 6-0, 214, sr.; Matt Stoinoff, Colerain, 5-11, 225, sr.; J.K. Schaffer, Cin. LaSalle, 6-2, 210, sr.; Evan Miller, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-0, 205, sr. Backs; Fred Craig, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-2, 210, sr.; Ross Cable, Harrison, 5-9, 155, sr.; Ravelle Sadler, Colerain 5-9, 180, sr. Punter—Mark Tabar, Colerain, 6-0, 180, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Danny Milligan, Cin. St. Xavier.

Defensive player of the year: Fred Craig, Cin. St. Xavier.

Coach: Steve Specht, Cin. St. Xavier.

Second Team

Offense: Ends—Phillip Barnett, Middletown, 6-2, 187, sr.; Jeff Duckworth, Princeton, 6-0, 186, jr. Linemen—Zerbie Sanders, Northmont, 6-6, 276, sr.; Rick Schmeig, Cin. Oak Hills, 6-5, 310, sr.; Steve Hengehold, Cin. Elder, 6-2, 225, sr.; Owen Egler, Springboro, 6-2, 270, sr.; Andrew Phelan, Lakota West, 6-5, 290, sr. QB—Spencer Ware, Princeton, 5-11, 205, so.; James Cravens, Centerville, 6-0, 215, sr.; Kendall Owens, Cin. LaSalle, 5-8, 175, sr.; Bud Golden Sycamore, 6-0, 189, jr. Return Specialist—Deejay Hunter, Middletown, 6-0, 196, sr. Kicker—Zach Smith, Centerville, 5-11, 180, sr.

Defense: Linemen—Adam Replogle, Centerville, 6-2,245, jr.; Matt Pritchard, Northmont, 6-2,291,sr.; Ian Smercina, Lebanon, 6-0, 225. sr.; Jake Odom, Lakota West, 6-0, 255, jr. Linebackers—Tyler Williams, Centerville, 5-10, 195, sr.; AUSTIN MOORE, NORTH, 6-0, 215, JR.; Denicos Allen, Ham., 6-0, 206, jr.; Nick Galvin, Cin. Moeller, 6-0 200, so. Backs—Zach Domicone, Beavercreek, 6-3, 210, sr.; Andrew Straus, Lakota West, 6-1, 200, sr.; Eric Linneman, Cin. Elder, 5-10, 170, sr. Punter—Justin Steigerwald, Cin. Oak Hills, 6-3, 190 sr.

Area Honorable Mention

Tadarius Montgomery, North.

DIVISION II

First Team

Offense: Ends—Roy Roundtree, Trotwood-Madison, 6-2, 185, sr.; Andy Cruse, Cin. Turpin, 6-4 210, sr. Linemen—Cory Sorice, Day. Carroll, 6-4, 320, sr.; Kyle Perkins, Piqua, 6-2, 261, sr.; Nick Schirmann, Cin. Anderson, 6-1, 240, sr.; Robbie Osborne, Edgewood, 6-0, 230, sr.; Aaron Van Kuiken, Cin. Turpin, 6-7 308,sr. QB—Ryan Martin, Cin. Turpin, 6-2 185, sr. Backs—David McComas, Day. Carroll, 6-0, 190, jr.; Marcus Wright, Day. Dunbar, 5-10, 205, sr.; Elijah Storey, Cin. Anderson, 6-0,190, sr. Return Specialist—Derrick Harris, Kings, 6-1 185, jr. Kicker—Andrew Flint, Oxford Talawanda, 5-10, 170, sr.

Defense: Linemen—Shea Selsor, Piqua, 6-3, 226, sr.; Ike Washington, Trotwood-Madison, 6-2, 288, sr.; Tommy McBride, Cin. Taft, 6-0, 205, jr.; Brandon Halas, Northwest, 6-2, 225, sr. Linebackers—Scott Shear, Day. Carroll, 6-4, 230, sr.; David Rolf, Piqua, 6-5, 221, sr.; Chaz King, Cin. Winton Woods, 6-1, 228, sr.; Luke Kelly, Cin. Turpin, 6-4 183, sr. Backs—JOSH McKEE, TECUMSEH, 6-1, 162, SR.; Nate Scheidt, Day. Carroll, 6-0, 175, sr.; Dustin Slusher, Edgewood, 5-11, 185, sr. Punter—Xavier Fugate, Edgewood, 6-4,200, jr.; Austin List, Greenville, 6-1. 19, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Ryan Martin, Cin. Turpin.

Defensive player of the year: David Rolf, Piqua.

Coach of the year: Rob Stoll, Cin. Turpin.

Second Team

Offense: Ends—David Lane, Ham. Ross, 5-9, 158, sr.; Darrion Brown, Cin. Withrow, 6-0 170 sr. Linemen—JEREMY JOHNSON, SOUTH, 6-4, 300, SR.; Kevin Mack, Cin. Taft, 6-0, 210, sr.; Mike Flohre, Bellbrook, 5-9, 225, sr.; Pete Cary, Cin. Turpin, 6-4 255, sr.; Vonne Brown, Cin. Winton Woods, 5-9, 253, sr. QB—Justin Hemm, Piqua, 6-0, 179, sr. Backs—Michael Shaw, Trotwood-Madison, 6-1, 192, sr.; Jon Elder, Edgewood, 5-8, 165, sr.; Blake Naylor, Western Brown, sr. Return Specialist—Josh Topp, Sidney, 5-11, 180, jr. Kicker—Joey Bibelhausen, Kings, 6-0, 160, sr.

Defense: Linemen—Scott Davis, Bellbrook, 6-1, 230, sr.; Zac Randall, Greenville, 6-0, 240, sr.; Bob Kuhlenberg, Cin. Anderson, 6-0, 205, sr.; Cortlen Banks, Edgewood, 6-1, 220, sr. Linebackers—Cody Fyffe, Bellbrook, 6-0, 190, jr.; Michael Fletcher, Day. Marshall, 5-9, 200, jr.; VET SMELKO, TECUMSEH, 5-10, 205, SR., Noah Krall, Oxford Talawanda, 5-10, 189, jr. Backs—Derricus Purdy, Trotwood-Madison, 6-2, 170, sr.; Ryan Musselman, Piqua, 6-0 171, sr.; Eddie Jenkins, Cin. Withrow, 5-8 165, sr.

Area Honorable Mention

Tim Thompson and Doug McCowan, South; Jordan Jones and Ryan Bartlett, Tecumseh.

DIVISION III

First Team

Offense: Ends—DANIEL HADDIX, URBANA, 6-0,190, SR.; Nick Kereiakes, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-1, 170, sr. Linemen—Ryan Locker, Eaton, 5-11, 245, jr.; Brett Richter, Monroe, 5-11, 305, sr.; Josh Anderson, Bellefontaine, 5-10, 258, sr.; Roland Sommer, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-2, 220, jr.; Matt Catron, Tippecanoe; 6-2, 223, sr. QB—Bo Cordell, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-0, 190, jr. Backs—Jared Ferguson, Monroe, 6-2, 215, sr.; Kyle Corbin, Tippecanoe 6-2, 225, sr.; Sean Egler, Bellefontaine, 5-10, 185, sr. Return Specialist—Leonard Riston, Cin. Indian Hill, 5-10, 165, jr. Kicker: Jordan Beighle, Tippecanoe. 5-7, 157, sr.

Defense: Linemen—Dane Cope, Indian Lake, 5-10, 190, sr.; Mike Miller, Monroe, 6-2, 215, sr.; Justin Sprague, Chaminade-Julienne, 6-3, 245, sr.; Ross Lockwood, Cin. Indian Hill 6-1 200, sr. Linebackers—Teddy Jennings, Chaminade-Julienne, 6-6, 215, sr.; Michael Conim, Eaton, 5-10, 185, sr.; CHRISTIAN GOMES, URBANA, 6-2, 190, SR.; Dustin Colbert, Tippecanoe, 6-2, 200. sr. Backs—Keith Morgan, Bellefontaine, 6-1, 195, sr.; JEREMY STOLLINGS, KENTON RIDGE, 5-7, 148, SR.; Matt Keller, Cin. Indian Hill, 5-8, 155, sr. Punter—LANCE STEINER, GREENON, 5-9, 175, JR.

Offensive players of the year: Jared Ferguson, Monroe; Bo Cordell, Cin. Indian Hill.

Defensive player of the year: Mike Miller, Monroe.

Coach of the year: Charlie Burgbacher, Tippecanoe.

Second Team

Offense: Ends—Zack Kauth, Chaminade-Julienne, 6-5, 190, sr.; Jason Osterman, Monroe, 6-3, 185, jr. Linemen—Dennis Poelking, Chaminade-Julienne, 6-3, 248, sr.; Dennis Majors, Monroe, 5-10, 245, sr.; FRANK MULLEN, GREENON, 6-2, 235, SR.; MATT MILLER, KENTON RIDGE, 6-0, 233, SR.; Robby Bowman, New Richmond, 6-4,260, sr. QB—Tyler Osterman, Monroe, 6-2, 175, sr. Backs—Josh Slemker, Eaton, 6-0 185, jr.; Nick Napier, Goshen, 5-10, 162, sr.; WESLEY MILLER, SHAWNEE, 5-11, 200, SR. Return Specialist—Jordan Decker, Eaton, 6-0, 180, sr. Kicker—Michael Boyd, Valley View, 5-10, 165, jr.

Defense: Linemen—Zach Pummill, Valley View, 6-3, 225, sr.; Jon Krall, Tippecanoe, 5-10, 190,sr.; Mitch Wren, Bellefontaine, 6-2, 195, sr.; Jim Braun, Cin. McNicholas, 6-2. 185, sr. Linebackers—KRIS DOGGETT, URBANA, 5-8, 205, SR.; Trey Michael, Valley View, 6-0, 200, sr.; Matt Marshall, Indian Lake, 6-0 ,200, sr.; Jeff Miller, Goshen, 5-9, 189, sr. Backs—Ricky Franklin, Chaminade-Julienne, 5-11, 177, sr.; Sean Figley, Valley View, 5-11, 180, sr.; Allen Comer, Tippecanoe, 5-8, 150, jr. Punter—Jason Weigand, Cin. McNicholas, 6-3, 185, sr.

Area Honorable Mention

Logan Dean, Jake Buchholtz, Sean Dobler and Ryan Christopher, Greenon; Kevin Johnson and Blake Quesenberry, Kenton Ridge; Lavar Calhoun, Urbana; Seth Shipley and Vincent Harshaw, Shawnee; Nate Reisinger and Wes Green, Urbana; Troy Sparks, Graham.

DIVISION IV

First Team

Offense: Ends—Nate Jackson, Ham. Badin, 5-10, 181, sr.; Von Wise Finneytown,6-4, 205, sr. Linemen—Evan Johnson, Alter, 6-4, 253, sr.; Evan Neff, Alter, 6-2, 220, jr.; Andrew Fisher, Clinton-Massie, 6-3, 275 jr.; Frank Busse, Milton-Union, 6-3, 225, sr.; Larry Black, Cin. Wyoming, 6-3, 290, sr. QB—Zach Toerner, Ham. Badin, 6-4, 202, jr. Backs—Trevor Luckenbill, Milton-Union, 5-10, 190, sr.; Chris Hardy, Oakwood, 6-2, 215, sr.; Everett Horne, N. College Hill, 5-10, 175, jr. Return Specialist—JASON FREDERICK, NORTHWESTERN, 5-11, 165, SR. Kicker—Scott Vannatta, Alter, 5-11, 157, sr.

Defense: Linemen—Hank Keighley, Alter, 6-4, 215, sr.; Zack Byrkett, Milton-Union, 6-3, 230, sr.; Greg Miller, Clinton-Massie. 6-0, 245, sr.; JARED COLLIER, NORTHEASTERN, 6-4, 250, SR. Linebackers—Tyler Wilson, Milton-Union, 5-10, 200, sr.; Justin Creager, Blanchester, 5-10, 175, sr.; Matt Reinert, Finneytown, 5-11, 210, sr.; Levi Schwab, Clinton-Massie, 6-0, 190, sr. Backs—Tony Boyle, Alter, 5-10, 175, sr.; Caleb Corrill, Batavia, 6-1, 180, sr.; Alex Birdsall, Cin. Wyoming, 5-9, 170, sr. Punter—Kyle England, Carlisle, 6-4, 180, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Nate Jackson, Ham. Badin.

Defensive player of the year: Hank Keighley, Alter.

Coach of the year: Dan McSurley, Clinton-Massie.

Second Team

Offense: Ends—Andy Mick, Ham. Badin, 6-4, 198, sr.; Shane Quay, Benjamin Logan, 6-2, 175, sr. Linemen—Doug Smith, Blanchester, 6-2, 215, sr.; Brian Beck, Oakwood, 6-2, 255, sr.; Brannon Dunn, Brookville, 6-1, 225, jr.; JON INGERMAN, NORTHEASTERN, 6-8, 270, SR.; Joe Mileham, Mairemont, 6-0, 200, sr. QB—Austin Boucher, Alter, 6-1, 190, jr. Backs—Corey Roark, Alter, 5-10, 184, sr.; Brad Swanton, Carlisle, 6-0, 190, sr.; Reggie Clay, St. Bernard Roger Bacon, 5-8, 180,sr. Return Specialist—Josh Doles, Brookville, 5-10, 170, jr. Kicker—Kurt Brackman, Milton-Union, 5-11, 150, sr.

Defense: Linemen—Dominic Bayer, Alter, 5-11, 192, sr.; Jordan Bright, Cin. Wyoming, 6-7, 225.sr.; Jason Porter, Batavia, 5-10, 185, sr.; Spencer Running, Clinton-Massie, 6-1, 220, sr. Linebackers—Keeton Daley, Fenwick, 6-0,190, jr.; Seth Heeter, Brookville, 5-10, 185, sr.; Eric Gerbus, Ham. Badin, 6-3, 210, sr., CODY SHAW, NORTHEASTERN, 6-1, 210, SR. Backs—Robert Gray, N. College Hill, 5-6, 165 jr.; Gunner Calhoun, Clinton-Massie, 6-0, 195, fr.; Will McClanahan, Maderia, 6-1, 185, jr. Punter; Damien Rudy, Oakwood, 6-1.185, jr.

Area Honorable Mention

Matt Roberts and Tyler Stephenson, Northwestern; Jordan Blair, Blake Benedict and Tony Jordan, Greeneview; Ryan Krugh and Matt Allender, Northeastern.

DIVISION V

First Team

Offense: Ends—TRAVIS QUINTON, WEST LIBERTY-SALEM, 5-10,170 SR.; Isaiah Cheatham; Cin. Shroder, 5-9, 155, sr. Linemen—Adam Schaefer, Miami East, 6-0, 200, sr.; Adam Ditmer, Arcanum, 6-1,285 ,sr. Matthew McKeever, Waynesville, 5-10, 185, sr.; Ryan Orcutt, Cin. Hills Christian, 6-0, 200, sr. Willie Cox, Deer Park, 6-2, 230, sr. QB—LEVI WOODRUFF, WEST LIBERTY-SALEM, 6-0,170, SR. Backs—Sam Smallwood, Miami East, 5-7, 180, jr.; Joe Maleski, Twin Valley South, 6-0, 170, sr.; Ben Rascona, Deer Park, 5-7, 175, sr. Return Specialist—Ryan Mayes, Bethel, 5-8, 180, sr. Kicker—ERIC SALLEY, WEST LIBERTY-SALEM, 6-0, 170, SR.

Defense: Linemen—Mason Meyer, Reading, 6-1, 185, sr.; Dustin Hogan, Waynesville, 6-0, 225, sr.; Eric Niekamp, Anna, 6-4, 215, jr.; Gary Barnett, Deer Park, 5-10, 230, sr. Linebackers—Matt McFadden, East Clinton, 5-10, 190, jr.; J.T. Stone, Twin Valley South, 6-4, 235, sr.; Shane Englert, Deer Park, 5-11, 200, sr.; Nate Lambert, Cin. Hills Christian, 6-0, 195, sr. Backs—DANIEL WIRICK, WEST LIBERTY-SALEM, 6-1, 185, SR.; Brady Deters, Waynesville, 6-0, 175, jr.; Michael Welling, Reading, 6-1, 185, sr. Punter—Keith Raddish, Deer Park, 5-9, 170, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Ben Rascona, Deer Park.

Defensive players of the year: Dustin Hogan, Waynesville; Michael Welling, Reading.

Coaches of the year: Scott Cottingim, Twin Valley South; Max Current, Miami East.

Second Team

Offense: Ends—Kreg Elsass, Anna, 6-3, 190, sr.; Troy Diltz, Bethel, 5-10, 155,sr. Linemen—Alex Hunsucker, Anna, 6-0, 195, sr.; Bryan Dalton, Twin Valley South, 5-9, 180, sr.; Adam Vandegrift, Bethel, 6-0, 195, sr.; Kyle Abney, Day. Christian, 6-1, 230, jr.; Mike Treon, Versailles, 6-5, 265, jr. QB—Josh Flynn, Twin Valley South, 6-3,205, sr. Backs—Roger Smith, Day. Christian, 5-10, 200, sr.; Joel Naseman, Anna, 6-0, 175, sr.; Seth Millar, Wayneville, 5-8, 165, so. Return Specialist—Houston Walker, Miami East, 5-6, 155, sr.. Kicker—Joe Reifenberg, Cin. Hills Christian; 5-11, 170, sr.

Defense: Linemen—Nate Smith, East Clinton, 5-7, 200, jr.; Austin Featheringham, Anna 5-10, 210, sr.; Zach Rindler, Versailles. 5-10, 160, sr.; Chris Hillsamer, Bethel, 5-11, 240, sr. Linebacker—David Jackson, Miami East, 5-8, 191, sr.; Curtis Hoffman, Bethel, 5-9, 175, sr.; BLAKE WIRICK, WEST LIBERTY-SALEM, 6-0, 190, SR.; Carlo Sanchez-Geraci, Cin. Purcell Marian, 6-0, 190, sr. Backs—Ben Meisberger, Williamsburg, 5-9, 165, sr.; Taylor Steinke, Anna, 6-2, 170 jr.; Nick Miller, Dixie, 5-7, 155, sr. Punter—Shawn Winner, Versailles, 6-1, 180, sr.

Area Honorable Mention

Collin Link, Codey Smith and Tyler Hayes, W. Liberty-Salem; Ryan Corbin, Triad.

DIVISION VI

First Team

Offense: Ends—Matt James, Jefferson, 6-3, 190, sr.; JOE WEBB, MECHANICSBURG 6-1, 180, SO. Linemen—CHRIS MORMAN, CATHOLIC CENTRAL—6-2, 200, SR.; Logan Hall, Covington, 6-0, 180, sr.; Richie Hacker, New Miami, 5-8, 200, jr.; Nick Pulfer, Sidney Lehman Cath. Catholic, 5-10, 195, jr.; John Rabiner, Cin. Country Day, 6-2,290, sr. QB—BRENDAN KELLY, CATHOLIC CENTRAL, 6-0, 170, JR. Backs—Dan Jacob, Sidney Lehman Cath., 6-0, 195, sr.; Eric Beisner, Ansonia, 6-3, 200, sr.; Mike Case, Lockland, 5-9, 165, sr. Return Specialist—Brock Iddings, Covington, 5-10, 160, sr. Kicker—BRIAN CASSIDY, MECHANICSBURG, 6-5, 290, SR.

Defense: Linemen—J.J. Thompson, Covington, 6-2, 265, sr.; A.J. CANTANZARO, CATHOLIC CENTRAL, 6-0, 220, SR.; Jim Brandewie, Fort Loramie, 6-0, 180-, sr.; Evan Edger, Ansonia, 6-1, 215, sr. Linebacker—BRIAN WAGNER, CATHOLIC CENTRAL, 6-2, 220, SR.; Jordy Burelison, Covington, 5-11, 215, sr.; Matt Lippert, Cin. Summit Country Day, 6-0, 200, sr.; Ken Booker, Lockland, 6-3, 225, sr. Backs—KYLE DeWITT, CATHOLIC CENTRAL, 5-11, 170, SR., David Spearman, Sidney Lehman Cath., 6-1, 165, so.; Jeremy Barnes, Cin. Summit Country Day, 6-0 175, sr, Punter—Alex Dietz, Cin. Country Day, 6-2,180, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Dan Jacob, Sidney Lehman Cath.

Defensive player of the year: BRIAN WAGNER, CATHOLIC CENTRAL.

Coach of the year: STEVE DeWITT, CATHOLIC CENTRAL

Second Team

Offense: Ends—Charles Buckingham, Cin. Summit Country Day, 6-7, 200, sr.; MATT SHOCKEY, CATHOLIC CENTRAL, 6-4, 215, SR. Linemen—CONNOR GRAM, SOUTHEASTERN, 5-10, 205, SR.; Mike Mitchell, Riverside, 6-0, 240, sr.; Nathan Brandewie, Fort Loramie, 6-6, 240, jr.; Cody Rowland, Ansonia, 5-9, 220, jr.; Rudy Pfflug, Lockland, 5-9, 196, sr. QB—Bill Dickey, Covington, 5-10, 150, sr. Backs—Seth Parker, Riverside, 5-9,175, sr.; Max Dietz, Cin. Country Day, 5-11, 175, so.; Josh Hampton, New Miami, 5-10, 165, jr. Return Specialist—Nathan Brunk, Mississinawa Valley, 5-10, 170, sr. Kicker—Wade Schroeder, Sidney Lehman Cath., 5-4, 123, jr.

Defense: Linemen—Nick Carano, Riverside, 5-9,200, sr.; Trent James, Tri-County North, 6-3, 255, sr.; DAVID BETHEL, MECHANICSBURG, 6-2, 175, JR.; Mason Keel, Mississinawa Valley, 6-0, 185, sr. Linebackers—ETHAN PRICE, MECHANICSBURG, 5-9, 165, JR.; Logan Whitaker, Riverside, 5-10, 185, sr.; Max Cartwright, Sidney Lehman Cath., 6-0, 165, jr. Cory May, Jefferson, 6-1, 210, jr. Backs—Jeremiah Hibbard, New Miami, 5-8, 165, sr.; Zac Schmitz, Sidney Lehman Cath., 5-10, 165, jr.; Andy Sparks, Covington, 6-3,170, jr. Punter—Spencer Peltier,Sidney Lehman Cath. 6-0, 160, sr.

Area Honorable Mention

Andy Huffman and Adam Love, Mechanicsburg; Evan Delk and Cole Sesslar, Southeastern; Nick Massaro, Victor Felty and Andrew Mullen, Catholic Central; Raphael Allen and Antonio, Wood, Yellow Springs.

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