Howard, Potts, Grunder, Garman lead Northeast Inland District team

A 2,000-yard rusher, a couple of hard-hitting linebackers and playmaking safety highlight the 2009 Associated Press Northeast Inland All-District football team.

The team honors the top high school football players in each of the six divisions. It is chosen by a media panel representing the nine-county district.

Hoover senior Erick Howard, the state’s reigning Mr. Football, is the district’s Division I Offensive Player of the Year. He rushed for 2,053 yards this season, becoming Stark County’s career leader in rushing and scoring.

Two area seniors share the Division I honor as Defensive Player of the Year — GlenOak linebacker Andrew Garman and Massillon safety Bo Grunder. Garman helped the Golden Eagles reach the playoffs in each of his three years as a starter, leading them to their first Federal League title in 15 years. Grunder has eight interceptions, four fumble recoveries and 102 tackles heading into Massillon’s regional final with McKinley tonight.

In Division II, Louisville senior linebacker Hunter Potts is a co-Defensive Player of the Year. Potts made 91 tackles, including 19 for losses, in helping the Leopards to a 10-0 season and NBC title.

GlenOak’s Scott Garcia and Louisville’s Paul Farrah are coaches of the year in Divisions I and II, respectively, after guiding their teams to league titles.

A closer look at area Northeast Indland District first-teamers:

Division I

Devin Smith

Massillon, wide receiver

6-2, 170, junior

Caught an area-best 15 TD passes among his 44 receptions for 906 yards. ... Gained 369 yards on kick and punt returns, taking one punt back for a TD.

Mark Wiley

Hoover, offensive lineman

5-11, 195, senior

Paved way for Erick Howard’s back-to-back 2,000-yard rushing seasons. ... Made 44 tackles on defense, including two sacks.

Jeff Myers

Massillon, offensive lineman

6-3, 285, senior

Blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher and a 2,000-yard passer. ... Helped the Tigers average 30.6 points per game during the season. ... Recruited by Division I colleges.

Dakota Makowski

McKinley, offensive lineman

6-0, 228, senior

Helped the Bulldogs average 34.3 points and 358.3 yards per game.

Robert Partridge

Massillon, quarterback

6-2, 195, senior

Passed for 2,374 yards and 21 TDs, completing 54.3 percent of his throws. ... Threw for a touchdown in 10 of 12 games. ... Has topped 200 yards passing in seven of last eight games.

Erick Howard

Hoover, running back

5-11, 205, senior

Named offensive player of the year after becoming Stark County’s career leader in rushing, touchdowns and scoring. ... Rushed for 2,056 yards and 27 TDs this season on 337 carries. ... Made a team-high 102 tackles. ... Selected Ohio’s Mr. Football as a junior.

Bryce Wilder

McKinley, running back

5-9, 167, senior

Rushed for 1,594 yards (fourth-highest single-season total in McKinley history) and 16 TDs on 213 carries. ... Caught nine passes for 122 yards. ... Scored seven of his TDs in McKinley’s two playoff wins.

Brionte Dunn

GlenOak, running back

6-1, 201, sophomore

Rushed for 1,132 yards and 12 TDs on 226 carries.

Caleb Laps

Perry, running back

6-0, 190, senior

Eclipsed 1,000 yards for a second straight season, gaining 1,028 on 200 carries. ... Scored nine TDs. .. Averaged 25.8 yards on kickoff returns.

Jamaal McClain

McKinley, defensive lineman

6-1, 275, senior

Made 91 tackles from defensive tackle spot, including three for losses and four sacks.

Steve Miller

McKinley, defensive lineman

6-4, 235, junior

Averaged 10 tackles a game and has eight sacks a year after making 116 tackles and 13 sacks. ... Committed verbally to Ohio State.

Zack Rinehart

GlenOak, defensive lineman

6-0, 205, senior

Led Golden Eagles with seven sacks. ... Made 46 tackles, including seven tackles for loss.

Jewone Snow

McKinley, linebacker

6-2, 228, senior

Averaged 12.7 tackles per game with six tackles for loss. ... Forced five fumbles, including two in regional semifinal win over GlenOak.

Spyro Spondyl

GlenOak, linebacker

5-8, 190, senior

Made 80 tackles, including nine for losses and six sacks. ... Recovered two fumbles, returning one 93 yards for a TD against Hoover.

Andrew Garman

GlenOak, linebacker

6-0, 205, senior

Named the district’s co-defensive player of the year. ... Made 88 tackles during the regular season, including 11 for losses and one sack. ... Intercepted three passes and caused two fumbles.

Spencer Leno

Massillon, linebacker

5-11, 195, senior

Three-year starter made 103 tackles, with 31⁄2 for losses and two sacks.

Jordan Witt

Hoover, linebacker

6-1, 175, senior

Made 87 tackles, including three for losses and three sacks. ... Recovered three fumbles. ... Rushed for 160 yards and caught four passes for 149 yards, scoring three TDs overall.

Bo Grunder

Massillon, defensive back

5-11, 165, senior

Named the district’s co-defensive player of the year. ... Intercepted eight passes, taking one back for a TD, and recovered four fumbles. ... Made 102 tackles, five for losses. ... Caught 31 passes for 393 yards and a TD. ... Gained 484 yards on kick and punt returns.

Collin Daniels-Mitchell

GlenOak, defensive back

5-11, 185, senior

Made 51 tackles, including three for losses. ... Intercepted a pass and broke up five others. ... Rushed for 330 yards and four TDs on 48 carries.

Josh Remark

Massillon, defensive back

6-1, 175, senior

Made 110 tackles, including eight for losses. ... Recovered three fumbles and intercepted one pass.

James Forsythe

McKinley, punter

6-3, 170, senior

Averaged 41.8 yards per punt, putting 11 inside the 20 with another 11 ending in fair catches. ... Kicked three field goals and made 48 PATs.

Scott Garcia

GlenOak, Division I coach of the year

Guided the Golden Eagles to their first Federal League title in 15 years and their first outright championship since 1982. ... Led GlenOak to the playoffs three straight years, a first in program history.

Division II

Derek Sitzlar

Lake, wide receiver

6-0, 160, senior

Set Lake’s career receiving record, catching 77 passes. ... Caught 48 balls for 545 yards and four TDs this season.

Joe Neff

Louisville, offensive lineman

6-3, 265, senior

Helped Leopards to a 10-0 regular season, an NBC title and the No. 1 ranking in the final Division II AP state poll. ... Paved way for a Leopard offense that scored 29 points a game.

Bob Gothot

Louisville, offensive lineman

5-9, 205, senior

Opened holes for a Louisville offense that gained 3,368 yards and scored 294 points.

Jim Luther

Lake, running back

6-1, 178, junior

Rushed for 1,320 yards and 20 TDs on 193 carries. ... Gained 1,692 all-purpose yards. ... Made 44 tackles, including four for losses, as a safety.

Joe Poyser

Louisville, defensive lineman

6-1, 210, senior

Recorded a team-high 17 sacks and made 15 tackles for loss among his 57 total tackles in the regular season.

Joe Henderson

Louisville, defensive lineman

5-10, 220, senior

Made 39 tackles as a defensive tackle. ... Recorded nine tackles for loss and three sacks.

Hunter Potts

Louisville, linebacker

6-2, 225, senior, co-defensive player of the year

Made 91 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss and four sacks. ... Intercepted one pass. ... Averaged 36.8 yards a punt. ... Selected NBC Player of the Year.

Jake Adkins

Louisville, linebacker

5-11, 200, senior

Made 54 tackles, including 11 for loss and four sacks. ... Helped Leopards allow a Stark County-low 80 points during the regular season.

Ryan Christiansen

Lake, punter

6-2, 193, senior

Averaged 37.3 yards per punt, allowing just 37 total return yards on his 35 punts. ... Gained 1,428 yards of total offense as Lake’s quarterback. ... Ran for four TDs and threw for eight.

Paul Farrah

Louisville, Division II coach of the year

Guided the Leopards to the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 years, as they went 10-0 during the regular season for the fourth time under Farrah.

Division III

Evan Bach

Northwest, wide receiver

5-10, 180, senior

Caught 53 balls for 924 yards and nine TDs after making switch from All-Ohio tailback to receiver in team’s new five-wide offense. ... Gained 4,249 all-purpose yards in his career, scoring 43 TDs. ... Intercepted four passes this season.

Bryan Jones

Northwest, quarterback

6-1, 190, senior

Passed for 3,030 yards and 29 TDs this season, completing 59.9 percent of his 372 passes. .. Rushed for 459 yards and four TDs. ... Averaged 40 yards a punt and intercepted three passes. ... Gained 4,735 career yards of total offense, accounting for 46 TDs.

Alden Hill

Marlington, running back

6-2, 205, sophomore

Rushed for 1,196 yards and 16 TDs on 154 carries. ... Caught 10 passes for 134 yards and a score.

Mark Smith

West Branch, running back

5-11, 205, senior

Rushed for 1,339 yards and 14 TDs on 220 carries to lead the NBC. ... Caught eight passes for 74 yards.

Jesse Calcei

Northwest, defensive lineman

6-4, 210, senior

Made 75 tackles, including 11 for losses and eight sacks. ... Totaled 124 tackles for his career with 17 for losses and 13 sacks in two years as a starter. ... Also anchored Northwest offensive line and handled long snapping.

Bobby Schilling

Northwest, linebacker

6-0, 200, senior

Made 124 tackles, including nine for losses. ... Totaled 290 tackles throughout his career as a three-year starter with 20 for losses, five sacks and two interceptions.

Jake Krupko

Marlington, defensive back

6-1, 170, senior

Intercepted six passes, recovered one fumble and made 72 tackles. ... Caught 16 passes for 312 yards and three TDs. ... Caught two 2-point conversion passes.

Division IV

Kyle Kelly

Manchester, offensive lineman

6-2, 235, senior

Anchored the Panthers up front as a two-way tackle, helping them outscore teams, 415-162, this season. ... Made 47 tackles with three sacks and an interception.

Tom Ross

Manchester, offensive lineman

6-0, 190, senior

Started at guard and middle guard. ... Helped Panthers average more than 200 rushing yards a game. ... Made 43 tackles and three sacks.

Craig Dougherty

Manchester, running back

5-10, 170, senior

Named PAC-7 Player of the Year after leading the Panthers to a league title and a spot in the playoffs. ... Rushed for 1,296 yards and 18 TDs, averaging 8.0 yards per carry. ... Scored 22 TDs overall, including two on kickoff returns.

Tyler Alban

Tuslaw, defensive lineman

5-9, 165, senior

Led team with 17 tackles for loss and five sacks. ... Made 66 total tackles and recorded one safety.

Brit Hunter

Manchester, linebacker

5-10, 185, senior

Made 44 tackles and two interceptions. ... Started at fullback, where he rushed for 784 yards and 12 TDs on 156 carries.

Division V

Brandon Slater

East Canton, offensive lineman

6-0, 220 Senior

Opened holes for a Hornet running game that averaged 5.0 yards per carry and scored 24 TDs, as East Canton averaged 24.3 points per game.

Josh VanVoorhis

East Canton, linebacker

5-9, 185, senior

Intercepted 10 passes during the last two seasons. ... Gained 661 yards rushing and receiving, scoring eight TDs.

Cody Marshall

East Canton, defensive back

6-1, 180, senior

Intercepted two passes. ... Starred at receiver, too, catching 30 passes for 442 yards and five TDs.

Division I

First team

OFFENSE: Ends—Chase Hammond, Boardman, 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, senior; DeAndre Richardson, Austintown Fitch, 6-1, 180, sr.; Devin Smith, Massillon, 6-2, 170, jr.; Anthony Schrock, Wadsworth, 6-3, 201, sr. Linemen—Mark Wiley, North Canton Hoover, 5-11, 195, sr.; Ben Buzzelli, Wadsworth, 6-5, 286, sr.; Mike Price, Brunswick, 6-3, 240, sr.; Brandon Bucknell, Twinsburg, 5-10, 275, sr.; Jeff Myers, Massillon, 6-3, 285, sr.; Dakota Makowski, McKinley, 6-0, 228, sr. Quarterbacks—Robert Partridge, Massillon, 6-2, 195, sr.; Jon Ballard, Austintown Fitch, 6-3, 210, sr.; Richie Piekarski, Hudson, 6-3, 206, sr. Backs—Erick Howard, North Canton Hoover, 5-11, 205, sr.; Bryce Wilder, Canton McKinley,5-9, 167, sr.; Brionte Dunn, GlenOak, 6-1, 201, so.; Caleb Laps, Perry, 6-0, 190, sr.; Dion Johnson, Twinsburg, 5-7, 165, sr. Kicker—Trevor Ragan, Boardman, 5-11, 180, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—J.T. Moore, Boardman, 6-3, 235, sr.; Ryan Conway, Brunswick, 6-2, 240, sr.; Matt Fechko, Twinsburg, 6-3, 250, sr.; Jamaal McClain, Canton McKinley, 6-1, 275, sr.; Steve Miller Canton McKinley, 6-4, 235, jr.; Zack Rinehart, GlenOak, 6-0, 205, sr. Linebackers—Jewone Snow, Canton McKinley, 6-2, 228, sr.; Ryan Phillis, Boardman, 6-3, 225, sr.; Andrew Garman, GlenOak, 6-0, 205, sr.; Spyro Spondyl, GlenOak, 5-8, 190, sr.; Spencer Leno, Massillon, 5-11, 195, sr.; Joe Kerrigan, Brunswick, 6-1, 205, sr.; Jordan Witt, North Canton Hoover, 6-1, 175, sr. Backs—Bo Grunder, Massillon, 5-11, 165, sr.; Caleb Busson, Wadsworth, 5-11, 192, sr.; Danny Rymer, Medina, 6-0, 174, sr.; Michael Dorsey, Warren Harding, 6-3, 210, sr.; Collin Daniels-Mitchell, GlenOak, 5-11, 185, sr.; Josh Remark, Massillon, 6-1, 175, sr. Punter—James Forsythe, Canton McKinley, 6-3, 170, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Erick Howard, Hoover.

Defensive players of the year: Andrew Garman, GlenOak; Bo Grunder, Massillon.

Coach of the year: Scott Garcia, GlenOak.

Second team

OFFENSE: Ends—Sam Mariano, Austintown Fitch, 6-2, 173, sr.; Lorenzo Pace, Brunswick, 5-9, 160, sr.; Joe Hiller, Twinsburg, 5-10, 180, sr.; Justin Olack, Massillon, 6-3, 195, jr. Linemen—Colby Jacobs, Austintown Fitch, 5-11, 264, sr.; Jeff Piazza, Hudson, 6-6, 305, sr.; Jake Converse, GlenOak, 6-0, 250, sr.; Alex Steenrod, North Canton Hoover, 5-10, 250, sr.; Ben Doering, Massillon, 6-1, 245, sr. Quarterbacks—Rob Boyd, Boardman, 6-0, 200, sr.; Jordan Miller, Warren Harding, 5-11, 210, sr. Backs—Jack Snowball, Wadsworth, 5-10, 197, so.; Alex Winters, Massillon, 5-11, 170, so. Kicker—Jake Russell, Twinsburg, 6-0, 160, jr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Rashad Pope, GlenOak, 6-0, 225, sr.; Werner Ostmann, Medina, 5-10, 207, jr.; Tyler Mann, North Canton Hoover, 6-3, 220, sr.; Dylan Brumbaugh, Green, 6-5, 260, jr.; Kevin Johnson, Boardman, 6-3, 210, sr.; Joe Studer, Massillon, 6-0, 230, sr. Linebackers—Bart Randolph, Wadsworth, 5-11, 192, sr.; Adam Chalmers, Brunswick, 6-0, 200, sr.; Devon Sanders, Twinsburg, 5-10, 185, sr.; Lewellyn Coker, Warren Harding, 6-1, 210, sr. Backs—Jamon McClain, Canton McKinley,6-0, 183, sr.; Darius Washington, Twinsburg, 6-2, 190, sr.; LePear Smith, Perry, 5-9, 163, sr.; Brandon Martin, GlenOak, 5-10, 165, sr. Punter—Tyler Chaboudy, Green, 6-1, 185, sr.

Honorable mention

Tyler Miller, Massillon; Danny Huhn, Massillon; Aaron Wilson, Warren G. Harding; Andrew Zitnik, Warren G. Harding; Ed Killingworth, Warren G. Harding; Demond Hymes, Warren G. Harding; Taylor Bennett, Medina; Luke Currens, Wadsworth; Bobby Matthews, Austintown Fitch; Dan Fernback, Boardman; Nick Buonavolonta, Boardman; Noah Patoray, Boardman; Terry Terrigno, Austintown Fitch; Tamron Smith, Austintown Fitch; Davion Rogers, Warren G. Harding; Anthony Bowers, Brunswick; Chase Laudato, Brunswick; Jake Crowley, Wadsworth; Gabe Adams, Hudson; Matt Reed, Wadsworth; Frank Dufour, Twinsburg; Zack Barley, Hudson; Kyle Resanovich, Green; Devon Sanders, Twinsburg; Bart Randolph, Wadsworth; Sam Dorando, Green; Nick Nero, Twinsburg; Waquiem Comar, Twinsburg; Andrew Collier, Twinsburg; Casey Irwin, Jackson; Thomas Ross, GlenOak; Trai Hearn, GlenOak; A.J. Sarbaugh, North Canton Hoover; Mike Frascello, North Canton Hoover; Brett Tulodzieski, North Canton Hoover; Dan Nettleton, North Canton Hoover; Ronald Gillom, Canton McKinley; Angelo Powell, Canton McKinley; Elijah Farrakhan, Canton McKinley; Doug Fernandez, Canton McKinley; Ben Karam, Perry; Anthony Wise, Perry; Will Logan, Jackson; Matt Cochran, Jackson; John Markulis, Stow; Duane Mitchell, Stow; Alex Heidt, Cuyahoga Falls; Jordan Sweat, Cuyahoga Falls; Dennis Neveadomi, Cuyahoga Falls.

Division II

First team

OFFENSE: Ends—Steven Zarkovacki, Revere, 5-11, 175, sr.; Thaddeus Ingol, Barberton, 6-1, 195, sr.; Derek Sitzlar, Lake, 6-0, 160, sr. Linemen—Joe Neff, Louisville, 6-3, 265, sr.; Bob Gothot, Louisville, 5-9, 205, sr.; Greydon Pavlik, Ravenna, 5-10, 215, sr.; Ryan Anderson, Kent Roosevelt, 6-4, 280, so.; Evan Parker, Warren Howland, 6-1, 250, sr.; Nick Reinthaler, Canfield, 5-10, 200, sr. Quarterbacks—Evan Shimensky, Kent Roosevelt, 5-10, 170, jr.; Kyle Snyder, Barberton, 6-0, 200, sr. Backs—Aaron Maslowksi, Medina Highland, 5-10, 180, sr.; Jim Luther, Lake, 6-1, 178, jr.; Tyson Gulley, Akron Garfield, 5-9, 180, sr.; Parnell Taylor, Ravenna, 5-10, 183, sr.; John Battaglia, Richfield Revere, 5-10, 180, sr. Kicker—Billy Fisher, Canfield, 6-0, 185, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Joe Poyser, Louisville, 6-1, 210, sr.; Dan McCoy, Ravenna, 6-1, 260, sr.; Mitch Knapp, Aurora, 6-5, 225, sr.; Cody Reeseman, Warren Howland, 6-0, 280, jr.; Joe Henderson, Louisville, 5-10, 220, sr. Linebackers—Hunter Potts, Louisville, 6-2, 225, sr.; Tyler Phillips, Medina Highland, 6-2, 225, sr.; Cameron Ontko, Walsh Jesuit, 6-0, 218, sr.; Marcus Rogers, Kent Roosevelt, 6-2, 215, sr.; Matt Chambers, Warren Howland, 5-9, 185, sr.; Jake Adkins, Louisville, 5-11, 200, sr.; Adam Cepik, Lodi Cloverleaf, 6-1, 210, sr.; Eric Schultz, Aurora, 5-10, 185, sr. Backs—Kyle Vaclav, Canfield, 5-11, 175, sr.; Jordan Italiano, Canfield, 5-9, 175, so.; Mike Mangiarelli, Howland, 6-0, 180, sr.; Mike Ganoe, Aurora, 6-1, 170, sr.; Martel Durant, Copley, 5-10, 170, sr. Punter—Ryan Christiansen, Lake, 6-2, 193, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Aaron Maslowksi, Medina Highland.

Defensive players of the year: Hunter Potts, Louisville; Matt Chambers, Warren Howland.

Coach of the year: Paul Farrah, Louisville.

Second team

OFFENSE: Ends—Joe Stoffer, Louisville, 5-8, 150, sr.; Mike Thomas, Young. East, 5-10, 170, jr.; Adam Kronenberger, Medina Highland, 6-5, 174, sr. Linemen—Anthony Stanko, Howland, 6-5, 295, so.; Matt Benson, Ravenna, 5-8, 190, so.; Mike King, Cloverleaf, 6-3, 260, sr.; Kevin Jones, Akron Garfield, 5-9, 190, jr.; Ben Jubell, Aurora, 6-2, 305, sr.; Adam Redmond, Walsh Jesuit, 6-6, 227, jr. Quarterbacks—Zach Thomas, Ravenna, 5-9, 173, sr.; Jerry Scholle, Medina Highland, 6-0, 150, so. Backs—Argeros Turner, Copley, 5-10, 175, fr.; Devin Richardson, Akron Ellet, 5-9, 180, sr.; Cody Grice, Akron Firestone, 6-0, 235, jr. Kicker—Matt Bennett, Walsh Jesuit, 6-1, 180, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Kevin Brewton, Akron Garfield, 6-3, 220, jr.; Michael Schooley, Louisville, 6-1, 180, jr.; Chris Justik, Medina Highland, 6-2, 230, jr.; Reed Remington, Walsh Jesuit, 6-4, 225, jr. Linebackers—Marcus Wright, Kent Roosevelt, 6-4, 220, sr.; Joe Romanoff, Cloverleaf,

5-9, 190, so.; Donnie Allison, Canfield, 6-0, 180, sr.; Kendal Peterson, Young. East, 5-11, 225, sr.; Dave Flegal, Revere, 5-10, 190, sr.; Ryan Huttinger, Wooster, 6-1, 195, sr. Backs—Brad Beachy, Lake, 6-0, 173, sr.; Heath Eby, Lodi Cloverleaf, 5-11, 168, sr.; Nick Sivillo, Aurora, 5-11, 170, jr.; Cam Bahler, Wooster, 5-11, 170, sr. Punter—Alex Kacere, Wooster, 6-2, 180, sr.

Honorable mention

Duke Price, Wooster; Stewart Turner, Wooster; Bryan Gallo-Malta, Wooster; Brad Hollifield, Barberton; Brett Cooper, Canfield; Dante DeLorenzo, Canfield; Lester Scott, Young. East; T.T. Myers, Young. East; Dan Fanzo, Young. Chaney; Matt Preston, Howland; Deiondre Mack, Ravenna; Colton College, Ravenna; Steven Reedy, Tallmadge; Dave Grabowski, Cloverleaf; Sheldon Spaulding, Akron Garfield; Davonne Dixon, Akron Garfield; Corvale Johnson, Akron Garfield; Chris Gibbs, Richfield Revere; Tyler Watson, Aurora; Anthony Melchiori, Aurora; Ryan Berry, Walsh Jesuit; Dillon Trible, Ellet; Devin Richards, Ellet; Jeremy Mingo, Firestone; James Ray, Firestone; Louie Gigliotti, Copley; Sam Wheeler, Copley; Joe Connolly, Copley; Kevin Ivasku, Copley; Ryan Enlow, Lake; Andrew Franjesevic, Lake; Dan Reed, Lake; Logan Wartman, Lake; Jaron Lohmeyer, Louisville; Mitch Sluss, Louisville; Dan McDonald, Louisville; Tyler Radalia, Louisville; Eric Armstead, Canton Timken.

Division III

First team

OFFENSE: Ends—Darius Patton, Poland, 5-10, 170, jr.; Doran Grant, Akron SV-SM, 5-10, 175, jr.; Evan Bach, Northwest, 5-10, 180, sr.; Ben Eisel, Salem, 5-10, 155, sr. Linemen—Kelton Keller, Medina Buckeye, 6-3, 230, sr.; Jim Cercek, Mogadore Field, 6-1 270, jr.; Zach Larson, Young. Mooney, 6-3, 285, sr; Eric Franklin, Young. Mooney, 6-7, 310, sr.; David Sutter, Hoban, 5-11, 250, sr. Quarterbacks—Bryan Jones, Northwest, 6-1, 190, sr.; Matt Shelton, Hubbard, 6-3, 180, sr.; Trent Toothman, Salem, 6-1, 215, jr. Backs—Andre Givens, Hubbard, 5-10, 185, sr.; Braylon Heard, Young. Mooney, 5-10, 170, sr.; Dillon Matthews, Akron Springfield, 5-7, 145, so.; Alden Hill, Marlington, 6-2, 205, so.; Mark Smith, West Branch,

5-11, 205, sr. Kicker—Zach Christensen, Akron Hoban, 5-10, 150, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—LaTroy Lewis, Akron Hoban, 6-4, 230, so.; Greg McMullen, Akron Hoban, 6-5, 260, so.; Jesse Calcei, Northwest, 6-4, 210, sr.; Chris Evans, Akron Springfield, 6-0, 285, sr. Linebackers—Mark Brandenstein, Young. Mooney, 5-11, 215, sr; Mike Day, Poland, 5-8, 190, sr.; Kurtis Drummond, Hubbard, 6-3, 195, sr.; Bobby Schilling, Northwest, 6-0, 200, sr.; Mike Boosinger, Mogadore Field, 6-3, 200, sr.; Billy Harmon, Akron SV-SM, 6-0, 240, sr. Backs—Luke Wollet, Poland, 6-1, 195, sr.; Jake Krupko, Marlington, 6-1, 170, sr.; Ray Vinopal, Young. Mooney, 5-11, 185, sr.; John Coleman, Akron Buchtel, 5-11, 170, sr.; Mark Murphy, Akron SV-SM, 6-1, 195, jr. Punter—A.J. Fox, Young. Mooney, 5-9, 200, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Braylon Heard, Young. Mooney.

Defensive player of the year: Luke Wollet, Poland.

Coaches of the year: Mike Kopachy, Salem; Kevin Vaughn, Akron Springfield.

Second team

OFFENSE: Ends—Danny Duvall, Hubbard, 5-10, 190, jr.; Cory Hoffman, Northwest, 5-9, 150, jr.; Steve Magic, Streetsboro, 6-0, 175, jr.; Ben Coudriet, Akron Hoban, 5-10, 175, sr. Linemen—Cody Carrow, Medina Buckeye, 5-10, 235, sr.; Zach Higgins, Marlington, 6-5, 275, so.; Mark Pelini, Young. Mooney, 6-1, 285, sr.; Jason Cook, Streetsboro, 6-2, 290, sr.; Dom Dionisio, Hubbard, 6-3, 250, sr.; Eric Kendrick, Akron Buchtel, 6-6, 310, sr.; Brad Ferguson, West Branch, 6-6, 250, sr. Quarterbacks—Mike Kelly, Medina Buckeye, 5-11, 165, sr.; Colin Reardon, Poland Seminary, 6-0, 180, so. Backs—Justin Keith, Canton South, 6-1, 220, sr.; Lawrence Wynn, Akron Hoban, 5-7, 160, sr. Kicker—Aaron Polasky, Mogadore Field, 6-1, 185 sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Troy Keener, Akron SV-SM, 5-10, 190, sr.; Brett Modic, Poland Seminary, 6-3, 220, sr.; Chase Cole, Akron Springfield, 6-3, 225, jr.; Mitch Lewis, Northwest, 6-2, 240, sr.; Ben Castrigano, Akron SV-SM, 6-2, 230, sr.; Joe Montgomery, Marlington, 6-5, 195, sr.; Mike King, Salem, 6-3, 275, jr. Linebackers—Joe Stoops, Young. Mooney, 6-3, 175, sr.; Tim Dalesandro, Poland, 6-0, 180, sr.; Matt Taylor, Salem, 6-0, 210, sr.; Austin Webb, Marlington, 6-0, 200, sr.; Jordan Wanner, Canton South, 5-10, 175, sr.; Steve Veillette, Akron Hoban, 6-2, 210, sr. Backs—Donald DAlesio, Young. Mooney, 6-0, 178, sr.; John Stoops, Young. Mooney, 6-3, 175, sr.; Dominique Mitchell, Akron SV-SM, 5-10, 180, sr. Punter—Anthony Pennington, Ravenna Southeast, 6-0, 195, sr.

Honorable mention

Gavin Hutchison, Northwest; Tim May, Northwest; James Lucas, Canton South; Justin Lynch, Canton South; Jerald Robinson, Canton South; Zack Moore, Mogadore Field; Sean Stone, Ravenna Southeast; Brandon Gency, Streetsboro; Nate Mountain, Streetsboro; Dakota Long, Mantua Crestwood; Blake Novotny, Hubbard; Nick Lucariello, Niles McKinley; Mike Watson, Niles McKinley; Jake Boettner, Medina Buckeye; Ryan McCormick, Medina Buckeye; Kory George, Struthers; Kevin McDonald, Struthers; Alex Zordich, Young. Mooney; Nate Stasik, Field; Jabir Hadi, Akron Buchtel; Desmond McCoy, Akron Buchtel; Garnett Thompson, Akron Buchtel; Dajon Lewis, Akron Buchtel; Mike Kagafas, Akron SV-SM; Ryan Ross, Akron Hoban; Alex Rizzo, Streetsboro; Norm Jesser, Akron Hoban; Matt Romero, Akron Hoban; Michael Underwood, West Branch; Ryan Brown, West Branch; Brandon Ferguson, West Branch; Scott Muckleroy, West Branch; Bo Beegle, West Branch; Harrison Dickerhoof, Marlington; Dymonte Thomas, Marlington; Chris Higgins, Marlington; Tyler Royer, Marlington; Alex Oesch, Alliance; Terrion Saunders, Alliance; Darell Jones, Alliance; Justin Rhome, Alliance; DeRon Snodgrass, Alliance; Beau Wenger, Fairless; Steve Smith, Norton; Tim Cool, Norton; Ian Adair, Norton.

Division IV

First team

OFFENSE: Ends—Cole Drake, Triway, 5-10, 165, sr.; Sam Miller, Orrville, 6-0, 175, sr.; Brandyn Peters, Peninsula Woodridge, 6-2, 181, sr.; Landon Smith, Girard, 6-1, 183, jr. Linemen—Eric Myers, Triway, 6-2, 220, jr.; Craig Frankford, Girard, 6-3, 300, sr.; Stephen Page, Newton Falls, 6-4, 240, sr.; Kyle Kelly, Manchester, 6-2, 235, sr.; Tom Ross, Manchester, 6-0, 190, sr. Quarterbacks—Derek Carmichael, Triway, 5-9, 160, jr.; Anthony Westren, Peninsula Woodridge, 6-2, 183, sr.; Adam Charles, Girard, 6-2, 205, sr. Backs—Anthony Kelly, Peninsula Woodridge, 6-0, 184, sr.; Craig Dougherty, Manchester,5-10, 170, sr.; Te Elias, Cortland Lakeview, 5-9, 185, sr.; Darrio Bivens, Campbell Memorial, 5-11, 175, sr.; Tré Simpson, Orrville, 6-0, 180, jr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Tyler Alban, Tuslaw, 5-9, 165, sr.; Nick Szwedko, Cortland Lakeview, 6-2, 215, sr.; Dennis Raber, Orrville, 5-9, 180, sr.; Justin Schafrath, Doylestown Chippewa, 6-2, 240, sr.; Xavier Douglas, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA, 6-3, 205, sr.; Zak Knettel, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA, 6-0, 180, sr. Linebackers—Jon Sas, Sullivan Black River, 6-3, 210, jr.; Alex Utley, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA, 5-9, 185, jr.; Chase Hoobler, Orrville, 6-3, 220, sr.; Mike Stacchiotti, Girard, 6-1, 223, sr.; David Charles, Woodridge, 6-0, 176, sr.; Brandon Butcher, Triway, 6-0, 195, sr.; Brit Hunter, Manchester, 5-10, 185, sr.; John Sikora, Campbell Memorial, 5-10, 195, jr.; Brent Marshall, Garrettsville Garfield, 5-11, 231, jr. Backs—Colby Busson, Chippewa, 5-8, 160, sr.; Mitch Czerniak, Newton Falls, 6-1, 175, jr.; Tallen Birmingham, Girard, 5-8, 185, sr. Punter—Cody Dillon, Newton Falls, 6-3, 210, so.

Offensive players of the year: Anthony Kelly, Peninsula Woodridge; Landon Smith, Girard.

Defensive player of the year: Chase Hoobler, Orrville.

Coaches of the year: Eric Ervin, Peninsula Woodridge; Jeff Bayuk, Campbell Memorial.

Honorable mention

Lester Hughes, Campbell Memorial; Richard Bledsoe, Campbell Memorial; Alex Lopez, Campbell Memorial; Skevo Zembillas, Campbell Memorial; Matt Joppeck, Sullivan Black River; Jake Wright, Sullivan Black River; Jake O’Connor, Sullivan Black River; Mike Floravit, Girard; Kyle Richey, Girard; Carlo Eggleston, Girard; Matt Lester, Girard; Raymond Byrd, Girard; Dominic Morgan, Girard; Kevin Hazel, Lakeview; Anthony Franco, Lakeview; Clint Hess, Lakeview; Eric Kline, Newton Falls; Justin Currey, Newton Falls; Antonio Kinard, Young. Liberty; Steve Woodyard, LaBrae; Todd Collins, LaBrae; Travis Damron, Warren Champion; Mike Haehner, Garrettsville Garfield; Bobby Bright, Garrettsville Garfield; Cameron Hilling, Peninsula Woodridge; Brennan Owens, Peninsula Woodridge; A.J. Graham, Peninsula Woodridge; Andrew Schickler, Chippewa; Joe Besancon, Orrville; Jordan Thomas, Orrville; Vincent Monheim, Orrville; J.T. Mosley, Orrville; Sawyer Polen, Triway; Zach Houmard, Triway; Steve King, Manchester; Jared Page, Peninsula Woodridge; Branden Baumgardner, Garrettsville Garfield; Joe Peticca, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA; Matt Meadows, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA; John Reinart, Manchester; Mark Noble, Manchester; Neal Devericks, Manchester; Mark Richard, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA; Mike Blair, Tuslaw; Jerrod Combs, Tuslaw; Mason Miller, Tuslaw; Justin Erfurth, Tuslaw; Treg Grubb, Tuslaw; Nick Humphries, Canton Central Catholic; Brock Colaner, Canton Central Catholic; Jordan Ditty, Canton Central Catholic; Jake Eckard, Canton Central Catholic.

Division V

First team

OFFENSE: Ends—Ryan Moore, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 6-3, 185, jr.; Akise Teague, Young. Ursuline, 5-8, 175, jr. Linemen—Aaron Boussard, Columbiana Crestview, 6-1, 232, sr.; Brandon Slater, East Canton, 6-0, 220 sr.; Zach Conlan, Young. Ursuline, 6-0, 298, jr.; David Taylor, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 6-0, 280, sr.; Jared Whitcomb, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 6-4, 280, jr.; Shane Stroh, Apple Creek Waynedale, 5-11, 220, sr. Quarterbacks—Carter Hill, Columbiana Crestview, 5-11, 188, jr.; Shane Peterson, East Palestine, 6-0, 170, sr.; Dylan Kingan, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 6-1, 170, sr. Backs—Allen Jones, Young. Ursuline, 5-10, 205, sr.; Jim Zubick, New Middletown Springfield, 5-8, 151, sr.; Cory Stryker, Apple Creek Waynedale, 5-11, 170, sr.; Ben Ault, Smithville, 5-10, 170, sr. Kicker—Kurt Schaefer, West Salem Northwestern, 6-1, 195, jr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Ryan Brewer, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 6-2, 230, sr.; Zach Steiner, Smithville, 6-0, 220, sr.; Tyler Keeley, Mineral Ridge, 5-10, 190, jr. ; Dawalyn Harper, Young. Ursuline, 6-1, 220, sr.; Dan Neundorf, West Salem Northwestern, 6-2, 275, sr. Linebackers—Ben Gysin, East Palestine, 6-4, 240, sr.; Brent Allerding, Loudonville, 5-11, 205, sr.; Jon Park, Rootstown, 5-9, 175, sr.; Dylon DeJane, New Middletown Springfield, 6-1, 235, sr.; Josh VanVoorhis, East Canton, 5-9, 185, sr. Backs—Adam Britton, Columbiana Crestview, 5-8, 171, sr.; Jordan Lance, Loudonville, 5-11, 190, sr.; Kyle Phillips, Apple Creek Waynedale, 6-0, 155, jr.; Adam Wallace, Creston Norwayne, 6-2, 170, so.; Dan Skiba, Mineral Ridge, 6-0, 185, jr.; Jeff Podolsky, Young. Ursuline, 5-8, 165, jr.; Cody Marshall, 6-1, 180, East Canton, sr. Punter—Scott Kearley, Rootstown, 6-1, 180, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Allen Jones, Young. Ursuline.

Defensive player of the year: Ryan Brewer, Jeromesville Hillsdale.

Coach of the year: Tom Williams, Jeromesville Hillsdale.

Honorable mention

Paul Kempe, Young. Ursuline; Chris Collins, Young. Ursuline; David Rossi, Young. Ursuline; Trevor Smith, Young. Ursuline; DeAndre Harris, Young. Ursuline; Kyle Seaver, N.Lima South Range; Hunter Spitz, N.Lima South Range; Tanner Avnet, New Middletown Springfield; Matt Semach, New Middletown Springfield; Ryan Porter, Mineral Ridge; Jacob Chiclowe, Mineral Ridge; Evan Hall, Mineral Ridge; Kyle Butson, Mineral Ridge; Tyler Williams, Rootstown; Gary Cervone, Columbiana Crestview; Adam Coppock, Columbiana Crestview; Shane Jurjavcic, East Palestine; Jake Gazzetti, East Palestine; Kyle Weinstock, Lisbon David Anderson; Zack Taylor, Hanoverton United; Josh McLaughlin, Hanoverton United; Mike McLaughlin, Hanoverton United; Nick Buss, Apple Creek Waynedale; Devon Mullins, Apple Creek Waynedale; Aaron Williams, Apple Creek Waynedale; Zac Cherry, West Salem Northwestern; Bryan Fortune, West Salem Northwestern; Mike Howell, Smithville; Derek Orr, Smithville; Jacob Morgan, Creston Norwayne; Jordan Richards, Creston Norwayne; Luke Weber, Loudonville; Cooper Charleton, Loudonville; Zach Fulk, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Justin Huber, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Trevor Badertscher, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Zach Columber, Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas; Matt Dougherty, Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas; Matt Hohman, Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas; Dan Kampman, Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas; Richard Presutti, East Canton; Landon Schmidt, East Canton; Kyle Thompson, East Canton; Nico Dimos, East Canton; Tyler Cox, East Canton; Tyler Alspaugh, East Canton.

Division VI

First team

OFFENSE: Ends—Clayton Hull, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 6-2, 185, sr.; Victor Shaw, Young. Christian, 6-1, 180, sr.; Matt Traugh, Mogadore, 6-2, 190, sr. Linemen—Mike McMaster, Columbiana, 6-2, 255, sr.; Dominic Barbera, Dalton, 6-2, 240, sr.; Kevin Pollock, Mogadore, 5-10, 205, sr.; Sam Claybourne, McDonald, 6-1, 255, sr.; Matt Douglas, Columbiana, 6-1, 270, jr. Quarterbacks—Shane Ewing, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 6-3, 192, sr.; Gavin Hackett, Dalton, 6-1, 170, jr.; Anthony Angelo, Warren JFK, 6-1, 185, sr. Backs—Brandon Bauman, Rittman, 6-1, 170, jr.; Nick Cupan, McDonald, 5-10, 185, sr.; Jimmy Rasey, Southing Chalker, 5-7, 170, jr.; Jake McAvinew, Mogadore, 5-9, 195, jr. Kicker—David Duncan, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 5-10, 150, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Jake Martin, Ashland Mapleton, 5-8, 235, sr.; Bryan Schiraldi, Lowellville, 5-9, 225, sr.; Trent Clay, McDonald, 6-3, 220, sr.; Devan Miller, Leetonia, 6-0, 205, jr. Linebackers—Kodey Chance, Mogadore, 5-11, 175, jr.; Andrew Beun, Dalton, 5-8, 175, sr.; Matt Torgler, Dalton, 5-11, 168, sr.; Ryan McCollum, Warren JFK, 6-0, 215, sr.; Bubba Dowling, Wellsville, 6-0, 230, sr. Backs—Jeremy Carter, Wellsville, 6-2, 190, sr.; Grant Crider, Columbiana, 6-1, 195, sr.; Devin Bansberg, McDonald, 5-11, 180, sr.; Travis Lint, Dalton, 5-10, 173, jr. Punter—Pat Minnie, Lowellville, 5-11, 170, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Shane Ewing, Berlin Center Western Reserve.

Defensive player of the year: Trent Clay, McDonald.

Coach of the year: Bob Ramsay, Dalton.

Honorable mention

Aaron Oblisk, Sebring McKinley; Tyler Rinehart, Sebring McKinley; Jeff Davidson, Columbiana; Jake Yoder, Columbiana; Justin Colella, Leetonia; Kyle Gray, Leetonia; Dylan Puckett, Salineville Southern; Bryan Brinker, Salineville Southern; Nick Broughton, Wellsville; Brandon LaClair, Wellsville; Derek Miller, Dalton; Greg Blevins, Dalton; Chris Himes, Dalton; Skylar Haines, Ashland Mapleton; Lance Horner, Rittman; Zach Glagola, Mogadore; Andrew Monea, Mogadore; Alex Roebken, Mogadore; Allen Blake, Windham; Nicola Accordino, McDonald; David John, McDonald; Mike Kelly, McDonald; Justin Rota, McDonald; Mark Ringold, Warren JFK; Sam Radich, Warren JFK; Nate Marsico, Warren JFK; Lou Alexander, Berlin Center Western Reserve; Tyler Powell, Berlin Center Western Reserve; Ed Crump, Berlin Center Western Reserve; John Pecchia, Young. Christian; Doug Chumita, Young. Christian; Brian Richey, Young. Christian; Anthony Harris, Young. Christian; Jimmy Perry, Lowellville; Bryan Seidita, Lowellville; Evan Filip, Lowellville; Wilbur Wilson, N.Jackson Jackson-Milton; Reggie Johnson, N.Jackson Jackson-Milton; Anthony Tomaino, N.Jackson Jackson-Milton.