High school boys basketball players earn All-Central District honors

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Tue, Mar 3, 2026 ·

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The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association 2025-2026 All-Central District high school boys basketball teams, as selected by a media panel from the district, with height, year and regular-season scoring average:

DIVISION I

First team: JR Bates (Pickerington North) 5-11 sr., 23.4 points per game; Jordie Bowens (Reynoldsburg) 6-6, sr., 16.0; Landon Evans (Pickerington Central) 6-5, jr., 19.0; Xavier McKinney (Reynoldsburg) 6-4, sr., 18.4; Kypton Norris (Hilliard Bradley) 6-3, so., 17.2; Jake Quackenbush (Newark) 6-5, sr.,19.0; Ty Walburn (Olentangy) 6-3, jr., 16.9.

Second team: Noah Bruns (Olentangy Berlin) 6-3, jr., 21.2; Thomas Cochran (Dublin Coffman) 6-8, jr., 19.0; Ty Gilbert (Newark) 5-11, sr., 16.0; Ben Mirgon (Hilliard Bradley) 6-0, jr., 16.0; Kade Romine (Hilliard Darby) 6-2, sr., 19.7; Jacob Saxton (Grove City) 5-10, so., 18.6; Treyton Schroeder (Olentangy Orange) 5-9, sr., 12.4.

Third team: Cole Brewer (Marysville) 6-4, sr., 18.7; Breaker Heller (Westland) 5-11, jr., 13.4; Grant Miller (Olentangy Orange) 6-8, jr., 14.0; Luke Mitchell (Upper Arlington) 6-1, jr., 12.7; Parker Van Engelenhoven (Olentangy Liberty) 6-5, sr., 15.1; Ryan Washington (Gahanna) 6-1, sr., 13.5; Drew Whitlatch (Lancaster) 6-0, sr., 17.4.

Honorable mention: Tybon Brooks (Newark); Jaydenn Deedat (Westland); Noah Dumas (Pickerington North); Cam Eaton (Lancaster); Jayden Estep (Central Crossing); Luka Filia (Olentangy Berlin); Charlie Guth (Dublin Coffman); Marcus Hemphill (Groveport); Hayden Henry (Upper Arlington); Reece Hemmert (Hilliard Davidson); Seth Hoersten (Hilliard Davidson); Brody Larrison (Upper Arlington); Drew Limbird (Hilliard Darby); Albee Moore (Pickerington Central); Luke Muhlenkamp (Dublin Coffman); Quentin Page (Olentangy); Antwon Pollard (Westland); Jayden Reed-Davis (Hilliard Bradley); Derek Rivera-Whitfield (Gahanna); Mekhi Roddy (Reynoldsburg); Tyreke Ruffin (Groveport); Jeremiah Russell (Delaware); Gabe Schmidt (Dublin Coffman); Aaven Snyder (Pickerington Central); Nathaniel Thompson (Central Crossing); Jordan Wagner (Groveport).

Player of the year: Jake Quackenbush (Newark)

Coach of the year: John Feasel (Olentangy)

DIVISION II

First team: Tony Cornett (Westerville North) 6-5, jr., 16.0; Brody Fields (Teays Valley) 6-3, sr., 18.0; Xavier Jones (Westerville South) 6-3, so., 19.1; Nate Lovinsky (Licking Heights) 6-6, sr., 13.5; Marco Mattucci (New Albany) 6-4, sr., 20.0; Elijah McCree (Westerville North) 6-0, sr., 20.7; Carson Scholl (Big Walnut) 6-8, jr., 18.5.

Second team: Laith Alsaadi (Dublin Scioto) 5-11, sr., 17.3; Elijah Dunn (Canal Winchester) 5-10, sr., 14.8; Diante James (Northland) 5-10, sr., 16.2; Charlie Koesters (St. Charles) 6-3, sr., 15.3; Tyson Perkins (Westerville North) 5-9, jr., 10.5; Eli Stumpf (Big Walnut) 6-5, jr., 17.5; Trenton Wells (Mount Vernon) 6-0, sr., 18.3.

Third team: Myles Jarrett (Mifflin) 5-5, jr., 13.4; Eli Jessup (Watkins Memorial) 6-2, jr., 16.4; Caden Kistner (New Albany) 6-2, sr., 9.0; Evan Murfield (New Albany) 6-6, sr., 10.0; Luke Page (Worthington Kilbourne) 5-10, sr., 13.3; Vandell Slade (Northland) 6-3, so., 13.0; Ta'Vyon Wright (Licking Heights) 5-8, sr., 12.0.

Honorable mention: Trace Beck (Mount Vernon); Isaiah Darfus (Canal Winchester); Zion Davis (Licking Heights); Mason Gooden (Westerville Central); Ray Hardiman (Watkins Memorial); Isaiah Jones (Dublin Scioto); Hassan Kaba (Westerville South); Damion King (Westerville North); Owen Mburgu (Northland); Jacob Medhane (Westerville North); Nashawn Mitchell (Mifflin); Marcus Nathan (St. Charles); Liam Nordstrom (St. Charles); Kaden Purdon (Teays Valley).

Player of the year: Elijah McCree (Westerville North)

Coach of the year: Shan Trusley (Westerville North)

DIVISION III

First team: Carter Bellisari (Watterson) 6-3, sr., 13.3; Keon Bonner (Centennial) 6-5, jr., 19.2; Angelo Diedalis (Centennial) 6-6, sr., 23.2; Jakhi Calloway (Hartley) 6-0, sr., 16.2; Reuben Holmes (Beechcroft) 6-5, sr., 21.1; Caleb O'Neil (Hartley) 6-2, sr., 18.5; Lee'Sean Saunders (Walnut Ridge) 6-3, sr., 20.6.

Second team: Daevyn Amankwaah (DeSales) 6-3, sr., 11.3; Noah Holsinger (Watterson) 6-3, sr., 9.9; Lucas King (Hamilton Township) 6-5, sr., 14.9; Marquis Lucas (Walnut Ridge) 6-2, sr., 17.1; Cayden Strasser (Granville) 6-5, sr., 16.4; Emmanuel Towns (Linden) 5-11, sr., 16.8; Neko Tuff (South) 5-11, jr., 15.0.

Honorable mention: Te'Sean Braddy (Marion Harding); Jakob Culver (Granville); Quentin Easler (Hartley); Gavin Griffin (South); Daeveon Jackson (West); Cameron Johnson (Centennial); Deon Johnson (Walnut Ridge); Landen Keller (Marion Harding); Christian King (Hartley); JeAllen Lane (West); Ankevon Little (Linden); Caleb Metz (Marion Harding); Andrew Montgomery (Bexley); Mike Mulligan (Watterson); Abdoulaye Ndongo (Independence); Jack Schuler (Watterson); Grant Weakley (DeSales); Darren White-Tyler (Independence); Charlie Wright (Granville).

Player of the year: Jakhi Calloway (Hartley)

Coach of the year: Shawn Williams (Centennial)

DIVISION IV

First team: Jonathan Amos (KIPP Columbus) 6-2, sr., 21.2; Danny Bentley (Jonathan Alder) 6-1, so., 19.1; Daeshawn Fiore (East) 6-0, sr., 22.6; Jordan Kaminsky (Heath) 6-3, sr., 25.0; Carter Myers (River Valley) 6-6, sr., 24.6; Dekar Moultrie (Eastmoor Academy) 6-9, jr., 15.4; Chase Smith (River Valley) 6-1, sr., 19.0.

Second team: John Eckenrode (Johnstown) 6-3, sr., 11.0; Mustafa Ibrahim (Horizon Science) 6-5, sr., 13.0; Zane Hancock (Licking Valley) 6-4, sr., 17.4; Caleb Hinkel (Bloom-Carroll) 5-10, sr., 12.2; Luke Johnson (London) 5-11, so., 15.4; Matthew Kirkley (Worthington Christian) 6-5, jr., 12.4; Ace Lowery (Johnstown) 5-11, jr., 13.0.

Honorable mention: Da'Marcus Butler (East); JJ Calloway (London); Abdoulaye Coulibaly (International); Liam Deering (Johnstown); Thierno Diallo (Horizon Science); Chase Muetzel (Jonathan Alder); Colin Nickell (London); Emmen Pettigrew (KIPP Columbus); Ian St. John (Worthington Christian); Stephon Simpkins (Eastmoor Academy); Eli Snyder (River Valley); Grant Stevison (Buckeye Valley); Brady Sweet (Jonathan Alder); Owen Winkelfoos (Highland); Ja'Kai Wilson (Highland); Shawn Wilson (Marion-Franklin).

Players of the year: Jordan Kaminsky (Heath) and Carter Myers (River Valley)

Coach of the year: Kyle Higgins (Johnstown)

DIVISION V

First team: Ephraim Campbell (Harvest Prep) 6-4, sr., 13.2; Rohaun Harris-Hardy (Africentric) 6-5, sr., 16.2; Dainon Lindsey (North Union) 6-3, jr., 17.4; Jason Singleton (Columbus Academy) 6-4, sr., 21.3; Gavin Toombs (Fredericktown) 6-5, sr., 16.2; Evan Wiedmann (Fairbanks) 6-0, jr., 14.3; Joshua Smith (Africentric) 6-5, sr., 15.5.

Second team: Gage Baker (Mount Gilead) 6-4, sr., 17.8; MikeMike Daniels (Ready) 5-9, jr., 14.5; Derron Gray Jr. (Africentric) 6-4, sr., 14.4; Carson Rinehart (Fredericktown) 6-1, sr., 16.4; Evan Sickmiller (Pleasant) 6-7, sr., 14.8; JaJuan Wharton (Harvest Prep) 6-3, sr., 15.9; Mitch Zumberge (Columbus Academy) 6-8, so., 10.1.

Third team: Landon Brunicardi (Grove City Christian) 6-0, sr., 14.7; Nickolas Hajjar (North Union) 5-11, jr., 13.8; Josiah Harmeyer (Grove City Christian) 6-1, sr., 12.2; Zane Luckmeier (Fredericktown) 6-1, sr., 13.3; Hunter McKinney (Utica) 6-1, sr., 17.1; Ty Schroeder (Fairbanks) 6-0, fr., 12.2; Marko Small (Ready) 5-11, sr., 10.0.

Honorable mention: Deyaire Adams (Harvest Prep); Gabe Davis-Ray (Columbus Academy); Cam Goodlet (Grove City Christian); Avery Hamper (Pleasant); Ben Hilton (Northridge); Nick Holland (Amanda-Clearcreek); Peyton Hull (East Knox); Nate Meihls (Fairbanks); Kyson Miller (East Knox); Alek Orders (Fairbanks); Charlie Rubey (Columbus Academy); Weston Simon (Utica); Blake Sipes (Fredericktown); Hayden Somerlot (Mount Gilead); Zay Taliaferro (Ready); Austin Vacheresse (Ready).

Player of the year: Jason Singleton (Columbus Academy)

Coach of the year: Derek Dibling (Fredericktown)

DIVISION VI

First team: Trevor Black (Northmor) 6-2, sr., 14.3; Kaiden Bray (Tree of Life) 6-1, sr., 14.0; Austin Buescher (West Jefferson) 6-4, sr., 13.7; Will Flinn (Wellington) 6-2, so., 16.8; Cooper Manson (Liberty Union) 6-5, sr., 14.8; Boston Pearson (Grandview) 6-5, sr., 16.4; Duncan Peters (Grandview) 6-6, so., 16.2.

Second team: Brendan Barber (Northmor) 5-10, so., 15.1; Rylan Fiant (Cardington) 5-11, so., 14.9; Jesse Kanu (Tree of Life) 6-3, sr., 10.7; Quinn Chaney (Liberty Union) 6-1, fr., 11.0; Aaden Stromer (Wellington) 6-9, so., 17.9; Evan Switalski (West Jefferson) 6-3, jr., 10.9; Josh Titus (Mechanicsburg) 6-2, sr., 13.9.

Honorable mention: Josh Benvie (Granville Christian); Brody Cole (Centerburg); Owen Creps (Elgin); Connor Eyink (Mechanicsburg); Parker Haman (Tree of Life); Colton Kincade (West Jefferson); Luke Lee (Grandview); Patrick Madden (Madison-Plains); Aidan Rhoads (Granville Christian); Ben Rolfe (Madison-Plains); Steffan Sands (Centerburg); Brody Tallerico (Berne Union).

Player of the year: Boston Pearson (Grandview)

Coach of the year: Bob Ghiloni (Grandview)

DIVISION VII

First team: Dylan Daube (Newark Catholic) 6-0, sr., 13.2; Austin Helmuth (Shekinah Christian) 6-3, sr., 17.1; Ty Johnston (Millersport) 5-10, sr., 16.5; Jackson Kirura (Genoa Christian) 6-5, jr., 21.9; Aidan Mickley (Danville) 6-0, jr., 12.5; Cayden Penha (Fairfield Christian) 6-5, sr., 18.5; Jayce Yoder (Shekinah Christian) 6-4, sr., 9.1.

Second team: Evan Allgood (Genoa Christian) 6-0, so., 13.2; Parker Proper (Danville) 6-3, fr., 12.3; Ayden Salyer (Ridgedale) 6-1, sr., 11.0; Ashton Spaulding (Danville) 6-3, sr., 11.6; Sam Tencza (Fisher Catholic) 6-1, jr., 15.6; Jason Wells (Millersport) 6-0, sr., 15.7; A.J. Yoder (Shekinah Christian) 6-4, so., 12.1.

Honorable mention: Caden Beck (Delaware Christian); TJ Blair (Fairfield Christian); Lucas Brinley (Fairfield Christian); MJ Glenn (Liberty Christian); Ben Hymkow (Delaware Christian); Daniel King (Patriot Prep); Zach Lovegrove (Northside Christian); David Miller (Shekinah Christian); Vince Shuster (Ridgedale); Trey Spurrier (Newark Catholic); Wes Stone (Newark Catholic); Owen Taylor (Genoa Christian); Billy Wren (Ridgedale).

Player of the year: Jackson Kirura (Genoa Christian)

Coach of the year: Matt Proper (Danville)

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: All-Central District high school boys basketball teams 2025-26

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