All-Central District high school football: Who are the top players in the Columbus area?

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Tue, Nov 19, 2024 ·

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Editor's note: This story was updated to add new information and correct a misspelling.

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, 185, jr.; Andrew Leonard (Olentangy Liberty) 5-10, 180, sr.; Amari Valerio-Hudson (Dublin Coffman) 6-0, 175, sr.; Carson Welsh (Grove City) 6-0, 185, jr.; Rocco Williams (Pickerington Central) 6-2, 195, jr. Running backs: Favour Akih (Delaware) 6-0, 190, jr.; Keevin Gibbon (Hilliard Davidson) 5-9, 205, sr.; Raishad King (Groveport) 5-10, 175, sr.; Michael Taylor (Pickerington North) 5-10, 198, sr. Receivers: Preston Bowman (Pickerington North) 6-0, 195, sr.; Matty Giannantonio (Dublin Jerome) 6-1, 185, jr.; Christian Moulton (Olentangy Liberty) 6-0, 170, sr.; Drayson Peterson (Newark) 5-11, 180, sr.; Sherone "Deuce" White (Pickerington Central) 5-9, 165, jr. Tight end: Christian Werling (Dublin Coffman) 6-3, 240, sr. Linemen: Ayden Annarino (Pickerington North) 6-3, 280, sr.; Jake Cook (Westerville North) 6-5, 290, sr.; Jake Marzich (Olentangy Berlin) 6-3, 265, sr. Kicker: Avery Browning (Hilliard Davidson) 5-9, 165, so.

Olentangy Liberty's Andrew Leonard was named Division I offensive player of the year.

First-team defense

Backs: Zach Corna (Upper Arlington) 5-11, 190, sr.; Terris Dudley (Hilliard Bradley) 6-4, 205, sr.; Kaden Gebhardt (Olentangy) 6-2, 195, jr.; Aiden "Rocky" Jones (Westland) 5-8, 165, jr.; Paul Knapke (Hilliard Davidson) 6-2, 175, sr.; Will Musgrove (Olentangy Orange) 6-0, 180, sr.; Treyton Schroeder (Olentangy Orange) 5-9, 160, jr.; Emoni Smith (Westland) 6-1, 180, jr.; Malachi Taylor (Pickerington North) 6-0, 185, jr. Linebackers: Terrell Holcomb (Gahanna) 6-2, 210, sr.; CJ Sanna (Olentangy) 6-3, 215, jr.; Austin Stamp (Olentangy Liberty) 6-0, 195, sr.; Linemen: Keishaun Calhoun (Groveport) 6-3, 265, sr.; Elijah Durham-Smith (Pickerington North) 6-2, 233, jr.; Jalen Joyce (Groveport) 6-0, 260, sr.; Jah'Marione McAllister (Pickerington Central) 5-11, 280, sr.; Daniel Stephens (Olentangy) 6-0, 285, jr.; Cal Thrush (Upper Arlington) 6-4, 245, sr.; Punter: Garrett Brown (Delaware) 5-11, 190, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Andrew Leonard (Olentangy Liberty)

Defensive player of the year: Jalen Joyce (Groveport)

Coach of the year: Bill Franks (Newark)

Groveport's Jalen Joyce was named Division I defensive player of the year.

Second-team offense

Quarterbacks: Johnny DiBlasio (Hilliard Davidson) 6-2, 180, sr.; Aiden Eviston (Olentangy Berlin) 6-0, 230, sr.; Ronald Jackson (Westerville North) 5-11, 175, sr.; Jarin Mock (Pickerington North) 6-3, 200, jr. Running backs: Kaejuan Alexander (Pickerington Central) 5-11, 180, sr.; Jordan Mathews (Westland) 5-10, 185, sr.; Ayden McKinstry (Grove City) 6-0, 180, sr.; Jonathan Stevens (Westerville North) 6-0, 190, sr.; Jake Struck (Olentangy Liberty) 6-1, 205, sr.; Cohen Weaver (Olentangy Orange) 5-11, 200, sr. Receivers: Terryn Thomas (Olentangy Orange) 6-5, 180, sr.; Jackson Wiley (Olentangy) 6-0, 190, sr.; Linemen: Jimmy Bogle (Watkins Memorial) 6-4, 300, sr.; Eli Helmuth (Marysville) 6-2, 295, sr.; Keegan McBride (Olentangy Liberty) 6-1, 235, sr.; Jeremy McDowell (Gahanna) 6-3, 265, sr.; Mikel Walker (Westland) 6-0, 255, sr.; Noah Wellman (Hilliard Davidson) 6-6, 272, jr. Kicker: Carson Goulet (Pickerington Central) 5-8, 165, sr.

Second-team defense

Backs: Jake Braun (Upper Arlington) 5-11, 182, jr.; Tyree "TJ" Green (Reynoldsburg) 5-10, 180, sr.; Noah Gehlert (Upper Arlington) 6-3, 195, sr.; Kaden Molnar (Hilliard Darby) 5-9, 180, sr.; Jeremiah Moore (Groveport) 6-3, 175, sr. Linebackers: Brandon Dunn (Marysville) 6-0, 225, sr.; Tyson Flynn (Delaware) 6-2, 230, sr.; Jack Kopachy (Newark) 5-11, 201, jr.; Zach Merz (Grove City) 5-11, 190, sr.; Rocco Paschal (Watkins Memorial) 5-9, 215, jr.; Jackson Reynolds (Lancaster) 6-3, 192, so.; Jaylen Williams (Central Crossing) 6-0, 200, sr.; Linemen: Hudson Aultman (Olentangy Berlin) 6-4, 280, jr.; Hayden Buckley (Hilliard Davidson) 6-2, 207, sr.; Myles Harrison (Pickerington Central) 6-3, 220, sr.; Austin Rose (Newark) 6-4, 212, sr.; Bilal Tucker (Delaware) 6-4, 305, sr.; Nick Zalewski (Thomas Worthington) 6-6, 235, jr. Punter: Jake Bushelman (Gahanna) 6-0, 185, sr.

Special mention

Alejandro Aguilar (Olentangy Berlin); Bailey Byrd (Olentangy Liberty); Parker Campbell (Newark); Leo Caviness (Dublin Coffman); Wyatt Collins (Delaware); Gage Count (Marysville); Daunte Curtis (Pickerington North); Kyle Davis (Olentangy); Dawson DeMoss (Olentangy Berlin); Josh DiBlasio (Hilliard Davidson); Yahir Dominguez (Central Crossing); Nate Elliott (Grove City); Levi Estep (Westland); Cooper Frye (Delaware); Braylon Griffith (Hilliard Darby); Nasir Harmon (Westland); JJ Henry (Marysville); Myles Hutchinson (Grove City); Omar "JJ" Jah (Olentangy); Tyren Jones (Reynoldsburg); Alex Irvin-Royster (Newark); Anthony Leist (Westerville Central); Colton Less (Olentangy Berlin); Nick Liberati (Olentangy Orange); Luca Licata (Dublin Jerome); John Link (Westerville North); Justin Matthews (Delaware); Alex Moorehead (Pickerington Central); Deangelo Nardone (Dublin Jerome); Drew Naudasher (Dublin Jerome); Henry Ortiz (Hilliard Bradley); Dominic Parini (Thomas Worthington); Nolan Peoples (Dublin Jerome); Jaeden Ricketts (Watkins Memorial); Kentrell Rinehart (Westland); Caleb Rowe (Delaware); Jack Schneider (Westerville Central); Bodie Smith (Newark); Owen Steele (Grove City); Connor Stephens (Olentangy Orange); Wally Swiney (Upper Arlington); Parker Toadvine (Grove City); Brennan Ward (Gahanna); Kaden Windham (Hilliard Davidson); Trent Wolpert (Upper Arlington).

Newark's Bill Franks was named Division I coach of the year.

Honorable mention

John Apel (Watkins Memorial); Kayden Arsalane (Olentangy Orange); Nik Bivens (Delaware); Kwame Bosley (Dublin Jerome); Baker Bowden (Groveport); Aiden Bucci (Hilliard Darby); Taizuan Burns (Gahanna); Cam Cole (Olentangy Liberty); Luke Collins (Gahanna); Chase Cone (Olentangy Berlin); Jack Curcillo (Grove City); Liam Dalton (Hilliard Davidson); Lavon Edwards (Groveport); Lucas Franks (Dublin Jerome); Adam Garrett (Hilliard Bradley); Jahmeir Gordon (Lancaster); Damon Griffin (Reynoldsburg); Kiam Hayward (Olentangy Liberty); RJ Holland (Pickerington Central); Angelo Johnson (Olentangy Berlin); Josh Jones (Delaware); Mike Jones (Pickerington Central); Jake Kacherski (Dublin Jerome); Logan Krooner (Hilliard Darby); Braylen Landrum (Pickerington Central); Jeremiah Little (Westland); Elias Lockwood (Dublin Jerome); Tyson Long (Pickerington North); Chris "Emy" Louis (Pickerington North); Preston Lunsford (Newark); Kaden Molnar (Hilliard Darby); CJ Moore (Pickerington North); Josh Moore (Groveport); Declan O'Neil (Hilliard Bradley); Kolton Peterson (Newark); Roy Price (Newark); Drew Remlinger (Hilliard Davidson); Drew Samsal (Watkins Memorial); Cameron Samu (Olentangy Orange); Ryan Schapker (Olentangy Liberty); Dayne Schmidt (Hilliard Davidson); Jackson Stauffer (Groveport); Cooper Tracy (Olentangy); Rashaud Truss (Hilliard Bradley); Andy Urda (Olentangy); Ryan Washington (Gahanna); Tank Washington (Pickerington North); James Wilcox (Upper Arlington); Corbin Wilson (Dublin Jerome); Brayden Windnagel (Watkins Memorial).

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DIVISION II

First-team offense

Quarterbacks: Jason Burton (Briggs) 5-10, 175, sr.; Marquis Lucas (Walnut Ridge) 6-2, 205, jr.; Jackson Szabo (Worthington Kilbourne), 5-9, 165, fr. Running backs: Jonathan Brown (DeSales) 6-1, 180, jr.; Nolan Buirley (Big Walnut) 6-1, 185, so.; Dominique Carter (Walnut Ridge) 5-10, 185, sr.; Corey Howard (Canal Winchester) 5-10, 205, sr. Receivers: Giovanni Rufus (Franklin Heights) 5-9, 172, sr.; Avent'Tay Solomon (Briggs) 6-0, 170, sr. Linemen: Tristian Graham (Teays Valley) 6-1, 275, sr.; Malakai Hammond (Northland) 5-11, 265, sr.; AJ Sanders (Dublin Scioto) 6-1, 240, sr.; Jale Wecker (Big Walnut) 6-2, 238, jr. Kicker: Hayden Paschke (Canal Winchester) 6-0, 205, sr.

First-team defense

Backs: TeJuan Barber (Northland) 6-3, 155, jr.; Brody Hatfield (Big Walnut) 5-9, 164, jr.; Dre Jackson (Canal Winchester) 5-8, 160, jr.; Isaac Patterson (Westerville South) 6-0, 185, jr.; Lee'Sean Saunders (Walnut Ridge) 6-3, 160, jr. Linebackers: Gabe Cofer (New Albany) 6-3, 190, jr.; Peter Graham (Teays Valley) 6-1, 205, so.; Eli Helton (Big Walnut) 5-10, 197, jr.; Preston Kawa (Westerville South) 6-0, 220, sr.; Justin Long (Marion Harding) 6-0, 185, sr.; Jake Lopinto (Licking Heights) 6-0, 215, sr.; Linemen: Anthony Jalloh (Franklin Heights) 6-2, 245, jr.; Tyreek Lewis (Northland) 6-0, 195, sr.; Frankie McAllister (DeSales) 6-5, 200, jr.; Ty Neubert (DeSales) 6-3, 265, sr.; Elijah Spruill (Canal Winchester) 6-1, 250, sr.; Mason Wellborn (Walnut Ridge) 6-2, 260, sr. Punter: Ben Davis (Worthington Kilbourne) 6-3, 215, jr.

DeSales' Ty Neubert was named Division II defensive player of the year. — DeSales defensive lineman Ty Neubert celebrates during the second half of an Oct. 25 game against Watterson.

Offensive player of the year: Marquis Lucas (Walnut Ridge)

Defensive player of the year: Ty Neubert (DeSales)

Coach of the year: Rob Wheelwright (Walnut Ridge)

Second-team offense

Quarterback: RJ Day (DeSales) 6-1, 195, so.; Eli Stumpf (Big Walnut) 6-3, 180, so. Receivers: Ray J Scott-Harbolt (Marion Harding) 5-11, 190, jr.; Luke Hubbard (Mount Vernon) 6-2, 180, sr.; Navonn Lindsey (Northland) 5-10, 150, sr. Linemen: Matthias Burrell (DeSales) 6-3, 270, so.; Troy Downs (Briggs) 6-2, 255, sr.; Cameron Patterson (Westerville South) 6-2, 250, so.; Matthew Schmitz (Licking Heights) 6-3, 260, jr.; Landen Ward (Canal Winchester) 6-3, 310, sr. Kicker: Gabe Montoya (Mount Vernon) 5-10, 190, sr.

Second-team defense

Backs: Davis Anderson (DeSales) 5-9, 160, sr.; Josiah Ayers (Licking Heights) 5-8, 170, sr.; Javin Mercier (Licking Heights) 5-8, 155, sr. Linebackers: Nevin Densel (Dublin Scioto) 6-0, 215, jr.; Hunter Howard (New Albany) 6-0, 210, jr.; Ian Smith (Westerville South) 5-8, 155, sr.; Kamren Wilson (Whitehall) 5-11, 160, sr. Linemen: Jai'quan Moore (Walnut Ridge) 6-2, 230, sr.; Alex Taylor (Mount Vernon) 6-1, 255, jr.; London Vickroy (Westerville South) 6-4, 210, jr.; Treavion Walker (Mifflin) 6-1, 235, sr.; Romans Ward (Briggs) 6-2, 235, sr. Punter: Jackson Shipley (Marion Harding) 5-10, 160, sr.

Walnut Ridge's Rob Wheelwright was named Division II coach of the year. — Rob Wheelwright has resigned as Walnut Ridge football coach.

Special mention

Ashton Allen (New Albany); Jack Brandt (St. Charles); Joe Busey (Canal Winchester); Clay Carr (New Albany); Elvis Castro (DeSales); Michael Conley (Briggs); Dane Crabtree (DeSales); Ben Culver (Worthington Kilbourne); Ky'Shaun Davis (Walnut Ridge); Adam Faulkner (DeSales); Jacob Granick (Worthington Kilbourne); Cameron Griffith (Briggs); Brody Harmon (Canal Winchester); Lawrence Kanneh (Whitehall); Lucas Keller (Marion Harding); Tyler Mathews (Teays Valley); Jake Neff (Big Walnut); Nick Newsom (New Albany); Justin Ofori (Northland); Anthony Roenker (Mount Vernon); Jaydin Souders (Whetstone); Maxwell Spencer (Teays Valley); Jason Stafford (Whitehall); Clint Stover (Big Walnut); Tyler Tietz (Teays Valley); Nolan White (Mount Vernon); Jayden Yawson (New Albany).

Honorable mention

Amir Abdi (Northland); Te'Veon Brown (Northland); Mahari Bowles (Northand); Caleb Clay (Canal Winchester); Trey Davis (St. Charles); Luca Deegan (New Albany); Brody Eckelbarger (Big Walnut); Luke Ellis (New Albany); Ian Gordon (Westerville South); Simi Jaf-Ogunlayi (Licking Heights); Haywood Jenkins (Northland); Dai'Veonte Jefferson (Whetstone); Jett Jerwers (New Albany); Tyler Kielmeyer (Westerville South); Charlie Koesters (St. Charles); Nick Kummer (St. Charles); Connor Lacey (Worthington Kilbourne); Mason Lewis (Worthington Kilbourne); Brooks Marple (Dublin Scioto); Dax Middleton (DeSales); Christian Miller (Whitehall); Ryan Mooney (St. Charles); Reese Powell (Licking Heights); Chase Prater (Walnut Ridge); Shawn Rife (Whetstone); Malik Sealy (Briggs); Jake Taylor (Mount Vernon); Eden Williams (Dublin Scioto); Michael Zarick (St. Charles).

DIVISION III

First-team offense

Quarterbacks: Drew Bellisari (Watterson) 6-3, 185, jr.; Beckett Long (Granville) 6-1, 190, sr.; Ethan Thanthanavong (Bloom-Carroll) 6-0, 190, sr. Running backs: Robert Lathon (Hartley) 6-0, 215, jr.; Trent Markus (Licking Valley) 5-10, 190, sr.; Daquanne Parks (London) 5-10, 210, so.; Tyrell Russell (Beechcroft) 5-11, 190, sr.; Noah Sollars (London) 5-10, 230, sr.; Zack Weber (Watterson) 5-11, 210, sr. Receivers: Le'Den Jones (Buckeye Valley) 6-5, 190, sr.; Rusty Hutchinson (Bloom-Carroll) 5-6, 159, jr.; Jovon McBride (Hamilton Township) 6-1, 175, jr. Tight end: Michael Stevenson (Bloom-Carroll) 6-5, 230, sr. Linemen: Jake Beatty (Hartley) 6-4, 280, jr.; Pete Eglitis (Watterson) 6-7, 275, jr.; Jackson Pelzer (Granville) 6-0, 270, sr.; Derrick Portman (London) 6-0, 230, sr.; Maverick Weaver (Licking Valley) 6-0, 280, jr. Kicker: Treyton McKee (Bloom-Carroll) 5-11, 165, sr.

First-team defense

Backs: Jaiden Ashford (Linden) 5-10, 165, sr.; Stevie Gravely (London) 6-0, 175, jr.; Rashard "June" Turner (London) 5-10, 175, sr.; Kam Walker (Licking Valley) 6-2, 180, sr.; Bryson Winbush (Hartley) 5-10, 175, sr. Linebackers: Luke Conaway (Licking Valley) 5-11, 175, sr.; Kyle Kirby (Granville) 6-1, 215, jr.; Tristan Pemberton (Buckeye Valley) 6-1, 160, sr.; Beau Sherman (Bloom-Carroll) 5-6, 160, sr.; Jay Zang (Hartley) 5-10, 225, jr. Linemen: Michael Boyle (Watterson) 6-2, 205, so.; Daelaun Griffin (Independence) 6-4, 230, sr.; Malik Tufts (Hartley) 6-0, 250, sr.; CJ Youell (Watterson) 6-1, 200, sr. Punter: Bode Shoaps (Granville) 5-9, 165, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Ethan Thanthanavong (Bloom-Carroll)

Defensive player of the year: Kam Walker (Licking Valley)

Coach of the year: Casey Mock (Linden)

Second-team offense

Quarterback:Davell Brock (Linden) 5-7, 130, fr.;Nathan Huss (Buckeye Valley) 6-0, 175, jr.;Brody Rodgers (Licking Valley) 5-10, 155, so. Running backs: Cam Cooley (Beechcroft) 6-1, 215, sr.; Montael Davis (Independence) 5-11, 175, sr.; Theo Talbott (Granville) 6-0, 190, sr.; Antonio Weaver (Independence) 5-10, 155, sr. Receivers: Jahmere Johnson (West) 5-9, 155, sr.; Khalil Samuel (Beechcroft) 5-10, 165, sr.; Noble Terebuh (Granville) 5-11, 175, sr.; Jake Uhlenhake (Watterson) 6-2, 195, sr. Linemen: Michael Grayson (Beechcroft) 6-0, 210, jr.; Jesse Rojas (London) 5-10, 220, sr.; Jaxson Upper (Buckeye Valley) 6-3, 215, jr.

Licking Valley's Kam Walker was named Division III defensive player of the year.

Second-team defense

Backs: Briyon Jamison (Linden) 5-10, 150, sr.; Bradley Binion (West) 5-9, 150, fr. Linebackers: Shamarion Coleman (Hartley) 5-11, 225, so.; Dewayne Davis (Centennial) 6-3, 197, sr.; Easton Hill (Hamilton Township) 6-0, 215, sr.; Cooper Phillips (Granville) 6-3, 210, sr.; Ben Uhlenhake (Watterson) 6-0, 190, so. Linemen: Ray Crump (West) 6-3, 215, jr.; Marqualyn Jones (Linden) 6-1, 318, jr.; Logan Paquette (Hamilton Township) 5-10, 245, jr.; Park Truex (Bloom-Carroll) 6-2, 245, sr.

Special mention

Brody Barrows (Licking Valley); Emarion Bell (West); Jude Blair (Bloom-Carroll); Da'Quan Casey (Linden); Auggie Conley (Licking Valley); Garrett Cremeans (London); Cam Grout (Buckeye Valley); Tommy Haley (Watterson); Nequan Harris (Independence); Nate Henderson (Watterson); Brady Holt (Hamilton Township); Quinn Hornfeck (Licking Valley); Brecken Kennell (London); Gabe Komrobai-Kanu (Hamilton Township); Dylan Layne (Granville); Dupri Love (South); Brishan Martin (Independence); Vincent Mertz (Hartley); Aidan Scholz (Bloom-Carroll); Alex Smith (Bexley); Braydon Spencer (Bloom-Carroll); Dominic Theado (Watterson); Manny Towns (Linden); Joe Zang (Hartley).

Honorable mention

Carter Bellisari (Watterson); Kal-El Beverly-Akin (Hamilton Township); Anthony Brobst (Hamilton Township); Braxton Brown (Linden); Erick Clark-Thelmas (Hamilton Township); Weston Coppess (Bloom-Carroll); Carter Ferrell (Hamilton Township); Jesse Ferrell (Hamilton Township); Ben Gabrich (Watterson); Ethan Hautala (Bloom-Carroll); Joe Hayes (Watterson); Taven Huff (London); Kenneth Kellem (Linden); Tim Leach (London); DeMarcus Light (Beechcroft); Cal Mangini (Watterson); LaDanian McNeal (London); Lincoln Miller (Bloom-Carroll); Olaoluwa Obayemi (Beechcroft); Kyler Russell (London); Joziah Santiago (West); Jack Schuler (Watterson); Roysten Skaggs (London); Omega Walker (Independence); Gavin White (Centennial); Nicco Yerian (London).

DIVISION IV

First-team offense

Quarterbacks: Aaron Britford (East) 5-10, 165, sr.; Chase Ebert (River Valley) 6-1, 195, sr.; Kolton Stover (Highland) 6-4, 195, sr. Running backs: Anthony Campbell (Ready) 6-0, 198, sr.; Connor Corbett (Heath) 5-7, 180, sr.; Dawayne Galloway (Marion-Franklin) 6-2, 180, sr.; Tay Jon Royster (East) 6-0, 185, jr. Receivers: Luke Axline (River Valley) 6-0, 170, sr.; Kadyn Reichenbach (Highland) 6-4, 175, sr. Linemen: Kasen Abbott (Ready) 5-10, 215, sr.; Zach Gantz (Jonathan Alder) 6-2, 215, sr. Kicker: Hudson Pollock (River Valley) 6-0, 170, sr.

First-team defense

Backs: Taliq Black (Marion-Franklin) 6-0, 175, sr.; Marsean Bowles (East) 5-9, 175, sr.; Grant Horne (Jonathan Alder) 5-10, 175, sr. Linebackers: Conlan Dent (Ready) 6-2, 210, sr.; JJ Holloway (Heath) 5-10, 180, jr.; Montayvon Robinson (Marion-Franklin) 5-11, 200, jr.; Tyson Waddle (River Valley) 5-10, 215, sr. Linemen: Xavier Hunter (East) 6-4, 220, sr.; Evan Montgomery (Ready) 6-0, 205, sr. Punter: Taylor Vivens (Eastmoor Academy) 5-11, 160, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Chase Ebert (River Valley)

Defensive player of the year: Conlan Dent (Ready)

Coach of the year: Mike Bell (East)

Special/honorable mention

Erick Amaya (Ready); Harrison Bradley (River Valley); Zach Church (Highland); Hunter Crawford (Lakewood); Mason Curtis (Jonathan Alder); Kevin Dunlap (Heath); Garrett Hardway (Lakewood); Jeremiah Johnson (Eastmoor Academy); Daequan Lindsey (East); Carter Logan (River Valley); Tyler Marks (Heath); Darion Matlock (East); Marquez Mattox (East); Ethan Romine (Lakewood); Kayden Schaffer (Ready); Jace Schrock (Jonathan Alder); Stephon Simpkins (Eastmoor Academy); Eli Snyder (River Valley); Camden Stephens (Heath); Kane Stover (Highland); Cashton Wheeler (Jonathan Alder); Gavin Wiggand (Highland); Caleb Wiltshire (Jonathan Alder).

DIVISION V

First-team offense

Quarterback: Hayden Piper (Utica) 6-0, 205, sr.; Blake Sipes (Fredericktown) 6-2, 180, jr.; Joshua Smith (Africentric) 6-4, 180, jr.; Cole Spaulding (Columbus Academy) 6-6, 205, sr. Running back: Nana Owusu (Johnstown) 5-7, 165, sr. Receivers: Caleb Anthony (Africentric) 5-8, 165, jr.; Cam Robinson (Worthington Christian) 6-1, 185, sr. Tight end: Derron Gray Jr. (Africentric) 6-4, 210, jr. Linemen: Brady Henry (Pleasant) 6-3, 260, sr.; Ben Rader (Johnstown) 6-3, 320, sr.; Peter Smith (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-1, 235, sr.; Ezechiel Teshome (Harvest Prep) 6-1, 250, sr. Kicker: Hayden Dunn (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-2, 205, jr.

First-team defense

Backs: Gabe Davis-Ray (Columbus Academy) 6-0, 160, jr.; Jacob Hochanadel (Johnstown) 5-9, 175, sr.; Jamarcus Jones (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 170, jr.; Bodie Martin (Amanda-Clearcreek) 5-11, 195, jr. Linebackers: Blake Elliott (East Knox) 5-11, 210, sr.; Tyler Krebehenne (North Union) 5-8, 150, sr.; Dezmond Porter (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 200, jr.; Jace Trachtenberg (Pleasant) 6-0, 210, sr.; Chavez Watkins (Harvest Prep) 5-7, 195, sr. Linemen: Marquez Colvin (Harvest Prep) 6-4, 240, sr.; MJ Jackson (Columbus Academy) 6-2, 250, sr.; Chase Johnson (Africentric) 6-0, 250, sr.; Sam Mentzer (Pleasant) 5-11, 200, sr.; Tony Theodoropoulos (Northridge) 5-11, 200, sr. Punter: Charlie Kinkead (Northridge) 6-0, 173, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Caleb Anthony (Africentric)

Defensive player of the year: Jamarcus Jones (Harvest Prep)

Coach of the year: Chet Saum (Amanda-Clearcreek)

Second-team offense

Quarterbacks: Collin Boff (Harvest Prep) 6-3, 210, so.; Owen Lowry (Pleasant) 6-2, 195, sr.; Sam Marasek (Johnstown) 5-10, 165, sr. Running back: Gabe Long (Worthington Christian) 5-8, 175, jr.; Drew Neiderhouser (Pleasant) 5-11, 195, sr. Receiver: Jacob Corbin (Worthington Christian) 5-10, 175, sr. Tight end: Gavin Toombs (Fredericktown) 6-5, 225, jr. Offensive linemen: Jonathan Burns (Fredericktown) 6-2, 240, sr.; Ryan Kuerschner (Worthington Christian) 6-0, 250, sr.

Second-team defense

Backs: Jaxon Lester (East Knox) 6-0, 190, jr.; Carter Mull (Fredericktown) 6-3, 175, sr.; Amarian Thomas (Africentric) 5-10, 170, jr. Linebackers: Camren Davis (Johnstown) 5-10, 165, sr.; Joey Gurwin (Columbus Academy) 5-11, 195, sr.; Brennan Ringer (Pleasant) 6-3, 220, jr.; Elijah Roush (Fredericktown) 5-11, 185, sr.; Parker Stoner (Columbus Academy) 6-1, 195, jr.; Nick VanHoose (North Union) 5-11, 180, jr. Linemen: Reinaldo Perez (Columbus Academy) 6-3, 225, so.; Henry Pizzotto (Columbus Academy) 6-2, 195, jr.; Ta'lil Spikes (Africentric) 6-2, 260, sr.; Brandon Thornsberry (Utica) 6-2, 225, sr.; Jaydon Turner (Africentric) 6-3, 184, sr.

Special mention

Elijah Bland (Utica); Alec Columber (Pleasant); Landon Dawson (East Knox); Shane Gardner (East Knox); Tommy Hartings (Worthington Christian); Luke Hermiz (Worthington Christian); Parker Kimball (East Knox); Erik Marohl (Johnstown); Landon Myers (Johnstown); Tidiane Sall (Harvest Prep); Sunil Santry (Columbus Academy); Evan Smith (Johnstown); Jaylon Turner (Africentric); Gavin Tussey (Utica); Kahil Watkins (Harvest Prep).

Honorable mention

Ben Aamodt (Northridge); Tanner Affolter (Amanda-Clearcreek); Christian Anthony (Harvest Prep); Rush Beatty (East Knox); Dushon Bosley (KIPP Columbus); Griffin Bowman (Columbus Academy); Will Bundy (Columbus Academy); Dylan Chambers (Northridge); Logan Clark (East Knox); Ryan Conway (Pleasant); Nick Drumm (Utica); Dominic Dunkle (Columbus Academy); Craig Edson (Columbus Academy); Harmon Gouhin (Columbus Academy); Eman Gyapong (Worthington Christian); Aaron Hays (Utica); Jaden Maddox (KIPP Columbus); Carson Meek (Utica); Michael Milenkovski (Columbus Academy); Cirk Parker (Fredericktown); Kolby Potter (Pleasant); Wyatt Rine (Utica); Ben Smith (Johnstown); Deonta' Smith (KIPP Columbus); Sean Smith (Africentric); Grayson Tyo (Utica); Abe Ulrich (Columbus Academy); Riley Wheeler (Northridge); Devon Whitt (Fredericktown); Caleb Young (Pleasant).

DIVISION VI

First-team offense

Quarterbacks: AJ Bower (Northmor) 6-1, 175, sr.; Austin Buescher (West Jefferson) 6-4, 175, sr. Running backs: Cowin Becker (Northmor) 6-0, 150, sr.; Cayden Carroll (Grove City Christian) 5-10, 190, sr.; Wyatt Denney (Cardington) 5-8, 175, jr.; Ryker Green (Fairbanks) 6-0, 185, sr.; Quinten Harrison (Elgin) 5-10, 185, sr.; Henry Ohlinger (Grandview) 6-1, 215, jr. Receivers: Austin Haynes (Mechanicsburg) 6-0, 155, jr.; Jaxon Wenger (Northmor) 6-2, 185, sr. Tight end: Chris Ritchie (Mechanicsburg) 6-1, 170, sr. Linemen: Nicholas Armrose (Northmor) 6-0, 225, sr.; Logan Bush (Madison-Plains) 6-3, 275, sr.; Danny Main (Grandview) 5-8, 195, jr.; Jaden Patterson (Grove City Christian) 6-3, 320, sr.; Eli Potter (Mechanicsburg) 6-5, 255, sr. Kicker: Nate Russell (Fairbanks) 6-2, 170, sr.

First-team defense

Backs: Chris Marshall (Centerburg) 5-8, 160, sr.; Owen Nugent (Grandview) 5-9, 165, jr.; Colby Stoughton (Madison-Plains) 5-11, 165, sr.; Carson Trainer (Mount Gilead) 6-3, 175, sr. Linebackers: Landen Sams (Grove City Christian) 5-11, 215, jr.; Landon Shepard (Elgin) 6-3, 215, sr.; Cam Vickers (Mount Gilead) 6-1, 200, sr. Linemen: Cooper Bauer (Grandview) 6-2, 225, jr.; Shane Carpenter (Mount Gilead) 6-4, 250, sr.; Braddock Lusher (Grandview) 6-2, 230, sr.; Holtz Maine (Fairbanks) 6-5, 245, sr.

Offensive player of the year: AJ Bower (Northmor)

Defensive player of the year: Braddock Lusher (Grandview)

Coach of the year: Dave Carroll (Fairbanks)

Second-team offense

Quarterbacks: Blane Ball (Centerburg) 5-9, 150, jr.; Conley Bogard (Mechanicsburg) 6-2, 215, jr.; Dougie Housley (Grove City Christian) 6-0, 175, jr. Running back: Miles Marshall (Centerburg) 6-1, 165, so. Receivers: Kalin Briggs (Cardington) 5-9, 160, sr.; Trevin Harris (Centerburg) 6-2, 185, sr.; Braydon Wiedmann (Fairbanks) 5-9, 165, sr. Tight end: Jackson Ballinger (Centerburg) 6-3, 225, so. Linemen: Henry Greenleaf (Elgin) 6-1, 220, so.; Christopher Kinsey (Cardington) 6-0, 190, jr. Kicker: Layne White (Madison-Plains) 6-0, 187, sr.

Second-team defense

Backs: Austin Dahmer (Grove City Christian) 5-10, 185, sr.; Brody George (Madison-Plains) 5-8, 150, jr. Linebackers: Luke Cutright (Berne Union) 5-11, 190, sr.; Cody Homan (Berne Union) 5-9, 160, sr.; Wyatt Keyt (West Jefferson) 5-7, 160, sr.; Cooper Meachem (Liberty Union) 6-1, 175, jr. Linemen: Gary Chaffin-Woltz (Grandview) 5-10, 220, jr.; Cameron Goldbach (Northmor) 6-2, 210, sr.; Colton Long (Elgin) 5-7, 165, sr.; Ronnie Thomas (Mechanicsburg) 6-1, 205, sr.

Northmor's AJ Bower was named Division VI offensive player of the year.

Special mention

Brett Bogenrife (West Jefferson); Braeden Buxton (Mechanicsburg); Carson Campbell (Northmor); Denver Caudill (Mechanicsburg); Ashton Clark (Northmor); Giovanni Cotton (Grove City Christian); Dylan Finefrock (Berne Union); Nate Fisher (Fairbanks); Parker Harbolt (Northmor); Josiah Harmeyer (Grove City Christian); Braden Hesson (West Jefferson); Lane Johnston (Centerburg); Bo Landin (Northmor); Logan Langsdorf (Grove City Christian); Ryan Lowry (Northmor); Cody Meimer (Mount Gilead); Wade Reeve (West Jefferson); Gavin Rhodes (Elgin); Ben Richardson (Grandview); Gauge Shipman (Mount Gilead); Noah Shook (Liberty Union); Emory Skaggs (Elgin); Caden Stanzione (Liberty Union); Jarrett Thompson (Berne Union); Kadyn Trent (Liberty Union); Collin Weaver (Liberty Union); Maverick Webb (Madison-Plains).

Honorable mention

Ray Davenport (Berne Union); Garrett Deisch (Northmor); Denton Garrison (Cardington); Peyton Fillinger (Grove City Christian); Nick Fitzpatrick (West Jefferson); Joseph Gloyd (Grove City Christian); Aiden Gray (Centerburg); Caleb Hague (Liberty Union); Max Harris (Liberty Union); Michael Hatfield (Grove City Christian); Tommy Hause (Centerburg); Mario Ionno (Grandview); Beckett Joubert (Grandview); Kyle Kukura (Grandview); Daniel LeMaster (Centerburg); Ryan Livingston-Sanders (Grandview); Carter Miller (Fairbanks); Blake Robinson (Fairbanks); Jayden Ruzicka (Madison-Plains); Bobby Savage (Liberty Union); Matthew Schwind (Madison-Plains); Tomarieous Smith (Grove City Christian); Jhett Stanley (Grandview); Luke Walters (West Jefferson); Pierce Wells (Liberty Union); Brody York (West Jefferson).

DIVISION VII

First-team offense

Running backs: Ezekiel Bowie (Columbus Crusaders) 5-7, 170, jr.; Aidan Burke (Danville) 5-9, 220, sr.; Brock Wright (Millersport) 5-7, 137, jr. Receiver: Hyde O'Rielley (Fisher Catholic) 6-2, 189, sr. Lineman: Blake Colopy (Danville) 5-8, 185, sr.

First-team defense

Backs: Austin Bauer (Columbus Crusaders) 6-4, 180, sr.; Jason Wells (Millersport) 6-0, 160, jr. Linebackers: Gage Armstrong (Fisher Catholic) 6-1, 239, sr.; Jackson Broyles (Newark Catholic) 5-10, 185, sr.; Josh Byers (Danville) 6-1, 215, sr.; Michael Deas (Ridgedale) 6-0, 200, jr.; Brayden Stem (Fairfield Christian) 5-10, 175, jr. Linemen: Caleb Lucas (Danville) 6-2, 225, sr.; Evan Ricketts (Ridgedale) 6-4, 205, jr.; Greg Wilson (Danville) 6-2, 245, sr. Punter: Danny Blair (Fairfield Christian) 5-10, 175, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Hyde O'Rielley (Fisher Catholic)

Defensive player of the year: Josh Byers (Danville)

Coach of the year: Jack Treinish (Millersport)

Special/honorable mention

TJ Blair (Fairfield Christian); Lucas Brinley (Fairfield Christian); Max Childers (Newark Catholic); Parker Couch (Fairfield Christian); Caden Delabar (Fisher Catholic); Jacob Eiginger (Millersport); Owen Gronberg (Danville); Jacob Hackman (Danville); Nick Harris (Fisher Catholic); Hudson Harper (Fairfield Christian); Tucker Harper (Fairfield Christian); Jaxon Holman (Newark Catholic); Cash Inman (Millersport); Jayden Morales (Fisher Catholic); Wesley Payne (Danville); Britton Pottkotter (Ridgedale); Carson Proper (Danville); J.J. Slaughterbeck (Ridgedale); Sam Tencza (Fisher Catholic); Brayden Townsend (Ridgedale); Cyren Wallace (Danville); Nicholas Yingling (Millersport).

Note: Only one team was selected in some divisions due to low number of schools

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio high school football: Who took 2024 All-Central District honors?

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