COLUMBUS — The 2009 Associated Press Division III All-Ohio high school football team, based on the recommendations of a state media panel:
DIVISION III
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends—Harry Meisner, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-foot-0, 190 pounds, senior; Ben Eisel, Salem, 5-10, 155, sr. Linemen—Jamey DeVaul, Steubenville, 6-3, 220, sr.; Alex Vance, Cols. DeSales, 6-4, 235, sr.; Chuck Murphy, Goshen, 6-3, 255, sr.; Zach Larson, Youngs. Mooney, 6-3, 285, sr.; Nico Caponi, Sandusky Perkins, 6-3, 255, sr. Quarterbacks—Dwight Macon, Steubenville, 6-0, 200, sr.; Marcus Mamarella, Dover, 5-10, 210, sr.; Kyle Seyfried, Cin. Wyoming, 6-1, 185, jr.; Johnnie Brown, Circleville Logan Elm, 5-9, 170, sr.; Curt Watson, Bellevue, 6-5, 220, sr.; Danny Frate, Hunting Val. Univ. School, 6-2, 225, sr. Backs—Dan Pennington, Pataskala Licking Hts., 5-10, 190, sr.; Ben Palmer, Cadiz Harrison Cent., 6-1, 210, sr.; Aaron Swanson, Defiance, 5-9, 170, sr.; Braylon Heard, Youngs. Mooney, 5-10, 170, sr. Kicker—Zac Eckert, Monroe, 6-3, 160, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen—Travis Jackson, Cols. DeSales, 6-5, 265, sr.; Jibreel Black, Cin. Wyoming, 6-2, 260, sr.; Drew Carpenter, Thornville Sheridan, 6-1, 240, sr.; Anthony Stryffeler, Parma Padua Franciscan, 6-4, 220, sr. Linebackers—Cody Bloom, Napoleon, 6-1, 225, sr.; Shaq Petteway, Steubenville, 6-1, 200, jr.; Mark Brandenstein, Youngs. Mooney, 5-11, 215, sr.; Kurtis Drummond, Hubbard, 6-3, 195, sr. Backs—Bobby Spence, Rayland Buckeye Local, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jeff Lonchor, Hunting Val. Univ. School, 5-11, 170, sr.; Luke Wollet, Poland Seminary, 6-1, 195, sr.; Ray Vinopal, Youngs. Mooney, 6-1, 170, sr. Punter—Derek Robeck, Waverly, 6-3, 220, sr.
Offensive players of the year: Kyle Seyfried, Cin. Wyoming; Braylon Heard, Youngs. Mooney.
Defensive player of the year: Travis Jackson, Cols. DeSales; Jibreel Black, Cin. Wyoming.
Coaches of the year: Travis Cooper, Bryan; Mike Kopachy, Salem.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends—Colton Zahner, Dover, 6-2, 180, jr.; Evan Aleshire, Cin. Wyoming, 6-3, 190, sr.; Adam Blake, Circleville Logan Elm, 6-0, 160, sr.; Doran Grant, Akron SVSM, 5-10, 175, jr. Linemen—Grant Georgic, Delaware Buckeye Val., 6-2, 265, sr.; Logan Pence, Monroe, 6-2, 250, sr.; Kelton Keller, Medina Buckeye, 6-3, 230, sr.; Adam Ferbeck, Sandusky Perkins, 6-5, 302, sr. Quarterback—Bryan Jones, Canal Fulton Northwest, 6-1, 190, sr. Backs—Tyler Link, Granville, 6-0, 195, sr.; Nick VanHoose, St. Paris Graham, 6-1, 160, jr.; Brandon Hummer, Napoleon, 5-10, 197, sr.; Mark Smith, Beloit W. Branch, 5-11, 205, sr. Kicker—Drew Basil, Chillicothe, 6-1, 191, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen—Chris Rock, Cols. DeSales, 6-5, 245, jr.; Solomon Tentman, St. Bernard Roger Bacon, 6-2, 225, sr.; Zac Rosenbauer, Lima Shawnee, 6-3, 250, sr.; Greg McMullen, Akron Hoban, 6-5, 260, soph. Linebackers—Tyler Hardesty, Cambridge, 5-11, 205, sr.; Austen Harrison, Granville, 6-3, 205, sr.; Casey Crable, St. Paris Graham, 6-1, 215, sr.; Billy Harmon, Akron SVSM, 6-0, 240, sr. Backs—Dominic Clegg, Cols. Watterson, 5-11, 185, sr.; Cody Combs, Spring. Shawnee, 5-11, 160, sr.; Ronald Tanner, Cols. Eastmoor Acad., 6-1, 190, jr. Jake Krupko, Alliance Marlington, 6-1, 170, sr. Punter—Kyle Pignatiello, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-9, 182, jr.
Third Team
OFFENSE: Ends—Derek Kneeskern, Tiffin Columbian, 6-3, 202, sr.; Evan Bach, Canal Fulton NW, 5-10, 180, sr.; Darius Patton, Poland Seminary, 5-10, 170, jr. Linemen—John Bruce, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-2, 233, sr.; Andrew Buening, Cols. Watterson, 6-3, 228, sr.; David Weisz, Clyde, 6-5, 270, sr. Quarterback—Matt Shelton, Hubbard, 6-3, 180, sr. Backs—DeVante Sherwood, Cols. South, 5-6, 165, sr.; Jeremy Scott, Norwood, 5-10, 210, sr.; Dalton Caudill, Eaton, 5-10, 175, sr.; Alden Hill, Alliance Marlington, 6-2, 205, soph. Kicker—Zach Christensen, Akron Hoban, 5-10, 150, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen—Jake Mallernee, Cadiz Harrison Cent., 5-11, 215, sr.; Joel Spurgeon, Napoleon, 6-2, 210, sr.; Cody Krupp, Tiffin Columbian, 6-0, 195, sr.; LaTroy Lewis, Akron Hoban, 6-4, 230, soph. Linebackers—Trey Runneals, Lima Shawnee, 5-10, 160, soph.; Edwin Kamara, Pataskala, Licking Hts., 6-1, 210, sr.; Matt Redfield, Cols. Watterson, 6-0, 210, jr.; Eric Hildenbrand, Franklin, 6-0, 185, sr.; Brent Hurd, Vermilion, 5-11, 185, sr. Backs—Adam Griffin, Cols. DeSales, 5-9, 185, sr.; Nick Kaszei, Parma Padua Franciscan, 5-11, 175, sr.; Steven Joslin, Conneaut, 6-0, 185, sr.; Mark Murphy, Akron SVSM, 6-1, 195, jr. Punter—Kody Fulkerson, Zanesville Maysville, 6-2, 175, sr.
Special Mention
Cory Wilson, Zanesville Maysville; Brandon Bartrug, Rayland Buckeye Local; Zac Wojciechowski, Cambridge; Rylan Pychiak, Rayland Buckeye Local; John Eckroth, Cadiz Harrison Cent.; Dan Jeandervin, Dover; A.J. Dalton, Carrollton; Trey Wiggins, Steubenville; Alex Brooks, Cadiz Harrison Cent.; Zach Rafter, Dover; Joe Rine, Rayland Buckeye Local; Brian Harp, Minerva; Brandyn Murtaugh, Dover; Laine Crawford, New Concord John Glenn; Cody Kaiser, Cadiz Harrison Cent.; Andrew Bache, Dover; Niko Otto, Wintersville Indian Creek; Ian Drapcho, Dover; Jordan Meyer, Steubenville; Michael Wayt, Wintersville Indian Creek;
Ron Keaton, Cols. South; Josh McKenzie, Granville; Matt Schweitzer, Cols. Watterson; Jabari Howard, Cols. Eastmoor Acad.; Dylan Osborn, Newark Licking Val.; David Hettler, Granville; Kevin Carr, Pataskala Licking Hts.; Hunter Lover, Delaware Buckeye Val.; Shawn Jackson, Cols. Eastmoor Acad.; Evan Killilea, Cols. DeSales; Nick Limatta, Cols. Watterson; David Harper, Cols. DeSales;
Brad Fain, Spring. Shawnee; Andy Jomantas, Day. Chaminade-Julienne; Ben Leahy, Monroe; Spencer Matthews, Franklin; Ethan Smith, Bellefontaine; Joe Everhart, Tipp City Tippecanoe; Ryan Haynes, Cin. McNicholas; Jake Budding, Tipp City Tippecanoe; Austin Fudge, Eaton;
Kip Winchester, Jackson; Andy Grillo, McArthur Vinton County; Reily Kiser, Circleville; Adam Fondale, New Lexington; Chester Akers, Hillsboro; Logan Rankin, Washington CH; Logan Hauserman, Circleville Logan Elm; Taylor Golden, Thornville Sheridan; Kruize Wandling, Jackson; Aric Carroll, Hillsboro; Kyle Pfeifer, Thornville Sheridan; Airic Steagall, Hillsboro; Ben Parks, Washington CH; Ryan Mullins, Jackson; Jared Gravely, Gallipolis Gallia Acad.; Ryan Klingaman, Jackson; Zane Yankie, Hillsboro; Chris Eversole, Circleville Logan Elm; Chris Spurlock, Circleville Logan Elm; Shay Netter, Chillicothe; Raushaun Conley, Waverly; Jullian Wyatt, Washington CH; Travis McIntosh, Washington CH Miami Trace; Colt Ward, Washington CH Miami Trace; Clint Cannon, New Lexington; Luke Thompson, Circleville Logan Elm; Zach Matracia, Greenfield McClain; Tyler Cremeans, Thornville Sheridan; Caleb Horsley, Thornville Sheridan; Kort Wolfe, Circleville;
Alex Nossman, Bryan; Clint Detmer, Napoleon; Jacob Rubio, Defiance; Skyler Davis, Napoleon; Nick Truesdale, Lima Shawnee; Levi Fisher, Bryan; Jordan Colson, Clyde; Jake Suman, Defiance; Trey Tyree, Tiffin Columbian; Nathan Mawhirter, Sandusky Perkins; Nick Rettig, Napoleon; Alex Nofziger, Defiance; Kyle Finn, Sandusky Perkins; Dillon Risser, Lima Shawnee; Austin Etzler, Elida;
Devon Anderson, Ashtabula Edgewood; Mark Spehar, Parma Padua Franciscan; Josh Schuette, Chardon NDCL; Nick Deichler, Oberlin Firelands; Sean Martin, Chardon NDCL; John McKelvey, Hunting Val. Univ. School; Tim Kendig, Cleve. Benedictine; Ryan Walczak, Chardon NDCL; Josh Bilbie, Ashtabula Edgewood; Ethan Colby, Ashtabula Edgewood; Adam Patterson, Cleve. Benedictine; Joe Nawalaniec, Cleve. Benedictine; Jake Sosinski, Oberlin Firelands; Mark Odabashian, Parma Padua Franciscan; Justin Bonchek, Cleve. Benedictine; James Flowers, Parma Padua Franciscan; Mitchell Black, Hunting Val. Univ. School; Kyle Hass, Jefferson Area; Ryan Waldmann, Oberlin Firelands; Jake Niece, Oberlin Firelands; Josh Rogers, Orange; Frank Viancourt, Parma Hts. Holy Name; Anthony Muraco, Hunting Val. Univ. School; Kyle Smith, Oberlin Firelands;
Jim Cercek, Field; Eric Franklin, Youngs. Mooney; David Sutter, Akron Hoban; Trent Toothman, Salem; Dillon Matthews, Akron Springfield; Jesse Calcei, Canal Fulton NW; Chris Evans, Akron Springfield; Mike Day, Poland Seminary; Bobby Schilling, Canal Fulton NW; Mike Boosinger, Mogadore Field; John Coleman, Akron Buchtel; A.J. Fox, Youngs. Mooney.
DIVISION IV
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends—Landon Smith, Girard, 6-foot-1, 183 pounds, junior; Josh Russ, Elyria Cath., 6-5, 225, sr.; Sam Miller, Orrville, 6-0, 175, sr. Linemen—Layton Graves, Coshocton, 6-0, 210, sr.; Ryan Cronin, Kettering Alter, 6-2, 240, sr.; Brent Sager, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-4, 250, sr.; Sam Cramblit, Ironton, 6-0, 265, sr. Quarterbacks—Vinnie Williamson, Williamsport Westfall, 5-10, 210, sr.; Maty Mauk, Kenton, 6-1, 185, soph.; Chris Trinetti, Chagrin Falls, 5-11, 185, sr. Backs—Marques Johnston, Coshocton, 6-1, 210, sr.; Cade McCullough, Zanesville W. Muskingum, 5-9, 170, sr.; Charles Gresham, Heath, 5-10, 167, sr.; Tavion Wright, Day. Thurgood Marshall, 5-10, 185, sr.; Greg Hillabrand, Genoa Area, 5-10, 210, sr.; Chris Gorman, Chagrin Falls, 6-0, 202, sr.; Anthony Hitchens, Lorain Clearview, 6-1, 200, sr.; Anthony Kelly, Peninsula Woodridge, 6-0, 184, sr. Kicker—Tyler Pickard, Genoa Area, 5-10, 180, soph.
DEFENSE: Linemen—Jon Monnig, Ironton, 6-1, 175, sr.; Brad Harrah, Marion Pleasant, 6-7, 240, sr.; Josh Davis, Plain City Jonathan Alder, 6-6, 285, sr.; Thomas Armstrong, Kettering Alter, 5-11, 190, sr. Linebackers—Tyler Genders, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-4, 220, sr.; Bobby Winkelman, Chagrin Falls, 6-1, 210, sr.; Chase Hoobler, Orrville, 6-3, 220, sr.; Zack Shaw, Coshocton, 6-4, 220, jr.; Jeff Siefker, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 180, jr. Backs—Marco Ricchetti, Martins Ferry, 6-2, 165, sr.; Cody Byers, Kettering Alter, 6-3, 210, sr.; Brian Laubenthal, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 160, sr.; Connor Wendt, Genoa Area, 5-11, 80, sr. Punter—Lucas Pennington, Metamora Evergreen, 6-4, 215, jr.
Offensive player of the year: Tavion Wright, Day. Thurgood Marshall.
Defensive players of the year: Bobby Winkelman, Chagrin Falls; Zack Shaw, Coshocton; Cody Byers, Kettering Alter.
Coaches of the year: Bob Lutz, Ironton; Sean Arno, Albany Alexander.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends—Darby Waller, Belmont Union Local, 6-0, 160, sr.; Max Morrison, Kenton, 6-1, 155, jr.; Scott Cline, Utica, 6-0, 165, jr. Linemen—Dylan Wethey, Heath, 6-2, 270, sr.; Michael Stenger, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-3, 300, jr.; Ryan Scribner, Galion, 6-0, 280, sr.; Jared Schuster, Elyria Cath., 6-3, 310, sr. Quarterbacks—Jason Hoar, Utica, 5-9, 165, jr.; Dakota Dartis, Cin. N. College Hill, 6-2, 190, jr. Backs—Garren Dilley, Amanda-Clearcreek, 5-10, 240, sr.; Seth Millar, Waynesville, 5-8, 170, sr.; Jeremy Smith, Pomeroy Meigs, 5-9, 180, sr.; Cartel Brooks, Galion, 5-10, 175, sr.; Corry Sprouse, LaGrange Keystone, 6-2, 170, sr. Kicker—Caleb Carpenter, Amanda-Clearcreek, 5-7, 144, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen—Chris Bockrath, Kettering Alter, 6-2, 210, sr.; Connor Clegg, Chagrin Falls, 6-5, 225, sr.; Adolphus Washington, Cin. Taft, 6-5, 240, soph. Linebackers—Tyler Aragoni, Belmont Union Local, 5-9, 168, sr.; Gunner Calhoun, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-1, 200, jr.; Rich Ulmer, Galion, 6-0, 195, sr.; John Sas, Sullivan Black River, 6-3, 210, jr.; Mike Stacchiotti, Girard, 6-1, 223, sr. Backs—Antwan Wallace, Galion, 5-11, 175, sr.; Colby Busson, Doylestown Chippewa, 5-8, 160, sr.; Mitchell Hokavar, Perry, 6-3, 185, jr.; Stephen Yarbrough, Beachwood, 6-3, 195, sr. Punter—Ben Gertz, Reading, 6-6, 200, sr.
Third Team
OFFENSE: Ends—Geoffrey Whiteside, Cols. Hartley, 5-10, 175, sr.; Adam Reichert, Lewistown Indian Lake, 6-5, 180, jr.; Cole Drake, Wooster Triway, 5-10, 165, sr. Linemen—Dalton Leach, Martins Ferry, 5-10, 215, sr.; Andrew Bennett, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-3, 300, jr.; Jake Schreuder, Genoa Area, 6-0, 230, sr.; Kyle Kelly, Akron Manchester, 6-2, 235, sr. Quarterbacks—Anthony Westren, Peninsula Woodridge, 6-2, 183, sr.; Derek Carmichael, Wooster Triway, 5-9, 160, jr.; Adam Charles, Girard, 6-2, 205, sr. Backs—Justin Staton, Sparta Highland, 6-0, 172, sr.; Jordan Scanlon, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 5-10, 200, jr.; Jordan McCune, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-9, 195, jr.; Alex Alicea, Elyria Cath., 5-7, 170, sr.; Te Elias, Cortland Lakeview, 5-9, 185, sr.; Craig Dougherty, Akron Manchester, 5-10, 170, sr. Kicker—Logan Cook, St. Clairsville, 6-1, 175, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen—Patrick Hudepohl, Middletown Fenwick, 6-3, 230, sr.; Richard Wonnell, Genoa Area, 6-9, 250, sr.; Aaron Renner, Galion, 6-0, 180, sr. Linebackers—Jake Langdon, Carlisle, 5-10, 205, sr.; Lucien Kidd, Cin. N. College Hill, 5-11, 190, sr.; Mark Fackler, Kenton, 6-4, 235, sr.; David Charles, Peninsula Woodridge, 6-0, 176, sr.; Alex Utley, CVCA, 5-9, 185, jr. Backs—Tallen Birmingham, Girard, 5-8, 185, sr.; Matt Hefner, Lima Bath, 5-7, 140, sr.; Chad Phillips, Spring. Northwestern, 5-11, 165, sr. Punter—Cam Turner, Chagrin Falls, 5-11, 180, sr.
Special Mention
Cody Welker, Magnolia Sandy Valley; Nick Barr, Zoarville Tusc. Val.; Kyle Copeland, Belmont Union Local; Patrick Allen, Martins Ferry; Tavin Stevenson, St. Clairsville; Marcus Farley, Zanesville W. Muskingum; Garrett Patterson, Zoarville Tusc. Val.; Trenton Soukup, St. Clairsville; Bernie Thompson, Belmont Union Local; Tyler Dozier, Zoarville Tusc. Val.; Justin Moore, Zanesville W. Muskingum; Dom Click, Zanesville W. Muskingum; Zak Stiles, St. Clairsville; Jordan Burress, Martins Ferry; Corey Fisher, Magnolia Sandy Valley; Josh Riggans, Byesville Meadowbrook; Justin Rentsch, Gnadenhutten Indian Val.; Devon Parson, Martins Ferry; Will Lenhart, Zanesville W. Muskingum; Seth Callarik, St. Clairsville; Zack Monte, Magnolia Sandy Val.;
Tyler Kraft, Amanda-Clearcreek; Joey Moore, Cols. Hartley; Brandon Purdum, Plain City Jonathan Alder; Matt Schramm, London; Noah Key, Cols. Hartley; Jordan Doone, Amanda-Clearcreek; Evan Jackson, Cols. Hartley; Wesley Henderson, London Madison Plains; Corey McSweeney, Cols. Hartley; Derek Posey, Utica; Max Corcoran, Amanda-Clearcreek; Aaron Dunlap, Plain City Jonathan Alder; Justyn Eckard, Heath; Chris Snyder, Marion Pleasant; Ethan Zuber, Sparta Highland;
Dameon Garrett, Cin. N. College Hill; Donovan Clark, Finneytown; Beau Fedders, Middletown Fenwick; Kyle Wallace, Milton-Union; Caleb Keeton, Waynesville; Jordan Jacobs, Carlisle; Charles Harpen, Clarksville Clinton-Massie; Ty Fisher, Carlisle;
Mitchell Davenport, Ironton Rock Hill; Jake Cantrell, Williamsport Westfall; Jeff Matteson, Wellston; Caleb Southworth, Piketon; Robbie Webb, Ironton; Kyle Bigham, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Bryan Bowling, Williamsport Westfall; Brennan Howard, Portsmouth; Jerry Dixon, Albany Alexander; Kirk Maxwell, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Josh Myers, Portsmouth; Tres Wilks, Ironton; Tyler Turner, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Trevon Pendleton, Portsmouth West; Jake Hedrick, Albany Alexander; Matt Bloomfield, Proctorville Fairland; Nick Hammond, Williamsport Westfall; Nick Ganus, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Josiah Yazdani, Albany Alexander; Greg Taylor, South Point; Pat Seesholtz, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Jerrod Collins, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Caleb Davis, Pomeroy Meigs; Casey Sanders, Portsmouth; Tyson Brown, McDermott NW; Mark Murphy, Portsmouth West; Erin Edens, Ironton; Ben Jones, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Steve Vanderpool, Chillicothe Unioto; Tre Underwood, Portsmouth; Chad Fisher, Proctorville Fairland; Dallas Cochenour, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Jordan Miller, Piketon; Alex Thompson, Portsmouth West; Cody Lawson, Albany Alexander;
Chad Mossing, Metamora Evergreen; Allen Tigner, Port Clinton; Seth Hoffman, Pemberville Eastwood; Josh Gebelle, Milan Edison; Dylan Howard, Milan Edison; Weston Brunworth, Kenton; Kyle Cory, Milan Edison; Kyle Matula, Milan Edison; Ryan Tiura, Milan Edison;
Ben Perko, Perry; Andrej Sessions, Brooklyn; Anthony Kukwa, Perry; Tony Williams, Lorain Clearview; Mike Stewart, Brooklyn; Sam Bernstein, Beachwood; Rich Zalanka, Perry; Danny Reaser, Elyria Cath.; Braden Ferrell, Perry; Scott Campbell, Chagrin Falls; David Wallie, Perry; Chad West, Perry; David Powers, Chagrin Falls; Nick Marshall, Andover Pymatuning Val.; Austin Tackett, Sheffield Brookside; Matt Sabroff, Beachwood; Nick Ksenich, Elyria Cath.; Zach Rogers, Elyria Cath.; Erik Petrecca, Perry; Zach Anderson, Lorain Clearview;
Brandyn Peters, Peninsula Woodridge; Eric Myers, Wooster Triway; Craig Frankford, Girard; Stephen Page, Newton Falls; Tom Ross, Akron Manchester; Darrio Bivens, Campbell Memorial; Tre Simpson, Orrville; Tyler Alban, Massillon Tuslaw; Nick Szwedko, Cortland Lakeview; Dennis Raber, Orrville; Justin Schafrath, Doylestown Chippewa; Xavier Douglas, CVCA; Zak Knettel, CVCA; Brandon Butcher, Wooster Triway; Brit Hunter, Akron Manchester; John Sikora, Campbell Memorial; Brent Marshall, Garrettsville Garfield; Mitch Czerniak, Newton Falls; Cody Dillon, Newton Falls.
Editor’s Note: The Division V and Division VI All-Ohio teams will be released in the Thursday edition of the Record-Courier.