St. Clair wins Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year; McGill Coach of the Year; Several local players selected

The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced Wednesday afternoon the Southwest District all-star football teams for seven divisions.

The teams are selected by a media panel from the district. The Ohio Mr. Football finalists are expected to be announced Nov. 22. The Mr. Football recipient will be announced Nov. 30. The all-state teams will be announced the week of Dec. 4.

Bellefontaine, Benjamin Logan, Graham, Indian Lake, West Liberty-Salem, Riverside, Urbana, and Triad all received selections.  Check out the list below with local selections highlighted in bold print.

DIVISION III

First Team Offense

Backfield: Timothy Carpenter lll, Trotwood-Madison, 6-4, 200, sr., QB; Alex Ritzie, Hamilton Badin, 6-2, 180, sr., QB; Jahmeir Spain, Cincinnati Mount Healthy, 6-4, 190, jr., QB; Aiden Lowerey, Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 5-8, 165, jr. RB; Tavien St. Clair, Bellefontaine, 6-4, 217, jr. QB; Nydrell Wright: Dayton Chaminade-Julienne, 5-7, 210, jr.

Receivers: Joshua Carter, Franklin, 6-0, 165, sr., WR; JayJay Etheridge, Cincinnati Mount Healthy, 5-9, 165, sr., WR; Evan Liette, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-10, 164, sr., WR; Riley Neer, Bellefontaine, 6-1 175, sr., WR; Armani Rodgers, Trotwood-Madison, 5-10, 170, so., WR; Isaiah Smith, Mount Orab Western Brown, 6-1, 165, sr., WR.

Linemen: Charlie Olds, Bellbrook, 6-4, 260, sr.; William Robertson, Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 6-1, 240, sr.; Jackson Smith, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-4, 229, sr.; Drew Vocke, Hamilton Badin, 6-2, 240, sr.; Sean Wentling, Vandalia Butler, 6-0, 275, sr.

Kicker: Riley Ferrin, Bellbrook, 5-11, 170, jr.

First Team Defense

Linemen: Alex Florea, Bellbrook, 6-0, 315, sr.; Malachi Cumberland, Wilmington, 6-3, 242, jr.; Haiden Manns, Bellefontaine, 6-3, 245, sr.; Jeremiah Nash, Trotwood-Madison, 6-2, 310, fr.; Zyon Woods, Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 6-2, 181, Sr.

Linebackers: Dohnavan Collins, Vandalia Butler 6-1, 220, sr.; Raishawn Cotton, Cincinnati Mount Healthy, 5-10, 205, jr.; Cael Liette, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-0, 195, sr.; Noah Mangold, Dayton Archbishop Carroll, 5-10, 190, sr.; Sam Mitchell, Vandalia Butler, 6-2, 205, sr.; Nate Ostendorf, Hamilton Badin, 5-11, 210, sr.; Jacob Umina, Bellbrook, 5-11, 190, sr.

Secondary: Mikey Brown Jr., Wilmington, 5-8, 160, sr.; Carson Cheek, Hamilton Badin, 5-10, 175, sr.; Austin Flohre, Vandalia Butler, 6-0, 185, sr.; Allen Mabson, Vandalia Butler, 6-0, 165, jr.; Jai’mier Scott, Cincinnati Mount Healthy, 6-0, 182, jr.; Michael Smith lll, Trotwood-Madison; 5-11, 170, sr.

Punter: Jonathan Custis, Wilmington, 6-1, 170, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Tavien St. Clair, Bellefontaine

Defensive player of the year: Nate Ostendorf, Badin

Coach of the year: Zach Gueth, Vandalia Butler

Second Team Offense

Backfield: Chris Fogan, Bellefontaine, 5-10, 194, sr., RB; Amare Lattimore, Dayton Thurgood Marshall, 5-9, 165, sr., RB; Steve Lauterbach, Oakwood, 6-0, 180, sr., QB; Peyton Schultz, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-0, 149, sr., QB; Brady Sutton, Mount Orab Western Brown, 5-10, 185, jr., QB; Zach Yordy, Hamilton Badin, 5-11, 185, sr., RB.

Receivers: Aidan Brown, Hamilton Badin, 6-0, 170, sr., WR; Lorenzo Engleman, Cincinnati Hughes, 5-10, 170, sr., WR; Brandon Foster, West Carrollton, 6-4, 200, sr., WR; Mikelle Moore, Cincinnati Aiken, 5-9, 160, jr., WR; CJ Wilson, Bellefontaine, 6-2, 200, sr., WR; Jude Omiatek, Bellbrook, 6-2, 200, jr. TE.

Linemen: Mohammad Al-Halawat, Bellbrook, 6-0, 240, sr.; Elijah Berman, Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 6-0, 248, so.; Ben Ingram, Franklin, 6-5, 285, sr.; Jack Varner, Bellefontaine, 6-3, 240, sr.; Chris Stewart, Wilmington, 6-5, 290, sr.

Kicker: Kade Teel, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-11, 181, sr.

Second Team Defense

No local players were selected

Honorable Mention

Carson Dinkler, Oakwood; J.J. Wilson, Oakwood; Donte Ferrell, Woodward; Johnny Descz, Bellbrook; Tanner Stewart, Bellbrook; Luke Benetis, Bellbrook; Israel Bradford, Cincinnati Mount Healthy; PJ Feagin, Cincinnati Aiken; David Cogar, Cincinnati Aiken; Deymor Thiam, Cincinnati Aiken, Elijah Engleman, Cincinnati Hughes; TJ Engelman, Cincinnati Hughes; Ethan Stacey, Dayton Chaminade Julienne; Camden Telinda, Goshen; Damian Valdez, Mount Orab Western Brown; William Pletz, Mount Orab Western Brown; Lucas Merry, Tipp City Tippecanoe; Christian Hartman, Tipp City Tippecanoe; Kyler Miller, Monroe; Jaxson Hounchell, Monroe; Braylen Crump, Vandalia Butler, Brock Childers, Franklin; Tucker Hall, Franklin; Jack Berry, Franklin, Braydon Issacs, Franklin; Jayden Temple, Bellefontaine; Harper Scott, Bellefontaine; Antonio Robinson, West Carrollton; Jayden Bennett, West Carrollton, Eli Stewart, Caydn Denniston, Wilmington

DIVISION IV

First Team Offense

Backfield: Braden BoBo, Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas, 5-9, 160, jr., QB; Devlan Daniel, Cincinnati Indian Hill, 6-0, 180, fr., RB; Logan Chesser, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-0, 175, jr., RB; TJ Meeks, Springfield Shawnee, sr., 5-9, 180, RB; Isaiah Petty, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 6-2, 195, sr., QB; Armoud Seals, Cincinnati Taft, 6-0, 195, sr., QB.

Receivers: Aiden Bradshaw, Urbana, 6-4, 185, sr., WR; Brayden Deem, Eaton, 5-11, 153, sr, WR.; JaDynn Martin, Dayton Northridge, 6-4, 195, jr., WR; Aaron McFarland, Cleves Taylor, 5-10, 165, so., WR; Max Mehlman, Batavia, 6-0, 180, jr., WR; Reno Roehm, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 6-8, 235, sr., TE; Carson Young, Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas, 5-11, 166, sr., WR.

Linemen: Elijah Groh, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-2, 220, sr.; Jess Hauer, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-3, 260, jr.; Robert Hayes, Cincinnati Indian Hill, 6-5, 280, jr.; Dirk Konrad, Reading, 5-11, 250, sr.; Jake Noga, Kettering Alter, 6-0, 281, sr.; Mathew Swisher, Franklin Bishop Fenwick, 6-1, 225, sr.; Breydon Webb, Urbana, 6-4, 275, sr.

Kicker: Jon Hewitt, Eaton, 6-3, 174, so.

First Team Defense

Linemen: Darian Dixon, Springfield Shawnee, 6-3, 240, sr., Thomus Morgan, Springfield Shawnee, 61” 210, sr.; Ben Nash, Reading, 6-5, 235, sr.; Drayden Pavey, Cincinnati Taft, 6-3, 290, jr.; Bo Tobin, Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas, 5-11, 203, jr., Deuce Wiley, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-2, 220, sr.

Linebackers: Ty Clutter, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 5-10, 170, jr.; Aaron Dowdell Jr., Cincinnati Taft, 6-0, 205, jr.; Quaid Hauer, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-2, 220, sr.; Devon Radar, Eaton, 6-0, 227, sr.; Henry Reifschneider, Kettering Alter, 6-1, 210, sr.; Dai’Vontay Young, Dayton Dunbar, 6-0, 195, sr.

Secondary: Tayshawn Banks, Cincinnati Taft, 6-1, 170, sr.; Jay’Quan Bostic, Cincinnati Taft, 6-3, 180, sr.; Heath Jones, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 6-0, 175, sr.; Michael Russ, Kettering Alter, 6-1, 195, sr.; Miles Theetge, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-2, 185, sr.; Isaac White, Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas, 5-11, 171, sr.

Punter: Alex Grace, Cincinnati Indian Hill, 6-4, 190, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Armoud Seals, Cincinnati Taft

Defensive player of the year: Tayshawn Banks, Cincinnati Taft

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

Second Team Offense

Backfield: Will Donahoe, Urbana, 6-0, 185, sr., QB; Austin Fancher, Reading, 5-10, 170, sr., RB; Jay’vian Graves, Dunbar, 5-9, 170, sr., QB; Teon Hill, Dayton Northridge, 5-7, 150, jr., RB; Jackson McGowan, Cleves Taylor, 6-2, 200, sr., QB; Jess Roller, Batavia, 6-4, 175, sr., QB.

Receivers: Leslie Orr, Eaton, 6-3, 170, sr., WR; Ed Boehmer, Springfield Shawnee, 5-10, 180, sr., WR; DJ Gray, Cincinnati Wyoming, 5-9, 180, sr.; Landon Murphy, St. Bernard Roger Bacon, 6-3, 200, jr., WR; Jeremiah “J.T.” Rudisell, Cleves Taylor, 5-7, 155, sr., WR.; Jordan Vann, Franklin Bishop Fenwick, 6-0, 180, so., WR.

Linemen: JT Gels, Eaton, 6-0, 219, sr.; Jaden Hopkins, Urbana, 5-11, 270, sr.; Chase Lanham, Cincinnati Indian Hill, 6-2, 290, sr.; Spencer Meiring, Franklin Bishop Fenwick, 6-0, 280, jr; Hunter Peterson, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan, 6-5, 230, sr.; Michael Thomas, St. Bernard Roger Bacon, 6-0, 275, jr.; Jackson Warrington, Springfield Shawnee, 6-3, 270, sr.

Kicker: Ean McGuinness, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-1, 185, sr.

No local players were selected for Second Team Defense.

Honorable Mention

Chris Atkins, Eaton, Gavin Conner, Kettering Alter; Noah Jones, Kettering Alter; William Wilson, Dayton Dunbar; D’Andre Bean, Dayton Dunbar; AJ Graves, Batavia; Remi Brannan, Bethel; Trey Carter, Cincinnati Indian Hill; Jonathan Copfer, Cincinnati Indian Hill; Cordae Davis, Franklin Bishop Fenwick; Vincent Giordano, Franklin Bishop Fenwick; Cameron Hunter, Franklin Bishop Fenwick; Max Boon, Franklin Bishop Fenwick; Braden Smith, Springfield Kenton Ridge; Bryce Smith Springfield Kenton Ridge; Caden Strader, St. Paris Graham; Quinton Price, Cincinnati Taft.; Tyger Whittaker, Cincinnati Taft.

DIVISION V

No local players were selected on First Team Offense

First Team Defense

Linemen: Desmond Davis, Gamble Montessori, 6-4, 250, sr.; Gavin Henry, Greeneview, 6-1, 200, jr.; Levi Smiley, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 6-4, 225, sr.; Lawson Wade, Cincinnati Mariemont, 6-2, 285, sr.; Matt Wilkerson, Waynesville, 6-4, 250, sr.

Linebackers: Nolan Darnell, Bethel-Tate, 5-10, 190, sr.; Devin Isaac, Norwood, 5-10, 175, sr.; Landen Malara, Germantown Valley View, 6-2, 210, sr.; Cooper Payton, Greeneview, 5-8, 185, jr.; Bryce Reed, Germantown Valley View, 6-0, 190, sr.; Finn Warden, Cincinnati Mariemont, 5-10, 175, jr.

Secondary: Burke Lillard, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5-10, 160, sr.; Garrett Lundy, Waynesville, 5-7, 155, jr.; Keegan Mehr, Brookville, 6-0, 170, sr.; Will Rapp, Bethel-Tate, 5-9, 165, sr.; Jayonn Saunders, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 6-0, 170, jr.; Micah Valenti, Germantown Valley View, 6-1, 190, sr.

Punter: Connor Yeager, Batavia Clermont Northeastern, 6-4, 200, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Caden Henson, Valley View

Defensive player of the year: Jayonn Saunders, Cincinnati Purcell Marian

Coach of the year: Ben Johnson, Waynesville

Second Team Offense

Receivers: Quest Clay, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5-8, 150, jr., WR; Donavan Mathews, Cincinnati Summit Country Day, 6-0, 175, sr., WR; Waylon Morris, Bethel-Tate, 5-11, 140, sr., WR; Zach Musselman, Blanchester, 5-8, 145, jr., WR.

Linemen: Kanovaus Alexander, Norwood, 5-10, 260, sr.; Garrett Campbell, Camden Preble Shawnee, 6-0, 170, sr.; Jett Daniels, Greeneview, 6-0, 205, sr.; Denver Day, Sabina East Clinton, 6-0, 240, sr.; Brady Gillam, South Vienna Northeastern, 6-4, 215, sr.; Elijah Hughes, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5-9, 280, sr.; Jude Huston, Blanchester, 5-10, 170, sr.; Austin Partin, Norwood, 6-2, 280, sr.

Second Team Defense

Linebackers: Preston Allen, Springfield Northwestern, 6-1, 225, so.; Andrew McIntosh, Batavia Clermont Northeastern, 5-11, 190, sr.; Peyton Nichols, West Milton Milton-Union, 6-0, 195, sr.; Sam Reder, Cincinnati Summit Country Day, 5-10, 165, so.; Chase Walker, Greeneview, 5-9, 170, jr.; Logan Murphy, Lewistown Indian Lake, 6-3, 210, sr.

DIVISION VI

First Team Offense

Backfield: Parker Corbin, Cincinnati Country Day, 5-9, 165, sr., QB; J.J. Miller, Williamsburg, 6-0, 165, sr., QB; Gabe McGill, West Liberty-Salem, 5-9, 185, sr., RB/LB; Michael Osborne, Versailles, 5-11, 185, sr., QB; Lee Thomas, Cincinnati Country Day, 5-10, 190, jr., RB; Reed Wehr, New Madison Tri-Village, 5-10, 170, sr., RB.

First Team Defense

Linemen: Cam Bair, West Liberty-Salem, 6-0, 235, jr.; Jayden Hollinger, New Madison Tri-Village, 6’2 185, sr.; Paul McDonald, Troy Christian, 6-4, 210, sr.; Austin Sellers, Miamisburg Dayton Christian, 6-2, 185, sr.; Dane Jones, Williamsburg, 6-1, 180, Senior, DE.

Linebackers: Brayden Koeller, West Alexandria Twin Valley South, 6-0, 180, sr.; James Schmitmeyer, Versailles, 5-10, 165, jr.; Shepard Snell, Cincinnati Country Day, 6-3, 175, sr.; Josh Wilcoxon, West Liberty-Salem, 5-9, 190, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Michael Osborne, Versailles

Defensive player of the year: Shepard Snell, Cincinnati Country Day

Coach of the year: Dan McGill, West-Liberty Salem.

Second Team Offense

Backfield: Joel Gehret, Versailles, 5-10, 200, sr., RB; Miles Hostetler, West Liberty-Salem, 6-1, 180, sr., QB; Cais Kingsley, West Alexandria Twin Valley South, 5-11, 170, sr., RB; Awsom Mitchell, North Lewisburg Triad, 6-0, 190, jr., RB; Zach Osborn, Anna, 5-10, 165, jr., RB; Chase Ruebush, New Paris National Trail, 5’9, 155, Sr. RB.

Receivers: Alex Bess, New Lebanon Dixie, 6-3, 175, jr., WR; Trey Heitkamp, Anna, 6-0, 175, sr., WR.

Linemen: James Baker, New Paris National Trail, 6-1, 270, jr.; Lucas Donahue, Cincinnati Country Day, 6-1, 255, so.; Luke McGill, West Liberty-Salem 6-0, 210, jr.; Dominic Meyer, Versailles, 6-3, 225, sr.; Noah Wilt, Anna, 6-0, 225, so.

Second Team Defense

Linemen: Riggs Lapp, West Liberty-Salem, 6-3, 215, sr; Cooper Lee, New Paris National Trail, 6-2, 270, sr.; Colin She, Cincinnati Country Day, 6-0, 295, sr.; Austin Sipple, Williamsburg, 5-8, 185, sr.

Punter: Jacob Evans, West Liberty-Salem, 6-1, 185, jr.

DIVISION VII

First Team Offense

Backfield: Damien Dawson, Lockland, 5-10, 185, jr., QB; Demico Harris, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-6, 190, jr., RB; Rico Johnson, Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, 5-9, 185, sr., RB; Donovan O’Leary, Sidney Lehman Catholic, 6-5, 215, sr., QB; Dominik Stotler, DeGraff Riverside, 5-8, 140, sr., RB; Keegen Weiss, Ansonia, 5-10, 205, sr., RB; Colten Vanwinkle, Lewisburg Tri-County North, 6-1, 205, sr, RB.

Receivers: Carter Eilerman, Fort Loramie, 6-3, 195, jr., TE; Josh Flora, Cedarville, 6’0, 165, sr., WR; Hudson Hill, Bradford, 6-0, 155, sr., WR; Turner Lachey, Sidney Lehman Catholic, 5-10, 160, so., WR; Brennon Workman, South Charleston Southeastern Local, 6-3, 210, WR.

Linemen: Chase Baldwin, Cedarville, 6-1, 270, sr.; Travis Brooks, DeGraff Riverside, 6-3, 330, jr.; Roger Hoying, Fort Loramie, 6-0, 265, sr.; Petey Jones, Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, 6-0, 250, jr.; Ayden Phelps, DeGraff Riverside, 6-1, 250, sr.; Jared Schmitmeyer, Ansonia, 5-8, 175, sr.

Kicker: Isaac Bender, DeGraff Riverside, 5-7, 175, jr.

First Team Defense

Linemen: Brody Adams, Springfield Catholic Central, 6-3, 215, so.; Alex Bradshaw, Fayetteville-Perry, 6-2, 160, jr.; Nate Copas, DeGraff Riverside, 6-0, 170, sr.; Chris’Jen Dickey, Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, 5-10, 270, sr.; Tucker Miller, Bradford, 6-3, 210, sr.

Linebackers: Braylon Dunn, DeGraff Riverside, 5-9, 200, jr.; Anthony Ibarra, Union City Mississinawa Valley, 5-11, 210, sr.; Brock McCumber, Fort Loramie, 6-0, 190, sr.; Trey Schmelzer, Bradford, 5-8, 175, sr.; Brayden Smith, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-11, 200, sr.; Garrett Stammen, Ansonia, 6-1, 2015, sr.; C.J. Wilt, South Charleston Southeastern Local, 5-11, 190, sr.

Secondary: Jonah Asebrook, South Charleston Southeastern Local, 5-10, 170, sr.; Landyn Bowman, Ansonia, 5-9, 151, sr.; Jaelen Griffin, Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, 5-11, 175, jr.; Maxwell Maurer, Fort Loramie, 6-2, 180, jr.; Jahmir Neal, Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-9, 150, jr.; Michael Shockey, DeGraff Riverside, 5-10, 140, sr.

Punter: Jake Winter, Cedarville, 6-1, 195, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Keegen Weiss, Ansonia

Defensive player of the year: Garrett Stammen, Ansonia

Coach of the year: Brian Bogenschutz, Cedarville.

Second Team Offense

Backfield: Owen Canan, Bradford, 5-8, 150, jr., QB; Lucas Cannady, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-10, 160, fr.; Colt Coffey, Cedarville, 6-0, 195, jr., RB; Hayden Davis, South Charleston Southeastern Local, 6-1, 190, jr., RB; Will Holland, Fort Loramie, 5-10, 180, sr., RB; Zach McKee, South Charleston Southeastern Local, 5-10, 165, sr., QB; Myles Platfoot, DeGraff Riverside, 6-0, 175, sr, QB; Jackson Pyles, Cedarville, 6-1, 170, sr., QB.

Receivers: Ayden Clary, DeGraff Riverside, 6-3, 200, jr, TE; Tyler Cross, Cedarville, 6-1, 160, sr., WR; Day’Lynn Garrett, Covington, 5-10, 155, so., WR; Jaiden Jasper, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 6-2, 160, sr., WR.

No local players were selected for Second Team Defense.