Several football players from Clinton-Massie, Wilmington, Blanchester and East Clinton were named to the 2018 All-Southwest Ohio District Football team.
Local student-athletes are in bold:
DIVISION III
First Team Offense
Backfield: Josh Anderson, New Richmond, 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, senior, QB; Connor Bazelak, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-4, 215, sr., QB; Michael Crawford, Cincinnati Mt. Healthy, 5-9, 165, sr., QB; Jack Fessler, Middletown Bishop Fenwick, 5-10, 180, sr., RB; Ryan Martin, Vandalia Butler, 5-9, 185, sr., RB; Justin Sloan, Bellbrook, 5-7, 165, sr., RB; Davon Starks, Hamilton Badin, 5-11, 170, sr., RB.
Receivers: Cam Coomer, Wilmington, 6-2, 170, jr.; Bryant Johnson, Butler, 6-6, 198, sr.; Justin Stephens, Trotwood-Madison, 6-6, 225, sr.; Dominic Wilcox, Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 6-2, 185, sr.; Marcus Wood, Greenville, 5-10, 155, jr.
Linemen: Caden Clark, Piqua, 6-2, 285, sr.; Ethan Knisley, Bellbrook, 6-3, 305, sr.; Ryan Pool, Bellefontaine, 6-4, 270, jr.; Sam Secrest, Fenwick, 6-2, 235, sr.; Trevor VanVliet, Hamilton Ross, 6-3, 260, sr.; Jaison Williams, Trotwood-Madison, 6-4, 285, sr.
Kicker: Ben Sauls, Tippecanoe, 6-0, 168, jr.
First Team Defense
Linemen: Nathaniel Armstrong, Alter, 5-11, 245, sr.; Fred Butts, Dayton Carroll, 6-2, 245, sr.; Kennedy Coates, Trotwood-Madison, 5-10, 210, sr.; Shane Cokes, Chaminade Julienne, 6-3, 240, sr.; Connor Meyer, Alter, 6-3, 265, sr.; Lonnie Phelps, Mt. Healthy, 6-2, 220, sr.
Linebackers: Matt Centers, Franklin, 6-1, 200, sr.; Nick Coyle, Butler, 6-1, 205, sr.; Jason Fehr, Cin. McNicholas, 5-9, 175, sr.; Mason Gostomsky, Tippecanoe, 5-11, 181, sr.; DJ McDonald, Bellefontaine, 5-11, 195, sr.; Diego Neri, Cin. Northwest, 6-2, 220, so.; Evan Schlensker, Badin, 6-0, 170, jr.
Secondary: Sammy Anderson, Trotwood-Madison, 6-2, 180, jr.; Ta’Ron Britt, Trotwood-Madison, 5-11, 170, sr.; De’Zion Coleman, Cin. Hughes, 5-10, 170, jr.; Antwann Martin, Alter, 6-1, 190, jr.; Henry Nenni, Fenwick, 5-9, 175, sr.
Punter: RJ Clesceri, Fenwick, 5-10, 175, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Jack Fessler, Fenwick
Defensive player of the year: Shane Cokes, Chaminade Julienne
Coach of the year: Jeff Jenkins, Bellbrook
Second Team Offense
Backfield: Tristan Dillon, West Carrollton, 6-6, 220, sr., QB; Brady Evans, Wilmington, 6-1, 220, jr.; QB; Sedric Ferguson, Bellbrook, 6-2, 180, sr., RB; Garrett Gross, Bellefontaine, 5-10, 195, jr., RB; Daniel Ingram, Cin. Woodward, 5-10, 195, jr., QB; Mick Karn, Piqua, 5-11, 192, sr., QB; Brandon Lanier, Mt. Healthy, 6-3, 230, jr., RB.
Receivers: Jack Clement, Bellefontaine, 6-0, 165, sr.; Colin Downing, Chaminade Julienne, 6-3, 228, sr.; Austin Jones, West Carrollton, 6-2, 180, jr.; Jamal Kelly, Mt. Healthy, 5-9, 155, sr.; Thomas Vogelsang, Fenwick, 6-2, 180, sr.; Derek Willits, Alter, 6-3, 193, sr.
Linemen: Ricardo Calzada, Carroll, 5-11, 300, sr.; Grant Heatherly, Tippecanoe, 6-4, 274, sr.; Cortez Huckleby, Mt. Healthy, 6-1, 270, jr.; Andrew Jones, Badin, 6-1, 225, sr.; Kaden Rogers, Ross, 6-3, 255, so.
Kicker: Brady Henry, Wilmington, 5-9, 170, sr.
Second Team Defense
Linemen: Malik Denkins, Woodward, 6-3, 225, jr.; Jacob Kidwell, Bellefontaine, 6-1, 225, jr.; Brennan Toopes, Piqua, 6-0, 209, sr.
Linebackers: Leo Bell, Fenwick, 5-8, 230, sr.; David Frederick, Chaminade Julienne, 5-8, 178, so.; Ke’Shawn Huguely, Trotwood-Madison, 5-9, 205, jr.; Jon LaJeunesse, Carroll, 6-1, 225, jr.; Isaac Newman, Bellefontaine, 5-11, 205, sr.; Nebulun Stephens, Woodward, 6-2, 210, sr.; Tyler Wilcox, Trotwood-Madison, 6-0, 215, sr.
Secondary: Jawann Davis, Hughes, 5-11, 170, jr.; Marshal Flaig, Badin, 6-1, 165, jr.; Jordan Hodge, Ross, 5-10, 180, sr.; Logan Miller, Fenwick, 5-9, 160, so.
Punter: Andrew Redemeier, Ross, 6-1, 235, sr.
Honorable mention: Sully Janeck. Fenwick; Ryan Minor, Chaminade Julienne; Josh Burritt, Tippecanoe; Dylan Caldwell, Ross; Tyron Mincy, Mt. Healthy; Tommar Coles, West Carrollton; Grayson Taylor, Badin; Owen Toopes, Piqua; Derek Robb, Bellefontaine; Jonathan Allen, Dayton Dunbar.
DIVISION IV
First Team Offense
Backfield: Dimetrius Baylor, Cincinnati Indian Hill, 6-0, 215, sr., RB; Eli Berner, Springfield Northwestern, 5-11, 175, sr., RB; Nic Dorsey, Urbana, 5-11, 180, sr., RB; Robie Glass, Springfield Shawnee, 6-3, 190, jr., QB; Corey Kiner, St. Bernard Roger Bacon, 5-9, 205, so., RB; Dylan Lemen, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 5-10, 160, jr., QB; Evan Prater, Cin. Wyoming, 6-5, 190, jr.; Pierson Rogers, Wyoming, 5-11, 220, sr., RB.
Receivers: Calvin Dibert, Kenton Ridge, 6-4, 190, jr.; Joey Edmonds, Wyoming, 6-1, 190, sr.; Jake Sargent, Dayton Oakwood, 5-10, 175, sr.; Chris’Seon Stringer, Cin. Taft, 6-3, 220, sr.; Ben Whitten, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan, 5-9, 165, sr.
Linemen: Eli Cupp, Wyoming, 6-5, 210, sr.; Blake Jamison, Northwestern, 6-1, 240, sr.; Joe Oakes, Indian Hill, 6-4, 260, sr.; Matt Phillips, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-3, 275, sr.; Nolan Tebbe, Roger Bacon, 6-3, 280, jr.
Kicker: Luke Lundberg, Indian Hill, 5-10, 175, jr.
First Team Defense
Linemen: Andrew Hall, Dayton Northridge, 6-4, 220, sr.; Noah Harrison, Germantown Valley View, 6-0, 225, jr.; Thomas Myers, Clinton-Massie, 6-6, 225, sr.; James Smith, Wyoming, 6-5, 235, sr.; Jalen Thornton, Indian Hill, 6-3, 245, sr.
Linebackers: Ty Beam, Clinton-Massie, 5-11, 210, sr.; Hasan Black, Wyoming, 6-2, 230, sr.; Izaiah Cunningham, Taft, 6-2, 210, sr.; Nate Snyder, Northwestern, 6-1, 200, sr.; John-Mark Williams, Indian Hill, 6-0, 195, sr.
Secondary: Demarco Bradley Jr., Taft, 5-6, 155, sr.; Taveont Dennis, Northwestern, 5-10, 165, sr.; Charlie DiGennaro, Indian Hill, 6-1, 170, so.; Twon Hines, Northridge, 6-1, 190, sr.; Griffin Laake, Clinton-Massie, 6-3, 190, sr.; Ronnell Lackey, Roger Bacon, 6-0, 175, jr.; Max Niswonger, Urbana, 5-11, 195, sr.; Kievaughn Sanks, Cin. Aiken, 5-8, 165, sr.
Punter: Logan Persson, Indian Hill, 6-1, 190, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Evan Prater, Wyoming
Defensive player of the year: Jalen Thornton, Indian Hill
Coach of the year: Aaron Hancock, Wyoming
Second Team Offense
Backfield: Dartanion Battle, Cin. Shroder, 6-0, 165, sr., QB; Chris Hart, Northwestern, 6-3, 175, sr., QB; Cade Cradlebaugh, Valley View, 6-2, 195, jr., QB; Tim Jordan, Aiken, 6-2, 200, sr.; Brendan Lamb, Clinton-Massie, 5-10, 185, jr.; Recold Moore, Taft, 6-2, 210, sr., RB; Preston Shields, Urbana, 6-1, 230, sr., QB.
Receivers: Jack Armstrong, Oakwood, 6-1, 170, sr.; Keymoni Cephas, Shroder, 6-0, 170, jr.; Zach Kuhlman, Roger Bacon, 6-3, 195, sr.; Zac Schmidt, Eaton, 5-10, 166, jr.; Darryl Story, Northridge, 5-11, 165, jr.; Ben VanNoord, Northwestern, 6-2, 190, so.
Linemen: JaQuan Bennett, Aiken, 6-5, 285, sr.; Charlie Burke, Oakwood, 5-9, 200, sr.; Seth Schmidt, Clinton-Massie, 6-5, 260, sr.; Ethan Smith, Kenton Ridge, 6-2, 270, sr.; Spencer Voss, Clinton-Massie, 6-5, 270, sr.
Kicker: Grant Avey, Clinton-Massie, 6-3, 175, jr.
Second Team Defense
Linemen: Devonte Allen, Taft, 6-3, 240, sr.; Jack Hankin, Indian Hill, 6-6, 225, sr.; Marques Sherman, Taft, 6-4, 250, sr.; Korbin Spencer, Northwestern, 6-5, 240, jr.
Linebackers: Zak Cappel, Roger Bacon, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jeff Collins, Norwood, 6-0, 185, sr.; Jerron Lander, Northridge, 5-9, 175, jr.; Nate Stark, Roger Bacon, 6-1, 215, sr.; Derrian Wilkins, Aiken, 6-0, 185, sr.
Secondary: Moey Mitchell, Wyoming, 5-11, 190, sr.; Masen Penley, Northridge, 5-8, 155, sr.; Antwand Yett, Aiken, 5-8, 160, jr.
Punter: Luke Byrd, Roger Bacon, 6-1, 145, sr.
DIVISION V
First Team Offense
Backfield: Alex Bernard, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 6-foot, 180 pounds, senior, RB; Justin Brown, Casstown Miami East, 5-11, 158, sr., RB; Nick Clevenger, Jamestown Greeneview, 6-1, 190, sr., QB; Riley Huelskamp, Anna, 5-10, 175, jr., RB; Clay Payton, Greeneview, 5-9, 175, jr., RB; Cade Rice, Springfield Greenon, 6-3, 195, so., QB; Brayden Sipple, Blanchester, 6-4, 175, so., QB; Mason Whiteman, Middletown Madison, 5-10, 195, sr., QB.
Receivers: Riley Blankenship, Waynesville, 6-1, 175, sr.; Charlie Cowart, Cin. Mariemont, 6-3, 220, sr.; Luke Downing, Greenon, 6-3, 175, jr.; Wil Eads, Cin. Summit Country Day, 6-1, 195, sr.; Da’Montay Everett, Cin. Purcell Marian, 6-5, 180, sr.; Braden Moore, Brookville, 6-2, 200, sr.
Linemen: Caleb Bolen, Madison, 6-4, 285, sr.; Brenden Dalton, Miami East, 5-11, 256, sr.; Isaac Dodds, Anna, 5-11, 215, sr.; Connor Woodruff, Summit Country Day, 6-5, 280, sr.
Kicker: Nathan Hawks, Greenon, 6-0, 170, so.
First Team Defense
Linemen: Tanner Cromer, Reading, 6-3, 220, jr.; Marquan Curtis, Mariemont, 6-3, 255, jr.; Max Evans, Madison, 6-2, 265, sr.; Evan Hiestand, Versailles, 6-2, 200, sr.; Gabe Kilgore, Bethel Bethel-Tate, 5-11, 291, sr.; Cole Pelgen, Madison, 6-3, 250, sr.; Nathan Reichert, Lewistown Indian Lake, 6-4, 240, jr.; Caleb Snyder, Miami East, 5-9, 252, sr.; Matthew Warden, Summit Country Day, 6-1, 275, jr.
Linebackers: Julian Herman, CHCA, 6-2, 195, sr.; Clayton Schirmer, Blanchester, 6-1, 180, sr.; Kamren Steward, Anna, 6-0, 200, jr.; Vincent Villella, Miami East, 5-8, 171, sr.
Secondary: Daniel Butterbaugh, Waynesville, 5-10, 170, sr.; Laurence Christian, Purcell Marian, 6-0, 170, jr.; Ethan Cummins, Indian Lake, 5-10, 150, sr.; Hayden Sharritt, Brookville, 5-10, 160, sr.; Austin Tutt, Camden Preble Shawnee, 5-11, 175, jr.; Gabe VanSkaik, Reading, 6-0, 180, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Riley Huelskamp, Anna
Defensive player of the year: Max Evans, Madison
Coach of the year: Steve Poff, Madison
Second Team Offense
Backfield: DJ Ames, CHCA, 5-9, 185, sr., RB; Bart Bixler, Anna, 5-11, 165, Jr., QB; Cole Fisher, CHCA, 6-2, 195, jr., QB; Dane Flatter, Carlisle, 6-1, 200, sr., RB; Robbie Grove, West Milton Milton-Union, 6-3, 185, sr.; Jake Phelps, Madison, 5-10, 165, jr., RB; Wally Renie, Mariemont, 5-11, 175, sr., QB.
Receivers: Gauge Dunn, Bethel-Tate, 5-10, 140, fr.; Dylan Poff, Bethel-Tate, 5-11, 185, jr.; BT Tolble, Summit Country Day, 6-3, 200, so.; Evan Washington, Cin. Clark Montessori, 5-7, 150, jr.; Collin Wilson, Greeneview, 6-2, 175, sr.
Linemen: Dylan Bardnell, Greenon, 6-1, 200, jr.; Brayden Farley, Anna, 6-1, 260, sr.; Kelvin Jones, Purcell Marian, 6-1, 245, sr.; Mason Lukens, Waynesville, 6-2, 220, jr.; Robbie Pinto, CHCA, 6-3, 250, sr.
Kickers: Cameron Anderson, Waynesville, 6-0, 170, sr.; Jon Brakeall, Greeneview, 5-8, 150, sr.
Second Team Defense
Linemen: Tanner Limon, Madison, 6-0, 215, sr.; Cody McCollister, Blanchester, 6-0, 250, sr.; Levi McMonigle, Madison, 6-6, 215, sr.; Levi Morrison, Greenon, 6-0, 210, sr.; Will Pauly, Summit Country Day, 5-11, 205, sr.; James Peters, Blanchester, 5-11, 240, jr.; Lance Rohrbach, Miami East, 5-9, 294, sr.; Ramiro Torres Jr., Blanchester, 5-10, 190, sr.; Nick Wolfe, Greeneview, 6-0, 290, jr.
Linebackers: Cole Joslin, Clermont Northeastern, 5-8, 155, jr.; Jack McDowell, Summit Country Day, 6-1, 220, jr.; Blake Potter, Greenon, 6-0, 170, sr.; Kayge Thwaits, Milton-Union, 6-3, 180, jr.
Secondary: Albert Cory, Clermont Northeastern, 5-9, 165, jr.; Kaleb Nickels, Miami East, 5-6, 143, jr.; Jeffrey Richards, Anna, 6-2, 180, sr.; Robert Sims, Summit Country Day, 6-1, 185, sr.; Ian Tamplin, Greeneview, 5-9, 185, sr.
Honorable mention: Anthony Carmichael, Waynesville; Zach Hoover, Montez Kelley, Purcell Marian; Clay Jacobs, Indian Lake; Alex Manz, Bethel-Tate; Kameron Cox, Greenon; Austin Arellano, East Clinton; Devin Lawrence, Wesley Sutherly, Miami East; Robbie Glen, CHCA; Jaron Stoneburner, Greeneview.
