All-Northeast Inland District high school football teams announced for 2023 OHSAA season

The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association All-Northeast Inland District football teams honor the top players from parts of Ashland, Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. The teams are selected by a media panel from those areas. Players are listed with their height, weight and year:

Medina quarterback Danny Stoddard runs during the first half of a Division I regional quarterfinal football game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Medina quarterback Danny Stoddard runs during the first half of a Division I regional quarterfinal football game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Division I

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Ends—Keith Quincy, Canton McKinley, 6-2, 185, jr.; Austin Knowles, Medina, 6-1, 185, sr.; Jack Wojciak, Medina, 6-2, 210, sr.; Avantae Burt, Canton GlenOak, 5-9, 170, sr.

Linemen—Pete Jarvis, Medina, 6-2, 280, sr.; Jaxon Dunn, Brunswick, 6-5, 300, sr.; Eli Kaufman, Wadsworth, 6-3, 265, jr.; Kaelub Edwards, Canton McKinley, 6-5, 300, sr.

Backs—Kyle Figuray, Wadsworth, 6-1, 205, sr.; Jamar Johnson, Canton GlenOak, 5-11, 200, jr.

Quarterbacks—Danny Stoddard, Medina, 6-2, 190, sr.; Will Stack, Wadsworth, 5-10, 170, sr.

Kicker—Jack Dinwiddie, Wadsworth, 5-7, 140, jr.

McKinley’s Shaukeer Hatcher (6) celebrates his pick six with Robert Brown (24) and Keith Quincy (11), which gave McKinley a 14-0 lead over St. Ignatius in their playoff game Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
McKinley’s Shaukeer Hatcher (6) celebrates his pick six with Robert Brown (24) and Keith Quincy (11), which gave McKinley a 14-0 lead over St. Ignatius in their playoff game Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

Defense

Linemen—Luke Ryder, Wadsworth, 5-10, 220, sr.; K’Vuone McNeal, Canton McKinley, 6-3, 210, jr.

Linebackers—Shaukeer Hatcher, Canton McKinley, 6-0, 190, sr.; Cooper Josefczyk, Medina, 6-1, 225, jr.; Jacob Earnest, Wadsworth, 6-2, 205, soph.; Dante McClellan, Canton McKinley, 6-2, 210, jr.; David Potter, Canton GlenOak, 5-9, 170, jr.; Jordan Warmath, Massillon Jackson, 5-11, 185, jr.

Backs—Anthony Fuline, Massillon Jackson, 6-0, 170, sr.; Tallen Hulvey, Medina, 6-1, 190, jr.; Gavin Madigan, Wadsworth, 5-11, 200, soph.

Punter—Jake Harrington, Stow-Munroe Falls, 5-11, 185, soph.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR—Danny Stoddard, Medina

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR—Shaukeer Hatcher, Canton McKinley

COACH OF THE YEAR—Justin Todd, Wadsworth

HONORABLE MENTION

Cooper Neel, Brunswick; Elijah Clement, Brunswick; Camden Sokolowski, Medina; Reed Hinkle, Medina; Jon Estes, Medina; Drew Jones, Wadsworth; Simon Kilker, Wadsworth; Keaton Rode, Canton McKinley; Dior Garner, Canton McKinley; Ja’Diss Jackson, Canton McKinley; Austin Morrison, Canton GlenOak; Adrion Burt, Canton GlenOak; Tommy Dick, Canton GlenOak; Evan Mauser, Massillon Jackson; Lucas Ecrement, Massillon Jackson; Kyle Benson, Massillon Jackson; Daylon Keeling, Stow-Munroe Falls; Josh Jones, Stow-Munroe Falls.

Last year's all-district honors: 2022 All-Northeast Inland District football teams

Hoban Knights, including William Satterwhite, take the field against Frederick Douglass at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.  Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Hoban Knights, including William Satterwhite, take the field against Frederick Douglass at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Division II

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Ends—Zach Braucher, North Canton Hoover, 6-0, 165, jr.; Zach Baglia, Green, 6-1, 180, sr.; Dan Evans, Austintown Fitch, 5-8, 165, sr.; Jaden Dye, Twinsburg, 5-8, 165, sr.

Linemen—Nolan Davenport, Massillon Washington, 6-6, 260, jr.; William Satterwhite, Akron Hoban, 6-3, 302, sr.; Tommy Ricard, Hudson, 6-4, 280, sr.; Anthony Miller, Uniontown Lake, 6-5, 285, sr.; Carson Noonan, Medina Highland, 6-3, 255, jr.; Nate Cross, Akron Hoban, 6-1, 272, jr.; Kodey Kish, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-2, 230, jr.

Backs—Nate Baker, Uniontown Lake, 5-11, 175, sr.; Caleb Jones, Akron Hoban, 5-9, 184, sr.; Casey Myser, Medina Highland, 6-1, 200, soph.

Quarterbacks—DaOne Owens, Massillon Washington, 6-1, 200, sr.; Joey Pollock, Twinsburg, 6-0, 200, jr.; Keller Moten, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 5-11, 185, jr.

Kicker—Connell Rafferty, Macedonia Nordonia, 5-11, 165, sr.

Massillon linebackers Massillon's Cody Fair (33) and Dorian Pringle (3) celebrate a play at McKinley, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Massillon linebackers Massillon's Cody Fair (33) and Dorian Pringle (3) celebrate a play at McKinley, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Defense

Linemen—Michael Schaal, Green, 6-1, 235, jr.; Chase Bond, Massillon Washington, 6-4, 255, sr.; Michael Wright Jr., Massillon Washington, 5-10, 280, jr.; Jordan Pritchard-Sewell, Akron Hoban; 6-1, 280, sr.; Ryan Zywiec, Medina Highland, 6-3, 245, jr.; Devin Bell, Akron Hoban, 6-1, 235, sr.; David Hawersaat, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-3, 225, sr.; Asher Wilson, Macedonia Nordonia, 6-4, 245, sr.

Linebackers—Dorian Pringle, Massillon Washington, 6-0, 215, sr.; Charlie Christopher, Uniontown Lake, 6-1, 220, jr.; Cody Fair, Massillon Washington, 6-2, 220, sr.; Rocco DiFlorio, Austintown Fitch, 6-0, 215, jr.; Eli Lee, Akron Hoban, 6-2, 220, jr.; Rickey Williams, Akron Hoban, 6-2, 235, sr.; Brock Sherman, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 5-11, 210, sr.; Brendan Hermensky, Macedonia Nordonia, 6-2, 220, sr.

Backs—Antonio Martin, Green, 6-0, 185, jr.; Matt Ciryak, Medina Highland, 6-4, 200, sr.; Davion Pritchard, Austintown Fitch, 6-1, 185, sr.; Tysen Campbell, Akron Hoban, 5-11, 175, sr.; Elbert Hill IV, Akron Hoban, 5-11, 165, soph.; John Keough, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-1, 190, sr.; Israel Petite, Macedonia Nordonia, 5-10, 165, sr.

Punter—Ryan Burns, Akron Hoban, 6-1, 155, sr.

OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR—DaOne Owens, Massillon Washington; William Satterwhite, Akron Hoban

DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR—Dorian Pringle, Massillon Washington; Jordan Pritchard-Sewell, Akron Hoban

COACH OF THE YEAR—Charles Saulter, Twinsburg

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Ends—Mason Ashby, North Canton Hoover, 5-8, 155, sr.; Jacques Carter, Massillon Washington, 5-10, 160, jr.; Naujeat Jones, Warren Harding, 6-0, 165, sr.; Payton Cook, Akron Hoban, 6-1, 180, soph.; Angelo Harper, Barberton, 5-11, 175, sr.; Aiden Henry, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 5-9, 170, jr.

Linemen—Brady Jones, Massillon Washington, 6-3, 245, sr.; Mike Millin, Massillon Perry, 6-1, 230, jr.; Jake Clapper, Hudson, 6-4, 260, jr.; Marky Stankorb, Austintown Fitch, 5-10, 225, sr.; Zyan Hernon, Twinsburg, 6-3, 325, sr.

Backs—Ja’Meir Gamble, Massillon Washington, 5-10, 180, jr.; Christian Ivanic, Massillon Perry, 5-11, 160, sr.; Donald Johnson, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, 5-10, 175, jr.; Aiden Stuczynski, Twinsburg, 5-9, 180, sr.; Xzavier Macon, Barberton, 5-10, 180, sr.

Quarterbacks—DeShawn Vaughn, Austintown Fitch, 5-11, 185, sr.; Dominic Wilson, Barberton, 5-11, 195, sr.

Kicker—Tyler Seegert, Twinsburg, 6-1, 155, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Ryan Lippe, Uniontown Lake, 6-4, 220, jr.; Bryce Roach, North Canton Hoover, 6-2, 210, jr.; Noah Brock, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-3, 215, sr.; Devonte Ellis, Warren Harding, 6-1, 240, sr.

Linebackers—Joey Garro, Uniontown Lake, 6-1, 210, sr.; AJ Fortunato, Green, 6-0, 205, jr.; Teagan O'Guinn, Hudson, 6-3, 200, sr.; Tanner Mintz, Akron Hoban, 6-0, 190, jr.; Vince Hack, Macedonia Nordonia, 6-1, 215, sr.; Dionte Younger Jr., Akron Firestone, 6-1, 195, jr.; Cameron Hinkle, Akron Ellet, 6-0, 195, sr.; Nathan Judy, Hudson, 6-3, 215, soph.; Robert Davis, Barberton, 6-1, 175, sr.; Javonte Jones, Warren Harding, 6-0, 180, sr.

Backs—Josh Just, Green, 6-1, 185, sr.; Tyler Hackenbracht, Massillon Washington, 6-2, 195, jr.; Brayden Foster, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 5-11, 180, sr.; Trey Sharp, Hudson, 5-11, 170, sr.; Chase Crutchley, Medina Highland, 5-10, 190, sr.

Punter— Jake Daugherty, Warren Harding, 5-10, 155, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Braylyn Toles, Massillon Washington; Adonis Marshall, Massillon Washington; Evan Brady, Uniontown Lake; Gavin Zacharyj, Uniontown Lake; Carson Dyrlund, North Canton Hoover; Cole Rembielak, North Canton Hoover; Drew Ziarko, North Canton Hoover; Brock Huggins, Massillon Perry; Jonathan Klintworth, Massillon Perry; Vann Riordan, Massillon Perry; Anthony Fortunato, Green; Samino Manson, Green; Jesse Miller, Green; Anthony Ruggles, Austintown Fitch; Dom Perry, Austintown Fitch; Tomas Andujar, Boardman; Zach Haus, Boardman; Tommy Shondel, Medina Highland; Brodie Davis, Medina Highland; Jack Capotosto, Medina Highland; Chaz Coleman, Warren Harding; Airiz Coleman-Bey, Warren Harding; Brayton Feister, Akron Hoban; Jvon Lindsey, Akron Hoban; Tylan Boykin, Akron Hoban; Caleb Schlater, Akron Hoban; Collin Baughman, Hudson; Brennan Funyak, Hudson; Jackson Babitsky, Hudson; Nolan Tanner, Hudson; Colton Crosley, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit; Lucas Weaver, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit; Dylan Hereford, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit; Grant Lefeld, Macedonia Nordonia; Rocco DeLorenzo, Macedonia Nordonia; Jordan Jackson, Macedonia Nordonia; Andy Vanscoy, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary; SirCharles Gordon, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary; Markelle Carter, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary; Brayden Stefan, Barberton; Kenny Larry, Barberton; Josiah Wright, Barberton; Cam Wright, Twinsburg; Payton Jones, Twinsburg; Christian Dunbar, Twinsburg; Daniel Peterson, Akron Firestone; William Calhoun, Akron Firestone; Kahlil Hayden, Akron Firestone; Keyshawn Stephens, Akron Ellet; Isaiah Brown, Akron Ellet; Ziiyahn Blair, Akron Garfield; Isaiah Matthews, Akron Garfield; Tyreon Jones, Akron North; Marvin Causey Jr., Akron North; Julian Franklin, Wooster; Hayden Meese, Wooster.

Alliance quarterback Brendan Zurbrugg on a run from scrimmage against Carrollton, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Kehres Stadium.
Alliance quarterback Brendan Zurbrugg on a run from scrimmage against Carrollton, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Kehres Stadium.

Division III

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Ends—K’Vaughn Davis, Alliance, 6-3, 210, sr.; Beau Himmelheber, Alliance Marlington, 5-11, 175, sr.; DC Ferrell, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-9, 151, jr.; Noah Willig, Norton, 6-2, 170, sr.

Linemen—Ben Midea, Medina Buckeye, 6-3, 293, sr.; Timmy Shores, Lodi Cloverleaf, 6-3, 285, sr.; Rocco Courtad, Aurora, 6-1, 275, sr.; Phil Bowser, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-5, 276, jr.; Santino Cocca, Canfield, 6-0, 235, sr.; Ameer Yasin, Tallmadge, 6-6, 285, jr.

Backs—Troy McCann, Medina Buckeye, 5-9, 196, jr.; Enzo Catania, Aurora, 6-3, 215, sr.; Christian Lynch, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-10, 180, sr.; Ziaire Stevens, Akron East, 5-11, 195, jr.; Luke Dobbins, Norton, 6-1, 200, sr.; Scottie Eaton, Canfield, 6-0, 188, sr.

Quarterbacks—Brendan Zurbrugg, Alliance, 6-4, 195, sr.; Jack Ericson, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-2, 174, sr.

Kicker—Brayden Bonnett, Medina Buckeye, 5-11, 156, soph.

East quarterback Ziaire Stevens, left, is tackled short of the sticks by Canfield linebacker Danny Inglis during the first half of a Division III playoff football game, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Akron, Ohio.
East quarterback Ziaire Stevens, left, is tackled short of the sticks by Canfield linebacker Danny Inglis during the first half of a Division III playoff football game, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Akron, Ohio.

Defense

Linemen—Ty’Req Donlow, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-0, 210, sr.; Lucas Manderbach, Aurora, 6-3, 225, jr.; Noah Robinson, Tallmadge, 6-3, 200, jr.; Keith Kendrick, Akron East, 6-0, 295, sr.; Elijah Carter, Youngstown Chaney, 6-1, 220, sr.

Linebackers—CJ Frasco, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-11, 180, sr.; Danny Inglis, Canfield, 6-1, 200, sr.; Jacob Ford, Norton, 6-2, 230, sr.; Joey Kopec, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 6-2, 195, soph.; Antonio Rosser, Akron East, 6-0, 215, sr.

Backs—Dylan Crasi, Aurora, 5-11, 160, sr.; Buddy Willig, Norton, 6-1, 170, soph.; Ricky Levak, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 5-11, 175, sr.; Constantine Detorakis, Tallmadge, 5-8, 155, sr.; Terrell Wharton Jr., Akron East, 6-1, 170, soph.

Punter—Dom Trivisonno, Aurora, 6-0, 180, sr.

OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR—Brendan Zurbrugg, Alliance; Ziaire Stevens, Akron East

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR—Ty’Req Donlow, Youngstown Ursuline

COACH OF THE YEAR— Bob Mihalik, Aurora

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Ends—Griffin Petrocci, Lodi Cloverleaf, 5-9, 170, sr.; Ramhir Hawkins, Alliance, 5-9, 160, sr.; Ben Lukasik, Aurora, 5-10, 155, jr.; DeVonte Taylor, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-3, 181, soph.

Linemen—Kevin Frazier, Alliance, 5-10, 230, sr.; Caiden O’Brien, Alliance Marlington, 6-1, 210, sr.; Mike Malkovits, Canfield, 6-0, 212, sr.; Lucas Tielsch, Copley, 6-7, 285, soph.; Cochise Griffin, Akron East, 5-10, 245, sr.

Backs—Logan Scranton, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 6-0, 205, sr.; Zach Olechnowicz, Richfield Revere, 5-9, 193, sr.

Quarterbacks—Brandon Liepins, Aurora, 6-2, 195, sr.; Charley Levak, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 5-11, 165, soph.; Zach Bowman, Norton, 5-10, 165, sr.

Kicker—Cameron Carvaines, Tallmadge, 5-10, 180, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Gage Nagy, Medina Buckeye, 5-10, 206, sr.; AJ Snyder, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-3, 218, soph.; Angelo DeLucia, Canfield, 6-4, 245, jr.; Anthony Helton, Kent Roosevelt, 6-2, 200, sr.; Dreylin Price, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 6-1, 220, jr.

Linebackers—Tommy Tartabini, Aurora, 5-11, 190, jr.; John Frangos, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-10, 192, jr.; Anthony Mazzella, Canfield, 5-9, 185, sr.; Jawaun Harmon, Youngstown Chaney, 6-1, 225, sr.; Tristan Craddock, Lodi Cloverleaf, 5-9, 160, sr.; Keagan Gilbride, Tallmadge, 6-0, 190, sr.

Backs—Tairan Davis, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-11, 176, jr.; Thomas Hoffman, Norton, 6-1, 180, jr.

Punter—Trey Widenmeyer, Medina Buckeye, 6-0, 196, jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Will Rogalski, Lodi Cloverleaf; Casey Murray, Medina Buckeye; Curtis Gunkelman, Medina Buckeye; Travis Avallone, Medina Buckeye; JR Jackson, Alliance; Logan McCreedy, Alliance; Jackson Eddy, Alliance; Carter Difloure, Alliance Marlington; Bryson McCord, Alliance Marlington; Koby Vance, Alliance Marlington; Kolton Loy, Louisville; Jayce Unverferth, Aurora; Justin Burick, Aurora; Jack Smith, Kent Roosevelt; Jarrell Galloway, Youngstown Ursuline; Rob Gilmore, Youngstown Ursuline; Jy’Quise Liason, Youngstown Ursuline; Kyren Stuart, Youngstown Ursuline; Denico Knight Jr., Akron East; Darshawn Spragling, Akron East; Zivelle Thomas, Akron East; Ty Bova, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy; Hayden Grant, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy; Matt Jones, Youngstown Chaney; Clifton Scott, Youngstown Chaney; Michael McCauley, Richfield Revere; Brodey Troutman, Norton; Jeffrey Becker, Norton; Roman Rinaldi, Tallmadge; Sam Li, Richfield Revere; Gabe Mansel, Copley; Andrew McKnight, Copley.

Canton South quarterback Poochie Snyder runs the ball for a first down in the first quarter of Division IV regional semifinal against West Branch at Louisville Leopard Stadium. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.
Canton South quarterback Poochie Snyder runs the ball for a first down in the first quarter of Division IV regional semifinal against West Branch at Louisville Leopard Stadium. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Division IV

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Ends—Tavon Castle, Canton South, 6-1, 180, sr.; Joey Jackson, Beloit West Branch, 5-10, 160, jr.; Preston Hopperton, Streetsboro, 5-10, 185, sr.; Stephen Sims, Girard, 5-10, 175, jr.

Linemen—Aiden Geer, Canton South, 5-8, 215, sr.; Arthur Scott III, Streetsboro, 6-2, 280, soph.; Dean Baker, Ravenna, 6-0, 245, sr.; Chris Macioce, Niles, 6-4, 220, jr.; Caleb Sakara, Struthers, 5-9, 230, sr.

Backs—Boston Mulinix, Beloit West Branch, 5-8, 195, jr.; Connor Satterfield, Canal Fulton Northwest, 6-2, 215, sr.; Drexal McAmis, Mogadore Field, 6-4, 230, jr.; Antuan Gardner, Niles, 5-11, 205, sr.; Cole Fulton, Poland, 6-4, 205, sr.; Anthony Carter, Struthers, 6-0, 190, sr.

Quarterbacks—Poochie Snyder, Canton South, 6-0, 180, sr.; Beau Alazaus, Beloit West Branch, 6-6, 205, sr.

Kicker—Garrett Tiller, Streetsboro, 5-9, 170, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Tyler Pugh, Canton South, 6-0, 175, sr.; Will Nienhius, Mogadore Field, 6-4, 265, sr.; Will Desmond, Youngstown Mooney, 6-2, 210, sr.; Nick Bowser, Hubbard, 6-0, 290, sr.; Demetrice Coates, Akron Buchtel, 6-1, 220, jr.

Linebackers—Landen Karovic, Canton South, 5-11, 195, jr.; Nick Love, Beloit West Branch, 5-10, 190, sr.; D’Onte Williams, Niles, 5-9, 170, jr.; Danny Nittoli, Poland, 6-2, 195, sr.; Devin Braham, Struthers, 5-11, 180, jr.; Elijah Williams, Akron Buchtel, 6-0, 185, sr.

Backs—Jackson Gula, Streetsboro, 6-2, 180, jr.; Dennis Clark, Youngstown Mooney, 6-2, 175, soph.; Jason Dukes, Struthers, 5-10, 185, jr.; Zyaire Lewis, Akron Buchtel, 5-7, 165, sr.

Punter—Jas Stefancin, Poland, 5-11, 165, jr.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR—Poochie Snyder, Canton South

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR—Devin Braham, Struthers

COACH OF THE YEAR—Matt Dennison, Canton South

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Ends—Tre Wilson, Canton South, 5-6, 185, sr.; Jeremiah Thomas, Beloit West Branch, 5-9, 150, soph.; Anthony Perry, Beloit West Branch, 6-0, 185, jr.

Linemen—Morgan Kunkle, Canal Fulton Northwest, 6-6, 220, sr.; DeAngelo Spear, Canton South, 5-10, 240, soph.; David Mangus, Salem, 6-3, 244, jr.; Chris Flora, Youngstown Mooney, 6-6, 310, sr.; Landon Turner, Niles, 5-9, 205, sr.; Tyler Canfield, Poland, 6-3, 215, jr.; Kendis Macleod, Struthers, 6-0, 175, jr.

Backs—Rome Cox, Canton South, 6-2, 225, jr.; Parker Kraft, Canal Fulton Northwest, 5-7, 165, jr.; Austin Marshall, Ravenna, 5-9, 190, sr.; Taysear Williams-Clay, Peninsula Woodridge, 5-10, 182, sr.

Quarterbacks—Cohen Klimak, Streetsboro, 5-9, 175, jr.; Ashton O’Brien, Youngstown Mooney, 6-2, 190, sr.; Tuff McConahy, Girard, 6-4, 185, sr.

Kicker—Anthony Georgalis, Niles, 5-10, 180, soph.

Defense

Linemen—Ethan Fricke, Canton South, 5-8, 225, sr.; Allen Hess-Cardona, Girard, 6-2, 220, soph.; Alex Stefek, Poland, 5-8, 315, sr.

Linebackers—Jack Flickinger, Beloit West Branch, 5-10, 170, jr.; Kylan Rue, Streetsboro, 5-10, 180, sr.; Matt Boccieri, Poland, 5-10, 185, sr.; Lucas Seese, Hubbard, 5-10, 215, sr.; Ahmad Curd-Stephens, Girard, 6-0, 210, sr.

Backs—Kris Hrosar, Niles, 5-10, 165, sr.; Andrew Todd, Poland, 6-0, 180, sr.; Arman Gable, Akron Buchtel, 5-8, 180, jr.; Evan Duve, Peninsula Woodridge, 6-2, 180, sr.; Jack Novak, Peninsula Woodridge, 5-10, 176, sr.

Punter—Demetrion Duvall, Akron Buchtel, 5-9, 180, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Ma’Taeaun Frazier, Canton South; Jayson Clark, Canton South; Luke Soptelean, Canal Fulton Northwest; Garin Harlan, Beloit West Branch; Dom Slimon, Beloit West Branch; Cam Summers, Beloit West Branch; Marcus Phillips, Salem; Robert Melzer, Ravenna; Garland Warren, Hubbard; Dom Pagano, Poland; Oliver McCully, Poland; Logan Hackstedde; Carter Waldron, Niles; Domenico Simone, Girard; Lucas Futrell, Akron Coventry; Dame Johnson, Akron Buchtel; Wylie Cheairs, Akron Buchtel; Justin Hill, Akron Buchtel; Charlie Lambes, Peninsula Woodridge; Nicholas Mull, Peninsula Woodridge; Gavin Lynch, Peninsula Woodridge; Robert Carcelli, Struthers; Ahmarion Brown, Struthers; Vince Boila, Struthers; Alex Light, Streetsboro.

Keegan Sell on defense.
Keegan Sell on defense.

Division V

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Ends—Leo Grandizio, Garrettsville Garfield, 5-10, 160, sr.; Dwayne Moody, Youngstown Liberty, 5-11, 165, sr.; Greg Smiley, Orrville, 5-9, 195, sr.

Linemen—Nathaniel Troup, Creston Norwayne, 6-1, 245, sr.; Jon Wiczen, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-3, 280, sr.; Ivan Trent, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-3, 220, jr.; Sam Balest, Cortland Lakeview, 6-2, 280, sr.; Gus Valentine, Canfield South Range, 6-1, 255, sr.

Backs—Nate Blasiole, Mantua Crestwood, 5-8, 190, jr.; Deacon Sommer, Garrettsville Garfield, 5-8, 155, sr.; Andrew Brown, Cortland Lakeview, 5-10, 155, sr.; Blake Ewert, Canfield South Range, 5-11, 180, sr.

Quarterbacks—Carson Colucci, Navarre Fairless, 6-2, 165, sr.; Eric Geddes, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-2, 200, sr.; Tristan Toy, Canfield South Range, 5-10, 165, jr.; Sawyer Hamsher, Orrville, 5-10, 165, sr.

Kickers—Kaleb Wayt, Orrville, 6-0, 155, jr.; Drew Bishko, Wooster Triway, 6-2, 180, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Gio Moore, Navarre Fairless, 6-3, 200, sr.; Kamron Aquisto, Canfield South Range, 6-0, 190, sr.; Ashton Brummage, Smithville, 5-11, 265, sr.

Linebackers—Dillon Morlock, Creston Norwayne, 6-3, 225, sr.; Keegan Sell, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-0, 210, sr.; Dawaun Moody, Youngstown Liberty, 5-11, 160, fr.; Luke Starkey, Canfield South Range, 5-11, 195, jr.; Aidan Dominguez, Canfield South Range, 6-1, 195, jr.; Luke Belcher, Wooster Triway, 6-0, 200, sr.

Backs—Dylan Smith, Creston Norwayne, 6-0, 170, jr.; Lucas Dudte, Creston Norwayne, 6-0, 175, sr.; Gaven Nagy, Canfield South Range, 5-10, 170, jr.; Tawann Tutwiler, Youngstown Liberty, 5-9, 170, sr.

Punter—Yadin Sharp, Akron Manchester, 5-10, 165, jr.

OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR—Eric Geddes, Garrettsville Garfield; Blake Ewert, Canfield South Range

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR—Keegan Sell, Garrettsville Garfield

COACHES OF THE YEAR—Derrick Bush, Cortland Lakeview; David Rach, Canfield South Range

HONORABLE MENTION

Logan Butcher, Canfield South Range; Brady Crumbacher, Canfield South Range; Dylan Smesko, Canfield South Range; Caleb Youngman, Akron Manchester; Xavier Collier, Navarre Fairless; Collin Sullivan, Navarre Fairless; Brody Balyer, Creston Norwayne; Mason Moyer, Creston Norwayne; Brandyn Bogucki, Garrettsville Garfield; Gavin McIntyre, Mantua Crestwood; Cody Brugmann, Mantua Crestwood; Samuel Gillis, Cortland Lakeview; Thomas Easton, Cortland Lakeview; Landon Hall, Cortland Lakeview; Andrew Skebe, Warren Champion; Ethan Ray, Warren Champion; Brady Morgan, Youngstown Liberty; Brandon Benson, Youngstown Liberty; Bra’Shawn Hicks, Youngstown Liberty; Shane Troyer, Orrville; Alex Shearer, Wooster Triway; Cale Drown, Wooster Triway; Jaden Zuercher, Waynedale.

St. Thomas Aquinas' Nick Allen hits Central Catholic's Daniel Boron, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
St. Thomas Aquinas' Nick Allen hits Central Catholic's Daniel Boron, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

Division VI

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Ends—Dan Boron, Canton Central Catholic, 6-0, 180, sr.; Brady Balestrino, Mineral Ridge, 6-1, 175, jr.; Cade St. Clair, West Salem Northwestern, 6-1, 185, sr.

Linemen—Jonathan Stangl, Canton Central Catholic, 6-8, 315, jr.; Dallas McCracken, Hanoverton United, 6-5, 260, sr.; Tony Karp, Rootstown, 6-2, 280, sr.; Trevor Hinkle, Mogadore, 5-11, 200, jr.; Zack Stacy, Mineral Ridge, 6-1, 250, sr.

Backs—Dawson Morgan, Rootstown, 5-11, 175, sr.; Case Myers, Ravenna Southeast, 6-2, 185, sr.; Rico Smith, Brookfield, 5-7, 180, fr.; Max Hawkins, Columbiana Crestview, 5-10, 203, jr.; Ian Erb, Mineral Ridge, 6-1, 185, sr.; Artie Sonego, Rittman, 5-9, 190, jr.

Quarterbacks—Zeke Cameron, Mogadore, 6-2, 190, sr.

Kicker—Luke Courtney, Hanoverton United, 6-0, 170 sr.

Defense

Linemen—Mark Miller, Ashland Mapleton, 5-11, 175, sr.; Preston Bello, Ravenna Southeast, 5-11, 260, sr.; Matt Koriorynsky, Campbell Memorial, 6-1, 275, sr.; Nick Stephenson, Mogadore, 6-5, 185, jr.; Justin Matheney, Rittman, 6-1, 195, sr.

Linebackers—Blake Hopkins, Sullivan Black River, 5-11, 200, sr. ; Brian Youngblood, Rootstown, 5-10, 180, jr.; Will Baskey, Mogadore, 6-2, 175, jr.; Kaiden Kirila, Brookfield, 6-0, 220, sr.; Preston Holbrook, Mineral Ridge, 5-10, 190, soph.; Aiden Stanke, Jackson-Milton, 6-2, 175, sr.; Baylor Weiser, Loudonville, 5-11, 185, sr.; Kian Hartley, Columbiana, 6-2, 198, sr.

Backs—Kollin Cline, Ashland Mapleton, 5-11, 180, sr.; Devin Graham, Mogadore, 6-2, 165, sr.; Cayden Mitchell, Jackson-Milton, 6-1, 164, sr.

Punter—Eric Groesser, Sullivan Black River, 6-0, 205, sr.

OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR—Dan Boron, Canton Central Catholic; Ian Erb, Mineral Ridge

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR—Blake Hopkins, Sullivan Black River

COACH OF THE YEAR—Tyler Dennis, Rittman

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Ends—Nick Malek, Rootstown, 5-8, 150, jr.; Christian Davis, Brookfield, 6-1, 185, jr.

Linemen—Zach Tessean, Ravenna Southeast, 6-3, 265, sr.; Kyle Kuharich, Rootstown, 5-11, 205, sr.; Owen Bacon, Columbiana Crestview, 6-0, 200, sr.; Nick Lipinski, Leavittsburg LaBrae, 6-1, 250, jr.; Chase Moore, Mineral Ridge, 6-3, 210, soph.

Backs—Davin Derry, Leavittsburg LaBrae, 6-1, 205, sr.; Corey Lehner, Mogadore, 5-10, 155, sr.; Ja’Sean Lindsey, Youngstown Valley Christian, 5-10, 190, jr.; Keegan White, Jackson-Milton, 5-11, 195, jr.

Quarterbacks—Jayden Hakin, Atwater Waterloo, 6-1, 175, sr.

Kicker—Blake Mullaly, Rootstown, 6-0, 155, fr.

Defense

Linemen—Wayden Kiko, Hanoverton United, 6-4, 225, sr.; Tristan McKibben, Rootstown, 6-1, 175, jr.; Brody Pugh, Jackson-Milton, 6-1, 260, sr.; Brady Hiner, Brookfield, 5-9, 230, jr.

Linebackers—John Hofacre, Canton Central Catholic, 6-2, 180, jr.; Andrew Ogilvie, Hanoverton United, 5-11, 185, sr.; Mikey Proctor, Columbiana Crestview, 5-7, 163, soph.; Jacob Russell, Mineral Ridge, 5-10, 200, soph.; Alfred Coward, Youngstown Valley Christian, 6-1, 195, jr.; Vincent Fay, Jackson-Milton, 6-2, 175, jr.; Carter Rapczak, Newton Falls, 5-10, 165, sr.

Backs—Andrew Neal, Canton Central Catholic, 5-9, 160, sr.; Jack McDevitt, Jackson-Milton, 5-10, 160, soph.; Ethan Pemberton, Mineral Ridge, 5-9, 155, sr.; Layne Miller, Mogadore, 6-1, 160, sr.

Punter—Max Young, Leavittsburg LaBrae, 6-3, 170, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Jonathan McKean, Sullivan Black River; Ryan Graves, Sullivan Black River; Owen Chapman, Sullivan Black River; Johnny Kray, Sullivan Black River; Jimmy Kane, Canton Central Catholic; Conner Thomas, Canton Central Catholic; Brennan Betz, Canton Central Catholic; Jacob Lyons, Massillon Tuslaw; Joey Medure, Massillon Tuslaw; Kyle Allen, Massillon Tuslaw; Olly Schrader, East Canton; Kyle Peterson, East Canton; Tyson Adams, East Canton; Tyler Delosh, Ashland Mapleton; Colton Wittman, Ashland Mapleton; Owen Jurjavcic, East Palestine; Shane Richardson, East Palestine; Garrett McIntosh, Hanoverton United; Dominic Siglow, Rootstown; Dominic Duvall, Rootstown; Ryan Piscitani, Rootstown; Kyle Booher, Ravenna Southeast; Zack Keto, Ravenna Southeast; Japer Malufau, Brookfield; Brett Carsone, Brookfield; Bransen Graham, Columbiana; Bryce Ebben, Columbiana; Mikey Proctor, Columbiana Crestview; Joey Carr, Columbiana Crestview; Caidyn McElhaney, Columbiana Crestview; Gabe Greene, Leavittsburg LaBrae; Jay McGarry, Leavittsburg LaBrae; Riley Yoho, Leavittsburg LaBrae; Owen Meeks, Leavittsburg LaBrae; Jordan Gore, Campbell Memorial; Gage Phares, Newton Falls; Zander Miller, Newton Falls; Trevor Ruscoe, Newton Falls; Jackson Bragg, Youngstown Valley Christian; Jalyn Robinson, Youngstown Valley Christian; Ike Lake, Youngstown Valley Christian; Nolan Frame, Rittman; Dack Mutters, Rittman; Max Warner, Doylestown Chippewa; Matt Sprang, Loudonville.

Dalton standout Greyson Siders rips off this scoring run in the second half.
Dalton standout Greyson Siders rips off this scoring run in the second half.

Division VII

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Ends—Logan Stauffer, Lisbon David Anderson, 6-1, 165 sr.; Dylan Sheely, New Middletown Springfield, 5-10, 145, sr.; Braylen Dabney, Lowellville, 5-6, 150, sr.

Linemen—Anthony Paolella, Windham, 5-10, 230, sr.; Lucas Dattilo, New Middletown Springfield, 5-9, 220, sr.; Nick Donatelli, Lowellville, 5-11, 245, sr.; Logan Presco, McDonald, 5-10, 270, sr.; Grayson Lehman, Dalton, 6-4, 285, sr.

Backs—Dante Gentile, New Middletown Springfield, 5-10, 175, jr.; Santino Rivera-Ocasio, Lowellville, 5-11, 180, sr.; Jack Darney, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 6-0, 170, jr.; Greyson Siders, Dalton, 5-11, 190, sr.; Sammy Tomlinson, Dalton, 5-9, 170, jr.

Quarterbacks—Michael Ballone, Lowellville, 5-8, 150, sr.; Luke Henning, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 5-10, 180, sr.

Kicker—Riley Littler, Warren JFK, 6-2, 175, sr.

Hillsdale quarterback Jack Fickes throws on the final possession that saw him lead his team down the field, before coming up empty. Collin Jones applies the pressure on the play.
Hillsdale quarterback Jack Fickes throws on the final possession that saw him lead his team down the field, before coming up empty. Collin Jones applies the pressure on the play.

Defense

Linemen—Noah Chase, Salineville Southern, 6-4, 255, jr.; Jake O’Donnell, New Middletown Springfield, 6-0, 180, sr.; Vinny Perry, Lowellville, 5-11, 230, sr.; Casey Gordon, Lowellville, 5-10, 180, sr.; Isaac Burnett, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 6-3, 235, jr.; Collin Jones, Dalton, 6-0, 225, sr.

Linebackers—Ryan Exline, Salineville Southern, 6-1, 185, sr.; Wyatt Kuboff, New Middletown Springfield, 5-9, 185, jr.; Nathan Hemberger, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 6-1, 210, jr.; Joey Sigworth, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 5-9, sr.; Alex Hess, Dalton, 5-10, 180, jr.; Braylen Jarvis, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 6-1, 190, sr.

Backs—Ian Odille, Warren JFK, 6-0, 180, jr.; Landon Esenwein, Lowellville, 5-10, 150, sr.; Zach Shobel, McDonald, 5-11, 165, sr.; Cade Mullet, Dalton, 5-9, 170, sr.

Punter—Trevor Siefke, Lisbon David Anderson, 6-2, 170 sr.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR—Greyson Siders, Dalton

DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR—Nathan Hemberger, Berlin Center Western Reserve; Collin Jones, Dalton

COACHES OF THE YEAR—Andrew Mamula, Lowellville; Broc Dial, Dalton

HONORABLE MENTION

Hunter Dailey, Lisbon David Anderson; Luke Kraft, Lisbon David Anderson; Landen Heffner, Salineville Southern; Frank Shagnot, Salineville Southern; Tyrell Watkins, Wellsville; Cameron Roller, Leetonia; Zach Mazey, Vienna Mathews; Trenton Hyde, Vienna Mathews; Dom Spagnoletta, Vienna Mathews; Drew Zajack, McDonald; Jordan Perry, McDonald; James Hipple, McDonald; Carlos Bruton, Windham; Jack Eye, Windham; Colin Pearson, Dalton; Brady Hignight, Dalton; Gavin Annen, Dalton; Owen Sloan, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Grayson Allis, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Geno Perry, Lowellville; Matt Lucido, Lowellville; Kasen Kosek, New Middletown Springfield; Sean Guerriero, New Middletown Springfield; Nathan Fusillo, Berlin Center Western Reserve; Fischer Himes, Berlin Center Western Reserve; Chris Pater, Berlin Center Western Reserve; Dominic Ricciardi, Berlin Center Western Reserve; Deaune Earley, Warren JFK.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: 2023 All-Northeast Inland District Ohio high school football teams

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