Northmor’s Demetrius Johnson and head coach Scott Armrose topped local football representatives in the Central District’s all-star teams, released Tuesday.
Johnson was named the Offensive Player of the Year in Division VI and also was picked to the first-team offense as a quarterback. Armrose was tabbed as the Coach of the Year for Division VI.
Several other Knights also were picked. Austin Wheeler (lineman) was named to the first-team offense, while Blake Miller (lineman) was picked for the first-team defense. Earning special/honorable mention were D’Marcus Hudson and Ryan Moore. The other three Morrow County football teams also had players on the all-district squads. For Highland, in
Division IV, linemen Chase Carpenter and Joey Scaffidi were both named to the first-team offense. Tate Tobin (linebacker) and Javier Vasquez (lineman) were picked to the first-team defense. Named to the second-team offense were running backs Brody Matthews and Jack Weaver and receiver Isaiah Stoneburner. Defensive back Jarin Vasquez was named to the second-team defense, while Matt Reid and Brock Veley both were named special/honorable mention.
Division V Mount Gilead had tight end Mason Mollohan on the first-team offense. Quarterback Seth Young and lineman Garrett Casto were picked to the second-team offense; while Timmy Brower and Hunter Trimmer both got special/honorable mention.
In Division VII, Cardington’s Mason Goers was a first-team offense selection, while back Daniel Kill and linebacker Tyler Villella both were named first-team defensive players. Earning special/honorable mention were Dalton Purdee and Garrett Wagner.
Following are the complete all-district teams for the divisions containing local teams.
DIVISION IV
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Preston Eisnaugle (Jonathan Alder) 6-1, 190, sr.; Ethyn “Otto” Kuhns (Bloom-Carroll) 6-3, 195, so.; Jake Lewis (Licking Valley) 6-2, 195, sr.; Brayden Neff (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-0, 180, sr. Running backs: Michael Blevins (River Valley) 5-9, 175, sr.; Jamie Dye (Jonathan Alder) 5-9, 175, sr.; Connor McLaughlin (Licking Valley) 6-0, 180, jr.; KJ Price (London) 5-10, 175, jr. Receivers: Fisher Jones (Bloom-Carroll) 5-11, 163, sr.; Mack Marston (Utica) 6-2, 215, jr.; Dalton Potts (Jonathan Alder) 5-8, 175, sr.; Tristan Warthman (Lakewood) 6-2, 190, sr. Linemen: Chase Carpenter (Highland) 6-3, 190, jr.; Jarrod Hufford (Licking Valley) 6-7, 290, jr.; Jacob Jones (London) 6-3, 305, sr.; Nick McConnaughey (Bloom-Carroll) 6-3, 230, sr.; Joey Scaffidi (Highland) 6-5, 250, jr.; Nick Wing (Bloom-Carroll) 6-3, 245, sr. Kicker: Cameron Shirkey (Bloom-Carroll) 5-8, 135, so.
First-team defense
Backs: Bryan Blacka (Jonathan Alder) 6-2, 170, sr.; Gunnar Carpenter (Licking Valley) 5-8, 145, sr.; Will Riffle (Amanda-Clearcreek) 6-3, 190, jr. Linebackers: Garrett Meyers (Utica) 5-7, 155, jr.; Drew Myers (Jonathan Alder) 5-10, 195, sr.; Amon Smith (Linden) 5-10, 190, sr. Bricker Thiel (London) 5-10, 210,Tate Tobin (Highland) 6-0, 210, jr.; Frankie Williams (Bloom-Carroll) 5-8, 170, sr. Linemen: Max Cooper (River Valley) 6-0, 215, sr.; Nolan Larison (Jonathan Alder) 6-1, 210, sr.; Javier Vasquez (Highland) 5-10, 175, sr. Punter: Miller Kronk (London) 6-1, 200, sr.
Offensive player of the year: KJ Price (London)
Defensive player of the year: Nolan Larison (Jonathan Alder)
Coach of the year: Randy Baughman (Licking Valley)
Second-team offense
Quarterback: Brad Potes (Utica) 6-0, 170, sr. Running backs: Brody Matthews (Highland) 5-10, 160, jr.; Tyler Spears (River Valley) 5-10, 200, sr.; Jack Weaver (Highland) 6-1, 175, so. Receivers: Ethan Brechbill (Licking Valley) 5-11, 175, sr.; Isaiah Stoneburner (Highland) 6-3, 190, jr. Linemen: Austin Collins (Licking Valley) 6-1, 225, sr.; Jacob Sullivan (Jonathan Alder) 5-11, 210, sr.
Second-team defense
Back: Jarin Vazquez (Highland) 5-10, 155, jr. Linebackers: Myzarone Gordon (Linden) 5-10, 185, sr.; David Moody (Lakewood) 6-0, 225, sr.; Adam Sites (Amanda-Clearcreek) 5-8, 160, sr. Linemen: Grant Robinson (Bexley) 6-1, 245, sr. Punter: Josh Ellwood (River Valley).
Special/honorable mention
Raeon Arrington (East); Dane Black (Lakewood); Zaven Boland (Lakewood); Dylan Boysel (Jonathan Alder) Nate Claude (Linden); Aaron Dennis (Utica); Henry Garner (Linden); Josh Handey (London); Colin Kozlowski (Licking Valley); Armon Mackey (East); Austin Nethers (Licking Valley); Gavin Posey (Utica); Matt Reid (Highland); Brock Veley (Highland); Connor Vierstra (Lakewood); JaQuan Watson (Linden); Blake Wickline (Bloom-Carroll).
DIVISION V
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Lance Lambert (West Jefferson) 6-2, 185, sr.; Matt Saling (Columbus Academy) 6-0, 210, sr. Running backs: Bryce Barasch (Johnstown) 5-8, 160, jr.; Ryan Bevington (Madison Plains) 5-11, 205, sr.; Patrick Blubaugh (Pleasant) 5-8, 170, so.; Jack Foley (Ready) 5-5, 135, sr.; Herman Moultrie (Columbus Academy) 5-11, 185, sr.; Carson Smith (North Union) 6-2, 165, so. Receiver: Cole Peardon (Liberty Union) 5-10, 170, sr. Tight ends: Mason Mollohan (Mount Gilead) 6-5, 210, jr.; Xavier Stallard (Fredericktown) 6-3, 200, sr. Linemen: Anthony Baum (Ready) 5-9, 242, sr.; Gunnar Doran (West Jefferson) 6-4, 320, sr.; Cole Howard (West Jefferson) 5-10, 200, sr.; Mason Soviak (North Union) 6-4, 250, sr.; Chase Tipsword (Pleasant) 6-4, 250, sr.; Caleb Writesel (Johnstown) 6-4, 240, sr. Kickers: Sam Massick (Columbus Academy) 5-9, 150, so.; Logan Thompson (Pleasant) 5-11, 165, sr.
First-team defense
Backs: Will Cox (Northridge) 6-3, 190, sr.; Dorrian Moultrie (Columbus Academy) 5-10, 165, sr.; Simon Romine (Heath) 5-11, 164, sr.; Caleb Vanhook (West Jefferson) 5-11, 165, sr. Linebackers: Matt Chase (Pleasant) 5-10, 195, sr.; Kaden Davis (Johnstown) 6-0, 205, jr.; Ethan Higgins (West Jefferson) 6-1, 195, sr.; Dane Hogue (Heath) 6-0, 175, fr.; Brent McClure (Liberty Union) 6-2, 190, sr.; John Schiano (Columbus Academy) 5-11, 195, sr.; Joe Seifert (Worthington Christian) 6-0, 205, sr. Linemen: Colton Clark (North Union) 6-0, 285, jr.; Alex Enders (Pleasant) 6-2, 210, jr.; Jake Lusk (Johnstown) 6-3, 190, fr.; Charles Omameh (Ready) 6-1, 270, sr.; Mark Opperman (Liberty Union) 6-2, 200, sr.; Josh Pearson (Columbus Academy) 5-11, 200, sr.; Kory Pytlarz (Pleasant) 6-7, 200, sr. Punter: Anthony Padovano (North Union) 6-1, 160, jr.
Offensive player of the year: Lance Lambert (West Jefferson)
Defensive player of the year: Matt Chase (Pleasant)
Coach of the year: Shawn Buescher (West Jefferson)
Second-team offense
Quarterback: Seth Young (Mount Gilead) 6-2, 190, sr. Running backs: Alex Chalfant (Northridge) 6-0, 185, sr.; Michael Hartings (Worthington Christian) 5-10, 192, sr.; Garrett Miller (North Union) 6-0, 172, sr. Linemen: John Berkley (Northridge) 5-9, 225, sr.; Garrett Casto (Mount Gilead) 6-1, 205, jr. Galen Cox (Worthington Christian) 6-6, 280, sr.; Dalyn Decree (Columbus Academy) 6-0, 200, jr.; Mitch Hurlbut (Fredericktown) 5-11, 270, sr.; Jacob Petee (Madison Plains) 6-1, 220, sr.; Jackson Smith (Liberty Union) 6-3, 311, sr.; Wyatt Walton (Johnstown) 6-3, 305, so. Kicker: A.J. Craddock (Ready) 5-7, 125, so.
Second-team defense
Backs: Chase Jones (Ready) 5-9, 155, sr.; Treyton McCoy (Heath) 6-3, 176, sr.; Isaac Puckett (Madison Plains) 5-9, 170, jr. Linebackers: Anthony Caputo (Fredericktown) 6-0, 180, sr. Tyler Karr (Heath) 6-0, 180, sr.; Chris Cox-Wilson (North Union) 6-0, 185, jr.; Ryan Wood (Ready) 6-1, 215, sr. Linemen: Chris Coil (Madison Plains) 5-11, 229, sr.; Stew Davis (Johnstown) 6-3, 210, so.; Jaxon Hughes (North Union) 6-4, 208, jr.; Colton Miller (Liberty Union) 6-0, 240, sr.; Brayden Stark (Pleasant) 6-2, 210, jr. Punter: Alex Jenney (Johnstown) 5-10, 155, jr.
Special/honorable mention
Chris Absten (Northridge); Braden Anderson (Worthington Christian); Josh Boso (Johnstown); Timmy Brower (Mount Gilead); Dustin Burgeon (Madison Plains); Caden Calhoun (Johnstown); Cade Canter (Ready); Cade Dent (Ready); Zach Graham (West Jefferson); Christian Kopina (Fredericktown); Austin Grover (Liberty Union); Luke Myers (Johnstown); Jaishon Norris (Ready); Jimmy Nussbaum (Fredericktown); Drake Price (North Union); Lee Queen (Johnstown); John Robbins (Fredericktown); Ian Richards (Madison Plains); Dalton Rowland (North Union); Matt Schiano (Columbus Academy); Jordan South (West Jefferson); Hunter Trimmer (Mount Gilead); Justin Williams (West Jefferson); Kyle Willis (North Union); Avery Wolfe (Pleasant).
DIVISION VI
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Demetrius Johnson (Northmor) 5-8, 170, sr.; Kadden Lester (East Knox) 6-1, 173, so.; Jacob Nicol (Fairbanks) 6-0, 185, jr. Running backs: Brandon Kelly (Elgin) 5-8, 155, jr.; Kasson Krownapple (East Knox) 6-0, 180, jr.; Danyal Minton (Elgin) 6-1, 215, sr. Receivers: Tyler Beem (Fairbanks) 6-3, 195, jr.; Caleb Gallwitz (East Knox) 5-10, 175, so.; Luke Lachey (Grandview) 6-6, 185, so. Tight end: Ethan Beckett (East Knox) 6-1, 230, sr. Linemen: Jordan Brown (Elgin) 6-3, 240, sr.; Sam Rengert (Fairbanks) 6-7, 290, so.; Sam Wendt (Newark Catholic) 6-3, 260, sr.; Austin Wheeler (Northmor) 6-2, 215, sr. Kicker: Megan Olson (Fairbanks) 5-8, 125, sr.
First-team defense
Backs: Nate Hickman (Elgin) 6-2, 185, sr.; Brian Higinbotham (Fairbanks) 6-1, 180, sr.; Konnor Ruff (Newark Catholic) 5-9, 155, sr. Linebackers: Nole Criswell (Elgin) 5-10, 185, sr.; Mark LeChard (Centerburg) 5-10, 175, sr.; Jacob Lumbatis (Newark Catholic) 5-9, 170, Charlie Scheiderer (Fairbanks) 6-0, 190, jr. Linemen: J.T. Brown (Newark Catholic) 5-8, 147, jr.; James Lachey (Grandview) 6-4, 235, sr.; Blake Miller (Northmor) 6-5, 190, so.; Cole Murdock (Fairbanks) 6-0, 200, sr.; Brandon Spaulding (Grandview) 6-1, 230, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Demetrius Johnson (Northmor)
Defensive player of the year: James Lachey (Grandview)
Coach of the year: Scott Armrose (Northmor)
Special/honorable mention
Jaron Anderson (Africentric); Tyler Boales (Centerburg); Hunter Chapman (Newark Catholic); Trevor Chippas (Fairbanks); Dawson David (East Knox); Judge Fisher (Elgin); Santana Galvan (Elgin); Jake Gibson (East Knox); Hayden Hankinson (Centerburg); Dorian Holloway (Africentric); D’Marcus Hudson (Northmor); Michael Kuhn (Centerburg); Sam Lama (Newark Catholic); Ryan Moore (Northmor); Preston Pertuset (Elgin); Kenny Reynolds (Africentric); Dorian Ross (Elgin); Stephen Schmitt (Centerburg); Ty Scott (Newark Catholic); Beau Sloan (Fairbanks); R.J. Snyder (East Knox); Gage Steinmetz (East Knox); Luke Sterneker (Grandview); Jack Wallace (Grandview).
DIVISION VII
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Skyler Durbin (Danville) 6-5, 200, sr.; Jacob Ricker (Berne Union) 6-1, 190, sr. Running backs: Daniel Bangura (Harvest Prep) 5-10, 180, sr.; Mason Goers (Cardington) 5-10, 185, so. Receivers: Steven Berry (Millersport) 6-3, 210, sr.; Corbin Hazen (Danville) 6-1, 197, jr.; Tyler Mickley (Danville) 5-10, 150, sr.; Savon Mitchell (Harvest Prep) 6-2, 160, sr. Tight end: Brice Berger (Danville) 6-0, 200, sr. Linemen: Keegan Christie (Fisher Catholic) 6-2, 245, sr.; Tre Turnbo (Harvest Prep) 6-5, 300, jr.; Dylan Wilson (Danville) 6-0, 250, jr. Kicker: Reese Dorsey (Danville) 5-8, 140, jr.
First-team defense
Backs: Brett Baker (Grove City Christian) 5-11, 175, jr.; Daniel Kill (Cardington) 5-11, 195, sr.; Logan Loy (Fisher Catholic) 5-10, 165, sr. Linebackers: Zion Bangura (Harvest Prep) 5-10, 180, jr.; Chaz Dickerson (Berne Union) 5-10, 200, jr.; Tyler Villella (Cardington) 5-11, 205, sr.; Brody Weidner (Berne Union) 5-10, 162, sr. Linemen: Chris Greenawalt (Danville) 6-0, 214, jr.; Isaiah Mullens (Harvest Prep) 6-6, 260, sr.; Joey Muncie (Berne Union) 6-1, 220, sr.; Marshall Stull (Danville) 5-10, 220, sr. Punter: Matthias Bean (Columbus Crusaders) 6-3, 190, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Daniel Bangura (Harvest Prep)
Defensive player of the year: Marshall Stull (Danville)
Coach of the year: Steve Daulton (Berne Union)
Special/honorable mention
Quenton Blount (Grove City Christian); Isaac Butts (Millersport); Moses Davis (Harvest Prep); Cameron Garrison (Reigning Sports Academy); Christian Gaul (Fisher Catholic); Seth Karn (Danville); Zane Mirgon (Berne Union); Drew Printz (Danville); Dalton Purdee (Cardington); Corey Sollie (Fairfield Christian); Deven Speck (Cardington); Blake Spitler (Grove City Christian); Connor Swartz (Fisher Catholic); Garrett Wagner (Cardington); Jeremiah Wooten (Columbus Crusaders); Kent Writesel (Grove City Christian).
Note: Only one team was selected in Divisions VI and VII due to low numbers of teams.
