Northmor’s Conor Becker was named the Central District’s Offensive Player of the Year in Division VI this season in football.
Becker, a junior running back for the Golden Knights, was also tabbed as a first-team running back in the district. Teammates D’Marcus Hudson (senior) and Brandon Planey (junior) joined him on the first-team offense as linemen.
On the defense, junior Blake Miller was named a first-team lineman. Both Hunter Mariotti and Wyatt Reeder earned honorable mention recognition.
Also in Division VI, Mount Gilead senior Mason Mollohan earned first-team defense recognition as a lineman. Garrett Casto and Tristin Seitz both were named honorable mention.
In Division IV, Highland senior Brody Matthews was a first-team offensive selection at running back, while senior Chase Carpenter was tabbed as a first-team offensive lineman. Senior linebacker Tate Tobin and senior lineman Joey Scaffidi both were first-team defensive selections. Jarin Vasquez, Brock Veley and Jack Weaver all got honorable mention.
Cardington had three players named to the Division VII team. Junior Mason Goers was a first-team running back, while junior Nick McAvoy was a first-team offensive lineman and senior Brandon Steckel was named the first-team kicker.
Below are the Central District football teams for Divisions IV, VI and VII.
DIVISION IV
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: J.T. Keith (Jonathan Alder) 5-10, 165, sr.; Otto Kuhns (Bloom-Carroll) 6-3, 195, jr.; Deo Samuel Pierre (East) 5-10, 185, jr.; Chase Whisner (Licking Valley) 5-11, 170, sr. Running backs: Brody Matthews (Highland) 6-0, 185, sr.; Connor McLaughlin (Licking Valley) 6-0, 180, sr.; KJ Price (London) 5-10, 185, sr.; Garret Proxmire (Jonathan Alder) 6-0, 180, jr.; Brennen Spiess (London) 6-3, 203, sr. Receivers: Zaven Boland (Lakewood) 6-4, 200, sr.; Mack Marston (Utica) 6-2, 215, sr. Linemen: Chase Carpenter (Highland) 6-3, 190, sr.; Robbie Duncan (Bloom-Carroll) 6-4, 240, jr.; Jack Gould (London) 6-0, 260, sr.; Jarrod Hufford (Licking Valley) 6-6, 305, sr.; Robby Lowe (Utica) 6-3, 220, sr.; Connor Morgan (Jonathan Alder) 6-3, 250, jr. Kicker: Cameron Shirkey (Bloom-Carroll) 5-8, 145, jr.
First-team defense
Backs: Josh Evans (Bloom-Carroll) 6-0, 175, jr.; Ethan Hile (Licking Valley) 6-0, 170, sr.; Austin Messmore (Bloom-Carroll) 5-8, 170, sr.; Anthony Welsh (Bexley) 5-10, 170, sr. Linebackers: Cooper Graham (River Valley) 6-2, 200, so.; Noah Hopkins (Licking Valley) 6-2, 175, jr.; Colin Kozlowski (Licking Valley) 5-11, 195, sr.; Garrett Meyers (Utica) 5-9, 175, sr.; Mitchell Miracle (River Valley) 5-9, 180, sr.; Bricker Thiel (London) 6-0, 220, sr.; Tate Tobin (Highland) 6-0, 210, sr. Linemen: Brennan Blain (Jonathan Alder) 6-2, 205, sr.; Zac Collins (Bloom-Carroll) 6-0, 210, sr.; Andy Holmes (River Valley) 6-1, 230, jr.; Joey Scaffidi (Highland) 6-5, 240, sr.
Offensive player of the year: KJ Price (London)
Defensive player of the year: Bricker Thiel (London)
Coach of the year: Wade Bartholomew (Bloom-Carroll)
Special/honorable mention
Jauron Armstrong (East); Brayden Blain (Jonathan Alder); Carter Brenner (Bexley); Blake Caldwell (Jonathan Alder); Joey Chapman (Licking Valley); Brandon Cole (River Valley); Eli Coppess (Bloom-Carroll); Trae Davis (River Valley); Clay Dozer (Bloom-Carroll); Emmanuel Dunson (Linden); Jacob Fenik (Jonathan Alder); Prince Galloway-Miles (East); Bryce Hysell (Bloom-Carroll); Jordan Leeka (Jonathan Alder); Eric Noble (London); Logan Reedy (Utica); Hobie Scarberry (Bloom-Carroll); Grant Sheridan (Bexley); Jarin Vasquez (Highland); Brock Veley (Highland); Connor Vierstra (Lakewood); Jack Weaver (Highland); Jackson Welsch (Jonathan Alder).
DIVISION VI
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Lucas Hartings (Worthington Christian) 6-4, 170, jr.; Kadden Lester (East Knox) 6-2, 185, jr.; Jacob Nicol (Fairbanks) 6-0, 185, sr. Running backs: Conor Becker (Northmor) 5-11, 170, jr.; Michael Hartings (Worthington Christian) 5-10, 192, sr.; Brandon Kelly (Elgin) 5-8, 155, sr.; Kasson Krownapple (East Knox) 6-0, 180, sr.; Danyal Minton (Elgin) 6-2, 220, sr. Receivers: Tyler Beem (Fairbanks) 6-3, 195, sr.; Caleb Gallwitz (East Knox) 5-10, 175, jr.; Michael King (Worthington Christian) 5-10, 170, sr.; Luke Lachey (Grandview) 6-6, 206, sr. Linemen: Korey Bosart (Elgin) 6-0, 275, sr.; Santana Galvan (Elgin) 6-3, 240, sr.; D’Marcus Hudson (Northmor) 5-8, 195, sr.; Alex Lupton (Newark Catholic) 6-0, 210, sr.; Brandon Planey (Northmor) 6-1, 220, jr.; Sam Rengert (Fairbanks) 6-7, 300, sr.; Jack Wallace (Grandview) 6-2, 259, sr.
First-team defense
Backs: Gatlin Luke (Fairbanks) 5-9, 155, jr.; Cam Miller (Elgin) 6-1, 180, sr.; Grant Myers (Newark Catholic) 5-10, 150, sr.; Sam Speaks (Grandview) 6-0, 185, sr. Linebackers: Evan Backensto (Elgin) 6-2, 200, jr.; Dawson David (East Knox) 6-0, 195, jr.; Braylon Green (Fairbanks) 6-3, 175, so.; Weston Melick (East Knox) 6-0, 200, so.; Charlie Scheiderer (Fairbanks) 6-0, 180, sr.; Stephen Schmitt (Centerburg) 6-2, 185, sr.; Linemen: Joey Bertani (Grandview) 6-3, 215, jr.; Hudson Jump (Grandview) 6-0, 220, sr.; Liam Kirkpatrick (Newark Catholic) 6-0, 272, sr.; Blake Miller (Northmor) 6-5, 220, jr.; Mason Mollohan (Mount Gilead) 6-5, 230, sr. Punter: Harrison Morosky (Grandview) 5-11, 205, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Conor Becker (Northmor)
Defensive player of the year: Charlie Scheiderer (Fairbanks)
Coach of the year: Patrick Cotter (Fairbanks)
Special/honorable mention
Carter Andrich (Elgin); Matt Bouic (Fairbanks); Kyle Casey (Grandview); Garrett Casto (Mount Gilead); Cody Cook (Grandview); Mason Cushman (Fairbanks); Wyatt Damron (Fairbanks); Gabe Dickerson (Centerburg); Justin Fudge (Africentric); Hayden Hankinson (Centerburg); Derek Holston (Worthington Christian); Charlie James (Grandview); Dakota Key (Fairbanks); Hunter Mariotti (Northmor); Wyatt Reeder (Northmor); Tristin Seitz (Mount Gilead); John Sheasby (Centerburg); Gage Steinmetz (East Knox); Garrett Woodfin (Worthington Christian).
DIVISION VII
First-team offense
Quarterbacks: Dalton David (Danville) 6-0, 180, sr.; Zane Mirgon (Berne Union) 6-1, 195, sr. Running backs: Mason Goers (Cardington) 5-9, 170, jr.; Krishan Gore (Reigning Sports Academy) 5-11, 205, sr.; Chris Greenawalt (Danville) 6-0, 214, sr.; Christian Lautenschleger (Grove City Christian) 6-0, 140, so.; Daquan Owens-Johnson (Harvest Prep) 6-0, 202, sr.; Josh Patterson (Ridgedale) 5-8, 170m, sr. Receivers: Tarik Cameron (Reigning Sports Academy) 5-9, 160, sr.; Kolt Culbertson (Berne Union) 6-1, 160, sr.; Lukas Hamilton (Grove City Christian) 6-2, 170, so.; Corbin Hazen (Danville) 6-1, 197, sr. Linemen: Aidan Coughlin (Fisher Catholic) 6-1, 245, sr.; Christian Gaul (Fisher Catholic) 6-2, 265, jr.; Tyler Householder (Berne Union) 6-3, 240, jr.; Nick McAvoy (Cardington) 6-0, 265, jr.; Drew Printz (Danville) 6-2, 200, sr.; Jeffrey Ray (Harvest Prep) 5-10, 190, sr. Kicker: Brandon Steckel (Cardington) 5-11, 170, sr.
First-team defense
Backs: Brett Baker (Grove City Christian) 5-11, 175, sr.; Dajon Kelly (Reigning Sports Academy) 5-9, 155, sr.; Daniel Turner (Fisher Catholic) 6-3, 165, sr. Linebackers: Zion Bangura (Harvest Prep) 5-9, 190, sr.; Chaz Dickerson (Berne Union) 5-10, 215, sr.; Alex Holt (Danville) 6-2, 170, jr.; Luke Maynard (Fisher Catholic) 5-10, 180, sr. Linemen: Koen Gronbach (Berne Union) 6-0, 185, jr.; Khelin Jackson (Harvest Prep) 5-8, 220, jr.; Cory McCall (Fisher Catholic) 6-5, 285, sr.; Elijah Rogers (Harvest Prep) 6-1, 245, jr.; Trenton Vernon (Danville) 6-0, 178, sr.; Dylan Wilson (Danville); Punter: Collin McCrady (Fisher Catholic) 6-0, 180, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Daquan Owens-Johnson (Harvest Prep)
Defensive player of the year: Chaz Dickerson (Berne Union)
Coach of the year: Tony Hurps (Berne Union)
Special/honorable mention
Moses Davis (Harvest Prep); Shaun Goines (Harvest Prep); Ethan Hawk (Danville); Andrew Harris (Columbus Crusaders); Tyler Householder (Berne Union); Jacob Hurst (Berne Union); Sam Leach (Ridgedale); Marcellas McLellan (Columbus Crusaders); Ethan Metsker (Grove City Christian); Wyatt Miller (Berne Union); Grant Park (Ridgedale); Alex Shuler (Grove City Christian); Kaden Starcher (Fisher Catholic); Connor Swartz (Fisher Catholic); Hunter Winfield (Ridgedale).
