Cardington senior Trey Brininger was named the Offensive Player of the Year in Division VII of the Central District for his efforts during the 2020 season.

When the all-district teams were released Thursday morning, Brininger (6’3”, 210) was a first-team wide receiver and also was named Offensive Player of the Year for the Pirates.

Cardington also had a number of of other players earn accolades, including a pair of first-teamers. Junior Nate Hickman (6’1”, 205) was a first-team quarterback, while sophomore Ashton Plowman (5’8”, 170) was tabbed as a first-team linebacker.

Four more players were recognized on the special/honorable mention list. They were Josh Baker, Joe Denney, Zach Lester and Colin McAvoy.

Highland was well-represented on the Division IV all-district team. Senior Kadin Johnson (6’, 195) was named a first-team quarterback, while classmate Landon Remmert (6’2”, 180) was picked as a first-team receiver. On defense, senior Wyatt Hornsby (5’11”, 185) was one of the first-team linebackers.

Receiving special/honorable mention recognition were Eli Grandstaff, Jon Jenson, Cody Matthews, Dane Nauman and Josh Reid.

Both Northmor and Mount Gilead had players selected to the Division VI team.

The Golden Knights were led by a pair of defensive first-teamers. Junior Garrett Corwin (5’11”, 195) was a first-team linebacker, while junior Gavin Whited (6’, 220) was named a first-team lineman.

Getting special/honorable mention for Northmor were Marcus Cortez, Maxton Lower, Trenton Ramos and Duston Sanders.

For Mount Gilead, three players received special/honorable mention recognition in Owen Blanton, Zack Davidson and Jesus “Chuy” Rubio.

Cardington receiver Trey Brininger was named the Offensive Player of the Year for the Central District in Division VII.
https://www.morrowcountysentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2020/11/web1_Brininger.jpgCardington receiver Trey Brininger was named the Offensive Player of the Year for the Central District in Division VII. Anthony Conchel | Morrow County Sentinel

Highland’s Kadin Johnson was one of eight Morrow County football players to earn first-team Central District honors for the 2020 season.
https://www.morrowcountysentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2020/11/web1_kadenjohnson.jpgHighland’s Kadin Johnson was one of eight Morrow County football players to earn first-team Central District honors for the 2020 season. Rob Hamilton | Morrow County Sentinel
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By Rob Hamilton

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