When the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association released its All-Ohio teams for girls’ basketball, a few Morrow County athletes were represented.
Cardington senior Beth Hardwick was named to the second team in Division III. Teammate Kambry Edwards, also a senior, earned honorable mention.
In Division IV, Northmor senior Lexi Wenger was selected as special mention. Also, in Division II, Highland senior Emma West picked up honorable mention recognition.
Central District
When the Central District announced its all-district basketball teams, a number of local athletes got recognized for their efforts this winter.
In girls’ basketball, Northmor’s Lexi Wenger was a first-team pick in DIvision IV, while teammate Reagan Swihart picked up honorable mention. Beth Hardwick of Cardington was a first-team pick in DIvision III. Kambry Edwards was named to the second team, while Mikayla Linkous was selected honorable mention. Also in Division III, Madilyn Elson of Mount Gilead earned honorable mention. In Division II, Highland’s Emma West was named to the second team.
In boys’ basketball, Grant Bentley of Northmor picked up second-team honors in Division III. Mount Gilead’s Elijah Chafin was named to the third team, while both Paul Butterman and Carter Kennon got honorable mention.
For Highland, Garrett Fitzpatrick was selected to the third team in Division II. Nate Hickman of Cardington picked up honorable mention recognition in Division IV.
KMAC wrestling
When the KMAC gave out its wrestling awards, Northmor’s Niko Christo was named Wrestler of the Year.
Christo, Cowin Becker and Bryce Cooper all represented Northmor on the league’s first team for the 2021-22 season.
The complete KMAC all-league teams are as follows.
First Team: Hunter Johnston, Elgin; Drew Spreng, Loudonville; Cowin Becker, Northmor; Isaac Wittel, Loudonville; Bryce Cooper, Northmor; Noah Langston, Lucas; Quinten Harrison, Elgin; Caylan LeMaster, Centerburg; John Vetter, Lucas; Niko Christo, Northmor; Nels Van Gundy, Elgin; Blake Elliott, East Knox; Zane Finley, Lucas; James Crabtree, Elgin.
Second Team: Tyler Reeder, Loudonville; Gavin Rhodes, Elgin; Christopher Marshall, Centerburg; Colton Long, Elgin; Andrew Banta, Centerburg; Kaleb Martin, Elgin; Gabe Simpson, Mount Gilead; Kaiden Luikart, Elgin; Jarrod Johnston, Elgin; Hunter Caltrider, Lucas; Ashton Clark, Mount Gilead; Garrett George, Mount Gilead; Charlie Sargent, Centerburg; Isaiah Fisher, Mount Gilead.
Honorable Mention: Heath Merklin, Centerburg; Karson Thomas, Elgin; Jonah Gribben, Centerburg; Nikkoli Mooney, Elgin; Lane Johnson, Centerburg; Xavier Platt, Fredericktown; Josh Wittel, Loudonville; John Miller, Mount Gilead; Westlee Cantley, Centerburg; Mason Hoeflich, Fredericktown; Luke Waldo, Elgin; Nick Garvey, Mount Gilead; Mason Lanthorn, Centerburg.
All Academic: Lane Johnson, Centerburg; James Crabtree, Elgin; Xavier Platt, Fredericktown; Noah Langston, Lucas; Gavin Whited, Northmor.
Wrestler of the Year: Niko Christo, Northmor.
Wrestler of the Tournament: James Crabtree, Elgin, and Caylan LeMaster, Centerburg.
Coach of the Year: Levi Pasma, Elgin.
KMAC Champion: Elgin.
Middle School Wrestling
Champions: Corey Climer, Centerburg; Carter Thomas, Northmor; Collin Beck, Northmor; Brady Carr, Northmor; Braxton Vernon, Centerburg; Ethan Amens, Northmor; Kaiden Graham, Elgin; Brady Smith, Loudonville; Garrett Deisch, Northmor; Wyatt Kennedy, Elgin; Chris Kinsley, Cardington; Carter Sharman, Cardington; Wyatt Denney, Cardington; Jack Van Gundy, Elgin; Dominic Wolpe, Fredericktown.
Middle School Champion: Northmor.
