Four area players earn second team in Div. III and IV

FINDLAY — Norwalk senior wide receiver Sam Battles was selected to the Division III Northwest District football second team, it was announced on Wednesday. A media panel from the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association selected the teams, based on all-league voting and recommendations from head coaches. Battles — who was also SBC Lake first team at defensive back this season — caught 38 passes for 588 yards and one touchdown for the Truckers (1-9) this season. Battles finished fourth in receiving yardage in the league. Also for Norwalk, senior linebacker Drew Shope (69 tackles, 4 sacks), senior running back Daniel Traczek (628 yards, 4 TDs) and junior defensive end Parker Evans (40 tackles, 5 sacks) were honorable mention. DIVISION IV-V Edison trio on second team After helping their team four of five games after following a 2-4 start to make the playoffs and win a first-round game, three Edison players landed on the second team in Div. IV. Junior running back Clint Finnen, senior offensive lineman Jake Thompson and senior defensive lineman Gabe Rang were second team choices for the Chargers (6-6). Finnen ran the ball 97 times for 691 yards and 6 TDs, while Thompson was a key blocker for an offense that totaled 2,847 yards and 31 TDs on the ground. Rang finished with 80 tackles and three sacks on defense. Earning honorable mention for Edison was Logan Lloyd (LB); Keegan Smith (OL) and Hunter Cassel (RB). In Div. V, Willard running back Dario Lopez (1,579 all-purpose yards, 8 TDs), receiver Trey Paxton (411 yards, 3 TDs) and defensive lineman Sage Fox (42 tackles, 2 sacks) were honorable mention. 2021 OPSWA All-Northwest District football teams FINDLAY — The 2021 All-Northwest District football teams, as selected by an Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association media panel from the district. DIVISION III First team Offense Ends- Myles Bradley, 6-1, 215, sr.; Jack Koerper, Tiffin Columbian, 5-10, 150, So.; Isaiah Sweeny, Toledo Rogers, 6-0, 170, sr. Linemen- Leyton Nossa, Lexington, 6-2, 235, sr.; Ahman Thomas, Mansfield Senior, 6-3, 280, so.; Stashu Patterson, St. Marys Memorial, 5-11, 210, sr.; Trevor Houts, Wapakoneta, 5-11, 225, sr. Backs- Karson Berry, Lexington, 5-10, 185, sr.; Kesean Jackson, Tiffin Columbian, 5-9, 170, sr. Quarterback- Braeden Goulet, Wapakoneta, 6-1, 180, sr.; Brock Hill, Mansfield Senior, 6-0, 190, sr. Kicker- Sean Putt, Mansfield Senior, 5-10, 165, jr. Defense Linemen- Matt Dwyer, Lexington, 6-0, 215, jr.; Devin Smith, Toledo Rogers, 6-1, 320, jr.; Dylan Giesige, St. Marys Memorial, 6-3, 215, sr.; Carter Fay, Lima Shawnee, 6-5, 215, jr. Linebackers- Mekhi Bradley, Mansfield Senior, 6-0, 235, jr.; Brody Conley, Tiffin Columbian, 5-10, 201, sr.; Alex Hoeffel, Defiance, 5-9, 205, sr.; Tanner Howell, St. Marys Memorial, 5-11, 185, sr.; Myles Aldrich, Lima Shawnee, 6-0, 195, sr. Backs- Elijah Thomas, Sylvania Southview, 5-9, 150, jr.; Ja'ontay O'Bryant, Mansfield Senior, 6-2, 175, so.; Kadin Schmitz, Ashland, 6-1, 210, sr.; Gunther Kissell, Tiffin Columbian, 5-11, 168, sr. Punter- Michael Franklin, Sandusky, 6-0, 195, sr. Offensive Player of the Year- Myles Bradley, Mansfield Senior. Co-Defensive Player of the Year- Mekhi Bradley, Mansfield Senior; Myles Aldrich, Lima Shawnee. Lineman of the Year- Dylan Giesige, St. Marys Memorial. Coach of the Year- Travis Moyer, Wapakoneta. Second team Offense Ends- Jonathan Metzger, Ashland, 5-10, 175, jr.; Keaton Cooper, Lima Shawnee, 6-4, 210, sr.; Sam Battles, Norwalk, 6-1, 180, sr. Linemen- Dylan Buganski, Sylvania Southview, 5-9, 270, sr.; Dawson Hornish, Defiance, 6-0, 235, sr.; Shandon Swell, Lima Shawnee, 5-10, 270, jr. Backs- Emmett Smith, Toledo Rogers, 5-10, 175, sr.; Jace Mullins, Wapakoneta, 5-10, 175, sr. Quarterback- Landon McFrederick, Ashland, 5-11, 159, jr. Kicker- Brandon Bowers, St. Marys Memorial, 6-4, 175, sr. Second team Defense Linemen- Ricky Mills, Mansfield Senior, 5-10, 220, jr.; Elias Owens, Mansfield Senior, 6-5, 220, so.; Evan Brandt, Bowling Green, 6-2, 190, jr.; Johnny Norris, Lima Shawnee, 6-0, 260, sr. Linebackers- Braylen Hider, Ashland, 5-10, 190, sr.; Jordan Beireis, Lexington, 5-7, 165, jr.; Kaden Siefring, Wapakoneta, 6-0, 180, sr.; Connor Meckstroth, Wapakoneta, 6-2, 220, jr. Backs- Aveon Grose, Mansfield Senior, 6-1, 215, sr.; Corbin Green, Lexington, 5-11, 195, sr.; Max Ray, Tiffin Columbian, 6-0, 183, jr.; Luke Cowan, Lima Shawnee, 6-3, 190, sr. Punter- Chase Maulucci, Maumee, 6-0, 180, so. Honorable Mention- Drew Shope, Norwalk; Daniel Traczek, Norwalk; Parker Evans, Norwalk; Maurice Armstrong, Sandusky; Mekhi Brown, Sandusky; Ross Henschen, St. Marys Memorial; Ryan Meier, St. Marys Memorial; Chase Jacobs, St. Marys Memorial; Ty Kiehl, St. Marys Memorial; Zach Harshman, Sylvania Southview; Logan Howe, Sylvania Southview; Emite Lamb, Sylvania Southview; Aaron Roberts, Maumee; Michael Joyce, Toledo Rogers; Isaac Roop, Ashland; Hunter Hutcheson, Mansfield Madison; Lucas Warren, Mansfield Madison; Isaac Brooks, Mansfield Madison; Keontez Bradley, Mansfield Senior; Leo Hess, Mansfield Senior; Carmelo Smith, Mansfield Senior; Malachi Mays, Mansfield Senior; Amarr Davis, Mansfield Senior; Jaden Jones, Mansfield Senior; Cole Pauley, Lexington; Caden Eichler, Lexington; Carter Newman, Lexington; Baden Forup, Lexington; Hudson Moore, Lexington; Dom Tracy, Defiance; Keagen Villarreal, Defiance; Austin Stauffer, Wapakoneta; DIVISION IV First team Offense Ends- Jayden Rowe, Sandusky Perkins, 6-4, 195, jr.; Josh Hurst, Port Clinton, 6-2, 170, sr.; Brady Wilson, Clyde, 5-9,165, sr; Blaine Bowman, Shelby, 5-11, 170, sr.; Jonas Tester, Wauseon, 6-2, 165, sr.; Connor Pratt, Van Wert, 6-3, 180, sr. Tight End- Maddix Crutchfield, Van Wert, 6-1, 210, jr. Linemen- Hayden Bricker, Bellevue, 6-2, 270, sr.; Ethan Ranzenberger, Port Clinton, 6-3, 310, jr.; Walker Britt, Clyde, 6-2, 260, sr.; Camden Armstrong, Shelby, 5-11, 290, sr.; Kaden Riddle, Bellville Clear Fork, 6-4, 250, jr.; Cullen Dunn, Van Wert, 6-1, 230, sr. Backs- Collin Nemitz, Sandusky Perkins, 5-10, 185, sr.; Mike Daniels, Clyde, 5-9, 165, sr.; Korbin Shepherd, Bryan, 5-7, 174, sr.; Nate Jackson, Van Wert, 5-10, 180, sr. Quarterback- Cam Gillum, Port Clinton, 5-9, 185, jr.; Marshall Shepherd, Shelby, 6-2, 175, sr.; Aiden Pratt, Van Wert, 6-4, 195, jr. Kicker- Abram Fortune, Huron, 5-10, 155, sr. First team Defense Linemen- Remington Norman, Clyde, 6-2, 240, sr.; Evan Straub, Bellevue, 6-2, 230, sr.; Gavin Linkous, Rossford, 6-2, 240, sr.; Caleb Baker, Shelby, 6-1, 230, sr.; Matthew Shaw, Wauseon, 6-4, 265, sr. Linebackers- Dillon Overmyer, Clyde, 6-2, 240, sr.; Justin Smythe, Bellevue, 6-0, 165, sr.; David Ray, Shelby, 5-11, 175, jr; Chance Mullins, Ontario, 5-9, 180, sr.; Tanner Rubinstein, Napoleon, 6-3, 192, sr. Backs- Preston Ray, Bellevue, 5-11, 153, sr.; Tyler Webb, Port Clinton, 5-10, 160, sr.; Andre Hill, Shelby, 6-0, 175, sr.; Jude Armstrong, Wauseon, 6-0, 178, jr. Punter- Landon Campbell, Galion, 6-1, 195, so. Offensive Player of the Year- Marshall Shepherd, Shelby. Defensive Player of the Year- Remington Norman, Clyde. Lineman of the Year- Cullen Dunn, Van Wert. Coach of the Year- Beau Carmon, Port Clinton. Second team Offense Ends- Kaden Staley, Huron, 5-11, 175, sr.; Zach Sheaffer, Upper Sandusky, 6-2, 165, sr.; Deven Freeman, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-8, 155, sr.; Daryl Barnett, Toledo Scott, 6-1, 180, so.; Sam Smith Jr., Wauseon, 6-4, 190, jr.; Jayden Irons, Elida, 6-1, 155, sr. Linemen- Jake Thompson, Milan Edison, 6-1, 232, sr.; Brock Nunez, Bellevue, 6-1, 284, sr.; Braylon McCoy, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-9, 195, sr.; Holden Hunter, Galion, 6-3, 345, so.; Kyle Moore, Wauseon, 6-4, 268, sr.; Turner Witten, Van Wert, 6-1, 230, sr. Backs- Clint Finnen, Milan Edison, 5-11, 183, jr.; Chase Studer, Ontario, 5-9, 175, so.; Armon Johnson, Toledo Scott, 5-11, 175, jr.; Michael Chipps, Napoleon, 5-10, 181, sr. Quarterback- Dylan Hohler, Huron, 6-3, 180, jr.; Jaden Cook, Clyde, 5-9, 185, sr.; Elijah McLeod, Wauseon, 6-1, 187, so. Kicker- Jonathan Normington-Slay, 6-6, 145, Sandusky Perkins, jr. Second team Defense Linemen- Mason Treat, Bellevue, 6-2, 230, sr.; Gabe Rang, Milan Edison, 6-1, 293, sr.; Drew Blauser, Bellville Clear Fork, 6-3, 230, sr.; Landon Kurtzman, Galion, 6-1, 205, jr.; Caleb Stoner, Napoleon, 6-4, 215, jr. Linebackers- Evan LaCivita, Huron, 5-10, 185, jr.; Connor Henkel, Shelby, 5-11, 180, sr.; Kaleb Hollar, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-8, 190, sr.; Carson Frankhouse, Galion, 5-10, 185, so.; Josh Mack, Napoleon, 6-4, 205, sr. Backs- Owen Auxter, Port Clinton, 5-7, 175, jr.; Garrett Baker, Shelby, 6-0, 150, sr.; Kaleb Woods, Napoleon, 6-2, 161, sr. Punter- Drake Venerucci, Sandusky Perkins, 6-4, 200, jr. Honorable mention- Logan Carroll, Wauseon; Xander Wilkins, Shelby; Kaden Holman, Upper Sandusky; Victor Skoog, Bellville Clear Fork; Carnell Smith, Toledo Scott; Bryson Stump, Wauseon; Jaili Peterson, Toledo Scott; Lane Montgomery, Upper Sandusky; Elijah Perkins, Huron; Deegan Horn, Bellevue; Nick Missler, Bellevue; Lincoln Claus, Bellevue; Tyler Yingling, Sandusky Perkins; Kaiden Weyer, Sandusky Perkins; Lamar Everett, Sandusky Perkins; Logan Lloyd, Milan Edison; Keegan Smith, Milan Edison; Hunter Cassel, Milan Edison; Ben Rini, Vermilion; Bryce Hoerig, Vermilion; Isaaiah Ramsey, Shelby; Skyler Winters, Shelby; Luke Shepherd, Shelby; AJ Cornette, Shelby; Larry Firmi, Bellville Clear Fork; Bralen Boone, Ontario; Drew Yetter, Ontario; Jay Plummer, Clyde; Jarrin Bulger, Clyde; Adam Thorbahn, Port Clinton; Alex Williams, Rossford; Ben Morrison, Rossford; Lester McManaway, Rossford; Brandon Swope, Rossford; Trey Laudick, Van Wert; Gunner Kuhn, Elida, Brady Kirk, Elida. DIVISION V First team Offense Ends- Caleb Kuhlman, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 190, sr.; Chase Helberg, Tontogany Otsego, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jaron Filliater, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-4, 185, sr. Lineman- Tyler Leopold, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-5, 310, sr.; Devin Montalbine, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 6-1, 205, jr.; Kinzer Dussell, Kansas Lakota, 6-1, 195, sr.; Clay Battin, Tontogany Otsego, 6-1, 190, sr.; Logan Bomer, Bloomdale Elmwood, 6-2, 260, sr. Backs- Trent Leiter, Tontogany Otsego, 5-11, 205, sr.; Mason Oliver, Bloomdale Elmwood, 5-10, 180, jr. Quarterback- Joseph Dzierwa, Tontogany Otsego, 6-6, 180, sr.; Lake Boos, Pemberville Eastwood, 6-1, 182, sr. Kicker- Aiden Hemmert, Genoa, 6-4, 170, sr. Defense Lineman- Conner Moore, Millbury Lake, 6-6, 260, sr.; Caden Hartman, Tontogany Otsego, 6-2, 190, sr.; Cael Hohen, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-3, 240, sr.; Ashton Price, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 6-0, 250, jr.; Lucas Prichard, Lima Bath, 6-4, 255, sr. Linebackers- Devin Coon, Tontogany Otsego, 5-8, 160, sr.; Jack Zeitzheim, Oak Harbor, 5-9, 175, sr.; Gunner Endicott, Bloomdale Elmwood, 5-10, 168, sr.; Brian Crabtree, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-0, 215, sr.; Toby Collert, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 6-1, 180, sr. Backs- Merced Diaz, Genoa, 5-10, 170, sr.; Brady Nicely, Tontogany Otsego, 5-11, 155, jr.; J Matz, Kansas Lakota, 6-0, 180, sr. Punter- Landon Jordan, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-1, 185, sr. Co-Offensive Player of the Year- Joseph Dzierwa, Tontogany Otsego; Mason Oliver, Bloomdale Elmwood Defensive Player of the Year- Devin Coon, Tontogany Otsego. Lineman of the Year- Tyler Leopold, Ottawa-Glandorf. Coach of the Year- Greg Bishop, Bloomdale Elmwood; Mike Lento, Kansas Lakota. Second team Offense Ends- Lincoln Garlock, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 5-9, 155, jr.; Richie Hayward, Millbury Lake, 6-0, 160, sr.; Andrew Arnston, Pemberville Eastwood, 6-1, 217, sr. Linemen- None. Backs- Austin Witte, Kansas Lakota, 5-6, 155, sr.; Bryce Koprowski-Kistner, Pemberville Eastwood, 5-9, 167, jr. Quarterback- Kameron Garlock, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 5-10, 165, jr.; Cobey Allen, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-1, 170, sr. Kicker- Logan Streacker, Kansas Lakota, 5-10, 200, sr.; Trent Greene, Bucyrus Wynford, 5-9, 145, sr. Second team Defense Linemen- Emmet Getz, Pemberville Eastwood, 6-3, 217, sr.; Dylan Schiets, Oak Harbor, 6-2, 225, sr.; Spencer Franks, Kansas Lakota, 5-8, 200, sr.; Dalton Hesselbart, Pemberville Eastwood, 6-1, 180, jr. Linebackers- Lee Borders, Tontogany Otsego, 5-9, 160, jr.; Cy Rump, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 175, jr.; Colten Stewart, Genoa, 5-11, 205, sr.; Bryce Hesselbart, Pemberville Eastwood, 5-9, 180, jr. Backs- Connor Boyd, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 6-0, 165, sr.; Case Boos, Pemberville Eastwood, 5-9, 152, jr. Punter- Cole Mitchey, Swanton, 6-3, 200, jr. Honorable mention- Beau Nienberg, Ottawa-Glandorf; Colin White, Ottawa-Glandorf; Ian Fenbert, Ottawa-Glandorf; Bryce Marvin, Swanton; Dario Lopez, Willard; Trey Paxton, Willard; Sage Fox, Willard; RJ Cortez, Lima Bath; Keegan Shank, Pemberville Eastwood; Jordan Pickerel, Pemberville Eastwood; Seth Barringer, Bloomdale Elmwood; Mason Mossbarger, Bloomdale Elmwood; Grady Moon, Kansas Lakota; Ben Hovis, Kansas Lakota; Cam Burley, Kansas Lakota; Carson Zender, Kansas Lakota; Gabe Garlick, Kansas Lakota; Ryan Snow, Oak Harbor; Hayden Burhro, Oak Harbor; Micah May, Tontogany Otsego; Trevor Hennan, Tontogany Otsego; Blake Steele, Tontogany Otsego.