Norwalk trio is second team NW district

FINDLAY — Three Norwalk players were selected to the All-Northwest District second team in Division III, the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced on Wednesday. The teams were selected by a 10-person OPSWA media panel from the district. Junior running back Jarren McLendon, junior offensive tackle Jacob Ziegler, and sophomore safety Ben Rothhaar earned the recognition for the Truckers. In 10 games this season, McLendon ran the ball 234 times for 1,411 yards (6.0 yards per carry) and 10 touchdowns for Norwalk (0-10). He finished second in the league in rushing yards, led the league in rush attempts, and was tied for third in rushing TDs, helped by Ziegler on the interior line. Rothhaar finished tied for first in the Lake with 116 tackles and also added two fumble recoveries. He also caught 37 passes for 344 yards and a TD, and returned 14 kicks for 357 yards (25.5 average) and a TD. DIVISION III Northwest District football First team Offense Ends-Adam Faber, Celina, 6-1, 160, Sr.; Keontez, Bradley, Mansfield Senior, 6-2, 195, Sr.; Jack Koerper, Tiffin Columbian, 5-10, 161, Jr.; Daryl Barnett, Toledo Scott, 6-1, 185, Jr. Linemen-Ahmann Thomas, Mansfield Senior, 6-4, 290, Jr.; Decker DeVore, Tiffin Columbian, 6-1, 268, Sr.; Marquece Crosby, Toledo Scott, 5-11, 230, Sr.; Jordan Lee, Clyde, 6-1, 249, Sr.; Tyler Houser, Wapakoneta, 6-3, 205, Sr. Backs-Damien Brockington, Tiffin Columbian, 5-10, 171, Jr.; Amon Haynes, Toledo Scott, 6-1, 190, Jr.; Jace Knous, Wapakoneta, 5-10, 195, Jr. Quarterbacks-Duke Reese, Mansfield Senior, 6-4, 205, Jr.; Brayden Roggow, Tiffin Columbian, 6-4, 189, Jr.; Carnel Smith II, Toledo Scott, 6-5, 2-5, Jr. Kicker-Sean Putt, Mansfield Senior, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Kyle Beach, Wapakoneta, 5-8, 140, Jr. Defense Linemen-Ricky Mills, Mansfield Senior, 5-11, 220, Sr.; Bralen Boone Ontario, 6-3, 225, Sr.; Connor Musa, Tiffin Columbian, 6-4, 294, Sr.; Marvin Davis, Toledo Scott, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Mikey Lee, Wapakoneta, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Tori Thomas, Elida, 6-3, 220, Sr. Linebackers-Landen Ackley, Celina, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Mekhi Bradley, Mansfield Senior, 6-0, 240, Sr.; Abram Morrison, Clyde, 6-2, 218, Sr.; Mitch Scheiber, Tiffin Columbian, 6-1, 183, Sr.; Evan Brandt, Bowling Green, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Christian Commisso, Defiance, 6-2, 225, Sr.; Connor Meckstroh, Wapakoneta, 6-2, 210, Sr. Backs-Caleb Gabes, Celina, 6-1, 160, Jr.; Amarr Davis, Mansfield Senior, 6-0, 175, Jr.; Jay Plummer, Clyde, 6-1, 197, Sr.; Grant Jolley, Wapakoneta, 5-11, 160, So. Punter-Mason Gurney, Clyde, 6-1, 169, Sr. Co-Offensive Player of the Year-Daryl Barnett, Toledo Scott; Damien Brockington, Tiffin Columbian. Co-Defensive Player of the Year-Mekhi Bradley, Mansfield Senior; Connor Meckstroh, Wapakoneta. Co-Linemen of the Year-Decker DeVore, Tiffin Columbian; Ricky Mills, Mansfield Senior. Co-Coaches of the Year-Brennen Bader, Celina; Chioke Bradley, Mansfield Senior. Second team Offense Ends-Brayden Fogle, Lexington, 6-4, 200, Fr.; Cole Schwochow, Clyde, 5-11, 177, Sr.; Carson Graetz, Maumee, 5-11, 160, So.; Tylin Davis, Toledo Scott, 6-3, 190, so, Linemen-Carter Groves, Tiffin Columbian, 5-11, 201, Sr.; Caden Allman, Defiance, 5-8, 205, Jr.; Jacob Ziegler, Norwalk, 6-4, 270, Jr.; Jacob Kirkpatrick, Wapakoneta, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Champ Keysor, Lima Shawnee, 6-1, 255, Sr. Backs-Jarren McLendon, Norwalk, 6-1, 195, Jr.; Mo Armstrong, Sandusky, 5-8, 155, Sr.; Brogan Castillo, Defiance, 6-1, 180, Jr.; Chase Beery, Lima Shawnee, 5-11, 182, Sr. Quarterback-Kyle Arndt, Maumee, 6-1, 165, Sr.; Brez Zipfel, Defiance, 6-1, 157, So. Kicker-A.J. Young, Lexington, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Grant Hardeman, Elida, 5-10, 160, Sr. Defense Linemen-Mason Ash, Clyde, 6-2, 251, Sr.; Reece Rath, Bowling Green, 6-0, 190, Jr.; Gavin Miller, Defiance, 6-0, 186, Sr.; Kaden Ware, Wapakoneta, 6-1, 290, Jr.; Carter Fry, Lima Shawnee, 6-5, 219, Sr.; Shandon Sewell, Lima Shawnee, 5-10, 240, Sr. Linebackers-Jack Hassan, Celina, 6-0, 190, Jr.; Leo Hess, Mansfield Senior, 5-10, 215, Sr.; Chase Studer, Ontario, 5-9, 190, Jr.; Hunter Hutcheson, Mansfield Madison, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Demecus Beach, Toledo Scott, 5-9, 190, So.; Abel Rubio, Defiance, 5-6, 160, So.; Joey Truesdale, Wapakoneta, 6-2, 215, Jr. Backs-Ben Rothhaar, Norwalk, 6-5, 215, So.; Brady Gooding, Tiffin Columbian, 6-0, 161, Jr.; Brian Phillips, Defiance, 6-0, 155, Sr.; Garrett Rodenberger, Defiance, 6-3, 160, Jr. Punter-Braxton Hall, Ontario, 5-10, 160, Sr. Honorable mention Trey Booker, Ontario; Aaron Thornton, Mansfield Senior; Nick Adams, Celina; Rece Rutledge, Celina; Braylon Gabes, Celina; Zyion Brown, Mansfield Senior; Nate Dismuke, Mansfield Senior; Elias Owens, Mansfield Senior; Symirr Phillips, Mansfield Senior; Bodpegn Miller, Ontario; Quinton Frankhouse, Ontario; Grason Bias, Ontario; Drew Yetter, Ontario' Dylan Floyd, Ontario, Brayden Robinson, Ontario; Jon Mounts, Ontario; Cameron Kuhn, Mansfield Madison; Zane Wynn, Mansfield Madison; Will Kepple, Mansfield Madison; Travis Jamieson, Mansfield Madison; Bryer Miller, Lexington; Aedan Nicol, Lexington; Carter Newman, Lexington; Cam Crago, Lexington; Matt Dwyer, Lexington; Mason Green, Lexington; Jack Newlove, Tiffin Columbian; Brock Hastings, Bowling Green; Jayvion Finn, Toledo Rogers; Devon Smith, Toledo Rogers; Ki'Jyere McAlister, Toledo Rogers; Marcus Byrd, Toledo Scott; Nytwuan Williams, Toledo Scott; William Palmer, Toledo Scott; Daveontae Davis, Toledo Scott; Gavino Gomez, Defiance; Jamarion Alexander, Sandusky; James Peugeot, Sandusky; Donte Waddington-Jones, Sandusky; Decarvion Jones, Sandusky; Nate Schneider, Wapakoneta; Grant Childress, Wapakoneta; Keegan Wilson, Lima Shawnee; Cole Marshall, Lima Shawnee; Sandor Sewell, Lima Shawnee.