5 Highland County football players named to OPSMA All-District team

The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Saturday released the 2024 All-Southeast District football teams, with Highland County having five honorees this year.

Hillsboro had four selections, led by senior Jamar Young on the first team for offense (OL) and junior Zack Brown on the first team for defense (DB) in Division III.

Earning special mention in Division III were Hillsboro sophomore Collin Swackhamer and junior Jeven Hochstuhl.

In Division IV, McClain senior Owen Sykes was named special mention.

Paint Valley had six players named All-District in Division VI, including a Co-Offensive Player of the Year in senior Braylon Robertson. Robertson was also named to the first team for his play at running back.

Two other PVHS players were selected to the first team for offense in senior Carson Free (WR) and junior Preston Fauber (QB). Named to the defensive first team was senior Caleb Saunders (DL).

Rounding out Paint Valley’s selections were special mention players Colton Yoakum and Jase Rhinehart.

The complete All-District teams follow.

Division II

Special Mention

Jack Walsh, Logan; Kayden Morgan, Logan

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Division III

First Team Offense

OL—Owen Bookman, Vincent Warren, 6-6, 300, Sr.; Teddy Bauer, Marietta, 6-2, 285, Jr.; Jacob Allen, Jackson, 6-2, 290, Jr.; Brady Sheets, Miami Trace, 6-0, 250, Sr.; Jamar Young, Hillsboro, 6-6, 270, Sr.; WR—Tanner Pepper, Vincent Warren, 6-1, 205, Jr.; Ryan Seimetz, Jackson, 5-11, 190, Jr.; Leo Martin, Athens, 5-8, 155, Sr.; QB—Bodhi Wolford, Jackson, 6-2, 195, Jr.; Hudson Phalin, Circleville, 6-0, 185, Jr.; Trey Robinette, Miami Trace, 6-3, 190, Sr.; RB—Seth Britton, Marietta, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Nolan Johnson, Jackson, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Cartae Ligon, Chillicothe, 6-0, 175, Fr.; Alex Pero, Athens, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Athlete—Drew Thornsley, Circleville, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Cooper Enochs, Miami Trace, 6-2, 200, Jr.; Evan Anderson, Sheridan, 6-2, 195, Sr.

First Team Defense

DL—Wesley Shegog, Sheridan, 5-11, 225, Jr.; LB—Owen Thompson, Vincent Warren, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Aden Strahler, Vincent Warren, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Kobe Alexander, Marietta, 5-10, 195, Jr.; Tucker Williams, Jackson, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Ryan Taylor, Jackson, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Jayden Jones, Miami Trace, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Shawn Griffey, Sheridan, 6-4, 240, Sr.; Seth Hart, Athens, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Brady Wharton, Athens, 6-0, 190, Sr.; DB—Zack Brown, Hillsboro, 6-1, 170, Jr.

Lineman of the Year: Jacob Allen, Jackson

Offensive Player of the Year: Nolan Johnson, Jackson

Defensive Player of the Year: Owen Thompson, Vincent Warren

Coach of the Year: Nathan White, Athens

Special Mention

Nick Cressey, Vincent Warren; Jake Sealey, Vincent Warren; Blake Bills, Marietta; Owen Riley, Marietta; Bryce Dulaney, Jackson; Jack Kline, Circleville; Kole Nungester, Circleville; Truitt McGlone, Chillicothe; Adam Guthrie, Miami Trace; Julian Baker, Miami Trace; Collin Swackhamer, Hillsboro; Jeven Hochstuhl, Hillsboro; Jack Robinette, Sheridan; Creed Hill, Sheridan; Luke Kaiser, Athens; Kaiden Bycofski, Athens; Devon Barnes, Athens

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Division IV

First Team Offense

OL—Ben Griffin, Unioto, 6-2, 250, Sr.; Luke Dimel, Vinton County, 6-0, 250, Sr.; Eli Stephens, New Lexington, 6-5, 230, So.; WR—Blake Hoops, Unioto, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Jaden Towler, Westfall, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Aden Osborne, Wash. Court House, 6-0, 175, So.; Mason Pollard, Waverly, 5-11, 165, Sr.; Bentley Hanson, New Lexington, 5-10, 165, Sr.; QB—Isaac Coy, Unioto, 6-3, 170, So.; Aaron Walters, Logan Elm, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Mason Kelly, Waverly, 6-3, 195, Sr.; Isaiah Stephens, New Lexington, 6-1, 185, Sr.; RB—Joey Wright, Westfall, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Michael Bock, Logan Elm, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Owen Ruff, Fairfield Union, 5-11, 210, Sr.; Carson Kellogg, New Lexington, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Athlete—Cody Braden, Unioto, 5-11, 180, Jr.; Lane Haybron, Vinton County, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Isaiah Saleh, Fairfield Union, 5-8, 165, Sr.; PK—Liam Mathey, Unioto, 5-11, 150, Jr.; Tristan Barrowman, New Lexington, 5-10 160, Jr.

First Team Defense

DL—Marcel James, Unioto, 6-2, 260, Sr.; LB—Bryce Perkins, Logan Elm, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Matt Colflesh, Wash. Court House, 5-11, 195, Jr.; Harrison Ratliff, New Lexington, 5-9, 170, Jr.; Tanner Toth, New Lexington, 5-9, 160, So.; DB—Caden Cutright, Unioto, 5-10, 145, Sr.; Gavin Hoover, Logan Elm, 5-10, 145, Sr.; Hunter Clark, Fairfield Union, 6-4, 200, Sr.; Lane Bear, Waverly, 6-0, 165, Sr.

Lineman of the Year: Ben Griffin, Unioto

Offensive Player of the Year: Isaiah Stephens, New Lexington

Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Marcel James, Unioto; Bryce Perkins, Logan Elm

Co-Coaches of the Year: Kevin Board, New Lexington; Matt Hoops, Unioto

Special Mention

Braylan Rathburn, Gallipolis Gallia Academy; Geremiah Perry, River Valley; Bryce Jarvis, Unioto; David Long, Unioto; Clayton Lester, Vinton County; Brandon Matteson, Vinton County; Mason Halderman, Westfall; Keegan Diehl, Logan Elm; Abram Montgomery, Logan Elm; Owen Sykes, Greenfield McClain; Gavin Coffman, Wash. Court House; Clay Markwood, Fairfield Union; Zach Berry, Fairfield Union; Kody Swords, Waverly; Sebastian Billasano, Waverly; Tristan Braden, New Lexington; Nicholas Finley, New Lexington

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Division V

First Team Offense

OL—Bowen Gossett, Ironton, 6-2, 265, Sr.; Will Callicoat, Fairland, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Evan Brower, Zane Trace, 6-0, 260, Sr.; Aaron Tobin, Meigs, 6-5, 275, Sr.; C.J. Pemberton, Coal Grove, 6-3, 290, Sr.; Brennon Tomlin, Nelsonville-York, 6-3, 270, Sr.; Jaxon Powell, McDermott Northwest, 6-4, 280, Jr.; Dylan Sanderlin, Portsmouth, 5-9, 229, Sr.; Landon Evans, Wheelersburg, 6-5, 285, Sr.; WR — Keegan Smith, Fairland, 6-3, 180, Sr.; Dustin Vance, Meigs, 6-4, 220, Sr.; Mason Thacker, Piketon, 5-5, 140, Sr.; Kenyon Evans, Wheelersburg, 6-2, 175, Jr.; QB —Braden Schreck, Ironton, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Brayden Hanshaw, South Point, 6-3, 180, Sr.; Johnny Scott, Wellston, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Luke Gullion, Piketon, 5-11, 175, Jr.; J.T. Williams, Portsmouth, 5-6, 147, Sr.; Braylon Rucker, Wheelersburg, 6-0, 160, Jr.; RB—Kaden Murphy, Coal Grove, 5-9, 175, Jr.; Silas Stewart, Zane Trace, 5-9, 190, Sr.; Austin Gautier, Nelsonville-York, 5-8, 165, Jr.; Buddy Wilson, Piketon, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Carter Runyon, McDermott Northwest, 6-3, 210, Sr.; Chase Heiland, Portsmouth, 5-8, 195, Sr.; Athlete—Shaun Terry, Ironton, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Jack Hayden, Fairland, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Aaden Dunn, Zane Trace, 5-10, 180, Sr.; PK—Cooper Heimbach, Wheelersburg, 6-0, 160, Jr.

First Team Defense

DL—Aiden Layne, Ironton, 6-0, 240, Sr.; Jesse Copas, Ironton, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Caden Turner, Coal Grove, 6-5, 225, Jr.; Garrett Cornwell, Fairland, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Nathaniel Shrum, Piketon, 5-6, 165, Sr.; Kingston Littlefield, Portsmouth, 5-8, 167, Sr.; LB—Zayne Williams, Ironton, 5-9, 200, Jr.; Austin Bump, Ironton, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Quentin Cremeans, Fairland, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Hudson Williams, Zane Trace, 6-0, 175, So.; Joey Scarberry, Coal Grove, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Hunter Collins, Wellston, 5-10, 210, Sr.; Isaac Waller, Alexander, 5-11, 205, Sr.; Dakota Cunningham, Nelsonville-York, 5-10, 185, Jr.; Colton Campbell, McDermott Northwest, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Trevin Brooks, Portsmouth, 5-11, 200, Jr.; Elijah Brown, Wheelersburg, 5-10, 175, Jr.; DB—Josh Johnson, Ironton, 6-3, 185, Sr.; Landen Inman, Nelsonville-York, 6-0, 160, Sr.

Lineman of the Year: Aiden Layne, Ironton

Offensive Player of the Year: Shaun Terry, Ironton

Defensive Player of the Year: Josh Johnson, Ironton

Tri-Coaches of the Year: Trevon Pendleton, Ironton; Mike Jackson, Fairland; Rusty Richards, Nelsonville-York

Special Mention

Barkley Litton, Ironton; Tyler Roach, Ironton; Brycen Mullins, Ironton; Kam Kitts, Fairland; Ethan Wall, Fairland; Lucas Bompus, Fairland; Kamren Miller, South Point; Landon Vance, South Point; Caiden Harris, Coal Grove; Derik Bloomfield, Coal Grove; Coen Larson, Zane Trace; Kale Faught, Wellston; Josh Clarkson, Wellston; Eddie Abele, Oak Hill; Andy Meldick, Oak Hill; Landen DeWeese, Meigs; Zach Goble, Meigs; Alec Thompson, Nelsonville-York; Noah Loge, Nelsonville-York; Will Odenthal, Nelsonville-York; Conner Salyer, Piketon; Curtis Glenn, Minford; Thatcher Webb, McDermott Northwest; Aidden Armbrister, McDermott Northwest; Alex McKenzie, Portsmouth; Landen Boren, Portsmouth; Logan Evans, Wheelersburg; Xander Mowery, Wheelersburg

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Division VI

First Team Offense

OL—Garrett Napier, Chesapeake, 6-0, 325, Sr.; Daniel Medinger, Rock Hill, 6-4, 285, Jr.; Dylan McCutcheon, Waterford, 5-9, 210, So.; Tristan Wood, Lucasville Valley, 6-2, 235, Sr.; Kade Woods, Portsmouth West, 6-2, 280, Sr.; Rohwan Gilmore, Meigs Eastern, 6-3, 272, Sr.; TE—Drew Schug, Rock Hill, 6-2, 195, Sr.; WR—Ethan Kerns, Chesapeake, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Carson Free, Paint Valley, 6-4, 210, Sr.; QB—Jacob Harris, Chesapeake, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Hayden Jones, Waterford, 5-6, 155, So.; Preston Fauber, Paint Valley, 5-11, 195, Jr.; RB—Drew Plantz, Chesapeake, 5-8, 150, Sr.; Colten Jones, Waterford, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Tyler Hill, Meigs Eastern, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Treyvon Bearhs, Meigs Eastern, 6-0, 170, So.; Braylon Robertson, Paint Valley, 5-9, 205, Sr.; Anthony Bishop, Portsmouth West, 5-8, 196, So.; Mason Parker, Portsmouth West, 5-10, 195, Sr.; Athlete—Cooper Barnett, Meigs Eastern, 6-2, 201, Sr.; Isaac Taylor, Chillicothe Huntington, 5-10, 170, Jr.; PK—Jaylen Bender, Lucasville Valley, 5-10, 155, Jr.

First Team Defense

DL—Caleb Saunders, Paint Valley, 6-3, 250, Sr.; LB—Wyatt Jenkins, Rock Hill, 5-10, 195, Sr.; Si Ware, Waterford, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Gavin Murphy, Meigs Eastern, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Austin Magill, Adena, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Tilton Rapp, Portsmouth West, 5-10, 180, So.; DB—Anthony Stamper, Rock Hill, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Finn Pennock, Waterford, 5-11, 150, So.; Zach Whitt, Lucasville Valley, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Lineman of the Year: Kade Woods, Portsmouth West

Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Braylon Robertson, Paint Valley; Tyler Hill, Meigs Eastern

Defensive Player of the Year: Anthony Stamper, Rock Hill

Coach of the Year: Eric McCutcheon, Waterford

Special Mention

Mason Hanners, Rock Hill; Gage Clutters, Rock Hill; Spencer Wright, Chesapeake; Trevin Zimmer, Waterford; Logan Jackson, Waterford; Alex Parker, Belpre; Gavan Smith, Meigs Eastern; Ethan Edwards, Meigs Eastern; Colton Yoakum, Paint Valley; Jase Rhinehart, Paint Valley; Joey Francis, Adena; Fisher Schaaf, Adena; Frankie Hirsch, Chillicothe Huntington; Kayden Curtiss, Chillicothe Huntington; Gage Cheadle, Southeastern; Braxten Conaway, Lucasville Valley; Carson Carver, Portsmouth West; Nichol Rapp, Portsmouth West; Bo Wroten, Portsmouth West

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Division VII

First Team Offense

OL—James Sheets, South Gallia, 6-4, 305, Sr.; Wyatt Porter, Miller, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Marcus Cable, Trimble, 6-3, 240, Jr.; Brewer Tomlison, Pike Eastern, 6-3, 290, Jr.; WR—Tucker Leist, Pike Eastern, 6-0, 175, Sr.; QB—Logan Doughty, Miller, 6-2, 170, Sr.; Leland Horner, Manchester, 6-0, 230, Sr.; Ethan Kingrey, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 6-1, 220, Jr.; Eric Manley Jr., Pike Eastern, 6-6, 225, Jr.; RB—Will Jones, Symmes Valley, 6-3, 170, Sr.; Layne Wright, South Gallia, 6-1, 185, Jr.; Zander Bice, Miller, 5-8, 195, Jr.; Mathew Moyer, Trimble, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Bryce McGraw, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 5-9, 200, Jr.; Athlete—Dylan Urban, Symmes Valley, 6-0, 155, Jr.; Zach Thomas, Racine Southern, 5-10, 175, Sr.; PK—Bobby Richmond, Miller, 6-0, 190, Sr.

First Team Defense

DL—Coltin Ward, Trimble, 6-0, 220, Sr.; Brody Coleman, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 6-2, 245, Sr.; Cade Leist, Pike Eastern, 5-11, 255, So.; LB—Blaise Davison, South Gallia, 6-0, 225, Jr.; Gryphon Thomas, Racine Southern, 5-10, 215, Sr.; Blake Smith, Franklin Furnace Green, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Bryce Dorsey, Miller, 6-1, 220, Jr.; Mason Hart, Trimble, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Declan Davis, Pike Eastern, 5-9, 175, Sr.; DB—Tanner Sanders, South Gallia, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Wyatt Richardson, Pike Eastern, 6-1, 180, Sr.; P—Brady Moore, Pike Eastern, 5-8, 170, Sr.

Lineman of the Year: Brewer Tomlison, Pike Eastern

Offensive Player of Year: Eric Manley Jr., Pike Eastern

Defensive Player of the Year: Blaise Davison, South Gallia

Co-Coaches of the Year: Scott Tomlison, Pike Eastern; Dominic Scott, Miller

Special Mention

Caleb Mount, Symmes Valley; Tucker Ross, Symmes Valley; Riley Cunningham, Franklin Furnace Green; Judah Cremeens, South Gallia; Logan Saber, South Gallia; Landon Everson, Racine Southern; Brandon Laudermilt, Racine Southern; Nick Thompson, Miller; Tucker Morgan, Miller; Brady Jajczyk, Trimble; Luke Orsborne, Trimble; Brody Rutter, Federal Hocking; Gabe Bray, Federal Hocking; Keegan Barker, Sciotoville East; Dustin Bailey, Sciotoville East; Mason Gilliam, Manchester; Luke Cassidy, Portsmouth Notre Dame; Matthew Hiles, Portsmouth Notre Dame; Jack Montgomery, Pike Eastern.

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