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“Rising up, back on the street Did my time, took my chances Went the distance, now I’m back on my feet Just a man and his will to survive So many times it happens too fast You change your passion for glory Don’t lose your grip on the dreams of the past You must fight just to keep them aliveIt’s the eye of the tiger It’s the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rivalAnd the last known survivor Stalks his prey in the night And he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger”

Members of the 2021 Ironton Fighting Tigers’ football team are front row from left to right: Levi Joseph, Gabe Fitzpatrick, Tyson Cox, Markel Cotton, Brayden Baker, Caleb Jacobs, Zayne Williams, Braden Barbour, David Fields, Aiden Hensley, Tyler Carmon, Thomas McCain; second row left to right, Craighton Bryant, Grant Day, Connor Lowe, Isaac Fitzpatrick, Nathan McDade, Ethan Helyer, Darryn Harvey, Ian Farrow, Peyton McKnight, Evan Williams, Caleb Dickerson, Mason Hitchler, Jacob Jenkins, Tony Bell; third row left to right, Wesley Neal, Bryson Blankenship, Austin Bump, Jesse Copas, Phil Bowman, Josh Johnson, Braylon Sturgill, Ben Sloan, Tyler Roach, David Fields, Barkley Litton, Elijah Roach, Jaxon Johnson, Maddix Markel, Aiden Layne; fourth row left to right, Dagan Bryant, C.J. Martin, Braden Schreck, Bowen Gossett, Nick Sites, Cole Freeman, Noah Patterson, Tatum Moore, Bailey Thacker, Aris Pittman, Aiden Easterling, Bryson Hayes; fifth row left to right, Aiden Young, DeAngelo Weekly, Kaden Cleary, Amari Fielder, Hunter Moore, Tayden Carpenter, Landen Wilson, Lincoln Barnes, Trevor Carter, Jaquez Keyes and Ty Perkins. (Photo By Tim Gearhart) Perkins Keyes Carter C.Freeman

The song “Eye of the Tigers” sung by Survivor and written by Jim Peterik and Frank Sullivan has been played at Ironton Fighting Tigers’ football games in the past, but never has the message been more relevant than this season. With heavy losses on the offensive and defensive lines as well as at line backer, Ironton will be looking to fill the holes with a lot of inexperienced players, some young and some old. But Ironton fifth-year head coach Trevor Pendleton has a plethora of skilled players to help nurse the new players along until they can get their feet wet. He also has a team with a mental outlook that he believes will overcome its short comings. Weekly H. Moore T. Moore sets lofty goals for ’22 season

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Gone is defensive end Ashton Duncan to the Miami RedHawks, nose guard Nate Cochran and linebacker Angelo Washington, who shared the Southeast District Division 5 Defensive Player of the Year honor, lineman Rylan Cecil, Riley Boggs, C.J. McCall, Blake Murrell and Austin Linn, as well as linebacker Jacob Sloan and place kicker Matt Sheridan. “I definitely think it’s going to be different. It’s going to look different schematically and physically than in years past. I don’t necessarily think that’s a bad thing. I think having a veteran secondary we can do a lot of different things, disguise coverages, give different looks,” saidOneQUARTERBACKPendleton.keyposition

with experience is quarterback where senior threeyear starter Tayden Carpenter (6-0, 185) is the frontrunner, but he’ll be challenged by junior Bailey Thacker — a transfer from Ashland, Kentucky — and sopho more Braden Schreck (6-2, 175) who started Ironton’s first two playoff games due to injuries and produced a pair of Thackerwins.(6-3, 190) started for Ashland and helped the Tomcats to a 7-4 Carpenterrecord. battled injuries last season, suffering a hip injury that kept him out of four games to start the season and a broken ankle in game 10 that ended his season. Pendleton said Carpenter has recovered and has returned to form. “Tayden has worked hard com ing off a couple of injuries last sea son. He has experience, he’s a good athlete and he is a dual threat,” said“ThePendleton.sky’sthe limit for Bigs (Schreck). It don’t matter where you put him. He just kind of adapts and reacts. It’s just starting to click with him how good he can be. Thacker has been impressive in our summer workouts. “I told all three of them guys when you’re not playing quarter back, jump in and play receiver, play a position. Bigs plays every position really well. It’s pretty impressive.“I’llbehonest with you. All three of those guys are as good as any quarterback in the area in my opin ion. All three are tremendous. All three are competitive and all three are all-in on everything we do. I’d take any of those guys into battle any day of the TheOFFENSIVEweek.”LINEoffensiveline took a big hit with graduation. Junior Noah Patterson (6-2, 225) is the lone returning starter and he’ll have to be a leader for the players who fill in the other open positions. “You’re replacing four starters and guys who were not only oneyear starters, but multi-year start ers. We’ve had a lot of guys step up. Obviously, Noah Patterson started every game last year. He won’t be playing center this year unless it’s a dire situation. He’ll play tackle, or maybe guard,” said Pendleton. Two key sophomores who could have an impact are Bowen Gossett (6-3, 250) and Aiden Layne (6-1, 215). Seniors Tanner Moore (5-10, 220) and Hunter Moore (6-1, 280) both figure to find playing time at tackle orOtherguard.candidates include soph omore Jaxon Johnson (6-0, 195), junior Creighton Bryant (5-11, 290), sophomore Austin Bump (5-10, 185) with junior Isaac Fitzpatrick (6-1, 175) a possible swing man at guard or tight end. With so many young players, Pendleton is looking to platoon as much as possible, and possibly be able to play on both sides of the ball when needed in the future. “Layne and Gossett started some games, the Moore boys played some varsity minutes. We’ve got a lot of young guys who worked really hard this offseason. I told them not to be shy. They’re going to have the opportunity to step up and play, whether it’s Jaxon Johnson, Creighton Bryant, Johnson Bryant, Bump or Fitzpatrick. Kaden Cleary is a senior who is only in his second year and he’s probably our most improved player on the team.”

Tanner Moore should be the center with Hunter Moore at tack le along with Patterson. Gossett should be one of the guards unless he switches with Patterson. Layne can play guard, too.

“I think athletically we’re very talented and I think they’ve taken the challenge even better than I thought they would. They don’t feel the pressure of replacing those (graduated players), but they know how important it is to pour every thing into replacing these guys,” said Pendleton. “I think they’re up for it.”

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Ironton Fighting Tigers’ senior quarterback Tayden Carpenter became deaf at the age of two, but a surgically implanted hearing aide has enabled him to hear and play football and other sports.

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Staying healthy the entire season his sophomore year let Carpenter play all 10 regular season games and the five playoff games that included that state championship at Massillon. Ironton lost the title game to Kirtland and finished 13-2. Carpenter said the entire season was a learning session, especially the state title game. “It’s kind of nerve-racking. The day before I went over all my plays and said, ‘I know what I’m doing. I just have to go out and perform.’ As soon as you step out there it was like every thing went away. Man, it’s an unreal atmosphere, especially the stadium we played at. It’s just massive. As a sophomore, it’s completely different than any other game you’re watch ing,” said Carpenter. Last season, Carpenter suffered a hip injury prior to the start of the season. He attempted to play in the opener against Wheelersburg but couldn’t go past the second series and was sidelined until week five. He returned for the 10th game at home against Portsmouth but didn’t make to halftime as he suffered a broken foot and missed the rest of the games and the playoffs. “It’s tough, but my whole life I’ve been dealing with overcoming obstacles. Ever since I was young er, it’s not going to be easy the whole way so you’re going to have to fight through it,” said Carpenter. “That (foot injury) actually kind of helped me because after all, I’ve got guys who can play for me. I’m going to get hurt and I just have to come back and battle. A minor setback is a major comeback.”

Players at a home game love to hear the roar of the crowd. Players on the road hate to hear those same fans cheering at near deafening sounds.For Tayden Carpenter, it all sounds good to him. The 6-foot, 195pound senior quarter back for the Ironton Fighting Tigers is much like every one else on the team although his accurate, strong left arm makes him stand out among some other players. But Carpenter is different from other players because he’s deaf. Only through the miracle of med icine and hearing aids implanted in his skull is Carpenter able to hear. “When I was first born, I just lost a little bit. I had to wear hear ing aides. And then one morning my mom came in my room and I just completely stopped hearing. I was like one year, two years old. I couldn’t hear at all. We went to the doctor and I was completely deaf,” said“So,Carpenter.theyhad to do a surgery when I was three and they cut this hole and put like a magnet inside and helped me hear.” But just being able to hear wasn’t the end of Carpenter’s ordeal. There would be speech therapy for many years and it is a constant battle he will face the rest of his life. “From when I was four until I was eight, I had to go to like a pre-school at Marshall and they helped me a lot. Just doing speech therapy every day is a blessing that they did that. It helped me big time,” said Carpenter. “In kindergarten it helped me progress all the way up.” Much of Carpenter’s ability to over come his handicap has been his gritty determination coupled with a strong dose of family support. “My family has done the most. I have trouble speaking and if I say something wrong, they’ll always cor rect me. I mean, I hate it but it helps me a lot. There are times I get mad, but it means a lot that they always help me. They don’t have to do it, but they try to help me and it means a lot to me,” he said. “And all these coaches I’ve had throughout the years have been a blessing. I’ve had some great coach es who have helped me big time. And not just sports, but in life. My eighth grade basketball coach (John Large) would always take us at Thanksgiving and help the homeless. It was an eye-opener. It’s not all about sports. You can do more in life. You can help others. It meant a lot what he is doing.” If having to deal with the loss of hearing wasn’t enough, there have been more obstacles for Carpenter to overcome during his short life. Besides football, Carpenter plays basketball, and COVID-19 hit during his sophomore year. Mandates forced people to wear masks, which muffled everyone’s speech.Then-Ironton basketball coach P.J. Fitch wore a protective shield to help Carpenter hear. “That still hurt a little bit though. It was hard. I could see you but it was still messing with the reflection (off the shield),” said Carpenter. One thing that helps Carpenter is his ability to read lips, but that was also erased in most instances due to COVID.“Yes. Very well,” said Carpenter when asked about being able to read people’s lips. “It messed with me during COVID because of the masks.” So, can Carpenter use his lip read ing ability on defense to read what the opposing quarterback is saying in the“I’vehuddle?never really done it. I always wanted to try it,” Carpenter said with a grin.Injuries have plagued Carpenter during his football career. He suffered a broken collarbone as a freshman but came back to start as a sophomore. His junior year saw him get injured twice and only play in a little more than five games.“My freshman year, it was coming in as a new person. It’s completely different than middle school. You’re just trying to work you butt off and get things going,” said Carpenter. “Then when you get to your soph omore year, you’re like ‘OK, I get the hang of it.’ I started my sophomore year and went to the state (finals) so that was nice. It helped a lot. My junior year, I can do more than that. I just tried to help my team win but I got hurt my junior year,” said Carpenter. “When I got hurt, that put things in perspective. I said, ‘This is my last year. I need to lead this team.”

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One problem about football is wearing a helmet and how it can obstruct your hearing. Carpenter said that problem has been resolved for the most part. “Playing football and wearing the hearing aide was a concern, how it might affect him, but things went well. In fact, things improved when the F-7 helmet was introduced and he never had to take his helmet off to hear any thing,” he said. “Now, if I took a shot (the helmet) was going to come off. I just gave it to the sidelines and I could read the coach’s lips and what he was saying so I could get back in the huddle and tell everyone the play.”

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Sophomore Shaun Terry (5-10, 165) and freshman Zane Williams (5-8, 170) could also be part of the backfield

SeniorENDS Lincoln Barnes (6-1, 210) is a three-year starter on defense, but played some tight end as well last season. Pendleton said the versatile Barnes will play some at tight end and“He’afullback.good athlete,” said Pendleton.SeniorDeAngelo Weekly (5-11, 220) is another possibility at tight end, and even fullback. The wide receiving corps is led by senior Ty Perkins (6-3, 190) who was All-Ohio last season as he led the team in receiving and has com mitted to the Cincinnati Bearcats. “Honestly, Perkins has probably made the biggest change of any kid in our program in the last 12 months. He had some struggles at times last year, but you saw how talented he was. It was just a matter of when it would all click, and over this offseason it did. It clicked,” saidWilson,Pendleton.senior Amari Fielder (5-9, 190) and Terry can also play wide receiver along with seniors Aiden Young (5-11, 175) and Cole Freeman (5-10, 170). RUNNING BACK This is a position that is stacked. Leading the way is senior Jaques Keyes (6-1, 215) who has already given a verbal commitment to Wisconsin. Keyes is a slasher who had some big games last season, including the playoff game against Wheelersburg.SeniorLandon Wilson (510, 170) was a wide receiver last season until the Fairland game. With inju ries taking their toll, Wilson was inserted into the backfield in the second half and rushed for more than 100 yards in a 20-14 overtime win.Senior Amari Fielder (5-10, 180) played at Huntington, West Virginia, last season before moving to Ironton and joins senior Trevor Carter (6-2, 210) to give Ironton a pair of backups who could easily start, and both pos sess excellent speed. Carter lettered in both his fresh man and sophomore seasons before sitting out last year with a shoulder injury.“Hehad a great year as a soph omore but was hurt last year,” Pendleton said of Wilson. “Fielder will be able to play some running back and some receiver. We’ll be able to rotate a lot of guys. We’re going to have some depth and rotate and keep guys fresh.”

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PendletonDEFENSIVEdepth.LINEsaideverything is an open competition with Weekly, Patterson, Layne, Thacker, Bump and sophomore Jesse Copas (5-10, 185) all in the mix. Cochran drew double, and some times triple, teams from opposing offensive lines that helped free up the linebackers to make plays.

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“I think we have enough of them guys to play and rotate in there. Layne played some defense, and Gossett played some defense for us at times. I think it might be some guys playing a little bit more both ways than in years past, but I think we’ve got enough of them to rotate,” said Pendleton. One player who could find his way into the lineup at nose guard or linebacker is junior Ben Sloan. The 5-10, 170-pound tiger cat is a tal ented wrestler with good quickness and“Benstrength.hasplayed some nose, but with some guys we have banged up, Ben’s gone back to linebacker and actually done a good job in the Waverly scrimmage. He’s a guy who’s come a long way and a guy we can play in multiple positions, as well,” said BarnesLINEBACKERPendleton.willbeatlinebacker for the third straight season and looms as one of the best at his position in theWitharea.Carter healthy, he will be back in the starting lineup. Carter has already committed to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats next fall as he and Perkins will continue to be teammates.“Carterwill play on the outside but he will probably jump inside,” saidKeyesPendleton.canplay inside or outside and look for Freeman, Pittman and Schreck to get a look on the outside if they can be freed up from playing on the DEFENSIVEline. BACK The Fighting Tigers have expe rience and depth throughout the secondary.“Youreturn a lot of football play ers back there and guys who played a lot of snaps for you. (Wilson) has played a lot of snaps and is very vocal kid and he’s the point guard on the basketball team,” said Pendleton.“AidenYoung has played a lot of football. C.J. Martin’s played a lot of football. Both are very good play ers. Shaun Terry’s come a long way and Shaun is a tremendous athlete. And Ty Perkins is back there and Amari Fielder is a kid who can do multiple things. He can move down in the box and help with run support but he’s athletic and really good against the pass.”

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“He’s tough to replace,” said Pendleton.Weeklystarted every game last season on the defensive line and will be counted on to provide leader ship along with big plays. Patterson played some on defense and should be one of the tackles. Layne is expected to be one of the defensive ends and Thacker may get the starting nod.

KICKING GAME Schreck figures to be the punt er with junior Wesley Neal, fresh man David Fields or senior Evan Williams handling the placements. Another possibility is Perkins who just entered the competition. “Bigs can boom it. He’s been a pleasant surprise. When he kicks the ball he has a different thump on it that we haven’t had here lately,” said“HavingPendleton.asmart football play er, a good athlete and one of your quarterbacks back there is not a bad situation either. It just makes us pretty dangerous to run some fakes. He makes it hard for teams to rush us, which I like.” Both Neal and Fields attend St. Joseph High School, but the Flyers do not have football. “They’re doing well,” said Pendleton. “Fields is just a fresh man and he made (a field goal) from 47 yards the other day. So he has a big time leg. Wesley has a much stronger leg. He’s a second-year kid in the program and he is night and day better than last year. “Evan Williams — our girls’ bas ketball player point guard, volley ball player — is a tremendous kid and leader. People don’t realize she’s a lifetime soccer player play ing on travel teams. She’s come out this year and done a tremendous job. She’s hit from 45. “Ty Perkins can kick the ball. The other day he was 3-for-3 from 40 yards, so he has a good leg on him. You want that consistentcy.”

Young — who had three inter ceptions last season — will play a safety while Wilson — who had a pick six in the season opening win over Wheelersburg — is back at one cornerback spot. “Wilson could play some safety, but he loves playing corner. You put him on an island out there. He’s aggressive,” said Pendleton. Besides, Young, Fielder and Perkins can all play safety. The other cornerback figures to be senior C.J. Martin (6-0, 170) who played in the secondary last season.

“Last year was the first time I had played basketball in three years,” said Barnes, who admitted when there are backyard games that his participation can best be described as “not Theremuch.”issome history of foot ball in the Barnes family. Keith Barnes — longtime accountant in Ironton — and his twin brother Ken were running backs for the Fighting Tigers. Keith went on to play at Marshall before suffering a career-ending knee injury. “My mom’s side loves football. My dad’s side has always been basketball. All except my grand pa (Keith Barnes) and he played football at Marshall,” said Barnes whose grandfather passed away several years ago. “He was around for the younger years. From middle school on he wasn’t here.” And while other members of his family as well as uncles, aunts and cousins watch college and pro bas ketball, Barnes does most of his television game viewing on a differ ent“Ischedule.normally watch (games) every weekend. I watch all the college (football) games. I don’t really get into pro Barnes(NFL).”isa 6-foot, 210-pound senior linebacker and three-year starter who is not only the most experienced player on the Ironton defense but probably the most tal ented. He had the fortune of playing with some outstanding lineback ers including current Ohio State linebacker Reid Carrico and Tiffin linebacker Cameron Deere. “Playing with the older guys when you’re a young guy is a big deal. You’ve got Reid (Carrico), Cameron (Deere) and Dalton (Crabtree) who all started since they were sopho mores. They coach you up really well and that’s my role now. I’m a coach on the field basically,” said Barnes.Barnes will play both tight end and fullback on offense this season. “I think I’m in good enough shape to play both ways,” said Barnes. “There’s some specials of the tight end, but most of the time it’s rhythm rout. You’re the guy sitting in the zone if (quarterback) Tayden (Carpenter) needs to get it out of his handsEvenquicker.”though Barnes will log playing time on offense, his heart remains on the defensive side of the football.“You’re involved in the play on every play. Every play you’re in contact,” said Barnes who shifts from the outside linebacker posi tion to “Everythinginside. is in front of you know. You have more pass respon sibility playing outside. Now, you’re run game first.” Barnes plans to play at the University of Dayton which is an NCAA Division I-A non-scholar ship program and members of the Pioneer League. “They don’t give athletic scholar ships but they gave me an academic scholarship,” said Barnes. But before turning his thoughts to next fall and his college career, Barnes is focused on the upcoming season and helping the Fighting Tigers achieve their goals. The team suffered some heavy losses but Barnes thinks this team can reload and step up. “We’re more athletic than last year. Our line is younger but more athletic. They can move. That’s one of the bigger pieces we’ve had to make this year. We should make a (deep) run the year,” said Barnes. The loss of district Co-Defensive Player of the Year Nate Cochran leaves a huge void in the Ironton defense. Cochran was double and even triple teamed on virtually every play which helped free up the linebackers to make plays. “In some ways it’ll hurt not hav ing Big Red in front of me, but also on the other side of it, it could be great because you have quicker guys in front of you who are getting on the quarterback and he’s throw ing routs right in front of me,” said Barnes, who expects to drop into coverage more often. Although he is adamant about playing football, Barnes is open to doing another sport in the winter and it might even be basketball again.“I’ll probably play basketball again this year. I’ll try to get into as much as I can for my senior year. Wrestling is another one I might end up playing,” said Barnes.“(Family members) always try to talk me into (playing basket ball). I’ve just always stuck with football and I’ve gotten better at it. I just like it so much more.” Which only goes to show that you can’t tame a lone wolf.

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ABOVE: Ironton Fighting Tigers’ senior linebacker Lincoln Barnes (32) finds his prey and makes the tackle of a Portsmouth running back. BELOW: Shifting to fullback, Barnes opens a hole for running back Ben Sloan. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

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Anyone who mentions the name Barnes in Ironton automatically thinks or talks basketball. However, there is always an exception to the rule and there is one current exception that can dominate the conversation in the Barnes’ household as well as for any Ironton Fighting Tigers’ foot ballEnterfan. Lincoln Barnes. Instead of describing him as the black sheep of the family, he’s more like the lone wolf.

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Ironton Fighting Tigers’ senior quarterback Tayden Carpenter looks for an open receiver. (Josh Wilson Photography facebook)

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While mother Johnda and father Trent and the rest of the family may be worried about Carpenter when he’s on the field, his only concern is helping his team win and achieve their goal of a state championship. As a senior and the quarterback, Carpenter will need to be a leader but he said there is no shortage of leaders in the senior class. “There’s me, but we have Trevor Carter and lots of kids who are D1 football players. You’ve got Ty Perkins, Jaquez Keyes, it’s just going to be all of us coming together,” he said.Although winning a state title is the ultimate goal, Carpenter said the team has been taught to take care of busi ness and not look ahead. It’s the old cliche of taking it one game at a time. “We go through that every day at weightlifting. We take it one day at a time. We say get one percent better every day. We just focus on the first game. So right now we just focus on Wheelersburg. We just do that and it helps us get through the season and not overtaxed and not worry about the next game,” said Carpenter. Being a senior, Carpenter will have to contend with separating the present from the future. College is on the horizon and he’s already being courted by schools including the Ivy League.“The only offer I have so far is Charleston. It’s a D2 school. I talk to them a lot. I love them. It’s a nice school,” said Carpenter. “The main schools that talk to me a lot are the Ivy League schools. You’ve got Harvard, Yale, Princeton and all of them. I have a good rela tionship with them. Yale has been the best so far. Their coach texts me all the Muchtime.”ofCarpenter’s ability to overcome his handicap has been his gritty determination coupled with a strong dose of family support. “My family has done the most. I have trouble speaking and if I say something wrong, they’ll always cor rect me. I mean, I hate it but it helps me a lot. There are times I get mad, but it means a lot that they always help me. It means a lot that they help me. They don’t have to do it, but they try to help me and it means a lot to me,” he said. “And all these coaches I’ve had throughout the years has been a blessing. I’ve had some great coach es who have helped me big time. And not just sports but in life. My eighth grade basketball coach (John Large) would always take us at Thanksgiving and help the home less. It was an eye-opener. It’s not all about sports. You can do more in life. You can help others. It meant a lot, what he is doing.”

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Heading up a stable of running backs is three-year starting full back Marcus Burnside (5-7, 225) whose size and power make him a formidable threat. The halfbacks will have senior Aaron Ross (6-0, 180) and sopho more Curtis Brandenburg (5-10, 175) while the wingbacks are senior Ryan Martin (6-0, 145), junior Camron Shockley (5-7, 125) and senior Jacob Spears (5-9, 150). Brandenburg will be the backup to“We’reBurnside.going to run them in and out and keep them fresh. All of them have different skill sets that we can use,” said Knipp. “Marcus has trimmed down. He broke his leg two years ago and not being able to put any weight on it really hurt him. He’s had a good, full year in the weight TheQUARTERBACKroom.”quarterback position may become a two-headed monster as a pair of sophomores battle for con trol of the reins. Jacob Harris (6-0, 160) is the lead er in the clubhouse but Drew Plantz (5-5 115) is making some noise. “Harris is coming into his own. He had a good summer and worked hard in the weight room and being a quarterback. Plantz is pushing. He does a good job running the offense,” said Knipp. “They’re both great kids who work hard.”

OFFENSIVE LINE The center will be sophomore Garrett Napier (5-10, 240). The right guard is Spencer Wright (5-11, 205) who will also be the backup at cen ter.Senior Julian Pennington (5-8, 140) will be a backup at guard. The left guard is junior Will Schwamberger (6-1, 190).

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Members of the 2022 Chesapeake Panthers football team are: front row from left to right, Ryan Martin, Jake Napier, Aaron Ross, Nick Wright, Marcus Burnside, Trevon Ferguson, Julian Pennington and Jacob Spears; second row left to right Alex Plummer, Jonathan Brammer, Will Schwamberger, Dannie Maynard, Corey Henderson, Mason Giles, Camron Shockley, Zack Chafin, Andy Ellis and Jake Spitler; third row from left to right, Corey Davis, Logan Diamond, Chris Calderon, Andrew Daniels, Jacob Harris, Garrett Napier, Drew Plantz, Jack Blankenship, Jadon Brandenburg, Avonn Booker and Curtis Brandenburg; fourth row from left to right, Andrew Fuller, Jon Lowe, Tony Sparks, Nehemiah Elder, Austin Collins, Braxton Adams, Jerry Chafin, Philip Thacker, Spencer Wright, Casey Moomaw, Aaron Hall and Braxton Mount. Not pictured were Ryan Ward and Mikey Rose. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

Panthers must rely on their running game JIM WALKER jim.walker@irontontribune.com — The late, great Chesapeake Panthers’ coach Phil Davis used to remind people that football was invented as a running game.TV executives and the powers that be have seen otherwise as they have loosened up the rules for an “anything goes that helps the offense” mentality. But teams still have to run the ball to be effective and many teams run the ball extensively and have greatThesuccess.Panthers will be running the ball yet again as personnel dictates and head coach Todd Knipp knows his team’s chances for success lie in the running game. “We’re going to run the ball. We’re going to have to control the ball, avoid turnovers and stay on rhythm,” said Knipp. “We need to slow teams down on defense.”

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Junior Alex Plummer (6-1, 220) is penciled in as the right tackle with junior Andrew Ellis (6-4, 285) on the leftEllisside.is the largest offensive line man for the Panthers. Both Garrett Napier and senior Jake Napier (6-0, 220) will be back ups at Knipptackle.said the offensive linemen have a lot of potential. “They’re coming along. The group works well together and they’re getting off the ball and pick ing up our system,” said Knipp. SeniorENDS Trevon Ferguson (6-0, 225), junior Jonathan Brammer (5-9, 170) and senior Nick Wright (6-0, 185) are all in the tight end rotation. Wright played some center but suf fered an injury. “All those guys are learning guard as well and will backup there,” said Knipp.

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MaynardSECONDARYand Shockley will be the cornerbacks with Harris and Plantz as the backups. Giles will be the starter at safety with Harris and Plantz. “We’re starting to run to the foot ball. Every day we’re getting better at coverage. They’re really starting to jell as a unit,” said Knipp. KICKING GAME Spears will handle the place ments and will share the punting duties with Brandenburg. KnippOVC pointed toward Ironton to again be the favorite in the league race. He said the rest of the confer ence is a “Irontontoss-up.isthe pick to win the league. They should be pretty good,” said Knipp. “The rest of the league should be pretty competitive. Everyone has pretty good coaches and good tal ent. I think any team in the league can knock off anybody on any given week.” Ohio, 45680 Luck HITTER

WIDE JuniorsRECEIVERDannie Maynard (5-8, 125) and Mason Giles (5-8, 125) will be the wide receiver. Spears could also figure into the equation. “They both have good hands and their route running is improving every day. They’re starting to come into their own as receivers,” said Knipp.DEFENSIVE LINE Knipp said there are several players who will move around and share duties on the defensive front. Ferguson and Nick Wright are the top candidates at end but Spencer Wright and Schwamberger will be in the picture as well. Jared Napier and sophomore Chris Calderon (6-0, 275) are the lead ers at the tackle positions but will have Pennington, Schwamberger and Spencer Wright as backups. “We’ll run a lot of players out there,” said Knipp. “Any guy who isn’t playing end will work in there.”LINEBACKERBurnsideanchors the defense as he returns once again and his run ning mate will be Brandenburg. The backup will be Brammer. On the outside will be Ross and Martin with Giles serving backup duty for both of them.

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Key Returnees: Marcus Burnside, Dannie Maynard, Nick Wright, Jadon Brandenburg, Ryan Martin, Camron Shock ley, Garrett Napier, Curtis Brandenburg, Julian Pnnington, Mason Giles. Ben Bragg, Levi Blankenship, Dilen Caldwell, Lucas SHepherd, Hunter Livingston, Landon Preston, Hayden Blanken ship, Nick Burns, Bryce Mount. Record: 0-8 (0-6 OVC, 8th) Double Slot, Multiple Defense: 4-4, Multiple Offensive Starters: 5 Defensive Starters: 6

FOOTBALL 2022 17 2022 Chesapeake panthers Football roster Chesapeake Panthers 2022 Football Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr 2 Jacob Harris QB-DB 6-00 160 So 3 Marcus Burnside RB-LB 5-07 225 Sr 4 Jacob Spears RB-DB 5-09 150 Sr 5 Braxton Mount TE-DL 6-03 160 Fr. 6 Ryan Ward WR-DB 5-09 110 Jr 7 Logan Diamond WR-DB 5-10 135 So. 8 Ryan Martin RB-DB 6-00 145 Sr 9 Drew Plantz QB-DB 5-05 115 So 10 Corey Davis RB-DB 5-07 125 Fr. 11 Mason Giles WR-DB 5-08 125 Jr 12 Camron Shockley RB-DB 5-07 125 Jr 14 Phillip Thacker RB-LB 6-01 185 Fr. 15 Aaron Ross RB-DB 6-00 180 Sr 16 Corey Henderson TE-DL 6-05 180 Jr 20 Dannie Maynard WR-DB 5-08 125 Jr. 21 Jonathan Brammer TE-LB 5-09 170 Jr. 22 Trevon Ferguson TE-DL 6-00 225 Sr 28 Curtis Brandenburg RB-LB 5-10 175 So 32 Zack Chafin RB-DB 5-06 135 Jr 33 Andrew Daniels RB-LB 5-10 160 So 35 Jacob Spitler WR-DB 6-02 160 Jr 44 Mikey Rose RB-DB 5-06 145 So 45 Nick Wright TE-DL 6-00 185 Sr 50 Alex Plummer OL-DL 6-01 220 Jr 51 Austin Collins OL-LB 5-08 145 Fr. 53 Braxton Adams OL-DL 6-00 150 Fr. 55 Jake Napier OL-DL 6-00 220 Sr 54 Julian Pennington OL-DL 5-08 140 Sr 56 Casey Moomaw OL-DL 5-11 200 So 58 Spencer Wright OL-DL 5-11 205 So 60 Nehemiah Elder OL-DL 5-10 210 Fr. 62 Jadon Brandenburg OL=DL 5-10 290 Jr 63 Jerry Chafin WB-DB 5-03 115 Fr. 65 Avonn Booker OL-DL 5-10 190 So 67 Andrew Fuller OL-DL 5-09 150 Fr. 70 Aaron Hall OL-DL 5-08 210 Fr. 72 Jon Lowe TE-LB 5-09 150 Fr. 73 Tony Sparks OL-DL 6-00 240 Fr. 74 Will Schwamberger OL-DL 6-01 190 Jr 75 Chris Calderon OL-DL 6-00 275 So. 78 Gar rett Napier OL-DL 5-10 240 So. 79 Andrew Ellis OL-DL 6-04 285 Jr 88 Jack Blankenship TE-DL 5-08 185 So Head coach: Todd Knipp Burnside SpearsWrightRoss J. Napier Martin Ferguson Giles EllisPlummerShockley Maynard Henderson Schwamberger Spitler Brammer Harris Plantz panthers In the spotlIght ChesapeakeAugustPanthers 19 SOUTHERN 26 at Minford September 2 SYMMES VALLEy 9 GALLIPOLIS# 16 COAL GROVE# 23 at Ironton# 30 PORTSMOUTH# October 7 at South Point# 14 at Rock Hill# 21 at #-DenotesFairland#OVCgame Schedule2022 Chesapeake Panthers 2021 Results Chesapeake NA Southern canceled Chesapeake 0 Minford 33 Chesapeake 0 Sym. Valley 33 Chesapeake NA Gallipolis canceled Chesapeake 14 Coal Grove 50 Chesapeake 7 Ironton 56 Chesapeake 12 Portsmouth 44 Chesapeake 9 South Point 27 Chesapeake 6 Rock Hill 35 Chesapeake 0 Fairland 42 Record: 0-8 Results2021 CHESAPEAKE DEPTH CHART TE 22 Trevon Ferguson 21 Jonathan Brammer 45 Nick Wright LT 79 Andrew Ellis 55 Jake Napier LG 74 Will Schwamberger 54 Julian Pennington C 78 Garrett Napier 58 Spencer Wright RG 58 Spencer Wright 54 Julian Pennington RT 50 Alex Plummer 78 Garrett Napier WR 20 Dannie Maynard 4 Jacob Spears QB 2 Jacob Harris 9 Drew Plantz FB 3 Marcus Burnside 28 Curtis Brandenburg RB 15 Aaron Ross 12 Camron Shockley WB 8 Ryan Martin 28 Curtis Brandenburg WR 11 Mason Giles 4 Jacob Spears PK 4 Jacob Spears DE 22 Trevon Ferguson 58 Spencer Wright DT 75 Chris Calderon 74 Will Schwamberger 54 Julian Pennington DT 55 Jared Napier 58 Spencer Wright DE 45 Nick Wright 74 Will Schwamberger LB 28 Curtis Brandenburg 21 Jonathan Brammer LB 3 Marcus Burnside 21 Jonathan Brammer OLB 8 Ryan Martin 11 Mason Giles OLB 15 Aaron Ross 11 Mason Giles CB 20 Dannie Maynard 2 Jacob Harris CB 12 Camron Shockley 9 Drew Plantz S 11 Mason Giles 2 Jacob Harris 9 Drew Plantz P 4 Jacob Spears 28 Curtis Brandenburg DEFENSEOFFENSE

The NFHS Football Rules Committee is com posed of one representative from each of the NFHS member state associations that use NFHS football rules, along with a representative from the NFHS Coaches Association, NFHS Officials Association and NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. A complete listing of the football rules chang es will be available on the NFHS website at www.nfhs.org. Click on “Activities & Sports” at the top of the home page and select “Football.”

According to the most recent NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, 11-player football is the most popular high school sport for boys with 1,006,013 participants in 14,247 schools nationwide. In addition, there were 31,221 boys who participated in 6-, 8- and 9-player football, along with 2,604 girls in all four versions of the game for a grand total of 1,039,828. link to article:

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 17, 2022) – A new rules exception that allows a passer to intentionally throw an incomplete forward pass for the purpose of conserving yardage, and the redefining of the term “chop block” – both of which are intended to minimize risk of injury –are the two most notable rules changes coming to high school football for the 2022 season. These changes stand out among the seven total recommendations brought forth by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee, which held its annual rules meet ing January 23-25 at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.

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The final rule change for 2022 is an alteration to Rule 1-3-3 regarding game equipment. Any game official – not just the referee – may order the ball changed between downs.

(NFHS).Federationcoordinatorrules-changes/block-rules-headline-2022-high-school-football-articles/revised-intentional-grounding-chop-https://www.nfhs.org/ThispressreleasewaswrittenbyNatePerry,ofmediarelationsattheNationalofStateHighSchoolAssociations 18 FOOTBALL 2022 Allyn’s The Tri-State’s ﬁnest jeweler since 1930 502 S. Third St., Ironton, Ohio www.allynsjewelers.com740-532-1724 • Bridal Jewelry • Children’s Jewelry • Diamond Necklaces • Earrings • Clocks & Watches • Fashion Jewelry Ronald L. Eastham, PLS Managing Partner Email:http://www.eastham-assoc.comreastham@eastham-assoc.com 3992 State Route 7 Chesapeake, Ohio 45619 Voice (740) 867-8369 (800) 424-5258 Cell (304) 633-4025 Fax (740) 867-8146 Grounding, chop block among rule changes An illegal “chop block”

The NFHS Board of Directors sub sequently approved all seven of the committee’s suggestions. With this year’s rules changes, the committee once again showed its focus on minimizing risk in high school football,” said Bob Colgate, NFHS Director of Sports and Sports Medicine and liaison to the NFHS Football Rules Committee. “By expanding the parameters for a legal forward pass and redefining the chop block so it can be more easily officiated by game officials, the committee has taken measures to mitigate two potentially risky situations within the game.” Rule 7-5-2 EXCEPTION 2 now permits a player to purposefully throw an incomplete forward pass without warranting an intentional ground ing penalty provided the passer is outside of “the pocket” (lateral boundary of the free-block ing zone) and the pass reaches the neutral zone or the extension of the neutral zone beyond the sideline.“The question (with this rule) has always been, ‘if the defense makes a good play, are we bailing out the offense by letting the quar terback throw the ball away?’” said Richard McWhirter, Chair of the NFHS Football Rules Committee and Assistant Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. “This year, I think the committee felt the wellbeing of the passers and not subject ing them to extra hits was worth changing the rule.”An alteration to Rule 2-3-8 addressed the new definition of a chop block, which is now described as “a combination block by two or more teammates against an opponent other than the runner, with or without delay, where one of the blocks is below the waist and one of the blocks is above the waist.” Previously, the defensive player’s knee was used to determine the high and low components of a chop block. “This is going to strengthen the rule and it’s also going to help the game officials,” said McWhirter. “I think they're going to be able to enforce this rule better than they have in the past because determining ‘below the knee’ and ‘above the knee’ is tough to do. I think it’s really going to improve the game.” Players will be able to wear the number 0 as a jersey number starting in 2022, as the range of acceptable numbers listed in Rule 1-4-3 was expanded from 1-99 to 0-99. However, any number pre ceded by the digit zero will be illegal.State associations now have the option to extend sideline team boxes beyond their traditional 50-yard expanse (between the 25-yard-lines) as long as both teams are allowed to use the same dimensions. This new NOTE attached to Rule 1-2-3g also gives state associa tions the freedom to decide which individuals can access the extended area. Two minor changes involving game clock and play clock procedures were made to Rules 3-4-7 and 3-6-1a(1)e EXCEPTIONS, respectively. In Rule 3-4-7, any foul committed within the last two minutes of either half will automatical ly result in the offended team’s option to start the game clock on the snap. Prior to this change, the offended team was required to accept its opponent’s penalty in order to gain control of the game clock. The committee edited the EXCEPTIONS to Rule 3-6-1a(1)e, which clarify the necessary con ditions for an abbreviated 25-second play clock after a stoppage in play. This rule now includes an exception for Rule 3-5-7i, mandating that a 40-second play clock be employed following a foul committed only by the defensive team.

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key position and the Dragons are fortunate to have junior Peyton Jackson who threw for more than 1,000 yards last season and returns as the starter again. “He’s coming back for his second year as a starter and with a young team he understands he has to drive the train. We tell him the train don’t move on the track unless it has an engineer. He understands that. Knows he has to step up and take a leader role,” said Cunningham. RUNNING BACKS Senior Zion Martin (5-11, 212), sophomore Kam Kitts (5-9, 169), senior Steeler Leep (5-10, 180) and sophomore Jack Hayden (6-1, 175) are all vying to fill the void created by the graduation of first team All-Ohio linebacker J.D. Brumfield who was the team’s leading rusher. “Realistically, I think all of them will see action at some point in time,” said Cunningham.

WIDE RECEIVER Gone to Marshall is All-Ohio honorable mention wide receiver Zander Schmidt, which leaves the main receiving target to Leep. But junior Brycen Hunt (6-0, 155) and Kitts can also play wide receiv er as will a few other candidates. “All three of those guys started for us and we understand that they have to perform for us to be good. Kai started every game, Brycen has been a starter for three years and Steeler has started since he was a freshman,” said Cunningham. “(Steeler) the guy who has so many games of experience. He’s done a really good job of setting the direction our team is going right now.”

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Members of the 2022 Fairland Dragons football team are: front row from left to right, Parker Wyant, Justin McKee, Stephen Rhodes, Mason Ward, Steeler Leep, Titus Brooks and Zion Martin; second row from left to right, Will Callicoat, Aiden Miller, Tristan Dailey, Ryan Dixon, Garrett Spence, Payton Jackson, Brycen Hunt, Christian Collins, Austin Adkins and Lucas Bompus-Scott; third row from left to right, Quentin Cremeans, Dylan Stone, Garrett Cornwell, Elias Blankenship, Ethan Stewart, Jack Hayden, Kam Kitts, Keegan Smith, Gabe Polcyn, Cooper Charles and CJ Graham; fourth row rom left to rght, Tim Webb, Davin Murray, Wyatt Callicoat, Braxton Brown, Conner Black, Luke Ball, Brandon Kirk, Steven Perego, Brandon Keeney, Eli Pine and Lennox Holbrook. (Photo by Tim Gearhat) “ ,”

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PROCTORVILLE — The old cli che says you can’t coach speed. You are either fast or you’re not. That same philosophy can be uti lized when talking about experi ence. You can coach situations, but you really just have to experience it forTheyourself.Fairland Dragons will be look ing to gain that playing time and gain experience as they try to fill a lot of holes left due to graduation from a team that went 11-2 last season. Head coach Melvin Cunningham has plenty of good players to choose from in his depth chart, but most of them are sophomores who haven’t played many minutes in a varsity game. “We’re not short on talent. What we’re short on is experience, so we understand there’s going to be a lot of highs and lows,” said Dragons’ veteran head coach Melvin Cunningham.“Wefeellike as a coaching staff we do a really good job of develop ing talent. We’re going to continue the process and we understand it’s a day-to-day grind.” Although the Dragons lack expe rience, they do have the talent to compensate for their mistakes if they limit the number of errors. “Let’s face it. We’re pretty much a sophomore team,” said Cunningham.QUARTERBACKQuarterbackisa

OFFENSIVE LINE Gone from the line is third team All-Ohio lineman Casey Hudson along with Alec Dement, R.J. Ward and Trey Black. Senior Steven Rhodes was sec ond team All-Ohio last season and will be back at left tackle with senior Mason Ward returning at center.After that, Cunningham said there are a lot of battles going on to fill the other three positions. “Steven is a very good lineman. We’re always blessed to have our center back and to have him,” said Cunningham. “Honestly, right now I don’t know who the other guys will be.”

2021 Record: 10-2 (D6 regional runners-up; 5-1 OVC, second) Offense: Pro Set, Multiple Defense: 4-3, Multiple Returning Offensive Starters: 5 Returning Defensive Starters: 5 SEE “DRAGONS,” PAGE 22

QUICK HITTER Head Coach: Melvin Cunningham (39-33 at Fairland, eighth season; 47-45 overall, 10th season) Assistant Coaches: Jordan Michael, Mark Hin kle, Michael Jackson, Aaron Murray, Woody Kincaid, ChanceKeyShort.Returnees: Steven Rhoades, Steeler Leep, Peyton Jackson, Brycen Hunt, Mason Ward, Zion Martin, Ryan Dixon, Garrett Spence, Kam Kitts.

Key Losses: J.D. Brumfield, Zander Schmidt, Gavin Davis, Riley Kazee, Alex Bruce, Trey Black, Alec Dement, R.J. Ward, Casey Hudson.

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The backup welcomes junior Tristan Dailey (5-11, 188), sopho more Will Callicoat (5-9, 169) and senior Titus Brooks 6-4, 185).

FOOTBALL 2022 21 Rickey Shifko, Agent 101 State Proctorville,St. Ohio 45669 Bus. rickey@rickeyshifko.com740.867.3137 Good luck to all area teams! • Wood-ﬁred oven • Pizzeria • Sandwiches and more 97 State St. • Proctorville, Ohio Stop by and see our newly remodeled dining room! MondaysMargarita$5 Fairland Dragons 2022 Football Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr 1 Kam Kitts RB-DB 5-09 169 So. 3 Jack Hayden WR-DB 6-01 175 So. 4 Lucas Bompus RB-DB 5-05 138 So. 5 C.J. Graham WR-DB 5-04 110 So. 6 Davin Murray RB-LB 5-06 166 Fr 7 Christian Collins WR-DB 6-01 164 Jr 8 Eli Pine QB-LB 5-06 158 Fr 9 Titus Brooks TE-DL 6-04 186 Sr 10 Brycen Hunt WR-DB 6-00 155 Jr 11 Tristian Dailey TE-DL 5-11 188 Jr 12 Peyton Jackson QB-DB 5-09 173 Jr 13 Keegan Smith WR-DB 6-01 `162 So. 15 Aiden Miller K 5-04 143 So. 17 Conner Black WR-DB 6-00 145 Fr 20 Garrett Spence RB-LB 6-01 168 Jr 21 Quentin Cremeans RB-LB 6-00 225 So. 22 Weston Goff WR-DB 5-06 124 Fr 24 Parker Wyant K 5-06 148 Sr 25 Gabe Polcyn K 6-01 169 So. 26 Zion Martin RB-LB 5-11 212 Sr 27 Steeler Leep WR-DB 5-10 180 Sr 32 Will Callicoat TE-LB 5-09 169 So. 44 Steven Perego WR-DB 5-06 114 Fr 45 Lu Ball WR-DB 5-10 140 Fr 50 Cooper Charles OL-DL 5-11 233 So. 51 Steven Rhodes OL-DL 6-00 248 Sr 52 Mason Ward OL-DL 5-09 171 Sr 54 Ryan McLain OL-DL 5-11 244 Jr 57 Ryan Dixon OL-LB 6-00 223 Jr 58 Wyatt Callicoat OL-DL 5-03 161 Fr 61 Spencer Blevins OL-DL 5-11 315 So. 62 Brandon Kirk OL-DL 5-08 195 Fr 64 Brandon Keeney OL-DL 5-08 257 Fr 65 Dylan Stone OL-DL 5-09 287 So. 66 Braxton Brown OL-DL 5-07 204 Fr 70 Garrett Cornwell OL-DL 5-11 208 So. 72 Tim Webb OL-DL 5-11 130 Fr 73 Elias Blankenship OL-DL 5-11 201 So. 74 Austin Adkins OL-DL 5-09 288 So. 75 Justin McKee OL-DL 6-00 250 Sr 78 Ethan Stewart OL-DL 6-04 328 So. 81 Lennox Holbrook TE-LB 6-01 198 Fr Head coach: Melvin Cunningham 2022 Fairland dragons Football roster

Other players who will see some playing time are sophomore Keegan Smith (6-1, 162) and junior Christian Collins 6-1, 164). “Those are two guys were look ing to see what they can add to the table,” said Cunningham.

TIGHT SophomoreEND Quentin Cremeans looks to be the start and Cunningham said “he’s going to be a special football player around here for years.”

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Senior Justin McKee (6-0, 250) will be either left guard or right tackle and Cunningham said “he’s ahead of the Sophomoresrest.”Cooper Charles (5-11, 233) and sopho more Ethan Stewart (6-4, 328) along with juniors Ryan Dixon (6-0, 223) and junior Dylan Stone (5-9, 287) will be looking to fill the other positions. “Friday night is a lot different than Monday, and I think right now they are seeing that. Right now the game is a little fast for them,” said Cunningham. DEFENSIVE LINE McKee is expected to play nose guard with Stewart theCharlesbackup.will be one starter at end with the other end between sophomore Garrett Cornwell (5-11, 208), Ward, Daily and Rhodes. “We’re a three-front team basically, but it goes on (the opposition) alignment,” said Cunningham.

This is an area of strength. Cunningham described it by saying “we’re loaded with athletes.”

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DixonLINEBACKERSandCremeans should be the starters with Callicoat taking reps inside and outside. Ward is another potential candidate. “Cremeans has the opportunity to be one of the best linebackers we’ve had,” said Cunningham. On the outside will be Callicoat with either Ward or Martin.SECONDARY

22 FOOTBALL 2022 FAIRLAND DEPTH CHART TE 21 Quentin Cremeans 11 Tristian Dailey LT 51 Steven Rhodes 78 Ethan Stewart LG 50 Chares Cooper 65 Dylan Stone C 52 Mason Ward 51 Steven Rhodes RG 57 Ryan Dixon 65 Dylan Stone RT 75 Justin McKee 78 Ethan Stewart QB 12 Peyton Jackson 8 Eli Pine RB 26 Zion Martin 1 Kam Kitts 3 Jack Hayden WR 10 Brycen Hunt 13 Keegan Smith WR 1 Kam Kitts 7 Christian Collins WR 27 Steeler Leep 13 Keegan Smith PK 24 Parker Wyant 25 Gabe Polcyn 15 Aiden Miller DE 50 Cooper Charles 11 Tristian Dailey NG 75 Justin McKee 52 Mason Ward DE 51 Steven Rhodes 70 Garrett Cornwell LB 21 Quentin Cremeans 20 Garrett Spence LB 32 Will Callicoat 52 Mason Ward OLB 26 Zion Martin 32 Will Callicoat OLB 52 Mason Ward 32 Will Callicoat CB 10 Brycen Hunt 7 Christian Collins CB 3 Jack Hayden 13 Keegan Smith S 27 Steeler Leep 13 Keegan Smith S 1 Kam Kitts 5 C.J. Graham P 10 Brycen Hunt 24 Parker Wyant 25 Gabe Polcyn 15 Aiden Miller

KICKING GAME There are plenty of candidates for placekicker with senior Parker Wyant (5-6, 148) and sophomores Aiden Miller (5-4, 143) and Gabe Polcyn (6-1, 169).

Hill# 23 at Gallipolis# 30 SOUTH POINT# October 7 at Portsmouth# 14 COAL GROVE# 21 #-DenotesCHESAPEAKE#OVCgame Head coach: Melvin Cunningham Schedule2022 Fairland Dragons Fairland 28 Ports. West 27 Fairland 55 Oak Hill 7 Fairland 14 Ironton (OT) 20 Fairland NA Tolsia canceled Fairland 42 Rock Hill 6 Fairland 22 Col. South 14 Fairland 41 South Point 7 Fairland 15 Portsmouth 14 Fairland 49 Coal Grove 13 Fairland 42 Chesapeake 0 Playoffs Fairland 47 Buckeye Trail 0 Fairland 58 Wrth. Christian 28 Fairland 8 West Jefferson 33 Record: 10-2 Results2020 Wi. Jackson Hunt Collins Spence Kitts Cremeans Stewart Fairland Players in The sPoTlighT

The punter is still up in the air and it could be one three kickers but Hunt looks to be the frontrunner. “We’ve been blessed with some good kickers,” said Cunningham.OVC“Ifyou’rein this conference, let’s all be honest, you’re always chasing the Tigers. It is what it is. That’s a testa ment to who they are, the tradition they have, the coach ing they have. Ironton sets the mark,” said Cunningham. “I think we’ve been a formidable opponent to them. When we get off the bus we’re going to be ready to play. But the conference is going to be stronger this year and more balanced.” Rock

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The cornerbacks will be Hunt on one side with Hayden, Smith or Collins on the other side. Leep and Kitts both return at safety with Graham or Smith their backups. “This game is so slow for Steeler he’s been playing so many games for us. The game’s not slow for Kam Kitts right now, but he’s going to be one of the best we’ve had. He’s so talented,” said Cunningham.

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“We’re excited to work togeth er with NFHS to provide this free course to high school coaches and continue our efforts of growing the game of football and advocating for player protection,” said Roman Oben, NFL Vice President of Football Development. “We believe this course will enable athletes to continue playing football at a high level while implementing proper playing“Footballtechniques.”Tackling” begins by presenting that coaches must have a simple framework to effective ly teach tackling while also managing con tact. Coaching “check points” known as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are also addressed in the open ing chapter and range from striking accuracy and body positioning to appropriate drill inten sity. The course also stresses the importance of managing contact while players become acclimated to tackling drills and other physi cal practice activities. Balancing a regimen of contact and non-contact training is not only an effective way to monitor contact frequency and severity, it also provides oppor tunities for players to hone tack ling mechanics such as tracking and leverage before putting them to use at full speed.

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Number of officials on the rise

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the National Football League (NFL) have teamed up to produce a new, free “Football Tackling” course for the NFHS Learning Center, designed to assist interscholastic coaches in teaching, evaluating and pro gramming proper tack ling“Thistechniques.course is full of valuable tools and actual drills that will help any interscholas tic football coach, and it is a welcome addition to the NFHS Learning Center,” said Dan Schuster, NFHS Director of Educational Services. “Not only is the content valuable, but it is available at no cost, which will allow easy access to football coach es across the country.”

Another section takes an in-depth look at different types of tackling drills and separates them into four distinct categories: teaching drills, tracking drills, bag drills and ‘Small Space, Big Fight’ drills. Each subgroup contains roughly five drill examples that are profiled in detail according to their skill development objectives and can be used at various speeds and levels of contact for targeted instruction. The final chapter of “Football Tackling” touches on equipment fitting and presents the necessary guide information and measure ments for assuring players are wearing appropriately sized hel mets and shoulder pads. The “Football Tackling” course is one of several projects resulting from the NFHS-NFL partnership that was announced in September 2020. This first-ever partnership was aimed at promoting the growth, understand ing and support for football at the high school level. A major focus of the NFHS-NFL partnership has been surveying of state high school asso ciation administrators, high school student-athletes, parents, coaches and officials with regard to their experiences in football and the bene fits of participation. In addition, the partnership was started to identify, inform and edu cate participants, partners, asso ciations, government and media around the benefits and values of participating in high school foot ball.Ed Passino, the senior consul tant for high school football pro motion who was hired to lead the NFHS-NFL partnership, has been involved in the production of “Football Tackling” as a part of his position to work with external stakeholders and football organiza tions to promote, grow and improve the overall perception of football at the high school level. “Coaching education and play er protection are primary pillars of the NFHS-NFL partnership, and this tackle course exemplifies that commitment,” said Ed Passino, Senior Consultant for High School Football. “Built alongside football coaches and athletic administra tors across the country, this course provides coaches a lens to not only teach and evaluate tackling, but it also delivers concepts to best devel op confidence in players through appropriate contact load manage ment, skill instruction and progres sionForguidelines."more information on “Football Tackling,” please visit The NFHS Learning Center. As the 2022-23 school year draws near, there is some good news to report on the officiating front, and next steps to take before action begins again this fall. In a survey by NFHS Director of Officiating Services Dana Pappas, 28 of 36 participating state associations reported an increase in the number of registered officials from 2020-21 to 2021-22. Overall, in these states, there was a six percent increase in the number of registered officials this past year, as compared to a nine percent decrease between 2018-19 and 2020-21. While some of the participating states reported decreases in officials this past year, four states – Delaware, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota –currently have more registered officials than before the pandemic. We salute the great work done in all these states to address the nation wide shortage of officials; however, as was discussed at the recently com pleted NFHS Officials Consortium, steps must be taken to improve respect for officials and behavior at high school events if new officials are going to be retained beyond three years. Since the Officials Consortium ended about two months ago, the NFHS has started to implement next steps identified by the 60-plus leaders in attendance – with the end goal being to retain individuals currently offi ciating high school sports and recruit others to the profession. Among those next steps will be a broad-scale nationwide campaign that addresses behavior and respect. While sportsmanship is always front and center in high school sports, this emphasis will go beyond the general tenets of Attendeessportsmanship.attheConsortium identified the boorish behavior of fans –and others – as the most common and visible issue affecting the recruit ment and retention of officials. Further, the consensus was that this type of behavior has become normal ized. Unfortunately, it is almost expected that fans – sometimes coaches and others – will disrespect the men and women who are serving as officials. Along those same lines, there is a lack of respect for the role of an offi cial – adding another deterrent to becoming an official. Everyone must be involved in these changes – students, parents, coaches, administrators, media. Bad behavior has been handed down and become anticipated and expected, but we believe change can – and must – occur.

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Members of the 2022 Coal Grove Hornets football team are: front row from left to right, Mason Wheeler, Ayden Wood, Derek Bloomfield, Caden Turner, Isaac Hankins, Kaden Murphy, Landen McKnight, Leland McKnight, Rylan Smith, Caiden Harris, Logan Roberts; second row from left to right, Coach Jay Lucas, Coach Jarrod Keaton, Ian Davis, John Turner, Ty Byrne, Dustin Lunsford, Landon Webb, Chase Hall, Elias Bazell, Garrin Yates, Ethan Crank, Caleb Huff, Brennan Meadows, Coach Justin Castle and Coach Shaun Smith; third row from left to right, Coach Kimo Baldwin, Landen Riley, Wade Hankins, Garrett Hankins, Landon Roberts, Kaleb Sullivan, Whyatt Mannon, Steven Simpson, Wesley Runyon, Devin Bloomfield, Gavin Gipson, Brett Klaiber, Zach Delawder, Tyler Earnest and Coach Kyle Sites; fourth row from left to right, Coach Jordan Lucas, Blake Wilson, Brayden Young, Braiden Huff, Wyatt Wray, Travis Markel, Joey Scarberry, CJ Pemberton, Ethan Simpkins, Josh Short, Kaleb Brown, Isaiah Dixon and Coach Chuck Price. (Photo by Tim Gearhart) By JIM WALKER jim.walker@irontontribune.com

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RUNNING BACKS All positions have some talent and depth, but the running game may be atop the list thanks to the return of All-Ohio running back Chase Hall (6-2, 205) who rushed for more than 1,600 yards last season in eight regular season games. “Chase is a special player, a special athlete. You look up and see all the success he had last year and a lot of that was at the line of scrim mage and fortunately we have a lot of them back,” said Lucas. “Chase is a hard-working kid. He gives you everything he’s got all the time. We’re expecting big things from him. He’s a special player and there’s no secret he’s a large part of our success lastJuniorsyear.”

Steven Simpson (5-8, 160) and Gavin Gipson (6-0, 165) shared the fullback duties last season and should do the same this year as well. Freshman Kaden Murphy (5-9, 145) will join the mix with sophomore Joe Scarberry. “We feel like we have some pretty good weap ons (in the backfield),” said Lucas. “With Steven Simpson and Gavin Gipson and Hall, all three of those guys started last year. And now we’re adding Caden Murphy who is coming in as a ninth grader and he’s a special talent as well. We feel like those four guys and Scarberry at the fullback position can all help us.”

JuniorQUARTERBACKWyattMannon (6-2, 180) took over the reins early last season and proved to be a valu able weapon in the offense. “Wyatt’s a good athlete as well. He can throw the ball around,” said Lucas. “He’s weapon. He throws the ball well. He’s grown into a good leader.”Thebackup figures to be freshman Rylan Smith (5-9, ThereOFFENSIVE120).LINEareveterans aplenty up front where it is a key to Juniorsuccess.Brennan Meadows (6-1, 256) returns at center with junior Caleb Huff also in the mix. The guards return senior Elias Bazell and junior Brett Klaiber but Landon Webb and Garrett Hankins are expected to see playing time.Also returning are junior Zach Delawder (6-0, 300) and senior Dustin Lunsford (6-1, 265) who is a three-year starter. The swing man in the tackle position will be senior Garrin Yates (6-3, 310) but sophomore C.J. Pemberton (6-5, 280) is working his way into contention. “Delawder did a really good job for us last year. Lunsford has a lot of experience and does a good job. C.J. had a fantastic spring and sum mer. He’s a nice athlete,” said Lucas. “HORNETS,”

Veterans bring experience to Hornets’ plans

COAL GROVE — They’re baaack. No, this isn’t a rerun of Leeza Gibbons’ famous line from the movie Poltergeist. It is describ ing the Coal Grove Hornets football team that returns 17 of it 22 starters from last season. And with that many returning players, the Hornets could be a very scary challenge for opposing teams. The Hornets return nine starters on offense and eight on defense and head coach Jay Lucas is hopeful the experience will pay big dividends. “We feel like we have a good nucleus coming back on both sides of the ball who can really help us. As is always the case, it’s how well they mesh together as a group. Having a lot of guys return ing helps with that,” said Lucas. “Experience is a strength this year for sure. With a year under their belt, they know what they’re in for and they know what they have to prepare for and obviously that goes a long way getting ready for the season,” said Lucas.

26 FOOTBALL 2022 631 High St. • Coal Grove • 532-8294 “Good Luck, Hornets!” Get in the game and take a bite out of Coal Grove’s #1 pizza!B tof the Tri-State Coal Grove Hornets 2022 Football Roster No. Player Pos. Gr. 0 Landon McKnight RB-LB Fr. 1 Wyatt Mannon QB-LB Jr. 2 Brayden Young OL-DB Fr. 3 Rylan Smith QB-DB Fr. 4 Wesley Runyon OL-DL Jr. 5 John Turner K Sr. 7 Wade Hankins RB-DB So. 8 Steven Simpson RB-DB Jr. 9 Logan Roberts RB-DB Fr. 10 Devin Bloomfield OL-DB Jr. 12 Landon Roberts RB-DB Jr. 14 Kaden Murphy RB-DB Fr. 14 Damien Price OL-DB So. 17 Kaleb Sullivan RB-DB Jr. 19 Landon Riley RB-DL Fr. 21 Chase Hall RB-LB Sr. 22 Leland McKnight RB-DB Fr. 24 Gavin Gipson RB-DB Jr. 28 Mason Wheeler OL-DL Fr. 30 Joe Scarberry RB-DL So. 31 Isaac Hankins RB-DL Fr. 32 Tyler Earnest OL-DB Jr. 33 Ayden Wood RB-DL Fr. 34 Caden Turner OL-DL Fr. 42 Josh Spears OL-DL So. 44 Caleb Huff OL-DL Jr. 50 Garrett Hankins OL-DL Jr. 51 Braiden Huff OL-DL So. 52 Derik Bloomfield OL-DL Fr. 53 Mason Wheeler OL-DL Fr. 54 Caiden Harris OL-DL Fr. 55 Elias Bazell OL-DL Sr. 56 Brett Klaiber OL-DL Jr. 57 Camron Robinson OL-DL So. 58 Garrin Yates OL-DL Sr. 60 Ty Byrne OL-DL Sr. 61 Kaleb Brown OL-DL Fr. 62 Ian Davis OL-DL Jr. 63 Dustin Lunsford OL-DL Sr. 64 Brennan Meadows OL-DL Jr. 65 Caleb Huff OL-DL Jr. 68 Travis Markel OL-DL So. 70 Zach Delawder OL-DL Jr. 71 Josh Short OL-DL Fr. 72 C.J. Pemberton OL-DL So. 73 Isaiah Dixon OL-DL Fr. 74 Ethan Simpkins OL-DL So. 75 Landon Webb OL-DL Sr. 76 Blake Wilson OL-DL Fr. 77 Wyatt Wray OL-DL So. 78 Kaleb Schwab OL-DL Fr. 84 Cameron Robinson OL-DL So. 88 Ethan Crank RB-DL Sr. Head coach: Jay Lucas COAL GROVE HORNETS FOOTBALL ROSTER Hall Lunsford Yates Mannon Simpson Roberts Gipson Meadows Klaiber Coal GroveAugustHornets 19 at Berne Union 26 LUCASVILLE VALLEY September 2 MEIGS 9 at South Point# 16 at Chesapeake# 23 PORTSMOUTH# 30 GALLIPOLIS# October 7 at Ironton# 14 at Fairland# 21 ROCK #-DenotesHILL#OVC game Head coach: Jay Lucas Schedule2022 Coal Grove Hornets Coal Grove 22 Berne Union 41 Coal Grove 54 Beaver Eastern 8 Coal Grove NA Meigs canceled Coal Grove 29 South Point 14 Coal Grove 50 Chesapeake 14 Coal Grove 20 Portsmouth 42 Coal Grove 34 Gallipolis 25 Coal Grove 0 Ironton 48 Coal Grove 13 Fairland 49 Coal Grove 20 Rock Hill 13 Playoffs Coal Grove 6 Barnesville 36 Record: 5-6 Results2021

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GipsonWINGBACKwill play some wingback when he isn’t at fullback. Junior Landon Roberts should see playing time along with fellow junior Kaleb Sullivan.“We’ll utilize several players there. We have several players we feel comfortable with,” said Lucas. DEFENSIVE LINE Lunsford is a returning starter along with Klaiber. Pemberton, Delawder, Meadows, Yates, Bazell and Huff are all battling for playing time.“We didn’t have to start from scratch.”LINEBACKERSHallisbackand can play inside and out but should team with Scarberry moving from defensive end to inside linebacker. Simpson is a returning starter and will be on the outside. Turner is battling for playing time. Mason Wheeler, Hankins and Runyon are all in the mix.“Most of those guys are inter changeable,” said Lucas.

RobertsSECONDARYand Gipson are both returning starters and Mannon played extensively. Also in the mix will be Murphy, Bloomfield and Hankins along with newcomers Sullivan, sophomore Damian Price and freshman Leland McKnight, who Lucas called the “sleeper” of theKICKINGbunch.

FOOTBALL 2022 27 COAL GROVE DEPTH CHART TE 34 Caden Turner 44 Caleb Huff LT 70 Zach Delawder 58 Garrin Yates LG 55 Elias Bazell 50 Garrett Hankins C 64 Brennan Meadows 65 Caleb Huff RG 56 Brett Klaiber 75 Landon Webb RT 63 Dustin Lunsford 72 C.J. Pemberton TE 10 Devin Bloomfield 44 Caleb Huff WB 24 Gavin Gipson 12 Landon Roberts 17 Kaleb Sullivan QB 1 Whyatt Mannon 3 Rylan Smith RB 21 Chase Hall 14 Kaden Murphy FB 8 Steven Simpson 24 Gavin Gipson 30 Joe Scarberry PK 5 John Turner DE 72 C.J. Pemberton 55 Elias Bazell DT 63 Dustin Lunsford 70 Zach Delawder DT 64 Brennan Meadows 58 Garrin Yates DE 56 Brett Klaiber 44 Caleb Huff LB 30 Joe Scarberry 50 Garrett Hankins LB 21 Chase Hall 52 Mason Wheeler OLB 8 Steven Simpson 30 Joe Scarberry OLB 4 Wesley Runyon 5 John Turner CB 24

“I think we do have some depth at the line of scrimmage. Having those guys returning brings the younger guys’ level of play up.”

GoneENDS to Wilmington is Perry Kingrey along with Steve Easterling but Lucas said there are four solid candidates who will give the Hornets depth at that position asAmongwell. the quartet are freshman Caden Turner (6-1, 150), juniors Wesley Runyon (5-11, 165) and junior Devin Bloomfield along with Huff.“We have some depth there. Caden Turner will play some there and we’re going to look at Huff there. Devin has grown leaps and bounds in a year. He’s grown up a lot and developed,” said Lucas.

GAME Senior John Turner will be the placekicker and Hall will handle the punting duties. LucasOVC said the conference as a whole is going to be highly compet itive.“The league is going to be good. Anyone can beat anyone on a given night. Ironton is going to be good. As for the rest of us, we’ll just have to wait and see,” said Lucas. As for the Hornets, Lucas said his team could be among the con tenders. “I like the team. I like the makeup of it. We just have to hope they jell togeth er as a unit and they’ll have success if they do that,” said Lucas. “This is a well-balanced group of kids.” Gavin Kaleb Sullian Whyatt Mannon

15 Damien Price 22 Leland McKnight P 21 Chase Hall DEFENSEOFFENSE QUICK HITTER Head Coach: Jay Lucas (13-17 at Coal Grove, 4th season; 29-41 overall, eighth Assistantseason).Coaches: Jarrod Keaton, Chuck Price, Shaun Smith, Justin Castle, Kimo Baldwin, Kyle Sites, Jordan Lucas. Key Returnees: Chase Hall, Brad Wheeler, Logan Sizemore, Caleb Huff, Dustin Lunsford, Eli Basell, Jon Townsend, Zach Delawder, Chris Lowe, Landon Johnson, Steven Simp son, Matt McQuay, Whyatt Mannon, Hunter Staton. Key Losses: Jarren Hicis, Jeffrey Sparks, Clay Ferguson, Justin Newcombe, Derek Lucas, Steve Easterling, Brad Wheeler, Perry Kin 2021grey. Record: 5-6 (4-3 OVC, fourth) Offense: Wing-T, Spread, Multiple Defense: 4-4, Multiple Returning Offensive Starters: 9 Returning Defensive Starters: 8 Hornets’ Landon Roberts and Jaren Hicks (5) make a Turnerstop PembertonDelawder ScarberryRunyon Bazell Hornets In The Spotlight Hornets CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25

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Hornets’ Hall looks to clear new hurdles

28 FOOTBALL 2022 By JIM WALKER jim.walker@irontontribune.com

ABOVE: Coal Grove’s Chase Hall (21) runs between two Berne Union defenders for a big gain in last season’s opening game; BELOW: As a linebacker, Hall reaches out to grab Rock Hill Redmen running back Owen Hankins (3) in last year’s final regular season game. (Photos by Tim Gearhart)

COAL GROVE — People face a lot of hurdles in their life. Chase Hall is hoping that by clearing one set of hurdles will help him clear any hurdles that are in his path to college football. The Coal Grove Hornets’ senior was a Division 6 Associated Press third team All-Ohio running back last fall. In this past spring, Hall ran a 15.09 time to place third behind a pair of seniors — Collin Has Abed of Grandview Heights and Beau Brungard of Springfield Local — in state track meet. Hall said one sport compliments the other and he’s hoping to make it work for him. “A lot of colleges look at me and look at that and see your speed and that helps you over into the recruit ing process where you have that speed in track and you can carry it over onto the football field,” said Hall.There are already some colleges who have taken notice of the 6-foot-2, 205-pound two-sport standout. West Virginia State, AldersonBroaddus, Gannon University and Fairmont State have all shown interest in the Hornets’ standout. He has also gotten some interest from Ohio University. “I’m hoping to get some more looks throughout the year. I’d love to (play at Ohio),” said Hall. Coal Grove head coach Jay Lucas said that colleges know they are get ting a quality player and it will just be a matter of where they want to play him once he is part of their program. “Chase is a hard-working kid. He gives you everything he’s got all the time. We’re expecting big things from him. He’s a special player and there’s no secret he’s a large part of our success last year,” said Lucas. Hall said he has been playing foot ball for as long as he can remember and he has a great love of the game. “I’ve been playing football for years, since flag football,” said Hall. “I’m a running back and linebacker. In college, I’d like to be a linebacker. “I prefer linebacker but running back is still kind of fun. Football gives me something to do. I’ve always loved it. One thing is, you can hit people and I love doing that.” Hall quickly added a disclaimer to let college coaches know he will be flexible when it comes to playing a position.“I’llplay wherever they put me.” Hall rushed for more than 1,600 yards in just eight and a half games last season. A workhorse, Hall aver ages more than 20 carries a game. “I do get the ball quite a bit every game. It gets tiring, I get wore out sometimes but I just push through it onto the next down. Every play,” said“ThisHall.year, I want to go deep in the playoffs, I want to break the (single-season) rushing record. It’s 2,028 yards. I’d like to break that this year,” said Hall. “We missed two games and I was getting at least 150 to 200 yards a game.”Akey reason Hall believes he can break the record is his offensive line.“We’ve got everyone back except a couple of linemen and a receiver. I think this year our line is going to be solid. They’re all older, stronger, faster, have more knowledge than last year. They’ve grown up a lot. I think we’re going to be a little better up front than we were last year,” he said. In the case of Chase Hall, it sounds like he’s ready to clear a few more hurdles.

OL: Hunter McComas, Piketon, 6-2, 225, sr.; Timmy O’Grady, Bellaire, 6-1, 230, sr.; Zac Hoskins, Brooklyn, 6-5, 280, sr.; Tommy Rauscher, Elyria Catholic, 6-2, 260, sr.; Michael Maloon, Brookville, 5-10, 235, sr.; Marvin Sutton, Columbus Ready, 6-2, 260, sr.; Logan Bomer, Bloomdale Elmwood, 6-2, 260, sr.; Logan Evans, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5-11, 250, sr.

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OL: Joe Johnson, Harvest Prep, 6-9, 295, sr.; Rylan Cecil, Ironton, 6-2, 250, sr.; Tyler Leopold, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-5, 310, sr.; Riley LaPorte, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-3, 270, sr.; Michael Lally, South Range, 6-1, 285, sr.; George Prusock, Kirtland, 6-0, 235, jr.; Hayden Gerhart, Elyria Catholic, 6-3, 270, sr.; Taran Tyo, Versailles, 6-4, 300, sr. K: Braxton Sammons, Wheelersburg, 6-0, 175, sr.; Evan O’Connell, Columbus Ready, 5-8, 156, sr. First Team Defense

LB: Chandler Burrell, Harvest Prep, 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Williams, Wheelersburg, 6-1, 195, sr.; James Thurman, Portsmouth, 5-9, 190, sr.; Justin Hershberger, Apple Creek Waynedale, 5-10, 190, sr.; Nate Glanc, Fairview Park Fairview, 5-10, 200, jr.; Phil LaVerde, Kirtland, 5-10, 175, jr.: Zack Stevens, Enon Greenon, 6-4, 190, jr.; Hunter Pendleton, Minford, 6-4, 230,DB:jr. Jack Kuehn, Burton Berkshire, 5-11, 176, sr.; Scottie Bruns, Carlisle, 6-0, 160, sr.; David Hawk, Springfield Shawnee, 5-9, 165, sr.; J Matz, Kansas Lakota, 6-0, 180, sr.; Ethan McHugh, Rayland Buckeye Local, 6-1, 210, sr.; Brody Swigonski, Garrettsville Garfield, 5-11, 170, sr. P: Jake Heatherington, Bellaire, 6-2, 170, jr. Honorable Mention QB: Evan Daniels, Mantua Crestwood, 6-2, 180, sr.; Anthony Cusick, Columbiana Crestview, 5-11, 170, sr.; Jack Osborne, Versailles, 5-11, 160, sr.; Nathan Hunter, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-0, 185, sr.; Coulter Cleland, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-2, 200, sr.; Jordan Schulz, Albany Alexander, 6-1, 170, soph.; Devin Parker, Minford, 6-2, 205, sr.; Isaac Molihan, Wellston, 5-10, 175, jr.; Logan Yoder, Sugarcreek Garaway, 5-10, 160, jr.; Brayden Doran, Camden Preble Shawnee, 5-8, 160, jr. RB: Jaidyn Sapp, Ravenna Southeast, 6-2, 195, sr.; Louie Blasiole, Mantua Crestwood, 5-10, 200, sr.; Cooper Briggs, Akron Manchester, 6-0, 190, sr.; Elijah Slagle, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5-9, 190, sr.; Carter James, Columbus Academy, 5-11, 195, sr.; Caleb Schneider, Johnstown, 6-1, 180, jr.; Ethan Young, North Union, 6-0, 190, sr.; Ryan Sissel, Portsmouth West, 6-1, 208, jr.; Ben Petro, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-10, 180, sr.; Kigenn Millender, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-9, 170, sr.; Korbyn Haley, Coshocton, 6-0, 190, sr.; Nathan Bertolino, Cadiz Harrison Central, 5-11, 195, sr. WR/TE: Donny Birkett, Rootstown, 6-0, 175, sr.; Chris Cunningham, Liberty, 5-7, 170, jr.; Ayden Leon, South Range, 6-2, 210, jr.; Shane Lindstrom, South Range, 5-6, 155, jr.; Josiah Raber, Apple Creek Waynedale, 5-10, 180, sr.; Zion Crowe, Springfield Shawnee, 6-4, 185, jr.; Noah McEldowney, Versailles, 5-11, 160, sr.; Trenton Zimmerman, Minford, 6-4, 180, sr.; Reade Pendleton, Portsmouth 5-8, 157, jr.; Dariyonne Bryant, Portsmouth, 6-2, 165, sr.; Tatem Toth, New Lexington, 6-2, 175, jr.; Nalin Robinson, Zane Trace, 6-4, 240, jr.; Landen Wilson, Ironton, 5-10, 160, jr.; Dalton Patterson, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-1, 170, sr.; JD Young, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-1, 185, sr.; OL: Austin Roman, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-3, 315, sr.; Andrew Kelchner, Ravenna Southeast, 6-4, 240, sr.; Nate Buckeye, Ravenna Southeast, 6-1, 200, sr.; Drue Duncan, North Union, 6-2, 240, jr.; Kollin Ramsay, Zane Trace, 6-0, 300, sr.; Andrew Dodson, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-4, 245, sr.; Alex Baer, McDermott Northwest, 6-0, 230, jr.; Gabe Myers, Portsmouth West, 5-10, 247, sr.; Caleb Miller, Wheelersburg, 6-2, 240, jr.; 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.; Justin Murphy, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-4, 240, sr.; Hunter Russell, Richmond Edison, 6-1, 225, sr.; Peyton Hores, Martins Ferry, 6-0, 245, sr.; Brandon Crown, Coshocton, 5-9, 315, sr.; Wade Pauley, McConnelsville Morgan, 6-3, 220, jr.

DB: Ray Ray Pettigrew, Bellaire, 5-10, 160, jr.; Brady Nicely, Tontogany Otsego, 5-11, 155, jr.; Jack Budinger, Elyria Catholic, 6-1, 185, sr.; Grady Hutchinson, Camden Preble Shawnee, 5-10, 170, jr.; Beamer Walker, Cincinnati Roger Bacon, 5-9, 160, jr., Josh Clark, Wheelersburg, 6-1, 175, sr. P: Jonathan Weaver, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-2, 170, sr. Third Team Offense QB: Ben Nichols, Chillicothe Zane Trace, 6-0, 170, sr.; Christian Moyer, Doylestown Chippewa, 6-0, 190, sr.; Peyton Lemon, Apple Creek Waynedale, 5-10, 190, sr.; Joel Steinkoenig, Reading, 6-5, 220, sr.

K: Kanyon McCort, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 6-0, 180, jr.

Offensive Players of the Year: Gabe Tingle, West Lafayette Ridgewood; Levi Gullion, Piketon Defensive Players of the Year: Spencer Mesaros, Ravenna Southeast; Carson Bey, Versailles Coaches of the Year: Mike Lento, Kansas Lakota; Dave Maddox, Camden Preble Shawnee First Team Offense QB: Levi Gullion, Piketon, 6-3, 195, sr.; Drew Roe, Portsmouth, 5-7, 151, sr.; Gabe Tingle, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-11, 180, sr.; Harley Hopkins, Zanesville West Muskingum, 6-1, 205, sr.; Joseph Dzierwa, Tontogany Otsego, 6-6, 180, sr.; Billy Skripac, South Range, 6-2, 195, jr. RB: Owen Davis, North Union, 6-2, 205, jr.; Mason Oliver, Bloomdale Elmwood, 5-11, 180, jr.; Trent Leiter, Tontogany Otsego, 5-11, 205, sr.; Anthony Demma, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-0, 195, sr.; Dylan Dominguez, South Range, 5-11, 195, sr.r; Levi Ellis, Elyria Catholic, 5-11, 190, jr.; Rayshon Kennedy, Cleveland Heights Lutheran East, 6-4, 240, sr.; Hunter Crockett, Camden Preble Shawnee, 6-2, 220, sr. WR/TE: Jacob Denny, Liberty Union, 6-5, 205, sr.; Mason Tucci, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-10, 160, sr.; Caleb Kuhlman, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 190, sr.; Gage Sullivan, Kirtland, 6-4, 200, sr.; Alec Rodenberger, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan, 5-11, 170, sr.; Leo Hennegan, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 6-1, 165, sr.

K: Colin Lysiak, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-0, 165, sr.; Johnny Raguz, Kirtland, 5-10, 190, jr.; Chase McEldowney, Versailles, 5-11 170, sr.; Matt Sheridan, Ironton, 5-9, 160, sr.; Aiden Hemmert, Genoa, 6-4, 170, sr.; DL: Aydan Hamrick, Massillon Tuslaw, 5-10, 200, sr.; Tony Karp, Rootstown, 6-1, 255, soph.; Vinnie Sanderfer, Ravenna Southeast, 5-10, 170, sr.; Austin Wise, Atwater Waterloo, 6-1, 215, jr.; Dalton Wilson, North Union, 6-2, 227, jr.; Hayden Brannigan, Zane Trace, 5-11, 200, jr.; Aaron Penn, McDermott Northwest, 6-3, 225, sr.; Brenden Truett, Portsmouth, 5-6, 196, jr.; Josh Boggs, Wheelersburg, 6-4, 200, 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.; Luke Farmer, Bellaire, 5-10, 185, sr.; Justin Driscoll, Rayland Buckeye Local, 6-0, 260, sr.; Jarrell Hill, McConnelsville Morgan, 5-10, 210, sr. LB: Keegan Sell, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-0, 175, soph.; Isaac Di Tirro, Rootstown, 6-0, 210, sr.; Ethan Strahan, Mantua Crestwood, 5-11, 175, sr.; Jadon Johnston, Akron Manchester, 6-1, 220, sr.; Roclen Bettura, Columbiana Crestview, 5-9, 171, jr.; Connor Jones, South Range, 6-0, 200, sr.; Kaden Moore, Springfield Shawnee, 6-1, 210, sr.; Jack Mumper, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 5-10, 180, sr.; Tyson Guiette, Madison-Plains, 6-0, 185, sr.; Braden Shreyer, Liberty Union, 6-1, 200, sr.; Edjay Sumo, Harvest Prep, 6-2, 190, sr.; Brock Wygle, Utica, 5-9, 150, sr.; Cade Young, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-3, 205, sr.; Maddox McCallister, South Point, 5-9, 170, sr.; Zane Brownfield, Piketon, 5-8, 170, soph.; Ashton Klaiber, Portsmouth West, 6-1, 210, 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.; Sam Page, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-1, 195, sr.; Isaac Shook, Coshocton, 6-3, 205, sr.; Jared Drobney, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-10, 200, sr.; Chase McClurg, Richmond Edison, 5-9, 155,DB:soph.Riley Soles, Akron Manchester, 6-0, 195, sr.; Weston Arthur, West Salem Northwestern, 5-11, 175, sr.; Brady Marshall, Orrville, 5-10, 140, soph.; Troy Bossaler, North Union, 5-11, 160, jr.; J’Sun Gardner, Columbus Ready, 5-11, 148, sr.; EJ Jenkins, Columbus Academy, 5-9, 155, jr.; Aaron Masters, Ironton, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Michael Conkle, Bidwell River Valley, 5-8, 174, Jr.; Alex Stroup, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-0, 175, sr.; Cam McAfee, Cadiz Harrison Central, 5-9, 165, fr. P: Brandan Nicholas, Rootstown, 5-10, 175, sr.; Ian Woodyard, Elyria Catholic, 5-9, 190, sr.; Jared Smith, Sabina East Clinton, 6-1, 160, sr.

DL: Gyvnn Mendenhall, Columbus Academy, 6-3, 235, sr.; Nate Cochran, Ironton, 6-3, 300, sr.; Jarett Wallick, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-2, 215, jr.; Spencer Mesaros, Ravenna Southeast, 6-1, 250, sr.; Logan Cormell, South Range, 5-10, 190, sr.; Lucas Stoddard, Burton Berkshire, 6-4, 205, sr.; Kylyn Macklin, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 6-2, 230, sr.; Elias Rudolph, Cincinnati Taft, 6-5, 215, soph. LB: Angelo Washington, Ironton, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Colt Sechrest, Bellaire, 6-4, 225, sr.; Devin Coon, Tontogany Otsego, 5-8, 160, sr.; Mason Rus, Kirtland, 6-0, 180, sr.; Tony Grasso, Elyria Catholic, 6-0, 215, jr.; Carson Bey, Versailles, 5-10, 175, sr.; Max Tepe, Cincinnati Mariemont, 5-11, 170, sr. DB: Brady Roden, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-1, 165, jr.; Merced Diaz, Genoa, 5-10, 170, sr.; Will Sayle, Kirtland, 5-11, 170, soph.; Tommy Gogolin, Kirtland, 5-9, 165, jr.; Ke-yandre Larry, Cincinnati Taft, 6-1, 200, sr.; Luke Jackson, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5- 11, 170, sr. P: Landon Jordan, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-1, 185, sr. Second Team Offense QB: Lake Boos, Pemberville Eastwood, 6-1, 182 sr.; Grant Hitchcock, Jefferson, 5-11, 170, jr.; Brady Cook, Elyria Catholic, 6-0, 160, jr.; Caleb Wurster, Lewistown Indian Lake, 6-0, 155, sr. RB: Ethan Miller, Sugarcreek Garaway, 5-9, 165, jr.; Zack Rice, Conneaut, 5-11, 175, jr.; Talon Borders, Carlisle, 5-10, 165, sr.; Jah’Mal Hutsell, Cincinnati Roger Bacon, 5-6, 170, sr. WR/TE: Jacob Cusick, Richmond Edison, 6-1, 175, sr.; Chase Helberg, Tontogany Otsego, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jaron Filliater, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-4, 185, sr.; Jack Kenneally, Elyria Catholic, 6-7, 215, sr.; Pierce Boyd, Kirtland, 6-2, 230, sr.: Kyle Guyer, Cincinnati Roger Bacon, 6-2, 170, sr. OL: Wyatt Moyer, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-10, 225, sr.; Brayden Adams, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-2, 225, sr.; Josiah Cox, Akron Manchester, 6-1, 220, sr.; Jacob Brooks, South Range, 6-0, 220, sr.; Jonathan Withrow, Kirtland, 6-0, 215, sr.; Carter Bibler, Cincinnati Summit Country Day, 6-4, 220, sr.; Cain Gonzalez, Springfield Shawnee, 6-1, 290, sr.; Mysta Moore, Cincinnati Taft, 6-5, 325, jr. K: Dylan Rolfert, Cincinnati Roger Bacon, 5-11, 205, sr. Second Team Defense DL: Kadin Bradford, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-4, 227, sr.; Connor Moore, Millbury Lake, 6-6, 260, sr.; Travis Merrill, Elyria Catholic, 6-3, 240, jr.; Tyhir Gray, Cleveland Heights Lutheran East, 6-3, 200, jr.; Caden Connor, Reading, 5-10, 200, jr.; Alex Couch, Carlisle, 6-2, 275, sr.; Kenny Wise, Tipp City Bethel, 5-10, 175,LB:sr.Gavin Miller, North Union, 5-9, 175, sr.; CJ Smith, Marion Pleasant, 5-10, 185, sr.; Xavier Lamneck, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-10, 170, sr.; Trey Hoover, Rayland Buckeye Local, 6-0, 215, jr.; Tyler Remish, South Range, 6-0, 200, jr.; Jason Herd, Conneaut, 5-11, 170, sr.; Tavion Thomas, Elyria Catholic, 5-9, 195, jr.; Ronald Cutts, Cincinnati Taft, 6-0, 210, jr.

RB: Brian Fitzsimmons, Columbus Ready, 5-10, 190, jr.; Jaylen Jennings, Harvest Prep, 5-11, 195, sr.; Jaquez Keyes, Ironton, 6-1, 210, jr.; Trystan Gries, Williamsburg, 6-0, 182, jr.

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Forged in the Past. Building for the Future. Welcome Home. Coaches,Recognitionathletic trainers, ath letes, administrators and contest officials shall be educated regard ing the signs indicating thunder storm development. Since the aver age distance between successive lightning flashes is approximately two to three miles, in most cases whenever lightning can be seen or thunder is heard, the risk is already present. However, at night under certain atmospheric condi tions, lighting flashes may be seen from distant storms. In these cases, it may be safe to continue an event if no thunder can be heard and the flashes are low on the horizon. Weather can be monitored using the following methods: Monitor Weather Patterns – Be aware of potential thunderstorms by monitoring local weather fore casts the day before and the morn ing of the competition, and by scan ning the sky for signs of potential thunderstorm activity. National Weather Service –Weather can also be monitored using small, portable weather radi os from the NWS. The NWS uses a system of severe storm watches and warnings. A watch indicates conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop in an area; a warning indicates severe weather has been reported in an area, and everyone should take proper pre cautions. Any thunderstorm poses a risk of injury or death even if it does not meet the criteria for severe weather. Therefore, any time thunderstorms are in the fore cast (even if it is only a 20 percent chance), event organizers shall be at a heightened level of awareness to the potential danger of lightning.

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EvacuationManagement – If lightning is imminent or a thunderstorm is approaching unless under the night atmospheric conditions previously explained, all personnel, athletes and spectators shall evacuate to available safe structures or shel ters. A list of the closest safe struc tures should be announced and dis played on placards at all athletic venues.Thirty-Minute Rule – Competition or practice shall be suspended once lightning has been recognized or thunder is heard. It is required to wait at least 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning is witnessed or thunder is heard prior to resum ing practice or competition. Given the average rates of thunderstorm travel, the storm should move 10-12 miles away from the area. This sig nificantly reduces the risk of local lightning flashes. Any subsequent lightning or thunder after the beginning of the 30-minute count shall reset the clock, and another count shall begin.

NFHS Policy Change - 2018 At night, under certain atmo spheric conditions, lighting flash es may be seen from the distant storms. In these cases, it may be safe to continue an event. If no thun der can be heard and the flashes are low on the horizon, the storm may not pose a threat. Independently verified lightning detection infor mation would help eliminate any uncertainty.

OHSAA announces new lightning and inclement weather policy

Members of the 2022 Green Bobcats football team are: front row left to right, Andy Runyon, Jame Hurst, Chais Lavender, Landon Lodwick, Isaiah Runyon, Levi Blevins, Gabe McBee, Levi Waddell, Tyler Blanton and Seth Sowards; second row left to right, Eli Fitch, Nathaniel. Brannigan, Ace Thompson, Braxton Conschafsky, Ethan Blevins, Cole Maynard, Trevor Sparks, Abe McBee and Landon Lewis; third row left to right, Troy Stapleton, Uriah Satterfield, Conner Blanton, Quincy Merrill, Eli Wheeler, Blake Smith, Mason Neal and Jon Knapp; fourth row left to right, Damien Spence, Caleb Lewis and Braydon Boza standing left to right, assistant coaches Pat McDavid, Andrew Holsinger, Bill Claxon and head coach Chad Coffman. (Photo by Tim Gearhart) By JIM WALKER jim.walker@irontontribune.com

The leading candidate at fullback is junior Nathaniel Brannigan (6-0, Green finally has veteran roster

JuniorQUARTERBACKAbeMcBee (5-10, 185) is a good all-around athlete and he will handle the quarterback duties this season.“Abe is a good athlete and he’s a pretty good quarterback. He’s a good runner,” said Coffman. The backup is Jon Knapp who is a freshman, but Coffman said “he’s 6-3 and weighs 175 and is very skilled.”Gabe McBee, brother of Abe, is a 6-foot, 195-pound senior who has also played some quarterback before.RUNNING BACK

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FRANKLIN FURNACE — A 30-man roster? A lot of upper class men? Quite a few returning start ers? Wait. This can’t be the Green Bobcats you’re talking about. Well, it is. For the first time in years, the Bobcats have a veteran team and a plethora of returning starters as they head into the new season that includes the christening of the school’s new football stadium. Green third-year head coach Chad Coffman had been working his team hard in hopes of capitaliz ing on a veteran team. “I don’t know how well we’ll play, but we do have a lot back. We only graduated three,” said Coffman. “The difference is there are lot of teams out there are having a ton of new players. “One thing that is different this year is we’ve got a lot of freshmen and sophomores who are juniors and seniors. Now, they’ll be playing against guys their own age.”

“Nate is really versatile. We’ve used him as the back in the Wildcat, fullback, halfback. Gabe didn’t play last year and he’s looking better and better at fullback,” saidAnotherCoffman.player who could work his way into some playing time is freshman Uriah Satterfield (5-11, 165). Coffman said it’ll be tough since he’s a freshman but “he’s going to be a really good player.”

The guard positions will be manned by twin brothers Andy Runyon (5-9, 165) and returning starter Isaiah Runyon (5-9, 215). Andy Runyon played fullback last season. Both are seniors. Caleb Lewis will be a backup along with junior Cole Maynard (6-0, 190) who started at tackle two seasons ago and last year was a tight end but was sidelined by an“Coleinjury.is a little small but other teams ran at him and he handled it. He’s been a good player for two years ago. He’s someone we can play in there at guard or tackle,” said Coffman. Senior Chais Lavender (5-9, 230) has been a two-year starter at guard and moved to tackle. Coffman said his size and experience should help anchor the line.

Junior Ace Thompson (6-0, 170) is also in the tight end picture, but he may play more as a wide receiver. “Hurst has got the size you like to have at tight end,” said Coffman. “Ace is more of a split end. He’s a junior now and he’s much more physical. He’s gotten a lot stronger so I’m not afraid to play him at tight end.”

WIDE ThompsonRECEIVERispenciled in at one spot with Lodwick playing wide if he’s not going to play in the backfield. Another candidate is senior Levi Blevins (5-11, 180). “(Blevins) is another athletic kid. He’s long and he’s gotten a lot more athletic,” said Coffman. “He should be in the rotation, but I could see him even helping at halfback.”SeniorLevi Waddell (6-0, 160) is another candidate at wide receiver who can also play tight end.

The other tackle looks to be senior Tyler Blanton who tips the scales at 6-2, 238 and either senior Seth Sowards (5-9, 210), junior Ethan Blevins (5-11, 210) or Maynard will be backups.

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WithSOC the heavy losses Symmes Valley experienced, Coffman said the league race is hard to predict. “It’s wide open. Northwest is a really big school so they’re going to have a lot of guys,” said Coffman. “Symmes Valley was a really good team last year but lost an incredible amount of players. I expect Notre Dame to pretty good, Eastern will be better, I think East only lost one guy and will be good.”

Freshman Caleb Lewis (5-11, 180) will be the backup to his brother at center.

DEFENSIVE LINE The Bobcats will utilize a 4-man front with Isaiah Runyon at one tackle Lavender his running mate. Sowards and Landon Lewis will be in that rotation. The ends should be Tyler Blanton and Maynard with Hurst in the mix along with Conschafsky. “We’ll try to play a group of players in there at tackle and end,” said ConschafskyLINEBACKERSCoffman.andSmith are the front-runners at the inside linebacker spots with Gabe McBee possibly in the“Rightpicture.now I really have three who can play inside, said Coffman. “Braxton can play outside if needed.”

The wingback should be sophomore Trevor Sparks (5-10, 180), senior Landon Lodwick (5-9, 160), junior Nathaniel Brannigan (6-0, 195) or sophomore Blake Smith (5-11, 160). “Sparks put on 40 pounds since last year. He played a lot of sports last season,” said Coffman. “Brannigan will rotate in there. Blake Smith played a lot in there last year and I expect he’ll play some again.”

Returning starters on the outside are Abe McBee and Sparks with freshman Uriah Satterfield (5-11, 165) in the “Sparksmix.may have been my best player on defense last year and Abe McBee brings a lot of high intensi ty,” said TheSECONDARYCoffman.cornerbacks will have Thompson on one side and Lodwick will be his running back on the other side. Waddell could find himself in the mix as well. Merrill is a backup on one side with freshmen Damien Spence (5-9, 120) and Conner Blanton (5-5, 120) the other backups. The safety will be Brannigan who Coffman said “can play all over the place. He was probably our second best player. He’s gotten a lot bigger.”

KICKING GAME Brannigan will be the punter with Lavender a candidate. “We’ve got a couple of guys who are experienced punters. Brannigan has the upper hand right now,” saidCoffmanCoffman.said he isn’t sure at this stage if the team will go for the two-point conversion or kick the PAT.

OFFENSIVE LINE Coffman said a veteran offensive line is a major plus. Sitting in the middle of the Green lineup will be soph omore Landon Lewis (6-4, 285). With the exception of Lewis, Green has a smaller but athletic lineup. “He’s a sophomore, but he’s 6-4, 285 and he played a little as a backup last year,” said Coffman. “I’ve got two senior guards, two senior tackles, a senior tight end and a junior tight end. That’s a lot dif ferent than I’ve looked since I’ve been here.”

TIGHT END Junior Braxton Conschafsky (5-8, 170) was the start ing center last year and can fill-in in if needed, but he will be the tight end and possibly a little fullback. “He might surprise people. He’s trimmed down a bit and he’s a lot more athletic. He’ll be one of those tight ends.”Another tight end will be senior James Hurst (6-4, 220), who didn’t play the past couple of seasons.

Green CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 Green Players In The sPoTlIGhT I. Runyon Lavender Waddell A. Runyon Sowards Hurst LodwickGREEN DEPTH CHART TE 5 Braxton Conschafsky 6 Levi Waddell LT 52 Tyler Blanton 64 Seth Sowards LG 59 Andy Runyon 75 Cole Maynard C 68 Landon Lewis 50 Caleb Lewis RG 51 Isaiah Runyon 75 Cole Maynard RT 55 Chais Lavender 54 Ethan Blevins QB 8 Abe McBee 9 Jon Knapp FB 22 Nate Brannigan 12 Gabe McBee 5 Braxton Conschafsky RB 15 Blake Smith 17 Uriah Satterfield WB 1 Trevor Sparks 2 Landon Lodwick WR 25 Ace Thompson 3 Levi Blevins 6 Levi Waddell DE 52 Tyler Blanton 44 James Hurst DT 51 Isaiah Runyon 64 Seth Sowards DT 55 Chais Lavender 66 Landon Lewis DE 75 Cole Maynard 44 James Hurst LB 5 Braxton Conschafsky 12 Gabe McBee LB 15 Blake Smith 12 Gabe McBee OLB 8 Abe McBee 17 Uriah Satterfield OLB 1 Trevor Sparks 5 Braxton Conschafsky CB 25 Ace Thompson 6 Levi Waddell CB 2 Landon Lodwick 19 Damien Spence S 22 Nate Brannigan 6 Levi Waddell 23 Connor Blanton P 22 Nate Brannigan DEFENSEOFFENSE

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FOOTBALL 2022 33 Green Players In The sPoTlIGhT A. McBee Brannigan Maynard T. Blanton Thompson E. Blevins Fitch Green Players In The sPoTlIGhT 2022 Green Bobcats Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr 1 Trevor Sparks RB-LB 5-10 180 So. 2 Landon Lodwick RB-DB 5-09 160 Sr 3 Levi Blevins WR-DB 5-11 180 Sr 4 Mason Neal RB-DB 5-07 125 Fr 5 Braxton Conschafsky RB-LB 5-08 170 Jr 6 Levi Waddell WR-DB 6-00 160 Sr 7 Eli Fitch QB-LB 5-11 175 Jr 8 Abe McBee QB-LB 5-10 185 Jr 9 Jon Knapp QB-DB 6-03 175 Fr 10 Quincy Merrill QB-DB 5-07 155 So. 12 Gabe McBee FB-LB 6-00 195 Sr 15 Blake Smith RB-LB 5-11 160 So. 17 Uriah Satterfield WR-DB 5-11 165 Fr 19 Damien Spence WR-DB 5-09 120 Fr 22 Nathaniel Brannigan RB-DB 6-00 195 Jr 23 Conner Blanton WR-DB 5-05 120 Fr 25 Ace Thompson TE-DB 6-00 170 Jr 44 James Hurst TE-DE 6-04 220 Sr 45 Eli Wheeler TE-DT 5-11 180 So. 50 Caleb Lewis C-LB 5-11 180 Fr 51 Isaiah Runyon G-DT 5-09 215 Sr 52 Tyler Blanton T-DE 6-01 245 Sr 54 Ethan Blevins T-DT 5-11 210 Jr 55 Chais Lavender G-DL 5-09 230 Sr 59 Andy Runyon G-DT 5-09 165 Sr 60 Braydon Boza G-DL 5-06 130 Fr 61 Troy Stapleton G-DT 5-07 170 Fr 64 Seth Sowards T-DT 5-09 210 Sr 68 Landon Lewis G-T 6-04 285 So. 75 Cole Maynard OL-DE 6-00 190 Jr Head coach: Chad Coffman GreenAugustBobcats 20 FAIRFIELD CHRISTIAN 26 FISHER CATHOLIC September 2 at Ridgedale 9 RACINE SOUTHERN 16 at Fairview, Ky. 23 SYMMES VALLEY# October 1 at Ports. Notre Dame# 7 at Northwest# 14 SCIOTOVILLE EAST# 21 at Beaver Eastern# #-Denotes SOC game Head coach: Chad Coffman Schedule2022 Green Bobcats Green 8 Meigs Eastern 39 Green 8 Fisher Catholic 42 Green 8 Ridgedale 27 Green NA Manchester canceled Green 36 Fairview, Ky. 21 Green NA Sym. Valley canceled Green NA Prts. Note Dame cncl. Green 20 Northwest 41 Green NA Eastern canceled Record: 1-5 (0-1, SOC) (NOTE: Shortened season due to COVID19 restrictions) Results2021 QUICK HITTER Head Coach: Chad Coffman (2-11 at Green, third season; 30-50 over all, eighth season)Assistant coaches: Pat McDavid, Bill Claxon, Andrew Holsinger.KeyReturnees: Derek Salyers, Cole Maynard, Abe McBee, Isaiah Runyon, Chais Lavender, Ace Thompson, Nathaniel Brannigan, Braxton Conschafsky, Dayan Mollett, Brett Chaney, Eli Wheeler, Trevor Sparks, Landan Lodwick.

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Key Losses: Austin Ray, Austin Summers, Hayden Plymale, Kaleb LaFollette, Ethan Hayslip, Joe Gallagher. Record: 1-5 (0-1 SOC, sixth) Veer, Multiple Defense: 50, Multiple Offensive Starters 10 Defensive Starters Returning: 9 L. Blevins Conschafsky

Southern Ohio Conference Division 1 Football Awards Offensive Player of the Year — Wyatt Brackman, Northwest Defensive Player of the Year — Brayden Webb, Symmes Valley Co-Lineman of the Year — Levi Niece and Eli Patterson, Symmes Valley Coach of the Year — Rusty Webb, Symmes Valley All-SOC I First Team Eli Patterson, Symmes Valley Ethan Patterson, Symmes Valley Levi Niece, Symmes Valley Tanner McComas, Symmes Valley Gavan Yates, Symmes Valley Grayson Walsh, Symmes Valley Nick Strow, Symmes Valley Brayden Webb, Symmes Valley Alex Baer, Northwest Wyatt Brackman, Northwest Austin Newman, Northwest Aaron Penn, Northwest Gavin Hart, Notre Dame Cody Metzler, Notre Dame Dylan Seison, Notre Dame Wyatt Webb, Notre Dame Leviticus Justice, East Keagan Jackson, East Landehn Pernell, East K.J. Reinsmith, Eastern Ethan Hayslip, Green Derek Salyers, Green All-SOC I Second Team Aleck Beckett, Symmes Valley Levi Ross, Symmes Valley Isaac Ross, Symmes Valley Zane Gilley, Northwest Darius Williams, Northwest Jesse Copas, Northwest Carter Runyon, Northwest Waylon McGlone, Northwest Carter Campbell, Notre Dame Beau Hobbs, Notre Dame Austin Baughman, East Cameron Justice, East Landon Reinsmith, Eastern Brady Moore, Eastern Teaghan Werner, Eastern Abe McBee, Green 2021 souThern ohIo ConferenCe fooTball Team

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PEDRO — When talking depth, it usually means whether the water is shallow or deep. If that is applied to the Rock Hill football roster, the Redmen would be drowning in very shallow water. Heavy losses on the offensive and defensive lines leave sixthyear head coach Mark Lutz tread ing water as he looks not only for replacements but backups in the trenches.Notonly that, he must find a new quarterback and his backup. “We’ve got a lot of holes to fill and a lot of young and inexperienced players who are going to have to step up and fill those holes,” said Lutz.“No matter how good a player looks in practice, it’s a whole new world when the scoreboard comes on and there are people in the stands.”TheRedmen were 3-5 last season and struggled early after having to miss their first two games due to COVID-19 shutdown. Rock Hill will need to play its three pre-con ference games to get some valuable experience for taking on its Ohio Valley Conference opponents. “We were playing pretty well coming out of our scrimmages last year and then we had to shut down for two weeks with no practice and no games. It really set us back. We can’t afford that with such a young and inexperienced team,” saidThereQUARTERBACKLutz.isamusic group called ? and the Mysterians and the lead singer Rudy Gonzales actu ally changed his name legally to Question Mark. The Rock Hill quarterback situ ation could be a subject of a song for the group as Lutz looks for a replacement for a third straight season.Senior Brayden “Larry” Adams (5-10, 150) is the frontrunner although he missed almost all of last season with an injury. Adams could give the Redmen a run-pass option style quarterback with his exceptional speed that makes him one of the fastest players in the conference.Anothercandidate is Dallin Cox (5-10, 130) who has a good arm but is just a freshman. “Both are working hard and improving every day,” said Lutz. “Adams is a senior and he can be a dual threat and help open up our offense. Cox has looked good but he’s never been under center in a varsityIfRUNNINGgame.”BACKthereisastrength on offense, it will come from the backfield that has some speed and it does have someSeniordepth.Skyler Kidd (5-10, 180) returns at fullback and could split time with junior Levi Jiles (5-11, 180) when Jiles isn’t playing half back.Senior Chase Delong (5-9, 170) is one of the quickest runners and has good speed. He can also play full back and halfback. Another candi date is sophomore Gage Clutters (6-0, 245) who has good size and goodTherespeed.are some speedy halfbacks led by shifty senior Kordell French (5-8, 155) to team with Delong and Jiles for a talented trio. Another candidate is sophomore Anthony Stamper (5-10, 155) who is one of the fastest players on the team. “We have some speed in our backs, but how well they perform will depend a lot on how well our offensive line does,” said Lutz. OFFENSIVE LINE Three of the seven linemen return to a group that looks to be young and inexperienced. Back for his third year as a start er is senior Andrew “The Giant” Medinger who stands 6-foot-5 and tips the scales at 335 pounds. Medinger is one of three return ing starters along with senior Landon Harper (5-8, 255) who back at the center position and senior Dave Jenkins (6-1, 230) who returns atTheguard.other tackle will be either freshman Daniel Medinger (6-4, 260) or sophomore Ryan Clement (6-0, 322) while the left guard is senior Logan Short (6-0, 190). Senior Tyler Murphy (5-10, 170) could help. “All three of those seniors have improved and we’ll count on them to help the younger guys. Our size is pretty good from tackle to tackle, but there’s not much experience from end to end,” said Lutz. Other players who will either slip into the starting lineup or pro vide backup help are senior junior Chase Blevins (6-0, 255) and sopho mores Wyatt Jenkins (5-10, 180) and Braxton Harper (6-0, 190). ENDS

Membes of the 2022 Rock Hill Redmen football team are: front row from left to right, Hazley Matthews, Levi Ross, Peyton Clutters, Nate Hackworth, Lorenzo Pernestti, Eli Hamlin, Dallin Cox, Preston Malone, Will Clement, Landon Rose, Charlie Hunt-Feltner and Mason Hanners; second row left to right, Christian Depriest, Landon Harper, Anthony Stamper, Chanz Pancake, Skyler Kidd, Brayden Adams, Levi Jiles, Brock Friend, Grant Bevins, Chase Delong, Tyler Murphy, Wyatt Jenkins and Logan Short; third row from left to right, Cameron Stevens, Gage Clutters, Kordell French, Dakota Mason, Zach O’Bryant, Drake Smith, Nate Stone, Andrew Medinger, Daniel Medinger, David Jenkins, Eli Smith, Zaylor Gregory, Braxton Harper, Ryan Clement and Chase Blevins. (Photo by Tim Gearhart) lacking depth throughout their lineup

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DEFENSIVE LINE Gregory, Delong, Smith, O’Bryant and Stevens will all be in the rotation at defensive end. The versatile Delong can also play inside at nose guard or shift to cornerback. Gregory, O’Bryant, Smith and Stevens all have good height and will be prototype pass rushers. There will be a plethora of defensive tackles who will rotate depending on the situation. Jenkins and Clutters should top the list but Harper figures to play along with gritty soph omores Grant Bevins (5-8, 180) and Mason Hanners (5-10, 160). “We don’t have much experience up front,” said Lutz. “We want to use a lot of people and keep our guys KiddLINEBACKERSfresh.”isinhisthird season at linebacker and gives the Redmen a solid player in the middle. “Skyler has a lot of experience and he knows where everyone should line up and where they should go,” said Lutz. Jiles is another returning starter who can play on the inside or outside. “Jiles and Kidd will both hit you,” said Lutz.

ThisSECONDARYisthearea with the most experience but has the least amount of depth. Friend Jiles Kidd A. Medinger Short Delong

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This is an area of concern beginning from the startingSeniorstandpoint.ChanzPancake (5-9, 170) split time between split end and tight end. In fact, the Redmen rotated three different players at the oneBraydonend. Malone was a two-year starter at the other end but has graduated and senior Zaylor Gregory (6-1, 195) could fill that hole. Gregory did not play last season. But senior Drake Smith (6-4, 185) is tall er and added some weight from last season and could step in and play. Other candidates are sophomore Zach O’Bryant (6-3, 170) and junior Cameron Stevens (6-2, 160) who was at Sugarcreek Christian Academy last season and did not play football. “We have some players with potential but no game experience. It’s just a matter of finding out who will step up and do the job,” said Lutz.

Short got limited playing time as a backup last season but should move into a starting spot. Harper and Bevins can also play up as a line backer along with Murphy. Short, both Harpers and Murphy can all play defensive end, too.

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French and Adams are both back at safety while Pancake and senior mini-cyclone Brock Friend (5-7, 140) return at the cornerback The other secondary candidates will be either Stamper, Hanners or freshman Preston Malone (6-0, 170). “We have some speed at each posi tion and we have some experience with our older guys, but we just don’t have much depth,” said Lutz.

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The punter will be freshman Christian Depriest (6-2 230) or junior Landon Rose (5-7, 150) while the place kicker should be Hazley Matthews who was a standout for the girls’ basketball team. Matthews is a soc cer-style kicker who has hit from 40 yards in practice. “Our kicking game could be bet ter, but again, we have young play who haven’t had any experience kicking in a varsity game,” said Lutz.

Key Losses: Brayden Malone, Owen Hankins, Brice Schob, Lane Smith, Hunter Blagg, Zane Albright, Tristan Pemberton, Tren ton 2021Williams.Record:3-5 (2-5 OVC, sixth)

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Key Returnees: David Jenkins, Chanz Pancake, Logan Short, Chase Delong, Andrew Medinger, Landon Harper, Skyler Kidd, Levi Jiles, Brock Friend, Kordell French, Brayden Adams, Anthony Stamper, Grant Bev ins, Mason Hanners, Ryan Clement, Zach O’Bryant.

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Rock Hill CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 ROCK HILL DEPTH CHART TE 15 Chanz Pancake 83 Cameron Stevens LT 74 Daniel Medinger 68 Ryan Clement LG 64 Logan Short 58 Tyler Murphy C 55 Landon Harper 53 Wyatt Jenkins RG 58 David Jenkins 65 Chase Blevins RT 79 Andrew Medinger 76 Nathan Stone TE 8 Zach O’Bryant 51 Braxton Harper QB 5 Brayden Adams 9 Dallin Cox HB 4 Kordell French 21 Chase Delong FB 32 Skyler Kidd 36 Gage Clutters HB 30 Levi Jiles 14 Anthony Stamper PK 1 Hazey Matthews PK 21 Chase Delong DE 21 Chase Delong 50 Braxton Harper DT 64 Logan Short 36 Gage Clutters NG 5 Wyatt Jenkins 15 Chanz Pancake DT 58 David Jenkins 79 Andrew Medinger DE 89 Zach O’Bryant 45 Zaylor Gregory LB 32 Skyler Kidd 23 Mason Hanners LB 30 Levi Jiles 22 Grant Bevins CB 7 Brock Friend 14 Anthony Stamper CB 15 Chanz Pancake 20 Preston Malone S 5 Larry Adams 9 Dallin Cox S 4 Kordell French 20 Cameron Stevens P 44 Christian Depriest P 2 Landon Rose DEFENSEOFFENSE

Will Futhey, Waverly, 6-5, 205, Sr.; Kenyon Franklin, Gallipolis, 6-1, 180, So.; Dennis Pettey, Vincent Warren, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Maddox Fox, Chillicothe Unioto, 6-4, 200, Jr.; Tanner Lemaster, Washington Court House, 6-5, 230, Jr.; Cannnan Griffith, Hillsboro, 5-10, 155, Sr.; LINEMEN: Brock Adams, Waverly, 6-2, 305, Jr.; Isaac Clary, Gallipolis, 6-8, 310, Jr.;

LINEBACKER: Weston Davis, Marietta, 5-9, 185, Jr.; Isaac McCory, Chillicothe, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Eli Gordon, Sheridan, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Grant Mastin, Jackson, 6-1, 230, Sr.; Drew Bragg, Jackson, 6-2, 200, Sr.;

RUNNING BACK: Zach Bartlett, Marietta, 5-11, 200, Sr.; Max Lee, Chillicothe, 5-10, 200, Jr.; Jayden LeBeau, Miami Trace, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Jason Munyan, Sheridan, 5-9, 189, Sr.; Cade Wolford, Jackson, 5-8, 155, So.; PLACEKICKER: Ethan Crabtree, Jackson, 5-8, 140, So.

QUARTERBACK: Landon Wheatley, Athens 5-11, 170, Jr.; Weston Melvin, Miami Trace, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Jacob Winters, Jackson, 6-3, 215, Jr.;

LINEMEN:Defense Whyatt Ward, Chillicothe Unioto, 5-10, 230, Sr.; Rishaun Burns, Washington Court House, 6-2, 235, Sr.; LINEBACKER: J.T. Barnett, Waverly, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Cole Hines, Gallipolis, 5-7, 165, So.; J. T. Rice, Vincent Warren, 5-6, 165, Sr.; Blake Brown, Vinton County, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Landen Eubanks, Greenfield McClain, 5-10, 165, Sr.;

DEFENSIVE BACK: Mark Stulley, Waverly, 5-9, 155, Sr.; Brady Woltz, Vinton County, 5-11, 180, So.; Kade Dennison, Fairfield Union, 5-11, 155,SpecialSr.

Mention Wyatt Crabtree, Waverly; Logan Long, Waverly; Brody Fellure, Gallipolis; Mason Skidmore, Gallipolis; Nick Cressey, Vincent Warren; Joseph Watson, Chillicothe Unioto; Casey Dyer, Chillicothe Unioto; Broc Moore, Vinton County; Dawson Brown, Vinton County; Tyler Tackage, Washington Court House; A. J. Dalmayer, Washington Court House; Andrew Potts, Greenfield McClain; Kaden Penwell, Greenfield McClain; Derek Whitt, Hillsboro; Gunnar George, Fairfield Union; Jakob Markwood, Fairfield Union; R. J. Weber, Circleville Logan Elm; Garrett Summers, Circleville Logan Elm; Scott Moats, Circleville; Michael Clark, Circleville. Offensive Player of the Year: Wade Futhey, WaverlyDefensive Player of the Year: J.T. Barnett, WaverlyCoach of the Year: T.J. Carpenter, Vinton County F ootb A ll t e A m

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LINEMEN:Defense Ty Jones, Jackson, 5-11, 180, Sr.;

QUARTERBACK: Wade Futhey, Waverly, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Braden Wright, Greenfield McClain, 6-4, 178, Sr.; Chris Stout, Hillsboro, 6-2, 173, Sr.; Hayden Collins, Fairfield Union, 5-11, 160, Jr.; RUNNING BACK: Jason Williams, Vincent Warren, 5-8 170, So.; Zayne Carr, Vinton County, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Gabe Rashcke, Vinton County, 5-11, 185, So; Blayton Reid, Circleville Logan, 5-10, 185, Jr.; ALL-PURPOSE: Penn Morrison, Waverly, 6-4, 195, Sr.

Levi Neal, Athens, 6-3, 190, Jr.;

DEFENSIVE BACK: Xzavier Doss, Chillicothe, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Andrew Holden, Sheridan, 5-9, 165, Jr. Special JeremiahMentionSaffell, Marietta; Chucky Thomas, Chillicothe; Carson Francis, Chillicothe; Kylan Knapp, Miami Trace; Hunter Zizek, Sheridan; Corey Amspaugh, Sheridan; Tristan Prater, Jackson;Offensive Player of the Year: Jason Munyan, SheridanDefensive Player of the Year: Grant Mastin, JacksonCoach of the Year: Andy Hall, Jackson Division 4 First RECEIVERS:OffenseTeam

LINEMEN: Aaron Hiener, Marietta, 6-1, 325, Sr.; Dylan Alltop, Miami Trace, 6-2, 295, sr.; Holden Bowen, Sheridan, 6-3, 245, Sr.;

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TIGHT END: Nalin Robinson, Zane Trace, 6-4, 240, Jr.;

Ashton Duncan, Ironton, 6-2, 245, Sr.; Nate Cochran, Ironton, 6-3, 300, Sr.; Nick Burns, Chesapeake, 6-2, 80, Sr.; Hayden Brannigan, Zane Trace, 5-11, 200, Jr.; Bradin Dunham, Piketon, 6-4, 215, Sr.; Aaron Penn, McDermott Northwest, 6-3, 225, Sr.; Brenden Truett, Portsmouth, 5-6, 196, Jr.; Josh Boggs, Wheelersburg, 6-4, 200, Sr.;

DEFENSIVE BACK: Aaron Masters, Ironton, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Michael Conkle, Bidwell River Valley, 5-8, 174, Jr.; Josh Clark, Wheelersburg, 6-1, 175, Sr.

LINEMEN: Rylan Cecil, Ironton, 6-2, 250, Sr.; Kollin Ramsey, Zane Trace, 6-0, 300, Sr.; Hunter McComas, Piketon, 6-2, 225, Sr.; Andrew Dodson, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-4, 245, Sr.; Alex Baer, McDermott Northwest, 6-0, 230, Jr.; Gabe Myers, Portsmouth West, 5-10, 247, Sr.; Caleb Miller, Wheelersburg, 6-2, 240, Jr.;

Special Mention Evan Fisher, Oak Hill; Braylon Howell, Oak Hill; Evan Brown, Wellston; Riley Boggs, Ironton; C.J. McCall, Ironton, Blake Murrell, Ironton; Lincoln Barnes, Ironton; Trey Edler, Zane Trace; Joey Gay, Zane Trace; Trey Keeton, Williamsport Westfall; Kydan Potts, Piketon; Jacob Taylor, Piketon; Carter Williams, Piketon; Morgan Roberts, Pomeroy Meigs; Hunter Kellogg, New Lexington; Wyatt Brackman, McDermott Northwest; Austin Newman, McDermott Northwest; Jeffrey Pica, Minford; Hayden Henthorne, Minford; Ethan Connally, Minford; Amare Johnson, Portsmouth; Beau Hammond, Portsmouth; Eric Lattimore, Wheelersburg; Brock Brumfield, Wheelersburg; Offensive Co-Player of the Year: Drew Roe, Portsmouth; Levi Gullion, Piketon

Defensive Co-Player of the Year: Nate Cochran, Ironton; Angelo Washington, IrontonCoach of the Year: Tyler Gullion, Piketon

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Ty Perkins, Ironton, 6-3, 185, Jr.; John Burton, Piketon, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Camren Loar, Piketon, 5-9, 159, Sr.; Trenton Zimmerman, Minford, 6-4, 180, Sr.; Reade Pendleton, Portsmouth 5-8, 158, Jr; Daryione Bryant, Portsmouth, 6-2, 165, Sr.; TaTem Toth, New Lexington, 6-2, 175, J4.;

LINEBACKERS: Angelo Washington, Ironton, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Maddox McCallister, South Point, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Zane Brownfield, Piketon, 5-8, 170, So.; Hunter Pendleton, Minford, 6-4, 230, Jr.; Ashton Klaiber, Portsmouth West, 6-1, 210, Jr.; James Thurman, Portsmouth, 5-9, 190, Sr.; Carson Williams, Wheelersburg, 6-1, 195, Sr.;

RUNNING BACK: Jaquez Keyes, Ironton, 6-1, 210, Jr.; Ryan Sissel, Portsmouth West, 6-1, 208, Jr.; ALL-

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QUARTERBACK: Drew Roe, Portsmouth, 5-8, 160, Sr.; Levi Gullion, Piketon, 6-3, 195, Sr.; Ben Nichols, Zane Trace, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Colter Cleland, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Jordan Schultz, Albany Alexander, 6-1, 170, So.; Devin Parker, Minford, 6-2, 205, Sr.;

PURPOSE: Isaac Molihan, Wellston, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Landen Wilson, Ironton, 5-10, 160, Jr.; PLACEKICKER: Matt Sheridan, Ironton, 5-9, 160, Sr.;j Braxton Sammons, Wheelersburg, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Some teams football.play At South Point... we live it! Pointers FOOTBALL 2022 SOUTH POINT

Line play holds key to Pointers’ success

ThisQUARTERBACKisastrongarea for the Pointers with two players who can do the job.

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Members of the South Point Pointers 2022 football team are: front row from left to right, Braden Jackson, Isaiah Bacon-Traylor, Damon Barker, Jacob Lester, Rece Craft, Noah Fahey, Jonah Fitzpatrick, Anthony Burks, Eli Crager and Anatasia Fahey; second row from left to right, Skylar Ferguson, Caden Rowe, Blaine Freeman, Gage Chapman, Braylon Balandra, Xavier Haney, Dontae Harris, Eli Wilburn, Corey Newman and Quinn Johnson; third row from let to right, Aiden Chin, Dazvon Jones, Owen Barker, Jalyn Anderson, Braydon Hanshaw, Maurice “Mo” Long, Kamren Wilkerson, Xathan Haney, Gabe Chin, Owen Frederick, Braylon Bird and Tavarian Cabarru. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

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SOUTH POINT — For the South Point Pointers, everything could fall in line if the line stays in line. It’s no secret that the Pointers offensive and defensive lines are the key to any success this season as long as injuries don’t get in the way. “They have some experience. We have one sophomore and the rest juniors and seniors who have played since they were freshmen,” Pointers’ third-year coach Chris Davis said of his linemen. “With the experience of the line, we’d like to run the ball more, but I like to be balanced. We’ll do whatev er is Theworking.”Pointers were 1-8 last season and were hampered by injuries and some tough losses. “We competed and we were in some games. We have to find a way to win those games,” said Davis. OFFENSIVE LINE Sitting in the middle of the line is junior Corey Newman, who played his freshman year but missed last sea son with a ACL injury. So far, Davis said Newman has been “pretty good.” The left guard figures to be junior Anthony Burks who played some last season. He will also be the back up at Thecenter.right guard will go to junior Dontae Harris who is a returning starter and tips the scales at 5-10, 300Sittingpounds.next to him at right tackle is the massive señor Maurice “Mo” Long who is 6-6, 315 pounds to give the Pointers a strong tandem to lead the running game. “We’ll have one of the biggest lines around this area,” said Davis. The left tackle should be junior Braylon Bird (6-2, 245). Senior Xavier Haney will see play ing time at both tackle spots. Senior Cagen Rowe will be the backup at both guard positions.

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Junior Rece Craft, sophomores Braydon Hanshaw and Kamren Wilkerson along with Wilburn and Xathan Haney give the Pointers a plethora of talented receivers.TIGHTENDXavierHaney looks to be the starting tight end unless he’s needed inside. Waiting in the wings is junior Jalyn Anderson (6-4, 245).

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This is a position that is deep and Davis said “they all have good speed and good hands.”

DEFENSIVE LINE Not only do some of the big offensive linemen flip to the other side of the ball, they also added senior tackle Owen Barker who is 6-1, 375 pounds. Long will be the nose guard in a 3-5-3 alignment but will shift to tackle depending on the opposing team’s formation.

Harris figures to be the other tackle but Burks, Bird, Rowe and Xavier Haney will all see action. “We’ll have a lot of guys who form a good rotation on the line,” said ChapmanLINEBACKERSDavis.andFreeman were the starters last sea son and will return to the same positions this year. Chapman did get injured last season and only played in three “Chapmangames.is ready to run. He’s like a dog on a leash and you’re trying to hold him back,” said Davis with a WilkersonSECONDARYgrin.and Wilburn figure to be the cornerback with Xathan Haney and Ermalovich the safeties. Hanshaw will provide backup at both cornerback and safety Haney can also play cornerback and Craft can play SeniorKICKINGsafety.GAMEBraylonBalandra will take time off from the soccer team to handle the kickoffs and Craft will take care of the placements duties. Hanshaw will do the“We’llpunting.be pretty good in the kicking game,” said Davis.OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE Davis is going with the consensus and picking Ironton as the favorite. “We all know it’s Ironton’s to lose. We’re all jock eying for second. Fairland will be tough, too,” said Davis. “The league will be very competitive and balanced.”

Line Play CONTINUED FROM PAGE 41 SOUTH POINT POINTERS SOUTH POINT POINTERS South Point AugustPointers 19 BOYD COUNTY, Ky. 26 ALEXANDER September 2 at River Valley 9 COAL GROVE# 16 at Ironton# 23 ROCK HILL# 30 at Fairland# October 7 CHESAPEAKE# 14 PORTSMOUTH# 21 at #-DenotesGallpolis#OVCgame Schedule2022 South Point Pointers So. Point10 Boyd County49 So. Point 8 Alexander 14 So. PointNA River Valley cancl. So. Point14 Coal Grove 29 So. Point 0 Ironton 36 So. Point12 Rock Hill 36 So. Point 7 Fairland 41 So. Point27 Chesapeake 9 So. Point13 Portsmouth 49 So. Point13 Gallipolis 35 Record: 1-8 Results2021

Senior Jordan Ermalovich (6-0, 165) is the return ing starter and his experience should put him in the lead, but junior Xathan Haney has been impressive. “They’ve both looked good. We may play them both,” said TwoRUNNINGDavis.BACKveteransare in the backfield with junior Blaine Freeman and sophomore Gage Chapman. “We’ll play one or we can bring in both of them. They’ve been playing since they were freshmen,” saidJuniorsDavis.Owen Frederick and Eli Wilburn will save the wingback duties as the Pointers can boast some depth in their backfield.

FOOTBALL 2022 43 SOUTH POINT DEPTH CHART TE 40 Xavier Haney 87 Jalyn Anderson LT 55 Braylon Bird 40 Xavier Haney LG 60 Anthony Burks 61 Cagen Rowe C 52 Corey Newman XX FIrstxxx Lastxxxx RG 78 Dontae Harris 61 Cagen Rowe RT 72 Maurice Long 40 Xavier Haney WB 3 Owen Frederick 30 Eli Wilburn RB 21 Blaine Freeman 29 Gage Chapman QB 1 Jordan Ermalovich 5 Xathan Haney WR 11 Rece Craft 5 Xathan Haney WR 12 Braydon Hanshaw 30 Eli Wilburn WR 15 Kamren Wilkerson 5 Xathan Haney PK 23 Braylon Balandra DE 55 Braylon Bird 61 Cagen Rowe DT 78 Dontae Harris 40 Xavier Haney NG 72 Maurice Long 60 Anthony Burks DT 75 Owen Barker 55 Braylon Bird DE 40 Xavier Haney 72 Maurice Long LB 21 Blaine Freeman 53 Eli Crager LB 29 Gage Chapman 11 Owen Frederick CB 15 Kamren Wilkerson 1 Jordan Ermalovich CB 30 Eli Wilburn 5 Xathan Haney S 1 Jordan Ermalovich 12 Braydon Hanshaw S 5 Xathan Haney 11 Rece Craft P 12 Braydon Hanshaw 23 Braylon Balandra DEFENSEOFFENSE QUICK HITTER Head Coach: Chris Davis (2-16 at South Point and overall, third season) Assistant Coaches: Dave McCallister, Brandon Haynes, Darren Baker, Bob Holcombe. Key Returnees: Jordan Ermalovich, Dontae Harris, Maurice Long, Blaine Freeman, Gage Chapman, Anthony Burks, Hunter Berry, Owen Barker, Gage Chapman. Key Losses: Maddox McCallister, Malik Pegram, Luke Byrd, Alex Lambert, J.T. Morrison, Josiah Martin, Austin Hunt, Christian 2021Webb.Record: 1-8 (0-5 OVC, eighth) Offense: Spread, multiple Defense: 4-3, multiple Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Ermalovich Long Barker Rowe Xav. Haney Freeman Burks Hanshaw Anderson Frederick G. Chin Bird Wilkerson Wilburn Craft Xat. Haney Chapman

SOUTH POINT — The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S is the fast est car to go from zero to 60 miles an hour. Its time? 2.38 seconds. South Point Pointers’ senior line man Maurice “Mo” Long may hold the fastest time a player has gone from zero to big time. Long moved from Florida to South Point before his freshman year of high school. He had never played football before and decided to take up the game. Four years later, the 6-foot-6, 320 pound lineman has an offer on the table from the Akron Zips and pos sibly additional interest from Ohio University, Bowling Green and Buffalo.“Icame from Florida and I really wasn’t an active kid and didn’t real ly do anything,” said Long. “When I came up here, I saw a chance to change my life so I decided to pick a sport to play and football was that.” Football was a good choice, espe cially considering Long’s size. However, he said his size, much like is participation in football, were both Johnny Come Lately. “When I was in elementary school, I was the short kid. I just spiked one day in middle school. When I was in elementary school I was the short kid in the class. Out of nowhere I sprouted,” said Long. Even though Long started to dom inate opponents, he never thought much about what he was doing both mentally and physically to opposing linemen. “When I started playing, I thought I was nothing special. Then, through the seasons, coaches started to see the potential through me and they were training me, teaching me all the stuff to get me ready for the next level,” said Long. With offers on the table, Long is taking a slow pace to the next level and he is keeping an open mind about his college choices. “I’m going to keep the door open for a little bit, but if I don’t see a change so far, I’m going to commit to Akron,” said Long. For now, all Long wants to do is win as many games as possible, “I just want to win. I want to change the history of South Point. I just want us to make a name for ourselves. I’m tired of being the team that always loses,” said Long. And when he gets to college? “It’ll be the same thing. Just go there to win, help my teammates and help everyone I possibly can,” said Long. “Anyone can be the dominant if they just work hard enough.” Pointers’ head coach Chris Davis said Long has been the mainstay to the Pointers with his play, work ethic and leadership. “He’s meant a great deal to the team. This is his first time playing football and he’s progress tremen dously from then until now,” said Davis.“He’s still a little green and got a lot to do but he’s headed in the right direction.”Andthat direction is in the fast lane headed for Division 1 college football.

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It’s rise quickly and shine for South Point’s Long South Point Pointers’ lineman Maurice “Mo” Long sets up to protect his quarter back. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

Jacob Redlinski RB-LB 5-11 175 So. 15 Connor Roe WR-DB 5-11 155 Jr Hudson Shamblin RB-LB 5-11 175 Jr 5 Hunter Shamblin RB-LB 5-11 180 Jr 56 Dakota Siders OL-DL 6-01 270 Jr 11 Mason Skidmore WR-DB 5-09 160 Sr 65 Mason Smith OL-DL 6-02 235 Sr 23 Takoda Storm RB-LB 5-09 140 Jr Caleb Stout RB-LB 5-10 180 Jr DeAnthony Taylor RB-LB 5-09 155 So. 64 Bryson Ufer OL-LB 6-00 165 Fr 55 Antwon Vanmeter OL-DL 6-03 305 Sr 70 Quinton Vanmeter OL-DL 5-11 260 So. 4 Josh Watts WR-DB 5-10 140 So. 62 Nathan Wilson OL-DL 5-10 175 Fr Head coach: Kole Carter

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Evan Houck WR-DB 5-07 Fr Paolo Jones WR-DB 5-09 155 Jr

Schedule2022 Gallipolis Blue Devils Gallipolis 22 Meigs 19 Gallipolis 34 Athens 0 Gallipolis 22 Pt. Pleasant 26 Gallipolis NA Chesapeake cancl. Gallipolis NA Portsmouth canceled Gallipolis NA Fairland canceled Gallipolis 25 Coal Grove 34 Gallipolis 12 Rock Hill 6 Gallipolis 0 Ironton 43 Gallipolis 35 South Point 13 Playoffs Gallipolis 2 Heath 21 Record: 4-4 Results2021 QUICK HITTER Head Coach: Cole Carter (0-0 at Gallipolis, 1st season overall)Assistant Coaches: Jared McClel land, Colton Russell, Jordan Deel, Larry Carter, Kole Carter, Justin Bailey, Wade Jarrell, Mi chaelKeyScott.Returnees: Mason Smith, Bro dy Fellure, Mason Skidmore, Jarrell Scott, Gabe Raynor, Kenyon Franklin, Matt Liberati, Brayden Easton, Isaac Clary, Hudson Shamblin, Hunter Shamblin, Paolo Jones, Caleb Stout, Kenyon Franklin, Joey Dambrough, Gabe Rayor, Matt Liberati, Michael Henry, Cole Hines, Stephen Davis. Key Loses: Briar Williams, Ashton Janey, Daunevyn Woodson, Collin Watson. 2021 Record: 4-4 (3-2 OVC, 5th; Division IV play Offense:offs) Spread, Multiple Defense: 4-3, Multiple Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Defensive Starters Returning: 8 2022 Gallipolis Football RoseR Gallipolis. Blue Devils 2022 Football Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr 19 Alex Blair WR-DB 6-00 155 Fr 40 Jaquar Brown WR-DB 6-00 165 Sr 12 Parker Brown WR-DB 5-08 125 Fr 33 Mark Calhoun RB-LB 5-09 140 Jr 76 Travis Chapman OL-DL 5-10 280 So. 77 Isaac Clary OL-DL 6-07 315 Sr 21 Joey Darnbrough WR-DB 5-10 140 Jr 7 Steven Davis RB-LB 5-10 155 Jr 73 Jude Farley OL-DL 5-10 155 Fr 10 Brody Fellure QB-DB 6-00 185 Sr 9

TheSECONDARYcornerbacks look to be Skidmore and Fellure along with Jones and Darnbrough.Franklinis set to play safety with Rowe his“Webackup.play fast and they’re great at under standing what we want to do,” said Carter.

Gallipolis Blue Devils August 19 at Meigs 26 ATHENS September 2 PT. PLEASANT 9 at Chesapeake# 16 at Portsmouth# 23 FAIRLAND# 30 at

GALLIPOLIS — Novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a book entitled, “You Can’t Go Home Again.” Don’t tell that to Kole Carter. The former Gallipolis football standout is going from assistant coach to his first job as a head coach at his alma mater this season. “It’s my first time to be a head coach at my alma mater I’m looking forward to it. It’s exciting,” said the 25-year-old Carter. The Blue Devils had 18 players at the end of last season as they finished 4-4. But thanks to Carter’s efforts, Gallipolis opens this year with a 40-man roster. “We had a lot of athletes in the building not doing a thing. When I got this job in January, we encour aged them to come out, give it a try and they stayed with it for the most part,” said that is blessed with speed and more speed. Junior twin brothers Hunter Shamblin (5-11, 175) and Hudson Shamblin (5-11, 175) bring speed to the“They’rebackfield.fast as lightening,” Carter said of the Shamblin twins. The H-back will be senior co-cap tain Cole Hines (5-7, 170) with junior Stephen Davis in the mix.

Brayden Moore RB-LB 5-10 135 Fr Braden Mullins RB-LB 5-08 145 Fr

Tanner King OL-DL 6-02 280 Fr Liberati OL-LB 5-11 200 Jr

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Cole Hines RB-LB 5-09 185 Jr

OFFENSIVE LINE Junior Matt Liberati and sopho more Travis Chapman are locked in a battle for the center job. Senior Antwon Van Meter (6-4, 305) is a new face this season and should be the right guard. His backup will be younger brother Quentin Van Meter who is a sophomore. “Those are two good-looking kids,” said Carter. “Antwon is a a kid who hasn’t played yet. He’s a real athletic kid.” The left guard will be junior Dakota Siders (6-0, 270) with senior Gabe Raynor his backup. Raynor is expected to play some at right tackle,“Raynortoo. is a little undersized but he plays hard,” said Carter. The right tackle is senior Mason Smith while massive senior Isaac Clary (6-8, 310) will be the left tack le. Clary currently has offers from Illinois State and Marshall. Mathew Gorby will be the backup to Clary who is a team co-captain. “Siders moves well and Smith has good feet, he’s physical and a two-year starter,” said Carter. “Clary is a great kid. He’s going to be something BackQUARTERBACKspecial.”atthehelmfor the second straight season is senior Brody Fellure (6-1, 175) who is a dual threat.“He’s a good RPO guy. We’ll be able to do a lot of things with him,” saidTheCarter.backup figures to be sopho more Braylan Rathburn (6-2, 150).

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Gunnar Peterson RB-LB 5-10 155 Fr 51 Devan Presque OL-DL 5-09 235 Sr 54 James Qualls OL-LB 5-08 165 Fr Braylon Rathburn QB-DB 6-01 160 So. 60 Jack Rathburn OL-DL 6-01 230 So. Gabe Rayons OL-DL 6-00 200 Sr

KICKING GAME Junior Caleb Stout (5-9 172) looks to be the placekicker while Fellure will handle the punting duties. “We feel we have a good kicking game,” said Carter. CarterOVC is happy to be playing in the conference and sees a balanced league.“Ironton is loaded up. Our goal is to win the league and we want to see ourselves as league contends,” said“I’mCarter.looking forward to playing in the league. It’s going to be very competitive.” are up as Carter takes helm at Gallia Coal Grove# coach: Carter Kenyon Franklin WR-DB 6-01 195 Jr Matthew Gordon OL-DL 6-03 245 Jr

Michael Henry OL-DL 5-10 185 Jr

October 7 ROCK HILL# 14 at Ironton# 21 SOUTH POINT# #-Denotes OVC game Head

JuniorRECEIVERSAll-Ohio wideout Kenyon Franklin (6-1, 180) is a weapon much like Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers. “He’s our number one receiver. He’ll do a lot for our team. He’s a great offensive weapon,” said Carter.Senior Mason Skidmore (5-9, 165) will be the slotback, but Carter said there are three other players who will see action at wide receiver or slotback including junior Paolo Jones who started last season. He will be joined by juniors Joey Darnbrough (6-0, 145) and Conner Roe (5-10, DEFENSIVE148).

LINE The Blue Devils will utilize a 3-5-3 defensive alignment and adjust to theTheopposition.noseguard job will be shared by Chapman and Siders while the ends figure to be Antwon Van Meter and Nathan Smith. Joining the mix will be Liberati and Raynor. “We’re solid up there. We have a lot of weight so we need to get fast er,” said HinesLINEBACKERCarter.isatwo-time All-Ohio player and will be at the middle linebacker spot. He will be flanked by the Shamblin twins to give the Blue Devils a fast corps of line backers.Alsoexpected to see some play ing time either inside or outside is Davis.

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Members of the 2022 Portsmouth Trojans football team are: front row left to right, Jayden Duncan, Caden Scott, Devon Lattimore, Amari Harmon, Beau Hammond, Reade Pendleton, Tyler Duncan, Nolan Heilland, Brenden Truett and T.J. Debord; second row left to right, Gage Towards, Adams Charles, Leo Poxes, Kewan Left, Noah Livingston, Levaughn Cobb, Zach Roth, Nathaniel Berry, Ethan Scott and Devon Lattimore; third row from left to right, Alex Howard, Hunter Bowling, Jaydon Block, Jaylon Ball, Landen Boren, Dylan Sanderlin, Alex McKenzie, Kyo Sowards, Nik Copley, Colin Perry and J.T. Williams; fourth row left to right, Charles Fletcher, Jonathan Carter, Isaiah Krekeler, Wesley Runyon, Anakin Malone, Javontae Block, Jacob Roth, Leeland Scurlock, Landon Malone, Kayleb Johnson and Trevin Brooks; fifth row left to right, Marquez Locklear, Tyshon Henderson, Lukas Bradley, Zion Froe, Lathan Bradley and Chase Heilland; back row left to right, assistant coaches David Malone, Aaron Duncan, Gerold Cadogan and Chris Duncan, trainer Thomas Ramsey, manager Mark Aeh, head coach Bruce Kalb, and assistant coaches John Berry, Nate Cadogan, Sean Sturgell and Chad Hammond. (Photo by Jacob Smith/Portsmouth Daily Times)

SEE “TROJANS,” PAGE 48

PORTSMOUTH — Last season, the Portsmouth Trojans utilized the passing and running of quar terback Drew Roe and mixed in the running game. But Roe is gone, along with most of his receivers and some key linemen. So, the Trojans plan this season is to, well, utilize their quarterback and mix in the running game. “The goal of our offense is you can’t defend everything all at once, so we have to make sure our quar terback is making the right deci sion and throwing the ball where it needs to be,” said Trojans head coach Bruce Kalb. Making those decisions this sea son will be senior Tyler Duncan (5-11, 138), and Kalb has every bit of confidence in Duncan to be the leader of the offense. “He’s not as shifty (as Roe), but what he lacks in shifty he makes up for in his knowledge of the game,” said Kalb. “He throws a good ball and his dad is a coach. This gives his dad (Aaron Duncan) a chance to teach the finer points of the game.” Portsmouth was 8-4 last season and suffered some key losses, but there are enough skilled play ers and young talent to make the Trojans solid again this year.

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WIDE RECEIVER Most of the receiving corps is gone except the dangerous senior Reade Pendleton (5-9, 164). “We’re so glad to have him back,” saidButKalb.there are others who lay claim to a starting job or are push ing for playing time. The top candidates are junior Devon Lattimore (5-10, 152), senior Nolan Heiland (5-10, 156) who played at Portsmouth Notre Dame last season, as well a his younger brother Chase Heilland (5-8, 172), who is a sophomore, and junior Nathaniel Berry (6-1, 162). “Lattimore stepped in at the end of last season and lit the world on fire,” said Kalb. “Berry is tall and gives us a big body target. The Heilands are learning those AfterOFFENSIVEpositions.”LINElosingthreeofthe starting five, one might be concerned. But Kalb said the current group on the offensive line “are a good group of young linemen coming up.”

Trojans don’t plan to change their style of play

DuncanQUARTERBACKtookover in game 10 last season when Roe was injured in the first half. Duncan kept the Trojans in the game before Ironton pulled away in the second half. He then won the Trojans first playoff game but they lost in another tough game in the second round of the playoffs. The backup is sophomore J.T. Williams (5-6, 139) whom Kalb said was in the same mold as Roe and that “his best attributes are his legs.”RUNNING BACK Amare Johnson is gone, but senior Beau Hammond (5-8, 173) started several games last season and played extensively. “He had a really good season. He slimmed down and got faster,” said Kalb.Also in the backfield plans are senior Brenden Truett (5-6, 200) who gives the Trojans a power back. “Brenden is a north/south run ner. He grinds it out and gets you the tough yards,” said Kalb. The H-back will be senior Jayden Duncan (5-10, 162), of whom Kalb said “we’ll move him around. He’s more of an H-back and he can step up and be our No. 2 or No. 3 receiver.”

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FOOTBALL 2022 47 Portsmouth Trojans 2022 Football Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr 2 Chase Heilland WR-DB 5–08 172 So. 3 Devon Lattimore WR-DB 5-10 152 Jr 4 T.J. Debord WR-DL 6-03 160 Sr 5 Brenden Truett RB-LB 5-06 200 Sr 6 Lathan Bradley WR-DB 5-07 128 So. 7 Zion Froe RB-DL 5-07 144 So. 8 Ethan Scott WR-DB 5-08 141 Jr 9 Nathaniel Berry WR-DL 6-01 162 Jr 10 Nolan Heilland WR-DB 5-10 156 Sr 11 Lukas Bradley WR-DB 5-08 137 So. 12 Tyler Duncan QB-DB 5-11 138 Sr 13 J.T. Williams QB-LB 5-06 139 So. 14 Colin Perry WR-DB 5-10 146 So. 15 Zach Roth PK 5-10 168 Jr 16 Marquez Locklear QB-LB 5-08 140 Fr 17 Levaughn Cobb RB-DL 5-11 183 Jr 18 Tyshon Henderson WR-DB 5-05 113 Fr 19 Braxton Carr WR-DB 5-03 102 Fr 20 Nik Copley RB-LB 5-07 180 So. 21 Trevin Brooks RB-LB 5-08 167 Fr 22 Kayleb Johnson WR-DL 5-11 171 Fr 23 Landon Malone WR-DB 5-06 114 Fr 24 Leeland Scurlock WR-DB 5-07 137 Fr 25 Kyo Sowards WR-LB 5-07 137 Fr 28 Noah Livingston WR-LB 6-02 189 Jr 32 Jacob Roth PK 5-07 141 Fr 38 Javontae Block RB-LB 5-07 146 Fr 40 Reade Pendleton RB-LB 5-08 173 Sr 45 Beau Hammond RB-LB 5-08 173 Sr 50 Amari Harmon OL-DL 5-08 200 Sr 51 Alex McKenzie OL-DL 5-07 174 So. 52 Dylan Sanderlin OL-LB 5-11 202 So. 54 Landen Boren OL-DB 5-10 238 So. 55 Kewan Lett OL-DL 5-08 180 Jr 57 Jaylon Ball OL-DL 5-10 195 So. 58 Jaydon Block OL-DB 5-07 207 So. 59 Victor Block OL-DL 5-07 185 So. 60 Leo Poxes OL-DL 6-03 252 Jr 62 Anakin Malone OL-DL 5-08 204 Fr 63 Caden Scott OL-DL 6-03 252 Sr 66 Hunter Bowling OL-DL 5-11 230 So. 69 Wesley Runyon OL-DL 6-00 324 Fr 71 Gavin Porter OL-DL 5-11 203 Fr 72 Alex Howard OL-DB 5-08 165 So. 73 Isaiah Krekeler OL-DL 5-09 219 Fr 74 Adam Charles OL-DL 5-11 195 Jr 75 Jonathan Carter OL-DL 5-09 246 Fr 77 Charles Fletcher OL-DL 5-08 261 Fr 79 Gage Sowards OL-DL 5-11 278 Jr 80 Jayden Duncan WR-DB 5-10 162 Sr Head coach: Bruce Kalb 2022 Portsmouth trojans Football roster

DEFENSIVE LINE The offense is going to have to score some points and help out the Trojan defense, which lost eight starters from last season’s team. “I want the fastest kids on defense,” said Kalb of his defense. The tackles will be Poxes, who is a returning starter along with junior Levaughn Cobb (5-11, 183). Also in the rotation at both tackle spots is Harmon. The ends will be a rotation between senior T.J. Debord (6-3, 160), freshman Kaleb Johnson (5-11, 171) and There’sLINEBACKERSBerry.noshortage of line backers.Hammond and and sophomore Dylan Sanderlin (5-11, 202) will be inside while Pendleton and Williams will work on the out side.Look for junior Noah Livingston (6-2, 189).

LattimoreSECONDARYand Nolan Heilland should be the cornerbacks with Duncan waiting in the wings. KICKING GAME Senior Zach Roth (5–10, 168) has the experience and his broth er Jacob (5-7, 141) is the backup. Chase Heilland will handle placements.OVCKalbsaid Ironton is the favor ite again to take home the Ohio Valley Conference top trophy, but he said there are several teams who could “Gallipolischallenge.hasalot of speed. Coal Grove has about everybody back and we could be a good team. But Ironton is still on top of the mountain until one of use knocks them down.

PORTSMOUTH DEPTH CHART WR 40 Reade Pendleton 2 Chase Heiland LT 63 Caden Scott 69 Wesley Runyon LG 52 Dylan Sanderlin 66 Hunter Bowling C 54 Landen Boren 52 Dylan Sanderlin RG 50 Amari Harmon 66 Hunter Bowling RT 60 Leo Poxes 69 Wesley Runyon QB 12 Tyler Duncan 13 J.T. Williams RB 45 Beau Hammond 5 Brenden Truett H-B 80 Jayden Duncan 9 Nathaniel Berry WR 3 Devon Lattimore 9 Nathaniel Berry WR 10 Nolan Heiland 2 Chase Heiland PK 2 Chase Heiland DE 4 T.J. Debord 9 Nathaniel Berry DT 60 Leo Poxes 50 Amari Harmon DT 17 Levaugh Cobb 50 Amari Harmon DE 22 Kaleb Johnson 9 Nathaniel Berry LB 45 Beau Hammond 28 Noah Livingston LB 52 Dylan Sanderlin 28 Noah Livingston OLB 40 Reade Pendleton 5 Brenden Truett OLB 13 J.T. Williams 5 Brenden Truett CB 3 Devon Lattimore 2 Chase Heiland CB 10 Nolan Heiland 2 Chase Heiland S 12 Tyler Duncan 80 Jayden Duncan P 15 Zach Roth 32 Jacob Roth DEFENSEOFFENSE Trojans CONTINUED FROM PAGE 46 PortsmouthAugustTrojans 18 at Lucasville Valley 26 PORTSMOUTH WEST September 2 at Spring Valley, W.Va. 9 ROCK HILL# 16 GALLIPOLIS# 23 at Coal Grove# 30 at Chesapeake# October 7 FAIRLAND# 14 at South Point# 21 #-DenotesIRONTON#OVC game Head coach: Bruce Kalb Schedule2022 Portsmouth Trojans Portsmouth 35 Lucas. Valley 3 Portsmouth 34 Ports. West 7 Portsmouth 56 Cin. Deer Park 29 Portsmouth 41 Rock Hill 7 Portsmouth 34 Waverly 35 Portsmouth 42 Coal Grove 20 Portsmouth 44 Chesapeake 12 Portsmouth 14 Fairland 15 Portsmouth 49 South Point 13 Portsmouth 9 Ironton 36 Playoffs Portsmouth 38 Zane Trace 22 Portsmouth 6 Ironton 17 Record: 8-4 Results2021 2021 High School Football Final Regular Season Standings Ohio Valley Conference OVC Overall W L Pts. Opp W L Pts Opp Ironton 7 0 293 36 9 1 353 77 Fairland 5 1 202 63 8 1 307 111 Portsmouth 4 2 199 103 7 3 359 177 Coal Grove 4 3 169 205 5 4 245 254 Gallipolis 2 2 72 96 4 3 150 141 Rock Hill 2 5 109 186 3 5 132 186 South Point 1 6 86 235 1 8 104 298 Chesapeake 0 6 48 254 0 8 48 320 Southern Ohio DivisionConferenceI SOC Overall W L Pts Opp W L Pts Opp Symmes Valley 4 0 117 41 9 0 307 92 Northwest 4 1 134 55 5 5 247 174 Sciotoville East 2 3 94 118 5 3 198 170 Ports. Notre Dame 2 2 150 80 7 2 343 137 Beaver Eastern 0 4 6 116 1 7 49 320 Green 0 2 28 85 1 5 88 214 Division II SOC Overall W L Pts Opp W L Pts Opp Wheelersburg 5 0 158 34 7 3 252 134 Waverly 4 1 187 70 8 1 353 131 Minford 3 2 161 96 6 3 243 156 Portsmouth West 2 3 149 147 5 5 250 249 Lucasville Valley 1 4 68 167 4 6 219 310 Oak Hill 0 4 13 222 1 8 47 334 2021 H.S. F ootball S tanding S

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QUICK HITTER Head Coach: Bruce Kalb (18-14 at Portsmouth and overall, third season)Assistant Coach es: Bo Mayo, Gerald Cadogan, Nate Cadogan, John Walker, Dave Malone. Key Returnees: Drew Roe, Dariyonne Bryant, Jesse Dixon, Amare Johnson, Ale berto Poxes, Reade Pendleton, Beau Hammond, Hames Thurman, Brendan Truett, Tyler Duncan, Noah Carver. Key Losses: Drew Roe, Amare Johnson, Donovan Carr, Alberto Poxes, James Thurman, Noah Carver, Coo per Maxie, Dariyonne Bryant, Jalen Jones, Trey Williams. 2021 Record: 8-4 (5-2 OVC, Offense:third) Pro, Slot, Multiple Defense: 4-4, Multiple Starters: 4 Starters: 5

Taking over at center will be sophomore Landen Boren (5-10, 238). He will be flanked by senior Amari Harmon (5-8, 200) on the right side and sophomore Dylan Sanderlin on the left side. Junior Leo Poxes (6-3, 252) is returning and will be the right tackle with senior Caden Scott (6-3, 252) a candidate on the othe side. “We have some young faces and some seniors,” said Kalb. One player who will see some time as a backup at tackle is fresh man Wesley Runyon (6-0, 324).

SYMMES VALLEY Vikings

SeniorQUARTERBACKAleckBeckett (6-1 175) has the most experience at quarterback and is expected to be the starter, but Ferguson said it might be a position where the Vikings rotate the signal caller.

Ferguson takes over the helm at Symmes Valley

WILLOW WOOD — You will defi nitely need a program when watch ing the Symmes Valley Vikings this season.There will be plenty of new faces and names from the playing field to the man in charge for a program that went 9-1 last season won the Southern Ohio Conference. Six-year assistant coach Ben Ferguson takes the helm for his first season as the head coach. He replaces the program’s all-time winningest coach Rusty Webb, who retired following only the second unbeaten regular season in the pro gram’sBesidehistory.losing their veteran coach, the Vikings lost nine starters on both sides of the ball, but Ferguson is “We’reundeterred.going to have a pretty decent size senior class again this year. Those are guys who have been sprinkled in the past few years and have some seri ous varsity time,” said Ferguson. ”We’re looking for the older guys to lead and we have some young er guys who are ready to step up. We’re just trying to put it all togeth er and see what we can do.”

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SEE “LINE PLAY,” PAGE 42

Members of the 2022 Symmes Valley Vikings football team are: front row from left to right, manager Nathaniel Wheeler, Noah Hutchinson, Zander Horn, Colt Pancake, Sam McClease, Levi Ross, Josh Saunders and manager Bentlee Holland; second row left to right, Caleb Ritchie, Kingston Fields, Jason Lewis, Gavin Harris, Alex Adkins, Caiden Mount and Tucker Ross; third row left to right, Wyatt Owens, Gavin Henson, Cody Stapleton, Randy Adkins, Andy Strow and Branson Edwards; fourth row from left to right, Austin Dement, Willie Jones, Aleck Beckett, Isaac Ross and Aydan Taylor; fifth row from left to right, coaches John Coriell, Eric Holland, head coach Ben Ferguson, Seth Jones and Brad Nelson. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

Although Ferguson is excited to be a head coach, he’s happier for the“I’mplayers.excited but more for the young guys and the kids who hav en’t played. I’m excited they get to experience this. I tell them all the time, just the fact you guys are out here, that you’re willing to work and contribute to the tradition is great. And if we pick up some wins along the way with that, it’s even better,” said Ferguson. While other teams won’t feel sorry for the Vikings, Ferguson said the Vikings aren’t feeling sorry for themselves, either. “We have expectations to go out and do the little things right. If you go 100 percent all the time. you’ll always have a chance,” said Ferguson. “We just want to keep the tradition going and build off the past. We just want to keep them interested and keep getting better.”

FOOTBALL 2022 51 SYMMES VALLEY DEPTH CHART TE 18 Josh Saunders 9 Branson Edwards LT 54 Isaac Ross 70 Cody Stapleton LG 65 Alex Adkins 52 Jacob Callicoat C 51 Tucker Ross 77 Zander Hurn RG 44 Caiden Mount 72 Jacob Thompson RT 55 Bradley Skaggs 52 Jacob Callicoat TE 33 Wyatt Owens 45 Colt Pancake QB 12 Aleck Beckett 2 Caleb Ritchie FB 44 Caiden Mount 25 Willie Jones RB 13 Levi Ross 4 Randy Adkins RB 8 Sam McClease 2 Caleb Ritchie PK 12 Aleck Beckett 44 Caiden Mount DE 79 Austin Dement 70 Cody Stapleton DT 52 Jacob Callicoat 50 Aydan Taylor DT 54 Isaac Ross 65 Alex Adkins DE 44 Caiden Mount 79 Austin Dement LB 12 Aleck Beckett 1 Andy Strow LB 8 Sam McClease 1 Andy Strow OLB 18 Josh Saunders 12 Aleck Beckett OLB 33 Wyatt Owens 12 Aleck Beckett CB 9 Branson Edwards 4 Randy Adkins CB 13 Levi Ross 4 Randy Adkins S 2 Caleb Ritchie 45 Colt Pancake P 12 Aleck Beckett 25 Willie Jones DEFENSEOFFENSE Symmes Valley Vikings August 19 SOUTH GALLIA 26 at Eastern Megs September 2 at Chesapeake 9 TUG VALLEY, W.Va. 16 OPEN 23 at Green# 30 BEAVER EASTRN# October 7 at Sciotoville East# 14 at Ports. Notre Dame# 21 #-DenotesNORTHWEST#SOCgame Head coach: Ben Ferguson Schedule2022 Symmes Valley Vikings Sym. Valley 42 South Gallia 0 Sym. Valley 28 Eastern Meigs 12 Sym. Valley 33 Chesapeake 0 Sym. Valley 55 Tug Valley 13 Sym. Valley NA Fayetteville cancl. Sym. Valley 32 Hunt. Ross 26 Sym. Valley NA Green canceled Sym. Valley 34 Beaver Eastern 0 Sym. Valley 34 Sciotville East 0 Sym. Valley 34 Prt. Notre Dame 28 Sym. Valley 15 Northwest 13 Playoffs Sym. Valley 13 Col. KIPP 16 Record: 9-1 Results2021 QUICK HITTER Head Coach: Ben Ferguson (0-0 at Symmes Valley and overall, first season)Assistant Coaches: Eric Holland, Seth Jones, Brad Nel son. Stats: Cameron Meadows. Film: John Sharp. Key Returnees: Aleck Beckett, Levi Ross, Josh Saunders, Will Jones, Wyatt Owens, Caiden Mount, Isaac Ross, Austin Dement, Branson Ed Keywards.Loses: Levi Best, Grayson Walsh, Lei NieeSeth Ulery, Nick Strow, Eli Patterson, Ethan Patterson, Gavan Yates, Tanner McComas, Brayden Webb. 2021 Record: 9-1 (5-0 SOC, first; Division 6 playoffs) Offense: Wing-T, Wishbone, Multiple Defense: 4-4, Multiple Offensive Starters Returning: 2 Defensive Starters Returning: 2 L. Ross Beckett I. Ross Owens Saunders Ritchie Adkins Vikings in The spoTlighT McClease Pancake Mount Jones Edwards T. Ross

Senior Caleb Ritchie played as a freshman but is just now getting reacquainted with the position. “We’re rotating guys in there. One guy might be a better run ner, or Aleck if we want to pass more. Beckett is our jack-of-all trades. There are guys who can do a certain specific thing well who we might move around depending on their skill set,” said Ferguson. “Ritchie brings some different dynamics to the position. He can throw pretty well, he can run pretty well. The biggest thing is getting him the reps now where he can learn the TheRUNNINGoffense.”BACKbackfieldhas some depth. Senior Levi Ross headlines the group along with junior Sam McClease. Also in the running are senior Wyatt Owens, sophomore Willie Jones, freshman Randy Adkins and possibly Ritchie along with sophomore offensive lineman Caiden Mount. “We expect Levi to take a bigger role. Adkins is a freshman but he has some of those natural gifts you look for,” said Ferguson. “Mount loves contact, sometimes even too much.”“Traditionally, we’ve been a runfirst offense. Depending on how we progress during the season, I still feel we’ll be a run-first team but we’ll try to get a little more balance with it. Again, that all depends on our skill set and how we develop.”

DEFENSIVE LINE The Vikings won’t change their 4-4 alignment look but adjust depending on the opposition. Isaac Ross returns at one tackle with Callicoat and Adkins on the other side. Junior Ayden Taylor will draw some consideration along withOwensStapleton.played some defensive end in the past and has the upper hand, but Ferguson said he could move to Sophomorelinebacker.Austin Dement and Mount are in a battle on the other side but Ferguson said all three will“Weplay.like to give our linemen some rest. As long as they play their tech nique and don’t get pushed off the ball, they’ve got a shot at playing,” saidLINEBACKERFerguson.Beckett—who played inside last season — will return and direct the defense. Jones got some varsity time last year. On the outside could be Owens if he doesn’t play end. Definitely returning inside will be McClease. Saunders gives the Vikings a versa tile player at linebacker. Freshman Andy Strow is another possible candidate.“McClease is a veteran and a very smart kid,” said Ferguson.

Wyatt Owens is getting the most looks and should be a start er, and on the other side could be senior Josh Saunders, who had a lot of varsity snaps at the end of last season but also spent some time in theOtherbackfield.candidates are sopho mores Colt Pancake and Branson Edwards.“They’re both young guys and just feeling their way around,” said Ferguson. “Saunders had a lot of varsity time last season.”

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OFFENSIVE LINE Freshman Tucker Ross is tak ing the most snaps at center but Ferguson said there are other can didates. Freshman Zander Hurn has taken some snaps but he has rotated around the entire line.

Senior Bradley Skaggs hasn’t played for several years but “he’s coming along nicely. He’s in a nice spot because physically he’s in a niceRightspot.”guard is a battle between either Mount and senior Jacob Thompson. “They are back and forth every day,” said Ferguson. On the other side will be between juniors Alex Adkins and Jacob Callicoat.Theleft tackle will be senior Isaac Ross — a returning starter — while the right tackle is up in the air. Skaggs and Callicoat have rotated at the spot while sophomore Cody Stapleton is getting a look along with junior Alex Adkins who has had a couple of starts in the past. “Adkins is an older guy who hasn’t played the last couple of years but he has the frame and footwork for it,” said Ferguson.

740-532-4793 • Fax ritchpat6@yahoo.com740-532-4790 2022 SymmeS Valley VikingS Football RoSteR Symmes Valley Vikings 2022 Football Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr. 1 Andy Strow QB-LB 5-11 170 Fr 2 Caleb Ritchie QB-DB 5-08 165 Sr 4 Randy Adkins RB-DB 5-08 175 Fr 7 Noah Hutchinson RB-DB 5-07 130 Fr 8 Sam McClease WR-DB 5-06 145 Fr 9 Branson Edwards WR-DB 6-01 155 So. 12 Aleck Beckett QB-LB 6-03 210 Sr 13 Levi Ross RB-DB 5-06 160 Sr 15 Ethan Shafer RB-LB 5-08 195 So. 18 Josh Saunders WR-LB 5-08 185 Sr 21 Connor Cade WR-LB 5-08 165 Fr 25 Willie Jones RB-LB 6-01 170 So. 32 Kingston Fields RB-DB 5-06 145 So. 33 Wyatt Owens WR-LB 6-01 150 Sr 34 Brandon Fout RB-LB 5-09 170 So. 44 Caiden Mount RB-OL-DE 5-09 180 So. 45 Colt Pancake WR-DB 5-07 140 So. 50 Aydan Taylor OL-DL 6-01 210 Jr 51 Tucker Ross OL-DL 5-10 220 Fr 53 Jason Lewis OL-DL 5-09 200 Fr 54 Isaac Ross OL-DL 6-01 240 Sr 65 Alex Adkins OL-DL 6-00 225 Jr 70 Cody Stapleton OL-DL 6-00 260 So. 72 Jacob Thompson OL-DL 6-00 230 So. 75 Gavan Harris OL-DL 5-10 205 So. 77 Zander Hurn OL-DL 5-10 190 Fr 79 Austin Dement OL-DL 6-02 170 So. 80 Gavan Henson WR-DB 5-10 160 Sr Head coach: Ben Ferguson Vikings CONTINUED FROM PAGE 50

LeviSECONDARYRossis a two-year starter and will be the mainstay at corner back.“He’s had a lot of snaps and he helps the younger guys. He sets the pace for them,” said Ferguson. Edwards is expected to be the other corner while Adkins could be a swingman at corner and safe. Pancake and Ritchie are taking reps at “Safetysafety.isan open position right now,” said AfterKICKINGFerguson.GAMEopentryouts with 15 can didates, Beckett won both the place-kicking and punting jobs. Mount will be the backup at place kicker. Jones is the backup punter. FergusonSOC doesn’t see a clear-cut favorite and expects a tough battle each“Theweek.league will be pretty strong. Northwest has a big back who is hard to stop. Notre Dame will be good again. They’re so disciplined you never overlook them. Green is moving in the right direction,” said Ferguson. “East will be tough and Eastern can play in space.” Ohio 45638-1631

DL: Trennen Stoll, Carey, 6-3, 270, sr.; Mason Williams, Mogadore, 6-4, 235, jr.; Hunter Albright, Springfield Northeastern, 6-0, 220, jr.; Desmond Davis, Cincinnati Gamble Montessori, 6-4, 250, soph.; Cohen Hickman, Jamestown Greeneview, 5-10, 235, sr.; Levi Milledge, Mechanicsburg, 6-1, 205,LB:jr.Chase Morrow, Lucasville Valley, 5-11, 190, sr.; Brayden Webb, Willow Wood Symmes Valley, 6-4, 225, soph.; Landon Kemerly, Carey, 6-0, 200, jr.; Aiden Godsey, Ashland Crestview, 6-2, 200, sr.; Carson Feichtner, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-1, 200, sr.; Mason Foos, Seneca East, 6-3, 200 Sr.; Giovanni Higgins, St. BernardElmwood Place, 5-11, 160, soph. DB: Bryce Conti, Carey, 6-1, 170, sr.; Luke Kaufman, Columbus Grove, 5-11, 157, sr.; Jon Brasee, Wellington, 6-1, 180, sr.; Danny Mascadri, Mechanicsburg, 6-0, 175, sr.; Cavan Cooper, Bainbridge Paint Valley, 6-2, 205, jr. P: Garrett Lamb-Hart, Mount Gilead, 5-10, 155, sr. Third Team Offense QB: Jack Gregory, Centerburg, 6-2, 190, sr.; Hayden Kuhn, Ashland Crestview, 6-0, 155, jr.; Derek Lonsway, Carey, 6-0, 180. sr.; Andrew Champagne, Columbia Station Columbia, 6-1, 170, sr.; Caden Houseman, Springfield Northeastern, 6-0, 175, jr.; Preston Sellers, Dayton Christian, 5-10, 190, jr. RB: Maxton Lower, Northmor, 6-2, 215, jr.; JD Miller, Johnstown Northridge, 6-0, 175, sr.; Ethan Patterson, Willow Wood Symmes Valley, 6-2, 165, sr.; Chase Hall, Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant, 6-1, 190, jr.; Franko Rome, Old Washington Buckeye Trail, 5-10, 171, sr.; Zach Czako, Middlefield Cardinal, 5-10, 220, Sr. WR/TE: Jonny Frazier, Oberlin, 5-10, 170, sr.; Silas Snell, Cincinnati Country Day, 6-5, 245, sr.; Tre’Von Drake, LaBrae, 6-2, 180, sr.; Mason Murphy, Mogadore, 6-3, 170, sr. OL: Duston Sanders, Northmor, 6-8, 315, sr.; Gavin Berridge, Marion Elgin, 6-0, 245, sr.; Sean Smith, Columbus Africentric, 5-10, 315, fr.; Quentin Leasure, Barnesville, 5-11, 330, jr.; Tyler Schooley, Gibsonburg, 5-11, 210, sr.; Nick Teglovic, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-2, 230, sr.; Mike Soltis, Middlefield Cardinal, 6-2, 275, sr.; Jace Diedrick, Wellington, 6-3, 250, sr.; Cael Rose, Casstown Miami East, 6-0, 320, sr. K: Grant Woodfin, Worthington Christian, 5-8, 150,Thirdsr. Team Defense DL: Casey Hudson, Proctorville Fairland, 6-2, 210, sr.; Hunter Kesselring, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-2, 230, sr.; Devin Morris, Archbold, 5-11, 250, jr.; Kavon Robinson-Carter, Garfield Heights Trinity, 6-1, 205, sr.; Isaac Thompson, Oberlin, 6-5, 225, jr.; Devan Dierdrick, Wellington, 6-3, 230, soph. LB: Joshua Carrel, Worthington Christian, 6-1, 210, jr.; Leighton Loge, Nelsonville-York, 6-1, 180, jr.; Aidan Snodgrass, Old Washington Buckeye Trail, 6-0, 217, sr.; Bo Snyder, New Middletown Springfield, 5-10, 180, sr.; Ty Vickery, Andover Pymatuning Valley, 5-7, 180, fr.; Drew Unangst, Wellington, 6-1, 200, sr.; Jarrod Mays, Jamestown Greeneview, 5-10, 225, jr.; Jacob Rayburn, Arcanum, 5-10, 185, jr. DB: Devontae Underwood, Cincinnati Gamble Montessori, 5-9, 165, sr.; Carter Williams, Jamestown Greeneview, 6-1, 190, jr.; Anthony Soltis, Middlefield Cardinal, 6-1, 150, sr.; Ryan Croston, Pymatuning Valley, 5-9, 165 fr.; Jarren Hicks, Coal Grove, 6-0, 175, sr. P: Jesse Meyer, Coldwater, 6-4, 220, sr. Honorable Mention QB: Lane Hess. Johnstown Northridge, 6-0, 160, jr.; Nick Neuhart, Old Washington Buckeye Trail, 6-4, 186, jr.

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WR/TE: Seandelle Gardner, New Middletown Springfield, 5’9, 145, sr.; Cody Davis, Columbia, 6-4, 170, sr.; Zander Schmidt, Fairland, 6-0, 185, sr.; Perry Kingrey, Coal Grove, 6-5, 225, sr.; Jordan Martin, Belpre, 6-3, 195, sr.; Jackson Bergman, Hicksville, 6-6, 205, sr.; Jacksen Schroeder, Columbus Grove, 5-11, 165, sr.; Jaden Moss, Oregon Cardinal Stritch, 5-10, 170, sr.; Beau Wolf, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley, 5-8, 155, sr.; Hunter Yates, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 5-11, 165, soph. OL: Dallas McCracken, Hanoverton United, 6-5, 280, soph.; Matthew Kidd, Mogadore, 6-0, 175, sr.; Noah Pettry, LaBrae, 6-2, 275, sr.; Adam Pettry, LaBrae, 6-2, 270, sr.; Connor Heater, Brookfield, 6-4, 250, jr.; Zeek Worsencroft, New Middletown Springfield, 6-3, 255, sr.; Andrew Vance, Cincinnati Country Day, 6-5, 240, sr.; Will Dratwa, Frankfort Adena, 6-0, 225, sr.; Tucker Levering, NelsonvilleYork, 6-0, 240, sr.; Dominik Robson, NelsonvilleYork, 6-4, 250, sr.; Brad Wheeler, Coal Grove, 6-0, 190, sr.; Bryson Spencer, Lucasville Valley, 5-11, 265, sr.; Ashton Clauss, Carey, 6-0, 200, sr.; Hayden Dickman, Archbold, 6-1, 195, jr.; Eric Bohn, Defiance Tinora, 5-10, 210, sr.; Caleb Riggs, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-3, 195, jr.; Logan Shepherd, Barnesville, 5-8, 235, sr.; Landon Koch, Old Washington Buckeye Trail, 6-2, 247, jr.; Dakota Milliken, Old Washington Buckeye Trail, 6-0, 267, sr.; Jared Trenner, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 5-10, 205, jr.; Corbin Ebersbach, Newcomerstown, 6-0, 205, sr. K: Sean Leonard, Jamestown Greeneview, 6-0, 160, fr.; Chase Ruby, Lucasville Valley, 6-3, 165, sr.; Anthony Bell, Carey, 5-11, 164, sr.; DL: Payne Brereton, Hanoverton United, 6-0, 235, sr.; Ben Hopkins, Canton Central Catholic, 6-4, 235, sr.; Brayden Young, Casstown Miami East, 6-1, 220, sr.; Alex Johnson, Centerburg, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jarrett Simmons, West Jefferson, 6-1, 210, sr.; Gavin Whited, Northmor, 6-1, 230, sr.; R.J. Ward, Fairland, 5-10, 235, sr.; Eli Patterson, Symmes Valley, 6-1, 205, sr.; Beau Blankenship, Paint Valley, 6-4, 220, sr.; Caleb Osborne, Frankfort Adena, 6-1, 235, jr.; Nathan Martin, NelsonvilleYork, 6-1, 190, sr.; Justin Moore, Lucasville Valley, 6-6, 261, Jr.; Joey Yoder, Collins Western Reserve, 6-0, 215, sr.; Camredn Foster, Liberty Center, 6-2, 170, sr.; Javen Gaines, Defiance Tinora, 6-0, 225, jr.; Parker Ketterman, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-1, 210, jr.; Clay Bonnell, Columbus Grove, 6-2, 195, sr.; Kaleb Bailey, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-3, 240, jr.; Ethan Spangenburg, Barnesville, 6-0, 225, sr.; Joel Rataiczak, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 6-3, 200, jr.; Gatlin Fish, Newcomerstown, 6-0, 245,LB:sr.Nathan Hemberger, LaBrae, 6-0, 190, fr.; AJ Bartolin, Brookfield, 6-0, 190, jr.; Chase Vacco, East Canton, 6-3, 180, sr.; Jake McCullough, East Canton, 5-7, 165, jr.; Tom Reljin, Columbia Station Columbia, 5-10, 190, sr.; Tyler Huber, Arcanum, 5-11, 180, sr.; Garrett Corwin, Northmor, 5-11, 195, sr.; Jack Rickert, Grandview Heights, 6-0, 215, jr.; Tanner Ufferman, Fairbanks, 6-0, 190, sr.; Tyler White, Worthington Christian, 5-11, 170, sr.; Grayson Walsh, Symmes Valley, 5-10, 185, sr.; Cayden Alvarado, Archbold, 5-10, 210, sr.; Zaiden Huck, Beverly Fort Frye, 5-11, 190, jr.; Eli Johnson, Beverly Fort Frye, 5-11, 178, jr.; Chase Conner, Barnesville, 6-0, 170, sr.; Connor Jones, Barnesville, 5-10, 200, sr.; Hunter Schott, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 6-3, 230, jr.; Trenton Newkirk, Newcomerstown, 6-2, 245, sr.; Isaac Fullenkamp, Coldwater, 5-11, 170, sr. DB: Jay’ Marion Jethroe, LaBrae, 6-0 170, jr.; Elijah Stanley, Creston Norwayne, 6-0, 185, jr.; Ty Moore, Wellington, 5-10, 170, sr.; Owen Menge, Columbia Station Columbia, 5-7, 155, sr.; Jalen Fairbanks, Cincinnati Gamble Montessori, 5-9, 155, sr.; Marcus Cortez, Northmor, 5-10, 150, sr.; Cameron Frazier, KIPP Columbus, 5-11, 165, soph.; Adam Fry, West Jefferson, 5-10, 165, sr.; Tyler Johnson, Centerburg, 6-2, 195, jr.; Tristin Pierce, Grandview Heights, 5-9, 170, jr.; Kalyn Spence, Columbus Africentric, 6-0, 170, sr; Steeler Leep, Fairland, 5-9, 165, Jr.; Levi Niece, Symmes Valley, 5-7, 180, sr.; Hunter Blagg, Rock Hill, 5-8, 150, sr.; Jacob Hershberger, Harrod Allen East, 5-11, 160, jr.; Cole Commisso, Defiance Tinora, 5-11, 175, sr.; Owen Long, Liberty Center, 6-0, 160, sr.; Carter Valentine, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-5, 185, sr.; Bunk Millender, Newcomerstown, 5-7, 150, fr.; Sam Townsend, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 6-0, 165, soph.; Donovan Geiger, Old Washington Buckeye Trail; 6-3, 171, soph. P: Eric Groesser, Sullivan Black River, 6-0, 190, soph.; Cordell Grubb, Paint Valley, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Noah Dickerson, Crooksville, 6-2, 190, Sr.

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WR/TE: MJ Book, West Jefferson, 6-4, 190, sr.; Gavin Bailey, Archbold, 6-1, 160, sr.; Tyler Schwieterman, Coldwater, 6-4, 190, sr.; Ty Powell, Dayton Christian, 6-1, 185, sr., Brennen Troutwine, Arcanum, 5-10, 160, sr. OL: Casey Brooker, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-2, 260, sr.; Easton Korody, Carey, 6-5, 280, sr.; Mason Ringler, Ashland Crestview, 6-2, 220, jr.; Travis Owen, Sullivan Black River, sr.; Lucas Datillo, New Middletown Springfield, 5-10, 195, soph.; John Avalon, Middlefield Cardinal, 6-1, 265, sr.; Grant Albers, Anna, 6-4, 280, sr. K: Rece Verhoff, Columbus Grove, 5-7, 150, sr. First Team Defense DL: Gavin Carpenter, Barnesville, 5-8, 255, sr.; Owen Barker, Ashland Crestview, 6-3, 185, jr.; Baeden Hancock, Defiance Tinora, 6-0, 235, sr.; Marshall Yelkin, New Middletown Springfield, 5’11, 200, sr.; Cayden Sherepita, Wellington, 6-3, 215, sr.; Sidikiba Kaba, KIPP Columbus, 6-3, 270, jr. LB: Riordan Stauffer, Fairbanks, 6-3, 240, sr.; J.D. Brumfield, Proctorville Fairland, 6-0, 195, sr.; AJ Schafer, Columbus Grove, 6-0, 210, jr.; Owen Johnson, Liberty Center, 5-11, 210, sr.; Aaron Groner, New Middletown Springfield, 5-8, 200, sr.; Michael Miles, Garfield Heights Trinity, 6-1, 190, jr.; Jake Hurst, Mechanicsburg, 5-9, 190, sr. DB: Dan Wagner, Columbus Africentric, 6-0, 165, sr.; Connor Morse, Ashland Crestview, 5-9, 170, sr.; Aidan Stephens, LaBrae, 6-1, 180, sr.; Tyler Mrakuzic, Sullivan Black River, 5-11, 154, jr.; Norey Johnson, Cincinnati Deer Park, 6-3, 192, sr. P: Emilio Duran, Ottawa Hills, 6-0, 175, jr.

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QB: Tyler Buescher, West Jefferson, 6-0, 155, sr.; Drew Carter, Nelsonville-York, 6-1, 185, sr.; D.J. Newman, Archbold, 6-1, 175, sr.; Beau Brungard, New Middletown Springfield, 6-0, 195, sr.; Andre Yarber, Oberlin, 5-11, 180, sr.; Bryce Schondelmyer, Arcanum, 6-2, 195, jr.

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Offensive Players of the Year: Beau Brungard, New Middletown Springfield; D.J. Newman, Archbold; Bryce Schondelmyer, Arcanum

Second Team Offense QB: Cy Starcher, Marion Elgin, 6-1, 180, sr.; Tamir Wynn, KIPP Columbus, 5-11, 170, jr.; Ian Ellis, Beverly Fort Frye, 6-0,185, sr.; C.J. Hannahs, Barnesville. 5-8, 145, jr.; Jack Talkington, Canton Central Catholic, 6-2, 215, jr.; Aaron Conley, Mechanicsburg, 5-9, 180, sr. RB: Kevin Kline, Marion Elgin, 6-0, 190, sr.; Colin Metzger, Columbus Grove, 5-9, 200, sr.; Connor Smith, Gibsonburg, 5-8, 170, jr.; Marco Cirigliano, Columbia Station Columbia, 5-10 160, soph.; Austin Francis, Casstown Miami East, 5-10, 160,WR/TE:sr. Spencer Bliss, Barnesville, 5-9, 155, sr.; Jake Jarrett, Collins Western Reserve, 5-10, 145 Sr.; Paul Butterman, Mount Gilead, 6-3, 175, sr.; Correll Amsbaugh, Worthington Christian, 6-4, 205, jr.; Robert Verba, Andover Pymatuning Valley, 6-2, 235, sr. OL: Canyon Schneider, West Jefferson, 6-2, 250, sr.; Joe Kinsley, Fairbanks, 6-2, 255, sr.; Steve Rhoades, Proctorville Fairland, 6-0, 225, sr.; Owen Box, Liberty Center, 6-3, 240, jr.; Mitch Douglas, Columbus Grove, 6-0, 250, sr.; Colby Morlock, Creston Norwayne, 6-4, 290, sr.; James McCulloch, Andover Pymatuning Valley, 6-5, 275,sr.; Adam Waller, Mechanicsburg, 6-0, 205, sr. K: Luke Courtney, Hanoverton United, 5-11, 160,Secondsoph.

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RB: Devin Carter, LaBrae, 5-9, 175, sr.; David Altiere, Western Reserve, 6-0, 178, sr.; Devin Ray, Andover Pymatuning Valley, sr.; Brogan Green, Fairbanks, 5-7, 175, jr.; Teegan Ruhl, Fredericktown, 6-1, 180, jr.; Hayden Salyers, West Jefferson, 5-10, 170, sr.; Dalton Haubeil, Chillicothe Huntington, 5-9, 170, sr.; Hudson Stalder, Nelsonville-York, 5-11, 170, jr.; Owen Hankins, Rock Hill, 6-2, 210, sr.; K.P. Delarber, Defiance Tinora, 5-10, 185, sr.; Tyce DeVolld, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 6-1, 185, jr.; Owyn Wise, Barnesville, 5-10, 165, sr.; Jordan Vallejo, Carey, 6-2, 265, jr.

Defensive Player of the Year: Norey Johnson, Cincinnati Deer Park Coach of the Year: James Lee, KIPP Columbus First Team Offense

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RB: Maeson Long, Beverly Fort Frye, 5-10, 165, sr.; Lincoln Mollenkopf, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 5-9, 170, sr.; Jake Gill, Creston Norwayne, 5-10, 185, jr.; Will Butler, Mogadore, 6-3, 200, jr.; Ashton Snell, Cincinnati Country Day, 5-10, 165, sr.

Ohio High School Sports Writers All-Ohio 2021 Division V All-Ohio Football Teams

QB: Levi Gullion, Piketon, 6-3, 195, sr.; Drew Roe, Portsmouth, 5-7, 151, sr.; Gabe Tingle, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-11, 180, sr.; Harley Hopkins, Zanesville West Muskingum, 6-1, 205, sr.; Joseph Dzierwa, Tontogany Otsego, 6-6, 180, sr.; Billy Skripac, South Range, 6-2, 195, jr.

Third Team Defense DL: Ashton Duncan, Ironton, 6-2, 245, sr.; Dakahri Paul, Warrensville Heights, 6-0, 180, sr.; Bailey Ryan, South Range, 6-1, 277, jr.; Nick Burns, Chesapeake, 6-2, 280, sr.; Braiden Dunham, Piketon, 6-4, 215, sr.; Lucas Prichard, Lima Bath, 6-4, 255, sr.; Conner Cravaack, Cincinnati Madeira, 6-5, 225, jr. LB: Chandler Burrell, Harvest Prep, 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Williams, Wheelersburg, 6-1, 195, sr.; James Thurman, Portsmouth, 5-9, 190, sr.; Justin Hershberger, Apple Creek Waynedale, 5-10, 190, sr.; Nate Glanc, Fairview Park Fairview, 5-10, 200, jr.; Phil LaVerde, Kirtland, 5-10, 175, jr.: Zack Stevens, Enon Greenon, 6-4, 190, jr.; Hunter Pendleton, Minford, 6-4, 230,DB:jr. Jack Kuehn, Burton Berkshire, 5-11, 176, sr.; Scottie Bruns, Carlisle, 6-0, 160, sr.; David Hawk, Springfield Shawnee, 5-9, 165, sr.; J Matz, Kansas Lakota, 6-0, 180, sr.; Ethan McHugh, Rayland Buckeye Local, 6-1, 210, sr.; Brody Swigonski, Garrettsville Garfield, 5-11, 170, sr. P: Jake Heatherington, Bellaire, 6-2, 170, jr. Honorable Mention QB: Evan Daniels, Mantua Crestwood, 6-2, 180, sr.; Anthony Cusick, Columbiana Crestview, 5-11, 170, sr.; Jack Osborne, Versailles, 5-11, 160, sr.; Nathan Hunter, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-0, 185, sr.; Coulter Cleland, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-2, 200, sr.; Jordan Schulz, Albany Alexander, 6-1, 170, soph.; Devin Parker, Minford, 6-2, 205, sr.; Isaac Molihan, Wellston, 5-10, 175, jr.; Logan Yoder, Sugarcreek Garaway, 5-10, 160, jr.; Brayden Doran, Camden Preble Shawnee, 5-8, 160, jr. RB: Jaidyn Sapp, Ravenna Southeast, 6-2, 195, sr.; Louie Blasiole, Mantua Crestwood, 5-10, 200, sr.; Cooper Briggs, Akron Manchester, 6-0, 190, sr.; Elijah Slagle, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5-9, 190, sr.; Carter James, Columbus Academy, 5-11, 195, sr.; Caleb Schneider, Johnstown, 6-1, 180, jr.; Ethan Young, North Union, 6-0, 190, sr.; Ryan Sissel, Portsmouth West, 6-1, 208, jr.; Ben Petro, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-10, 180, sr.; Kigenn Millender, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 5-9, 170, sr.; Korbyn Haley, Coshocton, 6-0, 190, sr.; Nathan Bertolino, Cadiz Harrison Central, 5-11, 195, sr. WR/TE: Donny Birkett, Rootstown, 6-0, 175, sr.; Chris Cunningham, Liberty, 5-7, 170, jr.; Ayden Leon, South Range, 6-2, 210, jr.; Shane Lindstrom, South Range, 5-6, 155, jr.; Josiah Raber, Apple Creek Waynedale, 5-10, 180, sr.; Zion Crowe, Springfield Shawnee, 6-4, 185, jr.; Noah McEldowney, Versailles, 5-11, 160, sr.; Trenton Zimmerman, Minford, 6-4, 180, sr.; Reade Pendleton, Portsmouth 5-8, 157, jr.; Dariyonne Bryant, Portsmouth, 6-2, 165, sr.; Tatem Toth, New Lexington, 6-2, 175, jr.; Nalin Robinson, Zane Trace, 6-4, 240, jr.; Landen Wilson, Ironton, 5-10, 160, jr.; Dalton Patterson, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-1, 170, sr.; JD Young, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-1, 185, sr.; OL: Austin Roman, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-3, 315, sr.; Andrew Kelchner, Ravenna Southeast, 6-4, 240, sr.; Nate Buckeye, Ravenna Southeast, 6-1, 200, sr.; Drue Duncan, North Union, 6-2, 240, jr.; Kollin Ramsay, Zane Trace, 6-0, 300, sr.; Andrew Dodson, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-4, 245, sr.; Alex Baer, McDermott Northwest, 6-0, 230, jr.; Gabe Myers, Portsmouth West, 5-10, 247, sr.;

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RB: Owen Davis, North Union, 6-2, 205, jr.; Mason Oliver, Bloomdale Elmwood, 5-11, 180, jr.; Trent Leiter, Tontogany Otsego, 5-11, 205, sr.; Anthony Demma, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-0, 195, sr.; Dylan Dominguez, South Range, 5-11, 195, sr.r; Levi Ellis, Elyria Catholic, 5-11, 190, jr.; Rayshon Kennedy, Cleveland Heights Lutheran East, 6-4, 240, sr.; Hunter Crockett, Camden Preble Shawnee, 6-2, 220, sr. WR/TE: Jacob Denny, Liberty Union, 6-5, 205, sr.; Mason Tucci, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-10, 160, sr.; Caleb Kuhlman, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 190, sr.; Gage Sullivan, Kirtland, 6-4, 200, sr.; Alec Rodenberger, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan, 5-11, 170, sr.; Leo Hennegan, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 6-1, 165, sr. OL: Joe Johnson, Harvest Prep, 6-9, 295, sr.; Rylan Cecil, Ironton, 6-2, 250, sr.; Tyler Leopold, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-5, 310, sr.; Riley LaPorte, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-3, 270, sr.; Michael Lally, South Range, 6-1, 285, sr.; George Prusock, Kirtland, 6-0, 235, jr.; Hayden Gerhart, Elyria Catholic, 6-3, 270, sr.; Taran Tyo, Versailles, 6-4, 300, sr. K: Braxton Sammons, Wheelersburg, 6-0, 175, sr.; Evan O’Connell, Columbus Ready, 5-8, 156, sr. First Team Defense

WR/TE: Max Autry, Cincinnati Madeira, 5-9, 175, jr.; Tayvon Miller, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-1, 165, sr.; Parker Logan, Columbus Academy, 6-3, 210, sr.; Ty Perkins, Ironton, 6-3, 185, jr., Johnny Burton, Piketon, 5-11, 175, sr.; Camren Loar, Piketon, 5-9, 159, sr. OL: Hunter McComas, Piketon, 6-2, 225, sr.; Timmy O’Grady, Bellaire, 6-1, 230, sr.; Zac Hoskins, Brooklyn, 6-5, 280, sr.; Tommy Rauscher, Elyria Catholic, 6-2, 260, sr.; Michael Maloon, Brookville, 5-10, 235, sr.; Marvin Sutton, Columbus Ready, 6-2, 260, sr.; Logan Bomer, Bloomdale Elmwood, 6-2, 260, sr.; Logan Evans, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5-11, 250, sr. K: Kanyon McCort, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 6-0, 180, jr.

Caleb Miller, Wheelersburg, 6-2, 240, jr.; 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.; Justin Murphy, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-4, 240, sr.; Hunter Russell, Richmond Edison, 6-1, 225, sr.; Peyton Hores, Martins Ferry, 6-0, 245, sr.; Brandon Crown, Coshocton, 5-9, 315, sr.; Wade Pauley, McConnelsville Morgan, 6-3, 220, jr. K: Colin Lysiak, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-0, 165, sr.; Johnny Raguz, Kirtland, 5-10, 190, jr.; Chase McEldowney, Versailles, 5-11 170, sr.; Matt Sheridan, Ironton, 5-9, 160, sr.; Aiden Hemmert, Genoa, 6-4, 170, sr.; DL: Aydan Hamrick, Massillon Tuslaw, 5-10, 200, sr.; Tony Karp, Rootstown, 6-1, 255, soph.; Vinnie Sanderfer, Ravenna Southeast, 5-10, 170, sr.; Austin Wise, Atwater Waterloo, 6-1, 215, jr.; Dalton Wilson, North Union, 6-2, 227, jr.; Hayden Brannigan, Zane Trace, 5-11, 200, jr.; Aaron Penn, McDermott Northwest, 6-3, 225, sr.; Brenden Truett, Portsmouth, 5-6, 196, jr.; Josh Boggs, Wheelersburg, 6-4, 200, 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.; Luke Farmer, Bellaire, 5-10, 185, sr.; Justin Driscoll, Rayland Buckeye Local, 6-0, 260, sr.; Jarrell Hill, McConnelsville Morgan, 5-10, 210, sr. LB: Keegan Sell, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-0, 175, soph.; Isaac Di Tirro, Rootstown, 6-0, 210, sr.; Ethan Strahan, Mantua Crestwood, 5-11, 175, sr.; Jadon Johnston, Akron Manchester, 6-1, 220, sr.; Roclen Bettura, Columbiana Crestview, 5-9, 171, jr.; Connor Jones, South Range, 6-0, 200, sr.; Kaden Moore, Springfield Shawnee, 6-1, 210, sr.; Jack Mumper, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 5-10, 180, sr.; Tyson Guiette, Madison-Plains, 6-0, 185, sr.; Braden Shreyer, Liberty Union, 6-1, 200, sr.; Edjay Sumo, Harvest Prep, 6-2, 190, sr.; Brock Wygle, Utica, 5-9, 150, sr.; Cade Young, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-3, 205, sr.; Maddox McCallister, South Point, 5-9, 170, sr.; Zane Brownfield, Piketon, 5-8, 170, soph.; Ashton Klaiber, Portsmouth West, 6-1, 210, 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.; Sam Page, Sugarcreek Garaway, 6-1, 195, sr.; Isaac Shook, Coshocton, 6-3, 205, sr.; Jared Drobney, Magnolia Sandy Valley, 5-10, 200, sr.; Chase McClurg, Richmond Edison, 5-9, 155,DB:soph.Riley Soles, Akron Manchester, 6-0, 195, sr.; Weston Arthur, West Salem Northwestern, 5-11, 175, sr.; Brady Marshall, Orrville, 5-10, 140, soph.; Troy Bossaler, North Union, 5-11, 160, jr.; J’Sun Gardner, Columbus Ready, 5-11, 148, sr.; EJ Jenkins, Columbus Academy, 5-9, 155, jr.; Aaron Masters, Ironton, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Michael Conkle, Bidwell River Valley, 5-8, 174, Jr.; Alex Stroup, West Lafayette Ridgewood, 6-0, 175, sr.; Cam McAfee, Cadiz Harrison Central, 5-9, 165, fr. P: Brandan Nicholas, Rootstown, 5-10, 175, sr.; Ian Woodyard, Elyria Catholic, 5-9, 190, sr.; Jared Smith, Sabina East Clinton, 6-1, 160, sr.

2021 A ll -O hi O D ivisi O n 6 F OO tb A ll t e A m

LINEBACKER: Jayden Evans, Reedsville Eastern, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Blake Guffey, Glouster Trimble, 6-2, 200, Sr.;

2021 Southeast Ohio All-District Football Team Division 6 First RECEIVERS:OffenseTeam

Zander Schmidt, Fairland, 6-0, 185, Sr.; TIGHT END: Perry Kingrey, Coal Grove, 6-5, 225, Sr.; LINEMEN: Steve Rhoades, Fairland, 6-0, 225, Jr.; Will Dratwa, Frankfort Adena, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Tucker Levering, Nelsonville-York, 6-0, 240, Sr.; Dominik Robson, Nelsonville-York, 6-4, 250, Sr.; Brad Wheeler, Coal Grove, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Bryson Spencer, Lucasville Valley, 5-11, 265, Sr.;

DEFENSIVE BACK: Steeler Leep, Fairland, 5-9, 165, Jr.; Levi Niece, Symmes Valley, 5-7, 180, Sr.; Hunter Blagg, Rock Hill, 5-8, 150, Sr.; Cavan Cooper, Paint Valley, 6-2, 205, Jr.; Jarren Hicks, Coal Grove, 6-0, 175, Sr.;

First RECEIVERS:OffenseTeam

QUARTERBACK: Grant McCutchen, Waterford, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Josiah Smith, Racine Southern, 5-9, 175, So.; Tabor Lackey, Glouster Trimble, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Tre McCoy, Corning Miller, 5-8, 175, Sr.;

Casey Hudson, Fairland, 6-2, 210, Sr.; R.J. Ward, Fairland, 5-10, 235, Sr.; Eli Patterson, Symmes Valley, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Beau Blankenship, Paint Valley, 6-4, 220, Sr.; Caleb Osborne, Frankfort Adena, 6-1, 235, Jr.; Nathan Martin, NelsonvilleYork, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Justin Moore, Lucasville Valley, 6-6, 261, Jr.; LINEBACKERS: J.D. Brumfield, Fairland, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Brayden Webb, Symmes Valley, 6-4, 225, So.; Grayson Walsh, Symmes Valley, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Leighton Loge, Nelsonville-York, 6-1, 180, Jr.; Chase Morrow, Lucasville Valley, 5-11, 190, Sr.;

DEFENSIVE BACK: Lane Cline, Waterford, 5-9, 150, Jr.; Jacob Huffman, Waterford, 6-2, 190, EthanSpecialSr.MentionHayslip, Franklin Furnace Green; Jake Pantelidis, Waterford; Andrew Taylor Waterford; Gavin Brooker, Waterford; Brayden Smith, Reedsville Eastern; Landon Randolph, Reedsville Eastern; Logan Hensler, Racine Southern; Lincoln Rose, Racine Southern; Devin Siders, South Galia; Clarence Jones, Glouster Trimble; Will Freeborn, Glouster Trimble; Quinan McCabe, Corning Miller; Kylan McClain, Corning Miller; K.J. Reinsmith, Beaver Eastern; Landehn Pernell, Sciotoville East; Tyell Baker, Sciotoville East; Wyatt Webb, Portsmouth Notre Dame; Nolan Heiland, Portsmouth Notre Dame; Cody Metzler, Portsmouth Notre Dame;Offensive Player of the Year: Tabor Lackey, Glouster TrimbleDefensive Player of the Year: Blake Guffey, Glouster TrimbleCoach of the Year: Bob Ashey, Portsmouth Notre Dame

RUNNING BACK: Holden Dailey, Waterford, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Bryce Newland, Reedsville Eastern, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Bryce Downs, Glouster Trimble, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Gavin Hart, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 5-11, 190, So.; ALL-PURPOSE: Leviticus Justice, Sciotoville East, 5-8, 187, Sr.; Dylan Seison, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 6-0, 150,LINEMEN:DefenseJr. Cole Wright, Glouster Trimble, 6-1, 250, So.; Keagan Jackson, Sciotoville East, 5-10, 165, Jr.: Dominic Sparks, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 6-7, 230, Jr.; Carter Campbell, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 6-1, 280, Jr.;

Year: Drew Carter, Nelsonville-York Defensive Player of the Year: J.D. Brumfield, Fairland Coach of the Year: Rusty Webb, Symmes Valley Division 7

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QUARTERBACK: Drew Cater, Nelsonville-York, 6-1, 185, Sr.; RUNNING BACK: Ethan Patterson, Symmes Valley, 6-2, 165, Sr.; Dalton Haubeil, Chillicothe Huntington, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Hudson Stalder, Nelsonville-York, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Chase Hall, Coal Grove, 6-1, 190, Jr; All-PURPOSE: Owen Hankins, Rock Hill, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Jordan Martin, Belpre, 6-3, 195, Sr.; PLACEKICKER: Chase Ruby, Lucasvile Valley, 6-3, 165, LINEMEN:DefenseSr.

Austin Wisor, Glouster Trimble, 5-11, 70, Sr.; Tucker Dixon, Glouster Trimble, 5-10, 140, Sr.; LINEMEN: Owen Huck, Waterford, 5-7, 175, Sr.; Conner Wooten, Glouster Trimble, 6-0, 285, Sr.;

PUNTER: Cordell Grubb, Paint Valley, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Noah Dickerson, Crooksville, 6-2, 190, Sr. Special Mention Alec Dement, Fairland; Riley Kazee, Fairland; Mason Ward, Fairland; Levi Best, Symmes Valley; Tanner McComas, Symmes Valley; Brayden Malone, Rock Hill; Lane Smith, Rock Hill; Julian Martin, Belpre; Jayden Dowell, Belpre; Trent Mettler, Paint Valley; Dillon McDonald, Paint Valley; Seth McCloskey, Chillicothe Huntington; Dalton Black, Chillicothe Huntington; Clay Wilt, Frankfort Adena; Trusten McWhorter, Chillicothe Southeastern; Ethan McCune, Stewart Federal Hocking; Gavn Richards, Nelsonville-York; Jared Justice, NelsonvilleYork; Clay Ferguson, Coal Grove; Steven Simpson, Coal Grove; Lakota Davis, Lucasville Valley; Ethan Sprankle,OffensiveCrooksville;Playerofthe

Defensive Player of the Year: J.D. Brumfield, Fairland Coach of the Year: Rusty Webb, Symmes Valley Division 7 Special Mention Player, Team Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr Ethan Haslip, Green OL 6-00 260 Sr.

Jarren Hicks, Coal Grove DB 6-00 175 Sr. Owen Hankins, Rock Hill All-Purpose 6-02 210 Sr.

Southeast Ohio All-District Football Teams AreaFirstDivisionSelections5Team

Special Mention Player, Team Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr

Brayden Malone, Rock Hill DL 6-02 205 Sr.

Steven Simpson, Coal Grove RB 5-09 165 So.

Player, Team Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr Nate Cochran, Ironton DL 6-03 300 Sr. Angelo Washington, Ironton LB 6-01 225 Sr. Ashton Duncan, Ironton DL 6-02 245 Sr. Rylan Cecil, Ironton OL 6-02 250 Sr. Ty Perkins, Ironton WR 6-03 185 Jr. Aaron Masters, Ironton DB 5-11 160 Sr. Jaquez Keyes, Ironton RB 6-01 210 Jr. Landen Wilson, Ironton All-Purpose 5-10 160 Jr. Matt Sheridan, Ironton PK 5-09 160 Sr. Nick Burns, Chesapeake DL 6-02 280 Sr. Maddox McCallister, South Point LB 5-09 170 Sr. Special Mention Player, Team Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr Lincoln Barnes, Ironton LB 6-00 200 Jr. Riley Boggs, Ironton OL 6-02 305 Sr. C.J. McCall, Ironton OL 6-02 320 Sr. Blake Murrell, Ironton DL 6-00 220 Sr. Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Drew Roe, Portsmouth; Levi Gullion, Piketon Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Nate Cochran, Ironton; Angelo Washington, Ironton Coach of the Year: Tyler Gullion, Piketon Division 6 First Team Player, Team Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr J.D. Brumfield, Fairland LB 6-00 195 Sr. Casey Hudson, Fairland DL 6-02 210 Sr. Zander Schmidt, Fairland WR 6-00 185 Sr. R.J. Ward, Fairland DL 5-10 235 Sr. Steeler Leep, Fairland DB 5-09 165 Jr. Steve Rhoades, Fairland OL 6-00 225 Jr. Brayden Webb, Symmes Valley LB 6-04 225 So. Grayson Walsh, Symmes Valley LB 5-10 185 Sr. Eli Patterson, Symmes Valley DL 6-01 225 Sr.

56 FOOTBALL 2022 2021 All-Ohio Valley Conference Football First Team Player, School Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr. Nate Cochran, Ironton OL-DL 6-03 300 Sr. Angelo Washington, Ironton TE-LB 6-01 225 Sr. Ashton Duncan, Ironton TE-DL 6-02 245 Sr. Rylan Cecil, Ironton OL-DL 6-02 250 Sr. Blake Murrell, Ironton OL-DL 6-00 220 Sr. Riley Boggs, Ironton OL-DL 6-02 305 Sr. J.D. Brumfield, Fairland RB-LB 6-00 195 Sr. Casey Hudson, Fairland OL-DL 6-02 210 Sr. Zander Schmidt, Fairland WR-DB 6-00 185 Sr. R.J. Ward, Fairland OL-DL 5-10 235 Sr. Steeler Leep, Fairland WR-DB 5-09 165 Jr. Drew Roe, Portsmouth QB-DB 5-07 151 Sr. James Thurman, Portsmouth OL-LB 5-09 190 Sr. Amare Johnson, Portsmouth RB-DB 5-08 160 Sr. Reade Pendleton, Portsmouth WR-LB 5-08 157 Jr. Alberto Poxes, Portsmouth OL-DL 5-10 230 Sr. Chase Hall, Coal Grove RB-LB 6-01 190 Jr. Brad Wheeler, Coal Grove OL-DL 6-00 190 Sr. Jarren Hicks, Coal Grove TE-DB 6-00 175 Sr. Isaac Clary, Gallipolis OL-DL 6-08 310 Jr. Cole Hines, Gallipolis OL-LB 5-07 170 So. Kenyon Franklin, Gallipolis WR-DB 6-01 180 So. Owen Hankins, Rock Hill RB-LB 6-02 210 Sr. Hunter Blagg, Rock Hill RB-DB 5-08 150 Sr. Maddox McCallister, S. Point RB-LB 5-09 170 Sr. Malik Pegram, South Point WR-DB 5-09 160 Sr. Nick Burns, Chesapeake OL-DL 6-02 280 Sr. Levi Blankenship, Chesapeake WR-DB 6-00 160 Sr. Player of the Year: Drew Roe, Portsmouth Coach of the Year: Trevon Pendleton, Ironton Honorable Mention Player, School Pos. Ht. Wt. Gr. Aaron Masters, Ironton WR-DB 5-11 160 Sr. C.J. McCall, Ironton OL-DL 6-02 320 Sr. Steve Rhoades, Fairland OL-DL 6-00 225 Jr. Alec Dement, Fairland OL-DL 5-10 225 Sr. Donavon Carr, Portsmouth WR-DB 5-09 182 Sr. Dariyonne Bryant, Portsmouth WR-DB 6-02 185 Sr. Perry Kingrey, Coal Grove TE-DE 6-05 230 Sr. Steven Simpson, Coal Grove RB-LB 5-07 155 So. Brody Fellure, Gallipolis QB-DB 6-01 175 Jr.

Hunter Blagg, Rock Hill DB 5-08 150 Sr.

Ethan Patterson, Symmes Valley RB 6-02 165 Sr. Levi Niece, Symmes Valley DB 5-07 180 Sr.

Offensive Player of the Year: Tabor Lackey, Trimble Defensive Player of the Year: Blake Guffey, Trimble Coach of the Year: Rusty Bob Ashley, Portsmouth Notre Dame 2021 A re A A ll -D istri C t f OO tb A ll s ele C ti O ns

Mason Skidmore, Gallipolis WR-DB 5-09 160 Jr.

Offensive Player of the Year: Drew Carter, Nelsonville-York

Brice Schob, Rock Hill OL-DL 5-08 230 Sr. Zane Albright, Rock Hill OL-DL 6-02 225 Sr.

Levi Best, Symmes Valley RB 6-01 170 Sr. Tanner McComas, Symmes Valley OL 6-00 265 Sr. Clay Ferguson, Coal Grove DB 6-01 175 Sr.

Alex Lambert, South Point TE-LB 6-01 200 Sr.

Lane Smith, Rock Hill OL 6-03 245 Sr. Alec Dement, Fairland OL 5-10 225 Sr.

Chase Hall, Coal Grove RB 6-01 190 Jr.

Brad Wheeler, Coal Grove OL 6-00 190 Sr. Perry Kingrey, Coal Grove TE 6-05 225 Sr.

Luke Byrd, South Point OL-LB 5-11 220 Sr. Ben Bragg, Chesapeake RB-DB 6-00 160 Sr. Bryce Mount, Chesapeake OL-DL 6-06 305 Sr. 2021 A ll -O hi O V A lley C O nferen C e f OO tb A ll t e A m

Riley Kazee, Fairland LB 5-10 220 Sr. Mason Ward, Fairland OL 5-10 190 Jr.

FOOTBALL 2022 57 • 18 Graduates in the Class of 2022 • 2 Summa Cum Laude • 3 Magna Cum Laude • 2 Cum Laude • 6 STEM Honors Diplomas • Approximately 270 College Credit Hours awarded Ohio High School Sports Writers All-Ohio 2021 Division VII All-Ohio Football Teams

OL: Patrick Valent, Warren JFK, 6’4, 285, jr; Sammi Hindi, Warren JFK, 6-2, 285, sr.; Tyler Stanley, Wellsville, 6-6, 300, sr.; Quentin Lehman, Dalton, 6-3, 250, jr.; Kendall Carter, Danville, 6-1, 205, soph.; Kavanaugh Frank, Fisher Catholic, 6-1, 203, sr.; Colin McAvoy, Cardington, 6-1, 210, jr.; Adrian Carrillo, Leipsic, 5-9, 200, sr.; Chris Cortez, Arlington, 5-9, 207, sr.; Ryan Cook, Bascom, Hopewell-Loudon, 5-10, 270, sr.;Blaine Castle, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley, 6-5, 290, jr.; Jacob Lauck, Lima Central Catholic, 6-2, 240, jr.; Josh Fancher, Toronto, 6-3, 320, sr.; Collin Kroll, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 5-9, 175, sr.; Marshall Bier, Hannibal River, 5-9, 285, jr. K: JJ Viau, Fisher Catholic, 5-9, 156, sr.; Aidan Culler, Lucas, 6-0, 182, soph.; Owen Gabel, New Bremen, 5-7, 174, sr. DL: Tanner Fleming, Fayetteville-Perry, 6-0, 255, sr.; Camdyn Hoskin, Windham, 5-11, 230, sr.; Angelo Rocco, Cuyahoga Heights, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Ian Staten, Berne Union, 6-4, 215, sr.; Trevor Treinish, Millersport, 6-3, 175, sr.; Cole Wright, Glouster Trimble, 6-1, 250, soph.; Keagan Jackson, Sciotoville East, 5-10, 165, jr.: Dominic Sparks, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 6-7, 230, jr.; Ty Kessler, Arlington, 6-5, 303, sr.; Kevin Partington, Maria Stein Marion Local, 6-0, 180, sr.; Ethan Lammers, Leipsic, 5-11, 192, sr.; Robert Myer, Bowerston Conotton Valley, 5-9, 220, jr.; Brayden Strawn, Hannibal River, 5-9. 220, jr. LB: Mike Miller, Leetonia, 6-2, 230, sr.; Wyatt Morris, Salineville Southern, 5-10, 185, jr.; Michael Mauro, Warren JFK, 5-9, 190, sr.; Vinny Layko, Lowellville, 5-11, 255, sr.; Ambrose Hoso, Warren JFK, 5-10, 170, jr.; Dominic Trusso, Cuyahoga Heights, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Carson Bauer, Berne Union, 5-10, 190, sr.; Nathan Thiel, Ridgedale, 6-3, 210, soph.; Jayden Evans, Reedsville Eastern, 6-0, 200, sr.; Henley Dye, Edon, 6-0, 220, sr.; Wyatt Russell, Pandora-Gilboa, 6-0, 195, jr.; Xavier Watson, Malvern, 5-11, 175, sr.; Jayce Nett, Toronto, 5-10, 195, fr.; Thayne Mahaffey, New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central Catholic, 5-10, 165, jr.; Andrew Osman, Shadyside, 5-9, 155, sr.; DB: Michael Ballone, Lowellville, 5-7, 135, soph.; Alex DeSalvo, Warren JFK, 5-7, 150, sr.; Luke Pascarella, Independence, 5-11, 170, jr.; Jason Meadwell, Cuyahoga Heights, 5-7, 134, sr.; Shane Knepp, East Knox, 5-10, 155, sr.; Walker Weckesser, Danville, 5-11, 160, soph.; Julius Wilson, Fairfield Christian, 6-0, 175, sr.; Jacob Huffman, Waterford, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Quin Schroeder, Leipsic, 5-8, 151, soph.; Ried Jury, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 6-0, 180, sr.; Kaden Recker, Antwerp, 5-9, 144, sr.; Ben Wach, Shadyside, 5-6, 135, soph.; Michael Bunning, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 5-7, 155, sr.; Dominic Bouscher, Toronto, 6-1, 173, soph.; Lucas Cox, New Matamoras Frontier, 5-9, 155, jr.

Offensive Player of the Year: Drew Gallehue, EdonDefensive Player of the Year: Eli Franks, McComb Coach of the Year: Bob Ashley, Portsmouth Notre DameFirst Team Offense

WR/TE: Tanner Elwell, Newark Catholic, 5-9, 155, sr.; Aidan Morris, Pandora-Gilboa, 6-0, 160, soph.; Landon Johnson, Hamler Patrick Henry, 5-9, 150, soph.; Brody Longwell, Hannibal River, 6-2, 180, sr.; Logan Eilerman, Fort Loramie, 6-4, 200, jr. OL: Owen Huck, Waterford, 5-7, 175, sr.; Waylon Clark, Caldwell, 5-10, 225, sr.; Tyler Ramseyer, Dalton, 5-11, 193, sr.: Daymeon Pennington, Hamilton New Miami, 6-1, 235, jr.; Carter Carpenter, Berne Union, 6-5, 305, sr.; Conner Wooten, Glouster Trimble, 6-0, 285, Sr.; Dylan Swisher, McComb, 6-1, 340, Sr. K: Connor Schmit, Ansonia, 6-2, 185, sr. Third Team Defense DL: Ryan Florence, Shadyside, 6-1, 195, sr.; Connor Gephart, Lima Central Catholic, 6-0, 223, sr.; Jagger Landers, Antwerp, 6-6, 206, sr.; Morgan Crist, Independence, 6-1, 197, sr.; Jaylen Stewart, Lockland, 6-2, 235, sr. LB: Brendan Sheehan Newark Catholic, 5-10, 175, jr.; Tommy Bernath, Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans, 5-11, 180, sr.; Hayden Wagner, Antwerp, 5-8, 160, sr.; Grant Barrett, Lucas, 6-0, 181, sr.; Andy Jakubczak, Cuyahoga Heights, 5-9, 160, jr.; Nate Ciavarella, Hamilton New Miami, 5-10, 205, sr.; Calvin Hoying, Fort Loramie, jr.

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QB: Nate Nemeth, Berne Union, 6-0, 180, jr.; Cole Canter, Newark Catholic, 6-3, 190, sr.; Kabel Isaly, Hannibal River, 5-9, 150, soph.; David Homan, New Bremen, 6-1,162, jr.; Michael Tommer, Independence, 6-2, 175, sr.; RB: Jack Tencza, Fisher Catholic, 6-0, 210, sr.; Holden Dailey, Waterford, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Noah Frederick, Sebring McKinley, 5-9, 175, sr.; Ryan Krajewski, Cuyahoga Heights, 5-10, 160, sr.; Bryce Newland, Reedsville Eastern, 5-8, 165, sr.; Tanner Bills, New Matamoras Frontier, 5-11, 170, sr. WR/TE: James Brooks, New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central Catholic, 5-11, 200, sr.; Zaiden Fry, Sycamore Mohawk, 5-11, 150, jr.; Nick Alig, New Bremen, 6-0, 170, sr.; Jaylin Walker, Grove City Christian, 5-11, 160, sr.; Josh Scantland, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-4, 190, sr.; Ashton Young, Springfield Central Catholic, 6-0, 180, sr. OL: Sam Foster, Malvern, 6-2, 210, sr.; Zach Pocos, Norwalk St. Paul, 5-10 195, sr.; Karson Tennery, Fort Loramie, 6-0, 220, sr.; Tytus Gasper, Ansonia, 6-1, 215, sr., Wyatt Plush, New Madison Tri-Village, 5-9, 305, sr.; Daniel Gray, Newark Catholic, 6-2, 285, sr.; David Jedrzejek, Independence, 6-2, 200, sr. K: John Dragos, Warren JFK, 5-11, 185, sr. Second Team Defense DL: Carter Campbell, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 6-2, 180, jr.; Matt Bertke, St. Henry, 6-7, 265, sr.; Connor Sanders, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley, 6-3, 225, sr.; Brodie Vitt, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 5-11, 220, sr.; Devyn Mercilliott, Ashtabula St. John, sr.; Seth Cook, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-2, 190, jr. LB: Levi Lyons, Danville, 6-0, 210, jr.; Avery Creamer, Hannibal River, 5-11, 175, sr.; Andrew Swisher, McComb, 5-11, 175, jr.; Isaac Gaietto, Hopewell-Loudon, 5-11, 185, sr.; Keegen Weiss, Ansonia, 5-10, 175, soph.; Jeff Ellis, Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, 5-11, 225, sr.; Jadyn Thomas, Lockland, 6-1, 220, soph. DB: Lane Cline, Waterford, 5-9, 150, jr.; James Burleson, Bowerston Conotton Valley, 5-4, 142, sr.; Nevin Robson, Dola Hardin Northern, 6-3, 190, sr.; Owen Beatty, Dalton, 5-11, 165, sr.; Owen Pleiman, Fort Loramie, sr. P: Tyler Hall, Millersport, 6-1, 165, sr. Third Team Offense QB: Jayden Hanks, Grove City Christian, 6-0, 160, sr.; Tristan Phillips, Malvern, 5-10, 170, sr.; Caleb Maurer, Fort Loramie, 6-0, 170, jr.; Ty Myers Jr., Springfield Catholic Central, 6-0, 165, soph.; RB: Gavin Hart, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 5-11, 190, soph.; Bryce Downs, Glouster Trimble, 6-1, 190, sr.; Marshal Sayre, Caldwell, 5-9, 185, jr.; Rex Hankinson, Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans, 5-11, 175, sr.; Rory Corrigan, Independence, 5-10, 188, jr.; Peyton Beam, Ansonia, 6-2, 200, sr.

P: Aidan Eifert, Maria Stein Marion Local, 5-10, 180, jr.

DB: Sammy Amnah, Berne Union, 6-2, 170, sr.; Camden Glaser, McComb, 6-2, 170, jr.; Seth Kucia, Cuyahoga Heights, 5-9, 140, jr.; Tyler Tipis, Fayetteville-Perry, 5-8, 145, sr.; Jonah Asebrook, South Charleston Southeastern, 5-11, 165, soph.; Isaac Roeder, Monroeville, 6-2, 200, sr. P: Elijah Frederick, Sebring McKinley, 5-7, 170, sr. Honorable Mention QB: Vinny Ballone, Lowellville, 6-4, 175, jr.; Ethan Stutz, Dalton, 5-11, 150, jr.; Luke Torgerson, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-0, 182, sr.; Nate Hickman, Cardington, 6-1, 205, sr.; Kaden Lester, Ridgedale, 6-1, 205, sr.; Grant McCutcheon, Waterford, 5-11, 175, sr.; Josiah Smith, Racine Southern, 5-9, 175, soph.; Ryan Yingst, Lima Perry, 6-4, 200, sr.; Tre McCoy, Corning Miller, 5-8, 175, sr.; J.D. Schmidt, New Matamoras Frontier, 5-8,175, sr.; Jordan Cherry, Tuscarawas Central Catholic, 6-2, 190, jr. RB: Colton Soukup, Salineville Southern, 6-1, 190, jr.; Antwan Brown, Warren JFK, 5-11, 180, sr.; Cole Delaughder, East Knox, 6-1, 175, soph.; Hayden Welly, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 6-0, 225, jr.; Shae Sparks, Plymouth, 5-8, 150, jr.; Jackson Rohrs, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley, 6-0, 180, sr.; Quincey Crabbs, Norwalk St. Paul, 5-8, 165, jr.; Austin Creamer, Hannibal River, 6-0, 180, sr.; Levi Justice, Sciotoville East, 5-8, 187, sr. WR/TE: Evan Beacher, Independence, 5-10, 150, jr.; David Collins, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-3, 153, jr.; Kaiden Colopy, Danville, 5-11, 154, jr.; Austin Wisor, Glouster Trimble, 5-11, 170, sr.; Tucker Dixon, Glouster Trimble, 5-10, 140, sr.; Dylan Seison, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 6-0, 150, jr.; Travis Hoyle, Lima Central Catholic, 6-2, 188, sr.; Carson Music, Greenwich South Central, 5-10, 145, sr.; Brody Lollathin, Hannibal River, 5-10, 170, jr.; Dillon Lincoln, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 5-8, 165, sr.; Aiden Tarr, Bridgeport, 5-9, 160, sr.

QB: Peyton Lester, East Knox, 6-2, 165, sr.; Tabor Lackey, Glouster Trimble, 5-11, 180, sr.; Malachi Rose-Burton, Woodsfield Monroe Central, 5-11, 170, sr.; Drew Gallehue, Edon, 6-4, 220, sr.; Ashton Bour, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 5-10, 185, sr.; Mark Smith, Cincinnati College Prep Academy, 6-2, 185, sr.; Levi Wiederhold, Fayetteville-Perry, 6-3, 205, sr. RB: Brae Friesner, Berne Union, 5-10, 150, sr.; Wyatt Reiman, Shadyside, 6-0, 180, sr.; Owen Lefeld, St. Henry, 6-1, 205, sr.; Jaden Schlabach, Dalton, 6-0, 195, sr.; Reed Wehr, New Madison Tri-Village, 5-9, 170, soph.; Mason Hackett, Newark Catholic, 5-8, 180, jr. WR/TE: Gannon Ripke, Edon, 6-0, 205, sr.; Nolan Beeker, Tiffin Calvert, 6-3, 180, sr.; Jaiden Malone, Dalton, 6-1, 170, sr.: Kyle Zygmunt, Independence, 6-2, 187, sr.; Ka’Von Bailey, McComb, 6-2, 180, sr.; Jayden Bradwshaw, Fayetteville-Perry, 6-2, 175, sr. OL: Logan Crozier, Shadyside, 6-0, 285, sr.; Brandon Boes, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 6-3, 295, sr.; Brandon Keller, St. Henry, 6-7, 270, sr.; Collin Arnold, Lucas, 6-0, 222, sr.; Jacob Fovozzo, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-4, 270, sr.; Zach Armbruster, De Graff Riverside, 6-2, 270, sr.; Cassius Hulbert, Edon, 6-3, 300, sr. K: Casey McGhee, Independence, 5-9, 155, sr. First Team Defense DL: Waylon Yeager, Fisher Catholic, 6-3, 268, sr.; Shane Keenan, Toronto, 6-6, 285, sr.; Eli Franks, McComb, 6-2, 270, sr.; Eddie Kiernan, Warren JFK, 6-1, 235, sr.; Gabe Meyer, Fort Loramie, sr.; Dylan Smith, De Graff Riverside, 5-9, 250, sr. LB: Elijah Wallace, Newark Catholic, 6-1, 210, sr.; Blake Guffey, Glouster Trimble, 6-2, 200, sr.; Will Stieber, Norwalk St. Paul, 5-8, 165, sr.; Darren Meier, Maria Stein Marion Local, 5-10, 185, jr.; Tate Geiser, Dalton, 5-9, 165, sr.; Ashton Lerz, Independence, 5-11, 195, sr.; John Edwards, Sidney Lehman, 5-10, 195, sr. DB: Markus Frazier, Columbus Crusaders, 5-7, 140, sr.; Noah Ball, Malvern, 6-4, 180, sr.; Peyton Otte, Maria Stein Marion Local, 6-0, 185, sr.; Justin Finkbine, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-3, 180, jr.; Deven Frilling, De Graff Riverside, 6-2, 165, sr. P: Tyler Perkins, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-1, 185, sr. Second Team Offense

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60 FOOTBALL 2022 OHSAA D ivi S i O n 7 R egi O n A l A SS ignment S ID District City School Div Region 278 NW New Washington BUCKEYE CENTRAL VII 25 326 E Steubenville CATHOLIC CENTRAL VII 25 348 NE Southington CHALKER VII 25 418 E Bowerstown CONOTTON VALLEY VII 25 432 NW Crestline CRESTLINE VII 25 454 C Danville DANVILLE VII 25 456 NE Lisbon DAVID ANDERSON VII 25 488 NE East Canton EAST CANTON VII 25 566 NE Fairport Harbor FAIRPORT HARDING VII 25 720 NE Jeromesville HILLSDALE VII 25 786 NE Warren JOHN F. KENNEDY VII 25 850 NE Leetonia LEETONIA VII 25 906 NE Lowellville LOWELLVILLE VII 25 908 NW Lucas LUCAS VII 25 974 NE Vienna MATHEWS VII 25 992 NE McDonald MCDONALD VII 25 1064 NW Monroeville MONROEVILLE VII 25 1262 NW Plymouth PLYMOUTH VII 25 996 NE Sebring SEBRING McKINLEY VII 25 1446 NW Greenwich SOUTH CENTRAL VII 25 1456 NE Salineville SOUTHERN LOCAL VII 25 1478 NE New Middletown SPRINGFIELD VII 25 1359 NE Ashtabula ST. JOHN VII 25 1374 NW Norwalke ST. PAUL VII 25 1378 NE Louisville S T. THOMAS AQUINAS VII 25 1494 E Strasburg STRABURG-FRANKLIN VII 25 1536 E Toronto TORONTO VII 25 1556 E New Philadelphia TUSCARAWAS CATHOLIC VII 25 1654 NE Wellsville WELLSVILLE VII 25 1668 NE Berlin Center WESTERN RESERVE VII 25 1716 NE Windham WINDHAM VII 25 ID District City School Div Region 100 NW Ada ADA VII 26 126 NW Antwerp ANTWERP VII 26 128 NW Arcadia ARCADIA VII 26 136 NW Arlington Arlington VII 26 154 NW Defiance AYERSVILLE VII 26 298 NW Tiffin CALVERT VII 26 424 NW Rawson CORY-RAWSON VII 26 438 NW Convoy CRESTVIEW VII 26 512 NW Edgerton EDGERTON VII 26 520 NW Edon EDON VII 26 640 NW Gibsonburg GIBSONBURG VII 26 694 NW Dola HARDIN NORTHERN VII 26 722 NW West Unity HILLTOP VII 26 772 NW Delphos JEFFERSON VII 26 854 NW Leipsic LEIPSIC VII 26 874 NW Lima CENTRAL CATHOLIC VII 26 990 NW McComb MC COMB VII 26 1060 NW Sycamore MOHAWK VII 26 1066 NW Montpelier MONTPELIER VII 26 1130 NW North Baltimore NORTH BALTIMORE VII 26 1132 NW Pioneer NORTH CENTRAL VII 26 1228 NW Pandora PANDORA-GILBOA VII 26 1242 NW Liima PERRY VII 26 1296 C Morral RIDGEDALE VII 26 1298 NW Mt. Victory RIDGEMONT VII 26 1358 NW Delphos ST. JOHN’S VII 26 1370 NW Fremont ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC VII 26 1576 NW McGuffey UPPER SCIOTO VALLEY VII 26 1594 NW Vanlue VANLUE VII 26 1642 NW Waynesfield WAYNESFIELD GOSHEN VII 26 ID District City School Div Region 172 E Beallsville BEALLSVILLE VII 27 222 E Zanesville BISHOP ROSECRANS VII 27 250 E Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT VII 27 296 E Caldwell CALDWELL VII 27 494 SE Reedsville EASTERN VII 27 553 C Lancaster FAIRFIELD CHRISTIAN VII 27 578 SE LLStewart FEDERAL HOCKING VII 27 594 C Lanscaster FISHER CATHOLIC VII 27 618 E New Matamoras FRONTIER VII 27 668 SE Franklin Furnace GREEN VII 27 938 SE Manchester MANCHESTER VII 27 1036 SE Corning MILLER VII 27 1040 C Millersport MILLERSPORT VII 27 1063 E Woodsfield MONROE CENTAL VII 27 1090 C Newark NEWARK CATHOLIC VII 27 1178 SE Portsmouth NOTRE DAME VII 27 1306 E Hannibal RIVER VII 27 484 SE Portsmouth SCIOTOVILLE EAST VII 27 1406 E Shadyside SHADYSIDE VII 27 1453 SE Crown City SOUTH GALLIA VII 27 1454 SE Racine SOUTHERN VII 27 1514 SE Willow Wood SYMMES VALLEY VII 27 1628 SE Waterford WATERFORD VII 27 ID District City School Div Region 122 SW Ansonia ANSONIA VII 28 246 SW Bradford BRADFORD VII 28 324 SW Catholic Central SPRINGFIELD VII 28 328 SW Cedarville CEDARVILLE VII 28 9272 SW Cincinnati COLLEGE PREP ACAEMY VII 28 576 SW Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY VII 28 602 SW Fort Loramie FORT LORAMIE VII 28 604 NW Fort Recovery FORT RECOVERY VII 28 715 SW Cincinnati HILLCREST ACADEMY VII 28 776 SW Dayton JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP VII 28 852 SW Sidney LEHMAN CATHOLIC VII 28 886 SW Lockland LOCKLAND VII 28 1004 SW Mechanicsburg MECHANICSBURG VII 28 1023 SW Cincinnati MIAMI VAL. CHRISTAN VII 28 1052 NW Minster MINSTER VII 28 1054 SW Union CIty MISSISSINAWA VALLEY VII 28 1092 NW New Bremen NEW BREMEN VII 28 1104 SW Hamilton NEW MIAMI VII 28 1310 SW De Graff RIVERSIDE VII 28 9057 SW Cincinnati RIVERVIEW EAST ACAD. VII 28 1452 SW South Charleston SOUTHEASTERN LOCAL VII 28 1340 SW Cincinnati ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD VII 28 1352 NW St. Henry ST. HENRY VII 28 1562 SW Lewisburg TRI-COUNTY NORTH VII 28 1553 SW Troy TROY CHRiSTIAN VII 28

FOOTBALL 2022 61 Child Care 6 weeks to 5 years High www.childhoodacademy.orgKindergartenTeachersQualitywithEarlyChildhoodDegreesReadinessCurriculum740-442-0568 • 740-532-0178 740-532-2905 • 740-867-3893 740-886-0504 • 740-894-4100 Senior members of the 2022 Ironton Fighting Tigers’ football team are: front row left to right, Cole Freeman, DeAngelo Weekly, Evan Williams and Amari Fielder; second row left to right, Aiden Young, Tayden Carpenter, Landen Wilson, Lincoln Barnes and Tanner Moore; third row left to right, C.J. Martin, Ty Perkins, Jaquez Keyes, Trevor Carter, Hunter Moore and Kaden Cleary. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

Senior members of the 2022 Rock Hill Redmen football team are, front row fron left to right, Landon Harper, Hazley Matthews, Chanz Pancake, Chase Delong, Brock Friend, Tyler Murphy and Skyler Kidd; standing left to right, Brayden Adams, Drake Smith, Andrew Medinger, David Jenkins, Logan Short and Zaylor Gregory. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

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Senior members of the 2022 Green Bobcats’ football team are: front is Seth Sowards; second row left to right, Tyler Blanton and Landon Lodwick; third row from left to right, Chais Lavender, James Hurst and Isaiah Runyon; fourth row from left to right, Levi Blevins, Tyler Blanton, Gabe McBee and Levi Waddell. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

Senior members of the 2022 Symmes Valley Vikings football team are, fron left to right, Caleb Ritchie, Gavan Henson, Isaac Ross, Aleck Beckett, Wyatt Owens, Josh Saunders and Levi Ross. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

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Senior members of the 2022 South Point Pointers’ football team are, fron row left to right, Cagen Rowe and Xavier Haney; standing left to right, Owen Barker, Braylon Baandra, Maurice “Mo” Long and Ermaloich.Jordan(Photo by Tim Gearhart)

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Senior members of the 2022 Chesapeake Panthers’ football team are: from left to right, Jacob Spears, Ryan Martin, Jake Napier, Nick Wright, Aaron Ross, Trevon Ferguson, Julian Pennington and Marcus Burnside. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

Senior members of the 2022 Coal Grove Hornets’ football team are, front row fron left to right, Dustin Lunsford, Landon Webb, Chase Hall and Elias Bazell; second row from left to right, Ty Byrne, John Turner, Garrin Yates and Ethan Crank. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

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Senior members of the 2022 Fairland Dragons’ football team are: from left to right, Steeler Leep, Justin McKee, Steven Rhodes, Titus Brooks, Mason Ward, Zion Martin and Parker Wyant. (Photo by Tim Gearhart)

The 2022 senior members of the Portsmouth Trojans are: front row left to right, Nolan Heilland, Brenden Truett, Reade Pendleton and Beau Hammond; standing left to right, Amari Harmon, T.J. Debord, Caden Scott, Tyler Duncan and Jayden Duncan. (Photo by Jacob Smith/Portsmouth Daily Times)

Good luck area teams!

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