The NE8 announced its all-conference football team on Monday.
The Bellmont Braves had six players pick up honors, including two offensive linemen on the 1st team, Center Braiden Shaw and Guard Derek Simon. Running Back Matt Laughlin picked up send team honors.
Two Braves picked up 2nd team honors on defense Linebacker Caden Friedt and Defensive Back Noah Macklin.
Defensive Back Trevor Ortiz was named to the Honorable Mention list.
1st Team Offense
- CENTER – Braiden Shaw, senior, Bellmont
- GUARD – Derek Simon, senior, Bellmont
2nd Team Offense
- RUNNING BACK – Matt Laughlin, senior, Bellmont
2nd Team Defense
- LINEBACKER – Caden Friedt, sophomore, Bellmont
- DEFENSIVE BACK- Noah Macklin, junior, Bellmont
Honorable Mention
- DEFENSIVE BACK – Trevor Ortiz, senior, Bellmont
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Andrew McCormick, senior, East Noble
RUNNING BACK
- Stephen Owens, junior, New Haven
- Alex Wertman, junior, Leo
TIGHT END
Griffen Dafforn-Koebler, senior, East Noble
WIDE RECEIVER
- James Gardner, senior, New Haven
- Trenton Bonner, senior, Leo
- Colton Grahovac, senior, Leo
CENTER
Braiden Shaw, senior, Bellmont
GUARD
- Derek Simon, senior, Bellmont
- Donald Hughes, senior, DeKalb
TACKLE
- Isaac Berghoff, senior, Leo
- Luke Watson, senior, New Haven
KICKER
Ben Von Gunten, senior, Leo – Read – Indiana Kicker Hits A 65 Yarder In Practice
PUNTER
Alec Brunson, senior, DeKalb
SPECIAL TEAMS
Zel Banks, senior, New Haven
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
- Max Minich, senior, Leo
- Antwone Washington, senior, New Haven
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
- Jayden Elwood, junior, Leo
- Darion Bryant, senior, New Haven
LINEBACKER
- Kenny Cook, senior, East Noble
- Ty Castillon, junior, Leo
- Jonyvan Johnson, senior, New Haven
- Tyler Wilson, senior, New Haven
- Charlie Agnew, junior, Huntington North
- Christian Bohata, senior, Norwell
DEFENSIVE BACK
- Zel Banks, senior, New Haven
- Kentrel Thomas, junior, New Haven
- Jason Gause, junior, Leo
- Damian Bowker, senior, East Noble
- Austin Bolt, senior, Columbia City
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
AJ Restivo, junior, Leo
RUNNING BACK
- Matt Laughlin, senior, Bellmont
- Jacob Wigent, junior, Columbia City
TIGHT END
Alec Brunson, senior, DeKalb
WIDE RECEIVER
- Kaiden Harshberger, junior, East Noble
- Colin Goebel, senior, DeKalb
- Hayden Jones, sophomore, East Noble
CENTER
Arland Coolman, junior, Leo
GUARD
- Cameron Napier, senior, New Haven
- Liam Hesting, junior, Columbia City
TACKLE
- Tony Smith, senior, East Noble
- Damon Kaylor, senior, Huntington North
KICKER
Aiden Hostler, sophomore, Huntington North
PUNTER
Aiden Hostler, sophomore, Huntington North
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
- Drew Rethlake, junior, Columbia City
- Spencer Pattee, junior, East Noble
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
- Colton Hasty, senior, Huntington North
- Travis Sunderland, senior, Columbia City
LINEBACKER
- Anthony Lepera, senior, New Haven
- Damario Robinson, senior, New Haven
- Caden Friedt, sophomore, Bellmont
DEFENSIVE BACK
- Noah Macklin, junior, Bellmont
- Kaleb McVoy, sophomore, Huntington North
- Aiden Friedel, junior, DeKalb
HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Tim Jordan, junior, New Haven
CENTER
Zack Taylor, senior, East Noble
GUARD
- Geoffrey Johnson, senior, New Haven
- Colton Hasty, senior, Huntington North
TACKLE
- Tylar Pomeroy, sophomore, DeKalb
- Jordon Slayton, junior, East Noble
KICKER
Joe Painter, sophomore, East Noble
HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
- Bryce Hieber, senior, New Haven
- Tanner Moore-Levy, junior, DeKalb
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
- Justin Niles, senior, DeKalb
- Trey Boyd, senior, New Haven
LINEBACKER
- Solomon Barrera, junior, Columbia City
- Landon Miller, sophomore, DeKalb
- Jackson Herber, junior, East Noble
DEFENSIVE BACK
- Trevor Ortiz, senior, Bellmont
- Chris Scheid, junior, New Haven
- Bailey Parker, sophomore, East Noble
- Davion Harris, senior, New Haven
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