(11-21-24) Numerous Stateline area players were named to the All-Northwest District D VI and D VII Football Teams, including Players of the Year Awards.

DIVISION VI

Coldwater’s Baylen Blockberger, Cody Depweg and Will Barry
  • Offensive Players of the Year: William Zeedyk, Sherwood Fairview; Baylen Blockberger, Coldwater; Rocco Pillarelli, Ottawa Hills.
  • Defensive Players of the Year: Landon Worcester, Bluffton; Cody Depweg, Coldwater; Grant Smith, Patrick Henry.
  • Linemen of the Year: Payne Degray, North Robinson Colonel Crawford; Will Barry, Coldwater; Will Nutter, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon.
  • Coaches of the Year: Bill Inselman, Patrick Henry; Chip Otten, Coldwater; Brian Colatruglio, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon.

First team offense

Ends: Griffin Stackhouse, Bluffton, 5-10, 161, sr.; Taylor Young, Attica Seneca East, 6-0, 180, sr.; Logan Olinger, Sherwood Fairview, 6-0, 170, so.; Blake Rhonehouse, Paulding, 6-1, 150, jr.; Reddik Pillarelli, Ottawa Hills, 6-0, 185, sr.

Linemen: Travis French, Collins Western Reserve, 6-0, 240, jr.; Will Nutter, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 6-3, 260, sr.; Braden Drosky, Attica Seneca East, 6-2, 260, jr.; Christian Craver, Ottawa Hills, 6-3, 215, jr.; Xavier Miller, Bluffton, 6-2, 206, jr.; Jeremy Leber, Ashland Crestview, 5-10, 175, sr.; Adrian Delgado, Patrick Henry, 6-0, 265, jr.

Backs: Eli Steen, Carey, 6-0, 240, jr.; Ryan McMichael, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-1, 205, jr.; Braylon Martinez, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 5-10, 180, sr.; Rocco Pillarelli, Ottawa Hills, 5-8, 160, jr.; Landon Rich, Woodmore, 6-0, 195, jr.

Quarterbacks: Baylen Blockberger, Coldwater, 6-4, 180, sr.; William Zeedyk, Sherwood Fairview, 5-10, 160, jr.; Hayden Keith, Collins Western Reserve, 5-11, 205, jr.; Chase Miller, Ottawa Hills, 6-0, 175, sr.

Tight end: Karter Goon, Ashland Crestview, 6-2, 190, jr.

Athlete: Demaris Munn-Page, Bucyrus, 6-1, 190, sr.

Kicker: Cameron Manner, Huron, 6-1, 160, sr.; Bryce Couchot, Coldwater, 5-10, 145, jr.

First team defense

Linemen: Payne Degray, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-4, 230, jr.; Grant Smith, Patrick Henry, 6-0, 205, jr.; Alex Homier, Defiance Tinora, 6-0, 160, sr.; Carter Bame, Carey, 5-10, 190, jr.; Will Barry, Coldwater, 6-2, 225, sr.; Aiden Ewald, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 6-1, 230, jr.; Justin Reiter, Attica Seneca East, 6-3, 215, sr.

Linebackers: Landen Worcester, Bluffton, 5-11, 201, sr.; Cody Depweg, Coldwater, 6-2, 225, sr.; Gavin Barker, Ashland Crestview, 6-1, 215, sr.; Kaden Bruner, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jackson McNulty, Huron, 6-5, 195, sr.; Jack Woods, Paulding, 5-10, 220, sr.; Akevian Kryder, Patrick Henry, 5-9, 185, jr.; Alec Schaublin, Defiance Tinora, 5-9, 190, sr.

Backs: Lincoln Creager, Patrick Henry, 6-3, 200, sr.; Mason Welsch, Coldwater, 6-2, 195, sr.; Tyson Ringler, Ashland Crestview, 6-3, 185, sr.; Quinn Each, Bluffton, 5-10, 162, sr.; Tripp Phoenix, Carey, 5-11, 150, so.; Will Ruetz, Evergreen, 5-10, 165, jr.

Punter: Owen Kunk, Coldwater, 6-7, 205, sr.; Carder Orr, Spencerville, 6-4, 195, sr.

Second team offense

Ends: Mason Thorla-Lopez, Van Buren, 5-10, 150, sr.; Brexton Fraelich, Collins Western Reserve, 6-0, 165, jr.; Jack Colatruglio, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 6-1, 175, jr.; Colton Robertson, Evergreen, 5-11, 170, sr.; Gavin Meade, Sherwood Fairview, 6-1, 175, so.

Linemen: Mason Shank, Bluffton, 6-1, 239, so.; Garrett Boes, Carey, 6-2, 255, jr.; KJ Kotalik, Bucyrus Wynford, 6-8, 315, sr.; Sterling Karakas, Ottawa Hills, 6-3, 200, sr.; Noah Parady, Haviland Wayne Trace, 6-0, 270, sr.; Austin Gates, Sherwood Fairview, 5-11, 190, sr.

Backs: Anthony Evans, Bucyrus Wynford, 5-11, 155, sr.; Isaiah McFadden, Lima Perry, 6-1, 180, sr.; Ayden Reymer, Ashland Crestview, 5-11, 190, jr.; Braxton Leeth, Convoy Crestview, 6-0, 180, jr.

Quarterbacks: Landon Hohler, Huron, 6-1, 185, jr.; Tayte Giesige, Bluffton, 5-11, 185, so.; Nicholas Parks, Attica Seneca East, 5-10, 150, jr.; Liam Kuhn, Ashland Crestview, 6-4, 175, jr.

Tight end: Josh Lieb, Defiance Tinora, 6-2, 190, so.

Kicker: Joseph Zizzo, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 5-8, 150, jr.; Jacob Bishop, Defiance Tinora, 5-8, 140, sr.

Second team defense

Linemen: Brennen Reber, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 6-2, 240, sr.; Luke Stouffer, Haviland Wayne Trace, 5-10, 265, sr.; Jaden Punches, Patrick Henry, 6-4, 185, sr.; Trevor Whitney, Spencerville, 6-4, 280, sr.; Wren Sheets, Convoy Crestview, 6-6, 195, sr.

Linebackers: Mason Reinhart, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 5-10, 175, jr.; Dash Puckett, Carey, 6-0, 220, jr.; Lucas Harrington, Van Buren, 5-8, 170, sr.; Brayden Brickman, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon, 5-11, 180, sr.; Miles Pottkotter, 5-11, 170, sr.; Will Taylor, Collins Western Reserve, 6-2, 195, jr.; Jackson Gayheart, Attica Seneca East, 5-11, 210, so.; Teddy Szyperski, Ottawa Hills, 5-10, 185, sr.; Rakim Deaver, Bucyrus Wynford, 5-11, 175, sr.

Backs: Carson Kruse, Bluffton, 6-0, 177, sr.; Tommie McDonald, Huron, 5-7, 150, sr.; Hunter Routson, Bucyrus Wynford, 5-9, 145, sr.; Brett Grine, Sherwood Fairview, 5-11, 165, sr.; Nick Anderson, Ottawa Hills, 6-0, 170, sr.; Judah Keller, Castalia Margaretta, 6-0, 185, jr.

Punter: James Patton, Van Buren, 5-10, 165, sr.; Landon Ricket, Evergreen, 5-8, 160, fr.

Honorable mention

Jacoby Ellis, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon; Dom Dean North Robinson Colonel Crawford; Grant Bomer, Kansas Lakota; Brandt Langham, Hicksville; Kimari Green, Lima Perry; Liam Putnam, Convoy Crestview; Jackson Brauen, Bluffton; Brandon Leal, Kansas Lakota; Landon Weyer, Castalia Margareta; Codan Teynor, Bucyrus Wynford; Jack Stephens, Ashland Crestview; Evan Grothause, Bluffton; Brandon Tanner, Carey; Logan Goddard, North Robinson Colonel Crawford; Mace Puckett, Carey; Logan Summit, Carey; Louis Watkins, Carey; Caleb Putnam, Carey; Hunter Betts, Bluffton; Grady Mason, Van Buren; Brooks Hill, Van Buren; Loukas Carter, Mount Blanchard Riverdale; Dom Edwards, Collins Western Reserve; Ben Coffman, Castalia Margaretta; Brett Miller, Castalia Margaretta; Kale Bailey, Castalia Margaretta; Hayden Butcher, Bucyrus; Jacob Green, Bucyrus; Lucas Foy, North Robinson Colonel Crawford; Walker Cramer, North Robinson Colonel Crawford; Jake Stover, Bucyrus Wynford; Bryce Locker, Bucyrus Wynford; Max Nordhaus, Kansas Lakota; Wyatt Crow, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon; Cooper Snyder, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon; Matthew Wyman, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon; Scott Turco, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon; Hunter Rathburn, Attica Seneca East; Bryler Beamer, Attica Seneca East; Jackson Snyder, Ottawa Hills; Cadin Obringer, Coldwater; Rudy Kremer, Coldwater; Joe Kososky, Ashland Crestview; Logan Friges, Ashland Crestview; Cooper Ferrell, Defiance Tinora; J.J. Johnson, Evergreen; Avery Cooper, Paulding; Colt Bashore, Paulding; Lance Whitman, Haviland Wayne Trace; Gavin Garza, Sherwood Fairview; Brody Williams, Sherwood Fairview; Bryson Penix, Convoy Crestview; Lane Jackson, Patrick Henry; Trent Johnson, Patrick Henry.

DIVISION VII

Brogan Stephey – Minster and Drew Lause – Marion Local
  • Offensive Players of the Year: Trent Barraza, Columbus Grove; Brogan Stephey, Minster.
  • Defensive Players of the Year: Evan Benfer, Monroeville; Drew Lause, Marion Local; Braden Leppelmeier, Edgerton.
  • Linemen of the Year: Kyle Ungruhn, Marion Local; Dan Hockensmith, Lucas; Kylan Mayes, Columbus Grove.
  • Coaches of the Year: Andy Schafer, Columbus Grove; Chris Doughty, Norwalk St. Paul; Eric Daniel, Sycamore Mohawk; Hastings Robinette, Crestline.

First team offense

Ends: Trevon Baxter, Columbus Grove, 5-11, 175, jr.; Kahne Hayman, Sycamore Mohawk, 6-0, 200, sr.; Victor Hoelscher, Marion Local, 6-2, 180, sr.; Max Radabaugh, Edon, 6-0, 160, sr.

Linemen: Kyle Ungruhn, Marion Local, 6-4, 240, sr.; Will Frimel, Minster, 5-10, 220, sr.; Ty Meyer, Columbus Grove, 5-2, 210, sr.; Dalton Amos, Ada, 6-2, 265, sr.; Cameron Bagent, Tiffin Calvert, 6-5, 285, sr.; Garrett Rinehart, Sycamore Mohawk, 6-4, 210, sr.; Brycen Dunlap, Monroeville, 6-2, 260, jr.; Ben Blum, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-3, 280, sr.

Backs: Trent Barraza, Columbus Grove, 6-2, 190, sr.; Parker Hess, Marion Local, 5-11, 185, sr.; Nolan Hopson, Dola Hardin Northern, 5-9, 180, sr.; Maddox Underwood, Upper Scioto Valley, 5-11, 165, sr.; Grant Smith, Gibsonburg, 5-10, 180, so.

Quarterbacks: Justin Knouff, Marion Local, 6-2, 185, sr.; Ben Bogner, Sycamore Mohawk, 6-0, 185, sr.; Brogan Stephey, Minster, 6-1, 180, sr.

Tight end: Brady Basinger, Columbus Grove, 6-2, 205, so.

Athlete: Landon Fries, Norwalk St. Paul, 5-11, 165, jr.; Levi Green, Ada, 5-8, 160, sr.

Kickers: Carson Bills, Marion Local, 5-10, 165, sr.; Landon Stein, Monroeville, 6-1, 160, sr.; Evan Verhoff, Columbus Grove, 5-6, 150, jr.

First team defense

Linemen: Kylan Mayes, Columbus Grove, 6-1, 270, sr.; Adam Winner, Marion Local, 6-1, 200, sr.; Tristan Nickoli, Norwalk St. Paul, 5-8, 200, sr.; Jaxson Hedrick, Monroeville, 6-6, 245, sr.; Quinn Westhoven, Leipsic, 6-2, 199, Sr.; Dan Hockensmith, Lucas, 5-9, 210, sr.; Beau Sanders, Upper Scioto Valley, 5-11, 195, so.

Linebackers: Drew Lause, Marion Local, 6-0, 205, sr.; Landen Houston, Columbus Grove, 5-10, 205, sr.; Andrew Miller, Pandora-Gilboa, 6-0, 215, sr.; Brayden Shoop, McComb, 6-1, 175, sr.; Luke Foster, Gibsonburg, 6-2, 220, jr.; Owen Patrizi, Sycamore Mohawk, 5-9, 160, jr.; Cohen Hulbert, Edon, 6-1, 210, sr.; Caden Falke, Lima Central Catholic, 6-0, 205, jr.

Backs: Evan Benfer, Monroeville, 6-0, 165, sr.; Grant Eversole, Columbus Grove, 5-11, 180, sr.; Braden Leppelmeier, Edgerton, 5-10, 160, sr.; Kaleb Bish, Sycamore Mohawk, 6-1, 180, sr.; Ayden Cavinee, Arlington, 6-1, 200, jr.; Reece Walby, Gibsonburg, 5-10, 170, so.

Punters: Xander Wilson, Dola Hardin Northern, 6-1, 180, sr.

Second team offense

Ends: Jayce Brecht, Leipsic, 6-2, 162, sr.; Scottie Krontz, Edgerton, 6-3, 155, sr.; Kendol Brigle, Edon, 6-3, 165, jr.; Dylan Heitkamp, Minster, 5-8, 160, sr.

Linemen: Hunter Wasserman, Gibsonburg, 6-2, 250, so.; Parker Kelley, Edon, 6-1, 250, sr.; Elijah Gibbs, McComb, 5-11, 265, sr.; Eli Luginbill, Pandora-Gilboa, 6-2, 245, sr.; Colten Ahrens, Maria Stein Marion Local, 6-3, 220, sr.; Kegan Arnold, Lucas, 6-0, 235, sr.; Gianni McKee, Lima Central Catholic, 6-0, 285, sr.; Patrick Stacklin, Ridgemont, 6-3, 225, sr.

Backs: Cal Warnement, Tiffin Calvert, 6-0, 180, sr.; Cian Glennon, Crestline, 6-0, 200, sr.; Mason Howard, Ridgemont, 5-9, 175, jr.; Landen Roeder, Monroeville, 5-7, 160, sr.; Joel Walkup, Edgerton, 6-1, 205, sr.

Quarterbacks: Jack Phillips, New Washington Buckeye Central, 6-1, 185, jr.; Kyler Sapp, Edon, 6-1, 200, sr.; Brady Parker, Lima Central Catholic, 6-3, 185, so.

Athlete: Charlie Werling, St. Henry, 6-2, 200, jr.

Second team defense

Linemen: Brodi Hipsher, Hardin Northern, 6-3, 240, sr.; Layton Blankemeyer, Columbus Grove, 6-1, 175, sr.; Spencer Waugaman, Gibsonburg, 5-10, 215, sr.; Carter Wolph, Tiffin Calvert, 6-4, 205, sr.; Issac Muhlenkamp, Marion Local, 6-1, 205, sr.; Colton Bailey, Ridgemont, 6-3, 225, sr.; Josh Mueller, Delphos St. John’s, 6-2, 260, sr.

Linebackers: Carter Cook, Tiffin Calvert, 6-0, 185, sr.; Rafael Gross, Norwalk St. Paul, 6-1, 180, so.; Bryant Meier, Marion Local, 5-10, 170, sr.; Ray Caudill, Lucas, 6-0, 205, sr.; Troy Spencer, Waynesfield-Goshen, 5-10, 185, sr.; Jevin Henderson, Ridgemont, 5-11, 160, sr.; Ryan Roberts, Upper Scioto Valley, 5-11, 195, jr.; Landin Hershiser, Monroeville, 5-11, 200, sr.

Backs: Chase Meyer, Pandora-Gilboa, 5-8, 145, jr.; Ty Lammers, Leipsic, 6-3, 168, sr.; Logan DeMoss, Tiffin Calvert, 6-0, 160, jr.; Ryan Homan, Marion Local, 6-1, 175, sr.; Grant Dicke, New Bremen, 6-0, 179, sr.; Gavin Barraza, Columbus Grove, 5-8, 155, jr.

Punters: Cory Gerten, Pandora-Gilboa, 5-11, 165, jr.

Honorable mention

Griffin Cooley, Montpelier; Brady Guegold, Lucas; Matthew Quatman, Lima Central Catholic; Mason Howard, Ridgemont; Kayleb Hickman, Ada; Landon Saltzman, Vanlue; Parker Gallaspie, Pandora-Gilboa; Ben Burkholder, Pandora-Gilboa; Lane Lee, Pandora-Gilboa; Madden Amador, McComb; Grady Schroeder, McComb; Octavion Gonzales, McComb; Haiden Ebright, McComb; Colin Foreman, Leipsic; Andrew Allen, Ada; Landon Simon, Ada; Zack Zimmerman, Ada; Marc Kirkendall, Leipsic; Kaine Fisher, Ada; Mason Stewart, Dola Hardin Northern; Wyatt Pore, Dola Hardin Northern; Brody Walter, North Baltimore; Luke Long, North Baltimore; Lyzaya Berg, Leipsic; Cam Mooney, Gibsonburg; Antonio Salazar, Gibsonburg; Grant Dawson, Gibsonburg; Chuy Rodriguez, Gibsonburg; Cameron Moyer, Tiffin Calvert; Nolan Lee, Tiffin Calvert; Brady Coffman, Mohawk; Conner Moyer, Tiffin Calvert; Colt Clark, Monroeville; AJ Bores, Monroeville; Nathanial Kradlak, Monroeville; Ethan Keefe, Plymouth; Noah Robinson, Plymouth; Cole Frankart, Greenwich South Central; Aaron Hauler, Greenwich South Central; Nick Pocos, Norwalk St. Paul; Nate Griffin, Norwalk St. Paul; Alec Phillips, New Washington Buckeye Central; Corbin Bloomfield, New Washington Buckeye Central; Parker Bowman, Crestline; Kody Lawhorn, Crestline; Derek McCunn, Crestline; Matthew Hefner, New Washington Buckeye Central; Carter Giesige, Crestline; Buck Arnold, Lucas; Hayden Sharps, Montpelier; Brian Guillen, West Unity Hilltop; Logan Pontius, Montpelier; Keegan Gray-Wyckoff, Antwerp; Ethan Heitkamp, Marion Local; Cole Albers, Minster; Ian Homan, Minster; Connor Schmiesing, Minster; Gabe Bornhorst, Minster; Caleb Couse, Minster; Rogan Muether, New Bremen; Vince Wilker, New Bremen; Carter LaGuire, St. Henry; Alex Post, St. Henry; Griffin Burns, Marion Local; Brady Fuerst, Columbus Grove; Chris Crnkovich, Lima Central Catholic; Layden Porter, Waynesfield-Goshen; Louis Knotts, Lima Central Catholic; Jameson Rader, Columbus Grove; Grant Breitigam, Waynesfield-Goshen; Michael Quatman, Lima Central Catholic; Jayce Kaufman, Waynesfield-Goshen; Xavier Stuck, Ridgemont.