High school football: Wellington's Jayson Keenan, Clearview's Stacey Littlejohn, Elyria Catholic's Branson Taylor and Columbia's Joe Governale pick up district player of the year honors

Jayson Keenan wasn't too keen on the idea of moving from linebacker, where he led Wellington in tackles last season, to the defensive line after being approached by Dukes coach Rob Howells with the offseason suggestion. "I liked my linebacker position a lot, but the team needed me on the defensive line, so I stepped up," Keenan said. "I took to it right away because I was a D-lineman my freshman and sophomore seasons, and I blitzed all the time last year." Eleven tackles for loss and eight sacks later, Keenan was named the Division VI Offensive Player of the Year and Howells was named the Coach of the Year when the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association released the Northeast Lakes District teams Thursday night. "I didn't expect it at all," said Keenan, who finished with 58 tackles and was one of the Dukes' top offensive linemen, too. "I thought I was an average lineman, nothing special." Not many shared that opinion. "He's so unselfish," Howells said. "After we asked him to make the move, he put in a lot of offseason work and all that work and unselfishness paid off." Joining the Wellington pair with special all-district honors were Clearview lineman Stacey Littlejohn (Division IV Defensive Player of the Year), Keystone's Don Griswold (Division IV Coach of the Year), Elyria Catholic lineman Branson Taylor (Division V Co-Offensive Player of the Year) and Columbia's Joe Governale (Division VI Offensive Player of the Year). Keenan was joined by nine teammates on the Division VI all-district first team, the area's top showing. The Dukes went from 1-9 in 2018 to 6-4 this season. "It's great for our guys to get recognized," Howells said. "They worked hard over these last couple seasons to bounce back from that 0-10 season. We were a computer point away from making the playoffs. Every game at that point matters and there were a couple games on the schedule that we felt like we let slip away. Hopefully that will get the guys excited to work just as hard for next year." Griswold had five of his players land on the all-district first team after Keystone put together its best season since 1971 and earned just its second playoff berth. "Very humbled and appreciative of the recognition our young people received through this process," he said. "We have great assistant coaches that are great men, that put in as many hours as I do. Obviously the community got behind us the whole season. So it's not just an honor for the athletes or myself, but it's really recognition for the LaGrange community as a whole and I couldn't be more happy to be part of it." The individual honors took Littlejohn and Governale by surprise. "I'm at a loss for words. That's crazy. Oh, my gosh," said Governale, who rushed for 1,509 yards and 13 touchdowns this season. "I've got to give props to all those guys up front. I didn't get to the place where I am now without those front six, and my fullback. Even the wide receivers did some crazy blocking all over the field." The Raiders won four of their final five games after starting the season 0-5. Governale is hoping to ride the momentum from his postseason accolades into his senior season. "It's going to be important," he said. "I want to help us win as many games as possible and get back to the postseason again, get us back to the Columbia team I know we can be." Littlejohn anchored the defensive line for a Clippers team that went 8-2 but missed out on a playoff berth. He finished with 73 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, four sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. "I'm surprised," he said. "I wanted to win it. I worked hard and was hoping I'd win it. "It was a good senior season, I wish we could have went to the playoffs, but all the practices, the hard work with all the guys, day in and day out every day after school, pushing each other ... it was just amazing." Taylor, who shared the D-V offensive top player award with Kirtland's Mason Sullivan, deflected praise to his teammates, saying, "they make me look good." But the 6-foot-7, 315-pound University of Pittsburgh commit dominated this season, not allowing one sack in 11 games. "It's all about having fun out there," he said. "We don't get all the glory (as offensive linemen). We get hit every play and we're hitting someone every play. It's brutal in the trenches. But it's a great feeling to be recognized." Contact Shaun Bennett at 329-7137 or sbennett@chroniclet.com. Like him on Facebook and follow him @ShaunBennettct on Twitter. The Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association's Northeast Lakes District football team, as selected by a panel of media members. DIVISION I First team offense Quarterback: Ian Kipp, Mentor 6-2, 205, Jr.; Running back: Brian Trobel, Mentor, 5-9, 175, Sr., Jaabir Mujihad, Euclid, 6-1, 210, Sr., Garret Clark, Strongsville, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Receiver: Montorie Foster, St. Edward, 6-2, 175, Sr., Luke Floriea, Mentor, 5-10, 175, Sr., Grant McCurry, Solon, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Line: Jared Bycznski, Berea-Midpark, 6-4, 305, Sr., Hunter Colao, Mentor, 6-0, 260, Jr.; Brian Kilbane, Jr., St. Edward, 6-4, 275, Sr.; Chris Hatcher, Mentor, 6-0, 270, Sr.; Ronan Chambers, St. Edward, 6-5, 270, Sr.; Athlete: Joe Formani, St. Edward, 5-11, 205, Sr.; Kicker: Declan Mangan, St. Ignatius, 5-11, 165, Jr. First team defense Line: Jeff Pietrowski, St. Edward, 6-3, 235, Sr.; Justin Wodtly, Cleveland Heights, 6-3, 272, Sr.; Andrew Keating, Strongsville, 6-3, 215, Sr.; Avery Dunn, Shaker Heights, 6-5, 215, Sr.; Linebackers: Jackson Paglio, Mentor, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Ben Doehr, Elyria, 6-0, 225, Sr.; R.J. Howard, Solon, 5-9, 205, Sr.; Aidan Hubbard, St. Ignatius, 6-4, 218, Sr.; Backs: Marco Toth, Mentor, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Logan Nash, St. Edward, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Jiovanny Holmes, Cleveland Heights, 6-2, 190; Cameron Smith, Euclid, 6-2, 180, Jr.; Athlete: Tyshawn Lighty, Lorain, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Punter: Dakota Cochran, Shaker Heights, 6-2, 205, Sr. Offensive player of the year: Ian Kipp, MentorDefensive player of the year: Jeff Pietrowski, St. EdwardCoach of the year: Steve Trivisonno, Mentor Second team offense Quarterback: Bay Harvey, Cleveland Heights, 6-2, 215, Sr.; Pat McQuaide, Solon, 5-11, 160, Jr.; Running back: Daylin Dower, Lorain, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Khalil Eichelberger, Solon, 5-9, 195, Jr.; Receiver: Claishon Ivory, Euclid, 5-9, 165, So.; Connor Cmiel, St. Ignatius, 6-2, 190, Sr.; DeAngelo Borders, Berea-Midpark, 5-9, 165, So.; Line: Herman Taylor, Euclid, 6-4, 285, Jr.; Byron Floyd, Mentor, 6-0, 260, Sr.; Ryan Seefeldt, Strongsville, 5-11, 300, Sr.; Cullen Martin, Cleveland Heights, 6-4, 280, Sr., Ethan Pitzel, Solon, 6-4, 250, Sr.; Athlete: Jordan Jackson, Lorain, 6-4, 190, Sr.; Kicker: Andrew Smith, Mentor, 6-4, 190, Jr. Second team defense Line: Anthony Geraci, St. Ignatius, 6-2, 240, Sr., Bennett Adler, St. Ignatius, 6-3, 210, Jr.; Alex Colangelo, St. Edward, 6-1, 240, Sr.; Beau Bachie, Berea-Midpark, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Linebacker: Kyle Bischof, Mentor, 6-0, 215, Sr.; C.J. Hankins, St. Edward, 6-0, 218, Jr.; Savon Chavis, Lorain, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Justin Satterfield, Mentor, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Backs: Lawson Nash, St. Edward, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Diego Bremer, Cleveland Heights, 6-1, 185, Sr.; Nyzier Fourqurean, Mentor, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Devin Harper, Mentor, 6-1, ,175, Sr.; Athlete: Atiba Fitz, Euclid, 5-8, 160, Jr. Area honorable mention Elyria: Michael Knapp, Jahiem Atkinson, Daylan Sharlow, Jesse Steven, Adaveon Drummer, Perryion Benton, Simon France, Bryce Badford; Lorain: Jacob Addis, Mike Smith, DeVante Jackson. DIVISION II First team offense Quarterback: Joe Labas, Brecksville, 6-4, 190, Jr.; Running backs: Jalen Edwards, Benedictine, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Joey Suchy, Mayfield, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Receiver: Joey Isabella, Mayfield, 5-8, 170, Sr.; Jeremy Jonozzo, Brecksville, 5-11, 150, Jr.; Charles Rosser, Benedictine, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Joey Lance, Avon, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Line: Joe Svec, Avon, 6-3, 245, Sr.; Alex Padgett, Avon Lake, 6-5, 270, Jr.; Tyler Schompert, Olmsted Falls, 6-5, 260, Sr.; Luke Kirin, Brecksville, 6-4, 290, Jr.; Aidan Thompson, Madison, 6-1, 255, Sr.; Athlete: Danny Zeh, Avon, 5-11, 208, Sr. Kicker: Harry Hebert, Avon Lake, 6-0, 200, Sr. First team defense Line: Marco Tramontano, Mayfield, 6-4, 285, Sr.; Nick Marsh, Avon Lake, 6-3, 220, Sr.; Daniel Bucknavich, Midview, 6-4, 285, Sr.; Isaiah Kammer, Valley Forge, 5-10, 265, Sr.; Linebacker: Aidan Johnson Amherst, 5-9, 190, Sr.; Clay Cunningham, Mayfield, 5-10, 215, Sr.; Devin Hibbit, Bedford, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Terrance Hollon, Benedictine, 6-1, 196, Jr.; Backs: Delonte Hall, Maple Heights, 5-9, 160, Jr.; Billy Guzzo, Mayfield, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Zac Gill, Midview, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Josh Vlasak, Avon Lake, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Athlete: Rico Small, Willoughby South, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Punter: Alex Dragas, Madison, 6-0, 175, Sr. Offensive player of the year: Joe Labas, BrecksvilleDefensive player of the year: Marco Tramontano, MayfieldCoach of the year: Ross Bandiera, Mayfield Second team offense Quarterback: Michael Huss, Mayfield, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Running backs: Mike Pappas, Valley Forge, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Austin McCourt, Madison, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Devon Hunter, Avon, 5-11, 205, Jr.; Receivers: Corey Brown, Maple Heights, 6-0, 160, Sr.; Evan Hampton, Lakewood, 6-4, 180, Jr.; Chris Gales, Benedictine, 6-0, 199, Jr.; Line: Mason Bingham, Avon, 5-11, 250, Jr.; John Susnik, Willoughby South, 6-3, 240, Sr.; Sam Petros, Ashtabula Lakeside, 6-2, 254, So.; Ethan Spoth, Eastlake North, 6-4, 310, Jr.; Daniel Obloj, Padua, 6-0, 190, Jr.; Athlete: Torrance Davis, Garfield Heights, 6-3, 215, Sr.; Kicker: Ivan Shuran, Benedictine, 5-9, 140, Jr. Second team defense Line: Chris Pepe, Avon, 6-1, 247, Sr.; Jacob Sintic, Avon Lake, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Collin Strong, North Olmsted, 6-3, 265, Jr.; Jacob Glass, Madison, 6-3, 295, Sr.; Linebackers: Matt Vencius, Painesville Riverside, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Nate Cikalo, Avon Lake, 5-11, 175, Jr.; Jerome Mason, Padua, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Dylan Varga, Olmsted Falls, 6-0, 173, Sr.; Backs: Niko Pappas, Avon, 5-10, 179, Jr.; Alden Steele, Amherst, 5-8, 145, Jr.; Matthew Stauffer, Benedictine, 5-10, 170, Sr.; James Bruno, Painesville Riverside, 5-8, 170, Jr.; Athlete: Tyler Richmond, North Ridgeville, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Punter: Dylan Bednar, Westlake, 6-1, 210, Jr. Area honorable mention Amherst: Kyle Ferguson, Clay Carpenter, Lavell Gibson, Josh Croston, Tyler Brezina; Avon: Nathanial Vakos, Kam Erskine, Jake Wilson, Arlind Bengu; Avon Lake: Michael Corbo, Nate Sidloski, Jack McCrum, Griffin Lidyard, Billy Simpson, Kai Kuwalu; Midview: Bryce Sanders, Ethan Surdock; North Ridgeville: Dom Farago, Mason Grow, John Leili, Patrick Casselberry, Bryce Howell. DIVISION III First team offense Quarterback: Jon Tomcufcik, Kenston, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Running backs: Jack Porter, Kenston, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Blake Peet, Geneva, 5-11, 190, Sr.; James Pettyjohn, Chardon, 5-9, 155, Jr.; Receivers: Tyler Mintz, Kenston, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Nic Pujolas, University School, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Johnny Nguyen, NDCL, 5-7, 157, Sr.; Line: George Sell, Kenston, 6-5, 275, Sr.; Nick Fay, Chardon, 6-0, 260, Jr.; Sam Davis, Geneva, 6-4, 275, Sr.; Michael Yarina, Holy Name, 6-1, 235, Sr.; Cornelius, McClain, Glenville, 6-5, 310, Sr.; Athlete: William Anglen, Glenville, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Kicker: Keaton Ziegenfuss, Chardon, 5-11, 155, Sr. First team defense Line: Josh Tait, Holy Name, 6-2, 250, Sr.; Tim Matty, Kenston, 6-4, 210, Sr.; Zak Crabb, Bay, 6-2, 225, Sr.; John Dinko, Chardon, 6-2, 215, Sr.; Linebacker: Vince Ferrante, Chardon, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Logan Vargo, Kenston, 6-0, 200, Sr.; John Amato, Geneva, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Jack Robinson, NDCL, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Backs: Cullen Gergye, Bay, 6-1, 177, Jr.; Gamari Peterson, Glenville, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Nick Buttari, Bay, 5-11, 186, Jr.; Tyler Kestranek, Kenston, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Athlete: Charlie Taylor, Geneva, 6-2, 240, Jr.; Punter: Owen Bebie, Rocky River, 5-9, 165, Sr. Offensive player of the year: Jon Tomcufcik, KenstonDefensive player of the year: John Dinko, ChardonCoach of the year: Chip Sorber, Geneva Second team offense Quarterback: Nick Mercuri, Holy Name, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Running back: D.J. Bowman, Chardon, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Jimmy Mitchell, NDCL, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Vinny Varckette, Geneva, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Receiver: Ja'Von Middleton, Kenston, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Ryan Miller, Kenston, 6-6, 215, So.; David Martin Kosier, NDCL, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Line: Klevin Mici, Bay, 6-2, 260, Sr.; Jaret Hall, Chardon, 6-0, 270, Sr.; Jeremiah Jones, Kenston, 6-2, 250, Sr.; Justin Schroeder, Kenston, 6-1, 230, Sr.; Ergi Sulce, Rocky River, 5-11, 235, Sr.; Athlete: Jordan Young, Glenville, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Kicker: Gianni Spetic, NDCL, 5-8, 150, Fr. Second team defense Line: Max Czech, Kenston, 6-1, 245, Sr.; Miles McIlvaine, University School, 6-1, 180, Sr.; George Freeman Jr., Glenville, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Linebackers: Myles Mendeszoon, Chardon, 6-3, 193, Jr.; Bryan Martinez, Painesville Harvey, 6-2, 225, Sr.; Trevor Dotson, Holy Name, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Cade McDevitt, Chardon, 6-0, 186, Jr.; Nathanael Sulka, Chardon 6-4 195, So.; Backs: Ben Anderson, Bay, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Max Young, University School, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Matt George, Rocky River, 6-1, 170, Jr.; Justin Way, Geneva, 5-8, 180, Sr.; Athlete: Tommy Bebie, Rocky River, 6-2, 185, So. DIVISION IV First team offense Quarterback: Drew Schiano, Perry, 6-0, 145, Sr.; Running back: Jaylen Anderson, Perry, 6-0, 210, Jr.; Dylan Naylor, Keystone, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Diante White, Orange, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Receiver: Anthony Rosati, Perry, 5-7, 145, Sr.; Christian DeMitro, Lake Catholic, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Ryne Shackelford, Keystone, 6-0, 175, Fr.; Tight end: C.J. Fleming, Clearview, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Line: Jack Blaurock, Perry, 6-4, 220, Sr.; Harrison Gruber, West Geauga, 5-11, 220, Sr.; Nick Dalessandro, Chagrin Falls, 6-4, 225, So.; Jacob Schmitz, Firelands, 6-6, 240, Sr.; Sam Quick, Lake Catholic, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Athlete: Jacob Shackelford, Keystone, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Kicker: Luka Eller, Lake Catholic, 6-8, 215, Sr. First team defense Line: Stacey Littlejohn, Clearview, 6-0, 330, Sr.; Chris Janos, Perry, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Michael Reddick, Lutheran West, 6-0, 220, Jr.; P.J. Fisher, Orange, 6-0, 230, Sr.; Linebackers: Matthew Sullivan, Perry, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Simon Taraska, Lake Catholic, 5-9, 185, Jr.; Gideon Lampron, Keystone, 5-11, 200, So.; Gavin Norris, Keystone, 5-10, 205, Sr.; Backs: Devon Holbert, Perry, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Alex Angle, Firelands, 6-3, 170, Jr.; Aaron Leovic, Lake Catholic, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Jordan Reed, Clearview, 6-2, 180, Sr.; Athlete: Joseph Norris, Clearview, 5-8, 170, Sr.; Punter: Alec Caton, Ashtabula Edgewood, 6-2, 170, Sr. Offensive Player of the year: Drew Schiano, PerryDefensive player of the year: Stacey Littlejohn, ClearviewCoach of the year: Don Griswold, Keystone Second team offense Quarterback: Chase Christensen, Clearview, 6-0, 155, Sr.; Running back: Carter Janicek, Firelands, 6-0, 185, So.; Zach Miller, Hawken, 5-9, 170, Jr.; Kenny Grobolsek, Brookside, 6-0, 200, So.; Receiver: Xavier Perez, Chagrin Falls, 5-11, 155, Jr.; Ethan Colbert, Ashtabula Edgewood, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Iziah Harris, Ashtabula Edgewood, 6-1, 190, So.; Line: Noah Schroeder, Lake Catholic, 6-1, 270, Sr.; Will Lindsey, Hawken, 6-0, 288, Sr.; Luca Gasbarrino, West Geauga, 6-1, 240, So.; Tanner Coker, Orange, 6-0, 245, Sr.; Jackson Chinnici, Chagrin Falls, 6-0, 225, Jr.; Athlete: Joe Malchesky, Lake Catholic, 6-1, 180, Jr.; Kicker: Calvin Rowan, Perry, 5-6, 135, So. Second team defense Line: Jack Valerius, Firelands, 6-3, 190, Jr.; George Hatcher, Clearview, 6-2, 195, Jr.; David Busch, Lutheran West, 6-1, 255, Sr.; Khali Cochran, Warrensville Heights, 5-10, 190, Jr.; Linebackers: Adam Borgmann, Brookside, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Ryan Joy, Lake Catholic, 6-1, 205, Jr.; Levi Veverka, West Geauga, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Owen McClintock, Chagrin Falls, 6-0, 190, Jr.; Backs: Logan Hyduke, Lake Catholic, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Elijah Gordon, Warrensville Heights, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Xavier Burns, Lutheran West, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Luke Sword, Lutheran West, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Athlete: DeAngelo Bell, Warrensville Heights, 6-1, 190, Jr.; Punter: Lucas Gaizutis, Chagrin Falls, 6-0, 190, Sr. Area honorable mention Brookside: Karson Nail. DIVISION V First team offense Quarterback: Steven Navalinsky, Elyria Catholic, 6-3, 190, Jr.; Running back: Mason Sullivan, Kirtland, 6-0, 203, Jr.; Luke Gardner, Kirtland, 5-8, 180, Sr.; Seth Fedor, Conneaut, 5-8, 160, Sr.; Receiver: Jaret Frantz, Elyria Catholic, 6-4, 200, Jr.; Marty Rehor, Fairview, 5-11, 165, Sr.; Nate Reichard, Gilmour Academy, 6-2, 175, Sr.; Line: Branson Taylor, Elyria Catholic, 6-7, 315; Mike Alfieri, Kirtland, 6-0, 235, Sr.; Darrius Randelman, Elyria Catholic, 6-1, 295, Sr.; Kristian Grman, Kirtland, 5-10, 200, Jr.; Marcus Moore, Beachwood, 6-2, 300, Fr.; Athlete: Rylan Davison, Conneaut, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Kicker: Mario Rodin, Kirtland, 6-0, 160, Jr. First team defense Line: Nate Damron, Elyria Catholic, 6-4, 230, Sr.; C.K. McSwain, Lutheran East, 6-2, 205, Jr.; Hunter Dale, Conneaut, 6-2, 221, Sr.; Mike Rus, Kirtland, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Linebacker: Kaleb Stephenson, Kirtland, 6-2, 175, Sr., Louie Loncar, Kirtland, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Chase Fortkamp, Wickliffe, 6-2, 210, Jr.; Josh Miller, Elyria Catholic, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Luke Costantino, Elyria Catholic, 6-2, 215, Sr.; Backs: Jack Griffin, Elyria Catholic, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Aidan Muchnicki, Gilmour Academy, 6-3, 170, Sr.; Joey Grazia, Kirtland, 5-9, 150, Jr.; Letraize Walker, Beachwood, 6-0, 175, ,Sr.; Athlete: Dawann Gray, Jr., Beachwood, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Punter: Connor Krebs, Gilmour Academy, 6-0, 175, Sr. Offensive players of the year: Mason Sullivan, Kirtland, Branson Taylor, Elyria CatholicDefensive player of the year: C.K. McSwain, Lutheran EastCoach of the year: Tiger LaVerde, Kirtland Area honorable mention Elyria Catholic: Connor Trockley, Ryan Roark, Zach Gorczyca. DIVISION VI First team offense Quarterback: Ben Higgins, Wellington, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Running back: Joe Governale, Columbia, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Jaydon Harris, Oberlin, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Mason McClellan, Wellington, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Receiver: Jonah Wilkerson, Pymatuning Valley, 6-0, 205, Jr.; Casey Horner, Middlefield Cardinal, 5-10, 155, Sr.; Jon Brasee, Wellington, 6-0, 150, So.; Tight end: Nick Laposky, Wellington, 6-3, 180, Sr.; Line: Jeremiah Sutton, Oberlin, 6-0, 300, Sr.; Carson Heidecker, Columbia, 6-3, 285, Sr.; Robbie Granny, Middlefield Cardinal, 6-4, 275, Sr.; Kenny Crouch, Pymatuning Valley, 5-11, 215, Sr.; Athlete: Tyler Bean, Pymatuning Valley, 6-1, 175, Jr.; Kicker: Grace Dudziak, Wellington, 5-5, 155, Sr. First team defense Line: Jayson Keenan, Wellington, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Logan Giddings, Pymatuning Valley, 5-11, 205, Sr.; Caleb Teague, Wellington, 6-5, 190, Jr.; Aaron Hopkins, Oberlin, 6-2, 215, Sr.; Linebacker: Hayden Garrow, Columbia, 5-10, 175, Fr.; Drew Unangst, Wellington 6-1, 185, So.; Zack Czako, Middlefield Cardinal, 5-10, 205, So.; Backs: Mason Inman, Pymatuning Valley, 6-0, 165, Jr.; Owen Menge, Columbia, 5-5, 135; Jayden Skinner, Wellington, 6-1, 150, Jr.; Tyler Moore, Wellington, 5-10, 160, So.; Punter: Drew Saki, Columbia, 6-1, 190, Sr. Offensive player of the year: Joe Governale, ColumbiaDefensive player of the year: Jayson Keenan, Wellington Coach of the year: Rob Howells, Wellington Area honorable mention Oberlin: Quest Ramon-Beebe. DIVISION VII First team offense Quarterback: Sam Shafer, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-2, 195, Sr.; Running back: Kyle Zygmunt, Independence, 6-0, 160, So.; Cody Paugh, Fairport Harding, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Receiver: Jason Bartosik, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-4, 190, Sr.; Jake Mitrisin, Independence, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Tight end: Braden Sears, Independence, 6-2, 235, Sr.; Line: Martin Mendoza, Fairport Harding, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Carson Horstmann, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-0, 226, Sr.; Isaiah Durrant, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-6, 282, Sr.; Jacob Orms, Newbury, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Luke Reed, Newbury, 5-10, 190, Jr.; Athlete: Noah Arnold, Newbury, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Kicker: Casey McGhee, Independence, 5-8, 150, So. First team defense Line: Jayden Alston, Fairport Harding, 5-11, 180, Sr.; John Tropf, Newbury, 6-0, 200, Jr.; Mitch Sanders, Newbury, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Joe Connors, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Linebackers: Ryan Selig, Cuyahoga Heights, 5-10, 162, Sr.; Adam Miklovic, Independence, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Julian Cicchella, Newbury, 6-1, 185, Sr.; Ryan Vollman, Independence, 5-10 190, Jr.; Backs: Kyle Polack, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-0, 156, Sr.; Max Alpert, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-2, 178, Sr.; Austin Knaack, Cuyahoga Heights, 6-0, 160, Sr.; Evan Arnold, Newbury, 6-1, 165, Jr.; Athlete: Mick Laski, Independence, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Ethan Manelski, Independence, 5-10, 160, Sr. Offensive player of the year: Noah Arnold, NewburyDefensive player of the year: Ryan Selig, Cuyahoga HeightsCoach of the year: Ryan Williams, Newbury