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PREP FOOTBALL

The 2007 Associated Press Division III and IV All-Ohio high school football teams, based on the recommendations of a state media panel:

DIVISION III

FIRST TEAM

OFFENSE: Ends—Teddy Robb, Canal Fulton NW, 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, senior; Matt Rinehart, Dover, 5-9, 165, sr.; Drew Clanin, Circleville, 5-9, 165, sr.; Daniel Haddix, Urbana, 6-0, 190, sr.; Nate Caudill, Clyde, 6-1, 170, sr.; Bryant McKnight, New Philadelphia, 5-11, 180, sr.; Corey Manns, Kenton, 6-1, 185, sr.; Chris Fields, Paines. Harvey, 6-0, 180, jr. Linemen—Tim Gorman, Newark Licking Valley, 6-7, 285, sr.; Matt Catron, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-2, 223, sr.; Nate Klatt, Canal Fulton NW, 6-4, 280, jr.; Shane Bishop, Rayland Buckeye Local, 6-2, 220, sr.; Jarad Branski, Clyde, 6-2, 215, jr.; Chad Hounshell, Mentor Lake Cath., 6-6, 300, sr. Quarterbacks—Steve McNeely, Beloit W. Branch, 6-1, 200, sr.; McConnell Smith, Hunting Valley Univ. School, 6-0, 205, sr.; Bo Cordell, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-0, 190, jr.; Alex Gillett, Clyde, 6-2, 185, jr. Backs—Isaiah Pead, Cols. Eastmoor Acad., 5-11, 195, sr.; Jared Ferguson, Monroe, 6-2, 215, sr.; Nate Ganyard, Niles McKinley, 6-1, 215, sr.; Brandon Stephenson, Lima Shawnee, 5-8, 180, jr.; Ramar Clements, Warrensville Hts., 5-7, 170, jr. Kickers—Seth White, Cols. Bexley, 5-9, 183, sr.; Seth Harding, Salem, 6-1, 195, sr.; Jerry Phillips, Clyde, 6-1, 205, sr.; Joe Vucic, Cle. Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 6-1, 165, jr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Kyle Smedi, Cortland Lakeview, 6-1, 190, sr.; Joe Gaglione, Mentor Lake Cath., 6-4, 225, sr.; Mike Miller, Monroe, 6-2, 215, sr.; Derek Wolfe, Lisbon Beaver Local, 6-4, 285, sr.; Tyler Rhoades, Lima Shawnee, 5-9, 195, sr.; Anthony Nixon, Canal Winchester, 6-1, 221, sr.; Andrew Illig, Cuya. Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-2, 275, sr.; Nick Wagner, Napoleon, 6-2, 220, sr.; Jake Stoller, Hunting Valley Univ. School, 6-3, 255, sr. Linebackers—Will Studlien, Sunbury Big Walnut, 6-3, 225, jr.; Kirk Wetherell, Cambridge, 6-0, 210, sr.; Nathan Williams, WCH Miami Trace, 6-4, 240, sr.; Storm Klein, Newark Licking Valley, 6-3, 220, jr.; Teddy Jennings, Dayton Chaminade-Julienne, 6-6, 215, sr.; Roy Davis, Ravenna, 6-3, 200, sr.; Justin Mast, Millersburg W. Holmes, 6-0, 220, sr.; Jacob Andrews, Clyde, 6-1, 200, sr.; Dave Plungas, Mentor Lake Cath., 6-3, 220, sr. Backs—Tony Stover, Canal Fulton NW, 6-3, 200, sr.; Ethan Wetzel, Sunbury Big Walnut, 6-2, 200, sr.; Keith Morgan, Bellefontaine, 6-1, 195, sr.; Alex Ferrara, Cuya. Falls Walsh Jesuit, 5-9, 175, sr. Punter—Allen Strouble, Alliance Marlington, 5-11, 160, jr.; Ryan Fleck, Napoleon, 6-5, 186, sr.

Offensive players of the year: Isaiah Pead, Cols. Eastmoor Acad.; Alex Gillett, Clyde.

Defensive players of the year: Will Studlien, Sunbury Big Walnut; Tony Stover, Canal Fulton NW.

Coaches of the year: Phil Mauro, Canal Winchester; Vic Whiting, Canal Fulton NW; Eric Mitchell, Warrensville Hts.; Ron Lewis, Rocky River.

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE: Ends—Nick Kereiakes, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-1, 170, sr.; Andy Park, Bryan, 6-2, 187, sr.; Paul McKelvey, Hunting Valley Univ. School, 6-2, 190, sr.; Denario Gray, Warrensville Hts., 5-10, 170, jr. Linemen—Jake Brandt, Cols. Bexley, 6-6, 254, jr.; Roland Sommer, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-2, 220, jr.; Brett Richter, Monroe, 5-11, 305, sr.; Bill Dugan, Poland Seminary, 6-5, 300, sr.; Joe Pachuta, New Concord John Glenn, 6-7, 285, sr.; Josh Jackson, Uhrichsville Claymont, 6-1, 265, jr.; Rayshaun Pope, Warrensville Hts., 6-3, 275, sr.; Kevin Orris, Rocky River, 6-2, 255, sr. Quarterbacks—Cory Becher, Granville, 6-2, 175, jr.; Corey Lisowski, Dover, 6-2, 180, jr.; Kory Hartinger, Circleville, 6-2, 165, sr.; Zach Free, Washington CH, 6-0, 190, sr.; Andy Breidigam, Rocky River, 6-2, 185, sr. Backs—Zac Lemmon, Granville, 6-1, 195, sr.; Sean Egler, Bellefontaine, 5-10, 185, sr.; Carter Paul, Philo, 6-0, 200, sr.; Cody Griffin, Circleville, 5-9, 175, sr.; Koby Frye, St. Marys Memorial, 5-10, 175, sr.; Anthony Urbania, Cle. Benedictine, 6-0, 208, jr.; Jake Simon, Parma Hts. Holy Name, 5-11, 215, sr.; Jon Gipson, Rocky River, 5-9, 185, sr. Kicker—Jordan Beighle, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-7, 157, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Justin Sprague, Day. Chaminade-Julienne, 6-3, 245, sr.; Ross Lockwood, Cin. Indian Hill, 6-1, 200, sr.; Matt Betz, Alliance Marlington, 6-1, 250, sr.; Jake Hochendoner, Poland Seminary, 6-2, 230, sr.; Chris Moore, Warrensville Hts., 6-0, 230, sr.; Dale English, Parma Hts. Holy Name, 6-1, 255, sr. Linebackers—Christian Gomes, Urbana, 6-2, 190, sr.; Dustin Colbert, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-2, 200, sr.; Michael Conim, Eaton, 5-10, 185, sr.; Mike McKinney, Canton S., 6-0, 200, jr.; Matt Niese, Napoleon, 6-1, 195, sr.; Eric Hufford, Tiffin Columbian, 6-2, 226, sr.; Vince Calvillo, Cle. Benedictine, 6-0, 214, sr.; Zach Youseff, Rocky River, 5-10, 195, jr. Backs—Isaac Free, Washington CH, 6-0, 185, sr.; Marty Sweeney, Cle. Benedictine, 6-1, 184, jr.; Sean Belanger, Rocky River, 6-2, 215, sr. Punter—Lance Steiner, Spring. Greenon, 5-9, 175, jr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Adam Alderman, Granville; Alan Hess, Cols. Bexley; Michael Kuhlwein, Newark Licking Valley; Zach Brown, Canal Winchester; Tim German, Newark Licking Valley; Grant Georgic, Delaware Buckeye Valley; Ryan Wilborn, Cols. Eastmoor Acad.; Antonio Davis, Canal Winchester; Marcus Ervin, Cols. Eastmoor Acad.; Zack Hitchens, Canal Winchester; Darryl Wood, Cols. Eastmoor Acad.; Kaled Dew, Delaware Buckeye Valley; Victor Rodriguez, Cols. Eastmoor Acad.; Zach Bartlome, Cols. Bexley; Alex McCurdy, Delaware Buckeye Valley; Joe Reed, Sunbury Big Walnut; Malon Johnson, Cols. Eastmoor Acad.

Robbie Davia, Cadiz Harrison Central; Jared Kendziorski, Uhrichsville Claymont; Dorien Thomas, Wintersville Indian Creek; Tyler Hardesty, Cambridge; Matt Neil, Millersburg W. Holmes; Gabe Filippi, Dover; Jonathan Figel, Wintersville Indian Creek; Ryan McClelland, Cambridge; Morgan Pavol, McConnelsville Morgan; Nick Liptak, Cambridge; Justin Gidcumb, New Concord John Glenn; Nathan Shaw, Rayland Buckeye Local; Mike Longacher, Dover; Blake Ponchak, McConnelsville Morgan; Isaac Omaits, Rayland Buckeye Local; Kyle Scott, Richmond Edison Local; Michael Wilson, Wintersville Indian Creek; Zach Garbrandt, Uhrichsville Claymont; John Phillips, New Philadelphia; Bobby Gilmore, Dover; Ben Geyer, New Concord John Glenn; Wes Skinner, Cadiz Harrison Central; Ethan Russell, Lisbon Beaver Local; Shane Lester, Dover; Kevin Wright, New Philadelphia; Cody Bragg, McConnelsville Morgan; Garrett Bennington, New Concord John Glenn

Ryan Locker, Eaton; Josh Anderson, Bellefontaine; Kyle Corbin, Tipp City Tippecanoe; Leonard Riston, Cin. Indian Hill; Dane Cope, Indian Lake; Jeremy Stollings, Spring. Kenton Ridge; Matt Keller, Cin. Indian Hill

Jeremiah James, Beloit W. Branch; Mike Carnahan, Hubbard; Kris Adams, Mogadore Field; Zack Brown, Youngs. Liberty; Josh Varney, Medina Buckeye; Matt Mitchcash, Cuya. Falls Walsh Jesuit; Marc Kanetsky, Hubbard; Jimmy Shiplett, Canal Fulton NW; Cory Reisner, Medina Buckeye; Ben Moody, Cortland Lakeview; Seth Koosed, Mogadore Field; Garrett Manack, Navarre Fairless; Adam Bellamy, Aurora; Sam Stucker, Cuya. Falls Walsh Jesuit; Mark Gauer, Canal Fulton NW; Vinnie Mazzei, Beloit W. Branch; Mike McKinney, Canton S.; Kevin Bailey, Cuya. Falls Walsh Jesuit; Brad Hebert, Canton S.; Jon Biehl, Cortland Lakeview; Josh Fick, Minerva

Caleb Knights, Chillicothe; Adrian Balser, Thornville Sheridan; Ryan Stewart, McArthur Vinton County; Zack Smith, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Cayleb Cox, Washington CH; Kendal Coleman, Hillsboro; Andy White, Circleville; Derek Woltz, McArthur Vinton County; Skyler Schoffner, Washington CH; Josh Jones, WCH Miami Trace; Danny Russell, Chillicothe; Kort Wolfe, Circleville; Max Stevenson, WCH Miami Trace; Eric Wadlington, Circleville; Dustin Guthrie, McArthur Vinton County; Tyler Vest, Chillicothe; Logan Walker, Hillsboro; Seath Sebring, Vincent Warren; Lance Sweeney, Thornville Sheridan; Zach Ray, Chillicothe; Jacob Frazier, Washington CH; Nate DeAtley, WCH Miami Trace; Jordan Benson, Chillicothe; Drew Basil, Chillicothe

Jordan Crouch, St. Marys Memorial; Derek Geiger, Lima Shawnee; Nick Snoad, Napoleon; Dan Frankart, Tiffin Columbian; Kyle Birkholz, Clyde; Drew Williams, Norwalk; Aric Thurn, Clyde; Sam Rammel, St. Marys Memorial; Brett Thompson, Shelby; Derek Vocke, Napoleon; Matt Sommer, Shelby; Matt Bowen, Tiffin Columbian

Chris Bowler, Paines. Harvey; Kyle Gregory, Avon; Zach Heffner, Jefferson Area; David Barry, Warrensville Hts.; Robbie LaRiccia, Chesterland W. Geauga; Nate Dent, Paines. Harvey; Jack LaForce, Vermilion; Randy Greenwood, Mentor Lake Cath.; Nick Distelrath, Conneaut; Mark Hammer, Chagrin Falls; Josh Steigerwald, Cle. Benedictine; Ralph Bradberry, Fairview Park Fairview.

DIVISION IV

FIRST TEAM

OFFENSE: Ends—Nate Jackson, Hamilton Badin, 5-foot-10, 181 pounds, senior; Zach Gust, Belmont Union Local, 5-7, 165, sr.; Rob Hoagland, Canton Cent. Cath., 6-2, 175, sr.; Chase Munoz, Fostoria, 5-7, 165, sr.; Jack Gose, Williamsport Westfall, 6-4, 187, sr.; Elliott Mealer, Wauseon, 6-6, 300, sr. Linemen—Christian Anderson, Marion Pleasant, 6-1, 225, sr.; Evan Johnson, Kettering Alter, 6-4, 253, sr.; Brandon Ericsson, Youngs. Mooney, 6-1, 261, sr.; Mitchell Fehrman, Coshocton, 6-4, 255, sr.; Josh Conrad, New Lexington, 6-1, 240, sr.; Kent Corthell, Delta, 6-3, 292, sr.; Kyle Drdek, Brooklyn, 5-10, 225, sr. Quarterbacks—Dan McCarthy, Youngs. Mooney, 6-3, 205, sr.; Cody Schuster, Elyria Cath., 6-2, 200, sr.; Trevor Walls, Waverly, 6-6, 215, sr.; Shane Porter, Portsmouth, 6-1, 205, sr. Backs—Taylor Harris, Sparta Highland, 5-11, 185, sr.; Steve Spillman, Zoarville Tusc. Valley, 6-1, 190, sr.; Derrick Vicars, Genoa Area, 6-2, 195, sr.; Jeremy Foster, Pemberville Eastwood, 5-11, 194, sr.; Brandon Beachum, Youngs. Mooney, 6-1, 223, sr. Kicker—Mario DeLaRosa, Coldwater, 5-8, 138, jr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Hank Keighley, Kettering Alter, 6-4, 215, sr.; Zane Bailey, Williamsport Westfall, 6-1, 188, sr.; Tyler Kunk, Coldwater, 5-10, 186, sr.; Taylor Hill, Youngs. Mooney, 6-3, 215, sr. Linebackers—Jake Lawrence, Marion Pleasant, 6-1, 205, jr.; Michael Zordich, Youngs. Mooney, 6-2, 237, sr.; Nick Viola, Cle. VASJ, 5-10, 195, sr.; Carl Perkins, Belmont Union Local, 5-10, 175, sr.; Tyler Wilson, Milton-Union, 5-10, 200, sr. Backs—Stevie Davis, Steubenville, 5-7, 165, sr.; Noah Hill, Milan Edison, 6-3, 215, sr.; Alek Knowles, Plain City Jonathan Alder, 6-2, 185, sr.; Tim Marlowe, Youngs. Mooney, 5-11, 170, sr.; Beau Weed, S. Point, 6-2, 160, sr. Punter—Jason Beidelschies, Upper Sandusky, 6-3, 170, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Dan McCarthy, Youngs. Mooney.

Defensive player of the year: Michael Zordich, Youngs. Mooney.

Coaches of the year: Lowell Klinefelter, Canton Cent. Cath.; Darren Waters, Pataskala Licking Hts.

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE: Ends—Judd Ellinger, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-2, 225, sr.; Von Wise, Finneytown, 6-4, 205, sr.; Ryan Schade, Brooklyn, 5-10, 180, sr. Linemen—Andy Johnson, Howard E. Knox, 6-2, 245, sr.; Frank Busse, Milton-Union, 6-3, 225, sr.; Larry Black, Wyoming, 6-3, 290, sr.; Andrew Destephano, Akr. SVSM, 6-1, 235, sr.; Nate Diekman, Genoa Area, 6-4, 315, sr.; Antonio Tate, Cle. VASJ, 6-2, 265, jr. Quarterbacks—Zach Toerner, Hamilton Badin, 6-4, 202, jr.; Joey Rhoads, Canton Cent. Cath., 5-10, 175, sr.; Anthony Vincent, St. Clairsville, 6-0, 160, sr.; Pat Kane, Zoarville Tusc. Valley, 6-1, 185, sr.; Cornelius English, Pomeroy Meigs, 5-7, 185, sr.; Micah Hyde, Fostoria, 6-0, 165, jr.; Vinny Hokavar, Perry, 6-3, 195, jr.; Bill Sutton, Brooklyn, 6-3, 185, sr. Backs—Everett Horne, Cin. N. College Hill, 5-10, 175, jr.; Chris Hardy, Day. Oakwood, 6-2, 215, sr.; Trevor Luckenbill, Milton-Union, 5-10, 190, sr.; John Pettigrew, CVCA, 5-9, 180, jr.; Tony Harlamert, Coldwater, 6-0, 176, jr.; Jon McDaniel, Bucyrus, 5-10, 220, sr.; Toney Foster, Cle. VASJ, 5-9, 165, soph. Kicker—Nick Van Meter, Marion Pleasant, 5-9, 160, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Wayne Lanum, Sparta Highland, 6-4, 200, sr.; Greg Miller, Clinton-Massie, 6-0, 245, sr.; Zack Byrkett, Milton-Union, 6-3, 230, sr.; Mike Shaeffer, Akr. SVSM, 6-1, 215, sr.; Wade Ishmael, Oak Harbor, 6-0, 232, sr. Linebackers—Justin Creager, Blanchester, 5-10, 175, sr.; Marcello Natale, Canton Cent. Cath., 6-1, 205, sr.; Jared Kusar, CVCA, 5-8, 165, sr.; Tyler Rogers, Williamsport Westfall, 5-10, 200, sr.; Ramone Conley, Waverly, 5-11, 195, sr.; John Kreinbrink, Ottawa-Glandorf, 5-10, 210, sr.; Jordan Valente, Brooklyn, 6-1, 220, sr. Backs—Tony Boyle, Kettering Alter, 5-10, 175, sr.; Kevin Saunders, Akr. SVSM, 5-11, 200, sr.; Max Colaner, Canton Cent. Cath., 5-9, 170, sr.; Caleb Stewart, Ontario, 6-1, 175, sr. Punter—Cory Kidd, Wellington, 6-0, 175, sr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Jon Meadows, Bloom-Carroll; Geoffrey Whiteside, Cols. Hartley; Cody Hunter, Sparta Highland; Austin Williams, Pataskala Licking Hts.; C.J. Williams, Plain City Jonathan Alder; Austin Schlosser, Plain City Jonathan Alder; Luke Bates, Plain City Jonathan Alder; Garren Dilley, Amanda-Clearcreek; Adam Greger, Cols. Hartley; Nick Schrader, Plain City Jonathan Alder; Kyle Simpkins, Marion Pleasant; Jason Parker, Plain City Jonathan Alder; Steven Stokesbury, Sparta Highland; Jon Zang, Cols. Hartley; Vinnie Petrella, Cols. Hartley; Stephen Schmitz, Bloom-Carroll; Shawn Smith, Pataskala Licking Hts.; Nick Blevins, Bloom-Carroll

Jordan Barbina, Belmont Union Local; Dustin Hynes, St. Clairsville; Marcus Johnston, Coshocton; Sam Gergley, Zoarville Tusc. Valley; Andrew Radakovich, Steubenville; Brandyn Frey, Steubenville; Jeremy Warfield, Zoarville Tusc. Valley; Jake Antolak, St. Clairsville; Anthony Skraback, St. Clairsville; Trevor Jackson, Martins Ferry; Hermon Timmersjo, Martins Ferry; Matt Thomas, Coshocton; Zane Butler, St. Clairsville; Mike Hammerqwist, Martins Ferry; Roland Owens, Steubenville; Nick Shaw, Coshocton; John Earliwine, St. Clairsville; Matt Shreve, Martins Ferry; Branko Busick, Steubenville; Mark Markakis, Steubenville; Caleb Price, Byesville Meadowbrook; Chase Clark, Belmont Union Local; Derrick Edwards, Martins Ferry; Nathan Hicks, Belmont Union Local

Evan Neff, Kettering Alter; Andrew Fisher, Clinton-Massie; Jason Frederick, Spring. Northwestern; Scott Vannatta, Kettering Alter; Jared Collier, Spring. Northwestern; Matt Reinert, Finneytown; Levi Schwab, Clinton-Massie; Caleb Corrill, Batavia; Alex Birdsall, Wyoming; Kyle England, Carlisle

Rhyne Ladrach, Orrville; Brett Cubellis, Girard; Corey Clause, Atwater Waterloo; Cole Dittirch, CVCA; Derek Berger, Atwater Waterloo; Joe Tournoux, Mass. Tuslaw; Carnell Evans, Akr. SVSM; Cameron Truss, Leavittsburg LaBrae; Igor Ilibasic, Akr. SVSM; Nick Thomas, Akr. SVSM; John Simon, Youngs. Mooney; Jeremy Garver, Wooster Triway; Cortez McCrary, Orrville; Kristopher Wildman, Warren Champion; Chris Taylor, Garrettsville Garfield; Markel Vaughn, Warren Champion; Shelby Combs, Mass. Tuslaw; Dave Krusinski, Peninsula Woodridge; Brynt Werntz, Orrville; Kyle Stadelmyer, Girard

Will Hicks, New Lexington; Wes Pierson, Ironton Rock Hill; Andrew Osburn, Piketon; Marc Carter, Ironton; Derek Roback, Waverly; Michael Lamb, Proctorville Fairland; Corey Reeves, Portsmouth; Jordan Brabson, Piketon; Matt Lockard, Wellston; Wes Runyon, Ironton; Chris Moore, Ironton Rock Hill; Colton Dutcher, Williamsport Westfall; Howard Harcha, Portsmouth; Daniel Burke, Williamsport Westfall; Myles Deacon, Waverly; Cameron Puckett, Williamsport Westfall; Cory Garred, S. Point; David Rumley, Gallipolis Gallia Acad.; Ian Colegrove, Waverly; Andy Howdyshell, New Lexington; Wes Workman, Portsmouth; Wes Jordan, Portsmouth; Phillip Hartley, Williamsport Westfall; Adam McCarty, Albany Alexander; Cole Hatfield, Proctorville Fairland; Brett Wycinski, New Lexington; Aaron Story, Pomeroy Meigs; Seth Hardin, Williamsport Westfall

Ryan Geier, Coldwater; Luke Bellman, Ottawa-Glandorf; Jeff Chambers, Oak Harbor; A.J. Hohenbrink, Ottawa-Glandorf; Matt Nicely, Pemberville Eastwood; Colin Hughes, Wauseon; Kenny Noble, Fostoria; Miles Westerhold, Huron; Derrick Schierloh, Ottawa-Glandorf; Ryan Bless, Genoa Area; Adam Homan, Coldwater; Chad Fairbanks, Pemberville Eastwood; Landon Walker, Bellville Clear Fork; Kirk Tank, Oak Harbor; Cory Klenke, Coldwater

Shane Robinson, LaGrange Keystone; Brock Burzanko, Burton Berkshire; Antwaun Carlton, Lorain Clearview; Richie Baker, Elyria Cath.; Nick Cichon, Burton Berkshire; Derek Dawson, Perry; Jeff Rossman, Cle. VASJ; Kull McClurg, Wellington; J.T. Schratz, Perry; David Zgodzinski, Lorain Brookside; John Phelps, Perry; John Garaja, Burton Berkshire; Dan Goodrum, Cle. VASJ; Travis Porter, Burton Berkshire; Michael Gray, Wellington; Aloysius, Rosipko, Perry; William Payne, Lorain Clearview; Kevin Siegel, Perry; Kyle Shaw, LaGrange Keystone; Josh Mullins, Perry.