Football All-Area: Division I

The Division I All-Area football team, chosen by Cox Media Group Ohio. Selections were based on coaches’ nominations.

DIVISION I

First Team Offense

Quarterbacks: Miles Johnson, Northmont, 6-1, 195, sr.; Rashad McKee, Wayne, 6-2, 190, sr.

Running backs: Jesse Deglow, Fairmont, 5-10, 194, sr.; Devin Nelson, Wayne, 6-0, 190, jr.

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Receivers: Michael Brown-Stephens, Springfield, 6-0, 180, sr.; Corey Burnette, Centerville, 5-10, 175, sr.; Justin Golson, Northmont, 5-11,185, jr.; JR Melzer, Centerville, 6-0, 180, sr.; Steve Victoria, Wayne, 6-0, 185, sr.

Linemen: Colin Alcorn, Miamisburg, 6-3, 235, sr.; Zierin Exon, Springfield, 6-4, 290, jr.; Isaiah Gibson, Springfield, 6-4, 294, sr.; Jacob Padilla, Wayne, 6-2, 275, jr.; Patrick Roncagli, Fairmont, 5-9, 260, sr.

Kicker: Billy Crago, Lebanon, 5-10, 160, sr.

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First Team Defense

Linemen: Brian Heyward, Northmont, 6-2, 235, sr.; Gabe Newburg, Northmont, 6-5, 235, sr.; Dylan Wudke, Miamisburg, 6-4, 210, sr.

Linebackers: Trey Baker, Fairmont, 6-0, 215, jr.; Jestin Jacobs, Northmont, 6-4, 205, sr.; Tavion Smith, Springfield, 6-0, 196, sr.; Nick Straw, Lebanon, 6-3, 235, sr.

Secondary: Moses Douglass, Springfield, 6-3, 202, sr.; Ryan Hall, Fairmont, 6-4, 185, sr.; Justin Harris, Wayne, 6-0, 190, sr.; Danny Lewis, Northmont, 5-10, 170, sr.; Caleb Newman, Lebanon, 6-1, 185, sr.; Marqies Williams, Fairmont, 5-10, 170, sr.; Maurice Wilson, Beavercreek, 5-8, 175, sr.

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Punter: Brandon Walters, Centerville, 6-0, 175, sr.

Co-Offensive players of the year: Jesse Deglow, Fairmont; Miles Johnson, Northmont

Co-Defensive players of the year: Jestin Jacobs, Northmont; Gabe Newburg, Northmont

Co-Coaches of the year: Tony Broering, Northmont; Maurice Douglass, Springfield

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Honorable mention: Connor Bunts, Braden Miller, Fairmont; Tate Vongsy, Miamisburg; Christopher Lawrence, Jason Smith, Connor Tinch, Beavercreek; RaHeim Moss, TayVeon Smoot, Springfield; David Weherley, Northmont; Mason DeGennaro, Lebanon; Max Wynn, Centerville.

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