2008 Associated Press Northeast Ohio Inland District football teams, Divisions I & II
based on the recommendations of a media panel
Friday, November 14, 2008
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Division I
First Team Offense
Ends—Zach Hatchett, GlenOak, 5-foot-11, 172 pounds, senior; Jared Kaderbek, Brunswick, 6-0, 160, jr.; Adam Steiner, GlenOak, 6-2, 211, sr.
Linemen—Dom Boyle, Hoover, 6-0, 210, sr.; Brian Winters, Hudson, 6-5, 317, sr.; Erik Carlson, Jackson, 6-4, 251, sr.; Corey Linsley, Boardman, 6-3, 270, sr.; Chauncey Clemons, Ak. Garfield, 6-5, 300, sr.; Matt DeMore, Twinsburg, 6-2, 250, sr.
Quarterbacks—Cory Eden, Twinsburg, 6-1, 175, sr.
Backs—Erick Howard, Hoover, 5-10, 210, jr.; Monterae Williams, McKinley, 5-10, 183 sr.; Tyson Gulley, Ak. Garfield, 5-9, 175, jr.; Caleb Laps, Perry, 6-0, 187, jr.
Kicker—A.J. Sarbaugh, Hoover, 6-0, 185, jr.
First Team Defense
Linemen—Aaron Williams, GlenOak, 6-2, 270, sr.; Dan Valore, Brunswick, 6-1, 228, sr.; Ryan Conway, Brunswick, 6-2, 225, jr.; Steve Miller, McKinley, 6-4, 201, so.; Matt Rose, Massillon, 6-1, 241, sr.; Joe Monnot, GlenOak, 6-3, 200, sr.; Kevin Miller Twinsburg, 6-2, 220, sr.
Linebackers—Jewone Snow, McKinley, 6-2, 237, jr.; Andrew Garman, GlenOak, 6-0, 200, jr.; Luke Batton, Nordonia, 5-11, 200, sr.; Dane Puterbaugh, Brunswick, 6-2, 215, sr.; Pat McFall, Boardman, 6-3, 235, sr.; Drew Blinco, Jackson, 5-10, 201, sr.; Tim Hartzell, Hoover, 6-2, 175, sr.; Frank Orteca, Twinsburg, 6-1, 225, sr.
Backs—J.T. Turner, Massillon, 6-2, 180, sr.; Cooper Ivan, Massillon, 5-8, 162, sr.; DeWuan Spencer, GlenOak, 5-10, 170, sr.; Jeff Meek, Hoover, 5-10, 185, sr.; Jamon McClain, McKinley, 5-11, 177, jr.; Sylvestry Gibbs, Fitch, 6-0, 189, sr.
Punter—Michael Clark, Massillon, 6-1, 174, sr.
Offensive player of the year: Erick Howard, Hoover.
Defensive player of the year: Aaron Williams, GlenOak.
Coach of the year: Don Hertler Jr., Hoover.
Second Team Offense
Ends—Anthony Schrock, Wadsworth, 6-3, 191, jr.; Nick Nero, Twinsburg, 5-7, 160, jr.; Ramon Brown, Jackson, 5-7, 174, sr.
Linemen—Adam Highberger, Nordonia, 6-1, 210, sr.; Nate Dodds, Hoover, 5-10, 240, sr.; Aaron Walke, Cuyahoga Falls, 5-11, 230, jr.; Tyler Guyton, Green, 6-3, 270, sr.; Cory Christensen, Perry, 6-0, 195, sr.
Quarterbacks—Brandon Martin, GlenOak, 5-9, 160, jr.; Ricky Manco, Brunswick, 6-2, 185, sr.
Backs—Brit Musal, Brunswick, 6-1, 195, sr.; Dion Johnson, Twinsburg, 5-8, 160, jr.; Damien Jarrett, Boardman, 5-8, 175, sr.
Kicker—Andrew Gage, McKinley, 5-7, 174, sr.
Second Team Defense
Linemen—J.T. Moore, Boardman, 6-3, 225, jr.; Brandon Bucknell, Twinsburg, 6-0, 250, jr.; D.J. Moss, Fitch, 5-11, 266, sr.
Linebackers—Spencer Leno, Massillon, 5-10, 188, jr.; J.B. Price, Massillon, 5-10, 177, sr.; Nick Groat, Fitch, 5-11, 215, sr.; Laimere Latson, Ak. Garfield, 6-1, 225, sr.; Joe Kerrigan, Twinsburg, 6-0, 205, jr.; Matt Dorenkott, Hudson, 6-0, 201, sr.
Backs—Joe Cerreta, Hoover, 6-1, 187, sr.; Brett Currens, Wadsworth, 5-9, 157, sr.; Derrick Gordon, McKinley, 5-8, 176, sr.; Brian Sengos, Perry, 6-1, 173, sr.; Adam Spray, Green, 5-9, 165, sr.; Tevin Keaton, Ak. Garfield, 5-9, 175, sr.
Punter—James Forsythe, McKinley, 6-3, 170, jr.
Honorable Mention
Jeff Myers, Massillon; Brian Arelt, Massillon; Andrew Phillips, Perry; Casey Irwin, Jackson; Mike Kohler, Hoover; Brice Everett, McKinley; Ronald Gillom, McKinley; Brad Holt, Jackson; Jake Mann, Hoover; Jamaal McClain, McKinley; Max Paulus, Jackson; Spyro Spondyl, GlenOak; Adam Garman, GlenOak; Collin Daniels-Mitchell, GlenOak; Bruce Maldonado, GlenOak; Brett Tulodzieski, Hoover; Mark Wiley, Hoover; Bo Grunder, Massillon; D.J. Williamson, Warren Harding; Aunre Davis, Warren Harding; Joe Miller, Warren Harding; Ben Penman, Warren Harding; Isaiah Taylor, Warren Harding; Lewelyn Cooker, Warren Harding; Zach Nekich, Brunswick; Caleb Bussan, Wadsworth; Jake Palidar, Wadsworth; Zach Watts, Wadsworth; Connor Kuncz, Medina; Connor McBride, Medina; Pat O’Boyle, Medina; Chris Smaldino, Fitch; Jon Ballard, Fitch; Alex Lipinsky, Boardman; John Hamilton, Nordonia.
Division II
First Team Offense
Ends—Brandon Mathie, Loiusville, 6-2, 185, sr.; Brian Slack, Ak. Hoban, 6-5, 235, sr.; Mikey Bickley, Ak. East, 6-1, 175, sr.
Linemen—Dillon Miller, Lake, 6-3, 275, sr.; Corey Street, Louisville, 6-1, 215, sr.; Neale Whitehead, Kent Roosevelt, 6-3, 215, sr.; Clay Cooper, Howland, 6-4, 275, sr.; Ed Luther, Revere, 6-3, 280, sr.; David Sutter, Ak. Hoban, 5-11, 240, sr.
Quarterbacks—Neal Seaman, Louisville, 6-2, 200, sr.; Nick Knerem, Highland, 6-3, 175, sr.
Backs—Chris Snook, Highland, 6-3, 228, sr.; Laymon Carter III, Ak. Hoban, 5-7, 180, sr.; Tyler Fortner, Tallmadge, 5-11, 197, sr.; Shawn Riley, Wooster, 5-10, 175, sr.
Kicker—Eric Duale, Highland, 5-6, 146, sr.
First Team Defense
Linemen—Corey Whaley, Louisville, 6-3, 215, sr.; Bryan Kuhn, Louisville, 6-1, 210, sr.; Justin Gordon, Ak. Hoban, 6-2, 250, sr.; Andrew Roy, Tallmadge, 6-3, 220, sr.; Gabe Hart, Kent Roosevelt, 6-3, 205, sr.; Nathan Miller, Wooster, 6-0, 220, sr.; Kyle Sirl, Cloverleaf, 6-4, 204, sr.
Linebackers—Hunter Potts, Louisville, 6-0, 205, jr.; Delion Freeman, Alliance, 5-9, 210, sr.; Tyler Scott, Howland, 6-4, 230, sr.; Kyle Juszczyk, Cloverleaf, 6-3, 240, sr.; Tyler Houska, Highland, 6-4, 234, sr.; Marcus Rogers, Kent Roosevelt, 6-1, 205, jr.
Backs—Bobby Swigert, Louisville, 6-0, 175, jr.; Dom Rich, Canfield, 6-1, 205, sr.; Denerio Bryant, Kent Roosevelt, 5-9, 165, jr.; Dominic Williams, Ak. Hoban, 5-10, 185, sr.; RonCarlos Hilton, Young. East, 5-10, 175, sr.
Punter—Cody Roberts, Cloverleaf, 6-2, 215, sr.
Offensive players of the year: Neal Seaman, Louisville; Chris Snook, Highland.
Defensive player of the year: Tyler Houska, Highland.
Coach of the year: Paul Farrah, Louisville.
Second Team Offense
Ends—Kyle Callari, Highland, 6-0, 180, sr.; Rakim Reed, Timken, 6-4, 215, so.
Linemen—Caleb Mast, Wooster, 6-3, 245, sr.; Rocco Tutino, Louisville, 5-11, 205, sr.; Trent Edwards, Highland 6-3, 260, sr.; Corbin Kuceyeski, Alliance, 6-3, 245, sr.;
Quarterbacks—Mycal Mosley, Ak. East, 6-0, 170; Kendrick Gooden, Timken, 6-2, 180, sr.
Backs—Tyler Crowl, Lake, 5-9, 185, sr.; Dane Mathie, Louisville, 6-2, 190, sr.; Tyler Lohr, Kent Roosevelt, 5-9, 183, sr.; Dante Marsh, Howland, 5-11, 185, sr.
Kickers—Zach Christensen, Ak. Hoban, 5-10, 155, jr.; Billy Fisher, Canfield, 6-0, 185, jr.
Second Team Defense
Linemen—Robert Lupton, Howland, 5-11, 215, sr.; Joe Poyser, Louisville, 6-0, 210, jr.; Deron Snodgrass, Alliance, 6-1, 240, jr.; Nick White, Tallmadge, 5-8, 195, sr.
Linebackers—Travis Talkington, Lake, 5-10, 191, sr.; Kendall Peterson, Young. East, 5-10, 215, jr.; Sam Thomas, Kent Roosevelt, 6-1, 210, jr.; Mike Lee, Barberton, 5-10, 205, sr.
Backs—Jon Minster, Louisville, 5-11, 170, sr.; Kyle Vaclav, Canfield, 6-0, 180, jr.; Andrew Weese, Cloverleaf, 6-2, 173, sr.; Dominique Wright, Alliance, 5-8, 155, so.; Andrew Oravec, Lake, 6-0, 178, sr.
Punter—Jake Kucek, Canfield, 6-0, 195, sr.
Honorable Mention
Ryan Huttinger, Wooster; Chase Deviney, Wooster; A.J. Burt, Alliance; Alex Oesch, Alliance; Zach Buzzelli-Andes, Ak. Hoban; Pat Kramer, Ak. Hoban; Greg McMullen, Ak. Hoban; Andy Volcheck, Ak. Hoban; Dave Flegal, Revere; John Battaglia, Revere; Joe Calvey, Revere; Kyle Snyder, Barberton; Matt Preston, Howland; Mike Mangiarelli, Howland; Joe Lilley, Alliance; J.J. Williams, Alliance; Jarrod Swick, Highland; Tyler Phillips, Highland; Ben Brown, Highland; Kalvin Harrington, Cloverleaf; Adam Muth, Canfield; Anthony Robinson, Young. East; Ruben Morales, Young. Chaney; Francisco Morales, Young. Chaney; Evan Shimensky, Kent Roosevelt; Tyler Jones, Louisville; Aaron Hooper, Louisville.
Note: These selections represent the revised selection format impplemented in 2006 whereby the local media panel give greater significance to players from playoff qualified teams.