Girard High School's football team is having one of the best seasons in school history.
The Indians added to their success Thursday.
Coach Nick Cochran was named coach of the year on the Division IV Associated Press Northeastern Inland All-District football team.
The complete list is on page 2C.
Cochran led the Indians to a 9-1 regular season after going 6-4 in his first year as head coach.
The prolific offensive coordinator who spurned many high-powered offenses for the Indians in past years, has a balanced defense that has amassed 44.5 points per game and 4,389 yards through the first 10 games.
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COLUMBUS (AP) - The 2011 Associated Press Northeastern Inland All-District football teams based on the recommendations of a media panel:
DIVISION I
Offensive player of the year: Jack Snowball, Wadsworth.
Defensive player of the year: Se'Von Pittman, Canton McKinley.
Coach of the year: Ron Wright, Hudson.
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Dayne Hammond, Boardman, 6-6, 200, sr.; Dashawn Hall, Canton GlenOak, 6-0, 210, sr.; Malcolm Robinson, Canton McKinley, 6-2, 182, sr. Linemen-Skyler Parks, Canton McKinley, 6-1, 274, sr.; Darien Terrell, Massillon Jackson, 6-4, 340, sr.; Nick Tavanello, Wadsworth, 6-0, 248, sr.; Seamus McDonald, Medina, 6-2, 285, sr.; Billy Price, Austintown Fitch, 6-4, 287, jr.; Quaison Osbourne, Hudson, 6-4, 318, sr. Quarterbacks-Tyler Foster, Canton McKinley, 6-3, 184, sr.; Jalen Washington, Twinsburg, 6-0, 160, jr. Backs-Jack Snowball, Wadsworth, 6-0, 211, sr.; Bri'onte Dunn, Canton GlenOak, 6-1, 221, sr.; John Barton, Twinsburg, 5-9, 180, jr.; Devin Campbell, Boardman, 6-0, 190, sr.; Jimmy Dehnke, Massillon Jackson, 5-11, 180, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Derrick Everett, Canton GlenOak, 6-2, 281, sr.; Se'Von Pittman, Canton McKinley, 6-5, 262, sr.; Stefan Laury, Massillon Washington, 6-0, 230, sr.; Roger Craig, Warren G. Harding, 5-10, 250, jr.; Adam Coberly, Hudson, 6-4, 190, jr. Linebackers-Will Mahone, Austintown Fitch, 6-0, 206, sr.; Ben Gedeon, Hudson, 6-2, 220, jr.; Christian Williams, Canton GlenOak, 5-11, 207, sr.; Dan Popio, Boardman, 5-9, 200, sr.; Myles Campbell, Twinsburg, 5-10, 190, sr. Backs-Jermaine Edmondson, Canton McKinley, 6-2, 166, sr.; Alex Winters, Massillon Washington, 5-11, 185, sr.; Lucas Haupt, Austintown Fitch, 5-11, 170, sr.; Michael Baker, Twinsburg, 5-9, 190, sr.
Second team
OFFENSE: Ends-Andrew Pratt, Green, 6-5, 200, sr.; Lunden Butler, Canton GlenOak, 6-0, 195, sr.; Chris Davis, Austintown Fitch, 5-8, 174, sr. Linemen-Tom Delegram, Twinsburg, 5-11, 210, sr.; Dan Dunn, Stow, 6-3, 300, sr.; Brenson Ennis, Canton GlenOak, 6-4, 320, sr.; Chris Moore, Canton McKinley, 5-8, 272, sr.; Zach Machuga, Boardman, 5-9, 225, sr. Quarterbacks-Cooper Merrill, Massillon Jackson, 6-0, 180, sr. Backs-LeShun Daniels, Warren G. Harding, 6-0, 208, jr.; Nick Roberts, Brunswick, 5-10, 185, jr.; Nick Mutaali, Stow, 5-11, 195, sr.; Sa'Veon Holloway, Canton McKinley, 5-11, 201, sr.; Jon Miller, Massillon Perry, 5-10, 200, sr. Kicker-Andrew David, Massillon Washington, 5-8, 152, fr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Aaron Viscounte, North Canton Hoover, 6-3, 255, sr.; Zach Zidian, Boardman, 6-2, 280, sr.; Devan Ganser, Canton GlenOak, 5-9, 270, sr.; Mike Todich, Massillon Jackson, 6-1, 200, sr. Linebackers-Bret Baughman, Wadsworth, 5-10, 214, sr.; Alex Harris, Medina, 5-10, 209, sr.; Will Harrington, Austintown Fitch, 5-8, 163, sr.; Chad Fite, Canton McKinley, 5-11, 207, sr.; Robbie Plants, Massillon Washington, 6-2, 215, sr. Backs-Tre Jones, Twinsburg, 5-10, 160, sr.; Scott Suren, Brunswick, 6-4, 190, sr.; Jai-lyn Moore, Warren G. Harding, 6-2, 190, sr. Punter-Chester Foth, Wadsworth, 6-0, 157, sr.
Honorable Mention
Brody Tonn, Massillon Washington; Dillon Cowan, Massillon Washington; Jacob Moore, Massillon Perry; Sean Keane, Massillon Perry; Nolan Jones, Massillon Jackson; Ryan Prosise, Massillon Jackson; Xzavier McAllister, Canton McKinley; Christian Thompson, Canton McKinley; Ruben Burrows, Canton McKinley; Tyler Lancaster, Canton GlenOak; Steve Mathie, Canton GlenOak, Tyler Allison, Canton GlenOak; Austin Appleby, North Canton Hoover; Dom Iero, North Canton Hoover; Austin Feinberg, North Canton Hoover; Jalyn Powell, Warren G. Harding; Aundra'ez Cambridge, Warren G. Harding; Osha Jackson, Warren G. Harding; Justin Babos, Boardman; Ryan Pollifrone, Boardman; John Kuczek, Boardman; John Babos, Boardman; Chris Riwniak, Boardman; Will Hiteshue, Medina; Benny Cunningham, Medina; Brandon Palidar, Wadsworth; C.J. Edwards, Wadsworth; Nick Seme, Wadsworth; Tyler Perry, Wadsworth; Daryk Maki, Wadsworth; Brad Darlington, Brunswick; Keith Yohman, Brunswick; Quentin Chambers, Twinsburg; London Carter, Twinsburg; Jordan Bray, Twinsburg; Nick Oblisk, Stow; Mike Waggoner, Stow; Mark Zimmerman, Green; Kyle Finch, Green; Drew Gardner, Cuyahoga Falls; Chris Harris, Cuyahoga Falls.
DIVISION II
Offensive player of the year: Tra Chapman, Kent Roosevelt.
Defensive player of the year: Deon'tae Moore, Akron Kenmore.
Coach of the year: John Nemec, Kent Roosevelt.
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Robby Buckwald, Lodi Cloverleaf, 6-1, 190, jr.; Trei Thomas, Kent Roosevelt, 5-9, 170, jr.; Tucker Linder, Tallmadge, 6-4, 205, sr. Linemen-Anthony Stanko, Howland, 6-5, 290, sr.; Jacob Justik, Medina Highland, 6-2, 270, sr.; Connor Hoelzel, Canfield, 6-0, 210, sr.; Jon Cipa, Tallmadge, 6-4, 290, sr.; Troy Watson, Aurora, 6-6, 285, sr.; Cole Lautzenheiser, Louisville, 6-3, 308, sr. Quarterbacks-Tra Chapman, Kent Roosevelt, 6-2, 200, jr.; Jerry Scholle, Medina Highland, 6-1, 170, sr. Backs-De'Veon Smith, Howland, 6-0, 215, jr.; Aaron Male, Akron Ellet, 5-10, 175, sr.; Aregeros Turner, Copley, 5-11, 180, jr.; Brock Jones, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 5-10, 190, sr. Kicker-Ross Martin, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 5-10, 183, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Dan Moody, Howland, 6-3, 245, sr.; Jimmy Rousher, Canfield, 6-3, 255, sr.; Chris Beal, Tallmadge, 6-1, 245, sr.; Joshmere Dawson, Akron East, 6-0, 240, sr. Linebackers-Corey Paulino, Uniontown Lake, 6-3, 206, sr.; Tony Osborne, Howland, 5-9, 170, sr.; JT Haughey, Aurora, 6-2, 205, sr.; Deon'tae Moore, Akron Kenmore, 6-3, 205, jr.; Matt Sommers, Kent Roosevelt, 6-2, 226, soph.; Dillon Headrick, Akron Coventry, 6-0, 195, jr. Backs-Jordan Italiano, Canfield, 5-11, 205, sr.; Ken Pozega, Howland, 6-0, 165, sr.; Rich Graves, Kent Roosevelt, 5-7, 175, sr.; Taurice Scott, Alliance, 5-10, 165, sr.; Stefan Willis, Akron Firestone, 6-0, 170, sr.; Ron Jones, Kent Roosevelt, 6-2, 190, sr. Punter-Anthony Melchiori, Aurora, 6-0, 190, sr.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Trent Ohman, Louisville, 5-11, 158, jr.; Joe Tuchek, Canfield, 6-0, 175, sr.; Kevin Enright, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-4, 235, sr. Linemen-Alec Ciferno, Howland, 5-11, 225, sr.; Brian Benson, Canfield, 6-0, 265, sr.; Albert Byrd, East, 6-0, 330, sr.; Trent Donald, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-4, 230, sr.; Dane O'Driscoll, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-4, 255, sr. Quarterbacks-Devin Daugherty, Wooster, 5-11, 165, sr.; Anthony Gotto, Tallmadge, 6-0, 175, jr.; Blake Calcei, Aurora, 6-1, 205, sr. Backs-Devonta Anderson, Wooster, 6-0, 200, sr.; Shakeel Howard, Kent Roosevelt, 5-5, 175, sr.; Tyrin Williams, Tallmadge, 5-9, 180, sr.; Dillon Matthews, Akron Springfield, 5-7, 170, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Kyle Jenkin, Lodi Cloverleaf, 6-0, 220, sr.; Alex Hayden, Kent Roosevelt, 6-0, 179, sr.; Antoine Smith, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-3, 215, sr.; Anthony Opet, Aurora, 5-11, 235, sr. Linebackers-Frank Hill, Alliance, 6-1, 220, sr.; Ismial Oree, Canton Timken, 6-3, 225, sr.; Steven Vinson, Akron Kenmore, 6-0, 218, sr.; Zach Quinn, Aurora, 6-3, 215, jr. Backs-Kyle Crites, Uniontown Lake, 6-0, 162, jr.; Ben Angelo, Canfield, 5-8, 170, sr.; D.D. Fleetion, East, 5-10, 185, sr. Punter-Ben Tisdale, Richfield Revere, 6-1, 210, sr.
Honorable Mention
Kordelle Phillips, Alliance; Chad Neff, Louisville; Lucas Poyser, Louisville; Dillon Stertzbach, Louisville; Jarrod Daugherty, Uniontown Lake; Matt Blasiole, Uniontown Lake; Shukor Rorie, Canton Timken; Malek Williams, Canton Timken; Grant Stokes, Wooster; George LeFlore, East; Josh Palko, Lodi Cloverleaf; Brian Livingstone, Lodi Cloverleaf; Brandon Carpenter, Medina Highland; Joe Simonis, Medina Highland; Eli Kepner, Kent Roosevelt; Curtis Black, Kent Roosevelt; Tony Britt, Kent Roosevelt; Zach Galloway, Kent Roosevelt; Nick Wargo, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit; Crissean Caver, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit; Doug Lewis, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit; Ryan Jun, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit; Dylan Getz, Tallmadge; Bryon Cook, Tallmadge; Logan Banks, Tallmadge; Brad Cullen, Akron Springfield; Justin Bergh, Richfield Revere; Tyler Butler, Akron Coventry; Matt Stepanek, Aurora; Zach Smierciak, Aurora; Patrick Dougherty, Aurora; Johnny Opet, Aurora; Darnell Vickers, Akron Kenmore; Kevin Gladney, Akron Firestone; Joshua Brebant, Akron Firestone; Jerome Lane, Akron Firestone; DJ Phillips, Barberton; Sean Conner, Barberton; Rayshawn Nevins, Akron Garfield; Andrew Crawford, Akron Ellet; Timonte Anderson, Akron Ellet; Devon Myers, Akron East; Richard Fields, Akron East; Ben Gulley, Akron Kenmore.
DIVISION III
Offensive player of the year: D.J. Jones, Ravenna.
Defensive player of the year: Courtney Love, Cardinal Mooney.
Coach of the year: Steve Sigworth, Southeast.
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Jordan Hargrove, Akron SV-SM, 6-2, 185, jr.; Matt McGlone, Norton, 6-5, 180, jr.; Darius Harris, Niles McKinley, 6-1, 165, sr.; Jordan Voitus, Poland, 6-2, 220, sr. Linemen-Zach Higgins, Alliance Marlington, 6-5, 305, sr.; Anthony Pesce, Hubbard, 5-11, 215, sr.; Frank Saban, Niles McKinley, 6-5, 290, jr.; Matt Benson, Ravenna, 5-10, 240, sr.; Nathaniel Devers, Southeast, 6-5, 265, soph.; Austin Trgovcich, Cardinal Mooney, 6-3, 290, sr. Quarterbacks-Kevin Besser, Akron SV-SM, 6-3, 205, sr.; Nick Riley, Canal Fulton Northwest, 6-5, 210, sr. Backs-Patrick Boggs, Mogadore Field, 6-0, 210, sr.; Alden Hill, Alliance Marlington, 6-2, 225, sr.; Ronnie Beers, Canal Fulton Northwest, 5-10, 190, sr.; D.J. Jones, Ravenna, 5-10, 193, sr.; Tylor Brokaw, Southeast, 6-0, 185, sr. Kicker-Hunter Niswander, Peninsula Woodridge, 6-4, 195, jr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Greg McMullen, Akron Hoban, 6-5, 255, sr.; DeShawn Dowdy, Akron North, 6-4, 220, sr.; Jeremy Kerola, Hubbard, 5-10, 190, sr. Linebackers-Courtney Love, Cardinal Mooney, 6-2, 225, jr.; Tyler Bischof, Akron SV-SM, 5-10, 185, sr.; Dylan Tirpak, Ravenna, 6-1, 170, sr.; Patrick Barrett, Niles McKinley, 6-0, 180, sr.; Tyler Karabin, Hubbard, 6-2, 215, sr. Backs-Ryan Farragher, Cardinal Mooney, 6-2, 185, sr.; Dymonte Thomas, Alliance Marlington, 6-1, 185, jr.; J.C. Pawlyk, Canal Fulton Northwest, 5-10, 200, sr.; Ernest Calhoun III, Akron Buchtel, 5-7, 155, sr.; Jarrod Wilson, Akron Buchtel, 6-3, 190, sr.; Marcus McWilson, Cardinal Mooney, 6-0, 195, jr. Punter-Colin Reardon, Poland, 6-1, 200, sr.
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Zack Penick, Salem, 6-1, 175, sr.; Darnell Tate, Hubbard, 5-11, 160, soph.; Brett Schroeder, Peninsula Woodridge, 5-8, 140, jr. Linemen-Auston Reaser, Ravenna, 5-10, 265, sr.; Matt Trecarichi, Southeast, 6-1, 260, sr.; Jeff Harper, Cardinal Mooney, 6-6, 270, jr.; John Allen, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA, 6-0, 200, sr.; George Dibo, Poland, 6-0, 270, sr. Quarterbacks-Noah Kainrad, Southeast, 6-2, 200, sr.; Zack Bailey, Niles McKinley, 6-3, 205, sr. Backs-Larry Scott, Hubbard, 6-0, 200, fr.; Brenden Wells, Beloit West Branch, 5-10, 197, jr.; Austin Noel, Salem, 6-0, 170, sr.; Roosevelt Griffin, Cardinal Mooney, 5-9, 190, sr.; Jerry Lawman, Poland, 5-8, 180, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Kullen Smith, Niles McKinley, 6-2, 290, jr.; Marc Kramer, Niles McKinley, 6-3, 240, jr.; Tyler Bowman, Canal Fulton Northwest, 6-3, 240, jr.; Mark Rodriguez, Ravenna, 6-3, 190, sr.; Matt Perry, Akron SV-SM, 6-3, 255, sr. Linebackers-Clayton Staib, Alliance Marlington, 6-0, 195, sr.; Matt Meadows, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA, 5-10, 225, sr.; Brent Myers, Akron SV-SM, 6-0, 190, sr.; Bryant Lavigna, Southeast, 6-0, 190, sr.; Keione Artice, Peninsula Woodridge, 6-3, 190, sr. Backs-Brandon Harb, Hubbard, 5-11, 175, jr.; Dylan Duchek, Struthers, 6-0, 160, sr.; Matt Thomas, Ravenna, 5-10, 150, sr.; Matt Matuska, Akron SV-SM, 6-1, 185, sr.; Sae'Von Fitzgerald, Akron SV-SM, 5-9, 175, sr. Punter-Aaron Port, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA, 6-1, 180, sr.
Honorable Mention
Alex Williamson, Alliance Marlington; Jesse Carpenter, Alliance Marlington; Keith Frederick, Alliance Marlington; Matt Schley, Canal Fulton Northwest; Matt McDonnell, Canal Fulton Northwest; Jordan West, Canal Fulton Northwest; John Strasser, Canton South; Deonte Settles, Canton South; Bo Utley, Beloit West Branch; Connor Sharp, Beloit West Branch; Scott Muckleroy, Beloit West Branch; James Norkus, Salem; Steve Manypenny, Salem; Ashton Owens, Hubbard; Ryan Stormer, Mogadore Field; Josh Kulesza, Mantua Crestwood; Garrett Garardi, Mantua Crestwood; Eric Stone, Ravenna Southeast; Bill Doerge, Medina Buckeye; Tyler Carrow, Medina Buckeye; P.J. Quinn, Cardinal Mooney; Quincy Jones, Cardinal Mooney; Sean McCoy, Peninsula Woodridge; Tyler Freeman, Peninsula Woodridge; Nathan Rosenberger, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA; Drew Jordan, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA; Darren McGinnis, Akron Buchtel; Jalen Avent, Akron Buchtel; Franshon Bickley, Akron SV-SM; Matt Olszewski, Akron SV-SM; Dante Booker, Akron SV-SM; Joel Gregory, Norton; Kyle Harris, Ravenna; Mark VanHoose, Ravenna; Brandon Holt, Ravenna; Darshawn James, Akron Hoban; Zach Reichart, Akron Hoban; William Duhart, Akron North; Darren Brown, Akron North.
DIVISION IV
Offensive players of the year: Dan Graziano, Girard; Adam Wallace, Creston Norwayne.
Defensive player of the year: Mason Monheim, Orrville.
Coach of the year: Nick Cochran, Girard.
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Stewart Turner Jr., Orrville, 5-10, 170, sr.; Jon Maibach, Creston Norwayne, 6-2, 175, sr.; Elijah Henderson, Lakeview, 6-4, 185, jr.; Cody Dillon, Newton Falls, 6-4, 190, sr. Linemen-Tony Matteo, Akron Manchester, 6-4, 285, sr.; Lawrence Wolfe, Creston Norwayne, 6-1, 222, sr.; Zach Zody, Wooster Triway, 5-9, 200, sr.; Mark Hiner, Brookfield, 5-10, 265, sr.; Alex Walp, Girard, 6-4, 285, sr. Quarterbacks-Dan Graziano, Girard, 5-10, 185, sr.; Adam Wallace, Creston Norwayne, 6-2, 205, sr.; Nick Peyakov, Akron Manchester, 6-3, 190, jr. Backs-Andrew Vaughn, Sullivan Black River, 5-11, 170, soph.; Dorian Williams, Streetsboro, 5-10, 175, jr.; Ryan Mosora, Brookfield, 5-11, 185, jr.; Ahmad Eggleston, Girard, 5-10, 185, sr.; Matt Szorady, LaBrae, 5-8, 170, sr. Kicker-David Meigs, Girard, 5-10, 170, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-John Guilford, Sullivan Black River, 6-4, 215, sr.; Trevor White, Orrville, 6-1, 190, sr.; Dylan Lemon, Orrville, 5-11, 185, sr.; Alex Todd, Streetsboro, 6-3, 285, sr.; Paul Zigmont, LaBrae, 6-1, 180, jr.; John Miller, Canton Central Cath., 6-0, 210, sr. Linebackers-Mason Monheim, Orrville, 6-1, 217, sr.; John Wilson, Creston Norwayne, 5-7, 160, sr.; Zack Miller, LaBrae, 5-9, 185, sr.; Jimmy Quinlan, Brookfield, 6-2, 185, jr.; A.J. Devore, Girard, 6-1, 190, sr.; Austin Jones, Sullivan Black River, 5-10, 180, sr.; Brandon Gency, Streetsboro, 6-1, 200, jr. Backs-Devin Green, Canton Central Cath., 6-4, 215, sr.; Austin Haines, Lakeview, 6-1, 175, sr. Punter-Drew Brenner, Orrville, 6-3, 195, sr.
Honorable Mention
Cory Stuffelbeam, Canton Central Cath.; Tom Roth, Canton Central Cath.; Tim Moody, Canton Central Cath.; DJ Blair, Massillon Tuslaw; Trevor Burkett, Massillon Tuslaw; Graham Burrow, Massillon Tuslaw; Brandon Hogue, Navarre Fairless; Tyler Graves, Akron Manchester; Luke Dies, Akron Manchester; Joe Mikulin, Akron Manchester; Brady Berger, Creston Norwayne; Jon Zimmerly, Creston Norwayne; Tyler Zimmerly, Creston Norwayne; Trevor Summers, Orrville; Ronnie Lehtomaki, Orrville; Joel Zook, Orrville; Cody Busson, Doylestown Chippewa; Tyler Smith, West Salem Northwestern; Matt Kohler, West Salem Northwestern; Marcus Bertsch, Wooster Triway; Kyle Kearney, Wooster Triway; Terry Sas, Sullivan Black River; Doug Church, Sullivan Black River; Dakota Kuntz, Sullivan Black River; Austin Phillips, Sullivan Black River; Bob Bright, Garfield; Tyler Covey, Garfield; Bubba Baker, Streetsboro; Anthony Franco, Lakeview; Nick Malvasi, Girard, Jake Carpenter, Girard; Branden Byrd, Girard; Derek Walton, Newton Falls; Joe Spletzer, Newton Falls; Colin Harkulich, Brookfield; Mike Johnson, Brookfield; Jeremy Quinlan, Brookfield; Derek Sulick, Brookfield; Justin Rasey, Champion; Nate Middleton, LaBrae; Tyler Carter, LaBrae; Tyler Kolek, Liberty; Matt Brazin, Newton Falls.
DIVISION V
Offensive player of the year: Ja'les Hughes, Campbell Memorial.
Defensive player of the year: Jesse Curry, Ursuline.
Coach of the year: Paul Cusick, Columbiana Crestview.
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Jake DiCello, East Palestine, 5-8, 155, sr.; Joe Ohlin, Springfield, 6-1, 160, sr.; Sean Dempsey, Louisville Aquinas, 6-0, 175, sr.; Levi Licata, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 6-4, 200, sr. Linemen-Khallid Pierce, Ursuline, 6-2, 215, jr.; Shaquon McWilson, Campbell Memorial, 6-4, 330, jr.; Tony Verduce, Louisville Aquinas, 5-10, 205, sr.; Paul Kelbly, Smithville, 6-5, 301, sr.; Zach Douglass, Smithville, 6-3, 255, sr. Quarterbacks-Austin Barbato, Columbiana, 6-0, 177, sr.; Nick Russell, Springfield, 6-2, 175, sr. Backs-Zack Puckett, Salineville Southern, 5-10, 195, sr.; Nick Blower, Columbiana Crestview, 5-7, 136, jr.; Ja'les Hughes, Campbell Memorial, 5-10, 170, sr.; Alex Dickey, South Range, 5-7, 160, sr.; Tommy Saviers, Atwater Waterloo, 6-1, 180, jr.; Mark Hilty, Smithville, 5-11, 195, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Joel Rich, Louisville Aquinas, 6-4, 220, jr.; Sam Young, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 6-3, 215, sr.; C.J. Collins, Columbiana Crestview, 6-4, 210, sr.; Trenton Solmen, Columbiana, 6-0, 170, sr.; Sha'Haun Williams, Ursuline, 6-2, 225, soph.; Josh Lane, Rootstown, 6-0, 275, sr. Linebackers-Trevor Badertscher, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 5-11, 210, sr.; Ian Steiner, Smithville, 6-0, 215, sr.; Kyle Exline, Salineville Southern, 6-2, 235, sr.; Zack Williams, Atwater Waterloo 5-9, 195, sr.; Jesse Curry, Ursuline, 5-10, 205, sr. Backs-Tyler Moeglin, Louisville Aquinas, 5-9, 160, sr.; Dewaylan Letlow, Campbell Memorial, 6-3, 185, sr.; Anthony Davis, Ursuline, 6-0, 195, sr.; Alex Bates, Smithville, 6-2, 175, jr.
Honorable Mention
Michael Kreinbrink, Louisville Aquinas; Alex Carpenter, Louisville Aquinas; Adam Coppock, Columbiana Crestview; Dillon Gorby, Columbiana Crestview; Craig Lower, Columbiana Crestview; Jared Knopp, East Palestine; Zac Barnes, Lisbon David Anderson; Zak Leko, Lisbon David Anderson; Garrett Beach, Hanoverton United; Brandon Hacker, Columbiana; Hayden Sneltzer, Columbiana; Marcus Mick, Salineville Southern; Matt Chase, Salineville Southern; Trevor Smith, Ursuline; Kevin Cylar, Ursuline; Ty Vasquez-Atkins, Ursuline; Anthony Rushton, Campbell Memorial; Charles Smith, Campbell Memorial; Tommy Mastran, Springfield; J.T. Lavender, Springfield; Ryan Stacy, Springfield; Lenard Lewis, Springfield; Dan Good, South Range; Robbie Grahovac, South Range; Ross Stoffer, South Range; Cole Krumpak, South Range; Nate Scarberry, Loudonville; Christian Leitenberger, Loudonville; Brendan Millott, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Josh Barr, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Spencer Hamilton, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Tyler Rowe, Rootstown; Danny Lashley, Rootstown; Kristian Youngblood, Atwater Waterloo; J.J. Diven, Atwater Waterloo; Kenny Larabee, Smithville; Tom Hilty, Smithville; Blake Miller, Apple Creek Waynedale; Josh Strausbaugh, Apple Creek Waynedale; Nick Walls, Rittman.
DIVISION VI
Offensive player of the year: Jeff Clegg, Western Reserve.
Defensive player of the year: Kaevon Green, Youngstown Christian.
Coach of the year: Brian Marrow, Youngstown Christian.
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends-Robert Seger, JFK, 6-0, 170, jr.; R.J. Pacella, Leetonia, 5-9, 145, sr.; Kasey Beard, Mogadore, 6-2, 160, jr. Linemen-Nick Puntel, McDonald, 6-2, 275, sr.; Tyler Powell, Western Reserve, 6-3, 310, sr.; Jacob Chiclowe, Mineral Ridge, 5-10, 250, sr.; Joe Callihan, Mogadore, 6-2, 240, jr.; Larry Miller, Dalton, 5-10, 290, sr.; Anthony Harris, Youngstown Christian, 5-10, 260, sr. Quarterbacks-Jeff Clegg, Western Reserve, 6-1, 182, sr. Backs-Gary Strain, Mogadore, 6-0, 190, jr.; Donnie Bolton, Western Reserve, 6-0, 175, sr.; Brennen Morrison, Jackson-Milton, 5-11, 200, sr.; Jon Leibolt, Ashland Mapleton, 5-5, 155, sr.; Devine Redding, Mineral Ridge, 6-0, 190, soph. Kicker-Dominic Polito, Youngstown Christian, 5-9, 157, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen-Kaevon Green, Youngstown Christian, 6-3, 210, jr.; Bryan Schiraldi, Lowellville, 5-8, 250, sr.; Josh Carter, Wellsville, 6-4 250, sr.; Scot Hower, Mogadore, 5-9, 180, jr. Linebackers-Rick Brightwell, Wellsville, 5-10, 190, sr.; Thomas Benyo, Western Reserve, 6-1, 205, sr.; Dakota Wagner, Sebring McKinley, 6-4, 215, sr.; Alec Rossi, JFK, 5-9, 190, jr.; Connor Oakford, Southington Chalker, 5-10, 175, sr.; Duke Taylor, East Canton, 6-2, 220, sr. Backs-Anthony Abeid, Youngstown Christian, 5-9, 160, sr.; Cody Stokes, Leetonia, 6-4, 200, sr.; Dominic Naples, JFK, 5-10, 155, jr.
Honorable Mention
Sam Elseser, East Canton; Anthony Ricci, Mogadore; Alex Roebken, Mogadore; Jake Cramer, Mogadore; Tommy Marlowe, Western Reserve; Aaron Halls, Western Reserve; Geno Moore, Lowellville; Desmond Cloud, Youngstown Christian; Ryan Grier, Youngstown Christian; Lucas Stone, Ashland Mapleton; Chase Moyer, Dalton; Nic Keyes, Dalton; Brad Rininger, Windham; Matt Knight, Windham; Kyle Reynolds, Southington Chalker; Dillon McCoy, Southington Chalker; Robert Rucshak, Southington Chalker; Freddy Cross, Mineral Ridge; Casey Porter, Mineral Ridge; Joe Siefert, Vienna Mathews; Zach Motts; Vienna Mathews; R.J. Boyd, Mathews; Brandon Chinn, JFK; Todd Roosa, Sebring McKinley; Derek Grande, Leetonia; Jeff McMahon, Wellsville; Marcus Moxley, Wellsville.
The offense was led by 5-foot-10, 185-pound senior Dan Graziano, who was 82 of 130 for 1,432 yards with 19 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. He also rushed 183 times for 1,537 yards and 16 TDs.
He has more than 8,600 total yards in his career as a four-year starter for the Indians.
Graziano was offensive co-player of the year with Creston Norwayne QB Adam Wallace.
Wallace was 119 of 191 for 2,162 yards with 31 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He also rushed 142 times for 726 yards and 14 TDs.
The two will lead their teams and prove who is the better player of the year Saturday in a Division IV, Region 13 final at Green High School. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
This is the first time since 2002 Girard has made a regional final. The Indians were beaten by Ursuline in a 2002 D-IV, Region 13 final, 31-14.
As for this year and this season's all-district team, it's more than Graziano and Cochran.
Western Reserve's Jeff Clegg, who was 95 of 153 for 1,389 yards with 24 TDs and 4 INTs, was named Division VI Player of the Year.
He has led the Blue Devils to their first-ever regional championship. Saturday, Western Reserve travels to New Philadelphia to take on Shadyside in a Division VI, Region 21 title game.
Also, Youngstown Christian's Kaevon Green was named defensive player of the year and his mentor, Brian Marrow, was tapped as coach of the year - leading the Eagles to their best season in school history and into the second round of the playoffs.
In Division V, Campbell's Ja'les Hughes was named offensive player of the year - rushing 227 times for 1,574 yards and 21 TDs. Ursuline's Jesse Curry was named defensive player of the year.
In Division III, Southeast's Steve Sigworth was named coach of the year. He turned the Pirates around from a 5-5 season in 2010 to a 10-1 campaign this season - losing their playoff opener to rival Ravenna.
Then, Cardinal Mooney's Courtney Love won the D-III Defensive Player of the Year. Love and the Cardinals advance to tonight's Division III, Region 11 title game against Dover at Fawcett Stadium in Canton. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.