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2022 OPSWA Division III All-Ohio Teams: Novak named OPOY

Western Brown QB Drew Novak (photo by AJ Fullam/6sphoto.com)

Western Brown quarterback Drew Novak was named the 2022 OPSWA Ohio Division III Offensive Player of the Year for a second straight season. The senior followed up his sensational 2021 campaign by throwing for 4,203 yards, running for 1,238 yards and accounting for 55 touchdowns (35 pass, 20 rush) as a senior.

Novak finished his career with 14,127 yards passing (3rd most in Ohio history), 131 touchdown tosses (tied for 6th most in Ohio history), 2,830 yards on the ground and 46 rushing touchdowns.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Division II and III football All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association.

More about the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association can be found at: https://www.ohsaa.org/news/OPSWA. The OPSWA was created in 1972 to support, promote and recognize coverage of high school sports across Ohio and is endorsed by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

2022 Division III All-Ohio Football Teams
Offensive Player of the Year: Drew Novak, Western Brown
Defensive Player of the Year: Andrew Marshall, Bloom-Carroll
Coach of the Year: George Yates, Columbus South 

First Team Offense
QB: Jacob Winters, Jackson, 6-3, 220, sr.; Max Lyall, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-4, 205, soph.; Damon Griffin, Columbus South, 5-10, 150, soph.; Drew Novak, Mount Orab Western Brown, 6-6, 210, sr.; QB Broc Lowry, Canfield, 6-3, 195, sr.; Ty Hurst, Tallmadge, 6-2, 175, sr.

RB: Weston Strader, Oberlin Firelands, 5-11, 215, sr.; Damien Brockington, Tiffin Columbian, 5-10, 171, jr.; Dylan Armentrout, Bloom-Carroll, 5-9, 180, jr.; Brock Short, Greenville, 5-8, 165, sr.; Elijah Jackson, Monroe, 6-0, 200, sr.; Kyle Snider, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 5-11, 215, sr.

WR/TE: Daryl Barnett, Toledo Scott, 6-1, 185, jr.; Tanner Lemaster, Washington Court House, 6-6, 240, Sr.; Donte Ferrell, Cincinnati Woodward, 6-2, 185, jr.; Matthew Frye, Mount Orab Western Brown, 6-2, 155, sr.; Collin Dixon, Tallmadge, 6-2, 200, sr.; D.C. Ferrell, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-9, 155, soph.

OL: Shane Stitchick, Oberlin Firelands, 6-3, 275, sr.; Decker DeVore, Tiffin Columbian, 6-1, 268, sr.; Cole Rhett, Watterson, 6-6, 315, sr.; Jaden Ball, Bloom-Carroll, 6-4, 285, jr.; Sam Vine, Bellbrook, 6-0, 245, sr.; Joey Arnold, Aurora, 6-3, 270, sr.; Brian Frasco, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-2, 285, sr.; AJ Murphy, Canfield, 6-5, 280, sr.

K: Jackson Kleather, Tipp City, Tippecanoe, 5-10, 162, sr.; Rudy Kessinger, Watterson, 6-0, 160, jr. 

First Team Defense
DL: Cooper Felger, Chardon, 6-1, 250, sr.; Alex Kisley, Chardon, 6-3, 229, sr.; Ricky Mills, Mansfield Senior, 5-11, 220, sr.; Kaden Kiser, Hamilton Township, 6-5, 220, sr.; Jackson Martin, Hamilton Badin, 6-2, 235, sr.; Ty’Req Donlow, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-0, 210, jr.

LB: Davon Badley, Painesville Harvey, 6-1, 195, jr.; Heath Fetchik, Chardon, 6-1, 204, sr.; Mekhi Bradley, Mansfield Senior, 6-0, 240, sr.; Connor Meckstroh, Wapakoneta, 6-2, 210, sr.; Hansel Holmes, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-0, 195 sr.; Andrew Marshall, Bloom-Carroll, 6-2, 225, sr.; Dominic Purcell, Watterson, 5-11, 190, jr.; Kaden Starks, Hamilton Badin, 6-0, 190, sr.; Jason Hewlett, Youngstown Chaney, 6-4, 220, sr.

DB: Trey Liebhardt, Chardon, 6-1, 180, sr.; Reid Packer, Sheridan, 6-3, 190, sr.; Ryan Rudzinski, Watterson, 6-4, 195, sr.; Braedyn Moore, Hamilton Badin, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jack Moore, New Richmond, 6-0, 190, sr.; Amarr Davis, Mansfield Senior, 6-0, 175, jr.; DJ Waller, Youngstown Chaney, 6-3, 195, sr.

P: Cooper Nipuelio, Norton, 6-1, 200, sr. 

Second Team Offense
QB: Nikko Georgiou, Chagrin Falls Kenston, 6-1, 190, sr.; Carnel Smith II, Toledo Scott, 6-5, 205, jr.; Tyler Ernsberger, Granville, 6-4, 170, sr.; Brendan Zurbrugg, Alliance, 6-4, 180, jr.; DaOne Owens, Copley, 6-1, 205, jr.; Tavien St. Clair, Bellefontaine, 6-4, 193, soph.

RB: Sean Patrick, Chagrin Falls Kenston, 5-9, 185, jr.; Dominic Johnson, Gates Mills Hawken, 5-7, 160, sr.; Jace Knous, Wapakoneta, 5-10, 195, jr; Cameron Jewell, Jonathan Alder, 6-0, 190, jr.; Zackery Chisman, Mount Orab Western Brown, 5-9, 170, sr.; Kayden Davis, Alliance,  6-1, 220, sr.; Christian Lynch, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-9, 180, jr.

WR/TE: Brian Kellon II, Hunting Valley University School, 6-2, 180, sr.; Tommy McCrone, Gates Mills Gilmour Academy, 6-0, 175, sr.; Ashton Sensibaugh, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-0, 180, jr.; Dante Varrasso, Granville, 6-1, 180, jr.; Max Parker, Dayton Oakwood, 5-11, 160, sr.

OL: Logan Bryant, Chardon, 6-0, 255, jr.; Sean Doyle, Chagrin Falls, Kenston, 6-2, 275, jr.; Aiden Andrako, Rocky River, 6-3, 235, sr.; Hunter Zizek, Sheridan, 5-9, 195, Sr.; Andrew Heisler, Jonathan Alder, 6-4, 290, jr.; Kaleb Sherrer, Cincinnati Mt. Healthy, 5-9, 240, sr.; Eli Moore, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-10, 212, sr.; Isaac Lucas, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-3, 270, sr.

K: Gianni Spetic, Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 6-1, 175, sr.; Zach Warnock, Miami Trace, 6-3, 185, sr. 

Second Team Defense
DL: Marvin Davis, Toledo Scott, 5-9, 175, sr.; Chris Shea, Gates Mills Hawken, 6-1, 230, sr.; Christopher Sean Jackson, Hunting Valley University School, 6-1, 255, sr.; Gene Sutton, Columbus Linden-McKinley, 6-1, 213, sr.; Alex Aducci, New Carlisle Tecumseh, 5-8, 200, sr.; Daniel Hopkins, Norton, 5-11, 245, sr.

LB: Austin Wondolowski, Parma Heights Holy Name, 5-11, 195, sr.; Rocco Hice, Gates Mills Gilmour Academy, 5-10, 200, sr.; Abram Morrison, Clyde, 6-2, 218, sr.; Alex Poirier, Sheridan, 6-1, 205, sr.; Thad VanArsdalen, New Philadelphia, 6-2 175, sr.; Sean Johns, London, 6-2, 215, sr.; Sam Barhorst, Bellbrook, 6-0, 185, sr.; Cael Liette, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-11, 176, jr.; Wyatt McPeherson, Monroe, 6-2, 195, sr.; Danny Inglis, Canfield, 6-1, 195, jr.; Joey Kopec, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 6-1, 185, fr.

DB: Leo Colombi, Chardon, 6-4, 193, jr.; Dante Landers, Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph, 5-9, 165, jr.; Andrew Bruce, Chardon, 5-11, 174, jr.; DaShawn Simmons, Columbus South, 6-2, 180, jr.; Carson Cheek, Hamilton Badin, 5-10, 160, sr.; Michael Smith, Trotwood-Madison, 5-11, 165, jr.; Nick Cuva, Tallmadge, 6-1, 185, sr.

P: Carson Labensky, Bellbrook, 6-4, 227, sr.; Mack Massad, Rocky River, 5-9, 175, sr. 

Third Team Offense
QB: Jake Kavcic, Gates Mills Gilmour Academy, 5-10, 175, jr.; Alex Henry, Chardon, 6-3, 195, sr.; Aurelius Scott, Beechcroft, 5-10, 155, jr.; Jayvon Williams, Parma Heights Holy Name, 6-0, 185, sr.; Armoud Seals, Cincinnati Woodward, 6-0, 200, jr.; Oakley Kemp, Lodi Cloverleaf, 6-1, 185, sr.; Alex Ritzie, Hamilton Badin, 6-2, 165, jr.

RB: Trevor Bean, New Philadelphia, 5-10, 180, sr.; Andrew Jackson, Whitehall, 6-1, 175, jr.; Matt Chaykowski, Granville, 6-0, 177, sr.; Thad Stuckey, Wilmington, 5-10, 173, sr.; Lucas Berner, New Carlisle Tecumseh, 6-0, 180, sr.; Ziaire Stevens, Akron East, 5-10, 180, soph.; Luke Dobbins, Norton, 6-1, 190, jr.

WR/TE: Stan Heuler, Rocky River, 6-3, 230, sr.; Jack Koerper, Tiffin Columbian, 5-10, 161, jr.; Tayvion Galloway, Chillicothe, 6-5, 225, Jr.; Nathan Walker, New Concord John Glenn, 6-4, 200, sr.; CJ Wilson, Bellefontaine, 6-2, 170, jr.; Ramhir Hawkins, Alliance, 5-6, 145, jr. 

OL: Anthony Iliano, Cleveland Benedictine, 6-4, 270, sr.; Ahmann Thomas, Mansfield Senior, 6-4, 290, jr.; Tyler Houser, Wapakoneta, 6-3, 205, sr.; David Norris, Jackson, 5-11, 245, Sr.; Christian Taylor, Columbus South, 6-2, 254, jr.; Ethan Teague, Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 6-4, 290, sr.; Ben Midea, Medina Buckeye, 6-3, 290, jr. Tommy Price, Lodi Cloverleaf, 6-1, 255, sr.

K: Kyle Beach, Wapakoneta, 5-8, 140, jr.

Third Team Defense
DL: Logan Galligan, Oberlin Firelands, 5-10, 175, jr.; Bralen Boone Ontario, 6-3, 225, sr.; Ty Moore, Jonathan Alder, 6-4, 205, jr.; Jovontice Shull, Beechcroft, 5-10, 189, sr.; Louka Babic, Gates Mills Gilmour Academy, 5-10, 190, sr.; Sullivan Ashcraft, Bellefontaine, 6-1, 225, sr.; Darrick Perdue, Wilmington, 5-10, 300, sr.

LB: Ben DiMarco, Chagrin Falls Kenston, 5-10, 195, sr.; Landen Ackley, Celina, 5-10, 180, sr.; Christian Commisso, Defiance, 6-2, 225, sr.; Max Lee, Chillicothe, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Caleb Miller, Jonathan Alder, 5-11, 180, sr.; Chase Plantz, Bloom-Carroll, 5-11, 215, sr.; Nakylan Haley, Whitehall, 5-10, 165, sr.; Alex Caudill, Bellefontaine, 6-1, 210, sr.; Ibraheem Kamara, Akron East, 6-3, 185, jr.

DB: George Minello, Hunting Valley University School, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jay Plummer, Clyde, 6-1, 197, sr.; Zach Jones, London, 6-1, 200, jr.; Lamar “Bo” Jackson, Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph, 6-0, 195, soph.; Jai’mier Scott, Cincinnati Mt. Healthy, 6-1, 192, soph.

P: Dominic Gutter, Bexley, 6-1, 170, sr. 

Honorable Mention
QB: Duke Reese, Mansfield Senior, 6-4, 205, jr.; Brayden Roggow, Tiffin Columbian, 6-4, 189, jr.; Scott Moats, Circleville, 5-9, 160, sr.; Troy Thompson, Washington Court House, 6-2, 180, sr.; Keaton Fausel, New Philadelphia, 6-0, 170, soph.; Drew Doyle, Zanesville, 5-8, 175, jr.; Timothy Carpenter, Trotwood-Madison, 6-4, 205, jr.; Liam Poronsky, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-10, 178, sr.

RB: Amon Haynes, Toledo Scott, 6-1, 190, jr.; Cade Wolford, Jackson, 5-10, 200, Jr.; Austin Barrett, Hillsboro, 5-11, 185, Jr.; Connor Hitchcock, Lodi Cloverleaf, 5-9, 180, sr.; Lincoln Gilcher, New Concord John Glenn, 5-8, 165, soph.; Ryan Pattison, Hunting Valley University School, 6-1, 190, sr.; Burke Buell, Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 5-11, 190, sr.; Andy Kavcic, Gates Mills Gilmour Academy, 5-10, 180, jr.; Josiah Payne, Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 5-8, 188, sr.; Daveion Fleming, Dayton Meadowdale, 5-10, 180, sr.; Xavier Jones, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-11, 172, jr.

WR/TE: Adam Faber, Celina, 6-1, 160, sr.; Garrett Guess, Miami Trace, 6-4, 200, jr.; A.J. Dallmayer, Washington Court House, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jacob Wood, Jackson, 5-9, 160, sr.; Andrew Holden, Sheridan, 5-9, 165, sr.; Jayden Walker, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-10, 160, sr.; Konnor Tetzloff, New Philadelphia, 6-4, 200, sr.; Xavier Sowers, Zanesville, 5-10, 155, sr.; Jayden Douglas, Beechcroft, 6-0, 170, sr.; Isaiah Smith, Mount Orab Western Brown, 6-1, 155, jr.; Stanley Clyne, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-3, 164, sr.; Beau Himmelheber, Alliance Marlington, 5-11, 170, jr.; Jack Davis, Canfield, 5-10, 150, sr.

OL: Marquece Crosby, Toledo Scott, 5-11, 230, sr.; Jordan Lee, Clyde, 6-1, 249, sr.; Deegen Bloomfield, Hillsboro, 6-0, 208, sr.; Drew Guthrie, Miami Trace, 6-8, 295, Sr.; Santino Cocca, Canfield, 6-2, 240, jr.; Vito Paonessa, Tallmadge, 6-4, 265, jr.; David Glover, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 5-9, 215, sr.; Cameron Clarkson, New Philadelphia, 6-2, 280, sr.; Mason Prouty, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-8, 215, sr.; Gunner Fox, New Concord John Glenn, 6-1, 250, sr.; Ethan Derwacter, New Concord John Glenn, 6-0, 195, sr.; Canon Mercer, Zanesville, 6-1, 250, soph.; Grant Dolan, Bloom-Carroll, 6-3, 250, sr.; Zeth Cowin, Wilmington, 6-5, 320, sr.; Tysen Rupp, Monroe, 6-0, 210, sr.

K: Sean Putt, Mansfield Senior, 5-10, 165, sr.; Mason Siberell, Chillicothe, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Nathaniel Demuth, New Philadelphia, 6-0, 220, sr.; Noah Musick, Granville, 5-10, 170, jr.; Joseph Evans, Chardon, 6-0, 160, sr.; Dom Trivisonno, Aurora, 6-0, 180, jr.; Cameron Carvaines, Tallmadge, 5-10, 175, jr. 

DL: Todd Allen, Medina Buckeye, 6-0, 281, sr.; Aidan Mozden, Alliance, 5-9, 230, jr.; Hunter Kanotz, Canfield, 6-3, 205, sr.; Mike Branch, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-0, 284, sr.; Elijah Carter, Youngstown Chaney, 6-1, 215, jr.; Caiden McCullough, Tallmadge, 6-1, 185, sr.;  Connor Musa, Tiffin Columbian, 6-4, 294, sr.; Mikey Lee, Wapakoneta, 6-0, 190, sr.; Tori Thomas, Elida, 6-3, 220, sr.; Evan Lake, Chillicothe, 5-11, 185, jr.; Charles Souther, Washington Court House, 6-3, 210, sr.; Cole Davis, Sheridan, 6-0, 225, jr.; Elijah Forrest, New Philadelphia, 6-0, 200, sr.; Aaron Frueh, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-5, 195, sr.; Blandon Baker, New Concord John Glenn, 6-2, 280, sr.; Noah Corbin, Zanesville, 5-10, 310, jr.; Caleb Underwood, Zanesville, 6-3, 200, soph.; Billy Foster, New Richmond, 6-4, 260, sr.; Tyler Murray, Franklin, 5-11, 215, sr.

LB: Mitch Scheiber, Tiffin Columbian, 6-1, 183, sr.; Evan Brandt, Bowling Green, 6-2, 200, sr.; Christian Commisso, Defiance, 6-2, 225, sr.; Cade Fromwiller, Aurora, 6-0, 190, sr.; Jacob Davide, Louisville, 6-0, 215, sr.; Dom Marzano, Canfield, 5-11, 190, sr.; Landon Camp, Jackson, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Joe Streitenberger, Circleville, 6-0, 175, sr.; Jaiden Boltz, New Philadelphia, 6-0, 200, jr.; Ethan Helms, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-10, 210, sr.; Cameron Barnhouse, New Concord John Glenn, 5-11, 185, jr.; Matt Urda, Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 5-11, 213, sr.; Eric Elder, Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph, 5-9, 170, jr.; Mike Watson, Cincinnati Mt. Healthy, 5-11, 195, jr.; Keymaurie Henderson, Trotwood-Madison, 5-10, 215, soph.; Craig McKinney, Goshen, 5-10, 185, sr.; Josh Dietz, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-1, 204, sr.; Reese Anzalone, Hamilton Badin, 6-0, 180, sr.

DB: Caleb Gabes, Celina, 6-1, 160, jr.; Grant Jolley, Wapakoneta, 5-11, 160, soph.; Junior Smith, Marietta, 6-0, 175, jr.; Eli Broermann, Jackson, 5-11, 190, Jr.; Michael Beardon, Washington Court House, 6-0, 175, sr.; Dakota McCune, New Philadelphia, 5-9, 160, sr.; Willy Wallace, New Philadelphia, 5-8, 160, sr.; Thomas Williams, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-11, 155, sr.; Dean Johnson, Zanesville, 5-8, 150, sr.; Cash Smith, New Concord John Glenn, 6-2, 185, jr.; Nadir Langston, Hamilton Township, 5-11, 175, jr.; Eldon Korber, Bellbrook, 5-10, 170, sr.; Payton Bey, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-9, 158, sr.; Zach Anzells, Aurora, 6-0, 180, sr.; Landon Charles, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-2, 193, sr.; Will Burney, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-8, 172 Sr.; Ricky Levak, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 5-11, 175, jr.; Noah Willig, Norton, 6-2, 170, jr. 

P: Mason Gurney, Clyde, 6-1, 169, sr.; Mason Doughty, Chillicothe, 6-3, 225, sr.; Kurtis Tetzloff, New Philadelphia, 6-0, 180, sr.

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