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Burnam, Butler, McLaughlin top the Division II list of accolades

Anderson QB Justice Burnam (photo by: Dan Bieneke / TriStateFootball.com)

For the past two seasons Anderson (12-0) quarterback Justice Burnam has been wearing out opposing defenses and statisticians. The senior was rewarded for his work by being named the Division II Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year. Burnam has thrown for 3,404 yards, run for 500 yards and accounted for 48 touchdowns (40 pass, eight rush) while throwing just three interceptions in helping the Raptors to their first unbeaten regular season since 2009 and #1 seed in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs.

Xenia (10-2) linebacker Ronnie Butler has been a relentless force for the past four years. The senior racked up 153 tackles, had a sack, eight-and-a-half tackles for losses, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and a pair of pick-sixes on his way to Southwest District Defensive Player of the Year honors. Butler ends his Buccaneers career with 395 tackles, seven sacks, 29.0 tackles for losses, six forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and three interceptions.

Xenia LB Ronnie Butler (photo by: Shelby Frieszell/TriStateFootball.com)

After a couple of sub .500 seasons La Salle (10-2) bounced back in 2024 to post its first double-digit win campaign since 2019. Head coach Pat Mclaughlin was rewarded for his team’s turnaround by being named the Southwest District Coach of the Year. McLaughlin has compiled a 59-37 record in his eight years at the school.

Here is a look at the 2024 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division II All-Southwest District football teams, as selected by a media panel from the district:

DIVISION II
First Team Offense
Backfield: Justice Burnam, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-1, 190, sr., QB; Cole Koops, Harrison, 5-11, 210, sr., RB; Patrick McLaughlin, Cincinnati La Salle, 5-11, 170, sr., QB; Gavin McManus, Xenia, 6-0 205, sr., QB; Jahmeir Spain, Cincinnati Mt. Healthy, 6-4, 190, sr., QB; Deaunte White, Xenia, 5-10, 180, jr., RB.

Receivers: Ace Cooper, Cincinnati Mt. Healthy, 5-10, 165, jr.; Trimonde Henry, Xenia, 6-0, 165, sr.; Trace Jallick, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-3, 195, sr.; Nate Lyman, Kings Mills Kings, 6-2, 190, sr.; Caden Piening, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-5, 235, sr.; Quintin Simmons, Cincinnati Withrow, 6-1, 170, sr.

Linemen: Jermiel Atkins, Trotwood Trotwood-Madison, 6-8, 305, sr.; Luke Carter, Sidney, 6-3, 250, sr.; Jahmir Davis, Cincinnati La Salle, 6-5, 300, sr.; Kage Payne, Kings Mills Kings, 6-3, 280, sr.; Isiah Stoudemire, Riverside Stebbins, 6-4, 314, sr.; Gunnar Stephan, Xenia, 6-2, 280, sr.

Kicker: Brady Stidham, Loveland, 5-11, 168, jr.

First Team Defense
Linemen: Erik Gayle, Cincinnati Withrow, 6-3, 215, sr.; Royce Rachel, Hamilton Badin, 6-0, 230, sr.; Caden Walker, Kings Mills Kings, 6-5, 230, sr.; Kale Webb, Xenia, 6-3, 275, jr.; Logan White, Harrison, 5-10, 250, jr.; Jamarcus Whyce, Trotwood Trotwood-Madison, 6-3, 290, jr.

Linebackers: Ronnie Butler, Xenia, 5-11, 205, sr.;  Raishawn Cotton, Cincinnati Mt. Healthy, 5-10, 210, sr.; Braylen Crump, Vandalia Butler, 6-2, 170, sr.; Keymaurie Henderson, Trotwood Trotwood-Madison, 5-11, 190, sr.; Antwoine Higgins, Cincinnati Anderson,6-4, 225, so.; Brady O’Connor, Cincinnati La Salle, 6-3, 210, sr.

Secondary: Ace Alston, Cincinnati Anderson, 5-9, 175, so.; Walter Berry, Cincinnati La Salle, 5-11, 180, sr., Jahmale Clark, Trotwood Trotwood-Madison, 5-9, 158, sr.; Darius Dennis, Trotwood Trotwood-Madison, 6-1, 205, so.; Jayonn Saunders, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-0, 185, sr.; Jai’mier Scott, Cincinnati Mt. Healthy, 6-0, 190, sr.

Punter: Jacob Rudowski, Kings Mills Kings, 6-1, 190, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Justice Burnam, Cincinnati Anderson
Defensive player of the year: Ronnie Butler, Xenia
Coach of the year: Pat McLaughlin, Cincinnati La Salle

Second Team Offense
Backfield: Dickie Engel, Harrison, 6-1,190, sr., QB; Lem Grayson, Hamilton Badin, 5-8, 205, jr., RB; Carson Lindholm, Kings Mills Kings, 5-8, 180, sr., RB; Andre McConnell, Riverside Stebbins, 5-10, 170, jr., RB; Devin Nigam, Cincinnati Turpin, 6-5, 225, sr., QB;  Durrell Turner, Cincinnati Anderson, 5-8, 185, sr., RB.

Receivers:  Mickey Abbatiello, Cincinnati Turpin, 5-9 ,150, sr.; Josh Adelsperger, Harrison, 5-10, 180, jr.; Tayven Crump, Vandalia Butler, 5-10, 150, sr.; Tank Fleming, Sidney, 6-0, 170, sr.; Brylan Miltenberger, Monroe, 6-2, 175, so.; Carlyun Neal, Cincinnati Withrow, 5-11, 175, sr.

Linemen: Austin Haig, Monroe, 6-0, 250, jr.; Kyle Knorpp, Troy, 6-6, 275, sr.; Cam Mathis, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-2, 245, sr.; Colby Quinlan, Harrison, 6-6, 300, jr.; Travis Raines, Harrison, 6-2, 250, sr.; Braden Gunckle, Trenton Edgewood, 6-2, 265, sr.

Kicker: Cameron Stoltz, Troy, 6-1, 180, sr.

Second Team Defense
Linemen: Bariyus Allen, Dayton Belmont, 6-5, 270, so.; Louis Freeman, Xenia, 6-2, 200, jr.; Isaiah Martin, Piqua, 6-5, 219, sr.; Kato Meissner, Kings Mills Kings, 6-3, 245, sr.; Alex Stanyard, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-5, 225, sr.; Myles Terry, Monroe 6-1, 275, sr. 

Linebackers: Alex Albrinck, Hamilton Badin, 6-1, 215, jr.;  Zach Hoying, Kings Mills Kings, 6-0, 195, sr.; Brody Nickerson, Cincinnati Turpin, 5-11, 210, jr.; Trent Owens, Hamilton Badin, 5-10, 200, jr.; Riley Seibert, Vandalia Butler, 6-2, 210, jr.; Sam VonHagen, Hamilton Badin, 6-0, 180, sr.

Secondary: Xander Arnold, Hamilton Badin, 5-10, 170, sr.; Dylan Hacker, Loveland, 5-11, 175, sr.; Cohen Hering, Harrison, 5-10, 185, sr.; Hezikiah Kelley, Cincinnati Northwest, 6-2, 184, so.; Mark Madden, Cincinnati Withrow, 5-9, 160, jr.; Davon Smith, Vandalia Butler, 5-8, 160, jr.

Punter: Sean Leonard, Xenia, 6-3, 215, sr.

Honorable Mention
Aaron Dandrea, Dayton Belmont; Brycen Jones, West Carrollton; Karson Marcum, Monroe; Devin McCormick, Riverside Stebbins; Andre Underwood, Cincinnati Aiken; Jerico Burns, Piqua; Jayel Harris, Cincinnati Withrow; Kinxton Hill, Cincinnati Northwest; Dakota Manson, Troy; Mikelle Moore, Cincinnati Aiken; Kenneth Wilder, Dayton Belmont; Kristian Bonner, Cincinnati Withrow; Deshawn Cunningham, Riverside Stebbins; Shawn Fishwick, Xenia; Reginald Gardner, Dayton Belmont; Max Heis, Cincinnati Turpin; Chylan Ingram, West Carrollton; AJ Anderson, Xenia; Seth Gibson, Butler; Justyn Lyles, Cincinnati Withrow; Patrick Saddler, Cincinnati, Withrow; De’Angelo Johnson, Stebbins; Keyshawn Carter, Fairborn; Jayden Egbert, Cincinnati Anderson; Jayden Harrison, Cincinnati Aiken; Ethan Kent, Hamilton Badin; Tobias Price, Cincinnati Northwest; Brandon Riley, Cincinnati Turpin; Enrique Lopez, Vandalia Butler; Tobias Price, Cincinnati Northwest; Brandon Riley, Cincinnati Turpin; Jordan Bailey, Cincinnati Northwest; Almari Byrd, Fairborn; Max Carver, Loveland; Reid Baker, Cincinnati Anderson; Brycen Deller, Harrison; Jayden Little, Harrison; Sawyer Muchmore, Loveland; Cecil Piner, Xenia; Princeton Roberson, Cincinnati Withrow; Owen Shawler, Piqua; Deymor Thiam, Cincinnati Aiken; Javion Achoe, Cincinnati Withrow; Cristian Corbett, Xenia; Marquez Curtis, Cincinnati Aiken; Kole Dahlke, Loveland; Toriano Johnson, Kings Mills Kings; Jaylein Lilly, Cincinnati Northwest; Ben Markarian, Harrison; Dantrell Moses, Cincinnati Withrow; Mac Reed, Cincinnati Turpin; Dayvion Porter, Dayton Belmont; Travontay Thomas, Cincinnati Northwest; Ke’Maury Tye, Cincinnati Anderson; Andrew Wilson, Fairborn; Ben Sakach, Hamilton Badin; Parker Seibel, Cincinnati Northwest. 

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