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Daniel, Pavey tabbed as the District’s best in Division IV

Taft DL Drayden Pavey (photo from: X: @dpavey_)

Indian Hill (9-3) running back Devlan Daniel plowed through opposing defenses in workhorse-like fashion; the sophomore ran for 2,179 yards, with 33 touchdowns (32 rush, one KR) and 2,491 all-purpose yards. He was named the Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year for his efforts.

Taft (10-2) defensive lineman Drayden Pavey has been a one-man wrecking crew for the Senators. The senior has been front and center of a defense that has recorded four shutouts in the last five weeks and allowed just seven points in that span. The Wisconsin commit has recorded 87 tackles, 11.0 sacks, 24.0 tackles for losses and a fumble recovery on his way to Southwest District Defensive Player of the Year acclaim.

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

DIVISION IV
First Team Offense
Backfield: Devlan Daniel, Cincinnati Indian Hill, 6-1, 205, so., RB; Joel Hancock, Cincinnati Wyoming, 5-9, 180, sr., RB; Grady Lantz, Urbana, 6-2, 170, so. QB; Brayden Mitchum, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 5-9, 195, sr., RB; Bubba Smart, St. Bernard Roger Bacon, 6-0, 175, jr., QB; Anthony Valenti, Germantown Valley View, 5-11, 165, jr., RB.

Receivers: Josiah Gault, Wyoming, 6-1, 185, so.; Vince Guyer, Roger Bacon, 6-0, 180, sr.; Ja’Dynn Martin, Dayton Northridge, 6-4, 200, sr.; Aaron McFarland, Cleves Taylor, 6-0, 170, jr.; Landen Schultian, Bethel Bethel-Tate, 5-7, 140, jr.; Colton Teepe, Urbana, 6-3, 185, jr.

Linemen: Ben Abbott, Franklin Bishop Fenwick, 6-2, 220, jr.; Trent Brooks, Brookville, 5-10, 285, sr.; Jack Feldmeier, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-4, 240, sr.; Robert Hayes, Cincinnati Indian Hill, 6-5, 285, sr.; Dakin Johnson, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-3, 255, jr.; Nehemiah Simpson, Germantown Valley View, 6-5, 290, sr.

Kicker: Jon Hewitt, Eaton, 6-3, 178, jr.

First Team Defense
Linemen: Mike Branch, Cleves Taylor, 6-3, 215, jr.; Jess Hauer, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-3, 265, sr.; Luca Kerridge, Germantown Valley View, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jordan Meyers, Brookville, 6-2, 300, sr.; Jake Oliver, Urbana, 6-0, 215, sr.; Drayden Pavey, 6-3, 290, Cincinnati Taft, DL, sr.

Linebackers: Preston Allen, Springfield Northwestern, 6-2, 225, jr.; Ceasar Berryman, Germantown Valley View, 6-0, 210, jr.; Ty Clutter, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 5-10, 175, sr.; Aaron Dowdell, Taft, 6-0, 220, sr.; Patrick Keefer, Franklin Bishop Fenwick, 6-2, 195, jr.; Connor Watkins, Kettering Alter, 6-2, 185, sr.

Secondary: Nick Arnold, Springfield Kenton Ridge 5-10, 160, sr.; Drew Cripps, Kettering Alter. 6-0, 160, so.; Connor Davis, Reading, 6-2, 200, sr.; Grant Ferguson, Cleves Taylor, 5-10, 178, sr.; Brady Russell, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-1, 170, sr.; Vince Guyer, St. Bernard Roger Bacon, 6-0, 180, sr.

Punter: Carter Rummer, Wyoming, 6-2, 165, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Devlan Daniel, Cincinnati Indian Hill
Defensive player of the year: Drayden Pavey, Cincinnati Taft
Coach of the year: Bob Smith, Dayton Northridge

Second Team Offense
Backfield: Julian Daniels, Springfield Kenton Ridge 6-3 195, jr., QB; Teon Hill, Dayton Northridge, 5-5, 145, sr, RB; Brodie Hopkins, Germantown Valley View, 5-8, 165, so., RB; Brian McGrady, Cincinnati Shroder, 5-7, 165, jr., QB; Jackson Patton, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 5-10, 200, sr., RB; Ried Smith, Springfield Northwestern, 5-10, 175, jr., QB; Monsanna Torbert, 6-0, 160, Cincinnati Taft, so., QB.

Receivers: Conner Bach, Eaton, 6-1, 169, sr.; Colt Cotner, Urbana, 6-3, 245, jr.; Caleb Hall, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 6-0, 190, jr.; Sean Heberling, Franklin Bishop Fenwick, 6-1, 175, jr.; Eddie Holloway, Cincinnati Taft, 5-11, 160, so.; Christian Hutchinson, Cincinnati Shroder, 6-0, 175., jr.

Linemen: Joe Coleman, St. Bernard Roger Bacon, 6-3, 230, jr.; Ryan Massie-Cable, Cleves Taylor, 6-5, 272, so.; Cooper Wilson, Eaton, 6-2, 213, sr.;  Camron Moss, Dayton Northridge, 6-3, 245, jr.; Jason Lunsford, Reading, 6-0, 265, jr.; Ben Schaefer Springfield Kenton Ridge, 5-10, 230, sr.

Kicker: Brayden Bell, Germantown Valley View, 5-11, 171, sr.

Second Team Defense
Linemen: Talon Armacost, Bethel Bethel-Tate, 6-1, 255, sr.; Jayden Bowden, Cincinnati Shroder, 6-1, 225, sr.; Bryce Brewster, 6-3, 240, Cincinnati Taft, 6-3, 240, jr.; Chayse Mack, Cincinnati Taft, 6-1, 280, jr.; Noaln Ogburn, Kettering Alter, 6-3, 220, jr.; Brody Sarven, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 6-0, 205, sr.; Kenneth Wynn, Dayton Thurgood Marshall, 6-2, 210, sr.

Linebackers: Connar Earles, Springfield Shawnee, 6-0, 180. sr.; Silas Jacob, New Richmond, 5-7, 160, sr.; Brody Lehmann, Cleves Taylor, 5-11, 193, sr.; Penn Picton, Cincinnati Indian Hill, 6-1, 210, sr.; Landen Schaefer, Reading, 6-0, 195, sr.; Jackson Vest, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 6-3, 225, sr.

Secondary: Logan Collier, Springfield Shawnee, 6-2, 175, sr.; Brandon Couch, Eaton, 6-4, 220, sr.; Jahvion Jarman, Cincinnati Taft, 6-0, 170, sr.; Cooper Jepson, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 6-0, 170, sr.; John Keighley, Kettering Alter, 6-1, 170, sr.;  Billy Lyons, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-4, 225, sr.; Jaden Mersman, Bethel Bethel-Tate, 5-10, 185, jr.

Punter: Charlie Hess, Reading, 6-3, 205, sr.

Honorable Mention
Dorryen Davis, Dayton Northridge; David Dupee, Cincinnati Wyoming; Noah Jones. Kettering Alter; Charlie Kantz, Cleves Taylor; Jackson Kauffman, Franklin Bishop Fenwick; Jayden Resor, Brookville; Connor Schmuelling, Franklin Bishop Fenwick; Brennan Shaffer, Springfield Kenton Ridge; Peyton Warren, Clarksville Clinton-Massie; Kaden Zantene, Clarksville Clinton-Massie; Eli Welch, Bethel Bethel-Tate; Joe Bruce, Cincinnati Shroder; Eddye Conners, Dayton Northridge; Tyler Martin, Clarksville Clinton-Massie; Preston Orr, Eaton; Gunnar Collett, Dayton Northridge; Austin Hill, Urbana; Max Hoffmann, St. Bernard Roger Bacon; Joe Kilgore, Bethel Bethel-Tate; Adam Kirtley, Cincinnati Taft; Deonte Smith, Dayton Northridge; Presley Stewart, Eaton; Ryan Hutchinson, Dayton Northridge.

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