A perennial offensive juggernaut, Anderson has balanced out their persona by playing great defense the past two seasons. Leading that charge for the Raptors this fall was linebacker Bradu Kuhn. The senior has been a menace to foes on a defense that has allowed just 12.1 points per contest. The Air Force-commit has registered 92 tackles, 21.5 tackles for losses, 7.0 sacks, 10 pass breakups, a safety and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. He has had at least 1.5 tackles in 10 of Anderson’s 11 games. Kuhn has been named the 2025 Division II Southwest District Defensive Player of the Year for his hard work.
Deaunte White embodies everything that Xenia (8-3) is. He is the posterboy for what it means to be a Buc. White has been named the 2025 Division II Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year after running for 1,815 yards (165.0/game) and 25 touchdowns (24 rush, one rec). White finished his career with 3,807 yards rushing, 56 rushing touchdowns, nine receptions, 175 yards receiving, two touchdowns catches and 3,982 all-purpose yards.
Anderson has been one of the most complete and dominant teams this season. The Raptors have an averaging margin of victory of 35.0 points per game while allowing just 12.1 points per contest. That performance has produced a second straight perfect 10-0 regular season, the #1 overall seed in the Division II, Region 8 playoffs and 26 consecutive regular season victories. Raptors front man Evan Dreyer has been tabbed 2025 OPSMA Division II Coach of the Year for guiding Anderson to this success.
Here is a look at the 2025 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: Jordan Davis, Cincinnati Anderson, 5-10, 195, jr., RB; Preston Flick, Harrison, 5-10, 190, sr., RB; Andre McConnell, Riverside Stebbins, 5-10, 190, sr., RB; Grant Nurre, Kings Mills Kings, 6-4, 215, sr., QB; Owen Scalf, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-2, 180, jr., QB; DeAunte White, Xenia, 5-11, 180, sr, RB.
Receivers: Shawn Fishwick, Xenia, 6-2, 185, sr.; Rayshawn Garrett, Piqua, 6-2, 166, sr.; Andrew Lyman, Kings Mills Kings, 6-3, 185, jr.; Dantrell Moses, Cincinnati Withrow, 5-10, 175, sr.; Armani Rogers, Trotwood-Madison, 5-10, 165, sr.; Tysin Weaver, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-2, 195, jr.
Linemen: Tommy Ehrsam, Xenia, 6-4, 250, sr.; Austin Haig, Monroe, 6-2, 275, sr.; Max Kief, Cincinnati La Salle, 6-5, 270, sr.; Colby Quinlan, Harrison, 6-6, 315, sr.; Patrick Saddler, Cincinnati Withrow, 6-0, 290, sr.; Owen Wells, Kings Mills Kings, 6-5, 215, so.
Athletes: Bryant Lee, Monroe, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jaylen Lilly, Cincinnati Northwest, 5-10, 192, jr.; Colin Wooldridge, Cincinnati La Salle, 6-0, 200, sr.
Kicker: Brady Stidham, Loveland, 5-11, 165, sr.
First Team Defense
Linemen: Bariyus Allen, Dayton Belmont, 6-5, 290, jr.; Grant Dallio, Harrison, 6-1, 220, sr.; Louis Freeman, Xenia, 6-2, 200, sr.; Antwoine Higgins, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-4, 235, jr.; Calvin Lorek, Loveland, 6-4 250, sr.; Jamarcus Whyce, Trotwood-Madison, 6-3, 290, sr.
Linebackers: Josh Cassio, Kings Mills Kings, 6-4, 195, sr.; Nolan Ennis, Miamisburg, 5-11, 185, sr.; Brady Kuhn, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-3, 205, sr.; Brody Nickerson Cincinnati Turpin, 6-0, 220, sr.; Solomon Rothermel, Trenton Edgewood, 6-2, 195, sr.; Riley Seibert, Vandalia Butler, 6-2, 215, sr.
Secondary: Ace Alston, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-0, 180, jr.; Darius Dennis, Trotwood-Madison, 6-1, 195, jr.; Jaycee Houston, Cincinnati Withrow, 6-2, 175, sr.; Hezikiah Kelley, Cincinnati Northwest, 6-2, 195, jr.; Ben Markarian, Harrison, 6-0, 190, jr.; Roman Smith, Trenton Edgewood, 5-11, 215, sr.
Punter: Henry Feltman, Cincinnati Turpin 6-3, 215, sr.
Offensive player of the year: DeAunte White, Xenia
Defensive player of the year: Brady Kuhn, Anderson
Coach of the year: Evan Dreyer, Anderson
Second Team Offense
Backfield: Aaron Dandrea, Dayton Belmont, 6-2, 200, jr., QB; Debo Knisley, Piqua, 5-6, 155, sr., RB; Brady Lawhon, Harrison, 6-2, 190, jr., QB; Chase Martin, Loveland, 6-1 200, sr., RB; Devin McCormick, Riverside Stebbins, 6-1, 175, jr., QB; Andre Underwood, Cincinnati Aiken, 6-0, 185, sr, QB.
Receivers: Charles Alexander, Cincinnati Withrow, 6-3, 190, jr.; Marcell Jefferson, Riverside Stebbins, 5-11, 155, jr.; Romello Mitchell, Cincinnati Aiken, 6-0, 155, sr.; Hunter Ogdan, Cincinnati La Salle, 6-4, 225, sr.; Evan Overholser, Cincinnati Turpin WR, 6-0, 170, sr,; Julius Rusk, Vandalia Butler, 6-4, 225, sr.
Linemen: Austin Arnold, Turpin, 6-3, 225, sr.; JJ Cook, Miamisburg, 6-2, 260, jr.; Tony Gardener, Piqua. 6-2, 288, sr.; Teagan Haretuku, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-2, 280, jr.; Carson Holley, Vandalia Butler, 6-3, 295, sr.; Landen Schinbeckler, Loveland, 6-4, 245, sr.
Athletes: Reginald Gardner, Dayton Belmont, 5-7, 160, jr.; Rico Smith, Fairborn, 5-7, 150, jr.; Naseer Salaam, Cincinnati La Salle, 5-9, 177, jr.
Kicker: Gryffin Bradley, Vandalia Butler, 5-9, 150, sr.
Second Team Defense
Linemen: Jaden Blackshear, Vandalia Butler, 5-10, 240, jr.; Travis Burke, Trenton Edgewood, 6-3, 230, sr., Gavin Stromberg, Monroe, 6-1, 240, sr.; Nick Vincent, Riverside Stebbins, 6-5, 285, sr.; Kale Webb, Xenia, 6-3, 275, sr.; Jameer Whyce, Trotwood-Madison, 6-5, 270, so.
Linebackers: Zaydyn Allen, Piqua, 6-1, 193, sr.; Reid Baker, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-2, 205, sr.; David Baldock, Harrison, 6-2, 190, jr.; Otis Boyette, Xenia, 6-1, 180, sr.; Almari Byrd, Fairborn, 6-2, 230, sr.; Brycen Deller, Harrison, 6-2, 210, sr.
Secondary: Keaton Bolden, Piqua, 6-0, 177, sr.: Aaron Phelan, Monroe, 5-11, 185, sr.; Mac Reed, Cincinnati Turpin, 6-3, 180, sr.; Jacob Rudowski, Kings Mills Kings, 6-2, 190, sr; Ricky Thomas, Cincinnati Withrow, 6-1, 190, sr.; Ke’Maury Tye, Cincinnati Anderson, 6-0, 175, sr.
Punter: Parker Seibel, Cincinnati Northwest, 5-11, 175, sr.
Honorable Mention Luke Mileham, Cincinnati Turpin; Chrys Ngoh, Miamisburg; Brody O’Banion, Trenton Edgewood; Gage Stephan, Xenia; Cory Rice, Vandalia Butler; Gage Stephan, Xenia; Christian Roether, Harrison; Lucas Williams, Xenia; Bram Hermans, Cincinnati Anderson; Joseph Ingram, West Carrollton; Justyn Lyles, Cincinnati Withrow; Eli Neri, Cincinnati Northwest; Cam Potts, Monroe; Kadyn Robinson, Xenia; Zeb Warrington, Harrison; Eli Appleberry, Trotwood-Madison; Chris Barnes, Cincinnati Withrow; Christion Browner, Cincinnati Withrow; Caleb Buckner, West Carrollton; Ethan Dixon, Cincinnati Northwest; Micah Kelley, Cincinnati Northwest; Quintin Petty, Trotwood-Madison, Brandon Riley, Cincinnati Turpin; Isaiah White, Fairborn; Tyrone Bush-Freeman; Mauricio Castro, Mount Healthy; Ethan Hovekamp, Cincinnati Turpin; Colton Lemons, Miamisburg; Luke Levering, Monroe; Josh Brodnick, Miamisburg; Cristian Corbett, Xenia; Karsyn Curry, Cincinnati Northwest; Brady Gillespie, Cincinnati Turpin; Jayden Harrison, Cincinnati Aiken; Adonus Lilly, Dayton Belmont; Mark Madden, Cincinnati Anderson; Davon Smith, Vandalia Butler; Elijah Sterling, Cincinnati Northwest; James Ahn, Monroe.
