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Area coaches, players receive All-Eastern District honors

CAMBRIDGE — Eight local head basketball coaches and eight players have earned All-Eastern District honors as voted upon by members of the Eastern District media.

On the boys side, Steubenville’s Mike Haney was the Division III Co-Coach of the Year, with Monroe Central’s Mason Lang and Steubenville Catholic’s Don Ogden earning the same honor in Division VI and VII, respectively.

Big Red’s Aiden Davis was the Division III Player of the Year, while Martins Ferry’s Alex Reese was a Co-Player of the Year in Division V; the Seminoles’ Tucker Howell in D-VI and the Crusaders’ Benji Rook in D-VII.

On the girls side, Steubenville’s Angie Forte (D-III), Indian Creek’s Steve Eft (D-IV) and Bellaire’s John Farrier (D-VI) were all voted Co-Coaches of the Year. Martins Ferry’s Dave Reasbeck and Union Local’s Lou “Scooter” Tolzda were two of the Tri-Coaches of the Year in Division V.

Indian Creek’s McKenna Scott was voted the Player of the Year in Division IV.

Big Red’s Nylah McShan (D-III), Martins Ferry’s Lindsey Best (D-V) and Bellaire’s Zara Harveth (D-VI) were all Co-Players of the Year.

Ohio Prep Sports Media Association East District

(Teams were selected by media within the district)

Boys Basketball

Division III

Player of the Year: Aiden Davis, Steubenville

Coaches of the Year: Mike Haney, Steubenville; Todd McLoughlin, Tri-Valley

First Team: Max Lyall, Tri-Valley, 6-3, Sr., 14.5 points per game; Nohah Nichols, Tri-Valley, 6-3, Sr., 13.2; Keaton Hahn, Tri-Valley, 6-4, Sr., 14.8; Aiden Davis, Steubenville, 5-11, Sr., 17.6; Santino Haney, Steubenville, 5-11, So., 13.1; Will Taylor, Steubenville, 6-1, Sr., 14.7; Robbie Copple, Dover, 5-11, Jr., 14.0; Carson Crandall, New Philadelphia, 6-0, Sr., 12.3; Lucca Wood, Zanesville, 5-11, So., 15.

Second Team: Tre’Von Wiggins, Steubenville, 6-1, Jr., 12.3; Mason Grewell, Dover, 6-2, Sr., 12.0; Reid Wells, New Philadelphia, 5-8, Jr., 9.0; Mikey Johnson, Zanesville, 6-0, Sr., 10.5; Kelby Martin, Zanesville, 6-1, So., 8.0; Cole Bowers, Steubenville, 6-1, Jr., 7.1.

Division IV

Player of the Year: Gator Nichols, Zanesville Maysville

Coaches of the Year: Eric Sheck, John Glenn; Dave Brown, Maysville; Tyrone Miller, Indian Valley

First Team: Gator Nichols, Maysville, 6-0, Jr., 26.4; Ryker Wiliams, Indian Valley, 5-11, So., 13.8; Landon McPeek, Indian Valley, 5-9, Sr., 9.8; Stehl Bates, John Glenn, 6-0, Jr., 18.7; Jordyn Watson, Maysville, 6-4, Jr., 16.6; Owen Hill, Beaver Local, 6-6, Jr., 22.3; Braylen Murphy, Carrollton, 6-2, Sr., 17.2; CJ Dolan, John Glenn, 6-0, Jr., 12.8; Garrett Carpenter, Cambridge, 5-10, Jr., 17.5; Rowen Hoffee, Minerva, 6-1, Jr., 15.2.

Second Team: Jesiah Barnett, Cambridge, 5-11, Sr., 18.0; Caleb Bodo, Indian Creek, 6-3, Sr., 11.1; Andrew Birong, Carrollton, 6-4, Sr., 10.5; Brayden Davis, John Glenn, 6-3, Jr., 13.2; Rusty Trout, Philo, 5-11, So., 10.0; Carter Smith, West Muskingum, 6-4, So., 9.8; Nate Birch, East Liverpool, 6-0, Sr., 14.0; Colt James, Indian Valley, 6-2, So., 10.8; Cole Murray, Claymont, 5-10, Jr., 8.6; Manny Camacho, West Holmes, 6-7, Jr., 11.0.

Third Team: Jayden Yerger, Minerva, 5-10, Sr., 11.1; Jayven Johnson, Carrollton, 6-2, Jr., 9.4; Nickey Eddy, Indian Creek, 6-0, Sr., 8.5; Cohen Pease, East Liverpool, 5-11, Sr., 13.0; Mason Gregg, Cambridge, 5-10, Jr., 11.0; Tayvian Johnson, Carrollton, 6-1, Fr., 10.9; Luke Wells, Indian Valley, 6-1, Sr., 9.2; Camden Stoner, Philo, 6-5, Jr., 9.2; Jake Anton, West Muskingum, 6-2, Sr., 7.8 ppg; Landon Iden, Maysville, 5-11, Jr., 10.1.

Honorable Mention: Quintin Conrad, East Liverpool, D’Shawn Kirby, East Liverpool; Luke Rettos, Beaver Local; Rylan Mathews, Cambridge; Carl Bonecutter, Indian Creek; Kyle Shultz, Indian Creek; Mason Lester, Indian Creek.

Division V

Players of the Year: Colton Conkle, Coshocton; Alex Reese, Martins Ferry

Coach of the Year: James Herman, Coshocton

First Team: Colton Conkle, Coshocton, 6-0, Sr., 26.2; Alex Reese, Martins Ferry, 6-6, Sr., 22.1; Blaine Raber, Garaway, 6-1, Sr., 21.0; Alex Taylor, Coshocton, 6-6, Sr., 14.5; Dre Saunders, Union Local, 6-0, Sr., 16.7; Brady Schafer, St. Clairsville, 5-10, Sr., 16.0; Tyson Pastor, St. Clairsville, 6-4, Sr., 19.0; Jackson Cabot, Ridgewood, 5-11, Jr., 17.0; Raekwon Pettigrew, Bellaire, 6-2, So., 23.0; Hayden Walters, River View, 5-11, Sr., 12.0.

Second Team: Jackson McBane, Edison, 6-0, Jr., 13.0; Cole Kuykendall, Tuscarawas Valley, 6-2, Jr., 13.5; Brody May, Tuscarawas Valley, 6-3, Jr., 12.5; Bronson Speedy, Garaway, 6-2, Sr., 9.2; Layton Massie, River View, 6-4, Jr., 10.5; Bill Schumacher, Union Local, 6-1, Sr., 12.3; Griffin Straub, St. Clairsville, 6-7, Jr., 17.0; Logan Ridenbaugh, Ridgewood, 6-3, Jr., 12.1; Logan Lonsberry, Coshocton, 6-1, Sr., 8.9; Caleb Deubner, Sandy Valley, 6-1, So., 10.0

Third Team: Tavian Myers, Morgan, 6-3, Sr., 10.8; Bryce Rogers, Edison, 6-0, Jr., 11.0; Kyle Long, Edison, 5-7, Jr., 10.0; Brady Geibel, Garaway, 6-4, Sr., 6.1; Luke Coleman, Morgan, 6-4, Jr., 8.0; Grant Lahmers, Ridgewood, 6-2, Sr., 9.5; Brandon Mehl, Union Local, 6-1, Jr., 13.5; Brady Elliott, Harrison Central, 6-0, Sr., 14.0; Casey Carpenter, Barnesville, 5-10, Sr., 14.0; Lukas Gilland, Sandy Valley, 6-1, Sr., 8.0.

Honorable Mention: Elijah Smith, Martins Ferry; Colton Delancey, Meadowbrook; Michael Ray, Meadowbrook, Bentley Sedor, Meadowbrook; Brody Gregor, Union Local; Peyton Causby, Union Local; Brody Kerns, Union Local; Caleb Jewell, Bellaire; Bryson Kamarec, Harrison Central, Reed Arbaugh, Harrison Central; Isaac Hess, Buckeye Local, Haden Wilhelm, Buckeye Local; Braeden Willis, Barnesville

Division VI

Players of the Year: Nick Wigton, Hiland; Tucker Howell, Monroe Central

Coaches of the Year: Mark Schlabach, HIland; Mason Lang, Monroe Central

First Team: Nick Wigton, Hiland, 6-3, Sr., 17.9; Tucker Howell, Monroe Central, 6-1, Sr., 15.5; Gavin Smith, Newcomerstown, 6-3, Jr., 26.5; Konlan McIntyre, Crooksville, 6-1, Sr., 23.8; Rodney Smith, Malvern, 6-3, Sr., 17.7; Carter Wheeldin, Caldwell, 6-5, Sr., 19.5; Chase Allen, Monroe Central, 6-5, Sr., 14.7; Austin Buchanan, Toronto, 6-2, Jr., 17.6; Austin Hastings, Buckeye Trail, 5-11, Sr., 12.0; Alex Miller, Hiland, 5-10, Jr., 12.3.

Second Team: Jared Witherow, Malvern, 6-5, Sr., 11.0; Javyn Lafferty, Newcomerstown, 6-0, Jr. 16.4; Dylan Schott, Caldwell, 6-0, Jr., 13.5; Jace Thompson, Crooksville, 6-4, Jr., 10.1; Drake Hutchison, Malvern, 6-0, Sr., 9.9; Clayton Miller, Fort Frye, 6-1, Sr., 13.6; Carsten Smith, Shenandoah, 6-0, Sr., 15.1; Cooper Howell, Monroe Central, 6-0, So., 9.0; Brady Fair, Toronto, 5-7, Jr., 13.6; Mason McQuain, Buckeye Trail, 6-0, Sr., 8.0.

Honorable Mention: Elian Arick, Buckeye Trail, Ty McGlumphy, Buckeye Trail; Braxton Barnett, Shenandoah, Jarrett Wentworth, Shenandoah; Sam Wengerd, Hiland; Landon Grimes, Toronto.

Division VII

Players of the Year: Tyler Bernett, Bishop Rosecrans; Benji Rook, Steubenville Catholic

Coaches of the Year: Todd Rock, Bishop Rosecrans; Don Ogden, Steubenville Catholic.

First Team: Tyler Bernett, Bishop Rosecrans, 6-4, Jr., 17.0; Benji Rook, Steubenville Catholic, 5-11, Sr., 19.2; Gage Moore, Strasburg, 6-3, Jr., 14.3; Jaleel Vincent, Bridgeport, 6-2, So., 24.3; Avery Powell, Frontier, 6-1, Jr., 16.3; Camden Bradley, Steubenville Catholic, 6-3, Sr., 11.1; Bryson Grimes, Tuscarawas Central Catholic, 6-3, Sr., 17.0; Brooks Bowers, Conotton Valley, 5-10, Sr., 14.0; Brody Boothe, Bishop Rosecrans, 5-10, Fr., 13.0.

Second Team: Ryan Becker, Strasburg, 6-2, So., 10.4; Cohen Harris, Bishop Rosecrans, 5-9, Jr., 11.0; Peyton Blue, River, 6-2, Sr., 12.2; Tommy Pergi, Steubenville Catholic, 6-1, Sr., 10.2; Owen Lambert, Bishop Rosecrans, 6-0, Jr., 9.0; Jacob Bowersock, Frontier, 6-0, So., 8.4; Jaki Threet, Bridgeport, 6-1, Jr., 9.8; Ean Weatherson, Shadyside, 6-2, Sr., 10.2.

Honorable Mention: Coen Brinker, Bridgeport; Evan Longwell, River; Zach Putnam, Conotton Valley, Kamden Wright, Conotton Valley; Andrew Rohde, Steubenville Catholic.

Girls Basketball

Division III

Players of the Year: Maddie Garber, Tri-Valley; Nylah McShan, Steubenville

Coaches of the Year: Kurt Kaufman, Tri-Valley; Angie Forte, Steubenville

First Team: Maddie Garber, Tri-Valley, 5-7, Jr., 10.0; Nylah McShan, Steubenville, 5-9, Jr., 20.3; Mackenzie Harvey, Tri-Valley, 5-7, Sr., 9.2; Ava Zobel, Dover, 5-7, Sr., 8.4; Morgan Karam, Dover, 5-7, Sr., 11.4; Phynyx Fleming, Steubenville, 5-11, Fr., 8.9; Ellie Mason, New Philadelphia, 5-9, Sr., 12.5; Aubrie Wells, New Philadelphia, 5-9, Fr., 10.0.

Second Team: Ayawna Gladden, Zanesville, 5-7, So., 9.5; Emma Smith, Tri-Valley, 5-11, Fr., 7.5; Camryn Albaugh, Dover, 5-5, Sr., 6.5; Ansley Bollon, Dover, 5-8, Jr., 9.2; Bailee Beall, Steubenville, 5-5, Jr., 7.8; Ava Reisen, New Philadelphia, 5-11, Sr., 10.0.

Honorable Mention: Lucy Saccoccia, Steubenville, Cianna Scurry, Steubenville

Division IV

Player of the Year: McKenna Scott, Indian Creek

Coaches of the Year: Steve Eft, Indian Creek; Micayla Poole, Carrollton

First Team: McKenna Scott, Indian Creek, 5-6, Sr., 15.3; Riley Zamensky, John Glenn, 6-0, Sr., 14.0; Aleigha Busse,Philo, 5-7, Sr., 10.8; Emma Krise, Cambridge, 5-10, Sr., 19.0; Myleigh Williams, Morgan, 5-9, Jr., 10.0; Aveona Yoder, West Holmes, 5-10, Sr., 12.0; Briar Cline, West Holmes, 5-6, Jr., 11.0; Brae Roudebush, Carrollton, 5-7, Jr., 10.1; Kylie Ujcich, Carrollton, 5-8, Jr., 8.9.

Second Team: Brooklyn Myers, Indian Valley, 5-4, Sr., 10.4; Lilian Stoltzfus, Minerva, 5-5, Jr., 9.9; Emma Webster, Meadowbrook, 5-9, Sr., 12.7; Elaina Brenly, River View, 5-7, Jr., 11.5; Avery Daniels, Maysville, 5-7, So., 12.8; Cassie Miceli, Indian Valley, 5-5, Jr., 10.0; Kenzie Headley, East Liverpool, 5-10, Sr., 12.5; Kaydence Walker, Indian Creek, 5-9, So., 11.0; Emma Shafer, Carrollton, 5-6, Jr., 8.2.

Third Team: Miley Fulkerson, Maysville, 5-7, Jr., 10.4; Annie Killiany, River View, 5-6, Sr., 8.8; Reagan Miller, Philo, 5-8, Fr., 7.5; Gianna Myers, Morgan, 5-5, Jr., 8.7; Bayli McConnell, Indian Valley, 5-7, Jr., 8.0; Rylie Sadler, Indian Creek, 5-9, Jr., 6.9.

Honorable Mention: LaNease Andrews, East Liverpool; Calli Sorge, Beaver Local; Camryn Ketron, Indian Creek, Gracie Klinesmith, Indian Creek.

Division V

Players of the Year: Lindsey Best, Martins Ferry; Leah Bourquin, Tuscarawas Valley

Coaches of the Year: Lou “Scooter” Tolzda, Union Local; Dave Reasbeck, Martins Ferry; Matt Ward, Tuscarawas Valley

First Team: Lindsey Best, Martins Ferry, 5-8, Sr., 18.7; Leah Bourquin, Tuscarawas Valley, 5-8, Sr., 13.4; Peyton Nicholson, Sandy Valley, 5-5, Sr., 14.2; Ava Edwards, Claymont, 5-3, Jr., 14.2; Giana Chirpas, Martins Ferry, 5-10, So., 13.6; Laken Vinskovich, Union Local, 6-0, Jr., 15.5; Sophia Henderson, Edison, 5-6, Jr., 17.8; Kaleigh Norris, Tuscarawas Valley, 5-9, Sr., 8.7; Lyla Johnson, West Muskingum, 5-7, So. 10.0.

Second Team: Elli Wallick, Tuscarawas Valley, 5-5, So., 10.0; Addy Antonetz, West Muskingum, 5-5, Sr., 11.0; Ella Wade, Fairless, 5-8, So., 12.0; Abby Carpenter, Edison, 5-6, So., 10.3; Maddy Tyson, Barnesville, 5-8, Sr., 14.0; Maddie Sedgmer, Harrison Central, 6-1, Sr., 12.2; Lindse Sidon, Martins Ferry, 5-4, Sr., 10.0; Ella Pietranton, Union Local, 5-5, Sr., 11.0; Maddy Roset, Buckeye Local, 5-5, Sr., 10.2; Lauren Doane, Harrison Central, 6-0, Sr., 9.3.

Honorable Mention: Maddie Clark, Martins Ferry; Delaney Butler, Union Local; Alyssa Dailey, Buckeye Local, Brooke Driscoll, Buckeye Local; Zoey Fritter, Barnesville; Mikayla Pelegreen, Harrison Central; Abigail Boka, Edison, Kylee Stull, Edison.

Division VI

Players of the Year: Zara Harveth, Bellaire; Emmie Duskey, Fort Frye

Coaches of the Year: John Farrier, Bellaire; Dan Liedtke, Fort Frye

First Team: Zara Harveth, Bellaire, 5-7, Sr., 19.6; Emmie Duskey, Fort Frye, 5-4, Sr., 16.9; Kat Kelley, Ridgewood, 5-10, So., 17.8; Brynn Lundell, Crooksville, 5-3, Sr., 13.3; Jersey Eddy, Buckeye Trail, 5-7, So., 11.1; Laynie Matchett, Newcomerstown, 5-7, Fr., 12.0; Brenna Leach, Shenandoah, 5-9, Jr., 15.6; Mayzie Emery, Monroe Central, 5-5, Jr., 13.7; Ella Dowler, Fort Frye, 5-7, So., 10.7; Eliana Mason, Bellaire, 5-7, Sr., 10.1.

Second Team: Kierston Latham, Ridgewood, 5-3, Sr., 12.8; Emily Moore, Shenandoah, 5-4, So., 13.6; Alexia VanMeter, Crooksville, 5-6, Jr., 11.5; Breann Kerr, Newcomerstown, 5-5, So., 8.3; Paige Regula, Garaway, 5-7, Sr., 10.0; Jacey English, Monroe Central, 5-8, Jr., 8.2; Ella Ashby, Buckeye Trail, 5-8, Jr., 8.6; Ava Huffman, Fort Frye, 5-6, So., 8.6.

Honorable Mention: Anna McVicker, Buckeye Trail, Lindsey Smith, Buckeye Trail, Josey Rome, Buckeye Trail; Rhyan O’Grady, Bellaire, Tamya Morgan, Bellaire; Jadyn Miller, Monroe Central, Brylee McFrederick, Monroe Central; Kendal Snyder, Shenandoah.

Division VII

Players of the Year: Riley Thomas, Strasburg; Joplin Yoder, Hiland

Coaches of the Year: Tyler Bates, Strasburg; Brady Schlabach, Hiland

First Team: Riley Thomas, Strasburg, 5-11, Sr., 18.0; Joplin Yoder, Hiland, 6-0, Sr., 17.0; Sofia Secrest, Strasburg, 5-5, Jr., 13.7; Macy Mullett, Hiland, 5-6, So., 8.0; Kaci Tsoras, Shadyside, 5-7, Jr., 15.0; Kaylee Hagan, River, 5-5, Sr., 15.0; Mary Rohde, Steubenville Catholic, 5-11, Jr., 11.2; Anna Bowersock, Frontier, 5-6, Jr., 13.0; Tatum Derrington, Toronto, 5-8, Sr., 12.4; Ella Debo, Malvern, 5-8, Fr., 13.5

Second Team: Jayna Reeves, Toronto, 5-7, So., 13.2; Mara Delaney, Steubenville Catholic, 5-8, So., 13.8; Ally Miller, Strasburg, 6-2, Jr., 9.8; Breighlee Morocco, Caldwell, 5-5, So., 12.8; Isabella Higgins, Conotton Valley, 5-11, Jr., 14.0; Kelsey Dye, Frontier, 5-10, Jr., 12.7; Reese Hobbs, River 5-5, Sr., 10.0; Katie Kuba, Malvern, 5-10, Fr., 7.4; Ellie Habeger, Hiland, 5-10, Sr., 7.0; Trish Troyer, Hiland, 5-7, Sr., 8.0.

Third Team: Julia Sciarretti, Tuscarawas Central Catholic, 5-8, Sr., 11.0; Olivia Spidell, Strasburg, 5-6, Jr., 6.2; Delilah Williams, Conotton Valley, 5-9, Jr., 8.4; Emily Jenkins, Bishop Rosecrans, 5-8, Sr., 11.1; Abby Sagan, Bishop Rosecrans, 5-2, So., 12.4; Giovanna Hines, Shadyside, 5-10, Fr., 10.0; Whitney Smith, Malvern, 5-8, So., 6.8; Hannah Brewer, Bridgeport, 5-6, Jr., 14.7; Evie Mast, Hiland, 5-5, Jr., 8.0.

Honorable Mention: Maddi Kelley, Conotton Valley; JJ Rebich, Toronto, Josey Dickinson, Toronto; Lyla Lowe, Caldwell; Willow Smitley, Frontier; Rylee McElroy, Bridgeport; Aurie Hoover, Steubenville Catholic, Natalie Cherepko, Steubenville Catholic; Zoey Fox, River, Maci Isaly, River.

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