Week 7 Top Performers
A look at last week's standouts in Central Ohio
Braydon Alford (5’8 WR/Butler/2024): Before committing to Butler University on Sunday, Alford filled up the stat sheet once again with 202 all-purpose yards, which included five catches for 68 yards.
Dylan Armentrout (5’9 HB/Bloom-Carroll/2024): Armentrout became Bloom-Carroll’s all time leading rusher as he reached 3,916 yards for his career. In a dominant win over Logan Elm, the Army commit rushed for 255 yards and three touchdowns. Armentrout’s record will continue to soar as he closes in on 4,000 yards with three regular season games to go.
Austin Buescher (6’3 QB/West Jefferson/2026): West Jefferson’s Austin Buescher has been lights out all season. The sophomore quarterback and son of head coach Shawn has thrown for over 2,000 yards this season and leads an offense that averages 43 points per game. Against an unbeaten West Liberty-Salem, Beuscher threw for 396 yards and seven touchdowns.
Levi Davis (5’11 QB/Olentangy Orange/2026): Davis is great at handling pressure in the pocket. With his track skills, his ability to escape and take off down the field is dangerous, and it torched Dublin Coffman last Friday. Davis ran for 137 yards and three touchdowns, and completed 67% of his passes for 132 yards through the air. Davis recently picked up his second Division I offer from University of South Florida.
Ethan Grunkemeyer (6’3 QB/Olentangy/2024): Grunkemeyer and Olentangy made quick work of Thomas Worthington last Friday. Grunkemeyer threw for 203 yards on just 15 pass attempts in the first half, connecting with tight end Gavin Grover for a 30-yard score as well. Olentangy bounced back with a 52-7 win at home.
Diore Hubbard (5’11 HB/Gahanna Lincoln/2024): Hubbard bulldozed his way to a gritty win over New Albany with 21 carries, 252 rushing yards, and three touchdowns. Hubbard’s explosiveness was well on display as he took the first play from scrimmage 80 yards for a touchdown, running through a defender before taking it down the sideline for six points.
Cameron Jewell (6’0 HB/Jonathan Alder/2024): Jewell’s 369 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 26 carries can’t go overstated. His performance is one of the best we’ll see from a running back all year. Jewell spent four quarters exploding through holes and providing big plays for Jonathan Alder and always seemed to have an answer for the offense on the other sideline. Jewell also leads the state in rushing with 1,646 yards and has 28 total tocuhdowns on the year.
Zach Jones (6’1 ATH/London/2024): Jones put together an incredible performance in a shootout win over Jonathan Alder. On 22 carries, he rushed for 248 yards and five touchdowns. Enough to pick a narrow win and remain unbeaten. Jones and his offensive line, who provided some great lead blocking for Jones and others throughout the night, were able to put together 57 points in the win.
Austin Koslow (5’10 WR/Delaware Hayes/2024): Koslow is a master at finding ways to get open and create big play opportunities for himself. The Delaware Hayes senior is closing in on back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons, and his nine-catch game that included an 86-yard kick return for a touchdown was just the latest example of dominance on the field every week.
Andrew Leonard (5’10 QB/Olentangy Liberty/2025): Leonard’s game winning touchdown pass in overtime was the perfect punctuation to a night that included 219 yards and a completion percentage of 70 percent.
Jake Lowman (6’4 QB/Delaware Hayes/2024): The Delaware Hayes quarterback was locked in for a huge win over Westerville South. Lowman completed 65 percent of his passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns.
Jace Nincehelser (5’11 S/Groveport Madison/2024): Nincehelser is a defensive player that must be accounted for before every play. If not, he’ll cause problems for an offense. Last Friday, Nincehelser recorded double-digit tackles and forced a fumble that resulted in the only touchdown in the game. Groveport Madison’s defense held Lancaster to just three points.
Tavien St. Clair (6’4 QB/Bellefontaine/2025): Star junior quarterback St. Clair led the Bellefontaine offense as he was responsible for 35 of the Chieftains’ 42 points. He threw for 250 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 71 yards and another score.
Garrett Stover (6’0 LB, S/Big Walnut/2024): Stover broke his thumb early in last week’s contest against Worthington Kilbourne, but that wasn't enough to slow down the Ohio State-commit, who tallied nine tackles in the first half.
West Jefferson receivers (Mason Book and Cameron Pearson/2024): All seven touchdowns and 323 of Buescher’s yards went to the senior duo of Mason Book and Cameron Pearson. A ridiculous amount of production from the two receivers. Book led the team in receptions with 10, while Pearson led in receiving yards with 180. Pearson would also grab five touchdowns on the night while Book had two.
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Central Ohio is heating up for week 2
The high school football season is quite literally heating up as we approach week two. Five straight days of the temperature surpassing 90 degrees has a few schools considering an 8:00 PM kickoff, but Ohio's blazing heat won't change the magnitude of this week's games.
As high school teams try to beat the heat, we take a look at some the things to watch for in the final weekend of August.
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Big Walnut (0-1) at Dayton Dunbar (0-1)
East (1-0) at Independence (0-1)
Linden-McKinely (1-0) at Walnut Ridge (1-0)
South (0-1) at Centennial (0-1)
Thurgood Marshall (1-0) at Beechcroft (0-1)
GAME OF THE WEEK
Olentangy Orange (1-0) at Westerville North (1-0)
Olentangy Orange's first game under new head coach, Wes Schroeder was executed perfectly. The Pioneers jumped out to 21-0 first quarter lead, and a 42-0 halftime lead on their way to a 49-13 win over Marysville--their most explosive offensive outing in five years.
Olentangy Orange is ready to roll this season with junior quarterback Levi Davis along with several playmakers on both sides of the ball including Beckett Miller, Kameron Robinson, Treyton Schroeder, and Terryn Thomas. After a great start at home, they'll face their first test against a top five team in the area when they head to Westerville North.
Westerville North has quickly transformed into one of the best teams in Central Ohio, and are set up to contend in the OCC for years to come.
The Warriors will play in front of their home crowd for the first time this season after securing back-to-back wins over rival Westerville Central for the first time in school history. While senior quarterback Ronald Jackson flashed his dual threat abilities with four total touchdowns, it was the big-play defense highlighted by Northwestern commit Jonathan Stevens that stood out in the 34-0 win over a shorthanded Warhawks team.
Seeing two of the best quarterbacks in the OCC on one field is always exciting, but the cast of characters on Westerville North's defense against the offensive pieces at Olentangy Orange is what makes this matchup a great one.
What to watch for: How does Olentangy Orange hold up against Westerville North in the trenches, and can Levi Davis continue to play mistake-free football against a team who is great a capitalizing on turnovers?
OTHER NOTABLE GAMES
Glenville (1-0) at Olentangy Liberty (1-0)
Glenville makes their second consecutive trip to Central Ohio when they face Olentangy Liberty, after defeating Upper Arlington 6-0 last week. Liberty is looking to rebound from last season's 34-10 loss to Glenville.
What to watch for: Can Olentangy Liberty duplicate last week's defensive efforts, and can the offense produce enough big plays to grab an early lead?
Grove City (1-0) at Westland (1-0)
Westland has struggled against SWCS opponents for years, but a win over Grove City could be huge for the football program and their culture going forward.
What to watch for: Does Westland finally have enough talent put together to compete with Grove City and other OCC opponents?
Groveport Madison (1-0) at Gahanna Lincoln (1-0)
After an impressive performance in shutting down Hilliard Bradley's offense, Groveport Madison will look for another statement win against Gahanna Lincoln's high-powered offense. Gahanna Lincoln has beaten Groveport Madison in each of the last three meetings, and is unbeaten at home since the opening of their new stadium in 2023.
What to watch for: Is Groveport Madison's defense capable of limiting one of the best offenses in Central Ohio, and can they stay within striking distance for four quarters?
Olentangy Berlin (1-0) at Upper Arlington (0-1)
After a tough 6-0 loss to Glenville, Upper Arlington will will face one of the best defenses in the area when Olentangy Berlin comes into Marv Moorehead Stadium. Olentangy Berlin is coming off of a 17-10 win over St. Francis DeSales, and should be in for another intense defensive battle against a top tier team in the area.
Pickerington Central (0-1) at Wayne (1-0)
After last week's loss to Harvest Prep, Pickerington Central looks to avoid their first 0-2 start since 2011 as they head to Huber Heights for a matchup against Wayne. Wayne is projected to be one of the best teams in Division I, Region 2 this season, coming off of a 7-4 2023 season, which included a 25-20 loss to the Tigers last season.
What to watch for: Can Pickerington Central's defense prevent big plays, and can they wear down Wayne with their rushing attack?
Thomas Worthington (0-1) at Worthington Kilbourne (1-0)
Worthington Kilbourne can take another monumental step this season with a win over their crosstown rival. The Wolves haven't beaten Thomas Worthington since 2020, who is looking for a big bounce back win after a disappointing home loss to Canal Winchester.
What to watch for: How do young quarterbacks Grey Kegley and Jackson Szabo respond to intense pressure, and can Thomas Worthington finally get into a rhythm on offense?
What to watch for: Can Upper Arlington prevent Olentangy Berlin's playmakers from controlling the game, and who steps up for Upper Arlington on offense?
Ursuline (0-1) at Bishop Hartley (1-0)
Playing from behind all night, Ursuilne fell short in last Thursday's loss to Walsh Jesuit, but proved that their offense can be dangerous once it gets rolling. Bishop Hartley is also good for lighting up the scoreboard, as they dropped 48 points on Elyria Catholic. This is Hartley's second matchup against Ursuline, but it will become much more frequent starting in 2026.
What to watch for: Can Bishop Hartley dominate time of possession, and continue last week's success on the ground?
AWAKING THE OFFENSE
There were several teams in Division I, Region 3 who will be looking for a much better outing on offense in game two. Olentangy, Pickerington North, Upper Arlington, and Westerville Central were held scoreless last week. Dublin Jerome and Hilliard Bradley were held to just seven points in losses on the road.
Olentangy and Pickerington North will welcome in out-of-town teams, while Hilliard Bradley and Westerville Central head on the road for crosstown rivalry games with Hilliard Darby and Westerville South.
EARLY SURPRISE TEAMS
After shutting down last year's regional champions, Groveport Madison is headed to Gahanna with a chance to put Central Ohio on notice. Groveport Madison is expected to have one of the best defenses in the OCC, and limiting the offensive firepower at Gahanna Lincoln would say a lot about how good the Cruisers will be this season.
Worthington Kilbourne ended their 12-game losing streak with an upset win over Watkins Memorial, but now it's time to end another streak. Kilbourne hasn't beaten Thomas Worthington since 2020, but a win would give the Wolves a 2-0 start, and set themselves up for an exciting month of September.
Newark, Reynoldsburg, and Westland are also some noteworthy teams who could be much improved in 2024. The three teams were at the bottom of the OCC, combining for just three wins in matchups that didn't include each other. All three teams are looking to make some early noise in the OCC with 2-0 starts this season.
D3 DOMINANCE
9 Central Ohio teams (Bishop Hartley, Bishop Watterson, Bloom-Carroll, Eastmoor Academy, Granvillle, John Glenn, Licking Valley, Tri-Valley, and West) won by 20 points or more last week in Division III, Region 11. Arguably the best region that fatures Central Ohio-area schools, Region 11 should be an exciting follow throughout the season, as several powerhouse programs will be fighting for league titles and home field advantage in the first two rounds.
A wild first Friday night kicks off the 2024 season
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No amount of time could've prepared Central Ohio for what went down on the first Friday night of high school football.
Exciting matchups featuring teams across the state, crosstown rivals, and a big school versus small school matchup that will shake up social media for the next few days.
This season, after each weekend, we'll be taking a look at just a few of the noteworthy things we saw at schools around the area.
Divisions Don't Matter
Despite being a slight exception to some other schools of similar size, Division V school Harvest Prep more than proved that the concept of a small school being better than an OCC powerhouse is very real. The Warriors are once again regional title contenders, and they'll be the talk of the town after stunning Pickerington Central 24-21 in the opening of their new stadium on campus.
Groveport Madison is Back?
If not for Harvest Prep, the most notable upset of the weekend occured in Groveport, where the Cruisers defeated Hilliard Bradley 28-7. Groveport Madison's development over the offseason is already showing, and they could be one of the most improved teams of the season.
Olentangy Orange Ignites a Flame
The new Wes Schroeder-led Olentangy Orange offense is already cooking. The Pioneers dropped six touchdowns on Marysville in the first half of their 49-13 win at home. Orange hadn't scored that many points since 2019 before last night.
Westerville North Wins Maxtown
Jaystin Gwinn's hamstring injury took the life out of Westerville Central, but Westerville North's defense appears to be on a mission after their dominant 34-0 win.
Olentangy Liberty Wastes No Time
The 'Route 23' rivalry returned, and it belongs to Olentangy Liberty after jumping out to a 21-0 first half lead over Olentangy. The 28-0 shutout win should be a huge boost to their defense as some other tough challenges lie ahead.
Northeast Ohio Powerhouses Visit Columbus
Glenville's visit to Upper Arlington and St. Edward's visit to Pickerington North exposed some holes as both offenses were shutout last night. A punt return proved to be the difference in Upper Arlington's 6-0 loss, while Pickerington North's offensive struggles will need to be adressed after a 28-0 loss.
New Era at Walnut Ridge
The Rob Wheelwright era at Walnut Ridge is off to a successful start with last night's 8-6 dog fight win over Northland.
Africentric is Dangerous
Calling Africentric's 38-14 win over West Jefferson feels like an understatement, especially considering the fact that Africentric outscored them 22-0 in the second half. At the very least, it's safe to say that the Nubians have earned their respect with this win.
Teams on the Rise?
Newark, Reynoldsburg, and Westland struggled to win more than a game last year. Last night, all three teams picked up double-digit wins to get out to a 1-0 start.
Szabo Season
Many young quarterbacks will be making their mark this season, if they haven't already. Worthington Kilbourne freshman Jackson Szabo is certainly one of them after helping the Wolves end their 12-game losing streak with a 16-13 overtime win over Watkins Memorial.
Our second year of selections for the All-270 preseason team features 14 players on offense, 14 players on defense, and a kicker for each team.
The six quarterbacks consists of seniors only, all of which had more than 2,500 total yards, and 25 or more total touchdowns last season.
Five teams (Gahanna Lincoln, Olentangy, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, and Westerville North) led with four position player selections (Pickerington Central had five players including special teams).
All of Pickerington North's representatives are first team selections--the highest amount of selections on one team.
Bishop Hartley, Bishop Watterson, and Upper Arlington were not far behind, with three selections.
26 of the selections have committed to Division I programs so far. Army, Kentucky, Ohio State, and Toledo lead in this category, with two commitments each. Granville's Beckett Long (Middlebury) pushes the total number of total college commits to 27.
First team offense
QB Tavien St. Clair, Bellefontaine (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-4, 228
Committed: Ohio State
St. Clair threw for 3,083 yards and 37 touchdowns while completing over 70 percent of his passes.
QB Brennen Ward, Gahanna Lincoln (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-4, 210
Committed: Kentucky
Gahanna Lincoln's all-time passing leader threw for 2,482 yards and 27 touchdowns last season.
HB Kentrell Rinehart, Westland (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-1, 215
Committed: NC State
The possible Mr. Football finalist accounted for 3,003 all-purpose yards and 46 touchdowns in 12 games at Bishop Ready.
HB Michael Taylor, Pickerington North (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-11, 185
Committed: Ohio
Taylor led a talented Pickerington North backfield in carries (138), yards (912), and touchdowns (13).
WR Preston Bowman, Pickerington North (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 190
Committed: Kentucky
The big target at Pickerington North caught 43 passes for 713 yards as a junior.
WR Jaeden Ricketts, Watkins Memorial (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 196
Ricketts' great route running and speed has gotten the attention of power four schools over the summer.
WR Jackson Wiley, Olentangy (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 185
Wiley dominated the stat sheet with 77 catches and over 1,000 receiving yards
TE Tyler Kielmeyer, Westerville South (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-7, 235
Committed: Northwestern
Kielmeyer's receiving skills at 6'7, 235 pounds makes him one of the most dominant tight ends in Ohio.
OL Ayden Annarino, Pickerington North (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-4, 285
Committed: Miami (OH)
Annarino is an experienced guard who will be Pickerington North's best returning offensive lineman.
OL Jake Cook, Westerville North (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-5, 300
Committed: Ohio State
The Ohio State commit was a first team all-district and third team all-state in 2023.
OL Eli Hall, Big Walnut (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-3, 310
Hall has experience all over the offensive line, and was a second team all-district last season.
OL Parker Harden, Pickerington Central (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-5 315
Committed: Tennessee State
Harden is a powerful offensive lineman and one of the best at finishing blocks in Central Ohio.
OL Jeremy McDowell, Gahanna Lincoln (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-3, 280
Committed: Army
The lineman from Gahanna can play multiple positions on the offensive line and is a three year starter.
AP T.J. Green, Reynoldsburg (2025)
Height/Weight: 5'11, 180
Committed: Boston College
Green proved why he's one of the best athletes in Central Ohio when he had 1,000 receiving yards on offense, and 71 tackles on defense.
K Treyton McKee, Bloom-Carroll (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-10, 182
Committed: Bowling Green
McKee went 56/57 on point-after-attempts and kicked 35 touchbacks last season.
First team defense
EDGE Keishaun Calhoun, Groveport Madison (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-4, 245
Committed: Indiana
The first team all-district out of Groveport is coming off of a year with 42 tackles, 5.5 sacks, forced three fumbles, and scored two touchdowns.
EDGE Cal Thrush, Upper Arlington (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-4, 250
Committed: Michigan State
Thrush leads one of the best defenses in Central Ohio and was a second team all-district selection.
DL Jalen Joyce, Groveport Madison (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 260
Joyce was third team all-state and OCC-Buckeye defensive player of the year with 69 tackles and 9.5 sacks.
DL Ta'lil Spikes, Africentric (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 270
Spikes was third team all-state after recording 60 tackles and 15 sacks in 2023.
LB Denim Cook, Bishop Hartley (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-4, 225
Committed: Pittsburgh
The versatile linebacker made 116 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks.
LB Terrell Holcomb, Gahanna Lincoln (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-3, 205
Committed: Cincinnati
The second team all-OCC had 89 tackles and 14 tackles for loss.
LB Rocco Paschal, Watkins Memorial (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-9, 210
Watkins Memorial's single season tackles leader (129) was also a first team all-district.
LB Austin Stamp, Olentangy Liberty (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 200
Stamp was a first team all-OCC and second team all-district after recording 116 total tackles.
CB Dawayne Galloway, Marion-Franklin (2025)
Height/Weight: 6'0, 175
Committed: Purdue
Galloway's coverage skills along with incredible speed helped him emerge as a top cornerback in Ohio.
CB Tyson Long, Pickerington North (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 180
Long's aggressive play style and athleticism has made the three-year starter into a dangerous defensive back.
DB Owen Barry-Wilson, Westerville North (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 185
Barry-Wilson's ability at both corner and safety earned himself a spot on the all-OCC seecond team.
S Kaden Gebhardt, Olentangy (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 200
The junior with 16 Division I offers had 129 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles last season.
S Emoni Smith, Westland (2026)
Height/Weight: 6'1, 175
Smith led his team with 108 tackles and 12 tackles for loss, while also being a valuable target at receiver.
AP Caleb Anthony, Africentric (2026)
Height/Weight: 5-8, 165
The two-time first team all-state defensive back had 53 tackles and 8 interception to go with over 1,000 all-purpose yards.
Second team offense
QB Jaystin Gwinn, Westerville Central (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-1, 185
The second team all-district quarterback picked up 3,156 total yards and 30 touchdowns for Westerville Central last season.
QB Ronald Jackson, Westerville North (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-11, 175
Jackson was a second team all-district selection with 2,982 total yards and 30 touchdowns.
HB Jayden Gwinn, Gahanna Lincoln (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-10, 197
Gwinn is a powerful back who has rushed for over 700 yards in his his last 12 games.
HB Robert Lathon Jr., Bishop Hartley (2026)
Height/Weight: 5-11, 195
Lathon rushed for 1,543 yards and 17 touchdowns while also winning all-district and all-state awards as a sophomore.
WR Jovon McBride, Hamilton Township (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 175
The two-sport star at Hamilton Township hauled in over 1,000 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns.
WR Drayson Peterson, Newark (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-11, 182
The do-it-all Newark senior had 981 yards and 11 touchdowns on 55 receptions.
TE Michael Stevenson, Bloom-Carroll (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-5, 230
Committed: Colgate
Stevenson is a big play receiver and reliable target in Bloom-Carroll's offense.
OL Jake Beatty, Bishop Hartley (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-3, 290
Beatty is a rising prospect who has already picked up first team all-district and third team all-state honors.
OL Hogan Bloomfield, Upper Arlington (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-5, 285
Bloomfield can take defenders out of a play with his blocking ability, and will have a stock-rising senior year.
OL Curtis McCollum, Dublin Coffman (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-5, 300
McCollum can play at any position on the offensive line and is the unsung hero to Dublin Coffman's offense.
OL Jake Marzich, Olentangy Berlin (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-3, 270
Committed: Penn
The two-way lineman is an athletic run blocker and quick defensive end.
OL Ezechiel Teshome, Harvest Prep (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-1, 250
Teshome is an offensive lineman with a lot of range and was a third team all-state selection.
AP Taizaun Burns, Gahanna Lincoln (2025)
Height/Weight: 6'0, 175
One of the most dynamic playmakers in Central Ohio will bring a spark to Gahanna Lincoln's offense this fall.
K Carson Goulet, Pickerington Central (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-8, 160
Goulet made 42 of his 44 extra points and averaged almost 40 yards per punt as well.
Second team defense
EDGE Myles Harrison, Pickerington Central (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-3, 210
Committed: Buffalo
Harrison is dominant force on Pickerington Central's defensive front seven who is great at stopping the run and getting pressure on the quarterback.
EDGE Braddock Lusher, Grandview Heights (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 235
Lusher was third team all-state after leading his team with 97 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
DL Ty Neubert, St. Francis DeSales (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-3, 260
Committed: Ohio University
Neubert is a dynamic defensive lineman who doubles as an offensive lineman for St. Francis DeSales.
DL Daniel Stephens, Olentangy (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 250
Stephens piled up 63 tackles and 11 sacks to become an all-district and all-state selection last season.
LB Blake Elliott, East Knox (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 205
The Division VI defensive player of the year recored 159 total tackles as a linebacker, and rushed for over 1,300 yards as a running back.
LB Aiden Eviston, Olentangy Berlin (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-1, 220
The OCC defensive player of the year will be leading Olentangy Berlin on both sides of the ball.
LB Jake Lopinto, Licking Heights (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 215
Committed: Robert Morris
Lopinto tallied 114 tackles on defense and over 1,000 all-purpose yards as a running back.
LB Zack Weber, Bishop Watterson (2025)
Height/Weight: 5'10, 200
One of Bishop Watterson's best athletes had 104 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and had over 1,000 all-purpose yards.
CB Zach Corna, Upper Arlington (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 185
First team all-district selection and second team all-Ohio is one of the most well-rounded defensive backs in the area.
CB Jordan Reed-Davis, Hilliard Bradley (2026)
Height/Weight: 5-10, 175
Reed-Davis is a shutdown corner with 23 pass break-ups and 4 interceptions in his sophomore season.
DB R.J. Holland, Pickerington Central (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 175
Holland is a lengthy athlete who is great at playing many different roles in Pickerington Central's defense.
S Terris Dudley, Hilliard Bradley (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-3, 200
Committed: Toledo
The Hilliard Bradley senior is hard-hitting safety with great athleticism and coverage skills.
S J.J. Jah, Olentangy (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-11, 180
Jah had 49 tackles and 7 pass-break-ups as Olentangy's all-around defensive back.
AP Tyrell Russell, Beechcroft (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-11, 175
Committed: Toledo
One of the top cornerbacks in Central Ohio has great speed, and rushed for 1,000 yards.
Third team offense
QB Andrew Leonard, Olentangy Liberty (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-10, 175
Leonard is three-sport all-conference selection (baseball and hockey) and became Olentangy Liberty's all-time passing leader last season.
QB Beckett Long, Granville (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 185
Committed: Middlebury
The first-team all-district and second-team all-state honoree accounted for 3,621 total yards and 42 touchdowns.
HB Connor Corbett, Heath (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-7, 180
Corbett scored 21 touchdowns to go with 1,672 all-purpose yards in 2023.
HB Henry Ohlinger, Grandview Heights (2026)
Height/Weight: 6'1, 210
Ohlinger rushed for 1,360 yards and scored 17 touchdowns.
WR Matthew Giannantonio, Dublin Jerome (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-1 185
Giannantonio flashed his skills at the varsity level last season and is ready for a bigger role in 2024.
WR Elijah Harris, Westerville Central (2026)
Height/Weight: 5-11, 160
Harris is an all-district receiver, and an all-state jumper entering his junior year of high school.
WR Jake Uhlenhake, Bishop Watterson (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-1, 190
The third-team all-state receiver totaled 1,263 all-purpose yards and 69 receptions.
TE Beckett Miller, Olentangy Orange (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-5, 230
Miller fits the mold of a Division I caliber tight end and should have an explosive senior season with Olentangy Orange.
OL Jimmy Bogle, Watkins Memorial (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-4, 300
The Watkins Memorial tackle is one of the biggest and most physical offensive lineman in Central Ohio.
OL Pete Eglitis, Bishop Watterson (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-5, 270
Eglitis is quickly gaining Division I interest as he develops the next great left tackle to come out of Columbus.
OL Malakai Hammond, Northland (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-1, 252
The second-team all-district selection will be one of Northland's most valuable players this season.
OL Jackson Pelzer, Granville (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-11, 255
The third-team All-Ohioan unlocks a high powered offense for Granville, and is a key player on the defensive line as well.
OL Ben Rader, Johnstown (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 310
Rader's performance at tackle last season was good enough for an all-district selection.
AP Amari Valerio-Hudson, Dublin Coffman (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-11, 160
Committed: Army
The top five receiver in Central Ohio moves to quarterback to help enhance Dublin Coffman's offense.
K Luca Licata, Dublin Jerome (2026)
Height/Weight: 5-8, 130
The Dublin Jerome multi-sport athlete has already gotten to show off his leg power and accuracy that will make him a great kicker and punter in Central Ohio.
Third team defense
EDGE Anthony Jalloh, Franklin Heights (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 240
The OCC defensive player of the year finished the season with 85 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, and 8 sacks.
EDGE Tyreek Lewis, Northland (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-1, 190
Northland's best defender had 51 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks last season.
DL Javion Jones-Cunningham, South (2025)
Height/Weight: 6'2, 225
The second-team all-state defensive lineman at South had 15 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a junior.
DL Mason Welborn, Walnut Ridge (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 260
Wellborn was a second-team all-district as a defensive tackle, and plays at the left guard spot on offense.
LB Gabe Cofer, New Albany (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-2, 185
Cofer's combination of instinct, power, and speed earned him spots on the all-OCC first team, and the all-Ohio third team.
LB Nevin Densel, Dublin Scioto (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 215
The second-team all-district Dublin Scioto sophomore is one of many rising talents in the Central Ohio area.
LB Kyle Kirby, Granville (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-1, 215
Kirby only needed nine game to make over 100 tackles and and score 15 touchdowns on his way to an all-Ohio second-team selection.
LB Daequan Lindsey, East (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-4, 180
Lindsey ability to play in multiple positions will be a huge asset for the East defense this season.
CB Elazar Hood, St. Francis DeSales (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 165
One of DeSales' best athletes had 16 pass break-ups and 4 interceptions as well as 34 tackles.
CB Jamarcus Jones, Harvest Prep (2026)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 170
Jones had an impressive season at corner with 8 pass break-ups and 5 interceptions in his second year.
DB Marsean Bowles, East (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-9, 145
The All-City League defensive back is one of East's best returning athletes and had 4 interceptions last season.
S Isaac Patterson, Westerville South (2026)
Height/Weight: 6'0, 185
Westerville South's Patterson is quickly developing into one best tackling and hard-hitting safeties in the area.
S Jonathan Stevens Jr., Westerville North (2025)
Height/Weight: 6-0, 180
Committed: Northwestern
Stevens is an electrifying player who can fly around the field as a safety and be a threat with the ball in his hands on offense.
AP Treyton Schroeder, Olentangy Orange (2025)
Height/Weight: 5-9, 150
Schroeder is two-sport athlete who had 26 solo tackles and 7 interceptions last season.
Expect the unexpected in the City League
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