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Southwest Ohio all-district football teams are out. See where your favorite player lands

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November 13, 2025

Southwest Ohio all-district football teams are out. See where your favorite player lands

The Southwest District has selected its all-district teams for the 2025 football season.

The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association panel, which included multiple writers from The Enquirer and other Cincinnati and Greater Dayton media, selected the list.

Here are some key Cincinnati-relevant takeaways.

St. Bernard-Elmwood Place head coach Kyle Hogan is the Division VI coach of the year after leading the Titans to a 9-2 record and the league championship of the Miami Valley Conference-White Division.

North College Hill head coach Greg Conwell is the Division V coach of the year after leading the Trojans from a 3-6 record last year to 8-3 this season. Williamsburg senior Luke Czarnecki is the Division V defensive player of the year after leading a unit that allowed 72 points during the regular season, and only six total in four league games. He was the leading tackler with 91 (33 solo), including 9.5 for loss and an interception.

Taft swept the honors in Division IV. Quarterback Monsanna Torbert won the offensive player of the year, Adam Kirtley the defensive player of the year, Tyler Williams the coach of the year as they take an 11-0 record to Indian Hill Nov. 14.

In Division III, Talawanda head coach Andy Stuckert is the coach of the year after leaving the Brave to a 10-2 record and the second round of the playoffs. Senior running back Lance Cantrell is the offensive player of the year after rushing for 2,523 yards and 30 touchdowns.

In Division II, Anderson head coach Evan Dreyer is the coach of the year as he leads the 11-0 Raptors against La Salle Nov. 14. Anderson linebacker Brady Kuhn is the defensive player of the year, leading a unit that allows only 12 points per game. He is the leading tackler on the team with 92 stops, 45 solo, with seven sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss.

In Division I, Elder head coach Doug Ramsey is the coach of the year, and Panthers senior Derek Uran the defensive player of the year as they lead the 11-0 Panthers into a home game with Princeton Nov. 14. Lakota East senior running back Ryder Hooks is the offensive player of the year after rushing for 2,032 yards and 19 touchdowns, plus adding three receiving touchdowns and two return scores.

Hooks and reigning Ohio Mr. Football Matt Ponatoski are the Southwest District nominees for this year’s Mr. Football ballot. The winner will be announced during the state finals.

The All-Ohio teams will be released in December.

2025 OPSMA Division VII All-Southwest District Teams

Offensive player of the year: Turner Lachey, Sidney Lehman Catholic; Defensive player of the year: Isaiah Christian, Cedarville; Coach of the year: Dwane Rowley, Sidney Lehman Catholic

First-team offense

Backfield: Levi Guttman, Cincinnati Country Day, 6-2, 205, jr., QB; Ray Hoying, Fort Loramie, 6-4, 225, sr., RB; Turner Lachey, Sidney Lehman Catholic, 5-10, 170, sr., QB; Will Mossing, Cedarville, 6-1, 160, sr., QB; Jacob Schmitmeyer, Ansonia, 5-10, 175. jr., RB; Reece Wendel, Fort Recovery, 5-11, 180, sr., RB.

Receivers: Thomas Huckleby, Cincinnati Country Day, 5-7, 175, so.; Berkeley Little, Springfield Catholic Central, 5-10, 155, sr.; C.J. Olding, Sidney Lehman Catholic, 6-0, 175, sr.; Evan O’Leary, Sidney Lehman Catholic, 5-10, 185, sr.

Linemen: Lucas Donahue, Cincinnati Country Day, 6-2, 280, sr.; Oden Hoening, Ansonia, 5-11, 200, jr.; Jace Olding, Sidney Lehman Catholic, 6-2, 240, sr.; Hayden Stephens, New Miami, 6-2, 255, sr.; Drew Wilson, De Graff Riverside, 6-0, 230, jr.

Kicker: Nate Van Loo, Cedarville, 6-1, 170, sr.

First Team Defense

Linemen: Lucas Barlow, West Alexandria Twin Valley South, 6-4, 190, jr.; Sir Michael Miller, CCPA, 6-3, 225, jr.; Luke Wright, Lewisburg Tri-County North, 6-0, 180, jr.; Isaiah Johnson, New Miami, 6-1, 235, jr.; Matt Nye, Springfield Catholic Central, 6-0, 185, sr.Linebackers: Isaiah Christian, Cedarville, 5-9, 175, sr.; Frank Filbrun, Lewisburg Tri-County North, 5-7, 175, sr.; Noah Henry, New Miami, 5-7, jr.; Grady Jenkins, De Graff Riverside, 5-10, 170, sr.; Breaker Jutte, Fort Recovery, 6-4, 210, jr.; Will Robinson, Cincinnati Country Day, 6-1, 200, sr.Secondary: Ramik Bell, CCPA, 6-2, 190, jr.; Leon Hall, CCD, 6-0, 180, jr.; Mario Meatchem, CCPA, 5-11, 170, jr.; Brandon Proffitt, CCD, 5-8, 175, sr.; Bryant Richardson, CCPA, 5-11, 170, sr.Punter: Carson Krieg, South Charleston Southeastern Local, 6-6, 190, sr.

Second-team offense

Backfield: Peyton Fannin, Lewisburg Tri-County North, 5-8, 160, jr., RB; Marlan Robertson, CCPA, 5-9, 165, jr., RB; Lander Shives, Ansonia, 5-9, 195, jr., RB.

Receivers: Tanner Eilerman, Fort Loramie, 6-3, 175, fr.; Derek Orr, Cedarville, 6-3, 175, sr.; Kyle Wehrkamp, Union City Mississinawa Valley; 6-0, 170, sr.Linemen: Ty Houser, Union City Mississinawa Valley, 6-1, 240, jr.; Ramad Jacobs, CCPA, 6-1, 250, jr.; Bryton McNamee, New Miami, 5-11, 235, jr.; Bennett Woodyard, Lewisburg Tri-County North, 6-3, 195, sr.

Second-team defense

Linemen: Kaleb Bergman, Fort Loramie, 6-3, 205, sr.; Ty Hicks, Lockland, 6-3, 220, sr.; Jake Norris, Union City Mississinawa Valley, 6-0, 260, sr.

Linebackers: Brody Adams, Springfield Catholic Central, 6-4, 240, sr.; Colton Hiestand. Union City Mississinawa Valley, 6-190, so.; Charles Howard, CCPA, 6-0, 220, jr.; Nate Terrell, Cedarville. 6-1 225, jr.

Secondary: Zac Dues, Fort Loramie, 5-10, 155, sr.; Gabe Steineman, De Graff Riverside, 6-1, 160, jr.; Cainan Robinson, Ansonia, 6-0, 160, sr.

Honorable Mention: Braxton Harrington, South Charleston Southeastern Local; Clayton Pauley, New Miami; Tony Robinson, De Graff Riverside; Dante Farley Jr., Lockland; Corbin Flory, Lewisburg Tri-County North; Bryce Krickenbarger, Lewisburg Tri-County North; Trace Coffey, South Charleston Southeastern Local; Aiden Ritchie, Lewisburg Tri-County North; Lee Tilley, Springfield Catholic Central; Mitchell Harrall, South Charleston Southeastern Local; Mason Givens, Lewisburg Tri-County North; Grayson Woodworth, Lewisburg Tri-County North.

2025 OPSMA Division VI All-Southwest District Teams

Offensive player of the year: Trey Sagester, New Madison Tri-Village; Defensive player of the year: Noah Finkbine, Tri-Village, Sr, LB; Coach of the year: Kyle Hogan, St. Bernard-Elmwood-Place

First-team offense

Backfield: Ayden Basham, Blanchester, 5-10, 190, sr., RB; Lucas Cannady, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 6-1, 210, jr., QB; Trey Sagester, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-3, 170, sr., QB; Diezel Taylor, South Vienna Northeastern, 6-2, 201, sr., QB; Logan Ziegenbusch, Anna, 5-11, 160, so., QB; Brody Schmidt, Dayton Christian, 5-10, 165, jr., QB.

Receivers: Morgan Brown, Deer Park, 5-7,165, so.; Jacoby Newman, South Vienna Northeastern, 6-1,181, sr.; Griff Richards, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-0, 175, jr.; Zebadiah Pleiman, Anna, 5-10, 160, sr.; Caden Shepherd, Dayton Christian, 6-3, 185, sr.Linemen: Dom Black, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-4, 280, jr.; Lucas Lester, Covington, 5-10, 190, jr.; Blake Longstreth, Miami Valley Christian Academy, 6-1, 246, jr.; Isaiah Stallworth, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-11, 350, sr.; Luke Vernon, New Paris National Trail, 6-2, 190, sr.; Corey Waters, Deer Park, 6-1, 260, sr.

Athlete: Cooper Reynolds, Blanchester, 6-0, 140, jr.

First-team defense

Linemen: James Hall, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 6-4, 200, sr.; Trenton Havenar, Covington, 6-0, 225, jr.; Hunter Johnsman, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-3, 210 sr.; Sefa Sackey, Deer Park, 6-7, 200, sr.; Julian Stearns, Anna, 6-6, 190, jr.; Nolan Wilt, Anna, 6-1, 230, sr.Linebackers: Hans Erickson, Miami Valley Christian Academy, 5-10, 178, jr.; Noah Finkbine, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-1, 190, sr.; Landon Hewitt, Anna, 6-0, sr.; Cody Houseman, South Vienna Northeastern, 6-0, 184, sr.; Jackson Jones, South Vienna Northeastern, 5-10, 166, sr.; Cory Kidd, Blanchester, 5-10, 205, so.

Secondary: Jeremiah DesJardins, Miami Valley Christian Academy, 5-9, 155, jr.; Filip McMaken, Covington, 5-10, 155, jr., Colt Camacho, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-1, 180, so.; Korde Williams, Summit Country Day, 5-11, 155, fr.

Second-team offense

Backfield: Landin Cassell, Covington, 6-5, 200, jr., QB; Staley Colston, New Madison Tri-Village, 5-10, 175, so., RB; Jacob Culter, Dayton Christian, 5-7, 195, jr. RB; Dameko Taylor, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-11, 175, jr., RB.

Receivers: Day’Lynn Garrett, Covington, 6-0, 165, sr.; Jonah Brinkley, New Paris National Trail, 6-2, 190, jr.; Amare Hicks, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-10, 160, sr.; Asa Crocket, Dayton Christian, 6-4, 225, sr.

Linemen: Levi Farmer, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-2, 250, sr.; Brock Gillam, South Vienna Northeastern, 6-1, 224, sr.; Tony Stier, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-10, 275, sr.; Jeffrey Knox, Dayton Christian, 6-0, 235, jr.

Second-team defense

Linemen: Elijah Brooks, Covington, 6-1, 210, jr.; Deshawn Hicks, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 6-4, 255, sr.; Zach Holland, Miami Valley Christian Academy, 6-2, 200, jr.

Linebackers: Landen Moore, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-2, 210, sr.; Grady Ott, New Paris National Trail, 6-2, 190, so.; Sam Reder, Summit Country Day, 6-0, 215, sr.; Nathan Schulte, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-10, 160, sr.; D.J. Steele, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, 5-10, 165, so.

Secondary: Talon Bousman, New Paris National Trail, 5-10, 160, so.; Aiden Martin, New Paris National Trail, 5-9, 140, sr.; Kaleb Moone, South Vienna Northeastern, 6-2, 184, sr.; Tink Sellers, Deer Park, 6-0, 170, jr.

Honorable Mention: Brayden Behymer, Blanchester; Cole Swafford, New Lebanon Dixie; Jody Wintrow, New Paris National Trail; Roy Riddle, Sabina East Clinton; Cameron Hartman, Dayton Christian; Braylin Biffle, Dayton Christian; Trenton Begley, Troy Christian; A.J. Reyes, Covington; Isaac Daiga, Dayton Christian; Grady Boggs, Sabina East Clinton; Angel Torres, Blanchester; Colt Jamison, Sabina East Clinton; Nate Williams, Dayton Christian; Jacob Grossnickle, Troy Christian; Eli Queen, Dayton Christian.

2025 OPSMA Division V All-Southwest District Teams

Offensive player of the year: Brody Morton, Camden Preble Shawnee; Defensive player of the year: Luke Czarnecki, Williamsburg; Coach of the year: Greg Conwell, North College Hill

First-team offense

Backfield: Brady Golliday, Lewiston Indian Lake, 6-2, 215, jr., QB; K.J. Gustin, Casstown Miami East, 6-1, 195, jr., QB; Danny Hoke, St. Paris Graham, 6-0, 210, jr., RB; Kolby Morgerson, Carlisle, 6-3, 190, jr., QB; Brody Morton, Camden Preble Shawnee, 6-3, 190, sr., QB; Gray Robinson, Williamsburg, 6-3, 210, jr., RB.

Receivers: Jai’Veon Allen, North College Hill, 6-1, 190, sr.; Caleb Blankenship, Camden Preble Shawnee, 6-2, 180, jr.; Jack Hamaker, Casstown Miami East, 5-11, 175, jr.; Brodey Reisinger, Lewiston Indian Lake, 6-2, 192, jr.; Tyce Rutledge, Waynesville, 6-1, 185, so.; Zyhr Youngblood, Finneytown, 5 -10, 185, sr.

Linemen: Drew Clark, St. Paris Graham, 6-2, 280, jr.; Trey Holden, Williamsburg, 5-11, 250, sr.; Hunter Leath, Greeneview, 6-0, 265, sr.; Nate Marshal, Versailles, 6-4, 240, jr.,; Marcus Rayburn, Arcanum, 6-0, 275, sr.; Cooper Shrout, Camden Preble Shawnee, 6-3, 260, sr.

Athlete: Troy Harris, Williamsburg, 5-11, 165, sr.

Kicker: Avery Pequignot, Lewiston Indian Lake, 6-1, 170, sr.

First-team defense

Linemen: Mekelle Bass, North College Hill, 6-3, 250, sr.; Austyn Benton, Carlisle, 6-5, 315, sr.; Navin Heard, Purcell Marian, 6-2, 200, jr.; Cameron Moss, Dayton Northridge, 6-3, 255, sr.; Aaron Rapp, Lewiston Indian Lake, 6-0, 240, so.; Jack Simpson, Mariemont, 6-2, 215, sr.

Linebackers: Aidan Audretch, Madeira, 6-1, 220, sr.; Luke Czarnecki, Williamsburg, 6-2, 200, sr.; Brandon Stone, Casstown Miami East, 5-11, 195, sr.; Sam Strapp, West Liberty West Liberty-Salem, 6-1, 195, sr.; Jack Traylor, St. Paris Graham, 5-10, 180, sr.

Secondary: Charlie Lane, West Milton Milton-Union, 6-1, 185, sr.; Sulaiman Muhammed Dayton Northridge 6-0, 165, sr.; Blake Opichka, Madeira, 5-9, 155, sr.; Ashton Pelfrey, Carlisle, 5-9, 160, sr.; Luke Robinson, Mariemont, 5-10, 180, sr.; Terron Vaughn, Purcell Marian, 5-11, 165, sr.

Punter: Colton Schroeder, Camden Preble Shawnee, 6-2, 180, sr.

Second-team offense

Backfield: Alex Collins, Carlisle, 6-1, 185, so., RB; Z’yohn Gillespie, Purcell Marian, 5-9, 165, jr., RB; Teagan Henry, Enon Greenon, 5-11, 165, jr., QB; M.J. Macy, Arcanum, 5-9, 185, jr., RB; Tre’von Rowe, Dayton Northridge, 5-10, 175, sr. RB; Carson Tenhunfeld, Williamsburg, 6-4, 175, sr. QB.

Receivers: Drew Conger, Carlisle, 6-0, 175, sr.; Brody Jenkins, St. Paris Graham, 6-0, 180, jr.; Lincoln Littlejohn, Casstown Miami East, 5-10, 155, jr.; Luke Richards, Carlisle, 6-1, 220, sr.; Mason Ropp, Enon Greenon, 5-10, 152, fr.; Kade Schwartz, Versailles, 6-2, 180, jr.

Linemen: Jase Hodges, Jamestown Greeneview, 5-10, 205, sr.; Levi Hollingsworth, St. Paris Graham, 5-9, 220, jr.; Alex Kertesz, Enon Greenon, 6-3, 192, sr.; Jackson McIntosh, Carlisle, 6-0, 220, sr.; Chase Muterspaw, Jamestown Greeneview, 6-2, 225, so.; Kevonte Whitiker, North College Hill, 5-10, 150, jr.

Second-team defense

Linemen: Isaiah Brady, Carlisle, 6-2, 280, sr.; Franklin Kinney, Lewiston Indian Lake, 6-2, 222, sr.; Caleb Neth, Williamsburg, 5-11, 225, sr.; Deriyon New, North College Hill, 6-3, 275, sr.; Bobby Rice, Middletown Madison, 6-0, 260, fr.; Jesse Williamson, Milton-Union, 6-0, 260, sr.

Linebackers: Preston Buchanan, Middletown Madison, 5-10, 195, sr.; Lincoln Griesmer, Mariemont, 6-5, 215, sr.; Evan Maxson, Casstown Miami East, 5-11, 170, jr.; Aiden Meadors, Norwood, 5-11, 180, jr.; Hezekiah Powell, Purcell Marian, 5-10, 190, jr.; Kolton Quigney, Arcanum, 5-10, 190, sr.

Secondary: Bishop Cartwright, Arcanum, 6-2, 160, jr.; Khingston Ferguson, Purcell Marian, 6-2, 200, sr.; Bacon Geer, Clermont Northeastern, 5-11, 150, sr.; Gavin Henry, Lewiston Indian Lake, 5-11, 150, sr.; Arden McGuire, St. Paris Graham, 6-1, 180, jr.; Jahlil Youngblood, Finneytown, 5 -7, 170, sr.

Honorable Mention: Zach Maier, Mariemont; Gregory Marlow, Waynesville; Brady Schmidt, Clermont Northeastern; Brandon Wise, Finneytown; Kody Clark, Middletown Madison; Jakob Hoke, St. Paris Graham; Landyn Knapke, Versailles; Kai Ricks, Enon Greenon; Noah Shirk, Lewiston Indian Lake; Jordan Stafford, Jamestown Greeneview; Corbin Wallace, West Liberty West Liberty-Salem; Ethan Rychnovsky, Enon Greenon; Ben Carpenter, West Milton Milton-Union; Isaiah Frazee, Arcanum; Brayden Freeman, Arcanum; Caleb Hammond, Mariemont; Andrew Huber, Purcell Marian; Kayden Lucas, Enon Greenon; Jackson Luman, Clermont Northeastern; Connor Rogers, Arcanum; Jack Borchers, Versailles; Owen Collett, Casstown Miami East; Eddye Conners, Dayton Northridge; Travis Dirksen, Versailles; Colton Hull, Norwood; Emmitt Ondera, Casstown Miami East; Tyler Purcell, Clermont Northeastern; Jacob Schuler, Milton-Union; Anthony Branch, North College Hill; Cason Berner, West Milton Milton-Union; Rhett Hickman, Jamestown Greeneview; Seth Lowry, West Milton Milton-Union; Karter Newman, Jamestown Greeneview; Jacob Steel, Finneytown; Tyler Watkins, Clermont Northeastern; Darell Hearn, Norwood; Owen Ondera, Casstown Miami East.

2025 OPSMA Division IV All-Southwest District Teams

Offensive player of the year: Monsanna Torbert, Taft; Defensive player of the year: Adam Kirtley, Taft; Coach of the year: Tyler Williams, Taft

First-team offense

Backfield: Devlan Daniel, Indian Hill, 6-1, 205, jr., QB; Grady Lantz, Urbana, 6-2, 185, jr., QB; Zach Lutz, Oakwood, 6-0, 185, sr., QB; Griffin Ridner Richard, CHCA, 6-5, 185, sr., QB; Easton Schrimpf, Taylor, 5-8, 170, sr., RB; Monsanna Torbert, Taft, 6-0, 170, jr., QB.

Receivers: Lorenzo McMullen Jr., Taft, 6-2, 175, sr.; Brylan Miltenberger, Wyoming, 6-1, 180, jr.; Landen Schultian, Bethel Bethel-Tate, 5-8, 140, sr.; Colton Teepe, Urbana, 6-4, 185, sr.; Anthony Valenti, Germantown Valley View, 5-11, 175, sr.; Michael Woeste, Oakwood, 6-0, 180, jr.

Linemen: Ben Abbott, Fenwick, 6-2, 225, sr.; Dakin Johnson, Clinton-Massie, 6-3, 260, sr.; Jason Lunsford, Reading, 6-1, 265, sr.; Sam Norby, Brookville, 5-11, 200, sr.; Drew Roeder, Indian Hill, 6-2, 265, sr.; Landyn West, Germantown Valley View, 5-9, 220, sr.

Athletes: Nijia Hill, Taft, 6-0, 190, sr.; Tristen Trampler, Clinton-Massie, 6-1, 185, sr.

Kicker: Jon Hewitt, Eaton, 6-3, 182, sr.

First-team defense

Linemen: Bryce Brewster, Taft, 6-3, 255, sr.; Jaxson Frye, Indian Hill, 6-4, 215, sr.; Ty Martin, Clinton-Massie, 6-2, 210, jr.; Brayden Reich, Brookville, 5-10, 240, sr.; Brennan Shaffer, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 6-4, 220, jr.; Presley Stewart, Eaton, 6-4, 214, sr.

Linebackers: Ceasar Berryman, Germantown Valley View, 6-0, 225, sr.; Tyler Johnson-Huff, Wyoming, 6-0, 195, jr.; Patrick Keefer, Fenwick, 6-2, 200, sr.; Adam Kirtley, Taft, 6-2, 215, sr.; Max Labin, CHCA, 5-11, 191, sr.; Evan Riggs, Indian Hill, 6-1, 205, sr.

Secondary: Camden Dittman, New Richmond, 5-10, 185, sr.; Dylan Hartman, Indian Hill, 5-10, 170, jr.; Qevon “NuNu” Wathel, Gamble Montessori, 6-2, 170, sr; Brady Thobe, Oakwood, 5-11, 170, jr.; Key’Sean Torbert, Taft, 5-10, 170, so.; Kavontae Whipple, Taft, 6-0, 175, sr.

Punter: Teddy Peterson, Wyoming, 6-1, 145, so.

Second-team offense

Backfield: Julian Daniels, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 6-3, 190, sr. QB; David Dupee, Wyoming, 6-0, 180, jr., QB; Kaden Zantene, Clinton-Massie, 5-10, 175, sr., QB; Brodie Hopkins, Germantown Valley View, 5-8, 175, jr., RB; D.J. Moore, Brookville, 6-1, 170, sr., RB; Braylon Patchell, New Richmond, 5-9, 290, sr., RB

Receivers: Eddie Holloway, Taft, 5-11, 170, jr.; Christian Hutchinson, Shroder, 6-0, 175, sr.; Andrew Smith, Clinton-Massie, 6-1, 180, sr.; George Vollmer, Indian Hill, 6-0, 175, sr.; Alex Wells, CHCA, 6-0, 184, sr.

Linemen: Tommy Bedel, Taylor, 5-11, 260, so.; Joe Coleman, Roger Bacon, 6-3, 230, sr.; Kevin Endres, Urbana, 6-7, 255, sr.; Antony Ghabrial, CHCA, 6-1, 265, sr.; Eli Welch, Bethel-Tate, 6-2, 285, sr.; A.J. Williams, Wyoming, 6-0, 280, jr.

Athlete: Jackson Kauffman, Bishop Fenwick, 5-10, 180, sr.

Kicker: Mitchell Rottinghaus, CHCA, 5-10, 171, sr.

Second-team defense

Linemen: Chase Crittenden, Wyoming, 6-3, 220, sr.; Amari Jones, Dayton Meadowdale, 5-9, 185, jr.; Chayse Mack, Taft, 6-1, 280, sr.; Von Price, Brookville, 6-7, 230, sr.; Case Teepe, Urbana, 6-3, 235, so.; Jaden Tiller, Roger Bacon, 5-10, 240, sr.

Linebackers: Owen Clary, CHCA, 6-1, 218, jr.; Dearonn Daniel, Dayton Meadowdale, 6-2, 205, so.; Massila “Red” Diawara, Gamble Montessori, 5-10, 185, jr.; Max Hoffmann, Roger Bacon, 5-10, 175, sr.; Josiah “JoJo” Pouncy, Taft, 6-3, 210, jr.; Kelby Shaffer, Fenwick, 5-9, 185, sr.

Secondary: D.J. Berning, Fenwick, 5-11, 160, jr.; Aden Lamb, Brookville, 5-11, 190, sr.; Bryndyn Parsons, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 5-11, 175, jr.; Gavin Phillips, Germantown Valley View, 5-11, 160, sr.; Liam Vargo, Roger Bacon, 5-11, 175, jr.; Xavier White, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 5-10, 160, sr.

Punter: Brandon Heater, Benjamin Logan, 6-0, 175, jr.

Honorable Mention: Jordan Brown, Dayton Meadowdale; Charlie Kantz, Taylor; Brian McGrady, Shroder; Jax Pryor, Bethel-Tate; Bubba Smart, Roger Bacon; Ried Smith, Springfield Northwestern; Landon Cornwell, Tipp City Bethel; Hudson Kreke, Fenwick; Jake Lenser, Brookville; Jamere Mitchell, Roger Bacon; Brody Runkle, Springfield, Kenton Ridge; Courtney Russell, Dayton Meadowdale; Marc Smith, Reading; Dylan Wolf, New Richmond; Camden Aylward, Bethel-Tate; Colt Cotner, Urbana; Braden Devine, Oakwood; Sean Heberling, Fenwick; Urban Kummerer, Oakwood; Mason McDermott, Springfield Northwestern; Calil Moody, Shroder, Rennen Smith, Springfield Northwestern; Cordae Cross, Shroder; JR Evans, Clinton-Massie; Henry Hayes, Indian Hill; Ryan Massie-Cable, Taylor, Finn McCarty, Oakwood; Hunter Pauley, Roger Bacon; Khendahll Saka, Dayton Meadowdale; Mali Stevenson, Gamble Montessori; Hunter Wright, New Richmond; Josh Hernandez, Shroder; Jace Horner, Clinton-Massie; Landen Collins, Bethel-Tate; Ivan Turek, Oakwood; Jaden Allen, Shroder; Austin Hill, Urbana; Dwight Mitchell, Dayton Thurgood Marshall; Justus Rose, Urbana; Daniel Swift, Fenwick; Masyn Vannoy, Springfield Kenton Ridge; Cortez Reed, Gamble Montessori.

2025 OPSMA Division III All-Southwest District Teams

Offensive player of the year: Lance Cantrell, Talawanda; Defensive player of the year: Collin Isaac, Tipp City Tippecanoe; Coach of the year: Andy Stuckert, Talawanda

First-team offense

Backfield: Lance Cantrell, Talawanda, 5-10, 205, sr., RB; Drew Cripps, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-0, 175, jr., RB; Gage Croley, Goshen, 5-8, 175, jr., RB; Lem Grayson, Badin, 5-8, 195, sr., RB; Xavier Melton, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-11, 176, sr., RB; Larkin Thomas, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-11, 180, jr., QB.

Receivers: John Barr, Greenville, 6-4, 200, sr.; Noah Barrios, Bellbrook, 6-0, 175, sr.; James Brink, Badin, 6-1, 170, sr.; Marcus Hughbanks, Batavia, 6-3, 205, sr.; Will Strong, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-1, 186, sr.

Linemen: Cal Connors, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-0, 237, jr.; Hollis Hofman, Talawanda, 6-1, 295, jr.; Dane Koelker, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-4, 228, sr.; Jeffrey Martin, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-3, 267, sr.; Joe Mulvey, McNicholas, 6-2, 275, sr.; Landon Noble, Greenville, 6-4, 275, sr.; Pete Pendergest, Badin, 6-6, 265, sr.

Athletes: Phayden Mawyer, Wilmington, 5-10, 165, jr.; Rod Owens, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-1, 197, sr.

Kicker: Gabe Miyahara, Badin, 5-10, 155, jr.

First-team defense

Linemen: Josh Charron, McNicholas, 5-10, 180, jr.; Max Hamilton, McNicholas, 6-0, 198, jr.; Austin Hurst, Franklin, 6-1, 230, sr.; Ryan Kolb, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-0, 257, jr.; Nolan Ogburn, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-3, 230, sr.

Linebackers: Alex Galante, Ross, 6-1, 195, jr.; Collin Isaac, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 6-0, 198, sr.; Braydon Isaacs, Franklin, 6-2, 225, sr.; Windon Lowe, Talawanda, 5-11, 185, so.; Alex Pate, Badin, 6-1, 205, sr.; Sam Whitcomb, McNicholas, 5-10, 186, jr.

Secondary: Devin Berner, New Carlisle Tecumseh, 5-10, 165, so.; Max Deckard, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-11, 163, sr.; Brandt Kugler, Ross, 6-0, 185, sr.; Kemper McAfee, Talawanda, 6-1, 180, jr.; Eli Stewart, Wilmington, 5-9. 145, sr., Cam Telinda, Goshen, 6-0, 170, jr.

Punter: Ben Sakach, Badin, 6-0, 210, sr.

Second-team offense

Backfield: Colt Emerson, Badin, 6-0, 185, sr., QB; Nehemiah Engleman, Hughes, 5-8, 180, so., RB; Lucas Kunkel, Ross, 5-11, 215, sr., RB; Connor Monk, Franklin, 5-9, 195, sr., RB; Justin Morgan, Western Brown, 5-10, 155, sr., RB; Caden Slusher, Goshen, 6-3, 185, so., QB.

Receivers: Jomar Berg, Goshen, 5-6, 150, jr.; Camar Ellis, Talawanda, 5-10, 165, jr.; Steven Rickman, Wilmington, 6-0, 158, sr.; Aiden Vorhees, Talawanda, 5-11, 175, sr.; Devon Wilcox, Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 5-10, 160, jr.

Linemen: Paul Chaisson, Bellbrook, 6-3, 220, jr.; Jordan Ellis, Talawanda, 6-4, 285, jr.; Marco Keferl, Dayton Carroll, 6-0, 265, sr.; Andrew Lipp, Badin, 6-5, 265, sr.

Athletes: Aidan Caswell, Bellbrook, 6-0, 190,sr.; Ulysses Porter, Dayton Dunbar, 5-9, 170, jr.

Kicker: Griffin Childress, Batavia, 5-9, 145, sr.

Second-team defense

Linemen: Colton Back, Talawanda, 5-11, 200, sr.; Aarionte Crooks, Hughes, 6-0, 260, sr.; Garon Draughn, Dayton Carroll, 6-4, 280, sr.; Nigel Hertz, Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 6-0, 200, jr.; Brody Hogge, Tipp City Tippecanoe, 5-11, 193, sr.

Linebackers: Alex Albrinck, Badin, 6-1, 220, sr.; Bryant Ferguson, Franklin, 5-10, 175, jr.; Kaiden Foulk, Bellefontaine, 6-2 185, sr.; Jesse Keith, Wilmington, 6-3, 220, sr; Jack Kosins, Bellbrook, 5-10, 170, jr.; Trent Owens, Badin, 5-10, 200, sr.

Secondary: Jack Berry, Franklin, 5-10, 190, sr.; A.J. Cooke, Franklin, 5-8, 150, sr.; Andrew Manz, Batavia, 5-9, 150, sr.; Dylan Pawlaczyk, Talawanda, 5-10, 175, sr.; Patrick Stolly, Bellefontaine, 6-1, 162, sr.; Elijah Valdez, Western Brown, 5-11, 165, sr.

Punter: Matthew Tipps, Dayton Carroll, 6-3, 225, jr.

Honorable Mention: Gabe Rammel, Greenville; Emanual Gibbs, Western Brown; Clayton Smith, Western Brown; Bryton Otto, Tipp City Tippecanoe; Jah’Bron Ridley, Hughes; Damion Simpson, Wilmington; Keimon Staples, Hughes; Zac Belmont, McNicholas; Carter Caudill, Bellefontaine, Ioan Cioca, Wilmington; Anthony Clemens, Dayton Chaminade Julienne; Adam Pena, Western Brown; Matthew Tipps, Dayton Carroll; Jay’mal Whitfield, Dayton Dunbar; Jorden Williams, Goshen.

2025 OPSMA Division II All-Southwest District Teams

Offensive player of the year: DeAunte White, Xenia; Defensive player of the year: Brady Kuhn, Anderson; Coach of the year: Evan Dreyer, Anderson

First-team offense

Backfield: Jordan Davis, 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, 6-4, 215, sr., QB; Owen Scalf, 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, 6-3, 185, jr.; Dantrell Moses, Withrow, 5-10, 175, sr.; Armani Rogers, Trotwood-Madison, 5-10, 165, sr.; Tysin Weaver, Anderson, 6-2, 195, jr.

Linemen: Tommy Ehrsam, Xenia, 6-4, 250, sr.; Austin Haig, Monroe, 6-2, 275, sr.; Max Kief, La Salle, 6-5, 270, sr.; Colby Quinlan, Harrison, 6-6, 315, sr.; Patrick Saddler, Withrow, 6-0, 290, sr.; Owen Wells, Kings, 6-5, 215, so.

Athletes: Bryant Lee, Monroe, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jaylen Lilly, Northwest, 5-10, 192, jr.; Colin Wooldridge, 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, Anderson, 6-4, 235, jr.; Calvin Lorek, Loveland, 6-4 250, sr.; Jamarcus Whyce, Trotwood-Madison, 6-3, 290, sr.

Linebackers: Josh Cassio, Kings, 6-4, 195, sr.; Nolan Ennis, Miamisburg, 5-11, 185, sr.; Brady Kuhn, Anderson, 6-3, 205, sr.; Brody Nickerson, Turpin, 6-0, 220, sr.; Solomon Rothermel, Edgewood, 6-2, 195, sr.; Riley Seibert, Vandalia Butler, 6-2, 215, sr.

Secondary: Ace Alston, Anderson, 6-0, 180, jr.; Darius Dennis, Trotwood-Madison, 6-1, 195, jr.; Jaycee Houston, Withrow, 6-2, 175, sr.; Hezikiah Kelley, Northwest, 6-2, 195, jr.; Ben Markarian, Harrison, 6-0, 190, jr.; Roman Smith, Edgewood, 5-11, 215, sr.

Punter: Henry Feltman, Turpin 6-3, 215, sr.

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, Aiken, 6-0, 185, sr, QB.

Receivers: Charles Alexander, Withrow, 6-3, 190, jr.; Marcell Jefferson, Riverside Stebbins, 5-11, 155, jr.; Romello Mitchell, Aiken, 6-0, 155, sr.; Hunter Ogdan, La Salle, 6-4, 225, sr.; Evan Overholser, Turpin WR, 6-0, 170, sr,; Julius Rusk, Vandalia Butler, 6-4, 225, sr.

Linemen: Austin Arnold, Turpin, 6-3, 225, sr.; J.J. Cook, Miamisburg, 6-2, 260, jr.; Tony Gardener, Piqua. 6-2, 288, sr.; Teagan Haretuku, 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, 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, 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, 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, Turpin, 6-3, 180, sr.; Jacob Rudowski, Kings, 6-2, 190, sr; Ricky Thomas, Withrow, 6-1, 190, sr.; Ke’Maury Tye, Anderson, 6-0, 175, sr.

Punter: Parker Seibel, Northwest, 5-11, 175, sr.

Honorable Mention Luke Mileham, Turpin; Chrys Ngoh, Miamisburg; Brody O’Banion, Edgewood; Gage Stephan, Xenia; Cory Rice, Vandalia Butler; Gage Stephan, Xenia; Christian Roether, Harrison; Lucas Williams, Xenia; Bram Hermans, Anderson; Joseph Ingram, West Carrollton; Justyn Lyles, Withrow; Eli Neri, Northwest; Cam Potts, Monroe; Kadyn Robinson, Xenia; Zeb Warrington, Harrison; Eli Appleberry, Trotwood-Madison; Chris Barnes, Withrow; Christion Browner, Withrow; Caleb Buckner, West Carrollton; Ethan Dixon, Northwest; Micah Kelley, Northwest; Quintin Perry, Trotwood-Madison; Brandon Riley, Turpin; Isaiah White, Fairborn; Tyrone Bush-Freeman; Mauricio Castro, Mount Healthy; Ethan Hovekamp, Turpin; Colton Lemons, Miamisburg; Luke Levering, Monroe; Josh Brodnick, Miamisburg; Cristian Corbett, Xenia; Karsyn Curry, Northwest; Brady Gillespie, Turpin; Jayden Harrison, Aiken; Adonus Lilly, Dayton Belmont; Mark Madden, Anderson; Davon Smith, Vandalia Butler; Elijah Sterling, Northwest; James Ahn, Monroe.

2025 OPSMA Division I All-Southwest District Teams

Offensive player of the year: Ryder Hooks, Lakota East; Defensive player of the year: Derek Uran, Elder; Coach of the year: Doug Ramsey, Elder

First-team offense

Backfield: Kaden Estep, Elder, 6-0, 170, jr., QB; Luke Faler, Lebanon, 6-1, 185, sr., QB; Ryder Hooks, Lakota East, 5-8, 185, sr., RB; Max Miller, Springboro, 6-3, 190, jr., QB; Matt Ponatoski, Moeller, 6-1, 200, sr., QB; Christopher Wallace, Springfield, 6-0, 175, jr., QB.

Receivers: Jamier Averette-Brown, Huber Heights Wayne, 6-0, 180, jr.; Noah Bilinski, Springboro, 6-1, 175 jr.; P.J. MacFarlane, Lakota East, 6-5, 215, sr.; Landen Miree, Princeton, 6-4, 230, sr.; Jon’ir Travis, Winton Woods, 5-9, 170, sr.; Reggie Watson, Moeller, 5-6, 165, jr.

Linemen: Bradan Bailey, Hamilton, 6-2, 260, sr.; Jack Harper, Springboro, 6-2, 285, sr.; Marquis Myers, Springfield, 6-2, 253, jr.; Patrick O’Brien, Moeller, 6-5, 292, jr.; Tyrell Scott, Elder, 6-4, 300, sr; Paxton Tengesdahl, Huber Heights Wayne, 6-2, 275, sr.

Athletes: Zion Neal, Princeton, 5-10, 170, sr.; Daniel Vollmer, St Xavier, 6-2, 220, sr.

Kicker: Kofi Adubofuor, Lakota West, 6-1, 192, sr.

First-team defense

Linemen: Eckley Bridges, Hamilton, 6-2, 255, sr.; Christian Harris, Moeller, 6-2, 300, sr.; Reilly Newman, Lakota West, 6-7, 277, jr.; Caillou Robinson, West Clermont, 6-1, 240, sr.; Royce Rogers, Springfield, 6-1, 270, sr.; Derrick Singletary, Middletown, 6-3, 215, sr.

Linebackers: Ja’Kobe Clapper, St Xavier, 6-2, 215, sr.; Jahmiere Daniels-Portis, Springfield, 6-1, 190, jr.; Aden Reeder, St Xavier, 6-3, 215, sr.; Cam Thomas, Lakota West, 6-1, 202, sr.; Derek Uran, Elder, 6-2, 200, sr.; Evan Weinberg, Springboro, 6-3, 225, sr.

Secondary: Chris Bradley, Lakota West, 5-9, 156, jr.; Nate Dawson, Winton Woods, 6-2-185, sr.; Rihyael Kelley, Winton Woods, 6-3, 180, sr.; Brayden Reilly, St Xavier, 6-3, 210, sr.; Jordan Vann, Middletown, 6-1, 205, sr.; Andrew Wells, Princeton, 5-11, 195, sr.

Punter: Henry Greenberg, Springboro, 5-11, 175, sr.

Second-team offense

Backfield: Andre Bailey, Hamilton, 5-10, 190, sr., RB; Bryshawn “JuJu” Brown, Winton Woods, 6-6, 200, sr., QB; Logan Doty, Kettering Fairmont, 5-10, 200, jr., RB; Kye Graham, Huber Heights Wayne, 6-2, 195, so., QB; Parker Johnson, Centerville, 5-9, 210, sr., RB; Aiden Kirkpatrick, Troy, 6-0, 192, sr., QB; Deontre Long, Springfield, 5-11, 185, sr., RB; Kenyon Norman, Lakota West, 6-1, 191, jr., RB.

Receivers: Cordell Ball, Oak Hills, 6-2, 177, so.; Lucas Basta, Little Miami, 5-11, 175, sr.; Nick Lautar, Lebanon, 6-5, 235, sr.; Sherrod Lay Jr., Springfield, 5-10, 170, sr.; Cooper McCutchan, Moeller, 6-5, 240, sr.; Semarion Sroufe, Huber Heights Wayne, 5-11, 160, sr.

Linemen: Lenin Aguilar, Mason, 6-7, 285, sr.; Jeremy Bader, Oak Hills, 6-2, 276, sr.; Griffin Chromick, Kettering Fairmont, 6-2, 220, sr.; Danny Fortson Jr., Princeton, 6-4, 275, sr.; Chris Mimms, Winton Woods, 6-3, 285, sr.; Jace Montgomery, Moeller, 6-3, 250, so.

Athletes: Aaron McFarland, Oak Hills, 6-1, 185, sr.; Aidan Gorman, Troy, 5-11, 160, sr.

Kicker: Jack Mallabar, Moeller, 5-11, 215, jr.

Second-team defense

Linemen: Preston Allen, Springfield, 6-2, 275, sr.; Julian Harris, Oak Hills, sr., 6-1, 255, sr.; Mason Holbrook, Hamilton, 6-4, 275, sr.; Terrence Jones, Princeton, 6-2, 220, jr.; Carter Napier, Springboro, 6-3, 255, jr.; Brady Seeley, Centerville, 6-2, 250, sr.

Linebackers: Alex Brown, Mason, 6-2, 215, sr.; C.J. Bryant, Middletown, 5-9, 210, sr.; Conner Cuozzo, Moeller, 6-1, 215, sr.; Alex Dugan, Elder, 6-4, 200, sr.; Max Rhodes, Oak Hills, 6-2, 220, sr.; Axsel Rogers, Fairfield, 6-2, 185, jr.

Secondary: Virgil Coleman, Middletown, 5-9, 165, sr.; Marino Middleton, Moeller, 6-1, 188, jr.; Tre Montgomery, Springfield, 6-0, 183, sr.; Gabe Ross, Fairfield, 6-1, 185, sr.; David Svoboda, Beavercreek, 6-0, 171, sr.; Jamison Webster, Beavercreek, 6-0, 180, jr.

Punter: Orion Bentley, Mason, 6-2, 187, so.

Honorable Mention: DeAngelo Birch, Mason; Shane Cole, Centerville; Roman Garr, Colerain; Will Rivers. Walnut Hills; Jackson Smith, Lakota West; Tommy Becker, Elder; Corrious Booker, Fairfield; Kellen Reeves, Beavercreek; Isaiah Thompson, Huber Heights Wayne; Kameron Thornton, Kettering Fairmont; Andrew Trapp, Little Miami; Landon Young, West Clermont; Chris Bouyer, Lakota East; Jordan Bryant, Hamilton; Ace Cooper, Middletown; Tyson Davis, Lakota West; Desean Flagg Jr., Colerain; Carter Jones, Lakota East; Elijah Jones, Hamilton; Zymir Reed, Middletown; Josh Thornton, Walnut Hills; Conner Berner, Centerville; Gabriel Clyne, Huber Heights Wayne; Cameron Crigler, Fairfield; Robby Flack, Hamilton; Jonas Long, Princeton; Carl Lyttle, West Clermont; Ben McIlvain, Kettering Fairmont; Matt Barth, Troy; Kole Krejny, Kettering Fairmont; Joey Kristbaum, Centerville; Jayden Heinrich, Huber Heights Wayne; Jon Civils, Princeton; Jon Hendrix, Mason; Javion Lewis, Huber Heights Wayne; Jayvion McKinney-Cooper, Winton Woods; Joseph Traore, Fairfield; Hunter Davis, Lebanon; Jake Dixon, Milford; Jon Jackson, Walnut Hills; Pete Fortkamp, Elder; Kobe Lewis, Fairfield; Tanner Meadows, Little Miami; Lucas Mullinger, Centerville; Landon Mullins, Beavefcreek; Dawson Reip, Lakota East; Skyler Slifer, Kettering Fairmont; Nate Canady, Princeton; Laaren Cornwall, Middletown; Sean Heisle, Huber Heights Wayne; Josiah Leonard, Fairfield; Brayden Redd, Huber Heights Wayne.

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‘No Kings’ protests planned in Columbus, other central Ohio cities

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March 23, 2026

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‘No Kings’ protests planned in Columbus, other central Ohio cities

A nationwide “No Kings” protest is scheduled for March 28. In Columbus, demonstrators will gather at the Ohio Statehouse.
Organizers are protesting what they describe as government overreach and authoritarian actions by the Trump administration.
In addition to the main rally, smaller events are planned throughout central Ohio on the same day.

A nationwide protest is set to return this weekend, with a “No Kings” demonstration planned at the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus as well as in other area communities.

The Downtown event is part of a coordinated day of action expected to include hundreds, and potentially thousands, of gatherings across the country on March 28.

Mia Lewis, a volunteer with Indivisible Central Ohio and associate director of Common Cause Ohio, said the protest aims to bring together people concerned about federal policy and government overreach.

“We’re fed up with the Trump administration and their overreach,” Lewis said. “We’re taking a stand against illegal wars, injustice and power corruption.”

When and where is the Columbus protest?

The Columbus event is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 28 at the Ohio Statehouse, according to event organizers.

Participants are expected to gather near the William McKinley Monument before a rally and march through Downtown.

The protest is being organized locally by Indivisible Central Ohio, alongside partners including Common Cause Ohio, ACLU of Ohio and Columbus 50501.

Central Ohio events planned throughout the day

In addition to the Statehouse rally, there are three other rallies planned in Columbus, including at Easton, in German Village, and a senior-focused gathering scheduled from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. near Neil Avenue and Goodale Boulevard.

Other rallies are scheduled in more than 15 other cities throughout central Ohio. Those interested can visit nokings.org to view a map of events in their region.

What is the ‘No Kings’ movement?

The “No Kings” movement is a nationwide organizing effort that opposes what organizers describe as authoritarian actions by President Donald Trump and his administration.

According to organizers, more than 1,000 events have already been planned across the country for March 28, with thousands more expected.

“I have noticed that most people are unhappy with the Trump administration and they want to see change,” Lewis said.

Organizers say millions of people participated in similar protests last year.

What to expect from ‘No Kings’ events

Organizers say the demonstrations are intended to push back against federal policies and actions they oppose, while also encouraging civic engagement and nonviolent protest.

The coalition has hosted training sessions ahead of the March events aimed at educating participants about their rights and how to safely observe federal enforcement activity.

Organizers estimate attendance at the Statehouse event could exceed 15,000 people, potentially making it one of the largest protests in the city’s history.

The event is expected to include speakers such as state Rep. Munira Abdullahi, D-Columbus; retired Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich and representatives from advocacy groups. Organizers said attendees are encouraged to bring signs and messages important to them.

“Everyone is welcome,” Lewis said.

Trending reporter Amani Bayo can be reached at abayo@dispatch.com.

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Who are best OHSAA girls swimmers, divers in central Ohio? See our list

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March 23, 2026

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Who are best OHSAA girls swimmers, divers in central Ohio? See our list

Three individual state champions, two of whom won two events each, and three anchors of Upper Arlington’s third consecutive Division I team championship squad highlight The Dispatch’s 2025-26 All-Metro girls swimming and diving team.

Eleven of the 12 honorees have appeared in multiple state meets, and the 12th might be poised to join that club.

The Athlete of the Year in each sport – 30 in all – will be announced at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards on June 22 at Upper Arlington High School.

Maren Berg, Upper Arlington

The junior and North Carolina commit was state runner-up in the 50-yard freestyle (23.09 seconds) and fourth in the 100 free (50.62) – an event in which she repeated as district champion (50.28). Berg, a three-time state qualifier who also won the 50 free at district in a meet-record 22.85, anchored UA’s state-title 200 free (1:33.67) and 400 free (3:25.21) relays.

Alexa Briseno, Gahanna Lincoln

The Division I district champion in the 100 backstroke (54.79) and runner-up in the 100 free by 0.05 of a second, Briseno was third at state in both the 100 back (54.85) and 100 free (50.2). The sophomore also anchored the Lions’ sixth-place 400 free relay (3:32.88) and led off the seventh-place 200 free relay (1:37.06).

Olivia Crock, Watkins Memorial

A senior who has signed with Cleveland State, Crock was Division I district champion in the 200 free (1:52.7) and runner-up in the 500 free (5:01.98) before placing seventh (1:52.55) and fourth (5:02.31), respectively, in those events at state. The three-time state qualifier, who was fifth in the 500 free as a junior and sixth as a sophomore, earned her first top-eight finish in the 200.

Sophie Dankof, Bexley

One of several talented underclassmen for the Lions, who finished third in the Division II state meet for the second year in a row, Dankof won district in the 100 back (58.31) and was second in the 100 breaststroke (1:05.4). At state, the sophomore was fourth in the 100 back (57.92) and ninth in the 100 breast (1:05.45) and led off the second-place 200 medley relay (1:45.67).

Katie Drummond, Bexley

The sophomore enjoyed a stellar season despite coming up 0.26 of a second shy of repeating as Division II state champion in the 50 free. Drummond won the event at district (23.26) and was second at state (23.21), and in the 100 butterfly was first at district (55.98) and third at state (55.83). She also was on the 200 medley relay and third-place 400 free relay (3:35.65).

Riley Hollingsworth, Upper Arlington

A three-time state qualifier, Hollingsworth was on the winning 200 medley (1:42.99) and 400 free relays and finished fifth in the 200 individual medley (2:05.87) and sixth in the 100 fly (55.12). A junior, Hollingsworth was district champion in the 100 fly (55.05) and runner-up in the 200 IM (2:03.38).

Brooke Nagy, Olentangy

A sophomore sprint specialist and two-time Division I state qualifier, Nagy was third in the 50 free (23.43) and fourth in the 100 fly (54.99) on the season’s final weekend after placing third (23.5) and second (55.14), respectively, at district. Nagy, who was fourth in the 50 free and fifth in the 100 free at state as a freshman, also was on the Braves’ third-place 200 free relay (1:35.24) and sixth-place 200 medley relay (1:46.48).

Leah Nebraska, Olentangy Berlin

The Akron signee finished her high school career with two Division I state championship swims, winning the 50 free (22.84) and 100 free (49.98). A three-time state qualifier who was seeded second and fourth, respectively, for those events at state, Nebraska was district runner-up in the 50 free (23.16) and third in the 100 free (53.98). She also was on the Bears’ seventh-place 200 medley at state (1:47.95).

Alexis Peltcs, Hilliard Darby

A senior and three-time state qualifier who has signed with Purdue, Peltcs was Division I district champion in the 100 breast (1:03.28) and fourth in the 200 IM (2:05.03) before finishing third (1:02.04) and fourth (2:03.87) in those events at state. Peltcs was breaststroke state champion and runner-up in the IM as a sophomore.

Sammy Petroff, New Albany

The freshman diver capped a dominant season by sweeping the Division I district and state championships, winning district with 504.15 points and state with 480.4. Petroff was the first big-school diving champion for central Ohio since Olentangy Liberty’s Olivia Lynch in 2020 and first for her program since Nikki Watters in 2016. The top five finishers were all from the Columbus area.

Kiera Powers, Upper Arlington

The sophomore won her first state championships, taking the 200 IM (1:59.79) and 500 free (4:55.92). She also led off the winning 200 free and 400 free relays, securing UA’s third straight team title and 15th all-time. Powers also swept her events at district (2:01.11 and 4:56.49, respectively) and was the No. 1 seed in both at state. She was seventh in the 200 free and eighth in the 500 free at state as a freshman.

Lily Schneider, Jonathan Alder

The Southern Indiana signee and four-time Division II state qualifier dominated the 100 breast in her prep career, winning district (1:03.96) this winter before placing second (1:02.96) at state, 0.27 of a second out of first place. Schneider, who reached state in the breaststroke every year, also excelled in the 200 free, finishing third at district (1:57.43) and eighth (1:57.38) at state.

COACH OF THE YEAR: Ruslan Gaziev, Watterson

A former Ohio State and Canadian national swimmer in his second year as head coach, Gaziev has helped steer a remarkable turnaround for Watterson.

Two years after the Eagles had only one Division I state qualifier and did not score as a team, they had four individual qualifiers, advanced all three relays to state and finished 10th overall – 42 places better than a year ago. That came a week after Watterson placed second in the district meet, its best finish since tying for second in 2012.

A native of Moscow who was raised in Toronto, Gaziev was a four-time first-team All-American in the 100 free and 200 and 400 free relays with the Buckeyes. He also was a two-time first-team all-Big Ten swimmer and eight-time honorable mention All-American. Gaziev participated in the 2021 Olympic Games with Team Canada, helping the 400 free relay to fourth place.

High school sports reporter Dave Purpura can be reached at dpurpura@dispatch.com and at @dp_dispatch on X.

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Wisconsin women’s hockey vs Ohio State for NCAA title; live updates

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March 22, 2026

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Wisconsin women’s hockey vs Ohio State for NCAA title; live updates

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa – Sunday offers a chance for redemption for the Wisconsin women’s hockey team.

The last time the Badgers met Ohio State, the Buckeyes cashed in on a couple of chances and left Minneapolis with a 2-1 win in the championship game of the WCHA’s Final Faceoff March 7.

The loss dropped Wisconsin from No. 1 in the polls for the first time this season. Ohio State assumed that spot.

But who is really the nation’s No. 1 team? We’ll find out this afternoon when No. 2 Wisconsin faces No. 1 Ohio State in the national championship game at Pegula Ice Arena.

This is the fourth straight year the teams have met in the final. Wisconsin (34-4-2) has a chance to capture its third title in four years; Ohio State (36-4) is going for its third championship in five seasons

Check here throughout the game for updates on the action.

Wisconsin has reclaimed the lead and its depth played key role in the score.

Senior Claire Enright, a member of the Badgers’ fourth line, scored off an assist from third line center Marianne Picard to give UW a 3-2 edge with 6 minute 18 seconds to play.

The goal was Enright’s ninth of the season and her first since Feb. 14.

You just knew it wasn’t going to be easy against Ohio State.

The Buckeyes have stormed back with two goals in the span of about 2 minutes early in the third period.

Kassidy Carmichael put Ohio State on the board at the 3 minutes 32 seconds into the third period off a pass from Mira Jungaker.

Jocelyn Amos evened the scored at the 5:34 mark. Ava McNaughton got the initial save, but Amos stuck with the play and back handed the tying goal.

Wisconsin 2, Ohio State 2, 13:33 to play.

The Badgers missed a great chance to add to its 2-0 lead 6 minutes into the second period when Ohio State’s Kassidy Carmichael was called for interference on Cassie Hall.

The 2 minutes produced no goal, and very few opportunities. It’s still a 2-0 game, but the Buckeyes are controlling the action. About 7 minutes have passed in the second period.

Wisconsin leads, 2-0, after one period, but the Buckeyes almost cut that deficit in half when All-American Joy Dunne got a shot opportunity near the crease against Badgers goaltender Ava McNaughton.

In a matchup of two Olympians, McNaughton won the battle with an impressive save.

The play highlight a strong defensive showing for UW during the final half of the first period when it eliminated many of the shot opportunities that Ohio State was able to generate earlier

Ohio State leads the Badgers in shot attempts, but UW is making better use of its chances.

Wisconsin now has two goals in its first four shots. Junior defender Laney Potter did the honors this time at the 7:34 mark of the first period. Gorbatenko, who got UW’s first goal, got the assist as did Adela Sapovalivova.

Gorbatenko and Sapovalivova have two point each and the Badgers are officially off to a hot start.

In the teams’ last meeting, Ohio State set the tone.

Not today.

Kelly Gorbatenko put the Badgers on the board 78 seconds into play off passes from Adela Sapovalivova and Lacey Eden. It was their first shot of the game.

And with 13:46 to play in the first period, UW leads, 1-0.

The championship will feature 10 players who competed in the Olympics Games in Milan, Italy. Here is the run down.

Ohio State Buckeyes

16 – Joy Dunne, jr. F, Team USA: The second-team All-American is averaging a career-best 1.67 points per game. That ranks fifth in the country. Her .90 goals per game average ranks third nationally. She scored the game-winning goal in the Buckeyes’ 1-0 win over Wisconsin in 2024 championship game..

14 – Mira Jungaker, fr., D, Sweden: At the Olympics she ranked second for Sweden in ice time. She has six goals and 18 assists this season.

9 – Jenna Raunio, fr., D, Sweden: She played in seven games at the Olympics and scored four points. She made the WCHA all-Rookie Team.

8 – Hilda Svensson, fr. F, Sweden: The WCHA rookie of the year leads the Buckeyes in points (51) and assists (33) and is third with a plus/minus of 46.

21 – Sanni Vanhagen, fr., F, Finland: In addition to her Olympic experience she has played five World Championships for Finland. She entered the final with 14 goals and 15 assists. She scored in the semifinal win over Northeastern.

4 – Caroline Harvey, sr. D, Team USA: The Olympic MVP was named the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Award March 21. She ranks second in the country with 1.97 points per game and first with 1.41 assists.

10 – Laila Edwards, sr., F, Team USA: She played defense for Olympic team, but has split time between forward and defense for the Badgers. She has played forward the past couple of games and scored two game-tying goals in the semifinals.

27 – Kirsten Simms, sr., F, Team USA: Her overtime goal against Penn State Friday was her fourth game winner in the Frozen Four. Her average of 1.97 points per game is tied for second in the nation.

30 – Ava McNaughton, jr., G, Team USA: The all-WCHA second-team selection didn’t get much playing time in the Olympics. Since her return she has recorded two shutouts and posted a 1.7 goals against average.

26 – Adela Sapovalivova, fr., F, Czechia: Spent a good portion of the season as the Badgers’ No. 1 center, but has played with the second since returning from the Olympics. She ranks seventh on the team with 45 points.

Last year’s national title game between the Badgers and Buckeyes symbolized the slim difference there is between winning and losing in this rivalrly. This will be the 17th straight gamesthe teams have met ranked 1-2 in the country. Seven of those games ended in one goal or a tie.

Here is a look at back at least year’s classic.

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