17 Whippets named to all-district football team
Five Shelby Whippets were named to the Northwest District IV football first team.
In total, 17 Whippets were named to the all-district team that was announced Wednesday.
Brayden DeVito, Brady Bowman, Xadrian Ream, Karsen Homan and Denny Lafon were Whippet all-district first teamers.
DeVito, along with Ontario’s Bodpegn Miller and Perkins’ Issac Bunts were Division IV offensive players of the year.
Devito, the Whippets’ all-time leading passer, threw for 3,625 yards and 33 touchdowns. The all-Ohioan rushed for 1,560 yards on 188 carries and 26 TDs. DeVito also caught four passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. Devito was also solid on the defensive side of the ball, having 40 tackles, three interceptions, including a pick six. On the season, the junior had an astronomical 61 total touchdowns.
Karsen Homan was selected as a first team defensive end and co-lineman of the year. The 6-4 195 lb. senior led the Whippets with 21 tackles for loss and 8 sacks to go along with 74 tackles. Howman also caught a touchdown pass.
Ream, a 6-1 305 lb. senior offensive lineman was also named to first team. Ream spearheaded an offensive line that led the Whippet’s offensive attack to over 6,300 total yards.
Sophomore, wide out, Brady Bowman earned first team honors. Bowman set a Whippet sophomore record, amassing 1,477 receiving yards, 78 receptions and 12 receiving TDs. Bowman also rushed for 179 yards and two TDs.
Senior linebacker, Denny Lafon was a first team defensive selection. Lafon led the Hungry Hounds’ defense with 126 tackles. Lafon also had 12 TFLs a forced fumble and an interception. Lafon also scored a rushing touchdown.
Second team all district selections for the Whippets were senior wide receiver, Nic Eyster and Quinton Albert. Eyster grabbed 52 receptions, totaling 823 yards and 8 touchdowns. Albert, a 6-2, 250 lb. offensive lineman was a vital part of the Whippets’ offensive line.
Defensive lineman, Brayden Schartiger and linebacker, Sam Gwirtz were second team selections, both Schartiger and Gwirtz are juniors.
Schartiger had 52 tackles, 19 TFLs, 3 sacks and a fumble recovery.
Gwirtz totaled 118 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 6 sacks and a forced fumble.
Whippet honorable selections: Bryce Booker, Michael Shepherd, Cohen Sturts, Travis Slone, Marcus Gumbert, Kaden Price, Avery Lambert and Brock Fisher.
DIVISION IV
First team
Offense
Ends- Braylon Collier, Perkins, 6-1, 170, sr.; Brady Bowman, Shelby, 5-9, 150, so.; Brayden Olson, Clyde, 6-0, 162, sr.; Ethan Metzger, Ottawa-Glandorf, 5-10, 170, sr.; Wyatt Smith, Wauseon, 6-2, 180, sr.
Linemen- Eli Sanchez, Perkins, 6-4, 295, jr.; Brady Dukeshire, Clyde, 6-5, 267, jr.; Chad Ellis, Vermilion, 5-9, 185, jr.; Xadrian Ream, Shelby, 6-1, 305, sr.; Grady Taylor, Ontario, 6-2, 240, sr.; Austin Haley, Ottawa-Glandorf, 5-11, 225, sr.
Backs- Isaac Bunts, Perkins, 5-9, 200, sr.; Briston Wise, Van Wert, 5-9, 165, sr.; George Eggers, Napoleon, 6-1, 200, jr.
Tight end- Dane Duling, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-4, 200, sr.
Quarterbacks- Sam Schweinfurth, Perkins, 6-2, 179, jr.; Brayden DeVito, Shelby, 5-11, 175, jr.
Kicker- Kooper Kilgore, Ontario, 5-10, 170, fr.
Athlete- Bodpegn Miller, Ontario, 6-4, 190, sr.
Defense
Linemen- Haiden Bollini, Perkins, 6-1, 222, sr.; Beau Benesh, Vermilion, 6-2, 200, sr.; Karsen Homan, Shelby, 6-4, 195, sr.; Rayvon Skelton, Ontario, 5-9, 240, sr.; Zach Sallee, Galion, 6-1, 210, jr.
Linebackers- Mikey Young, Perkins, 6-1, 200, sr.; Cohen Mooney, Vermilion, 6-0, 200, sr.; Dennis LaFon, Shelby, 5-8, 155, sr.; Landon Sowards, Ontario, 5-10, 200, sr.; Vinnie Brinkman, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 210, sr.
Backs- Kam Shortridge, Clyde, 6-0, 191, sr.; Joey Diederich, Perkins, 6-1, 171, sr.; Trey Rubinstein, Napoleon, 6-4, 195, sr.
Punter- Aaron Mathis, Vermilion, 6-2, 195, sr.
Offensive Players of the Year- Isaac Bunts, Perkins; Brayden DeVito, Shelby; Bodpegn Miller, Ontario
Defensive Players of the Year- Mikey Young, Perkins; Trey Rubinstein, Napoleon
Linemen of the Year- Haiden Bollini, Perkins; Karsen Homan, Shelby
Coach of the Year- Bill DiFucci, Vermilion
Second team
Offense
Ends- Parker Woods, Napoleon, 6-2, 160, sr.; Jay Jackson, Bellville Clear Fork, 6-2, 180, sr.; Nic Eyster, Shelby, 6-0, 170, sr.; Landon Foltz, Ontario, 6-0, 160, jr.; A’Mari Wash, Elida, 5-10, 170, jr.
Linemen- Vinny Strohl, Perkins, 6-0, 210, sr.; Mason Trausch, Napoleon, 5-10, 173, sr.; Trent Kubach, Bellevue, 6-3, 240, sr.; Quinton Albert, Shelby, 6-1, 250, jr.; Ryder Hensley, Ontario, 6-0, 265, sr.; Evan Hamilton, Bellville Clear Fork, 6-4, 305, jr.
Backs- Mason Vantilburg, Ontario, 5-10, 175, sr.; Adam Young, Clyde, 5-11, 181, jr.; Grant Evers, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 200, sr.
Tight end- Tim Boals, Perkins, 6-4, 235, sr.
Quarterbacks- Owen Espinoza, Napoleon, 6-0, 190, sr.; Korbin Johnston, Kenton, 6-2, 195, sr.
Kicker- Kobe Beidelschies, Upper Sandusky, 5-10, 190, fr.
Athlete- Jacob Chambers, Galion, 6-1, 175, jr.
Defense
Linemen- Brady Miller, Wauseon, 5-10, 175, jr. Reagan Kaufman, Perkins, 6-2, 200, sr.; Kail Vince, Upper Sandusky, 5-11, 205, sr.; Brayden Schartiger, Shelby, 6-2, 215, jr.; Trenton Maglott, Ontario, 6-0, 235, jr.; Parker Crim, Elida, 6-3, 235, jr.
Linebackers- Braxden Martin, Perkins, 5-8, 156, jr.; Ethan Lewis, Upper Sandusky, 5-11, 190, jr.; Jake Limes, Tontogany Otsego, 5-9, 160, sr.; Sam Gwirtz, Shelby, 6-1, 180, jr.; Trevor Shifley, Galion, 5-10, 170, jr.
Backs- Noah Poole, Ontario, 6-1, 160, sr.; Brady Legando, Perkins, 5-11, 179, sr.
Punter- Allen Carver, Galion, 5-9, 155, sr.
Honorable mention- Nolan Hartman, Bellevue; Gavyn Boggs, Clyde; Hector Garza, Clyde; Brennan Wilson, Clyde; Dylan Crabtree, Perkins; Danny Buga, Perkins; Kameron Frazier, Perkins; Evan Kuhns, Vermilion; Mason Plas, Vermilion; Collin Angney, Vermilion; Dylan Siefker, Ottawa-Glandorf; Jayden Stechschulte, Ottawa-Glandorf; Justin Heilman, Upper Sandusky; Kaleb Francis, Upper Sandusky; Brodie Cox, Upper Sandusky; Garrett Hull, Napoleon; Kahle Albright, Wauseon; Carter Lampe, Otsego; Bodde Simon, Otsego; Keeghan Hutton, Otsego; Braxton Stuckman, Galion; Cameron Kuehlman, Galion; Ayden Schidt, Galion; Mason Sansom, Bellville Clear Fork; Devyn Oswalt, Bellville Clear Fork; Davis Hoeflich, Bellville Clear Fork; Ben Campbell, Bellville Clear Fork; Alan O’Blisk, Ontario; Michael Shepherd, Shelby; Cohen Sturts Shelby; Marcus Gumbert, Shelby; Kaden Price, Shelby; Avery Lambert, Shelby; Travis Slone, Shelby; Brock Fisher, Shelby; Gavin Miller, Ontario; Jon Mahon, Ontario; Brady Rowe, Ontario; Trey Sellers, Bellville Clear Fork; Blake Schlosser, Bellville Clear Fork; Dale Morris, Ontario; Bryce Booker, Shelby; Michael Drake, Galion; Jack Rader, Lima Bath; Bill Wilkinson, Kenton; Maddox McFarlin, Kenton; Parker Crim, Elida; Tyler Rodriguez, Wauseon;; Jayden Mustain, Kenton; Aaron Reichert, Van Wert.
