Trevor Thome’s record-smashing statistics, Hunter Gray’s ability to do the dirty work and Nathan Polidori’s dual-threat skills have officially garnered statewide attention.
The Buckeye standout football players were named to the second, third and special mention teams, respectively, when the Division III All-Ohio squads were announced by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
A 5-foot-8, 180-pound slotback, Thome was the heart and soul of a Bucks team that went 10-0 in the regular season for just the second time in school history (2005). The four-year starter posted the seventh-highest point total in Medina County history (176) while compiling 978 yards rushing and 444 receiving despite sitting most of eight fourth quarters because of blowouts.
Also a hard-hitting free safety and punt returner, Thome was special mention as a junior.
Gray picked up the most significant accolade in his two-year career after holding down left tackle on one of the highest scoring teams in Ohio (41.7 ppg). The 6-1, 228-pound junior also played defensive end and is a nationally ranked long-snapper by Kohl’s Professional Camps.
Polidori (5-11, 175) was a flashy home-run threat at quarterback, throwing for 1,168 yards, running for 663 more and accounting for 27 touchdowns. He also returned punts and played cornerback in a part-time role.
The senior, who broke a school record with 35 career TD passes, was best known for a tremendous performance against playoff qualifier Rocky River, when he had 281 yards total offense (219 rushing, 62 passing), three rushing TDs, one passing TD and a 90-yard kickoff return in the 42-28 win.
Players in The Gazette’s 43-school coverage area to earn first-team accolades Tuesday were Firelands quarterback Brad Thrasher and lineman Aaron Miller in D-IV. The Falcons lost to Buckeye 42-7.
All-Ohio teams
COLUMBUS — The Associated Press 2015 Division III All-Ohio football teams:
DIVISION III
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends—Zach Rieman, Clyde, 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, senior; Tyler Adams, Louisville, 6-0, 175, jr; Justin Layne, Benedictine, 6-3, 180, sr. Linemen—Justin Clark, Cincinnati Mount Healthy, 6-5, 260, jr; Corey Crawford, Wapakoneta, 6-4, 270, sr.; T.J. Betalvski, Benedictine, 6-1, 295, sr.; Alex Hall, Louisville, 6-6, 266, sr.; John Corcella, Bexley, 5-10, 170, jr.; Kyle Swinderman, New Philadelphia, 5-11, 265, sr. Quarterbacks—David Montgomery, Cincinnati Mount Healthy, 5-11, 225, sr.; Logan Alexander, Elida, 6-0, 205, sr.; Jacob Adams, Louisville, 6-1, 185, sr. Backs—Zacciah Saltzman, Athens, 5-11, 210, sr.; Raveion Hargrove, Trotwood-Madison, 5-7, 165, so.; Nick Best, Bay, 6-0, 205, sr.; Michael Warren, Toledo Central Catholic, 5-10, 200, jr.; Ronnie Kuipers, Columbus Independence, 5-11, 170, sr. Kicker— Matt Goepfert, Rocky River, 5-11, 170, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen—Jonah Morris, Hoban, 6-4, 200, sr.; Billy Cooper, Jackson, 6-0, 205, jr.; Adam Gilles, Columbus Watterson, 6-2, 208, sr.; Conner Bogard, Benedictine, 6-1, 295, sr.; Nivek Lewis, Ashland, 5-11, 195, sr.; Ian Meacham, Toledo Central Catholic, 6-0, 245, sr. Linebackers—Blake Bollon, New Philadelphia, 6-1, 200, jr.; Zach Sandwisch, Toledo Central Catholic, 6-2, 215, sr.; Roland Walder, Trotwood-Madison, 6-3, 230, sr.; Leondre Crosby, Zanesville, 6-0, 220, sr.; Jacob Esarco, Canfield, 6-4, 243, sr. Backs—Jacob Long, Columbus Hamilton Township, 6-1, 185, sr.; Warren Saba, Benedictine, 5-10, 180, sr. Punter—Zach Hoover, Toledo Central Catholic, 6-2, 165, sr.
Offensive players of the year: David Montgomery, Cincinnati Mount Healthy.
Defensive player of the year: Zach Sandwisch, Toledo Central Catholic.
Coach of the year: Travis Moyer, Wapakoneta
Second Team
Offense: Ends—Tyrell Ajian, Mansfield Madison, 6-1, 187, jr.; Adam Shaw, Carrollton, 5-8, 145, jr.; Alessio Amato, Zanesville, 5-11, 190, sr. Linemen—Christian Swauger, Columbus Hamilton Township, 6-1, 280, sr.; Zack Yackey, Dover, 6-1, 270, jr.; Jacob Kepler, Hoban, 6-0, 270, sr.; Zach Corrigall, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-3, 265, sr.; Aaron Gregory, Norton, 6-5, 280, jr.; Coulter Wilson, Zanesville, 6-6, 315, sr. Quarterbacks—Hunter Sexton, Jackson, 5-11, 215, sr.; Logan Bitikofer, New Philadelphia, 6-4, 190, jr.; Dom Davis, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-1, 185, sr.; Cam Searight, West Geauga, 5-11, 185, jr. Backs—Nate Rosenbauer, Chillicothe, 5-9, 170, sr.; Derrione Leeper, Columbus Marion-Franklin, 5-10, 225, sr.; Tyler Carter, New Philadelphia, 5-5, 145, sr.; Todd Sibley, Archbishop Hoban, Jr., 5-10, 205; Tray Smith, Painesville Harvey, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jakob Prall, Tippecanoe, 6-2, 179, sr.; TREVOR THOME, BUCKEYE, 5-8, 180, sr.; Dylan Garver, Poland, 6-0, 185, sr. Kicker—.Dominic DiMaccio, Columbus DeSales, 5-8, 160, jr.; Grant Kersh, Hoban, 5-11, 180, jr.
Defense: Linemen—Willie Ross, Ravenna, 6-2, 255, sr.; Tristen Cox, Piqua, 6-4, 331, jr.; Dillon Allen, Dayton Thurgood Marshall, 6-4, 285, sr.; Derrius Mullins, Columbus DeSales, 6-4, 315, jr.; Bryce Hargrove, Coventry, 6-6, 260, sr.; Manny Carrillo, Bowling Green, 6-2, 250, sr. Linebackers—Davvel Moore-Meeks, Benedictine, 6-2, 195, sr.; Joe Fornaro, West Geauga, 6-1, 210, sr.; Victor Williams, Warren Howland, 6-0, 185, jr.; Dane Kersh, Hoban, 6-2, 220, sr. Backs— Joe DeBarr, Bay, 5-10, 180, sr.; Cole Gergye, Bay 6-3, 185, sr.; Jack Corrigan, Rocky River, 6-2, 190, sr.; Riley Hadden, Tippecanoe, 6-0, 149, sr. Punter— Quincy Colvin, Columbus Eastmoor Academy, 5-11, 245, sr.; Will Hart, Hunting Valley University School, 6-3, 190, sr.
Third Team
Offense: Ends— Eean Hornung, Mount Orab Western Brown, 5-10, 165, sr. Linemen—Maxton Edgerly, Bay, 6-4, 255, jr.; HUNTER GRAY, BUCKEYE, 6-1, 228, jr. Backs—Cameron Lauck, Wapakoneta, 5-10, 170, sr.; Markus Hurd, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 5-10; 185, sr.; Jemarulin Suggs, Akron East, 5-11, 180, jr.
Defense: Linemen—Mason Giordano, Canfield, 6-2, 250, jr.; Tommy Carnifax, Warren Howland, 6-5, 250, sr. Linebackers—Ryan Corkrean, Columbus DeSales, 6-2, 215, jr.; Jared Cockerell, Wapakoneta, 6-1, 205, sr.; Derek Grosse, Thornville Sheridan, 5-10, 185, sr.; Caleb Shroyer, Bellbrook, 5-10, 183, sr.
Special Mention
Gabe Miller, Delaware Buckeye Valley; Rodell Rahmann, Columbus Beechcroft; Aidan Tuttle, Columbus Whetstone; Michael Schweitzer, Columbus Watterson; Chad Douglas, Columbus Independence; Travis Geiger, Marion-Franklin; Aarin Smoot-Baker, Columbus Beechcroft; Patrick Robinson, Columbus Hamilton Township; Rico Truss, Bexley; Dominic DiMaccio, Columbus DeSales; Izzy Keller, Bexley; Jeffrey Owens, Columbus Eastmoor Academy; Austin Jewell, Columbus Hamilton Township; Sam Lewis, Columbus Watterson; Jamari Walker, Columbus Marion-Franklin; Austin Andrews, Columbus DeSales; Nick Cooper, Delaware Buckeye Valley; Justin King, Columbus Marion-Franklin; Adam Shaw, Carrollton; Derek Grandstaff, Zanesville; Brenton Miller, Carrollton; Braden Young, New Philadelphia; DeAndre Clark, Dover; Jakob Green, Carrollton; Joe Delatore, New Philadelphia; Tavian Butts, Zanesville; Aaron Ashby; Tucker Hill, New Philadelphia; Sekou Imani, Dover; Javier Madinger-Rush, Zanesville; R.J. Harris, Zanesville; Brody Robinson, Carrollton; Drue Nolen, Dover; Braydon Hoskinson, McConnelsville Morgan; Ben Kaufman, Zanesville; Jacob Knapp, Carrollton; Daniel Van Gilder, Dover; Garrett Floyd, Marlington; Dusty Burkhart, Coventry; Malik Wooldridge, St. Vincent-St. Mary; Jack Pallante, Canfield; Danny Clark, Hoban; Grant Kersh, Hoban; Eric Bentley, St. Vincent-St. Mary; Frankie Falcone, Louisville; Niko Lalos, St. Vincent-St. Mary; Brandon Tuck-Hayden, Buchtel; NATHAN POLIDORI, BUCKEYE; Tyler Gilchrist, Hoban; Derrick Harvey Jr., Buchtel; Michael Rusu, Canfield; Tyler Smith, Poland Seminary; Marquis Sams, Buchtel; Ryan Teminsky, Canfield; Jayden Cunningham, Hunting Valley University School; Dontez Rash, Benedictine; Brad Rehak, Hunting Valley University School; Michael Archiable, Chesterland West Geauga; Domenic Marinucci, Mentor Lake Catholic; Colin Shirley, Rocky River; Christian Topazio-Ackley, West Geauga; DeAndre Penny, Benedictine; Mike Picciuto, West Geauga; Jack Dawson, Chagrin Falls; Adam Dulka, University School; Max Feldman, University School; John Wolfe, Ashland; Javian Martin, Toledo Central Catholic; Sean Williams, Mansfield Madison; Brian Wilkerson, Clyde; Evan Sparks, Sandusky Perkins; Grant Denbow, Ashland; Tyrique Sharpe, Sandusky Perkins; Tristan Meyer, Wapakoneta; James Hudson, Toledo Central Catholic; Garit Witt, Clyde; Alex Webb, Ashland; Jake Jenne, Clyde; Kea’Shaun Phillips, Toledo Central Catholic; Tre’Von Wade, Toledo Central Catholic; Tony Gerrell, Lexington; Matt Schweinfurth, Sandusky Perkins; Quintin Davidson, Chillicothe; Travis Moore, Marietta; Kristian Boltenhouse, Chillicothe; Heath Wiseman, Athens; Ryan Hagan, Hillsboro; Austin Leach, Jackson; Elijah Woolum, Jackson; Austin Yoak, Marietta; Matthew Hottinger, Washington Court House Miami Trace; A.J. Bryant, Thornville Sheridan; Dominic Vanfossen, Marietta; Larry Jackson, Washington Court House Miami Trace; Tim Ousley, McArthur Vinton County; Sheldon Moore, Jackson; Dylan Cochran, Athens; Isaac Bocook, Chillicothe; Jakob Staggs, Chillicothe; Raymon Potter, Jackson; Khaleel Danzy, Chillicothe; Collin Massie, Jackson; Dylan Beaugard, Wilmington; Trent Clark, Trotwood-Madison; Tyler Sammons, New Richmond; Andrew Reenan, Cincinnati Northwest; Darien Tipps-Clemons; Davian Lankford, Dayton Belmont; Paul Young, Hamilton Ross; Nick Staderman, Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas; Payton Standifer, Franklin; Logan Eldridge, Greenville; JaVonte Williams, Cincinnati Mount Healthy; Thomas Richardson, Dayton Thurgood Marshall; Trenten Scott, Franklin; Brandon Gottherdt, Tipp City Tippecanoe.
DIVISION IV
First Team
OFFENSE: Ends—Terrance Landers, Dayton Dunbar, 6-foot-4, 195 pounds, senior; Charles Reeves, Steubenville, 6-6, 240, jr.; Trey Pugh, Plain City Jonathan Alder, 6-5, 215, jr. Linemen—Tyler Wilson, Wauseon, 6-1, 191, sr.; Giacamo Cappabianca, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-1, 265, sr.; Thomas Casmir, Columbus Hartley, 6-0, 230, jr.; Haydn Lewis, St. Clairsville, 6-4, 270, sr.; Sean Sherman, Middletown Bishop Fenwick, 6-3, 265, sr.; Chris Beech, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-3, 285, sr. Quarterbacks— Dimitri Collaros, Steubenville, 5-9, 165, sr.; Brad Thrasher, Firelands, 5-11, 175, sr.; Alec Foos, Bellevue, 6-1, 180, jr.; Cody Bartrum, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-1, 180, jr.; Reed Aichholz, Indian Hill, 6-5, 220, jr. Backs—Michael Johnson, London, 6-3, 200, sr.; Logan Thut, Crestwood, 6-2, 185, jr.; Davey Tunon, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 5-8, 170, sr.; Johnnie Blue, Steubenville, 5-11, 215, sr. Kicker—Max Righetti, Salem, 6-0, 173 sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen—Cody Howard, Carroll Bloom-Carroll, 6-0, 245, sr.; Chase Struewing, Waynesville, 6-0, 245, sr.; Aaron Miller, Firelands, 5-10, 225, sr.; Josh Spurgeon, Napoleon, 6-3, 230, sr. Linebackers—Brendan Ferns, St. Clairsville, 6-3, 220, sr.; Jabbar Price, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-5, 220, sr.; Nick Lauria, Perry, 6-3, 210. sr.; Jacob Flory, Wauseon, 5-11, 209, sr.; Ben Hinton, Middletown Bishop Fenwick, 6-2, 220, sr. Backs—Stephen Saxton, Circleville Logan Elm, 6-0, 190, sr.; Josh Petruccelli, Perry, 5-10, 180, jr.; Andrew Armstrong, Youngstown Mooney, 6-2, 215, sr.; Josh Whitcomb, Wauseon, 5-10, 140, sr. Punter— Cody Workman, Johnstown Monroe, 5-11, 165, jr.
Offensive player of the year: Michael Johnson, London
Defensive player of the year: Brendan Ferns, St. Clairsville
Coach of the year: Joe Snively, Middletown Bishop Fenwick
Second Team
OFFENSE: Ends—Ben Davis, Byesville Meadowbrook, 5-9, 160, sr.; Lance Billings, Clearview, 6-1, 180, sr.; Dudley Taw, Brookside, 6-2, 195, sr.; Luke Farrell, Perry, 6-6, 242, sr. Linemen—Jake Grasso, Firelands, 6-0, 290 sr.; Jake Garrison, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-3, 285; Jeff Nogaj, Johnstown Monroe, 6-5, 325, jr.; Jacob Jones, London, 6-3, 260, so.; Chase Gore, Bellevue, 6-4, 240, sr. Quarterbacks—Michael Camp, Circleville, 6-4, 165, sr.; Mason Lydic, Woodridge, 5-11, 170, so.; Aaron Latiolais, Heath, 5-9, 165, jr.; Brennan Armstrong, Shelby, 6-2, 190, so. Backs—Jayden Davis, Springfield Kenton Ridge, 5-11, 190, sr.; Brandon Rios, Hubbard, 6-2, 218, sr.; Kimauni Johnson, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-10, 190, sr.; Chase Roberts, Zanesville Maysville, 5-11, 170, sr.; Quri Hickman, Columbus Hartley, 5-10, 220, sr.; Jordan Leasure, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-1, 204, sr. Kicker—Connor Davis, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5-10, 170, sr.
DEFENSE: Linemen—Tyler Shobe, Lima Bath, 6-0, 196, sr.; Allija Lantzer, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, 5-10, 175, sr. Linebackers—Colin Costanzo, Parma Heights Holy Name, 5-11, 200, jr.; Alex Sturgill, Conneaut, 6-2, 210, sr.; Joey Davidson, Lewistown Indian Lake, 6-0, 205, sr.; Bo Gross, Lima Bath, 6-1, 220, jr.; Jake Stewart, St. Clairsville, 6-2, 210, sr. Backs—Jordan Fabry, Crestwood, 6-3, 175, jr.; Nick Gaspro, Woodridge, 5-8, 145, sr.; Devin Hessler, Caledonia River Valley, 5-9, 160, sr.; Nick Bray, Vermilion, 5-11, 165, sr.; Alex Vredenburgh, Ontario, 5-10, 170, sr. Punter— Layne Schmitz-Paxton, Napoleon, 6-4, 189, sr., Napoleon.
Third Team
OFFENSE: Linemen—Jared Wright, Vermilion, 6-2, 275, sr.; Zach Williams, Indian Creek, 5-10, 225, sr. Quarterbacks—Konnor Roberts, Byesville Meadowbrook, 5-11, 180, jr.; Brady Cotsmire, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley, 6-0, 180, sr. Backs—George Hill, Hubbard, 6-1, 200, sr.; Jeremiah Knight, Jefferson Area, 5-11, 165, jr. Evan Brown-Fugate, Brookside, 5-10, 190, sr.; Emerson Lowe, Port Clinton, 5-9, 195, jr. Defense Linemen—Josh Sills, Byesville Meadowbrook, 6-6, 315, sr.; Devon McFeaters, Brookside, 5-9, 200, sr. Linebackers—Jeremy Blue, Steubenville, 5-10, 190, sr.; Michael Hoecht, Dayton Oakwood, 6-4, 265, sr.; Ryan LaBanc, Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 6-2, 215, sr. Punter— A.J. Musolino, Struthers, 6-3, 205, jr.
Special Mention
Rian Anderson, Columbus Hartley; Cameron Downs, Hebron; Jaqui Vanmeter, Newark Licking Valley; Jacob Ware, Marengo Highland; Aaron Latiolais, Heath; Satchel Denton, Marengo Highland; Zach Baker, Marengo Highland; Jonny Chatfield, Johnstown Monroe; Elijah Senior, Heath; Hayden Bullard, Johnstown Monroe; Nash Fry, Caledonia River Valley; Cody Kirkbride, Columbus Hartley; Garrett Robinson; Newark Licking Valley; Elijah Brechbill, Newark Licking Valley; Richard Jones III, Columbus Hartley; Andrew Koening, Plain City Jonathan Alder; Zach Bigelow, St. Clairsville; Cory Carlisle, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley; Robert Johnston, Lisbon Beaver; Parker Black, Byesville Meadowbrook; Ross Love, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley; Koby Cool, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley; AJ Cochrun, Steubenville; Nik Smith, Zanesville Maysville; Matt Greenwood, St. Clairsville; TJ Love, Byesville Meadowbrook; Jonathan Dailey, Wintersville Indian Creek; Carson Ernest, St. Clairsville; Seth Biacco, Steubenville; Jacob Skinner, Philo; Tahlor Macenko, Zanesville Maysville, Dalton Poland, Byesville Meadowbrook, Garth Charlton, Cambridge; Alec Love, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley; Jason Keyes, Lisbon Beaver; Clay Mercer, Zanesville Maysville; Robert Coppa, Wintersville Indian Creek; Jake Pershing, Cambridge; Mandela Lawrence-Burke, Steubenville; Chase Himmelspach, Zanesville Maysville; Adam Fox, Cambridge;
Jake Humeniuk, Salem; KeShun Jones, Streetsboro; Dontae Craft, Woodridge; Aaron Mantua Crestwood; A.J. Iarussi, Struthers; Matt Weingart, Salem; Jerry Judd, Streetsboro; Trae Hillyer, West Branch; King Alfred Sanders, Woodridge; David McDowell, Youngstown Mooney; Cameron Morgue, Mantua Crestwood; Matt Whittenberger, Hubbard, Ray Anderson, Youngstown Mooney; Spencer Robinson, Woodridge; Nick Boldt, Cortland Lakeview; Matt Brink, Girard; Johnathan Williams, Streetsboro; Michael Picone, Crestwood; Cooper Bezeredi, Salem; Luke Kruse, Field; Dawalyn Washington, Youngstown Ursuline; Jackson Burdyshaw, Perry; Austin Conrad, Keystone; Travis Bradley, Jefferson Area; Connor Vandeweel, Perry; Michael Johnson, Ashtabula Edgewood; Manni Malone, Chardon Notre Dame; Marcus Ernst, Ashtabula Edgewood; Andy Foley, Perry; Hunter Bean, Jefferson Area; Jonah Pfeil, Vermilion; Devin Tuttle, Shelby; Aiden Rospert, Port Clinton; Logan McDermott, Ottawa-Glandorf; Seth Linder, Bellevue; Nolan Smith, Van Wert; Casey Cotter, Napoleon; Collin Underwood, Oak Harbor; Bryce Ray, Bellevue; Devon Brooks, Shelby; Logan Peckinpaugh, Napoleon; Danny Hench, Wauseon; Aarin Tillman, Kenton; Dylan Shaffer, Shelby; Alex Andrews, Napoleon; Chase Clark, Lima Bath; Ryan Stoller, Van Wert; Erique Hosley, Chillicothe Unioto; Marcus Paul, Circleville Logan Elm; Kaileb Sheets, Pomeroy Meigs; Andrew Spicer, New Lexington; Zach Finley, Circleville Logan Elm; Trevor Hicks, Washington Court House Washington; Cade Marquez, Waverly; Aaron Manson, Circleville; Connor Warden, Circleville; Colton Lilly, Pomeroy Meigs; Clay Edler, Chillicothe Unioto; Drew Harris, Waverly; Aaron Greer, Washington Court House Washington; Bowen Boldoser, Circleville Logan Elm; Austin Houser, Chillicothe Unioto; Colton Atkinson, Pomeroy Meigs; Christian Redman, Circleville; Colin Woodside, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Kole Carter, Gallipolis Gallia Academy; Hunter Sunkle, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Alex Hollar, Greenfield McClain; Jarret Matthews, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan; Hunter Fentress, Clarksville Clinton-Massie; Cody Boxrucker, Hamilton Badin; Jeffery Pooler, Dayton Dunbar; Dominic Valentino, Hamilton Badi David Rueth, Kettering Archbishop Alter; Dan Becker, Cincinnati Indian Hill; Philip Dozier, Hamilton Badin; Williams, Dayton Meadowdale; Mason Rogers, Cincinnati Wyoming,; Ryan McNerny, Monroe.