Parnell Taylor was choosen to play in the North v South All-star game, and Coach Lunardi was honored by his peers to coach in this game that will be played at OSU Friday April 23, 2010.

The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association is proud to recognize Zach Thomas of Ravenna High School as a member of the 2009 academic all Ohio Football Team.  Only 111 student-athletes from more than 35,000 players thoughout Ohio were regognized for this prestigious award.  To qualify,the honoree must exhibit exemplary academic performance in combination with outstanding athletic ability.

Congrats gentlemen!

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The 2008 Associated Press Division II All-Ohio high school football team, based on the recommendations of a state media panel (Northwest Ohio players bolded):

DIVISION II

First Team

OFFENSE:
Ends--Lance Fanthorp, Morrow Little Miami, 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, senior; Zach Cvelbar, Mentor Lake Cath., 6-3, 190, sr.; Thaddeus Ingol, Barberton, 6-1, 195, sr.; Dan Schneider, Avon Lake,
6-4, 235, sr.

Linemen--Aaron Shelton, Cols. Marion-Franklin, 6-5, 320, sr.; Derrick Stark, Trotwood-Madison, 6-1, 330, sr.; Kyle Cameron, Tol. Cent. Cath., 6-21/2, 285, jr.; Chase Hounshell, Mentor Lake Cath., 6-5, 245, jr.

Quarterbacks--Dominique Brown, Cin. Winton Woods, 6-3, 215, sr.; Patrick Angle, Logan, 6-1, 210, sr.; Clay Cameron, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-0, 205, sr.; Marcus Fuller, Ashland, 6-0, 195, jr.; Verlon Reed, Cols. Marion-Franklin, 6-3, 205, sr.; Jerrod Ronyak, Mentor Lake Cath., 6-3, 210, sr.

Backs--Devin Clodfelter, Cols. Independence, 5-9, 185, sr.; Antwan Gilbert, Trotwood-Madison, 5-11, 185, jr.; Mike Mansnerus, Avon Lake, 6-1, 185, sr.; Aaron Maslowksi, Medina Highland, 5-10, 180, sr.; Jeremiah Goins, Cin. Winton Woods, 5-10, 230, sr.

Kicker-- Kyle Burkhardt, Tol. Cent. Cath., 6-0, 165, sr.

Division II  -  First Team

OFFENSE: Ends—Steven Zarkovacki, Richfield Revere, 5-11, 175, sr.; Thaddeus Ingol, Barberton, 6-1, 195, sr.; Derek Sitzlar, Uniontown Lake, 6-0, 160, sr. Linemen—Joe Neff, Louisville, 6-3, 265, sr.; Bob Gothot, Louisville, 5-9, 205, sr.; Greydon Pavlik, Ravenna, 5-10, 215, jr.; Ryan Anderson, Kent Roosevelt, 6-4, 280, so.; Evan Parker, Warren Howland, 6-1, 250, sr.; Nick Reinthaler, Canfield, 5-10, 200, sr. Quarterbacks—Evan Shimensky, Kent Roosevelt, 5-10, 170, jr.; Kyle Snyder, Barberton, 6-0, 200, sr. Backs—Aaron Maslowksi, Medina Highland, 5-10, 180, sr.; Jim Luther, Uniontown Lake, 6-1, 178, jr.; Tyson Gulley, Akron Garfield, 5-9, 180, sr.; Parnell Taylor, Ravenna, 5-10, 183, sr.; John Battaglia, Richfield Revere, 5-10, 180, sr. Kicker—Billy Fisher, Canfield, 6-0, 185, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen—Joe Poyser, Louisville, 6-1, 210, sr.; Dan McCoy, Ravenna, 6-1, 260, sr.; Mitch Knapp, Aurora, 6-5, 225, sr.; Cody Reeseman, Warren Howland, 6-0, 280, jr.; Joe Henderson, Louisville, 5-10, 220, sr. Linebackers—Hunter Potts, Louisville, 6-2, 225, sr.; Tyler Phillips, Medina Highland, 6-2, 225, sr.; Cameron Ontko, Walsh Jesuit, 6-0, 218, sr.; Marcus Rogers, Kent Roosevelt, 6-2, 215, sr.; Matt Chambers, Warren Howland, 5-9, 185, sr.; Jake Adkins, Louisville, 5-11, 200, sr.; Adam Cepik, Lodi Cloverleaf, 6-1, 210, sr.; Eric Schultz, Aurora, 5-10, 185, sr. Backs—Kyle Vaclav, Canfield, 5-11, 175, sr.; Jordan Italiano, Canfield, 5-9, 175, so.; Mike Mangiarelli, Warren Howland, 6-0, 180, sr.; Mike Ganoe, Aurora, 6-1, 170, sr.; Martel Durant, Copley, 5-10, 170, sr. Punter—Ryan Christiansen, Uniontown Lake, 6-2, 193, sr.