The Prep Sportswriters Association on Monday released its Division VI and Division VII All-Ohio teams.
A total of 24 Chagrin Valley Conference athletes and coaches were included among the All-Ohioans.
Kirtland coach Tiger LaVerde was named Division VI Co-Coach of the Year after leading the Hornets to a 15-1 record and a state runner-up finish.
The Hornets had six players named first-team including quarterback Jake LaVerde, running back Danny Alfieri, wide receiver/tight end Casey Carkhuff, offensive lineman Matthew Kahley, linebacker Tyler Turk, and defensive back Jack Lessick. All but LaVerde are seniors.
Kirtland’s second-team selections included sophomore offensive lineman Lucci Cantini, senior offensive lineman Jackson Carestio, and senior defensive back Nico Samac.
Kirtland defensive linemen Ty Bledsoe, a junior, and Teddy Prusock, a senior, were named third team and junior kicker Xavier Lasecki was an honorable mention selection.
Wickliffe senior running Logan Ruscin was named third-team All-Ohio.
In Division VII, Independence senior wide receiver/tight end Rocco Ressler was a second-team honoree.
Cardinal had two players selected to the third team including senior quarterback Cal Ciminello and senior wide receiver/tight end Reese Soltis.
Cuyahoga Heights had seven players earn All-Ohio honors.
Junior running back Gavin Chamberlain and senior wide receiver/tight end Devon Dzik were named third team. Sophomore quarterback Zach Shafer, junior offensive lineman Aiden Flynn, senior linebackers Kyle Porter and Zach Unger, and senior defensive back Nick Armbrust were honorable mention selections.
