Ohio High School Football: Media Panel Names 2026 All-Southwest District Teams
A panel of journalists from the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas selected players from three divisions, honoring seniors and underclassmen alike.
By Sakura Ellis ·
Three divisional all-star teams were finalized on Thursday afternoon, covering players from across the Southwest District of Ohio. The selection process involved a media panel composed of reporters from the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas. The list recognizes athletes from schools ranging from Cincinnati Country Day to rural programs in De Graff and Minster.
The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association handles this annual recognition. Members of the panel review game results and player performance throughout the season. The announcement covers Division V, Division VI, and Division VII football. Each division includes first and second team selections for both offense and defense. Specialized positions such as kicker and punter also received honors.
In Division VII, the first team offense featured multiple players from De Graff Riverside. Jace Lemly and Drew Wilson, both seniors standing six feet tall, earned spots on the offensive line. Tanner Heckman, a junior quarterback from Fort Loramie, also made the cut. The defensive side saw Trace Coffey from South Charleston Southeastern Local named the defensive player of the year. Adam Hall, the head coach at Ansonia, received the coach of the year award for the division.
Division VI selections included athletes from Cincinnati College Prep Academy and Cincinnati Deer Park. Dom Black from New Madison Tri-Village was named the offensive player of the year. Tink Sellers, a senior from Cincinnati Deer Park, earned the defensive player of the year distinction. Tucker Berger, the coach at Cincinnati Deer Park, was recognized as the coach of the year. These awards highlight the competitive balance between urban and suburban programs in the district.
The Division V list includes players from schools such as Williamsburg and Lewistown Indian Lake. Landen Brandenburg, a sophomore quarterback from Williamsburg, was selected for the first team offense. The defensive roster featured several players from Cincinnati Gamble Montessori and Waynesville. The panel also designated an athlete of the year for this division, selecting Hudson Kreke from Franklin Bishop Fenwick.
The full lists include specific details for each player, including height, weight, and class year. For example, Breaker Jutte, a senior from Fort Recovery, is listed as six feet five inches tall and weighing 230 pounds. In Division VI, Nemo Triggs from Cincinnati Deer Park is listed as a six-foot, 315-pound senior. These physical metrics are part of the official record for the 2026 season.
The announcement marks the end of the regular season recognition cycle for these districts. The teams will serve as the official all-star records for the 2026 football year. No further selections are scheduled for this specific district at this time.
