By JIM WALKER

Tribune sports editor

It was quite a season for Lawrence County football teams, both on and off the field.

Five area teams qualified for the playoffs, and 30 players were honored by being named to the Associated Press Southeast All-District team Tuesday.

Ironton, Rock Hill, Chesapeake, Fairland and Symmes Valley all earned postseason playoff berths and had multiple all-district selections.

Ironton, 9-1 in the regular season, led the district selections with five first team picks and four players earned honorable mention. Bob Lutz was named the Division IV coach of the year as he led the Fighting Tigers to their 22nd playoff appearance and won his 300th game at Ironton and 321st overall.

Senior defensive back Josh Sands topped the Ironton picks with a first team selection and was the runner-up for the Defensive Player of the Year to Wellston linebacker Lance Phillips.

Also on the first team for Ironton were wide receiver Nick Collins, offensive lineman Jeremy Akers, linebacker Clay Price, and defensive end Steven Elswick. All were seniors.

Honorable mention went to senior running back Derique Bacon, junior defensive back Marcus Williams, junior lineman Patrick Kouns and sophomore fullback Jarod Murphy.

Rock Hill landed three seniors on the first team, running back James Russell, quarterback Steven Daily, and wide receiver Roger Joseph. Honorable mention went to senior linebacker Ken Elswick and senior lineman Jeremy Fuhr.

Fairland senior linebacker C.J. Stewart and senior offensive lineman Matt Dawson were first team picks. Senior defensive back Tyler Bowman, junior quarterback Michael Hill and sophomore wide receiver Sam Huff were honorable mention.

Also on the Division IV first team was South Point senior lineman Aaron Runyon. Senior running back Caleb Copley, senior linebacker Chris Chapman and senior kicker Zane Joy were honorable mention.

Westfall running back Brice Redman, who rushed for 1,642 yards and 20 touchdowns was the Offensive Player of the Year.

Chesapeake landed five players on the Division V

team with senior running back Cody Hunt sharing Offensive Player of the Year honors with Wheelersburg quarterback Tom Kaskey.

Hunt ran for 1,106 yards and scored 17 touchdowns. He had more than 3,000 yards rushing for his career.

Joining Hunt on the first team were senior defensive lineman Curtis Hamlin, senior center Jeremy Miller, and senior defensive back Caleb Robbins. Senior linebacker Mark Roby was honorable mention.

The Coal Grove Hornets landed junior end Patrick Roush and sophomore running back Justin Hyland on the honorable mention list.

Paint Valley linebacker Drew Bobb was the Defensive Player of the Year and Pete Hollon the top coach as he guided the team to a 10-0 record.

The Symmes Valley Vikings dominated in the Division VI selections including senior lineman Caleb Bland earning Defensive Player of the Year honors and Rusty Webb taking co-Coach of the Year along with Phil Faires of Trimble.

Webb, who won the award last year, guided the Vikings to a 9-1 record, an SOC championship and second straight playoff berth.

Junior running back Cory Burcham (1,052 yards) was a first team pick on offense. Senior lineman Josh Dillon was a first team pick along with junior defensive back Craig Neal and junior linebacker Justin Holland.

Honorable mention went to senior end Chris Elswick and sophomore linebackers Matt Owens and Derek Carpenter. Junior end Derrek Cremeans was special mention.

Trimble quarterback A.J. Jenkins was the Offensive Player of the Year.

Voting is conducted by a panel of sports writers throughout the Southeast district.

SOUTHEAST ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL TEAMS

DIVISION I

First Team

Offense: Linemen-Jared Walton, Logan, 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, junior; Jacob Bookman, Logan, 6-2, 250, sr. Backs-Austin Rohr, Logan, 6-0, 165, sr.

Offensive Player of the year: Austin Rohr, Logan.

SPECIAL MENTION: Tory Kratzenberg, Logan; Justin Pack, Logan; Patrick Howe, Logan.

DIVISION II

First Team

Offense: Ends-Randy Fisher, Jackson, 6-0, 180, jr.; Cody Wagner, Marietta, 6-4, 215, sr.; Quenton Upshaw, Chillicothe, 6-0, 165, jr. Linemen-Justin Ochsenbein, Jackson, 5-10, 215, sr.; Nate Lehew, Jackson, 6-4, 295, sr.; Ryan Boley, Marietta, 6-1, 235, sr. Quarterback-Jared Humphreys, Jackson, 6-1, 170, jr. Backs- T.J. McDonald, Jackson, 5-9, 185, sr.; Cameron Amigo, Marietta, 5-9, 160, sr.

Defense: Linebackers-Jason Watkins, Marietta, 6-0, 195, sr.; Grant Gibson, Chillicothe, 6-2, 205, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Jared Humphreys, Jackson.

Coach of the year: Randy Layton, Jackson.

SPECIAL MENTION: Tyler Baisden, Jackson; Dylan Howe, Jackson; Kevin Bass, Chillicothe; Clint Austin, Chillicothe; Jason Schob, Marietta.

DIVISION III

First Team

Offense: Ends-Zack Six, Washington Court House Miami Trace, 5-11, 175, sr.; Ryan Mingus, Athens, 6-2, 160, sr.; Derek Bush, Circleville, 6-4, 230, jr.; Ryan Stark, Greenfield McClain, 5-7, 131, sr. Linemen-Austin Knight, Thornville Sheridan, 5-10, 230, sr.; Scott Saunders, Gallipolis Gallia Academy, 5-8, 170, sr.; Nathan Wood, Gallipolis Gallia Academy, 6-3, 230, sr.; Ben Sholl, Lancaster Fairfield Union, 6-4, 235, sr. Quarterbacks-Grant Gregory, Athens, 6-2, 196, sr., Jake Loftis, Greenfield McClain, 6-1, 165, sr. Backs-Steve Shriner, Thornville Sheridan, 5-8, 165, sr.; Chris Hewitt, Athens, 5-11, 180, sr. All-purpose-Donnie Johnson, Gallipolis Gallia Academy, 6-0, 185, sr. Kicker-Mike Walser, Thornville Sheridan, 5-8, 175, jr.

Defense: Linemen- Ben Doolittle, Gallipolis Gallia Academy, 6-3, 255, sr.; Bo Brandon, Thornville Sheridan, 5-9, 220, sr.; Jake Carson, Greenfield McClain, 6-0, 232, sr.; Dustin Winters, Gallipolis Gallia Academy, 5-11, 210, so.; Joey Snyder, Hillsboro, 6-3, 220, so. Linebackers-Ed Fellows, Thornville Sheridan, 6-0, 225, sr.; Garrett Butcher, Washington Court House Miami Trace, 5-11, 210, sr.; Ben Miller, Circleville, 6-10, 210, sr.; Jared Wren, Athens, 6-1, 210, jr. Backs-Allen Lyle, Thornville Sheridan, 6-0, 160, sr.; Josh Roberts, Washington Court House Miami Trace, 5-10, 170, sr.; Kory Valentine, Circleville, 5-11, 165, sr.; Troy Brown, Washington Court House 5-11, 170, sr. Punter-Kyle Peters, Lancaster Fairfield Union, 5-10, 165, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Donnie Johnson, Gallipolis Gallia Academy.

efensive player of the year: Ed Fellows, Thornville Sheridan.

Coach of the year: Paul Culver, Thornville Sheridan.

SPECIAL MENTION: Cody Caldwell, Gallipolis Gallia Academy; Steve Kenney, Gallipolis Gallia Academy; Tommy Saunders, Gallipolis Gallia Academy; J.C. Captain, Hillsboro; Michael Stockum, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Brett Eubanks, Greenfield McClain; Josh Beebe, Vincent Warren; Mike Wentz, Vincent Warren; Eric Cullums, Pomeroy Meigs; Jeremy Sebring, Athens; Miles Schlicher, Washington Court House Miami Trace; Aaron Rife, Washington Court House; Chas McKnight, Circleville; Jay Strawser, Circleville; Josh Ousley, McArthur Vinton County; Chris Bethel, McArthur Vinton County; Jordan Rhodes, Thornville Sheridan; Aaron Glade, Thornville Sheridan; Kale Holbrook, Thornville Sheridan; Ethan Landau, Circleville Logan Elm.

HONORABLE MENTION: Tom Bose, Gallipolis Gallia Academy; Nick Craft, Gallipolis Gallia Academy; Zach Barnhart, Hillsboro; Cory Neely, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Alex Miller, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Dante Jackson, Greenfield McClain; Russ Brockman, Greenfield McClain; Matt Binegar, Greenfield McClain; Norm Fleagle, Greenfield McClain; Chance Glover, Vincent Warren; Josh Buzzard, Pomeroy Meigs; Brad Zink, Washington Court House Miami Trace; Adam Campbell, Washington Court House Miami Trace; Matt Smith, Washington Court House; Jefferson Kiser, Circleville; Josh Bracken, Circleville; Matt Winnett, McArthur Vinton County; Wes Harkins, McArthur Vinton County; Jake Greene, Thornville Sheridan; Tyler Cassidy, Circleville Logan Elm.

DIVISION IV

First Team

Offense: Ends-Mike Angles, Williamsport Westfall, 6-1, 185, sr.; Nick Collins, Ironton, 6-3, 180, sr.; Roger Joseph, Ironton Rock Hill, 6-2, 185, sr. Linemen-Jeremy Akers, Ironton, 5-10, 256, sr.; Aaron Runyon, South Point, 6-0, 235, sr.; Gerald Cadogan, Portsmouth, 6-7, 310, sr.; Matt Dawson, Proctorville Fairland, 6-0, 230, sr. Quarterbacks-Steven Daily, Ironton Rock Hill, 6-5, 185, sr. Backs-Brice Redman, Williamsport Westfall, 5-9, 155, sr.; Rex Herrold, Wellston, 5-11, 188, sr.; James Russell, Ironton Rock Hill, 6-0, 185, sr.; Kory Cook, New Lexington, 5-8, 150, jr. All-purpose-Tyler Huffman, New Lexington, 5-11, 170, sr.

Defense: Linemen-Tyler Clifford, Portsmouth, 6-4, 210, jr.; Steve Elswick, Ironton, 6-3, 180, sr.; Eric McCormick, Portsmouth West, 6-0, 300, jr.; Mike Robinson, Williamsport Westfall, 6-5, 225, sr.; Semaki Corfias, Cheshire River Valley, 5-10, 275, jr. Linebackers-Clay Price, Ironton, 6-0, 196, sr.; Justin Skaggs, Portsmouth, 6-0, 200, jr.; Lance Phillips, Wellston, 6-1, 252, jr.; C.J. Stewart, Proctorville Fairland, 5-11, 227, sr.; David Moore, Williamsport Westfall, 6-1, 180, sr. Backs-Josh Sands, Ironton, 6-0, 180, sr.; Josh Logan, Portsmouth West, 5-10, 165, sr.; Kyle OHare, New Lexington, 6-1, 155, sr. Punter – Derrick Smith, Cheshire River Valley, 6-5, 186, jr.

Offensive Player of the Year: Brice Redman, Williamsport Westfall.

Defensive Player of the Year: Lance Phillips, Wellston.

Coach of the Year: Bob Lutz, Ironton.

SPECIAL MENTION: Joey Graham, Cheshire River Valley; Riley Rice, Cheshire River Valley; Marcus Williams, Ironton; Patrick Kouns, Ironton; Derique Bacon, Ironton; Jarod Murphy, Ironton; Ken Elswick, Ironton Rock Hill; Jeremy Fuhr, Ironton Rock Hill; Caleb Copley, South Point; Chris Chapman, South Point; Zane Joy, South Point; Tyler Bowman, Proctorville Fairland; Michael Hill, Proctorville Fairland; Sam Huff, Proctorville Fairland; Billy Payne, Portsmouth; Nick Toppins, Portsmouth; Geoff Grimes, Waverly; Ben Haven, Waverly; Scott Summers, Portsmouth West; Michael Schaffer, Portsmouth West; Darin Sandlin, McDermott Northwest; Joe Schackart, McDermott Northwest; Chris Trainer, Chillicothe Unioto; Wade Bartholomew, Williamsport Westfall; David Jones, Williamsport Westfall; Tydis Jarvis, Stewart Federal Hocking; Terry Holbert, Albany Alexander; Phillip Osborne, Wellston; Will Nutt, New Lexington; Phillip Clark, New Lexington.

HONORABLE MENTION: Josh Wamsley, Cheshire River Valley; Justin Nelson, Portsmouth; J.R. Glockner, Portsmouth; Michael Purdy, Portsmouth; Andrew Newman, Portsmouth; Joel Stanley, Chillicothe Unioto; Michael Conley, Chillicothe Unioto; Kyle Yoder, Williamsport Westfall; Derek Fought, Stewart Federal Hocking; Cody Murphy, Stewart Federal Hocking; James Putnam, Albany Alexander; Ben Jordan, Albany Alexander; J.B. King, Wellston; Tim Williams, Wellston; Jordan Spohn, New Lexington; Dustin Addington, New Lexington; Nathan Sidwell, New Lexington.

DIVISION V

First Team

Offense: Ends-Matt Lloyd, Minford, 6-3, 185, sr.; Clay Knisley, Bainbridge Paint Valley, 5-9, 160, sr. Linemen -Jeremy Miller, Chesapeake, 6-3, 195, sr.; Joe Martin, Nelsonville-York, 6-1, 221, jr.; Derek Carpenter, Belpre, 6-0, 245, jr.; Noah Shirey, Minford, 6-1, 210, sr. Quarterbacks-Tom Kaskey, Wheelersburg, 6-1, 185, jr.; Travis Tatman, Bainbridge Paint Valley, 6-4, 190, sr. Backs-Cody Hunt, Chesapeake, 5-8, 160, sr.; Brandon Maiden, Nelsonville-York, 6-3, 185, jr.; Josh Vastine, Lucasville Valley, 6-0, 185, sr.; Dwight Luman, Minford, 6-0, 185, jr.; Colton Coy, Frankfort Adena, 5-8, 185, so.; All-purpose-Zach McFadden, Bainbridge Paint Valley, 5-7, 165, sr.

Defense: Linemen-Marc Harper, Crooksville, 5-10, 205, sr.; Derek Hall, Lucasville Valley, 6-2, 220, sr.; Curtis Hamlin, Chesapeake, 6-6, 240, sr.; Justin Parlin, Wheelersburg, 6-0, 174, sr.; Hayden Zeis, Minford, 5-8, 180, jr. Linebackers-Drew Bobb, Bainbridge Paint Valley, 6-5, 240, sr.; Tedd Bullock, Lucasville Valley, 6-4, 235, sr.; Chad Berry, Nelsonville-York, 6-3, 205, sr.; Jam George, Chillicothe Zane Trace, 6-0, 225, sr.; Matt Ruggles, Wheelersburg, 6-2, 185, sr. Backs-Jesse Watts, Crooksville, 5-10, 150, sr.; Josh French, Oak Hill, 6-4, 150, jr.; Caleb Robbins, Chesapeake, 5-6, 145, sr. Punter-Justin McGrath, Bainbridge Paint Valley, 6-0, 165, so.

Offensive players of the year: Cody Hunt, Chesapeake; Tom Kaskey, Wheelersburg.

Defensive player of the year: Drew Bobb, Bainbridge Paint Valley.

Coach of the year: Pete Hollon, Bainbridge Paint Valley.

SPECIAL MENTION: Justin Hyland, Coal Grove Dawson Bryant; Patrick Roush, Coal Grove Dawson Bryant; Mark Roby, Chesapeake; Matt Alloway, Belpre; Justin Cline, Belpre; Dustin Adams, Belpre; Shane Colvin, Belpre; Evan Yates, Lucasville Valley; James Conkey, Wheelersburg; Josh Cowgill, Wheelersburg;Matt Pace, Minford; Blake Osborne, Piketon; Joseph Chabert, Piketon; Ben Thompson, Piketon; Brian Grigsby, Frankfort Adena; David Sams, Chillicothe Huntington; John Eldridge, Chillicothe Huntington; Randy Madden, Richmond Dale Southeastern; Michael Trainer, Richmond Dale Southeastern; Jeromy Detty, Richmond Dale Southeastern; Curtis Chaffin, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Justin Wiseman, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Miles Wright, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Nate Reed, Bainbridge Paint Valley; Joe DePugh, Bainbridge Paint Valley; Poppi Juanchi, Bainbridge Paint Valley; Chris White, Bainbridge Paint Valley; Ernie Perkins, Nelsonville-York; Ryan Cunningham, Nelsonville-York; Kyle Patton, Crooksville; Matt Altier, Crooksville.

HONORABLE MENTION: Aaron Hamperian, Belpre; Kevin Cox, Belpre; Brandon Turner, Lucasville Valley; Andy Elcess, Oak Hill; Chris Webb, Wheelersburg; Ryan McGraw, Minford; Joe Jaskowiak, Frankfort Adena; Aaron Hopkins, Chillicothe Huntington; Matt Brooks, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Alex Haas, Bainbridge Paint Valley; Kenny Handa, Nelsonville-York; Nick Hicks, Nelsonville-York; Jeff Redfern, Crooksville; Nathan Van Meter, Crooksville.

DIVISION VI

First Team

Offense: Ends-Travis Barth, Waterford, 6-3, 175, sr.; Ben Haff, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 5-11, 175, so.; Chris Stiltner, Sciotoville Community, 5-10, 160, sr. Linemen-Josh Dillon, Willow Wood Symmes Valley, 6-3, 265, sr.; Kenneth Huck, Waterford, 6-6, 250, jr.; Mike Harper, Glouster Trimble, 6-1, 215, jr. Quarterback-A.J. Jenkins, Glouster Trimble, 6-1, 170, sr. Backs-Cory Burcham, Willow Wood Symmes Valley, 5-11, 160, jr.; Bryan Minear, Reedsville Eastern, 5-8, 175, jr.; Jeremy Terry, Franklin Furnace Green, 5-11, 155, sr. All-purpose-Robbie Jenkins, Glouster Trimble, 5-10, 145, jr.

Defense: Linemen-Caleb Bland, Willow Wood Symmes Valley, 6-4, 235, sr.; Zeph Clary, Crown City South Gallia, 6-0, 185, sr.; Joe Stout, Waterford, 5-10, 195, sr. Linebackers-Justin Holland, Willow Wood Symmes Valley, 5-10, 175, jr.; Bruce Fouts, Glouster Trimble, 6-3, 228, jr.; Darren Scarbrough, Reedsville Eastern, 5-11, 245, jr.; Eddie Lamphier, Crown City South Gallia, 6-1, 195, sr.; Ricky Henderson, Sciotoville Community, 5-9, 160, jr. Backs-Craig Neal, Willow Wood Symmes Valley, 5-9, 155, jr.; Matt Mader, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 6-1, 185, so.; Darryld Wilson, Hemlock Miller, 6-3, 180, sr. Punter-Jason Merrick, Crown City South Gallia, 6-3, 200, sr.

Offensive player of the year:A.J. Jenkins, Glouster Trimble.

Defensive player of the year: Caleb Bland, Willow Wood Symmes Valley.

Coaches of the year: Rusty Webb, Willow Wood Symmes Valley; Phil Faires, Glouster Trimble.

SPECIAL MENTION: Curt Waugh, Crown City South Gallia; Eric Batey, Reedsville Eastern; Justin Aichele, Hemlock Miller; Travis McElfresh, Glouster Trimble; Chris Elswick, Willow Wood Symmes Valley; Matt Owens, Willow Wood Symmes Valley.

HONORABLE MENTION: Paul Combs, Crown City South Gallia; Rick Whitt, Crown City South Gallia; Ken Amsbary, Reedsville Eastern; Jake Nease, Racine Southern; Derek Carpenter, Willow Wood Symmes Valley; Robert Barrett, Glouster Trimble; Zach Shust, Glouster Trimble; Matt Schaad, Waterford; Jason Sampson, Waterford; Michael Hill, Waterford.