The Division III All-Ohio football team was announced on Dec. 6 and a number of Mount Vernon News coverage area athletes were selected, with New Philadelphia leading the way with nine honorees.
New Philadelphia senior Zach Rothrock headlines the list of Division III All-Ohio honorees, as the linebacker is coming off a terrific season where he led the Quakers on defense with 102 tackles, three interceptions, one sack, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. He was also the OCC Defensive Player of the Year. Rothrock was one of nine Quakers chosen in 2023.
Division III:
First team:
LB: Zach Rothrock, senior, New Philadelphia
OL: Garrett Dillon Rine, senior, New Philadelphia
DL: Maurice Bradley II, junior, Mansfield Senior
Second team:
LB: Jaiden Boltz, senior, New Philadelphia
Third team:
QB: Keaton Fausel, junior, New Philadelphia
DL: Aeden Nicol, senior, Lexington
WR/TE: Amarr Davis, senior Mansfield Senior
OL: Ahmaan Thomas, senior, Mansfield Senior
DL: Symirr Phillips, senior, Mansfield Senior
P: Quinten DeBolt, senior, Mansfield Senior
Honorable mention:
RB: Etnie Richardson, senior, New Philadelphia
OL: Hudson Osborn, senior, New Philadelphia
DL: Boston Crowell, junior, New Philadelphia
LB: Myles, Tyson, sophomore, New Philadelphia
DB: Carson Long, junior, New Philadelphia
WR/TE: Brayden Fogle, sophomore, Lexington
OL: Matt Sheets, senior, Lexington
QB: Duke Reese, senior, Mansfield Senior
