“It is an incredible compliment to our school, our community and, most importantly, Caleb’s family to have a player that can play NCAA Division I football while also studying at one of the finest academic universities in the country,” John Marshall football coach Mark Cisar said.

The 6-5, 305-pound Yates was a two-way starter in the trenches for the Monarchs. He also wrestles.

Steubenville wide receiver Isaac Hill will attend Bowling Green State University.

The 6-3, 212-pounder holds all the Big Red career receiving records. Last season he caught 61 passes for 892 yards and seven touchdowns. He also ran the ball 11 times for 132 yards and a TD. On defense, he had 27 tackles, eight tackles for lost yardage, six quarterback sacks and four passes broken up as a defensive back.

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Wheeling Park’s Mykel Davis center, pictured with, standing from left– Jon Kelly, grandfather Ronnie Green, brother Miquan Davis, grandmother Evelina Davis, sitting from left– cousin Izreal Green, sister Malaya Stargen, mother Rachel Nelson-Green, and grandmother Becky Haley, signed with West Virginia University on Wednesday to play football. Davis was an All-State first team wide receiver in his senior year with the Patriots, as well earning All-Valley first team recognition. The future Mountaineer finished the 2023 season with 39 receptions, 828 yards, and 11 touchdowns.

“I’m wishing him the best and I know he will represent Big Red and his family and the valley in a first-class manner,” Steubenville football coach Reno Saccoccia said.

Hill was one of three players to share the All-Eastern District Division IV Offensive Player of the Year honor. He was also first team all-Ohio.

Three players – Wheeling Park’s Mykel Davis, Linsly’s Raymond Kovalesky and St. Clairsville’s Griffin Fogle – are all preferred walk-ons at West Virginia University.

Davis was one of the main targets for the Patriots last season. He caught 39 passes for 828 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was a W.Va. Class AAA first team selection.

“Growing up in West Virginia, everybody wants to be a Mountaineer and Mykel was no different,” Wheeling Park football coach Chris Daugherty said. “I also feel like Coach (Neal) Brown is giving West Virginia kids an opportunity.”

St. Clairsville’s Griffin Fogle, with mother Johnna, father Chris and younger brother Max on the far left, signed with West Virginia University on Wednesday to play football. The 6-4, 275-pound Fogle was an offensive guard and defensive tackle for the Red Devils. On offense, he graded out at 87 percent last season and had 40 pancake blocks, which ranks third all-time in program history.

Kovalesky, 6-3, 230, was a mainstay at middle linebacker for the Cadets.

“Raymond has had a wonderful career at Linsly on the field, in the classroom and as a member of our school community. His growth and development as a player, both physically and mentally, has been as remarkable as any player I have coached,” Linsly head football coach B.J. Depew said. “He truly became a leader in this program during his junior year and developed into one of the best high school football players in our area. The opportunity he has in front of him now at WVU is exciting and he has earned it by doing everything the right way.”

Kovalesky charted an eye-popping 138 tackles this past season and racked up an amazing 356 in his career. He had 25 TFlsd and three INTs.

The 6-4, 275-pound Fogle was an offensive guard and defensive tackle for the Red Devils. Defensively, he charted six assisted tackles and four solos. On offense, he graded out at 87 percent last season and had 40 pancake blocks, which ranks third all-time in program history. He recorded 70 for his career.

“Griffin is fulfilling one of his biggest goals,” St. Clairsville football coach Brett McLean said. “From the day I met him he has wanted to become a West Virginia University football player. He has worked extremely hard and even though he had numerous offers from other colleges and universities, his passion to reach that goal guided his decision.

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Wheeling Park’s Keohn Stephens, pictured with mother April Galberth, signed with Walsh University on Wednesday to play football. Stephens, a first-team All-Conference and All-Valley recipient at wide receiver, finished his senior year with 26 catches for 732 yards and 10 touchdowns.

“Griffin has physical growth ahead of him and his passion will drive him to make the most of this opportunity.”

He was an Ohio Division IV honorable mention all-Ohio selection.

Wheeling Central’s Eli Tucker signed with West Liberty University on Wednesday to play football. Tucker is joined in the front row by father Buddy and mother Diana. In back, from left, are Wheeling Central head football coach Mike Young, Athletics Director Seth Staskey, Athletic Trainer Braedon Carroll and Principal Becky Sancomb. Tucker was a perfect 31 of 31 on PATs and four of four on field goals this season. Over his final three seasons, Tucker was 98 of 103 on PATs. He connected on six field goals. Tucker was named All-State four times and was special teams player of the year in each of his final three seasons. He was a three-time All-OVAC pick.

John Marshall’s Caleb Yates signed with Brown University on Wednesday to play football. Yates, going to the Ivy League University, sustained a 4.375 GPA. The 6-5, 305-pound Yates was a two-way starter in the trenches for the Monarchs. He also wrestles. “It feels unreal,” Yates said after his signing. “A lot of work went into this and without a lot of people here, I wouldn’t be able to be where I am now. I’m definitely excited for my future and I can’t wait to see what happens.”