Straub, Vincent, Schott Named All-Ohio Hoops
COLUMBUS – The Divisions IV, V, VI and VII boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA from regular-season accomplishments.
A trio of OVAC standouts earned first-team status in their respective divisions.
In D-V, St. Clairsville’s Griffin Straub was a top selection. The 6-7 senior, who is headed to NCAA Division II Indiana, Pa., averaged 23 points and nearly 10 rebounds a game this season.
In Division VI, Bridgeport’s Jaleel Vincent and Caldwell’s Dylan Schott were honored. Vincent, a 6-1 junior, averaged 22 points, while Schott scored at a 21.2 clip.
Several other OVAC performers were honored for their performances. They are as follows:
Division IV
Second Team
Garrett Carpenter, Cambridge, 6-2, sr., 24.3; Owen Hill, Beaver Local, 6-7, sr., 23.5.
Special Mention
Nishon White, Indian Creek, 6-7, sr., 18.9.
Honorable Mention
Mason Gregg, Cambridge, 6-0 sr., 10.5.
Division V
Third Team
Elijah Smith, Martins Ferry, 6-3, jr., 18.5.
Special Mention
Anthony Booth, Martins Ferry, 6-3, sr., 19.5; Brody Kerns, Union Local, 6-2, jr, 16.0; Kainan Bradford, Fort Frye, 6-3, sr. 10.7; Luke Schafer, St. Clairsville, 6-2 so. 16.0; Bryson Kamarec, Harrison Central, 6-5, sr., 18.0.
Honorable Mention
Jace Violet, Bellaire, 6-1, jr., 17.0; Bam Porter, Union Local, 5-8, jr., 11.5; Alex Padgett, Bellaire, 6-0 jr., 8.0.
Division VI
Special Mention
Austin Buchanan, Toronto, 6-2, sr., 17.8; Cooper Howell, Monroe Central, 6-2 jr., 17.4; Corbin Farnsworth, Monroe Central, 6-3 jr., 14.7; Kyer Eagon, Buckeye Trail, 6-2 sr., 14.4; Elian Arick, Buckeye Trail, 6-10 sr., 11.8.
Honorable Mention
Easton Rominger, Buckeye Trail, 6-3 sr., 9.9; Braxton Barnett, Shenandoah, 6-2 sr, 13.4; Caedyn Silva, Monroe Central, 5-9 sr., 10.9; Colt Joynson, Toronto, 6-1,jr., 12.9; Guiler Preston, Caldwell, 6-3 sr.,9.2; Jaki Threet, Bridgeport, 6-0, sr., 10.0; Coen Brinker, Bridgeport, 5-10, jr., 9.0; Landon Grimes, Toronto, 6-0 sr., 10.6.
Division VII
Player of the Year: Cameron Elwer, Delphos St. John’s
Coach of the Year: Nick Ramos, Montpelier
Second Team
Rahim Mitchell, Steubenville Catholic, 5-11 so., 19.5.
Special Mention
Avery Powell, Frontier, 6-2 sr.; Jacob Bowersock, Frontier, 6-1 jr. 15.5.
Honorable Mention
Evan Longwell, River, 5-10 jr., 14.2; Crestyn Isaly, River, 6-0 so., 14.1; Michael Hendershot, Shadyside, 6-0, sr., 12.0; R.J. Higgenbotham, Conotton Valley, 6-3, fr., 14.5.





