As the high school football playoffs starts to wind down, some of the area’s best players are recognized for their success this season. Click here for a story about some of the most prestigious awards that went to area players and coaches. The complete list of first- and second-team all-district selections are listed below.

All Northeast Ohio Inland District Football Teams

DIVISION I

First-team offense: Ends - Matt Wakulchik, North Canton Hoover, 6-1, 185, sr.; Jordan Gribble, Brunswick, 5-10, 160, sr.; Brian Vollmer, Nordonia, 5-11, 170, sr. Linemen - Sean Whited, Canton McKinley, 6-2, 250, sr.; Corey Linsley, Boardman, 6-4, 275, sr.; Dom Boyle, North Canton Hoover, 6-0, 208, jr.; Frank Pistone, Brunswick, 6-1, 215, sr.; Erik Carlson, Jackson, 6-4, 232, jr. Quarterbacks - Sean Bedevelsky, Brunswick, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jared Wackerly, North Canton Hoover, 6-2, 180, sr.; Aaron Pankratz, Nordonia, 6-5, 225, sr. Backs - Dru Jones, Wadsworth,
5-11, 193, sr.; Eric Magnacca, Perry, 5-11, 194, sr.; Erick Howard, North Canton Hoover, 5-10, 210, so.; Anthony Smith, GlenOak, 5-9, 170, sr.; John Hamilton, Nordonia, 6-0, 195, jr. Kicker - Steve Schott, Massillon Washington, 6-1, 145, sr.

First-team defense: Linemen - Steve Yoder, Massillon Washington, 6-3, 273, sr.; Richard Sumlin, Medina, 6-2, 255, sr.; Luke Miller, Wadsworth, 5-10, 181, sr.; Evan Klepec, Boardman, 6-4, 235, sr.; James Georgiades, North Canton Hoover, 6-1, 240; Whitney Mercilus, Garfield, 6-3, 235, sr.; David Baughman, Perry, 5-9, 193, sr. Linebackers - Kevin Dahl, North Canton Hoover, 6-1, 210, sr.; Matt Vick, Perry, 5-11, 203, sr.; Mike Niam, Hudson, 6-3, 220, sr.; Broderic Kelker, Wadsworth, 6-0, 201, sr.; Zach Watts, Wadsworth, 5-10, 187; Luke Batton, Nordonia, 6-0, 195, jr. Backs - Corey Hildreth, Massillon Washington, 5-9, 167, sr.; Alex Gedeon, Hudson, 6-2, 220, sr. Brandon Mingo, Canton McKinley, 5-10, 165, sr.; Ben Karaba, Brunswick, 6-0, 170, sr.; Marcus Hardy, Cuyahoga Falls, 5-9, 165, sr. Punter - Matt Weller, Twinsburg, 6-0, 185, sr.

Offensive players of the year: Matt Wakulchik, Hoover; Sean Bedevelsky, Brunswick.
Defensive player of the year: James Georgiades, Hoover.
Coach of the year: Jason Hall, Nordonia.

Second-team offense: Ends - Anthony Schrock, Wadsworth, 6-3, 182, so.; Ryan Clark, Nordonia, 5-10, 165, sr. Linemen - Jared Frantz, Perry, 6-2, 205, sr.; D.J. Moss, Austintown Fitch, 5-11, 266, jr.; Dominic Olivo, Brunswick, 6-1, 260; Ricky Canestraro, Wadsworth, 6-1, 292, sr.; Shawn Arnold, Massillon Washington, 6-6, 240, sr.; Chauncey Clemons, Garfield, 6-5, 295, jr. Quarterbacks - Alex Loftin, Stow, 6-0, 195, sr.; John Hyde, Perry, 6-0, 177, jr. Backs -Damien Jarrett, Boardman, 5-9, 165, jr.; Carlin Isles, Jackson, 5-8, 150, sr.; Matt Marino, Stow, 5-9, 198, sr. Kicker - Corey Morse, Medina, 6-1, 235, sr.

Second-team defense: Linemen - Mike Cannel, Nordonia, 6-1, 240, sr.; Garrett Mack, Brunswick, 6-2, 230, sr.; Will Woicehovich, Nordonia, 6-1, 225, sr.; Nick Tuminello, Boardman, 6-4, 215, sr.; Myrell Smith, Canton McKinley, 5-9, 208, sr. Linebackers -Jordan Beach, Cuyahoga Falls, 6-2, 215, sr.; Ryan Holmes, Boardman, 5-9, 175, sr.; Tim Darlington, Stow, 5-11, 205, sr.; Dorie Irvin, Massillon
Washington, 6-1, 195, sr.; Mitch Rose, North Canton Hoover, 6-1, 189, sr.; Joe Vendlinski, Brunswick, 6-3, 195, sr. Backs - Rick Manco, Brunswick, 6-1, 175, jr.; Jeff Meek, North Canton Hoover, 5-10, 180, jr.; Tremaine O’Neal, Canton McKinley, 5-11, 167, sr. Punter - Justin Szink, GlenOak, 6-0, 168, sr.

DIVISION II

First-team offense: Ends - Gary Franklin, Firestone, 6-4, 180, sr.; Brian Slack, Archbishop Hoban, 6-5, 220, sr.; Brandon Mathie, Louisville, 6-1, 170, jr.; Dylan Traikoff, Lake, 6-1, 203, sr. Linemen - Colin Everett, Lake, 6-3, 237, sr.; Tyler Kwasnicka, Louisville, 6-1, 250, sr.; Tim Goodman, Copley, 6-5, 295, sr.; Sam Petersen, Revere, 6-1, 275, sr.; Tyler Dunagin, Ellet, 6-2, 260, sr. Quarterbacks - Trevor Kennedy, Firstone, 6-1, 170, sr.; Sal Battles, Youngstown East, 5-11, 215, sr.; Mark Carrocce, Canfield, 5-11, 175, sr. Backs - Shawn Riley, Wooster, 5-10,
160, jr.; Gene Onabiyi, Lake, 5-11, 190, sr.; Clay Swigert, Louisville, 6-0, 190, sr.; Chris Snook, Highland, 6-2, 218, jr. Kicker - Pat Sankovic, Canfield, 6-0, 185, sr.

First-team defense: Linemen - Matt Schooley, Louisville, 6-3, 225, sr.; Josh Lott, Warren Howland, 6-2, 235, sr.; Jordan Graham, Canfield, 6-1, 245, sr.; Aaron Donze, Tallmadge, 6-1, 205, sr.; Ryan Jones, Lake, 5-11, 252, sr.; De’Andre Tucker, Firestone, 6-2, 210, sr. Linebackers - Gary Thornton, Youngstown East, 5-9, 200, sr.; Eddie Metcalf, Alliance, 6-1, 200, sr.; Eric Jones, Warren Howland, 5-10, 190, sr.; Tyler Houska, Highland, 6-3, 215, jr.; Collin Haben, Tallmadge, 6-1, 225, sr.; Kyle Juszczyk, Cloverleaf, 6-2, 208, jr.; Marcus Poyser, Louisville, 5-11, 205, sr. Backs - Patrick Pakan, Tallmadge, 6-1, 200, sr.; T.J. Viscuso, Lake, 5-11, 171, sr.; Cody Roberts, Cloverleaf, 6-2, 205, jr.; Will Fleming, Archbishop Hoban, 6-4, 200, sr.; Punter - Josh Kostraba, Warren Howland, 6-0, 170, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Sal Battles, Youngstown East.
Defensive players of the year: Josh Lott, Warren Howland; Matt Schooley, Louisville.
Coaches of the year: Tim Flossie, Firestone; Dick Angle, Warren Howland.

Second-team offense: Ends - Mikey Bickley, East, 6-0, 170, jr.; Jeff Purdie, Youngstown East, 5-10, 175, sr.; Marc Adams, Louisville, 5-11, 165, sr. Linemen - Tim Baker, North, 6-1, 265, sr.; Anthony Roberts, Alliance, 5-11, 225, sr.; Tony Carney, Canfield, 6-0, 195, sr.; Dillon Miller, Lake, 6-3, 258, jr.; Jon Vanicek, Louisville, 6-1, 250, sr. Quarterbacks - Neal Seaman, Louisville, 6-1, 185, jr.; Chad Keppler, Ellet, 6-4, 190, sr. Backs - Dan Banna, Canfield, 5-11, 220, jr.; Tyler Crowl, Lake, 5-9, 175, jr.; Darshawn Thomas, Firestone, 6-1, 170, sr.; Larry Dawson, North, 6-0, 210, sr. Kicker - James Plunket, Tallmadge, 5-11, 160, jr.

Second-team defense: Linemen - Justin Marrs, Cloverleaf, 6-2, 250, sr.; Luis Sharriez, Youngstown East, 6-3, 250, sr; Dan Westlake, Louisville, 5-10, 230, sr.; Nick White, Tallmadge, 5-7, 175, jr.; Demetrius Bentley, East, 6-1, 220, sr. Linebackers -Nick Spittle, Wooster, 6-0, 175, sr.; Matt Higginbotham, Lake, 5-9, 200, sr.; J.D.Whaley, Louisville, 5-10, 170, sr.; Jon Andrews, Alliance, 6-3, 180, sr.; Tyler Scott, Warren Howland, 6-3, 218, jr.; Steve Yoak, Archbishop Hoban, 6-1, 215, sr.; Shomari Akhdar, East, 5-10, 210, sr. Backs - Chaz Moore, Canton Timken, 6-1, 184, jr.; Dominic Harper, Kenmore, 5-11, 175, sr.; Nathan Cope, Warren Howland, 5-11, 170, sr. Punter - Anthony Bowell, Youngstown Chaney, 5-9, 158, so.

DIVISION III

First-team offense: Ends - Jeremiah James, West Branch, 6-1, 175, sr.; Teddy Robb, Northwest, 6-1, 190, sr.; Mike Carnahan, Hubbard, 6-3, 195, sr. Linemen - Nate Klatt, Northwest, 6-4, 280, jr.; Bill Dugan, Poland Seminary, 6-5, 300, sr.; Kris Adams,
Field, 6-7, 340, sr.; Zack Brown, Youngstown Liberty, 5-11, 250, sr.; Josh Varney, Buckeye, 6-1, 285, sr.; Matt Mitchcash, Walsh Jesuit, 6-3, 240, sr. Quarterbacks - Marc Kanetsky, Hubbard, 6-0, 190, sr.; Steve McNeely, West Branch, 6-1, 200, sr.; Jimmy Shiplett, Northwest, 6-3, 180, sr. Backs - Cory Reisner, Buckeye, 5-10, 160, jr.; Nate Ganyard, Niles McKinley, 6-1, 215, sr.; Ben Moody, Cortland Lakeview, 6-2, 170, jr.; Seth Koosed, Field, 5-11, 180, sr. Kicker - Seth Harding, Salem, 6-1, 195, sr.

First-team defense: Linemen - Matt Betz, Marlington, 6-1, 250, sr.; Jake Hochendoner, Poland Seminary, 6-2, 230, sr.; Kyle Smedi, Cortland Lakeview, 6-1, 190, sr.; Andrew Illig, Walsh Jesuit, 6-2, 275, sr.; Garrett Manack, Fairless, 5-9, 185, sr.; Adam Bellamy, Aurora, 6-4, 255, jr. Linebackers - Sam Stucker, Walsh Jesuit, 5-10, 185, sr.; Mark Gauer, Northwest, 6-1, 200, sr.; Roy Davis, Ravenna, 6-3, 200, sr.; Vinnie Mazzei, West Branch, 5-10, 190, sr.; Mike McKinney, Canton South, 6-0, 200, jr.; Kevin Bailey, Walsh Jesuit, 6-2, 200, sr. Backs - Tony Stover, Northwest, 6-3, 200, sr.; Brad Hebert, Canton South, 6-0, 150, sr.; Alex Ferrara, Walsh Jesuit, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jon Biehl, Cortland Lakeview, 5-11, 175, sr.; Josh Fick, Minerva, 6-2, 170, jr. Punter - Allen Strouble, Marlington, 5-11, 160, jr.

Offensive players of the year: Steve McNeely, West Branch; Teddy Robb, Northwest.
Defensive players of the year: Tony Stover, Northwest; Kyle Smedi, Cortland Lakeview.
Coach of the year: Vic Whiting, Northwest.

Second-team offense: Ends - Jeff Walker, Coventry, 6-4, 200, jr.; Josh Penland, Fairless, 6-2, 170, sr.; Dee Brizzolara, Aurora, 6-0, 165, jr.Linemen -Jeff Petrilli, Niles McKinley, 5-11, 235, sr.; Tony Barkey, Northwest, 6-5, 300, sr.; Andrew Knapp, Aurora, 6-4, 235, sr.; Jacob Roman, Crestwood, 5-11, 255, sr.; Drew Trammel, Ravenna, 6-2, 280, sr.; Corey Fuller, Northwest, 6-3, 300, sr.; Chris Ciraldo, Walsh Jesuit, 6-2, 305, sr. Quarterbacks - Kyle Snyder, Walsh Jesuit, 6-1, 180, jr.; Matt Trissel, Canton South, 6-0, 170, jr. Backs - Cameron Ontko, Walsh Jesuit, 6-0, 195, so.; Danny Beers, Northwest, 5-10, 190, jr.; Fitzgerald Toussaint, Youngstown Liberty, 5-9, 180, jr.; Jonathan Davis, Ravenna, 5-10, 170, sr.

Second-team defense: Linemen - Stephen Fejedelem, Ravenna, 6-4, 210, sr.; Matt Lopuchovsky, Hubbard, 6-1, 215, sr.; Jason Ulbricht, Marlington, 6-2, 235, sr.; Alex Stull, West Branch, 6-3, 225, sr. Linebackers - Mark Turnbull, Poland Seminary, 5-11, 210, sr.; Mark Mikula, Crestwood, 6-1, 175, sr.; Kevin Conners, Canton South, 6-0, 200, sr.; Matt Myers, Coventry, 6-0, 210, sr.; Brice Griffin, Northwest, 5-8, 185, sr.; Kasey Schwing, Streetsboro, 6-1, 210. Backs - Armand Dehaney, Walsh Jesuit, 5-9, 175, jr.; Tyler Bates, West Branch, 6-0, 175, sr.; Marcus Coonce, Hubbard, 5-9, 165, sr.; David Whipple, Canton South, 5-9, 181, sr.

DIVISION IV

First-team offense: Ends -Rob Hoagland, Canton Central Catholic, 6-2, 175, sr.; Rhyne Ladrach, Orrville, 6-5, 220, sr.; Brett Cubellis, Girard, 6-2, 185, sr.; Corey Clause, Waterloo, 6-2, 160, sr. Linemen - Brandon Ericsson, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney, 6-1, 261, sr.; Cole Dittirch, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 6-2, 200, jr.; Derek Berger, Waterloo, 6-0, 195, sr.; Andrew Destefano, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-1, 235, sr.; Joe Tournoux, Tuslaw, 6-0, 225, sr. Quarterbacks - Dan McCarthy, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney, 6-3, 205, sr.; Joey Rhoads, Canton Central Catholic, 5-10, 175, sr. Backs - John Pettigrew, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 5-9, 180, jr.; Brandon Beachum, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney, 6-1, 223, sr.; Carnell Evans, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 5-10, 205, sr.; Cameron Truss, Leavittsburg LaBrae, 6-0, 170, jr. Kicker - Igor Ilibasic, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 5-10, 165, sr.

First-team defense: Linemen - Nick Thomas, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-3, 230, sr.; Taylor Hill, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney, 6-3, 215, sr.; Mike Shaeffer, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-1, 215, sr.; John Simon, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney, 6-3, 266, jr.; Jeremy Garver, Triway, 6-0, 180, jr. Linebackers - Michael Zordich, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney, 6-2, 237, sr.; Marcello Natale, Canton Central Catholic, 6-1, 205, sr.; Cortez McCrary, Orrville, 6-2, 215, sr.; Kristopher Wildman, Warren Champion, 6-1, 210, sr.; Chris Taylor, Garrettsville, 5-9, 193, sr.; Jared Kusar, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 5-8, 165, sr. Backs - Tim Marlowe, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney, 5-11, 170, sr.; Markel Vaughn, Warren Champion, 5-9, 186, sr.; Max Colaner, Canton Central Catholic, 5-9, 170, sr.; Shelby Combs, Tuslaw, 5-10, 175, jr.; Kevin Saunders, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 5-11, 200, sr.; Dave Krusinski, Woodridge, 6-3, 212, sr. Punters - Brynt Werntz, Orrville, 6-0, 175, sr.; Kyle Stadelmyer, Girard, 6-2, 207, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Dan McCarthy, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney.
Defensive player of the year: Michael Zordich, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney.
Coach of the year: Lowell Klinefelter, Canton Central Catholic.

DIVISION V

First-team offense: Ends -Corey Hill, Columbiana Crestview, 6-0, 178, jr.; Linemen - Justin Ray, St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-5, 290, sr.; Jeremy Oller, Norwayne, 6-4, 255, sr.; Mike Hudak, North Lima South Range, 5-10, 210, sr.; Dan Pierce, North Lima South Range, 5-10, 225, sr.; Justin Brown, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-3, 255, sr.; Jared Carpenter, Northwestern, 6-5, 320, jr. Quarterbacks - Tony Britton, Columbiana Crestview, 6-1, 187, sr.; Lamar McQueen, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-9, 165, sr. Backs - Steve Bensinger, North Lima South Range, 6-0, 185, sr.; Thad Nofsinger, Waynedale, 5-11, 200, jr.; Travis Morris, Northwestern, 5-7, 195, sr.; Brad Hughes, Vienna Mathews, 5-9, 175, sr.; A.J. Zitello, Mineral Ridge, 5-11, 190, sr. Kicker - Mat Schaefer, Northwestern, 5-10, 175, sr.

First-team defense: Linemen - Carmen Lamancusa, Vienna Mathews, 6-3, 275, sr.; Dominic Armeni, Mineral Ridge, 5-10, 205, sr.; Jamel Turner, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-3, 215, so.; Steve Eyring, Waynedale, 5-11, 185, jr.; Matt Gilly, St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-0, 263, sr.; Eric Ochletree, Vienna Mathews, 5-9, 190, sr. Linebackers - Kent Cunningham, Mineral Ridge, 6-0, 205, sr.; James Rutt, Waynedale, 5-9, 165, jr.; Nick McGahagan, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-11, 205, sr.; Trent Kimball, Hillsdale, 5-9, 185, sr.; Matt Redick, Northwestern, 6-0, 170, sr. Backs - Ross Revella, Youngstown Ursuline, 5-10, 185, sr.; Shawn Sheridan, Northwestern, 5-10, 175, sr.; Clay Nelson, Hillsdale, 6-0, 185, sr.; Jon McRoberts, Mineral Ridge, 5-8, 160, sr.; Brent Jackson, Vienna Mathews, 5-8, 155, jr. Punter - Eric Lee, Smithville, 6-0, 215, jr.

Offensive player of the year: Lamar McQueen, Youngstown Ursuline.
Defensive player of the year: Shawn Sheridan, Northwestern.
Coach of the year: Tom Williams, Hillsdale.

DIVISION VI

First-team offense: Ends - Eddie Gonda, Youngstown Christian, 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, senior; Mike Thomas, McDonald, 6-1, 175, jr.; James Howard, Warren JFK, 6-1, 150, sr. Linemen - Zack Trainer, Mogadore, 6-4, 300, sr.; Alex Perkins, Leetonia, 6-3, 250; sr.; Ben Gerlach, Columbiana, 6-0, 240; Dom Moore, Lowellville, 6-0, 250, sr.; Jimmie McCale, McDonald, 6-1, 225, sr. Quarterbacks - Matt Krumpak, McDonald, 6-0, 170, sr.; Shawn Pierce, Mogadore, 6-1, 175, sr. Backs - Cody Destro, Mogadore, 6-3, 225, sr.; Cameron Brant, Mapleton, 6-0, 210, sr.; Jared Province, Warren JFK, 6-0, 190, sr.; Alex Sampson, McDonald, 5-11, 195, jr.; Kicker - Bryan
Visingardi, New Middletown Springfield, 5-10, 170, jr.

First-team defense: Linemen - Donald Trummer, Leetonia, 5-11, 230, sr.; Jordan Knetzer, Dalton, 6-2, 175, sr.; Jake McAvinew, Mogadore, 5-9, 175, fr.; James Bluedorn, Warren JFK, 6-1, 200, sr.; Ryan VanVoorhis, East Canton, 5-10, 200, sr. Linebackers - John Vasilchek, Lowellville, 5-10, 189, jr.; Neal Eaton, Warren JFK, 6-0, 185, sr.; Sefan Aulizio, Warren JFK, 5-11, 185, sr.; Josh Hertel, Columbiana, 5-10, 195, sr.; Ben Shankel, East Canton, 6-2, 210, sr.; Shayne Stewart, Mogadore, 5-11, 175, jr.
Backs - Nate Schuler, New Middletown Springfield, 6-2, 215, sr.; Matt Kalbfell, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 5-8, 155, sr.; Ryan Williams, Columbiana, 5-11, 200, sr.; Andrew Beun, Dalton, 5-8, 146, so.; Ryan Brodie, Mogadore, 5-7, 165, sr.; Bryant Marnin, East Canton, 5-11, 165, sr. Punter - Mike Wheeler, East Canton, 5-9, 140, sr.

Offensive players of the year: Cody Destro, Mogadore; Jared Province, Warren JFK.
Defensive player of the year: Josh Hertel, Columbiana.
Coach of the year: Matt Adorni, Mogadore.

GAVIN JACKSON/Akron Beacon Journal

North Canton Hoover senior receiver Matt Wakulchik catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter of the Vikings’ 21-14 overtime victory over Nordonia last week. Wakulchik shared the district’s Division I co-offensive player of the year award with Brunswick senior quarterback Sean Bedevelsky.

Ta-myra Davis, a 2006 Firestone graduate, has transferred to Wright State to continue her basketball and academic career.

Davis will have three years of eligibility remaining with the start of the Raiders 2008-09 season. She played her freshman season at Youngstown State.

Davis, a 6-foot-1 forward/center, appeared in 24 games for the Penguins and averaged 3.9 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 50 percent in field goal attempts.

Davis led Firestone to the City Series title as a senior, averaging about 17 points, 15 rebounds and three steals per game. She was named City Series Player of the Year that season and was a Division I Special Mention All-Ohio and a first-team all-district selection.

The Falcons won City Series titles in each of her four seasons and she amassed over 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in her high school career.

Soccer

Varsity Letters Player of the Game: CVCA senior midfielder Danny Thompson.

It was the ultimate day of soccer for the Thompson family of CVCA.

CVCA senior midfielder Danny Thompson scored two goals to lead the Royals to a 2-0 win over Kettering Alter in a Division II state final Saturday afternoon at Columbus Crew Stadium. His younger brothers, junior Logan Thompson and freshman Jack Thompson, are CVCA defenders who helped the Royals shutout their sixth consecutive opponent and win their second state title in four years.

But the excitment doesn’t stop there for the Thompsons.

The oldest Thompson brother, Nick, is a freshman midfielder for Messiah College. Nick Thompson and the Eagles will host Greensboro College at 6 p.m. today in a second-round game in the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Tournament.

Danny Thompson said his family doesn’t have time to make the trip to watch his older brother play in Grantham, Penn., but they will call him tonight for an update after the game.

Danny Thompson, who has committed to join Nick as a member of the Messiah College men’s soccer team next year, said he and his older brother talked on the phone before the state championship game in Columbus.

“He’s been a great encouragement in my life,” Danny Thompson said of his older brother, Nick. “He’s led me and my little brothers and shown us how to play.”

Nick Thompson has obviously done a good job showing his little brothers the ropes. Danny Thompson finished the season with 17 goals and will be named the Beacon Journal Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Click here for the game story.

ED SUBA JR./Akron Beacon Journal

CVCA senior midfielder Danny Thompson (left) battles for the ball with a Kettering Alter player. Thompson scored two goals to lead CVCA to a 2-0 victory in a Division II state championship game Saturday at Columbus Crew Stadium.

The CVCA boys soccer team is the Division II state champion.

The Royals (18-1-3) defeated Kettering Alter 2-0 Saturday afternoon at Columbus Crew Stadium to capture the title.

CVCA senior midfielder Danny Thompson carried the Royals to victory with two goals in the 72nd and 75th minutes.

It’s official: CVCA senior midfielder Danny Thompson has taken over.

Thompson score another goal with 5:41 left in the second half to extend the Royals’ lead to 2-0. If CVCA hangs on, it will win its second state championship in four years.

Stay tuned for updates.

CVCA took a 1-0 lead with 8:56 remaining in the second half.

The Royals scored when senior midfielder Danny Thompson’s corner kick hooked into the upper-right corner of the goal.

Stay tuned for more updates.

CVCA seems to have a slight advantage in overall speed. The Royals were on the attack in the first half, and had four shots on goal to Kettering Alter’s one.

But the score at halftime is 0-0.

Stay tuned for more updates.

I’m back in the pressbox at Columbus Crew Stadium watching the CVCA boys soccer team play Kettering Alter in a Division II state championship game.

There is 26:00 left in the first half, and the score is 0-0. Stay tuned for updates.

Division 2 Region 5
Semifinal
Parma Normandy 41, Tallmadge 38 (3 OT)

Division 2 Region 7
Semifinal
Louisville 22, Dresden Tri-Valley 13

Division 3 Region 9
Semifinal
Cortland Lakeview 14, Walsh Jesuit 10

Division 3 Region 11
Semifinal
Newark Licking Valley 35, West Branch 21
Northwest 41, Dover 13

Division 5 Region 17
Semifinal
Youngstown Ursuline 29, Waynedale 6

STATE SCOREBOARD
Division 2 Region 5
Semifinal
Mayfield 6, Warren Howland 0

Division 2 Region 6
Semifinal
Ashland 21, Avon Lake 14
Sylvania Southview 21, Piqua 14

Division 2 Region 7
Semifinal
Cols. DeSales 27, Canfield 10

Division 2 Region 8
Semifinal
Cin. Anderson 31, Day. Carroll 13
Cin. Turpin 21, Trotwood-Madison 13

Division 3 Region 09
Semifinal
Mentor Lake Cath. 28, Rocky River 25

Division 3 Region 10
Semifinal
Clyde 19, Napoleon 13
Sunbury Big Walnut 35, Shelby 8

Division 3
Region 12
Semifinal
Cin. Indian Hill 53, Circleville 14

Division 5 Region 17
Semifinal
N. Lima S. Range 23, Gates Mills Gilmour 0

Division 5
Region 19
Semifinal
Cols. Ready 34, Johnstown-Monroe 14

Division 5 Region 20
Semifinal
W. Jefferson 56, W. Liberty-Salem 24

Hilliard Davidson held on to defeat Jackson 2-1 in a Division I state final Friday at Columbus Crew Stadium.