O-G's Erford, North Baltimore's Allison earn all-Ohio POY nods

COLUMBUS – Ottawa-Glandorf's Karsyn Erford and North Baltimore's Lacie Allison capped record-setting seasons by being named the players of the year in their respective divisions of the all-Ohio girls basketball selections released on Monday.Erford, who will play college ball for the University of Findlay, averaged 18.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists in leading O-G to a 28-1 overall record, a No. 1 ranking in the polls, and a runner-up finish in the Division V state tournament. The 5-foot-10 senior guard is the school's career scoring leader in girls basketball and earned all-Ohio recognition as a freshman (honorable mention), sophomore (special mention), junior (first team) and senior (first team, player of the year).Allison put up video-game numbers during an outstanding sophomore season at North Baltimore.After averaging 25.8 points and 10 rebounds in earning first-team all-state notice as a freshman, the 5-7 guard upped those numbers to 34.2 points and 11.4 rebounds —in addition to 6.1 steals -- per game as a sophomore.Allison lit it up by scoring 61 points in an 86-68 win over Sandusky, scored 52 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in a win over Marion Elgin, and drained 10 3-pointers and scored 40 points against Cory-Rawson.After just two seasons of varsity ball, Allison has – unofficially – 1,407 career points.McComb's Morgan Kern and Ottoville's Brooklyn Koester in Division VII and Patrick Henry's Carys Crossland in Division VI were also first-team in the Division IV, V, VI and VII girls all-Ohio in selections determined by a panel of Ohio Prep Sports Media Association members and released through the OHSAA on Monday. The girls Division I, II and III all-Ohio teams will be released today at noon, with boys all-state selections released on Wednesday (IV, V, VI, VII) and Thursday (I, II, III).Kern, second-team all-Ohio in 2024-25, averaged 17.4 points and 9.1 rebounds in moving up to first team her junior year at McComb. Koester averaged 19.4 points for an Ottoville team that reached the Division VII state semifinals. Crossland, Patrick Henry's career scoring leader in girls basketball, averaged 16.9 points for the Patriots.Ottawa-Glandorf's Madison McKee, a 6-2 junior who averaged 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds for the 28-1 Titans, was second team in Division V and Leipsic freshman Kya Brant, a 5-10 wing who averaged 22 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists, earned second team honors in Division VII.Averaging a double-double earned Riverdale's Marissa Bonham and Columbus Grove's Nicole Nesby second-team all-state honors in Division VI, along with Patrick Henry's Ada Christman (11.5 ppg). Bonham, the 2026 Blanchard Valley Conference Player of the Year, averaged 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds; Nesby, a top holdover from the Bulldogs 2025 state championship team, averaged 14 points and 10 boards.Columbus Grove's Kendal Palte (11.2 ppg) in Division VI and Kalida's Addilyn Huber (18.7 ppg) in Division VII were third team.Pandora-Gilboa's Ava Huffman and Savannah Knueven, Arcadia's Liberty Voges and Arlington's Jada Smith received special mention all-state recognition in Division VII, along with Liberty-Benton's Corra Dehart in Division IV.Honorable mention all-state honors went to Liberty-Benton's Megan Gerken in Division IV, Elmwood's Salena Deal and Ottawa-Glandorf's Alivia Grothause in Division V, Carey's Emily Brodman and McKinnley Kessler in Division VI and Arcadia's Addy Colman, Miller City's Sophia Ruck and Hopewell-Loudon's Karsyn Snyder in Division VII. Girls all-OhioDivision IV Player of the Year: Tristan Williams, Shaker Heights LaurelCoach of the Year: Josh Blakeman, Circleville First TeamLeila Carter, Columbus International, 5-8, sr., 27.0; Addison Edgington, Circleville, 6-2, jr., 20.1; Lucy Luers, Franklin Bishop Fenwick, 6-1, so., 14.7; Samaya Wilkins, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 6-3 jr., 22.4; Kaitlyn Turinksy, Bellevue, 6-3, sr., 12.9; Tristan Williams, Shaker Heights Laurel, 5-8, sr., 22.8; Carly Kray, Ashtabula Edgewood, 5-7, jr., 23.5; Dakota Graham, Norton, 5-7, sr., 16.1; Kaydence Walker, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-9 jr., 18.2; Kylie Ujcich, Carrollton, 5-6 sr., 13.4. Second TeamKiannah Ingram, Logan Elm, 5-6, sr., 19.8; Zoey Conn, St. Paris Graham, 5-9, jr., 17.2; Jolie Gudorf, Brookville, 6-0, so., 19.8; Makenna Moritz, Genoa Area, 5-11, jr., 16.7; Taitum Jeffrey, Clyde, 5-8, jr., 17.3; Annie Sullivan, Gates Mills Gilmour Academy, 6-2, fr., 17.3; Claire Coljohn, Parma Heights Holy Name, 5-9, jr., 20.1; Faelynn Beckrest, Chesterland West Geauga, 5-7, jr., 22.8; Madi Hoopes, Beloit West Branch, 6-1, fr., 13.3; Evie Barth, Seville Cloverleaf, 5-8, sr., 18.8. Third TeamAddison Lambert, London, 5-8, jr., 11.2; Avelina Wagner, Delaware Buckeye Valley, 5-4, jr., 13.1; Jenna Wolf, Columbus Bishop Ready, 5-10, sr., 14.8; Alex Dixon, Urbana, 5-8, sr., 22.3; Averie Layman, Batavia, 5-7, jr., 15.6; ; Caroline Roelle, Dayton Oakwood, 5-6, sr., 17.6; Brooke Wiley, Millbury Lake, 5-10, jr., 17.6; Ari Dimacchia, Elyria Catholic, 5-11, so., 11.0; Ally Sharrer, Canal Fulton Northwest, 5-8, jr., 12.5; Myleigh Williams, McConnelsville Morgan 5-10 sr., 13.5. Special Mention(Northwest Ohio only)Corra Dehart, Liberty-Benton, 6-3, jr., 10.9; Chloe Mahek, Shelby, 5-8, jr., 15.2; Josey Arnold, Bryan, 5-8, sr., 12.0; Ava Jakubcin-Theis, Bellevue, 5-7, fr., 12.8. Honorable Mention(Northwest Ohio only)Addisyn Moritz, Genoa Area, 5-11, sr., 11.8; Hannah Miller, Napoleon, 5-11, jr., 9.9; Averyann Fisher, Bryan, 5-7, so., 14.3; Megan Gerken, Liberty-Benton, 5-11, jr., 12.1; Sophia Menker, St. Marys Memorial, 5-8, sr., 10.8; Ava Good, Napoleon, 5-11, sr., 10.5; Sophia Rupp, Wauseon, 6-0, sr., 10.3; Ellie Freitag, Bellevue, 5-3, jr., 7.8. Division VPlayer of the Year: Karsyn Erford, Ottawa-GlandorfCoach of the Year: Nathan Warner, London Madison-Plains First TeamJeniya Bowers, Columbus Africentric, 5-9, sr., 22.5; Kendall Owens, Columbus Academy, 5-7, sr., 16.6; Anna Stroup, London Madison-Plains, 5-6, so., 22.7; Sienna Allen, Portsmouth, 6-0, sr., 17.1; Karsyn Erford, Ottawa-Glandorf, sr., 19.5; Ava Boccio, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-8, jr., 17.1; Madyson Sokolowski, LaGrange Keystone, 5-6, jr., 24.8; Ava Maibach, Creston Norwayne, 5-11, sr., 13.9; Addison Rhodes, Columbiana Crestview, 6-0, sr., 31.6; Laken Vinskovich, Belmont Union Local, 6-1, sr., 19.5. Second TeamJae'Veyonna Brown, Columbus Africentric, 6-0, sr., 17.5; Abbey Isaacs, Chesapeake, 5-7, sr., 20.8; Bailey Russell, Proctorville Fairland, 5-8, sr., 17.1; Addison Godby, Proctorville Fairland, 6-0, sr., 11.8; Whitney Dixon, Cincinnati Madeira, 5-8, jr., 15.8; Katey Litten, Versailles, 5-8, sr., 14.8; Miller Spreen, Cincinnati Mariemont, 5-6, sr., 18.0; Madison McKee, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-2, jr., 12.6; Avery Russell, Chagrin Falls, 5-8, jr., 18.4; Elizabeth Dunmire, Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph, sr., 16.7; Mandy Cardinal, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-0, sr., 19.0. Third TeamTaylor Evans, Amanda-Clearcreek, 5-8, sr., 16.0; Keke Woods, Portsmouth, 5-6, jr., 17.1; Adyson Bales, Anna, 6-3, jr., 13.0; Michaela Firks, West Milton Milton-Union, 5-11, jr., 16.0; Zoe Walters, Beachwood, 5-5, so., 20.0; Allie DeMassimo, Creston Norwayne, 5-8, sr., 13.6; Ava Edwards, Uhrichsville Claymont, 5-3 sr., 20.3; Giana Chirpas, Martins Ferry, 5-10 jr., 17.0; Elli Wallick, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley, 5-5 jr., 12.7; Brinley Barnett, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-7, sr. 9.5. Special Mention(Northwest Ohio only)Tori Schlatter, Paulding, 5-5, jr., 10.5; Brookelynn Tabbert, Oak Harbor, 5-5, jr., 11.3; Corrin Gettys, Willard, 5-9, sr., 12.1; Anna Lohman, Delta, 6-0, so., 15.0; Miley Gericke, Archbold, 5-10, sr., 12.0. Honorable Mention(Northwest Ohio only)Camryn Wiers, Willard, 5-10, sr., 9.0; 9.5; Ella Booth, Milan Edison, 5-9, sr., 11.1; 12.0; Reghan Markley, Oak Harbor, 5-6, sr., 11.3; Karder Haas, Oak Harbor, 5-5, sr., 12.7; Alivia Grothause, Ottawa-Glandorf, 5-7, sr., 7.1 Salina Deal, Elmwood, 5-8, sr., 15.7; Eliana Pelkey, Bellville Clear Fork, 5-8, sr., 9.0; Kayleigh Dunham, Paulding, 6-0, jr., 8.1; Keagyn Gillen, Delta, 5-9, sr., 8.9; Reese Bedingfield, Willard, 5-11, sr., 8.9; Ava Kachmarik, Pemberville Eastwood, 5-7, jr., 12.6.Division VIPlayer of the Year: Kendell Skiver, Ottawa HillsCoaches of the Year: Bill Mitchin Johnstown Northridge; Stefanie Landis, Pleasant Hill Newton First TeamTatum Lusher, Grandview Heights, 5-10, sr., 24.6; Janay Carter, Canal Winchester Harvest Prep, 5-10, so., 14.5; Maycee Muselin, Marion Elgin, 5-9, jr., 27.1; : Cassidy Lane, Castalia Margaretta, 6-0, sr., 14.3; Kendell Skiver, Toledo Ottawa Hills, 5-11, so., 26.8; Carys Crossland, Patrick Henry, 5-10, sr., 16.9; Honor Hall, Richmond Heights, 5-11, sr., 20.0; Brenlee Cottrill, Stewart Federal Hocking, 5-1, jr., 17.2; Elly Evarts, Gibsonburg, 5-8, jr., 20.0; Leah Keib, Smithville, 5-8, sr., 16.8; Colbie Curall, Rootstown, 5-10, sr., 14.7. Second TeamIlahana Speelman, Sugar Grove Berne Union, 6-0, fr., 18.6; Ava Travis, Johnstown Northridge, 5-8, sr., 17.8; Jenna Mannon, West Jefferson, 5-10, jr., 22.1; Clara Forrest, Mechanicsburg, 6-0, jr., 15.0; Nicole Nesby, Columbus Grove, 6-0, sr., 14.1; Ada Christman, Patrick Henry, 6-2, sr., 11.5; Lexi Moore, Wayne Trace, 6-1, sr., 15.0; Marissa Bonham, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale, 5-10, jr., 16.5; Grace Finefrock, Canton Central Catholic, 5-5, jr., 13.3; Brenna Leach, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 5-9, sr., 16.3. Third TeamGracie Bills, Belpre, 5-11, jr., 16.7; Ava Astorino, West Liberty-Salem, 5-7, sr., 15.7; Adalynn Hines, New Madison Tri-Village, 5-6, sr., 12.1; Kendal Palte, Columbus Grove, 5-10, sr., 11.2; Natalie Miller, Columbia Station Columbia, 5-10, so., 12.4; Sarah Belden, Canton Central Catholic, 5-6, sr., 12.3; Kylie Geiser, Apple Creek Waynedale, 5-7, sr., 8.0; Katie Kellogg, Salineville Southern, 5-7, fr., 22.8; Macy Mullet, Berlin Hiland, 5-7, jr., 13.0; Kaci Tsoras, Shadyside, 5-10, sr., 15.8; Caroline Sheldon, Bucyrus Wynford, 5-6, jr., 13.9. Special Mention(Northwest Ohio only)Morgan Baumer, St. Henry, 5-7, sr., 15.0; Rylee Markel, Kansas Lakota, 5-8, sr., 16.7; Megan Hughes, Rockford Parkway, 6-0, jr., 13.2; Tori Kidney, Ashland Crestview, 5-5, sr., 12.3; Evelyn Lehman, Allen East, 5-4, jr., 17.3; Aubrey Hammer, Sherwood Fairview, 5-6, sr., 13.0; Lanae Manz, Metamora Evergreen, 5-9, jr., 13.4; Valery Henry, New London, 5-10, sr., 11.9; Robin Ehmann, North Robinson Colonel Crawford, 5-10, jr., 12.3. Honorable Mention(Northwest Ohio only)Emmi Powers, Colonel Crawford, 5-9, jr., 13.7; Emily Brodman, Carey, 5-9, sr., 8.9; Ellyse Schäefer, Margaretta, 5-7, sr., 10.9; Rylee Markel, Kansas Lakota, 5-8, sr., 16.7; Sophie VanSlooten, Ottawa Hills, 5-10, sr., 12.2; Kelsey Kaylor, Woodmore, 5-6, sr., 12.0; Gracie Thomas, New London, 5-11, sr., 9.7; Brittyn Bruns, Parkway, 5-5, sr., 9.0; Kaci Gregory, Convoy Crestview, 5-5, jr., 12.6; Devony Mull, Hicksville, 5-10, so., 13.3; Jenna Reed, Toledo Christian, 5-9, sr., 19.6; Reece Albers, Minster, 5-8, sr., 11.4; Karlee Buschur, St. Henry, 5-11, sr., 9.1; Kate Ashman, Marion Local, 5-10, jr., 10.5; Zy'Eir Davis, Mansfield Christian, 5-6, sr., 13.4; McKinnley Kessler, Carey, 5-8, so., 9.2. Division VII Player of the Year: Lacie Allison, North BaltimoreCoach of the Year: Mike Bashore, Russia First TeamHaylee Beachy, Plain City Shekinah Christian, 5-7, sr., 15.8; Hadli Gillum, Lancaster Fisher Catholic, 5-11, so., 22.1; Abbie Knapp, Franklin Furnace Green, 6-1, jr., 25.3; Hazel Francis, Russia, 6-0, jr., 10.3; Brooklyn Koester, Ottoville, 5-6, jr., 19.4; Lacie Allison, North Baltimore, 5-7, so., 34.2; Morgan Kern, McComb, 5-11, jr., 17.4; Briella Bendik, Elyria Open Door Christian, 5-7, fr., 27.0; Didi Ryan, Warren JFK, 5-6, jr., 21.5; Sofia Secrest, Strasburg-Franklin, 5-5, sr., 14.6. Second TeamZarah Roby, Lancaster Fairfield Christian, 5-10, sr., 18.4; Jaysa Bryant, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 5-11, jr., 23.5; Brooklynn Seubert, Mississinawa Valley, 6-0, sr., 13.6; Maria Christian, Cedarville, 5-7, so., 17.6; Addison Schang, Fayette, 5-6, sr., 15.7; Alivia Farnham, Edgerton, 6-0, sr., 18.3; Kya Brandt, Leipsic, 5-10, fr., 22.0; Riley McPeek, Willoughby Cornerstone Christian, 6-2, fr., 14.5; Ivy Kaminski, Middlefield Cardinal, 5-9, jr., 19.5; Gianna Pompelia, Warren JFK, 5-8, sr., 20.4; Third TeamEmma Emnett, Portsmouth Clay, 5-5, jr., 17.5; ; Jillian Geis, Middletown Christian, 5-10, jr., 14.5; Liza Poeppelman, Fort Loramie, 5-9, so., 11.0; Princess Webster, Lockland, 5-5 jr., 17.3; Ryland Workman, South Charleston Southeastern, 5-10, sr., 14.3; Kennedy Kunkle, Fayette, 5-10, so., 12.6; Addilyn Huber, Kalida, 5-9, jr., 18.7; Brooklynn Domzalski, Cuyahoga Heights, 5-6, so., 13.1; Quincy Miller, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 5-6, sr., 15.6; Ally Miller, Strasburg-Franklin, 6-1, sr., 12.1. Special Mention(Northwest Ohio only)Riley Trumpower, Lucas, 5-8, so., 11.9; Adison Briner, Edon, 5-10, sr., 13.9; Ava Huffman, Pandora-Gilboa, 5-5, sr., 15.4; Savannah Knueven, Pandora-Gilboa, 5-10, sr., 15.8; ; Liberty Voges, Arcadia, 5-9, jr., 15.0; ; Izzy Stockmaster, Seneca East, 5-6, sr., 13.4; Jada Smith, Arlington, 5-7, sr., 14.1; Alexa Snay, Seneca East, 5-10, sr., 13.1; Megan Rombach, Tiffin Calvert, 5-8, jr., 9.6. Honorable Mention(Northwest Ohio only)Reid Didion, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic, 5-7, fr., 14.1; 14.1; 13.9; Addy Coleman, Arcadia, 5-5, sr., 10.0; Addison Albers, New Knoxville, 5-11, sr., 13.8; 11.9; 13.1; Sophia Ruck, Miller City, 5-4, fr., 11.6; 14.0; Amaya Hill, Cardinal Stritch, 5-9, jr., 14.6; I'Yonna Sawyer, Maumee Valley Country Day, 5-5, fr., 24.1; Grace Froelich, Stryker, 5-8, sr., 8.6; Becca Strauss, Pettisville, 5-4, sr., 11.8; Kendra Waldron, Ayersville, 5-6, sr., 14.0; Nevaeh Smith, Edon, 5-9, jr., 9.9; Katie Woodland, Mohawk, 5-9, jr., 11.2; Adelyn Dick, Old Fort, 5-9, so., 12.1; 12.6; Karsyn Snyder, Hopewell-Loudon, 5-8, jr., 9.9; Jocelyn Noblit, Crestline, 5-3, jr., 14.0.