Willow, Hieber head area's all-Ohio picks

COLUMBUS – Arlington's Calvin Willow earned third-team honors in Division VII and Patrick Henry's Mack Hieber was a second pick in Division VI in the 2026 all-Ohio boys basketball selections released on Wednesday. A 6-foot-10 senior, Willow averaged 18.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and blocked a league-leading 82 shots in leading Arlington to a second straight 20-win season. Hieber, a 6-6 senior, averaged 22.2 points a game for Patrick Henry and ended his career as the school's all-time leading scorer. Ottawa-Glandorf's Brody Fortman in Division IV, Liberty-Benton's Lincoln Holler in Division V, Patrick Henry's Reid Creager in Division VI and Arcadia's Isaac Stoner and Arlington's Ayden Cavinee in Division VII received special mention all-state recognition. Several area players were honorable mention all-state, including Van Buren's Cole Bishop and Will Rampe, Carey's Chase Stone, Elmwood Owen Traxler, Ada's Zack Zimmerman, Columbus Grove's Trevon Baxter and Hopewell-Loudon's Ashton Miller in Division VI and Pandora-Gilboa's Camden Verhoff and Vanlue's Owen Roszman in Division VII. Liberty-Benton's Reid Irwin in Division V and Fostoria's Jayceon Tucker, Ottawa-Glandorf's Jordan Schumaker and Upper Sandusky's Josh Heilman in Division IV were also honorable mention all-Ohio. All-Ohio Boys Division IV Player of the Year: Gator Nichols, Zanesville Maysville Coach of the Year: Evan Callihan, Circleville First Team Brody Denny, Germantown Valley View, 6-2, jr., 30.0; William Peagler Jr., Kettering Alter, 6-0, fr., 18.4; Keonte Smith, Dayton Northridge, 6-5, so., 18.7; Jordan Kaminsky, Heath, 6-3, sr., 25.0; Carter Myers, Caledonia River Valley, 6-6, sr., 24.6; CJ Ross, Ravenna, 6-4, sr., 24.0; Jace Riccardo, Canfield, 6-7, jr., 15.5; Theo Castro, Cleveland Glenville, 5-11, sr., 16.9; Gator Nichols, Zanesville Maysville, 6-0 sr., 23.6; Brayden DeVito, Shelby, 5-11, sr., 24.1. Second Team Jason Caimano, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 6-0, sr., 22.3; Antwan Hinton, Cincinnati Taft, 6-0, sr., 19.6; Kellen Wiley, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-3, sr., 18.0; Danny Bentley, Plain City Jonathan Alder, 6-1, so., 19.1; Daeshawn Fiore, Columbus East, 6-0, sr., 22.6; Chase Smith, Caledonia River Valley, 6-1, sr., 19.0; Garrett Carpenter, Cambridge, 6-2, sr., 24.3; Owen Hill, East Liverpool Beaver Local, 6-7, sr., 23.5; Stehl Bates, New Concord John Glenn, 6-2 sr., 20.4; Kole Nungester, Circleville, 6-2, sr., 16.4; Carson Davis, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-8, sr., 23.3. Third Team Braydon Songer, Hubbard, 6-3, sr., 20.1; Mason Waechter, Sheffield Brookside, 6-6, jr., 19.9; Donovan Driscal, Cleveland Central Catholic, 6-1, jr., 18.0; Brendan Hernan, Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 6-6, sr., 17.1; Jordyn Watson, Zanesville Maysville, 6-2 sr., 15.6; Kellen Glass, Sandusky Perkins, 6-6, sr., 13.6; Devin Silva, Otsego, 6-3, sr., 21.0; Cardae Brown, Ontario, 6-3, so., 21.5; Blake Fitch, Chillicothe Unioto, 5-11, sr., 15.3. Special Mention (Northwest Ohio only) Logan Markley, Lima Bath, 6-4, sr., 17.8; Preston Snyder, Millbury Lake, 5-10, sr., 15.5; Trindon Flenoury, Ontario, 6-1, so., 18.0; Brody Fortman, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-4, sr., 16.1. Honorable Mention (Northwest Ohio only) Sam Bollinger, Bellevue, 5-10, jr., 12.6; Landon Foltz, Shelby, 6-1, sr., 11.3; Grayson Jones, Port Clinton, 5-8, so., 12.6; Xavier Kelly, Van Wert, 6-0, so., 11.5; Carter Behlmer, Millbury Lake, 5-11, sr., 14.7; Riley Riegsecker, Wauseon, 6-3, jr., 17.2; Jayceon Tucker, Fostoria, 6-6, sr., 21.1; Ike Brown, Bellevue, 6-0, jr., 12.8; Jordan Schumaker, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, so., 11.1; Oscar Webb, Clyde, 6-1, sr., 13.6; JJ Greer, Rossford, 6-7, so., 15.3; Josh Heilman, Upper Sandusky, 6-2, sr., 12.8; Parker Tinch, Galion, 5-11, jr., 11.7; Sam Schweinfurth, Sandusky Perkins, 6-3, sr., 10.7. Division V Player of the Year: Jason Singleton, Columbus Academy Coaches of the Year: Kyle Dack, Sullivan Black River; Drew Stevens, Ironton First Team Drake Ahrens, Versailles, 6-3, sr., 16.1; Max Joiner, Cincinnati Summit Country Day, 6-5, so., 18.0; Jason Singleton, Columbus Academy, 6-4, sr., 21.3; Austin Rowe, Leavittsburg LaBrae, 6-4, sr., 19.8; Dylan Zeigler, Cleveland Heights Lutheran East, 6-3, so., 18.1; Liam Goran, LaGrange Keystone, 6-4, jr., 20.3; Griffin Straub, St. Clairsville, 6-7, sr. 23.0; Julian Washington, Margaretta, 6-4, sr., 24.4; Walter Plantz, Genoa, 6-8, sr., 22.4; Ashton Layne, Ironton, 6-3, Jr., 19.1. Second Team Dre Chambers, Cincinnati North College Hill, 6-2, sr., 17.6; Gavin Toombs, Fredericktown, 6-5, sr., 16.2; Joshua Smith, Columbus Africentric, 6-5, sr., 15.5; Cohen Richardson, Ravenna Southeast, 6-0, jr., 19.6; Lance Vlacovsky, Canton Central Catholic, 5-11, sr., 13.2; Colt Cowling, LaGrange Keystone, 6-4, so., 23.5; Justin Britton, Andover Pymatuning Valley, 6-3, so., 22.8; Jaxson Hall, Willard, 6-3, so., 21.5; Maddox Kazee, Chesapeake, 6-2, Jr., 18.7; Wes Briggs, Wellston, 6-6, Jr., 21.2. Third Team Grady Barber, Williamsburg, 6-4, sr., 14.4; Brodey Reisinger, Lewistown Indian Lake, 6-4, jr., 17.4; Rohaun Harris-Hardy, Columbus Africentric, 6-5, sr., 16.2; Tyler Pappas, Akron Manchester, 6-3, sr., 15.5; Braxton Sloan, Girard, 6-0, so., 21.8; Devin Hardwick, Brooklyn, 6-3, sr., 17.0; Chris Hill, Cleveland Heights Lutheran East, 5-10, jr., 11.1; Will Allen, Fairview Park Fairview, 6-1, sr., 18.6; Devontey Perkins, Cleveland Heights Lutheran East, 6-7, jr., 10.8; Jackson Cabot, Ridgewood, 5-11 sr., 17.8; Elijah Smith, Martins Ferry, 6-3, jr., 18.5; Gunnar McCullough, Chillicothe Zane Trace, 6-3, sr., 17.0. Special Mention (Northwest Ohio only) Judah Keller, Margaretta, 6-0, sr., 13.2; Ryan Routson, Genoa, 5-7, sr., 13.4; Brayden Luidhardt, Pemberville Eastwood, 6-2, so., 17.6; Blake Rhonehouse, Paulding, 6-1, sr., 15.3; Jack Badenhop, Liberty Center, 6-4, fr., 14.4; Alex York, Delta, 6-1, sr., 15.2; Tyson Manz, Paulding, 6-6, so., 15.1; Xander Kuckuck, Paulding, 6-3, sr., 13.0; Wyatt Gericke, Archbold, 6-3, so., 12.6; Lincoln Holler, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 6-6, sr., 18.7. Honorable Mention (Northwest Ohio only) Reid Irwin, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 6-1, sr., 8.7; Cole Leimeister, Milan Edison, 5-10, sr., 20.5; Quentin Conway, Huron, 6-1, sr., 15.9; Zach Hallett, Oak Harbor, 6-1, jr., 15.0; Landon Knapke, Coldwater, 6-1, sr., 12.9; Coltyn Meagrow, Milan Edison, 6-4, sr., 18.1; Morgan Harris, Archbold, 6-4, jr., 11.6; Drew Luidhardt, Pemberville Eastwood, 5-11, sr., 11.7; Avi Hanusz, Ottawa Hills, 6-1, sr., 11.7. Division VI Player of the Year: Trey Sagester, New Madison Tri-Village Coach of the Year: Caleb McClanahan, Portsmouth West First Team Trey Sagester, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-3, sr., 25.0; Antonio White, Cincinnati Deer Park, 6-2, sr., 34.0; Boston Pearson, Grandview Heights, 6-5, sr., 16.4; Brennan Piatt, Smithville, 5-11, jr., 16.0; Carter Turk, Orwell Grand Valley, 6-5, jr., 19.0; Dylan Schott, Caldwell, 6-0, sr,, 21.2; Jaleel Vincent, Bridgeport, 6-1, jr., 22.0; Brayden Holt, Colonel Crawford, 6-1, sr., 19.7; Jordan Priddy, Lima Central Catholic, 6-2, sr., 27.1; Will Kegley, Portsmouth West, 6-3, sr., 22.1. Second Team Duncan Peters, Grandview Heights, 6-6, so., 16.2; A.J. Ramgeet, Lisbon David Anderson, 6-1, sr., 23.7; Chase Moore, Mineral Ridge, 6-2, sr., 17.8; Ben DiFranco, Kirtland, 6-4, sr., 14.6; Lucas Renfro, Kirtland, 6-3, sr., 18.0; Brayden Bendik, Elyria Open Door Christian, 6-0, jr., 24.4; Alex Miller, Berlin Hiland, 5-11, sr., 12.0; Mack Hieber, Hamler Patrick Henry, 6-6, sr., 22.2; Brayden Mescher, Marion Local, 6-2, sr., 13.1; Kee'Ran Stokes, Maumee Valley Country Day, 5-10, jr., 21.2. Third Team Dom Black, New Madison Tri-Village, 6-5, jr., 12.0; Riston Taylor, Troy Christian, 6-4, sr., 18.1; Phil Davis, Newton Falls, 6-0, jr., 18.3; Dereon Barber, Richmond Heights, 5-11, so., 14.3; Ryan Zerger, Berlin Hiland, 6-7, so., 13.7; Payne DeGray, Colonel Crawford, 6-5, sr., 15.5; Will Sensabaugh, Spencerville, 5-11, jr., 19.9; Luke Mason, Attica Seneca East, 5-9, sr., 17.0; Bo Johnson, Peebles, 5-10, so., 16.4; Colton Lloyd, Meigs Eastern, 6-7, sr., 24.0. Special Mention (Northwest Ohio only) Karter Goon, Ashland Crestview, 6-2, sr., 18.0; Reece Walby, Gibsonburg, 5-11, jr., 18.2; Carson Slates, Woodmore, 5-9, sr., 18.2; Reid Creager, Hamler Patrick Henry, 6-3, jr., 18.6; Quinten Eisel, Evergreen, 6-3, sr., 15.5; Dane Ewers, Ayersville, 6-4, so., 20.4; Jeremiah Peake, Ayersville, 6-2, jr., 16.2; Max Hammons, Lincolnview, 5-9, jr., 17.8. Honorable Mention (Northwest Ohio only) Austin Zimmerman, St. Henry, so., 10.6; Trevon Baxter, Columbus Grove, 6-1, sr. 13.8; Kale Ahrens, Marion Local, 6-3, jr., 12.5; Jeybrehm Price, Maumee Valley Country Day, 6-5, jr., 15.2; Drew Stanek, Wynford, 6-3, so., 19.2; Ashton Miller, Hopewell-Loudon, 6-3, jr., 16.4; Zack Zimmerman, Ada, 6-3, sr., 15.4; Cole Bishop, Van Buren, 5-10, sr., 8.8; Owen Traxler, Elmwood, 5-11, jr., 14.5; Owen Sensabaugh, Spencerville, 5-11, sr., 12.0; Aiden Morant, Gibsonburg, 6-2, sr., 14.5; Jack Huelsman, St. Henry, 6-0, sr., 10.1; Henry Thomas, New London, 5-10, fr., 15.1; Chase Stone, Carey, 6-5, sr., 11.5; Levi Panico, Sherwood Fairview, 6-4, sr., 11.0; Will Rampe, Van Buren, 6-3, sr., 9.7; King Beard, Kansas Lakota, 6-6, sr., 14.0; Lance Maenle, Wayne Trace, 6-2, sr., 13.1; John DeGray, Colonel Crawford, 6-3, jr., 8.4; Hayden Perrott, Convoy Crestview, 6-0, sr., 15.9. Division VII Player of the Year: Cameron Elwer, Delphos St. John's Coach of the Year: Nick Ramos, Montpelier First Team Shane Frantz, Sidney Lehman Catholic, 6-5, jr., 19.4; Austin Helmuth, Plain City Shekinah Christian, 6-3, sr., 17.1; Jackson Kirura, Westerville Genoa Christian, 6-5, jr., 21.9; R.J. Walgate, Medina Christian, 6-7, jr., 18.5; Collin Kalaher, Columbiana Heartland Christian, 5-11, jr., 23.0; Yomar Castellano, Fairport Harding, 5-6, jr., 19.8; Tyler Bernett, Zanesville Rosecrans, 6-5 sr., 18.4; Cameron Elwer, Delphos St. John's, 6-2, sr., 29.4; CJ Fidler, Montpelier, 6-2, so., 22.4; Reed Brinager, Racine Southern, 6-5, jr., 24.0. Second Team Keegan Guenther, Springfield Catholic Central, 6-4, sr., 20.2; Casey Heap, Cincinnati Miami Valley Christian Academy, 6-3, sr., 15.2; Kris McNeil, South Charleston Southeastern, 6-5, jr., 21.0; Joey Cappuzzello, McDonald, 6-3, sr., 16.4; Connor Cochran, Berlin Center Western Reserve, 6-0, sr., 19.5; Rahim Mitchell, Steubenville Catholic Central, 5-11 so., 19.5; Gage Moore, Strasburg-Franklin, 6-2 sr., 16.0; Jarrett Burrer, Plymouth, 6-4, sr., 19.0; Jack Leppelmeier, Pettisville, 6-2, sr., 22.9; Briggs Gallehue, Edon, 6-4, sr., 20.4; Zaine McMichael, Antwerp, 6-1, sr., 22.3; Andrew Elwer, Delphos St. John's, 6-2, jr., 15.6. Third Team Eli Pitts, Botkins, 6-0, jr., 13.5; Ty Johnston, Millersport, 5-10, sr., 16.5; Lowen Ferguson, Jeromesville Hillsdale, 5-4, so., 18.0; Darrien Davis, Willoughby Cornerstone Christian, 6-5, sr., 18.4; Grady Barkley, Malvern, 5-9 jr., 14.0; Calvin Willow, Arlington, 6-10, sr., 18.8; Brody Smith, Leesburg Fairfield, 6-2, jr., 20.6; Jon Knapp, Franklin Furnace Green, 6-5, sr., 22.6. Special Mention (Northwest Ohio only) Cole Perry, Monroeville, 6-6, sr., 12.8; Will Donovan, Stryker, 6-1, sr., 22.4; Zach Whitley, North Central, 5-10, jr., 15.8; Cole Albers, Minster, 6-8, sr., 15.7; Isaac Stoner, Arcadia, 6-0, sr., 19.5; Logan Ritzler, Tiffin Calvert, 5-11, sr., 19.1; Ayden Cavinee, Arlington, 6-1, sr., 14.0; Isaac Gallagher, Old Fort, 6-3, sr., 16.1; Landon Fries, Norwalk St. Paul, 5-11, sr., 17.6; Izaya Reynolds, Plymouth, 6-5, so., 14.0; Kody Lawhorn, Crestline, 5-7, jr., 16.1. Honorable Mention (Northwest Ohio only) Ashton Miller, Ottoville, 6-2, sr., 18.0; Luke Kern, McComb, 6-1, so., 17.0; Bryan Chaffee, South Central, 6-1, sr., 18.0; Cayden Wikel, Sandusky St. Marys, 5-8, jr., 13.6; Beau Sanders, Upper Scioto Valley, 6-2, jr., 16.5; Erick Graham, Cardinal Stritch, 6-1, jr., 14.4; Corbin Chrisman, Edon, 5-11, jr., 14.7; Kenneth Smeltzer, Montpelier, 6-2, sr., 10.7; Calvin Menke, Fort Jennings, 5-10, sr., 14.5; Owen Grime, Kalida, 6-0, so., 10.5; Cole McClurg, Minster, 6-1, sr., 11.4; Bradley Williams, Stryker, 5-10, sr., 14.3; Maverick Myers, Monroeville, 6-2, sr., 14.3; Hunter Caudill, Buckeye Central, 5-10, sr., 17.1; Kieran Barnett, Crestline, 6-2, sr., 10.8; Xavier Blackman, Cardinal Stritch, 6-1, sr., 11.9; Henry Beisner, Old Fort, 6-7, sr., 9.8; Grady Otterbacher, Tiffin Calvert, 6-4, jr., 8.4; Camden Verhoff, Pandora-Gilboa, 6-0, sr., 13.1; Owen Roszman, Vanlue, 6-0, sr., 16.3.