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The 2012 Knights are working hard in the weight room this winter as they prepare for the upcoming season and a new more challenging conference.

The Knights return a solid core of 12 starters from last years team. 8 players are  3 year starters.  6 all conference players.  2 all-state players – Brady Vanover and Kennedy Cook.  And FAVC Defensive Player of the Year Brady Vanover.    It will be the first team in school history with 4 Year Varsity starters including Evan Berg, Kennedy Cook, Austin Copeland, Justin Crull, and Brady Vanover.

The Knights took a break this week to hoist up the final FAVC Championship Banner.    This is the 14th Championship Banner for the Knights!

February 1st is the first day Seniors can sign their National Letter of Intent to confirm their committment to play college football.    Congratulations to Jensen Gebhardt, Sean Horan and Jamire Westbrook who will be signing on Wednesday.

Jamire Westbrook will join Knights Alumni Zac Murphy at Miami University.   Jamire Westbrook  committed to the Miami Redhawks on June 28th.    Tune in to Redhawks Recruiting Live on Wednesday from 9AM to 1PM.    Click Redhawks recruiting Live for a live webcast.

Jensen will be playing for Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders along side Knight Alumni Trey Knecht.    Jensen committed to Lindsey Wilson on January 24th.

Sean Horan will be playing in the Horizon League for the Butler Bulldogs.   Sean visited Butler this weekend.   He was offered and committed to the Bulldogs today!

The Kings Football 2011 team continues to garnish awards for their past season.

Nick Bird, Sean Horan, and Tommy Schnee all were selected First Team Academic All Ohio for 2012. 

Tommy Schnee won the D2 Defensive Linemen of the Year from the Anthony Munoz Foundation and Kennedy won the D2 Offensive lineman of the year as well. This makes 2 years in a row for both guys!

Last night at the annual Tri State FB awards program, Kings FB took home the most awards. Culminating the night was Kings FB winning the “”Team of the Year” award over the like of ,Moeller, St. Xavier and Colerain ! We had 7 players receive recognition! RB Jamire Westbrook  and T.E. Nick Bird were selected as 1st team offense. Defensive tackle Brady Vanover, kicker Evan Berg, and defensive back Justin Crull were selected as second team.   Offensive guard Kennedy Cook and linebacker Sean Horan earned third team awards.

And this a.m., the All City Enquirer Team was  announced!  Again, Kings FB got a lot of ink with different levels of recognition including Jamire as D2 Player of the Year for D2 for the second year. Coach Andy Olds was named D2 Coach of the Year. Nick Bird was selected 1st Team offense at T.E. while Brady Vanover, D.E. Max Demumbrum, and L.B. Sean Horan made 1st Team for the defense. Players earning honorable mention were Kennedy Cook, Justin Crull, Austin Copeland,  Zac Hildebrandt, Jensen Gebhardt, Nick Wolf, and Tommy Schnee.

In December, Southwest Ohio Football Coaches association named 11 Knights the Coaches All-City team!    Defensive members include:  DL  1st Team – Brady Vanover, Tommy Schnee.  2nd Team – Max Demumbrum  LB 1st Team – Sean Horan.  2nd Team -  Austin Copeland DB  2nd Team  Justin Crull, Zach Hildebrand.    Offensive members include: RB  1st Jamire Westbrook, QB 1st Jensen Gebhardt, TE 1st Nick Bird, OL 1st Kennedy Cook, Nick Wolf and 2nd  Team -  Ryan Anthony.  Evan Berg represented Special Teams as the 1st team Kicker. 

Lastly, Senior Sean Horan has been selected as a finalist for one of the most prestigious awards in all high school sports in the state of Ohio, the annual “That’s My Boy”award. This award is based on success in the classroom, on the athletic field! And involvement in the community. Other Kings Football Players players to receive this honor have been Zac Murphy, Chris Maxwell,  and Jesse Imes. Division 2 Ohio Offensive Player of the Year, Brad Maurer won the award in 2003.

Coach Andy Olds earned the AP’s All-Ohio Coach of the Year award.    Coach Olds is joined on the All State team by Second Team All-Ohio Running Back Jamire Westbrook, Defensive Lineman Brady Vanover and Third Team All-Ohio Kicker Evan Berg and Linebacker Sean Horan.   Kennedy Cook earned Special Mention All-Ohio.

DIVISION II

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The 2011 Associated Press Division II All-Ohio high school football team, based on the recommendations of a state media panel:

Offensive player of the year: Michael Simpson, Trotwood-Madison.

Defensive players of the year: Billy Skerkavich, Madison; Deon’tae Moore, Akron Kenmore.

Coaches of the year: Chris McFarland, Norwalk; Andy Olds, Kings Mills Kings.

First Team

OFFENSE: Ends_Kyle Nowlin, Cin. Harrison, 6-0, 205, sr.; Robby Buckwald, Lodi Cloverleaf, 6-1, 190, jr.; Matt Eckhardt, Avon, 5-11, 185, sr.. Linemen_Damon Dillard, Cols. Marion-Franklin, 6-5, 345, jr.; Taylor Decker, Vandalia-Butler, 6-8, 315, sr.; Anthony Stanko, Warren Howland, 6-5, 290, sr.; Troy Watson, Aurora, 6-6, 285, sr; Mike Brown, Sandusky, 6-3, 272, sr. Quarterbacks_Corry Benson, Cols. Marion-Franklin, 6-0, 187, jr.; Nathan Stock, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-3, 185, jr.; Justin O’Rourke, Avon, 5-10, 165, sr.; Jake Schneider, Maumee, 5-10, 175, sr.; Tra Chapman, Kent Roosevelt, 6-2, 200, jr.; Michael Simpson, Trotwood-Madison, 6-3, 205, sr. Backs_Fred Lee, Cols. West, 5-5, 145, sr.; Israel Green, Trotwood-Madison, 5-9, 200, jr.; Aregeros Turner, Copley, 5-11, 180, jr.; Connor Pickens, Wapakoneta, 6-0, 215, sr. Kickers_Jimmy Gammill, New Albany, 6-1, 180, sr.; Ross Martin, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 5-10, 183, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen_Terrell Jackson, Cols. Marion-Franklin, 6-3, 271, sr.; Micah Carter, Perrysburg, 5-9, 230, sr.; Jimmy Rousher, Canfield, 6-3, 255, sr.; Jon Perrin, Tol. Cent. Cath., 6-1, 305, jr. Linebackers_Dakota Hill, New Philadelphia, 5-10 200, jr.; Billy Skerkavich, Madison, 6-0, 205, sr.; Deon’tae Moore, Akron Kenmore, 6-3, 205, jr.; Mike McCray, Trotwood-Madison, 6-4, 230, jr. Backs_George “Bam” Bradley, Trotwood-Madison, 6-2, 215, sr.; Troy Robinson, Cols. Mifflin, 5-9, 165, sr.; Cameron Burrows, Trotwood-Madison, 6-1, 190, jr.; Taurice Scott, Alliance, 5-10, 165, sr.; Alex Kocheff, Chagrin Falls Kenston, 5-11, 180, sr. Punter_Anthony Melchiori, Aurora, 6-0, 190, sr.

Second Team

OFFENSE: Ends_Dameyion Smith, Sandusky, 5-10, 160, sr.; Tucker Linder, Tallmadge, 6-4, 205, sr.; Greg Harrison, Avon, 6-1, 235, sr.; Marquise Jones, Ashland, 6-0, 160, sr.; Ian McFarland, Zanesville, 5-9, 155, sr. Linemen_Trent Fielding, Sunbury Big Walnut, 6-3, 275, sr.; Paul Barrow, New Philadelphia, 6-1, 215, sr.; Lawrence Mosley, Trotwood-Madison, 6-2, 230, jr.; Thomas Scarberry, Madison, 6-4, 250, sr.; Chris Schwartz, Wapakoneta, 6-0, 220, sr. Quarterbacks_Lucas Poggiali, Sandusky, 6-2, 187, sr.; Wes Hudson, Zanesville, 5-11, 180, sr. Backs_Jamal Johnson, New Philadelphia, 5-6, 160, soph.; Jamire Westbrook, Kings Mills Kings, 5-10, 195, sr.; De’Veon, Smith, Warren Howland, 6-0, 215, jr.; Marquis Winston, Sandusky, 5-7, 175, sr. Kickers_Matthew Amicone, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-7, 170, sr.; Greg Gallaway, Ashland, 5-10, 160, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen_Vincent Meck, Cols. Brookhaven, 6-0, 238, sr.; Brady Vanover, Kings Mills Kings, 6-0, 220, jr.; Chris Beal, Tallmadge, 6-1, 245, sr.; Arlington McClinton, Grafton Midview, 6-6, 230, sr. Linebackers_Corey Paulino, Uniontown Lake, 6-3, 206, sr.; Matt Tomlin, Avon, 5-11, 190, sr.; Evan Karchner, Maumee, 5-11, 225, sr.; Dillon Headrick, Akron Coventry, 6-0, 195, jr. Backs_Kevin Kraft, Wapakoneta, 6-0, 170, sr.; Jacob Mullins, Avon, 5-11, 170, sr.; Josh Griffin, Cols. West, 5-10, 165, jr.; Jordan Italiano, Canfield, 5-11, 205, sr.; Jayme Thompson, Tol. Cent. Cath., 6-1, 180, jr. Punter_Adam Horrocks, Avon, 5-11, 165, sr.

Third Team

OFFENSE: Ends_Eric Lauer, Grafton Midview, 6-3, 185, jr.; Jonah Boyer, Tiffin Columbian, 5-9, 165, sr.; Jeremy Fivecoait, Vincent Warren, 6-3, 210, sr. Linemen_Reno Reda, Pataskala Watkins Memorial, 6-6, 250, sr.; Jon Cipa, Tallmadge, 6-4, 290, sr.; Cole Lautzenheiser, Louisville, 6-3, 308, sr.; David Gilchrist, Grafton Midview, 6-4, 245, sr.; Carter Mullins, Tiffin Columbian, 6-0, 260, sr. Quarterback_Cody Callaway, Grafton Midview, 6-1, 170, soph. Backs_Austin Jones, Dresden Tri-Valley, 5-9, 185, jr.; Aaron Male, Akron Ellet, 5-10, 175, sr.; Brock Jones, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit, 5-10, 190, sr.; Ross Douglas, Avon, 5-10, 175, jr. Kickers_Evan Berg, Kings Mills Kings, 6-1, 195, jr.; Brad Young, Avon, 5-9, 155, sr.

DEFENSE: Linemen_Thomas Dexter, Canal Winchester, 6-2, 200, sr.; Joshmere Dawson, Akron East, 6-0, 240, sr. Linebackers_Sean Horan, Kings Mills Kings, 5-11, 210, sr.; J.T. Haughey, Aurora, 6-2, 205, sr.; Cody Thompson, Mansfield Madison, 6-2, 220, sr.; Brendan Wilson, Wapakoneta, 5-10, 170, sr. Backs_Stefan Willis, Akron Firestone, 6-0, 170, sr.; Rich Graves, Kent Roosevelt, 5-7, 175, sr.; Tristen Jeffries, Sandusky, 6-1, 183, sr.; Christian Watkins, N. Ridgeville, 6-0, 190, sr. Punter_Gio Masi, Lexington, 5-9, 148, soph.

AREA SPECIAL MENTION

Jesse McCann, Wilmington; Kennedy Cook, Kings; Kevin Richardson, Piqua; Frank Heimkreiter, Ross; Trevon Williams-Brown, Trotwood-Madison; Cody Lotton, Ross.

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Coach Olds Corner: Fight the Good Fight

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Congratulations to the Knights recognized by the Associated Press for the 2011 Associated Press Southwest All-District football teams:

Coach of the Year: Andy Olds

1st Team: Kennedy Cook - Offensive Line, Jamire Westbrook – Running Back, Evan Berg – Kicker, Brady Vanover – Defensive Line, Sean Horan – Linebacker

Honorable Mention: Zach Hilderbrand – Wide Receiver

First Team players will also be eligible for the AP All-State team announced in the next few weeks.

Click Western-Star to see the entire list of Divison 1-6 All-District players.

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Coach Olds Corner: Timing is Everything

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Vote Jamire Westbrook:  WLWT Fastest Play of the Game

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Coach Olds Corner: Just Win Baby, Just Win

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Kings High School senior Jamire Westbrook has rushed for more than 4,000 yards in his three-year varsity career, including 1,298 yards this season.   See Scott Hayes article in the Pulse Journal.

You still have time to vote for Jamire in the Ohio National Guard Player of the Week on Bengals.com!   Voting ends Friday at 5.