The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association released its Southeast District football honors on Saturday, Nov. 14, highlighting standout performances from regional athletes.
“Chillicothe’s Cartae Ligon and Huntington’s Frankie Hirsch have earned District Player of the Year nods”, according to the Yahoo Sports report.
Ligon was named the Division III Defensive Player of the Year, while Hirsch secured the Division VI co-Offensive Player of the Year honor for the second consecutive season.
Ligon led his team to an 8-3 finish with 110 tackles and 2,359 all-purpose yards, as noted in the Chillicothe Gazette coverage.
Hirsch, meanwhile, guided the Huntsmen to their first Scioto Valley Conference title since 1986.
In Division VI, Zane Trace standout Blake Brower earned recognition as the District Lineman of the Year.
Brower contributed significantly on both sides of the ball throughout the season.
Huntington coach Clay Beeler was named the Division VI District Coach of the Year after leading his team to seven wins.
The awards process also highlighted several athletes across other divisions, including Division III and Division IV.
Miami Trace athletes dominated Division III honors, with Matthew Barnard named Lineman of the Year and Julian Baker earning Offensive Player of the Year.
In Division IV, New Lexington and Fairfield Union players received top accolades, including Eli Stephens and Colton Borah.
The announcement comes as the community shifts its focus toward upcoming winter sports.
Local readers can “keep an eye on 10 area wrestlers” during the winter season, as reported by the Chillicothe Gazette.
Additionally, the “girls basketball players to keep an eye on” have been highlighted by the same publication.
The district selections reflect a competitive season for regional high school football programs.
These honors celebrate the dedication of student-athletes and coaching staffs across the Southeast District.