NWC selects all-league football team for 2009

NWC First Team Offense

Quarterback: Heath Jackson, Ada

Running backs: Rayce Risser, Columbus Grove; Tyler Rahl, Bluffton; Levi Hoy, Allen East

Tight End: Jacob Rigali, LCC

Wide Receivers: Konnor Baker, Ada; Desi Kirkman, LCC

Offensive Lineman: Zach Gibson, Ada; Dylan Vogt, Columbus Grove; Max Brodbeck, LCC; Robert Guyton, Ada; Grant Brand, Delphos Jefferson; Joe Shanahan, LCC

NWC First Team Defense

Defensive Ends: Taylor Cook, LCC; Luke Kohls, Columbus Grove

Defensive Lineman: Tanner Craig, Ada; Dylan Vogt, Columbus Grove; Grand Brand, Delphos Jefferson; Demitrius Williams, Allen East; Cory Hahn, LCC

Linebackers: Jacob Rigali, LCC; Aaron Weyer, Ada; Casey Rex, Allen East

Defensive Backs: Heath Jackson, Ada; Desi Kirkman, LCC; Rayce Risser, Columbus Grove

Specialist: Tyler O'Connor, LCC

NWC Second Team Offense

Quarterback: Tyler O'Connor, LCC

Running backs: Rufus Johnson, LCC; Tyler Simmons, Ada; Matt Holden, Crestview; Mitchell Antalis, Delphos Jefferson

Tight End: Matt McBride, Ada

Wide Receiver: Alex Weber, Ada; Justin Riley, Paulding

Offensive Lineman: Anthony Kimbrough, LCC; Tyler Obringer, Spencerville; Kyle Balliet, Crestview; Anthony McCormick, LCC; Ben Moser, Bluffton

NWC Second Team Defense

Defensive End: A.J. Cross, Delphos Jefferson, Dallis Gibson, Crestview

Defensive Lineman: Tylar Dailey, LCC; Tyler Obringer, Spencerville; Robert Guyton, Ada; Jason Myers, Bluffton

Linebackers: Tyler Rahl, Bluffton; Garrett Burgoon, LCC; Devin Verhoff, Columbus Grove

Defensive Backs: Aaron Swaney, Allen East; Logan Bonifas, Delphos Jefferson; Bubba Krieg, LCC

Specialist: Austin Everhart, Ada

NWC Honorable Mention Offense

Quarterbacks: Jordan Jettinghoff, Delphos Jefferson; Jordan Travis, Columbus Grove

Running backs: Kory Plotts, Paulding; Jacob Miller, Columbus Grove; Curtis Miller, Delphos Jefferson

Tight End: Matt Lee, Bluffton

Wide Receiver: Andrew Wiltsie, Delphos Jefferson; Craig Carder, Delphos Jefferson; Drew Nofer, Crestview; Ryan Ebbeskotte, Delphos Jefferson

Offensive Lineman: Cameron Aldrich, Paulding; Spencer Wolfe, Columbus Grove; Ben Krouskop, Spencerville; Daniel Buckingham, Bluffton; Greg Martin, Columbus Grove; Jared Burger, Crestview; Austin Hefner, Crestview; Cade Bevington, Delphos Jefferson; Brayton Kruse, Delphos Jefferson.

NWC Honorable Mention Defense

Defensive End: Dylan Welch, Paulding; Evan Miller, Allen East; Gavin Windau, Columbus Grove

Defensive Lineman: Sean Griesdorn, LCC; Justin Barne, Jefferson; Jared Burger, Crestview; Brad Wirth, Spencerville; Devin Gebert, Crestview

Linebackers: Mark McElroy, Delphos Jefferson; Clay Atkins, Bluffton; Drey Gamble, Paulding; Mitchell Antalis, Delphos Jefferson; Joey Overmeyer, Crestview; Zach Devier, Bluffton

Defensive Backs: Justin Riley, Paulding; Ryan Ebbeskotte, Delphos Jefferson; Drew Luginbuhl, Bluffton; Matt Holden, Crestview; Tyler Deitering, Spencerville; Brandon Deeds, Bluffton; Andrew Wiltsie, Delphos Jefferson

Specialists: Jordan Jettinghoff, Delphos Jefferson; Matt Holden, Crestview

*Back of the Year: Heath Jackson (Ada)

*Lineman of the Year: Jacob Rigali (LCC)

*Co-Coach of the Year: Mike Fell (Ada) and Scot Paulti (Columbus Grove)