The Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) recently celebrated its standout athletes and coaches across all fall sports, recognizing exceptional talent in football, soccer, cross-country, golf, volleyball, and tennis. With honors for Players and Coaches of the Year and all-conference teams, these awards highlight the dedication and performance of athletes from Alliance, Carrollton, Marlington, Minerva, Salem, and West Branch.
Football
- Coach of the Year: Tim Cooper, West Branch
- Player of the Year: Jeremiah Thomas, West Branch, 11
First Team
- Malachi Thomas-Allen, Alliance, 12
- Dillon Naylor, Carrollton, 12
- Dom Slimon, West Branch, 12
- Cam Summers, West Branch, 12
- David Manges, Salem, 12
- Troy Gibson, Salem, 12
- Cletis Monroy, Salem, 11
- Jacob Whitmore, Carrollton, 12
- Jeremiah Thomas, West Branch, 11
- Boston Mulinix, West Branch, 12
- Joey Jackson, West Branch, 12
- Cameron Evanich, Marlington, 10
- Josh Rhiel, Carrollton, 12
- Mikey Eckman, Salem, 12
- Anthony Perry, West Branch, 12
- JR Jackson, Alliance, 11
- Brady White, Alliance, 12
- Braylen Murphy, Carrollton, 12
- Jayden Yerger, Minerva, 12
- Jack Flickinger, West Branch, 12
- Dalton Naylor, Carrollton, 12
Second Team
- Garin Harlan, West Branch, 12
- Ayden Patchin, Salem, 12
- Brady Keller, Marlington, 12
- Tucker Burgett, Carrollton, 11
- Jax Brooks, West Branch, 12
- Levi Crider, Carrollton, 12
- Brody Fast, Alliance, 10
- Carter Fast, Alliance, 12
- David Mayhew, Salem, 12
- Carson Graham, West Branch, 12
- Levi Kiko, Carrollton, 10
- Sean Scott, Minerva, 11
- Ravhan Hawkins, Alliance, 11
- Will Harmon, Salem, 11
- Gavin Gregory, West Branch, 11
- Landyn Jackson, Carrollton, 12
- Boston Carpenter-Berry, Marlington, 12
- Joey Kana, Salem, 12
- Hayden Martin, West Branch, 12
- Isaac Husted, Carrollton, 11
- Zach Coffee, West Branch, 11
Honorable Mention
- Alliance: Jarrin Blair (11), Grady Fast (11)
- Carrollton: Ryder Varansky (12), Landon James (12)
- Marlington: Dillon diDonato (12), Samuel Bair (12)
- Minerva: Kadin Ossler (12), Julian Dunbar (12)
- Salem: Derek Oesch (12), Matthew Austin (11)
- West Branch: Cohen Campbell (12), Clayton Day (11)
Boys Soccer
- Coach of the Year: Coty Lipply, Alliance
- Player of the Year: Colin Riesen, Salem, 12
First Team
- Jeremiah Smith, Minerva, 12
- Trey Thomas, West Branch, 12
- Xander Culbertson, West Branch, 12
- Colin Riesen, Salem, 12
- Troy Gibson, Salem, 12
- Caleb Schumacher, Marlington, 10
- Jack Ritchie, Marlington, 12
- Landen McClelland, Carrollton, 12
- Cole Pasco, Alliance, 11
- Apollo Prince, Alliance, 12
Second Team
- Brock Swisher, Marlington, 10
- Ian Tate, Marlington, 12
- Xander Mueller, Minerva, 12
- Gavin Clemens, West Branch, 11
- Reed Martucci, West Branch, 10
- Cory Plunkett, Salem, 12
- Logan Bricker, Salem, 11
- Kale Barkan, Carrollton, 12
- Ryder Bandy, Alliance, 10
- Lincoln Reese, Alliance, 11
Honorable Mention
- Alliance: Caden Callock (11), Jacob Schuette (9)
- Carrollton: Andrew Birong (12), Paycen Havens (9)
- Marlington: Andrew Frederick (10), Kar'Wan West-Cole (12)
- Minerva: Zavier Wheeler (12), Jeremiah Boone (11)
- Salem: Luke Davis (12), Darin Fleischer (12)
- West Branch: Kasen Weaver (11), Devon West (12)
Girls Soccer
- Coach of the Year: Zach Dean, West Branch
- Players of the Year: Ellie Tucker, West Branch, 10, and Mady Lake, Alliance, 12
First Team
- Ellie Tucker, West Branch, 10
- Emma Klingensmith, West Branch, 10
- Allie Gill, Marlington, 12
- Emma Hone, Marlington, 12
- Karlie Sampson, Salem, 11
- Kyleigh Lippincott, Minerva, 11
- Kaylie Loveless, Minerva, 12
- Isabella Nuzzolillo, Carrollton, 11
- Mady Lake, Alliance, 12
- Avery Horning, Alliance, 12
Second Team
- Hailie Singer, West Branch, 10
- Caidee Schroeder, West Branch, 10
- Anastacia Vitale, Marlington, 12
- Paige Menough, Salem, 11
- Gabby Coletta, Salem, 11
- Addy Turick, Minerva, 12
- Chelsea Pesta, Carrollton, 11
- Royhal Hawkins, Alliance, 10
- Ava Dickey, Alliance, 11
- Ireland Kirkpatrick, Minerva, 11
Honorable Mention
- Alliance: Zellie Barnes (11), Kadence Adkins (11)
- Carrollton: Addison Jurkiewicz (10), Abigail Matoszkia (11)
- Marlington: Brincyn Boyce (10), Jordynn Martz (9)
- Minerva: Lillie Stoltzfus (11), Grace Angione (11)
- Salem: Reese Davidson-Chuck (12), Emilee Lewis (11)
- West Branch: Presley Egli (12), Allie Brammer (11)
Volleyball
- Coach of the Year: Stephanie Tortola, Marlington
- Player of the Year: Layne Graffice, Marlington, 12
First Team
- Haley Leslie, Carrollton, 11
- Layne Graffice, Marlington, 12
- Ragan Greeneisen, West Branch, 12
- Ayla Shellenbarger, Minerva, 10
- Sophie Maniscalco, Salem, 12
- Jacsyn Hilliard, Marlington, 12
Second Team
- Cali Young, Marlington, 11
- Abby Knickerbocker, Salem, 10
- Audrey Ring, West Branch, 10
- Emma Shafer, Carrollton, 11
- Rebecca Jackson, Minerva, 11
- Giana Bogunovich, Marlington, 11
Honorable Mention
- Alliance: Lilliana White (10), Lydia Clair (12)
- Carrollton: Kaelyn Stewart (12), Haley Thomas (11)
- Marlington: Justine Doringo (10), Danica Sarchione (10)
- Minerva: Madelyn Morckel (12), Sierra Cress (12)
- Salem: Ashlyn Green (12), Kendall Martin (12)
- West Branch: Kendelle Hoopes (10), Abigail Janosik (11)
Boys Cross-Country
- Coach of the Year: Olivia Scott, Minerva
- Player of the Year: Ricky Sibila, Carrollton, 12
First Team
- Ricky Sibila, Carrollton, 12
- Grasyn Rettig, Minerva, 12
- Parker Warren, Salem, 12
- Sam Yakubek, Salem, 10
- Rowen Hoffee, Minerva, 11
- Ryan Cassidy, Minerva, 12
Second Team
- Luke Ryan, Marlington, 12
- Owen Yoder, Minerva, 11
- Jase Brock, Marlington, 11
- Luke Stephens, Salem, 10
- Tyson Fetty, Minerva, 9
- Alex Rae, Salem, 9
Honorable Mention
- Alliance: Camden Butcher (9), Gavin Fountaine (9)
- Carrollton: John Childs (11), Carter Ash (10)
- Marlington: Gabriel Minor (10), Peyton Farrell (12)
- Minerva: Kaden Knappenberger (10), Fox Johnson (10)
- Salem: Aiden Wright (11), Cooper Barth (11)
- West Branch: Kyle Ormiston (10), Colton Cantwell (10)
Girls Cross-Country
- Coach of the Year: Olivia Scott, Minerva
- Player of the Year: Irelyn Johnson, Marlington, 10
First Team
- Irelyn Johnson, Marlington, 10
- Katie Ison, Minerva, 12
- Makenzie Beavers, Minerva, 10
- Tateum Richard, Minerva, 9
- Clarice Martin, West Branch, 12
- Hannah Ison, Minerva, 12
Second Team
- Maggie Hall, Salem, 12
- Gabby Lupshu, Minerva, 11
- Annabelle Crissman, Minerva, 12
- Maggie Hopple, Salem, 12
- Kylie Ujcich, Carrollton, 11
- Cassidy Wallace, Salem, 10
Honorable Mention
- Alliance: Renae Burtz (9), Rylee Pisino (10)
- Carrollton: Ella Barkan (10), Gabi McCort (10)
- Marlington: Brincyn Boyce (10), Jordynn Martz (9)
- Minerva: Kayla Crissman (12), Addison Keyser (9)
- Salem: Jill Pieren (12), Klaire Jaquette (12)
- West Branch: Maxine Hinchliffe (9), Sonja Sanor (10)
Boys Golf
- Coach of the Year: Frank Edie, West Branch
- Player of the Year: Jase Libb, West Branch, 12
First Team
- Jase Libb, West Branch, 12
- Kaleb Votaw, West Branch, 12
- Garett Dillon, Marlington, 12
- Sam Yoder, Marlington, 12
- Reid Spall, Minerva, 11
- Ben Warner, Marlington, 10
Second Team
- Lane Allison, West Branch, 12
- Dom Brenner, West Branch, 12
- Bryce Taylor, Carrollton, 12
- Will Blackburn, Minerva, 9
- Jeremiah Smith, Minerva, 12
- Everette Brooks, Carrollton, 12
Honorable Mention
- Alliance: Ben Craig (12), Cade Blatt (12)
- Carrollton: Nathan Sutton (11), Bryce Lonca (12)
- Marlington: Deegan Cowden (9), Isaac McIntyre (11)
- Minerva: Dario Sevek (12), Carsen Earley (12)
- Salem: Keegan Sommers (12), Tanner James (11)
- West Branch: Walker Poorbaugh (12), Mason Runk (11)
Girls Golf
- Coach of the Year: Kenny Beaumariage, Minerva
- Player of the Year: Zoë Mort, Marlington, 12
First Team
- Zoë Mort, Marlington, 12
- Kaylee Russell, Carrollton, 11
- Peyton Beaumariage, Minerva, 9
- Grace McGeehen, Alliance, 10
- Katie Santee, West Branch, 12
- Madalynn Misch, Marlington, 11
Second Team
- Jada Moore, Carrollton, 11
- Kendyl Brown, Alliance, 9
- Taniyah Spencer, Marlington, 9
- Delaney Sell, Minerva, 10
- Chloe Sallade, Minerva, 12
- Bella Linger, West Branch, 10
Honorable Mention
- Alliance: Kara Eversdyke (9), Naveah Marsh (12)
- Carrollton: Hannah Little (11), Gwen Sargeant (9)
- Marlington: Claire Rice (10), Lillian Peterson (9)
- Minerva: Mady Bartley (11), Hannah Kirkpatrick (11)
- West Branch: Emma McLaughlin (9), Haden Mesler (12)
Girls Tennis
- Coach of the Year: Matt Denny, Marlington
- Player of the Year: Hadley Carlisle, Salem, 11
First Team
- Hadley Carlisle, Salem, 11
- Memphis Haueter, Salem, 11
- Faith Savage/Zoey Maxwell, Marlington, 12/12
- Laney Cross/Alyssa Collins, Marlington, 11/12
- La'Kasia Williams, Alliance, 12
Second Team
- Annabelle Goodwin, Marlington, 12
- Isabel Christian, Marlington, 10
- Sophia McDonald, West Branch, 12
- Sareney Wang/Mya Harsh, Salem, 12/12
- Meadow Anderson, Salem, 11
Honorable Mention
- Alliance: Jackelyne DeLeon (12), Kaia Canavan (12)
- Marlington: Aleah Stauffer (11), Philomene Dondain (12)
- Salem: Lana Tonkinson/Haylee Foor (12/9), Maddy Clow/Ava Cheeks (11/12)
- West Branch: Carley Riesen/Marissa Mountz (11/12), Jocelyn Brink/Cailyn Brink (12/10)
