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The All-Northeast Inland District football team was recently announced by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association and Massillon’s Jaiden Wise was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year.  He shares the honor with Akron Hoban’s Kharion Davis.  An outside linebacker for the Tigers, the 6′-1″, 200 lbs. Wise showcased his talents in the preseason and earned a starting position covering the wide side of the field.  He recorded 54.0 tackle points (2nd on the team), 11.0 tackles-for-loss (1st on the team) and two pass interceptions.  This was a tremendous comeback story for Jaiden in that he was unable to play during his sophomore and junior years due to injuries.

Sixteen Massillon players were honored, including:

1st Team

  • Jayden Ballard – wide receiver
  • Andrew Wilson-Lamp – wide receiver
  • Terrence Rankl – offensive lineman
  • Willtrell Hartson – running back
  • Mike Miller – defensive lineman
  • Caiden Woullard – defensive lineman
  • Jaiden Wise – linebacker
  • Martavien Johnson – defensive back
  • Magnus Haines – Punter

2nd Team

  • John Kouth – offensive lineman
  • Alex Bauer – kicker
  • Xavier Andrews – linebacker
  • Isaiah Clark – defensive back

Honorable Mention

  • Zach Catrone – quarterback
  • Michael Billman – fullback / defensive lineman
  • Jumacius Portis – linebacker

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