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
