Jamir Thomas, Massillon’s ironman running back, was named 2017 Division II 1st Team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. He was the lone Tiger to be represented in this group. The 6′-1″, 212 lb. junior finished the year with 1,506 yards on 349 attempts. Thomas also tallied 21 touchdowns in helping his team win the regional championship. Last year Jamir was named Special Team All-Ohio linebacker.
Other players of note making the list are as follows:
- Ashland quarterback Keagan Armitage – 1st Team
- Bedford running back Kenny Wilkins – 1st Team
- Cincinnati Winton Woods linebacker Chris Oats – Defensive Player of the Year
- Cincinnati Winton Woods quarterback Kenny Mayberry – 2nd Team
- New Albany defensive lineman Will King – 2nd Team
- Ashland offensive lineman John Valentine – 3rd Team
- Bedford defensive back Kevin Brewer – 3rd Team
