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Waylon Massie Named Southeast Ohio Athletic Administrators Association Athletic Director of the Year

The Frontier Athletic Conference (FAC) is proud to recognize Waylon Massie of Jackson High School for being named the Southeast Ohio Athletic Administrators Association Athletic Director of the Year, an honor voted on by his peers.

This prestigious award is presented annually to an athletic administrator who exemplifies excellence in leadership while promoting the values and mission of educational athletics. Mr. Massie’s dedication to student-athletes, coaches, and the Jackson community reflects the highest standards of interscholastic athletics.

Through his leadership, Jackson High School has continued to foster a culture centered on sportsmanship, integrity, and student development. His commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for student-athletes, while emphasizing the educational component of athletics, has made a lasting impact within his school and throughout Southeast Ohio.

“Waylon is extremely deserving of this recognition,” said Joe Kimling, Past President, Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association. “His passion for education-based athletics and his ability to positively influence students and coaches alike make him a model athletic director.”

The Frontier Athletic Conference congratulates Mr. Massie on this well-earned honor and thanks him for his continued contributions to interscholastic athletics.

Girls Basketball: Player of the Year- Tylee Davis, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC- Tylee Davis & Kobie Miles- Hillsboro; Paisley Pryor & Larah Henson- McClain;
Gracie Lovett- Miami Trace; Kate Miller, Ellie Racine, & Jayden Hatfield- Washington;
Sydney Carpenter- Jackson.

Honorable Mention All FAC- Annia Young- Hillsboro; Leah Lovett- McClain; Lillian Mapes- Jackson.

Boys Basketball: Co Players of the Year- Adam Guthrie, Miami Trace & Jack Howland, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC- Adam Guthrie, Gage Bowers, & Julian Baker- Miami Trace; Bodhi Wolford,
Charlie Woodard, & Jax Carroll- Jackson; Caydon Cox & Cooper Stoneking- Chillicothe;
Noah Haithcock- Washington.

Honorable Mention All FAC- Andrew Hamman- Chillicothe; Jeston Everhart- Washington;
Jordan Bell- McClain.

Boys Wrestling: Wrestler of the Year- Canaan Smith, Chillicothe

First Team All FAC-
106 Mason Heidler- Washington 113 Henry Dhume- Miami Trace

120 Braiden McGinnis- Jackson 126 Landon Frazier- Hillsboro
132 Casen Snyder- Washington 138 Cannan Smith- Chillicothe
144 Cael Smith- Chillicothe 150 Archi Ivechiani- Jackson
157 Will Enochs- Miami Trace 165 Malachi McCullough- Washington
175 Wesley Gibbs-Washington 190 Tyler Stevens- Miami Trace
215 Andrew Shelton- Hillsboro 285 Grant Kennedy- Jackson

Complete Meet Results Available at: https://facsports.org/wrMeet.aspx?sat=18

Girls Wrestling: Wrestler of the Year- Leah Marine, Washington

First Team All FAC-
105 Leah Marine- Washington 110 Miley Messer- Hillsboro

115 Jordyn Stevens- Miami Trace 120 Lexie Burns- McClain
125 Kaylee Scott- Washington 130 Jayda Jones- Miami Trace
135 Macie Ewing- Jackson 140 Peyton Hipsher- Hillsboro
145 Isabella Harris- Jackson 155 Khloe Daniels- Hillsboro
170 Carolynn Cox- Jackson 190 Amaraya Brown- Miami Trace
235 K.C. Foster- McClain

Complete Meet Results Available at: https://facsports.org/wrMeet.aspx?sat=63

Girls Swimming: Swimmer of the Year- Sarah Johansen, Chillicothe

First Team All FAC-
200y Medley Relay: Meliah Stangle, Reina Cunningham, Sarah Johansen, & Eva Johansen- Chillicothe.

200y Freestyle: Alyson Foster- Washington 200y IM: Alyson Foster- Washington
50y Freestyle: Sarah Johansen- Chillicothe 100y Butterfly: Sarah Johansen- Chillicothe
100y Freestyle: Laura Barber- McClain 500y Freestyle: Brianna Parker- Miami Trace
200y Freestyle Relay: Cathleen Smart, Marianne Mycroft, Brooklyn Parker, & Kamryn Asbury- Hillsboro
100y Backstroke: Reina Cunningham- Chillicothe 100y Breaststroke: Brianna Parker- Miami Trace
400y Freestyle Relay: Jillian Arthurs, Isabella Horton, Allison Shope, & Laura Barber- McClain

Complete Meet Results Available at: https://facsports.org/swMeet.aspx?sat=3

Boys Swimming: Swimmer of the Year- Cameron Burkard, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC-
200y Medley Relay: Ethan Eakins, Bryce Barber, Cole Walker, & Julian Swan- McClain

200y Freestyle: Jonathan Crawford- Chillicothe 200y IM: Noah Hickman-Beck- Chillicothe
50y Freestyle: Ethan Eakins- McClain 100y Butterfly: Cameron Burkard- Hillsboro
100y Freestyle: Jonathan Crawford- Chillicothe 500y Freestyle: Issac Crawford- Chillicothe
200y Freestyle Relay: Cooper Swope, Kameron Evers, Jacob Seaman, & Cameron Burkard- Hillsboro
100y Backstroke: Ethan Eakins- McClain 100y Breaststroke: Cameron Burkard- Hillsboro
400y Freestyle Relay: Jacob Seaman, Kameron Evers, Cooper Swan, & Cameron Burkard- Hillsboro

Complete Meet Results Available at: https://facsports.org/swMeet.aspx?sat=4

Girls Bowling: Bowler of the Year- Rylie Ison, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC: Rylie Ison, Madison Nichols, & Cami Miller- Hillsboro;
Molly Whiteside & Carlee Hauck- Miami Trace; Natalie Stroud- McClain; Audrey Davis- Chillicothe.

Boys Bowling: Bowler of the Year- Camden Lively, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC- Camden Lively, Steven Rodgers, & Jay Reno- Hillsboro;
Cole Whiteside- Miami Trace; Randon Stolzeburger- Washington; Blake Woodyard- Jackson;
Cullen Beatty- McClain

Columbus, Ohio - The Frontier Athletic Conference continued to showcase its depth and talent this fall, with standout football players from across the league earning recognition on the 2025 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division III and Division IV All-Ohio Teams. Athletes from Chillicothe, Jackson, Miami Trace, Hillsboro, Washington Court House, and McClain were honored for their exceptional seasons and impact on the field.

Division III All-Ohio Selections

First Team Offense

The FAC placed three dynamic playmakers on the Division III First Team Offense:

Cartae Ligon (Chillicothe) - RB

Jacob Allen (Jackson) - OL

Adam Guthrie (Miami Trace) - OL

Second Team Offense

Ryan Seimetz (Jackson) - RB

Third Team Offense

Julian Baker (Miami Trace) - RB

Honorable Mention – Division III

A large group of FAC athletes were recognized for their impact, depth, and leadership:

Bodhi Wolford (Jackson) - QB

Mason Dumpert (Hillsboro) - QB

Cooper Enochs (Miami Trace) - RB

Conner Rutherford (Chillicothe) - OL

Matthew Barnard (Miami Trace) - OL

Thatcher Brown (Jackson) - K

Nate Scissum (Chillicothe) - DL

Charlie Woodard (Jackson) - LB

Eli Ray (Jackson) - LB

Truitt McGlone (Chillicothe) - LB

Colin Swackhamer (Hillsboro) - LB

Dayton Kallner (Jackson) - DB

Zack Brown (Hillsboro) - DB

Division IV All-Ohio Selections

Third Team Offense

Aden Osborne (Washington Court House) - WR

Honorable Mention – Division IV

Three more FAC players received statewide recognition:

Sam Pfeifer (Washington Court House) - QB

Hudson Lovett (McClain) - QB

Wesley Gibbs (Washington Court House) - LB

ATHENS, Ohio - The Frontier Athletic Conference was well represented this season as several of its top football athletes earned prestigious All-Gridiron Glory honors, recognizing standout performers from across the region. Gridiron Glory — the long-running, student-produced high school football program from WOUB Public Media at Ohio University — celebrates the area’s top teams, coaches, and players each fall, making these selections among the most respected media honors in Southeast Ohio.

First Team All-Gridiron Glory Offense

The FAC showcased its offensive firepower with six players earning First Team recognition:

Cartae Ligon, Chillicothe – A dynamic playmaker whose athleticism and versatility fueled the Cavaliers’ offensive attack.

Conner Rutherford, Chillicothe – A steady and explosive offensive force who consistently created opportunities for big plays.

Jacob Allen, Jackson – A reliable leader and key contributor to the Ironmen’s powerful offensive unit.

Adam Guthrie, Miami Trace – A major part of the Panthers’ offensive success, known for physicality and consistency.

Julian Baker, Miami Trace – A skilled offensive threat who delivered big performances throughout the season.

Aden Osborne, Washington Court House – A Blue Lion standout whose production and playmaking ability anchored the WCH attack.

First Team All-Gridiron Glory Defense

Ryan Seimetz, Jackson – A cornerstone of the Ironmen defense, Seimetz earned First Team honors with his ability to control the line of scrimmage and make game-changing plays.

Second Team All-Gridiron Glory Defense

Truitt McGlone, Chillicothe – A disruptive defensive presence for the Cavaliers, McGlone’s consistent impact earned him Second Team recognition.

About WOUB’s Gridiron Glory

Gridiron Glory is an award-winning high school football show produced by students at Ohio University’s WOUB Public Media. Entering its 25th season, the program provides weekly coverage of high school football across southeast Ohio, including highlights, features, and end-of-season awards that spotlight the region’s top performers. Known for its in-depth storytelling and large coverage footprint, Gridiron Glory has become a celebrated tradition in Ohio high school sports media.

With multiple FAC athletes earning All-Gridiron Glory honors, the conference once again demonstrated its strength, depth, and growing reputation as one of the area’s most competitive football leagues.

Photo(s) Credit: Gridiron Glory (WOUB)