Vote here for the football Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
Who will be the Offensive Player of the Year in high school football in 2026? Cast your vote here.
The 2026 OHSAA high school football season has kicked off, and that means it's time for fans to engage. Specifically, readers are being asked to participate in a poll to determine the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year in the Muskingum Valley. The voting period ends on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 11:59.
The nominees for this prestigious award are listed in alphabetical order. Tanner Bankes from Morgan, a running back in his senior year, topped 1,300 yards during his junior season on an 8-win playoff team. Brayson Hill from Crooksville, quarterback, also deserves a mention. He amassed more than 1,500 yards of total offense in eight games during his junior year.
Lane Ratliff from New Lex, another quarterback, made waves by accumulating 2,500 total yards as a junior for an 11-win playoff team. Logan Russell from Sheridan, a running back, led his 11-win playoff team with over 1,400 rushing yards as a junior.
Slade Sprankle from Philo, a running back in his junior year, led his strong Electric ground game with more than 1,000 yards rushing as a sophomore. Leevi Wade from Tri-Valley, a running back in his junior year, broke the school's single-season touchdown record, rushing for over 2,000 yards.
Mason Williams from Coshocton, a quarterback in his junior year, leads an improved Coshocton offense after passing for 714 yards as a sophomore. Finally, Logan Wince from Ridgewood, a running back and wide receiver in his senior year, is described as an explosive, versatile back who can hurt teams as both a runner and a receiver on deep and skilled plays.
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