West Virginia names defensive linemen, linebackers for OVAC contest

Photo by Nick Henthorn Pictured are the defensive linemen and linebackers for the W.Va. team in Saturday night’s 79th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football Game at Wheeling Island Stadium. From left are Brooke’s Slater Schroeder; Wheeling Park’s Jayden Woods-Davis; Wheeling Park’s Coldin Burkhart; Linsly’s Patrick Christ; John Marshall’s Isaac Swauger. Not pictured are Linsly’s Brody Cottrill and Wheeling Central’s Von Crall.
WHEELING — West Virginia completed its roster for Saturday night’s 79th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football Game at Wheeling Island Stadium by announcing its defensive linemen and linebackers.
They include Brooke’s Slater Schroeder; Wheeling Park’s Jayden Woods-Davis; Wheeling Park’s Coldin Burkhart; Linsly’s Patrick Christ; and John Marshall’s Isaac Swauger; Linsly’s Brody Cottrill and Wheeling Central’s Von Crall.
SCHROEDER (6-3, 240) was a second team all-Valley and all-OVAC performer for the Bruins.
A two-way player, he recorded 22 tackles, 2.5 quarterback sacks and two tackles for minus yardage from his end spot. Offensively, he blocked at a 93-percent grade and had six pancake blocks.
In addition to lettering all four years in football, he also wrestled for two years.
He is undecided on his future plans.
Schroeder is the son of Paul Schroeder and Girdaline DeGarmo and resides in Wellsburg.
DAVIS-WOODS (6-4, 240) saw action all along the defensive line for the Patriots where he charted 70 tackles, with nine being behind the line of scrimmage. He also had five quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles and blocked a trio of extra-points.
He was all-OVAC honorable mention and also ran track at Wheeling Park.
He will attend West Liberty University to further his academic and athletic careers.
Davis-Woods is the son of Monique Woods and resides in Wheeling.
BURKHART (5-9, 200) logged 80 tackles, with 15 for minus yardage and two quarterback sacks for the Patriots.
He was all-Valley, all-OVAC and second team all-W.Va. Class AAAA.
Also a standout baseball player, he will attend West Liberty University.
He is the son of David and Sarah Burkhart of Wheeling.
CHRIST (6-2, 215) starred at left tackle and linebacker for the Cadets.
He had 69 tackles in 10 games and was presented with the Coaches Award.
Also a baseball player.
He will attend Ohio State University.
Christ is the son of Kevin and Tracy Christ. He resides in Caldwell.
SWAUGER (5-9, 210) was an outside linebacker for the Monarchs.
He charted 38 total tackles, with 11 going for lost yardage. He also forced a trio of fumbles, sacked the quarterback twice and recovered a fumble.
He will attend Bethany College.
Swauger is the son of Gary Hatfield and Michelle Swauger. He resides in Wheeling.
COTTRILL (6-2, 210) served as team captain for the Cadets last fall and was the ‘Big Hit’ leader.
In addition to football, he also wrestled.
He will attend West Virginia University.
Cottrill is the son of Eric and Ashley Cottrill. They reside in Wheeling.
CRALL (6-2, 215) was a defensive end and running back for the Maroon Knights.
He will attend West Virginia University.
Crall is the son of Michael and Lisa Crall of Benwood.