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Middletown Today
By the People, for the People
Southwest Ohio Players Named to North-South All-Star Football Rosters
Annual high school all-star games set for April 25 in Massillon
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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Several football players from Southwest Ohio have been selected to participate in the annual North-South All-Star Game series sponsored by the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association. The games will take place on April 25, 2026 at Massillon High School, with players from Divisions I-III competing in the first game and players from Divisions IV and below in the second game.
Why it matters
The North-South All-Star Game is a prestigious high school football showcase that allows top players from across Ohio to compete against each other one last time before moving on to college. Selection to the rosters is a major honor for the student-athletes and their schools.
The details
The Southwest Ohio players selected for the big-school game (Divisions I-III) are: Juan Bates II (Mason, OL), C.J. Bryant (Middletown, LB), Lance Cantrell (Talawanda, RB), Robby Flack (Hamilton, OL), Elijah Harris (Middletown, DB), Chris Mimms (Winton Woods, OL), Joey Oscar (Mason, OL), Colby Quinlan (Harrison, OL), Travontay Thomas (Northwest, DB), and Jon'ir Travis (Winton Woods, WR). The small-school game (Divisions IV and below) will feature Deshawn Hicks (St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, TE), James Hall (St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, DE), and Kavontae Whipple (Taft, DB).
- The North-South All-Star Games will take place on April 25, 2026.
- The big-school game (Divisions I-III) will kick off at 11 a.m., with the small-school game (Divisions IV and below) following 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.
The players
Juan Bates II
An offensive lineman from Mason High School.
C.J. Bryant
A linebacker from Middletown High School.
Lance Cantrell
A running back from Talawanda High School.
Robby Flack
An offensive lineman from Hamilton High School.
Elijah Harris
A defensive back from Middletown High School.
Chris Mimms
An offensive lineman from Winton Woods High School.
Joey Oscar
An offensive lineman from Mason High School.
Colby Quinlan
An offensive lineman from Harrison High School.
Travontay Thomas
A defensive back from Northwest High School.
Jon'ir Travis
A wide receiver from Winton Woods High School.
Deshawn Hicks
A tight end from St. Bernard-Elmwood Place High School.
James Hall
A defensive end from St. Bernard-Elmwood Place High School.
Kavontae Whipple
A defensive back from Taft High School.
The takeaway
Selection to the North-South All-Star Game rosters is a significant achievement for these Southwest Ohio high school football players, recognizing their talent and hard work over their careers. This annual event provides them with a unique opportunity to showcase their skills against the best players in the state before embarking on their college football journeys.
