Preseason All GCC Team

Offense

QB - Johnny Mooney (Solon): Solon's version of ¨Johnny Football¨ is set for a breakout 2015 season after a productive junior campaign (1,113 passing yards, 13 TD's, and 3 INT's).

RB - Alex Mathews (Mentor): The Colgate recruit (938 yards and 15 TD's in 2014) has been an important part of the last two Mentor teams. Mathews will be the focal point of the offense to start the season.

FB - Jimmy Daw (Medina): Daw is a big back that also plays LB for the Bees. He had several 100-yard games last season as a sophomore. Daw already has an offer from Bowling Green.

WR - Jason Blizzard (Mentor): The small but speedy senior moves to slot receiver this year after a very productive junior season that saw him boast 40 catches, 702 yards, and 8 TD's.

WR - Aaron Berry (Euclid): Berry was 2nd team All-District and all-league performer for the Panthers last season.

WR - Jake McCurry (Solon): Also a standout on defense, McCurry led the Comets in receptions and yards last season. He will be the primary target for the Comets.

OL - Conner Mundy (Strongsville): This big senior tackle (6'3, 275) is likely to get some college offers soon.

OL - Gary Harris (Shaker): Harris is a three-year starter for the Raiders and has been an all-league performer.

OL - Kevin Birchall (Mentor): The senior tackle (6'4, 225) is the anchor of Mentor's line.

OL - Chase Strayer (Mentor): Strayer (6'2, 245) is a versatile lineman that is transitioning from center to tackle.

OL - Vince Galassi (Strongsville): The 6'4, 300-pound lineman has been a key part of Strongsville's line since he was a sophomore.

Defense

DE - Simeon Lawrence (Elyria): Lawrence had 128 tackles (28 for loss) and 11 sacks as a junior.

DT - Billy Hudson (Mentor): The leader of Mentor's defense has been a varsity contributor since he was a sophomore. Hudson is a dominant force in the middle of the defensive line. 

DE - Xavier Johnson (Shaker Heights): Shaker's defensive line will be led by the big and athletic senior lineman that is a sack machine.

LB - Zach Mason (Elyria): The senior had over 200 tackles last season.

LB - Zack Lesko (Solon): The three-year starter is the leading returning tackler for the Comets.

LB - Alex Zacharyasz (Strongsville): The three-year starter has 167 career tackles.

LB - DeAngelo Levert (Mentor): Levert is one of only a few returning starters on defense for the Cardinals. He will look to build on a productive junior season.

DB - Anthony Johnson (Euclid): The Cleveland Heights transfer has more college offers than anyone in the GCC.

DB - Gil Barksdale (Solon): The gifted athlete excelled on offense and defense last season.

DB - Zach Kahn (Strongsville): A three-year starter on defense who will also be one of Strongsville's top playmakers on offense.

DB - Keon Williams (Euclid): Part of a deep and talented defensive backfield at Euclid.