Tuesday, December 11, 2001
Dwayne Pavkovich -- A senior quarterback from Poland High, he had impressive career statistics despite being plagued by injuries his junior and senior seasons. For his career, he completed 361-of-803 passes for 4,297 yards and 32 TDs with 27 interceptions. This season, before being injured in the fifth game, he completed 57-of-121 passes for 592 yards and five TDs and five interceptions, and ran for 141 yards and three TDs. As a freshman, he set a school record with 128 consecutive pass completions without an interception.
John Pascarella -- A junior defensive back and kick returner from Ursuline High, he was all-North Coast Athletic Conference honorable mention. He ranked No. 4 in NCAC in kickoff returns (22.1-yard average) and was No. 5 in punt returns (8.7). He also registered 46 total tackles.
Marcus Richardson -- A senior defensive back from Girard High, he led the team with four interceptions to tie for No. 5 in the NCAC. He also had 35 tackles.
Derrick Paes -- A senior linebacker from Springfield High, he played in eight games and had 40 total tackles to rank No. 4 on the team. He missed the first two games with a broken hand.
Joe Cleghorn -- A senior defensive back from Canfield High, he was No. 3 on the team with 45 tackles. He also had three interceptions in the Oberlin game to be named to the www.d3football.com Team of the Week.
Joe Rogich -- A senior placekicker from Ursuline High, he was 8-for-10 in extra points and 3-for-5 in field goals, including a career-long 34 yarder against Earlham.
Matt Stiner -- A senior linebacker from Poland, he tied with Paes in total tackles with 40, and had one interception and one sack.
Scott Thompson -- A senior offensive lineman from Poland High.
Jaston Bastin -- A junior defensive back from Hubbard, he had 35 total tackles and three interceptions.
Sean O'Malley -- A sophomore quarterback from Champion High.
Jeremy Bartek -- A freshman defensive lineman from Western Reserve High, who played in five games and had five tackles.
Tim DeMay -- A sophomore wide receiver from Brookfield High, he was the team's third-leading receiver with 16 catches for 126 yards. He transferred to Hiram from Mount Union.
Sam Pascarella -- A sophomore linebacker from Boardman High, he was injured most of the season and played in three games.