Rocky River coach Josh Wells celebrates a first in his nine-year tenure as five players from the team were named to the Ohio High School Athletic Association's Division III All-State team. The players honored include Julian Patti, Ryan Ricketti, Nick DiSalvo, Trent Delventhal, and Josh Mommers. Coach Wells, named Coach of the Year, emphasized the teamwork and coaching staff behind the achievement. Patti and Ricketti made the first team with stellar performances in quarterbacking and receiving, respectively, while the remaining three players were selected for the third team. The coach acknowledged the upcoming challenges as the team will be losing 17 players but expressed confidence in the new talent.

Why It Matters

The recognition of five Rocky River players in the Division III All-State team highlights the team's exceptional performance and points to the depth of talent within the program. It also underscores the significance of coaching and team dynamics in achieving such accolades.

By the Numbers
  • Julian Patti completed 202 of 313 passes for 3,358 yards and 44 touchdowns.
  • Ryan Ricketti caught 80 passes for 1,268 yards and 18 touchdowns, with an average of 15.9 yards per catch.
  • Nick DiSalvo rushed for 1,507 yards and 18 touchdowns on 156 carries, with an average of 9.7 yards per carry, and had 45 catches for 599 yards and seven touchdowns.
State of Play
  • Rocky River's 10-2 record led them to the second round of the playoffs.
  • The program is set to lose 17 players, indicating a transition phase for the team.
What's Next

The team looks forward to welcoming new talent and maintaining its strong program built on teamwork and player development.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these players underscores the strength of the Rocky River football program and its potential for continued success, despite upcoming transitions.