The Lima News 2011 Football Prep Preview

E2 Thursday, August 25, 2011
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INSIDE
Year of the Quarterback.....E3 .
Mauk,.OConnor.and.McAdams. headline.an.historic.group.
Top 10 Quarterbacks..........E8 .
A.look.at.the.top.quarterbacks.from.the. past.25.years..
Lima Central Catholic
Players to Watch............... E15

The.top.players.to.watch.in.2011.
Team previews
Ada.......................................E9 Allen East............................E6 .
Baker. gives. Bulldogs. reason. for. high. expectations. New. coach. Abbeys. passion. lifting. Mustangs.
Maty Mauk
Ben Mauk
Anna.................................. E20
Rockets.have.plenty.of.optimism.
Bath.................................. E11 .
As.Smith.goes,.so.go.the.Wildcats.. Pirates.want.to.turn.the.corner..
Bluffton................................E6 Celina................................ E17 Coldwater.......................... E20 Columbus Grove............... E10 Cory-Rawson..................... E25 Crestview.......................... E10 .
Owens.takes.the.helm.for.Knights.. Buti.eyes.major.turnaround.after. difficult.2010.campaign.
Bulldogs. look. to. keep. building. on. 2010.success.. Bruns. back. to. guide. Cavaliers. after. state.final.run.. Quarterback.Travis.steps.into.spotlight. for.Grove. Hornets.expect.improvement.after.5-5. showing.last.year.
Elida
2011 guide to area football

By TOM USHER tusher@limanews.com 419-993-2089
The Lima area continually churns out playoff teams, upstart teams, turnaround teams and players who rise to all-state status. Following standout seasons for their respective high schools, a number of area players regularly advance to play at the college level. With that in mind, heres a quick guide to the 2011 season.
backs, Kentons Maty Mauk, Lima Central Catholics Tyler OConnor and Elidas Reggie McAdams. Mauk is headed to Missouri, while OConnor has committed to Michigan State. McAdams will play basketball at Akron. All three form one of the best quarterback classes in the area in the last 25 years. There are plenty of other good quarterbacks in the area. But, if you are a high school football fan, you should see those three. The main difference is Ben won two state titles. Maty will do everything he can to win his first this year. The Blue Jays will continue to run the ball, but will have plenty of new faces. Only five starters return from last years 15-0 Division VI Who takes over for Logan Erb in state championship team. The quarterback job will be between senior the Wapakoneta backfield? Alex Clark and junior Mark Boggs. The tailback slot will be a mix of fullback JorThe bulldozer-like Erb is gone, but Conner Pickens is back after running for 665 yards dan Bergfeld, senior Chris Will and sophomore last year. In all, the Redskins have 12 starters Tyler Jettinghoff. back including first-team all-district guard Chris If any of those falter, more youngsters are on Schwartz to lead the running game. the way.
Seth Rosenbauer
Keithie Lasenby
Defiance........................... E19 . Delphos Jefferson................E7
Rough. and. tumble. Miller. looks. to. power.Wildcats..
Delphos St. Johns............ E19

New.year,.new.team,.same-old. hardnosed.Blue.Jays..
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How will highly successful Allen East wrestling coach Mike Abbey do with the football team?
Passionate is the best way to describe Abbey. He has 40 players out for football, which is up from a year ago. Abbeys fiery approach will definitely be a plus. But theres no magic wand. Five starters return who all Abbey went both ways last year. Improvement is on the horizon for the Mustangs with Abbey in charge.
Elida.................................. E12
Bulldogs.looking.to.keep.building.
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Who takes over at quarterback and tailback for Delphos St. Johns?
Fort Recovery.................... E22

Niekamp,.crew.ready.to.fight.in.MAC.
Hardin Northern............... E25 Indian Lake....................... E23

Lakers.trying.to.find.right.combo.
Polar. Bears. low. on. numbers,. high. on. optimism.after.brutal.2010.showing.
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Kenton............................... E17 Leipsic............................... E26

Vikings.continue.to.build.a.winner. T-Birds.expect.another.big.year. Spartans.toughen.up.
Wildcats. look. to. develop. receivers. for. Mauks.senior.year.
Does Shawnee have enough to rebound from last years 2-8 year?
Lima Central Catholic.........E5 Lima Senior.........................E4 . Marion Local.................... E21 .

New.talent.emerging.for.Flyers..
The Indians should definitely improve, but whether they can return to the 7-3 days is the question. Many things have to go right in terms of line play for that to happen. Things began to break down last year when quarterback Seth Rosenbauer injured his right shoulder and linebacker Trey Runneals suffered a concussion. Having both healthy is huge for this seasons success. Its also one year removed from the graduation of an outstanding 2009 class, which was extremely difficult to replace last year.
Theres a new coach at Lima Senior in Brett Lee. How will he respond to the pressure?
Minster............................. E22 .
Wildcats.hope.for.more.success.. Cardinals.bring.back.speed,.skill. Titans.reloading.for.2011.
New Bremen..................... E21 Ottawa-Glandorf............... E16 Pandora-Gilboa................. E26 Parkway............................. E21

Cairns.brings.coaching.experience.. Panthers.return.skill,.desire.to.win. Kill.ready.to.recharge.Perry..
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Which teams have a good shot at a turnaround season?
Rockets. hope. young. players. mature. under.Friday.night.lights.
Perry has new coach Jesse Kill, who will look to implement a running attack with the likes of quarterback T.J. Sloan and backs Quis Woods and Kevin Turner. The Commodores should improve over last years 2-8. Bath, 5-5 last year, returns 5-10, 225-pound, tank-like Aaron Smith, who ran for 1,700 yards and 15 TDs. He led the Lima area in rushing last year and was first team all-district and third team all-state. Shawnee (2-8) and St. Henry (3-7) are good bets to be much improved.
The former S.W.A.T officer certainly understands what pressure is all about and coaching football doesnt qualify in the total scheme of things. Lee will be a good motivator and will get the most out of the Spartans. Among the plusses is running back Keithie Lasenby, who ran for 1,167 yards and 19 TDs. Theres also linebacker Isiah Stinston, who along with Lasenby was first team all-Greater Buckeye Conference. The problem lies with the challenging schedule in the new Three Rivers Athletic Conference with the likes of Toledo Central Catholic, Findlay, Fremont Ross, Oregon Clay, Toledo St. Francis, Toledo St. Johns and Toledo Whitmer.
Which team has the best shot at reaching the state semifinals?
Lima Central Catholic is loaded. The T-Birds went to the Division V state semifinals last year before losing to Youngstown Ursuline, 51-36. Eight starters return on offense and seven more are back on defense from last years 12-2 team. Michigan State-bound quarterback Tyler OConnor is a four-year starter. Hell have four starters on the offensive line back in front of him. He also has plenty of quality tailbacks to take the pressure off the passing game. The T-Birds have plenty of size and speed. And theyre hungry after last year. Whats not to like about the 2011 T-Birds?
How does Kentons Maty Mauk compare with Ben Mauk?
Paulding............................ E11 Perry.................................. E23 Ridgemont........................ E25 . Shawnee........................... E13 .

Indians.plan.to.bounce.back. Bearcats.hungry.for.a.win..
What players should you go out of your way to see?

Make sure to see all three quarter-
Statistically, its pretty close. Ben ranks first in career passing yards in the state with 17,364. Maty ranks second on the career list with 13,519. Matys 5,670 single-season yardage total is third best behind two of Bens years on the states single-season chart. Ben had a strong, accurate arm. He also never backed down from running over a wouldbe tackler. Maty has a strong arm and can also run. Maty improved his accuracy last year to the Division I level.
Elida made the playoffs for the first time since 1982 last year. What do they do for a follow up?
Much is expected from Elida. Their quarterback (Reggie McAdams), tailback (Colin Blymyer) and top receiver (Austin Etzler) are back. In all, 12 starters return, with six on offense. The key will be the play of both lines. The main difference this season is the Bulldogs wont sneak up on anyone. But with the offensive firepower, the good times should continue this season.
Golden.Gophers.hope.for.better.things. this.year.in.NWCC..
Spencerville.........................E9 St. Henry........................... E20

Redskins.working.to.right.the.ship.. New.era.begins.for.Roughriders.. Rams.balanced.for.NWCC.run.
St. Marys.......................... E18 . Upper Scioto Valley.......... E23 Van Wert............................ E18
Cougars.need.to.replace.offense..
Versailles.......................... E22 .
Tigers.building.on.2010s.success.
Wapakoneta...................... E13 Waynesfield-Goshen......... E25
Frye.plans.to.continue.the.progress.the. Redskins.started.in.2010. Solid. offensive. line,. good. running. backs.give.Tigers.reason.for.optimism.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
E3
The Lima News Preseason Poll

1. Lima Central Catholic. To put it mildly, expectations are high for Lima Central Catholic. The T-Birds made a run at a state title a year ago and return a deep, experienced team highlighted by the talented quarterback Ty OConnor who will be led by savvy veteran coach Jerry Cooper. 2. Kenton. If you havent heard, theres this guy, his name is Maty Mauk. Apparently, hes a pretty good quarterback. 3. Delphos St. Johns. The Blue Jays were so unstoppable a year ago their state championship game dominance, a 77-6 bombing of Shadyside, became the jumping off point for the OHSAA to consider a rule to make private schools go up a division. 4. Coldwater. The Cavaliers werent supposed to go deep into the playoffs a year ago and all they did was go all the way to the Division V state title game. Much like St. Johns, this program knows how to get the job done. 5. Elida. The Bulldogs turned in a fantastic season last year and they bring back the multi-talented quarterback Reggie McAdams. So, the team should improve right? Well, well see. 6. Leipsic. Winning is one thing, consistency is another and the Vikings have steadily become a winner. In coach Joe Kirkendalls three seasons at the helm, Leipsic is 25-8. 7. Ada. Once again, the Bulldogs have a ton of offensive firepower and should be a force in the NWC. Playoffs are certainly expected but trying to knock off LCC for the conference crown is going to be a tough task in 2011. 8. Wapakoneta. Doug Frye looked like a miracle worker last season, recharging a dormant monster. Can he continue that? Wapakoneta hasnt had back-to-back winning seasons since 1990-91, so Frye and his Redskins have something to shoot for. Oh, and he calls his offense the Wing and Fling, thats just cool. 9. Bath. We dare you to get in front of Aaron Smith. Hes built like a defensive tackle and runs like a back. Though he might be a little dinged up to start the season, he should be a force in 2011. 10. Ottawa-Glandorf. The Titans just win. Every single year, Ken Schriner produces a competitive, tough team. And with all the talk going to Kenton, Elida, Aaron Smith and whomever this season, the Titans might be more dangerous than ever.
Year of the golden arms

2011 senior quarterbacks a crew to remember
By JEREMY SCHNEIDER jschneider@limanews.com 419-993-2088
touchdowns and only 14 interceptions, completing 372-of-568 passes. Hes approaching another landmark record, the 17,364 yards amassed by Ben in his career; Maty is just 3,845 yards away from tying the mark. It definitely gave me a leg up, Mauk said. Being around him, hes been through it all. He knows whats going on. Now Im going to have him beside me every game, teaching me, thats a tremendous experience just to have him with me.
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ne of the most interesting battles this prep football season could come in a little more than two months when the sports staff at The Lima News sits down and hashes out which quarterback makes the cut for the seasonending Dream Team. How can anyone choose the best among three future Division I college athletes in Maty Mauk of Kenton, Ty OConnor of Michigan State and Reggie McAdams of Elida. Mauk has committed to Missouri and OConnor to Michigan State to play football, while McAdams will play basketball at Akron. Consider this, as juniors, the trio combined for nearly 11,000 yards, 128 touchdowns and less than 30 interceptions in more than 1,100 attempts. Its not just limited to the aforementioned trio. Other incredibly talented quarterbacks across the area include Adas Konnor Baker (3,773 yards and 46 TDs a year ago), Seth Rosenbauer of Shawnee, Austin Bruns of Coldwater, Adam Niemeyer of Minster, Braden Bilger at Celina, Columbus Groves Jordan Travis and Kyle Stahl of St. Henry. A n d while no argument could be made against each one of their abilities, this season is highlighted by Mauk, McAdams and OConnor. Obviously this is an historic class. that brings to mind three senior quarterback phenoms from 2002 St. Henrys Todd Boeckman, who went on to Ohio State, Coldwaters Kevin Hoyng, who set records at Dayton, and Ben Mauk of Kenton, a two-time state champion who played for Wake Forest and Cincinnati. The cream of the class in the 2011 season might find himself in a similar position heading into his senior season to his peers, but each found his way here by different ways. And one will go a completely different direction next year.
The Convert: Ty OConnor, LCC

OConnor wasnt always the golden boy quarterback. Entering high school, his sport of choice, and the one he figured held the ticket to college, was basketball. He has flourished at basketball, as a starter on the state championship team 2009, but after taking over for an injured starter at the beginning of this freshman year, OConnor quickly realized football might be his best option. However, the focus on his basketball abilities rather than his quarterback skills in his first prep season might have eased some of the pressure reserved for hot shot freshmen. Mauk came in as a freshman and everyone expected him to do great, they knew he was going to be the starter, OConnor said. (With me), it was kind of like, All right, maybe well get through with this freshman. Maybe well let him hand the ball off, maybe get a few passes in during the game. I was nervous, but I think there wasnt as much pressure as there was on Mauk. ... He was expected to do great things whereas, I was a basketball player. After that freshman year, everything completely changed. I became a football player. I worked more on football. OConnor didnt step into a tailor-made situation like Mauk, either; LCC coach Jerry Cooper is more known for running the ball than put it in the air. Having a quarterback like OConnor changed that, though he threw for more than 2,500 yards and 27 TDs last year. His coming out party came against Columbus Grove in the fourth game of his freshman year, when he completed 14-of-26 passes for 268 yards and a score. Cooper told OConnor it was the first time hed ever thrown the ball more than he ran it. Last year, OConnor averaged 17 passing attempts per game. Now its crazy how hes opened things up, OConnor said. Our offense is a little more spread out, and just how hes adapted to the athletes he has in school and how I can get the ball to them. ... Hes changed a lot.
The Natural: Maty Mauk, Kenton

Mauk is the least surprising of the three to be in this position. All eyes have been on him and his development since his middle school days. He threw for 3,309 yards and 36 TDs as a freshman and 4,540 and 46 scores as a sophomore. Its definitely the position I wanted to be in, Mauk said. Ive worked my butt off for it, so yeah, definitely the position I feel I should be in. It was only natural the best college programs in the nation all would have the name Mauk on a wish list. He picked Missouri over Notre Dame, Illinois and Michigan, among others. (Missouri) coach (Gary) Pinkell is all about family stuff. Knowing hes going to be the guy looking out for me the next four years of my life, I thought that was my best choice, Mauk said. Of course the offense is the best fit. Its hopefully going to be a smooth transition into the next level. With his dad Mike the longtime coach of the Wildcats and older brother Ben the all-time leading passer in Ohio High School Athletic Association history, Maty has the pedigree to be one of the top prep quarterbacks in the nation. Were always talking and learning, Mauk said. I grew up watching Ben and wanting to be just like him, and then the tremendous opportunity I have to play for my dad. Not everyone gets to talk football every day of the year, and I have that. Mauk threw for 5,670 yards last season the third-best season in OHSAA history with 69
ON THE COVER: 2011 standout quarterbacks Maty Mauk, of Kenton; Ty OConnor, of LCC and Reggie McAdams, of Elida enter their senior seasons with high expectations. Cover design: Nate Warnecke Cover photographer: Craig Orosz Section designer: Wendy Helmig THE SECTION: Sports Editor: Ross Bishoff; Reporters: Jim Naveau, Tom Usher, Jeremy Schneider, Mark Alstaetter, Mike Miller and Scott Brinkman PHOTO EDITOR: Craig Orosz Photographers: Jay Sowers, Dean Brown, Richard Parrish and Don Speck Special thanks to the coaches and athletic directors from Lima-area high schools
The Hoops Star: Reggie McAdams, Elida
McAdams came into high school like OConnor, as a basketball player. And while hes sticking with basketball, it doesnt mean McAdams lags behind the other two quarterbacks in any way. He completed 202-of-338 passes last season, throwing for 2,967 yards and 32 scores against eight interceptions, helping lead Elida to its first playoff victory in school history. And there was a time when schools like Ohio State came sniffing around when McAdams questioned whether basketball was his route. However, when Akron
offered him a scholarship for hoops, he jumped on it. Once I got into AAU basketball, I got a lot more offers, and basketballs always been my main love. I played it before football, ever since I could walk, McAdams said. Coach (Jason Carpenter) always knew I could be a good quarterback. Thats why we ran the spread, throw it around, find guys and just be a playmaker. Last season was a huge season for me, I put up some big numbers. Thats when I got some looks for football. With so much riding on his basketball abilities, some wonder whether playing football is the wisest decision. A rolling lineman can turn into a sprained ankle or a blind-side hit can break some ribs, but once his basketball schedule cleared up, there was never a question if McAdams would buckle up the helmet one last time. I dont want to jinx myself, I want to be careful with what I say, but I know that Akrons coaches are fine with me playing football. They like me playing football, theyre coming to a couple of my games, McAdams said. They want me to play football to get stronger. I just like football way too much to give it up. This will be the last time McAdams does everything with football, unlike his counterparts at Kenton and LCC. The last time he goes through two-a-days, the last time hell throw a TD pass, the last time hell be sacked. It makes this season more important for him to create memories. McAdams has always been a basketball name. It just happened to become big in football as well. I let my athletic abilities and skills at basketball lead me into football, McAdams said. I dont know, I guess Im a big name around here with Ty OConnor and Maty, but I really wasnt expecting that. It just kind of happened.
2002: The year of the quarterback

Boeckman, Hoyng, Mauk set the standard
By TOM USHER
tusher@limanews.com 419-993-2089
Over the years, a number of all-state quarterbacks have come from northwest Ohio. In 2001 and 2002, the area had three of the top quarterbacks ever in Kentons Ben Mauk, Coldwaters Kevin Hoyng and St. Henrys Todd Boeckman. Hoyng and Boeckman battled in Midwest Athletic Conference play. Hoyng had bragging rights, going 2-0 against Boeckman and St. Henry. Kenton and Coldwater opened the season in 2001 and 2002. The two also met in the 2001 state semifinals, when Kenton won in a classic air show, 49-38. I remember those games like they were yesterday, Mauk said. It was a matter of two competitive kids doing anything they could to win a game, whether it was run-
ning, throwing, carrying out a fake. And of course, my dad was coach and his dad was an assistant coach. That added fuel to the fire. ... Going against him made it fun to watch. But I was more worried about what I had to do and what I could control. Hoyng agreed that the Coldwater-Kenton battles had plenty of competitive fire. You never forget those games, Hoyng said. Going into that game, you knew both teams had a good offense and that it would be a shootout. As a competitor, you want to be in those moments. In that state semifinal game, Mauk completed 20 of 40 for 319 yards. He threw four TDs and had three interceptions. Mauk also ran for 223 yards on 21 carries. Hoyng completed 22 of 46 for 295 yards. He ran for 105 yards on 41 carries, but was sacked 11 times, which was the deciding factor in the game.
Hoyng
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Being the state semifinals made it even more exciting, Mauk said. Im sure if we would have met up and played a cornhole game we both would have done anything to win. Hoyng added, That state semifinals was a shootout and a game Ill never forget. Those games can define a high school career. Kenton went on to win the 2001 state championship pounding Newark Licking Valley, 40-13. It was the first of two state titles for Mauk and Kenton. That game was a rematch from the 2001 opener in which Kenton won 31-16. Mauk threw for 448 yards with five TDs. Hoyng had 471 yards and two TDs. Hoyng got the last victory in the series, however. On Aug. 23, 2002, Coldwater
stunned Mauk and the defending state champions, 49-35. O u r senior year was another Mauk shootout and we finally beat them, Hoyng said. We were two quarterbacks who were both very competitive. We didnt want to lose and did everything we could to win. I was throwing a bunch and running a bunch. ... He was trying everything to win and so was I. On that night, Hoyng completed 21 of 37 for 342 yards and five TDs. He also ran 129 yards on 21 carries. Hoyng even missed a series in the third quarter when he rolled his ankle. But he returned to the game and fired a 69-yard TD with 2:23 to go to give the Cavs a 49-35 lead. Mauk nearly matched him in the 2002 opener, completing 22 of 47 for 302 yards and four TDs. Mauk ran for 129 yards on 21 carries.
We were coming off a state championship and lost a lot of guys off that team Mauk said. But playing Coldwater in the first game was always a good gauge of what we needed to do to get better. Boeckman lost in overtime to Coldwater in 1999 and 2000. Coldwaters quarterback in those years was another Hoyng, Kyle Hoyng. In the 2002, Coldwater-St. Henry game, the Cavaliers rolled to a 34-13 win. Hoyng didnt have to throw much, as he ran for 297 yards on 23 carries and three TDs. He also threw for a touchdown. Fortunately, we never lost to them (St. Henry), Hoyng said. You always remember the Coldwater-St. Henry games and always get up for those. It was a mentality we took into those games. As far as career passing yards, Mauk has thrown for more yards than anyone in state history with 17,364. Mauks total of 6,540 yards in 2002 is the states singleseason passing mark. Hoyng threw for 2,709 in 2001. Boeckman threw for
2,520 yards in 1999 when the Redskins won the state title. Boeckman threw for 2,379 yards and 25 TDs as a junior at Ohio State. For his career, he threw for 3,085 yards and 31 TDs. He quarterbacked the Buckeyes to the BCS National Championship game against LSU after the 2007 season. Mauk played at Wake Forest and Cincinnati. Mauk led UC to a 10-3 record in 2007 and a 31-21 victory over Southern Miss in the PapaJohns.com Bowl. In the bowl, he threw for 334 yards and four TDs. It was UCs first 10-win season since 1951. Hoyng went on to set several passing records at the University of Dayton, including career passing yards (8,862), total yards (9,528) and TD passes (59). Hes now the assistant coach in charge of tight ends at Dayton. Playing in the MAC (Midwest Athletic Conference) against Todd Boeckman and against Ben Mauk, those were big games, and excelling in those games, prepared you for the college atmosphere when the game speeds up and youre playing for a league championship, Hoyng said.
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TRAC FORECAST
1. Toledo Whitmer. Eleven starters are back from a 12-2 state semifinals team. Defensive lineman Chris Wormley has committed to Michigan. Offensive tackle Storm Norton has committed to Toledo. Tailback Jody Webb ran for 1,589 yards last year. 2. Toledo St. John. The Titans only two losses last season were against Whitmer. Quarterback Brogan Roback threw for 2,193 yards and 25 TDs. Linebacker Kent Kern has committed to Miami of Ohio. 3. Toledo Central Catholic. Five starters return on defense but all 11 offensive starters will be new. 4. Fremont Ross. Quarterback Tyler Wolf returns after leading Ross to a 9-2 record. Tight end Nick Streacker has drawn some Big Ten interest. 5. Toledo St. Francis. Experience on the offensive line is a strength. The Knights have 32 seniors on their roster. 6. Findlay. The Trojans skill positions at quarterback, running back and receiver are dominated by juniors. 7. Lima Senior. The Spartans will try to break a streak of five straight 2-8 seasons against stronger competition than they faced in the Greater Buckeye Conference. 8. Oregon Clay. The Eagles have six returning starters and concerns about depth.
Lima Senior toughens up for first year in TRAC

By JIM NAVEAU
jnaveau@limanews.com 419-993-2087
LIMA SENIOR
COACH: Brett Lee SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 1st season LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 2-8 overall OHSAA DIVISION: II RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 7 RETURNING STARTERS: Keithie Lasenby (Sr., RB), Isiah Stinson (Sr., LB), Brooklyn Shurelds (Sr., WR/DB), TreVon Glenn (Jr.OL), Tyler Lawrence (Sr., OL/DL). KEY NEWCOMERS: Davion Smith (RB/DB), Reggie Perkins (WR), Austin Towsey (TE/LB), Dante Barqinere (RB) OFFENSE: With a 1,000-yard rusher returning, a new quarterback and inexperienced receivers, it would seem probable that Lima Senior will run the ball most of the time. But coach Brett Lee likes his receivers, including Reggie Perkins, a first-year player better known for being a high-flying basketball player. DEFENSE: How fast the defensive line improves could be a key for the Spartans on this side of the ball. First-team All-Greater Buckeye Conference linebacker Isian Stinson and defensive backs Brooklyn Shurelds and Desmond Daniel are the veterans on a defense hoping to improve on last season when it gave up 27 points a game. PLAYER TO WATCH: Running back Keithie Lasenby gained 1,167 yards last season and is back for more this year. He has rushed for almost 2,100 yards combined the last two seasons.
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LIMA Rebuilding a football program that hasnt come close to a winning season since 2000 is tough. Moving into a new league with state powers like Toledo Whitmer, Toledo St. Johns and Toledo Central Catholic is tough. So, Lima Seniors football team found tough two-a-day practices waiting for them when they reported for preseason drills with first-year head coach Brett Lee. They were hard. He (Lee) said it would be the hardest week of the year, senior linebacker Isiah Stinson said. He said the people who made it through, they were going to be the true people on this team that were going to drive us to get more wins this year. Senior running back Keithie Lasenby agreed. They were very tough, he said about two-a-days. It was hard work but its going to pay off in the end. We want to bring back some tradition. Lima Senior was 2-8 last season in the final year of the Greater Buckeye Conference. It was the fifth straight 2-8 season for the Spartans. Lee, a former Lima Senior assistant coach, is the fifth Spartans football coach since Leonard Rush retired after the 2000 season. Lee replaced Darnell Collins. Everybody says, Youve got your hands full. Its a challenge, he said. Meeting that challenge starts with three words, the new Spartans coach says. Three words that we say to them every day are discipline, commitment, and prepare, he said. We took them through two-a-days that were tough. We still have 45 or 46 varsity players. That told me a lot. There are a lot of kids buying into it. They seem to understand. Offensively, the Spartans No. 1 option is Lasenby, who rushed for 1,167 yards and 11 touchdowns and was first-team All-Greater Buckeye last season as a junior. He also gained 842 yards as a sophomore. Junior Devon Allen will play quarterback. A year ago, as the backup QB, he
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Lima Senior running back Keithie Lasenby avoids a tackle from the Sandusky defensive line during a game in 2010 at Lima Stadium.
Three words that we say to them every day are discipline, commitment, and prepare.
Brett Lee
Lima Senior head coach
was 4 of 10 passing for 90 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Tyler Lawrence, an honorable mention AllGBC selection last season, leads the offensive line. The top receivers, Brooklyn Shurelds and Reggie Perkins, are inexperienced. But Lee is excited about them, saying they would complement any passer. Stinson, a first-team AllGBC linebacker, leads the
defense. He also will play fullback as one of six Spartans who could go both ways. Cornerback Desmond Daniel was second-team AllGBC a year ago and Shurelds received honorable mention as a defensive back. Lima Senior, Findlay and Fremont Ross from the GBC joined Toledo Whitmer, Oregon Clay, Toledo Central Catholic, Toledo St.
John, Toledo St. Francis and girls-only schools Toledo Notre Dame and Ursuline Academy to form the Three Rivers Athletic Conference earlier this year. Whitmer was a state semifinalist last year. St. Johns only two losses were to Whitmer. Central Catholic and St. Francis have won state titles in the last 10 years. So, the Spartans will be attempting to rebuild against competition that is probably more formidable than what they faced in the GBC. It will be a challenge, Daniel said. Lawrence said, We need to win, thats what we need to do. Its been a long time since we won. I feel a change coming.
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ................................at Piqua Sept. 2 ..............MARION HARDING Sept. 9 ............ at Kettering Fairmont Sept. 16 ........................... FINDLAY Sept. 23 ................FREMONT ROSS Oct. 1 ....... at St. Johns Jesuit Toledo Oct. 7 .......at Toledo Central Catholic Oct. 14 ........ST. FRANCIS DESALES Oct. 21 ............. TOLEDO WHITMER Oct. 28................................... at Clay
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COACH: Jerry Cooper YEARS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 7th, 58-16 LAST YEARS RECORD: 12-2 overall, 8-0 Northwest Conference (state semifinals) DIVISION: V RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 17 RETURNING STARTERS: Tyler OConnor (Sr., QB/SS); Corey Stump (Sr., WR/CB); Sam Huffman (Jr., WB/FS); Jonathan Washington (Jr., TB); Anthony Wilkerson (Sr., OT); Gabe Schwaiger (Sr., G); Ben Stolly (Jr., G/DE); Sean Griesdorn (Sr., OT/DT); David Gremling (Sr., DE); Austin Bracy (Sr., DT). KEY NEWCOMERS: Ryan Pitts (Jr., WB); Lee Stewart (Soph., WB); Mykale Rogers (Soph., WB); Darius West (Soph., WB); Kalito Lasenby (Soph., LB); Stephen Saine (Jr., C). OFFENSE: LCC has the oneback, wing look and will feature Jonathan Washington and a host of others in the ground game. Tyler OConnor will also be quick to look downfield and spread the ball around. DEFENSE: 4-3.The T-Birds front four and secondary will key the aggressive approach. PLAYER TO WATCH: Tyler OConnor. One of the top quarterbacks in the state will lead the T-Birds behind a veteran offensive line. OConnor has a quick release and can also run to avoid trouble.
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1. Lima Central Catholic. Ten starters, including Michigan State commitment quarterback Ty OConnor, are back from last years state semifinalist team. Several of those players start on both offense and defense. 2. Ada. The Bulldogs need to find some replacements on the lines and at receiver. But no replacements are needed at quarterback, where Konnor Baker threw for more than 3,000 yards, and at running back, where Kellen Decker was a 1,000-yard rusher. 3. Columbus Grove. Quarterback Jordan Travis (1,942 yards, 24 TDs) is back to lead an offense that averaged 37 points a game last season. 4. Delphos Jefferson. Two-way All-NWC player Curtis Miller (2nd-team running back, 2nd-team linebacker) leads the Wildcats.
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Tyler OConnor of Lima Central Catholic runs with the ball against Hillsdale during 2010 Division V regional finals at Donnell Stadium in Findlay. By TOM USHER
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Aug. 27 ...... DEL. ST. JOHNS Sept. 2 ................at Crestview Sept. 9 ................PAULDING Sept. 17 ...........COL. GROVE Sept. 24 ........at Del. Jefferson Sept. 30 .......SPENCERVILLE Oct. 7 ...........at Bishop Ready Oct. 14 .................. at Bluffton Oct. 21 ............... at Allen East Oct. 28 ......................... ADA
LIMA Lima Central continues to inch closer to a state championship game. Jerry Cooper has guided LCC to the playoffs in five of his six seasons. Last year it made its longest trek in the Cooper era, reaching the Division V state semifinals before falling to eventual-state champion Youngstown Ursuline, 51-36. With a strong nucleus returning from last year, the T-Birds are looking to clear the final hurdle to Canton or Massillon, homes of the state championship games. Weve still got that bad taste in our mouth, but at the same time, it was pretty good because we almost felt what it was like to be state champions, only to come up short, LCC twoway tackle Sean Griesdorn said. Now we know what
Weve still got that bad taste in our mouth, but at the same time, it was pretty good because we almost felt what it was like to be state champions, only to come up short.
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it takes to beat that team. We find ourselves with both the bad taste and the good taste and we want to apply that this year to the season and finally beat a team like Ursuline. Eight starters return on offense and seven more are back on defense from a T-Birds team that went 12-2 (8-0 Northwest Conference) last season. We lost two games to two teams (Delphos St. Johns and Ursuline) who both won the state titles and we competed with both of those teams, LCC coach Jerry
Cooper said. Now we have to do all the little things to help us get over the top so we can win against that caliber of team. ... Ultimately, you have to find a leader to get over the top. I think Ty OConnor can be that kind of leader. I think Tank (Wilkerson) or (Sean) Griesdorn or (Austin) Bracy or those guys can be that kind of leader. The senior OConnor returns for his fourth year as the starting quarterback. The 6-foot-2 Michigan Statebound OConnor threw for 2,023 yards in the regular
season. He fired 22 TDs and had only three interceptions. He also ran for 336 yards and 10 TDs. Four offensive linemen return for the T-Birds. Theyll pave the way for the teams leading rusher from a year ago, Jonathan Washington. Returning wingbacks include Corey Stump and Sam Huffman. The offense will have plenty of speed with wingbacks Lee Stewart, Mykale Rogers, Ryan Pitts and Darius West. The 4-3 defense has four starters on the line, along with Stump, Huffman and OConnor in the secondary. The linebacking unit will need to be rebuilt. One huge void to fill is the graduation of free safety/ wide receiver Bubba Krieg. Weve had playoff success, Cooper said. Were not that far away, we just have to get over the hump.
5. Bluffton. The Pirates, who have won either four or five games each of the last five seasons, hope to break through to a higher level this season. 6. Allen East. A .500 season would be a step in the right direction for the Mustangs in Mike Abbeys first year as coach. 7. Paulding. The Panthers will try to do better than their back-to-back 3-7 records the last two seasons. 8. Spencerville. The Bearcats hope 17 returning lettermen and increased strength from a lot of time in the weight room will translate into their first victory since the 2008 season. 9. Crestview. The Knights will be trying to reach the .500 mark for the first time since 2007.
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COACH: Mike Abbey SEASONS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 1st LAST YEARS RECORD: 3-7 overall, 3-5 NWC OHSAA DIVISION: V RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 11 RETURNING STARTERS: Jacob Lawrence (Sr., C/DL); Evan Miller (Sr., OT/LB); Casey Crow (Jr., QB/DB); Ross Stewart (Soph., RB/LB); Logan Rex (Soph., WR/DB). KEY NEWCOMERS: John Stephens (Sr., OG/DT); Grant Criblez (Jr., OT/DL); Tyler Wilson (Sr., RB/OLB); Austin Lloyd (Jr., QB/OLB); Nick Kohlrieser (Jr., TE/DE); Mark McAdoo (Jr., TE/ LB). OFFENSE: First-year coach Mike Abbey will run multiple formations. Look for the Allen East running backs to line up in an I-formation, as well as a broken wing formation. DEFENSE: The Mustangs will employ a 3-5 defensive scheme. Evan Miller, a 5-11, 203-pound senior leads the linebacking core. PLAYER TO WATCH: Keep an eye on running back Ross Stewart. Last season, Stewart led the Mustangs with 629 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

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Aug. 26 ......................at Bath Sept. 2 .............COL. GROVE Sept. 9 ...........at Spencerville Sept. 16 ....DEL. JEFFERSON Sept. 23 ............. at Crestview Sept. 30 ................at Bluffton Oct. 7 ................. PAULDING Oct. 14 ........................ at Ada Oct. 21 ......................... LCC Oct. 28 ................SWANTON
LAFAYETTE Theres one thing constant about first-year Allen East head football coach Mike Abbey: Hes very passionate about what he does. Over the years, Abbey has guided the Allen East wrestling program to the top of the Northwest Conference. Now, Abbey will attempt to do the same with the Allen East football program. Abbey takes over a football team that went 3-7 last season. He will continue to head up the wrestling program as well. The kids are enthusiastic, Abbey said. Well have our ups and downs, of course. We have to be able to have fun out there. (Playing) football has to be fun. You have to be able to play with passion. Were still working on getting to that level of passion, but well hopefully get there. The one thing Abbey focused on right after he accepted the job, was persuading more athletes to come out for football. We probably have 10 kids who played before, quit playing, and now are back out, Abbey said. We want to get as many kids out on the football field on Friday nights as possible. Abbey said he realizes wins are not a given, but he
210-pound center, said the team worked very hard during the preseason. Its been more enthusiastic out there this summer, Lawrence said. Were working more on our conditioning, so we wont be tired in the fourth quarter. On offense, Abbey wants to mix up the formations. He said his backs could line up in an I-formation as well as in the broken wing. Leading the way at quarterback will be Casey Crow, a 6-2, 190-pound junior. Joining Crow in the backfield will be running backs Ross Stewart (Soph., 6-0, 190) and Tyler Wilson (Sr., 5-9, 150). Last year, Stewart led the Mustangs on offense, rushing for 629 yards (3.9 yards per carry) and scoring seven touchdowns. Wilson is excited about the changes Abbey has made on the offensive side of the football. Its Allen East football. Well run the football, Wilson said. But, I think well try to throw the football too. On the defensive side of the football, the Mustangs will give opponents a 3-5 look. Leading the way on defense will be senior linebacker Evan DON SPECK The Lima News Miller (5-11, 203). Last season, Ross Stewart of Allen East looks upfield as Ada senior Aaron Weyer looks to make the Miller was in on 60 tackles. Abbey said his teams tackle in the first half of a 2010 game. defensive play has to be more consistent this season. We cannot give up big does believe his team will Our goal is a .500-plus sea- get on a roll and anything can plays, Abbey said. That be competitive every Friday son, Abbey said. You never happen, good or bad. night. know what can happen. You Jacob Lawrence, a 6-foot, really hurt us last year.
Pirates trying to turn the corner

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COACH: Dennis Lee SEASONS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 25th, 162-89 LAST YEARS RECORD: 5-5, 4-4 Northwest Conference OHSAA DIVISION: V RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 14 RETURNING STARTERS: Matt Gillett (Sr., WR/ DB); Hunter Joseph (Sr., QB); Weston Berry (Sr., DE); Jeremy Basinger (Sr., RB/LB); Michael Liska (Sr., C/DE); Logan Skelley (Sr., OT/DE); Brandon Deeds (Sr., WR/DB); Kyle Risner (Sr., OG/DT); RJ Stratton (Sr., WR/DB). KEY NEWCOMERS: Jacob Nienberg (Sr., TE/LB); Keshawn Hughes (Sr., RB/LB); Kody Koronich (Sr., OG); Landon Sturgill (Jr., OT/LB); Austin Devier (Jr., OG/DT); Matthew Spallinger (Jr., OT); David Evans (Jr., OG/DT); Taylor Reineke (Jr., OG/DE). OFFENSE: The Pirates will be in their familiar shotgun-spread offense, led by senior quarterback Hunter Joseph. Last season, Joseph completed 97 of 199 passes for 1,738 yards and 17 touchdowns. DEFENSE: Bluffton will employ a 4-3 look on defense. With several returners back on the defensive side of the football, the Pirates hope to prevent the big play this season. Senior linebacker Jeremy Basinger led last years Bluffton defense with 87 tackles. PLAYER TO WATCH: Keep an eye on senior wideout RJ Stratton. Last season, Stratton caught 20 balls for 447 yards and had six TDs.
BLUFFTON Blufftons offensive and defensive schemes wont be any different this football season. However, longtime Bluffton head coach Dennis Lee is hopeful the results will be. Coming off a 5-5 season in 2010, the Pirates return 14 letterwinners and nine starters. With this nucleus of players coming back, Lee is optimistic his team will finally get over the hump. Weve been hovering around .500 (winning percentage) for a while, Lee said. We just need to turn the corner. Leading the way on offense is senior quarterback Hunter Joseph (5-foot, 11-inches, 165 pounds). Heading into last season, Lee wasnt sure if Joseph would be the full-time signalcaller. However, in the first two weeks Joseph made his case and was the starter for the remainder of the season. On the season, Joseph passed for 1,738 yards and had 17 TD passes. He completed 49 percent of his passes. Josephs favorite target, Drew Luginbuhl, has graduated. However, senior RJ Stratton (6-2, 170) returns at a wideout for the Pirates. Last season, Stratton caught 20 passes for 447 yards and had a team-leading six touchdowns.
Weve been hovering around .500 (winning percentage) for awhile. We just need to turn the corner.
Dennis Lee
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Hunter Joseph of Bluffton tries to avoid Lima Central Catholics Cody McCullough and David Gremling during a 2010 game at Lima Stadium. In the backfield, senior Keshaun Hughes (5-6, 150) returns. In 2010, Hughes rushed for 142 yards on 32 carries (4.4 yards per carry) and had a TD. Alongside Hughes will be Jeremy Basinger (5-11, 165). Last season, Basinger was used on short-yardage situations, scoring four TDs. Lee said the one area he is concerned with is his offensive line. Logan Skelley (6-2, 215; tackle) and Kyle Risner (5-11, 260; guard) are the only two
starting linemen back for us, Lee said. So, we will need to build around those two. Defensively, the Pirates return some key performers from last season. Senior linebacker Jeremy Basinger, who led the team in tackles last season with 87, will lead the Bluffton linebacking core. Defensive backs Stratton and Brandon Deeds (6-0, 160), who each had three interceptions last fall, return in the secondary. Lee said the key to a successful season will be how well his team plays early on. We have to get out to a better start than last year, Lee said. I also felt like we had some games get away from us last year. Lee said he is depending on his seniors to lead the way. We only have eight juniors, so were hoping all 13 seniors step up and give us some leadership, he said.
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ....................................CORY-RAWSON Sept. 2 .....................................................at Carey Sept. 9 ................................. at Delphos Jefferson Sept. 16 .........................................CRESTVIEW Sept. 23 ......................................................at Ada Sept. 30 ........................................ALLEN EAST Oct. 7 ....................................... SPENCERVILLE Oct. 14 .....................LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC Oct. 21 ................................................at Paulding Oct. 28 ................................... at Columbus Grove
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Curtis Miller of Delphos Jefferson runs in the Bluffton secondary in a 2010 Northwest Conference battle at Bluffton.
DELPHOS The key for the Delphos Jefferson football team will be the ability to find newcomers to fill in around the 11 letterwinners and four starters returning from last season. Head coach Bub Lindeman feels the Wildcats have the talent to compete but the development of a young offensive line will be a big key to the Jefferson success. Juniors Zach Kimmett, Geoff Ketcham and Colin
McConnahea will join with seniors Kellen Elwer and Darren Edinger to anchor the Wildcats line. How quickly our young offensive line can get acclimated to Friday nights will be key, Lindeman said. They have the size to compete. The Wildcats will be led by Curtis Miller, who will play both running back and
middle linebacker. Miller (6 foot, 2 inches, 230 pounds) is a three-year starter. The quarterback position is still up in the air with Shayn Klinger and junior Drew Kortokrax competing for playing time. They both have strengths, Kortokrax is the better passer while Klinger is the See JEFFERSON E9
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one year as a full-time starter, as he was behind Cory Klenke. But he made the most of his opportunity. Wenning threw for 3,629 yards in 2009. As a junior, he threw some big passes as a wide receiver, including an 80-yard TD pass in the state title victory against Youngstown Cardinal Mooney. Few on the this list had a bigger, stronger and more accurate arm than Wenning. Hes now playing at Ball State.
Keith Wenning (Coldwater): He only had
The quarterback position has evolved over the last 25 years. Its gone from being a game manager to now being able to run a wide-open spread offense. But theres been one constant among the top quarterbacks over the years. Theyve all been leaders and winners. There are many key criteria involved in evaluating quarterbacks. At the top of the list is decision-making ability. It comes down to when to run, when to throw and where to throw the ball. Next comes accuracy, then arm strength. Running ability helps, but its as important as maturity, leadership ability and confidence.
As a senior, the Bulldogs went 12-0 before falling to Dublin Scioto 28-14 in the state semifinals. Bath didnt play that game. He was on crutches after suffering an injury the week before. He threw for 1,943 yards and 17 TDs that year. He also ran for 943 yards and 16 TDs. For his career, Bath threw for 5,282 yards and 53 TDs. But, more than the numbers, Bath was a winner. Celina went 32-3 in Baths three seasons. Bath went on to play at Miami (Ohio.). 29 TDs. In an injury-plagued senior year, he threw for 2,350 yards and 21 TDs. He also ran for 1,364 yards and 14 TDs. He helped the Bulldogs to the state semifinals before falling to Hopewell-Loudon, 41-38. For his career, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 11,174 yards, the third-most in Ohio behind Ben and Maty Mauk. Dysert is now playing at Miami (Ohio).
Kentons Ben Mauk was, Hoyng shared the Lima News player of the year award in 2002 with Mauk. During the regular season, Hoyng threw for 2,345 yards and 25 TDs. He also ran for 1,823 yards and 29 TDs. During his senior year, Coldwater went 10-0 during the regular season before losing in the regional semifinals to Reading. The gritty Hoyng played the game with a separated shoulder that he suffered in Week 10 against Delphos St. Johns. Hoying went on to a record-breaking career at Dayton.
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one of the first area quarterbacks to guide a wide-open spread offense. He threw for 2,981 yards in 1996 in leading the Vikings. In 1994, they went 10-2 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs before falling to Delphos St. Johns. Kreinbrink had two 500yard passing games in 96, Kreinbrink including 565 yards against Arlington on Sept. 20. Thats the second-best passing game ever in the area behind Ben Mauks 567 yards in 2001. He went on to play at Northwestern.
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countless records, what else do you need to be one of the all-time legends in the area? In the Wildcats second straight state title in 2002, a 45-13 victory over Portsmouth West, he completed 22 of 37 for 300 yards and four TDs. Oh, by the way, he also ran for 133 yards and three TDs. As a senior, he threw for state records in yards (6,529) and TDs (79). He also set the national career passing yards mark of 17,223, along with throwing for 175 TDs. Mauk won Mr. Football went on to start at Wake Forest and star for Cincinnati. have thrown for more yardage, but few, if ever, have had the athletic ability, talent and leadership skills as Hoying. The Redskins trailed 17-0 to Sandusky St. Marys entering the fourth quarter of the state championship game. St. Henry coach Tim Boeckman was pacing the sideline when Hoying approached him and asked why he was nervous. Settle down coach. Theres plenty of time. Hoying was right. Led by the passing combination of Bob Hoying to Scott Brunswick, St. Henry scored 20 unanswered points in the final quarter to pull out a 20-17 state-title victory. He also won two state titles in basketball. Hoying would routinely toss down spectacular dunks. Hoying was Mr. Football went on to start at Ohio State and played in the NFL.
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guided the Redskins to the Division V state title as a freshman when he threw for 2,520 yards with 23 TDs. For his career, he threw for 7,023 and 61 TDs. The 7,023 yards rank 19th in Ohio passing history. He was all-state in basketball and baseball, where he was one of the top home run hitters ever in the area. Boeckman went on to start for Ohio State.
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was a running team first in coach Leonard Rushs veer offense. But when Morris had to make a big throw or run for a key first down, he did it. Morris was the team leader on the 1996 Division I state championship team that defeated St. Ignatius. In the state championship game, the Spartans fell behind 16-3 in the first half before rallying for a 30-28 victory. Morris completed 12 of 16 for 229 yards and three TDs. With 1,878-yard rusher William Bratton in the same backfield as a senior, Morris completed 61 percent of his passes and threw for 1,584 yards with 12 TDs. He ran for 417 yards. Morris had several football college offers, but went on to play shortstop for Wright State.
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PICTURED ABOVE: From left Keith Wenning (Coldwater), Ben Mauk, (Kenton), Jimmy Morris (Lima Senior), Todd Boeckman (St. Henry), Bob Hoying (St. Henry), Zac Dysert (Ada), Ricky Matter (Bluffton), Kevin Hoyng (Coldwater) and Mike Bath (Celina). Current players were ineligible for the list
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COACH: Mike Fell SEASONS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 6th, 50-13 LAST YEARS RECORD: 10-2, 7-1 Northwest Conference OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 11 RETURNING STARTERS: Konnor Baker (Sr., QB/DB), Jacob Ansley (Jr., WR), Kellen Decker (Jr., RB), Stephen Budwit (Sr., OT/DE) Cole Simon (Sr., DB/ WR), Christopher Beaschler (Sr., LB), Eli Roberson (Jr., DE). KEY NEWCOMERS: Micah Roberson (Jr., WR), Matt Wilcox (Soph., WR), Dalton Bass (Sr., DT), Ryan Allen (Sr., OT), Brent Numbers (Jr., OT). OFFENSE: The Bulldogs return Konnor Baker at quarterback so scoring points from their spread formation should not be a problem. DEFENSE: Middle Linebacker Christopher Beaschler and defensive ends Stephen Budwit and Eli Roberson return as anchors for the Ada 5-3 defensive scheme.
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COACH: Bub Lindeman SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 3rd, 11-9 LAST YEARS RECORD: 5-5 overall, 5-3 Northwest Conference OHSAA DIVISION: V RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 13 RETURNING STARTERS: Shayn Klinger (Sr., QB/DB), Curtis Miller (Sr., RB/LB), Quinten Wessell (Jr., RB/LB), Justin Rode (Sr., OL/DL). KEY NEWCOMERS: Darren Edinger (Sr., OL/LB), Drew Kortokrax (Jr., QB/DB), Kellen Elwer (Sr., OL/LB) OFFENSE: The Wildcats will operate of Multiple I formations and will count on the bruising running of 6-foot-2, 230-pound senior Curtis Miller. DEFENSE: Jefferson will use a base 4-3 set. PLAYER TO WATCH: Miller, a two-time state qualifier in wrestling, will lead the way from his running back and middle linebacker positions.
ADA The bar has been set high at Ada so expectations for the Bulldogs this season remain to challenge for the Northwest Conference title and a berth in the state playoffs. Coach Mike Fell, entering his sixth season as Ada head coach, knows the key to the year will be finding replacements for graduated offensive and defensive linemen. We lost a ton of interior guys, Im not sure how good we are up front but Im confident in our skill players, Fell said. Konnor Baker, a senior quarterback/defensive back, has started two sports all four years. Hes a man out there and his leadership will be a key for us. The skill players Fell talks about include Baker, who continues a run of outstanding Ada quarterbacks, junior running back Kellen Decker, and wide receivers Jacob Ansley and Cole Simon. We must be able to develop both lines, Frank Crea (long-time assistant coach) will have the offensive line prepared, Fell said. We have three interior linemen to replace on defense but have middle linebacker Christopher Beaschler (6 foot, 1 inch, 205 pounds)
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Ada quarterback Konnor Baker fakes the hand off to Adas Kellen Decker in the first half of a 2010 game against Allen East. and defensive ends Stephen Budwit (6-1, 220) and Eli Roberson (5-11, 195) to build around. Fell also must find replacements for a pair of outstanding departed linebackers, Aaron Weyer and Alex Weber. Baker and senior Cole Simon return to anchor the defensive backfield. As has been the case the last few years, Bulldogs fans may be peeking ahead to the week 10 matchup with Lima Central Catholic, but Fell cautions there are potential pitfalls before that matchup. I look for Columbus Grove and Bluffton, along with LCC, to be tough this year, Fell said. Our goal is to compete for the NWC title and, if we can do that, we hope that would lead to a berth in the state playoffs.
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Aug. 26 ...........NORTHWOOD Sept. 2 .................. at Paulding Sept. 9 ......................... BLUFFTON Sept. 16 .............. at Allen East Sept. 24 ........................ LCC Sept. 30 .............CRESTVIEW Oct. 7 ........at Columbus Grove Oct. 14 .....at Lehman Catholic Oct. 21 .......................... ADA Oct. 28 ............ at Spencerville
SPENCERVILLE John Zerbe knows to quiet the doubters and trash talkers, Spencerville needs to remain silent and just get the job done. The only way to change the image of the downtrodden Bearcats is to actually win a game. No ones going to give us a shot. Weve been down for a few years and our kids know we can tell everyone that we have more juniors, we have more seniors, that were stronger, but nothing DENNIS SAAM The Lima News is going to change until we Spencervilles Derek Goecke throws against Shawnee go out there and win, coach on Aug. 13 during a football scrimmage in Spencerville. Zerbe said. No talk, no fluff,
just get it done. Our play is going to do the talking for us. That first game is important for us. When we win, its going to open the flood gates. Im not predicting a 9-1 season, but Im saying its going to give our kids a lot of confidence. The Bearcats were 0-10 last year. They were 0-10 the year before. They havent won a game since a 30-6 win at Crestview on Oct. 10, 2008, the year before Zerbes arrival. You would think they would give up on the coaches pretty quickly after what weve been through, but they havent. If anything, its made the bond stronger, Zerbe said. We commonly talk
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COACH: Scott Palte SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 6th, 39-24 LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 7-3, 6-2 Northwest Conference DIVISION: V RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 8 RETURNING STARTERS: Jordan Travis (Sr., QB/FS); Trent Kerns (Sr., FB/LB); Zac Barrientes (Sr., SE/CB); Collin Grothaus (Jr., RB/SS); Wade Heffner (Sr., RB/DE); Gavin Windau (Sr., G/ LB); Blake Neu (Sr., T/DT); Trent Reed (Sr., C/DE) KEY NEWCOMERS: Derek Rieman (Jr., SE/DB); Dakota Vogt (Jr., SB/LB); Bobby Lopez (Jr., OL/DT); Trey Roney (Jr., OL/DT); Trevor Schroeder (Jr., OL/DT) OFFENSE: The Bulldogs will be strong on this side of the ball, with Travis back for his fourth year as a starter. They averaged 37 points per game last year with five games of at least 42 points. However, their two leading receivers from 2010 must be replaced. DEFENSE: This is where Grove could struggle according to Palte. The Bulldogs gave up 230 points last year, including 117 points in three losses. Gavin Windau (58 tackles, four sacks) moves from his defensive end spot to a linebacker position in the 4-3 scheme this year. PLAYER TO WATCH: The Bulldogs run through QB Jordan Travis. He threw for 1,942 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions last year, completing 128-of-213 passes. Hes a four-year starter and played a key role on the successful basketball team last season, proving his athletic abilities. He gives the Bulldogs a legit threat at QB.
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CONVOY Jared Owens returns to his alma mater to begin his first season as head coach of the Crestview Knights. A lot of his attention will be directed to making his players believe they can compete and win in the tough Northwest Conference. We need to learn to practice well so we can compete each week, Owens said. If we can do that we can find some success. Junior quarterback Trevor Roop will lead Crestviews flex offense, with some triple option sprinkled in. He (Roop) worked extremely hard over the summer to be physically prepared, Owens said. He will be counted to limit turnovers by our offense.
The Knights will lean heavily on a bevy of defensive linemen who saw plenty of action last year. A trio of seniors led by Drew Miller (6 foot, 290 pounds), Jared Burger (5-11, 282), and Chase Walters (6-4, 315) will be counted on to anchor the defense. Both our seniors and juniors are showing good leadership, Owens said. We hope both lines will be a real strength for our team this year. Owens looks forward to his initial season as the Crestview coach. I knew it would be a lot of work, Owens said. I am surprised at the amount of administrative work that is involved. According to Owens, LCC, Ada, and Columbus Grove will be tough in the NWC this year.
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COACH: Jared Owens SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 1st LAST YEARS RECORD: 2-8 overall, 1-7 NWC OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 11 RETURNING STARTERS: Trevor Roop (Jr., QB/DB), Jake Harmon (Jr., RB/LB), Matt Holden (Sr., RB/DB), Jared Burger (Sr., OL/DL), Avery Jones (Jr., RB/LB), Nick Cunningham (Sr., OL/LB), Drew Miller (Sr., OL/DL), Noah Gebert (Sr., RB/LB), Trevor Saylor (Jr., OL/DL), Chase Walters (Sr., OL/DL), Zach Burdette (Jr., WR/DB). KEY NEWCOMERS: Shayne Goings (Jr., OL/DL), Justin Lare (Jr., WR/ DB), Nick Leary (Sr., WR/DB). OFFENSE: Trevor Roop returns to quarterback the Knights flex and triple-option attack. DEFENSE: Six different players who saw time on the defensive line last season will be counted on to anchor the defensive unit. PLAYER TO WATCH: Trevor Roop and his ability to limit turnovers will be a key to the Crestview success.
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2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ........at Pandora-Gilboa Sept. 2 ..................at Allen East Sept. 9 ............................ADA Sept. 17 .........................at LCC Sept. 23 .........SPENCERVILLE Sept. 30 ............. EVERGREEN Oct. 7 .......... DEL. JEFFERSON Oct. 14 ....................at Paulding Oct. 21 .................. at Crestview Oct. 28 ..................BLUFFTON
COLUMBUS GROVE Its easy to get overlooked in your league when the best quarterback is going to a Big Ten school next year. That doesnt mean Jordan Travis is anything less than a great quarterback for Columbus Grove, though. He had a heck of a season for a high school quarterback, Grove coach Scott Palte said. Hes a good football player. Hes the center of our offense, our best player. Were lucky to have him. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound senior is slated to start his
fourth year under center. Last year he threw for 1,942 yards and 24 TDs against six interceptions, completing 60 percent of his 213 attempts. In any other conference, those are first team all-league type numbers. Travis was also a starter on last years basketball team, which won the NWC and Putnam County League titles. His athletic ability gives Palte plenty of options to page through in his offensive playbook. Hes a real smooth athlete he can run, move around, hes real fluid, Palte said. In basketball they run that trap and hes one of those middle guys, tipping balls, intercept-
ing them. Hes a heck of an athlete. Travis is joined by last years two leading rushers, Wade Heffner (78 carries, 577 yards, six TDs) and Trent Kerns (49-345-2). Outside of replacing four starters on the offensive line only threeyear starter Gavin Windau is back at guard Palte knows his offense will put up the numbers. Defense is where concern enters his voice. We have to stop people better than we have, Palte said. I think well score points, its just a matter of how good our defense plays and how our offensive line comes together.
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An increase in experience and upperclassmen also has Zerbe expecting anything but another 0-10. There are 29 upperclassmen and 17 returning letterwinners. Im not making any excuses by any means, but weve had very small senior classes every year that Ive been here, Zerbe said. Thats going to make a big difference, just having older kids and having experience now. ... We started a lot of sophomores last year. It wasnt a lack of talent, it was just an age thing. Whatever it was, Zerbe and the Bearcats hope its over. You have to know eventually it will turn around, Zerbe said. I believe that the Lord has a plan for me, and some how or way, Im being used I dont know how, I dont see the end result yet and sometimes I question it but somewhere down the line I know Hes going to come through for me.
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Paulding returns As Smith goes, so goes Bath skill, desire to win

By JEREMY SCHNEIDER
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PAULDING After a successful 2009 season, the Pauldings football team had high hopes for 2010 but seemed to come up short. Now they are even hungrier to get back to the winning ways they had two years ago. Our goal is to get better, Paulding coach Chris Etzler said. The last couple of years we were average. Now we feel like we have the type of kids this year to improve and were excited to start to turn the corner. The Panthers return 10 starters from last years team, including first-team All-Northwest Conference running back Anthony Arellano. Paulding will also be switching up the way they run their offense in 2011. In the past we have run the Wing-T because we were bigger, Etzler said. That is changing now, we might not be as big but we have a lot of skill guys. Paulding will be running more of a spread offense this season in order to utilize their skill players. Their plan is to run the pistol offense to where Arellano is seven
yards deep and they want to get the ball out in open space. On defense, the Panthers will look to use their experience in order to compete in the Northwest Conference. They return two of their leading tacklers in James Brown and Drey Gamble. Both are linebackers. With a variety of different offenses that range from the I-formation to the spread, the Panthers do not want to change their philosophy on defense. We want a defense that is flexible to play against the run and pass, Etzler said. You will see us playing a 4-4 look with kids that are versatile enough to cover against the spread. NWC powers LCC and Ada are still competing at a high level, but the Panthers hope to give them a run for their money. With a lot of experience at the skill positions back this year, Paulding will look to use their skill to their advantage. We will have a lot of new guys playing up front on both sides of the ball, Etzler said. We are just going to try and put our skill guys out in the open more than we have in the past.
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COACH: Chris Etzler SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 5th , 15-25 LAST YEARS RECORD: 3-7 overall, 2-6 NWC DIVISION: IV RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 10 RETURNING STARTERS: Wade Carnahan (Sr., WR/DB), Drew Burnett (Sr., WR/DB), Steve Heilman (Sr., LB), Julian Salinas (Soph., QB), Anthony Arellano (Sr., RB/DE), James Brown (Jr., WR/LB), Logan Doster (Jr., DB), Drey Gamble (Sr., WR/LB), Alberto Flint (Sr., OL/DL) Derek Shrider (Sr., OL/DE). KEY NEWCOMERS: Chazz Hahn (Soph., LB), Lance Foor (Jr., WR), Sean McMichael (Sr., OL/DL). OFFENSE: Paulding will switch from the Wing-T to the Pistol offense to utilitize its talented skill players. DEFENSE: 4-4 formation. The Panthers return two of their leading tacklers in linebackers James Brown and Drey Gamble. PLAYER TO WATCH: Anthony Arellano was a First Team All-NWC selection at running back a year ago. This year, the offense will spread out more than in years past to allow him to use his athleticism.
BATH TOWNSHIP Aaron Smith is a marked man. After carrying the ball 311 times last season, totaling an area-best 1,700 yards with 15 touchdowns, Bath coach Chris Miller said hed be foolish to expect anything less than opponents keying on the burly senior running back. But dont expect the Wildcats ship to change course theyll still go where the 5-foot-10, 230-pound battle ship takes them. Aaron is a phenomenal running back. If youve got a kid thats as fast as Aaron and as big as Aaron in the backfield, I think youve got to give him the ball, Miller said. We know that people are going to line up and try to stop Aaron. However, Smiths status for the Week One game against Allen East is up in the air due to an injury; Miller was unable to give RICHARD PARRISH The Lima News specifics, but said if the Aaron Smith of Bath runs for some tough yardage in a injury is handled the right way it shouldnt be season- scrimmage on Aug. 19 against Lima Central Catholic at ending. At this point, Smith Lima Stadium. is day-by-day. to 5-5, losing their last two The biggest change 2011 Schedule games by a combined 13 Miller would like to see is a points, so their lot is lookdecrease in carries with the Aug. 26 ..........ALLEN EAST ing up. same amount of yards. He Sept. 2 ..............at Defiance Im a football coach, I wants the Wildcats to have Sept. 9 ........ WAPAKONETA dont think any of us are a bit more diversity. ReturnSept. 16 ...........at St. Marys real patient. We all want to ing as well is senior quarterbe good and we want to be Sept. 23 ............ at Van Wert back Brad Davis (40-for-105 good right now, but the realSept. 30 ........... SHAWNEE passing, 605 yards, five TDs ity of it is it does take time, as a junior), just another of Oct. 7 ...................at Kenton Miller said. Weve spent the 17 seniors back from a Oct. 14 .................... ELIDA a lot less time correcting year ago. Oct. 21 ........at Ott.-Glandorf effort and attitude this year, The Wildcats arent too far which allows us to spend Oct. 28 ..................CELINA removed from the bad of a lot more time correcting an 0-10 season and backtechnique and plays and to-back 2-8 records, but They lost eight straight doing the things we should neither are they too long from their Western Buck- games to close out Millers be doing to be a good footeye League title in 1999 and first season at Bath, losing ball team. This has been our best by an average of 31 points. playoff wins in 98 and 99. Last year, they improved camp since Ive been here.
COACH: Chris Miller SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 3rd, 7-13 LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 5-5, 4-5 Western Buckeye League DIVISION: IV RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 15 RETURNING STARTERS: Derrick Bowman (Sr., DE/OL); Brad Davis (Sr., QB/DB); Garrett Hinegardner (Sr., OL/DL); Darren Johnson (Sr., OL/DL); Mitch Lhamon (Sr., OL/DL); Brandyn Perry (OL/DL); Patrick Roberts (Sr., OL/DL); Aaron Siefker (Sr., OL/DL); Aaron Smith (Sr., RB/DL); Keaton Sullivan (Sr., RB/LB); Matt White (Sr., WR/DB); Chris Dienstenberger (Jr., OL/DL); Andrew Garland (Jr., OL/DL); Doug Sanders (Jr., WR/ DB); Mitch Skinner (Jr., WR/DB). KEY NEWCOMERS: Hayden Atkins (Soph., DB/WR); Eric Heffner (Soph. DB/WR); Chris Deinstenberger (Jr., OL); Keanu James (Soph., RB/LB). OFFENSE: The Wildcats are coming at you running the ball. Opponents know it, but theyll still have all sorts of problems stopping Aaron Smith, a 5-foot-10, 230-pound running back. He led the Lima area with 1,700 yards last year. However, Miller hopes returning starter Brad Davis at QB will provide some balance. DEFENSE: 50. The Wildcats are strong up the middle with Brandyn Perry at nose guard and Keaton Sullivan at linebacker, both all-WBL picks last year; they are three-year starters. Last year, Bath allowed 28 points per game, a number that dropped to 15 in its five wins. PLAYER TO WATCH: It wont be hard to miss Aaron Smith, provided an unspecified injury doesnt keep him off the field. The 5-foot-10, 230pound senior might have the biggest legs ever seen on a running back, plus hell be toting the ball 30 times a game for the Wildcats. They could do worse Smith had 1,700 yards and 15 touchdowns a year ago. Coach Miller wants a bit more variety in his offense this year, but he knows Baths bread is buttered by Smith.
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1. Kenton. Who else? Quarterback Maty Mauk will have some new receivers this season but he can break his older brother Bens national high school record for passing yards if he throws for 3,846 yards this season. 2. Elida. The Bulldogs could get back-to-back playoff trips after going 28 years between postseason appearances before last year. Reggie McAdams will play basketball in college but he could put up numbers similar to last year (2,967 yards, 32 TD passes) in his last season of football. seven touchdowns. 4. Ottawa-Glandorf. The Titans have 1,000-yard rusher Brandon Kuhlman back, but must replace four offensive linemen and last years starting quarterback. could be around the corner. 7. Celina. Quarterback Branden Billger (2,881 yards, 22 TDs) had a huge sophomore season last fall, but his two top receivers graduated. 8. Defiance. The Bulldogs coach Jerry Buti isnt used to 1-9 seasons, so dont expect a repeat of last year. 9. Van Wert. The Cougars had one of the WBLs best offenses last year, but might not light up scoreboards so much this season because they must replace their entire offensive backfield. 10. St. Marys. The Roughriders have a new coach, but have no returning player who received first-team, second-team or honorable mention on the All-WBL teams a year ago.
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ...........................................................................WAYNE TRACE Sept. 2 ...............................................................DELPHOS JEFFERSON Sept. 9 ............................................................at Lima Central Catholic Sept. 16 ........................................................................ at Spencerville Sept. 23 ............................................................................ GREENVILLE Sept. 30 ......................................................................................at Ada Oct. 7 ................................................................................at Allen East Oct. 14 ...................................................................COLUMBUS GROVE Oct. 21 ................................................................................. BLUFFTON Oct. 28 ...............................................................................at Crestview
5. Bath. If the surest thing in the WBL is Kenton throwing the ball a lot, maybe the second-surest is Aaron Smith running the ball. Smith averaged 31 carries a game when he ran for 1,700 yards last season. He and quarterback Brad Davis (605 yards passing) make the Wildcats a dual 3. Wapakoneta. The Redskins nar- threat on offense. rowly missed a trip to the playoffs last season in Doug Fryes first season 6. Shawnee. Injuries to key playas coach. Connor Pickens (665 yards ers like quarterback Seth Rosenbauer rushing) could become a 1,000-yard and linebacker Trey Runneals contribrusher as Logan Erb was last season. uted to the Indians 2-8 record last Kyle Gibson threw for 655 yards and year. If they stay healthy, improvement
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Western Buckeye League Conf. Overall Kenton 8-1 11-2 Elida 7-2 9-3 Ottawa-Glandorf 7-2 8-3 Wapakoneta 6-3 7-3 Celina 6-3 6-4 Bath 4-5 5-5 Van Wert 4-5 5-5 Shawnee 2-7 2-8 Defiance 1-8 1-9 St. Marys 0-9 1-9 Northwest Conference Conf. Overall LCC 8-0 12-2 Ada 7-1 0-2 Columbus Grove 6-2 7-3 Delphos Jefferson 5-3 5-5 Bluffton 4-4 5-5 Allen East 3-5 3-7 Paulding 2-6 2-8 Crestview 0-7 2-8 Spencerville 0-8 0-10 Midwest Athletic Conference Conf. Overall Delphos St. Johns 8-0 15-0 Marion Local 6-2 9-3 Anna 6-2 8-2 Coldwater 6-2 9-3 Minster 5-3 7-6 Versailles 4-4 6-4 St. Henry 26 3-7 New Bremen 2-6 2-8 Parkway 1-7 2-8 Fort Recovery 0-8 2-8 Northwest Central Conference Conf. Overall Fairbanks 5-0 7-2 Waynesfield-Goshen 3-2 5-5 Upper Scioto Valley 3-2 5-5 Riverside 3-2 36 Perry 1-4 2-8 Ridgemont 0-5 1-9 Others Overall Leipsic 9-2 Pandora-Gilboa 5-5 Cory-Rawson 5-5 Indian Lake 2-8 Lima Senior 2-8 Hardin Northern 0-10
Elida aiming to build on 2010 playoffs

ELIDA
COACH: Jason Carpenter YEARS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 4th, 14-28 LAST YEARS RECORD: 9-3 overall, 7-2 Western Buckeye League DIVISION: III RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 14 RETURNING STARTERS: Reggie McAdams (Sr., QB); Colin Blymyer (Sr., RB); Austin Etzler (Sr., WR/P); Jeremy Newby (Sr., TE/DB); Josh Dawson (Sr., OT); Nathan Jenkins (Sr., WR/K); Ian Dukehart (Sr., DE); Anthony Sumpter (Jr., DB); K.J. Russell (Jr., OLB); Quentin Poling (Jr., ILB); Jesse Wheeler (Jr., OLB). KEY NEWCOMERS: Josh Haller (Sr., C/G/OT); Nickoli Sackinger (Jr., OL); Brandon Stinson (Jr., WR/DB); Dominic Painter (Jr., LB). OFFENSE: Spread, with one back. Its a versatile offense with the right arm of Reggie McAdams and the running ability of Colin Blymyer. DEFENSE: 4-4. The key will be getting pressure up front. The strength is at linebacker with Quentin Poling and company. PLAYER TO WATCH: Its easy to think this is a pass-happy offense, but Colin Blymyer ran for 1,190 yards last year. When the Bulldogs had the lead late in games last year, the ball went in the hands of Blymeyer, who pounded straight ahead to drain the clock.
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Elida quarterback Reggie McAdams looks downfield to pass at a 2010 game against Shawnee at Elida.
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ELIDA Seconds after the Week 10 victory over Wapakoneta, the fans poured onto the field at Kraft Stadium. There was plenty to celebrate after the Bulldogs clinched their first trip to the playoffs since 1982. Elida finished 9-3 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs before falling to Bishop Watterson, 21-7. A total of 12 starters return, including six on offense. So what happens now that suddenly expectations are high at Elida? Last year we did surprise some people, which I think helped us, but this year theyre going to be out to get us, Elida quarterback Reggie McAdams said. Well have to work a little bit harder. ... Were
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looking to have another successful season and trying not to take anything for granted. Elida defeated Delphos St. Johns in a hard-fought scrimmage and Elida coach Jason Carpenter said his team learned something that day. That was a wake-up call to our kids that we are not going to sneak up on anybody, Carpenter said. We need to deal with everybodys best effort. Our kids know that. Weve been telling them theres a big target. Leading the returning
starters is 6-foot-6 senior quarterback McAdams, who threw for 2,967 yards with 32 TDs and eight interceptions. He also ran for 261 yards and eight TDs. McAdams top receiver is also back in Austin Etzler (56 receptions, 1,051 yards, 9 TDs). Theres also Nathan Jenkins (27 receptions, 203 yards, 1 TD). The ground game is solid as well, in the one-back, spread attack with Colin Blymyer, who ran for 1,190 yards and seven TDs. If you load up in the box, well dink and dunk down the field or try to go
deep and if you play the pass, then well try to hit the run, Carpenter said. Only one starter returns on the offensive line in tackle Josh Dawson. The key is going to be our line play, Carpenter said. If Reggie has time, hell find the open wide receiver. ... Itll come down to line play on the defensive end, as well. The 4-4 defense loses linebacker Ross Harmon to graduation. It has one returnee on the line with end Ian Dukehart. The strength will be at linebacker with K.J. Russell, Jeese Wheeler and standout junior Quentin Poling, who led the team with 130 tackles last year. The challenge for Elida is keeping the Bulldogs moving forward. Hopefully, weve become a good football program now and not a one-hit wonder, Carpenter said.
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COACH: Dick West YEARS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 13th, 60-71 LAST YEARS RECORD: 2-8 overall, 2-7 Western Buckeye League DIVISION: III RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 17 RETURNING STARTERS: Seth Rosenbauer (Sr., QB); Will Madley (Sr., OT); David Werst (Sr. C); Cole Shisler (Jr., TE); Cedric McNeal (Sr., WR); Keenan Newland (Sr, DB); Trey Runneals (Sr., LB); Sam Altenbach (Sr., LB); Zach Graham (Sr., LB); Tyler Lundy (Sr., LB); Anthony Gronas (Soph., LB). KEY NEWCOMERS: Kurtis Newland (Soph., G); Mike Wise (Soph., G); Cody Rollins (Soph., CB); Alec Perrin (Jr., DL); Brandon Howell (Jr., OT). OFFENSE: Wing-T. The Indians can throw with Rosenbauer, but expect them to lean on their sweeps and off tackles. DEFENSE: 3-5. Shawnee will switch to a 3-5 this year to utilize their strength at linebacker with Rosenbauer, Runneals, Altenbach, Graham, Lundy and Gronas. PLAYER TO WATCH: With quarterback Seth Rosenbauer returning from an injured right throwing shoulder, he should be able to return to his previous form. Rosenbauer had offseason surgery, which should give him his needed arm strength and zip on the ball.
Shawnee looks for bounce-back season

By TOM USHER
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26........... MARION LOCAL Sept. 2 ....................VAN WERT Sept. 9 ......... at Ottawa-Glandorf Sept. 16 ...................at Kenton Sept. 23 .........................ELIDA Sept. 30 ..........................at Bath Oct. 7 .......................... CELINA Oct. 14 .....................at Defiance Oct. 21 ...............WAPAKONETA Oct. 28 ....................at St. Marys
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP Shawnee rolled out four straight 7-3 seasons from 2006 to 2009. Last year the bottom dropped out. The Indians limped home at 2-8, 2-7 in the Western Buckeye League. While key injuries took a huge toll, so did a lack of fundamentals after graduating a host of all-league players. We have to go back to basics, Shawnee coach Dick West said. The coaches are working on the tackling part. And as a team, were working on blocking. ... We have everybody working on ball-handling drills. The coaches are going back to square one. Were going to really push all the basics a little bit more. Among the injuries, quarterback Seth Rosenbauer played through a right shoulder injury he suffered in Week 4. He kept playing on offense last season, but underwent surgery on the shoulder in the offseason. Standout linebacker Trey Runneals went down in Week 4 with a concussion. We lost some key people last year, West said. The offense starts with
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Shawnee quarterback Seth Rosenbauer looks downfield to pass during a 2010 game against Ottawa-Glandorf at Shawnee High Schoool. the 6-foot-4, 240-pound senior Rosenbauer, who starts the year healthy. Now it feels great, Rosenbauer said. I just want to be healthy and play both sides of the ball. Tailback Jamiil Williams is gone, but there are a couple of backs who saw time running the ball last year. That group of backs includes Sam Altenbach and fullback Tyler Frieson. Altenbach started the last three games when Williams was injured. Other backs are Tyler Lundy, Anthony Gronas, DeAnthony Nance and Cedric McNeal. The offense returns five starters, including co-captain and offensive line anchor center David Werst. Theres also tackle Will Madley, tight end Cole
Shisler and wide receiver/ back McNeal. The defense switches to the 3-5 to utilize the teams strong linebacking unit. Runneals heads up the linebacking corps that has Rosenbauer, Altenbach, Zach Graham, Lundy and Gronas. West will also work with the teams mental frame of mind. We have to learn how to win again when you come off a 2-8 season, West said. You have to have confidence down the stretch that you can get the job done. You have to learn how to finish games. Added Rosenbauer, We have to learn from our mistakes last year and go back to the mentality we had the couple of years before that.
Frye, Wapak still have work to do

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WAPAKONETA Sometimes it pays to be optimistically cautious when taking over a football program. When long-time St. Marys coach Doug Frye took over the Wapakoneta football program in 2010, he had a threeyear plan for getting the Redskins back to their winning ways. DON SPECK The Lima News The only problem was, the Conner Pickens of Wapakoneta turns the corner as Cody rest of the Western Buckeye Gerderman Ottawa Glandorf dives to try and make the League did not get the message. tackle during a 2010 game.
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(Former St. Johns linebacker) Chris Pohlman; he is a freak of an athlete. Delphos St. Johns Kyle Neumeier (Bath running back) Aaron Smith; hes a strong runner and hard for a defensive lineman to tackle. LCCs Austin Bracy Tyler Obringer from Spencerville; on a punt my sophomore year, he threw me aside like it was nothing. Allen Easts Evan Miller
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If you were a first-round NFL draft choice, what would you spend your bonus money on?
A wicked awesome dome for Delphos St. Johns with blue turf and yellow painted lines and numbers. Delphos St. Johns Kyle Neumeier A new house and a couple of sweet cars so I can live in style and roll in style. Delphos St. Johns Alex Wehri Cars. They can be very collectible. Delphos St. Johns Brian Lisk Go to the race track and bet on some horses. LCCs David Gremling Stocks (Intel and Walmart), and lottery tickets. LCC Tank Wilkerson I want a big yacht so you could throw huge parties. LCCs Gabe Schwaiger I would build a Little League baseball diamond at the site of the old Allen East school. Allen Easts Jake Lawrence
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Would you rather go 9-1 and lost to your rival, or 1-9 and beat your rival?
9-1, lose ......................................... 97% (35 votes) 1-9, win ............................................... 3% (1 vote)
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Ohio State .............................59% Cincinnati Bengals ...................12% Cleveland Browns................... 29%
Was former OSU coach Jim Tressel treated fairly? Will Terrelle Pryor make it in the NFL?
Jerry Cooper (LCC) .................................12% Todd Schulte (Del. St. Johns) .............. 33% Mike Mauk (Kenton) ..............................28% Doug Frye (Wapakoneta) ....................... 8% Mike Fell (Ada) ......................................19%
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Yes ..................................... 35% No ...................................... 65%
Sleep..................................... 43% Golf ..................................... 18% Video games ........................... 7% Work out.............................. 32%
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Maty Mauk Kenton
The numbers dont lie with Mauk he threw for 5,670 yards and 69 touchdowns last season. Hes within 3,845 yards of tying the state career record for passing yards, held by his older brother Ben. Hes a threat when the pocket collapses, too, rushing for 974 yards and 16 TDs. The first team all-Ohio quarterback and Division IV offensive player of the year committed to play at Missouri next season.
Ty OConnor Lima Centr al Catholic
Maty Mauk, Kenton quarterback
OConnor has taken the area by surprise. Early on, everyone had him pegged as a basketball player moonlighting in shoulder pads. After a solid freshman season and improvement as a sophomore, he threw for more than 2,500 yards and 27 TDs last season, helping him earn a scholarship to Michigan State. He also added double digit scores on the ground and averaged nearly 44 yards per punt, earning him first team allOhio honors and speaking to his athleticism.
Ty OConnor, Lima Central Catholic quarterback
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Chris Swartz Wapakoneta
Trey Runneals Shawnee
Theres been a recent run of great linebackers at Shawnee, and Runneals fits right into that lineage. Undersized at 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, his stats dont reflect it as a junior, he had 121 tackles, 14 for a loss and seven sacks. He missed some time last year with a concussion, so add at least one more healthy game to that and already impressive numbers jump off the page.
Trey Runneals, Shawnee linebacker
Brice Fackler Kenton
Offensive linemen might be the most important players in Doug Fryes offense, and Schwartz was one of the states best last year. He was a special mention Division II All-Ohio player last year, helping pave the way for the turnaround of the Redskins as a rugged running team. If the Redskins want their first back-to-back winning seasons in more than 20 years, Schwartz needs another stellar year.
Chris Schwartz, Wapakoneta offensive guard
Aaron Smith Bath
Reggie has always been and will always be a basketball player. He just happens to be absurdly good at quarterback, too. As a junior, he threw for 2,967 yards and 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions, completing 202-of-338 passes. The first team all-Ohio performer committed to Akron for basketball. McAdams was a primary reasons the Bulldogs won the schools first playoff game last year.
Reggie McAdam s Elida
Reggie McAdams, Elida quarterback
It wont be hard to spot Smith this season he should tote the ball at least 30 times per game, and his listed weight of 230 pounds is being called into question as a bit on the light side. Put it this way, Smiths defensive position is lineman. How many running backs also run with the linemen? His weight isnt the only impressive number. He led the Lima area with 1,700 rushing yards last year. Though he may be questionable for the early part of the season, once he returns hell be a beast.
Aaron Smith, Bath running back
. Brice Fackler, Kenton defensive back Fackler is the rare Wildcats player who will draw more attention on defense than offense, kind of like his older brother and current Kent State defensive end Mark. A 6-foot-4, 215-pound senior, Brice Fackler is coming off a junior season where he recorded 86 tackles and four interceptions. He was first team all-Western Buckeye League and second team all-Northwest District.
Konnor Baker Ada
In any other year, Baker is garnering most of the spotlight as one of the areas best quarterbacks. But just because hes not Mauk, OConnor or McAdams doesnt mean hes any less the impact player. A varsity performer since his freshman year first as a receiver he threw for 3,773 yards and 46 TDs as a junior, completing 224-of-335 passes. Hes the latest in a line of outstanding Bulldogs QBs.
Konnor Baker, Ada quarterback
Keithie Lasenby Lima S enior
Kellen Decker Ada
Lasenby was one of only five area running backs to eclipse the 1,000-yard barrier last season; he rushed for 1,167 yards and 11 TDs as a junior. It might be much to put on the shoulders of the 5-foot-9, 180-pound Lasenby, but any hope for the Spartans this season will mostly begin with their running back.
Keithie Lasenby, Lima Senior running back
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Kellen Decker, Ada running back
In recent years, the running back at Ada was either a decoy, blocker or receiver. While Decker fits the final two criteria, hes anything but a decoy. The sophomore rushed for 1,155 yards on 120 carries with 18 scores; his 17 TDs in the regular season led the area. While Ada will still air it out with Konnor Baker, a talent like Decker can make coach Mike Fell at least partially eschew the offense that relied so much on the pass.
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of the football for the Redskins. Kraft, who was ineligible to play at Elida for an off-the-field incident, was recently cleared by the OHSAA to play this season. Last season at Elida, Kraft made 62 tackles and had four interceptions. At his wide receiver position, Kraft caught 47 passes for 751 yards and had 10 touchdowns. Up front, the Redskins return three linemen. Seniors Chris Schwartz (6-0, 220, OG); Trey Smith (6-2, 265, OT) and Jim Knippen (6-0, 235, OT) will spearhead the offensive line. In 2010, Schwartz was Division II Special Mention All-Ohio. On defense, Brendan Wilson (5-10, 175) and junior Brandon Miller (6-2, 180) will lead the linebacking corps. Junior Nate Bracy (6-1, 230) and senior Cole Thrush (6-1, 205) return on the defensive line. Three defensive backs return for Wapakoneta. Senior Connor Metz (5-9, 165), along with juniors Johnny Crawford (6-2, 170) and Alex Greve (5-11, 170) return in the secondary. Kraft will add even more experience to a veteran Wapakoneta secondary. Greve, who also is a standout basketball player, missed last season because of an injury. Frye said Greves return will make an impact on the defensive side of the football. He (Greve) suffered a wrist injury in the first weekend in July while playing
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ..... BELLEFONTAINE Sept. 2 ...................... ELIDA Sept. 9 .......................at Bath Sept. 16 ..................CELINA Sept. 23 .............. at Defiance Sept. 30 ........at Ott.-Glandorf Oct. 7 .................ST. MARYS Oct. 14 .................at Van Wert Oct. 21 ................at Shawnee Oct. 28 ...................KENTON AAU basketball, Frye said. He missed the entire football season and part of the basketball season. He started as a freshman at safety. So, he will make an impact for us in the secondary. Frye said his goal on defense is to prepare his team to defend the spread offense a little better. The Redskins will be in a 50-defense (5-2). Were going to do some multiple things on defense this year to try to defend the spread offense a little better, Frye said. Frye said the Western Buckeye League is going to be as tough as ever this fall. I think Kenton is hands down the best team in the league, Frye said. Maty (Mauk) could be one of the best five quarterbacks in the nation. Then you have a bunch of teams right there together after Kenton. This is going to be a very tough league this year.
By JEREMY SCHNEIDER
Not from scratch, but Titans have work to do
WAPAKONETA
COACH: Doug Frye SEASONS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 2nd, 7-3 (career coaching record 160-95) LAST YEARS RECORD: 7-3; 6-3 Western Buckeye League OHSAA DIVISION: II RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 17 RETURNING STARTERS: Kyle Gibson (Jr., QB); Chris Schwartz (Sr, OG); Connor Pickens (Sr., RB); Trey Smith (Sr., OT); Jim Knippen (Sr., OT); Brendan Wilson (Sr., LB); Nate Bracy (Jr., DL); Alex Greve (Jr., DB); Johnny Crawford (Jr., DB); Connor Metz (Sr., DB); Brandon Miller (Jr., LB); Cole Thrush (Sr., DL) KEY NEWCOMERS: Kevin Kraft (Sr., SE/DB); Josh Carder (Jr., DB/SE); Nick Warner (Sr., OC); Lance Vetter (Sr., OT); Nic Sawmiller (Sr., TE); Josh Windle (Jr., RB); Jensen Merricle (Jr., RB); Michael Bower (Jr., DE); Josh Hartman (Sr., LB); Zach Dietering (Jr. DB); Brandon Christler (Jr., TE); Andy Faller (Sr., K); TJ Sprague (Sr., SE); Andrew Hines (Jr., LB); Zach Schmerge (Soph., LB) OFFENSE: Wapakoneta will try to balance out the run and pass, coming out of the wing formation. DEFENSE: The Redskins will line up in a 50-defense. With the loss of a few key defensive players from last year, coach Frye is counting on some of the younger players to step up to the challenge. PLAYER TO WATCH: With last years leading rusher Logan Erb gone, senior running back Connor Pickens will carry the load this fall. Last season, Erb rushed for 1,193 yards and 13 touchdowns. In 2010, Pickens rushed for 665 yards and had eight TDs on the ground.
OTTAWA To paraphrase the old saying, its better to have had talent and graduated it than never to have had talent at all. With the loss of 16 starters and 17 letterwinners from last years squad including three all-Ohio players, three other all-Western Buckeye League performers and a two-year starter at quarterback OttawaGlandorf (8-3, 7-2 WBL) has lost a nice crop of talent and experience. We lost an outstanding group of seniors, but thats high school football, O-G coach Ken Schriner said. You have to convince your kids, you have to improve every single day. Thats what our goal is. We have to earn everything we get. We need to go out and play hard-nosed, physical football and to prove ourselves. Thats the challenge which lies ahead. Two of those graduated seniors were first team allOhioans in linebacker Jeff Siefker and two-way lineman Ross Ellerbrock; Siefker was also the Northwest District Defensive Back of the Year. The Titans also lost Nathan Kahle, a dual-threat quarterback and two-year starter.
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Ottawa-Glandorf running back Brandon Kuhlman takes the handoff from quarterback Nathan Kahle (right) and runs through a hole in the line in 2010 game against Shawnee at Shawnee High Schoool. But the best thing about having players like Siefker, Ellerbrock, Kahle and WBL Lineman of the Year Matt Peck is the example they set for the crop of players climbing up the ladder behind them. Thats the thing about building a program you have to make sure the kids who have seen whats going on relish the opportunities their given when its their time to shine, Schriner said. We have a number of young kids who are hungry to play and kids that are doing an excellent of working hard for us. When its their time, were going to find out if everything has paid off for what theyve done to prepare. Schriner is an offensive lineman from his playing days, and the running game is still close to his heart. While the Titans lost four of five offensive linemen, at least they return all-WBL running back Brandon Kuhlman (1,041 yards, 8.3 per carry and 7 touchdowns) and fullback Craig Rieman. That hopefully will be the strength of our team, Schriner said. Our offensive line has some turnover from last year, but we have good size up there.
OTTAWA-GLANDORF
COACH: Ken Schriner SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 16th, 107-61 LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 8-3, 7-2 Western Buckeye League DIVISION: IV RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 12 RETURNING STARTERS: Craig Rieman (Sr., RB); Brandon Kuhlman (Sr., RB); Isaac Recker (Sr., LB); Derek Rieman (Jr., OL); Wyatt Karhoff (Jr., DL); Tristan Parker (Jr., LB); Jacob Leopold (Jr., WR) KEY NEWCOMERS: Trey Parsons (Sr., DB/WR); Max Inniger (Sr., OL/DL); Justin Maag (Sr., OL/DL); Tyler Morman (Sr., OL/DL); Dallas Patino (Sr., WR/DB); Jeremy Patton (Sr., LB/RB); Joe Potthoff (Sr., OL/DL); Jared Scott (Sr., OL/DL); Matt Stechschulte (Sr., WR/DB); Dusty Verhoff (Sr., WR/DB); Clay Warnecke (Sr., OL/DL); Josh Buckland (Jr., WR/DB); Logan Diemer (Jr., WR/DB); Russell Ellerbrock (Jr., LB/RB); Tanner Hohenbrink (Jr., OL/DL); Luke Recker (Jr., TE/LB); Matt Samuelson (Jr., TE/LB); Caleb Siefker (Jr., QB/DB); Jacob Wells (Jr., OL/LB); Alex Westrick (Jr., WR/DB). OFFENSE: There was a lot of turnover from last years squad, including a two-year starter at quarterback and four offensive linemen. However, the cupboard isnt bare for the TItans, not with 1,000-yard rusher Brandon Kuhlman and burly fullback Craig Rieman back. Coach Schriner said Caleb Siefker is first in line to replace QB Nathan Kahle. There never is much change with the Titans Pro-I look, and there wont be any this year, either. DEFENSE: 4-3. The Titans lost all-Ohio linebacker Jeff Siefker, a hole not easily filled. However, the returning duo of Isaac Recker and Tristan Parker at linebacker hope to make the loss easier to absorb. Rieman also made some noise at defensive line last year.
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Aug. 26 ................. at Fostoria Sept. 2 .....................at Celina Sept. 9 ................SHAWNEE Sept. 16 ..............DEFIANCE Sept. 23 ..................at Kenton Sept. 30 .........WAPAKONETA Oct. 7 .........................at Elida Oct. 14 ............... ST. MARYS Oct. 21 ........................BATH Oct. 28 ................. at Van Wert
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Kenton working to find Mauk some targets

By MIKE MILLER
KENTON
COACH: Mike Mauk SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 29th, 189-116 LAST YEARS RECORD: 11-2, 8-1 Western Buckeye League OHSAA DIVISION: IV RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 17 RETURNING STARTERS: Maty Mauk (Sr., QB), Clint Brunow (Sr., C), Kieran Fetter (Sr., WR), Kasey Rawlins (Sr., WR), Christian Goecke (Sr. DL), Isaac Jeffers (Sr., DL), Brice Fackler (Sr., DB), Sean Kelly (Sr., DB), Gabe King (Sr., LB). KEY NEWCOMERS: Noah Furbush (Soph., WR), Matt Bahr (Soph., WR), Justin Sawmiller (Soph., WR). OFFENSE: Quarterback Maty Mauk will continue to fill the air with passes. However, with the loss of the top three receivers from last year, development of replacement receivers will be a key to the Wildcats success. DEFENSE: The loss of seven defensive starters means the Wildcats have holes to fill. How quickly the new starters can blend in successfully will largely determine the fate of the Kenton season. PLAYER TO WATCH: With a verbal commitment to Missouri out of the way, quarterback Maty Mauk returns for his fourth season as the Kenton starter. His junior statistics include a gaudy 5,670 yards passing and 69 touchdown tosses.
KENTON There will be no surprises from Kenton this season, the Wildcats will throw the ball at will. The big question is who will catch it? Mike Mauk enters his 29th season as coach of the Wildcats with son Maty returning for his senior season as a four-year starter and a verbal commitment to play collegiately at Missouri. Maty has compiled eyepopping passing statistics his first three years as Kenton quarterback and has big brother Ben, who holds many of the national passing records Maty is chasing, back to help coach him his senior year. The Wildcats have plenty of holes to fill on both sides of the ball because of graduation. Mauk and center Clint Brunow are the only two offensive starters returning. Obviously, development of new linemen and receivers will be a key to the success of the Wildcats this season. We lost a lot to graduation but have good new players who just need to gain experience, coach Mike Mauk said. We also lost six defensive starters to graduation including two linemen, two linebackers and two defensive backs. The Wildcats will field a good base unit with threeyear starters Bryce Fackler and Sean Kelly returning as defensive backs. Linebacker Gabe King (senior, 6-foot, 1 inch, 210 pounds) returns and Christian Goecke and Isaac Jeffers return to anchor the defensive line. Defense will be a key for us, Mauk said. We must
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Kentons Maty Maulk heads upfield and gives a stiff arm to Clinton-Massies Wes Clutter in the first quarter of a 2010 game. find a way to stop teams that we will be playing against. After two straight Western Buckeye League championships followed by state playoff appearances; the Wildcats know the key to their season is through the WBL. The league is really strong, it should be tough and competitive, Mauk said. Elida, Wapakoneta and Ottawa-Glandorf should all be strong. Mauk also spoke about the joy of seeing sons Ben and Maty reunited for this season. As a coach it has been enjoyable to see them bond and unite for a common purpose, Mauk said. As a dad it has been fun just to see them work together.
Aug. 26 .............. at Coldwater Sept. 2 ............... ST. MARYS Sept. 9 ................. at Van Wert Sept. 16 .............. SHAWNEE Sept. 23 ..... OTT.-GLANDORF Sept. 30 .....................at Elida Oct. 7 ..........................BATH Oct. 14 .....................at Celina Oct. 21 ................ DEFIANCE Oct. 28 ........... at Wapakoneta
Celina ready to build on 2010

By SCOTT BRINKMAN
CELINA
COACH: Jared Rolfes SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 4th, 9-21 LAST YEARS RECORD: 6-4, 6-3 Western Buckeye League OHSAA DIVISION: II RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 10 RETURNING STARTERS: Justin Green (Sr., OT/DE), Matt Buschur (Jr., C/DE), David Giesige (Sr., G/DT), Craig Welker (Sr., WR/OLB), Braelen Bader (Soph., K), Braden Billger (Jr., QB/P), Jalen Knous (Jr., G/FB/ ILB), Zach Hembree (Jr., RB/DB), Kyle Snider (Jr., RB/DB), Tony Sutter (Jr., G/ILB). KEY NEWCOMERS: Louden Limon (Soph., WR/DB), Derek Waterman (Sr., WR). OFFENSE: Spread-shotgun. Last season the Bulldogs averaged 368.5 yards per game while scoring 24.6 points per game. A record-breaking quarterback needs weapons. Limon and Waterman will be two new receiving threats for the Bulldogs. DEFENSE: 4-3 under. The Bulldogs were near the bottom of the Western Buckeye League last season allowing 373.4 yards and 30.9 points per game. PLAYER TO WATCH: Braden Billger. The junior quarterback set a school record for passing yards (2,881) and completions (251) in a season as well as passing yards (589 vs. Shawnee), completions (44 vs. Shawnee) and touchdown passes (six vs. Van Wert) in a game.
CELINA The Celina Bulldogs won more games last season (six) than they had the previous two seasons combined (three) and will look to take the next step this year. While they have not made the playoffs since losing 70-43 to Lebanon in 1998 in the state semifinal, Celina is taking steps in the right direction. Leading the offensive charge is junior quarterback Braden Billger. As a sophomore, he completed 251 of 430 passes (58.4 percent) for 2,881 yards and 22 touch-
downs. Throwing the football is our strength, Celina coach Jared Rolfes said. We need to gain experience each week with our young team and work hard to compete in every game. We will play as a team, with confidence, and for four quarters every Friday night. Center Matt Buschur (6-4, 195) and right tackle Justin Green (6-2, 190) will join David Giesige (5-10, 190) as experienced linemen in charge of protecting Billger. Craig Welker and Braelen Bader are returning letterwinners who have experience in the spread offense as receivers. Finding other weapons will go a long way
in deciding the Bulldogs fate. Juniors Zach Hembree and Kyle Snider will compete for carries. Defensively, the Bulldogs struggled slowing people down last season. They allowed 184 yards rushing and 189 yards passing each game. Welker, Jalen Knous, Tony Sutter and Adam Green are linebacker candidates that will compete for minutes in the 4-3 system. The secondary will have to improve if Celina hopes to make further progress in their development. Bader had three interceptions last season to lead the team. Joining him in the
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Aug. 26 ................ at Versailles Sept. 2 ........ OTT.-GLANDORF Sept. 9 .................DEFIANCE Sept. 16 .......... at Wapakoneta Sept. 23 ................. ST. MARYS Sept. 30 ................ at Van Wert Oct. 7 ................... at Shawnee Oct. 14 .................... KENTON Oct. 21 ........................ELIDA Oct. 28 ........................ at Bath
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COACH: Greg Phillips SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 1st LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 1-9, 0-8 WBL OHSAA DIVISION: III RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 18 RETURNING STARTERS: T.J. Powell (Sr., QB), Tre Sherman (Sr., WR/DB), Steve Elshoff (Sr., OT/DT). (Incomplete list. St. Marys did not provide returning starters names or a roster). KEY NEWCOMERS: Jordan Baskin (Sr., WR), D.J. Manning (Sr., RB), Tyler Core (Soph., QB), Adam Brown (Soph., QB) OFFENSE: I-formation. The running game will still be at the core of St. Marys offense, but first-year coach Greg Phillips says the Roughriders might increase the number of times they pass the ball this season. That shouldnt be hard to do, considering St. Marys passed the ball 35 times all season in 2010. DEFENSE: 3-4. We think we have more flexibility with that rather than being tied into a four-man line or a five-man line, Phillips said. PLAYER TO WATCH: Running back/defensive back D.J. Manning was one of many Roughriders who battled injuries last season. Keeping him healthy could be one of the keys for St. Marys offense.
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Aug. 26 ...................at Sidney Sept. 2 ...................at Kenton Sept. 9 ...................... ELIDA Sept. 16 ..................... BATH Sept. 23 .................. at Celina Sept. 30 ..............DEFIANCE Oct. 7 .............at Wapakoneta Oct. 14 ..........at Ott.-Glandorf Oct. 21 ............... VAN WERT Oct. 28 ................SHAWNEE position. D.J. Manning is running No. 1 at tailback and Tre Sherman and Jordan Baskin are the leaders at the wide receiver position. Tre Sherman thought he might want to play quarterback. He said, Coach, are you actually going to throw the ball? I said, Were going to try. And he said, I think I might like to try wide receiver. Steve Elshoff, a tight end last season, has been moved to offensive tackle, where he has emerged as a leader of that group. We really like our offensive line, Phillips said. Elshoff, Sherman and Manning will play both ways, with Elshoff being on both lines and Sherman and Manning going into the defensive backfield when the defense is on the field.
ST. MARYS It was not the kind of football season St. Marys has gotten used to having. A 1-9 season last fall, in which no Roughrider made first-team or second-team All-Western Buckeye League, puts St. Marys in the unaccustomed position of rebuilding from the ground up. That season also brought a new man to the top of the program with the arrival of Greg Phillips, who was head football coach at Oak Hill in southeastern Ohio for five years before being named the Roughriders coach in February. St. Marys will be looking forward, not backward, this season, Phillips says. Last year cant be changed, but it doesnt have to be revisited too often, either. I told them we will try to learn a few things from last year, but at the same time we need to forget about last year, Phillips said. He said he did not watch the entire 2010 season on tape and told the players he came into this season with no preconceived opinions on them. I had all 10 of the game films when I was hired. A couple people stand out on tape but I didnt really ask
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St. Marys TJ Powell (left) is tackled during a 2010 game against Elida. the coaches for too many names or numbers. I didnt want to get a feel or non-feel for what a particular player could do or what he could be, Phillips said. If the strongest tradition at St. Marys is winning, maybe the second-strongest is running the football, and running it and running it. That could change slightly this year, with an I-formation replacing the traditional wing-T offense. Weve put in a small passing attack, which I know is a foreign language in St. Marys, Phillips said. Were going to see what happens. If were efficient with it, we might expand it a little more. I dont think we can line up and say were going to run these same two plays and if they stop us, they stop us. I would like to be a really balanced team. At my previous school last year, I think we ended up about 58 percent run, he said. Returning quarterback T.J. Powell is the leading candidate for that job, with sophomores Tyler Core and Adam Brown also practicing at the
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VAN WERT Last season, Van Werts offense was one of the most explosive in the Western Buckeye League, scoring nearly 30 points per game. It also was the third highest-scoring offense in Van Wert history. Now, with the graduation of its entire backfield, along with its center, the Cougars are hoping to fill those big voids. Second-team All-WBL quarterback Corey Clifton (1,500 passing yards), sec-
ond-team All-WBL fullback Connor Massillo (973 rushing yards), honorable mention All-WBL running back Donny Sites and honorable mention center Cory Hirschy are all gone. With the loss of the heart of his offense, head coach Bob Priest had to make some decisions this summer. When you look at our offense, it starts at center, Priest said. Cory Hirschy was not first-team All-WBL, but we (the coaching staff) felt like he was the best center in the league. That was a big loss for us. So, our first thought
was to put Austin Reichert (6-foot-3, 215 pounds) at center. But, we moved things around and decided to put Hunter Monroe (6-1, 220) at center and put our best athlete on the team (Reichert) at fullback. Priest said replacing Clifton wasnt easy. In our offense, last year, Corey (Clifton) was responsible of changing a lot of our plays, if the situation called for it, Priest said. You normally dont want to use a sophomore in this type of situation, but sophomore See VAN WERT E19
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COACH: Bob Priest SEASONS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 5th, 16-24 LAST YEARS RECORD: 5-5, 4-5 Western Buckeye League OHSAA DIVISION: IV RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 12 RETURNING STARTERS: Austin Reichert (Sr., FB/DE); Tyson Crone (Sr., WR); Jimmy Hardman (Sr., DT); Kody Heitz (Sr., DE); Terrin Contreras (Jr., DT); Mitch Vargas (Jr., DT) KEY NEWCOMERS: Tyler Williams (Soph., QB); Caleb Lloyd (Jr., RB); Hunter Monroe (Jr., OL); Logan Ray (Jr., WR); Lucas Sullivan (Jr., RB); Nik Wolford (Jr., LB) OFFENSE: Van Wert will run the triple option. With the graduations of second team All-WBL quarterback Corey Clifton and second team All-WBL running back Connor Massillo, the Cougars will have new faces in the backfield. DEFENSE: Last season, Van Wert was last in the WBL in defense, allowing 32 points per game. This year, the Cougars hope to improve their defense as five starters return. Van Wert will bounce back and forth from 4-3 R E DS KR N DSA L N Y A L L Y IE R K IL R to 4-4 formations. PLAYER TO WATCH: Keep an eye on fullback Austin Reichert. Reichert, who was First Team All-WBL last season at defensive end, will also be asked to carry the load in the backfield, along with first-year quarterback, sophomore Tyler Williams.
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M I DWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
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New faces but same-old Blue Jays

DELPHOS ST. JOHNS
COACH: Todd Schulte YEARS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 12th, 127-32 LAST YEARS RECORD: 15-0 overall, 8-0 Midwest Athletic Conference (state champions) DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 13 RETURNING STARTERS: Ryan Densel (Sr., CB); Kyle Neumeier (Sr., LB); Tanner Calvelage (Sr., CB); Jordan Bergfeld (Sr., FB); Alex Wehri (Sr., DT/G). KEY NEWCOMERS: Cody Looser (Soph., LB); Tyler Jettinghoff (Sr., TB/LB); Spencer Ginter (Soph., OT); Ryan Shumaker (Soph., OT); Mark Boggs (Jr., QB); Andrew Metzger (Jr., WR); Seth Bockey (Jr., G); Austin Jostpille (Sr., DB); Alex Clark (Sr., QB); Austin Reindel (Sr., CB). OFFENSE: Pro-I. The faces have changed, but the Blue Jays will continue to run the option and power sweep. DEFENSE: 4-3. Chris Pohlman, Derek Klaus and company are gone, but its the same defense that defensive coordinator Steve Recker has run to multiple state titles. PLAYER TO WATCH: Linebacker Kyle Neumeier led the team in tackles (135) last year and will take an added leadership role with the graduation of Chris Pohlman. The linebackers will be expected to make plays.
MAC FORECAST
1. Anna. The Rockets have been contenders every year since entering the MAC, but havent been able to knock off the big guys. Could this be the year they do it? 2. Coldwater. Last years unexpected trip to the Division V state championship game showed to never underestimate the Cavaliers. 3. Delphos St. Johns. The Blue Jays have only five returning starters and just one of them on offense from last years Division VI state champs. 4. Marion Local. The Flyers have to fill holes at quarterback, running back and on the offensive line. But, typically, replacements have been found when the Flyers needed them. 5. Minster. The Wildcats will be without most of the defensive players who helped them make a surprising run to the playoffs. Quarterback Adam Niemeyer, who started at that position in 2009 but was injured last season, will take over for the graduated Chase Paxson. 6. Versailles. Last years six wins was a start, but still not what Versailles fans have become accustomed to having.
By TOM USHER
2011 Schedule
Aug. 27 .................... at LCC Sept. 2 .......................OPEN Sept. 10 ............ MINSTER Sept. 16 ..................at Anna Sept. 23 ...........ST. HENRY Sept. 30 ........... at Versailles Oct. 7 ..............at Coldwater Oct. 14 ... FORT RECOVERY Oct. 22 .... MARION LOCAL Oct. 28 ....... at New Bremen in the 73-21 playoff win over Edgerton. Overall, the Blue Jays will have plenty of holes to fill after the graduation of a host of three-year starters. People are going to see a lot of new names and faces, Schulte said. ... They (this years newcomers) saw some pretty incredible players every day in practice and had to figure out to survive against those guys. Hopefully, those things will translate into the pressure situations that well have this year. And Schulte realizes that some teams will be gunning for the Blue Jays this year. Theres a big bulls-eye on us and thats fine, he said. With the success weve had, we know that thats going to come with it and thats OK.
DELPHOS The Delphos St. Johns team bus hadnt arrived back in Delphos after last years state championship when fans began asking about the prospects for 2011. Heres the reality of this year: The Blue Jays have only five starters returning from last years 15-0 team that completely leveled Shadyside 77-6 in the Division VI state championship game. Its a whole different team, St. Johns coach Todd Schulte said. Our approach is we remind each other, as coaches, we have to have a little more patience. Even with the changes in personnel, the groundoriented offense and 4-3 defense wont change. Were sticking with what we have, Schulte said. Itll be the same Blue Jays. Of those five starters, only one (fullback Jordan Bergfeld) is back on offense. Returning starters on defense include linebacker Kyle Neumeier, who led the team with 135 tackles last year. The other returnees are cornerback Ryan Densel (5 interceptions), cornerback Tanner Calvelage (3 interceptions) and guard/
Delphos St. Johns Jordan Bergfeld collides with Sidney Lehmans Herschel Hoehne in the first quarter of a 2010 game. defensive tackle Alex Wehri, a part-time starter because of injuries. Graduation took first-team all-state players offensive tackle Austin Vogt, defensive end/guard Derek Klaus and state defensive player of the year linebacker Chris Pohlman (131 tackles). Also gone is quarterback Jordan Leininger (1,397 yards passing, 19 TDs, 1,236 rushing) and tailback Evan Burgei (1,674 yards rushing, 27 TDs). Its a lot different. Were pretty much replacing a whole team, Bergfeld said. The quarterback job is between senior Alex Clark and junior Mark Boggs. Schulte said both can run, throw and run the Jays option play. The tailback job will be a mix of senior fullback Bergfeld (734 yards, 13 TDs), senior Chris Will (238 yards, 3 TDs) and 6-foot sophomore Tyler Jettinghoff (two carries, 75 yards, 1 TD). Will had a 75-yard TD run in the fourth quarter of the state championship game. Jettinghoff had a 72-yard TD
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COACH: Chip Otten SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 2nd, 11-4 LAST YEARS RECORD: 11-4 overall, 6-2 MAC OHSAA DIVISION: V RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 19 RETURNING STARTERS: Austin Bruns (Jr., QB), Troy Otten (Sr., K), Jordon Chapin (Jr., LB), Caleb Siefring (Jr., DB), Zach Dickman (Jr., LB), Mark Brunet (Sr., OL), Alex Grieshop (Sr., OL/DL), Jordan Harlamert, (Jr., DE), Jordan Klosterman, (Sr., LB). KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Stammen (Sr., WR), Aaron Mestemacker (Sr., WR), Zach Gerlach (Sr., DE). OFFENSE: Spread. Last season Bruns threw for nearly 2,500 yards and 24 touchdowns despite missing some games because of injury. DEFENSE: 50. The Cavaliers return a strong group that gave up just 16.6 points per game a year ago. PLAYER TO WATCH: Austin Bruns. The junior quarterback has the potential to take the Cavaliers back to Stark County for the state championship.
COLDWATER The Coldwater Cavaliers have won more games since 2000 134 than any other team in the state of Ohio. In order for that trend to continue, the Cavaliers will once again reload and look to make another long playoff run. For the second straight season last year the Cavaliers lost in the state championship game to Youngstown Ursuline. If the Cavaliers hope to see the Irish, or whichever other program makes the Division V state title game, for the third straight season they will once again have to maneuver a tough nonleague schedule and then battle through the Midwest Athletic Conference. Austin Bruns will quarterback the spread offense. Last season the junior signalcaller was 170 for 370 for 2,477 yards and 24 touchdowns. Its been awesome, second-year coach Chip Otten said of Bruns progress. He lifted hard and he threw with four or five guys in the spring on their own. Hes got 12 or 13 games under his belt and he knows the passing part of the offense better than anyone on the team. Caleb Siefring, Aaron Mestemaker, Alex Stammen, Troy Otten and Eric Schmackers will be Bruns top receiving threats. One concern for coach Chip Otten is the development of the offensive line. Kyle Bergman (5-foot-10, 160 pounds), Justin Post (6-1, 230), Mark Burnet (6-3,
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 .................... KENTON Sept. 2 .................. at Hicksville Sept. 9 .........................ANNA Sept. 16 ................ at St. Henry Sept. 23 .............VERSAILLES Sept. 30 ..................at Parkway Oct. 7 ...........DEL. ST. JOHNS Oct. 14 ............ at Marion Local Oct. 21 ........... NEW BREMEN Oct. 28 .....................at Minster
Coldwaters Jordan Harlamert (left) and Jordan Klosterman combine to make the stop on Ursuline quarterback Paul Kempe in the first quarter of a 2010 game. 200), Jake Kramer (6-5, 205), Mike Rios (6-1, 200) and Nick Albers (6-3, 215) will need to gel quickly. Will the O-line develop? Otten said after being asked what questions does he have about the team. Can the offensive line continue to protect? It seems like we ask that question every year. Defensively the Cavaliers should be able to better last season when they allowed 16.6 points per game and allowed 50 or more points twice. Up front, Jordan Harlamert, Zach Gerlach, Cody Madaj and Alan Kunk will battle in the trenches. Linebackers Jordan Klosterman, Isaac Dippold, Zach Dickman and Jordon Chapin should be the strongest unit of the defense. In the secondary, Caleb Siefring was second team AllMAC last season. The junior will be joined by Josh Huber and the receiving corps that will play both ways. The Cavaliers open the season at home against nonleague rival Kenton before facing Hicksville for first time since the teams played times in 1947, 1948 and 1949.
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By SCOTT BRINKMAN
MAC TEAM CAPSULE

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COACH: Bryan Rioch SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 13th; 91-32 LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 8-3, 6-2 MAC OHSAA DIVISION: V RETURNING STARTERS: Maverick Long (Sr.,OT/DT), Dustin Noffsiger (Sr.,RB/DT), Drew Guisinger (Sr.,C), Caleb Maurer (Sr.,LB/TE), Wes Wolters (Sr.,RB/DB), Jay Meyer (Sr.,QB), Cole Ferguson (Sr.,RB) KEY NEWCOMERS: Ryan Spicer (Jr.,DE/OT), Chandon Williams (Jr.,WR), Stewart Watkins (Jr.,LB), Nate Metz (Jr.,TE/LB) OFFENSE: Quarterback Jay Meyer (1,540 yards, 20 TDs) leads the Rockets offense. They will be searching for running backs after last years top two graduated. Cole Ferguson (400 yards rushing) is the top returning back. DEFENSE: First-team All-MAC defensive linemen Maverick Long and Dustin Noffsiger and second-team All-MAC linebacker Caleb Maurer (98 tackles) and second-team All-MAC defensive back Wes Wolters (75 tackles, 5 interceptions) are the leaders on defense. PLAYER TO WATCH: Maverick Long is a two-way starter at offensive tackle and defensive tackle. He was first-team All-MAC as a defensive lineman and as a punter.
2011 Schedule
Aug. 27 ..............PLEASANT Sept. 2 .................... at Eaton Sept. 9 .................at Parkway Sept. 16 ......... COLDWATER Sept. 23 ..... at Del. St. Johns Sept. 30 .... MARION LOCAL Oct. 7 .................. MINSTER Oct. 14 ..................... at Anna Oct. 21 ........at Fort Recovery Oct. 28 ............VERSAILLES
ST. HENRY The St. Henry Redskins have a tradition second to none. Six state championships, two state runners-up and a 41-8 record in 14 playoff appearances. So last seasons 2-6 record in the Midwest Athletic Conference the programs worst since 1982 does not sit well with St. Henry faithful. If the Redskins are going to turn things around, they will have to lean on 19 returning letterwinners and 16 returning starters. On the offensive side of the ball, the combination of a healthy Stahl and returning offensive lineman will be the key for the Redskins. Hemmelgarn (6-2, 220), Mitchell Rinderle (6-2, 235), Dylan Bruening (6-3, 230), Aaron Post (6-1, 205), Caleb Hemmelgarn (6-2, 235), Nathen Froning (6-1, 220) and Ben Werling (6-1, 255)
are all returning letterwinners who can play on the offensive line. Their size and experience will give the Redskins running lanes and protection for the skilled players. Finding weapons for Stahl will be important, and several options are available. Jordan Bender, Kent Stammen, Jason Guggenbiller, Dominic Leugers, Matt Osterholt, Nathan Uhlenhake, Trey Rutschilling, Steve Luttmer and
Jesse Evers are all returning letterwinners from last years team who will supply depth. Last season, Osterholt made 33 receptions for 348 yards and two touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball the combination of speed and size should help a group that made improvements last season. Luttmer made 58 tackles a year ago to spearhead the charge while Leugers recorded three sacks and 49 tackles. We are looking forward to starting the season, trying to improve each day, and participating in another great year of MAC football, Starkey said. 2011 may be the most competitive this conference has been from top to bottom in quite a few years. A home opener on Saturday against Marion Pleasant will give St. Henry an early test before the challenging road in the MAC.
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ............................................................SIDNEY LEHMAN Sept. 2 ............................................................ at Sherwood Fairview Sept. 9 .......................................................................... at Coldwater Sept. 16 ...........................................................DELP ST. JOHNS . Sept. 23 ................................................................... at Marion Local Sept. 30 ...............................................................NEW BREMEN Oct. 7 ...................................................................... at Fort Recovery Oct. 14 .......................................................................ST. HENRY Oct. 21 ........................................................................... at Versailles Oct. 28 ........................................................................PARKWAY
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COACH: Tim Goodwin SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 13th, 128-36 LAST YEARS RECORD: 9-3, 6-2 MAC OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 8 RETURNING STARTERS: Jack Homan (Sr., DE), Logan Albers (Sr., LB), Nate Wendel (Sr. DT), Lee Pierron (Sr., WR), Kellen Goettemoeller (Sr., TE/ DE). KEY NEWCOMERS: Adam Bertke (So., QB), Jake Heitkamp (Sr., RB/LB) OFFENSE: I-Formation. In years past, the Flyers would feature a running back and ride him all season. This year, Marion Local will use the running back by committee approach. DEFENSE: 3-4. The switch in defense, once learned, will continue to be the strong point of Marion Local. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Alex Rosenbeck and Adam Bertke. One will win the battle and be the quarterback that leads the Flyers. Whichever player adapts the quickest will give Marion Local the best chance of returning to the playoffs.
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2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 .............. at Shawnee Sept. 9 .........NEW BREMEN Sept. 16 ................ at Minster Sept. 30 ............. at St. Henry Oct. 7 ................... at Parkway Oct. 14 ............COLDWATER Oct. 22 ........at Del. St. Johns Oct. 28 ..... FORT RECOVERY
MARIA STEIN There are probably more questions than answers this summer as the Marion Local Flyers look to make playoffs for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons. Although new faces will populate the Flyer lineup with 16 seniors graduating, the cupboard is far from bare in Maria Stein. Last season, Marion Local lost to Minster in the regional semifinal 30-26. It was the earliest playoff exit for the Flyers, who have won four state championships since 2005. On offense both sophomore Adam Bertke and senior Alex Rosenbeck are competing for playing time at quarterback. Both bring different talents to the position and whichever one can make the smoothest transition will getting the starting nod. Rosenbeck and Jake Heitkamp will get carries behind an offensive line that is rebuilding. As a unit last season, the Flyers averaged 34.1 points per game. Tight end Kellen Goettemoeller was second-team AllMAC last season while wide receiver Lee Pierron made 25
catches for 300 yards. Defensively Jack Homan was second team All-MAC last year at end. The senior recorded eight sacks a season ago. Nate Wendel will anchor the 3-4 defense. The senior recorded 75 tackles last year. Goettemoeller will join his classmates on the line. The back eight will feature linebacker Logan Albers and Heitkamp along with Rosenbeck in the secondary. With so many new starters, many players will get the chance to shine on both sides of the ball. The Flyers will start the season at Shawnee before playing host to Our Lady of DON SPECK The Lima News Mount Carmel from Ontario, Canada. Two seasons ago, Alex Post of Marion Local tries to get away from Delphos St. Johns Chris Pohlman in the the Flyers played Our Lady of first quarter of a 2010 game. Mount Carmel and defeated them 61-14.
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NEW BREMEN
COACH: Rob Messick SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 4th, 12-28 LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 2-8, 2-6 Midwest Athletic Conference OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 7 RETURNING STARTERS: Alec Frideger (Sr., RB/FS), Elliot Westerbeck (Sr., QB), Ben Chaney (Sr., WR/DB), Nathan Skinner (Sr., RB/LB), Alex Speelman (Jr., OL/DL), Neven Frazee (Sr., OL/DL), Adam Meyer (Sr., OL/DL). KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Ahlers (Jr., LB), Aaron McCollum (Sr., LB). OFFENSE: Double Slot. Last season the Cardinals averaged just 16.6 points per game and were shut out twice. DEFENSE: 4-4. The Cardinals had difficulty slowing down opponents last season allowing 32.9 points per game. They allowed 40 or more points on four different occasions. PLAYER TO WATCH: Nathan Skinner. The 5-10, 180-pound senior running back spearheads an offensive backfield that should be the strength of the Cardinals. Last season Skinner rushed for 500 yards.
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2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ............ COVINGTON Sept. 2 .......... at Fort Loramie Sept. 9 ..........at Marion Local Sept. 16 ....FORT RECOVERY Sept. 23 ...............MINSTER Sept. 30 .................... at Anna Oct. 7 ..................at Versailles Oct. 14 ....................PARKWAY Oct. 21 ...............at Coldwater Oct. 28 .......DEL. ST. JOHNS
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 .............. at Shawnee Sept. 9 .........NEW BREMEN Sept. 16 ................ at Minster Sept. 30 ............. at St. Henry Oct. 7 ................... at Parkway Oct. 14 ............COLDWATER Oct. 22 ........at Del. St. Johns Oct. 28 ..... FORT RECOVERY
PARKWAY
COACH: Tim Goodwin SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 13th, 128-36 LAST YEARS RECORD: 9-3, 6-2 MAC OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 8 RETURNING STARTERS: Jack Homan (Sr., DE), Logan Albers (Sr., LB), Nate Wendel (Sr. DT), Lee Pierron (Sr., WR), Kellen Goettemoeller (Sr., TE/ DE). KEY NEWCOMERS: Adam Bertke (So., QB), Jake Heitkamp (Sr., RB/LB) OFFENSE: I-Formation. In years past, the Flyers would feature a running back and ride him all season. This year, Marion Local will use the running back by committee approach. DEFENSE: 3-4. The switch in defense, once learned, will continue to be the strong point of Marion Local. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Alex Rosenbeck and Adam Bertke. One will win the battle and be the quarterback that leads the Flyers. Whichever player gels the quickest will give Marion Local the best chance of returning to the playoffs.
NEW BREMEN The New Bremen Cardinals have fallen on tough times the last several years. New Bremen has not had a winning record since 2004, the last year the Cardinals made the playoffs. That season they lost to Hardin Northern 22-7 in the regional finals. This season the Cardinals will rely on an experienced group of skilled offensive players to try to regain past glory. The Cardinals will focus on speed and quickness to turn last seasons struggles into successes. Elliot Westerbeck (6 foot, 170 pounds) will quarterback coach Rob Messicks double slot offense. Behind the senior signal-caller will be Alec Frideger, Nathan Skinner and Aaron Clune. While the backfield will be experienced and talented, the offensive line will have to learn on the fly. Alex Speelman (6-3, 200), Neven Frazee (6-0, 200) and Adam Meyer (6-0, 195) will lay the foundation on the line. We have exceptional running backs and quarterback, Messick said. Offensive line (is what we have to work on).
The defense surrendered 329 points last season, but enough experience returns to make the Cardinals contenders. The secondary should be a strength with Frideger and Chaney. The linebackers will be Skinner, Ahlers and Aaron McCollum. The offensive line trio of Speelman, Frazee and Meyer will play both ways and battle in the defensive trenches as well. Play good defense, Messick said of what they do well. We are undersized for our league, but we have great team speed and our seniors are highly motivated. A home opener against Covington and road trips to Fort Loramie and Marion Local will give the Cardinals an early indication of the type of team they will be.
ROCKFORD The Parkway Panthers have finished in the bottom three of the Midwest Athletic Conference nine of the last 10 years, so the job of restoring the Panther pride falls to first-year coach Dan Cairns. Cairns brings 20 years coaching experience, including 13 years as head coach most recently at Sidney High School. A lot of changes for the Panthers could mean some growing pains especially in the rough and tumble grind of the MAC. Lack of experience, depth, a new coach, a new system on both sides of the ball (are team weaknesses), Cairns said. This years team consists of a tough hard working group of blue collar type of players. The offense will lean on senior quarterback Bryce Bedwell. How quickly he adjusts to Cairns new offensive system will help determine how quickly the Panthers turn around the program. Brandon Moorman in the backfield and wide receiver Derek Luth will be primary weapons for a Parkway offense that averaged 13.5 points per game last season.
The defense will feature Nick Routt, who led the team in tackles last season. The senior will help lead a defensive turnaround. Last season Parkway allowed 36.4 points per game including five games with more than 42 points. Despite never coaching in the MAC, Cairns knows the conference will be tough. Keeping with tradition, Cairns said, Coldwater, Anna, Delphos St. Johns and Marion Local should be the class of the league. Parkway will open the season against nonleague foe Crestview on Friday before facing perennial playoff contender Tinora. In order to be successful this season, the Panthers will have to learn on the fly. Stay injury free and hope that the players pick up the new schemes that we are going to be running, Cairns said of his teams keys to success.
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COACH: Brent Niekamp SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 6th, 15-45 LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 2-8 overall, 0-8 MAC OHSAA DIVISION: VI, Region 24 RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 9 RETURNING STARTERS: Aaron Vagedes (Sr., WR/DB), Jason Pottkotter (Sr., QB/DB), Kenny Wenning (Sr., WR/LB), Derek Gaerke (Sr., WR/DB), Jacob Whitacre (Sr., OL/DL), Ryan Gaerke (Sr., OL/DL), Mason Evers (Jr., OL/LB), Trent Kaiser (Jr., OL/LB). KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Wenning (Soph., WR/LB), Wyatt Blockberger (Soph., WR/DB), Cole Hull (Fr., WR/DB), Reece Grieshop (Soph., OL/ DL), Seth Riegle (Fr., OL/DL). OFFENSE: Pottkotter will call the signals for the spread offense and has two solid targets in slot receivers Kenny Wenning and Aaron Vagedes while sophomore Kyle Timmerman will play running back. Niekamp is happy with the job the offense does of getting the ball to its best players in space. However, blocking needs to improve this season. DEFENSE: 4-3. The defense is pursuing and tackling well and needs to improve on getting off blocks after struggling in that regard a year ago. Trent Kaiser will give the defense, and the offensive line, a boost. Kaiser missed most of last year after a broken collar bone sidelined him in Week 3 when he was just starting to show what he can do. PLAYER TO WATCH: Kenny Wenning, a 5-foot-10, 195-pound linebacker, recorded 93 tackles last season, including three for loss. The senior is highly physical, hard to block and knows how to bring down a ballcarrier.
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MINSTER
COACH: Nate Moore SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 2nd, 7-6 LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 7-6, 5-5 Midwest Athletic Conference DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 12 RETURNING STARTERS: Troy Kauffman (Jr., LB/RB); Adam Niemeyer (Jr., DB/QB); Devon Poeppelman (Jr., LB/WR); Derek Collins (Sr., DB/WR); Daniel Gusching (Sr., LB/WR); Austin Knapke (Sr., DB/WR); Wes Hegemann (So., DL/OL); Clay Bornhorst (Sr., DL/OL); Eddie Bruns (Sr., DL/OL); Rob Wente (Sr., DL/TE); Ryan Will (Sr., DL/OL) KEY NEWCOMERS: Mason Haney (Jr., DL/OL); Korey Schultz (Jr., DB/RB); Jay Eilerman (Jr., DB/WR) OFFENSE: The Wildcats return eight starters on offense. QB Adam Niemeyer was the 2009 starter and carried the job over into last season before he broke his finger in a scrimmage. The job is his again, and coach Moore is excited to see what the Division I college prospect can do. DEFENSE: 4-3. The defense will struggle with experience as only three starters return, but one of those is middle linebacker Daniel Gusching. Coach Moore says Gusching is a Division I college prospect who is athletic and a good hitter, equally adept at coming off the edge on a rush or dropping into coverage. PLAYERS TO WATCH: With all of the attention on Niemeyer and his stats, its going to take five players to keep him upright the offensive line. Coach Moore called linemen Clay Bornhorst and Ryan Will the best players on his team both are around 200 pounds, neither are overly large, but theyve experienced the playoffs and know how to keep an offense moving.
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ......................................................MISSISSINAWA VALLEY Sept. 2 .............................................................. at Waynesfield-Goshen Sept. 9 ........................................................................VERSAILLES Sept. 16 ........................................................................at New Bremen Sept. 23 ..........................................................................PARKWAY Sept. 30 ................................................................................ at Minster Oct. 7 ....................................................................................ANNA Oct. 14 ........................................................................at Del. St. Johns Oct. 21 ...........................................................................ST. HENRY Oct. 28 ......................................................................... at Marion Local
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COACH: Bob Olwins SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 4th, 14-16 LAST YEARS RECORD: 6-4 overall, 4-4 MAC OHSAA DIVISION: V OFFENSE: Spread. Sophomore Nick Campbell took most of the snaps in preseason but he is battling for the starting spot with William Borchers. Nine players are battling for playing time on the offensive line, which has been a work in progress. Versailles has many options at receiver with Mitchell Campbell, Aaron McNeilen and Ethan Bruns returning to the five-wide attack. DEFENSE: 4-4. The defense lost some key linebackers but Kaleb Matchett and Chris Ruchty will try to shore it up from the inside backer positions. Bruns, Jacob Barga and Jacob Paulus are rotating at the corner postions and McNeilen will be the free safety. OVERVIEW: Versailles had 71 players come out to the team, a number that has increased each year for Olwins. That depth has created a lot of competition for playing time. The numbers and the talent should make Versailles a contender in the brutal MAC.
Minsters Mitchel Poeppelman watches the ball fall to the ground after missing a pass Friday night during the regional final game at Piqua against Lehman Catholic in 2010. By JEREMY SCHNEIDER
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ......................................................................... CELINA Sept. 2 ...................................................................at Graham Local Sept. 9 ................................................................... at Fort Recovery Sept. 16 .....................................................................PARKWAY Sept. 23 .......................................................................at Coldwater Sept. 30 ........................................................... DEL. ST. JOHNS Oct. 7 ..................................................................NEW BREMEN Oct. 14 .............................................................................at Minster Oct. 21 .............................................................................ANNA Oct. 28 .......................................................................... at St. Henry
MINSTER The 2010 season was shaping up to be just like every one of the previous six before it .500 or worse. But the Wildcats used a string of five straight wins late in the season to qualify for their first postseason appearance since 2001. They won two games, including an upset of Midwest Athletic Conference rival Marion Local, and turned a lot of heads. So now second-year coach Nate Moore is left with what to do for an encore. We dont approach it as how to top last year. Its a brand new year, a brand new team, Moore said. Were very proud of what we accomplished last season and because of those things, were further ahead of where we were last season. ... The guys believe. Weve had great practices all
summer. The Wildcats (7-6, 5-3 MAC) havent put together back-to-back winning seasons since 1995-96, and they last qualified for consecutive postseasons in 1987-92, including a Division V state title in 89. While Moore and his mates are proud of last season and what was accomplished, there has been little talk about 2010 in this seasons camp. Its a two-way street Moore didnt want the Wildcats dwelling on the 31-49 record since they last played in Week 11, just as now he doesnt want them easing up and expecting another berth in the playoffs. Last year, one of the first things I said at the beginning was I dont want to hear anything about the past. We certainly talked about the history, the tradition of Minster football, but we didnt talk about 1-9, 0-10, or anything like that, Moore said. Really, its been a similar
approach this year. Were proud of what we did last year, but I dont have practice on what we did last year. Everything is focused on this year and getting this team ready to go. Moore said two of the best players are linemen Clay Bornhorst and Ryan Will, calling them gritty, smart, intelligent leaders. He also pointed out junior Adam Niemeyer, who will take over for Chase Paxson at quarterback. Niemeyer started in 09 but broke his finger in the last scrimmage a year ago; he returned but played receiver and defensive back. Its like having a returning starter at quarterback, hes highly intelligent, athletic, throws a great ball, understands the offensive things were trying to do, Moore said. He played some receiver, he played some defensive back and did a nice job, but hes a quarterback. Thats the position he wants to play.
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ...... FORT LORAMIE Sept. 2 ...at Lehman Catholic Sept. 10 ......at Del. St. Johns Sept. 16 .....MARION LOCAL Sept. 23 ....... at New Bremen Sept. 30 ... FORT RECOVERY Oct. 7 ................. at St. Henry Oct. 14 ............ VERSAILLES Oct. 21 .................at Parkway Oct. 28 ............COLDWATER
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1. Fairbanks. The path to the title goes through the defending champion. 2. Waynesfield-Goshen. The Tigers are looking to bounce back from a 5-5 record, which is less than theyve become accustomed to in recent years. 3. Perry. With 1,000-yard rusher Quis Woods and firstyear quarterback T.J.Sloan, the Commodores could surprise some people. 4. Upper Scioto Valley. The Rams have some holes because of graduation from a 5-5 team a year ago. 5. Riverside. The Pirates will try to improve on a three-win season. 6. Ridgemont. Getting out of the basement would be a positive step for the Gophers.
Kill looks to revitalize Perry

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PERRY
COACH: Jesse Kill SEASONS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 1st season LAST YEARS RECORD: 2-8 overall, 2-4 Northwest Central Conference OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 11 RETURNING STARTERS: Jton Washington (Soph., RB/CB); Jamal Banks (Sr., TE/SS); Shaquille Douglas (TE/LB); Caiden Dicke (Soph., RB/LB); Quis Woods (Jr., RB/DE); Kevin Turner (Jr., RB /DE); Andrew Russell (Soph., OL/LB); Andrew Gipson (Jr., OG/NG); Josh Foust (Jr., OT/DT). KEY NEWCOMERS: TJ Sloan (Sr., QB/S); Kevontae Steele (Sr., WR/CB); Malcolum Glenn (Soph., TE/DE). OFFENSE: Perry will run the triple option. With three very quick backs, look for the Commodores to be a potentially explosive team on offense. DEFENSE: The Commodores will employ a 4-3 defensive scheme. Kill wants to keep it simple for the defense. PLAYER TO WATCH: Keep an eye on junior running back Quis Woods. Woods rushed for 1,001 yards last season. With the triple-option offense, look for Woods to have another stellar season.
2011 Divisional Breakdown

Division I None Division II Celina Lima Senior Wapakoneta Division III Defiance Elida Indian Lake St. Marys Shawnee Division IV Bath Kenton Ottawa-Glandorf Paulding Van Wert Division V Allen East Anna Bluffton Coldwater Columbus Grove Delphos Jefferson Lima Central Catholic Parkway Spencerville Versailles Division VI Ada Cory-Rawson Crestview Delphos St. Johns Fort Recovery Hardin Northern Leipsic Marion Local Minster New Bremen Pandora-Gilboa Perry Ridgemont St. Henry Upper Scioto Valley WaynesfieldGoshen
PERRY TOWNSHIP You have to seize the opportunity when it comes around. Thats exactly what former Delphos St. Johns and Ohio Northern University football standout Jesse Kill did when the Perry football head coaching position came open. The 25-year-old Kill is taking over a Perry program that went 2-8 (2-4 in the Northwest Central Conference) last season. Kill has been an assistant on the Perry coaching staff for the past two seasons. The Commodores return nine letterwinners with eight of those being starters. Leading the way is 1,000yard rusher Quis Woods, a junior. The 6-foot-1, 190pound Woods will be joined in the backfield by junior running back Kevin Turner (5-11, 180), along with firstyear quarterback TJ Sloan (5-6, 155). Kill said getting the head coaching job at such an early age is definitely a blessing. It was a dream come true, Kill said. At my first interview, I thought maybe I could be a head coach at age 30 or so, but not at 25. Im excited and nervous. I have a long-term plan. We will take baby steps. On offense, Kill plans to use an attack that suits his team quite well. Were going to run the triple option, Kill said. We dont have the big 6-foot-4 receivers and the big linemen, but with the triple option, you only need a couple seconds (to execute a play). We have some speed in
Perrys Quis Woods runs for yardage against Waynesfield-Goshen during a 2010 game in Waynesfield. the backfield. All three guys in our backfield run a 4.7 (-second 40-yard dash) or better. Woods leads the way in the backfield for the Commodores. Kill said Woods poses a tough challenge for opposing defenses. Hes the total player, Kill said. Hes 6-1, 190 and runs in the 4.7s. He can run sideto-side and he also can run over you. Sloan, who has not played football since junior high, said it did not take long for him to decide to come out for football. Sloan is a standout on the Perry baseball team. It was coach Kill, Sloan said. His attitude was what got me to come out. Kill said his defensive scheme will be rather simple. Were going to run a 4-3 (defense), Kill said. We will hardly blitz. Well focus more on the fundamentals. Last year, we blitzed about 95 percent of the time and we got drawn off a lot. So, well try to keep it simple this year. Kill said he wanted to surround himself with as much experience as possible. Former Perry and Lima Central Catholic head coach Andy Etzkorn will be in charge of the defensive unit. Mark Hoersten, a long-time assistant, will help Kill with the offensive unit. Marvin Harvey and Derek Coker will round out Kills coaching staff. Im surrounded by some very good coaches, Kill said. Theyll definitely make my job a lot easier. Kill believes his team can improve on last years performance. With four seniors and six juniors, we are a young team, Kill said. But a lot of those 10 (players) played a lot last year. Ive been to three state semifinals (in high school) and an Elite 8 (in college). So, Im going to take bits and pieces from both programs. I think we can definitely improve on last season.
2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 ...................at Ansonia Sept. 2 ............. at Wayne Trace Sept. 9 ...............AYERSVILLE Sept. 16 ................at Riverside Sept. 23 ...WAYNES.-GOSHEN Sep. 30 ................at Fairbanks Oct. 7 ......... TROY CHRISTIAN Oct. 14 ............... at Ridgemont Oct. 21 .............at St. Wendelin Oct. 28 ...........................USV
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COACH: Ryan Rose Aug. 26 .............. at Mohawk YEARS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 4th, 18-22 Sept. 2 ............ RIVERDALE 2010 RECORD: 5-5 overall, 4-2 NWCC Sept. 9 ...................at Tinora OHSAA DIVISION: VI Sept. 16 .................... at Ada RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 12 Sept. 23 ........ RIDGEMONT RETURNING STARTERS: Maclain Dyer (Sr., OL/LB), Mason Howard (Sr., Sept. 30 .... LEH. CATHOLIC RB/LB), Devin Carl (Sr., OL/DL), Brandon Overs (Sr., RB/DB), Quintin Oct. 7 ..............FAIRBANKS Lewis (Jr., RB/LB), Cain Haney (Jr., OL/DL), Kaleb Gullett (Soph., OL/DL), Oct. 14 .. at Waynes.-Goshen Dylan Hunsicker (Soph., WR/DB), Cole Crawford (Soph., QB/LB), Seth Evans (Soph., OL/DL). Oct. 21 .............RIVERSIDE Oct. 28 .................... at Perry PROMISING NEWCOMERS: Shane Rofe (Jr., WR/DB), Luke Boecher (Sr., WR/DB), Blake Watkins (Jr., WR/DB). OFFENSE: Crawford will lead the spread offense from his quarterback spot and Brandon Overs will start at running back. DEFENSE: 40 scheme. Many returning players should make it a formidable defense. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Maclain Dyer moves to the middle linebacking spot and covers tackle-to-tackle very well out of the 40-defense. OVERVIEW: According to Rose, the Rams are very balanced in all areas but need to work on reads and coverage. USV will play a tough, nonconference schedule and should fair well in the NWCC.
2011 Schedule
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2011 Schedule
COACH: Dave Coburn Aug. 26 ...... SPENCERVILLE SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 15th, n/a Sept. 2 ........ at Kenton Ridge Sept. 9 .................LEHMAN LAST YEARS RECORD: 2-8 overall, 1-4 in league Sept. 16 .........TIPPECANOE OHSAA DIVISION: III RETURNING STARTERS: Tyler McCullough (Sr., QB), Nate Davis (Jr., TE/DE), Sept. 23 .......at Bellefontaine Chandler Golden (Sr., G), John Schulz (Sr., C), Keith Harvey (Sr., DB), Montel Sept. 30 ...............at Graham Morgan (Soph., DB). Oct. 7 .......NORTHWESTERN PROJECTED OFFENSIVE STARTERS: Tyler McCullough, Shylar McIntire (Sr., Oct. 14 ................at Greenon FB), Chris Teague (Soph., RB), Montel Morgan (Soph., Wing), Keith Harvey Oct. 21 .................URBANA (Sr., SE), Dustin Dapice (Jr., SE), Nate Davis (Jr., TE), Donny Davidson (Sr., T), Oct. 28 ....at Benjamin Logan Chandler Golden (G), Dustin LeVan (Jr., G), John Schulz (Sr., C), Corey Beddies (Sr., T), Mason Evilsizor (Jr., K). PROJECTED DEFENSIVE STARTERS: John Schulz (Sr., DE), Nate Davis (DE), Jesse LeMaster (Sr., DT), Dustin LeVan (DT), Robert Wallace (Jr., NG), L.J. Henderson (Soph., LB), Ben Wahl (Soph., LB), Keith Harvey (DB), Chris Teague (Soph., DB), Shylar McIntire (Sr., DB/P), Montel Morgan (DB). OVERVIEW: Indian Lake is young, very young according to Coburn, and might be starting five sophomores and a freshman this season. However, he feels that if his team can hang in there early it will get better as the season progresses. Well play better toward the end of the year. Its important we get off to a good start, stay healthy. There is some potential with this group. Im optimistic.
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Ada at Hardin Northern .................................. 7 p.m. Allen East at Bath ......................................7:30 p.m. Cory Rawson at Bluffton ................................. 7 p.m. Celina at Versailles .....................................7:30 p.m. Kenton at Coldwater ..................................7:30 p.m. Columbus Grove at Pandora-Gilboa ..........7:30 p.m. Crestview at Parkway .................................7:30 p.m. Northwood at Delphos Jefferson ................7:30 p.m. Ford, Mich. at Elida ....................................7:30 p.m. Mississinawa Valley at Fort Recovery .........7:30 p.m. Spencerville at Indian Lake .......................7:30 p.m. Hopewell-Loudon at Leipsic ............................ 7 p.m. Lima Senior at Piqua ..................................7:30 p.m. Marion Local at Shawnee ..........................7:30 p.m. Fort Loramie at Minster .............................7:30 p.m. Covington at New Bremen .........................7:30 p.m. Ottawa-Glandorf at Fostoria ............................ 7 p.m. Wayne Trace at Paulding ............................7:30 p.m. Perry at Ansonia .........................................7:30 p.m. Upper Scioto Valley at Mohawk ...................... 7 p.m. St. Marys at Sidney ...................................7:30 p.m. Van Wert at Bryan ......................................7:30 p.m. Bellefontaine at Wapakoneta .....................7:30 p.m. Triad at Waynesfield-Goshen .................... 7:30 p .m. Delphos St. Johns at LCC ..........................7:30 p.m. Ridgemont at Vanlue ....................................... 7 p.m. Pleasant at St. Henry ...................................... 7 p.m. Spencerville at Ada ....................................7:30 p.m. Columbus Grove at Allen East ...................7:30 p.m. Bath at Defiance ........................................7:30 p.m. Bluffton at Carey ........................................7:30 p.m. Ottawa-Glandorf at Celina .........................7:30 p.m. Coldwater at Hicksville ...............................7:30 p.m. Hardin Northern at Cory Rawson .................... 7 p.m. Delphos Jefferson at Paulding ...................7:30 p.m. Detroit Catholic Central at Del. St. Johns ..7:30 p.m. Elida at Wapakoneta ..................................7:30 p.m. Fort Recovery at Waynesfield-Goshen ............. 7 p.m. Indian Lake at Kenton Ridge .....................7:30 p.m. St. Marys at Kenton ...................................7:30 p.m. Leipsic at Pandora-Gilboa .............................. 7 p.m. Lima Central Catholic at Crestview ............7:30 p.m. Marion Harding at Lima Senior ....................... 7 p.m. Minster at Lehman Catholic .......................7;30 p.m. New Bremen at Fort Loramie .....................7:30 p.m. Parkway at Tinora .......................................7:30 p.m. Perry at Wayne Trace ....................................... 7 p.m. Crestline at Ridgemont ................................... 7 p.m. Versailles at Graham Local ........................7:30 p.m. St. Henry at Eaton .....................................7:30 p.m. Riverdale at Upper Scioto Valley ..................... 7 p.m. Van Wert at Shawnee .................................7:30 p.m. Ada at Columbus Grove .............................7:30 p.m. Allen East at Spencerville ..........................7:30 p.m. Wapakoneta at Bath ..................................7:30 p.m. Bluffton at Delphos Jefferson .....................7:30 p.m. Defiance at Celina .....................................7:30 p.m. Anna at Coldwater .....................................7:30 p.m. Cory Rawson at Pandora-Gilboa ..................... 7 p.m. Crestview at Wayne Trace ...........................7:30 p.m. Elida at St. Marys ......................................7:30 p.m. Versailles at Fort Recovery .........................7:30 p.m. Van Buren at Hardin Northern ........................ 7 p.m.
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Lehman at Indian Lake ..............................7:30 p.m. Kenton at Van Wert ....................................7:30 p.m. Vanlue at Leipsic ............................................. 7 p.m. Paulding at Lima Central Catholic .............7:30 p.m. Lima Senior at Kettering Fairmont .............7:30 p.m. New Bremen at Marion Local 7:30 p.m. Shawnee at Ottawa-Glandorf .....................7:30 p.m. St. Henry at Parkway ..................................7:30 p.m. Ayersville at Perry ............................................ 7 p.m. Ridgemont at Lucas ........................................ 7 p.m. Upper Scioto Valley at Tinora .......................... 7 p.m. Waynesfield-Goshen at Troy Christian ...... 7:30 p.m. Minster at Delphos St. Johns ....................7:30 p.m. Upper Scioto Valley at Ada ........................7:30 p.m. Delphos Jefferson at Allen East .................7:30 p.m. Bath at St. Marys .......................................7:30 p.m. Crestview at Bluffton ..................................7:30 p.m. Celina at Wapakoneta ................................7:30 p.m. Coldwater at St. Henry ...............................7:30 p.m. Defiance at Ottawa-Glandorf .....................7:30 p.m. Delphos St. Johns at Anna ........................7:30 p.m. Van Wert at Elida .......................................7:30 p.m. Fort Recovery at New Bremen ...................7:30 p.m. Hardin Northern at McComb .......................... 7 p.m. Tippecanoe at Indian Lake ........................7:30 p.m. Shawnee at Kenton ...................................7:30 p.m. Leipsic at Van Buren ....................................... 7 p.m. Findlay at Lima Senior .................................... 7 p.m. Marion Local at Minster .............................7:30 p.m. Pandora-Gilboa at Arlington ............................ 7 p.m. Parkway at Versailles ..................................7:30 p.m. Paulding at Spencerville ............................7:30 p.m. Perry at Riverside ............................................ 7 p.m. Marion Catholic at Ridgemont ........................ 7 p.m. Arcadia at Cory Rawson. ................................. 7 p.m. Waynesfield-Goshen at Fairbanks ................... 7 p.m. Columbus Grove at LCC ..............................7:30 p.m. Bluffton at Ada ...........................................7:30 p.m. Allen East at Crestview ..............................7:30 p.m. Bath at Van Wert ........................................7:30 p.m. St. Marys at Celina ....................................7:30 p.m. Versailles at Coldwater ...............................7:30 p.m. Spencerville at Columbus Grove ................7:30 p.m. Cory Rawson at Liberty-Benton ...................... 7 p.m. Wapakoneta at Defiance ...........................7:30 p.m. St. Henry at Delphos St. Johns .................7:30 p.m. Elida at Shawnee .......................................7:30 p.m. Parkway at Fort Recovery ...........................7:30 p.m. Pandora-Gilboa at Hardin Northern ................ 7 p.m. Indian Lake at Bellefontaine ......................7:30 p.m. Ottawa-Glandorf at Kenton ........................7:30 p.m. Arlington at Leipsic ......................................... 7 p.m. Fremont Ross at Lima Senior ......................... 7 p.m. Minster at New Bremen .............................7:30 p.m. Greenville at Paulding ................................7:30 p.m. Waynesfield-Goshen at Perry .......................... 7 p.m. Ridgemont at Upper Scioto Valley .................. 7 p.m. Ridgemont at Tinora ........................................ 7 p.m. LCC at Delphos Jefferson ...........................7:30 p.m.
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Paulding at Ada .........................................7:30 p.m. Allen East at Bluffton .................................7:30 p.m. Shawnee at Bath ..................................... 7:30 p .m. Celina at Van Wert ......................................7:30 p.m. Coldwater at Parkway .................................7:30 p.m. Evergreen at Columbus Grove ......................... 7 p.m. Crestview at Delphos Jefferson ..................7:30 p.m. Defiance at St. Marys ................................7:30 p.m. Delphos St. Johns at Versailles ..................7:30 p.m. Kenton at Elida ..........................................7:30 p.m. Fort Recovery at Minster ............................7:30 p.m. Hardin Northern at Leipsic .............................. 7 p.m. Indian Lake at Graham ..............................7:30 p.m. Spencerville at LCC ...................................7:30 p.m. Marion Local at St. Henry ..........................7:30 p.m. New Bremen at Anna .................................7:30 p.m. Vanlue at Pandora-Gilboa ............................... 7 p.m. Perry at Fairbanks ........................................... 7 p.m. St. Wendelin at Ridgemont ............................. 7 p.m. Lehman Catholic at Upper Scioto Valley ......... 7 p.m. Wapakoneta at Ottawa-Glandorf ................7:30 p.m. Riverside at Waynesfield-Goshen .................... 7 p.m. McComb at Cory Rawson ............................... 7 p.m. Lima Senior at St. Johns Jesuit ...................... 7 p.m. Lima Senior at St. Johns Jesuit Toledo ........... 7 p.m. Ada at Crestview ........................................7:30 p.m. Paulding at Allen East ................................7:30 p.m. Bath at Kenton ..........................................7:30 p.m. Spencerville at Bluffton .............................7:30 p.m. Celina at Shawnee .....................................7:30 p.m. Delphos St. Johns at Coldwater ................7:30 p.m. Delphos Jefferson at Columbus Grove .......7:30 p.m. Van Wert at Defiance .................................7:30 p.m. Ottawa-Glandorf at Elida ...........................7:30 p.m. Anna at Fort Recovery ...............................7:30 p.m. Hardin Northern at Liberty-Benton .................. 7 p.m. Northwestern at Indian Lake ......................7:30 p.m. Arcadia at Leipsic ........................................... 7 p.m. LCC at Bishop Ready .................................7:30 p.m. Lima Senior at Toledo Central Catholic ........... 7 p.m. Marion Local at Parkway ............................7:30 p.m. Fort Recovery at St. Henry .........................7:30 p.m. New Bremen at Versailles ..........................7:30 p.m. Pandora-Gilboa at Van Buren ......................... 7 p.m. Troy Christian at Perry ..................................... 7 p.m. Ridgemont at Riverside ................................... 7 p.m. Cory Rawson at Vanlue ................................... 7 p.m. Minster at St. Henry ...................................7:30 p.m. Fairbanks at Upper Scioto Valley .................... 7 p.m. St. Marys at Wapakoneta ...........................7:30 p.m. Waynesfield-Goshen at Fort Loramie .........7:30 p.m.
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Leipsic at Cory-Rawson .................................. 7 p.m. St. Francis DeSales at Lima Senior ................ 7 p.m. Versailles at Minster ...................................7:30 p.m. Parkway at New Bremen ............................7:30 p.m. St. Marys at Ottawa-Glandorf ....................7:30 p.m. Liberty-Benton at Pandora-Gilboa .................. 7 p.m. Perry at Ridgemont ......................................... 7 p.m. St. Henry at Anna ......................................7:30 p.m. Upper Scioto Valley at Waynesfield-Goshen .... 7 p.m. Wapakoneta at Van Wert ............................7:30 p.m. Ada at Delphos Jefferson ...........................7:30 p.m. Lima Central Catholic at Allen East ............7:30 p.m. Bath at Ottawa-Glandorf ............................7:30 p.m. Bluffton at Paulding ...................................7:30 p.m. Elida at Celina ...........................................7:30 p.m. New Bremen at Coldwater .........................7:30 p.m. Columbus Grove at Crestview ....................7:30 p.m. Van Buren at Cory Rawson ............................. 7 p.m. Defiance at Kenton ....................................7:30 p.m. St. Henry at Fort Recovery .........................7:30 p.m. Arcadia at Hardin Northern ............................. 7 p.m. Urbana at Indian Lake ...............................7:30 p.m. Liberty-Benton at Leipsic ................................ 7 p.m. Toledo Whitmer at Lima Senior ....................... 7 p.m. Minster at Parkway .....................................7:30 p.m. Pandora-Gilboa at McComb ........................... 7 p.m. Perry at St. Wendelin ...................................... 7 p.m. Fairbanks at Ridgemont .................................. 7 p.m. Anna at Versailles ......................................7:30 p.m. Riverside at Upper Scioto Valley ..................... 7 p.m. Wapakoneta at Shawnee ...........................7:30 p.m. Troy Christian at Spencerville .......................... 7 p.m. Van Wert at St. Marys ................................7:30 p.m. Marion Local at Del. St. Johns ..................7:30 p.m. Waynesfield-Goshen at Lehman Catholic ....... 7 p.m.
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Ada at LCC .................................................7:30 p.m. Swanton at Allen East ................................7:30 p.m. Celina at Bath ............................................7:30 p.m. Bluffton at Columbus Grove .......................7:30 p.m. Coldwater at Minster ..................................7:30 p.m. Paulding at Crestview .................................7:30 p.m. Defiance at Elida .......................................7:30 p.m. Delphos Jefferson at Spencerville ..............7:30 p.m. Delphos St. Johns at New Bremen ............7:30 p.m. Fort Recovery at Marion Local ...................7:30 p.m. Hardin Northern at Vanlue .............................. 7 p.m. Indian Lake at Benjamin Logan .................7:30 p.m. Kenton at Wapakoneta ..............................7:30 p.m. Leipsic at McComb ......................................... 7 p.m. Lima Senior at Clay ......................................... 7 p.m. Ottawa-Glandorf at Van Wert ......................7:30 p.m. Pandora-Gilboa at Arcadia .............................. 7 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Allen East at Ada .......................................7:30 p.m. Parkway at Anna ........................................7:30 p.m. Elida at Bath ..............................................7:30 p.m. Upper Scioto Valley at Perry ........................... 7 p.m. LCC at Bluffton ...........................................7:30 p.m. Ridgemont at Waynesfield-Goshen ................. 7 p.m. Kenton at Celina ........................................7:30 p.m. Versailles at St. Henry ................................7:30 p.m. Coldwater at Marion Local .........................7:30 p.m. Shawnee at St. Marys ................................7:30 p.m. Columbus Grove at Paulding .....................7:30 p.m. Cory-Rawson at Arlington ................................ 7 p.m. Crestview at Spencerville .......................... 7:30 p.m. Shawnee at Defiance .................................7:30 p.m. ABOVE: Delphos St. Johns fans celebrate Del. Jefferson at Lehman Catholic .............7:30 p.m. after watching their team win the Division Fort Recovery at Delphos St. Johns ..........7:30 p.m. 6 State Championship Game last year. Arlington at Hardin Northern ........................... 7 p.m. DON SPECK The Lima News Indian Lake at Greenon .............................7:30 p.m.
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NORTHWEST CENTRAL CONFERENCE Thursday, August 25, 2011 E25
Good backs, line give Tigers reason for optimism

WAYNESFIELDGOSHEN
COACH: Gary Spencer SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 7th, 44-16 LAST YEARS RECORD: 5-5, 4-2 NWCC OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 17 RETURNING STARTERS: Ronnie Jarvis (Sr. OL/DL), Gabe Hennon (Sr. RB/LB), Garret Miller (Jr. QB), Evan Humes (Sr. WR/DB), Cody Baker (Sr. RB/ NG), Eli OLeary (Jr. WR/DB), Kendall Keiser (Sr. WR/DB), Nathan Turner (Sr. RB/LB), Lee Turner (Jr. TE/LB), Cody Schlegel (Jr. OL/DL), Shawn Robinson (Jr. OL/DL), Ron Jarvis (Sr. OL/DL), Eric Golver (Sr. (OL/ DL), Deryk Plapp (Jr. OL/DL). KEY NEWCOMERS: Colten Miller (So. RB), Gabe Wilcox(So. OL/LB). OFFENSE: Veer DEFENSE: 5-2 PLAYER(S) TO WATCH: Junior quarterback Garret Miller will be counted to provide leadership and run the Tigers option attack. Middle Linebacker Gabe Hennon looks to have a break-out year.
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2011 Schedule
Aug. 26 .......................TRIAD Sept. 2 ........FORT RECOVERY Sept. 9 ............at Troy Christian Sept. 16 ...............at Fairbanks Sept. 23 ...................... at Perry Sept. 30 .............. RIVERSIDE Oct. 7 .............. at Fort Loramie Oct. 14 ...........................USV Oct. 22 ..... at Lehman Catholic Oct. 28 ..............RIDGEMONT
WAYNESFIELD Waynesfield-Goshen head coach Gary Spencer knows just where his Tigers stand and what they need to improve on to have a successful 2011 season. We have 13 or 14 good players but we must develop some depth, Spencer said. Our offensive line and running backs are both strong points for us. Junior quarterback Garret Miller (6 foot, 165 pounds) returns to lead the Tigers offense. He will be counting on help from a pair of seniors, offensive guard Ronnie Jarvis (5-9, 210) and running back Gabe Hennon (6-0, 177). The offensive line could develop into a battering ram for the Tigers this season with Cody Schlegel (Jr., 6-0, 235) and Gabe Wilcox (soph. 6-1, 210) playing the tackle spots, Jarvis and Deryk Plapp (6-0, 215) at the guard spots, Eric Golver (6-1, 252) at center, Hennon will also lead
Waynesfield-Goshens 5-2 defense from his linebacker position. A trio of sophomores, Gabe Wilcox (6-1, 210), Nathan Turner (5-9, 155), and running back Colten Miller (5-8, 160) will be counted on to provide some of that depth that Spencer is looking to develop. Finishing high in the Northwest Central Conference is a goal that coach Spencer has set for his squad. Our goal every year is to compete for the league title, Spencer said. Defending champion Fairbanks is the team to beat.
WaynesfieldGoshens Connor Mortimer hands off the ball to his running back during a 2010 game against Perry in Waynesfield.
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RIDGEMONT
COACH: Frank Stid SEASONS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 1st LAST YEARS RECORD: 1-9 overall OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 13 RETURNING STARTERS: CJ Castle (Sr., SB/DB), Deric Cobb (Soph., WR/DB), Nathan Fout (Sr., OL/DL), Derrick Freshcorn (Sr., OL/DL), Luke Heilman (Sr., WR/DB), Myles Hoffman (Sr., WB/LB), Reese Overly (Sr., FB/DL), Caleb Scott (Sr., WB/LB), Shawn Smith (Sr., WB/WR/DB), Ryan Shafer (Sr., OL/DL), Tyler Tillman (Jr, QB/ WB/DB), Colin Turner (Jr., FB/DL), Darian Ward (Jr., WB/LB). PROMISING NEWCOMERS: Justice Mague (Fr., OL). OFFENSE: Triple option. DEFENSE: Ridgemont will run a 4-3 defense with a Cover-2 backfield against the throw-heavy NWCC. PLAYER TO WATCH: Shawn Smith. The senior quarterback is reading the option well and providing leadership. OVERVIEW: On the 26-man roster, Ridgemont has 12 seniors. According to Stid, the players are adapting well to his new system. The seniors are bringing excellent leadership and the younger players are enthusiastic.
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HARDIN NORTHERN
COACH: Shane Cavinee SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 2nd, 0-10 LAST YEARS RECORD: 0-10 overall OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 14. Chris Obenour (Sr., TE/LB), Jacob Gossard (Soph., WR/DB), Dustin Duvall (Sr., RB/LB), Reed Poling (Sr., RB/LB), Austin Garman (Sr., RB/DB), Kurt Thomson (Sr., WR/DB), Hayden Bradley (Jr., RB/LB), Patrick Stevenson (Sr., G/ DL), Bill Allen (Jr., C/DL), Linkoln LaRoche (Jr., T/DL), Brandon Cooper (Sr., T/DL), Austin Roby (Sr., G/LB), Trevor Prichard (Soph., C/ DL), Brandon Smtih (Jr., T/DL). OVERVIEW: The Polar Bears have nowhere to go but up, but that wont be easy in the tough Blanchard Valley Conference. A year ago, they were outscored 435-53. This season, Hardin Northern has just 21 players, but 14 of them are returning letterwinners. Obenour at linebacker and tight end, Austin Garman and Dustin Duvall at safety and running back, and Kurt Thomson at cornerback and wide receiver, will be key players. At quarterback, junior Brock Spearman and sophomore Rylie Drumm are competing for the starting spot.
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COACH: Andy Schafer YEARS, RECORD AT SCHOOL: N/A LAST YEAR: 5-5 overall, 4-5 Blanchard Valley Conference RETURNING STARTERS: Jeremiah Alspach (Sr., QB/DB), Josh Hill (Sr., OT), Mason Banner (Sr., OG), Grant Marshall (Sr., CL), Tyler Harris (Jr., RB/DB), Josh Hill (Sr., LB), Buzzy Simpson (Sr., WR/DB), Nathan Davis (Sr., DT), PROMISING NEWCOMERS: Heath Risner (Soph., LB), Mitch Karhoff (Jr., OT), Macen Desgranges (Soph., G), Austin Heath (Sr., WR/ LB), Alex Edson (Sr., WR), Chris Reichley (Sr., WR). OFFENSE: The Hornets will still be a spread offense, but the mentality will be to run-first based on personnel. Hill, Banner and Marshall give them a strong offensive line while Alspach returns at quarterback after setting a school record for single-season passing with 1,788 yards with 17 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. DEFENSE: Cory-Rawson took a big hit when middle linebacker Adam Rosendale graduated (now at Findlay). Risner will try to replace him while Risner and Hill will lineup at oustide linebackers. The defensive backfield returns starting cornerbacks Harris, Alspach and free safety Simpson. PLAYER TO WATCH: Alspach proved he can work in a pass-happy offense a year ago. Now, behind a strong offensive line and a versatile running back, hell have more balanc and help all over the field. OVERVIEW: Cory-Rawson should improve on last years 5-5 record. A good line and Alspach experience at QB, along with a talented and experienced running back in Harris, are a solid nucleus on offense. Losing Rosendale hurts the defense, but the Hornets seem to have plenty of experience and talent back in all areas to make up the gap.
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Aug. 26 ...................................................................................ADA Sept. 2 ...................................................at Cory-Rawson Sept. 9 ........................................................................VAN BUREN Sept. 16 .......................................................at McComb Sept. 23 ............................................................ PANDORA-GILBOA Sept. 30 ......................................................... at Leipsic Oct. 7 .........................................................................at Liberty-Benton Oct. 14 ........................................................................ ARLINGTON Oct. 21 ............................................................................ ARCADIA Oct. 28 ............................................................at Vanlue
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Aug. 27 ...........................................................at Vanlue Sept. 2 ........................................................................CRESTLINE Sept. 9 ............................................................at Lucas Sept. 16 ......................................................... MARION CATHOLIC Sept. 23 ......................................at Upper Scioto Valley Sept. 30 ................................................................. ST. WENDELIN Oct. 7 .........................................................at Riverside Oct. 14 ...............................................................................PERRY Oct. 21 .......................................................................FAIRBANKS Oct. 28 .......................................at Waynesfield-Goshen
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Aug. 26 ................................................................................ at Bluffton Sept. 2 ............................................................HARDIN NORTHERN Sept. 9 .....................................................................at Pandora-Gilboa Sept. 16 .......................................................................... ARCADIA Sept. 23 .....................................................................at Liberty-Benton Sept. 30 .........................................................................MCCOMB Oct. 7 ..................................................................................... at Vanlue Oct. 14 .............................................................................. LEIPSIC Oct. 21 ........................................................................VAN BUREN Oct. 28 ................................................................................at Arlington
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Aug. 26 ..........................HOPEWELL-LOUDON Sept. 2 .................................. at Pandora-Gilboa Sept. 9 ..............................................VANLUE Sept. 16 .........................................at Van Buren Sept. 23 ...................................... ARLINGTON Sept. 30 ......................... HARDIN NORTHERN Oct. 7 ..............................................ARCADIA Oct. 14 ...................................... at Cory-Rawson Oct. 21 ................................LIBERTY-BENTON Oct. 28 .............................................at McComb
LEIPSIC Its not the only question, but its the biggest one. Who is going to play quarterback for Leipsic this season? Two-year starter Liam Nadler has moved on to Gannon University. Now somebody new has to step up at that position. The Vikings were 9-2 last season and 19-4 the last two seasons with Nadler at quarterback. With a 1,000-yard rusher and a 600-yard rusher, a veteran offensive line and lots of experience back on defense, they are in the discussion again about who might win the Blanchard Valley Conference this season. Zach Kuhlman, a sophomore who was the backup quarterback last season, and Derek Steffan, who played defensive back in 2010, are competing for the starting quarterback job. If you want to ask about our No. 1 concern, its right there at the quarterback position, Leipsic coach Joe Kirkendall said. We really like the depth and experience we have back on the offensive line. Our quarterback is going to be the key. But were not going to ask him to do a lot to win games. If we need our quarterback to win games, weve got other problems. Our offense isnt designed like some of these other offenses where everything runs through the quarterback. We went back to the basics, weve tried to simplify what we ask the quarterback to do. Liam had been through it. There were things he could do because hed seen it, he said. Tailback Trevor Schroeder rushed for 1,157 yards last season and Brady Schroeder had 600 yards on the ground. They will have veterans like tackle Josh Turnwald (fouryear starter), guard Ross Benton (threeyear starter), center Joey Berger (two-year
starter) and Ryan Mangas (three starts at tackle, three at tight end last season) blocking for them. Defensively, nose guard Greg Berger is a four-year starter and linebacker Cody Guerra led the team in tackles last year as a sophomore. The Vikings have all four returning starters in the defensive backfield, with Brady Schroeder, Travis Schroeder, Nate Schey and Nate Nuveman. And the linebacking group, led by Guerra and Dan DeLaRosa, is as strong as it has ever been, Kirkendall said. High expectations arent just something that comes from the outside for the Vikings. How often can you say a 9-2 season is disappointing and in a way last year was, Kirkendall said. But we didnt win the league and we didnt get out of the first round of the playoffs (a 45-35 loss to Ada). Now we have to make that step. RICHARD PARRISH The Lima News We lost a senior class that had a lot of three-year starters in it, but weve got a lot of Trevor Schroeder of Leipsic is tackled by Liberty-Benton kids who have played for two or three years defenders during Fridays game at Liberty-Benton. who are still here, he said.
COACH: Joe Kirkendall SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 4th; 25-8 LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 9-2, 8-1 BVC OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 16 RETURNING STARTERS: Brady Schroeder (Sr., RB/DB), Travis Schroeder (Sr., DB), Ty Maag (Sr., WR), Nate Schey (Sr., WR/DB), Nate Nuveman (Sr., DB), Trevor Schroeder (Sr., RB), Joe Berger (Sr., OL), Greg Berger (Sr., DL), Josh Turnwald (Sr., OT), Ross Benton (Sr., OG), Ryan Mangas (Sr., OT), Aric Schroeder (Jr., WR), Cody Guerra (Jr., LB), Devin Mangas (Jr., K) KEY NEWCOMERS: Caleb Klinebriel (Jr., OG), Logan Haselman (Jr., LB), Colyn Niese (Jr., C), Austin Brown (Jr., DB), Garret Bardall (Soph., DE), Edgar Ralda (Jr., DE) OFFENSE: Pro. The Vikings aim for a balanced offense, but with two running backs who combined for more than 1,700 yards rushing last season, some veterans on the offensive line and a first-year starter at quarterback, they might lean toward the running game early. DEFENSE: 4-3. Stopping the run is a strength for the Vikings, led by four-year starter Greg Berger at nose guard. The starting defensive backfield is back intact from last season and the linebacker group is also strong. PLAYER TO WATCH: Senior running back Trevor Schroeder gained almost 1,200 yards last year and could beat that total this season.
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COACH: Carey Arthur SEASON, RECORD AT SCHOOL: 6th; 33-21 LAST YEARS RECORD (Overall, League): 5-5, 5-4 BVC OHSAA DIVISION: VI RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 6 RETURNING STARTERS: Josh Breece (Sr., QB/S), Levi Hovest (Sr., WR/LB), Nathan Schutz (Sr., OG/LB), Lucis Ladden (Sr., OT/ DT), Abram Basinger (Jr., WR/CB), Brady Schulte (Jr., OT/DT) KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Walther (Jr., TB/DE), Seth Schmenk (Soph., WR/S), Alex Osborn (Soph., TE/DE), Evan Hovest (C/ LB), Jared Tousley (Soph., OT/ DE), Brian Schneck (Soph., WR/ CB), Garrett Gerdeman (FR., OG/ DT) OFFENSE: Spread. Quarterback Josh Breece, one of only three returning starters on offense, threw for almost 2,000 yards and rushed for nearly 500 yards. He averaged 25 passing attempts and 19 carries a game. The Rockets hope to lessen the rushing load on him a little bit this season by using a running back more often. DEFENSE: 4-3. Young players will fill many starting slots, which means strength is a concern. PLAYER TO WATCH: Quarterback Josh Breece is in his third year as a starter. He threw for 1,951 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions last year. As a sophomore, he passed for 1,542 yards. Expect the ball to be in the air a lot again this fall.
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Aug. 26 ............COLUMBUS GROVE Sept. 2 ...............................LEIPSIC Sept. 9 ....................CORY-RAWSON Sept. 16 ........................... at Arlington Sept. 23 .............. at Hardin Northern Sept. 30 .............................VANLUE Oct. 7 .............................at Van Buren Oct. 14 .................LIBERTY-BENTON Oct. 21 .............................at McComb Oct. 28 ............................... at Arcadia
PANDORA At any level pros, college or high school football coaches are reluctant to identify first-year players as starters early in practice. But not at Pandora-Gilboa this season. Having to replace 11 seniors, most of whom started on offense and defense, means there will be a lot of young players on the field right away for the Rockets this fall. Any discussion of P-G starts with a veteran, not its inexperienced players, though. Quarterback Josh Breece will be in his third year as a starter. He threw for 1,951 yards last season and 1,542 yards as a sophomore. He had 21 touchdown passes with only seven interceptions last season and four of those interceptions came in one game against McComb. Weve got a returning quarterback who has thrown for 3,500 yards and 33 touchdowns the last two years, so obviously the pass will be a forte. Were young and inexperienced. Well have to ride Joshs arm, at least early in the season until some of the younger kids develop, PandoraGilboa coach Carey Arthur said. One area where Breece will be asked to carry less of the load is in the running game, where he gained
Pandora-Gilboa quarterback Josh Breece runs the ball upfield into the Columbus Grove secondary in last years showdown. 490 yards a year ago. After having an empty backfield last fall with no one but the quarterback lined up there, the Rockets will add a former tight end, Nick Walther, to the backfield to improve the pass protection. Were putting in what we call a Rocket sweep offense where we have double wings and we can put them in motion and pitch it. We plan on running a couple of our other kids rather than putting the whole burden on Josh, Arthur said. Seth Schmenk, Alex Osborn, Brian Schneck, Levi Hovest and Abram Basinger are the receivers. Hovest is a senior and Basinger is a junior, while the other three are sophomores.
Lucis Ladden (OT/DT), Nathan Schutz (OG/LB), Levi Hovest (WR/ LB), Brady Schulte (OT/DT), who is out for the first half of the season, Basinger (WR/CB) and Breece (QB/S) are two-way starters. That means the Rockets are especially young on the defensive front. We know we can move the football. On the other hand, its hard to know if well be able to stop teams because of our inexperience on the front, Arthur said. We want to build a foundation for the future. Were realistic but we also know that if the cards fall right, with our quarterback returning, that says an awful lot in the game of football.
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2011 guide to area football

Defiance........................... E19 . Delphos Jefferson................E7

Rough. and. tumble. Miller. looks. to. power.Wildcats..

Delphos St. Johns............ E19

Fort Recovery.................... E22

Hardin Northern............... E25 Indian Lake....................... E23

Polar. Bears. low. on. numbers,. high. on. optimism.after.brutal.2010.showing.

Kenton............................... E17 Leipsic............................... E26

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New Bremen..................... E21 Ottawa-Glandorf............... E16 Pandora-Gilboa................. E26 Parkway............................. E21

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Rockets. hope. young. players. mature. under.Friday.night.lights.

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