10 Fall Sports

2010
FALL SPORTS
PREVIEW
Featuring:
• Delphos St. John’s • Delphos Jefferson
• Fort Jennings • Spencerville • Ottoville
• Columbus Grove • Elida • Kalida
• Lincolnview • Van Wert • Crestview
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The Delphos Herald
August 2010
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Lane, Hughes a What’s inside
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presence on the sidelines

Delphos St. John’s Football........................................ 34
Football.......................................... 4 Volleyball.................................... 35
Cross Country................................ 8 Golf.............................................. 35
Girls Golf....................................... 9 Cross Country.............................. 36
Volleyball.................................... 10
Boys Golf..................................... 12 Elida
By JIM METCALFE Hughes worked for five years for Girls Soccer................................. 13 Football........................................ 37
The Delphos Herald an East Coast Hockey League team in Volleyball.................................... 38
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com Kalamazoo, Michigan, before coming to Boys Soccer................................. 39
Delphos Jefferson Girls Soccer................................. 39
Delphos. Football........................................ 15 Cross Country.............................. 40
DELPHOS — One is a very familiar “When I first got here, there were only Girls Soccer................................. 19 Girls Tennis................................. 40
Volleyball.................................... 20 Golf.............................................. 41
figure on the sidelines, be it football, two other teams in the MAC that had an Golf.............................................. 21
basketball or whatever spot. ATC; now, all but three have them,” Kalida
The other is not but soon will be. Lane, a native of Toledo, began. “I hurt Volleyball.................................... 42
Fort Jennings Girls Soccer................................. 43
These are the Athletic Trainers my knee as a 17-year-old in the Olympic Girls Soccer................................. 23 Boys Golf..................................... 43
Certified (ATC) that are prominent in a Soccer Development program. It became Boys Soccer................................. 24 Cross Country.............................. 43
Golf.............................................. 25 Boys Soccer................................. 44
growing number of programs. apparent I was not going to be able to
Tom Lane is beginning his 15th sea- continue and through the process of get- Spencerville Lincolnview
son as the ATC for St. John’s, while ting my knee taken care of, I ended up at Football........................................ 26 Volleyball.................................... 45
Elizabeth Hughes is in her inaugural the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. Cross Country.............................. 27 Boys Golf..................................... 46
Volleyball.................................... 28 Girls Golf..................................... 46
season for Jefferson. The rest, as they say, is history.” Golf.............................................. 29 Soccer.......................................... 47
It’s much more than taping ankles and He has noticed more than a few Cross Country.............................. 49
icing knees: the job has grown to include changes since. Ottoville Van Wert
rehabilitation, nutrition and other areas to “One, the kids are better conditioned, Golf.............................................. 30 Football........................................ 48
Boys Soccer................................. 31
help athletes prevent injuries and come bigger, stronger and faster, which means Girls Soccer................................. 31 Crestview
back when they inevitably happen. that the injuries are more severe because Volleyball.................................... 32 Football........................................ 50
Lane began his tenure at St. John’s of higher impact,” he added. “Knee inju- Cross Country.............................. 33 Midwest Athletic Conference. .... 51
fresh out of Bowling Green State Northwest Conference.................. 51
University graduate school. See LANE, page 7 Schedules...................................53-55
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ful,” Schulte said. “We know we have the
bulls-eye on our backs and we’re going
As well, Tyler Bergfeld (6-3, 205,
senior; 20 catches, 508 yards, 6 scores)
“We know we have the
to get everybody’s best shot; we’re going was a co-starter in the rotation at wide bulls-eye on our backs
DELPHOS — St. John’s saw their to have to earn everything we get. We’re receiver.
2009 season end just short of its sixth going to have to prepare every game hard Providing depth in those spots are and we’re going to get
football title, faltering and not look ahead. I the following: left
literally in the last sec- know it’s coach-speak tackle: seniors Kasey everybody’s best shot;
onds of the Division VI
state football finals to
but we have to take
them one game at a
Bonifas (6-0, 255) and
Seth Knebel (5-11,
we’re going to have to
Norwalk St. Paul. time.” 206), junior Adam earn everything we get.
For 12th-year head Six full-time start- Haunhorst (6-1, 183),
man Todd Schulte, he ers — all seniors sophomores Austin We’re going to have
hopes to take one more
step this fall in better-
— are back from an
offense that averaged
Wolke (5-10, 172) and
Andrew Grothouse
to prepare every game
ing his 112-32 overall Vogt 37.8 points and 284.4
Grubenhoff
(6-0, 210) and fresh-
Recker hard and not look ahead.
mark. yards rushing and 82.0 man Spencer Ginter
His Blue Jays finished 14-1 last fall, passing per game: left (6-3, 230); left guards: I know it’s coach-speak
including an 8-0 mark in the Midwest tackle Austin Vogt (6-4, 270; 12 pan- seniors Vinny Wiley (6-0, 230) and Jacob
Athletic Conference. cake blocks), left guard Joey Grubenhoff Rode (5-9, 212), Josh Rode (5-11, 173, but we have to take them
With 14 starters returning, expecta-
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“We have a lot of back Jordan Leininger Ryan Shumaker (6-4,
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seniors — so you hope 1,593 yards, 31 scores; guard: Reed Hesseling juniors Alex Wehri (5-10, 215), Cole
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(Continued from page 5) with freshman Cody Looser (6-2, 165) (5-10, 154), Will Buettner (5-8, 140) and of the Year Chris Pohlman (Mike line-
added depth. Aaron Deffenbaugh (5-7, 130) and Kyle backer; 83 solos, 58
162, junior), Troy Warnecke (5-10, 180, At fullback, Cody Brinkman (5-10, 186, Pohlman (5-8, 150, freshman). assists), Dancer (Sam
sophomore), Brett Schwinnen (5-10, 168, senior), Dylan Dancer “We have a lot of team speed, espe- linebacker; 63 and 55),
sophomore) and Tyler (6-0, 188, senior) and cially in the skill posi- strong safety Klausing
Jettinghoff (5-11, 170, Jordan Bergfeld (5-11, tions. You always want (48 and 35; 3 picks),
freshman). 195, junior) are fight- to be balanced but we defensive end Klaus
Behind Bergfeld at ing it out, with fur- know we want to run (47 and 33; 9 sacks),
X receiver are Tyler ther depth via Kyle the football,” Schulte fourth-year free safety
Ditto (6-1, 168, senior), Neumeier (5-10, 173, continued. “We’re lot Tyler Bergfeld (32 and
juniors Ben Warnecke junior), sophomores stronger physically, 14; 4 picks), tackle
(5-11, 155), Ryan Kody White (5-11, especially up front. Cody Brinkman (24 Hesseling
Densel (5-9, 150), 178) and Brock Bonifas We’re a year more and 11; 6 sacks), tackle
Garth Lucius (5-11, (5-10, 182) and fresh- Kasey Bonifas mature, too, which we Kasey Bonifas and left
Ty Bergfeld
162) and Brian Lisk Seth Knebel
men Luke MacLennan hope pays dividends. cornerback Burgei (28
(6-5, 166), sophomores Andrew Metzger (5-10, 170) and J’Dan Risner (5-7, 161). However, you don’t and 8).
(6-2, 150), Jared Knebel (5-7, 146), Isaac At tight end, Justin Grothouse (6-1, replace a 3-year starter at quarterback like Likely to step into
Altenburger (5-9, 160) and Dalton Nagel 180, senior) and Jake Hays (5-11, 160, Wes just like that. He did so much and we the breach at the open
(5-9, 146) and freshmen Andy May (5-8, sophomore) are also fighting for the gave him a lot of freedom to audible. spots are either Wiley
145) and Ben Wrasman (5-9, 150). starting spot, along with backups Clark, “We really run well or Hesseling at left end;
With the graduation David Lindeman (6-1, to the ball defensively. Leininger or Jordan
of 3-year starting quar- 170, junior), Elijah We want to be aggres- Bergfeld at Ax line-
terback Wes Ulm (167 Brinkman (5-11, 180, sive and get to the ball. backer; and Haggard or
tries, 1,068 yards, 14 Burgei
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(Continued from page 6) side linebacker Joel Pohlman (127 stops;
Grothouse, Lindeman, 2 picks), defensive end/
Haunhorst, Hays, tight end Nate Webb
Ledyard and (21 tackles, 11 passes
Schomaeker; at left end batted down), defen-
are Schulte, Josh Rode, sive end Chris Ulm (76
Courtney, Bockey and stops, 7 sacks), tailback
Wittler. Blake Williams (73
Grubenhoff provides rushes, 561 yards, 7 tal-
depth at all three line- lies) and wide receiver
backer spots. At the Kyle Staup.
Mike are Dancer, Brock Cody Brinkman “We had a lot of Klausing
Bonifas, Staup and motivation from the
Jettinghoff. At Sam is Kyle Neumeier, start; it started the day after the 28 days
Sheeter, Troy Warnecke, we couldn’t touch the
Schwinnen, Wrasman, kids were up. The loss Jim Metcalfe photo
Elijah Brinkman and in the finals left a bad Tom Lane advises St. John’s Elijah Brinkman on his course
Wrasman; at Ax are taste in our mouths of work needed to get back on the practice field. Lane is begin-
Will, Boggs, White and and we had a great off- ning his 15th year as the Athletic Trainer Certified for the Blue
Kyle Pohlman. season,” Schulte added. Jays.
At strong safety “The season before
are Lucius, Lindeman, ended a lot better and
Logan
Youngpeter,
Looser,
Nagel
we wanted to get that
feeling back. Again,
Lane
and MacLennan; at Dancer we’ve talked a lot to Gerberick (Continued from page 3) ries than Lane has in her time in the
free safety are Ditto, the kids about not tak- minors.
Gerberick, Clark, Jostpille, Lisk, Metzger, ing anything for granted. Injuries are one ries are still prevalent but aren’t nearly
as catastrophic. Probably the biggest “The injuries are a lot more severe
Deffenbaugh and Cody thing you never really and debilitating, a lot more career-threat-
Looser. plan for and we have improvement is dealing with concussions.
It used to be they had a ‘cookbook’: sit ening. There’s a lot of concussions in
At left corner, depth spent the two-a-days hockey, as well as shoulder separations
comes via Krendel, building depth.” out so many days and you were good to
go. Now, you have to pass a computer and dislocations,” Hughes said. “I also
Densel, Altenburger, Back to do the kick- studied sports psychology and try to
Buettner and May, ing is junior Josh Rode test and other ‘exams’ before they will
consider letting you play again; they take incorporate that into my rehabilitation
while Ben Warnecke, (66-of-71 extra points,
Thornton, Jared Knebel these much more seriously. Plus, helmets work with athletes. They don’t always
69 points), while
and Risner are the back- Recker (36.0-yard are so much better. It used to be you had like it but it’s helpful in my work.”
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Haggard rounding area but hopes that will happen
graduated in 2009: tight duties. they seem to be much better.”
end/defensive end Jay Clark (19 total The Jays open 2010 on Saturday, His job has also become more quickly.
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DELPHOS — The St. John’s cross

country program has been struggling
with the numbers game for a number of
years.
That was a problem for long-time coach
Jeff Bockey, who decided to step down
from coaching after last season.
It now is for new coach Steve Hellman,
who inherits a program of six total run-
ners.
Hellman, who was a member of the
St. John’s Class of 1985, was part of
the program’s first-ever Midwest Athletic
Conference championship in 1984 as a
3-year varsity letterman and also was part
of the inaugural boys track program in
1985.
He was also a 4-year varsity letterman
in cross country and track at what was
then Bluffton College.
“With only four boys and two girls on
the teams this year, we will not be able to
compete as a team in the meets,” Hellman
noted. “So our goal is to try to improve
our individual times as the season goes on.
The runners are working hard this sum-
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records this year.”
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The Delphos Herald
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team was an experienced unit a year ago,
with four of the top five back from the previ-
ous season.
This year’s crew won’t
be nearly as experienced
as only two starters return
from a district team in
2009.
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Hale (49-stroke average
over 9 holes), has three
letters prior to this sea-
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ago, Kellie
Sterling had
a 10-13 mark
in her debut
season as St.
John’s vol-
leyball coach
after six seasons as the junior varsity
mentor.
The Lady Blue
Jays return four start-
ers from that edition
in an effort to build
on that foundation.
“We have had
many comments
made to us over the
last several years that Caitlin Eyth photo
Delphos St. John’s Metzner
volleyball has come St. John’s 2010 varsity volleyball
a long way and we want to be able to The 2010 St. John’s varsity volleyball unit has, first row, left to right, Katie Wallenhorst, Katrina Etzkorn and Melanie
See VOLLEYBALL, page 11 Mansfield; middle row, Emily Horstman, Gabby Metzner, Maggie Wehri and Bailie Hulihan; and standing, assistant coach Jason
Heffner, Nicole Winhover, Mallory MacLennan, Shelby Reindel, Tiffany Geise, Heather Vogt and head coach Kellie Sterling.
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(Continued from page 10) are promising newcomers such leave everything on the playing
as Melanie Mansfield (senior set- floor with no regrets,” Sterling
continue that change. I have a lot ter), Mallory MacLennan (junior added. “The MAC is probably one “Our goals are to win all
of positive things to say about this right-side hitter), of the toughest, if not the tough-
year’s team and Heather Vogt est, league in this area. As I men- non-league games in order to
I feel that they
can be the team
(sophomore
middle hitter),
tioned in goals, we are hoping to be
more competitive in the MAC. We
gain the confidence to be more
that continues Katrina Etzkorn always have to be on the lookout competitive in the Midwest
that trend,” (sophomore libe- for Marion Local and St. Henry;
Sterling noted. ro) and Emily however, every team in the MAC Athletic Conference. We want
T h o s e Horstman (soph- can surprise you.” to have fun every game, no
four veterans omore outside The junior varsity unit, coached
include Gabby hitter/defensive by Rachael Alvarez, consists of matter what the outcome is
Metzner (senior specialist). Winover, Wehri, Hulihan; and
outside hitter), Wallenhorst “We have Geise sophomores Lauren Utrup (middle and leave everything
Tiffany Geise some strong hit- hitter), Ally Mohler (defensive spe- on the playing floor
(senior outside ters and consistent serving. Where cialist), Christie Carder (outside
hitter), Katie we lack is consistent passing,” hitter/setter), Rylee Hamilton (set- with no regrets.”
Wallenhorst Sterling noted. “We’re changing ter), Madison Zuber (middle hit-
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By JIM METCALFE
The Delphos Herald
DELPHOS — St. John’s will have a new

boys golf coach in 2010
as John Klausing takes
over for Jim Warnecke.
Outside of one depar-
ture due to graduation
(Drew Fisher) from a
7-2 Midwest Athletic
Conference team, that
is the only change the
Blue Jays will have as
a veteran crew looks for
strong results this time Edelbrock
around.
This time around, the
Jays have two seniors,
only one a veteran: Ryan
Edelbrock (49 per nine
average), as well as
James Klausing.
As well, five other
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juniors Isaac Klausing
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(38.5) and Eric Bergfeld
(44); and sophomores Klausing The St. John’s boys golf unit for 2010 has, front from left, T.J. Hoersten, Drew Wagner, Cole Fischbach, Aaron Miller, Sean
Flanagan, Nick Kayser and Craig Klausing; and back, assistant coach Jim Warnecke, Eric Bergfeld, Matthew Warnecke, Aaron
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By JIM METCALFE
The Delphos Herald
DELPHOS — The
St. John’s girls soc-
cer team had a mixed
2009 under first-year
coach John Munoz: the
early part that saw them
struggle to adapt to a
new coach and the lat-
ter half where things
clicked much better in a
5-10-4 season. Schwieterman
Munoz hopes that
what he got in the latter part of his initial
campaign is what he gets from his Lady
Blue Jays from the start in 2010.
“We’re able to read the game much
better — we do that very well — and
we know the basics of the game. In high
Jim Metcalfe photo
school, that is where it starts,” Munoz
said. “We focused last year on the basics, Lady Blue Jay soccer
building the foundation of our game with
the technical skills, and we will still do The 2010 St. John’s girls soccer team has, front row, left to right, Bailey Calvelage, Sarah Shrider, Emma Boggs, Kait
that. For us, because we don’t have that Schwieterman, Cassie Schimmoeller, Alyssa Berelsman and Alicia Ankerman; row two, Madison Flack, Alyssa Gable, Myriah
junior high program, any new girls we Jackson, Samantha Stant, Courtney Grothouse, Julie Bonifas and Kristie Grothouse; and row throw, head coach John Munoz,
bring in we have to start from scratch. Sam Bonifas, Abby Martin, Madison Kreeger, assistant coach Kristy Hasenkamp, Kait Wrasman, Katie Evans, Kelsey Pohlman
“Having speed and athleticism is a and assistant coach Nick Shrider.
nice thing to have but at this level of play, The eighth senior is Sarah Shrider.
having sound technical skills and under- As well, three more are back with
standing of the game is more important. letters from a year ago: junior start-
We teach anticipation skills and knowing ers Myriah Jackson and Julie Bonifas
where play is developing and these girls and key backup Kaitlin Wrasman.
have done well with that.” “We don’t have set positions for anyone
Having seven experienced senior start- outside of Samantha in goal. What we’re
ers also helps. trying to do is teach the girls how to be
Five of them will be in their third comfortable in any spot on the field and
seasons at the varsity level: Alicia they are versatile enough to pick up on it
Ankerman, goalkeeper Samantha Stant — quickly,” Munoz asserted. “We also don’t
the team captains — Emma Boggs, Bailey have standard formations; we want to be
Calvelage and Alyssa Berelsman. able to adjust to what our opponents are
The other duo back for their second doing at any given moment.
time as starters: Cassie Schimmoeller and “We’re trying to grow the pro-
Kaitlyn Schwieterman. See LADY JAYS, page 14
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want to focus on is Nick Kayser (38.0) and Aaron Miller (45.5). As well, the two freshmen are T.J
“This season should be exciting. We are Hoersten and Evan Benavidez.
having fun for the “We as a team must get seven to eight
girls. We want to comprised of two seniors, six juniors, six
sophomores and two freshman,” Klausing golfers in the varsity rotation so we can be
spread the word; if deep in experience by the start of the year
only others could see noted. “We are returning six lettermen who
have had varsity experience from last year. end tournaments,” Klausing added. “The
how much fun these Being young overall and a new coach, we team should be competitive this year and
girls have together, will be looking at our experienced assistants the next three years. Having a total of 16
Schimmoeller
working hard on the coaches to help the team. “ members is great for the program. Having
Calvelage Boggs Three juniors will also be vying for the coaching staff of three, we are going to
playing time: Arron Honigford, Anthony have reserve matches to keep all the golfers
gram, too. We re-instituted the soccer Buzzard and Matthew Warnecke. interested in the program.”
camp this summer and had great response. Five 10th-graders are in the mix: Cole Assisting Klausing in the coaching duties
We had a ‘Futsal’ program for little kids Fischbach, Sean Flanagan, Craig Klausing are Warnecke and Tom Rekart.
and that also had excellent response. We’re
trying to start up a program on the lower
levels and trying to spread the word.” Golf unit
The Jays bid adieu to midfielders (Continued from page 9) finish in the middle of the league but it will
Morgan Haines, Shonda Bensman and be difficult. When we play the MAC teams,
Kayla Wrasman and forward Tatum of last fall’s sectional- and Midwest Athletic
Berelsman Ankerman Conference-winning unit: Abbey Martin, all of the golfers will need to play their
Mauk, who depleted their eligibility. ‘A’ game. Again, the MAC will be very
Stepping into the lineup — due to Morgan Wells and Katie Kundert. As well,
a number of players on the team last year did competitive this year. I can see Parkway,
having the eight seniors, Munoz expects Minster and St. Henry battling for first place
not come out in 2010, leaving Miller with
to give his younger girls playing time to only five girls: sophomores Rachel Fisher, with Versailles in the running.
get a start on next year while still focus- Alicia Joseph and Megan Martin. “The big weakness this year, like always,
ing on this fall — are juniors Courtney “These girls will have some big shoes to is the short game. Chipping and putting are
Grothouse, Kristie Grothouse and Abby fill with the graduation of Abbey, Morgan areas we need and will improve on by the
Martin; sophomores Alyssa Gable, Kelsey and Katie. If they work at it, they will do end of the season. I don’t like to see any-
Pohlman and Madison Flack; and fresh- well,” Miller added. “One goal this year is to thing over 2 putts per hole.”
men Madison Kreeger and Samantha
Bonifas.
“One area we have to shore up is the Stant Shrider Hellman
long game. We want to have ball con- field, they would be (Continued from page 8) “Julia is working on trying to improve
trol and possession but you also have to impressed. These girls truly do enjoy 3-year veteran; and Todd Rode, a junior on the times she had during her freshman
be able to quickly counterattack when being with each other and that makes 2-year veteran. year,” Hellman added. “I look for Aaron to
everything a lot easier for us. “Jason was the number one runner last compete with Jason to be the number one
“The motto we’ve chosen year and will look to improve his times runner this year. Megan Joseph finished
Joe Wittler for this year is ‘Impossible is and continue as the number one runner this sixth in the MAC junior high race; I look
year,” Hellman explained. “I am looking for her to improve on that this year in the
LG Representative Nothing’.”
high school race.
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year. Todd is working hard this summer to “I also have four junior high runners this
coaching ranks are Kristy year that are showing some promise for future
419.233-1432 mobile Hasenkamp and Nick Shrider. improve his times from last year.”
The lone girls veteran is Julia Dickman, years. They are Alex Odenweller, Anthony
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Jacob Leach, Trenton Gossman, Evan Neubert, Braxon Hammons and Jared Boop; row 3, Geoff Ketcham, Evan Stant, Drew Kortokrax, Darren Edinger, Justin
Rode, Nick Dunlap, Shayn Klinger, Curtis Miller, Quinten Wessell, Austin Lee, Wes Roby and Austin Hamilton; row 4, Seth Wollenhaupt, Alex Cross, Cody Bigelow,
Zac Bland, Chris Truesdale, Dakota Stroh, Colin McConnahea, Colin Brand, Zach Kimmett and Austin Stumbaugh; row 5, Jared Elwer, Ross Thompson, Austin
Jettinghoff, Jordan Herron, Justin Stewart, Tyler Mox, Zavier Buzard, Ryan Kerby, Isaac Illig, Chris Martin and Adam Crabtree; row 6, Dustin McConnahea, Tyler
Rice, Cotey Nichols, Shane Wilson and Aaron Culp; and row 7, assistant coaches Jeff Stant, Andrew Cano, Jason Cross, Brett Halsey and Scott Boggs, head coach
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By JIM METCALFE having to think and react and they (6-2, 174, senior; 44 and 20, 3 picks)
The Delphos Herald should be able to do that. In particular, at free safety and cornerback Ryan “There are three keys to
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com in the 4-3, our linebackers should be Ebbeskotte (6-1, 163, senior; 27 and our season. The first is
able to flow much more easily to the 12, 6 picks), Jacob Leach (5-11, 188, how quickly our offensive
DELPHOS — Jefferson second- ball because our linemen will occupy senior; 50 and 22, 10 for loss) at one
year gridiron the blockers. end, captain and line can get settled and
coach Larry “Bub” “With the work third-year letterman play well together. The
Lindeman will be on we did in the off- Mitchell Antalis second is how quickly we
the “defensive” this season, not only (6-1, 188, senior;
fall as he is banking getting bigger and 33 and 13) at strong find leaders on this team
on eight returning stronger but more safety, 2-time letter- and have the new starters
regulars on that side athletic and quick- man Zak Lumpkins get adjusted to the var-
of the ball and plen- er, we should be (5-10, 193, senior;
ty of lettermen to much more physi- 59 and 24) at mid- sity level. We have a great
carry the day for his Cook cal this fall, as well Bonifas dle linebacker and Ebbeskotte group of seniors to help
Wildcats throughout as speedier. We’re a Jordan Vorst (5-11, get everybody on the same
2010. year older. That should help us be able 190, senior; 31 and 11) at outside line-
The Red and White finished 2009 6-4 to play at a faster clip; instead of react, backer. page. The third is what
(5-3 in the Northwest Conference). we should be able to be more active.” Curtis Miller (6-1, 203, junior; 16 any coach at the Division
That defense ceded 20.4 points and That Wildcat 4-3 defensive scheme and 4) settles in at the other outside V and VI level knows: you
271.3 yards (166 rushing) per game. (adjusted from a 3-4 to start last fall) linebacker. Letterman Shayn Klinger
“We’re really looking for our defense returns captain AJ Cross (5-10, 202, (5-8, 164, junior) or newcomer Nick must stay healthy. So far,
to carry us based on their experience senior; 67 solo stops, 26 assists) for Dunlap (5-10, 174, we have avoided injuries.
from last fall. The his third season at junior) steps in at That is where the weights
kids should be much one tackle and either the other corner spot
more comfortable Zach Morris (5-4, and letterman Kody and the offseason condition-
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are lettermen seniors (5-8, 152) and Zac heading in. expected to
Trenton Gossman Bland (5-10, 164); “We have some get ample
(5-10, 192) and Gabe and Ross Thompson very good athletes in time at tail-
Gehr (6-0, 233), (5-11, 160, fresh- the skill spots and we back.
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204); sophomores Cano (5-8, 158) space to operate.” Bame, West, Elwer, Closson, Stant,
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Ketcham (6-0, 254, Austin Stumbaugh Neubert (5-7, 141, junior); sophomores ing) per game, Antalis (97 rushes, 450 Boop, Wollenhaupt, Elwer, Stewart,
(5-9, 170), Alex Cross (5-4, 171), Seth Wollenhaupt (5-10, 142), Chris yards, 6 TDs) returns at tailback, while Culp, Dustin McConnahea, Illig, Rice,
Colin McConnahea (5-11, 175) and Truesdale (5-8, 144), Drew Kortokrax Bonifas (13 grabs, 224 yards, 3 scores), Slaven, Crabtree, Wilson, Nichols and
Jared Boop (6-0, 300, sophomore); and (5-8, 142), Cody Biglow (5-11, 148), Ebbeskotte (21 grabs, 235 yards, 3) Martin.
freshmen Jared Elwer (5-7, 178), Justin Austin Hamilton (5-10, 151), Dakota and Cook (5 for 25) rotated in at wide Klinger is the main depth at quar-
Stewart (5-8, 178), Aaron Culp (5-11, Stroh (5-11, 160) and Austin Lee (5-9, receivers last fall, with Staples another terback, along with Kortokrax and
166), Dustin McConnahea (5-10, 149), 130); and freshmen Austin Jettinghoff one in the mix. Jettinghoff.
Isaac Illig (5-10, 168), Tyler Rice (5-9, 162), Zavier Buzard (5-9, 150), New starters on the offensive line Providing backups at running
(5-6, 158), Gaige Slaven (5-8, 142), Ryan Kerby (5-6, 137) and Tyler Mox are AJ Cross at left tackle, Gossman at back are Hammons,
Adam Crabtree (6-0, (5-1, 127). center, Rode at right Truesdale, Brand,
230), Shane Wilson, “Offensively, guard, Gehr at right Bland, Thompson,
Cotey Nichols (5-9, we’re going to be tackle and Lumpkins Buzard and Herron.
158), Jordan Herron more multiple with at left guard. Cano Outside, depth
(5-8, 180) and Chris the ‘I’ and the spread. is the new starter comes via Neubert,
Martin (5-8, 146). We want to run the under center and Dunlap, Biglow,
Depth at line- ball but at the same Richardson is the Hamilton, Stroh, Lee,
backer is provided time keep defenses new tight end, with Kerby and Mox.
by junior lettermen honest; we got a taste Vorst also in the mix. The Wildcats lost
Gehr
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starting lineman injury; 26 grabs,
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By JIM METCALFE
The Delphos Herald
DELPHOS — Jefferson’s girls soccer

team finished 6-9-1 a year ago for first-year
head coach Lindsey Drerup.
She is cautious in her appraisal of her
second year as she returns six starters and
10 letterwinners from that Lady Wildcat
edition.
She is banking on
increased understanding
of the game of soccer for
continued — and even
better — success.
“We have six juniors
and one senior who have
all played thus far in
their high school career.
They know the game, Rostorfer
they understand what I
want and expect from them as a coach and
they are well aware of what is in store for
them as far as what kind of teams they will Dena Martz photo
encounter during the season,” she noted.
“All of these girls are pretty versatile. There
Lady Jeffcat soccer
is not one girl on the squad that is not will- Jefferson’s upcoming girls soccer team has, front, Courtney VanSchoyk,
ing or capable of confidently competing at left, Jenna Moreo, Alex Rostorfer, Hayley Drerup and Sydney Drerup;
any field position. They all understand the middle, Corrine Metzger, Rachel Miller, Amanda Vorst, Paige Miller and
circumstances that we are under, (Assistant Makayla Binkley; and back, Cassidy Bevington, Carla Horstman, Megan
coach) Kiel Diller and I need the girls to be Gilden, head coach Lindsey Drerup, Elizabeth Schosker, Darian Kill and
able to move from a forward to defensive Hannah Metzger.
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been very open to testing the waters in other
areas on the pitch. I admire that.”
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By JIM METCALFE
The Delphos Herald
DELPHOS — Jefferson’s volleyball team finished 2009

with its best-ever mark of 20-2, including 8-1 in the Northwest
Conference, under
then-coach Diane
Wilson.
She decided to
hang up her whistle
after the conclusion
of last fall’s season,
in the district semifi-
nals at Coldwater.
Six seniors
exhausted their eligi-
bility as well but the Fischbach Culp
cupboard is not bare
for new head coach
April Merschman.
She welcomes
back a pair of senior
starters: 5-7 Kristin
Klausing, a fourth-
year starter as a
setter/hitter; and third-
year starter Bridget
Culp, a 5-7 hitter. Brown Claypool
“We will be look-
ing for some players to step into action and be key contribu- Dena Martz photo
tors right away. This group of girls works hard both on and
off the court and it should be an enjoyable year,” Merschman
noted. “Our goal this year is to win NWC and have fun at
Wildcat volleyballers
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to have a freshman team and it is also looking well, with some Claypool; middle, Fallon Van Dyke, Amanda Hamilton and Nadine Clarkson; and back, Shelbi Brown, Melissa
really good athletes who could possibly be capable of moving Shobe, head coach April Merschman, assistant coach Barb Prince, Kristin Klausing and Kelsey Goodwin.
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By JIM METCALFE
The Delphos Herald
DELPHOS — Jeff Jostpille headed up the Jefferson

boys golf program for the better part of a decade, putting
together some quality teams.
Now it’s Chad Brinkman’s turn to try his hand in the
Wildcat links program.
However, he won’t have 2008
state qualifier Austin Clarkson
(now golfing at the University of
Northwestern Ohio), along with
2010 graduates Chad Hoersten and
Dru Leach.
A number of others chose not to
go out this fall, leaving Brinkman
with fewer options.
He only has one letterman back Waldick
from the 2009 team in third-year
senior Matt Waldick.
“With only one senior in Matt, we are lacking overall
experience,” Brinkman said. “Tyler Miller (junior), A. J.
Teman (junior), Alex Garza (junior) and Jordan Violet
(junior) played last year and have jumped up to the
varsity. A pair of sophomores have also made varsity in
their first seasons out in the sport: Nick Gallmeier and
Tyler Wrasman; they are young but have a lot to add to
the team.
“I expect us to have a lot of improvement throughout
the year and gain valuable experience heading into the
tournament.” Dena Martz photo
The other two members of the Wildcat roster are Jefferson golf 2010
Dylan Nagel and Alex Ketchum.
“In the Northwest Conference, Lima Central Catholic
is at the top. As a first-year coach, I hope to have a Jefferson’s golf team for 2010 has, front from left, Dylan Nagel, Tyler Wrasman, Nick Gallmeier and Alex Ketchum;
respectable record in the league,” Brinkman added. and back, coach Chad Brinkman, Alex Garza, Tyler Miller, Matt Waldick, Jordan Violet and A.J. Teman.
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(Continued from page 19) unity now than I’ve seen before, but Binkley (forward). “This season will be definitely a rebuild-
it is going to be hard to keep everyone The 10th veteran is sophomore Jenna ing year. Losing six key players last
However, it’s not going to be as easy as healthy and injury-free until the end of Moreo (midfield/defense). year is tough and not having incoming
all that as six highly-veteran seniors gradu- October. Paige Miller (goalkeeper/midfield) underclassmen to fill their big shoes is
ated, including 4-year starting goalkeeper “But you will have injuries in any sport; stands as the heir apparent to replace Bland even tougher. However, I think this team
Jessica Bland (256 stops a year ago) and that is a given. We will just learn to adapt in goal for the Lady Wildcats. has a history of being the underdog, so
top goal-scorer Megan Moreo (25 goals, to the situation. The graduating class of As well, sophomores Corrine Metzger even though we have just enough to
102 shots-on-goal). 2010 took our goalie, Jessica Bland, who (midfield) and Courtney VanSchoyk field a team and then some, I think the
The other departures include Brittany was fantastic. We have to rebuild a solid (midfield) and new freshman Darian Kill stamina of these ladies will pull them
Garza (defense), Jeanie Ross (midfield), set of keepers.” (defender) round out the roster. through. I have a great bunch of upper-
Adrian Kimmet (midfield) and Ashley The seven main returnees include the “Some goals I have for this season classman that have so much enthusiasm for
Simerly (defense; struggled with an ankle lone senior, Alex Rostorfer (defense); and for this team primarily concentrate this sport and their school, as well as some
injury much of the year). and juniors Cassidy Bevington (midfield/ on finding a good harmony between the new and old underclassman that diligently
Plus, being down three players from a defense), Hayley Drerup (midfield/defense), offensive and defensive sides of the work hard and play hard every time they
year ago (15 this year vs. 18 a year ago) Megan Gilden (midfield/defense), Carla game to transition quickly, make smart condition, practice, you name it. Thus
leaves Drerup with less options for Horstman (midfield/forward), Hannah choices on the field and, most of all, far in the season, I’m pleased with them;
2010. Kleman (midfield) and Elizabeth Schosker communicate. I want to find an offense however, there’s always room for many
“Unlike last season, we have a shallow (forward; 6 goals). that works good with the girls that I plan to improvements.
bench of 16 players. That is going to be Gilden and Schosker will serve as team have up front, something tailored to their “Any team we come across is a team to
a struggle, especially in the first few captains for 2010. capabilities,” coach Drerup added. “I want look out for. I do not underestimate any-
weeks of the season; getting their legs, Schosker will need to provide more them to stay healthy. I’ve been trying to body. Every match sets another challenge
endurance and frame of mind ready offense for the unit, along with letterwin- push proper hydration, stretching, good in front of us and we’ll just take the season
for this season,” she continued. “They all ners such as sophomores Sydney Drerup nutrition; anything to keep them healthy one step at a time.”
know what they are in for and frankly, (forward) and Rachel Miller (forward/mid- and injury-free. We cannot afford any Jefferson opened its season Monday,
I think they’ve shown more dedication and field) and promising freshman Makayla injury or illness. Aug. 23.
New coach
(Continued from page 20) from the 2009 record- Wildcat volleyballers Van Dyke; sophomores
right up. “ setting season. will have a wealth of Alyssa Miller (5-7 hit-
Given this being her first season, it will That includes a pair upperclassmen with letter), Caitlin Landwehr
take some time for the Wildcats to adjust of 4-year starters: Jenna terwinners in Morgan (5-6 hitter), Breanna
to Merschman’s style of attack on both Miller (setter/outside hit- Fischbach (5-6 senior Strayer (5-1 defensive
offense and defense, especially since she ter) and Mallorie Wilson hitter), Melissa Shobe specialist/hitter) and
won’t have six very experienced departures (setter/middle hitter). (5-7 hitter), Shelbi Kayla Kill (5-2, hit-
Two more Brown (5-5 hitter) and ter/setter); and fresh-
finished with Amanda Hamilton (5-7 men Katie Goergens
three var- hitter). (5-9 hitter) and Rileigh
sity letters: Shobe As well, senior Hamilton Stockwell (5-5 hitter). Klausing
Stephanie Lauren Claypool (5-5 The freshmen unit,
Blockberger (outside hitter) and defensive specialist/hitter) and sophomore headed by coach Cammy Miller, has
Stacey Blockberger (outside hit- Fallon Van Dyke (5-4 setter/hitter) come in Stockwell, Goergens; Kamie Pulford (5-4
ter). for increased expectations in jumping from hitter), Gabby Pimpas (5-3 hitter), Libbi
Two more helped set the junior varsity to the varsity level. Brown, Brooke Teman (5-4 hitter/setter),
defensive tone for the Wildcats Two others will comprise the remain- Kenidi Ulm (5-5 hitter), Kimberly Kill
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By JIM METCALFE from other activities they were participating in
The Delphos Herald during the summer.
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com “Another concern is getting the girls to play
together as a team. Also, once they are on the
FORT JENNINGS — Fort Jennings head girls field, we don’t want to be too predictable.”
soccer coach fielded a Lady Musketeer squad that Back to make sure that does not happen are
finished 12-5-3 a year ago, including 1-2-1 in the the likes of fourth-year seniors Alyssa Piasecki
always-competitive Putnam County League. (fullback), Lauren Verhoff (forward) and Taylor
With eight returning starters and two other Wallenhorst (midfielder), third-year senior
letterwinners back from a team that reached the Mindy Merricle (fullback) and veteran Melissa
district finals in Division II, he expects to add Krietmeyer (fullback).
more than a few “Ws” to his 8-year coaching Two juniors: third-year midfielder Morgan
mark of 93-52-15. Schroeder and veteran Kelsey Von Lehmden
“Our strengths start with returning those eight (goalkeeper); as well three experienced sopho-
starters that have a lot of knowledge of the game. mores: Macy Schroeder (forward), Kristen Maag
Seven of them combined for 44 of our 56 goals (midfielder) and Lori Bruskotter (fullback); are
from last season, another big plus,” Wagner also back to lend a hand.
asserted. “These girls also had 12 of our 20 HAVING MORE RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
Several players cut their teeth on a junior
IS NOT THE SAME Lady Musketeer varsity soccer

assists. We are returning a lot of speed, plus have varsity level a year ago and are primed and ready Jim Metcalfe photo
a lot of girls coming into the program that are to add their talents to Wagner’s mix: juniors
very talented both offensively and defensively. Gina Clay (midfield/forward), Cassie Kaverman The Fort Jennings Lady Musketeer varsity soccer roster has, front from left, Marissa
“We have two goalkeepers that have varsity (midfielder) and Andrea Heitmeyer (fullback/for- Mesker, Melissa Krietemeyer, Taylor Wallenhorst, Lauren Verhoff, Alyssa Piasecki,
experience and one of the two started the first
half of the season when our senior keeper was AS HAVING MORE MONEY.
ward), who each earned two JV letters; and soph- Mindy Merricle, Macy Schroeder and Andrea Heitmeyer; middle, Lori Bruskotter,
omores Gina Stechschulte (fullback), Jenna Von
Cassie Kaverman, Elaina Maag, Jenna Von Sossan, Kelsey Von Lehmden, Morgan
injured.” Sossan
When it(midfielder),
comes to the Marissa
numberMesker (forward), accounts
of retirement you Katlin Stechschulte, Gabbie German and Gina Clay; and back, assistant
One of those the Musketeers lost from last fall Elaina Maag (midfielder), Katlin Stechschulte Schroeder,
was 2-year starting netminder Megan Schimmoeller,
have, the saying “more is better” is not necessarily true. In
(midfielder), Martina Weems (midfielder), Mara coach Jason Wagner, head coach Rodney Wagner and assistant coach Jim Buettner.
who missed time last fall due to injury. fact, if you hold multiple accounts
Brown (midfielder) and Gabbie German (goal- with various brokers, it
As well, a pair of fullbacks: 3-year veteran keeper).
can be difficult to keep track of your investments younger andclasses
to that could challenge the starters prepared for the
Ashley Amstutz and 2-year Kristi Kennedy; and As well, a boatload of newcomers * to the high for a position,” he added. “We have a lot of hard- season. Kalida has a very good team under
two midfielders: 3-year starters Stacie Chandler
see if you’re properly diversified. At the very least, multiple
school roster will continue to allow Wagner to nosed soccer players; all we have to do is hone Coach (Dave) Kehres; they did not lose many
and Katie Von Lehmden; are gone from that accounts
have usually
a junior mean
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give thefees. youngsters some of their skills. We have strengths in all key starters from last season. They were strong in
team. further development as they make the adjust- positions and girls that know how to put the ball just about every position. Miller City wase able
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PCL is always tough for us because we able to turn things up in the second half. The girls
well as finding replacements for those who more Brittany Inkrott (midfielder); and fresh-
graduated and rebuilding all-important chemistry all that.
men AlyssaPlus,Schimmoeller
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Cassie goals. fullback), and third week of the season. We lost a lot of tal- some key players after last season. Ottoville is a
Horstman
“As with any team, the health of the team Emily Grone (forward), Jamie Saum (midfielder), ent from last year’s team; if we can get the girls team that moved the ball well last year and put it
during the season is crucial. We were lucky last Marisa Gooddoes(midfielder), Nicole playing together, we may finally have a chance. to us in our league game last season.”
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he continued. “We lost one of the starting fresh- “We have the most girls going out for our they may be down a little this season because of Jim Buettner and Jason Wagner.
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Musketeer boys primed for big year

By JIM METCALFE ers, led by fourth-year varsity player Austin
The Delphos Herald Norbeck (midfield) and third-year guys in
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com goalkeeper Tyler Good, Jared Calvelage
(defense), Andrew Huntsman (defense),
FORT JENNINGS — Fort Jennings has Brad Trentman (midfield) and Ryan
had a few struggles in the last couple of Schuerman (midfield/forward).
boys soccer campaigns, including last fall’s As well, senior Andrew Louth (midfield/
5-11 mark under first-year head man Bill forward) returns to the starting lineup.
Romes. One other senior, Ryan Kraner (defense)
Seven returning starters and a total of 10 lends an experienced hand, as do juniors
lettermen are back to try and do something Aaron Schnipke (forward) and Brian Vorst
about that. (midfield).
“We have a very solid core of players Romes is especially high on several
this year, with a lot of leadership; they are newcomers to the varsity level: juniors in
very focused and dedicated to the team. defender Jeremy Kohli (“very good defen-
Their goals are to get better with every sive skills and good speed”) and defender
game, remain focused on team play and Ethan Schimmoeller (“fits in well in the
make a respectable run for the Putnam defense and reads the game well”) and
County League title,” Romes said. freshman midfielder Seth Ricker (“good
The Musketeers return six senior start- technical skills and good field vision”), as
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Romes must find replacements Musketeer varsity boys soccer 2010
for those lost via graduation in his The 2010 edition of the Fort Jennings boys soccer program has, front from left, Seth
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Steqart (midfield), Jeremy Neidert (defense), Adam
Osting (defense), Todd Kleman (defense/midfield) and
Ben Schnipke (defense).
“We have good leadership in the senior group, as
well as good support in the underclassmen,” Romes
added. “Overall, we have a solid team. This team is very
focused on its goals. “We want to make a respectable
run for the Putnam County League and to play better
with every game. I think teams to beat would be Kalida
and Ottoville.”
Garrett Thomas is the varsity assistant coach.
The junior varsity unit, headed by Bill Calvelage,
has Berelsman, Schnipke, Verhoff, Wiedeman, Wurst,
Kohli, Ethan Schimmoeller, Jeremy Schimmoeller,
Ricker; senior Adam Mesker (defense/midfield); junior
Petey Van Loo; sophomores Adam Kleman (defense),
Tyler Neidert (forward), Chad Recker (midfield), Dylan
Eldridge (defense) and Drew Stechschulte (forward/
goalkeeper); and freshmen Spencer Dray (defense), Jared
Hoersten (defense), Craig Stewart (forward), Dylan Van
Loo (midfield) and Garrett Berelsman (defense).
Fort Jennings is in the 4-team Elida Soccer Classic
today to begin the season.
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Bearcat gridders have nowhere to go but up

By JIM METCALFE
The Delphos Herald
SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville
finished 0-10 in 2009 under first-year
coach John Zerbe.
That included an 0-8 in the Northwest
Conference.
Zerbe fully expects much better
results in his sophomore campaign.
“We had a great off-season in the
winter, spring and summer. We hope
to build on that this season,” Zerbe
noted. “We were very committed in the
weight room and it paid off. We have
a great group of hard-working athletes
and great kids who want to win.”
Zerbe will be looking to build this
year’s edition of Bearcats around start-
ers in seniors Levi Krouskop (6-2,
200; tight end/linebacker), Keaton
Vandemark (5-11, 175; offensive line/
linebacker) and Aaron Patterson (6-3,
180; offensive/defensive line).
Jim Metcalfe photo
As well, seven lettermen are also
returning to the Bearcat fold: juniors Bearcat gridders 2010
Jared Rex (5-7, 160; wide receiver/ The 2010 edition of Spencerville football has, front row, left to right, Jared Rex, Tyler Shumate, Trevor Hardeman, Keaton
defensive back), Tyler Shumate (5-10, Vandemark, Aaron Patterson, Levi Krouskop, Devlin Hinojosa, Derek Goecke and Cole Roberts; row two, Daniel Binkley, Skyler
180; offensive line/linebacker), Austin Holmes, Austin Schleeter, Sabo Moneer, Josh Decker, Nate Stidham, Calvin Grigsby, Brandon Ball and Austin Lotz; row three,
Schrade
Lotz (5-10, 165; running back/lineback- Danny Settlemire, Bryce Ringwald, Coleman McCormick, Lucas Krouskop, Dominick Corso, Lucas Shumate, Devon Cook,
er), Brandon Ball (5-11, 160; wide Hunter Patton, John Smith and Tanner Koverman; row four, Aaron Hefner, Jacob Lowry, Anthony Schuh, Ben Bowers, Aaron
receiver/defensive back) and Daniel Crider, Zach Bockey, Gabe Davisson, Dusty Settlemire and Trevor Bockey; and back, assistant coaches Ryan Lieurance, Todd
realty ll
Binkley (6-0, 170; running back/sec- Merriman, Rick Orr, Tom McCormick, Darren Sharp and Ty Franhouser and head coach John Zerbe. Absent is assistant coach
ondary); and sophomores Derek Goecke Shane Falke.
(6-2, 160; quarterback/secondary) and
Lucas Krouskop (6-3, 215; offensive/ Hunter Patton (6-0, 150; QB/DB), Dominick “We had a great off-season in the “Put winter,
your spring
dreams inand our han
defensive line). Corso (6-3, 170; TE/DL), Devon Cook (5-8,
Those Zerbe must replace the likes of 135; WR/DB), Dusty Settlemire (5-8, 155; WR/ summer. We hope to202 build on that
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and Alex Stanfield. Lucas Shumate (6-0, 180; OL/DL); and fresh- head coach, Spencerville
men: Ben Bowers (5-6, 150; RB/DB), Anthony
Schrader
Those looking to fill in the open
blanks are seniors Trevor Hardeman Schuh (5-10, 160; RB/LB), Zach Bockey (5-6,
Got an
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McMichael’s harriers want more for 2010

By JIM METCALFE On the Lady Bearcats’ side,
The Delphos Herald McMichael has five veterans back
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com from a team that also took runner-up
status in the Division III state race, sec-
SPENCERVILLE — Long-time ond in regionals and second in districts,
Spencerville coach Brian McMichael plus first place in the NWC race.
doesn’t have a lot of experienced har- They include senior No. 4 runner
riers for the 2010 season but he still has in 2009 Claire McConnell (4th year);
some solid runners to build around. junior No. 3 Kelly Ley, junior No.
On the boys side, the 38-year coach 5 Alexa Brown and No. 6 Cortney
has only two lettermen on the roster: Miller — all back for a third season
Division III regional qualifier senior — and sophomore Jennifer Burnett
Kevin Lenhart, last season’s No. 1 (No. 7).
runner in his third season of varsity; Still, he has some big shoes to
and junior Nick Davisson, last season’s fill with the departure of the top two
No. 4. runners from a 131-5 team: top girl
“We have good upperclass team Lyndie Brown (fourth at state, NWC Kajon Graphics photo
leadership and we work hard in prac- champ, #1 runner) and Ashley Gilroy
tice. Those are two of our strengths,” (8th at state, #2 runner); as well as Bearcat boys cross country 2010
McMichael asserted. “What we need to Kari Wisher (No. 7 runner).
work on is rebuilding and developing With McMichael entering 2010 The Spencerville boys cross country team for 2010 has Kevin Lenhart, Nick Davisson, Keith
the new runners into a pack.” with a 1,082-497 mark for the girls, he Lenhart, Joe Wisher, Brandon Meyer, Matthew Hurles, Josh Solomon and Caleb Vogt, head
In order for the veteran mentor to will depend on two major promising coach Brian McMichael and assistant coach Bev Wisher.
add to his sparkling mark of 2,370- newcomers in freshmen Tori Hardesty
1,631, he has to find replacements and Ashley Keiber.
for the graduated Jonathan Rex (No. As well, seniors Rachael Rex and
2 runner; state qualifier, Northwest and Kelsey Oden make up the rest of
Conference champ), No. 3 runner the roster.
Nathan Rex (regional qualifier), Neal “The team has upperclass leader-
Pangle (No. 5), Andy Mahan (No. 6) ship, meet experience and also works
and Eric Sharp (No. 7). hard in practice. What we need to work
Last year’s edition finished fifth in on is developing team front-runners
MORE RETIREMENT
the district, just missing ACCOUNTS
a chance at and running in a pack,” McMichael
NOT THE SAME

regionals. That team finished 101-28 added. “Our goals are to finish in the
and grabbed the NWC title. top three teams in each meet, defend
McMichael has six newcom- the NWC title and advance to the
AVING MORE MONEY.
ers to the varsity roster: senior Josh regional meet and on to state.
Solomon; promising junior Brandon “The team has good experience and
Keithyou leadership returning from the 2009
mes toMeyer; promising
the number sophomores
of retirement accounts
Lenhart and Joe Wisher; and promis- team that won the NWC title and
ying “more is better”Caleb
ing freshman is not Vogt
necessarily true. In was state runner-up. With hard work,
and class-
hold multiple accounts
mate Matthew Hurles. with various brokers, it they should be among the favorites
cult to keep track of your
McMichael investments
expects Columbus and to to win the NWC title and to advance
Grove,
properly Lima Central
diversified. * At the Catholic,
very least, own in the tournament at the end of the
hismultiple Kajon Graphics photo
ually mean multiple fees. to be the class of season. Behind us, I feel will be LCC,
team and Crestview
the NWC race. Crestview and Lincolnview. Lady Bearcat harriers ’10
“This will be a very young and inex- Bev Wisher returns as the assistant
ur accounts
periencedto Edward
team with Jones
onlycould
twohelp solve coach.
letter- The Spencerville girls cross country team for the coming campaign has Kelli Ley, Claire
s, onemenstatement
returningcantomake it easier
defend to see if Jacob Cook is the lone junior high
last year’s McConnell, Alexa Brown, Cortney
Miller, Jennifer Burnett, Tori Hardesty,
CANAL
NWCyour
ng toward championship,”
goals. he said. “The boy runner and Megan Miller and
team’s success will depend on how fast Kacie Mulholland (eighth-grade) and Rachel Rex, Kelsey Oden and Ashley
theguarantee
new runners
a profit ordevelop. goal is Kaylee Davis for the girls.
Our loss. Keiber, head coach Brian McMichael
CITIES
does not protect against
to finish in the top half of the teams in Spencerville is in the season-open- and assistant coach Bev Wisher.
each meet, contend
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Mohr new coach for Spencerville netters

By JIM METCALFE (right-side/middle hitter), along
The Delphos Herald with senior Ashley Hook (setter/
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com right-side hitter) and junior Devan
Hanjora (left-side hitter).
SPENCERVILLE — Meghan She is also especially high on
Mohr takes over the reins of the newcomers Morgan Pugh (junior
Spencerville volleyball program from middle) and Alicia Ball (junior
Tom Wegesin. libero) to bring stronger defense at
She has five letterwinners back the net and in the back court to the
from a 10-12 team in 2009 that ended varsity team.
up 4-5 in the Northwest Conference. Six players exhausted their eli-
“There is a new year, new look gibility last fall: 3-year varsity let-
and new attitude. We have been terwinners Brooke Moeller (set-
changing things up this year and are ter), Alison Moeller (defensive
looking forward to improving upon specialist), hitters Devon Keysor
last year’s record. I look forward to and Amanda Brenneman, Heather
what’s to come,” Mohr said. Decker (back row) and Jenna
She hopes to do just that with the Fuge.
likes of veterans such as third-year Needing to fill in those blanks
varsity player Brittany Kill (senior for Mohr are the likes of senior
left-side/middle hitter) and third- Taylor Numbers (right-side hitter/
year juniors Taylor Elchert (left-side/ defensive specialist), junior Lindsay
middle hitter) and Shanna German Nolan (defensive specialist), junior
Kaytlynn Warnecke Kajon Graphics photo
(left-side hitter), Lady Bearcat netters 2010
Canal junior Katie Kuchefski
(right-side hitter) and The 2010 edition of Spencerville varsity volleyball has, front row, left to right, Jackie Bowsher,
junior Jackie Bowsher Katie Kuchefski, Alicia Ball, Morgan Pugh, Taylor Numbers and Lindsay Nolan; and back,
(setter/defensive spe- head coach Meghan Mohr, Kaytlynn Warnecke, Devan Hanjora, Taylor Elchert, Ashley Hook,
cialist). Brittany Kill and Shanna German.
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Harmon expects big things from Bearcat linksters

By JIM METCALFE
The Delphos Herald
SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville head

boys golf coach Mike Harmon heads into
his sixth season looking to better last sea-
son’s 22-7 overall mark.
That included a second-place finish
in the Northwest Conference with a 15-3
mark as well as a runner-up in the league
tournament.
That earned Harmon a nod as NWC
Coach of the Year as his overall mark in
five seasons improved to 65-53 (45-37
NWC).
He has a trio of experienced performers
back to try for better things: fourth-year
senior Trevor Crites (second-team all-
league and district qualifier; 41 average
over nine holes); third-year junior Dylan
Layman (47); and second-year sophomore
Evan Crites (45).
“All the guys have their own strengths
and weaknesses within their own games.
Our guys are pretty good off the tee,”
Harmon explained. “They know their 3-putts. We need to spend a lot of time on
home course well and do a great job of Kajon Graphics photo
helping each other get better. We have a
solid leader and #1 man in Trevor, who Spencerville golf 2010
will be playing his fourth year of varsity.
We have three of our six varsity golfers The 2010 Spencerville boys golf team has, left to right, head coach Mike Harmon, Trevor Drites, Dylan Layman, Kip Lee, Rick
from last year. Our guys all get along well Brunswick, James Schaad and Evan Crites.
with each other and are all determined to
get better.”
However, the three losses will be hard and around the practice green working to come around after a year off and will defi- beating LCC are better this year than in the
to offset for a roster with only four others: make that better. We need to be a little nitely contribute to the team scores, Dylan past; we are hoping to catch them on the
Kory Layman and Chandler McCullough, mentally tougher and not let bad holes ruin has shot some good scores the first few right day.
both winners of four varsity letters; and the rest of the round.” days of practice and is looking to be a solid “We look to be pretty competitive this
Zach Horner. Still, with all the relative inexperi- 3 man for the team.” year. The three guys returning from last
For the Division III team to make ence on the roster, Harmon’s expectations The usual suspects are expected to be in years’ squad got a taste of success after fin-
some more waves in the NWC ranks and haven’t lessened. the mix of the NWC race. ishing in second place in the NWC and get-
beyond, Harmon will be depending upon “I expect us to win the majority of our “Lima Central Catholic, Bluffton and ting to see what the district tournament was
four newcomers to varsity action: senior matches. Our goal is to be in the top 2 in Columbus Grove should be in the top four, like. They are thirsty for more this year.”
Kip Lee, junior Rick Brunswick (a junior our conference and qualify out of section- along with us,” he added. “Our chances of
varsity player a year ago) and freshmen als to districts,” he continued. “While our
K
Caleb Yahl and James Schaad. team may not quite have the talent to make
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is to make it to the state tournament as MIX Mix
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Chandler, honorable mention in the NWC. individuals. Concrete
Both guys were 4-year varsity players and
will be hard to replace. Kip Lee played
“I think about five of our golfers could
surprise. Not so much of a surprise but
Since 1957
Good Luck to
some varsity as a sophomore but did not
play last year due to an injury; he should
more of expectation is a good season from
Trevor and Evan. Trevor, a senior this all teams in
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By JIM METCALFE well as all the substitutes,” Gerker said.
The Delphos Herald Whereas he had a relatively young unit
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com in 2009, this fall’s will have seven seniors,
all of them lettermen from a year ago. That
OTTOVILLE — What you see is what includes fourth-year guys Nate Turnwald
you get with the Ottoville boys (forward), Scottie Pohlman
soccer team. (midfield), Logan Kaverman
With all but two players (midfield/forward) and Matt
back from last fall’s 10-8-1 Honigford (forward), plus goal-
(1-3-1 Putnam County League) keeper Kyle Kroeger, Travis
district semifinal unit, fourth- Eickholt (midfield) and Collin
year head man Eric Gerker Buettner (defender).
has high hopes for his Big As well, he has a veteran
Green on the pitch for 2010 as junior crew to complement the
he works on his 3-year 39-15- seniors in the form of third-year
4 mark at Ottoville (49-22-4 player Greg Rue (defender) and
overall). Josh Schroeder (midfield), Sam
“We have plenty of experience back from Beining (forward), Adam Beining (forward/
2009 as we return 17 lettermen. Strengths for midfield), Blake Gerdeman (defender), Jim Metcalfe photos
this year will be ball possession and passing
as the entire midfield and forwards return, as See BIG GREEN, page 51 Big Green boys soccer
The 2010 Ottoville boys soccer team has, front row, left to right, Matt Burgei, Alex
Horstman, Anthony Eickholt and Logan Gable; second row, Grant Altenburger, Col-
lin Buettner, Blake Gerdeman, Dylan Klima, Evan Laudick, Matt Honigford, Josh
Schroeder and Kenny Jackson; and back, assistant coach Dustin Markward, Aus-
tin Markward, Logan Kaverman, Bryan Hohlbein, Greg Rue, Travis Eickholt, Scott
Pohlman, Adam Beining, Luke Manns, Kyle Kroeger and head coach Eric Gerker.
Absent are Nate Turnwald, Sam Beining, Julian Trejo and Austin Schroeder.
Lady Green soccer

The 2010 Ottoville girls soccer unit has, front from left, April Horstman, Lynn Beining,
Nikki Kimmet, Brooke Miller, Nicole Vorst and Megan Schnipke; second row, Kendra
Krouskop, Jenna Warnecke, Casey Miller, Marissa Pohlabel, Kendra Eickholt, Holly
von Sossan and Rachel Beining; a back, assistant coach Tim Kimmet, Monica Buettner,
Lauren Koch, Kendra Koester, assistant coach Brian Eickholt, Danielle Trenkamp,
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By JIM METCALFE er/right side-hitter), all 3-year letterwin-
The Delphos Herald ners), along with 2-year veterans Samantha
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com Modica (middle hitter) and Shelby Roney
(right-side hitter).
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville volley- The remainder of the 2010 varsity roster
ball team might be in a bit of a rebuilding has seniors Julie Schmersal (defensive spe-
mode with the departure of five seniors cialist) and Sarah Luersman (defensive spe-
from 2009. cialist); juniors Marissa Nienberg (outside
However, third-year head coach Susan hitter) and Kaitlyn Ditto (setter); sopho-
Jones will still have five letterwinners at more Abby Siefker (middle-blocker/hitter),
her disposal to continue the Lady Green Kylee Schweller and Tonya Kaufman.
fortunes. The junior varsity team has sophomores
Among the returners are fourth-year Tammy Wannemacher (setter), Chelsea
seniors Tasha Kaufman (setter/outside hit- Gamble (right-side hitter), Paige Lucas
ter) and Jamie Rieger (outside hitter/middle (defensive specialist), Jenna Horstman,
blocker), along with veteran seniors Gayle Nikki Burgei, Eden Schlagbaum, Taylor
Rayman (middle hitter/right-side hitter) and Mangas, Miranda Mathews, Kelsey
Bridget Miller (middle hitter/right-side hit-
ter) and junior letterwinner Megan Bendele
Miller, Kara Schimmoeller and Crystal
Mathews.
Ottoville netters 2010 Jim Metcalfe photo
(middle hitter/right-side hitter). Assisting Jones in the coaching ranks Ottoville’s varsity volleyball team for 2010 has, front from left, Sarah Luersman, Julie
Still, she must replace the graduated are Kirt Martz and Brittany Beining. Schmersal, Bridget Miller and Marissa Nienberg; second row, Tonya Kaufman, Jamie
Chelsea Ditto (libero), Melany Honigford Ottoville commences 2010 on Monday, Rieger, Gayle Rayman, Tasha Kaufman and Kaitlyn Ditto; and back, assistant coaches
(setter) and Holly Heitmeyer (middle block- August 30, at Parkway. Kirt Martz and Brittany Beining, Kylee Schweller, Abby Siefker, Megan Bendele and
head coach Susan Jones.
Lady Green now fielding veteran ‘kicking’ crew

By JIM METCALFE ers, who only lost one senior via graduation Six juniors are also back for their third sea- midfield).
The Delphos Herald from last fall — Jessica Beining — as well sons of varsity ball: captain Kendra Krouskop Two freshmen: Monica Sarka (defense/
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com as a couple of letterwinners who decided (midfield/forward), Lauren Koch (forward/ midfield) and Kendra Eickholt (midfield/for-
to try other things, will feature a speedier, midfield), April Horstman (defender/mid- ward); earned special mention as already soc-
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville Lady Green more solidly-defensive team that has a better field), Caitlyn Landin (midfield/defense), Holly cer savvy, very athletic and very aggressive
soccer program has taken its lumps the understanding of the game of soccer due to Von Sossan (midfield/defense) and Jenna players that will contribute right away.
last couple of seasons as head man Kevin its experience. Warnecke (midfield/defense). Three other freshmen finish out the ros-
Krouskop has fielded very young units. Three third-year senior captains will be Seven sophomores also earned varsity ter: Amy Tumblin (midfield/defense), Megan
He is hoping his now-experienced troops the building blocks of a very versatile unit, letters a season ago: Casey Miller (defense/ Schnipke (defense/midfield) and Danielle
will deliver more of their own in 2010 as 16 let- with almost every player able to play in more midfield), Nicole Vorst (defense/midfield), Trenkamp (defense/midfield).
terwinners are back from a team that finished than one area of the field, including third-year Rachel Beining (midfield/goalkeeper), Rachel Assisting Krouskop in the coaching ranks
2009 6-7-3 (1-2-1 in the always-competitive starting goalkeeper Nikki Kimmet (midfielder), Turnwald (forward/midfield), Monica Buettner are Tim Kimmet and Brian Eickholt.
Putnam County League). Lynn Beining (midfield/defense) and Brooke (midfield/defense), Marissa Pohlabel (mid- Ottoville opens its 2010 campaign tonight,
This year’s version of Lady Green play- Miller (midfield/forward). field/defense) and Kendra Koester (forward/ August 26, at home versus Jefferson.
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By JIM METCALFE looking for Rachelle and Kristen to bounce
The Delphos Herald back for a great and enjoyable senior year;
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com both have run in the 21-minute range. Emilee
made her first trip to state last year.”
OTTOVILLE — Long-time Ottoville Three-time state qualifier Molly Maag
cross country mentor Bob Kaple has a goal is one of two Kaple lost due to graduation
in mind for 2010: get both his boys and girls in 2009, along with Melissa Turnwald for
teams to Scioto Downs. a team that finished 101-18 and won the
With a very veteran crew of girls runners districts and placed second in the regionals.
that have already been in the state meet the They brought home nine invitational tro-
previous two years and with a solid core of phies, winning four.
five experienced boys harriers, the 42-year Several others chose not to go back out
coach has a good starting point for 2010. in 2010.
The Lady Green return six senior letter- Two sophomores: Amy Looser, slated to
winners from a year ago, including a quartet be the seventh runner, and Kara Hoersten;
of fourth-year varsity runners: 3-time state are the rest of the roster.
placer Shayla Siefker, Rachelle Bendele, On the boys side, Kaple returns five, led
Emilee Byrne and Brianna Rodriguez; and by fourth-year senior Taylor Gasser, third-
two third-year performers in Brooke Bendele year senior Tyler Turnwald and veteran
and Kristen Schweller, all part of those state- senior Andy Foster, along with third-year
qualifying teams the previous two seasons. junior Jason Turnwald and veteran 11th-
“This has been a very talented class of run- grader Seth Bendele.
ners for three years and they are now seniors. “Jason comes off a strong finish in track
Shayla has placed at state all three years,”
Kaple noted. “Brooke was injured quite a
last spring. He was a regional qualifier and
should be our leader,” Kaple continued. Big Green boys harriers
bit of last year but had a good run at districts “Tyler and Seth should be close behind.
The 2010 boys cross country team from Ottoville has, front row, left to right, Mark
and regionals; she was 14th at regional as a Taylor is coming back from a knee injury and
sophomore. Brianna was our most improved looking to regain his old form. Andy was our Waldick, Andy Horstman, Brad Eickholt, Seth Bendele and Kyle Niemeyer; and
runner last year, getting under 21 minutes fifth man last year and we are hoping to see back, head coach Bob Kaple, Taylor Gasser, Jason Turnwald, Tyler Turnwald and
to place 17th at the regional meet. We are his performance improve.” D’Angelo Bevly. Absent are Andrew Foster and Jacob Turnwald.
The Big Green boys, who finished 96-41, in 2010. Ottoville commenced its season August
placing fourth in the districts and 12th in 24 at the Indian Lake Early Bird Invitational.
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By JIM METCALFE
The Delphos Herald
COLUMBUS GROVE — Scott Palte com-
mences his sixth season at the Columbus Grove
gridiron helm.
With 18 of 22 starting positions being manned
by returning regulars from a 7-4 playoff unit a year
ago (6-2 in the Northwest Conference), he figures
to add a few “Ws” to his 32-21 mark.
He only lost four seniors from a very young
unit last fall: third-year men Rayce Risser (running
back/secondary) and Dylan Vogt (2-way lineman),
plus 2-year guys Evan Kile (2-way lineman) and
Taylor Walls (running back/secondary).
Ten of those starters return to his “Jet” offen-
sive scheme: tackles Spencer Wolfe (6-0, 235,
senior) and Greg Martin (6-0, 245, senior), guard
Gavin Windau (5-11, 191, junior), center Ryan
Birkemeier (6-3, 197, senior) and a potent bevy of
skill players in running backs Jacob Miller (5-10,
157, senior; 79 rushes, 438 yards, 6 TDs; 11 grabs,
184 yards, 1 score), Devin Verhoff (6-1, 183,
senior; 37 rushes, 174 yards) and Wade Heffner
(6-3, 180, junior; 56 totes, 320 yards, 4 scores),
quarterback Jordan Travis (6-1, 185, junior; 47-of-
101 passing, 767 yards, 6 scores, 4 picks) and split
ends Colby Meuleman (6-2, 180, senior; 12 grabs,
377 yards, 4 tallies) and Luke Kohls (6-4, 197,
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senior; 10 catches, 99 yards, 1).
“We are very experienced from last year
Columbus Grove gridders 2010
because we were so young then. We have Jordan Columbus Grove’s 2010 football team has, front row, left to right, Brock Graham, Kyle Schroeder, Colby Meuleman,
back for his third season under center and he will Greg Martin, Luke Kohls, Spencer Wolfe, Devin Verhoff, Jacob Miller, Dakota Fischer and Devin Ricker; row two, Ryan
allow us to do so much more offensively,” Palte Birkmeier, Austin Hoyt, Josh Utrup, Wade Heffner, Jordan Travis, Zach Barrientes, Trent Reed, Blake Neu and Aaron
said. “We want to be so much more balanced. In Vorst; row three, Dylan Kleman, Trent Kerns, Gavin Windau, Bryant Clymer, Derek Rieman, Hunter Giesige, Collin
our Jet offense, we are going to up the tempo; we Grothaus, Dakota Vogt, Zach Kipp and Trey Roney; and row four, Adam Johnson, Jeremy Moser, Matt Jay, Brandon
aren’t going to huddle this year. We have four of Benroth, Blake Hoffman, Trent Vorst, Bobby Lopez, Trevor Schroeder and Alec Gladwell; row five, Christian Butler, Logan
our five starting offensive linemen back and have Doulas, Will Selhorst, Josh Verhoff, Thomas Martin, Riley Brubaker, Zach Brinkman and Tyler Schroeder; row six, Jonah
a good supporting cast, so I expect us to be pretty Shank, Kirby Kaplan, Mason Smith and Trevor Haines; and back, assistant coaches Dan Risser, Jeht Risser and Brian
potent.” Schroeder, head coach Scott Palte, assistant coaches Jason Wright, Steve Palte and Eric Siefker. Absent is Alex Burgei.
Eight returning positions are back in the defen-
sive 4-2-5 scheme: ends Kohls and Windau, offense is left guard Josh Utrup (5-11, 192, back/secondary), Zach Barrientes (5-8, Risser, Brian Schroeder, Eric Siefker,
linebackers Verhoff and Brock Graham (6-0, senior) or Trent Reed (5-10, 170, junior). 150, junior; running back/secondary) and Ned Stechschulte and Jason Wright.
175, senior) and four secondary members: Miller, Defensively, new starters will come Derek Rieman (6-1, 160, sophomore; split “Our first four games are going to be
Travis, Meuleman and Heffner. from among nose tackles Blake Neu (6-5, end/secondary) are also in the mix for more crucial for us,” Palte added. “We open
“We’ve gone to the 4-2-5 because of all the 285, junior) or Wolfe; tackles Devin Ricker playing time. with four quality opponents and how we
spread offenses we face. We have good experience (5-11, 255, senior), Martin or Utrup; and Kohls (25 extra points) returns as the fare will dictate our league hopes and
in every level of the defense,” he continued. “We defensive back Dakota Fischer (5-11, 180, kicker and Wolfe (31.6-yard average on 43 playoff possibilities.”
are going to get after people this year; we want to senior) or Collin Grothaus (5-10, 152, punts) the punter. Grove hosts archrival Pandora-
be very aggressive. We run to the ball very well.” sophomore). Assisting in the coaching responsibili- Gilboa Friday, Aug. 27, to commence
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By JIM METCALFE can score points from all three hitting
The Delphos Herald positions.”
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com Hoping to do their best to replace
the graduated Mackenzie Vorst (3
COLUMBUS GROVE — Kelly letters; hitter), Jena Diller (hitter),
Lepley made a pretty good impression Kelsey McCluer (libero/DS), Casey
in her first season taking over for Jody Osterhage (outside hitter) and Paige
Benda at Columbua Grove’s volleyball Gerdeman (setter) are seniors Allison
helm. Stechschulte (5-8 rightside hitter) and
Her Lady Bulldogs finished 22-4 Kelsey Fruchey (5-6 outside hitter/
in 2009. defensive specialist) and juniors Riley
She has three returning starters and Eversole (5-8 outside hitter), Lisa
a total of five letterwinners back from Wynn (5-9 middle hitter) and Nicole
that first edition. Stechschulte (5-9 outside/middle hit-
Three of them are seniors: Emily ter).
Karhoff (5-6 libero/defensive special- “I look for us to be in the top of
ist)), Stephanie Etzkorn (5-8 outside both the Northwest Conference and
hitter) and Rachael Stechschulte (5-9 Putnam County League races,” Lepley
setter/rightside hitter). added. “The returning letterwinners
The other two are juniors Anna have the experience and know what it
Ricker (5-10 middle hitter) and Nicole takes to be successful. We will work as
Langhals (5-3 setter). hard as it takes to win and continue the
“We are a good defensive team. tradition of excellence at Columbus
Both our blocking and defensive play Grove.”
are strong assets,” Lepley said. “We are Assisting Lepley in the coaching Bulldog volleyball 2010 Jim Metcalfe photos
a quick team and the girls work very ranks are varsity assistant Tiffany The 2010 edition of Columbus Grove volleyball has, front from left, Nicole Langhals, Kelsey Fruchey,
well together on the court. Clem, junior varsity coach Angela Allison Stechschulte and Taylor Harmon; row two, Anna Ricker, Emily Karhoff and Stephanie Etz-
“We need to make sure we are a Schroeder and freshmen coach Marilyn
threat at every hitting position and Birkmeier. korn; and back, assistant coach Angela Schroeder, Lisa Wynn, Nicole Stechschulte, assistant coach
not just one or two. We will work on Columbus Grove opens at Pettisville Tiffany Clem, Rachael Stechschulte, Riley Eversole and head coach Kelly Lepley.
spreading out the offense so that we Saturday, August 28.
Grove golfers a veteran group for 2010

By JIM METCALFE Taylor Giesige (No. 3; 50), Matt Silver (No.
The Delphos Herald 5; 51) and Jeff Birkemier (No. 8; 58); and
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com sophomores Jacob Roebke (No. 6; 55) and Kody
Griffith (No. 7; 55).
COLUMBUS GROVE — Travis Gallmeier “We are very excited about the upcoming
resurrected the Columbus Grove golf program season. We return everyone from a team that
two seasons ago. finished 5th in the NWC, 3rd in the PCL and
He hopes to reap some dividends this fall as missed Districts by 10 strokes. We are looking to
eight lettermen are back from 2009’s 16-14 edi- improve on all three of those results while being
tion. competitive in the upcoming season,” Gallmeier
This group is led by senior No. 1 Matt Jennell, said.
who made it to the district level a year ago with He also has a nice core of newcomers
a 42-stroke (per nine holes) average. He was to the varsity level to provide depth: junior
part of a unit that finished fifth at the Sycamore Marty Stevers; sophomores Tony Koch, Blake
Springs sectional (Division III), ended up third Schroeder and Jordan Schroeder; and freshman
in the Putnam County League and fifth in the Nick Schroeder.
Northwest Conference. “We play really well as a team,” Gallmeier Columbus Grove 2010 golfers
Gallmeier lost no seniors from last fall’s added. “When one man is not playing well, The 2010 Columbus Grove golf team has, front row, left to right, Matt Jennell, Tay-
team. another guy picks up the slack. lor Giesige, Marty Stevers and Blake Schroeder; row two, Nick Schroeder, Jordan
Also back to help Gallmeier better his 20-23 “What we need to work on the most is to Schroeder, Matt Silver, Jacob Roebke and Clay Bryan; and third row, head coach
overall mark are 12th-graders Clay Bryan (No. improve on our consistency.” Travis Gallmeier, Kody Griffith, Bret Schroeder, Jeff Birkmeier, Tony Koch and as-
2; 44) and Bret Schroeder (No. 4; 52); juniors Nate King serves as the assistant coach. sistant coach Nate King.
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Grove boys harriers build around Graham

By DAVE BONINSEGNA “Alex Shafer, Troy Meyer, Grant
The Delphos Herald Schroeder and Nick Schmiesing look to
zsportslive@yahoo.com contribute as well for us. Juniors Drew
Schroeder and Josh Stephens are poised
COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus to compete for a varsity spot,” Schnipke
Grove boys cross country coach Terry added. “Some promising newcomers
Schnipke enters his fifth season at the for us include sophomores Darion Gant,
helm with a positive outlook for 2010. Tregg Keysor, Josh Tussing, Kenneth
After all, he has eight lettermen back L. Smith and Josh Tussing, as well as
from a year ago led by star sophomore freshman Cody Reynolds.
Jake Graham. “If the summer running is indicative
“Jake was the top freshman runner of the kind of season we’ll have, things
at the Tiffin Regional and finished 20th, certainly look positive. We have had
just missing a trip to Scioto Downs. He many guys running since mid-June and
was a sensation last year and expect I’m sure that will pay off this fall. No
better things this fall,” Schnipke said. one has worked harder than Kurt Meyer
“We have three seniors back: Devin this summer. He has been running and
Luginbill, Kurt Meyer and Jacob lifting quite a bit. Jake Graham has
Schroeder; for their third seasons who had a great summer and has run well
will provide the leadership this year at several area 5K races. The biggest
as we look to be in the hunt for the surprise of the summer has been Troy
Northwest Conference title and a shot Meyer. He has really improved and
at the regionals as a team. “ looks to contribute to our varsity right
A year ago, the Bulldogs were run- away this year. The seniors and a few
ners-up in the NWC and finished sec- sophomores worked really hard at camp
ond or third in four of their invitation- and I think we’re ready to make some
als. They ended up fifth as a team in the noise this fall. We have a good mix of
districts.
With four other sophomores also
solid senior leadership with junior and
sophomore speed. It should be a really
Bulldog boys harriers
back, with some promising newcomers, fun year and we are looking forward to Columbus Grove’s 2010 boys cross country unit has, front left to right, Grant Schroeder, Eric Otto
Schnipke has high hopes for his runners getting started.” and Josh Tussing; row two, Cody Reynolds, Devin Luginbill, Jacob Schroeder, Josh Stephens and Jake
to have an even better season this time Grove opened its season Tuesday, Graham; row three, Tregg Keysor, Darion Gant, Alex Shafer and Troy Meyer; and fourth row, Wil-
around. Aug. 24. liam Deubler, Kenny Smith, Nick Schmiesing, Drew Schroeder, Kurt Meyer and coach Terry Schnipke.
Lady Bulldogs ready for 2010

By JIM METCALFE “We have a lot of teamwork; the girls are ago. and talented girls in our depth, we should
The Delphos Herald there for one another giving encouragement “I think we need to be a little more men- be in the hunt for the conference this year,”
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com and support,” Jay noted. tally prepared in order to push through the he added.
He has his top three runners back from a discomfort if we want to get to the next Lady Bulldogs opened their season Aug.
COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus year ago: senior Nikki Ricker, junior Amber level. With experienced athletes returning 24 at Indian Lake Early Bird Invitational.
Grove girls cross country coach Jason Jay Herron and senior Cora Diller.
begins his fourth season at the helm a couple He moves on without graduated runners
more runners than he had in 2009. Chelsey O’Connor, Kate Martin and Emily
Last season, he had six harriers. Stephens.
He has a roster of eight this time around for The rest of the Lady Bulldog roster has
a team that finished fourth in the Northwest newcomers in juniors CeCe Utendorf and
Conference and eighth at districts in 2009. Jorgi Schramm; and freshmen Kayla Parlette,
He is banking on camaraderie to help his Micha Stechschulte and Brooke Schnipke.
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Elida gridders ready for even more in ’10

By JIM METCALFE
The Delphos Herald
ELIDA — The Elida gridiron program

saw a renaissance last fall, going 5-5 in
2009 after a pair of winless campaigns.
Fourth-year head man Jason Carpenter
expects a lot more from his 2010 Division
III Bulldogs as 14 lettermen return from
a team that finished 4-5 in the Western
Buckeye League.
The Bulldogs finished 2009 with
a 4-game winning skein based on their
defense. Carpenter figures that will be the
standard-bearer for this year’s program as
well.
“Hopefully, our defense will continue
the trend of being tough to score on. During
the last four games, they gave up a total of
35 points — of which 7 came against the
JV team in the fourth quarter,” Carpenter
asserted.
Leading the 4-4 “Arizona Swarm” base
defense are the likes of end Alex McAdams
(6-3, 190, senior); linemen such as Trevor
Leis (5-11, 195, senior), Tyler Thompson
(5-8, 210, senior), Nate Sackinger (5-8, 230,
senior), Kurt Hafeken (5-11, 215, senior)
and Brandon Maag (5-10, 250, junior);
linebackers Ross Harmon (6-0, 240, senior)
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and Quentin Poling (6-0, 185, sophomore);
and secondary mates Kevin Kraft (6-1, 175,
junior) and Austin Etzler (6-1, 185, Members of Elida’s 2010 football team include, front from left, Rikki Le, Kody Perrine, Ross Harmon, Kurt Hafeken, Nate
junior). Sackinger, Tylor Thompson, Trevor Leis and Alex McAdams; row two, Reggie McAdams, Keaton Greeley, Kevin Kraft, Austin
Expected to step into the breach are Etzler, Colin Blymyer, Brandon Maag, Cole Montgomery, Josh Kemper and Josh Dawson; row three, Nathan Jenkins, Jeremy
Reggie McAdams (6-5, 185, junior), Chris Newby, Quentin Poling, KJ Russell, Trent Long, Theran Carroll, Jesse Wheeler, Chris Biederman, Alex Shaw-Roberts and
Biederman (6-0, 170, junior) and Anthony Ian Dukehart; row four, Garrett Bell, Dakotah Rolfe, Taylor Bly, Dameer Relford, Deshea Hughes, Anthony Sumpter, Nickoli
Sumpter (5-9, 170, sophomore) in the sec- Sackinger, Josh Carder, Mitch Knotts, Nick Pauff and Dean Briley; row five, Tyler Fay, Justin Murphy, Max Stambaugh, Cory
ondary, KJ Russell (5-10, 160, junior) at Spears, Avery Sumpter, Jordan Schimpf, Tyler Smith, Chris Groh, Chance Weitz, Jarrod Wehinger, Brandon Smiley and Jalen
linebacker and Ian Dukehart (5-10, 180, Hibbard; and back, and coaches Al Clum, Dan Larmiore, Mo Sumpter, Head coach Jason Carpenter, coaches Jay Terry, Kurt
junior) at end. Hafeken, Kyle Harmon and Jeff Thomas and trainer Sarah Carpenter.
Offensively in the spread set, Reggie
McAdams returns at quarterback; Kraft, another candidate at wide receiver, with off to a better start during the season in Etzler handles the punting chores and
Etzler and Rikki Le (5-10, 170, senior) are Sumpter in the mix at running back, 2010. Like all teams, we need to stay healthy is in the mix for kicking duties, along with
at wide receiver, Alex McAdams is at tight “We need to work on not making the because our numbers are down this year Jenkins.
end and Colin Blymeyer (5-8, 170, junior) early mistakes we made on offense at the after losing a big senior class.” Assistant coaches are Al Clum, Dan
at running back, with the line coming from beginning of last season with interceptions Carpenter figures that performers such as Larimore, Kyle Harmon, Jeff Thomas, Kurt
among Leis, Thompson, Sackinger, Harmon, but I know that will improve because Reggie Harmon, Reggie McAdams, Etzler, Poling Hafeken, Jay Terry and Mo Sumpter.
Hafeken and Maag. looks more comfortable in the offense early,” and Kraft are in for breakout seasons for Elida entertains Liberty-Benton Friday,
Nathon Jenkins (6-0, 170, junior) is Carpenter added. “Look for us to try and get postseason honors. August 27, to start the coming campaign.
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By JIM METCALFE ers are seniors Lauren Kahle (5-5
The Delphos Herald middle blocker/defensive special-
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com ist) and Natalie Mason (opposite
hitter/defensive specialist) and
ELIDA — Kevin King’s Elida junior Alex Hambleton (libero/
volleyball unit has struggled in his defensive specialist), as well as
three seasons at the helm, going freshman Torie McAdams (5-9
18-53. outside/middle hitter).
Last year’s edition ended up “We strive to come out every
4-18. night and be a strong contender in
He is hoping for a big turn- Western Buckeye League play,”
around in 2010 with four return- King added. “We look to surprise
ing starters and two more letter- teams this year. Celina will con-
winners back from a year ago. tinue to have a strong team pre-
“We have a good group of pared for WBL matchups. Ottawa-
veterans to build on what we have Glandorf will also be in the hunt to
started the past couple of years. capture the league title.”
We will be aggressive at the net The junior varsity team has
both offensively and defensively,” sophomores Lauren Greeley
King noted. “We have struggled (defensive specialist), Bethany
in the past with defensive play and Koch (middle hitter), Taylor
transition and look to focus our Murphy (setter/defensive special-
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Among the returnees from (outside hitter) and Ericka Smith
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ter). Elida opens the 2010 season Amber Saddler, Tahler Sdao and Lauren Kahle; and back, head coach Kevin King, Kelsey Smith,
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Defense name of Elida boys soccer game

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ELIDA — Tom Thomas’s crew won the Western Buckeye League boys
soccer crown in 2009 and finished 12-3-2.
He expects another solid campaign in 2010 to defend that trophy.
However, one those who is not back is goalkeeper Brandon Good, a
3-year starter.
Also gone from a year ago is third-year starter Dustin Turner (defender)
and Tyler Burnett (midfielder).
This year’s starting lineup will be a senior-dominated group.
The crew should be strong on the defensive end thanks to fourth-year
lettermen like Cory Stewart (defender) and Matt Thompson (defender).
A strong midfield — led by fourth-year men Cody Sanderson and Jared
Stump and veteran midfielder/forward Ryan Musgrave — should allow the
new keeper — Drew Laing — and other newcomers to grow into the role.
“We return a solid core of players from last year’s Western Buckeye
League championship team. The player that will step in for last year’s
seniors are more than capable and are ready for the challenge,” Thomas
added. “Our objective is to hopefully compete for another WBL champion-
ship and continue to progress as a team throughout the season. We gave
high expectations for this year’s team and with that comes a target on our
backs.”
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Thomas begins his seventh Elida campaign with a 64-37-8 overall
mark.
The remainder of the varsity roster has Joe Burnett, Adam Troyer,
Brandyn Paullin, Joel Goliver, Brennan Nelson, Josh Line, Steven Williams,
Spencer Sciranka, Austin Zuber, Bryant Gladen, Dylan McDorman, Brice Members of the Elida boys varsity soccer team include, front from left, Adam Troyer, Brandyn
Coolidge, Zac Siefker, Jeremy Ramon and Trey Bowman. Paullin, Joel Goliver, Brennan Nelson and Josh Line; row two, Steven Williams, Spencer Sciranka, Austin
Scott Warris is the assistant coach and Britt Munson the volunteer Zuber, Ryan Musgrave, Jared Stump and Drew Laing; and back, head coach Tom Thomas, Bryant
coach. Gladen, Dylan McDorman, Brice Coolidge, Zac Siefker, Joe Burnett, Jeremy Ramon, Trey Bowman,
Elida is hosting its own Soccer Classic tonight, August 26, and Saturday, Cody Sanderson, volunteer coach Britt Munson and coach Scott Warris.
August 28.
Lady ’Dawgs primed for continued soccer success

The Delphos Herald will be built around fourth-year senior starter Maggie Wheeler (midfielder), along with and freshman Lindsey Hall (midfielder/
Lindsey Peters (midfielder), along with five junior Beth Boyle (midfield/forward) and forward).
ELIDA — Brady Overholt begins his third-year senior starters in Kaylin Duffy sophomores Shannon Boroff (midfielder) Kelly Warris is the assistant varsity and
second season as the Elida girls soccer (midfielder/forward), Kayla Smith (defend- and Kala Bowsher (defender) return. junior varsity coach.
head man and has a relatively experienced er), Destiny Lee (midfielder/forward) and The remainder of the varsity roster The Lady Bulldogs opened their season
crew of Lady Bulldogs for 2010. Jordan Haidle (defender) and returning has seniors Jenna Graham (goalkeeper), at home versus Maumee Wednesday,
The Lady Bulldogs finished 2009 at 11-8, junior keeper Kaitlyn Morrisey. Kylisha Helenius (midfield), Katie May August 25.
7-1 in the Western Buckeye League. In addition, third-year letterwinners in (defender) and Kayla Erb-Lane (forward);
This year’s version of Lady ’Dawgs seniors Hope Bowman (midfielder) and sophomore Jena Wensole (midfielder); Lady soccer picture on page 41
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The Delphos Herald Miller and Jessica Foust all garnered experi-
ence a year ago.
ELIDA — Hanna Hager lasted one season Danielle DeBlassis and D’Atra Savage are
as the girls tennis coach at Elida, taking over the only departures due to graduation from a
for long-time mentor Dennis Schwinnen. year ago.
Quinn Whittacker now has his turn with a Others on the roster are juniors Monica
veteran crew of Lady Bulldogs. Tieu, Abigail Orians, Robin Klaus and Melissa
He has four third-year seniors at his dis- Kennedy, as well as Lauren McLean, Katelyn
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Elida 2010 tennis team Emily Fernandez and doubles players Caitlin Jamie Hilborn is serving as the co-head
Members of Elida’s tennis team are, front from left, Lauren McLean, Jessica Kales and Kassidee Fletcher.
As well, Jessica Onwiegbuchu, Ashley
coach.
Elida has begin its season.
Foust, Caitie Kales, Kassidee Fletcher, Emma Fernandez, Jessie Adkins and Jessica
Onwuegbuchu; and back, co-head coach Jamie Hilborn, Abby Orians, Robin Klaus,
Monica Tieu, Katelyn Shook and co-head coach Quinn Whittaker. Not pictured are
Hailey Hurst and C’era Savage.
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Elida’s cross country team includes, front, coach Craig Kerns; row two, Jesse Stauffer,
Jordan Coulter, Jon Reese and Asa Swihart; row three, Torrye Brinkman, Angela McVey,
Michele Theodore, Brenna Hirn and Mikki Marling; row four, Josh Ballard, Chris
Radebaugh, Mike Murphy and Ben Kerber; row five, Alyssa DiNardo, Rachel Kerber,
Ashley Radebaugh, Justine Hirn and Brittany Moening; row six, Tim Hill, Mike Lee,
Arwin Sayoto, Kane Brookman and Caleb Moneer; and back, Joe Vernik, Aaron Ray,
Jacob Luhn, Zee Khan and Sam Kerber. Not pictured: Kyle Anthony, Keaton Brenneman,
Khiarea Deshazer, Erin Quaintance and Kaitlyn Saunders.
Kerns boasting better numbers

The Delphos Herald Sayoto, Joe Vernik, Zee Khan and Sam
Kerber.
ELIDA — The Elida cross country pro- The girls return Khiarea Deshazer,
gram grew by leaps and bounds from 2009 Brittany Moening, Mikki Marling, Brenna
until now. Hirn, Torrye Brinkman, Michele Theodore
The boys have 21 members — versus 12 and Angela McVey. Newcomers include
from last fall — for the 2010 program for Alyssa DiNardo, Rachel Kerber, Ashley
head coach Craig Kerns: lettermen Jacob Radebaugh, Justine Hirn, Erin Quaintance
Luhn, Caleb Moneer, Jordan Coulter, Mike and Kaitlyn Saunders.
Lee, Chris Radebaugh, Keaton Brenneman, Those lost to graduation include Christian
Kane Brookman, Kyle Anthony, Aaron Ray Moore, Anique Conley, Fara Balogan, Katie
and Mike Murphy, as well as newcomers Singer and Valerie McVey.
Jesse Stauffer, Jon Reese, Asa Swihart, Elida opens in the Celina Invitational
Josh Ballard, Ben Kerber, Tim Hill, Arwin Saturday, August 28.
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By JIM METCALFE back.
The Delphos Herald Three sophomores: Ian Haidle, Mike
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com Lawler and Aric Thompson; along with
Chase Steiner, are back to build the 2010
ELIDA — Elida golf coach Denny edition around.
Thompson has coached for a long time — As well, Bryan Romey is in the mix, along
26 years, to be exact. with promising newcomers Josh Camper
In general, he has been successful, and Nathan Cellar.
building a 253-160 mark in those seasons. “We will be improved,” Thompson said.
That leaves last fall’s mark of 4-8 (3-6 in
the Western Buckeye League) as a bit of
“We hope to finish in the top half of the
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By DAVE BONINSEGNA player and 2-year letterwinner, Emily
The Delphos Herald Turnwald,” Stober noted. “While we have
zsportslive@yahoo.com some experience in various positions, the
biggest challenge in front of us is the need
KALIDA — Jeremy Stober has been to continue improving our ball control and
through this before in his 12 seasons at the team defense while developing a consistent
Kalida volleyball helm: facing heavy losses serve-receive. These skills need to improve
from another successful season. for us to reach our potential.”
This time, he has to find replacements Stober expects the competition to be
for six graduated seniors from a 17-8 (4-1 fierce during the preseason as he looks to
Putnam County League) edition of LadyCats build on the tradition that has become the
who reached the regional semifinals. hallmark of Kalida volleyball.
Still, he hasn’t built a 191-86 mark for The 13-time PCL champions (five times
nothing. under Stober) will look to build around three
There will be a different look on the court other veteran juniors: Brandi Mershman
as Kalida graduated 3-year starter Julia (5-10 RH), Haley McIntyre (5-10 MH) and
Fuerst, a first-team All-PCL selection and Halie Zenz (5-7 S/OH). He hopes a crew
third-team All-Ohioan (playing collegiately of seniors Jill Wehri (5-7 RH/OH) and LadyCat volleyballers Jim Metcalfe photo
at Ohio Northern); and 3-year letterwinner Christy Ellerbrock (5-6 DS); sophomores The 2010 Kalida varsity volleyball unit has, front from left, Christy Ellerbrock,
Trisha Horstman, a second-team all-league Julia Vandemark (5-4 DS), Kayla Siefker Alexis Decker, Emily Turnwald, Julia Vandemark, Jill Wehri and manager Jakob
selection. Joining the 2010 graduating class (5-9 MH), Amy Smith (5-8 OH/RH) and
were Stacie Heitmeyer, a 2-year start- Andrea Bellmann (5-9 MH); and freshman Stober; and row two, head coach Jeremy Stober, Halie Zenz, Andrea Bellmann,
ing libero; and 2-year letterwinner Amy Elizabeth Turnwald (5-8 OH), will give his Haley McIntyre, Brandi Merschman, Elizabeth Turnwald, Kayla Siefker, Amy
Hamburg, as well as Cassie Siefker and young LadyCat team a solid starting six and Smith and assistant coach Jamie Huber.
Stephanie Verhoff. enough depth to find the right mix to create Stober hopes the returning letter winners for them to gain confidence,” he added.
Losing that much talent, one might think a winning season. that are playing different positions than last “We hope to be competitive in the tradi-
that the Wildcats would be in a rebuilding “We need to work hard on finishing season will gain confidence in their new tionally balanced Putnam County League.
mode; however, there is plenty of talent to matches; being competitive in a tough non- roles as the season goes on. Leadership and team chemistry must be
keep the maroon and gold competitive in league schedule only makes you better “The team will show continued improve- present from this young group of athletes
the PCL, according to Stober, as he nears come tournament time but being able to ment and growth as those individuals in the to be successful. The league is very equal
the 200-win club. finish is what separates average teams and skilled positions continue to gain confidence this season; many teams have returning
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By JIM METCALFE our all-District goalkeeper from last year,
The Delphos Herald Stephanie Kortokrax, and PCL Player of
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com the Year and leading scorer in forward
Abby Rampe,” Kehres acknowledged.
KALIDA — Kalida’s girls soccer team Those two (Rampe with 3 letters and
grabbed the Putnam County League title Kortokrax with 3) were lost due to gradu-
in 2009 with a 4-0-0 mark. ation, along with four fourth-year var-
With 10 letterwinners back from an sity letterwinners in the starting lineup:
overall 12-3-3 team, he hopes to add to Kim Berheide (defense), Kara Kaufman
his 36-23-9 mark in his four seasons. (defense/midfield), Kylie McIntyre (mid-
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scorers from last fall. We hope to build (midfield/defense).
a competitive squad with a core of those To try and do that, Kehres will turn to
10 letterwinners,” Kehres said. “With four newcomers to the varsity - juniors Erika
seniors on the team, we look to gel and Brinkman, the heir apparent at goalkeeper,
continue to be a competitive team.” and Lana Tschuor (forward); sophomores
Those four seniors include three 4-year Leah Berheide (forward/goalkeeper) and
varsity veterans in Samantha Edwards (mid- Emily Schnipke (forward/midfield/defense);
field), Chelsea Kahle (midfield/defense) and freshmen Katelyn Kortokrax (midfield/for-
Amanda Schulte (midfield) and returnee ward), Kiersten Recker (defense), Nicole
Miranda Schulte (forward/midfield). Reindel (midfield/forward), Whitney Smith
As well, back to bolster the attack
are third-year juniors Nicole Kaufman
(defense/midfield), Justine Verhoff (mid-
field/forward) and Sarah Verhoff (goal-
LadyCat 2010 soccer Jim Metcalfe photo
(forward/defense; all-PCL honors) and keeper/forward). The Kalida girls soccer team for the coming campaign has, front row, left to right, Erika
Marissa Smith (midfield/defense; all-PCL “The five teams in the PCL have Brinkman, Leah Berheide, Justine Verhoff and Nicole Reindel; second row, Skylar Basinger,
honors) and second-year Alexis Wurth; become friendly rivals. All games will be Sarah Verhoff, Alexis Wurth, Nicole Kaufman and Chelsea Kahle; row three, Amanda Schulte,
and sophomores Skylar Basinger (mid- competitive and provide excitement for the
field/defense), Summer Holtkamp (all- fans,” Kehres added. Whitney Smith, Samantha Edwards, Kaylyn Verhoff, Summer Holtkamp and Kiersten Recker;
PCL honors in 2009) and Kaylyn Verhoff Brent Bockrath is the assistant coach. and back row, head coach Dave Kehres, Katelyn Kortokrax, Lana Tschuor, Miranda Schulte,
(defense; all-PCL honors). Kalida opened the 2010 campaign Emily Schnipke, Marissa Smith and assistant coach Brent Bockrath.
“We need to find a replacement to August 24 at Lima Senior.
Ladycats Kalida runners Recker leads Kalida golfers

Continued from page 42) experienced for 2010
going to be a new challenge in By JIM METCALFE
the PCL this season with several The Delphos Herald
teams having new coaches and jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com
players. KALIDA — Kalida’s cross country teams return all but
“The PCL race looks wide open one runner from the campaigns of a year ago.
with Pandora-Gilboa returning the For the fourth-year program and head coach Scott Miller,
most veteran players but any one of the lone loss via graduation was Michael Turnwald, who has
4-5 teams could end up competing become an assistant coach along with Robert Schnippel.
He returns 10 lettermen from last season, so expecta-
Kalida golf Photo courtesy of Putnam County Sentinel
for the league championship as vol- The Kalida golf team for the coming campaign has, front row (l-r), Neil Recker,
tions are high around the Wildcat camp.
leyball continues to grow stronger Those include four third-year juniors: Connor Schmenk, Jarrod Stober, Chris Adams, Cody Mathew and Alice Verhoff; and back row, head
in Northwest Ohio and in Putnam Neil Gerding, Jordan Laudick and Austin Roebke.
County. The old adage you must coach Ken Schnipke, Damon Birkemeier, Logan Recker, Eric Kahle and Austin
Three other juniors lettered a year ago: Jared Zeller, Levi Horstman. Missing is Ben Cleemput.
come to play every night in the Blake and Derek Siefker; as well as three sophomores: Joel
Putnam County League is true if Zeller, Jordan Wurth and Eric Warnecke,. By JIM METCALFE good as usual. It’s a one-day tournament, so
However, no newcomers went out. The Delphos Herald anything can happen.
you expect to compete for a title. jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com Back for another go-around are senior Logan
Assisting Stober in coaching are For the LadyCat harriers, Miller returns four: fourth-year
senior Amanda Giesige; third-year juniors Deanna Kahle KALIDA — Ken Schnipke has coached the Recker; and sophomores Neil Recker, Austin
varsity assistant Jamie Huber and and Ashley Miller; and second-year junior Lora Tschuor. Kalida boys golf team for going on 14 years now. Horstman and Cody Mathew.
junior varsity coach Allison Siefker. However, unlike the boys team, he has newcomers. He returns four lettermen from the 2009 edi- Gone from a year ago are fourth-year letter-
LadyCats hope to add to their Three of them are also on the girls soccer team: senior tion of Wildcat duffers. men Kyle Hoffman and Tyler Verhoff; third-year
marks of 13 sectional titles (5 for Samantha Edwards, junior Summer Holtkamp and freshman “The returning lettermen have a lot of golf man Alex Vorst; and veteran Cody Spicer.
Stober), eight district titles (5) and Katelyn Kortokrax. experience. I think we can be competitive if we Hoping to take their place are senior Chris
work hard in practices and play smart during our Adams; junior Eric Kahle; sophomores Ben
five regionals (3), including their As well, Jessica Doepker, Katie Schmitz and Paige Wurth matches,” Schnipke said. “For us, that means Cleemput And Damon Birkemeier; and freshman
only state appearance in 2004, as join the cast. being better at managing the course and playing Jarrod Stober.
they open at Van Wert Tuesday, Kalida opens Saturday, August 28, at St. John’s Invite. the short game. Senior Alice Verhoff is the lone LadyCat
Aug. 31. Cross country pictures on page 44 “The Putnam County League is going to be golfer.
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By JIM METCALFE letterman Jordan Basinger (3-year starter
The Delphos Herald at forward/midfielder), 3-year man Nathan
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com Edwards (midfielder), Jeff Gerding (defender)
and Ryan Unverferth (defense), as well as
KALIDA — Veteran Kalida mentor Mark two other veterans who chose not to come
Czubik has won back-to-back boys soccer back out, are of concern for Czubik.
titles in the Putnam County League. However, junior Drew Stechschulte steps
With 13 returning lettermen and a boatload in as the new goalkeeper.
of newcomers to choose from to fill the loss of Upperclassmen into the breech are senior
six graduates, he expects more of the same Tyler Hoffman (midfielder); and juniors Eric
in 2010. Hill (defender/midfielder), Nathan Kortokrax
The Wildcats finished 13-2-2, 5-0-0 in the (defender/midfielder), Ben Schroeder
PCL. (defender/midfielder) and Ben vonderEmbse
Among the veterans are fourth-year (defender/midfielder).
seniors Brandon Kahle (forward/midfield), As well, sophomores Sean Ellerbrock (mid-
Jeremy Kahle (midfield/forward) and Derek fielder), Ryan Erhart (midfielder), Rob Kleman
Korte (forward), third-year senior Kristopher (goalkeeper), Adam Knueve (defender), Ryan
Osterhage (defender/goalkeeper) and letter- Korte (midfielder/forward), Dustin Rosselit
men Cody Horstman (midfielder) and Logan (forward) and Kyle Vorst (midfielder/forward);
Recker (defender/midfielder). and freshmen Trevor Guisinger (midfield-
Kalida varsity boys soccer 2010
Jim Metcalfe photos
Seven juniors also return to the line- er/forward), Dylan Hoffman (midfielder/for-
up: Tyler Erhart (midfielder), Nick Guisinger ward), Ryan Kahle (defender), Kyle Kehres
(defender), Tyler Heitmeyer (defender/mid- (defender), Andrew Klause (defender), Adam The 2010 Kalida boys soccer varsity unit has coach Mark Czubik and players
fielder), Tyler Kortokrax (midfielder), Austin Langhals (forward), Ian Richey (midfielder/ Brandon Kahle, Jeremy Kahle, Derek Korte, Kristopher Osterhage, Cody Horstman,
Roebke (defender/midfielder), Cody Schnipke forward/defender), Michael Schroeder (mid- Logan Recker, Tyler Erhart, Nick Guisinger, Tyler Heitmeyer, Tyler Kortokrax,
(forward/midfielder) and Kevan Unverferth fielder/forward) and Randy Zeller (defender/
(forward/midfielder). midfielder); will comprise the remainder of the Austin Roebke, Cody Schnipke, Kevan Unverferth, Drew Stechschulte, Tyler
“We have good depth and a solid junior varsity and also the junior varsity edition. Hoffman, Eric Hill, Nathan Kortokrax, Ben Schroeder and Ben vonderEmbse.
class. We have the potential to be very good,” “The talent and depth are there; they can
Czubik said. “We will have a new goalkeeper, be as good as they want to be. The work
so that is a concern. We also have to find ethic needs to improve,” Czubik added. “Both
new leadership, as well as how to handle Ottoville and Continental have solid teams.
adversity.” Miller City will also be right there. We should
The graduation of 2-year goalkeeper also be in the PCL race.”
Michael Bockrath, along with fourth-year Kalida opened its season August 24.
Kalida LadyCat harriers

Kalida boys 2010 XC The Kalida girls cross country team for the coming campaign has, front from left,
Jessica Doepker, Ashley Miller and Amanda Giesige; second row, Katie Schmitz and
The upcoming edition of Kalida’s boys cross country unit has, front from left, Joel Zeller,
Levi Blake and Jordan Wurth; second row, Eric Warnecke, Jordan Laudick, Neil Gerding Katelyn Kortokrax; and back, assistant coach Robert Schnippel, Paige Wurth, Lora
and Connor Schmenk; and back, assistant coach Robert Schnippel, Derek Siefker, Austin Tschuor, Deanna Kahle, assistant coach Michael Turnwald and head coach Scott
Roebke, Jared Zeller, assistant coach Michael Turnwald and head coach Scott Miller. Miller. Absent are Samantha Edwards and Summer Holtkamp.
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By JIM METCALFE Lehman (defensive specialist).
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Byrne said. “We have added
RURAL MIDDLE POINT — more options to our offense and
Heather Byrne began have made some changes to
her Lincolnview our defenses. The
volleyball tenure core of our team is
with a 3-18 season returning from last
in 2009. year, so experience
With six letter- will be a strength.
winners back from “Our goal as
that team, including a team is to be
four starters, she in control of the
hopes for a much game. Another
stronger sophomore goal is to minimize
campaign. our errors each
Senior setter game and to play
Paige McClure returns for her consistent.”
fourth season on the varsity The rest of the roster has
level to set the pace for the Lady senior Danyelle Mercer; juniors
Lancers. Becca Adam (setter), Carley
Three other seniors are back Springer (middle/outside hitter)
for their third seasons of start- and Beth Army (middle/outside
ing: Courtney Tunis (middle hitter); sophomore Jodi Doner
Jim Metcalfe photo
blocker/hitter), Emily Osting (outside hitter); and freshman
(outside hitter) and Calista Ashley McClure (freshman). Lancer volleyballers
Dowdy (outside hitter). “Our newcomers will be a
The Lincolnview varsity volleyball roster for 2010 has, front, watergirl Breck Evans, second row
The other letterwinners back strong addition to our team,” from left, Danyelle Mercer, Kayla Lehman, Rebecca Adam, Carley Springer, Ashley McClure and Beth
are seniors Audrey Bowen (mid- Byrne added. “The girls seem Army; and back, assistant coach JaNahn Evans, Calista Dowdy, Courtney Tunis, Audrey Bowen, Emily
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By JIM METCALFE and willingness to learn and improve,” he
The Delphos Herald noted. “Our weaknesses are that youth and
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ously.
RURAL MIDDLE POINT — Kevin “We only have one player returning from
Losh doesn’t have a lot of experience back a successful team last year that has any
for the 2010 Lincolnview boys golf season. experience at the varsity level, so there are
In fact, he only has one returning starter a lot of question marks entering the season.
back from 2009 in senior Taylor Hoehn. All varsity spots are up for grabs right now
Last year’s team finished 23-6 (13-5 in as the team will be young and inexperienced.
the Northwest Conference, good for fourth Most likely we won’t have a set lineup until
place overall. we are into the season with every player
Losh lost district qualifier Pierce Wolters having an opportunity to prove themselves
(4-year letterman, first-team all-NWC), on the golf course. We hope to improve our
2008 district qualifier Anthony Simpson scores throughout the year, learn to play the
(all-NWC honorable mention, 2 varsity let- game the right way and have fun.”
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2010 represents a rebuilding challenge for sophomores Brooks Ludwig and Evan
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(Continued from page 48) Drew Kenny returns at guard. (Continued from page 45) ity in 2009: 3-year varsity players Ayla
ers back, paced by first-team All-WBL Keirns returns as the kicker (point- Eley (middle/outside hitter) and Trista
to be working well together and are deter-
tight end Austin Fleming, first-team afters, field goals and kickoffs) and Parsons (outside hitter) and 2-year letter-
mined to have a more successful year this
Sites as the punter. Fleming is the winner Chelsea Baucom (outside hitter).
All-WBL tackle Anthony Hauter and year.
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Sites, as well as honorable-mention Van Wert opens the 2010 gridiron in the conference. Our goal is to go at
Lincolnview hosts Continental Monday,
All-WBL quarterback Clifton. season versus Bryan Friday, August 27. least .500.”
August 30, to begin the 2010 season.
Three seniors used up their eligibil-
Veteran Lancer runners ready for big 2010

By JIM METCALFE ment as well as the Northwest Conference.
The Delphos Herald “The boys team is captained by its lone
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com senior, letterman Jack Frank, who has done
an outstanding job of setting the work ethic
RURAL MIDDLE POINT — Lincolnview needed to be successful. He has embraced
cross country coach Matt Langdon has big the fact that we are building for the future
plans for 2010. and his efforts will not only make an impact
In 2009, he had a young team on both on this year’s team but for many years to
the boys and girls sides. come. The boys seem excited about the
This time around, he returns most every upcoming season and the opportunity to
runner. begin to rebuild the program. We also have
“On the boys side, we return nearly some very talented boys on the junior high
every letterwinner. Our boys team was squad that we hope to add to the mix next
extremely inexperienced and young last year.”
season and now we come back with a little The Lancers only lost one performer on
more experience and knowledge of what it the boys side from last fall; Vernon Miller;
takes to be competitive,” Langdon began. and return four experienced juniors: Lucas
“We are still young in that we are led in the Myers, Roger Morgan, Brandon Jacomet
runs by a pair of sophomores (Jeff Jacomet and Levi Brake; as well as two other vet-
and Austin Treesh) and a freshman. It has eran sophomores: Nick Germann and
been exciting to see how much these boys Angelo Katalenas. Jim Metcalfe photo
have improved from a year ago. It was very Four freshmen finish off the boys roster:
evident the week that we spent at camp in Austin Sealscott, Ben Bilimek, Zach Keith Lancer boys harriers 2010
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in terms of times and the ability to run fast- “The girls team also brings back nearly Doug Hicks, left, Nick Germann, Roger Morgan, Austin Sealscott, Austin Treesh
er, they have matured and are starting to do everyone from the 2009 season. In addition and Jeff Jacomet; and second row, coach Matt Langdon, Brandon Jacomet, Zach
the little things necessary to get back to the to those girls, we have picked up several Keith, Jack Frank, Mark Kroeger, Ben Bilimek and Angelo Katalenas. Absent
place where they are relevant in the tourna- See LANCER, page 50 are Lucas Myers and Levi Brake.
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Knights welcome in Temple

By JIM METCALFE back), Daniel Lichtensteiger (offensive and defensive line), Austin Heffner (offensive/ (offensive/defensive line), Josh Ream (offen-
The Delphos Herald defensive lineman), Joey Overmyer (senior defensive line), Clay Nofer (offensive/defensive/defensive line) and Zach Burdette (wide
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com wide receiver/outside linebacker), Josh sive line) and Phillip Kargas (offensive/ receiver/safety).
Staten (senior offensive lineman/defensive defensive line). Freshmen include Zen Burdette (WR/
CONVOY — Trent Temple is the new end), Rob Cook (running back/linebacker), As well, juniors Matt Holden (running DB), Jon Young (OL/DL), Tony Oliver (OL/
head man on the Crestview football sideline Dallis Gibson (junior quarterback/free safe- back/safety), Drew Miller (offensive/defen- DL), Dillion Nihiser (DB/WR), Dylen Henry
for 2010. ty), Noah Gebert (offensive lineman/outside sive line) and Chase Walters (offensive/ (QB/DB), Chris Johnson (DL/WR), Josh
He returns 11 lettermen from last year’s linebacker), Jared Burger (junior offensive/ defensive line). Lictensteiger (DL/OL), Chandler Conley
team under then-coach Jason Cross. defensive lineman) and sophomore running Also hoping to lend a hand are sophomores (DL/OL), Justin Gibson (WR/DB) and Lucas
As expected, it will take some time for the back Jacob Harmon. Trevor Roop (quarterback/secondary), Justin Gibson (WR/DB).
Knights to adjust to his way of doing things. Expected to make contributions are Lare (wide receiver/secondary), Avery Jones “My pick for the Northwest Conference is
“We are trying to find our identity on seniors such as Logan Rayer (secondary/ (running back/linebacker), Jacob Harmon Ada, with Lima Central Catholic, Columbus
offense and defense,” he said. wide receiver), Cody Hagaman (quarterback/ (running back/linebacker), Nick Cunningham Grove and Delphos Jefferson,” Temple
Helping him do just that nine returning defensive back), Seth Mendenhall (running (offensive line/linebacker), Devin Snyder added.
starters, most of whom are 2-way players: back/secondary), Cody Averesch (offensive/ (offensive line/linebacker), Trevor Saylor Crestview hosts Parkway Friday, August
Tyler Torrey (senior running back/defensive defensive line), Triston Branch (offensive/ (offensive/defensive line), Shyane Goings 27, to commence 2010.
Lancer
Balyeat’s (Continued frompage 49)
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top five. This was evident at camp.
We were led by a girl at camp who is
back.
The rest of the Lady Lancer roster
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ued. “The girls team has five returning the first time. Grothaus; and sophomores Taylor
third-year seniors in Casey Patterson, “We hope that this addition, as well Miller and Haley McAbee.
Taylar Boroff, Brianna Johnston, as some other newcomers, will take “The kids have worked very hard
Kelsey Clemons and Kirsten Barnhart. the girls one step closer to success all summer and we had a tremen-
133 E. Main St. The girls team should find success in the conference and in the tourna- dously successful camp last week,”
this year if they are able to build ment at the end of the season. We the coach added. “I am anxious to
Van Wert are looking for leadership on the girls see how all of that will translate to
upon what they did a year ago. Not
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t h a t leadership, not only at meets but at have improved and where we need to
should practice, we will find ourselves facing go the remainder of the year.”
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i n t o Two veteran juniors: Sabrina St. John’s Invitational on Saturday,
Barnhart and Karissa Burns; are August 28.
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Redskins hope to pick up where they left off

By JIM METCALFE of MAC football. 2010 may be the most (5-10, 155, junior receiver), Steven Expected to provide more depth and
The Delphos Herald competitive this conference has been from Luttmer (5-11, 185, junior running possible starters in the first 22 are seniors
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com top to bottom in quite a few years,” back; 173 yards rushing, 2 scores), Trey Zach Gottes (5-10, 190 RB/DL), Cory
Starkey acknowledged. Rutschilling (5-9, 165, junior running Siefring (6-3, 205 WR/LB) and Matt
ST. HENRY — Jeff Starkey has earned Only three starters return to his offen- back), Nathen Froning (6-0, 200, junior Steinbrunner(6-3, 215 OL/DL); juniors
a solid reputation as the St. Henry football sive unit: sophomore quarterback Kyle lineman) and sophomore Alex Post (5-11, Kent Stammen (6-0, 160 WR/DB), Jason
head man, compiling a 59-24 mark in his Stahl (6-5, 210; 147 rushing yards/51-83 185, wide receiver). Guggenbiller (5-9, 155 WR/DB), Mitchell
eight seasons at the helm since taking over 668 passing/8 TDs; in for injured big Defensively, Schwieterman (111 tack- Rinderle (6-2, 215 OL/DL) and Ben
for Tim Boeckman. brother Nate), Derek Puthoff (6-3, 260, les, 6 interceptions) was one of two start- Werling (6-1, 245 OL/DL); and sopho-
His 2009 edition finished 9-3 (losing senior lineman) and wide receiver Tyler ers back from his secondary spot, as well mores Kent Hemmelgarn (6-0, 185 WR/
in the Division V Region 20 quarterfi- Bruns (6-3, 185, senior; 15 receptions, as fellow defensive back Hemmelgarn DB), Dominic Leugers (6-2, 190 RB/DL),
nals) and 5-3 in the Midwest Athletic 263 yards). (36 tackles, 2 picks), Matt Osterholt (5-9, 165 WR/DB), Dylan
Conference. However, there are other veterans that Still, several others are primed to step Bruening (6-2, 225 OL/DL), Aaron Post
He has a boatload of lettermen — 15 did get time as backups and fill-ins: Dylan into starting spots, such as Post (line- (5-11, 190 OL/LB) and Jordan Bender
— back for a tradition that has won six Schwieterman (5-11, 185, senior running backer, 44 tackles, 2 picks), Hess (line- (6-0, 160 WR/DB).
state titles (the most recent in 2006), twice back), Jason Hess (5-11, 170, senior run- backer, 34 tackles), Uhlenhake (second- Assistant coaches for St. Henry include
been runners-up and six other times made ning back), Brian Reichert (5-10, 175, ary, 29 stops), Reichert (end, 13 tackles), Frank Griesdorn, Don Post, Craig Dues,
the playoffs, compiling a 41-8 mark. senior lineman), Eric Miller (6-4, 190, Luttmer (linebacker), Rutschilling (line- Dennis Wendel, Dan Garman and Adam
“We are looking forward to starting senior lineman), Alex Hemmelgarn (6-2, backer), Miller (end), Link (tackle), Stahl Puthoff.
the season, trying to improve each day 180, senior receiver), Trent Link (6-2, (secondary), Puthoff (tackle), Bruns (end) St. Henry opens 2010 7 p.m. Saturday,
and participating in another great year 195, senior lineman), Nathan Uhlenhake and Froming (tackle). August 28 at Marion Pleasant.
Rockets shooting for higher goals

By JIM METCALFE fullback and defensive end,” Rioch noted. 190, senior tackle and defensive tackle), (5-9, 165, senior safety) and Maverick Long
The Delphos Herald Among other veterans on both sides of Matt Fogt (6-3, 250, senior tackle and defen- (6-1, 215, junior tackle; 24 and 18, 8 for
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com the ball Rioch hopes to build around include sive tackle) and Curt Poeppelman (6-0, 250, loss).
players such as Cole Furgason (6-0, 185, senior tackle and defensive tackle). Among the promising newcomers: Jay
ANNA — Bryan Rioch has built up junior; 22 rushes, 82 yards; 7 catches, 95 “We need to replace a lot of skilled Meyer, the heir apparent at quarterback
quite a coaching resume — 83-29 — during yards) at running back and cornerback, Dan players on both sides of the ball, especially (6-3, 160 junior; 5-of-7 passing, 48 yards);
his 10-year stint as head man of the Anna Hageman (6-0, 160 senior, wide receiver Derek Billing (75 receptions, 1,176 yards, Chandon Williams (6-0, 175, sophomore; 4
Rocket football team. and cornerback), Josh Hoying (5-9, 170, 13 scores), Kameron Knight (171 carries, catches, 42 yards, 1 TD) at wideout; Nate
His 2009 edition finished 9-3, falling senior running back and linebacker), Jason 1,331 yards, 13 tallies; 10 catches, 257 Metz (6-1, 170, junior) at wide receiver;
in the regional semifinals to Coldwater, Rump (5-10, 165, senior running back and yards, 2 scores) and Wesley Hunsucker Drew Guisinger at center (5-10, 190, junior);
and returns 18 letterwinners and 11 start- linebacker), Kevin Lotz (6-3, 210, senior (126-of-199 passing, 2,013 yards, 23 TDs, Dustin Noffsinger at defensive tackle (5-8,
ers from that edition to try and move up in tight end and linebacker), Wes Wolters 5 picks; 54 rushes, 111 yards, 9 tallies). We 195, junior) and Landon Stephens (6-0,
the Midwest Athletic Conference standings (5-8, 150, junior running back and safe- have good young talent coming up and we 160, senior) at strong safety.
after a 6-2 mark a season ago. ty) and Keegan Cantrell (5-10, 160, wide should be strong up front both offensively Anna averaged 34.1 points and 376.8
“We will have 19 seniors, led by 4-year receiver and defensive end). and defensively,” Rioch continued. yards (205 rushing) per game and ceded
starter Danny Stewart (6-1, 185, senior; Up front are the likes of Lance Gephart Amongst the losses on defense were 14.4 points and 251.5 yards (119.2 rushing)
16 rushes, 197 yards, 1 TD; 5 grabs, 116 (6-2, 190, senior tackle and defensive end), Billing (34 solos, 16 assists, 9 intercep- per with a plus-14 turnover margin.
yards) at running back and cornerback and Phillip Wells (6-0, 180, senior guard and tions), Hunsucker (22 and 8), Josh Parker “The MAC should be great again with
3-year starters Alex Fogt (6-2, 235, senior; defensive tackle), Jacob Carr (6-3, 185, (68 and 62, 9 for loss), Charles Williams six teams having a legitimate shot at win-
22 grabs, 308 yards, 7 TDs) at tight end and senior guard and defensive end), Alex (30 and 10) and Nick Esser (29 and 30). ning the title. St. John’s should be consid-
linebacker and Cody Bensman (6-0, 225, Berning (6-0, 185, senior guard and line- Caleb Maurer (6-0, 175, junior lineback- ered the preseason favorite,” Rioch added.
senior; 14 rushes, 224 yards, 2 TDs; 40 solo backer), Collin Homan (6-1, 190, senior er) is one of the key cogs back (36 and 32) Anna will open 2010 Friday, August 27,
stops, 23 assists, 16 for loss, 14.5 sacks) at tackle and defensive end), Keith Elsass (6-0, on the defense, along with Dexter Bensman at Sidney Lehman.
Big Green
(Continued from page 31) still have a very young defense, mostly in juniors Evan Laudick (forward) and “We are hoping for a great year. We
sophomores and juniors. They also must Kenny Jackson (midfielder) and sopho- hope to compete well in the always com-
Austin Markward (goalkeeper) and Julian work on playing with consistency in all more midfielder Anthony Eickholt. petitive PCL, where Kalida and Miller City
Trejo (defender). aspects of they game and continue to The remainder of the varsity roster (as are expected to be the top teams. We have
That isn’t all, either, as three sopho- improve on a daily basis,” Gerker contin- well as likely leading the junior varsity a very competitive non-conference sched-
mores were part of last fall’s edition and ued. team) are sophomores Grant Altenburger ule with very good teams that are always
got substantial playing time: Matt Burgei With the loss of only Kyle Koester and (forward), Logan Gable (midfield), Lucus strong,” Gerker ended.
(defender), Bryan Hohlbein (defender) and Matt Hoffman, Ottoville’s depth should be Manns (defender) and Austin Schroeder Dustin Markward serves as assistant
Dylan Klima (forward/midfield). solid enough with the likes of promising (defender); and freshman Alex Horstman coach. Ottoville began the 2010 campaign,
“We will have plenty to work on as we newcomers (forward/midfield). August 23.
N O R T H W E S T C O N F E R E N C E
Panthers expect gridiron rebound
By JIM METCALFE Glass (11 catches, 113 yards, 1; 33.0 yards per As well, seniors Beau Hahn (5-10, 140, split end), he has a veteran group led by Gamble (linebacker;
The Delphos Herald punt), along with senior veterans in tight end Jack Zak Hauser (6-0, 165, running back) and Eric Fitch 102 total stops, 6 for loss), Welch (tackle; 67, 6 for
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com Carter (6-3, 200), Ethan Wolfle (6-0, 150, split end) (5-10, 170, running back); juniors Drew Burnett (5-9, loss), Carter (tackle; 46, 11), Burnett (secondary;
and Bruce Sowder (5-9, 140, split end), the multiple 145, split end), Logan Englehart (5-6, 125, split end), 39), Mott (linebacker; 38), Zeller (secondary; 38),
PAULDING — Fourth-year Paulding coach Chris offense (double-slot/one-back/Wing-T) Etzler uses Michael Buchman (6-0, 175, tight end), Brandon Joey Buchman (tackle; 34) and Plotts (linebacker;
Etzler struggled a bit last season, with his team fin- should be well-equipped for purposes of a strong Postelwaite (6-1, 175, split end) and Monico Moreno 33).
ishing 3-7 overall. 2010. (5-6, 170, running back); and sophomores Jacob Possibilities for new starters and key backups
With 17 returning starters back from that group, Back for their third seasons up front are linemen Phlipot (6-0, 150, quarterback), Logan Doster (5-11, include tackles Miller, Hanenkratt, Bales, Jarrell,
he hopes for better results in 2010 and bettering his like Corey Miller (6-5, 265, senior), Dylan Welch 170, running back), Steven Strayer (6-4, 160, tight Brown, Flint and Scott; ends McMichael and Shrider;
10-20 overall record at the helm of the Panthers. (6-2, 275, senior), Alex Mott (5-11, 190, senior), Nick end) and Daric Fraley (6-0, 160, running back) are linebackers Glass, Michael Buchman, Monico, Fraley
“We believe that with the number of kids we have Hanenkratt (6-2, 240, senior) and Joey Buchman expected to battle for playing time. and Shaner; and backs Arrellano, Heilman, Wolfle,
coming back that we can have a successful season if (6-4, 195, senior), providing an experienced and big Up front, Etzler may also turn to Joe Bales (6-1, Sowder, Carnahan and Brown.
we stay healthy, which has haunted us my first three front wall for the Panthers. 280, senior tackle) and Michael Coak (6-0, 190, “We will rely on the running game as our entire
years here,” he assessed. “We need to do a better job However, with the graduation of running back junior guard), with even more depth via Cameron backfield is back. Defensively, we will play a ver-
of starting off games and not digging ourselves in a Vince Ross (151 rushes, 523 yards, 6 scores), quar- Aldrich (6-0, 210, senior); juniors Sean McMichael satile defense as we see a lot of different offensive
hole like we did at times last year.” terback Justin Monnier (14-of-40 passing, 196 yards, (5-11, 180), Alberto Flint (5-10, 240), Derek Shrider looks in our league,” Etzler added. “The league will
That led to a defensive average of 27.5 points 2 TDs, 1 pick) and wideout Justin Riley (29 grabs, (6-2, 185) and Brandon Jarrell (6-3, 255); and sopho- be tougher than any other since I have been at
given up per game and an offense of 10.6 points per. 457 yards, 2 TDs), Etzler does have some playmak- mores Aaron Scott (5-6, 245) and DJ Shaner (5-6, Paulding. Every team returns some key players from
With the return of skill players like Kory Plotts ers to find replacements for. 155, sophomore). last year. I think LCC, Ada, Grove and Jefferson
(5-9, 170, junior running back; 116 rushes, 570 The candidates include lettermen Wes Zeller (6-0, With the defense facing heavier losses, with the would be considered the favorites now.”
yards, 3 TDs), Drey Gamble (5-8, 170, junior running 185, senior running back) and Anthony Arrellano (6-3, graduated including Riley (linebacker; 79 tackles), Assisting Etzler are Eric Deisler, Jon Thomas,
back; 32 for 147, 1), Steve Heilman (6-0, 200, junior 220, junior running back) and promising newcomers Cameron Aldrich (end; 46, 5), Monnier (second- Adam Renollet, Gary Smiddy and Jeremy Hanson.
quarterback; 46-of-94 passing, 526 yards, 9 TDs, 3 Wade Carnahan (6-2, 165, junior split end) and ary; 30), Travis McPherson (tackle; 30) and Derek Paulding opens 2010 on Friday, Aug. 27, at
picks) and 6-6, 215-pound senior tight end Jesse James Brown (6-0, 155, sophomore running back). Schlatter (end; 29); Etzler has more holes to fill. Still, Wayne Trace.
By JIM METCALFE
Ada reloads for 2010
Tyler Simmons (72 rushes, 435 yards, 7) and Hayden Johnson (5-11, 180, senior). Simmons.
The Delphos Herald linemen Zach Gibson and center Robby Allen Everhart (71 extra points, 3 field goals) returns New starters are expected to be Budwit at end,
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com that helped the team score 45.7 points per game as the kicker, with Jolliff (27 punts, 37.7-yard aver- Johnson at tackle and Cole Simon (5-8, 165, junior)
and average 457.8 yards (295.1 passing) an out- age) returns as the punter. in the secondary.
ADA — Ada head grid coach Mike Fell has built ing. This year, though, the 5-3 defense, which has “We have a strong kicking game, should be one
up a juggernaut lately, going 40-11 in four seasons Back for another go-round are six starters, gotten steadily better in the past two seasons, of our major assets. We have six 3-year starters,”
at the Bulldog helm. including 1,000-yard receiver/turned quarterback should be even more stout with the return of eight fell added. “We have a ton of playoff experience,
He fully expects that to continue in 2010 as Konnor Baker (6-3, 195, junior; 67 catches, 1,147 starters, including all three linebackers: middle man which should really be an asset. Those eight
14 starters are back from a 12-1 Division VI yards, 13 TDs), wide receiver Alex Weber (6-1, 195, Aaron Weyer (6-2, 215, senior; 107 solo stops, 21 returning defensive starters should make us even
Region 22-final unit that also won the Northwest senior; 42 grabs, 655 yards, 5), Ty Jolliff (6-0, 175, assists; 11 for loss; 11 sacks), Weber (64 and 16, better on that side of the ball. Offensively, we have
Conference title outright for the second straight senior; 18 catches, 353, 3), tackle Aaron Jenkins 9 for loss; 6 sacks) and former end Chris Beaschler more strength and great experience up front, which
season with an 8-0 mark. (6-2, 255, senior), guard Tanner Craig (6-0, 200, (6-0, 185, junior; 46 and 8), defensive backs Baker should make things easier.
He will continue to do it with a prolific passing senior) and tackle Robert Guyton (6-3, 270, senior), (40 and 10; 3 picks) and Jolliff (30 and 7; 3 picks), “We fully expect to compete for the NWC title.”
game, despite the loss of graduated quarterbacks with letterman running back Kellen Decker (6-0, tackles Craig (45 and 16) and Guyton (35 and 21) Fell picks Weber, Baker, Weyer, Guyton, Craig
Mitchell Faine (101-of-138 passing, 1,648 yards, 170, sophomore; 60 rushes for 310 yards, 1) likely and end Eli Roberson (5-11, 180, sophomore; 29 and Jenkins to be all-NWC selections.
17 TDs, 2 picks) and his injury replacement, Heath the new starter in the backfield. and 10). Assisting Fell (140-76 over 20 seasons) in
Jackson (121-of-208 passing, 2,131 yards, 19 Likely new starters in the Bulldog spread attack That defense ceded 253.1 yards (154.5 yards the coaching is Frank Crea, Dan Evans, Shawn
scores, 6 picks; 46 catches, 781 yards, 7 TDs; are wide receivers Austin Everhart (5-11, 175, rushing) and 16.2 points per outing. Christopher and Ken Jochims.
140 rushes, 905 yards, 21 tallies), receiver Matt senior) and Jacob Ansley (5-11, 170, sophomore), The big losses are safety Jackson (64 and 18; Ada hosts archrival Hardin Northern Friday,
McBride (37 grabs, 640 yards, 5), running back guard Steve Budwit (6-1, 225, junior) and tackle 6 picks), linebacker McBride (52 and 15) and end August 27, to commence 2010.
Lancer JV boys soccer Jim Metcalfe photos

Lady Lancer JV soccer
The 2010 Lincolnview boys junior varsity soccer unit has, front from left, Bryce
Campbell, Aaron Bradford, Jacob Markward, Justin Phillips, Derek Friesner and The 2010 Lincolnview girls soccer JV team has, front from left, Allyson Evans,
Dalton Kayser; second row, Evan Williams, Kevin Markward, Nathan Johnston, Cassie Hale, Jordan Ludwig, Courtney Gorman, Brooke Teman and Lydia Myers;
Nick Deger, Nick Leeth, Brad Sherry and Joseph Shoppell; and third row, head and back, head coach Katrina Smith, Sarah Harris, Sam Karelunas, Ali Gorman,
coach Mark McCleery, Clayton Longstreth, Connor McCleery, Jay Oberlitner, Mike Kaylee Thatcher, Haley McAbee, Brittany Cavinder and Joanne Myers. Absent is
Klausing, Mark Evans and assistant coach Jason Phillips. Courtney Marquart.
Lady Lancers
(Continued from page 47) Lydia Myers, Sam Karelunas, Ali Gorman, Jason Phillips tutelage: Bryce Campbell, Johnston, Nick Deger, Nick Leeth, Brad Sherry,
However, last year’s edition only had 11 Joanne Myers and Courtney Marquart. Aaron Bradford, Jacob Markward, Justin Joseph Shoppell, Clayton Longstreth, Connor
players while this year’s has 14: Allyson Evans, The boys will try to build from scratch Phillips, Derek Friesner, Dalton Kayser, McCleery, Jay Oberlitner, Mike Klausing and
Cassie Hale, Jordan Ludwig, Brooke Teman, under Coach McCleery and assistant coach Evan Williams, Kevin Markward, Nathan Mark Evans.
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FOOTBALL
Elida 9/18 Notre Dame Academy A 1 p.m.
Kalida
BOYS GOLF 9/13 Jefferson High School H 5 p.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 9/21 Ottawa-Glandorf* H 7 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time 9/18 Cory-Rawson A 11 a.m.
9/22 Riverdale H 7 p.m. 8/09 Defiance Early Bird Open Kettenring CC 9 a.m. 9/21 St. John’s H 7 p.m.
8/27 Liberty-Benton A 7:30 p.m. 9/27 Bath* A 7 p.m. 8/11 Elida H 8 a.m. 9/23 Bath H 5 p.m.
9/03 St. Marys Mem.* H 7:30 p.m. 9/30 Celina* A 7 p.m. 8/16 Columbus Grove* Pike Run 4 p.m. 9/28 Bluffton H 7 p.m.
9/10 Van Wert* A 7:30 p.m. 10/05 Defiance* H 7 p.m. 8/18 Wildcat Inv. H 9 a.m. 9/30 Archbold H 5 p.m.
9/17 Shawnee* (Midget Night) H 7:30 p.m. 10/07 Liberty-Benton H 7 p.m. 8/20 Celina Inv. Fox’s Den 8:30 a.m. 10/04 Ottoville* H 5 p.m.
9/24 Kenton* A 7:30 p.m. 10/12 Wapakoneta* A 7 p.m. 8/24 Ottoville* H 4:30 p.m. 10/07 Bryan H 5:30 p.m.
10/01 Ottawa-Glandorf* A 7:30 p.m. 10/16 Fort Jennings A 10 a.m. 8/26 Fremont St. Joe’s H 4:30 p.m. 10/12 Continental* A 5 p.m.
10/08 Bath* (Homecoming) H 7:30 p.m. * - Western Buckeye League match 8/28 Allen East Inv. Springbook 8:30 a.m. 10/16 Crestview A 10 a.m.
10/15 Celina* (Parent’s Night) H 7:30 p.m. ---- 8/31 Van Buren Red Hawk Run 4 p.m. * - Putnam County League match
10/22 Defiance* A 7:30 p.m. 9/07 Tinora/Antwerp Pond-A-River 4:30 p.m.
10/29 Wapakoneta* (Band Night) H 7:30 p.m. VOLLEYBALL 9/09 Leipsic* Pike Run 4:30 p.m. -----
* - Western Buckeye League game Date Opponent Site Time 9/14 Liberty-Benton/Bath Sycamore Springs 4:30 p.m. VOLLEYBALL
----- 8/28 Leipsic A 11 a.m. 9/17 Fort Jennings* A 4:30 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time
8/31 Hardin Northern H 6 p.m. 9/18 Delphos Country Club Inv. A 8:30 a.m. 8/31 Van Wert A 6 p.m.
BOYS GOLF 9/02 St. Marys Mem.* A 5:30 p.m. 9/25 Bryan Inv. Orchard Hills 9 a.m. 9/03 Ottoville* H 5 p.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 9/09 Van Wert* H 5:30 p.m. 9/27 PCL Golf Championship Pike Run noon 9/09 Lincolnview H 6 p.m.
8/10 Liberty-Benton Inv. Sycamore Springs 10 a.m. 9/11 LCC/Lima Sr. LCC 10 a.m. * - Putnam County League meet 9/11 Pioneer Invitational H(both gyms) 9 a.m.
All home matches at Country Acres 9/14 Continental* H 6 p.m.
8/11 Kalida A 8 a.m. 9/16 Shawnee* A 6 p.m.
----- 9/16 Ayersville H 6 p.m.
8/16 Rob Contini Inv. A 8 a.m. 9/23 Kenton* H 5:30 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER 9/18 Antwerp/Crestview CV 10 a.m.
8/18 Kalida Inv. A 9 a.m. 9/25 Toledo Bowsher Rebel Tourn. A 9 a.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 9/21 Wapakoneta A 6 p.m.
8/20 Celina Inv. A 8:30 a.m. 9/29 Miller City A 6 p.m. 8/24 Wapakoneta H 7 p.m. 9/23 Van Buren A 6 p.m.
8/23 St. Marys Mem.* H 1 p.m. 9/30 Ottawa-Glandorf* H 5:30 p.m. 8/28 Van Buren H 1 p.m. 9/25 St. John’s A 10 a.m.
8/26 Celina* H 5 p.m. 10/02 Van Wert Inv. A 9 a.m. 8/30 Shawnee A 7 p.m. 9/28 Miller City* A 6 p.m.
8/30 Van Wert* A 5 p.m. 10/05 Bath* A 6 p.m. 9/02 Fort Jennings* A 5 p.m. 9/30 Archbold H 6 p.m.
9/02 Shawnee* H 5 p.m. 10/07 Celina* A 5:30 p.m. 9/04 Celina A 7 p.m. 10/02 Van Wert Inv,(V Only) A 9 a.m.
9/07 Kenton* A 5 p.m. 10/09 Tiffin/Mohawk H 10 a.m. 9/07 Elida A 7 p.m. 10/07 Leipsic* A 6 p.m.
9/09 Ottawa-Glandorf* A 5 p.m. 10/12 Defiance* H 5:30 p.m. 9/09 Lima Temple Christian A 5 p.m. 10/11 Columbus Grove*(w/ freshmen) A 6 p.m.
9/10 McClean Tourney A 9 a.m. 10/14 Wapakoneta* A 5:30 p.m. 9/14 Miller City* A 5 p.m. 10/12 Pandora-Gilboa* A 6 p.m.
9/13 Bath* H 5 p.m. * - Western Buckeye League match 9/17 Pettisville H 7 p.m. 10/14 Jefferson H 6 p.m.
9/16 Defiance* A 5 p.m. ----- 9/21 Pandora-Gilboa* H 5 p.m. * - Putnam County League match
9/18 Classic By The Bay A 11 a.m. 9/24 Continental* H 7 p.m.
9/20 Wapakoneta* H 5 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY 10/02 Defiance A 1:30 p.m. -----
9/23 WBL Tourney Kenton 9 a.m. Date Opponent Site Time 10/05 Cory-Rawson H 7 p.m. COED CROSS COUNTRY
9/28 Van Wert/LCC H 5 p.m. 8/28 Celina Inv. A 9:30 a.m. 10/08 Ottoville* H 7 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time
9/30 Sectional Country Acres 9 a.m. 9/04 Wapakoneta A 7:15 p.m. 10/12 Bluffton H 7 p.m. 8/28 Delphos Inv. Stadium Pk. 9 a.m.
* - Western Buckeye League match 9/07 Bath Inv. A 5 p.m. 10/16 Ottawa-Glandorf A 7 p.m. 9/04 Wapakoneta A 7:15 p.m.
All home matches at Tamarac 9/11 Spencerville Inv. A 9 a.m. * - Putnam County League match 9/11 Bearcat Inv. Spencerville 9 a.m.
----- 9/18 O-G Blue/Gold Inv. A 9 a.m. ------ 9/18 Blue/Gold Inv. Ottawa Mem. Pk. 9 a.m.
9/21 Ottawa-Glandorf/Shawnee Faurot Pk. 4:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER 9/23 Bath Inv. Field #11 4:30 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER 9/25 Sidney Inv. A 9 a.m. Date Opponent Site Time 9/25 Van Wert Hospital Inv. Reservoir 9 a.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 10/02 Allen East Inv. A 9 a.m. 8/24 Lima Senior A 7 p.m. 10/02 Kalida Inv. H 9 a.m.
8/26 Elida Soccer Classic H 5 p.m. 10/05 Allen County Meet A 4:30 p.m. 8/26 Ada High School H 5 p.m. 10/05 Putnam County League Ottawa 4:30 p.m.
8/28 Elida Soccer Classic H 5 p.m. 10/07 Coldwater Inv. A 5 p.m. 9/01 Lima Central Catholic Lima Sr. 5 p.m. 10/09 Antwerp Inv. A 8:30 a.m.
9/02 St. Marys Mem.* H 7 p.m. 10/16 WBL Meet TBA 9/04 Wauseon H 1 p.m. 10/14 McComb/Van Buren H 4:45 p.m.
9/07 Kalida H 7 p.m. 10/23 Districts at OG TBA 9/08 Miller City* H 5 p.m. 10/23 District CC Meet Ottawa Mem. Pk. TBA
9/09 Van Wert* A 7 p.m. ----- 9/10 Fort Jennings* A 5 p.m. Home meets are at Kalida Fish and Game Club
9/11 Sylvania Southview A 3 p.m.
9/14 Shawnee* H 7 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS
9/20 Kenton* A 7 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time
9/23 Ottawa-Glandorf* A 7 p.m. 8/16 Lima Cent. Cath. A 4:30 p.m.
9/28 Bath* H 7 p.m. 8/17 Bluffton A 4:30 p.m.
10/02 Lima Senior H 7 p.m. 8/20 Napoleon Wildcat Inv. A 9:30 a.m.
10/04 Celina* H 7 p.m. 8/23 St. Marys Mem.* A 4:30 p.m.
10/07 Defiance* A 7 p.m. 8/24 Sidney Lehman A 4:30 p.m.
10/09 Napoleon A 1 p.m. 8/26 Celina* A 4:30 p.m.
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8/25 Maumee H 7 p.m. 9/20 Wapakoneta* A 4:30 p.m.
8/31 St. Marys Mem.* A 7 p.m. 9/23 Findlay A 5 p.m.
9/04 Oregon Clay A 1 p.m. 9/25 Bryan A 2 p.m.
9/07 Bryan A 5 p.m. 09/29 Lima Senior H 4:30 p.m.
9/09 Van Wert* (Varsity only) H 7 p.m. 09/30 WBL Tourney UNOH 9 a.m.
9/13 Shawnee* A 7 p.m. 10/02 WBL Tourney UNOH 9 a.m.
9/16 Kenton* H 7 p.m. * - Western Buckeye League match
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FOOTBALL VARSITY FOOTBALL FOOTBALL FOOTBALL
Date Opponent Site Time Date Opponent Site Time Date Opponent Site Time Date Opponent Site Time
8/28 Lima Central Catholic H 7:30 p.m. 8/27 Leipsic A 7 p.m. 8/27 Indian Lake H 7:30 p.m. 8/27 Pandora-Gilboa H 7:30 p.m.
9/03 Jeromesville Hillsdale A 7:30 p.m. 9/03 Paulding* H 7:30 p.m. 9/03 Ada* (Cheerleader Legacy Night) H 7:30 p.m. 9/03 Allen East*(Homecoming) H 7:30 p.m.
9/10 Minster* A 7:30 p.m. 9/10 Bluffton* A 7:30 p.m. 9/10 Allen East* A 7:30 p.m. 9/10 Ada*(Senior Night) H 7:30 p.m.
9/18 Anna* H 7:30 p.m. 9/17 Allen East* H 7:30 p.m. 9/17 Paulding* A 7:30 p.m. 9/17 Lima Cent. Cath.* H 7:30 p.m.
9/24 Columbus Grove* (Parent’s Night) H 7:30 p.m. 9/24 Spencerville* A 7:30 p.m.
9/24 St. Henry* A 7:30 p.m. 9/25 Lima Cent. Cath.* A 7:30 p.m. 10/01 Lima Cent. Cath.* (Homecoming) H 7:30 p.m.
10/01 Versailles* (Homecoming) H 7:30 p.m. 10/01 Crestview* A 7:30 p.m. 10/01 Bishop Hartley A 7:30 p.m.
10/08 Bluffton* A 7:30 p.m.
10/08 Coldwater* H 7:30 p.m. 10/09 Columbus Grove* H 7:30 p.m. 10/15 Crestview* A 7:30 p.m. 10/09 Jefferson* A 7:30 p.m.
10/15 Fort Recovery* A 7:30 p.m. 10/15 Sidney Lehman (HC) H 7 p.m. 10/22 Columbus Bishop Hartley H 7:30 p.m. 10/15 Paulding* A 7:30 p.m.
10/22 Marion Local* A 7:30 p.m. 10/22 Ada* A 7:30 p.m. 10/29 Jefferson* A 7:30 p.m. 10/22 Crestview* H 7:30 p.m.
10/30 New Bremen* (Senior Parent Night) H 7:30 p.m. 10/29 Spencerville* H 7:30 p.m. * - Northwest Conference game 10/29 Bluffton* A 7:30 p.m.
* - Midwest Athletic Conference game * - Northwest Conference game CROSS COUNTRY * - Northwest Conference game
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GIRLS SOCCER VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER 8/28 St. Johns Inv. A 9 a.m. CROSS COUNTRY
Date Opponent Site Time Date Opponent Site Time 9/04 Columbus Grove Inv. A 9 a.m. Date Opponent Site Time
8/24 St. Mary’s Mem. H 5 p.m. 8/23 Van Wert A 5 p.m. 9/07 Allen East/Shawnee H 4:30 p.m. 8/19 All-Comers Meet Spencerville 5 p.m.
8/28 Fort Jennings H 11 a.m. 8/26 Ottoville A 5 p.m. 9/11 Bearcat Inv. H 9 a.m. 8/24 Early Bird Inv. Indian Lake 4 p.m.
9/02 Shawnee H 5 p.m. 9/18 Ottawa-Glandorf Inv. A 9 a.m. 8/28 Delphos Inv. A 9 a.m.
8/30 Miller City A 5 p.m. 9/21 St. John’s/Perry/New Knoxville H 5 p.m. 9/04 Col. Grove Inv. H 9 a.m.
9/04 Lima Senior H 1 p.m. 9/02 Crestview A 5 p.m.
9/07 Coldwater H 5 p.m. 9/25 Van Wert Inv. A 9:30 a.m. 9/11 Tiffin Carnival Tiffin TBA
9/09 St. John’s A 5 p.m. 10/02 Botkins Inv. A 10 a.m. 9/14 Ft. Loramie Inv. A 4:30 p.m.
9/09 Jefferson A 5 p.m. 9/13 Kalida A 5 p.m. 10/05 Allen County Inv. Faurot Pk. 4:30 p.m.
9/11 Ottawa-Glandorf A 1 p.m. 9/21 Ohio Caverns Inv. A 5 p.m.
9/15 Allen East A 5 p.m. 10/09 Anna Inv. A 10 a.m. 9/25 Van Wert Inv. Van Wert 9 a.m.
9/14 Crestview H 5 p.m. 9/22 Ada A 5 p.m. 10/16 Northwest Conference TBA 10 a.m.
9/16 Continental A 5 p.m. 10/02 Greater Louisville Inv. A 1 p.m.
9/25 Continental A 10 a.m. 10/23 Districts TBA 11 a.m. 10/05 Old Shoe Inv. Ottawa 4:30 p.m.
9/18 Wapakoneta A 1 p.m. 9/28 Fort Jennings A 5 p.m. VOLLEYBALL
9/21 Kalida A 7 p.m. 10/09 Anna Inv. A 9 a.m.
10/02 Anna A 11 a.m. Date Opponent Site Time 10/16 NWC meet Van Wert 10 a.m.
9/27 Miller City H 4:30 p.m. 10/05 Lima Cent. Cath. A 5 p.m. 8/31 St. John’s H 6 p.m.
9/30 Ada A 5 p.m. 9/02 Wayne Trace A 6 p.m. 10/23 District Ottawa TBA
10/07 Bluffton A 7 p.m. 10/30 Regional Meet Tiffin TBA
10/04 Bluffton A 5 p.m. 10/09 Lima Senior A 11 a.m. 9/07 New Knoxville A 5:30 p.m.
9/11 Kalida Inv. A 9 a.m. 11/06 State Meet Scioto Downs TBA
10/07 Bath H 5 p.m. 10/11 Cory-Rawson A 5 p.m. -----
10/09 Lima Central Catholic H 1:30 p.m. 9/11 New Bremen JV Inv. A 9 a.m.
------ 9/13 Waynesfield-Goshen H 6 p.m. VOLLEYBALL
10/12 Ottoville A 5 p.m VOLLEYBALL Date Opponent Site Time
BOYS GOLF 9/14 Allen East* H 6 p.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 9/16 Bluffton* H 6 p.m. 8/28 Tri-Match Pettisville 10 a.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 8/30 Waynesfield-Goshen A 6 p.m. 8/31 Leipsic* A 6 p.m.
8/18 Kalida Inv. A 9 a.m. 9/18 Kewpee Classic Bath 10 a.m.
8/31 Perry A 6 p.m. 9/21 Columbus Grove* H 6 p.m. 9/04 Arlington A 10 a.m.
8/19 New Bremen* A 10 a.m. 9/08 Miller City A 6 p.m. 9/23 Crestview* A 6 p.m. 9/11 Tri-Match Carey 10 a.m.
8/20 Celina Inv. A 8:30 a.m. 9/09 Ottoville H 6 p.m. 9/27 Perry H 6 p.m. 9/14 Lincolnview# A 6 p.m.
8/25 Parkway* A 4 p.m. 9/11 Pandora-Gilboa H 10 a.m. 9/28 Jefferson* H 6 p.m. 9/15 Miller City* H 6 p.m.
8/26 Minster* H 4 p.m. 9/13 Antwerp H 6 p.m. 9/30 Lima Cent. Cath.* A 6 p.m. 9/16 Paulding# H 6 p.m.
9/01 Versailles* A 4:30 p.m. 9/14 Ada* H 6 p.m. 10/04 Lima Tem. Christian A 6 p.m. 9/20 Ottoville* A 6 p.m.
9/02 Fort Recovery* H 4:30 p.m. 10/05 Lincolnview* H 6 p.m. 9/21 Spencerville# A 6 p.m.
9/08 Lincolnview H 4 p.m. 9/16 Lima Cent. Cath.* H 6 p.m.
10/07 Paulding* A 6 p.m. 9/23 Allen East# H 6 p.m.
9/09 New Knoxville* A 4 p.m. 9/21 Lincolnview* A 6 p.m. 10/09 Parkway Freshmen Inv. A 9 a.m.
9/23 Paulding* H 6 p.m. 9/28 Bluffton# A 6 p.m.
9/13 Coldwater* A 4:30 p.m. 10/11 Minster A 6 p.m. 9/30 Ada# H 6 p.m.
9/15 Elida A 4:30 p.m. 9/25 Ayersville H 10 a.m. 10/12 Ada* A 6 p.m.
9/27 Lima Tem. Christian A 6 p.m. 10/02 Continental* H 10 a.m.
9/16 Marion Local* A 5 p.m. * - Northwest Conference match 10/05 Crestview# H 6 p.m.
9/18 Delphos Country Club Inv. H 8:30 a.m. 9/28 Spencerville* A 6 p.m. BOYS GOLF
9/30 Allen East* H 6 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time 10/07 Jefferson# A 6 p.m.
9/20 Tri-Match L-B 4:30 p.m. 10/09 Pandora-Gilboa* H 10 a.m.
9/23 St. Henry* H 4 p.m. 10/05 Bluffton* A 6 p.m. 8/09 USV/Kenton Colonial 8:30 a.m.
10/07 Columbus Grove* H 6 p.m. 8/16 Rob Contini Tourn. A 9 a.m. 10/11 Kalida* H 6 p.m.
10/02 Midwest Athletic Conf. A TBA 8/17 Lincolnview/LCC/Allen East* Colonial 4 p.m. 10/12 Lima Cent. Cath.# H 6 p.m.
* - Midwest Athletic Conference meet 10/09 Leipsic H 10 a.m. 10/16 Ottawa-Glandorf H 11 a.m.
10/11 Wayne Trace A 6 p.m. 8/26 Jefferson/Columbus Grove* H 4 p.m.
All home matches are at Delphos Country Club 8/28 Allen East Tourn. Lost Creek 8 a.m. * - Northwest Conference match
GIRLS GOLF 10/12 Crestview* A 6 p.m. # - Putnam County League match
10/14 Kalida A 6 p.m. 8/31 Ada/Allen East* H 4 p.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 9/08 Jefferson/LCC/Allen East* Delphos 4 p.m. ------
8/09 Lincolnview H 10 a.m. * - Northwest Conference match 9/09 Lincolnview/Bluffton* H 4 p.m. COED GOLF
8/16 Celina/Bath Celina 10:30 a.m. ----- 9/13 Lincolnview/Paulding/Crestview* The Woods 4 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time
8/17 Celina/Van Buren H 10 a.m. BOYS GOLF 9/14 Columbus Grove/Bluffton* Country Acres 4 p.m.
8/19 St. Henry* A 4 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time 9/16 LCC/Crestview/Paulding* H 4 p.m. 8/09 Allen East Inv. A 9 a.m.
8/20 New Bremen* A 10 a.m. 9/20 Allen East/Paulding* Auglaize 4 p.m. 8/10 Allen East Inv. A 9 a.m.
8/23 Shawnee H 10 a.m. 8/13 Fort Jennings A 10 a.m. 9/23 Crestview/Ada/Bluffton* Bluffton 4 p.m. 8/12 Fort Jennings* H 10 a.m.
8/24 Versailles* H 10 a.m. 8/16 Rob Contini Tourney Hawthorne Hills 8 a.m. * - Northwest Conference match. All home matches at Tamarac 8/16 Kalida* H 10 a.m.
8/25 Parkway High School H 4:30 p.m. 8/17 Ada/Crestview* H 10 a.m. BOYS SOCCER 8/24 Crestview# H 4 p.m.
8/26 Minster* A 4 p.m. 8/18 Kalida Inv. Country Acres 9 a.m. Date Opponent Site Time 8/26 Spencerville# A 4 p.m.
8/30 Wayne Trace H 4:30 p.m. 8/24 Bluffton/Ada* Bluffton GC 4 p.m. 8/23 Continental A 5 p.m. 9/01 Fort Jennings*A 4 p.m.
8/26 Spencerville* Tamarac 4 p.m. 8/31 Botkins A 6:30 p.m. 9/02 Paulding# A 4 p.m.
9/04 LCC Inv. A 9 a.m. 9/02 Lincolnview A 5 p.m.
9/09 Crestview A 4 p.m. 8/30 Lincolnview/Crestview* Hickory Sticks 4 p.m. 9/07 Allen East# H 4 p.m.
9/04 Sidney Lehman H 2 p.m.
9/13 Coldwater* H 4:30 p.m. 9/01 Allen East* Lost Creek 4 p.m. 9/07 Fairlawn H 5 p.m. 9/09 Allen East# A 4 p.m.
9/15 Wapakoneta A 4:30 p.m. 9/08 LCC/Allen East/Spencerville* H 4 p.m. 9/14 Liberty-Benton H 5 p.m. 9/13 LCC# H 4 p.m.
9/20 Marion Local* H 4:30 p.m. 9/13 Columbus Grove* Country Acres 4 p.m. 9/18 Indian Lake A 2 p.m. 9/14 Bluffton# H 4 p.m.
9/21 St. Henry/Celina Celina 4:30 p.m. 9/18 Delphos Inv. DCC 8:30 a.m. 9/20 Cory-Rawson A 5 p.m. 9/16 Ada# A 4 p.m.
9/23 Willow Bend Inv. A TBA 9/20 Col. Grove/Lincolnview* H 4 p.m. 9/23 Miller City A 5 p.m. 9/18 Delphos Inv. Delphos CC 8:30 a.m.
9/25 Midwest Athletic Conf. A TBA 9/21 Bluffton/Paulding* H 4 p.m. 9/30 Pandora-Gilboa H 5 p.m. 9/20 Jefferson# A 4 p.m.
9/30 Wayne Trace Inv. A TBA 9/23 Paulding* Auglaize CC 4 p.m. 10/02 Marion Harding H 11 a.m. 9/21 Crestview# A 4 p.m.
* - Midwest Athletic Conference meet 9/24 NWC Tourney Hawthorne Hills TBA 10/04 New Knoxville H 5 p.m. 9/24 NWC Inv. Hawthorne Hills TBA
All home matches are at Delphos Country Club 9/27 NWC Tourney Rain Date Hawthorne Hills TBA 10/07 Lima Senior A 6 p.m. 9/27 PCL tournament Pike Run TBA
VOLLEYBALL * - Northwest Conference match 10/09 Lima Cent. Cath. Lima Stadium 3 p.m. * - Northwest Conference match
Date Opponent Site Time All home meets at Delphos Country Club 10/11 Van Wert A 5 p.m. # - Putnam County League match
8/30 Van Wert High School H 5:30 p.m. 10/14 Lincolnview H 5 p.m. All home matches are at Pike Run
Fort Jennings
8/31 Spencerville A 6 p.m.
9/02 Coldwater* A 5:30 p.m.
9/04 Kenton H 10 a.m.
9/08 Lima Central Catholic A 6 p.m.
9/09 Marion Local* A 5:30 p.m. BOYS VARSITY/JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER GIRLS VARSITY/JUNIOR ------
9/11 Pioneer Inv. Kalida 9 a.m. Date Opponent Site Time VARSITY SOCCER
Aug. 23 Lincolnview (JV) A 5 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time BOYS GOLF
9/13 Miller City H 5:30 p.m.
9/16 St. Henry* H 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Bluffton (JV) A 7 p.m. Aug. 23 Wapak A 7 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time
9/21 Parkway* A 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 Bluffton (V) Elida 7 p.m. Aug. 24 Lincolnview (JV) A 5 p.m. Aug. 9 Tee-Off Classic H 8:30 a.m.
9/23 Minster* H 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28 Elida V Quad Finals A TBA Aug. 28 St. John’s A 1 p.m. Aug. 11 Ayersville H 10 a.m.
9/25 Kalida H 10 a.m. Aug. 28 Bluffton JV Quad Finals A TBA Sept. 1 Miller City* A 5 p.m. Aug. 13 Jefferson H 10 a.m.
9/27 Lincolnview A 6 p.m. Aug. 30 Ottawa-Glandorf H 5 p.m. Aug. 18 Kalida Inv. A 9 a.m.
Sept. 2 Kalida* H 5 p.m. Sept. 8 Continental* (V) H 5 p.m.
9/30 New Bremen* H 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Shawnee (JV) H 5 p.m. Aug. 19 Lancer Invitational Hickory Sticks 10 a.m.
10/07 Versailles* A 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 Spencerville (JV) A 5 p.m. Aug. 20 Parkway Deerfield 10 a.m.
10/09 Crestview H 10 a.m. Sept. 9 Continental* A 5 p.m. Sept. 10 Kalida* (V) H 5 p.m.
Sept. 13 Ada (V) A 5 p.m. Aug. 26 Wayne Trace Inv. Pleasant Val. 4:30 p.m.
10/12 Ft. Recovery* (Senior Parents Night) H 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Van Wert (V) H 1 p.m.
Sept. 14 Cory-Rawson (V) A 5 p.m. Sept. 14 Miller City (JV) H 5 p.m. Aug. 30 Miller City* H 4:30 p.m.
10/14 New Knoxville* A 5:30 p.m.
10/16 Ottoville A 9 a.m. Sept. 17 Miller City* A 5 p.m. Sept. 16 Crestview (V) H 5 p.m. Sept. 1 Columbus Grove* H 4 p.m.
* - Midwest Athletic Conference match Sept. 20 Findlay (JV) A 5 p.m. Sept. 18 Bath A 11 a.m. Sept. 9 Arlington Syc. Springs 4:30 p.m.
2010-11 CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 21 Van Buren A 5 p.m. Sept. 20 Bluffton H 5 p.m. Sept. 13 Leipsic*/Miller City* Pike Run 4:30 p.m.
Date Invitational Site Time Sept. 23 Ottoville (JV) A 5 p.m. Sept. 24 Ottoville* (V) A 5 p.m. Sept. 14 Ottoville*/Paulding Auglaize 4 p.m.
8/28 Delphos Invitational Stadium Park 9 a.m. Sept. 25 New Knoxville H 10 a.m. Sept. 28 Jefferson (V) A 5 p.m. Sept. 17 Kalida* H 4:30 p.m.
8/31 Wayne Trace Inv. A 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27 Riverdale (V) A 5 p.m. Sept. 30 Lima Cent. Cath. (V) Elida 7 p.m. Sept. 18 Delphos CC Inv. H 8:30 a.m.
9/04 Columbus Grove Inv. A 9 a.m. Sept. 30 Shawnee H 5 p.m. Oct. 2 Allen East (JV) H 11 a.m. Sept. 20 PCL meet (Leipsic) Pike Run noon
9/11 Spencerville Inv. A 9 a.m. Oct. 2 St. Marys Mem. A noon Sept. 28 Crestview Hickory Sticks 4 p.m.
9/18 Ottawa-Glandorf Inv. A 9 a.m. Oct. 4 Miller City (JV) H 5 p.m. Oct. 5 Lima Senior (V) A 6 p.m.
9/25 Van Wert Inv. A 9 a.m. Oct. 8 Lincolnview (JV) H 5 p.m. Sept. 30 Sectionals Auglaize 9 a.m.
Oct. 7 Temple Christian (V) H 5 p.m.
10/02 Allen East Inv. A 9 a.m. Oct. 9 Pandora-Gilboa* (V) H 11 a.m. Oct. 11 St. Marys Mem. H 5 p.m.
10/05 Allen Co. Inv. Faurot Pk. 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Lincolnview (JV) H 1 p.m. Oct. 14 Ottoville (V) H 5 p.m. * - Putnam County League match
10/07 Coldwater Lions Inv. A 4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 Ottoville* H 5 p.m. Oct. 16 Elida H noon All home matches at Delphos
10/14 Midwest Athletic Conf. A 4:45 p.m. * - Putnam County League match * - Putnam County League match Country Club
S C H E D U L E S
LINCOLNVIEW
Lincolnview Ottoville OTTOVILLE
VOLLEYBALL VARSITY/JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER
Date Opponent Site Time Date Opponent Site Time
Aug. 30 Continental H 6 p.m. 8/26 Jefferson H 5 p.m.
Aug. 31 Ottoville A 6 p.m. 8/28 Bryan A 11 a.m.
Sept. 9 Kalida A 6 p.m. 8/30 Wapakoneta A 7 p.m.
Sept. 14 Columbus Grove* H 6 p.m. 9/02 Lima Senior A 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 Crestview* A 6 p.m. 9/08 Cory-Rawson H 5 p.m.
Sept. 20 Parkway A 6 p.m. 9/14 Lima Cent. Cath. A 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 21 Jefferson* H 6 p.m. 9/16 Miller City* H 5 p.m.
Sept. 23 Lima Cent. Cath.* A 6 p.m. 9/20 Liberty-Benton H 5 p.m.
Sept. 25 Minster Invitational A 9 a.m. 9/24 Fort Jennings* H 5 p.m.
Sept. 27 St. John’s H 6 p.m. 9/27 Ada A 5 p.m.
Sept. 28 Ada* A 6 p.m. 9/28 Crestview H 5 p.m.
Sept. 30 Paulding* H 6 p.m. 10/04 Kalida* A 5 p.m.
Oct. 2 Hicksville/WT Hicksville 10 a.m. 10/07 Continental* H 7 p.m.
Oct. 5 Spencerville* A 6 p.m. 10/12 St. John’s H 5 p.m.
Oct. 7 Allen East* H 6 p.m. 10/14 Fort Jennings A 5 p.m.
Oct. 11
Oct. 12
Oct. 16
New Knoxville
Bluffton*
VW/Antwerp
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10/16 Bath
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The Region’s Leader
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COED CROSS COUNTRY 8/23 Van Wert A 5 p.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 8/25 Riverdale H 5 p.m.
Aug. 28 St. John’s Inv. A 9 a.m. 8/28 Bryan A 1 p.m.
Aug. 31 Wayne Trace Inv. A 4:30 p.m. 8/31 Van Buren A 5 p.m.
Sept. 4 Columbus Grove Inv. A 9 a.m. 9/02 Lima Senior H 5 p.m.
Sept. 11 Spencerville Inv. A 9 a.m. 9/04 Ottawa-Glandorf A 11 a.m. The moment patients begin treatment at St.
Sept. 18 Ottawa-Glan. Inv. A 9 a.m. 9/10 Lincolnview H 5 p.m.
Sept. 25 Van Wert Inv. A 9 a.m. 9/11 Continental (JV) H 5 p.m.
Oct. 2
Oct. 7
Edgerton Inv.
Coldwater Inv.
A
A
9 a.m.
5 p.m.
9/13 Continental* H 5 p.m. Rita’s, they embark on a personal journey to
9/15 Lima Cent. Cath. A 7:15 p.m.
Oct. 16 NWC Meet VW Res. 10 a.m. 9/21 Ada H 5 p.m.
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BOYS GOLF SCHEDULE
9/23
9/25
Fort Jennings (JV)
St. Marys Mem.
H
A
5 p.m.
11 a.m.
recovery. Although those journeys vary from
Date Opponent Site Time 9/28 Pandora-Gilboa* A 5 p.m.
Aug. 17
Aug. 18
Spen./AE/LCC*
Ft. Recovery
Colonial
Elks
1 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
10/01
10/02
Miller City*
Kenton
H
A
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
individual to individual, one thing always
Aug. 19
Aug. 23
Lancer Inv.
Hicksville
H
H
9 a.m.
4 p.m.
10/08 Kalida* A 7 p.m. Compassion
Aug. 24 Jeff./Ada/B’ton* Bluffton 4 p.m.
10/12
10/14
Fort Jennings*
Lima Tem. Christian
A
H
5 p.m.
5 p.m. remains true. St. Rita’s Medical Center leads
Aug. 25
Aug. 26
Ottoville
Wayne Trace Inv.
H
A
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
10/15 New Knoxville
A 5 p.m. Excellence
Aug. 30 Jeff./C’view/B’ton* H 4 p.m. ----- the way.
Sept. 7
Sept. 8
Col. Grove/AE*
St. John’s
Country Acres 4 p.m.
A 4 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Date Opponent Site Time
Human Dignity
Sept. 9 Spen./B’ton* Tamarac 4 p.m. 8/30 Parkway A 6 p.m.
Sept. 11 Antwerp Inv. A 8:30 a.m. 8/31 Lincolnview H 6 p.m. Justice No matter what brings you to our hospital,
Sept. 13 Spen./C’view/Pauld.* H 4 p.m. 9/03 Kalida* A 6 p.m.
Sept. 14 LCC/AE/C’view* H 4 p.m. 9/04 Vanlue H 10 a.m.
Sept. 20 Jefferson/Col. Grove* DCC 4 p.m. 9/09 Jefferson A 6 p.m. Sacredness of Life we’re committed to meeting your needs
Sept. 21 Col. Grove/Ada* H 4 p.m. 9/11 Archbold JV Inv. A 9 a.m.
Sept. 23 Jefferson/Paulding* Auglaize 4 p.m. 9/14 Upper SV A 6 p.m.
Sept. 24 NWC Meet
* - Northwest Conference match
Hawthorne TBA 9/16 Wayne Trace A 6 p.m. Service as well as those of your family and the
9/20 Columbus Grove* H 6 p.m.
All home matches at Hickory Sticks 9/23 Miller City* H 6 p.m.
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GIRLS GOLF SCHEDULE
9/25 Bluffton/McComb A 10 a.m. communities we serve. From advanced
9/27 Ottawa-Glandorf A 6 p.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 9/28 Pandora-Gilboa* H 6 p.m.
Aug. 24 Antwerp A 4 p.m.
Aug. 25 WT/Def./F’view Pleasant Val. 4 p.m.
9/30
10/04
Leipsic*
Ayersville
A
A
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
technology and minimally invasive surgery to
Aug. 31 Crestview* H 4 p.m. 10/07 Lima Senior H 6 p.m.
Sept. 1 Parkway Deerfield 4 p.m.
Sept. 3 St. John’s/WT Pleas. Val. 4 p.m.
10/09
10/12
Coldwater Tri-meet
Lima Tem. Christian
A
H
10 a.m.
6 p.m.
our caring staff of skilled professionals, we
Sept. 14 Crestview* H 4 p.m. 10/14 Continental A 6 p.m.
Sept. 15 LCC/AE/C’view* H 4 p.m.
Sept. 17 Wayne Trace/Ayers. Pleas. Val. 4 p.m.
10/16 St. John’s
A 9 a.m.
help patients ﬁnd the road back to the people,
Sept. 22 Ada/Crestview* H 4 p.m.
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Sept. 24 Willow Bend Inv. A 4 p.m.
CROSS COUNTRY
Sept. 28 Wayne Trace Pleas. Val. 4 p.m.
Date Opponent Site Time places and activities they care about.
Sept. 29 Parkway H 4 p.m.
Sept. 30 Wayne Trace Inv. Pleas. Val. 4 p.m. 8/24 Indian Lake A 4 p.m.
* - Northwest Conference match 8/28 St. John’s Inv. A 9 a.m.
All home matches at Hickory Sticks 8/31 Wayne Trace A 4:30 p.m.
----- 9/04 Columbus Grove Inv. A 9 a.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE 9/11 Spencerville Inv. A 9 a.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 9/14 Lima Senior A 4:30 p.m.
8/27 Fort Jennings H 5 p.m. 9/18
9/25
Ottawa-Glandorf Inv.
Crestview
A
A
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
For more information about our hospital,
8/30 Wapak A 5 p.m.
8/31 St. John’s H 5 p.m. 10/02 Allen East Inv. A 9 a.m.
9/07 Allen East A 5 p.m. 10/05
10/09
Putnam County League
Antwerp
A
A
4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
please visit www.stritas.org.
9/14 Coldwater H 5 p.m.
9/20 Miller City H 5 p.m. 10/12 Ottawa-Glandorf A 4:30 p.m.
9/25 Coldwater A 2 p.m. -----
9/28 New Knoxville A 6 p.m. BOYS GOLF
9/30 Miller City H 5 p.m. Date Opponent Site Time
10/4 Ada H 5 p.m. 8/09 Tee-Off Classic DCC 8:30 a.m.
10/8 Fort Jennings A 5 p.m. 8/18 Kalida Inv. A 9 a.m.
10/9 Botkins H noon 8/19 Lincolnview Inv. A 10 a.m.
------ 8/23 Wayne Trace A 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE 8/24 Kalida A 4:30 p.m.
Date Opponent Site Time 8/25 Lincolnview A 4 p.m.
8/23 Fort Jennings H 5 p.m. 8/30 Leipsic H 4:30 p.m.
8/25 Miller City H 5 p.m. 9/01 Bath H 4:30 p.m.
8/31 Ft. Wayne Fusion A 5 p.m. 9/09 Ayersville Country Acres 4:30 p.m.
9/02
9/10
Spencerville
Ottoville
H
A
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
9/11
9/14
Stryker Inv.
Paulding
A
A
8 a.m.
4 p.m.
The Region’s Leader In Healthcare.
9/16 Continental H 5 p.m. 9/17 Miller City A 4:30 p.m.
9/20 Continental A 5 p.m. 9/18 Delphos CC Inv. A 8:30 a.m.
9/25 Temple Christian H 11 a.m. 9/20 Bluffton H 4 p.m.
9/27 Pandora-Gilboa H 5 p.m. 9/21 Parkway H 4:30 p.m. St. Rita’s Medical Center • 730 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801 • 419.227.3361 • www.stritas.org
10/5 Kalida A 5 p.m. 9/22 Pike Run quad A 4 p.m.
10/7 Botkins H 5 p.m. 9/23 Lima Cent. Cath. (JV) A 4:30 p.m.
10/9 Fort Jennings A 1 p.m. 9/27 PCL meet Pike Run noon
10/14 Spencerville A 5 p.m. All home matches at Delphos Country Club
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