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T36 BLUFFTON Pirates’ ranks left thin by graduation KEY TO THE SEASON QUICK FACTS COACH: Dennis Lee (25th year, 167-94). LAST YEAR: 5-5 overall, 3-5 Northwest Conference. LAST NWC TITLE: 2005. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Spread. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 50. STRENGTHS: Although a majority of the skill players will be inexperienced, Lee likes the overall athleticism including quarterback Robbie Stratton. The kicking game should also be a strength. Matthew Deter has a strong leg and Lee is capable of kicking touchbacks on kickoffs. Offensively and defensively the Pirates have experience up front. WEAKNESSES: Bluffton will have to replace its receiving corps, three starting linebackers and all four starters in the secondary. The Pirates have the players to fill in the gaps, but how long will it take for the new players to adjust to the quickness and speed of varsity football? By NATHAN INNIGER STAFF WRITER Stratton D. Luginbuhl Of fense According to quarterback Robbie Stratton: “We definitely have a strong line this year. The only thing we really need to work on is the receivers and the routes.” Defense According to linebacker Drake Luginbuhl: “We need to get more pressure on the quarterback than we have in past years. It will help take pressure off of our defensive backs.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Joseph Ro. Stratton ATT 138 97 COMP 80 55 YDS 1,423 502 TDS 14 2 RUSHING Hughes Basinger ATT 92 54 YARDS 438 190 AVG 4.8 3.5 TDS 2 9 RECEIVING R.J. Stratton Gillett Deeds Nienberg REC 47 27 19 22 YARDS 766 342 288 283 AVG 16.3 12.7 15.2 12.9 TDS 8 4 0 1 INT 8 5 BLUFFTON — For the past few seasons, Bluffton has had experienced seniors to lean on as it started the season. This year, not so much. The Pirates graduated 13 seniors. Each one started on offense or defense at some point a season ago. Bluffton started 4-2 and the Pirates were in the mix atop the Northwest Conference and region 18 before finishing 5-5 overall and 3-5 in the NWC. One place Bluffton will not be completely inexperienced is at quarterback where sophomore Robbie Stratton will lead the Pirates’ spread after starting the final six games of 2011. Playing in meaningful games down the stretch will be a huge benefit for Stratton. “We started a freshman week five and he finished out the season,” Lee said. “Hopefully, with those five games that he got under his belt as a freshman, we don’t have to go through that learning curve with him and it will be able to open up the playbook for us.” KYLE HUNTER / for The Courier BLUFFTON HIGH’S Austin Bricker, left, breaks up a pass attempt during the Liberty-Benton 7-on-7 camp in July. Stratton, who passed for 502 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions, agrees. “My reads are a lot better. I have better vision of which receivers to pick out and which routes are going to be open,” Stratton said. “I can start reading the defense before the play starts.” Helping Stratton will be an offensive line that returns a few experienced players. Seniors David Emans and Taylor Reineke are returning starters at guard. “We’ve got three or four kids that we have rotated through there at various times and we will look to them for some leadership on that offensive front,” Lee said. Jonah Bourassa, a shifty junior back, is also back in the backfield after a strong finish a season ago. The big question offensively is who will catch the ball. Four of Bluffton’s top pass catching threats were lost to graduation. The plan is to rotate a bunch of players into those spots and see who steps up. See PIRATES’, Page T48 GRIDIRON GURU DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB RB WR WR WR WR OT OT OG OG C PK THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Robbie Stratton Jonah Bourassa Drake Luginbuhl Isacc Little Levi Kistler Andrew Lee Matthew Spallinger Josiah Conley David Emans Taylor Reineke Chris McClain Matt Deter Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. 150 170 185 185 175 155 205 185 215 185 235 175 QB RB WR WR WR WR OT OT OG OG C PK 5-10 5-5 6-0 6-3 6-2 5-7 5-10 6-3 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-11 Good Luck Bluffton Pirates!! BB Excavating & Outdoor Furnaces 419-358-5342 Bluffton, OH According to Lee, the Northwest Conference will be the most competitive that it has been in quite awhile. Plus with the rivalry game at Cory-Rawson and a tough non-conference game with Carey, Bluffton will have to play well week in and week out. If Stratton can make some plays in the passing game and limit mistakes and the defense can do a better job of stopping the run, maybe the Pirates can pull off a winning season. DEFENSIVE UNIT Mitchell Ault Zach Wilson Dylon Alt Robert Demellweek Jordan Skilliter Austin Brickner Austin Devier Landon Sturgill Scott Shumaker Joey Bertka Brady Parkins Mitchell Ault Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. 175 155 155 150 175 140 210 205 195 190 185 175 DE DE DT DT NG MLB OLB OLB CB CB S P 5-6 5-6 6-0 5-10 5-8 5-4 5-4 5-8 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-11 Score On ’em! GO PIRATES! Josiah Conley Isacc Little Austin Devier David Emans Landon Sturgill Drake Luginbuhl Taylor Reineke Zach Wilson Jonah Bourassa Dylan Alt Braden Skilliter Robbie Stratton Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. 185 185 210 215 205 185 185 155 170 155 165 150 DE DE DT DT NG MLB OLB OLB CB CB S 6-3 6-3 5-4 5-10 5-8 6-0 5-11 5-6 5-5 6-0 5-9 5-10 Levi Kistler Scott Shumaker Chris McClain Matthew Spallinger Jacob Garmatter Josh Bracy Jordan Skilliter Austin Brickner Andrew Lee Robbie Stratton Mitchell Ault When you are injured, Dr. Michael Stump and our team will get you safely back to your game. We offer a complete line of rehabilitation services for all sports-related injuries. Improve speed, agility, quickness and general athleticism with Athletic Trainer Kevin Lewis! Sales & Service Bluffton • 419-358-7638 Wt. 175 195 240 205 150 155 175 140 155 150 175 6-2 5-11 5-11 5-10 5-5 5-11 5-8 5-4 5-7 5-10 5-11 Services for building speed or speeding your recovery! S&K Mower 9280 N. Drive Hwy Yr. Ht. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. So. Fr. Bluffton Hospital 419.358.9010 We’re here for you. bvhealthsystem.org BLUFFTON THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T37 Braden Skilliter (1), Jordan Skilliter (2), Devin Luginbuhl (3), Drake Luginbuhl (4), Andrew Lee (8), Isaac Little (9), Robbie Stratton (10), Levi Kistler (11), Bret Rumer (12), Shawn Justus (14), Mitchell Ault (15), Zach Little (16), Dylan Alt (17), Sam Crisp (18), Noah Stratton (21), Austin Brickner (25), Zach Wilson (27), Jonah Bourassa (28), Clay Wilson (29), Cobie Mikesell (30), Eric Prater (33), Jacob Garmatter (35), Robert Demellweek (38), Chris Justus (44), Josh Bracy (45), Dylan Pletcher (50), Ross Zimmerman (51), Scott Shumaker (52), Brady Parkins (53), Misha Groman (54), Kyle Bewsey (55), Andrew Spallinger (56), Matthew Spallinger (57), Landon Sturgill (59), David Myers (60), Skyler Noble (62), Hunter Smith (63), David Emans (64), Taylor Reineke (65), Cody Williams Basinger (67), Austin Devier (68), Josiah Conley (70), Joey Bertka (71), Tristan Bischoff (72), Chris McClain (73), Brandon Henry (76), Zac Holbrook (80), Joel Siefker (81), Kyle Swank (83), Matt Deter (85), Gabe Meyer (88). Head coach: Dennis Lee. Assistants: Steve Lemley, Bryant Miller, Mac Davies, Todd Fleharty, Don Leader. 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Cory-Rawson 31 Carey September 7 Delphos Jefferson* 14 Crestview* 21 Ada* 28 Allen East* October 5 Spencerville* 12 Lima Central Catholic* 19 Paulding* 26 Columbus Grove* (All games 7:30 p.m.) * -- Northwest Conference games A H H A H A A A H H Bluffton PIRATES 2011 RESULTS Cory-Rawson Carey Delphos Jefferson Convoy Crestview Ada 35-21 35-28 37-28 20-27 44-48 Allen East Spencerville Lima Cent. Catholic Paulding Columbus Grove RECORD BOOK 21-14 14-28 3-39 21-0 14-42 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 6-4 5-5 4-6 4-6 4-6 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 5-5 7-3 11-1 8-3 7-3 T38 CA R EY Little bit of green showing in usual Carey blue and white KEY TO THE SEASON Meek STAFF WRITER O FFE N S E D E FE N S E According to linebacker Austin Tschanen: “We need to be known as a hard-hitting team. We want to hit people so hard that they don’t want to play us.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Orians ATT 59 COMP 34 YDS 576 TD 4 RUSHING Orians Cusac Tschanen Bash Niederkohr ATT 121 109 120 55 60 YDS 808 749 729 418 401 AVG 7.5 6.9 6.1 7.6 6.7 TD 9 14 8 6 9 RECEIVING Cusas REC 11 YDS 184 AVG 16.7 TD 0 QUICK FACTS By JAMIE BAKER Tschanen According to quarterback Justin Meek: “We want to make it farther than the first round of the playoffs this year. We need to run the ball, make our blocks and play smash-mouth football.” INT 5 CAREY — This year’s Carey football team will be a work in progress. The dominant color at Wentling Field won’t be Carey blue and white, it’s going to be green. There are a lot of young players who will be cast in starting roles. “This is probably the youngest and the smallest overall team we’ve had in the last five or six years,” said six-year Carey coach Todd Worst. “These guys are young. Some of the sophomore kids are still immature. You start comparing 18 -year-olds to 15- and 16-year--olds and there’s a big difference. “It’s going to take some mistakes for them to get better. We’re going to be a lot better in game 3 and game 4 than we are going to be in game 1.” The Blue Devils lost a big and talented senior class that posted an 8-3 record, losing to Liberty Center in the opening round of the Division V, Region 18 playoffs. All-conference offensive linemen Alex Damschroder and Ian Rechten- KYLE HUNTER / for The Courier JUSTIN MEEK, Carey’s backup quarterback and starting strong safety, looks down field during the Bucyrus 7-on-7 camp and lineman challenge in July. bach graduated along with defensive backs Jacob Bash, Bryce Orians and Brandon Distel. Tyler Cusac, a secondteam all-Midland Athletic League pick at running back, is also gone. Graduation hit Carey hard on both sides of the football, too, so getting the youngsters up to speed as quickly as possible has been a priority during the preseason. “We have to get them to develop some confidence so that they make See LITTLE, Page T48 COACH: Todd Worst (6th year, 47-19). LAST YEAR: 8-3 overall, 6-1 Midland Athletic League. LAST MAL TITLE: 2009. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Wishbone. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 4-3. STRENGTHS: The Blue Devils have the makings of a sound running game with a hard-running back that’s tough to bring down in Austin Tschanen. The Blue Devils also have tradition with playoff Werst appearances in five of the last 10 years. The team should be deeper than some of their MAL counterparts with 56 players on the roster, including 21 sophomores. WEAKNESSES: Numbers can be a blessing and a curse. Those 21 sophomores are going to be counted on to play right away and none have varsity experience. The Blue Devils are much smaller than they’ve been in the past which could make it a little more difficult to execute their smash-mouth style of offense and defense. DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB RB RB FB WR OT OT OG OG C TE PK THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Matt Holsinger Austin Tschanen Brian Powers Levi Smalley Austin Patton Zach Sauber Jacob Goble Anthony Blair Bryce Mullholand Brady Mullholand Drake Williams Satchel Strahm Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. So. 165 190 160 185 149 175 250 205 200 180 157 155 QB RB RB FB WR OT OT OG OG C TE 5-9 5-7 5-11 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-8 Justin Meek Brandon Zechman Terry Nordyke Tyler Higgins Satchel Strahm Heth Smallwood Levi Patrick Lucas Allison Alex Naaeyaert Kyle Swartz Will McMahon DEFENSIVE UNIT Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So. 170 160 161 150 153 286 195 160 215 216 200 DE DE DT DT ILB ILB SS SS CB CB FS P 5-10 5-9 5-8 5-5 5-8 6-3 6-1 5-7 6-1 5-8 6-0 Kurtz Shoe Store Member FDIC The First Citizens National Bank Wharton, Carey, Upper Sandusky Nevada, Marion, Powell, Dunkirk “Serving Carey Since 1952” Shoes for the family Shirt printing HQ Blue Devil Apparel HQ Carey, OH 396-7528 Our 60th Anniversary 1952 - 2012 Alex Naeyaert Bryce Mullholand Colton Orians Jacob Moran Will McMahon Austin Tschanen Justin Meek Brian Powers Satchel Strahm Austin Patton Brandon Zechman Austin Patton Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. 215 200 257 264 200 190 170 150 153 149 160 149 DE DE DT DT ILB ILB SS CB CB FS P 6-1 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-7 5-10 5-11 5-8 5-9 5-9 5-9 We Are Right Behind You This Season! Go Blue Devils! Levi Patrick Anthony Blair Zach Sauber Kyle Swartz Dylan Musgrave Tyler Higgins Dalton Billock Tyler Stoops Matt Holsinger Austin Patton Justin Meek Yr. Ht. Wt. GRIDIRON GURU Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. 195 205 195 216 165 150 170 151 165 149 170 Some MAL media tabbed Carey as the league favorite. With inexperience all over the field, that might be a tall order. But the MAL may be a little down and if the Blue Devils’ youngsters can get it together quickly, they may be able to contend. 6-1 5-10 5-9 5-8 5-9 5-5 5-9 5-11 5-9 5-9 5-10 :OIQ :[TOUT³Y Hit ’em Hard Blue Devils! KI;: 97H 9;DJ;H .'+ ;$ <_dZbWo Ij$ 9Wh[o" E^_e *'/#)/,#'+(* Stombaugh Batton Funeral Home 225 W. Findlay St. Carey, OH 43316 419-396-7520 =EE: BK9A 8BK; :;L?BI 201 N Vance St • Carey 419-396-6071 www.careycu.com CA R EY THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T39 Austin Patton (1), Cody Ferguson (2), Justin Meek (7), Trevor Karcher (8), Christopher Stephan (9), Satchel Strahm (10), Bryan Powers (11), Abel LaRoche (12), Tyler Stoops (13), Matthew Holsinger (14), Wade Neal (15), Jacob Montz (16), Chance Espenschied (17), Dylan Noon (19), Alex Distel (21), Jared Wentling (22), Terry Nordyke (23), Dion Blanton (24), Austin Tschanen (28), Brandon Zechman (30), Kyler Santos (31), Will McMahon (32), Tyler Higgins (33), Dylan Musgrave (36), Levi Smally (37), Tristen Smith (40), Jocosa Way (41), Zach Brodman (42), Chase McCleese (44), Dalton Billock (49), Caden Johnson (52), Marcus O’Flaherty (53), Alex Naeyaert (54), Noah Billock (55), Anthony Blair (56), Colton Orians (57), Nathaniel Griffin (58), Zach Sauber (59), Kyle Swartz (61), Gavin Lowe (62), Bryce Mullholand (63), Lucas Allison (68), Brady Mullholand (69), Adric Stombaugh (70), Levi Patrick (71), Noah McCartney (72), Tyler Green (73), Devon Patrick (74), Jacob Moran (76), Jacob Goble (77), Heth Smallwood (78), Aaron Jacoby (81), Nolan Roszman (82), Tyler Hoover (84), Drake Williams (85), Carter Smith (89). Head coach: Todd Worst. Assistant coaches: Bob Damschroder, Jonathon Mershman, David Steen, Tim Baldridge, Josh Traxler, Joe Clingler, Doug Weaver. 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Upper Sandusky 31 Bluffton September 7 Toledo Scott 14 Mohawk* 21 Fremont St. Joseph* 28 Tiffin Calvert* October 5 Lakota* 12 North Baltimore* 19 Hopewell-Loudon* 26 Seneca East* (All games 7 p.m. except Bluffton at 7:30) * -- Midland Athletic League H A H H A H H A H A Carey BLUE DEVILS 2011 RESULTS Upper Sandusky Bluffton Toledo Scott Fremont St. Joseph Tiffin Calvert 42-13 28-35 38-0 55-14 34-21 Lakota North Baltimore Hopewell-Loudon Seneca East Mohawk GO BLUE DEVILS WALTER BROS. INC. AUCTIONEERS GO BLUE DEVILS! Ben, Tom & Matt Walter Kris Gosche www.walterbrosinc.com 901 N. MAIN ST., FINDLAY 419-424-0944 RECORD BOOK 54-6 39-6 15-29 19-17 55-7 PLAYOFFS Liberty Center 0-28 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 8-3 6-4 10-2 10-2 8-3 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 5-5 4-6 5-5 8-3 6-4 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES www.republicservices.com 1-800-491-1115 AN ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNER YOU CAN COUNT ON COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL WASTE COLLECTION DISPOSAL GOOD LUCK BLUE DEVILS! & T40 ELMWOOD Cooper brings experience and enthusiasm to Royals’ program KEY TO THE SEASON Foster QUICK FACTS By JAMIE BAKER Krouse STAFF WRITER O FFE N S E According to quarterback Zach Foster: “We have to utilize our speed. We have a lot of fast guys and we have a big offensive line so we should be able to run the ball inside and outside this year.” D E FE N S E According to defensive tackle Justin Krouse: “We need to stay low and get some better penetration on the line. Our defensive backs are all back so that should help give us a much stronger defense this season.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Foster ATT 184 COMP 63 YDS 908 TD 5 RUSHING Garner Arnold Smith ATT 167 65 103 YDS 906 355 274 AVG 5.4 5.5 2.7 TD 6 4 4 RECEIVING Hosmer Arnold REC 17 11 YDS 297 235 AVG 17.5 21.4 TD 1 0 INT 14 BLOOMDALE — With a new football stadium and a young first-year head coach with new ideas, the operative word around Elmwood season is “change”. Brian Cooper takes over for Elmwood grad Vic Meyer, who stepped aside in January after posting a 12-18 record in three seasons. Cooper brings a wealth of coaching experience to the program. The 2002 Swanton graduate was a student intern with Ohio State for two seasons. He spent two years as an assistant at Swanton, a year as a student intern at the University of Toledo, followed by stints as an assistant at Rossford and Bryan the last two seasons. Cooper also brings a bundle of enthusiasm in an effort to elevate an Elmwood program that hasn’t had a winning record since 2008. “The biggest thing we’re trying to do is instill a positive attitude in our kids,” Cooper said. “We’re focusing on positive thinking and working hard. Like I told the KYLE HUNTER / for The Courier AARON ARNOLD of Elmwood eyes the ball prior to a catch at the LibertyBenton 7-on-7 camp in July. kids from day one, if you give us the effort and take the coaching you’re given, the wins will take care of themselves. “The kids have to realize that things in life are going to be tough; football is going to be tough. But you can’t let one play affect the entire game.” Having senior Zach Foster (6-foot1, 170 pounds) for his second season at quarterback will certainly help the Royals’ transition. Foster threw for 908 yards and five touchdowns with 14 interceptions. He added three scores on the ground. “I like the flexibility with the weapons we have on offense,” Cooper said. “Zach Foster at quarterback gives our offense a lot of different looks. He can sell the run like nobody’s business and at the same time he can throw the ball to a number of different receivers.” Foster will have a pair of big, See COOPER, Page T48 DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB RB WR WR WR WR OT OG OG OG C PK THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Zach Foster Michael Smith Aaron Arnold Ben Williams Michael Chapman Derick Mobus Austin Hoiles Justin Krouse Michael Meeker Cody Eaken Mica Robinson Sebastian Baxter Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. 170 180 190 160 175 190 210 290 215 190 220 160 QB RB WR WR WR WR OT OG C 6-1 5-9 6-4 5-10 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-4 5-10 Aaron Arnold Austin Isaacs Sebastian Baxter Cody Keaton Jake Wise Michael Baer Aaron West Sawyer Haines Devin Uzelac COACH: Brian Cooper (1st year). LAST YEAR: 4-6 overall, 2-5 Northern Buckeye Conference. LAST LEAGUE TITLE: 2006. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Pistol. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 3-5. STRENGTHS: Having Foster back at quarterback certainly will help solidify Elmwood’s new offense. Big, fast targets returning in Arnold and Mobus, two of the better athletes in the NBC, is good news. The Cooper Royals also have three or four big and experienced bodies along the offensive and defensive lines. A new young head coach with a positive attitude should be a shot in the arm for the program. WEAKNESSES: There is limited experience at running back and at the receiver positions. It may take a few games before players feel comfortable in their roles in Elmwood’s new offensive and defensive schemes. Depth could also be a concern. With just 38 players on the roster the Royals may be outmanned in some NBC games, particularly against powerhouses Eastwood and Genoa. DEFENSIVE UNIT Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. 190 170 160 160 180 160 280 225 220 DE DE NT MLB OLB OLB SD WD CB CB S P 6-4 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-5 6-0 Mica Robinson Sawyer Haines Cody Eaken Taylor Meiring Jake Wise Michael Smith Michael Baer Derick Mobus Zach Foster Ben Williams Aaron Arnold Aaron Arnold Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. 220 225 190 170 180 180 160 190 170 160 190 190 DE DE NG MLB CB CB 6-4 6-5 5-10 5-11 6-0 5-9 5-10 6-3 6-1 5-10 6-4 6-4 GO ROYALS! Justin Krouse Austin Hoiles Austin Isaacs Michael Meeker Sebastian Baxter Brik Dauterman Yr. Ht. Wt. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. 290 210 170 215 160 130 6-2 6-2 5-6 6-0 5-10 5-8 Elmwood Royals N.A.T. Good Luck this Sports Year Transportation Bradner, OH 1-800-332-2783 CYGNET PIZZA 206 Front St., Cygnet, OH 419-655-2455 PICK-UP OR DELIVERY With a solid start in nonconference play, a winning season could be within reach. 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Main St. * Findlay 419-423-9145 www.hitchingsinsurance.com ELMWOOD THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T41 Brik Dauterman (2), Michael Chapman (3), Aaron Arnold (5), Taylor Meiring (6), Ben Williams (7), Zach Foster (8), Dylan Hall (9), Sebastian Baxter (11), Nick Gillet (15), Caleb Rider (18), Michael Baer (20), Ryan Aufdencamp (28), Michael Smith (31), Keyon Camden (33), Austin Issacs (34), Noah Smith (35), Lance Reidling (43), Derick Mobus (45), Austin Jasso (48), Thomas Wagler (50), Cody Eaken (53), Jacob Firsdon (54), Austin Hoiles (55), Michael Meeker (57), Devin Uzelac (58), Brett Jones (59), Treg Snowden (62), Nolan Kerr (66), Nick Wiseman (68), Aaron West (70), Sawyer Haines (72), Mica Robinson (73), Rob Bentley (77), Justin Krouse (78), Jacob Wise (85), Cody Keaton (86).... Head coach: Brain Cooper. Assistant coaches: Dale Bernard, Sean Buckley, TJ Buckley, Justin Schafer, Jason Shirkey, Scott Wongrowski. Head coach: Brian Cooper. 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent August 24 Gibsonburg 31 Hopewell-Loudon September 7 North Baltimore 14 Woodmore* 21 Eastwood* 28 Lake* October 5 Genoa* 12 Rossford* 19 Fostoria* 26 Otsego* (All games 7 p.m.) * -- Northern Buckeye Conference Home/Away A H A H A A H H A H Elmwood ROYALS 2011 RESULTS Gibsonburg Hopewell-Loudon North Baltimore Woodmore Eastwood 33-14 6-38 12-8 31-21 0-52 Lake Genoa Rossford Fostoria Otsego THE BEST DENTAL CARE GOOD LUCK ROYALS! Paul Gnepper 419-299-3524 Findlay 419-422-3852 www.cruisin2.com WITH THE BEST DENTAL TEAM AT 335 N. Main St., Fostoria (419) 435-6700 Always accepting new patients RECORD BOOK 8-20 6-65 27-6 8-21 14-61 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 GOOD LUCK ROYALS! 4-6 5-5 3-7 6-4 7-3 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 8-2 7-4 6-4 8-4 3-7 Steven J. Arnold 1319 N. Main Street Suite B Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 424-9668 1-888-424-1834 T42 FOSTOR I A Kelly introducing Fostoria to new plans of attack KEY TO THE SEASON QUICK FACTS By SHANNON DOVE FOR THE COURIER Cousin Couch O FFE N S E According to senior quarterback Adonis Cousin: “We’ll have a nice offensive line. Last year we were a junior-dominated offensive line and (they’re) all seniors this year, so I think our offensive line should be pretty solid.” D E FE N S E According to senior tackle Billy Couch: “Our defensive line is experienced. We’re going to run a lot more coverages than we did last year and some new ones.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Cousin ATT 239 RUSHING Settles ATT YARDS 127 456 COMP 116 RECEIVING REC. YARDS Bernal-Danner 48 508 YDS 1,272 TD 9 AVG. 3.6 TD 4 AVG. 10.6 TD 2 INT 13 FOSTORIA — Although the program may have fallen on rough times, Fostoria’s football team is steeped in tradition. So when the head coaching job opened this summer, Jim Kelly, formerly the head coach at Lakota, jumped at the opportunity to lead the Redmen. “There’s a lot of tradition here and that always pushes us, pushes the players,” Kelly said. “We’re excited about every week, every opportunity, win or lose, because it’s an opportunity to get better and to build our program.” Kelly wasn’t hired until late May, but he is pleased with the turnout at weight lifting and conditioning over the summer. That enthusiasm has carried over into the preseason. “We’re making good strides every day, getting better,” Kelly said. If pressed to describe his offensive scheme, Kelly categorizes it as a spread. But he’s instituting a number of things to give the Redmen options and utilize their strengths. Fostoria will primarily run the ball. KYLE HUNTER / for The Courier FOSTORIA QUARTERBACK Adonis Cousin, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound senior, looks for a receiver at the Lakota 7-on-7 camp. “I think (we have) a good core group of seniors that have good experience,” Kelly said. “We have some real good athletes on the team.” Kelly is confident that his quarterbacks, senior and three-year starter Adonis Cousin and sophomore Dominique Fuller, have the skill and playmaking ability to run the new offense. “Adonis understands the speed of the game, the physicality of the game,” Kelly said. Cousin feels the Redmen have adapted well to the changes and are poised to improve on last year’s 5-5 record that included a 5-2 mark in the Northern Buckeye Conference. “We like the offense that we’re running and we look forward to coach Kelly putting us in position to win games,” Cousin said. “We have a lot of multiple sets. We run I-formation, spread, it’s just a variety of different things.” See KELLY, Page T49 DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB TE RB FB WR WR LT RT LG RG C THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Adonis Cousin Anthony Dean Keanu Crowe Eric Sanchez Montel Ferguson Elijah Hampton Jalen Robinson Billy Couch Sam Heath Bryson Shaver Darran Lambright Yr. Ht. Wt. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. 205 225 175 205 160 165 260 220 255 240 220 6-3 6-3 5-9 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-0 5-9 5-10 Pos. DEFENSIVE UNIT Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. DE DE DT DT N LB LB LB CB CB FS Jalen Robinson Billy Couch Deante Lincoln Nathan Clagg Monty Philon Tony Mauricio Eric Sanchez Alex Navarro Montel Ferguson David Cook Elijah Hampton Yr. Ht. Wt. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. 260 220 275 265 275 160 205 215 160 155 165 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-1 Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. COACH: Jim Kelly (1st year). LAST YEAR: 5-5 overall, 5-2 Northern Buckeye League. LAST TITLE: 2008 in Northern Ohio League. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Spread. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 50 & odd front. STRENGTHS: Kelly likes what he’s seen in his core group of seniors as far as leadership skills both on and off the field. He has got some playmakers with experience and the Redmen hope Kelly to rely on them as they continue to adapt to Kelly’s offense. WEAKNESSES: The team is not as physical as Kelly would like and the Redmen need to continue to work on that. GRIDIRON GURU After a slow start last season, the Redmen finished strong, winning five of their last six games and Kelly will want the team to pick up where it left off. That will depend largely if the team buys into his system which, so far, looks as if it is. Plenty of experienced players have returned, and this should help ease the transition as Kelly institutes the new system. The Fostoria Redmen know the meaning of hard work. Great accomplishments are the result of hard work. The kind of work every Redmen puts in. You are an inspiration to us all. Go Redmen. biorefining poet.com/fostoria FOSTOR I A THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T43 David Cook (2), CJ Twinning (3), Alex Souders (4), Deandre Cannon (6), Elijah Hampton (7), Jalen Williams (9), Cordero Diaz (10), Dillon Soals (12), Alan Heacock (15), Dom Fuller (16), Adonis Cousin (19), Keegan Green (20), Keanu Crowe (21), Caleb Gooding (22), Montel Ferguson (23), Garret Sferro (24), Braxton Miller (25), Tyler Agapio (26), Anthony Dean (30), Juan Mendez (31), JJ Fuller (32), Anthony Thomas (33), Tony Mauricio (34), Ethan Roy (35), Darnell Williams (36), Elliot Hossler (39), Austyn Ray (40), Xavier Ragin (42), Quentin Bunley (43), Alex Navarro (44), Eric Sanchez (45), Caleb Danko (48), Deante Lincoln (50), Isaiah Brough (52), Sam Heath (53), Deandre Bunley (55), Billy Couch (57), Dustin Couch (58), Jacob Wonder (60), Gabe Delarosa (62), Nathan Clagg (63), Darran Lambright (64), Caleb Peace (65), Brystan Baeder (66), Jalen Robinson (72), Micah Randall (73), Bryson Shaver (75), Tony Reynolds (80), Kyle Kreh (81), Eli Valasquez (83), Monty Philon (84), Blake Bush (86), Jimmie Cooper (87), Baran Acinan (89), Gabe Thompson (93), Nolan Gilts (96). Head coach: Jim Kelly. Assistant coaches: Chris Kamelesky, Joe Munoz, Bryan Bernal, Julius Higginbotham, Justin Milisorer, Marcus Hyde, Ray Dickerhoof, Clay Chapman, Kevin Chapman. 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Ottawa-Glandorf (7:30) A 31 Bowling Green H September 7 Tiffin Columbian (7:30) A 14 Genoa* H 21 Otsego* A 28 Woodmore* H October 5 Eastwood* A 12 Lake* A 19 Elmwood* H 26 Rossford* A (All games 7 p.m. except those listed above) * -- Northern Buckeye Conference GOOD LUCK REDMEN! Paul Gnepper 419-299-3524 Findlay 419-422-3852 www.cruisin2.com Fostoria REDMEN 2011 RESULTS Ottawa-Glandorf Bowling Green Tiffin Columbian Genoa Otsego 0-32 13-14 0-52 0-55 13-9 PHOTO STORE Woodmore Eastwood Lake Elmwood Rossford RECORD BOOK 37-16 7-63 26-21 21-8 30-21 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 5-5 0-10 3-7 10-2 8-3 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 5-5 6-4 4-6 3-7 5-5 Purchase photos, coffee mugs, key chains and more with pictures taken by newspaper photographers. THECOURIER.COM REVIEWTIMES.COM T44 ST. W ENDELIN Mohawks adapting well to Bodart’s approach KEY TO THE SEASON Miller By SHANNON DOVE Reinhart FOR THE COURIER Of fense According to senior quarterback Zach Miller: “I think we have speed in the backfield, so we can get around the corner. Our linemen, our two guards are pretty big kids, so hopefully the inside (will be open) running the ball.” Defense According to senior safety Austin Reinhart: “I think our linebackers are strong. We have a lot of returning players there, so we have that experience, which helps us out a lot.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Miller ATT 227 COMP 96 YDS 1,662 TD 16 RUSHING Hrabak Reinhart ATT 58 46 YARDS 339 289 AVG. 5.9 6.3 TD 3 1 RECEIVING Shontz Reinhart REC 39 19 YDS 661 481 AVG. 16.9 25.3 TD 6 4 INT 10 FOSTORIA — First-year Fostoria St. Wendelin head coach Jim Bodart is settling into his new job as well as could be expected under the circumstances. He was hired late in the summer to coach a program struggling with numbers and moving into a new league. Bodart replaces Bill Hrabak, who lost his teaching job at St. Wendelin due to staff cuts and subsequently resigned as football coach. As Bodart sees it, the key to keeping things flowing is being positive. “The seniors have done a fantastic job of staying positive,” Bodart said. “They’re the ones who were with the other staff the longest and they’ve been exceptionally positive and exceptionally willing to learn and listen and accept.” Senior quarterback and outside linebacker Zach Miller says the team is adapting well. “At first everybody was kind of hesitant, but now everything is going pretty smoothly, I’d say,” Miller said. “It’s all going pretty good.” Among the changes Bodart has instituted are a new offensive scheme and extensive conditioning. “We are going to be running a lot of different offensive looks with focus on ball control and clock control,” Bodart said. “We’ll be running some power I, some wing-T, and then also bring it back to a lot of the shotgun that they had some success with last year.” Conditioning will be critical for the Mohawks. With just 14 players on the roster, each performer will be playing both ways. Defensively, the Mohawks are going to be running a 4-4, similar to what was used last season. “With our kids’ size — we’re not an exceptionally large team, physically — our defense is going to be a very mobile group,” Bodart said. “We’re going to move around a lot, try to keep everybody moving, keep everybody guessing.” Miller has some experienced players joining him in the backfield with senior Austin Reinhart and junior Brad Buhrow at the running backs and junior Cole Williams at halfback. Newcomers likely to see time in the backfield are junior Brady Rutter and freshmen Justin Wagner and Sheldon Doogs. On the offensive line are veterans Zach Gillett, a senior, juniors Trent Whetsel and Caleb Colburn, sophomores Rob Park and Donovan Scudder, and newcomers Davy Smith, a senior, and junior Austin Turner. THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 QUICK FACTS SHANNON DOVE / for The Courier CALEB COLBURN does a footwork drill during an early-season St. Wendelin practice. “We’ve got a very balanced team,” Bodart said. “We’ve got a couple of fast kids, we’ve got a couple of kids that we think are going to be willing to knock heads with other people.” Defensively, the Mohawks will have Gillett, Smith, Whetsel, Turner and Park on the line, Miller, Scudder and Wagner at linebackers and Reinhart, Williams, Buhrow, Rutter and Doogs in the backfield. Colburn will split his time between the defensive See MOHAWKS, Page T48 DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB RB RB HB TE OL OL OL OL OL OL Yr. Ht. Zach Miller Austin Reinhart Brady Rutter Cole Williams Brad Buhrow Zach Gillett Davy Smith Trent Whetsel Caleb Colburn Donovan Scudder Rob Park Wt. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. GOOD LUCK TEAMS ON A WINNING SEASON Kohart Recycling Hours M-F 8-4:30// Sat. 9-12 634 Spruce St. Fostoria 419-435-7792 Pos. QB RB RB TE OL OL DEFENSIVE UNIT Yr. Ht. Austin Reinhart Zach Miller Brad Buhrow Sheldon Doogs Justin Wagner Austin Turner Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Wt. Pos. DL DL DL DL DL LB LB DB DB DB DB Yr. Ht. Zach Gillett Davy Smith Trent Whetsel Caleb Colburn Rob Park Zach Miller Donovan Scudder Austin Reinhart Cole Williams Brad Buhrow Brady Rutter Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. S0. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Wt. Pos. DL DL LB LB LB DB Yr. Ht. Austin Turner Donovan Scudder Davy Smith Caleb Colburn Justin Wagner Sheldon Doogs Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Wt. COACH: Jim Bodart (1st year). LAST YEAR: 6-3. LAST LEAGUE TITLE: 1991. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: I-formation, shotgun. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 4-4. STRENGTHS: An experienced core of players in the offensive skill positions should allow the Mohawks to be creative offensively. Also, the team is close knit and Bodart hopes this will keep Bodart his squad positive throughout the season. WEAKNESSES: With only 14 players, it is imperative that the Mohawks avoid injuries. Additionally, in-game fatigue could wear on the players and Bodart doesn’t have a lot of options to replace players. Physical size is another concern because St. Wendelin does not have an over abundance of players in the 6-foot-2, 200-pound range. GRIDIRON GURU With just 14 players on the roster, Bodart has his work cut out for him, keeping kids healthy enough to play and with limited options as far as substitutions. However, with a veteran offensive backfield, the Mohawks should have no trouble moving the ball once things get clicking. Being the only school team in the new CALA should give St. Wendelin an advantage and the Mohawks can definitely be successful in the league. Good Luck This Season ST. W ENDELIN THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T45 Austin Reinhart (5), Zach Miller (4), Zach Gillett (58), Davy Smith (76), Trent Whetsel (53), Caleb Coburn (55), Cole Williams (80), Brad Buhrow (45), Austin Turner (60), Brady Rutter (22), Rob Park (75), Donovan Scudder (44), Justin Wagner (34), Sheldon Doogs (9). Head coach: Jim Bodart. Assistants: Jerry Rumschlag, Bill Whetsel, Adam Flugga. Trainer: Lauren Ahle. 2012 SCHEDULE Date September October 8 Opponent Home/Away Washtenaw A 15 South. Chalker (2 p.m.) H 22 Downriver, Mich. A 29 Livingston Co., Mich. A Genesee, Mich. A 13 Fort Wayne A 20 Metro Detroit H 28 CFL Playoffs H 6 All games 7 p.m. St. Wendelin MOHAWKS 2011 RESULTS Danbury Southington Chalker Troy Christian Cleve. Lutheran East Ridgemont PHOTO STORE 24-43 14-20 21-20 36-6 28-15 Grove City Christian 30-47 Washtenaw Saints 45-0 Lima Perry 13-2 Evangel Christian (Ky.) 29-0 RECORD BOOK 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 6-3 3-3 0-10 4-6 2-8 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2-8 0-10 0-10 2-6 3-7 Purchase photos, coffee mugs, key chains and more with pictures taken by newspaper photographers. THECOURIER.COM REVIEWTIMES.COM T46 NORTH BA LTIMOR E Woodruff relying on quality among 24 players KEY TO THE SEASON Ishmael By DAVE HANNEMAN Snyder STAFF WRITER O FFE N S E According to running back Dalton Ishmael: “We saw a lot of nine-man fronts last year. Teams really overloaded the box. This year we’re throwing in more pass plays and outside plays. We can’t go halfway or 50 percent, though. We have to block better, run hard and go all out all the time.” D E FE N S E According to defensive lineman Jady Snyder: “We need to be stronger and quicker up front. The linemen have to fill the holes so the linebackers can do their job. Instead of being just “One-wrap Charlie-ing” everybody needs to wrap guys up.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Jordan Watson ATT 32 RUSHING Dalton Ishmael Jonathon Long ATT 171 73 COMP 9 TDS INT 1 5 YARDS AVG 1,173 6.9 305 4.2 TDS 20 --- anchor the offensive line. Snyder, who played last year at 6-4 and 315 pounds, epitomizes the weight-room commitment made in the off season. He’s grown an inch, lost 40 pounds and improved his bench press to around 300 pounds. “I feel I got quicker, stronger and I have a lot more energy,” Snyder said. For his size, Snyder is also one of the quickest players on the team, and unbeaten at a five-dot drill used to improve players’ agility. He’s taken on all challengers, including Ishmael, North Baltimore’s top running back and a returning first-team all-league standout. “I toasted him pretty bad,” Snyder said with a smile. “I tell him all the time he has a gift a lot of other kids do not have,” Woodruff said. “One on one, I don’t think there’s anybody he can’t block.” Ishmael rushed for 1,173 yards, averaged 6.9 yards per carry and scored 20 touchdowns a year ago. “I did pretty well my sophomore year (553 yards, 7 TDs), so I knew teams would be keying on me,” said Ishmael, a tough runner who is getting Division I college interest as a wrestler. “I was ready for it. I’m ready for it this year, too, but we’ll be passing more, we’ll have more outside plays instead of going straight up off guard or off tackle. I think we’re going to be more balanced.” COACH: Dino Woodruff (2nd year, 3-7; 14-16 from 2003-2005). LAST YEAR: 3-7 overall, 1-6 Midland Athletic League. LAST MAL TITLE: 1995. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Pistol Wing-T. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 5-2. STRENGTHS: Offensive line, running attack, a commitment to the weight room and team continuity. Jady Snyder (6-5, 270, sr.) brings not only a strong physical presence to the line, but a comWoodruff mitted attitude as well after dropping 40 pounds and improving his bench press, dead lift and quickness. Ishmael is a durable and productive back (278 carries, 1,726 yards, 27 TDs) over the past two seasons. Woodruff also sees a team unity in this group. WEAKNESSES: Numbers and depth. North Baltimore has good football players. The Tigers just don’t have big numbers. That means a lot of players will have to go both ways and some freshmen will have to shoulder some key supportive roles. GRIDIRON GURU OFFENSIVE UNIT Jacob Williams Dalton Ishmael Jordan Watson Brandon Solly Gabe De Los Reyes Sean Watson Jady Snyder Tyler Trumbull Zach Stewart Zach Meggitt Jacob Chistensen Zach Stewart QUICK FACTS See WOODRUFF, Page T61 DEPTH CHART Pos. QB TB FB WB WR TE T T G G C PK YDS 166 NORTH BALTIMORE — When Dino Woodruff whistles his North Baltimore football team together, he doesn’t see the numbers he saw a year ago. Where Woodruff doesn’t see quantity, though, he sees quality. “I think we will be a lot more competitive,” said Woodruff, entering the second year of his second stint as head coach. “We’re in much better shape than last year, we tackle way better ... I think we’re much farther ahead than where we were at this time a year ago.” Football is often a numbers game, especially at a small school. And with 24 players from the top four grades in uniform, that’s a fact of life Woodruff is very much aware of. “I told every kid we have that offensively and defensively they have to learn two positions,” Woodruff said. “We have to stay healthy. We can’t afford to lose anybody. That’s just the way it is.” North Baltimore went 1-6 in Midland Athletic League play and 3-7 overall last season. That matched the school’s best finish since a 6-4 record in 2005, the third and final season of Woodruff’s first go-round as head coach. Woodruff is reverting to that 2005 season in many ways, especially when it comes to defense. “Last year we ran a 4-3 and we probably shouldn’t have,” Woodruff said of a defense that allowed 32.9 points a game, seventh in the eightteam MAL. “Back in ’05 we ran a five-man front and had the MAL’s second- or thirdbest total defense, so we’re going back to that. We’re going to bring people, too. I like to blitz. That’s what we do best and the kids like doing that.” Woodruff welcomes back three starters in the defensive secondary — senior Jacob Williams and juniors Gabe De Los Reyes and Brandon Solly. A fourth returning starter, Dalton Ishmael, is being moved to outside linebacker. Ishmael joins a solid linebacker corps that includes Jordan Watson, a second-team all-league pick, Zach Stewart, Levi Newcomer and Zach Meggit. 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Head coach: Dino Woodruff. 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Holgate 31 Fairview September 7 Elmwood 14 Hopewell-Loudon* 21 Mohawk* 28 Seneca East* October 5 Tiffin Calvert* 12 Carey* 19 Fremont St. Joseph* 26 Lakota* All games 7 p.m. * -- Midland Athletic League games A H H A A H A H A H North Baltimore TIGERS 2011 RESULTS Holgate Troy Defenders Elmwood Mohawk Seneca East 42-12 44-22 8-12 12-27 6-41 Tiffin Calvert Carey Fremont St. Joseph Lakota Hopewell-Loudon RECORD BOOK 0-57 6-39 26-34 30-29 6-56 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 3-7 3-7 2-8 2-8 1-9 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 1-9 6-4 5-5 3-7 3-7 T48 Cooper Continued from page T40 speedy targets in junior Aaron Arnold (6-4, 190) and senior Derrick Mobus (6-3, 190). Arnold caught 11 passes for 235 yards while adding 355 yards and four scores on the ground. Mobus played in just six games, but showed flashes of big-play potential by averaging 25 yards on three receptions. There’s plenty of beef up front. Austin Hoiles (6-2, 210) and Justin Krouse (6-2, 290) are sizable tackles to go along with 6-4, 220-pound senior center Mica Robinson. Cooper also singled out the play of senior Michael Meeker (6-0, 215) at guard. “Michael Meeker has really come into his own,” Cooper said. “He’s a real quiet kid but if you tell him to run through the wall, he’ll do it for you. “Mica Robinson is coming along nicely, too. And then we have Justin Kraus. When he decides he wants to play to his ability I don’t think there’s Pirates' Continued from page T36 Junior Isaac Little had six receptions for 100 yards and one touchdown. Juniors Drake Luginbuhl, Andrew Lee, Robert Demellweek and sophomores Levi Kistler, Dylon Alt and Austin Brickner will compete for playing time. It will be important to spread the ball around. “A big emphasis for us with Robbie is that we have a new group of receivers and we just have to take advantage of what the defense gives us,” Lee said. Defensively, with several NWC teams reverting back to more traditional running offenses, Bluffton PR EP FOOTBA LL THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 another tackle in this league that can match up with him.” For the Royals to improve on last year’s 4-6 record that included a 2-5 mark in the tough Northern Buckeye Conference, they’ll have to shore up a defense that gave up more than 30 points per game. Senior Taylor Meiring (5-10, 170) will be the anchor at middle linebacker in a 3-5 set. He was last year’s team leader in tackles (60 stops, 5 sacks). The secondary should also be solid with Arnold (39 tackles), Mobus (42 tackles) and Foster returning. Cooper is hoping that his Royals get the program back on track and to a point where they are a consistent NBC contender. “Some programs can talk about the playoffs, some can talk about making the state final four. We’re probably not there yet. We’re not going to talk league championship but we think we’re in position to spoil someone’s league championship,” Cooper said. “This is the first step.” Mohawks Little is returning to its 50 scheme with a concerted effort on stopping the run. “Hopefully, with the kids we have got, it is made for those types of kids, quicker kids up front,” Lee said. “We get some movement and hopefully apply a little more pressure than in years past.” Seniors Austin Devier, Emans and Landon Sturgill return to the middle of Bluffton’s five-man front. Sturgill and Emans made 43 and 37 tackles, respectively, Devier led the team with four sacks. Graduation hit Bluffton equally hard on defense, especially at linebacker and in the secondary, where the Pirates’ lone returnee Noah Stratton is sidelined for half of the season with a broken collarbone. Luginbuhl will start between outside linebackers Reineke and Zac Wilson. “We are very young, very young at linebacker,” Lee said. “We are looking at four or five kids in the secondary to step up because it is entirely new.” Bourassa, Alt, Andrew Lee and Stratton will compete at cornerback, while Braden Skillter and Mitchell Ault will battle at safety. Although Bluffton will be an awfully young and inexperienced team, sometimes new players can bring a fresh dose of excitement to the program. “These kids have been real receptive to everything that we have been doing both offensively and defensively,” Lee said. “You have to believe in what you are doing and hopefully you will reap the rewards for that.” Continued from page T44 Continued from page T38 line and the backfield. “I really think the small numbers, if you take three guys that are as positive as the three returning seniors, it’s very contagious,” Bodart said. St. Wendelin has another change. After a year as an independent, the Mohawks have joined the Christian Athletic League of America, comprised of 14 teams in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. St. Wendelin is the first ‘school’ team to join the league. The other teams are comprised of students who are home-schooled or those who attend schools that do not offer football. CALA roster sizes are more in line with what St. Wendelin features. The Mohawks have just one OHSAA school on the schedule, a home game against Southington Chalker on Sept. 15. The Mohawks will not be eligible for the playoffs. the right reads,” said returning senior strong safety Justin Meek. “We have a couple of guys back with some experience trying to lead the way and help the young guys. They know what to do, they just need to get a little confidence to play with the varsity.” Meek (5-foot-10, 170 pounds) and senior inside linebacker Austin Tschanen (5-7, 190) will be the foundation of this year’s Blue Devils’ defense. But Worst also thinks he can count on seniors Bryce Mullholand (6-0, 200) and Alex Naeyaert (6-1, 215) to help the youngsters transition to the varsity level. “Bryce started for us last year. He’s kind of an undersized lineman but he worked hard and did things the right way and earned his spot. He leads by example,” Worst said. “Alex is a real nice kid but when he goes out there and plays, he’s got a little mean streak in him.” On offense, Carey’s back in its alltoo-familiar wishbone set. Tschanen is the lone returnee in the backfield after rushing for 729 yards and earning first-team all-league honors. Inniger: 419-422-5151, [email protected] But it won’t be all Tschanen. As always, Worst hopes to spread the wealth when Carey runs the football. “Several sophomores are going to play with Austin, like Levi Smalley (5-9, 185) and Brian Powers (5-11, 150) at halfback. Brandon Zechman (5-9, 160), a junior halfback, will be in there too. We’ll probably have three or four guys rotate,” Worst said. “We’ll have a little more speed than maybe we have had in the past. We were consistent. This year we’ll have a little less consistency but a little more game-breaking quickness.” Junior Matt Holsinger (5-9, 165), a backup to Orians last season, looks to take over at quarterback. Meek and senior Tyler Stoops (5-11, 151) can also play the position. Mullholand is the lone returning player on the offensive line. Despite the inexperience, don’t look for any drastic changes in the Blue Devils’ approach. “If we get a lead and are having success, I’m not going to change. It’s been ingrained in me for years that if you gain four yards, its a successful play. Four times four is 16 and that’s plenty,” Worst said. “We might have to adjust our style a little to suit our kids. 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Veteran free safety Elijah Hampton, a junior, feels that having a wealth of experience will bring the Redmen success. “I believe we’ve got a good secondary on defense,” Hampton said. “We’ve got all upperclassmen back there. We’re good up front defensively, so we’ll be good in rush defense as well.” One of the challenges facing Kelly was discord within the team. Kelly instituted rules both on and off the field. “They understand it,” Kelly said. “We’re just teaching the responsibility that comes with being involved in a program and following the rules and the consequences if you don’t.” Fostoria will start five seniors on the offensive line with Jalen Robinson (6-2, 260) and Billy Couch (6-0, 220) the tackles, Sam Heath (6-0, 255) and Bryson Shaver (5-9, 240) the guards and Darran Lambright (5-10, 220) at center. PR EP FOOTBA LL The skill positions are stocked with senior veterans as well with Hampton (6-1, 165) and Montel Ferguson (6-1, 160) at wide receiver, Eric Sanchez (6-1, 205) at fullback, Keanu Crowe (5-9, 175) at running back, Anthony Dean (6-3, 225) at tight end and Cousin (6-3, 205) the quarterback. “Our whole group of seniors lead,” Kelly said. “Billy Couch was a captain last year and is this year. He leads by going out and working every day. Same with the other seniors. They understand this is their last year.” Defensively, the Redmen feature a lot of experience as well, including Ferguson at corner, Hampton at free safety, Robinson and Couch at the ends and junior Tony Mauricio (5-10, 160), Sanchez and sophomore Alex Navarro (6-0, 215) at linebacker. Senior David Cook (6-0, 155) rejoins the team after taking his junior year off and will likely play cornerback. Junior tackles Deante Lincoln (6-1, 275) and Nathan Clagg (5-11, 265) and nose guard Monty Philon (5-10, 275), a senior, also hope to have an impact. “I think we depend on each other more,” Hampton said. “We put our trust in each other and everybody does their own job. That’s what makes everything work in the end.” T49 T50 OTTAWA-GLA NDOR F THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Size big key as Titans eye huge season KEY TO THE SEASON QUICK FACTS By DAVE HANNEMAN STAFF WRITER Siefker Samuelson O FFE N S E According to quarterback Caleb Siefker: “We have to able to run the ball well, like we usually do. But when teams are stacking it up in the box, we also have to be able to air it out.” D E FE N S E According to defensive end Matt Samuelson: “We have some pieces back on defense. But just because the pieces are there on paper doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. We have to work hard in practice, come together as a team and put it all out there on the field.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Siefker ATT 136 COMP 68 YDS 818 TDS 7 RUSHING Parker Rieman ATT 194 105 YARDS 1,370 476 AVG 7.1 4.5 TDS 7 10 INT 6 OTTAWA — The football scales are tipping in Ottawa-Glandorf’s favor. The way Ken Schriner sees it, though, that’s not going to alter his preparation one iota. “In the past, we were always the little guys so we had to go out and prove ourselves,” Schriner said. “Now we’re the big guys, but that doesn’t change anything. We still have to go out and prove ourselves every time out.” Ottawa-Glandorf is the smallest of the 10 schools in the Western Buckeye League. But the Titans are hoping for a huge season thanks to a big, experienced offensive line that averages almost 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds. “We think we can move people,” said Schriner, an all-Ohio lineman during his prep career at Tiffin Calvert who played for Bowling Green State University. “But at the same time, everybody is going to look at that offensive line, start bringing eight, nine guys up inside and dare you to throw the ball. KYLE HUNTER / for The Courier OTTAWA-GLANDORF’s Jacob Leopold makes a catch during the LibertyBenton 7-on-7 camp in July. Leopold, who doubles as a wide receiver and defensive back, is 6-foot-2, 175-pound senior. That’s our challenge.” Five senior veterans, including two all-WBL selections, return to anchor O-G’s offensive line. Matt Samuelson (6-3, 225) was a first-team all-league pick at guard and 6-5, 250-pound tackle Wyatt Karhoff was a secondteam pick on both offense and defense (45 tackles, 5 for losses, 2 sacks). Tanner Hohenbrink (6-2, 285) returns at the other tackle and Jacob Wells, (5-11, 185) at guard. Six-five, 290-pound senior Derek Rieman, a four-year letterman who started at guard last season until being sidelined by an injury, moves to center. “We think it’s a great move. We feel it’s a much better position for him and he really looks good there,” Schriner said. Setting up behind O-G’s veteran line will be a veteran backfield of quarterback Caleb Siefker and running back Tristan Parker. See SIZE, Page T62 DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB TB FB WR WR C G G T T TE PK Caleb Siefker Tristan Parker Brad Racer Jacob Leopold Blake Blevins Derek Rieman Matt Samuelson Jacob Wells Wyatt Karhoff Tanner Hohenbrink Luke Recker Josh Buckland Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. 190 200 210 175 185 290 225 185 250 285 200 185 FB FB WR WR TE OL PK 6-3 6-2 5-8 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-3 5-11 6-5 6-2 6-0 6-0 WISHING THE O-G TITANS A GREAT SEASON Jewelry • Rings Religious Items Watch & Jewelry Repair Watches Beckman Jeweler’s DOWNTOWN OTTAWA • SINCE 1888 • 419-523-3794 Mon. 9:30-8; Tues. - Fri. 9:30-5:30; Sat. 9:30-4 GRIDIRON GURU DEFENSIVE UNIT Jacob Drerup Kyle Niese Alex Westrick Brenden Drerup Cody Alt Ross Hashbarger Caleb Siefker Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. 190 185 200 170 180 215 190 DE Matt Samuelson DE Wyatt Karhoff NT Brad Racer MLB Jacob Wells OSLB Russell Ellerbrock OSLB Tyler Zehnder CB Josh Buckland CB Jacob Leopold CB Cody Alt CB Logan Diemer FS Tristan Parker P Tyler Zehnder Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. 225 250 210 185 175 175 185 175 180 170 200 175 DL DE LB LB LB CB FS 5-10 5-10 6-6 6-4 6-2 5-10 6-3 GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON OG TITANS!!!! Fenbert Auction Services 6712 Co. Rd. J-6 • OTTAWA, OH 419-303-7205 6-3 6-5 5-8 5-11 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-2 5-8 6-2 6-2 COACH: Ken Schriner (18th year, 115-64). LAST YEAR: 8-3 overall, 7-2 Western Buckeye League. LAST WBL TITLE: 2007. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Pro-I. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 3-5 Stack. STRENGTHS: Returning size and experience on the offenisve and defensive lines and talented backfield. O-G returns five goodsized linemen with starting experience, and a quarterback and a running Schriner back who combined for over 2,000 yards and 14 touchdowns. Graduation hit the defense hardest. The Titans return a number of defensive veterans who helped force 25 turnovers. WEAKNESSES: Depth. There are 21 seniors on the O-G roster, but just 12 juniors. Several players will be going both ways and the Western Buckeye League is known for tough, hard-hitting football. Injuries could be devastating. Derek Rieman Ross Hashbarger Shane Schroeder Derek Ebbeskotter Kyle Niese Caleb Siefker Blake Blevins Yr. Ht. Wt. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. 290 215 175 193 185 190 185 6-5 5-10 5-10 6-3 5-10 6-3 6-3 Schriner has to love the makeup of this team with veteran talent in the backfield and excellent size and experience up front. As the smallest school in the WBL, depth is a concern. The Titans might not play with a lot of flash and panache. But they do have all the pieces in place to make a strong bid for the WBL title and an extended run in the playoffs. OTTAWA-GLA NDOR F THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T51 Noah Bramlage (1), Alex Westrick (3), Bryant Diemer (4), Cole Osting (5), Brad Recker (6), Josh Buckland (7), Colin Laubenthal (8), Logan Rieman (9), Caleb Siefker (10), Brenden Drerup (11), Logan Diemer (12), Jake Kahle (13), Nathan Alt (14), Jacob Leopold (16), Zach Kuhlman (20), Kyle Niese (21), Logan Meyer (23), Tristan Parker (24), Tyler Kihm (25), Tyler Zender (30), Grant Hershberger (32), Tyler Espenchied (33), Russell Ellerbrock (34), Shane Schroeder (35), Brad Racer (42), Jeremy Kaufman (43), Jacob Drerup (44), Jason Schnipke (50), Wyatt Karhoff (51), Jacob Wells (52), Ben Recker (53), Caleb Liebrecht (54), Derek Rieman (55), Matt Samuelson (56), Ross Harshbarger (57), Jeff Brown (58), Kyle Kuhlman (59), Mike Sunderhaus (60), Mac Warnimont (61), Derek Ebbeskotte (62), John Schaub (63), Ben Deitering (65), Brent Kahle (66), Marquis West (70), Tanner Hohenbrink (75), Page Thomas (76), Jeremy Schnipke (77), Adam Brinkman (79), Sid Moening (80), Cody Alt (81), Trevor Kuhlman (82), Chad Brickner (84), Luke Recker (85), Jesse Meyer (86), Blake Blevins (88). Head coach: Ken Schriner. Assistant coaches: Brian Heebsh, Duane Weaver, Don Williams, Tyler Cloasson, Keith Fischer, Rick Hughes, Matt Burwell, Jay Laubenthal, Nick Graymire. 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Fostoria 31 Celina* September 7 Lima Shawnee* 14 Defiance* 21 Kenton* 28 Wapakoneta* October 5 Elida* 12 St. Marys Memorial* 19 Lima Bath* 26 Van Wert* All games 7:30 p.m. * -- Western Buckeye League games H H A A H A H A A H Ottawa-Glandorf TITANS 2011 RESULTS Fostoria Celina Lima Shawnee Defiance Kenton 32-0 34-28 27-24 42-7 20-36 Wapakoneta Elida St. Marys Memorial Lima Bath Van Wert RECORD BOOK 14-35 28-25 35-7 35-18 61-7 PLAYOFFS Eastwood 0-31 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 8-3 8-3 11-3 8-5 9-3 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 7-4 10-2 5-5 2-8 9-2 T52 PATR ICK HENRY THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Inselmann likes what he has on defense KEY TO THE SEASON QUICK FACTS By DAVE HANNEMAN STAFF WRITER Jones Carrizales O FFE N S E According to quarterback Gabe Jones: “I think we’ll have good balance with a shade more to the run because we have some pretty good backs and they’re all returning starters.” D E FE N S E According to defensive end Jake Carrizales: “Our league is usually more run (than pass), so No. 1 we have to stop the run. I think the strength of our defense is the line. We have a lot of people coming back.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Okuley Jones ATT 106 43 COMP 57 27 YDS TDS 1,065 6 457 3 RUSHING Rosebrook Jones ATT 156 120 YARDS 1,043 673 AVG 6.7 5.6 TDS 25 13 RECEIVING Bergstedt Kline Gerschutz Jones REC 33 19 10 11 YARDS 592 404 240 232 AVG 17.9 21.3 24.0 21.1 TDS 3 2 1 3 INT 10 3 HAMLER — Patrick Henry has led the Northwest Ohio Athletic League in total offense nine of the past 10 seasons. When it came to analyzing the 2012 season, though, defense was the first topic Bill Inselmann wanted to talk about. “I usually don’t start with defense,” said Inselmann, who begins his 22nd season as PH head coach with a 184-58 career record. “But we have seven starters back and if we can stay healthy, and that will be critical for us, I think our defense will be very good.” Inselmann’s West Coast offense has become a staple of one of northwest Ohio’s top gridiron programs, helping Patrick Henry win eight NWOAL championships in the past 10 years. The Patriots are 113-17 over the last decade, including an undefeated (15-0) Division V state championship season in 2005. Offensively, PH should be strong again. Two senior quarterbacks, who combined for over 1,500 yards pass- KYLE HUNTER / for The Courier PATRICK HENRY LINEBACKER Keith Palmer focuses on the McComb backfield during a preseason scrimmage. Palmer is a 5-foot-8, 184-pound senior for the Patriots. ing, are back. So are six running backs who accounted for 1,934 yards and 28 touchdowns. “Imagine what we can do if we have a good defense to go with that,” Inselmann said. Inselmann likes what he sees on the defensive side. And with good reason. “We don’t have big, slow kids. “Our starters are very quick, they’re athletic and they’re tough kids,” Inselmann said. “One thing I really like is that we have a little bit of experience everywhere. “I think we have a real good defensive interior led by Colt Pettit. We have Jake Carrizales, a dominant defensive end. “We have Keith Palmer, a firstteam all-league linebacker. And I think our secondary, if we can stay healthy, can be as good a secondary as we’ve had in quite a while.” Pettit, whose brother Cody is an offensive lineman at Central Michigan, is a 6-foot-4, 248-pound junior who has received offers from two Big Ten and three Mid-American Conference schools. Carrizales, a two-time first-team See PH, Page T61 COACH: Bill Inselmann (22nd year, 184-58). LAST YEAR: 10-3 overall, 7-1 Northwest Ohio Athletic League LAST NWOAL TITLE: 2009. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: West Coast. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 5-2. STRENGTHS: Offensive and defensive backfield, offensive and defensive line, linebacking corps, tradition. PH returns two quarterbacks who threw for over 1,500 yards, six Inselmann running backs who combined for over 1,900 yards and scored 28 TDs, an allleague linebacker, excellent speed in the defensive backfield and good size and experience on the line. Add in eight league titles in the past 10 years and 11 straight playoff appearances. WEAKNESSES: Overall depth and inexperience at receiver. The Patriots must replace not only tight end Kevin Kline, but their top three wide outs as well. A decade ago, Last year there were 36 sophomores, juniors and seniors 36 on the roster, this season there are 35. That means more two-way starters. DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB TB FB WR WR ST SG C OG OT TE PK Gabe Jones Calvin Palmer Galen Powers Kollin Spence Derek Hoops Joe Montana Joe Norden Keith Palmer Colt Pettit Jake Carrizales Josh Petersen Jake Carrizales Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. 177 172 178 155 158 235 190 184 248 222 173 222 QB TB FB WR TE TE OL 6-0 5-8 5-9 5-11 5-9 5-11 6-1 5-8 6-4 6-2 5-10 6-2 The Hamler State Bank 210 Randolph St. P.O. Box 358 Hamler, OH 43524 419-274-3955 1-888-508-3955 www.hamlerstatebank.com P a Anderson Okuley Toby Hernandez Adam Prigge Zach Nye Logan Ziegler Ryan Tietje Caleb Carrizales DEFENSIVE UNIT Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. 189 175 180 160 177 158 228 DE DE DT DT NG LB LB DB DB DB DB P 5-10 5-9 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-2 Jake Carrizales Joe Norden Colt Pettit Caleb Carrizales Calvin Palmer Keith Palmer Logan Ziegler Derek Hoops Josh Petersen Tobey Hernandez Galen Powers Galen Powers Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. 222 190 248 228 172 184 177 158 173 175 178 178 DE DT NG LB DB 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-2 5-8 5-8 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-9 Adam Prigge Miguel Mireles Nathan Andonian Brandon Cole Anderson Okuley Yr. Ht. Wt. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. 180 188 165 155 189 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-9 5-10 GRIDIRON GURU Patrick Henry has enough talent and experience at key positions that an NWOAL title run is likely and an 11th straight trip to the playoffs almost a certainty. The roster is thinner than years past. But while the numbers may rise and fall at Patrick Henry, expectations always remain high. PATR ICK HENRY THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T53 Calvin Palmer (1), Derek Hoops (2), Josh Brinkman (3), Derek Kolpien (4), Kollin Spence (5), Galen Powers (6), Anderson Okuley (8), Jacob Ehlers (9), Gabe Jones (10), Logan Ziegler (11), Josh Petersen (12), Alex VanDeBussche (13), Neil Storch (14), Zach Nye (15), Chase Shank (20), Tobey Hernandez (21), Ryan Tieje (24), Kyler Seemann (25), Adam Prigge (30), Narhan Andonian (33), Harvey Shanks (34), Brandon Cole (35), Tyler Shope (36), Brennen Jackson (45), Dillion Rader (50), Ben Kruse (51), Keith Palmer (52), Brad Pfister (53), Miguel Mireles (55), Caleb Carrizels (56), Jake Carrizels (59), Jon Norden (60), Blake Rosebrook (62), Doug Tussing (63), Reid Nye (64), Joe Montana (65), Rex Tietje (70), Colt Petit (72), Drew Maas (73), Brandon Bennet (79), Brad Beece (86), Bryce Bostelman (88), Cody Manners (89). Head coach: Bill Inselmann. Assistant coaches: Ben George, Bob George, Jstin Lederer, Rich Lederer, Greg Leonard, Todd Peterson, Ben Schwab, Tom Zgela. 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Eastwood 31 Swanton* September 7 Montpelier* 14 Liberty Center* 21 Evergreen* 28 Delta* October 5 Bryan* 12 Archbold* 19 Open date 26 Wauseon* All games 7 p.m. * -- Northwest Ohio Athletic League games A A H H A H A H A Patrick Henry PATRIOTS 2011 RESULTS Eastwood Swanton Montpelier Liberty Center Evergreen 35-37 83-6 47-0 0-3 41-14 Delta Bryan Archbold Dayton Belmont Wauseon RECORD BOOK 46-0 47-14 34-23 34-0 40-13 PLAYOFFS Northwood Liberty Center Hicksville 49-28 21-7 7-34 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 10-3 10-2 13-1 12-1 12-2 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 8-3 15-0 13-1 11-2 9-2 T54 R I V ER DA LE Riverdale’s focus is returning to the playoffs KEY TO THE SEASON Headington QUICK FACTS Scott By JOHN REITMAN O FFE N S E STAFF WRITER According to tight end Tre’ Headington: “Last year, we had a few good games. This year, we have more threats on offense. We can air it out or keep it on the ground. Any way you look at it, we’re going to be a threat to score.” D E FE N S E According to safety James Scott: “Defensively, we have to execute, stay focused and finish the play with the whole team getting to the ball. Last year, when we would get down, we all would drop our heads. This year, we have to keep our heads up and keep pushing.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Farrow ATT 169 COMP 69 YDS 885 TD 9 RUSHING Knoll Scott ATT 149 132 YDS 570 538 AVG 3.8 4.1 TD 4 5 RECEIVING Wells REC 41 YDS 636 AVG 15.5 TD 7 INT 16 MOUNT BLANCHARD —Since Riverdale’s last playoff appearance in 2008, it hasn’t been a lack of talent that has kept the Falcons from a postseason berth. Instead, the barrier has been a collective lack of focus on team goals. Four years ago, Riverdale finished the regular season at 8-2 before dropping its first round playoff game to Pandora-Gilboa. Since then, the Falcons finished 5-5 in 2009 and 2010 and 2-8 last year. This season, the focus is back on what is best for the team and that is a return to the playoffs. “We flatlined the past few years, I’ll give you that,” said Riverdale head coach Jeremy Kloepfer. “We talked to (the players) about how they can’t be jealous. It has to be about what is best for the team. “We are one and that is our approach to everything. This year, it’s all about the team. That is where we RANDY ROBERTS / for The Courier RIVERDALE SENIORS do a pyramid pose during the team’s annual preseason picture day. will improve. Getting into the playoffs and winning the North Central Conference Silver Division are definitely not out of the picture.” Senior James Scott, who made the move from running back to wide receiver during the summer, credited much of that renewed focus on experience. Last year, Riverdale came out of summer camp with five players on the team with varsity experience. This year, the Falcons return 10 play- ers that started 10 games at the same position. “Our goal is to get to the playoffs,” Scott said. “In a lot of games last year, we didn’t really start playing until the second half. This year, we have to stay together, play a whole game from the get-go and finish games out.” On offense, the Falcons will run out of the “I” formation GRIDIRON GURU OFFENSIVE UNIT Dillon Farrow Seth Knoll Josh Bushong James Scott Tony Snider Jared Rickle Ryan Cole Sam Wibbing Dillon Welker Andy Beckwith Tre’ Headington Grant Loveridge COACH: Jeremy Kloepfer (7th season, 27-34). LAST YEAR: 2-8 overall, 1-6 North Central Conference. LAST NCC TITLE: 1991. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Spread & “I” DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 3-4. STRENGTHS: Unlike last year when Riverdale started the season with just two players who had played every game the season before, the Falcons have plenty of experience with 13 returnKloepfer ing starters, including seven on defense. Even some of the inexperienced players are expected to contribute, including senior nose guard Austin Frey. WEAKNESSES: Size, or lack of it, on the offensive line could be an issue for the Falcons. Kloepfer said there were games last year in which the Riverdale offensive line was overmatched, particularly in NCC play. They will have to counter that size by moving quarterback Dillon Farrow out of the pocket to utilize their advantage in speed and stamina. See RIVERDALE’S, Page T62 DEPTH CHART Pos. QB RB RB WR WR C G G T T TE PK THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. 190 160 170 160 140 180 165 160 250 175 180 160 QB RB RB RB WR WR TE T G 6-2 5-7 5-11 5-9 5-11 6-0 5-10 5-9 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-1 Home of the Family Combo for only $21.95! Grant Loveridge Adam Fox Preston Ribley Kolten Martin Grant Loveridge Colin McKinniss Michael Baldridge Paul Frey Austin Frey DEFENSIVE UNIT Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. 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Fr. 180 165 160 195 170 140 140 135 160 125 6-0 5-10 5-9 6-2 6-0 5-7 5-8 5-10 6-1 5-5 Best of Luck Falcons From Since going to the playoffs in 2008, Riverdale has gone 12-18 during the past three seasons, including 2-8 a year ago. According to Kloepfer as well as seniors Tre’ Headington and James Scott, much of that can be attributed to a lack of focus on team goals. All three admit overcoming that lack of focus is the key to getting back on a winning track and accomplishing goals. Knock ’em Down Falcons! FREY Carpet & Flooring 123 Jackson St. Kirby, Ohio For All Your Flooring Needs Call 800-332-3739 204 E. Lima St. • Forest 419-273-2573 Lease’s TV Sales & Service 212 S. Main - Mt. Blanchard 694-3394 Since 1955 R I V ER DA LE THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T55 Dillon Farrow (7), Gage White (8), Joe Lauck (9), Grant Loveridge (11), Kolten Martin (12), Tre’ Headington (13), Preston Ribley (14), James Scott (21), Colin McKinniss (22), Austin Miller (25), Adam Fox (26), Austin Searfoss (27), Michael Baldridge (28), Josh Bushong (30), Paul Frey (36), Robbie Hobbs (38), Seth Knoll (44), Ryan Cole (54), John Beltz (55), Sam Wibbing (60), Jared Rickle (62), Mason Garmon (65), Dakota Klemen (66), Jacob Vent (70), Austin Frey (72), Andy Beckwith (74), Evan Gladden (76), Dillon Welker (78), Chance Reinhart (79), Evan Hayes (80), Tony Snider (87). Head coach: Jeremy Kloepfer. 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Arlington 31 Upper Scioto Valley September 7 Wynford 14 Lucas* 21 Buckeye Central* 28 Crestline* October 5 Galion* 12 Bucyrus* 19 Colonel Crawford* 26 Upper Sandusky* All games 7 p.m. * -- North Central Conference games A H H A A H H A A H Riverdale FALCONS 2011 RESULTS Arlington Upper Scioto Valley Wynford Lucas Buckeye Central 20-49 40-33 0-40 22-24 6-40 Crestline Galion Bucyrus Colonel Crawford Upper Sandusky RECORD BOOK 40-13 13-61 12-14 7-40 6-35 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2-8 5-5 5-5 8-3 5-5 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2-8 0-10 0-10 1-9 0-10 T56 UPPER SA NDUSK Y Moyer expects more wins from veteran Rams’ squad KEY TO THE SEASON Pritchard QUICK FACTS By JAMIE BAKER Baker STAFF WRITER O FFE N S E According to quarterback Tyler Pritchard: “We have to be able to throw the ball better this year. That’s my job and I’ve worked on it a lot this summer. Then, we just need to use our talent to make things happen and score points.” D E FE N S E According to defensive tackle Ian Baker: “We need to get off to a good start. That would be a huge confidence boost. It’s my senior year and we haven’t beaten Carey before. We want it to happen this year.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Pritchard ATT 168 COMP 84 YDS 1,159 TD 8 RUSHING Pritchard Musgrave Barth Adelsperger ATT 139 120 37 44 YDS 590 667 244 204 AVG 4.2 5.6 6.6 4.6 TD 8 11 1 2 RECEIVING Duress Barth REC 18 17 YDS 337 277 AVG 3 2 INT 7 UPPER SANDUSKY — Head coach Jake Moyer has more talent and experience than he has had in his four years at Upper Sandusky. It’s now time for the Rams to put it together on the field. The Rams’ offensive and defensive lines last season were dominated by underclassmen. “You know how I knew we were young? I looked at our players on the field and checked the hair on their legs and checked the hair on the other team’s legs and knew we were in trouble,” joked Moyer, who’s seen it all in his 35-year coaching career. “That’s telling, when you see kids on the other team with gorilla hair on their legs and our kids with little spindly legs. But we ended up 5-5 and our kids progressively got better.” The Rams finished their first season in the North Central Conference with a 3-4 mark. With a host of returning players who are bigger, stronger and faster, KYLE HUNTER / for The Courier UPPER SANDUSKY’S Derek Thomas, right, pulls down a River Valley runner while a teammate dislodges the ball in a preseason scrimmage. it’s time to pick up a few more wins. “I thought in losing to the teams that were just better than us we played pretty well,” Moyer said. “We played pretty well at times in all of those games,” Moyer said. Junior Tyler Pritchard led the offense at quarterback (84 of 166 passes, 1,159 yards, 8 TDs, 7 INTs; 590 yards rushing, 8 TDs) and was the Rams’ leading tackler with 98 stops at linebacker. “We’re going to probably throw a little more because we don’t want to get Tyler too beat up early in the year. We need more consistency on offense. Tyler has to make better decisions,” Moyer said. “There’s no mystery to this, we’re going to spread you out and we’re going to run the ball.” Moyer needs to fill some big shoes at the skill positions after graduating second-team all-leaguers Gyen MusSee MOYER, Page T62 DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB RB RB WR WR OT OT OG OG C TE PK THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Tyler Pritchard Will Adelsperger Donald Barth Dorian Mathews Brennan Miller Walker Karg Tyler Baker Alex Hampton Ross Powers Ian Baker Tristen Reichelderfer Alex Hampton Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. 200 180 165 160 185 210 175 288 205 225 190 288 QB OT OT OG OG C PK 6-2 5-8 5-9 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-8 6-2 6-3 6-0 HAVE A GREAT SEASON RAMS!! 225 N. Sandusky Ave. P.O. Box 98 Upper Sandusky 419-294-1959 800-334-4975 Corey Frey Cameron Crawford Dylan Robertson Cameron Crawford Brad Hoy Ross Powers Jacob Wages DEFENSIVE UNIT Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. 170 200 210 200 270 205 245 DE DE DT DT NG ILG OLB OLB CB CB S P 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-8 6-3 M-Tek, Inc. 1111 N. Warpole St. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 World class manufacturing site for complex interior components found in some of today’s most popular automobiles and SUV’s. Ian Baker Randy Harp Alex Hampton Cameron Crawford Walker Karg Will Adelsperger Tyler Pritchard Rob Book Dorian Mathews Cory Frey Brennan Miller Tyler Prichard Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. 225 195 288 200 210 180 200 165 160 170 185 200 DE DT DT ILG OLB OLB CB CB S 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-9 6-2 5-8 6-2 5-9 5-11 5-10 6-2 6-2 GOOD LUCK RAMS East of Chicago Pizza 419-294-0093 200 S. Sandusky Upper Sandusky Dylan Robertson Nick Koehler Caleb Hooper Derek Thomas Tristen Reichelderfer Dermot Garza Donald Barth Ross Dible Seth Frey Yr. Ht. Wt. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. 210 260 215 180 190 185 165 150 150 5-10 6-2 6-0 5-8 6-3 5-11 5-9 5-10 5-10 COACH: Jake Moyer (4th year, 8-22). LAST YEAR: 5-5 overall, 3-4 North Central Conference. LAST LEAGUE TITLE: 2003. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Pro-I, Spread. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 4-4. STRENGTHS: The Rams should be significantly better on offense. Junior Tyler Pritchard is back and his starting offensive line returns, too, a little bigger, stronger and Moyer faster. This is perhaps the deepest and most talented team Moyer has had in his four seasons. WEAKNESSES: Pritchard is not only the quarterback, but as a linebacker he was the team’s leading tackler, so keeping him healthy is a priority. The Rams made plenty of youthful mental mistakes last season, too. That can’t happen if they expect to climb the ladder in the NCC. GRIDIRON GURU It all starts in Week 1 against archrival Carey. Beat the Blue Devils and Colonel Crawford and a 3-0 start heading into the NCC schedule is a real possibility. Upper Sandusky didn’t get much respect in the NCC media poll in which they were picked fourth in the Black Division. Beating one or all of the teams picked above them — Wynford, Galion and Ontario — would be the shot in the arm the program needs to be recognized as an NCC contender. Village Family Restaurant Banquet Room Also Available WE SUPPORT The RAMS! 435 N Warpole - Upper Sandusky 419-294-2945 At the intersection of US Rt 23 & SR 199 “Just A Short Drive from Findlay” GOOD LUCK Upper Sandusky Rams Upper Sandusky, OH • 1351 N. Warpole St. 419-294-1434 UPPER SA NDUSK Y THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T57 Donald Barth (2), Alex Kenner (5), Ross Dible (6), Cory Frey (7), Tristan Reichelderfer (8), Thomas (9), Kolin Holloway (10), Tylor Prichard (11), Rob Book (12), Cory Miller (14), Seth Frey (15), Trey Reichelderfer (17), Randy Harp (18), Cordell West (19), Alex Grose (20), Will Adelsperger (21), Dorian Mathews (22), Troy Landrum (27), Ty Thammarat (30), Dermot Garza (32), Matt Haycock (34), Nate Payne (42), Cole Crawford (44), Keegan Gullifer (45), Avery Burks (47), Ross Powers (50), Cameron Crawford (51), Tanner Smalley (52), Tyler Baker (54), Ian Baker (55), Josh Israel (57), J.B. Hanson (59), Garret Fox (60), Luke Summit (61), Nick Sheaffer (62), Cohl Gagnon (64), Nick Koehler (65), Jevon Thiel (66), Dylan Robertson (67), Jeran Ward (68), Walker Karg (70), Kaleb Hooper (71), Brad Hoy (72), Gannon Ritter (73), Collin Brown (74), Jalen Wigle (75), Jacob Wages (77), Alex Hampton (78), Chase Bennett (81), Brennen Miller (84), Lukas Bay (86), Gabe Payne (88). Head coach: Jake Moyer. Assistant coaches: Aaron Frazee, Dale Piecha, Steve Sturgeon, Chris Rodriguez, Brian Neely, Blake England, Kyle Cutnaw, Jason Beidelschies, Isaac Anderson. 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Carey 31 Colonel Crawford September 7 Mohawk 14 Galion* 21 Ontario* 28 Buckeye Central* October 5 Wynford* 12 Lucas* 19 Bucyrus* 26 Riverdale* All games 7 p.m. * -- North Central Conference games A A H H A H A A H A Upper Sandusky RAMS 2011 RESULTS Carey Colonel Crawford Mohawk Galion Ontario 13-42 28-7 35-21 14-47 14-41 Buckeye Central Wynford Lucas Bucyrus Riverdale RECORD BOOK 7-27 8-40 41-8 34-25 35-6 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 5-5 1-9 2-8 3-7 4-6 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 4-6 2-8 8-3 9-2 8-3 T58 A DA Decker after third straight 1,000-yard season KEY TO THE SEASON By BRIAN LESTER STAFF WRITER Decker THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Ansley O FFE N S E According to running back Kellen Decker: “We have to score more points this year and avoid mistakes so that we can finish every drive we start.” D E FE N S E According to linebacker Jacob Ansley: “We definitely don’t want to allow as many points as we did last year. Our goal is to fly to the ball and make plays.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Baker ATT 343 COMP 198 YDS 3,348 TD 44 RUSHING Decker ATT 130 YDS 1,119 AVG 8.6 TD 14 RECEIVING Ansley REC 55 YDS 1,189 AVG 21.6 TD 22 INT 8 ADA — Kellen Decker is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, an impressive stretch for a running back who plays within an offense that leans heavily on an air attack. Ada’s senior standout is poised for another big season, and his role could be even more vital. “I’m going to have to step up and be even better than I was last year,” Decker said. “We have a new quarterback and I’ll do what I can to help take the pressure off.” Decker rushed for 1,119 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2011 and is one of six returning offensive starters. Ada head coach Mike Fell is confident either senior Mason Acheson or junior Matt Wilcox will do just fine running the Bu9lldogs’ spread offense, especially with several key receivers back. But it’s comforting to know that his offense features a legit running threat as well. “Decker has had two great years and he should get a few more carries this year,” Fell said. “We will take what the defense gives us but we are expecting Kellen to have another big season.” The Bulldogs finished 9-3 overall and 6-2 in the Northwest Conference. Their dream of sharing the NWC title was crushed in a 56-14 loss to Lima Central Catholic in the final game of the regular season. Ada advanced to the postseason and beat Tri-County North 49-12 before falling 41-14 to eventual Division VI state champion Marion Local. Fell has guided the Bulldogs to five consecutive winning seasons. “Our goal every year is to win a conference championship,” Fell said. “We want to be in the playoffs, too, and our kids are confident and used to winning. Success breeds success.” Acheson (26 of 32 passes, 262 yards) is expected to be the starting quarterback after backing up Konnor Baker last season. “You can’t ease into being a quarterback at this level,” Fell said. “You have to be ready to throw the ball 30 times a game and not turn the ball over. Mason is a good athlete and I’m confident he will be successful.” Jacob Ansley will one of the top targets. The senior wide receiver caught 55 passes for 1,189 yards and 22 TDs. Wilcox made 33 catches for 571 yards and 6 TDs. Decker (34 catches, 404 yards, 2 TDs) and senior wide receiver Micah Roberson (30, 367, 4) helped fuel an offense that cranked out 43.4 points per game. The Bulldogs return two offensive lineman in seniors Eli Roberson and Brent Numbers. Sophomores Noah Bass, Levi Beach and Dylan Hannah, are frontrunners for the other starting jobs along the line. “We have a very good group of skill athletes back, maybe the best we’ve had in the time I’ve been here,” Fell said. “Our offensive line is young but they will get better with experience. Overall, we are in pretty good shape.” It looks like Ada is also in good shape defensively as eight starters are back from a unit that allowed 26.2 points per outing. Leading the way is Ansley, a linebacker who racked up 120 tackles, second only to the graduated Christopher Beaschler. Sophomore linebacker Luke Long is coming off of a season in which he tallied 75 tackles. Eli Roberson, a defensive end, finished with 54 tackles while defensive backs Micah Roberson and Wilcox tallied 51 and 49 tackles, respectively. Junior end Austin Dumbaugh (46 tackles), sophomore tackle Lane Nitchie (35) and junior tackle Saed Al-Olimat (17) are all key returnees as well. Dumbaugh and Ansley each had five sacks. “We have a lot of experience back and I also like the young kids we have,” Fell said. “We don’t have a lot of size but we are athletic. We’ll do a lot of movement up front and take some chances.” The Bulldogs will go into the season seeking their first NWC championship since 2009 and Ansley is as driven as anyone to help make that happen. “We are definitely motivated because winning the conference is one of our main goals,” Ansley said. “We have to take it game by game and can’t look ahead. We know if we put the work in, we can get the job done.” DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB RB WR WR WR C OT OT OG OG PK Yr. Ht. Mason Acheson Kellen Decker Jacob Ansley Austin Dumbaugh Spencer Archer Levi Bass Brent Numbers Eli Roberson Noah Beach Dylan Hannah Hunter Waller Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. So. So. Jr. 6-4 5-11 6-0 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-4 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-11 Wt. Pos. 185 185 190 180 170 185 220 235 180 160 180 QB RB WR WR WR C OT OT OG OG Matt Wilcox Luke Lon Nick Simon Matt Wilcox Micah Roberson Justin Shoemaker Brady Pitney McKay Johnson Russ Gray Saed Al-Olimat 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Hardin Northern 31 Spencerville* September 7 Columbus Grove* 14 Upper Scioto Valley 21 Bluffton* 28 Paulding* October 5 Convoy Crestview* 12 Allen East* 19 Delphos Jefferson* 26 Lima Central Catholic* All games 7:30 p.m. except USV at 7 p.m. DEFENSIVE UNIT H A H A A A H A H H Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Jr. 6-2 So. 5-8 Jr. 6-1 Jr. 6-2 Sr. 6-0 Fr. 6-0 Jr. 6-1 Sr. 6-1 Sr. 6-0 Jr. 5-11 170 160 165 170 170 200 205 235 170 210 DE DE DT DT DT LB LB LB DB DB FS P Brent Numbers Austin Dumbaugh Saed Al-Olimat Eli Roberson Lane Nitchie Luke Long Jacob Ansley Chris James Spencer Archer Micah Roberson Matt Wilcox Jake Ansley Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. 220 180 210 235 205 160 190 190 170 170 170 190 DE DT DT DT LB LB LB DB DB FS 6-4 6-2 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-8 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-0 Hunter Waller Russ Gray Brady Pitney Noah Beach Dylan Hannah Levi Bass Levi Klinger Brenden Szippl Brayden Sautter Kellen Decker Yr. Ht. Wt. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. 180 170 205 180 160 185 185 170 145 185 5-11 6-0 6-1 5-9 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-0 5-7 5-11 QUICK FACTS COACH: Mike Fell (23rd year, 159-81) LAST YEAR: 9-3 overall, 6-2 Northwest Conference. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Spread. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 5-3. STRENGTHS: Ada has no shortage of skill players on both sides of the ball, especially with two-time 1,000yard rusher in Kellen Decker anchoring the rushing attack and Jacob Ansley returning as a leading receiver and tackler for the Bulldogs. Fell WEAKNESSES: The Bulldogs are young along the offensive line with only two starters back and they will have a new starting quarterback in Mason Acheson. Acheson has experience as a backup and Ada always seems to find the right players to fill the voids up front. GRIDIRON GURU Ada will be aiming high again. The Bulldogs are hungry for their first conference title since 2009 and eager to make a deep playoff run. With 14 starters back, including eight on defense, the Bulldogs have the experience to be successful. And while they will have a new starter at signal-caller, it shouldn’t matter. Quarterbacks thrive in the Bulldogs’ spread offense and Ada has enough skill players to be a contender. Ada BULLDOGS 2011 RESULTS Hardin Northern Spencerville Columbus Grove Upper Scioto Valley Bluffton 53-7 55-21 33-34 69-7 48-44 Paulding 56-12 Con. Crestview (2 OT) 43-42 Allen East 54-12 Delphos Jefferson 33-26 Lima Cent. Catholic 14-56 RECORD BOOK Playoffs Tri-County North Marion Local 49-12 14-41 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 9-3 10-2 12-1 12-1 9-5 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 7-4 3-7 2-8 5-5 3-7 COLUMBUS GROV E THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T59 KEY TO THE SEASON Grothaus QUICK FACTS Benroth Of fense According to quarterback Collin Grothaus: “We have to be able to run the football. We are a spread team but we will run a lot. If we are successful doing that, it’s going to open up our passing game.” KYLE HUNTER / for The Courier TOP RUNNING BACK, Dakota Vogt, flips the ball while he and his Columbus Grove teammates away action at the Liberty-Benton 7-on-7 camp in late July. Play of 10 seniors will be key to Grove’s season By BRIAN LESTER Defense According to linebacker Brandon Benroth: “We want to do a better job of stopping the run. We have a good secondary and they will do a good job against the pass. We have to do our job against the run.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Travis ATT 143 COMP 82 YDS 1,507 RUSHING Kerns ATT 128 YDS 741 RECEIVING Rieman REC 28 YDS 747 TD 16 AVG. 5.8 INT 6 TD 13 AVG. 26.7 TD 9 STAFF WRITER COLUMBUS GROVE — Andy Schafer is thrilled about having the opportunity to coach high school football at Columbus Grove. After all, he is taking over a program that has a history of success, that includes a state championship in 2003. “This is a great place to be. There is a lot of history and a lot of tradition here,” Schafer said. “I’m not walking into a program where I have to rebuild it. I am walking into a program where I just have to help take it to the next level.” The Bulldogs finished 7-3 overall and 5-3 in the Northwest Conference last year, missing out on the postseason for the second consecutive year. Schafer is ready to make sure Grove ends the drought. He has experience with taking a team to the playoffs, leading Cory-Rawson to a 2009 postseason berth, one year after the Hornets finished 3-7. Schafer spent four seasons at C-R. “Everyone has bought into the system here,” Schafer said. “The players learned a lot over the summer and you can tell in just the first days of camp that they have gotten better. They are ready to work hard to be successful.” The Bulldogs have have leaned heavily on running the football in the past, but the offense will look a little different as CG shifts to a spread formation. Senior quarterback Collin Grothaus has no problem with the change. “It’s different getting used to a new offense, but it fits me well,” Grothaus said. “It allows me to take advantage of my speed and coach is definitely doing a good job of getting us ready to run it.” Grothaus is one of 10 returning seniors. Senior running back Dakota Vogt (179 yards rushing, 3 touchdowns) will anchor the running game while sophomore Joey Warnecke will see time in the backfield. The Bulldogs return several wide receivers but will be without senior Derek Rieman most of the season. Rieman (28 catches, 747 yards, 9 TDs), the top receiver a year ago, came down on his foot awkwardly in a non-contact drill and broke it. Senior Blake Hoffman, along with See PLAY, Page T61 DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB RB WR WR WR WR OT OT OG OG OC PK Collin Grothaus Dakota Vogt Hunter Giesige Blake Hoffman Mason Smith David Bogart Trey Roney Bobby Lopez Josh Verhoff Will Selhorst Brandon Benroth Joey Warnecke Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. 160 190 160 155 185 150 260 270 170 180 170 170 QB RB WR WR WR WR OT OT OG OG OC 5-10 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-4 5-9 6-2 6-0 5-9 6-0 5-10 5-9 Hunter Giesige Joey Warneke Collin Grothaus Tanner Neu Riley Brubaker Alec Gladwell Alex Walker Alex Burgei Trent Vorst Trevor Schroeder Josh Verhoff 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent DEFENSIVE UNIT Home/Away August 24 Pandora-Gilboa H 31 Allen East* H September 7 Ada* A 14 Lima Central Catholic* H 21 Spencerville* A 28 Evergreen A October 5 Delphos Jefferson* A 12 Paulding* H 19 Crestview* H 26 Bluffton* A (All games 7:30 p.m. except Evergreen at 7) * -- Northwest Conference games Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. 160 160 160 150 150 160 160 165 185 250 170 DE DE DT DT LB LB LB S S C C P 6-0 5-9 5-10 6-0 6-1 5-8 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-9 Will Selhorst Alec Gladwell Trent Vorst Trevor Schroeder Brandon Benroth Joey Warneke Dakota Vogt Collin Grothaus Hunter Giesige Blake Hoffman David Bogart Joey Warnecke Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So. 180 160 185 250 170 160 190 160 160 155 150 170 DE DE DT LB LB LB S S C 6-0 5-8 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-9 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-9 5-9 Mason Smith Alex Walker Alex Giesige Tyler Schroeder Thomas Martin Christian Stechschulte Jace Darbyshire Riley Brubaker Tanner Neu Yr. Ht. Wt. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. So. 185 160 135 150 150 140 150 150 135 6-4 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-8 5-9 5-10 6-1 6-0 COACH: Andy Schafer (5h year, 18-23). LAST YEAR: 7-3 overall, 5-3 Northwest Conference. LAST NWC TITLE: 2005. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Spread. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 4-3. STRENGTHS: Bulldogs have speed and experience on their side. They are quick on both sides of the ball and the team has expericne in 10 seniors returning from last year. That combination should put Columbus Schafer Grove in a position to contend in the Northwest Conference. WEAKNESSES: Columbus Grove will have a new quarterback in Collin Grothaus and it could take him some time to adjust to life as a starter at the varsity level. The success of the Bulldogs will hinge largely on how quickly he picks up the new offense and how effective he is at running it. GRIDIRON GURU It doesn’t matter that Columbus Grove has a new head coach or that it hasn’t won a conference title since 2005. The bar will be set high for the Bulldogs. Ten seniors are on the roster and no one can put a price tag on that experience. If Grove gets the leadership it is expecting from its veteran players and it takes advantage of the speed it has on both sides of the ball, the Bulldogs have a realistic shot at the NWC championship. Columbus Grove BULLDOGS 2011 RESULTS Pandora-Gilboa Allen East Ada Lima Cent. Catholic Spencerville 40-13 69-7 34-33 7-28 38-42 Evergreen Delphos Jefferson (OT) Paulding Convoy Crestview Bluffton RECORD BOOK 33-0 21-28 69-14 46-20 42-14 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 7-3 7-3 7-4 4-6 6-4 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 7-5 8-2 10-2 15-0 13-1 T60 HOPEW ELL-LOUDON Chieftains need to overcome big graduation losses KEY TO THE SEASON By SCOTT COTTOS FOR THE COURIER Gregg THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 Bouillon O FFE N S E According to quarterback Alec Gregg: “Overall, we lost a lot at the receiver position. Everyone’s worried about how we’re going to do. We’ve got to come out with a chip on our shoulder and believe in ourselves.” D E FE N S E According to linebacker Mark Bouillon: “All of our work was done in the weight room. And that’s what counts, all of the work we put in over there. As long as we listen to our coaches and work hard, we’ll be fine.” 2011 LEADERS PASSING Tyree ATT 248 COMP 131 YDS 1,747 TD 20 RUSHING Tyree ATT 149 YARDS 721 AVG. 4.6 TD 12 RECEIVING Sendelbach Harrison REC 60 37 YDS 739 543 AVG. 12.3 14.7 TD 9 9 INT 6 BASCOM — In a way, Jeremy Nutter’s third season as coach of the Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains is a lot like the first. Two years ago, the Chieftains were faced with replacing 11 seniors who had led a charge into the second round of the playoffs. With just six seniors on that team, Hopewell-Loudon did manage a 6-4 record but narrowly missed the postseason. Nutter’s second Chieftains club, featuring 13 seniors, went 10-0 in the regular season and won the Midland Athletic League championship before falling in the first round of the playoffs. Nutter believes that this year’s group is better-bolstered to absorb the effects of heavy graduation losses than his first H-L squad. “This year we have 11 (seniors),” he said. “They’ve all been here. I told them the other day, ‘You’ve been here through your freshmen year when you went 9-3 and your sophomore year when you were 6-4 and you didn’t make the playoffs,’” Nutter said. “Last year, you saw a 10-0 season and lost in the first round. You’ve seen the full range of how things go, depending on how well we execute our jobs.’ “I think they’re mentally prepared. When you play behind a good senior class like that, you find yourself standing on the sideline a lot and I think you’re chomping at the bit, waiting for your chance to get out there. I know our seniors are dying to play underneath our lights and I’m expecting great things from them.” The Chieftains’ graduates include quarterback Tyler Tyree (1,747 yards passing, 20 touchdowns; 721 yards rushing and 12 TDs). Logan Sendelbach’s 60 catches for 739 yards and nine TDs paced a group of four senior wideouts who snared 139 passes. But there’s no woe-is-me attitude in camp. “Our margin for error and our depth are not what they were a year ago, but I don’t think the ceiling’s any lower than it was,” Nutter said. “We’re just going to need to be more crisp and more precise.” Among the senior leaders are Brock Hill and Brandon Molotla, a pair of top-flight of defensive ends. Other key, experienced senior returnees include wide receiver/safety Mark Bouillon and wide receiver/ placekicker Kevin Coppus (5 FGs, 47 PATs). Nutter called Hill, Molotla, Bouillon and Coppus “kind of the core group of seniors who we’ll really look to lead us.” Nutter thinks his spread offense should be well equipped the run the ball effectively and consistently. “I feel like this might be the first time in my three years here that we can say maybe the best part of our football team is the five guys who line up up front,” he said. The Chieftains’ offensive line, which will average 217 pounds per man, will have senior Coltan Hossler at center, juniors Adam Foos and Weston Hill at guard and senior Molotla and Brock Hill at the tackles. Nutter looks for his fastest player, junior Cody Malone, to handle the tailback position. Senior Alec Gregg (24 of 52 passes, 416 yards, 4 TDs, 3 INTs) will step in at quarterback. Gregg’s top targets at wideout will be seniors Bouillon and Brennon Boes and junior Jordan Stewart. With Brock Hill and Molotla back at the defensive ends, Weston Hill will be at nose guard and Foos will line up at tackle. Bouillon and Malone will be the inside linebackers with Stewart and junior Zach Clouse on the outside. Coppus and Boes will be the cornerbacks and junior Ben Bodart will be the safety. The entire mix makes for a group that Nutter feels should vie for the MAL title and a playoff bid. “When you play football here, that’s the idea,” he said. “I don’t think that’s meant to be said with arrogance. I think that’s part of tradition. Part of tradition is watching what the people who have gone before you do and then doing what it takes to achieve success — being willing to work for it.” DEPTH CHART OFFENSIVE UNIT Pos. QB RB WR WR WR WR OT OT OG OG C Alec Gregg Cody Malone Brennon Boes Jordan Stewart Mark Bouillon Kevin Coppus Brock Hill Brandon Molotla Adam Foos Weston Hill Coltan Hossler Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. 155 190 125 160 200 180 200 195 200 240 250 QB RB WR WR OT OT OG OG 6-1 5-9 5-9 6-0 6-1 5-6 6-2 6-1 5-9 6-4 6-0 Ben Bodart Matt Huth Zach Clouse Ryan Lommserse Cameron St. Clair Jordan Nutter Wesley Armon Kenny Swartzmiller 2012 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Home/Away August 24 Leipsic 31 Elmwood September 7 Northwood 14 North Baltimore* 21 Lakota* 28 Mohawk* October 5 Fremont St. Joseph* 12 Seneca East* 19 Carey* 26 Tiffin Calvert* (All games 7 p.m.) * -- Midland Athletic League games DEFENSIVE UNIT H A A H H A A H A A Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. 145 160 165 150 190 175 210 210 DE DE DT DT LB LB LB LB CB CB S 6-0 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-4 5-9 5-8 5-8 Brock Hill Brandon Molotla Adam Foos Weston Hill Mark Bouillon Cody Malone Zach Clouse Jordan Stewart Kevin Coppus Brennon Boes Ben Bodart Yr. Ht. Wt. Pos. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. 200 195 200 240 200 190 165 160 180 175 145 DE DE DT DT LB LB LB CB CB S 6-2 6-1 5-9 6-4 6-1 5-9 5-10 6-0 5-6 5-9 6-0 Jordan Nutter Cameron St. Clair Kenny Swartzmiller Noah Grine Matt Huth Ryan Lommerse Derek Runion Eli Tooker Braden Park Alec Gregg Yr. Ht. Wt. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. So. Sr. 175 190 210 145 160 150 160 160 130 155 5-9 6-4 5-8 5-6 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-9 5-6 6-1 QUICK FACTS COACH: Jeremy Nutter (3rd year, 16-5). LAST YEAR: 10-1 overall, 7-0 Midland Athletic League. LAST MAL TITLE: 2011. OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Spread. DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 4-4. STRENGTHS: Nutter considers his linemen to be a strength and he believes an ability to consistently run the ball will be something the Chieftains will possess for the first time in his tenure Nutter during the 2012 campaign. WEAKNESSES: HopewellLoudon doesn’t quite know where it will stand with its passing attack due to the loss of its quarterback and most of its receivers. MAL defensive player of the year Eric Depinet must be replaced on defense. GRIDIRON GURU If it plays well to what Nutter considers his team’s strengths, Hopewell-Loudon could find success with the running game. The Chieftains should again be one of the top teams in the Midland Athletic League, which should translate to another playoff berth. Hopewell-Loudon CHIEFTAINS 2011 RESULTS Leipsic Elmwood Northwood Lakota Mohawk 23-13 38-6 38-7 49-20 44-12 Frem. St. Joseph Seneca East Carey Tiffin Calvert North Baltimore RECORD BOOK 38-9 42-21 29-15 28-14 56-6 PLAYOFFS Hicksville 7-28 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 10-1 6-3 9-3 14-1 14-1 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 11-2 13-2 11-1 8-3 8-3 PR EP FOOTBA LL THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 PH Continued from page T52 all-NWOAL selection, had 17 sacks among his 65 tackles last season, while Palmer had five sacks, 13 tackles for losses and 75 total stops. Senior Galen Powers anchors a talented secondary that includes juniors Derek Hoops, Josh Petersen and Tobey Hernandez. Offensively, Patrick Henry did graduate Lucas Rosebrook, who led the Patriots with 1,043 yards rushing and scored 25 TDs. But there’s an excellent stable of backs returning in Gabe Jones (673 yards, 13 TDs), Hernandez (371 yards, 3 TDs), Anderson Okuley (303 yards, 4 TDs), Calvin Palmer (278 yards, 4 TDs), Nathan Andonian (166 yards, 4 TDs) and Brandon Cole (143 yards). Okuley (1,065 yards passing, 6 TDs) and Jones (457, 3 TDs) shared time at quarterback. This season, Jones will be the man under center. “Two reasons,” Inselmann said. Woodruff Continued from page T46 Woodruff is tweaking the offense, looking for more balance than a onedimensional attack that ran the ball 90-95 percent of the time and accumulated only 166 total yards passing. “We’re going to the Pistol Wing-T,” Woodruff said of an offense devised by Rick Stewart, a high school coach who has used the system to make drastic improvements in a number of smallschool programs in California. “We saw a ton of nine-man fronts “Without a doubt, I think Gabe is more athletic. “He’s a quicker, more explosive runner and we like his ability to sprint out and throw from a moving pocket. “Second, one thing we learned is that at the quarterback position, if you try to have two quarterbacks and you have four or five receivers and you try to mix them all in there, they don’t get a good feel for each other. “Having one quarterback is going to give us that consistency.” Jones will be working with a new receiving corps after the graduation of tight end Kevin Kline (19 receptions, 404 yards, 2 touchdowns) and wide outs Kyle Bergstedt (33, 592, 3), Nick Gerschutz (10, 240, 1) and Alex Wilhelm. Offensively, that’s priority one. “We’re working really hard on the passing game. That has to be, in my opinion, the No. 1 question,” Inselmann said. “We need to develop that passing game to balance teams so they can’t put mom, dad and everybody else in there to stop the run.” Hanneman: 419-427-8408, [email protected] last season. I’m still a Wing-T guy. But we have to back those guys off and with this offense we feel we can do that.” Watson started at quarterback last season but will move to power back next to Ishmael. Williams takes over under center. When it comes to numbers, Woodruff is a realist. “Most teams, especially at a small school, only play 14 to 15 kids on a given night anyway,” he said. The numbers, though, never change Woodruff’s expectations. “My goal is always to make the playoffs,” Woodruff said. “People always tell me, ‘Don’t you think you should have a more realistic goal?’” $500 Large Pepperoni Everyday! Carryout Only • Plus Tax 730 S. Main St. • Findlay (419) 423-1114 Play Continued from page T59 junior Alec Gladwell and sophomore David Bogart, are also back. Senior Hunter Giesige should also make an impact. The offensive line will be anchored by a cast of seniors, tackles Trey Roney and Bobby Lopez, center Brandon Benroth and guards Trevor Schroeder and Trent Vorst. Schafer said speed will be one of his offense’s biggest assets. “We have some fast kids who are great athletes at the skill positions,” Schafer said. “We also have a great group on the offensive line and our seniors will provide a lot of leadership. We will go as far as our seniors will take us.” The Bulldogs’ defensive look won’t change as Schafer retain the defensive coaching staff. Grothaus (first-team all-NWC defensive back), Rieman (secondteam all-NWC defensive back) and Vogt (honorable mention all-NWC linebacker) will lead the unit. Rieman has moved to defensive end while Roney, Lopez, Schroeder, Gladwell and Vorst will help anchor the line as well. Benroth and Warnecke are back at linebacker while Giesige, Hoffman and Bogart will headline the secondary. “We have good speed, especially in T61 the secondary and at the linebacker position,” Schafer said. “Our defensive line is pretty quick, too. We have a group that really gets after the ball.” Benroth is excited about the potential of the defense. “We love to hit people and we plan on stepping up a lot more this year to get stops,” Benroth said. “The leadership from the seniors is going to be a big part of our success, too.” Schafer believes his team has the ability to contend for a NWC title. Grothaus is ready to embrace those expectations. A year ago, CG edged NWC powerhouse Ada 34-33 in a pivotal regular-season game but stumbled out of contention by losing three of its next four games. T62 Riverdale's Continued from page T54 Senior quarterback Dillon Farrow returns after completing 69 of 169 passes for 885 yards and nine touchdowns. “This is his second year as a starter, and he looks much more comfortable running the offense,” Kloepfer said. The running backs will be Seth Knoll and Josh Bushong and the Falcons also will be able to spread the field thanks to Scott’s speed at wide receiver. “We have some depth at running back and there is a lack of it at wide receiver,” Kloepfer said. “We thought that James, with his speed, could help us more at wide receiver. We wanted that speed threat out there.” Knoll is the Falcons’ leading returning rusher (149 carries, 570 yards, 4 Size Continued from page T50 Siefker completed 50 percent of his passes (68 of 136) for 818 yards and seven touchdowns. Parker was forced to assume a greater role because of injuries to Brandon Kuhlman, O-G’s career rushing leader, and came through in a big way, rushing for 1,370 yards and seven TDs and earning second-team all-WBL honors. O-G must replace Craig Rieman, a bruising 245-pound fullback who powered his way for 456 yards and a team-high 10 TDs. Manning the fullback spot will be a committee of juniors in Brad Racer (5-0, 210) and Jacob Drerup (5-10, 190) and sophomore Kyle Niese (5-10, 185). O-G also has the skills and experience to balance the offense with a SPORTS TDs). Only a sophomore, Bushong backed up Scott (538 yards, 5 TDs) a season ago. “We have some nice options at running back with speed and power,” Kloepfer said. “Seth is more of a quick scat back type and Josh is more of a straight-ahead runner.” Protecting Farrow and clearing the way for Bushong and Knoll will be an experienced offensive line led by returning starters Andy Beckwith, Jared Rickle and Dillon Welker. “Andy and Jared are not the biggest, but they are fundamentally sound,” Kloepfer said. “Dillon, at 255 pounds, is looking good and has become more of a vocal leader.” Those fundamentals will be important, especially in district play. Most other teams in the district have defensive lines that are much larger than Riverdale’s offensive front, Kloepfer said. “If there is one thing that concerns me, it is the overall size of our offensive line,” he said. “In our conference, a lot of other teams have been to a few buffets. They are big. “Our job as coaches is to combat that with pulling to get our players out in space and get the big boys tired. If we have a weakness, it would be to line up and go straight at the bigger defensive lines in our conference.” On defense, newcomer Austin Fry will anchor Riverdale’s 3-4 set at nose tackle. Knoll, Bushong and Tre Headdington will man three of four linebacker positions with Adam Fox and Paul Frey still battling for the fourth spot. “Every year, you worry about whether you have the personnel for a 3-4. You have to have a nose guard who can take on two guys, clog the middle of the line and get some penetration. Austin showed the first day that he can play,” Kloepfer said. “You also have to have four good linebackers. We have a lot of guys with good speed who can run around and fly to the ball.” solid passing attack. Seniors Alex Westrick (6-6, 200), Jacob Leopold (6-2, 175) and Brenden Drerup (6-4, 170) all lettered along with 6-3, 185pound sophomore Blake Blevins. The biggest change in the O-G camp will be defensively, with the Titans going to a 3-3-5 look. “It goes by a lot of different names, the 3-5, the 3-5 stack, the odd stack ...” said O-G defensive coordinator Brian Heebsh. “We started transitioning to it last year because it fits our personnel. We have some really big guys up front, then we have a lot of tweeners, guys who don’t have the classic big linebacker-type bodies but guys who can run and hit and who are tough kids.” Racer will be the nose tackle and Karhoff (45 tackles) and Samuelson the ends with Rieman and senior Ross Hashbarger (5-10, 215) also in the mix. Wells, who had five sacks, eight other tackles for losses and 67 total stops, spearheads the linebacking corps, along with Russell Ellerbrock (6-0, 175, sr.) and Tyler Zehnder (6-2, 175, jr.). Cody Alt (6-2, 180, jr.) and Logan Diemer (5-8, 170, sr.) will man what Heebsh calls the half linebacker/half cornerback “hybrid” positions. Second-team all-WBL defensive back Josh Buckland, who was second in the league with four interceptions, will be in the secondary, along with Leopold and Siefker at times. Parker moves to free safety. “Tristan played linebacker last year,” Heebsh said. “He’s a good athlete and he’s able to make plays in space, so we decided to make the move.” “We see so many spread teams. We have to get our linebackers moving, and we have good speed at those positions,” Schriner said. Hanneman: 419-427-8408, [email protected] SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 400 W. Main Cross St. • 419-422-4486 1217 Tiffin Ave. • 419-423-3221 www.Dietschs.com Good Luck Area Teams!! THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 OHSAA playoffs being Nov. 2 The 2012 OHSAA playoffs will begin the first weekend of November. Divisions II, IV and VI will play at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, beginning on Nov. 2, while divisions I, III and V will play at 7 p.m. Saturdays, beginning on Nov. 3. Thirty-two teams in each division will qualify for the playoffs allowing 192 schools to participate in the postseason. • Ten area teams — Ada, Arcadia, Carey, Findlay, Hopewell-Loudon, Leipsic, Liberty-Benton, McComb, Ottawa-Glandorf and Patrick Henry — qualified for the playoffs last year. • In 2011, four Blanchard Valley Conference teams earned postseason berths. The last time that happened was in 2008. • Coming into the 2012 season, Patrick Henry has advanced to the playoffs 10 consecutive years. Ada and Ottawa-Glandorf have been in the playoffs six straight seasons. • Patrick Henry (2005), Hardin Northern (2004), Columbus Grove (2003), Fostoria (1996, 1991), McComb (1983) and Carey (1975) have each won state championships. • Van Buren and Vanlue are the only two local schools to never qualify for the playoffs. Moyer Continued from page T56 grave and Adam Duress. “We’re going to miss those kids. It’s difficult to replace someone who was as naturally-talented as Gyen,” Moyer said. “What we pick up is youth and a little more quickness in Will Adelsperger. Will is bigger and stronger and we have Donald Barth back too and he is flat-out fast.” Perhaps the deepest positions on the roster is along the offensive and defensive lines with a “plethora” of linemen according to Moyer. “I always used to have 10 million receivers and running backs and no linemen. It’s reversed this year. We aren’t very deep in the skill positions but we are extremely deep on the lines,” Moyer said. Up front, it starts with returning all-NCC lineman Ian Baker at center. “Ian has taken everything the coaches have taught him and he’s perfected it. 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If we get off to a fast start and the confidence builds, the sky is the limit for these kids” Moyer said. The biggest thing Moyer wants to see from his squad might be a change in attitude. The Rams got to the .500 mark for the first time last season since 2004 when they went 8-3 and made the playoffs. “We’ve lost around here for a long time,” Moyer said. “It’s time to stop it.” FREE TIRE ROTATION & BRAKE INSPECTION No other discounts apply. Expires 9/30/12 www.cooperservicefindlay.com Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm PR EP FOOTBA LL THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 T63 Playoff Appearance By Area Teams Class AAA 1975 — Cincinnati Moeller 28, FINDLAY 16 (State Semifinal) Class AA 1979 — Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary 27, FOSTORIA 7 (State Semifinal) Class A 1975 — CAREY 26, Burton Berkshire 24 (State Semifinal) STATE CHAMPION — CAREY 15, Newark Catholic 7 1976 — Ashtabula St. John 29, FOSTORIA ST. WENDELIN 7 (State Semifinal) 1977 — Ashtabula St. John 21, PATRICK HENRY 7 (State Semifinal) Division I 1984 — Toledo St. Francis 17, FINDLAY 14 (Regional final) 1999 — FINDLAY 42, Toledo Whitmer 14; Grove City 59, FINDLAY 41 2002 — FINDLAY 35, Mansfield Senior 14 (regional quarterfinal); FINDLAY 41, Hudson 20 (regional semifinal); FINDLAY 31, Springfield South 28 (regional final); Cincinnati Elder 34, FINDLAY 31 (state semifinal) 2005 — FINDLAY 56, Sylvania Northview 14 (regional quarterfinals); Massillon Washington 27, Findlay 20 (regional semifinals) 2011 — Hudson 35, FINDLAY 28, OT (regional quarterfinal) Division II 1988 — Akron Buchtel 38, FOSTORIA 10 1989 — FOSTORIA 37, Tiffin Columbian 12 (Regional semifinal); FOSTORIA 31, Richfield Revere 12 (Regional final); FOSTORIA 17, Sidney 12 (State semifinal); Cleveland St. Joseph 21, FOSTORIA 14 (State final) 1990 — FOSTORIA 23, Vermillion 20 (Regional final); FOSTORIA 35, Maple Heights 0 (Regional final); St. Marys Memorial 21, FOSTORIA 8 (State semifinal) 1991 — FOSTORIA 61, Springfield 7 (Regional semifinal); FOSTORIA 28, Solon 10 (Regional final); FOSTORIA 36, Marysville 6 (State semifinal) STATE CHAMPION — FOSTORIA 21, Uniontown Lake 6 1992 — FOSTORIA 38, Vermillion 0 (Regional semifinal); FOSTORIA 26, Elyria West 16 (Regional final); FOSTORIA 48, Louisville 7 (State semifinal); St. Marys Memorial 28, FOSTORIA 14 (State final) 1993 — Columbus Eastmoor 24, FOSTORIA 24 (Regional semifinal) 1996 — FOSTORIA 26, Bowling Green 7 (Regional semifinal); FOSTORIA 14, Columbus Bishop Watterson 12 (Regional final); FOSTORIA 33, Miami Trace 6 (State semifinal) STATE CHAMPION — FOSTORIA 14, Akron Buchtel 6 Division III 1980 — Orrville 27, FOSTORIA 6 (Regional final) 1983 — Elyria Catholic 13, FOSTORIA 6 (Regional final) 1986 — FOSTORIA 8, Van Wert 2 (Regional semifinal); FOSTORIA 20, Napoleon 0 (Regional final); CAPE 21, FOSTORIA 8 (State semifinal) 2000 — OTTAWA-GLANDORF 42, FOSTORIA SENIOR 21; Columbus Watterson 21, OTTAWA-GLANDORF 14 2001 — Big Walnut 41, UPPER SANDUSKY 6 Division IV 1993 — Huron 34, CAREY 13 (Regional semifinal) 1997 — OTTAWA-GLANDORF 37, Cincinnati Wyoming 7 (Regional semifinal); Germantown Valley View 36, OTTAWA-GLANDORF 22 (Regional final) 2002 — Archbold 20, OTTAWA-GLANDORF 6 (regional quarterfinal); Eastwood 35, UPPER SANDUSKY 6 (regional GO TROJANS! quarterfinal) 2003 — Lima Bath 21, UPPER SANDUSKY 13 (regional quarterfinal) 2004 — Huron 45, Upper Sandusky 24 (regional quarterfinal) 2005 — OTTAWA-GLANDORF 41, Otsego 7 (regional quarterfinals); Huron 10, OTTAWA-GLANDORF 3 (regional semifinals) 2006 — Milton-Union 24, OTTAWA-GLANDORF 21 (regional quarterfinal) 2007 — OTTAWA-GLANDORF 35, FOSTORIA 18 (regional quarterfinal); Marion Pleasant 48, OTTAWAGLANDORF 21 (regional semifinal) 2008 — FOSTORIA 33, Sparta Highland 12 (regional quarterfinal); OTTAWA-GLANDORF 56, Lorain Clearview 12 (regional quarterfinal); OTTAWA-GLANDORF 28, Marion Pleasant 21, OT (regional semifinal); Genoa 28, FOSTORIA 14 (regional semifinal); OTTAWA-GLANDORF , Genoa (regional final)??????????????????? 2009 — OTTAWA-GLANDORF 28, Wooster Triway 14 (regional quarterfinal); OTTAWA-GLANDORF 48, Eastwood 3 (regional semifinal); OTTAWA-GLANDORF 21, Orrville 20 (regional final); Chagrin Falls 20, OTTAWA-GLANDORF 14 (state semifinal) 2010 — Genoa 7, OTTAWA-GLANDORF 6 (regional quarterfinal) 2011 — Eastwood 31, OTTAWA-GLANDORF 0 (regional quarterfinal) Division V 1982 — FOSTORIA ST. WENDELIN 12, McCOMB 6 (Regional final); FOSTORIA ST. WENDELIN 7, Bradford 6 (State semifinal); Newark Catholic 14, FOSTORIA ST. WENDELIN 7 (State final) 1983 — McCOMB 25, Edgerton 0 (Regional final); McCOMB 7, Middletown Fenwick 0 (State semifinal) STATE CHAMPION — McCOMB 6, Newark Catholic 0 1984 — Holgate 6, McCOMB 0 (Regional final) 1985 — Delphos Jefferson 40, McCOMB 0 (Regional final) 1986 — Tiffin Calvert 8, FOSTORIA ST. WENDELIN 0 (Regional semifinal) 1987 — Monroeville 21, FOSTORIA ST. WENDELIN 20 (Regional semifinal) 1990 — Minster 36, FOSTORIA ST. WENDELIN 7 (Regional semifinal) 1991 — BLUFFTON 37, Ayersville 0 (Regional semifinal); BLUFFTON 24, Minster 17, OT (Regional final); BLUFFTON 27, Cincinnati Country Day 0 (State semifinal); Newark Catholic 34, BLUFFTON 13 (State final) 1992 — Liberty Center 7, COLUMBUS GROVE 6 (Regional semifinal) 1993 — Liberty Center 45, McCOMB 23 (Regional semifinal) 1994 — CAREY 17, Woodmore 7 (Regional semifinal); CAREY 21, Smithville 0 (Regional final); Versailles 14, CAREY 0 (State semifinal) 1996 — Woodmore 45, PATRICK HENRY 27 (Regional semifinal); Versailles 28, BLUFFTON 0 (Regional semifinal) 1997 — PATRICK HENRY 28, COLUMBUS GROVE 14 (Regional semifinal); Liberty Center 40, PATRICK HENRY 14 (Regional final) 1998 — Apple Creek Waynedale 21, ELMWOOD 12 (Regional semifinal); Liberty Center 14, BLUFFTON 7 (Regional semifinal) 1999 — COLUMBUS GROVE 21, BLUFFTON 14, OT (regional quarterfinal); Liberty Center 35, COLUMBUS GROVE 28 (regional semifinal) 2000 — Liberty Center 40, PATRICK HENRY 6 (regional quarterfinal); Delphos Jefferson 28, BLUFFTON 13 (regional quarterfinal) 2001 — Fairview 28, BLUFFTON 27, OT (regional quarterfinal) 2002 — Delphos St. Johns 40, PATRICK HENRY 7 (regional quarterfinal) 2003 — ELMWOOD 27, Mohawk 6 (regional quarterfinal); Delphos St. Johns 26, BLUFFTON 18 (regional quarterfinal); PATRICK HENRY 20, LIBERTY-BENTON 13 (regional quarterfinal); PATRICK HENRY 51, Lorain Clearview 24 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. Johns 35, ELMWOOD 14 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. John’s 41, PATRICK HENRY 7 (regional final) 2004 — Bluffton 56, Mohawk 0 (regional quarterfinal); Liberty-Benton 45, Ashland Crestview 7 (regional quarterfinal); PATRICK HENRY 42, Tinora 13 (regional quarterfinal); Liberty Center 27, BLUFFTON 0 (regional semifinal); PATRICK HENRY 45, LIBERTY-BENTON 32 (regional semifinal); PATRICK HENRY 41, LIBERTY CENTER 27 (regional final); St. Henry 13, PATRICK HENRY 0 (state semifinal) 2005 — LIBERTY-BENTON 37, Convoy Crestview 6 (regional quarterfinals); PATRICK HENRY 34, ELMWOOD 31 (regional quarterfinals); Wynford 27, LIBERTY-BENTON 16 (regional semifinals); PATRICK HENRY 41, Wayne Trace 6 (regional semifinals); PATRICK HENRY 56, Wynford 35 (regional final); PATRICK HENRY 48, North Lima South Range 28 (state semifinals) STATE CHAMPION — PATRICK HENRY 42, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy 30 (state final) 2006 — LIBERTY-BENTON 35, TINORA 21 (regional quarterfinal); Fairview 52, PATRICK HENRY 49 (regional quarterfinal); LIBERTY-BENTON 17, Bedford St. Peter Chanel 7 (regional semifinal); LIBERTY-BENTON 48, Ayersville 7 (regional final); St. Henry 28, LIBERTY-BENTON 21 (state semifinal) 2007 — PATRICK HENRY 42, Liberty Center 0 (regional quarterfinal); LIBERTY-BENTON 45, Archbold 13 (regional semifinal); PATRICK HENRY 34, Lima Central Catholic 14 (regional semifinal); LIBERTY-BENTON 14, Tinora 7 (regional semifinal); PATRICK HENRY 44, LIBERTY-BENTON 27 (regional final); Marion Local 42, PATRICK HENRY 20 (state semifinal) 2008 — LIBERTY-BENTON 34, Delphos Jefferson (regional quarterfinal); PATRICK HENRY 38, Ashland Crestview 7 (regional quarterfinal); LIBERTY-BENTON 42, Archbold 10 (regional semifinal); PATRICK HENRY 21, Wynford 0 (regional semifinal); LIBERTY-BENTON 28, PATRICK HENRY 0 (regional final); LIBERTY-BENTON 35, Marion Local 0 (state semifinal); Youngstown Ursaline 21, LIBERTY-BENTON 0 (state final) 2009 — PATRICK HENRY 41, Northwood 14 (regional quarterfinal); PATRICK HENRY 42, Hillsdale 19 (regional semifinal); PATRICK HENRY 28, Tinora 21 (regional final); Coldwater 35, PATRICK HENRY 24 (state semifinal) 2010 — PATRICK HENRY 35, Columbia Station Columbia 12 (regional quarterfinal); Jeromesville Hillsdale 48, PATRICK HENRY 41 (regional semifinal) 2011 — Hicksville 28, HOPEWELL-LOUDON 7 (regional quarterfinal); PATRICK HENRY 49, Northwood 28 (regional quarterfinal); LIBERTY-BENTON 45, Lima Central Catholic 35 (regional quarterfinal); Liberty Center 28, CAREY 0 (regional quarterfinal); PATRICK HENRY 21, Liberty Center 7 (regional semifinal); Hicksville 20, LIBERTY-BENTON 13 (regional semifinal); Hicksville 34, PATRICK HENRY 7 (regional final) Division VI 1994 — LEIPSIC 20, HARDIN NORTHERN 0 (Regional semifinal); Delphos St. Johns 46, ADA 7 (Regional semifinal); Delphos St. Johns 31, LEIPSIC 14 (Regional final) 1995 — Independence 28, NORTH BALTIMORE 17 (Regional semifinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 14, Riverside 6 (Regional semifinal); St. Henry 21, COLUMBUS GROVE 0 (Regional semifinal); St. Henry 16, HARDIN NORTHERN 14 (Regional final) 1996 — Monroeville 28, PANDORA-GILBOA 26 (Regional semifinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 33, Crestline 0 (Regional semifinal); Norwalk St. Paul 34, HOPEWELLLOUDON 14 (Regional semifinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 35, Bridgeport 28 (Regional final); St. Henry 48, HARDIN NORTHERN 40 (State semifinal); 1997 — HARDIN NORTHERN 27, Riverside 3 (Regional semifinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 14, St. Henry 12 (Regional final); Delphos St. Johns 13, HARDIN NORTHERN 12 (State semifinal) 1998 — Delphos St. Johns 61, HARDIN NORTHERN 15 GOOD LUCK! AREA TEAMS From Your Team at the Findlay McDonald’s Restaurants FINDLAY 731 Trenton Avenue • 1921 Tiffin Avenue (Regional semifinal); Gibsonburg 38, PANDORA-GILBOA 6 (Regional semifinal) 1999 — PANDORA-GILBOA 42, Ayersville 21 (Regional quarterfinal); Marion Local 41, McCOMB 20 (Regional quarterfinal); Springfield Catholic Central 42, HARDIN NORTHERN 26 (Regional quarterfinal); Marion Local 28, PANDORA-GILBOA 3 (Regional semifinal) 2000 — McCOMB 28, PANDORA-GILBOA 7 (regional quarterfinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 21, CAREY 12 (regional quarterfinal); McCOMB 21, Antwerp 6 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. John's 41, COLUMBUS GROVE 13 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. Johns 44, McCOMB 3 (regional final) 2001 — PANDORA-GILBOA 17, Mohawk 7 (regional quarterfinal); McCOMB 68, Northwood 6 (regional quarterfinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 29, Antwerp 14 (regional quarterfinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 28, CAREY 6 (regional quarterfinal); McCOMB 16, HARDIN NORTHERN 15 (regional semifinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 27, PANDORAGILBOA 15 (regional semifinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 21, McCOMB 14 (regional final); Marion Local 13, COLUMBUS GROVE 7 (state semifinal) 2002 — HARDIN NORTHERN 24, Anna 13 (regional quarterfinal); CORY-RAWSON 42, Edon 0 (regional quarterfinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 19, HOPEWELL-LOUDON 0 (regional quarterfinal); Tiffin Calvert 35, McCOMB 14 (regional quarterfinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 35, Mohawk 23 (regional semifinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 35, Troy Christian 0 (regional semifinal); Tiffin Calvert 28, CORYRAWSON 14 (regional semifinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 10, Tiffin Calvert 6 (regional final); HARDIN NORTHERN 26, Marion Local 16 (regional final)' HARDIN NORTHERN 20, COLUMBUS GROVE 0 (state semifinal); Mogadore 27, HARDIN NORTHERN 7 (state final) 2003 — CAREY 31, HOPEWELL-LOUDON 14 (regional quarterfinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 51, Hicksville 6 (regional quarterfinal); CORY-RAWSON 48, Antwerp 7 (regional quarterfinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 33, Mechanicsburg 7; CORY-RAWSON 35, CAREY 14 (regional semifinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 27, Northwood 0 (regional semifinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 31, N. Lewisburg Triad 6 (regional semifinal); COLUMBUS GROVE 21, CORY-RAWSON 6 (regional final); Marion Local 14, HARDIN NORTHERN 10 (regional final); COLUMBUS GROVE 27, Monroeville 24 (state semifinal) STATE CHAMPION — COLUMBUS GROVE 28, Marion Local 26 2004 — HARDIN NORTHERN 52, Cincinnati Country Day 0 (regional quarterfinal); McCOMB 41, Seneca East 12 (regional quarterfinal); Hicksville 41, PANDORA-GILBOA 35 (regional quarterfinal); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 21, Northwood 12 (regional quarterfinal); Columbus Grove 21, Ayersville 14 (regional quarterfinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 27, Springfield Catholic Central 13 (regional semifinal); McCOMB 14, HOPEWELL-LOUDON 13 (regional semifinal); Hicksville 26, COLUMBUS GROVE 19 (regional semifinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 22, New Bremen 7 (regional final); Hicksville 30, McCOMB 20 (regional final); HARDIN NORTHERN 35, Danville 0 (state semifinal) STATE CHAMPION — HARDIN NORTHERN 20, Norwalk St. Paul 8 2005 — HARDIN NORTHERN 49, Riverside 0 (regional quarterfinal); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 38, Crestline 7 (regional quarterfinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 49, Springfield Catholic Central 28 (regional semifinal); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 30, Ottawa Hills 17 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. John’s 19, HARDIN NORTHERN 7 (regional final); HOPEWELLLOUDON 43, Norwalk St. Paul 14 (regional final); Delphos St. John’s 31, HOPEWELL-LOUDON 7 (state semifinal) 2006 — McCOMB 40, Cardinal Stritch 20 (regional quarterfinal); HARDIN NORTHERN 21, ADA 14 (regional quarterfinal); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 42, Liberty Center 22; COLUMBUS GROVE 20, Monroeville 14; HOPEWELLLOUDON 42, COLUMBUS GROVE 20 (regional semifinal); Norwalk St. Paul 40, McCOMB 28 (regional semifinal); Mechanicsburg 34, HARDIN NORTHERN 0 (regional semifinal); Norwalk St. Paul 29, HOPEWELL-LOUDON 28 (regional final) 2007 — McCOMB 56, Toledo Christian 6 (regional quarterfinal); ARLINGTON 48, Hilltop 0 (regional quarterfinal); Ayersville 35, CAREY 14 (regional quarterfinal); ADA 41, Antwerp 12 (regional quarterfinal); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 49, Leetonia 14 (regional quarterfinal); ARLINGTON 21, McCOMB 6 (regional semifinal); ADA 51, Ayersville 50 (regional semifinal); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 40, Mogadore 16 (regional semifinal); ADA 31, ARLINGTON 28 (regional final); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 26, Norwalk St. Paul 14 (regional final); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 41, ADA 38 OT (state semifinal); Newark Catholic 28, HOPEWELL-LOUDON 14 (state final) 2008 — ADA 56, Hilltop 8 (regional quarterfinal); CAREY 35, McCOMB 28 (regional quarterfinal); PANDORAGILBOA 49, RIVERDALE 0 (regional quarterfinal); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 41, Columbiana 14 (regional quarterfinal); Delphos St. John’s 24, ARLINGTON 7 (regional quarterfinal); ADA 42, PANDORA-GILBOA 14 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. John’s 21, CAREY 14 (regional semifinal); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 30, Mogadore 0 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. John’s 38, ADA 28 (regional final); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 42, Norwalk St. Paul 21 (regional final); HOPEWELL-LOUDON 55, Malvern 20 (state semifinal); Delphos St. John’s 34, HOPEWELLLOUDON 14 2009 —HOPWELL-LOUDON 28, McDonald 24 (regional quarterfinal); ADA 51, CORY-RAWSON 14 (regional quarterfinal); CAREY 34, COLUMBUS GROVE 0 (regional quarterfinal); Delphos St. John’s 56, ARLINGTON 0 (regional quarterfinal); LEIPSIC 34, Fremont St. Joseph 16 (regional quarterfinal); ADA 14, CAREY 7 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. John’s 34, LEIPSIC 7 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. John’s 34, ADA 31, OT (regional final) 2010 — ADA 45, LEIPSIC 35 (regional quarterfinal); McCOMB 60, Fremont St. Joseph 0 (regional quarterfinal); Delphos St. John’s 42, ADA 7 (regional semifinal); McCOMB 39, Mohawk 7 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. John’s 56, McCOMB 20 (regional final) 2011 — LEIPSIC 51, ARCADIA 0 (regional quarterfinal); MCCOMB 49, Edgerton 39 (regional quarterfinal); ADA 49, Tri-County North 12 (regional quarterfinal); LEIPSIC 34, MCCOMB 28, OT (regional semifinal); Marion Local 41, ADA 14 (regional semifinal); Delphos St. John’s 28, LEIPSIC 20 (regional final) 3URXGO\VXSSRUWLQJRXUORFDO WHDPVFRPPXQLWLHV KƉĞŶŽŶůŝŶĞĂƚ͗ ŬĂƐĂƐĂ͘ĐŽŵͬĨŶďƉĂŶĚŽƌĂ WEKZͼϭϬϮD/E^dͼϰϭϵ͘ϯϴϰ͘ϯϮϮϭ >h&&dKEͼϭϭϮ,ZZz^dͼϰϭϵ͘ϯϱϴ͘ϱϱϬϬ &/E>z^dͼϭϲϯϬd/&&/Esͼϰϭϵ͘ϰϮϵ͘ϲϬϬϬ &/E>zt^dͼϭϭϭϰdZEdKEsͼϰϭϵ͘ϰϮϱ͘ϮϱϬϬ ǁǁǁ͘Ğ-ĨŶď͘ĐŽŵ DĞŵďĞƌ&/ T64 PR EP FOOTBA LL THE COURIER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 SCORE BIG WHEN YOU USE JOHN DEERE! 1640 N. 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