
Bases Loaded Podcast
By Gabe Kennedy
Sports Interviews with players, coaches and personalities from all sports located in Ohio.

Bases Loaded PodcastJul 21, 2020
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#107 - Kami Kortokrax- Ohio State Softball
Bishop Hartley High School
Softball
.626 BA her Senior year of high school
3X 1st team All-League and All-District
33rd ranked recruit
Basketball
Team Captain and 3X 1st Team All-League
Softball
.626 BA her Senior year of high school
3X 1st team All-League and All-District
33rd ranked recruit
Basketball
Team Captain and 3X 1st Team All-League
Oct 27, 202130:30

#106 - Gage Weaver- Ontario High School- Soccer/Basketball/Baseball
3.5 GPA
Soccer
1st team all MOAC, 1st team all district, and 2nd team all Ohio
Basketball
1st team region
Baseball
1st team all conference
Soccer
1st team all MOAC, 1st team all district, and 2nd team all Ohio
Basketball
1st team region
Baseball
1st team all conference
Sep 14, 202112:10

#105 - Jaron Filliater- Football and Basketball- Wynford High School
3.5 GPA
Football
2021 Captain
Conference champion in 2019
Basketball
2020 Captain
All District
All Conference
Football
2021 Captain
Conference champion in 2019
Basketball
2020 Captain
All District
All Conference
Aug 25, 202119:46

#104 - Cam Armstrong- Football- Shelby High School
2021 Football captain
2nd team MOAC sophomore and junior year
Honorable mention for Northwest District for football
3.79 GPA
2nd team MOAC sophomore and junior year
Honorable mention for Northwest District for football
3.79 GPA
Aug 18, 202113:25

#103 - Greg Gallaway- Head Basketball Coach at Shelby- Assistant Football Coach
Playing Experience
Ashland High School 2012 grad
Basketball
-3 year letter winner
- Team Captain
Football
- 3 year letter winner
- 3X First Team All Conference
-2nd Team All Ohio
Ashland University 2016 grad
Basketball
Guard - played 2 seasons of basketball
Football
Place Kicker- played 2 seasons of football
- 2012 GLIAC Champs
Coaching Experience
Mapleton High School
JV/Varsity Assistant Basketball 2016-17
Varsity Assistant Football
2016-2018
Ashland High School
Varsity Assistant Basketball
2018-2021
Shelby High School
Varsity Assistant Football
2019-present
Head Boys Basketball
2021-present
Ashland High School 2012 grad
Basketball
-3 year letter winner
- Team Captain
Football
- 3 year letter winner
- 3X First Team All Conference
-2nd Team All Ohio
Ashland University 2016 grad
Basketball
Guard - played 2 seasons of basketball
Football
Place Kicker- played 2 seasons of football
- 2012 GLIAC Champs
Coaching Experience
Mapleton High School
JV/Varsity Assistant Basketball 2016-17
Varsity Assistant Football
2016-2018
Ashland High School
Varsity Assistant Basketball
2018-2021
Shelby High School
Varsity Assistant Football
2019-present
Head Boys Basketball
2021-present
Aug 13, 202130:38

#102 - Maddi Fidler- Track and Softball- Black Hills State- Weber State
Accolades
HighSchool
Volleyball
4 Year Letter Winner
Captain
All-Conference
All-District
Basketball
4 Year Letter Winner
2 year Captain
All-Conference
Softball
4 Year Letter Winner
All-Conference
All-District
Track
4 Year Letter Winner
Regional Qualifier
College
Softball
Honorable mention all conference
Track
Weight Throw: First team All-Conference 2x
Hammer Throw: First team All-Conference
HighSchool
Volleyball
4 Year Letter Winner
Captain
All-Conference
All-District
Basketball
4 Year Letter Winner
2 year Captain
All-Conference
Softball
4 Year Letter Winner
All-Conference
All-District
Track
4 Year Letter Winner
Regional Qualifier
College
Softball
Honorable mention all conference
Track
Weight Throw: First team All-Conference 2x
Hammer Throw: First team All-Conference
Jul 28, 202131:06

#101 - Brock Kehres- University of Findlay Golf
Golf:
High School
4 year letterman
2x First Team All League
2x First Team All District
1x League Champion
2x Sectional Champion
1x District Champion
2x State Qualifier
Team Captain
College
Apart of Conference Champion Team
3 Career Top 10’s
5 Career Top 25’s
Apart of Super Regional Qualifying Team
Scholar All American
Academic All Conference
Westbrook Country Club Course Record (62)
Basketball:
2 year letterman
2nd Team All League
Honorable Mention All District
Record for charges in a season
Team Captain
High School
4 year letterman
2x First Team All League
2x First Team All District
1x League Champion
2x Sectional Champion
1x District Champion
2x State Qualifier
Team Captain
College
Apart of Conference Champion Team
3 Career Top 10’s
5 Career Top 25’s
Apart of Super Regional Qualifying Team
Scholar All American
Academic All Conference
Westbrook Country Club Course Record (62)
Basketball:
2 year letterman
2nd Team All League
Honorable Mention All District
Record for charges in a season
Team Captain
Jun 29, 202126:37

#100 - Halle Ciroli- Volleyball/Softball- Ontario High School- Tiffin University Commit for Volleyba
VOLLEYBALL
4 year varsity letterman
1st team all conference
2nd team all conference
Honorable mention all conference
2 time 2nd team district 6 honors
Honorable mention district 6
Record holder at OHS for most career kills (850)
Record holder at OHS for season hitting efficiency (.426)
Record holder at OHS for career hitting efficiency (.287)
Record holder at OHS for best serve percentage (98%)
SOFTBALL
4 year varsity letterman
2nd team all conference
Voted best offensive player on the team 2019
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
honor roll recipient
Scholar athlete
Vice President of Ontario show choir rhapsody in blue
Yearbook staff
Umpire Ontario youth sports softball games
4 year varsity letterman
1st team all conference
2nd team all conference
Honorable mention all conference
2 time 2nd team district 6 honors
Honorable mention district 6
Record holder at OHS for most career kills (850)
Record holder at OHS for season hitting efficiency (.426)
Record holder at OHS for career hitting efficiency (.287)
Record holder at OHS for best serve percentage (98%)
SOFTBALL
4 year varsity letterman
2nd team all conference
Voted best offensive player on the team 2019
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
honor roll recipient
Scholar athlete
Vice President of Ontario show choir rhapsody in blue
Yearbook staff
Umpire Ontario youth sports softball games
Mar 04, 202113:07

#99 - Riley Gossom- Basketball- Lucas High School- Heidelberg University Commit
Basketball:
3x Conference Champion
3x Sectional Champion
District Champion
Regional Finalist
Junior year - 1st Team All-District 6
School Record: Most points in a season - 567
2nd Team All-Northwest District
Special Mention All-Ohio
1st Team All conference
26-1 Record
955 career points
3x Conference Champion
3x Sectional Champion
District Champion
Regional Finalist
Junior year - 1st Team All-District 6
School Record: Most points in a season - 567
2nd Team All-Northwest District
Special Mention All-Ohio
1st Team All conference
26-1 Record
955 career points
Feb 24, 202119:12

#98 - Brady Au- Football/Wrestling- Clear Fork High School
4.1 GPA
Football
Honorable Mention
-MOAC
-Mansfield News Journal
-All District Linebacker
District qualifier for Wrestling
Football
Honorable Mention
-MOAC
-Mansfield News Journal
-All District Linebacker
District qualifier for Wrestling
Feb 11, 202114:49

#97 - Carson Ingram- Football/Wrestling- Shelby High School
4.12 GPA
2x MOAC Football Champion
1st team all MOAC LB
Honorable Mention All Ohio LB
State ranked wrestler #220lbs
2x MOAC Football Champion
1st team all MOAC LB
Honorable Mention All Ohio LB
State ranked wrestler #220lbs
Feb 02, 202131:36

#96 - TJ Blanton- Baseball- Head Coach at Sandusky St. Mary’s Central Catholic
High school- Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic
Football
2005 Division 6 All-Ohio Offensive Player of the year
2005 SBC Player of the Year
Team made playoffs all 4 years of high school
Wrestling
104-30 career record
2005- 2006 SBC Champion
2006: 3rd place state 160# Division 3
2003-2006 Team State Champions
Baseball
2005-2006 SBC first team OF
2005: All-Ohio OF
2005 All Buckeye Scout Team
Held several school records
College
2007-2010 member of BGSU Baseball
2008-2009 MAC Champions
2009-2010 BGSU Gold Glove Award
2010 All- MAC team
2010- Team MVP
2009-2010 ESPN the Magazine All-Academic Team
2009-2010 Academic All Mid-American Conference
Head coach - St. Mary Central Catholic
2017- Current
Football
2005 Division 6 All-Ohio Offensive Player of the year
2005 SBC Player of the Year
Team made playoffs all 4 years of high school
Wrestling
104-30 career record
2005- 2006 SBC Champion
2006: 3rd place state 160# Division 3
2003-2006 Team State Champions
Baseball
2005-2006 SBC first team OF
2005: All-Ohio OF
2005 All Buckeye Scout Team
Held several school records
College
2007-2010 member of BGSU Baseball
2008-2009 MAC Champions
2009-2010 BGSU Gold Glove Award
2010 All- MAC team
2010- Team MVP
2009-2010 ESPN the Magazine All-Academic Team
2009-2010 Academic All Mid-American Conference
Head coach - St. Mary Central Catholic
2017- Current
Jan 18, 202149:21

#95 - Tommy Mygrant- Football- Bellevue High School Offensive Line Coach
Husband, father of 3, ages 7, 5, 5
PLAYING:
BELLEVUE 1991-1993
OL/DL
3 time NOL champs
11-1 senior season
WITTENBERG 1994-1997
2 time NCAC champs
COACHING:
BELLEVUE OHIO 1998-2013 OFFENSIVE LINE/RUN GAME
6 NOL titles
2 state semis, 1 state runner up 2012
ST THOMAS AQUINAS- FORT LAUDERDALE FL
OL/RUN GAME
2014-2016
3 Florida state championships
3 time top 5 in Nation
Geico Bowl Champions 2016
Side note: was heavily involved as P90x success story from 2009-2013
PLAYING:
BELLEVUE 1991-1993
OL/DL
3 time NOL champs
11-1 senior season
WITTENBERG 1994-1997
2 time NCAC champs
COACHING:
BELLEVUE OHIO 1998-2013 OFFENSIVE LINE/RUN GAME
6 NOL titles
2 state semis, 1 state runner up 2012
ST THOMAS AQUINAS- FORT LAUDERDALE FL
OL/RUN GAME
2014-2016
3 Florida state championships
3 time top 5 in Nation
Geico Bowl Champions 2016
Side note: was heavily involved as P90x success story from 2009-2013
Jan 04, 202157:55

#94 - Mike Powers- Head Basketball Coach at Seneca East
Graduated from Wynford in 2013
⁃ Played basketball and golf
⁃ After graduation, furthered my academic and athletic career at Columbus State for 2 years- golf
After 2 years at Columbus State, I went on to Ohio State and finished my bachelors degree in Physical Education
After graduation from Ohio State in Spring 2018, I finished out the year being a long term PE sub at Wynford
Fall 2018, started my first full year teaching PE at Wynford - high school/ junior high
Fall 2019- now I’ve taught PE at Wynford Elementary.
Varsity Boys Golf coach at Wynford for 3 years
⁃ JV Boys Basketball coach at Wynford for 2 years
⁃ Currently in my 1st year as Varsity Boys Basketball coach at Seneca East
⁃ Played basketball and golf
⁃ After graduation, furthered my academic and athletic career at Columbus State for 2 years- golf
After 2 years at Columbus State, I went on to Ohio State and finished my bachelors degree in Physical Education
After graduation from Ohio State in Spring 2018, I finished out the year being a long term PE sub at Wynford
Fall 2018, started my first full year teaching PE at Wynford - high school/ junior high
Fall 2019- now I’ve taught PE at Wynford Elementary.
Varsity Boys Golf coach at Wynford for 3 years
⁃ JV Boys Basketball coach at Wynford for 2 years
⁃ Currently in my 1st year as Varsity Boys Basketball coach at Seneca East
Dec 29, 202035:19

#93 - Jared Opfer- Sports/Family/Holidays
Jared and I are 1st cousins and have been talking about doing an episode for the holidays in which we discuss our stories of sports and families. Jared is the Head Wrestling Coach at Sandusky St. Mary’s and also has his own podcast called “Wrestling Philosophy”. Check it out on YouTube.
Dec 24, 202001:11:04

#92 - Scott Donaldson- Football- Head Coach at Heidelberg University
* The 2020 season is Donaldson's 17th season as a member of the football staff at Heidelberg and fifth as head coach
* Promoted to head football coach on December 4, 2015
* Served as defensive coordinator from 2011-15
* Received OAC Assistant Coach of Year award after 2012 campaign
* Promoted to head football coach on December 4, 2015
* Served as defensive coordinator from 2011-15
* Received OAC Assistant Coach of Year award after 2012 campaign
Nov 24, 202035:45

#91 - Steve Rodenbaugh- Navy Pilot
Steve Rodenbaugh is a native of Medina, Ohio. He entered the Navy through the ROTC scholarship program and attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Upon graduating with a B.A. in Political Science, he was commissioned as an Ensign in May 1997. After completing primary and intermediate flight training with the VT-27 “Boomers” and advanced training with the HT-8 “Eightballers,” he earned his “Wings of Gold” and was designated as a Naval Aviator in February 1999.
Nov 13, 202024:50

#90 - Kris Johnson- Air Force
October 2018- present 105th Operational Support Squadron,
Stewart ANGB, NY
May 2015- September 2018
517th Airlift Squadron,
JBER AFB, AK
October 2012- April 2015
7th Airlift Squadron
JBLM AFB, WA
September 2007- September 2012
47th FTW
Laughlin AFB, TX
September 2007- September 2008
60th FS
Eglin AFB, FL
741 Combat hours in total
Stewart ANGB, NY
May 2015- September 2018
517th Airlift Squadron,
JBER AFB, AK
October 2012- April 2015
7th Airlift Squadron
JBLM AFB, WA
September 2007- September 2012
47th FTW
Laughlin AFB, TX
September 2007- September 2008
60th FS
Eglin AFB, FL
741 Combat hours in total
Nov 12, 202023:48

#89 - Lee Smith- Army (WWII)
787th Field Artillery Battalion
Part of the US XIII Corps, 9th Army
European theatre
Part of the US XIII Corps, 9th Army
European theatre
Nov 11, 202040:23

#88 - John Magers- US Marine
Served September 1984 to September 1988. Attended military police school January to March of 85 and was selected for security with HMX-1, the unit that transports the president of the United States. Received a top secret clearance and then spent 3 yrs and 3 months providing security for the presidential helicopter. During trips guards also greeted the president when boarding or disembarking the helicopter. I traveled to many states in the US and was in Brussels Belgium and Venice Italy for 2 NATO summits. Received a presidential support award for service to the White House.
Nov 10, 202021:07

#87 - Dick Young- Army
Enlisted in the US Army November 4, 1968
Basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Arrived in South Vietnam in September of 1969
Came home in September of 1970.
He was assigned to (his units)
*2nd Field Force 7th Battalion 9th Artillery- Tay Ninh Province
*7th Battalion 8th Artillery- Bien Hoa
Was discharged from the Army on November 3, 1971
Worked at AMF in Shelby from 1971 to 1988
Worked at Broscho a Division of Jay Industries in Mansfield from 1988 and retired in April of 2019
Basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Arrived in South Vietnam in September of 1969
Came home in September of 1970.
He was assigned to (his units)
*2nd Field Force 7th Battalion 9th Artillery- Tay Ninh Province
*7th Battalion 8th Artillery- Bien Hoa
Was discharged from the Army on November 3, 1971
Worked at AMF in Shelby from 1971 to 1988
Worked at Broscho a Division of Jay Industries in Mansfield from 1988 and retired in April of 2019
Nov 09, 202020:50

#86 - Jon Champer- US Marine
USMC 2010-2018
M.O.S. 0861/Fire Support Man, 8002/ Joint Terminal Attack Controller
2011-2016 Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C.
2016-2018 Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms C.A.
Deployments:
Afghanistan-12 months
Afghanistan-7 months
26 Marine Expeditionary Unit (M.E.U.)-6 months
Iraq-6 months
Syria- 7 months
M.O.S. 0861/Fire Support Man, 8002/ Joint Terminal Attack Controller
2011-2016 Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C.
2016-2018 Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms C.A.
Deployments:
Afghanistan-12 months
Afghanistan-7 months
26 Marine Expeditionary Unit (M.E.U.)-6 months
Iraq-6 months
Syria- 7 months
Nov 06, 202032:01

#85 - Joe Harwood- Air Force, Ohio Air National Guard
In the military for 14 years.
3 deployments, 2 to Afghanistan and 1 around the Horn of Africa.
I have also travelled a lot around europe on shorter TDY's. (temporary tour of duty) The rest of my time has been at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield Ohio, where I work full time as a Public Affairs Superintendent.
3 deployments, 2 to Afghanistan and 1 around the Horn of Africa.
I have also travelled a lot around europe on shorter TDY's. (temporary tour of duty) The rest of my time has been at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield Ohio, where I work full time as a Public Affairs Superintendent.
Nov 05, 202018:50

#84 - Sam Schumacher- Army
4 yrs active Army. 2001-2005. Served all 4 years with the 82nd Airborne Division, 307th Combat Engineer Battalion, Ft Bragg NC. 2 deployments to Iraq, 2003 and 2004. Received my Sargent stripes overseas and ended my career as squad leader.
Nov 02, 202029:57

#83 - Alec Schrock- US Marine, Ohio Air National Guard
4 years Active Duty Marine Corps, Was in 3rd Battalion 6th Marines. Weapons Company, 81’s Platoon. Squad leader. 2 deployments 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and UDP to Okinawa Japan. Now currently in the Ohio Air National Guard.
Nov 01, 202032:02

#82 - Lizzy Burkhalter- Air Force
I’m a 2018 Shelby High alumni. I left to join the USAF in May of 2018 and graduated BMT in July of that same year. After BMT I was sent to Sheppard AFB in Texas to study avionics on F-15s. After about 8 months of being at Sheppard I was then stationed at Kadena AFB in Japan which is where I currently reside at. I just got back from a deployment to Saudi Arabia with my unit a few weeks ago which was one of the most bazaar experiences I’ve had yet. I’ve had the opportunity to work along side the Portland Air National Guard in Oregon which was an amazing experience to see that side of our branch. I’ve also been on a TDY to Guam for about 2 weeks which was a breathtaking island.
My job as an avionics maintainer is to ensure that all of our systems are operating efficiently, properly, and safely for our pilots. Avionics stands for aviation electronics, this covers radios, electronic warfare, some flight controls, navigation including all of their indicators, etc. Our systems are extremely integrated throughout the entirety of the jet so the list does go on and on. We also do some wire repair and trouble shooting as well.
My job as an avionics maintainer is to ensure that all of our systems are operating efficiently, properly, and safely for our pilots. Avionics stands for aviation electronics, this covers radios, electronic warfare, some flight controls, navigation including all of their indicators, etc. Our systems are extremely integrated throughout the entirety of the jet so the list does go on and on. We also do some wire repair and trouble shooting as well.
Oct 29, 202021:19

#81 - AJ Howard- Air Force- Air National Guard
Served 4 years Active Duty Air Force at Scott AFB, IL
Currently serving 3 years Ohio Air Nation Guard
All in the Material Management Career Field
Currently serving 3 years Ohio Air Nation Guard
All in the Material Management Career Field
Oct 28, 202045:43

#80 Chris Russell- Army Medic
Medic in the Army stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina from 2001-2005. Two deployments in Operation Enduring Freedom in 2002 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
Oct 26, 202031:49

#79 - Nathan Dowds- Army
Nathan Dowds grew up in Shelby, Ohio. After graduation in 2001, he joined the Army in July 2001. He served 2001-2005 as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. He deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 2002, Afghanistan 2002-2003, Iraq 2003-2004, and Afghanistan again in 2004. After coming home he used the GI Bill to attend Ohio State University and University of California Hastings College of Law. He currently lives in beautiful Granville, Ohio.
Oct 23, 202032:27

#78 - AJ Bihl- Navy Pilot
Commissioned through OCS in Newport, RI.
Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API) in Pensacola, FL.
Primary with VT-27 in Corpus Christi, TX flying the T-6B.
Advanced with VT-31 in Corpus Christi, TX flying the T-44C.
Currently with VP-30 in Jacksonville, FL flying the P-8A.
Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API) in Pensacola, FL.
Primary with VT-27 in Corpus Christi, TX flying the T-6B.
Advanced with VT-31 in Corpus Christi, TX flying the T-44C.
Currently with VP-30 in Jacksonville, FL flying the P-8A.
Oct 22, 202018:53

#77 - John Creighton- United States Coast Guard
USCG Second Class Petty Officer. 2009-2015.
Cape May NJ, Oak Island NC, Petaluma CA, Detroit MI
Cape May NJ, Oak Island NC, Petaluma CA, Detroit MI
Oct 21, 202019:20

#76 - Ty Brenning- Baseball- Head Coach at Olentangy Liberty High School
2021 will be 17th year at Liberty and 10th as Head Coach (2012-Present)
Career Record: 180-58 (.756)
2018 Team Record: 30-4
2019 Team Record 23-6
Served as an assistant at Liberty from 2005-2011
Program Accomplishments:
State Championships: 1 - 2018
Final Four Appearances: 1 - 2018 (Regional Runner-up 2014, 2015)
District Championships: 4 - 2005, 2014, 2015, 2018 (Runner-Up 2004, 2009, 2010, 2019)
League Championships: 8 - 2005, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
Career Record: 180-58 (.756)
2018 Team Record: 30-4
2019 Team Record 23-6
Served as an assistant at Liberty from 2005-2011
Program Accomplishments:
State Championships: 1 - 2018
Final Four Appearances: 1 - 2018 (Regional Runner-up 2014, 2015)
District Championships: 4 - 2005, 2014, 2015, 2018 (Runner-Up 2004, 2009, 2010, 2019)
League Championships: 8 - 2005, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
Oct 12, 202043:50

#75 - Leah Boggs- Softball- University of Virginia
Madison Comprehensive High School
2 time first team all Ohio
4 year letter winner
3 time 1st team OCC
3 time 1st team NW district
Mansfield news journal player of the year
Richland source player of the year
OCC player of the year
Broke 2 school records: single season homerun record and career homerun record
All American watchlist
2 time first team all Ohio
4 year letter winner
3 time 1st team OCC
3 time 1st team NW district
Mansfield news journal player of the year
Richland source player of the year
OCC player of the year
Broke 2 school records: single season homerun record and career homerun record
All American watchlist
Oct 06, 202013:38

#74 - Chad Jensen- Football and Baseball- Head Coach at Buckeye Central High School
Baseball
Head Coach Buckeye Central 2007-present, Willard 2005-2006, Crestline 2002-2004
236 overall wins, 189 at BC, winningest coach in BC history
7 sectional titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2019)
3 District titles (2008, 2010, 2011)
1 District Runner-Up (2012)
3 Regional Appearances (2008, 2010, 2011)
1 league title (North Central Conference, 2012)
Four 20 win seasons (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012)
Coached 22 All-Ohioans
Coached 21 Academic All-Ohioans
Coached 6 All-Ohio Senior Series Participants
2015 All-Ohio Senior Series Coach
2012 Crawford County Coach of the Year
2011 Division IV District 9 Coach of the Year
2009 Team Ohio Assistant Coach (Coached for Toledo Central Catholic Head Coach Jeff Mielcarek)
OHSBCA Board of Directors 2007-2013, 2018
Past President and current treasurer of District 9 Baseball Coaches Association
Varsity Assistant Crestline 1999-2001 (Coached for Jon Smith)
Sectional Champions 2000, 2001
District Runner Up 2000
JV Coach Crestline 1998 (Coached for Jon Smith)
JV Coach Northwestern 1997 (Coached for Dave Ryder)
Football
Head Coach Buckeye Central 2019-present
Snapped a 35 game losing streak by beating Bucyrus Friday 54-10
Buckeye Central Assistant Coach 2004-2015 (Coached for Mike Tracey, Jason Ratliff and Jeff Niedermier)
2011 State Runner-Up
2011 North Central Conference Champions
Playoff Qualifier 2010, 2011
Position Coach for 2011 Division VI Player of the Year quarterback Tyler Erwin
Position Coach/Offensive Coordinator for current Auburn quarterback Grant Loy
Crestline Assistant Coach 1997-2003 (Coached for Jeff Cole)
2000 North Central Conference Champions
2000 State Playoffs
Hillsdale Assistant Coach 1996 (Coached for Lee Hurst)
NCOFCA All-Star Game Assistant Coach 2001 (Jeff Cole), 2009 (Jason Ratliff)
8th grade coach 2018 BC
Youth football 2016-17 BC
Basketball
2015-2016 7th Grade Girls BC
2001-2003 Crestline Varsity Assistant Girls (Coached for Heath Sager)
2003 Sectional Champions
1999-2001 Crestline JV Boys Coach (Coached for Bret Simmermacher and Mike Mahek)
1997-1999 Crestline 7th and 8th Grade Boys
1996-1997 John R. Lea Middle School (Waynedale) 7th Grade Boys
Youth boys and girls basketball 2013-2018 BC
Teacher
High School English Teacher Buckeye Central 2004-present
High School English Teacher Crestline 1997-2004
Married for 20 years to Brandi
two kids Lauren (17, senior) and Heath (14, freshman) at BC
Played football and baseball at Waynedale High School, graduated 1992.
Played football for Steve Reminaric (1988-89) and Bill Seder (1990-91)
Wayne County Athletic League Champions 1989
Second Team Quarterback WCAL 1991
WHS Offensive Player of the Year 1991
Played baseball for Les Saurer
Sectional Champions 1991 and 1992
WHS Most Improved 1992
District Champions 1991
Regional Runner-Up 1991
Head Coach Buckeye Central 2007-present, Willard 2005-2006, Crestline 2002-2004
236 overall wins, 189 at BC, winningest coach in BC history
7 sectional titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2019)
3 District titles (2008, 2010, 2011)
1 District Runner-Up (2012)
3 Regional Appearances (2008, 2010, 2011)
1 league title (North Central Conference, 2012)
Four 20 win seasons (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012)
Coached 22 All-Ohioans
Coached 21 Academic All-Ohioans
Coached 6 All-Ohio Senior Series Participants
2015 All-Ohio Senior Series Coach
2012 Crawford County Coach of the Year
2011 Division IV District 9 Coach of the Year
2009 Team Ohio Assistant Coach (Coached for Toledo Central Catholic Head Coach Jeff Mielcarek)
OHSBCA Board of Directors 2007-2013, 2018
Past President and current treasurer of District 9 Baseball Coaches Association
Varsity Assistant Crestline 1999-2001 (Coached for Jon Smith)
Sectional Champions 2000, 2001
District Runner Up 2000
JV Coach Crestline 1998 (Coached for Jon Smith)
JV Coach Northwestern 1997 (Coached for Dave Ryder)
Football
Head Coach Buckeye Central 2019-present
Snapped a 35 game losing streak by beating Bucyrus Friday 54-10
Buckeye Central Assistant Coach 2004-2015 (Coached for Mike Tracey, Jason Ratliff and Jeff Niedermier)
2011 State Runner-Up
2011 North Central Conference Champions
Playoff Qualifier 2010, 2011
Position Coach for 2011 Division VI Player of the Year quarterback Tyler Erwin
Position Coach/Offensive Coordinator for current Auburn quarterback Grant Loy
Crestline Assistant Coach 1997-2003 (Coached for Jeff Cole)
2000 North Central Conference Champions
2000 State Playoffs
Hillsdale Assistant Coach 1996 (Coached for Lee Hurst)
NCOFCA All-Star Game Assistant Coach 2001 (Jeff Cole), 2009 (Jason Ratliff)
8th grade coach 2018 BC
Youth football 2016-17 BC
Basketball
2015-2016 7th Grade Girls BC
2001-2003 Crestline Varsity Assistant Girls (Coached for Heath Sager)
2003 Sectional Champions
1999-2001 Crestline JV Boys Coach (Coached for Bret Simmermacher and Mike Mahek)
1997-1999 Crestline 7th and 8th Grade Boys
1996-1997 John R. Lea Middle School (Waynedale) 7th Grade Boys
Youth boys and girls basketball 2013-2018 BC
Teacher
High School English Teacher Buckeye Central 2004-present
High School English Teacher Crestline 1997-2004
Married for 20 years to Brandi
two kids Lauren (17, senior) and Heath (14, freshman) at BC
Played football and baseball at Waynedale High School, graduated 1992.
Played football for Steve Reminaric (1988-89) and Bill Seder (1990-91)
Wayne County Athletic League Champions 1989
Second Team Quarterback WCAL 1991
WHS Offensive Player of the Year 1991
Played baseball for Les Saurer
Sectional Champions 1991 and 1992
WHS Most Improved 1992
District Champions 1991
Regional Runner-Up 1991
Sep 28, 202001:18:48

#73 - Ryan Lucas- Baseball- Olentangy High School Head Coach
Head Baseball Coach at Olentangy High School
2013-Present
133-64 Overall Record (7 years)
3 OCC Championships (2015, 2016, 2017)
2 District Championships (2016, 2018)
2015, 16, 17 OCC Coach of the Year
2017 Central District D1 Coach of the Year
2018 Ohio High School Coaches Association State Field of the Year
Board member of Central District Baseball Coaches Association
2013-Present
133-64 Overall Record (7 years)
3 OCC Championships (2015, 2016, 2017)
2 District Championships (2016, 2018)
2015, 16, 17 OCC Coach of the Year
2017 Central District D1 Coach of the Year
2018 Ohio High School Coaches Association State Field of the Year
Board member of Central District Baseball Coaches Association
Sep 22, 202034:14

#72 - AJ Rausch- Baseball- Ohio University (FR)- Olentangy Liberty Graduate
Baseball
State champion
All conference
Senior season cancelled
Basketball
Team captain
Final 4 appearance
Football
All conference
3.61 GPA
Athlete of the year in high school
State champion
All conference
Senior season cancelled
Basketball
Team captain
Final 4 appearance
Football
All conference
3.61 GPA
Athlete of the year in high school
Sep 17, 202015:46

#71 - Joe Horn- Football- Receivers coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Tiffin University
Horn is a 2010 Ashland University graduate, and he ranks as one of the most prolific wide receivers in school history. He shares the school single-game record for touchdowns (six), and he also holds the school single-season record for touchdown receptions (12). He is the program's career leader in touchdown receptions (28) and receiving yards (2,681). He is second in career catches (170).
12x NCAA All American in Track & Field
Coaching at Tiffin University
3 different WRs receive All-American Honors in 4 Seasons.
2019 9-2, GMAC Champs & NCAA Playoffs
As a player
2011 Indianapolis Colts
2011 Calgary Stampeders
2012 Cleveland Gladiators
2013 Tampa Bay Storm
Sep 14, 202037:00

#70 - Todd Alles- Football- Former walk-on at Ohio State- Coached with Jim Tressel and Nick Saban
Throughout his career, he Coached Football, Wrestling, Baseball.
In education, Todd was a Teacher, Athletic Director, Assistant Principal and Principal
Graduate Assistant at Ohio State
1976-1977
Dublin High School
Head Coach, Teacher/Athletic Director
1977-1990
Oberlin
1990-1992
Sandusky Perkins
1992-1996
North Olmsted
1996-2001
Avon Lake
2001-2003
Ohio State
Volunteer strength and conditioning coach and academic advisor
2003-2005
Ohio State
Program Assistant in recruiting and operations
2005-2007
Alabama
Director of Football Operations
2007
Ohio State
2007-2010
Ohio Wesleyan
2015-2016
In education, Todd was a Teacher, Athletic Director, Assistant Principal and Principal
Graduate Assistant at Ohio State
1976-1977
Dublin High School
Head Coach, Teacher/Athletic Director
1977-1990
Oberlin
1990-1992
Sandusky Perkins
1992-1996
North Olmsted
1996-2001
Avon Lake
2001-2003
Ohio State
Volunteer strength and conditioning coach and academic advisor
2003-2005
Ohio State
Program Assistant in recruiting and operations
2005-2007
Alabama
Director of Football Operations
2007
Ohio State
2007-2010
Ohio Wesleyan
2015-2016
Sep 09, 202048:15

#69 - Jake Gehring- Baseball- Ohio State Commit
BASEBALL
1x State Champion
2x All-State Pitcher
2x All-District Pitcher
1x League Player of the year
FOOTBALL
1x All-State Defensive Lineman
1x All League Player
1x State Champion
2x All-State Pitcher
2x All-District Pitcher
1x League Player of the year
FOOTBALL
1x All-State Defensive Lineman
1x All League Player
Sep 03, 202023:39

#68 - Ed Terwilliger- Football- Director of High School Relations at Ohio State- Former Olentangy HC
Ohio State
2015-Present
Head Coach at Olentangy High School
1989-2012
Assistant Coach
Groveport
1984-1988
Westlake
1980-1983
Glouster Trimble
1979
2015-Present
Head Coach at Olentangy High School
1989-2012
Assistant Coach
Groveport
1984-1988
Westlake
1980-1983
Glouster Trimble
1979
Aug 31, 202036:06

#67 - Avery Fisher- Baseball- Ohio State University- Ontario HS graduate
Ontario High School
4 Year Varsity Baseball Letterman
2017 2nd Team All-Ohio
BA: .449
RBIs: 17
Runs: 22
SB: 10
2018 1st Team All-Ohio
District Player of the Year
MOAC Player of the Year
Mansfield News Journal Player of the Year
Regional Runners Up
25 Game Win Streak
BA: .527
RBIs: 28
Runs: 45
SB: 35
2019 1st Team All-Ohio
MOAC Player of the Year
BA: .400
RBIs: 11
Runs: 30
SB: 32
4 Year Varsity Baseball Letterman
2017 2nd Team All-Ohio
BA: .449
RBIs: 17
Runs: 22
SB: 10
2018 1st Team All-Ohio
District Player of the Year
MOAC Player of the Year
Mansfield News Journal Player of the Year
Regional Runners Up
25 Game Win Streak
BA: .527
RBIs: 28
Runs: 45
SB: 35
2019 1st Team All-Ohio
MOAC Player of the Year
BA: .400
RBIs: 11
Runs: 30
SB: 32
Aug 25, 202024:11

#66 - Reggie Gamble Jr- Football- Ashland University Coach (TE/FB)
Ashland University Football
Tight Ends & Fullbacks Coach
2014-Present
Linebackers Coach
2013-2014
Defensive line Coach
2012-2013
Santa Barbara City College
Offensive Line Coach 2011-2012
West Hills College Coalinga
Offensive Line Coach 2010-2011
Aug 20, 202039:48

#65 - Cole Pauley- Football and Baseball- Ohio State commit ⚾️Lexington High School (JR)
Lexington High School (JR)
4.0 GPA
Dual Sport Athlete 🏈⚾️
Committed to Ohio State for Baseball
2 Varsity letters in Baseball
1 Varsity letter in Football
4.0 GPA
Dual Sport Athlete 🏈⚾️
Committed to Ohio State for Baseball
2 Varsity letters in Baseball
1 Varsity letter in Football
Aug 18, 202014:55

#64 - Tom Watts- Football- Head Coach at Ohio Wesleyan University
OWU Head Coach
2012 - Present
Assistant coaching career
Baldwin Wallace
2009-2011
Westminster
2008
University of Wisconsin Platteville
2004- 2007
Waynesburg University
2002-2003
2012 - Present
Assistant coaching career
Baldwin Wallace
2009-2011
Westminster
2008
University of Wisconsin Platteville
2004- 2007
Waynesburg University
2002-2003
Aug 13, 202035:28

#63 - Greg Beals- Baseball- Head Coach at Ohio State
Head coach at Ohio State
2011-present
Head Coach at Ball State
2003-2010
Assistant coach at Kent State
1994-2002
Drafted by the New York Mets in ‘91
Catcher at Kent State
1989-1991
2011-present
Head Coach at Ball State
2003-2010
Assistant coach at Kent State
1994-2002
Drafted by the New York Mets in ‘91
Catcher at Kent State
1989-1991
Aug 11, 202026:08

#62 - Sophie Niese/ Haylee and Olivia Baker- Basketball- Shelby High School
Sophie Niese
Two year varsity letter 🏀
2x Shelby Defense and Hustle Award
NCO All Star
2x Honorable Mention MOAC
2nd team MNJ
2nd team District 6 D2
2x Honorable Mention NW district D2
1 year varsity letter 🏐
GPA: 4.15
Playing Soccer in ‘20 ⚽️
Haylee Baker 🏀
Two year varsity letter
Northwest District D2 honorable mention
MOAC 2nd team
MNJ 3rd team
NCO all star 2020
Shelby’s defense and hustle award
Two year letter in track
3.88 GPA
Olivia Baker
Two year varsity letter 🏀
Shelby’s 6th man award
Shelby’s gym rat award
NCO all star
1st team MOAC
1st team MNJ
2nd team District 6 D2
3rd team NW District D2
1 year varsity letter winner and most improved award in volleyball 🏐
GPA: 4.25
Two year varsity letter 🏀
2x Shelby Defense and Hustle Award
NCO All Star
2x Honorable Mention MOAC
2nd team MNJ
2nd team District 6 D2
2x Honorable Mention NW district D2
1 year varsity letter 🏐
GPA: 4.15
Playing Soccer in ‘20 ⚽️
Haylee Baker 🏀
Two year varsity letter
Northwest District D2 honorable mention
MOAC 2nd team
MNJ 3rd team
NCO all star 2020
Shelby’s defense and hustle award
Two year letter in track
3.88 GPA
Olivia Baker
Two year varsity letter 🏀
Shelby’s 6th man award
Shelby’s gym rat award
NCO all star
1st team MOAC
1st team MNJ
2nd team District 6 D2
3rd team NW District D2
1 year varsity letter winner and most improved award in volleyball 🏐
GPA: 4.25
Aug 06, 202016:06

#61 - Zebb Schroeder- Football- Head Coach at Orange High School
10th year as a head football coach
3 at Delaware Hayes, 7th at Orange
4 playoff births
2 OCC conference titles
2017 central district coach of the year
3 at Delaware Hayes, 7th at Orange
4 playoff births
2 OCC conference titles
2017 central district coach of the year
Aug 04, 202040:52

#60 - Brian Fox- Football- Head Coach at Elyria Catholic High School
Head Coach at Elyria Catholic
2018-present
Record as a HC is 16-7
Offense averaged 40ppg over the last two seasons
1 of 8 teams averaging that much going into the playoffs
2018 Conference and State coach of the year for Division 5
16 All-Ohioans over the past 2 seasons
2018-present
Record as a HC is 16-7
Offense averaged 40ppg over the last two seasons
1 of 8 teams averaging that much going into the playoffs
2018 Conference and State coach of the year for Division 5
16 All-Ohioans over the past 2 seasons
Aug 03, 202048:10

#59 - Taylor Housewright- Football- University of Oregon Assistant - Ashland University- Ashland HS
Ashland High School
1. Player of the year in Ohio in division 2
2. 2x 1st team all state
3. 2x conference champs
Ashland University
1. 1st team All American
2. Conference POY
3. Finalist for D2 Heisman (top 3)
4. 2012 Conference Champs
1. Player of the year in Ohio in division 2
2. 2x 1st team all state
3. 2x conference champs
Ashland University
1. 1st team All American
2. Conference POY
3. Finalist for D2 Heisman (top 3)
4. 2012 Conference Champs
Jul 30, 202025:06

#58 - Matt Kostelnik- Football- Avon Lake Head Football Coach- Mount Union Purple Raider
Avon Lake HS
2 year starter in high school, senior year 15-0 state champs, all Ohio, broke single season INT record 9.
Mount Union
4 year letterman, 3 year starter, 3 year all OAC in some capacity, 2x all American, d3.com all decade team. 4 OAC titles
2 national championships and one runner up.
Assistant coaching stops
Mount Union 2 OAC titles 08 national champs and 09 runner up
Notre Dame College 3 years coaching 2 as recruiting coordinator and 1 as defensive coordinator.
Beachwood 2 years back to back conference champs and playoffs as defensive coordinator which hadn’t been done since 1992
Avon lake coaching
2015- 4-6 record co DC
2016- 8-4 OC 3100 yard passer playoffs
Head coach at Avon Lake
2017- 6-4
2018- 10-2 SWC camps, playoff regional semis appearance, Lorain county and SWC coach of the year
2019- 11-2 regional runner up
2 year starter in high school, senior year 15-0 state champs, all Ohio, broke single season INT record 9.
Mount Union
4 year letterman, 3 year starter, 3 year all OAC in some capacity, 2x all American, d3.com all decade team. 4 OAC titles
2 national championships and one runner up.
Assistant coaching stops
Mount Union 2 OAC titles 08 national champs and 09 runner up
Notre Dame College 3 years coaching 2 as recruiting coordinator and 1 as defensive coordinator.
Beachwood 2 years back to back conference champs and playoffs as defensive coordinator which hadn’t been done since 1992
Avon lake coaching
2015- 4-6 record co DC
2016- 8-4 OC 3100 yard passer playoffs
Head coach at Avon Lake
2017- 6-4
2018- 10-2 SWC camps, playoff regional semis appearance, Lorain county and SWC coach of the year
2019- 11-2 regional runner up
Jul 28, 202037:06