Address: 1755 Palmer Drive, Defiance, Ohio 43512
Principal: Robert Morton | Office Phone: 419-784-2777
Athletic Director: Jerry Buti | Office Phone: 419-784-0102 | Email
Defiance WBL Championships
Baseball (30): 26, 25, 24, 22, 21, 19, 16, 14, 12, 11, 10, 09, 08, 07, 05, 04, 02, 00, 99, 98, 97, 95, 94, 93, 92, 89, 85, 84, 82, 77
Boys Basketball (9): 16, 14, 13, 12, 10, 83, 78, 77, 74
Girls Basketball (1): 00
Boys Cross Country (27): 21, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 13, 12, 09, 08, 04, 02, 01, 00, 99, 92, 91, 90, 89, 87, 86, 80, 79, 78, 77, 76, 73
Girls Cross Country (12): 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 08, 07, 06, 05, 99, 98, 93
Football (4): 08, 00, 97, 96
Boys Golf (7): 11, 09, 98, 94, 87, 86, 77
Girls Golf (1): 25
Boys Soccer (4): 04, 03, 01, 00
Softball (9): 24, 23, 19, 18, 09, 04, 97, 92, 91
Girls Swimming (3): 00, 99, 98
Boys Tennis (2): 89, 80
Boys Track (17): 15, 10, 09, 08, 07, 06, 02, 00, 99, 94, 91, 86, 83, 82, 79, 74, 73
Girls Track (4): 19, 11, 10, 08
Volleyball (3): 05, 04, 00
Wrestling (20): 15, 14, 01, 95, 94, 93, 92, 91, 90, 89, 83, 82, 81, 80, 79, 78, 77, 76, 75, 74
Defiance State Appearances
State Championships
2016 Baseball Division II State Champions
2015 Baseball Division II State Champions
2015 Boys Basketball Division II State Champions
2013 Boys Cross Country Division II State Champions
2013 Baseball Division II State Champions
1997 Football Division II State Champions
1992 Baseball Division I State Champion
State Semifinalists
2010 Baseball Division II State Semifinalist
2009 Boys Cross Country Division II -4th Place
2002 Baseball State Semifinalist
1940 Boys Basketball State Semifinalist
1932 Boys Basketball State Semifinalist
State Championships (Individuals)
2013 Division II Track & Field 3200 Meter Run State Champion – Abel Flores
2010 Division II Track & Field 3200M Run State Champion – Megan Vogelsong
2009-10 Division II Wrestling 112 lb. State Champion – B.J. Miller
2009 Division II Track & Field 3200 Relay State Champion – Sebastian Brown, Sean Murray, Trevin Flickinger, Zach Wiles
1988 Division I Track & Field Long Jump State Champion – Renae Stahl
1971 Division I Wrestling Heavyweight State Champion – Dave Harrow
Ohio Baseball Player of the Year Awards (Mr. Baseball)
Tyler Burgoon 2007
Jon Niese 2005
Chad Billingsley 2003
Defiance News & Scores
2013 OHSAA Football Playoff Brackets
Division III
Regional Tournament – Region 8
Regional Quarterfinal
11/8: Toledo Central Catholic 69 Defiance 14
Regional Tournament – Region 10
Regional Quarterfinal
11/8: Springfield Shawnee 41 Wapakoneta 34, OT
Division IV
State Tournament
State Semifinal
11/29: Clinton-Massie 21 Kenton 20
Regional Tournament – Region 12
Regional Championship
11/22: Kenton 46 Bryan 43
Regional Semifinal
11/15: Kenton 46 Wooster Triway 6
Regional Quarterfinal
11/8: Kenton 58 Galion 14
2013-14 WBL All Sports Trophy Standings after Fall Season
Celina leads the way after the fall season in the WBL All Sports Trophy standings.
2013-14 WBL All Sports Trophy Standings after fall season
11/26 Girls Basketball Scores
Defiance 66 Patrick Henry 44
Kalida 50 St. Marys 27
Kenton 50 Benjamin Logan 32
Lima Senior 81 Celina 56
Ottawa-Glandorf 58 Leipsic 38
11/22 Girls Basketball Scores
Kewpee Tip-Off Classic
New Knoxville 60 Elida 38
Bath 85 Findlay 28
OVISCO Classic
St. Henry 43 Celina 40
Napoleon 47 Defiance 20
Waynesfield-Goshen 78 Shawnee 57
Wapakoneta 67 Bellefontaine 40
2013 WBL All-League Football Teams
WBL Offensive Back of the Year: Zach Schmerge, Wapakoneta
WBL Offensive Lineman of the Year: Kyle Gonterman, Wapakoneta
WBL Defensive Back of the Year: Matt Bahr, Kenton
WBL Defensive Lineman of the Year: Noah Furbush, Kenton
WBL Kicking Specialist of the Year: Bailey Hinegardner, Wapakoneta
First Team
Offense
Center
Kyle Gonterman – 6’2″ 240 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Guard
Wil Rankin – 6’0″ 240 – Junior – Wapakoneta
Wyatt Harrison – 6’1″ 230 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Tackle
Blake Pfenning – 6’4″ 290 – Junior – Wapakoneta
Marcus Rhoades – 6’4″ 230 – Senior – Kenton
Tight End
Quinn Zaerr – 6’5″ 255 – Junior – St. Marys
Wide Receiver
Justin Sawmiller – 6’1″ 185 – Senior – Kenton
Trey Guilliam – 5’11” 180 – Senior – Defiance
Quarterback
Grant Sherman – 6’5″ 220 – Senior – Kenton
Running Back
Louden Limon – 6’0″ 190 – Senior – Celina
Zach Schmerge – 6’1″ 225 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Offensive Flex Player
Kollin Stollar – Jr – Kenton
Defense
Defensive Back
Braelen Bader – 5’10” 175 – Senior – Celina
Jared Knous – 5’7″ 160 – Senior – St. Marys
Matt Bahr – 6’2″ 215 – Senior – Kenton
Defensive End
Noah Furbush – 6’4″ 240 – Senior – Kenton
Thomas Schoenlien – 6’3″ 245 – Junior – Wapakoneta
Defensive Flex Player
Kuert Lautenschlager – Sr – Kenton
Interior Line
Brad Racer – 5’8″ 210 – Senior – Ottawa-Glandorf
Chance Weitz – 6’3″ 265 – Senior – Elida
Jake Hale – 6’1″ 285 – Junior – Kenton
Linebacker
Isaac Kirby – 5’9″ 185 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Tristan Reichelderfer – 6’3″ 205 – Junior – Kenton
Tyler Zender – 6’3″ 180 – Senior – Ottawa-Glandorf
Zach Schmerge – 6’1″ 225 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Second Team
Offense
Center
Chad Shark – 5’9″ 220 – Senior – Kenton
Guard
Kevin Lockwood – 5’8″ 225 – Senior – Celina
Mason Treen – 6’1″ 219 – Junior – Kenton
Tackle
Alex Giesige – 6’0″ 190 – Senior – Celina
Larry Wells – 6’8″ 310 – Junior – Kenton
Tight End
Sid Moening – 6’5″ 180 – Junior – Ottawa-Glandorf
Wide Receiver
Braelen Bader – 5’10” 175 – Senior – Celina
Clark Etzler – 6’0″ 175 – Junior – Elida
Terrence Branson – 5’11” 155 – Senior – Van Wert
Quarterback
Will Batt – 6’2″ 190 – Senior – Defiance
Running Back
Keaton Metz – 6’1″ 170 – Junior – Wapakoneta
Shane Schroeder – 5’10” 185 – Senior – Ottawa-Glandorf
Defense
Defensive Back
Kodi Morgan – 6’0″ 165 – Junior – Wapakoneta
Michael Smelser – 6’0″ 160 – Senior – Van Wert
Quinn Lotridge – 6’0″ 165 – Junior – Wapakoneta
Trey Guilliam – 5’11” 180 – Senior – Defiance
Defensive End
Adam Green – 5’10” 200 – Senior – Celina
Ben Recker – 6’2″ 225 – Junior – Ottawa-Glandorf
Spencer Batt – 6’1″ 180 – Senior – Defiance
Interior Line
Austin Phillips – 6’4″ 210 – Junior -Kenton
Casey Stauffer – 6’3″ 190 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Gabe Rodriguez – 6’0″ 260 – Senior – Defiance
Linebacker
Frank Townsend – 5’11” 180 – Junior – Celina
Hunter Weis – 5’10” 194 – Senior – Bath
Quinn Giesige – 5’11” 190 – Senior – Celina
Honorable Mention
Bath
Alex La Marr – Guard – Senior
Colin Gossard – Wide Receiver – Senior
Eric Heffner – Cornerback – Senior
Hoyden Atkins – Wide Receiver – Senior
Celina
Mason Ross – Wide Receiver – Senior
Sean Kirk – Wide Receiver/BD – Junior
Caleb Hoyng – Quarterback – Sophomore
Brandon Hoffman – Linebacker – Junior
Defiance
Austin Hancock – Linebacker – Senior
Sid Facundo – Center – Senior
Drew Seiple – Offensive Guard – Senior
Colton Relyea – Defensive Back – Senior
Elida
Seanqueze Frye – Running Back – Senior
Avery Sumpter – Tight End – Senior
Tyler Smith – Defensive End – Senior
Jarrod Wehinger – Linebacker – Senior
Kenton
Sylas Smith – Defensive Line – Junior
Colyn Blackford – Wide Receiver – Junior
Trevor Downing – Defensive Back – Junior
Travis Downing – Defensive Back – Junior
Ottawa Glandorf
Jason Schnipile – Offensive Line – Junior
Zach Kuhlman – Wide Receiver – Junior
Derek Ebbeskotte – Offensive Line – Senior
Jake Kahle – Defensive Back – Junior
Shawnee
Janson McCormick – Defensive Line – Junior
Cody Rollins – Defensive Back – Senior
Brandon Kohl – Defensive Back – Senior
Kurtis Newland – Offensive Line – Senior
St. Marys
Mason Maze – Offensive Tackle – Senior
Trent Wale – Defensive End – Senior
Van Wert
Jacob Braun – Defensive End/Offensive Tackle – Senior
Daniel Patterson – Offensive Line – Senior
Zach Thomas – Defensive Tackle – Senior
Colin Smith – Quarterback – Sophomore
Wapakoneta
Nick Miller – Defensive Lineman – Senior
Adam Henderson – Linebacker – Junior
Jarren Carpenter – Offensive Tackle – Senior
Logan Martin – Running Back/Defensive Back – Senior
11/8 OHSAA Football Playoff Scoreboard
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Division III Regional Tournament – Region 8
Toledo Central Catholic 69 Defiance 14
Division III Regional Tournament – Region 10
Springfield Shawnee 41 Wapakoneta 34, OT WOSN Highlights
Division IV Regional Tournament – Region 12
Kenton 58 Galion 14 WOSN Highlights
WBL Football Leaders & Stats – Week 10
Team Leaders
Team Offense
Team Rushing: Wapakoneta 299.8
Team Passing: Kenton 428.9
Team Total Offense: Kenton 489.3
Scoring Offense: Kenton 45.2
Team Defense
Team Rushing Defense: Kenton 88.2
Team Passing Defense: Kenton 101.5
Total Team Defense: Kenton 189.7
Scoring Defense: Kenton 7.2
Turnover Ratio: Wapakoneta +25
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Zach Schmerge, Wapakoneta 129.3
Passing Yards: Grant Sherman, Kenton 406.2
Passing Efficiency: Grant Sherman, Kenton 169.5
Receiving Yards: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 163.8
Receptions: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 10.5
Total Offense: Grant Sherman, Kenton 410.5
All-Purpose Yards: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 190.6
Scoring: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 136 points
Individual Defense
Tackles: Tristan Reichelderfer, Kenton 12.8/game
Interceptions: Jared Knous, St. Marys 8
Fumble Recoveries: Adam Green, Celina 4
Individual Special Teams
Kick Scoring: Bailey Hinegardner, Wapakoneta 55 points
Punting: Gabe Rodriguez, Defiance 43.2
Kickoff Returns: Michael Smelser, Van Wert 680 yards
Punt Returns: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 268 yards
Final Football Weekly Computer Point Ratings
The final Football Weekly Computer Point Ratings were released and 3 WBL schools were ranked in the top 8 in their region and qualified for the playoffs.
Division III, Region 8
8. Defiance, 9. Elida, 23. Shawnee
Division III, Region 10
3. Wapakoneta, 10. Celina, 25. St. Marys
Division IV, Region 12
2. Kenton, 19. Bath
Division V, Region 16
17. Ottawa-Glandorf, 27. Van Wert
11/2 OHSAA Cross Country State Championships
Boys
Division II
1. Defiance 107 (13. Alex Barrientos, 16. Nate Wichman, 20. Garrett Wiles, 33. Jon Crowell, 86. Tom Koester, 102. Justin Stratton, 115. Zach Lochmiller), 10. Van Wert 104 (32. Connor Holliday, 46. Connor Shaffer, 54. Daniel Perry, 93. Cade Fleming, 104. Jordan Butler, 107. Nick Keber, 143. Ryan Rice)
Individual State Qualifiers: 28. Matias Trampe-Kindt, Ottawa-Glandorf; 114. Cole Mertz, Celina
Complete Results
Girls
Division II
16. Van Wert 376 (68. Amanda Clay, 88. Chloee Gamble, 104. Schealissa William, 120. Natalie Riethman, 122. Andi Foster, 128. Megan Barnhart, 139. Whitney Meyers)
Individual State Qualifiers: 63. Kristen Dammeyer, St. Marys
Complete Results
11/1 WBL Football Scoreboard
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Ottawa-Glandorf 42 Bath 28 WOSN Highlights
Elida 31 Celina 0 WOSN Highlights
Kenton 62 Defiance 8 WOSN Highlights
Wapakoneta 49 Shawnee 13 WOSN Highlights
Van Wert 41 St. Marys 32 WOSN Highlights
2025 WBL Football Standings
| Teams | WBL Record | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wapakoneta | 9-0 | 11-1 |
| 2. Bath | 7-2 | 9-3 |
| 2. Shawnee | 7-2 | 8-4 |
| 2. St. Marys | 7-2 | 8-4 |
| 5. Van Wert | 4-5 | 5-5 |
| 5. Celina | 4-5 | 4-6 |
| 7. Elida | 3-6 | 4-6 |
| 7. Defiance | 3-6 | 4-6 |
| 9. Kenton | 1-8 | 1-9 |
| 10. Ottawa-Glandorf | 0-9 | 0-10 |
WBL Football Leaders & Stats – Week 9
Complete Week 9 WBL Football Stats
Team Leaders
Team Offense
Team Rushing: Wapakoneta 297.1
Team Passing: Kenton 425.9
Team Total Offense: Kenton 483.8
Scoring Offense: Kenton 43.3
Team Defense
Team Rushing Defense: Ottawa-Glandorf 93.6
Team Passing Defense: Kenton 87.1
Total Team Defense: Kenton 183.9
Scoring Defense: Kenton 7.1
Turnover Ratio: Wapakoneta +21
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Zach Schmerge, Wapakoneta 118.8
Passing Yards: Grant Sherman, Kenton 403.4
Passing Efficiency: Grant Sherman, Kenton 166.6
Receiving Yards: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 165.2
Receptions: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 10.9
Total Offense: Grant Sherman, Kenton 406.8
All-Purpose Yards: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 193.6
Scoring: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 126 points
Individual Defense
Tackles: Tristan Reichelderfer, Kenton 13.4/game
Interceptions: Jared Knous, St. Marys 7
Fumble Recoveries: Adam Green, Celina 4
Individual Special Teams
Kick Scoring: Bailey Hinegardner, Wapakoneta 48 points
Punting: Gabe Rodriguez, Defiance 43.2
Kickoff Returns: Michael Smelser, Van Wert 597 yards
Punt Returns: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 255 yards
6th Football Weekly Computer Point Ratings
The sixth Football Weekly Computer Point Ratings were released and 3 WBL schools were ranked in the top 8 in their region.
Division III, Region 8
7. Defiance, 14. Elida, 23. Shawnee
Division III, Region 10
3. Wapakoneta, 9. Celina, 25. St. Marys
Division IV, Region 12
2. Kenton, 19. Bath
Division V, Region 16
19. Ottawa-Glandorf, 27. Van Wert
2013 OHSAA Boys Soccer Tournament Brackets
Division II Findlay Regional
St. Marys
Division II Ashland Regional Championship
Bay Village Bay 3 St. Marys 0
Division II Findlay Regional Semifinal
St. Marys 1 Maumee 0, 2OT
Division II Elida District
Defiance Sectional
Defiance, Elida, Ottawa-Glandorf, Van Wert
Division III Elida District Championship
St. Marys 1 Elida 0
Division II Elida District Semifinals
Elida 3 Shawnee 0
St. Marys 1 Bryan 0, OT
Division II Defiance Sectional Championships
Elida 5 Defiance 0
Bryan 6 Ottawa-Glandorf 0
Division II Defiance Sectional Semifinal
Defiance 4 Van Wert 1
Wapakoneta Sectional
Bath, Celina, Kenton, Shawnee, St. Marys, Wapakoneta
Division II Wapakoneta Sectional Championships
Shawnee 2 Bath 0
St. Marys 2 Celina 0
Division II Wapakoneta Sectional
Bath 1 Wapakoneta 0
Celina 2 Kenton 0
2013 OHSAA Girls Soccer Tournament Brackets
Division II Findlay Regional
Celina
Division II Elida District
Bath Sectional
Bath, Defiance, Elida, Kenton, Shawnee
Celina Sectional
Celina, St. Marys, Van Wert, Wapakoneta
Division III Lima District
Ottoville Sectional
Ottawa-Glandorf
2013 OHSAA Volleyball Tournament Brackets
Division II Ontario Regional
Celina
Division II Leipsic District
Liberty Center Sectional
Defiance
Lima Senior Sectional
Bath, Celina, Elida, Shawnee, St. Marys, Van Wert, Wapakoneta
Division III Kalida District
Findlay Sectional
Kenton, Ottawa-Glandorf