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 (2): 26, 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
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
2026 WBL Football Standings
| Teams | WBL Record | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Celina | 6-0 | 7-0 |
| 1. Ottawa-Glandorf | 6-0 | 7-0 |
| 3. Wapakoneta | 4-2 | 4-3 |
| 4. Van Wert | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| 4. Shawnee | 3-3 | 3-4 |
| 4. St. Marys | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| 7. Bath | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| 7. Kenton | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| 9. Elida | 1-5 | 2-5 |
| 10. Defiance | 0-6 | 1-6 |
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
10/26 OHSAA Cross Country Regionals
Boys
Division II Tiffin Regional
Qualifiers: Top four teams and those individuals that finish in the top 16 advance to the state.
1. Defiance 71, 2. Van Wert 104, 9. Celina 241
Individual State Qualifiers: 12. Cole Mertz, Celina; 15. Matias Trampe-Kindt, Ottawa-Glandorf
Complete Results
Girls
Division I District 2 – Pearson’s Metro Park, Oregon
Qualifiers: Top four teams and those individuals that finish in the top 16 advance to the state.
66. Allie Zofkie, Wapakoneta
Individual State Qualifiers: none
Complete Results
Division II Ottawa Park, Ottawa
Qualifiers: Top four teams and those individuals that finish in the top 16 advance to the state.
4. Van Wert 161, 9. St. Marys 218, 12. Celina 315
27. Alyssa Turrentine, Elida; 47. Maddy Cohorn, Shawnee
Individual State Qualifiers: 13. Kristen Dammeyer, St. Marys
Complete Results
10/26 OHSAA Volleyball Districts
Division II Leipsic District Championship
Celina 3 Defiance 2 (25-23, 26-24, 24-26, 22-25, 15-8)
10/25 WBL Football Scoreboard
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Bath 28 Elida 20 WOSN Highlights | Box Score
Kenton 28 Celina 14 WOSN Highlights
Defiance 21 Shawnee 14
Ottawa-Glandorf 47 St. Marys 0 WOSN Highlights | Box Score
Wapakoneta 61 Van Wert 20 WOSN Highlights
WBL Football Leaders & Stats – Week 8
Complete Week 8 WBL Football Stats
Team Leaders
Team Offense
Team Rushing: Wapakoneta 275.0
Team Passing: Kenton 431.0
Team Total Offense: Kenton 486.5
Scoring Offense: Kenton 45.3
Team Defense
Team Rushing Defense: Ottawa-Glandorf 96.8
Team Passing Defense: Kenton 73.8
Total Team Defense: Kenton 172.1
Scoring Defense: Kenton 6.3
Turnover Ratio: Wapakoneta +18
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Zach Schmerge, Wapakoneta 123.5
Passing Yards: Grant Sherman, Kenton 405.8
Passing Efficiency: Grant Sherman, Kenton 173.0
Receiving Yards: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 168.9
Receptions: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 10.9
Total Offense: Grant Sherman, Kenton 410.5
All-Purpose Yards: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 199.6
Scoring: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 126 points
Individual Defense
Tackles: Tristan Reichelderfer, Kenton 13.4/game
Interceptions: Quinn Lotridge, Wapakoneta; Peyton Smith, Elida & Jared Knous, St. Marys 5
Fumble Recoveries: Adam Green, Celina 4
Individual Special Teams
Kick Scoring: Bailey Hinegardner, Wapakoneta 41 points
Punting: Gabe Rodriguez, Defiance 42.9
Kickoff Returns: Austin Hancock, Defiance 453 yards
Punt Returns: Justin Sawmiller, Kenton 246 yards
5th Football Weekly Computer Point Ratings
The fifth Football Weekly Computer Point Ratings were released and 4 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
1. Wapakoneta, 8. Celina, 25. St. Marys
Division IV, Region 12
3. Kenton, 23. Bath
Division V, Region 16
19. Ottawa-Glandorf, 26. Van Wert
10/23 OHSAA Volleyball Districts
Division II Leipsic District Semifinals
Defiance 3 St. Marys 0 (29-27, 25-20, 25-21)
Celina 3 Bryan 0 (25-17, 25-11, 25-15)
Division III Kalida District Semifinal
Coldwater 3 Ottawa-Glandorf 1 (25-22, 30-28, 23-25, 25-21)
10/21 OHSAA Boys Soccer Sectionals
Division II Defiance Sectional Championships
Elida 5 Defiance 0
Bryan 6 Ottawa-Glandorf 0