
Address: 10708 SR 118 S. Van Wert, OH 45891
Principal: Bob Priest | Office Phone: 419-238-3350
Athletic Director: Trent Temple | Office Phone: 419-238-9601 | Email
Van Wert WBL Championships
Baseball (5): 21, 19, 84, 69, 68
Boys Basketball (6): 07, 01, 95, 92, 87, 60
Girls Basketball (1): 06
Girls Bowling (1): 21
Boys Cross Country (15): 26, 24, 20, 14, 11, 05, 03, 98, 97, 96, 93, 88, 85, 82, 81
Girls Cross Country (11): 20, 13, 12, 09, 04, 03, 02, 01, 96, 95, 94
Football (19): 21, 87, 69, 67, 58, 57, 56, 55, 54, 52, 50, 49, 47, 43, 42, 41, 39, 38, 37
Golf (11): 22, 12, 07, 03, 02, 91, 85, 81, 80, 79, 75
Boys Tennis (5): 16, 69, 67, 66, 65
Boys Track (8): 22, 19, 12, 05, 04, 01, 98, 87
Girls Track (3): 18, 76, 75
Wrestling (4): 08, 07, 04, 71
Van Wert State Appearances
State Championships
2020 Football Division IV State Champions
1976 Girls Track Mile Relay State Champions
State Runner-Up
2000 Football Division III State Runner-Up
1988 Boys CC State Runner-up
1985 Boys Golf State Runner-Up
State Semifinalist
2019 Baseball Division II State Semifinalist
1992 Boys Basketball State Semifinalist
1990 Boys Basketball State Semifinalist
1987 Boys Basketball State Semifinalist
State Qualifiers
Boys Golf State Qualifiers: 2007, 2004 (5th), 2003 (3rd)
Girls CC State Qualifiers: 2006 (12th), 2004 (14th), 2003 (5th), 2002 (4th), 2001 (8th)
Boys CC State Qualifiers: 1998 (9th), 1993, 1987 (6th)
Van Wert News & Scores
12/6 WBL Wrestling Scores
Kenton 39 Bath 21
Celina 54 Shawnee 20
Defiance 47 Van Wert 32
Elida 42 Ottawa-Glandorf 12
Wapakoneta 42 St. Marys 35
12/1 Boys Basketball Scores
Celina 52 Versailles 46
Defiance 54 Napoleon 50
Kenton 90 Waynesfield-Goshen 39
Troy at St. Marys (ppd to 2/19)
Lincolnview 58 Van Wert 57
Wapakoneta 80 Indian Lake 50
Elida Tip-Off Classic
Consolation: Lima Central Catholic 68 Bath 38
Championship: Shawnee 49 Elida 43
11/30 Boys Basketball Scores
Kenton 78 Indian Lake 48
Ottawa-Glandorf 77 Bryan 41
Fort Recovery at St. Marys (ppd to 1/12)
Crestview at Van Wert (ppd to 1/5)
Wapakoneta 62 Delphos Jefferson 31
Elida Tip-Off Classic
Shawnee 88 Bath 38
Elida 47 Lima Central Catholic 44
11/29 Girls Basketball Scores
St. Henry 41 Bath 35, OT
Minster 77 Celina 9
Patrick Henry 52 Defiance 45
Lima Senior 79 Shawnee 32
New Knoxville 32 St. Marys 21
Van Wert 49 Delphos Jefferson 43
2018 OPSWA All-Ohio Football Teams
The WBL was represented by multiple student athletes on the 2018 OPSWA All-Ohio Football Teams.
Division III
1st Team
Defensive Lineman: Brenan Knueve, Wapakoneta, 6-0, 260, sr.
3rd Team
Running Back: Evan Kaeck, Wapakoneta, 6-1, 205, jr.
Special Mention
Devin McBride, Wapakoneta
Nick Herzog, Defiance
Aaron Chambers, Wapakoneta
Division IV
1st Team
Quarterback: Jaron Sharp, Kenton, 6-3, 200, sr.
Defensive Lineman: Blake Kanorr, St. Marys Memorial, 6-4, 265, jr.
Defensive Back: Sean Perry, St. Marys Memorial, 5-10, 180, sr.
2nd Team
Offensive Lineman: Mitch Seewer, St. Marys Memorial, 6-1, 230, sr.
Linebacker: Eddie Fowler, St. Marys Memorial, 5-10, 170, sr.
3rd Team
Running Back: Nate Place, Van Wert, 6-2, 185, sr.
Defensive Back: Carter Ballweg, St. Marys Memorial, 6-1, 175, sr.
Special Mention
Jayden Cornell, Kenton
Ian Young, St. Marys Memorial
Mitch Seewar, St. Marys Memorial
Keegan Hammons, Van Wert
11/27 Girls Basketball Scores
Wayne Trace 55 Defiance 32
Ottawa-Glandorf 76 Tinora 45
Columbus Grove 57 Shawnee 34
Kalida 43 St. Marys 36
Coldwater 47 Van Wert 27
St. Henry 53 Wapakoneta 45
11/24 Bowling Scores
Boys
Spartan Invitational
Bath, Celina, Elida, Shawnee, St. Marys, Van Wert, Wapakoneta
Girls
Spartan Invitational
Bath, Celina, Elida, Shawnee, St. Marys, Van Wert, Wapakoneta
11/23 Girls Basketball Scores
Ottawa-Glandorf 63 Kalida 29
St. Marys 52 Fort Jennings 41
Ottoville 52 Van Wert 34
Kewpee Tip-Off Classic at Bath
Bath 65 Findlay 53
2018 OHSAA Football Playoff Brackets
Division III
Region 12
Wapakoneta
Division III, Region 12 Regional Championship at Piqua: Kettering Alter 21 Wapakoneta 7
Division III, Region 12 Regional Semifinal at Piqua: Wapakoneta 27 Bishop Fenwick 17
Division III, Region 12 Regional Quarterfinal at Wapakoneta: Wapakoneta 24 Trotwood-Madison 21
Division IV
State Final 4
St. Marys
Division IV State Semifinal at Piqua: Cincinnati Wyoming 35 St. Marys 14
Region 14
St. Marys, Van Wert
Division IV, Region 14 Regional Championship at Bellefontaine: St. Marys 38 Clear Fork 7
Division IV, Region 14 Regional Semifinal at Lima: St. Marys 55 Van Wert 20
Division IV, Region 14 Regional Quarterfinal at St. Marys: St. Marys 48 Pepper Pike Orange 13
Division IV, Region 14 Regional Quarterfinal at Van Wert: Van Wert 33 Huron 14
2018 WBL Football All-League Teams
WBL Offensive Back of the Year: Nate Place – Senior – Van Wert
WBL Offensive Lineman of the Year: Brenan Knueve – Senior – Wapakoneta
WBL Defensive Back of the Year: Sean Perry – Senior – St. Marys
WBL Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year: Blake Kanorr – Junior – St. Marys & Brenan Knueve – Senior – Wapakoneta
WBL Kicking Specialist of the Year: Noah Adcock – Senior – Elida
1st Team Offense
Center
Mitch Seewer – 55 – 6’1 230 – Senior – St. Marys
Guard
Seth Huston – 52 – 6’1 270 – Senior – Celina
Ian Young – 68 – 5’10 200 – Senior – St. Marys
Offensive Flex
Jaron Sharp – 10 – 6’3 200 – Senior – Kenton
Quarterback
Nate Place – 10 – 6’2 185 – Senior – Van Wert
Running Back
Sean Perry – 7 – 5’10 180 – Senior – St. Marys
Evan Kaeck – 5 – 6’1 205 – Junior – Wapakoneta
Tackle
Nick Myers – 70 – 5’11 265 – Senior – St. Marys
Brenan Knueve – 56 – 6′ 260 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Tight End
Drew Bagley – 87 – 6’4 215 – Senior – Van Wert
Wide Receiver
Jayden Cornell – 1 – 5’10 165 – Sophomore – Kenton
Landon Rush – 3 – 6’3 165 – Junior – Kenton
1st Team Defense
Defensive Back
Sean Perry – 7 – 5’10 180 – Senior – St. Marys
Carter Ballweg – 1 – 6’1 175 – Senior – St. Marys
Aaron Chambers – 24 – 5’7 150 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Defensive End
Blake Kanorr – 97 – 6’4 265 – Junior – St.Marys
Brenan Knueve – 56 – 6′ 260 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Defensive Flex
Isaac Meeks – 6 – 6’3 190 – Junior – Wapakoneta
Defensive Interior Line
Logan Hoffman – 79 – 6’3 330 – Senior – Ottawa-Glandorf
Braeden Weitholter – 13 – 6’4 260 – Senior – St. Marys
Keagon Hammons – 65 – 6′ 190 – Junior – Van Wert
Linebacker
Nick Herzog – 10 – 6′ 200 – Senior – Defiance
Eddie Fowler – 38 – 5’10 170 – Senior – St.Marys
Evan Kaeck – 5 – 6’1 205 – Junior – Wapakoneta
2nd Team Offense
Center
Nate Ambos – 64 – 5’10 180 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Guard
Logan Clark – 65 – 6’4 235 – Senior – Ottawa-Glandorf
Nathan Temple – 53 – 6’1 210 – Senior – Van Wert
Quarterback
John Caprella – 14 – 6’2 200 – Senior – Shawnee
Running Back
Kyle Zizelman – 22 – 5’8 170 – Senior – Celina
Jake Hilleary – 16 – 6’2 190 – Junior – Van Wert
Tackle
Devin McBride – 65 – 6′ 230 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Garrett Black – 70 – 6′ 250 – Senior – Van Wert
Tight End
Isaac Meeks – 6 – 6’3 190 – Junior – Wapakoneta
Wide Receiver
Arzaiah Little – 25 – 6’0 170 – Senior – Elida
Jarrod Beach – 17 – 5’10 165 – Junior – Ottawa-Glandorf
2nd Team Defense
Defensive Back
Jaron Sharp – 10 – 6’3 200 – Senior – Kenton
Brady Erb – 10 – 6′ 185 – Senior – Wapakoneta
Peyton Wilson – 29 – 5’10 175 – Junior – Shawnee
Defensive End
Drew Bagley – 87 – 6’4 215 – Senior – Van Wert
Joey Schaufelberger – 20 – 6’5 230 – Senior – Van Wert
Defensive Interior Line
Noah Eikenbary – 45 – 6′ 220 – Junior – Kenton
Austin Moore – 66 – 5’11 205 – Junior – Kenton
Jason Taylor – 98 – 6′ 235 – Senior – St. Marys
Linebacker
Luke Fackler – 58 – 6’2 205 – Junior – Kenton
Dylan Tippie – 45 – 5’10 170 – Senior – Ottawa-Glandorf
Jacob Cowan – 27 – 5’11 180 – Senior – Shawnee
Honorable Mention
Bath
Caleb Buerger – LB – 5’11 185 – Senior
Fielden Deeds – DE – 6’1 220 – Senior
Brady Coleman – DB – 5’10 170 – Senior
Celina
Brett Schwieterman – QB – 5’8” 160 – Senior
Cayden Thomson – C – 6’0” 230 – Junior
Cole Robbins – OT – 6’3” 240 – Junior
Chase Stephens – WR/RB – 5’11” 175 – Senior
Defiance
Chris Fluker – RB – 6’0” 205 – Senior
Michael Nihiser – OL – 6’2” 260 – Senior
Logan Elkins – OLB – 5’8” 152 – Senior
Tyrel Goings – DE – 6’3” 220 – Junior
Elida
Ethan Gray – LB – 6’0” 225 – Senior
Larry Slygh – DL – 5’9” 190 – Senior
Jordan Speller – Guard – 6’5” 305 – Junior
KeShawn Spivey – WR – 5’10” 170 – Junior
Kenton
Trent Lawrence – DE – 5’8” 200 – Senior
Jacob Jolliff – OL – 6’2” 220 – Senior
Jacob Eversole – DB – 6’0” 165 – Sophomore
Bryce Ellis – WR – 5’10” 155 – Junior
Ottawa-Glandorf
Ben Duling – LB – 6’0” 185 – Senior
Clay Recker – RB – 5’11” 160 – Junior
Will Kaufman – DB – 6’0” 175 – Sophomore
Logan Schmitz – G – 5’11” 195 – Junior
Shawnee
Marcus VanMeter – T – 6’2” 255 – Senior
Jacob Vohrees – WR – 5’9” 165 – Junior
Will Roberson – LB – 5’9” 205 – Junior
Chico Luna – LB – 6’0” 180 – Senior
St. Marys
Braiden Dunlap – QB/DB – 6’2” 200 – Senior
Ty Howell – RB/DB – 6’ 180 – Junior
Keegan Sawmiller – LB – 5’11” 185 – Senior
Gabe Vandever – K – 6’ 170 – Senior
Van Wert
Butch Eutsler – LB – 6’1” 190 – Senior
Parker Conrad – LB – 6’0” 190 – Junior
Jalen McCracken – DB – 5’10” 165 – Senior
Colin Place – OL – 6’3” 235 – Junior
Wapakoneta
Riley Gibson – RB – 6’2” 185 – Senior
Reed Merricle – LB – 6’0” 175 – Junior
Devin Kuhns – DB – 5’8” 165 – Senior
Luke Beach – K – 5’8” 155 – Senior
11/10 OHSAA Football Playoff Regional Semifinal
Division IV, Region 14 Regional Semifinal at Lima
St. Marys 55 Van Wert 20
2018 OHSAA State Cross Country Championships
Division II OHSAA Cross Country State Championships at Hebron
Girls
Individual Results: 46. Caylee Phillips, Van Wert; 53. Shay Soukup, Defiance; 79. Katie Crites, Defiance
11/3 OHSAA Football Playoff Regional Quarterfinals
Division IV, Region 14 Regional Quarterfinal at St. Marys
St. Marys 48 Pepper Pike Orange 13
Division IV, Region 14 Regional Quarterfinal at Van Wert
Van Wert 33 Huron 14
2018 WBL Football Leaders & Stats – Week 10
Team Leaders
Team Offense
Team Rushing: St. Marys 306.0
Team Rushing TD’s: St. Marys 42
Team Passing: Kenton 334.6
Team Passing TD’s: Kenton 36
Team Total Offense: Kenton 451.7
Scoring Offense: St. Marys 45.0
Team Defense
Team Rushing Defense: Van Wert 111.2
Team Rushing TD’s Allowed: Wapakoneta & St. Marys 8
Team Passing Defense: Wapakoneta 67.2
Team Passing TD’s Allowed: Wapakoneta 3
Team Interceptions: St. Marys 20
Team Fumble Recoveries: St. Marys 11
Total Team Defense: Wapakoneta 194.1
Scoring Defense: Wapakoneta 9.6
Penalty Yards: Defiance 343
Turnover Ratio: St. Marys +24
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Nate Place, Van Wert 1319 yards (131.9/game)
Rushing Yards/Attempt (min 120 attempts): Nate Place, Van Wert 8.7
Rushing TD’s: Nate Place, Van Wert 21
Passing Yards: Jaron Sharp, Kenton 3149 yards (314.9/game)
Passing TD’s: Jaron Sharp, Kenton 36
Passing Efficiency (min 120 attempts): Jaron Sharp, Kenton 158.6
Receiving Yards: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 1250 yards (125.0/game)
Receptions: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 80 rec. (8.0/game)
Receiving Yards/Reception (min 30 receptions): Arzaiah Little, Elida 20.0
Receiving TD’s: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 19
Total Offense: Jaron Sharp, Kenton 3856 yards (385.6/game)
All-Purpose Yards: Sean Perry, St. Marys 1632 yards (163.2/game)
Scoring: Nate Place, Van Wert 140
Individual Defense
Tackles: Eddie Fowler, St. Marys 133 (13.3/game)
Tackles for Loss: Noah Eikenberry, Kenton 21
Sacks: Keagon Hammons, Van Wert 14
Interceptions: Carter Ballweg, St. Marys 8
Fumble Recoveries: Nick Herzog, Defiance; Logan Elkins, Defiance & Sean Perry, St. Marys 3
Individual Special Teams
Kick Scoring: Gabe Vandever, St. Marys 59 points
Field Goals Made: Noah Adcock, Elida 5
Extra Points Made: Gabe Vandever, St. Marys 50
Punting (min 20 punts): Jon Weisgerber, Defiance 38.1
Kickoff Returns: Arzaiah Little, Elida 671 yards
Punt Returns: Jarrod Beach, Ottawa-Glandorf 282 yards
2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 10
The final weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 3 WBL schools are in the top 8 in their region and moving on to the playoffs.
Division III, Region 10
13. Defiance
Division III, Region 12
2. Wapakoneta, 15. Celina, 20. Shawnee, 21. Elida
Division IV, Region 14
2. St. Marys, 3. Van Wert, 9. Kenton, 26. Bath
Division V, Region 18
11. Ottawa-Glandorf