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

Complete 2018 OPSWA All-Ohio Football Teams

By |2018-12-28T16:19:17-05:00November 28th, 2018|Defiance Bulldogs, Football, Kenton Wildcats, Scores, St. Marys Roughriders, Van Wert Cougars, Wapakoneta Redskins, WBL|0 Comments
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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

By |2018-12-29T22:13:27-05:00November 18th, 2018|Football, Scores, St. Marys Roughriders, Van Wert Cougars, Wapakoneta Redskins, WBL|0 Comments
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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

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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

Complete Week 10 WBL Individual and Team Leaders

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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

Complete 2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings

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2018 WBL Football Leaders & Stats – Week 9

Team Leaders
Team Offense
Team Rushing: St. Marys 308.7
Team Rushing TD’s: St. Marys 40
Team Passing: Kenton 326.6
Team Passing TD’s: Kenton 31
Team Total Offense: Kenton 438.6
Scoring Offense: St. Marys 47.3

Team Defense
Team Rushing Defense: St. Marys 108.4
Team Rushing TD’s Allowed: Wapakoneta 6
Team Passing Defense: Wapakoneta 74.7
Team Passing TD’s Allowed: Wapakoneta 3
Team Interceptions: St. Marys 19
Team Fumble Recoveries: Defiance & St. Marys 10
Total Team Defense: Wapakoneta 183.7
Scoring Defense: Wapakoneta 8.0

Penalty Yards: Defiance 323
Turnover Ratio: St. Marys +25

Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Nate Place, Van Wert 1229 yards (136.6/game)
Rushing Yards/Attempt (min 100 attempts): Nate Place, Van Wert 8.9
Rushing TD’s: Nate Place, Van Wert 19
Passing Yards: Jaron Sharp, Kenton 2742 yards (304.7/game)
Passing TD’s: Jaron Sharp, Kenton 31
Passing Efficiency (min 100 attempts): Jaron Sharp, Kenton 153.6
Receiving Yards: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 1250 yards (138.9/game)
Receptions: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 80 rec. (8.9/game)
Receiving Yards/Reception (min 30 receptions): Landon Rush, Kenton 19.1
Receiving TD’s: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 19
Total Offense: Jaron Sharp, Kenton 3334 yards (370.4/game)
All-Purpose Yards: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 1545 yards (171.7/game)
Scoring: Nate Place, Van Wert 128

Individual Defense
Tackles: Eddie Fowler, St. Marys 120 (13.3/game)
Interceptions: Carter Ballweg, St. Marys 7
Fumble Recoveries: Nick Herzog, Defiance; Logan Elkins, Defiance & Sean Perry, St. Marys 3

Individual Special Teams
Kick Scoring: Gabe Vandever, St. Marys 53 points
Field Goals Made: Noah Adcock, Elida 5
Extra Points Made: Gabe Vandever, St. Marys 50
Punting (min 15 punts): Jon Weisgerber, Defiance 38.9
Kickoff Returns: Arzaiah Little, Elida 579 yards
Punt Returns: Sean Perry, St. Marys 278 yards

Complete Week 9 WBL Individual and Team Leaders

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2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 9

The 5th weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 4 WBL schools are in the top 8 in their region.

Division III, Region 10
11. Defiance

Division III, Region 12
2. Wapakoneta, 16. Celina, 18. Shawnee, 21. Elida

Division IV, Region 14
2. St. Marys, 3. Van Wert, 6. Kenton, 26. Bath

Division V, Region 18
12. Ottawa-Glandorf

Complete 2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings

By |2018-10-24T23:31:13-04:00October 24th, 2018|Bath Wildcats, Celina Bulldogs, Defiance Bulldogs, Elida Bulldogs, Football, Kenton Wildcats, Ottawa-Glandorf Titans, Scores, Shawnee Indians, St. Marys Roughriders, State Polls, Van Wert Cougars, Wapakoneta Redskins, WBL|0 Comments
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2018 WBL Football Leaders & Stats – Week 8

Team Leaders
Team Offense
Team Rushing: St. Marys 308.0
Team Rushing TD’s: St. Marys 35
Team Passing: Kenton 309.9
Team Passing TD’s: Kenton 25
Team Total Offense: Kenton 405.4
Scoring Offense: St. Marys 48.0

Team Defense
Team Rushing Defense: Wapakoneta 106.6
Team Rushing TD’s Allowed: Wapakoneta 5
Team Passing Defense: Wapakoneta 82.3
Team Passing TD’s Allowed: Wapakoneta 3
Team Interceptions: St. Marys 18
Team Fumble Recoveries: Defiance 10
Total Team Defense: Wapakoneta 188.9
Scoring Defense: Wapakoneta 8.3

Penalty Yards: Defiance & Shawnee 301
Turnover Ratio: St. Marys +20

Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Nate Place, Van Wert 1093 yards (136.6/game)
Rushing Yards/Attempt (min 100 attempts): Nate Place, Van Wert 9.0
Rushing TD’s: Nate Place, Van Wert 18
Passing Yards: Jaron Sharp, Kenton 2316 yards (289.5/game)
Passing TD’s: Jaron Sharp, Kenton 25
Passing Efficiency (min 100 attempts): Jaron Sharp, Kenton 143.3
Receiving Yards: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 1019 yards (127.4/game)
Receptions: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 69 rec. (8.6/game)
Receiving Yards/Reception (min 30 receptions): Landon Rush, Kenton 18.2
Receiving TD’s: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 17
Total Offense: Jaron Sharp, Kenton 2784 yards (348.0/game)
All-Purpose Yards: Jayden Cornell, Kenton 1314 yards (164.3/game)
Scoring: Nate Place, Van Wert 120

Individual Defense
Tackles: Eddie Fowler, St. Marys 110 (13.8/game)
Sacks: Nick Herzog, Defiance 5
Tackles for Loss: Nick Herzog, Defiance 8
Interceptions: Carter Ballweg, St. Marys 7
Fumble Recoveries: Nick Herzog, Defiance & Logan Elkins, Defiance 3

Individual Special Teams
Kick Scoring: Gabe Vandever, St. Marys 48 points
Field Goals Made: Noah Adcock, Elida 5
Extra Points Made: Gabe Vandever, St. Marys 45
Punting (min 15 punts): Jon Weisgerber, Defiance 38.9
Kickoff Returns: Arzaiah Little, Elida 517 yards
Punt Returns: Jarrod Beach, Ottawa-Glandorf 271 yards

Complete Week 8 WBL Individual and Team Leaders

By |2018-10-19T10:28:39-04:00October 18th, 2018|Bath Wildcats, Celina Bulldogs, Defiance Bulldogs, Elida Bulldogs, Football, Kenton Wildcats, Ottawa-Glandorf Titans, Scores, Shawnee Indians, St. Marys Roughriders, Van Wert Cougars, Wapakoneta Redskins, WBL|0 Comments
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2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 8

The 4th weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 4 WBL schools are in the top 8 in their region.

Division III, Region 10
9. Defiance

Division III, Region 12
3. Wapakoneta, 14. Celina, 16. Shawnee, 21. Elida

Division IV, Region 14
1. St. Marys, 4. Van Wert, 7. Kenton, 26. Bath

Division V, Region 18
11. Ottawa-Glandorf

Complete 2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings

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