Here are preview capsules for several NW Ohio schools ordered by conference. We’ll add to the list as we get more.
BLANCHARD VALLEY CONFERENCE
ARCADIA
HEAD COACH: Danny Furlong (2nd season, 6-14 overall)
2010-11 RECORD: 6-14 overall, 1-9 Blanchard Valley Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Casey Mock 5-10, jr., G; 15.5 ppg., 2.4 ppg.; 1.8 apg.; Loren Huntley 5-7, sr., W; 5.8 ppg., 2.7 rpg.; 1 apg.; Lucas Huntley 5-9, sr., W; 4.2 ppg., 1.4 rpg.; 1 apg.; Grant Baker 5-10, sr., W; 7 ppg., 2.6 rpg.; 1.2 apg.; Matt Smith 6-1, sr., P; 1.5 ppg., 1.6 rpg.; Jimmy Graham 6-3, sr., P; 3.1 ppg., 2.3 rpg.; 0.5 apg.; Johnston Baird 5-10, sr., W;
NOTABLES: Mock earned a third-team selection All-BVC while Graham and Baker were All-BVC honorable mentions.
CORY-RAWSON
HEAD COACH: Aaron Long (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 6-14 overall, 2-7 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jeremiah Alspach 6-0, sr., G; 11 ppg., 4 apg.; 5 rpg.; Grant Marshall 6-2, sr., F; 11 ppg., 7 rpg.; Tyler Harris 5-9, jr., G; 8.5 ppg., 5 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Alex Edson 5-10, sr., G; Colton Schwab 6-4, jr., F; Daniel Curth 6-5, sr., C; Chris Reichley 6-3, jr., C.
NOTABLES: Alspach and Marshall were each honorable mentions to the All-BVC teams.
HARDIN NORTHERN
HEAD COACH: Jeff Hunt (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 3-18 overall, 0-9 Blanchard Valley Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chris Obenour 6-3, sr., P; Reed Poling 6-2, sr., P; Jacob Gossard 5-9, soph., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Rylie Drumm 5-10, soph., G; Hayden Bradley 6-0, jr., G; Jacob Potter 6-1, sr., P;
McCOMB
HEAD COACH: Aaron Roth (14th season, 184-131)
2010-11 RECORD: 24-1 overall. 9-0 Blanchard Valley Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Austan Westenbarger 5-10, sr., G; 4.2 ppg., 1.2 rpg.; 1 apg.; Jerry Brown 6-0, jr., F; 7.9 ppg., 4.7 rpg.; 2 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Adam Newcomer 5-10, sr., G; Dalton Buck 5-10, jr., G; Cody Wilson 5-11, jr., F; Clay Grubb 6-2, fr., F; Jacob Lanning 5-9, sr., G; James Hannah
NOTABLES: McComb is coming off a 24-1 season and a regional finals appearance after capturing the district and sectional titles.
LIBERTY-BENTON
HEAD COACH: Steve Williman (25th season, 491-197)
2010-11 RECORD: 12-10 overall, 5-4 Blanchard Valley Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Rob Rucki 6-4, sr., W/P; 10.3 ppg., 2.6 rpg; 1.23 apg.; John Darnall 6-0, soph., W; 6 ppg., 1.7 rpg.; 2.3 apg.; Nick Archer 6-3, sr., P; 1.2 rpg.; Mitch Linhart 6-2, jr.,G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Chase Cook 5-11, soph., W; Zach Garver 6-0, soph., W; Ryan Geise 5-10, soph., W; Brandon May 6-2, soph., P; Adam Cytlak, 6-4, soph., G.
NOTABLES: Rucki earned an honorable mention in the Blanchard Valley Conference.
PUTNAM COUNTY LEAGUE
Continental
HEAD COACH: Mark Wilson (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 21-4 overall, 5-2 Putnam County League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brett Slattman 6-2, sr., F; 2 ppg., 2 rpg.; 1 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Chaz Slattmn 6-5, jr., C; Spencer Ordway 6-0, sr., G; Tyler Dockery 5-9, jr., G; Brandon Burke 6-3, sr., G; Clay Bracken 6-5, sr., F:
MILLER CITY
HEAD COACH: Bryan Kuhlman (1st year).
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brent Niese 6-0, sr., Brent Hermiller 6-2, sr., Russell Niese 5-11, jr., Fabian Warmuth 6-2, jr., Ross Kaufman 6-0, jr., Austin Lammers 6-3, jr.,
FORT JENNINGS
HEAD COACH: John VonSossan (26th year, 298-250)
2010-11 RECORD: 0-21 overall, 0-7 Putnam County League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jeremy Kohli, 6-4, sr., C, 133.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.1 apg; Cody Warnecke, 6-4, sr., F, 11.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.3 apg; Nolan Niedert, 5-11, sr., F, 3.1 ppg., 4.4 apg, 1.3 rpg; Tyler Wiedeman, 5-10, sr., G, 10 ppg; Kurt Warnecke, 6-0, jr., G, 6.6 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 1.2 apg; Chad Recker, jr., 6-0, F, 2.8 ppg, 1.6 rpg; Brandon Kohli, 6-4, jr., F, 1.1 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Josh Wittler, 6-1, soph., F; Nick VonSossan, 5-10, fr., G; Connor Wallenhorst, 6-0, fr., F.
NOTABLES: The Musketeers have size, experience and coaching this season which should help them rebound from last year's winless season.
NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
COLUMBUS GROVE
HEAD COACH: Ryan Stechschulte (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 21-2 overall 7-0 Putnam County League, 8-1 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jordan Travis 6-1, sr., G; 11.3 ppg., 3 rpg.; 4 apg.; Connor Kohls 6-0, sr., G; 4 ppg., 2 rpg.; 3 apg.; Wade Heffner 6-3, sr., F; 3.5 ppg., 2 rpg.; 1 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Caleb Grothaus 6-1, sr., G; Dane Stechschulte 6-3, sr., F; Blake Ney 6-5, sr.; C; Colin Grothaus 5-10, jr., G; Brady Shafer 6-2, jr., F; Derek Rieman 6-2, jr.,F
NOTABLES: Jordan Travis was a selection to the second-team ALL-PCL and an honorable mention to All-NWC and Northwest District teams.
SPENCERVILLE
HEAD COACH: Kevin Sensabaugh (10th season, 112-84)
2010-11 RECORD: 14-9 overall, 4-5 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Daniel Binkley 5-11 sr., G; 11.2 ppg., 2 rpg.; 3.5 apg.; Eli Bowers 6-0, sr., G; 12.2 ppg., 2.7 rpg.; 2.7 apg.; Derek Goecke 6-1 jr., F; 6.8 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 1.8 apg.; Coleman McCormick 6-1, jr., C; Cole Roberts 5-11, jr.; F; 2.7 ppg., 2 rpg.; Dominic Corso 6-3, jr., C; Devon Cook 5-8, jr. G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Joe Wisher 6-0, jr., G; Evan Crite 5-8, jr., G; Greg Miller 6-3, jr., F; Ben Bowers 5-10, soph., G;
ALLEN EAST
HEAD COACH: Rick Sherrick (3rd season)
2010-11 SEASON: 3-18 overall, 0-10 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: James Richardson 6-2., sr., G; Jacob Howard 6-3, sr., W; Dylan Mulholland 6-0, sr., W; Evan Miller 6-1, sr., W; Ross Stewart 6-0, soph., W;
TOP PROSPECT: Tanner Richardson 6-5, jr., F; Clay Plaugher 6-2, jr., G/F; Matt Shuey 6-5, soph., F; Logan Nex 6-5, soph., F; Tyler Friesner 6-0, soph., G;
PAULDING
HEAD COACH: Shawn Brewer (3rd year, 102-113 career record)
2010-11 RECORD: 17-6 overall, 7-2 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Anthony Arellano, sr., 5.5 ppg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jason Koenn, 6-0, sr.; Zach Gawronwski, sr., 5-10; Kyle Kauser, 5-8, soph.; Lance Foor, 6-2, jr.; Julian Salinas, 6-1, soph.; Jacob Bauman, 6-1, sr.; Neil Roehrig, 6-3, jr.; Trey Schroeder, 6-4, jr.
NOTABLES: Pauilding lost nine key players from last year's strong team that tied for second in the NWC and lost in the district final to Archbold. The toughest to replace might be guard Devin Bermejo, who averaged nearly 10 points per game last season for the Panthers.
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
HEAD COACH: Mark Smith (7th season)
2010-11 RECORD: 12-10 overall, 4-5 Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nick Dunlap 6-0, sr., G; 7 ppg.; Shayn Klinger 5-10, sr., G; Ross Thompson 6-1, soph,. P; 4 ppg., 4.5 rpg.; Austin Jettinghoff 5-11, soph., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Tony George 6-2, sr., G; Seth Wollenhaupt 6-0, jr., G/P; Dakota Stroh 6-1, jr., P; Zach Ricker 5-10, jr., G: Tyler Mox 5-11, soph., G;
Lima Central Catholic
HEAD COACH: Frank Kill (2nd season, 19-4)
2010-11 RECORD: 19-4 overall
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tyler O’ Connor 6-4, sr., F; 11.7 ppg., 8.1 rpg.; John Kidd 6-4, sr., W; 8 ppg., 3 rpg.; Billy Taflinger 6-1, sr., G; 7.7 ppg., 3 rpg.; Tre’on Johnson 5-1, jr., G; 5 ppg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Martyce Kimbrough 6-0, soph., G; Brice Hodges 6-0, soph., G; Cory Stewart 6-4, soph., C; Darius West 6-2, sr., W;
OHIO CARDINAL CONFERENCE
ASHLAND
HEAD COACH: Tim Fralick (2nd season, 2-19)
2010-11 SEASON: 2-19 overall, 2-12 Ohio Cardinal Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Greg Gallaway 5-10, sr., G: 10 ppg., 2 rpg.; 3 apg.; Cooper Moretz 5-11, jr., G; 6 ppg., 1 rpg.; 1 apg.; Zach Bernhard 6-2, sr., F; 6 ppg., 4 rpg.; 2 apg.; Marquise Jones 6-1, jr., G; 9 ppg., 2 rpg., Brandon Nardo 6-4, sr., F; 10 ppg., 8 rpg.; 1 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Corey Gallaway 5-10, sr., G; Ryan Sullivan 6-5, sr., F; Drew Delaney 5-11, jr, G;
NOTABLES: Gallaway and Nardo each were second team selections to the All-OCC and District 6 teams.
NORTHWEST CENTRAL CONFERENCE
LIMA PERRY
HEAD COACH: Herb Lane (2nd year, 4-17)
2010-11 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 1-5 Northwest Central Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tenya Upshaw 5-11, sr., F ; 12.5 ppg., 8 rpg., 1.5 apg.; Abbie Patton 5-8, jr., G/F; 9 ppg., 5 rpg.; 2.8 apg.; Nah’Porchia Allen 5-7, jr., G; 5 ppg., 2 rpg.; 3 apg.; Haley King 5-6, jr., G; 1 ppg., 1rpg.; Lexie Davis 6-0., soph., P; 6 ppg., 8 rpg.; 1.2 apg.; Sierra Graham.; 5-8, soph., F/G.
OTHER PROSPECTS: DeAiera Wilson 5-0, jr., G.
NOTABLES: Teyshaw Upton was a first-team NWCC conference selection and Abbie Patton received an honorable mention NWCC.
NORTHERN OHIO LEAGUE
TIFFIN COLUMBIAN
HEAD COACH: Bill Beaston (5th season, 46-42)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-15 overall, 4-10 Northern Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERMAN: Jonah Boyer 5-8, sr., P/C., 8.9 ppg., 2.4 rpg.; 4.0 apg.; Nick Loura 6-2, sr., G; 13.6 ppg., 3.1 rpg.; 1 apg.; Kyle Heminger 6-3, sr., C; 7.5 ppg., 6.3 rpg.; Deker Kneeskern 6-3, sr., F; 5.3 ppg., 5.5 rpg.; 1 apg.; Bryce Lonsway 5-6, jr., G; 5.2 ppg., 1.6 rpg.; 2.5 apg.; Ben Davis 6-2, sr., F; 0.4 ppg., 1.7 rpg.; Michael Rohrbach 6-3, jr., F; 1 ppg., 2.2 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Isiah Moore 6-4, soph., C; Connor Conley 6-0, jr., G;
NOTABLES: Nick Loura was named second-team All-NOL and second-team District 6.
NORWALK
HEAD COACH: Steve Gray (11th season, 290-220)
2010-11 RECORD: 15-6 overall, 12-2 Northern Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jacob Cashen, 6-4, sr., W, 11 ppg, 5 rpg; Darian Cook, 6-0, sr., W, 7 ppg, 3 rpg, 3 spg; Jake Fetherolf, 6-5, jr., C, 8 ppg, 5 rpg, 2 bpg; Chianti Ghalson, 5-5, jr., G; Trey Hallock, 6-2, jr., W; Ben Haraway, 6-0, so., G; Jeff Thomas, 6-4, so. W.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Damias Peacock, 6-3, jr. W;, Cody Gregory, 6-4, jr., C; Ryan Hull, 6-0, jr., W.; Shane McGuckin, 6-0, jr., W; Grant Hull, 6-1,. so., W.
NOTABLES: Gray believes the Truckers have the depth and experience to improve on last year’s 15-6 finish. This year’s team should be a better shooting team than last year and could compete for conference, sectional and district championships.
Shelby
HEAD COACH: Troy Schwemley (6th season, 80-32)
2010-11 RECORD: 20-3 overall, 12-2 Northern Ohio League[
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Garrett Arnold 5-10, sr, G; 13.1 ppg., 3.1 rpg.; 1.8 apg.; Connor Nelson 12.4 ppg., 7.1 rpg.; 2.4 apg.; Trey Calver 5-10, jr., G; 1.1 ppg., Jacoby Wilson 5-10, jr., G; 2.2 ppg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Grant Fenner 6-2, jr., F; Austin Rohde 5-8, jr., G; Andrew Baird 5-10, jr., G; Tristan Kehres 6-1, soph., F;
NOTABLES: Arnold was a first team selection on the All-NOL and a second team to District 6. Nelson earned second team All-NOL and an honorable mention to District 6.
Willard
HEAD COACH: Dave Hirschy (3rd season, 24-40)
2010-11 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 7-7 Northern Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kolin Phillips 6-3, sr., G; 7.7 ppg., 5 rpg.; Marcus Hahler 6-2, sr., G; 8.5 ppg., 5.5 rpg.; Kyle Fluharty 6-1, sr., G; 4 rpg., 3 rpg.; Scott Buurma 6-5, sr., F; 1 ppg., 2 rpg; Hayden Adams 6-4, jr., F; 6 ppg., 5 rpg.;
NOTABLES: Hahler earned an honorable mention for the All-NOL teams.
MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Fort Recovery
HEAD COACH: Brian Patch (8th season, 106-72)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 5-4 Midwest Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Wade Gelhasus 6-6, jr., F; 11 ppg., 6 rpg.; Jared Kahlig 10 ppg., 5 rpg.; Jason Pottkotter 6-2, sr., F; 5 ppg., 3 rpg.; Derek Gaerke 6-2, sr., F; 1 ppg., 3 rpg.; Elijah Kahlig 6-3, soph., G; 10 ppg., 2 rpg., Ben Dilworth 6-0, soph., G; 1 pp.g, 3 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Alex Kaiser 6-1 ,soph., G; Trent Kaiser 6-0, jr., G;
NOTABLES: Gelhaus earned a first team All-MAC and second team District 8 selections. Jared Kahlig was a second team All-MAC selection while Elijah Kahlig was an honorable mention for the MAC.
DELPHOS ST. JOHN’S
HEAD COACH: Aaron Elwer (5th season, 50-37)
2010-11 RECORD: 10-13 overall, 5-4 Midwest Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Curtis Geise, 5-10, jr., G, 15 ppg, 4 rpg, 2 apg; Alex Clark, 6-2, sr., G, 5 ppg, 2 rpg, 1 apg; Ben Warnecke, 6-0, sr., G, 4 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1 apg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Ryan Buescher, 6-3, jr., F; Tanner Calvelage, 6-0, sr., G; Seth Cockey, 6-2, jr., C; Andrew Metzger, 6-2, jr., G; Cody Looser, 6-2, so., C.
NOTABLES: Leading scorer Curtis Geise is back, and the rest of St. John’s production is evenly balanced between several returning players. The biggest loss from last year is Alex Recker, who averaged 6.6 ppg.
MINSTER
HEAD COACH: Mike Lee (19th season, 261-151)
2010-11 RECORD: 18-6 overall, 5-4, Midwest Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Doug Huber, 6-3, sr., C, 13.0 ppg, 8.3 rpg; Devon Poeppelmann, 6-0, jr., F, 8.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg; Daniel Gusching, 6-0, sr., F, 2.4 ppg, 2.0 rpg; Adam Niemeyer, 6-2, jr., G, 4.0 ppg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Austin Knapke, 5-11, sr., G; Ryan Hoying, 6-2, sr., F; Ethan Wolf, 6-5, so., F.
NOTABLES: Huber was a first-team all-MAC selection last year for the Wildcats.
ST. HENRY
HEAD COACH: Eric Rosenbeck (3rd season, 24-18)
2010-11 RECORD: 11-10 overall, 4-5 Midwest Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kyle Stahl, 6-4, jr., C, 10 ppg, 7 rpg; Nate Uhlenhake, 5-10, sr., G, 4 ppg, 2.7 apg; Craig Knapke, 6-3, sr., F, 6.1 ppg, 5.5 rpg; Caleb Heitkamp, 6-3, sr., F, 10.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg; Steve Luttmer, 5-10, sr., G; Jordan Bender, 5-11, jr., G; Alex Post, 5-11, jr., G/F; Kent Stammen, 5-1, sr., G.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Ryan Mikesel, 6-2, G; Kent Hemmelgarn, 6-0, F.
NOTABLES: With four starters and seven letter-winners back from last year’s 11-10 team, the Redskins are poised to make a move in the MAC this season. Stamman will miss the season with a torn ACL.
NEW BREMEN
HEAD COACH: Adam Dougherty (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-14 overall, 4-5 Midwest Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Derek Bornhorst, 6-0, sr., G (2 ppg); Aaron Clune, 5-10, sr. pg, 10 ppg; Parker Manger, 6-1, jr., G, 1 ppg; Neven Frazee, 6-1, sr., G/F, 2 ppg, 3 rpg; Troy Williams, 6-6, sr, F, 10 ppg, 7 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Elliott Westerbeck 6-2, sr., G/F; Brent Bertke, 6-3, sr., G; Justin Heitkamp, 6-5, jr., F; Ethan Elshoff, 6-2, jr., G/F; Luke Schwieterman, 5-9, jr., G; Jeff Kuenning, 6-3, sr., G; Trevor Kitzmiller, 6-4, jr., F; Sam Wendel, 5-8, jr., G.
NOTABLES: The Cardinals, under first-year coach Adam Dougherty, will try to improve on last year’s first-round sectional loss. Daugherty compiled an 88-44 record in five seasons as a coach in North Carolina.
PARKWAY
HEAD COACH: Will Snyder (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 6-15 overall, 0-9 Midwest Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Riley Branstetter 6-2, sr., F; 9.3 ppg., 3.5 rpg.; Derek Luth 6-1, sr., F; 4.6 ppg., 4.7 rpg.; Cody Scmidt 5-8,jr., G; 1.3 ppg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Caleb Rodriguez 5-8, sr., G; Caden Rodriguez 5-10, jr., G; Evan Cheek 5-10, sr., G; Zach Gehron 6-1, sr., F; Matt Heindel 6-1, soph., F;
Marion Local
HEAD COACH: Kurt Goettemoeller (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 5-4 Midwest Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Alex Rosenbeck 6-0, sr., G; Lee Pierron 6-0, sr., Craig Niekamp 6-3, sr., F; Adam Bertke 6-4, soph., F;
MIDLAND ATHLETIC LEAGUE
TIFFIN CALVERT
HEAD COACH: Ted Willman (7th season)
2010-11 RECORD: 18-5 overall, 10-1 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nick Warnement, jr., 8.9 ppg; Matt Frank, sr., 8.7 ppg; Ben Nielsen, sr., 8.4 ppg; Nate Ritzler, jr., 6.3 ppg; Joe Brickner, sr., 2.6 ppg; Nick Bennett, sr., 1.1 ppg.
NOTABLES: The Senecas are chasing their 10th Midland Athletic League championship. The Senecas’ nine conference championships are most among any MAL schools. New Riegel is next with eight titles.
SENECA EAST
HEAD COACH: Joe Bedingfield (2nd season, 8-13)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 6-5 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jamie Schafer 6-2, sr., G; 14.7 ppg., 8.9 rpg., 1.9 apg., Ben Hahler 6-5, jr., C; 8.5 ppg., 7.9 rpg., Billy Diehm 6-0, sr., G; 10.5 ppg., 3 apg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Ethan Caudill 6-1, soph., G; Dan Bartley 6-0, jr., G; Nate Phillips 6-0, jr., G;
NOTABLES: Schafer earned first team honors for District 6 while Diehm and Hahler were second-team and honorable mention for the MAL.
FREMONT ST. JOSEPH
HEAD COACH: Jonathan Will (3rd year, 20-21)
2010-11 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 7-4 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jordan Sessler 5-10, jr., G; 7 ppg., 3 rpg.; 4.6 apg.; Connor Dudley 6-2, jr., G; 9.4 ppg., 4.7 rpg.; 3.3 apg.; Zack Yeckley 6-0, jr., W; 3.2 ppg., 3 rpg., 2.1 apg.; Luke Stierwalt 5-11, jr., F; 2 ppg., 2 rpg.; 1 apg.; Casey Effinger 6-3, sr., P; 2.3 ppg., 3 rpg.; 1 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Matt Macielewicz 5-11, jr., W; Sam Picciuto 6-1, jr., F; Ryan Williams 6-2, soph., P; Brett Michael 6-2, sr., G; Cory Bowes 6-0, sr., G; Austin Jess 5-10, sr., G;
LAKOTA
HEAD COACH: Tim Walsh (3rd season)
2010-11 RECORD: 0-19 overall, 0-11 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nick McDole 6-2, sr., P; 11.1 ppg., 4.3 rpg.; Jordan Harrison 5-11, sr., G; 6.3 ppg., 1.5 rpg.; Brian Vamos 5-9, sr., G; 1.4 ppg., 2.2 rpg.; 2.5 apg.; Dilloa Reinhart 5-10, sr., G; 4.4 ppg., 2.5 rpg.; 1.6 apg.; Kody Brewer 6-1, jr., G/P; 2.7 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 1.2 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Tiger Jaso 6-2, jr., P; Nate Ray 5-10, jr., G; Logan Greiner 5-9, sr., G; Josh Kirkpatrick 6-1, soph., G/P; Colin Timmons 6-1, soph., G; Kyle Below 6-2, soph., P;
NOTABLES: McDole was a second team All-MAL selection last season.
North Baltimore
HEAD COACH: Jon Eicher (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 4-7 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Evan North 6-5, sr., F; 5.3 ppg., 5.8 rpg.; Andrew Peters 6-0, sr., G; 1.2 ppg., Austin Davis 6-4, sr., F; Alex James 6-3, sr., C; 1 ppg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Jacob Frost 6-1, soph., G; Jordan Watson 6-1, jr., G; Travis Engard 6-0, sr., F; Branden Sully 5-7, soph., G; Chase Nichols 5-9, soph., G;
Old Fort
HEAD COACH: Eric Hoover (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-14 overall, 5-6 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dalton Perry 6-2, jr., 14.1 ppg., 12.1 rpg.; 1.9 apg.; Hunter Perry 5-10, soph., G; 5.6 ppg., 1.7 rpg.; Cole Davidson 5-11, jr., G; 9.5 ppg., 2.2 rpg.; 1.3 apg.; Zach Alexander 5-11, sr., G; 1.1 ppg., 1.1 apg.; Brice Taylor 6-1, sr., P; 2.3 ppg., 1.3 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Matt Hill 6-2, jr., F; AJ Phillimore 6-0, jr., F; Brad Bannister 5-8, soph., G; Marc Salas 5-9, jr., G; Cody Garn 6-2, sr., P;
NOTABLES: Perry earned a first-team All-MAL selection last season as a sophomore.
St. Wendelin
HEAD COACH: Jim Rutter (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 2-9 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Alex Shontz 6-2, sr., G; 11.7 ppg., 2.6 rpg.; Austin Reinhart 5-8, jr., G; 4.1 ppg., 2 rpg.; 2.5 apg.; Zack Miller 6-0, jr., G; 3.5 ppg., 2.4 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Gabe Walters 6-2, soph., F; Terrence Bellows 6-0, jr., F; Tyler Rumschlag 5-10, sr., G;
Bettsville
HEAD COACH: Mike Haynes (3rd season, 18-23)
2010-11 SEASON: 7-13 overall, 4-7 Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dominic Miccichi 6-3, sr., F; 11.7 ppg., 7.7 rpg.; Dominic King 6-0, sr., G; 6 ppg., 1.2 rpg.; 3 apg.; Jake Hossler 6-1 sr., G; 1.3 ppg., Taylor Blausey 6-1, sr., G; 1.4 ppg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Kennedy Hossler 5-9, jr., G; Cole Payton 5-9, sr., G
BUCKEYE BORDER CONFERENCE
EDON
HEAD COACH: Zack Kantouros (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 15-7 overall, 8-2 Buckeye Border Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Clay Parrish, 5-8, jr., G; Keegan Long, 6-1, sr., F.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jake Michae, 6-0, sr., F; Shannon Geren, 5-8, sr., G.
NOTABLES: The Bombers will be looking to improve on last year’s 15-7 mark and 8-2 conference finish under first-year coach Zack Kantouros.
STRYKER
HEAD COACH: Joe Good (3rd year, 19-24)
2010-11 RECORD: 10-12 overall, 7-3 Buckeye Border Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Taylor Brown, 6-2, sr., F, 12.1 ppg., 5.3 rpg; Conner Frey, 5-8, sr., PG, 4.5 ppg., 2.7 rpg, 3.5 apg; Garrett Fritch, 6-2, sr., F, 4.0 ppg, 3.1 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jared DeGroff, 5-10, sr., G/F; Alic Martinez, 5-11, jr., G; Dean Beamont, 5-6, soph., G.
NOTABLES: Taylor Brown is the Panthers' top returnee. He earned first team all-BBC honors after scoring 12.1 points with 5.3 rebounds per contest.
FAYETTE
HEAD COACH: Todd Mitchell (10th season, 85-131)
2010-11 RECORD: 12-11 overall 4-6 Buckeye Border Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Trevor Cox 6-0, sr., G; 10.3 ppg., 2.0 rpg.; 1.3 apg.; Zayne Colegrove 5-11, jr., G; 4.6 rpg., 2.5 rpg., 1.9 apg.; Kevin Ferguson 5-10, sr., G; 1 ppg., 1 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Travis Pennington 6-1, sr., G; Tyler Cox 6-3, soph., F; Chandler Sanford 5-9, soph., G; Cole Buckholder 6-2, jr., F;
NOTABLES: Cox earend an honorable mention in the BBC and a District 7 last season.
GREEN MEADOWS CONFERENCE
TINORA
HEAD COACH: Rob Mahnke (9th season, 102-75)
2010-11 RECORD: (15-7 overall, 6-1 Green Meadows Conference)
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jake Mahnke, 5-11, sr., G, 11.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.8 spg; Casey Liska, 6-1, sr., F, 4.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.5 apg; Rpbert Wip. 5-10 jr. G, 9.4 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 4.4 apg, 1.4 spg; Cameron Harris, 6-3, jr., F, 3.5 ppg, 1.1 rpg; Sam Lehman, 6-3, jr., C, 3.2 ppg, 3.1 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Alec Frank, 6-0, jr. G; Alec Lymanstall, 5-9, jr., G; Trevor Justus, 6-2, jr., F; Jordan Wiemken, 6-4, so., C; Derek Drewes, 6-0, so., F; Kurt Kahle, 5-11, so, G.
NOTABLES: Mahnke’s goal this season is for his team to improve each week and be in a position to make a run at the conference championship and a postseason berth. For that to happen, the Rams will have to be more physical in the weight room and on the court.
EDGERTON
HEAD COACH: Matt Ripke(3rd year)
2010-11 RECORD: 18-4 overall, 6-1 Green Meadows Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brady Flegal 6-4, sr., G, 12 ppg., 5.6 rpg.; Nathan Stark 6-1, sr., G, 7.8 ppg., 2.7 apg.; Ben Richle 6-3., jr., Jimmy Radabagh 6-1, sr., F, 3.1 ppg.; Jacob Adams 6-0, jr., G, 2 ppg., 2.4 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Dominiuqe Stark 5-5, sr., G; Dylan Stark 5-7, sr., G; Matt Naus 5-11, sr., G; Ronnie Richardson 5-11., jr., F; Caleb Day 6-1, sr., F; Zeth McNalley, 5-10, jr., F.
NOTABLES: Flegal was named first-team selection on GMC and District 7 teams. Stark was named second-team GMC and honorable mention for District 7.
WAYNE TRACE
HEAD COACH: Jim Linder (4th season, 21-46)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 1-6 Green Medows Conference
RETURNING LETTER WINNERS: Grady Gudakunst 5-10, jr., G; 7.4 ppg., Dalton Sinn 6-3, jr., G; 8.9 ppg., Ryan Kortokrax 6-5, jr., F; 3.2 ppg., Nick McClain 6-7, jr., F; Keegan Olwin 5-10, sr., G; Austin Speice 5-11, sr., F;
TOP PROSPECTS: Devin Wenzlick 6-3, soph., F; Colby Speice 5-11, soph., G; Corbin Linder 5-11, fr., G;
NORTHWEST OHIO ATHLETIC LEAGUE
PATRICK HENRY
HEAD COACH: Kent Seemann (6th year, 60-50)
2010-11 RECORD: 14-7 overall, 6-2 Northwest Ohio Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Shane Bostelman 6-3, sr., 11 ppg., 5 rpg.; Kurt Gibson 6-1, sr., 4 ppg., 3 rpg., 2.8 apg.; Austin Christman 6-2, sr., 7 ppg.; Kolby Seemann 6-2, sr., 6 ppg.; Nick Gerschutz 6-0, sr., 1 ppg.; Kodi Nofziger 6-7, jr., 4 ppg.; 3 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Brett Schwiebert 6-0, sr., G.
NOTABLES: Bostelman was a second-team NWOAL selection, a honorable mention selection for District 7, and honorable mention for the Associated Press’s All District team.
SWANTON
HEAD COACH: Matt Smith (3rd year, 18-46).
2010-11 RECORD: 4-18 overall, 0-8 Northwest Ohio Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Travis Hilton, 6-2, sr., W, 13.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg; Garrett Michalkiewicz, 5-9, sr., G, 7.0 ppg; Paul Kennedy, 6-2, jr., W/P, 5 ppg; Rocky Robinson, 6-1, jr., G, 3.0 ppg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Dylan Verdell, 6-1, jr., W; Vernon Williams, 6-2, jr., W; Dalton Thatcher, 5-9, jr., G; Kyle Ringle, 6-1, sr., P; Jake Brehmer, 6-2, sr., W/P; Jordan Schnabel, 6-0, jr., W.
NOTABLES: The Bulldogs are looking for better things this season after going winless in the NWOAL last year. Four starters return including three-tear starter Travis Hilton. Smith picks Archbold and Patrick Henry to finish at the top of the league in 2011-12.
BRYAN
HEAD COACH: Doug Billman (6th year, 47-60)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 6-2 Northwest Ohio Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Aaron Bruot, 6-3, sr., 10.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.6 apg; Adam McBride, 6-3, sr., 5.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg; Josh Lehmann, 6-3, sr., 2.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Austin Schimmoeller, 6-1, soph., 4.3 ppg, 2.1 rpg; Liam Phillips, 6-5, sr., P; Pat Johnson, 5-11, sr., G; Quiang Zhuang, 6-2, sr., P.
NOTABLES: Overall team size and strength should be one of the assets for Bryan this season. Billman is hoping those traits can make up for the Golden Bears’ lack of experience early in the season.
Delta
HEAD COACH: Cory Sprow (10th season, 88-109)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 4-4 Northwest Ohio Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Blake Green 6-4, sr., F; 16.8 ppg., 9.5 rpg.; Ryan Callahan 6-4, sr., F; 7.8 ppg., 6.1 rpg.; Micah Mohr 6-2, jr., G; 3.2 ppg., Scott Garlinger 6-3, soph., G/F; 2.5 ppg., 4.5 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Hunter Macionsky 5-9, jr., G; Justin Callahan 5-9, soph., F; Matt Hatzenbuhler 6-2, sr., G;
WESTERN BUCKEYE LEAGUE
WAPAKONETA
HEAD COACH: Matt Bradley (3rd season, 10-33)
2010-11 RECORD: 6-16 overall, 1-8 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Andy Faller, 5-8, sr.; Kaleb Vondenhuevel, 6-6 sr.; Travis Bertram, 6-3, jr; Jake Buzzard, 6-5, jr.; Alex Greve, 6-0, jr.; Alex Koch, 5-7, jr.; Brandon Miller, 6-2, jr.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Kyle Gibson, 6-2, jr.; Alec Temple, 6-8, so.
NOTABLES: With most of last year’s team back, the Redskins are hoping to build off of their late-season success that including winning four of their last seven games.
CELINA
HEAD COACH: Chris Bihn (7th season, 70-64).
2010-11 RECORD: 19-4 overall, 8-1 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Scott Moeder, 5-10, sr., G, 6.1 ppg, 4.8 apg; Clayton Hoyng, 6-0, sr., G, 8.5 ppg; Derek Waterman, 6-1, sr. G/F, 0.5 ppg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Sean Mertz, 5-9, sr., G; Matt Buschur, 6-4, jr. F/C; Aric Fickert, 6-5, jr., F/C; Braden Billger, 6-1, jr., G; Kyle Berry, 6-1, jr. G/F; Braelen Bader, 5-10, so., G.
NOTABLES: The Bulldogs have only four players with varsity experience from last year. Gone are eight players, yes eight, from last year’s Western Buckeye League championship team, including leading scorer and rebounder Nate Bihn.
DEFIANCE
HEAD COACH: Kirk Lehman (9th season, 96-78)
2010-11 RECORD: 17-5 overall, 7-2 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Anthony Kidston 6-2, sr., W; 11.6 ppg., Doug Herrett 5-10, sr., G; 10.4 ppg.; Tory Guilliam 5-11, sr., G; 6.5 ppg., 3 apg.; Josh Scott 5-9, sr., G; Jacob Moore 5-7, sr., G; Shea Murray 6-5, sr., F; Jordan Tobias 6-3, jr., F;
TOP PROSPECTS: Kameron Shankle 6-0, jr., F;
NOTABLES: Kidston was a second team All-WBL selection and Herrett earned a third team All-WBL honor.
ELIDA
HEAD COACH: Denny Thompson (7th season)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 5-4 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Reggie McAdams 6-5, sr., G; 19 ppg., 6.5 rpg.; 3.2 apg.; 1.9 spg.; Aric Thompson 6-2, jr., G; 5.2 ppg., 1.3 rpg.; Dakota Mathias 6-3, soph., G; 10.3 ppg., 4 rpg.; 5.4 apg.; Ebin Stratton 6-3, jr., F; 1.6 ppg., 2rpg.; Mike McDonald 5-9, sr., G; 2 ppg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Cory Royster 6-0, sr., C; Jeremy Newby 6-0, sr., F;
NOTABLES: McAdams is the reigning WBL Player of the Year while being selected to the first teams of District 8 and Northwest Ohio. He also is a second team All-State selection for Divsion II and 100 points away from being the career points leader at Elida.
OTTAWA-GLANDORF
HEAD COACH: Tyson McGlaughlin (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD: 15-9 overall, 6-3 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: T.J. Metzger 6-1, jr., G; 10 ppg., 4 rpg.; 1 apg.; John Lammers 5-8, sr., G; 5 ppg.; Logan Koche 6-6, sr., F; Matthew Kaufman 5-10, jr., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Michael Rosebrock 6-4, jr., F; Erick Beckman 5-9, jr., G; Jacob Leopold 6-2, jr., G/F; Alex Westrick 6-6, jr., C; Caleb Siefker 6-4, jr., F: Jaylen Von Sossan 6-1, jr., G;
NOTABLES: The Titans finished last season as district champs before falling in the regional semifinal to Columbus Africentric.
Lima Bath
HEAD COACH: Doug Davis (7th season, 49-100)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 3-6 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brad Davis 6-1, jr., G; 14 ppg., 3.4 rpg.; 2.3 apg.; Nate Heffner 6-3, sr., P; 11.1 ppg., 6 rpg.; 1 apg.; Keaton Sullivan 6-4, sr., W; 4.8 ppg., Cole Chambers 6-3, jr., W; 3.5 ppg., 2.1 rpg.; 1 apg.; Logan Rockhold 5-11, jr., G; 1.6 ppg., Conner Rockhold 5-11, jr., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Taren Sullivan 6-3, soph., W; Colin Gossard 6-2, soph., W;
NOTABLES: Davis was a second team All-WBL selection while Heffer was an honorable mention WBL selection.
LIMA SHAWNEE
HEAD COACH: Don Vogt (2nd year, 6-15)
2010-11 RECROD: 6-15 overall, 2-7 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Seth Rosenbauer 6-6, sr., F; James Williamson 6-2, sr., F; Thomas Nolfe 5-11 jr., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Austin Larse 6-2, jr., F; Marquis Miller 5-11, fr., G; Cole Pohjula 6-4, jr., F; Trey Brock 6-4, soph., G; Thad Vernon 6-3, soph., G;
St. Marys Memorial
HEAD COACH: Dan Hegemier (3rd season)
2010-11 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 4-6 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Garet Fledderjohann 5-9, jr., G; 10 ppg., 3.1 apg.; J.D. Meyer 6-6, sr., F; 11.5 ppg., 6 rpg.; D.J. Manning 6-1, sr., G; 8 ppg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Dustin Fisher 5-9, jr., G; Austin James 6-2, jr., F;
NOTABLES: Fledderjohann was a third team selection to All-WBL and Meyer an honorable mention All-WBL.
VAN WERT
HEAD COACH: Dave Froelich (20th season, 253-169)
2010-11 RECORD: 19-5 overall, 6-3 Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jacob Myers 6-0, sr., Reggie Phillips 5-8 sr., Joe Moonshower 6-2, sr., Tyler Coll 5-11, sr., Chadd Phillips 6-1. sr., Joey Hurless 5-11, jr.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Nik Wolford 6-3, jr., AJ Smith 6-3, jr., Caleb Markward 5-11, jr.
NORTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE
COLONEL CRAWFORD
HEAD COACH: David Sheldon (6th season, 63-46)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-8 overall
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Matt Metcalf, 6-1, sr., G/F, 13.5 ppg, 10 rpg; Austin Adams, 5-11, jr., G, 9.4 ppg; Connor McCreary, 5-9, so., G, 8.6 ppg, 3.0 apg; Jordan Shell, 5-9, sr., G, 7.3 ppg, 3.0 apg; Clay Jury, 6-4, jr., C, 1.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Spencer Tackett, 5-10, jr., G; Alec Hetzel, 6-1, jr., F; Connor Mutchler, 5-9, sr., G; Nate Klingenberger, 6-4, so, F.
NOTABLES: The Eagles have loads of experience returning, including an all-North Central Conference first-team performer in Metcalf and second-teamers in Adams and McCreary.
ONTARIO
HEAD COACH: Joe Balogh (27th season, 417-168)
2010-11 RECORD: 16-8 overall, 12-2 North Central Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Drew Boatright, 6-0, sr., G.
TOP PROSPECTS: Ben Flaugher, 6-6, sr.; Kenton Barry, 6-3, sr.; Blake Balogh, 6-3, jr.; Wyatt Clemens, 6-2, jr.; Mitchell Phelps, 6-2, jr.; Cameron West, 6-1, jr.; Tyler Boatwright, 5-10, soph.; Cameron Mock, 6-1, soph.
NOTABLES: D. Boatwright, 2-year starter, 2nd team all-NCC, District 6, Division III honorable mention.
NORTHERN LAKES LEAGUE
MAUMEE
HEAD COACH: Derek Sheridan (4th season, 24-38)
2010-11 RECORD: 13-9 overall, 8-6 Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Shawn Flanagan, 6-0, sr., G, 13 ppg, 3 rpg, 3 apg, 2 spg; Dominque King, 6-1, jr., G, 6 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 2 apg, 2 spg; Kurt Weber, 6-3, sr., F, 1 ppg, 1 rpg; Jason Wanamaker, 6-1, jr., G, 1 ppg, 2 rpg, 1 spg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Dillon Kline, 6-4, 170 jr.; Sean McGovern, jr.; Lucas Junga, jr.; Zack Cliff, jr.;, Sam Kamer, jr.
NOTABLES: Sheridan is counting on chemistry, attitude and work ethic to help carry the Panthers and overcome their lack of size and overall experience.
SYLVANIA NORTHVIEW
HEAD COACH: Terry Shadle (4th season, 15-49)
2010-11 RECORD: 4-17 overall, 2-12 Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: James Racicot 6-7, sr., F; 3.3 ppg., 3 rpg.; Conner Hartnett 6-0, jr., G; 10.5 ppg., 3.2 rpg.; 2 apg.; Jeff Czerniakowski 6-0, jr., G; 2.5 ppg., 2 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Dion Valentine 6-0, jr., G; Mark Bernsdorff 6-0, jr., G; Chris Nowicki 6-2, jr., F; John Wendt 6-3, soph., F; Brandon Vilollovos 6-3, jr., G/F;
PERRYSBURG
HEAD COACH: Dave Boyce (11th season, 187-54)
2010-11 RECORD: 15-8 overall, 10-4 Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Scott Milne 5-8, sr., G, 3.8 ppg., 1.1 apg.; Jake Pfleghaar 6-2, sr., F; 9.8 ppg., 5.2 rpg.; 1.9 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Shane Edwards 6-3, jr., F; Bryant Byrd 6-2, jr., G; Dan Johnston 6-5, sr., C; Nick Moschetti 6-1, soph., G; Nate Patterson 6-3, soph., C;
NOTABLES: Pfleghaar earned an honorable mention for District 7 and a second team selection on the All-NLL teams.
THREE RIVERS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
OREGON CLAY
HEAD COACH: Jack Trainer
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ross Achter 6-4, sr., G; Derek Belkofer 6-1, jr., G; Jack Nagy 6-0, jr., G; Patrice Booth 6-0, soph., G; Collin Carter 6-8, sr., C;
NOTABLES: Ross Achter was a honorable mention in the now defunct Toledo City League.
TOLEDO CENTRAL CATHOLIC
HEAD COACH: Jim Welling (4th season, 55-16)
2010-11 RECORD: 20-5 overall, 8-3 Toledo City League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Deontae Cole 6-5 ,jr., F; 6 ppg., 3 rpg.; 1 apg.; Cliff Bussy 6-0, jr., G; 2 ppg., 1 rpg.; 1 apg.; Keith Towbridge 6-5, jr., C; 8 ppg., 5 rpg.; 1 apg.; DeShone Kizer soph., 6-4, G; 4 ppg., 2 rpg.; 2 apg.; Nate Harris 6-6, soph., C; Dan Turner 6-2, sr., F;
TOP PROSPECTS: Graylon Huges 6-10, sr., G; Chris Walker 6-2, sr., F; Zach Pacer 6-0, jr., G; D.J Moody 5-8, jr., G; Alex Graul 6-3, sr., F;
TOLEDO ST. FRANCIS
HEAD COACH: Brad Britton (2nd season, 5-16 overall)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 1-10 Toledo City League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Trent Morrissey 5-10, sr., 9 ppg., 3 rpg.; 2 apg.; Nathan White 6-2, sr., 5 ppg., 4 rpg.; 1 apg.; Jameson Sheely 6-2, sr., 3 ppg., 2 rpg.; Andrew Villolovos 6-4, sr., Tyrin Rome 6-1, sr., Jacob Young 5-11, sr., Richard Ellis 6-2 sr.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Cam White 5-10, soph., G; Josh Williams 6-2, jr., W; Joe White 5-10, soph., G; Pat Szenderski 6-4, jr., P; Ryan Kwiatkowski 6-1 jr., W: Jay Snell 6-2, jr.,
TOLEDO ST. JOHN’S
HEAD COACH: Ed Heintschel (32nd season, 574-179)
2010-11 RECORD: 20-3 overall, 10-0 Toledo City League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Marc Loving 6-8, jr., 18 ppg.; 8 rpg.; 3 apg.; DJ Bonds 5-9, sr., Tarvis Malone 5-8, sr., Trent Brodbeck 6-6, sr.
TOP PROSPECTS: Austin Gardner 6-0, jr., G; Tyler Thompson 6-1, jr., G; Anthony Glover 6-0, soph., G; Omari Hicks 6-1, soph. G; Caleb Wallace sr., Alex Carter sr., Jame O’Shea sr.,
TOLEDO WHITMER
HEAD COACH: Bruce Smith (20th season, 321-181)
2010-11 RECORD: 20-2 overall, 13-1 Toledo City League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nigel Hayes 6-7, jr., F; 15 ppg., 8 rpg.; Chris Wormley 6-7, sr., C; 5 ppg., 5 rpg.; Storm Norton 6-8, sr., C; Luke Hichey 6-0, jr., G; 3 ppg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Ricardo Smith 6-1, jr., G; LeRoy Alexander 6-1, sr., G
FREMONT ROSS
HEAD COACH: Mark Gedeon (17th year, 188-162)
2010-11 RECORD: 9-12 overall, 3-7 Greater Buckeye Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Diante Pettiford, 6-1, sr., G, 11.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.4 apg; Jay Carnicom, 6-3, sr., G/F, 8.1 ppg., 3.0 rpg; Skylar Reffner, 6-2, sr., F, 9.1 ppg, 4.3 rpg; Nick Streacker, 6-5, jr., C, 6.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg; Drew Starks, 6-0, jr., PG, 2.5 ppg, 2 apg, 1.1 spg; Dylan Starks, 6-0, jr., G, 1.1 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jarett Koonce, 5-11, sr., G; Alex Metcalf, 6-0, jr., G; Marquan McDonald, 5-10, sr., G; Jarvin Jones, 6-4, soph., C; Drew Solander, 6-2, soph., C; Jack Gedeon, 6-2, soph., G.
NOTABLES: The Little Giants should be improved with six returning letterwinners but Fremont will also face a more challenging schedule in the new Three Rivers Athletic Conference this year.
FIRELANDS CONFERENCE
WESTERN RESERVE
HEAD COACH: Chris Sheldon (10th season, 150-50)
2010-11 RECORD: 18-4 overall
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nolan Todd 6-0, sr., G; 12 ppg., 4.5 rpg., Willie Roth 5-7, jr., G; Kevin Boose 6-0, jr., G;
TOP PROSPECTS: Nate Good 5-7, soph., G; Jacob Muenz 5-11, jr., G; Craig Meyer 6-3, jr., G; Gabe Price 5-11 sr., F; Nate Asb 6-3, jr., F; Jacob Springer 5-11, jr., F;
NOTABLES: Todd is the reigning Firelands Conference Player of the Year and a first team All District 6 player. Western Reserve is the defending Fireland Conference champions.
NEW LONDON
HEAD COACH: Tom Howell (7th season, 67-47)
2010-11 RECORD: 9-12 overall, 7-7 Firelands Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNNERS: Clay Hall 6-1, jr., F; 11 ppg., 9 rpg.; 3 apg; Clay LaFluer 5-11, sr., G; 6 ppg., 6 rpg.; 2 apg.; Dane Held 5-10, jr., G; 11 ppg., 8 rpg.; 4 apg.; Corey Smith 5-10, jr., G; 6 ppg., 4 rpg.; 3 apg.; Andrew Hopkins 6-2, sr., F; 8 ppg., 12 rpg.; 3 apg.; Luke Shays 6-1, jr., G; 2 ppg., 2 rpg., 2 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Josh Dillard 6-1, jr., F; Jon Albaugh 5-10, jr. G;
NOTABLES: Hall and Held were both second team All-FC selections.
NORTHERN BUCKEYE CONFERENCE
GENOA
HEAD COACH: Jeff Overmyer (11th season, 124-115)
2010-RECORD: 6-15 overall, 1-11 Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Devin Sibby 5-8, sr., W; 3.3 ppg.; Tyler Pickard 5-11, sr., W; 5.6 ppg., 5.9 rpg.; Joey Newland 5-8, sr., P; 5.7 ppg.; Mark Vogelpohl 6-1, sr., P; 3.6 ppg., 3.3 rpg.; Jacob Young 6-0, jr., W; 4.8 ppg., Taylor Darling 6-3, sr., P;l 1.4 ppg.; 1.6 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Andrew Price, 6-0, sr., P;
LAKE
HEAD COACH: Ryan Bowen (2nd season, 12-9)
2010-11 RECORD: 12-9 overall, 7-5 Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Josh Tantari 6-3, sr., G; 13 ppg., 5 rpg.; 5 apg.; Rashad Smith 5-11, sr., G; 17 ppg., 2 rpg.; 3 apg.; Dylan Hirzel 6-5, sr., F; 10 ppg., 10 rpg.; Nathan Pennington 6-0, sr., F; 2 ppg., 3 rpg.; Marcus Pierce 6-5, jr., F; 5 ppg., 5 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Ben Swartz 6-0, jr., G/F; Jayce Vancena 6-5, soph., F; Connor Bowen 5-10, fr., G; Jared Rettig 6-1, fr., G; Tyler Landis 5-10, jr., G; Jake Materni 5-10, sr., G;
NOTABLES: Tantarti and Smith each earned a second-team All-NBC selection and honorable mention for All-District. Hirzel was an honorable mention All-NBC.
WOODMORE
HEAD COACH: Brad Sander (2nd year, 10-11)
2010-11 RECORD: 10-11 overall, 6-6 Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jon Sandwisch, 6-3, sr., G, 7.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.0 apg; Donny Bowen, 6-2, jr., G/F, 14.0 ppg, 10.0 ppg, 2 apg; Andy Shrewsbury, 5-9, jr., PG, 5.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 3.0 apg; Jake Lewandowsky, 5-9, jr., G, 3.0 ppg; Cody Croll, 6-2, jr., G, 6.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Harrison Wooten, 6-9, jr.; Matt Haar, 6-3, jr., P; Brad Flick, 5-9, jr., G; Erich Greulich, 6-1, soph., P; Dan Sprinski, 6-1, soph., G.
NOTABLES: Bowen will be the go to guy for the Wildcats. He's back after scoring 14.0 points with 10.0 rebounds per game last year. Woodmore should also have one of the biggest bodies on the floor in the NBC this season with 6-9 junior Harrison Wooten at center.
Rossford
HEAD COACH: Brian Vorst
2010-11 RECORD: 4-18 overall, 1-13 Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Larry Sloan 6-5, sr., F; 8 ppg., 5 rpg.; Drew Brock 5-10, sr., G; 4ppg., Joe Hotz 6-2, sr., F; 2 ppg., Derek Mack 5-11, soph., G; 2ppg.,
TOP PROSPECTS: Mack Miller 5-9, soph., G; Brady Groom 5-10, sr., G; Manny Durden 6-3 soph., F; Matt Sutter 6-1 sr., F; Hector Aguirre 6-0, fr., F; Evan Thompson 6-5, sr., P;
NOTABLES: Sloan, an honorable mention to District 8, will be unable to play until February due to an injury.
OTSEGO
HEAD COACH: Jim Bostdorff (6th season, 57-74)
2010-11 RECORD: 7-15 overall
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: A.C. Limes 6-4, jr., P; 14.4 rpg., 6.5 apg.; Ryan Smoyer jr., 6-4, G; 10.7 ppg., 5 rpg.; Tommy Rodgers 5-10, jr., G; 8 ppg., 2 rpg.; 3.6 apg.; Drake Johnson 6-0, jr., G; 6.3 ppg.; 3.8 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: John Thomas 6-2, soph., P; Jerome Griffin 6-0, jr. G: Cody Downs 5-10, soph., G; Kevin Vollmar 6-0, sr., P;
NOTABLES: Limes was a first team selection in the Suburban Lakes League.
Elmwood
HEAD COACH: Tyl Traxler (4th season, 40-24)
2010-11 RECORD: 14-6 overall, 10-2 Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tyler Rosendale 5-8, sr., G; 4.2 ppg., 1.2 rpg.; 1.8 apg.; Max Zyski 6-3, sr., P; 2.6 ppg., 2.1 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Trey Marsh 5-10, sr., W; Jeff Vanscoder 6-1, sr., W; Rodman Scott 6-1, sr., P; Dillon St. Clair 5-8, sr., W; Michael Chapman 5-10, jr., W; Zach Foster 6-0, jr., W; Chris Kerr 6-4, jr., P; Mica Robinson 6-3, jr., P; Austin Hoiles jr., 6-2, P; Aaron Arnold 6-4, soph., W; Sebastian Baxter 5-8, soph., G; Sawyer Haines 6-3, soph., P;
TOLEDO AREA ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
CARDINAL STRITCH
HEAD COACH: David Riker (2nd season, 7-15)
2010-11 SEASON: 7-15 overall, 4-8 Toledo Area Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kyle Hatfield 6-5, sr., C; 6 ppg., 4 rpg.; 1 apg.; Michael Blazevich 6-1, sr., G; 6 ppg., 4 rpg.; 2 apg.; Conner Kelsey 6-3, jr., F; 3 ppg., 3 rpg.; Robby Bekier 6-3, jr., F; 3 ppg., 2 rpg.; 1 apg.; Shane Goetz 6-3, sr., C; 2 ppg.; 2 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Marquise Harrison 6-2, sr., G; Austin Adams 6-2, fr., G;
DANBURY
HEAD COACH: Drew Davie (2nd season, 5-16)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-16 overall, 3-9 Toledo Area Athletic Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Caleb Helline 6-4, sr., 8.6 ppg., 3.8 rpg.; Dalton Chapman 5-10, sr., 5.2 ppg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Wyatt Nelson 5-11, sr., Dylan Buckley 5-11, jr., Dominic Manuella 5-8, soph., Zak Miller 6-2, soph.;
NOTABLES: Helline earned an honorable mention on the All-TAAC team.
GIBSONBURG
HEAD COACH: Brent Liskai (9th season, 98-121)
2010-11 RECORD: 12-11 overall, 7-5 Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Gage Beaber 5-11, jr., P; 15.1 ppg., 2 rpg.; 4 apg.; 4 spg.; Nate Yarborogh 6-3, sr., G; 12.8 ppg., 5.4.; 1 apg.; Logan Jones 6-4, sr., P; 11.4 ppg., 8.1 rpg.; Dylan Dorfmeyer 5-10, sr., G; 4.2 ppg., 2 rpg.; Adam Clark 6-2, sr., P; 2.7 ppg., 2.7 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Matt Tille 6-0, fr., W/P; Tyler Ernsthausen 6-0, soph., P; Travis Rainey 5-10, sr., W/P; Andrew Cantrell 5-10., soph., W.
NOTABLES: Three Golden Bears earned post-season accolades last season. Beaber was a first-team All-SLL selection, a second-team Distict 7 selection and a third-team All-Northwest Ohio AP selection. Yarbaorogh was an honorable mention selection on the All-SLL and All-District 7 teams. Logan Jones was a second-team All-SLL and an honorable mention on the All-District 7 and All-Northwest Ohio.
MAUMEE VALLEY COUNTRY DAY
HEAD COACH: Jim Robinson (4th season, 35-26)
2010-11 RECORD: 17-4 overall, 10-2 Toledo Area Athletic Conference
RETURING LETTERWINNERS: Dave Brown 5-4, jr., G; 6 apg.; Rick Deichert 5-11, sr., G; 12 ppg., 3 rpg.; 2 apg.; Jared Sturt 6-6, sr., P; 14 ppg., 9 rpg.; 2 apg.; Julius Turner 5-11, sr., W; 10 ppg., 4 rpg.; 1 apg.; John Krueger 5-1, sr., W; 6 ppg., 2 rpg.; Dixon Stoddard 6-3, W/P; 5 ppg., 5 rpg.; Nick Fracso 6-0, sr., G; 2 ppg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Caleb Willhite 6-0, jr., G; Israel Okeke 6-3, sr., P; Thad Woodard 6-0, soph., W;
NOTABLES: Deichert and Sturt were named to first teams All-TAAC and Distict. Sturt was also an honorable mention All-Ohio. Brown earned honorable mention for the TAAC.
NORTHWEST OHIO ATHLETIC LEAGUE
MONTPELIER
HEAD COACH: Taylor Muehlfeld (1st season)
2010-11 RECORD:
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: T.J. Reeder 5-11, sr., G; 10 ppg., 2.4 rpg.; Blaine Thorp 6-0, jr., G; 5.2 ppg., 2.6 rpg.; 1.1 apg.; Dalton Buchanon 6-0, sr., F/C; 4.7 ppg., 3.1 rpg., 1.4 apg.; Logan McKelvey 6-0, sr., G/F; 2.3 ppg., 1.1 rpg.; Adam Gilcher 1.7 ppg., 1.8 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Kris Shoup 6-0 sr., G; Brad Snyder 5-11 sr., G; Alex Yagelski 6-0 sr., G; Treg Waldron 6-1 F/C;
PATRICK HENRY
HEAD COACH: Kent Seemann (6th year, 60-50)
2010-11 RECORD: 14-7 overall, 6-2 Northwest Ohio Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Shane Bostelman 6-3, sr., 11 ppg., 5 rpg.; Kurt Gibson 6-1, sr., 4 ppg., 3 rpg., 2.8 apg.; Austin Christman 6-2, sr., 7 ppg.; Kolby Seemann 6-2, sr., 6 ppg.; Nick Gerschutz 6-0, sr., 1 ppg.; Kodi Nofziger 6-7, jr., 4 ppg.; 3 rpg.
TOP PROSPECTS: Brett Schwiebert 6-0, sr., G.
NOTABLES: Bostelman was a second-team NWOAL selection, a honorable mention selection for District 7, and honorable mention for the Associated Press’s All District team.
SANDUSKY BAY CONFERENCE
Sandusky Perkins
HEAD COACH: Scott McVeigh (9th season, 101-93)
2010-11 RECORD: 18-4 overall, 11-3 Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brandon Smith, 6-4, jr., G, 15 ppg, 8 rpg; Michael Ebert, 6-7, sr., P, 12 ppg, 11 rpg, 1 apg; Nick Williams, 6-2, soph., G, 10 ppg, 4 rpg, 3 apg; David Doster, 6-0, soph., PG; Tony Genter, 6-1, sr., F.
TOP PROSPECTS: Mitchell Benkey, 5-11, jr., G; Kyle Lewis, 6-3, soph., P.
NOTABLES: Ebert, District 6 & SBC first team; Smith, District 6 honorable mention, SBC second team.
Sandusky St. Mary
HEAD COACH: Lyle Falknor (4th season)
2010-11 RECORD: 9-14 overall, Sandusky Bay Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Alex Opfer 5-10, sr., G; 11 ppg., 4 rpg.; 4 apg.; Joe Youskievicz 6-6, sr., P; 10 ppg., 7 rpg.; Ethan Sennish 6-2, sr., F; 8 ppg., 3 rpg.; 3 apg.; Denarius Harris 6-2, soph., F; 11 ppg., 7 rpg.; 2 apg.; Jack Milkir 6-5, jr., P; 3 ppg., 3 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Ryan Myers 6-2, jr., F;
NOTABLES: Opfer was a second team All-SBC selection. Him and Harris were honorable mentions to District 6.
INDEPENDENTS
Marion Harding
HEAD COACH: Roger Jury, (6th season, 42-66)
2010-11 RECORD: 5-17 overall
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kodi Clark 5-10, jr., G; 1 ppg., 1 rpg.; 1 apg.; Trey Kinney 6-1, jr., P; 2 ppg., 1 rpg.; 1 apg.; Shawn Tyler 6-1, jr., P; 2 ppg., 3 rpg.; 1 apg.; Delayce Smith 6-3, sr., 7 ppg., 4.6 rpg.; 1.5 apg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Tucker Kepford 6-3, sr., P; Luther Petty 6-4, sr., P; Levi Ansley 6-4, jr.; P; Sebastian Walker 6-0, jr. W; AJ Jones 6-1, soph., W; LJ Scott 6-0, soph., Nate Sperling 6-2, fr., P;
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