Lima Senior’s Amari Addy steals the ball from Findlay’s Sam Ernst during a game last season at Findlay High School.
LIMA SENIOR
Division I
Coach: Quincey Simpson (10th)
2022-23 Record: 17-6
2022: Lost in district finals
Varsity Roster: Javeon Walton (Sr.), Jagger Hutchins (Jr.) Cam Nicks (Jr.), Noah Simpson (Fr.), Jekel Cotton (Jr.), Jaeveon Walton (Sr.), Isaiah Wilson (Jr.), James Bankston (Jr.), Lael Foster (Jr.), Kaden Hampton (Jr.), Jainaz Cameron (Jr.), Vontae Watkins (Jr.), Amari Addy (So.), Kahliq Wash (Jr.), Isaiah Cunningham (Jr.), Dashad Greer (So.), Stacey Dixon (So.), Derall Boyd (Sr.) James Bankston (Jr.), Sumarion Doughty (So.), Shawn Foster (Fr.)
Coach’s Analysis: “I think we are about 10 deep. We want to play fast but really only have the rules on making shots or missed shots. We just want to get the ball up the court as fast as we can.”
LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Division III
Coach: Sean Powell (1st year)
2021-22 Record: 11-13
2022 postseason finish: Lost in the sectional finals
Roster: Carson Parker (Sr.), Parker Judy (Sr.), DeMarr Foster (Sr.), Aaron Hutchins (Sr.), Malachi Talbert (Sr.), Billy Bourk (Sr.), Matthew Quatman (Jr.), Angelo Collins (Jr.), Willie Foster (So.), Drew Pester (So.), Jordan Priddy (So.), Camillo Busto (So.)
Coach’s analysis: Sean Powell, taking over for Frank Kill, finds himself beginning late after a successful playoff run by the football team. He returns a number of players who should help with the transition with a new coach.
TEMPLE CHRISTIAN
Division IV
Coach: Bruce Bowman
2022-23 season: 10-13 (2-5)
2022 Postseason Finish: Lost in sectionals
Roster: Jabaz DuPree (Sr.), Jaden Shoup (Sr.), Malachi Menke (Jr.), Carter Johns (Sr.), Alex Patrick (Jr.), Derek Shultz (So.), Quincy Seddelmeyer (So.), Hewitt Wright (Jr.), Dawson Clay (Sr.), Isaiah Kiser (Jr.), Curtis Pollard (Sr.).
Coach’s Analysis: “We have good group of kids who want to do well and it’s just a matter working together. I think we’ve made progress and we got a ways to go and it’s just everybody meshing together, believing in themselves.”
WESTERN BUCKEYE LEAGUE
BATH
Division III
Coach: Kirk Looser
2022-23 season: 4-18 (1-8)
2022 postseason finish: Lost in sectionals
Roster: Drake Craddock (Jr.), Trey Crawford (Sr.), Joe Mosely (Sr.), Eli Jesko (Sr.), Zavier Tickle (Jr.), Jaxon Foster (Jr.), Drew Pester (So.), Brennon Ryan (Sr.), Logan Markley (So.).
Coach’s Analysis: “We’ve had some seniors that come out and haven’t played since they were seventh graders. And that’s kind of a tough thing. We’re just trying to really work defensively to get things going. So it’s back to the fundamentals. “
CELINA
Division II
Coach: Adam Johns (4th year)
2022-23 season: 4-20 (3-6)
2023 postseason finish: Lost in sectionals
Roster: Braylon Gabes (Sr.), Caleb Gabes (Sr.), Grant Duncan (Sr.), Connor Altstaetter (Sr.), Kaiden Werntz (Jr.), Jake Knapke (Sr.), Ethan Bryant (Sr.), Brett Schwieterman (Jr.), Austin Oakly (Jr.), Reeves Black (Jr.), Josh Kuene (Jr.), Eric Moeder (Jr.), Kaston Eichenauer (Jr.), Brandon Yenser (Jr.), Caden Highly (So.), Brandon Staugler (Jr.), Logan Binkley (Sr.), Max Thobe (Jr.), Ethan Dirksen (Jr.).
ELIDA
Division III
Coach: Matt Tabler (3rd year)
2022-23 season: 9-15 (1-8)
2022 Postseason finish: Lost in sectionals
Roster: Tanner Roberts (Sr.), Seth Sharp (Sr.), David Etzkorn (Sr.), Zori Island (Jr.), Eben Jackson (So.), A’Mari Wash (Fr.), Parker Crim (Fr.), Jackson Covault (Sr.), Parker Krim (So.)
Coach’s Analysis: “We’ve talked a lot about enthusiasm. It can’t be one of those things where you can just turn it on on game night. You have to have that same enthusiasm in practice. We need to keep improving our defense. Obviously, that’s the biggest thing in the half court in rebounding. We have to rebound as a team.”
KENTON
Coach: Ryan Miller (3rd season)
2022-23 season: 7-16 (1-8
2022 Postseason Finish: Lost in sectionals
Roster: Korbin Johnston (Jr.), Blaine Bushong (So.), Gavin Payne (Sr.), Ethan Yoder (Sr.), Lukas Anderson (Jr.), Maddox Hommel (Fr.), Dawson Miller (Jr.), Tay’Vion Glispie (So.), Steve Piper (Jr.), Trenton DeLong (Jr.), Braelyn Wyomic (So.), Bill Wilkinson (Jr.)
OTTAWA-GLANDORF
Division III
Coach: Tyson McGlaughlin (13th season)
2022-23 season: 25-4 (9-0)
2022 Postseason Finish: Lost in state finals
Roster: Colin White (Sr.), Alex Wagner (Sr.), Connor Kitchen (Sr.) Brody Fortman (So.), Grady Toumazos (Jr.), Caden Erford (Sr.), Dave Westrick (Sr.), Nolan Horstman (So.), Owen Schumaker (So.), Holden Aldrich (So.), Ross Maag (Jr.), Royce Ellerbrock (Fr.), Brayton Heitmeyer (So,), Braden Zimmerly (So.), Grant Leopold (So.), Parker Heckman (So.), Jack Verhoff (So.)
Coach’s Analysis: “We are very excited about this upcoming season. Though we are young in spots, we return some key pieces from some really good teams. We hope to play a fun style of basketball and to continue to improve so we are playing our best basketball in March.”
SHAWNEE
Division II
Coach: Mark Triplett (11th season)
2022-23 Record: 12-13 (4-5)
2022 Postseason Finish: Lost in district semifinals
Roster: Beckett Bertke (So.), Dominic Lynch (Sr.), Nick Pasion (Sr.), Trevick Bertke (Fr.), Alex Goldsberry (Sr.), Tate Bender (Jr.), Damola Ojo (Jr.), Matthew Stiles (Jr.)
Coach’s Analysis: “We have some athletic guys that we think can push the transition. Multiple guys will bring it up the floor for us. We’re a little bit taller this year, maybe not as quick, but we have some high IQ defenders that we think we can do some things.”
ST. MARYS
Division II
Coach: Dan Hegemier (5th year)
2022-23 season: 18-6 (7-2)
2022 postseason finish: Lost in districts
VAN WERT
Division III
Coach: Ben Laudick
2022-23 season: 19-8 (5-4 WBL)
2022 Postseason Finish: Lost in regional finals
Roster: Kaden Shaffer , Quintin Parrish, Talen Mosier, Keaten Welch, Rylan Miller, Briston Wise, Micah Cowan, Conner Campbell, Cohen Bragg, Nate Gearhart, Roman Martin, Zander Stemen, Caden Collins, Zachery Scott, Spencer Clay, Brylen Parker, Griffin McCracken, Kaiven Welch
Coach’s Analysis: “We lost a lot to graduation last year but return a solid group of seniors and young guys who are eager to compete. We have good overall team quickness and athleticism but lack height to defend the post. We play in a very competitive league (WBL) and our non-conference schedule is very challenging as well. We look forward to the obstacles ahead of us this season and we know that we have to rely on our defense early on this season to help us get some wins.”
WAPAKONETA
Coach: Trey Elchert (4th year)
2022-23 season: 12-11 (6-3)
Division: I
Roster: Zac Niekamp (Sr.), Nate Metzger (Sr.), Ryan Sadler (Sr.), Cash Schadl (Sr.), Caleb Moyer (Soph.), Logan Healy (Sr.), Crew Allen (Sr.), Kaden Page (Soph.), Ryan Richardson (Soph.), Chris Spinnati (Jr.), Caleb Adams (Fr.)
Season outlook: We bring a good nucleus back from last year’s squad and hope to build on the success from the second half of the season. We will rely on our six seniors for their leadership on and off the court. We will rely on our defense and rebounding to be the foundation of our success. I expect the WBL to be extremely competitive this year, so we will need to bring our best effort each and every night.”
PUTNAM COUNTY LEAGUE
COLUMBUS GROVE
Division III
Coach: Connor Kohls (1st season)
Roster: Keegan Bame (Sr.), Bo Birnesser (Sr.), Zach Reynolds (Sr.), Evan Sautter (Sr.), Trenton Barraza (Jr.), Kyle Hopkins (Jr.), Kylan Mayes (Jr.), Landon Best (So.)
Season outlook: “We are returning eight lettermen from last year’s team,” Kohls said. “We are much more experienced than we were last year, which will help in big games. With our tough schedule, we are looking forward to the challenge of expectations and expecting to compete every night.”
CONTINENTAL
Division IV
Coach: Scott Keck (4th season)
2022-23 season: 11-13 (3-4)
2022 Postseason finish: Lost in sectional finals
Roster: Jonathan Etter (Sr.), Conner Auch (Jr.) Carson Etter (Sr.), Mason Rayle (Sr.), Collin Hammond (Fr.), Tyson Clementz, Blake Weible (Sr.), Preston Wilson (Fr.), Jackson Bidlack (So.), Peyton Wilson (Sr.), Monty Rayle (So.), Quinn Tegenkamp (So.), Brady Thomsen (So.).
Coach’s Analysis: “Good shooters and very quick. I expect us to be able to compete in each game this season because we play very hard.”
FORT JENNINGS
Division IV
Coach: Heath Stechschulte
2022-23 season: 5-18 (1-6)
2022 Postseason Finish: Lost in Sectionals
Roster: Owen Calvelage (Jr.), Calvin Menke (So.), Sam Dube (So.), Bryce Gasser (Sr.), Kamryn Browning (Jr.), Jarron Swick (Jr.), Brandt Menke (Jr.), Dylan Tumlinson (Jr.) Braden Knippen (Jr.), Adam Hoersten (Jr.), Hudson Maag (Fr.), Ian Howbert, Adam Luerson (Sr.), Evan Ellerbrock (So.)
KALIDA
Coach: Ryan Stechschulte (11th year)
Division: IV
2022-23 19-5 (7-0)
2023 postseason Finish:
Roster: Jacob Siebeneck (Jr.), Braylon Smith (Jr.), Carson Remlinger (Sr.), Jackson Schroeder (Jr.), Jaxon Hoffman,(Soph.), Griffin Klausing (Soph.), Logan Kerner (Soph.), Nathan Kahle (Soph.), Parker Vorst (Soph.), Eli Patrick (Soph.), Caden Looser (Soph.)
Season outlook: “With no returning starters and only two lettermen coming back it’s going to be extremely important for our team to get better every single day we touch the floor in order for us to be where we want at the end of the season. The PCL and Division IV in Northwest Ohio will once again be full of very good teams.”
LEIPSIC
Division IV
Coach: Devin Mangas (2nd season)
2022-23 season: 7-16 (0-7 PCL, 2-6 NWC)
2022 Postseason Finish: Lost in sectionals
Roster: Diego Lomeli (Sr.), Avery Paris (Fr.), Jayce Brecht (Jr.), Clark Schroeder (Jr.), Lane Veira (So.), Lane Veira (So.), Brevin Brandt (So.), Nick Schroeder (Jr.), Connor Guevara (Sr.), Tyler Lammers (Jr.), Travis Bejarano (Jr.)
Coach’s Analysis: “Very young and inexperienced team with a lot of energy. Looking to make a name for themselves and compete against every team they play.”
MILLER CITY
Division IV
Coach Ross Kaufman (6th season)
2022-23 Record: 14-10 (4-3)
2022 postseason Finish: lost in sectional finals
Roster: Silas Niese (Sr.), Owen Tobe (Sr.), Andon Ruhe, Will Otto, Brendan Barlage, Ethan Barlage, Zach Gerten, Aaron Schnipke, Jude Otto, Brayden Niese, Braylon Niese, Andrew Weis, Jesse Lammers
Coach’s Analysis: “We are looking to build off our experience and size coming back.”
OTTOVILLE
Division IV
Coach: Keith Utendorf (7th season)
2022-23 season 19-6 (6-1)
2022 Postseason Finish: Lost in district finals
Roster: Michael Turnwald (Sr.), Jace Langhals (Sr.), Keaton Schnipke (Sr.), Adam Brinkman (Sr.), Andy Moorman (Sr.), Landon Horstman (Jr.), Garrett Trentman (Jr.), Alex Leis (Jr.), Brand Calvelage (Jr.), Jackson Ricker (Jr.) Jeremy Hoersten (Jr.) Ashton Miller (So.).
Coach’s Analysis: “We have several returners and starters for the year and should have a good mix of experience and leadership and youth. This group has enjoyed success this fall in both soccer and golf. We hope and believe that our success in those sports can be transferable and with the right work ethic, our goals can be obtainable. These guys have played together for many years and are an extremely close knit group that is excited to get started. Our non-league schedule is competitive and challenging which we hope will prepare us for the always competitive PCL schedule. The PCL is always contested, and night-in, night-out, is one of the best leagues in small school Northwest Ohio. We hope to compete and be a factor throughout the season ahead.
PANDORA-GILBOA
Division IV
Coach: Mike Lee (5th season)
2022-23 season 18-5 (5-2)
2022 Postseason finish: Lost in sectional finals
Roster: Colin Harris (Sr.), Ethan Suter (So.), Aiden Harris (Sr.), Camden Verhoff (So.), Owen Huffman (Sr.), Aidan Morris (Sr.), Nate Walker (Jr.), Zach Neuenschwander (Sr.), Tanner Liechty (Sr.), Nate Maag (Sr.)
Coach’s Anaylsis: “Return a bunch of experience including the two Harris kids and Morris, who will be looking at lettering for their fourth year. Need to develop depth, and a lack of overall size could pose problems on the glass. Outlook is to remain competitive night in and night out, and the overall mark will take care of itself.”
NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
ADA
Division IV
Coach: Vince Halliday
2022-23 season: 10-14 (0-8)
2023 Postseason Finish: Lost in sectionals
Roster: Gavin Oldfield (So.), Zack Zimmerman (So.), Kayleb Hickman (So.), Carson Conley (Fr.), Kolton Dysert (Fr.), Levi Green (Jr.), Gabe Blankenship (Sr.), Carson Gossard (Sr.), Ethan Lawrence (Jr.), Ian House (Jr.), Slade Gossman (So.)
ALLEN EAST MUSTANGS
Division IV
Coach: Gabe Young (4th season)
2022-23 season: 14-9 (3-5)
2022 postseason finish: Lost in sectionals
Roster: Carson Clum (Sr.), Braelyn Schultz (Jr.), Ethan Young (Jr.), Deacon Jones (So.), Trey Hensley (Sr.), Grant Slusser (Jr.), Logan Helser (Jr.), Dom Valenti (Fr.), Hunter Williams (Fr.), Keagen Jones (Fr.), Brady Brooks (So.), Ashton Smith (Fr.), Zack Spallinger (Fr.), Ethan Hershberger (Fr.) Reese Parker (Fr.), Caleb Lyberger (Fr.)
Coach’s Analysis: “We are excited about our team this and the experience that we have back. We had a successful season last year and look to build upon that success. As long as we can stay healthy we feel that we will be able to meet the high expectations that we have set for our team.”
BLUFFTON
Division IV
Coach: Todd Boblitt (18th season)
2022-23 Record: 16-9 (6-2)
2022 Postseason: Lost to O-G in Districts
Roster: Marek Donaldson (Jr.), Noah Bricker (Jr.), Wade Ginther (Sr.), Quinn Eachus (Jr.), Terron Boblitt (Jr.), Landen Worcester (Jr.), Kerry Wright (Sr.), Brandon Hilty (Jr.), Carter Hohenbrink, John Paul Yoder, Beau Stever, Jaden Coonfare, Kaden Lora, Evan Mayden, Nick Lovett, Bogart Gavin, Brayden Ray, Griffin Stackhouse, Brody Sommers, Gave Meza, Blake Sommers, Robby Taylor, Bogart Garrett, Javen Crawfis, Adam Fredritz, Aaron Tabler, Thad Mittendorf, Kain Wright.
Coach’s Analysis:” I think we’re going to do what needs to be done through our scouting or preparation. I think that’s something that we tried to do through the years and has been successful for us and sometimes that means we’re going to play a little faster and sometimes that means we’re going to play a little slower. And our guys have been really good in terms of understanding what we’re trying to do and make adjustments along the way.”
CRESTVIEW KNIGHTS
Division IV
Coach: Doug Etzler (5th season)
2022-23 season: 25-4 (7-1)
2022 Postseason Finish: Lost in state finals
Roster: Wren Sheets (Jr.), Hayden Perrott (So.), Isaac Kline (Sr.), Kellin Putnam (Sr.), Owen Heckler (So.), Braxton Leeth (So.), Tonny Heffner (Jr.), Jaret Harting (Sr.), Evan Hart (Jr.), Liam Putnam (So.), Connor Sheets (Sr.), Isaiah Barton (Jr.) Huxley Grose (So.), Jacob Schumm (So.), Mathew Dealey (So.),
Coach’s Analysis: “We are a team that has good length and athleticism. We have several returning letter winners that played key reserve roles for us last year. These players will need to adjust to new lead roles for us this year. I believe that we have the ability to be in the mix with the top teams of the NWC.”
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
Division IV
Coach: Jordan Jettinghoff (8th year)
2022-23 season: 12-12 (5-3)
2022 Postseason Finish: lost in sectional finals
Roster: Mason Wiltsie (Jr.), Kellen Brotherwood (Fr.), Isaac Gallmier (Sr.), Troy Pseekos (Sr.) Jace Harter (So.), Isaac Rostorfor (So.), Logan Gossett (Jr.) Gavin Howell (Fr.), Kellen Carder (So.), Karder Agner (Jr.), Alijah Petty (Sr.), Zach Houx (Sr.),
Coach’s Analysis: “I’d like to say we’ll get up and run like some of these other coaches want to do but we’ll probably be a little bit slower.”
LINCOLNVIEW
Divisiion IV
Coach: Brett Hammons 2-21 (12th year)
2022-23 season: 2-21 (1-7)
2023 Postseason finish: Lost in sectionals
Roster: Kreston Tow (Jr.), Cal Evans (Sr.), Tyler Spray (Jr.), Reide Jackson (Sr.), Gavin Evans (So.), Chayse Overholt (So.), Max Hammons (Fr.) Carter Hohman (Sr.), Holden Price (So.), Bennett Kill (Jr.), Jared Jessee (Sr.) Steven Smith (Sr.)
SPENCERVILLE
Division III
Coach: Kevin Sensabaugh
2022-23 record: 21-3 (8-0)
2023 Postseason Finish: Lost in District finals
Roster: Will Sensabaugh (Fr.), Evan Osting (Sr.), Grady Smith (So.), Tysen Patterson (Jr.), Owen Sensabaugh (So.), Reggie Jones (So.), Carter Sudhoff (Sr.), Carder Orr (Jr.) Michael Woods (Sr.), Hunter McPheron (Jr.), Ryan Bowsher (Sr.)
Coach’s Analysis: “We are really looking forward to this year. We have a lot of experience returning. Seniors Evan Osting, Carter Sudhoff, Michael Woods, and Ryan Bowsher make up an awesome senior class. Junior Carder Orr played big minutes for us last year and has a lot of experience. Sophomore Owen Sensabaugh played significant minutes for us last year as well. We will rely heavily on their experience to make us a good team. Freshman Will Sensabaugh looks to have an immediate impact. Sophomore Grady Smith will be in the rotation as well.”
NORTHWEST CENTRAL CONFERENCE
HARDIN NORTHERN
Division IV
2022-23 season: 7-16 (3-4)
2022 Postseason finish: lost in sectionals
Roster: Xander Wilson (Jr.), Sean Kuhlman (Sr.), Cooper Thomas (Sr.), Nolan Hopson (Jr.), Landon Wetherill (Sr.), Mason Stewart (Jr.) Christian Rostofer (Jr.), Andrew Sutton (Jr.), Riley Newton (So.), Luke Price (So.)
Coach’s Analysis: “The Polar Bears will be looking to continue their rebuilding process this year as they will return some valuable experience from previous seasons and will have some potential younger players looking to provide some support up top. Senior Point Guard Sean Kuhlman will be missed as he will be dealing with a knee injury that he suffered at the end of the football season. Returning letter winners Xander Wilson, Cooper Thomas, Nolan Hopson, Landon Wetherill, and Mason Stewart will all be counted on to strengthen the defense for the Polar Bears and to put the ball into the hoop.
Additionally, two juniors Chrisitan Rostorfer and Andrew Sutton will look to contribute on both ends of the floor as well as sophomores Riley Newton and Luke Price.”
PERRY
Division IV
Coach: Thomas Nolte (1st year)
2022-23 season: 10-12 (6-1)
2022 Postseason finish: lost in sectionals
Roster: Marcus Hill (So.), Andrew Nanchoff (Sr.), Zamere Daniel (Sr.), Kayden Harrison (Jr.), Hunter Scott (Jr.), Micah Olatunde (Sr.), Jason Thomas (Sr.), Amarion Jackson (Jr.), Boss Horrison (Jr.) Brady Shively (Sr.).
Coach’s Analysis: “We have three of our starters from last year returning this year to play and lead us on the floor. We look for our size and speed to help us accomplish our goals this year.”
UPPER SCIOTO VALLEY
Division IV
Coach: Dre White (3rd season)
2022-23 Season: 16-7 (7-0)
2023 Postseason Finish: Lost in Districts
Roster: Alex Sanders (Sr.), Maddox Underwood (Jr.), Mason Thompson (Jr.), Andrue Kindle (So.), Hunter Damron (So.), Beau Sanders (Fr.), Caiden Lowery (Fr.)
Coach’s Analysis: “We return two guys that have started varsity basketball since day 1 of their freshman year. We will rely on the experience of these two guys to guide a supporting cast who have seen limited varsity time. How quickly our youth evolve will be the key to our season. This is a group that has been a great deal of fun to coach in the preseason as they understand the challenge ahead of us and are eager to improve. As a result we have noticed growth in every drill and every practice. We are just hopeful this excitement and growth will continue through February and give us an opportunity to compete for a league championship.”
MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
DELPHOS ST.. JOHN’S
Coach: Aaron Elwer (17th season)
2022-23 season: 17-8 (6-3)
2023 Postseason Finish: lost in district semis
Roster: Tyce McClain (So.), Brayden Klaus (So.), Tyler Lindeman (Jr.) Collin Feathers (Sr.), Drew Boggs (Jr.), Cameron Elwer (So.), Austin Moenter (Sr.), Grant Ulm (Sr.), Eli Swick (Jr.), Maddox Kroeger (So.), Andrew Elwer (Fr.), Joel Schrader (Sr.), Aaron Moenter (Sr.),
Coach’s Analysis: “We are excited about our team this and the experience that we have back. We had a successful season last year and look to build upon that success. As long as we can stay healthy we feel that we will be able to meet the high expectations that we have set for our team.”
