First Posted: 3/31/2015
ADA
Division: III
Coach: Tyler Craig
Years at school, record: N/A
Last season’s record/finish: fourth in the Northwest Conference
Returning letterwinners: 12
Key returners: Carlee Marshall (Jr., jumps, sprints); Gabby Linnon (Sr., pole vault); Terra Hunter (Sr., middle distance); Kaley Stuart (Jr., sprinter); Alexandra Boyadzhier (Jr., distance); Sidney Faine (Jr., hurdles); Morgan Sutton (Jr., distance); Alyssa Vore (Soph., hurdles); Melissa Donnel (Soph., distance); Grace Nelson (Soph., throws); Ladifa Bagais (Soph., middle-distance); Libbie Milks (Soph., middle-distance)
Promising newcomers: Annie Archer (Frosh., sprints); Megan Simon (Jr., sprints); Nicki Lehsten (Frosh., jumps, hurdles): Caitlyn Stover (Frosh., distance, high jump); Melissa Woods (Frosh., high jump, middle-distance); Kelsey Sturgill (Frosh., sprints); Teara Coulson (Frosh., middle-distance, pole vault)
Season outlook: The Bulldogs are hoping to build around their upperclassmen.
ALLEN EAST
Division: III
Coach: Brett Nickles
Years at school, record: 1, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: fifth in the Northwest Conference
Returning letterwinners: 6
Key returners: Savannah Silone (Jr., hurdles); Morgan Niemeyer (Jr., hurdles, pole vault); Caitlin Shuey (Soph., throws); Sarah Perez (Soph., hurdles, pole vault); Jade Meyer (Soph., sprints); Sadie Kirkendall (Sr., sprints)
Promising newcomers: Madison Houston (Frosh., sprints)
Season outlook: With a strong core of returners with some new additions, the Mustangs look to improve on last season’s performance in the NWC.
BATH
Division: II
Coach: Bill Vermillion
Years at school, record: 2, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: eighth in the Western Buckeye League
Returning letterwinners: 7
Key returners: Gabbie Jones (Jr., sprints, hurdles); McKensie Perry (Jr., distance, pole vault); Maddie Taucher (Jr., distance); Tori Whitaker (Jr., sprints); Baylie Brock (Jr., throws); Haley Garland (Soph., throws); Rachel Inskeep (Soph., distance, pole vault, long jump)
Promising newcomers: Sarah Blasiman (Sr., distance); Maddie Dackin (Sr., sprints, high jump); Seaira Ball (Soph., shot put); Ashlin Toland (Soph., shot); Charis Barnes (Frosh., distance); Conley Quinnlyn (Frosh., distance); Lexi Foley (Frosh., sprints, high jump); Alexandra Scott (Frosh., throws); Kelsey Wallace (Frosh., sprints); Bette Andrews (Frosh., sprints)
Season outlook: With many promising newcomers, Bath looks to build balance and to improve as the season progresses.
BLUFFTON
Division: III
Coach: Ryan Dunlap
Years at school, record: 2, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: third in the Northwest Conference
Returning letterwinners: 7
Key returners: Erica Sheehan (Sr., hurdles); Adel Sommers (Sr. distance); Ashley Schweyer (Jr., middle-distance); Elizabeth Nisly (Jr., distance); Sarah Theisen (Soph., middle-distance); Haley Baker (Soph., sprints); Nicole Monday (Soph., sprints)
Promising newcomers: N/A
Season outlook: With a solid core of returners, the Pirates look to compete in the top echelon of the NWC.
COLUMBUS GROVE
Division: III
Coach: Tim Staley
Years at school, record: 18, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: Putnam County champions; Northwest Conference champions and district champions
Returning letterwinners: 19
Key returners: Becca Endicott (Sr., throws); Sydney McClure (Sr., hurdles, sprint relays, state-qualifier – out for the season with an injury); Alexis Ricker (Sr., high jump); Annie Schramm (Sr., throws); Sarah Schroeder (Sr., sprints, relays); Kristin Wynn (Sr., sprints, relays, state-placer in 800 relay and state-qualifier in 1,600 relay); Mackenzie Clymer (Jr., hurdles); Lynea Diller (Jr., throws, state-placer in shot put); Raiya Flores (Jr., sprints, state-placer in 400 relay and 800 relay, state-qualifier in 1,600 relay); Robyn Schumacher (Jr., throws); Linnea Stephens (Jr., sprints, state-placer in 400 relay, state-qualifier in 800 relay); Mady Vorhees (Jr., middle-distance); Hallie Malsam (Soph., long jump); Kirsten Malsam (Soph., middle-distance); Macey McClure (Soph., distance); Leah Myerholtz (Soph., distance); Haley Roe (Soph., hurdles); Lauren Roose (Soph., pole vault)
Promising newcomers: Allison Choi (Frosh., middle-distance); Bailey Dunifon (Frosh., sprints, long jump); Taylor Ellerbrock (Frosh., distance); Carlee McClure (Frosh., hurdles); Kaitlyn Price (Frosh., distance); Kayla Reynolds (Frosh., high jump); Alycea Ruhlen (Frosh., sprints)
Season outlook: With a slew of returners, the Bulldogs appear to be the team to beat in both the PCL and NWC.
COLDWATER
Division: II
Coach: Palngji Sunday
Years at school, record: first, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: fourth in the Midwest Athletic Conference
Returning letterwinners: 12
Key returners: Sarah Kanney (Sr., distance, state-placer); Hannah Bruns (Sr., sprints, middle-distance); Bridget Dues (Sr., sprints, hurdles); Lauren Seas (Sr., distance); Kierstin Siefring (Sr., long sprints, middle distance); Brianna Niekamp (Sr., long sprints); Skylar Muhlenkamp (Jr., hurdles, jumps, sprints); Brooke Klosterman (jumps, sprints); Abby Giere (Jr., discus); Rose Vagedes (Jr., long sprints, pole vault); Mariah Burns (Soph., long sprints, middle-distance); Tina Bruggeman (Soph., shot put)
Promising newcomers: N/A
Season outlook: With a solid core of returners, look for Coldwater to compete in the MAC, as well in the postseason.
CONTINENTAL
Division: III
Coach: Chris Warnement
Years at school, record: first, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: N/A
Returning letterwinners: 5
Key returners: Andi Krendl (Sr.); Mackenzie Mansfield (Sr.); Jaylen Armey (Soph.); Briley Collier (Soph.); Paige Lawhorn (Soph.)
Promising newcomers: Jessica Miller (Sr.); Gabby Bendt (Soph.); Kaitlyn Alvarado (Frosh.); Leah Baker (Soph.); Hannah Troyer (Frosh.)
Season outlook: The Pirates look to be very balanced this season.
CRESTVIEW
Division: III
Coach: James Lautzenheiser
Years at school, record: 5, N/A
Last season’s record/finish:
Returning letterwinners: 12
Key returners: Bekka Tracey (throws); Courtney Trigg (throws, sprints); Deanna Wells (sprints, relays); Hali Finfrock (distance, relays); Tommi Andersen (sprints, relays, long jump)
Promising newcomers: Abigail Bagley (distance); Ashley Bowen (distance); Anna Lautzenheiser (throws); Brianna Engelman (sprints); Cierra Grose (sprints, relays); Kara Strabbing (throws, sprints)
Season outlook: With a relatively young roster, the Knights look to improve as the season progresses.
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
Division: III
Coach: Karla Kohler
Years at school, record: first, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: sixth in the Northwest Conference
Returning letterwinners: 4
Key returners: Heather Pohlman (Sr., middle-distance); Brooke Gallemeier (Jr., sprints, sprint relays); Taylor Stroh (Jr., sprints, sprint relays); Brooke Culp (Sr., sprints, sprint relays)
Promising newcomers: Devyn Carder (Frosh.)
Season outlook: With low numbers, this will be a season in which first-year coach Karla Kohler will be trying to develop her athletes.
DELPHOS ST. JOHN’S
Division: III
Coach: Jeff Martin (co-head coach); Archie Metcalf (co-head coach)
Years at school, record: N/A
Last season’s record/finish: eighth in the Midwest Athletic Conference
Returning letterwinners: 9
Key returners: Halie Benavidez (Sr., sprints); Erin Williams (Jr., hurdles, high jump); Maddie Buettner (Jr., hurdles, sprints); Anna Mueller (Jr., distance); Ashlyn Troyer (Jr., sprints, long jump); Ally Gerberick (Soph., middle distance, pole vault); Maya Gerker (Soph., middle-distance); Baylee Lindeman (Soph., distance); Breece Rohr (Soph., distance)
Promising newcomers: Samantha Wehri (Sr., throws); Rachel Michel (Sr., throws); Olivia Kahny (Jr., sprints, throws); Lexi Pohlman (Soph., sprints); Andrea Will (Frosh., sprints); Allie Buettner (Frosh., sprints); Olivia Buettner (Frosh., sprints)
Season outlook: The Blue Jays look to improve on last season’s performance.
ELIDA
Division: II
Coach: Melissa Schultz
Years at school, record: 3, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: ninth in the Western Buckeye League
Returning letterwinners: 8
Key returners: Aubrey Williams (Sr., high jump, sprints, sprint relays); Tori Bowen (Jr., pole vault, relays, state-qualifier in pole vault); Jalish Henry (Jr., 200, 400, relays); Bailee Kuhn (Jr., throws); Hannah Malone (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, relays); Megan Tracy (Jr., long jump, relays); Ally Turrentine (Jr., 3,200, 3,200 relay); Paige Lofton (Soph., 100, 200, sprints)
Promising newcomers: Brett Pauff (Sr., high jump, sprints, relays); Abby Waddle (Sr., high jump, long jump, 400, 800); Kylie Bryan (Frosh., sprints); Aubrey Etzler (Frosh., sprints); Dakota Roberts (Frosh., sprints); Sidney Roberts (Frosh., sprints); Isabelle Shrider (Frosh., sprints, relays)
Season outlook: With a solid core of returners, along with several promising underclassmen, the Bulldogs look to improve on last season’s performance.
FORT JENNINGS
Division: III
Coach: Kevin Horstman
Years at school, record: 17, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: fifth in the Putnam County League
Returning letterwinners: 4
Key returners: Keri Eickholt (Sr., middle-distance); Erin Osting (Sr., throws); Alyssa Wiedeman (Sr., sprints); Kylie Jettinghoff (Jr., throws)
Promising newcomers: N/A
Season outlook: The Musketeers will be trying to develop its younger athletes in order to fill the voids of some key losses from graduation.
HARDIN NORTHERN
Division: III
Coach: Jennifer Fryman
Years at school, record: 3, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: ninth in Blanchard Valley Conference
Returning letterwinners: 12
Key returners: Brooklyn Watts (Sr., sprints, long jump, hurdles); MacKenzie Shepherd (Sr., pole vault, sprints, state-qualifier); Alanna Roth (Jr., sprints, long jump); McKenzie Madison (Jr., jumps, hurdles, sprints); Morgan Madison (Jr., high jump, hurdles, sprints); Ashton Stevenson (Jr., throws); Bre Cook (Jr., throws, high jump); Catherine McMillion (Soph., pole vault, sprints); Kamryn Hopson (Soph., long jump, middle-distance); Sara Morris (Soph., sprints); Lexi Garmon (Soph., sprints, long jump); Mikalea Ayers (Soph., sprints, hurdles)
Promising newcomers: Shelby Alloway (Frosh., long jump, middle-distance): Lacey Isenbarger (Frosh., pole vault, middle-distance); Selena McCoy (Frosh., throws); Kyle Arn (Soph., sprints); Yana Tretyakova (Sr., middle-distance); Bri Campbell (Sr., distance)
Season outlook: Hardin Northern will be strong in its sprint relays. With a solid core of returners, the outlook for this season is good.
JACKSON CENTER
Division: III
Coach: S.J. Hoover
Years at school, record: 21, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: N/A
Returning letterwinners: 5
Key returners: Nicole Fogt (Jr., throws, state-placer); Pauline Meyer (Jr., 100, 200, relays); Katrina McGowan (Jr., 100, 200, relays); Peyton Esser (Jr., 200, relays); Erin Metz (Jr., long jump)
Promising newcomers: Kennadie Reese (Frosh., 100, 200)
Season outlook: Despite being low on numbers, Jackson Center has some athletes who can do well in the postseason.
LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Division: III
Coach: Nate Garlock
Years at school, record: 4, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: N/A
Returning letterwinners: 5
Key returners: Elizabeth Taflinger (Sr., 400, 800); Abigail Neville (Jr., hurdles); Cameron Rice (Soph., sprints); Aerica Benett (Soph., throws); Alana Delgado (Soph., throws)
Promising newcomers: Emily Sreenan (Frosh., distance); Mornay McBroom (Frosh., sprints)
Season outlook: With a young team, this season will be all about getting better as the season progresses for the T-Birds.
LIMA SENIOR
Division: I
Coach: Emmanuel Curtis
Years at school, record: 2, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: seventh in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference
Returning letterwinners: 12
Key returners: Amelya Upthegrove (Sr. throws); Madison Katuramu (Soph., distance); Jenautica Luster (Soph., middle-distance); Jelise Austin (Soph., middle-distance); Asia Wilson (Jr., middle-distance); Shatonna Wright (Jr., hurdles, relays); Schulyer Holland (Jr., relays, jumps); Samantha Cousey (Soph., throws); Honesti Cowen (Sr., jumps, relays)
Promising newcomers: Suerethea Henderson (Frosh., sprints); Ricquel Williams (Frosh., throws); Nakiyja Carter (Frosh., throws); Itayia Harris (Frosh., sprints, middle-distance)
Season outlook: With strong numbers and a solid core of returners, the Spartans look to improve on last season’s performance in the TRAC.
LINCOLNVIEW
Division: III
Coach: Matt Langdon
Years at school, record: N/A
Last season’s record/finish: eighth in the Northwest Conference
Returning letterwinners: N/A
Key returners: Hannah McCleery (Sr. high jump, state-placer in high jump); Abby Enyart (Soph., distance); Anna Gorman (Jr., distance)
Promising newcomers: N/A
Season outlook: The Lancers are young this season. Getting the underclassmen to develop and to fill some voids will be the key for a successful season.
NEW BREMEN
Division: III
Coach: Sue Ritter Burnell
Years at school, record: 40, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: fifth in the Midwest Athletic Conference
Returning letterwinners: 12
Key returners: Liz Balster (Jr., hurdles, pole vault); Makenna Brackman (Jr., 200, 400, 800); Steph Brandt (Sr., 100, 200, 400, long jump); Ally Elking (Jr., 400, 800, 1,600); Devon Heitkamp (Jr., high jump, discus); Veronica Hirschfeld (Sr., 400, 800, 1,600, 3,200); Teresa Homan (Jr., pole vault, discus); Paige Kuck (Jr., throws); Maddie Moeller (Soph., 100, 200, throws); Kathryn Niekamp (Soph., 1,600, 3,200); Shelby Paul (Sr., sprints); Taylor Powers (Soph., hurdles, long jump)
Promising newcomers: With 12 returners, New Bremen should be a very balanced team this season.
NEW KNOXVILLE
Division: III
Coach: Jerry Vanderhorst
Years at school, record: first, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: ninth in the Midwest Athletic Conference
Returning letterwinners: 2
Key returners: Hannah Privette (Sr., distance); Abby Lageman (Jr., 400, 800)
Promising newcomers: Addy Farley (Frosh., sprints)
Season outlook: With a small roster, New Knoxville will strive for improvement throughout the season.
OTTAWA-GLANDORF
Division: II
Coach: Vicki Doty
Years at school, record: 40, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: second in the Western Buckeye League; second at districts; fourth at regionals
Returning letterwinners: 16
Key returners: Anna Bellman (Sr., throws, relays, state qualifier); Elissa Ellerbrock (Sr., middle-distance, relays, state qualifier); Kelly Schmitz (Sr., long jumps, sprints, middle-distance, relays); Megan Siefker (Sr., pole vault, sprints, relays, state qualifier); Madison Stechschulte (Sr., sprints, relays, state qualifier); Kelsey Bockrath (Jr., middle-distance, relays); Dani Ellerbrock (Jr., sprints, relays): Amber Herman (Jr., throws); Kylie Schimmoeller (hurdles, sprints, relays); Alyssa Schnipke (Jr., throws); Alex Verhoff (Jr., middle-distance, relays); Courtney Bockrath (Soph., hurdles, sprints, relays); Melissa Knott (Soph., hurdles, sprints, relays); Veronica Knott (Soph., jumps, sprints, relays); Amanda Sahloff (Soph., jumps, sprints, relays); Devon Warnecke (Soph., jumps, sprints, relays)
Promising newcomers: N/A
Season outlook: With a solid core of returners, including four state qualifiers, the Titans look to be the team to beat. O-G will be very balanced.
PARKWAY
Division: III
Coach: Dan Cairns
Years at school, record: 3, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: 10th in the Midwest Athletic Conference
Returning letterwinners: 4
Key returners: Clista Hellwarth (Soph., hurdles, sprints); Allison Gaerke (Sr., distance); Abby Shellabarger (Sr., hurdles, jumps); Alisha Stockwell (Soph., thrower)
Promising newcomers: Sidney Crouch (Frosh., sprints, hurdles)
Season outlook: With a very youthful roster, Parkway will be counting on the underclassmen to step up.
PAULDING
Division: II
Coach: Kyle Coleman
Years at school, record: first, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: eighth in the Northwest Conference
Returning letterwinners: 6
Key returners: Melissa Shepherd (Sr., distance); Shayla Shepherd (Sr., distance); Malayna VanCleve (Sr., sprints, hurdles); Tori Bradford (Jr., distance, throws); Bailey Meyer (Jr., throws); Emilee Ringler (Jr., distance)
Promising newcomers: N/A
Season outlook: The Panthers have increased numbers this season. So, they hope to be a little more competitive in the NWC.
PERRY
Division: III
Coach: Dan Kirby
Years at school, record: 6
Last season’s record/finish: third in the Northwest Central Conference
Returning letterwinners: 8
Key returners: Kyazia Healey (Soph., hurdles); Katie Cox (Jr., throws); Cassie DeMoss (Soph., distance); La Kisha Edmonds (Sr., relays); La Trisha Edmonds (Sr., throws)
Promising newcomers: Aiyah Smith (Frosh., sprints)
Season outlook: With increased numbers, the Commodores look to improve.
SHAWNEE
Division: II
Coach: Russ Holly
Years at school, record: 43, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: fifth in the Western Buckeye League
Returning letterwinners: 10
Key returners: Alaina Ciminillo (Sr., distance); Hannah Rinehart (Sr., sprints); Kristen Sanchez (Sr., sprints); Sam Sharp (Sr., distance); Alivia Adams (Jr., pole vault); Julia Hardy (Jr., hurdles); Ali Albano-Sellati (Soph., distance); Taylor Blythe (Soph., distance); Carley Gronas (Soph., pole vault); Tess Baird (Jr., throws)
Promising newcomers: Sydnie Truesdale (Frosh., distance); DeAsia Smith (Soph., throws); Dianne Lewis (Soph., sprints); Rachel Hunt (Frosh., sprints, middle-distance); Allie Hamilton (Frosh., throws); Samantha Hale (Jr., hurdles); Djah Austin (Frosh., throws)
Season outlook: The Indians are very deep this season. With a good mixture of underclassmen and upperclassmen, Shawnee will strive to improve in the WBL.
SPENCERVILLE
Division: III
Coach: Shane Strausbaugh
Years at school, record: first, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: second in the Northwest Conference
Returning letterwinners: 6
Key returners: Cierra Adams (Sr., distance); Audrey Bowsher (Sr., throws); Shania Johnson (Sr., throws); Katie Merriman (Sr., throws, sprints); Kacie Mulholland (Sr., sprints, middle-distance); Kennedy Sharp (middle-distance)
Promising newcomers: Jacey Grigsby (Jr., hurdles, sprints)
Season outlook: With several key athletes lost to graduation, the Bearcats will be looking to fill some voids. However, look for Spencerville to be in the hunt in the NWC.
ST. HENRY
Division: III
Coach: Dan Hemmelgarn
Years at school, record: first, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: sixth in the Midwest Athletic Conference
Returning letterwinners: 14
Key returners: Jenny Osterholt (Sr., high jump, 300 hurdles); Olivia Niekamp (Soph., 200); Makayla Hoying (Soph., 3,200); Lindsey Schulze (Jr., pole vault); Tori Quinter (Soph., shot put); Kelly Osterholt (Soph., shot put); Breanna Schulze (Soph., 800); Rachel Post (Soph., pole vault, hurdles); Katelyn Goettemoeller (Sr., middle-distance); Kristin Bruggeman (Soph., 100 hurdles); Michaela Barhorst (Soph., throws); Riley Post (Soph., distance)
Promising newcomers: Britney Siefring (Soph., sprints, long jump); Danielle Imel (Soph., sprints)
Season outlook: With a slew of returners, the Redskins look to compete in the top half of the MAC.
VAN WERT
Division: II
Coach: Nate Hoverman
Years at school, record: N/A
Last season’s record/finish: 41-13; third in the Western Buckeye League
Returning letterwinners: N/A
Key returners: Alexis Dowdy (throws, state-placer in shot put); Whitney Meyers (sprints, hurdlers, state-qualifier); Alicia Danylchuk (distance, state-qualifier); Emma Kohn, Landrie Koontz, Domonique Grothause.
Promising newcomers: Cassidy Meyers (distance), Megan Braun (sprints)
Season outlook: With a solid core of returners, look for the Cougars to finish in the upper echelon of the WBL.
WAPAKONETA
Division: I
Coach: Mark Law
Years at school, record: N/A
Last season’s record/finish: seventh in the Western Buckeye League
Returning letterwinners: 11
Key returners: Taylor Fisher (Sr., hurdles); Megan Watt (Sr., discus); Sidney Sutton (Soph., pole vault, 400); Clair Burton (Soph., high jump, 300 hurdles); Allie Zofkie (Soph., 1,600, 3,200); Megan Smith (Soph., 100 hurdles, 100); Kalie Lenhart (Soph., 100, 200); Michayla Binkley (Jr., jumps); Sarah Horman (Sr., 800, long jump); Emily Klopfenstein (Jr., throws); Kelsey Hick (Soph., shot)
Promising newcomers: Michaelia Fisher (Frosh., 800, 1,600); Olivia Kentner (Frosh., 100, 200, 400); Sarah Pothas (Frosh., throws)
Season outlook: The Redskins are hoping to build around its 11 returners and improve on last season’s performance in the WBL.
WAYNESFIELD-GOSHEN
Division: III
Coach: Jim Epperly
Years at school, record: 17, N/A
Last season’s record/finish: first in the Northwest Central Conference
Returning letterwinners: 10
Key returners: Kennedy Rumer (sprints, jumps); Jesse Motter (hurdles, jumps); Taryn Wicker (throws); Jasemine Aleman (sprints, relays); Jadelyn Hennon (sprints, relays); Kiley Valenti (jumps, relays); Jonell Case (distance); Bailie Barrington (middle-distance); Caitlyn Hinds (jumps, hurdles); Julia Millirans (throws)
Promising newcomers: Audria Durham (Frosh., jumps, hurdles); Aurelia Werner (Frosh., pole vault, relays); Taylor Wolke (Jr., relays); Emily McKinnon (Soph., sprints, relays)
Season outlook: With plenty of depth, the Tigers are poised to defend its NWCC crown.
