Ada
Division: V
Conference: Blanchard Valley Conference
Coach: Aaron Acheson (first season)
Last year’s record: 4-7-6, 0-3-1 NWC
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Logan Jolliff (Sr., M/F), Nathan Williams (Sr., M/F), Ty Mowery (Sr., D), Jacob Henson (Jr., D), Joshua Thaxton (Jr., M/F), Jude Griffin (Jr., D), Evan Miller (Jr., M), Andrew Allen (So., F), Jacob Rush (So., GK)
Promising newcomers: Max Puerto (Sr., M), Carson Conley (So., M), Tim Chrissobolis (So., M/F), Bradyn Bowen (So., D/M), Chase Jarrett (So., M/F), Wyatt Fisher (So., D), Connor Mckean (So., D), Daniel Klear (Fr., D), Luke Archer (Sr., M)
Coach’s analysis: “The coaching staff and I are looking forward to a winning season both on and off the field. We have several key performers coming back from last year’s team as well as a lot of young talent coming up the ranks. We know it will take some time to get our philosophy and style of play ingrained into our program but we are excited about tackling that goal. We have returning players that will be key contributors in the offensive, defensive, midfield and keeper positions.”
Allen East
Division: V
Conference: Northwest Conference
Coach: Russell Bender (second season)
Last year’s record 6-9-3, 1-2-1 NWC
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Manny Rettig (Sr., D/M), Logan Helser (Sr., D), Gradyn Cox (Sr., M), Reese Parker (So., M/F), Garrett Jenning (Sr., M), Justi Houston (Jr., M/F), Jensen Glorioso (So., M), Parker Kayser (Sr., M/D), Xerxes Eyerly (Sr., M), Cam Cosart (So., GK)
Promising newcomers: Carter Holman (Fr., M/D), Jesse Torres (Fr., M), Florvensky Dorfils (Fr., F), Devin Harris (Sr., M)
Coach’s analysis: “We lost some talented seniors last year, so with our numbers also being down, players are going to have to play two positions. I believe it will be one of those seasons where you’ll see us improve as we play.”
Bath
Division: IV
Conference: Western Buckeye League
Coach: Levi Smith (second season)
Last year’s record: 8-9, 3-6 WBL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Ethan Pitson (Sr., D), Isaac Walls (Jr., M), Brayden Van Horn (Sr., F), Declan Callahan (Jr., D), Levi Luke (Sr., M), Tarek Horn (Jr., M), Oscar Webb (Sr., M), Jacob Lepley (Jr., D), Peyton Liles (Jr., F)
Promising newcomers: Ethan Tellez (Jr., M), Levi Grime (Fr., F), Bentley Webb (Fr., D), Landyn Klaus (So., D), Connor Core (So., M)
Coach’s analysis: “We return a good number of upperclassmen with 2-3 years of varsity experience. We are looking to finish with a winning record overall. We have a quality keeper and backline that should be able to keep us in the mix of any game. If we can stay healthy this season, we should be able to finish with a record above .500 and compete for a top 5 finish in the toughest conference around.”
Celina
Division: III
Conference: Western Buckeye League
Coach: Ryan Jenkins (16th season)
Last year’s record: 18-2-0, 8-1 WBL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Brady Steinbrunner (Sr., GK), Trey Highley (Sr., D), Karsyn Smalley (Sr., M), Nelson Chapman (Jr., F)
Other key contributors: Nelson Chapman (Jr., F), Austin Siefring (Jr., M), Zaden Rofles (So., F), Carson Staughler (Sr., D/M), Kadyn Aller (Jr., M), Landen Jones (Sr., D), Luke Maxwell (Jr., D)
Coach’s analysis: “With many positions open, some roles on the team have changed. Many younger players are competing to fill those positions. The guys have been working hard and are looking forward to competing in an always competitive WBL.”
Elida
Division: IV
Conference: Western Buckeye League
Coach: Tom Thomas (21st season)
Last year’s record: 11-6-1, 5-3-1 WBL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Marc Troyer (Sr., D), Joel Martinez (Sr., M), Tanner Layman (Sr., D), Eben Jackson (Sr., M), Kadyn Sturgeon (Sr., M), Isaac Jones (Jr., GK), Mario Alvarez (Jr., M)
Promising newcomers: Gage Wita (Sr., M), Conor Rader (Sr., M), Leyton Staley (Jr., D), Cameron Emmons (Jr., M), Austin Gudakunst (So., F), Gabe Diehl (So., D)
Coach’s analysis: “Our players are excited for the 2024 season. We’ll look for our experienced players to lead the team and make a positive impact on our younger players. The players’ goal is to improve with each training session and carry this over to the season and compete at a high level each day.”
Fort Jennings
Division: V
Conference: Putnam County League
Coach: Matt Dube
Last year’s record: 2-12-4, 0-3-1 PCL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Brody Leis (So., D), Noah Schroeder (So., D), Hudson Maag (So., D/F), Calvin Menke (Jr., M), Sam Dube (Jr., M), Chase German (Jr., D/F/GK), Evan Ellerbrock (Jr., GK/D), Ezra Webken (Sr., D), Owen Calvelage (Sr., F/D), Ian Howbert (Sr., D), Brandt Menke (Sr., M)
Promising newcomers: Jeremy Maag (Fr., M/F), Derek Hark (Fr., F), Landon Stechschulte (Fr., F/D), Wyatt Gasser (Fr., M/D), Kevin Stechschulte (Fr., M/GK), Luke Diller (Fr., F), Heaten McNeal (Fr., D), Bryce Beining (Fr., D)
Coach’s analysis: “We were competitive last season despite our record. We will look to change our fortune in the close games this year. We hope to continue to show progress and we plan on playing our best soccer at the end of the season.”
Kalida
Division: V
Conference: Putnam County League
Coach: Ryan Birkemeier
Last year’s record: 8-7-4, 1-1-2 PCL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Braylon Smith (Sr., F/M), Caden Looser (J., M/F), Logan Kerner (Jr., M/F), Jacob Siebeneck (Sr., D/M), Grady Kuhlman (Jr., D/M), Brady Rampe (Sr., D), Jackson Schroeder (Sr., D/M), Parker Vorst (Jr., GK/D), Owen Siebeneck (Jr., M), Landon Verhoff (Jr., M)
Promising newcomers: Cody Recker (So., M/F), Owen Grime (Fr., M/F)
Coach’s analysis: “We finished last season very competitively. This year we’re looking to grow on that and make a run at winning the District this year. If we can get healthy, we will be a strong, competitive team.”
LCC
Division: III
Conference: Northwest Conference
Coach: Grant Pisel (second season)
Last year’s record: 1-15
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Victor Pierce (Sr., M), Noah Wilson (Sr., M), Michael Miller (Sr., F), Brady Feison (Sr., D), Cole Rinehart (Sr., D), Connor Truex (Jr., M), Chibuike Ibeneme (Jr., D/F), Michael Sherrick (Jr., (D/F/M), Chayse Helmig (Jr., F), Preston Spivey (So., D/F), Emmanuel Fortune (So., M), Brevan Stolly (So., F)
Promising newcomers: Austin Craig (Sr., GK), Ryder Utz (Fr., GK/D/F), Evan Brinkman (Fr., D), Jack Stumbaugh (Fr., D/F)
Coach’s analysis: “The 2024 season looks to be promising as we took on a new identity with our style of play. We started to see a preview of it at the end of last year and we have put a lot of work in the offseason to come out stronger and faster this season. With a strong senior class leading the way, enthusiasm is high and their focus is strong.”
Lincolnview
Division: V
Conference: Northwest Conference
Coach: Matt Hernandez (first season)
Last year’s record: 10-6-2, 2-1-1 NWC
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Cody Ricker (Sr., D), Mason Waltmire (Sr., GK), Lorenzo Salinas (Sr., M), Dalton Keysor (Sr., M), Garret Mosier (Jr., M)
Promising newcomers: Alex Hefner (Sr., M), Jakeb Frysinger (Jr., M), Conlan Hatfield (So., F), Caleb Buerer (So., F), Zoey Osborn (So., F), Claire Geier (So., D), Gavin Priest (So., M), Ainsley Hoffman (Fr., M), Roewen Sutton (Fr., D), Zavier Kemler (Fr., D), Brayson Davis (Fr., M)
Coach’s analysis: “We return six players from last year’s team but we’ve added some size and athleticism. The NWC is a competitive conference, but we aim to compete for a shot at the title. We’ll start some freshmen and sophomores, but I believe our four returning seniors will definitely provide a sense of calm when needed and set the tone for competitive practices and matches.”
Miller City
Division: V
Conference: Putnam County League
Coach: Kevin Deitering (fifth season)
Last year’s record: 17-3, 3-1 PCL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Ashten Searfoss (Sr.), Braylon Niese (Sr.), Rylan Niese (Sr.), Travis Demuth (Sr.), Brandon Reynolds (Sr.), Moshe Gomez (Jr.), Lukas Klear (Jr.), Max Long (So.), Grady Troyer (Jr.), Caiden Palte (Jr.), Alex Ruck (So.)
Promising newcomers: Grady Michel (Fr.), Austin Searfoss (Fr.), Preston Ohman (Fr.), Grady Niese (Fr.), Will Palte (So.), Noah Liebrecht (So.), Beau Reyna (Jr.), Wes Tobe (So.), Henry Rump (Jr.), Collin Ellerbrock (So.), Dylon Reynolds (Jr.), Tanner Verhoff (So.), Henry Rump (Jr.)
Coach’s analysis: “We hope to be competitive this year and build on last year’s success. However, there will be a lot of growing pains with a very inexperienced group at the varsity level. We will have very few players with varsity experience and we need to replace 10 starters.”
Ottawa-Glandorf
Division: IV
Conference: Western Buckeye League
Coach: Kyle Metzger (10th season)
Last year’s record: 5-11-1, 3-6 WBL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Ross Maag (Sr., M/D), Jayden Kuhlman (Sr., M), Gavin Morman (Sr., M), Zac Ruhe (Sr., D), Carson Kimmel (Jr., F), Braden Zimmerly (Jr., D/M), Carter Vorst (Sr., D), Edwin Pineda (Sr., M), Justin Kahle (Sr., F), Wyatt Croy (Jr., M/D), Collin Steffen (Jr., D)
Promising newcomers: Sam Warnecke (Jr., D), Tyler Ruhe (Jr., D), Hunter Rose (Jr., D/M), James Niese (So., GK), Adam Maag (So., D/M), Recker Searfoss (So., F) Larson Kreinbrink (Fr., F/M)
Coach’s analysis: “I expect to be really competitive this year. Our guys have been competitive to earn playing time which will help everyone to keep working hard to get better every day. I’m really excited to see how this team takes on this season”
Shawnee
Division: III
Conference: Western Buckeye League
Coach: Jason Hoehn (third season)
Last year’s record: 11-2-3, 8-1 WBL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Caleb Miller (Sr., D/M), Tate Bender (Sr., D/M), Drew Niedemeyer (Sr., GK), Noah Scheid (Sr., F), Jaedon Harrison (Sr., D), Rhett Foster (Sr., D), Adam Jmiai (Sr., M), Coda Miller (Sr., F), Jake Dietering (Jr., F), Connor Heitmeyer (So., D)
Promising newcomers: August Latrande (Jr., M), Connor Hoops (Jr., M), Thomas Koh (Sr., F), Luca Fusillo (Sr., M), Brady Heitmeyer (So., M)
Coach’s analysis: “We’re looking to regain the form from previous seasons. We have a strong senior class and look to compete in every game we’re in.”
Spencerville
Division: IV
Conference: Northwest Conference
Coach: Josh Van Gorder (seventh season)
Last year’s record: 10-7-1, 1-2-1 NWC
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Zack Zerbe (Jr., F), Beau Kyler (Sr., F/M), Noah Stewart (Jr., M), Jon Altieri (Sr., M), Brodie Vasquez (Sr., D), Mitchell Adams (Sr., F), Landon Flack (Sr., D), AJ Boop (Sr., F), Carson Van Gorder (Sr., M/GK), Eli Pohlman (Jr., F), Luke Butorac (Jr., D), Gage Zack (Sr., F), Chase Prine (So., M/GK)
Promising newcomers: Ethan Sawmiller (So., M), Chase Christman (So., F/M), Colin Kimmet (Fr., D/GK), Cam Modic (Jr., D), Julian Coil (So., F/M), Wyatt Gambill (So., M/D), Axton McMichael (Fr., M/F), Nathaniel Bontrager (Fr., D/M), Brady Dunnigan (Sr., M/F)
Coach’s analysis: “We’re excited to return several seniors to our squad and some new players. Our goal is to continue to develop young men of character through the sport of soccer. We have a great start toward that goal and I’m excited to see these guys grow throughout the season.”
St. Marys
Division: III
Conference: Western Buckeye League
Coach: James Holtzapple (second season)
Last year’s record: 19-3-1, 8-1 WBL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Vincent Holtzapple (Sr., D), Braden Keller (Sr., M), Connor Rust (Sr., D), Bradey Triplett (Jr., F), Will Ross (Jr., M), Cohen Craft (Jr., M), Landon Klaus (Jr., GK)
Promising newcomers: Noah White (So., D), Landon Dietz (Jr., M), Jake Ackroyd (Jr., F), Lincoln Waterman (Jr., D), Hunter Winget (Jr., D), Izaiah Fast (Jr., D), Cadyn Neargarder (Jr., F), Reid Kantner (Fr., F), Colten Spray (So., F)
Coach’s analysis: “We are coming off one of the greatest seasons in school history. Every season produces a different team that is great in its own way. The fact that th ball is going to bounce any way it wants means we have to control what we can control. We have some holes to fill but we have a lot of kids who have been waiting for their shot.”
Temple Christian
Division: V
Conference: Northwest Central Conference
Coach: BJ McPheron (14th season)
Last year’s record: 4-14-1
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Malachi Menke (Sr., M), Alex Patrick (Sr., F), Hewitt Wright (Sr., D), Isaiah Kiser (Sr. D), Russell Powel (Jr., D), Zac Metz (So., D), Caynan Schick (So., M), Nolyn Wright (So., F), Phillip Buzhardt (So., M), Adam Kiser (So., M), Jacob Carge (So., GK)
Promising newcomers: Quincy Seddelmeyer (Jr., M), Xander Glenn (So., M), Eli Hays (So., D), Drew Marshall (Fr., M), Christian Patrick (Fr., F), Mason Lesko (Fr., M), Sam Clevenger (Fr., D), Andrew Hartung (Fr., M)
Coach’s analysis: “With five returning upperclassmen, we’ll have to continue to grow throughout the season and learn how to play our best soccer as we blend newcomers into our squad. We have a great group of guys that are working hard to get better at each day.”
Wapakoneta
Division: III
Conference: Western Buckeye League
Coach: Daniel Ketner (first season)
Last year’s record: 9-8-1, 3-5-1 WBL
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Brantsyn Clausing (Sr., D), Ethan Eisert (Sr., D), Ryan Schlesselman (Sr., M), Aidan Gallaspie (Jr. M), Jacob Rinehart (Jr., M), Josh Tenaglia (Jr., M), Ian Tester (Jr., GK)
Promising newcomers: Josh Adams (Sr., M), Julian Jordan (Sr., D), Brayden Hooker (Jr., M), Boden Humes (Jr., M), Caleb Adams (So., D), Elliott Block (So., M/D), Brantley Humes (So., D), Gavin Gallaspie (Fr., M), Landon Jordan (Fr., M), Tyler Roberts (Fr., M)
Coach’s analysis: “We have a nice core of athletes returning for this upcoming season. With the loss of last year’s senior class, there will be seven returning letter winners. There will be 10 players who will be new to the varsity roster, with some varsity playing experience from last season, and will be relied on to compete in the challenging Western Buckeye League. The main focus for this season will be to continue to compete and get better every day.”
