Division / region: D-VII, Region 24
League / conference: Midwest Athletic Conference
Head coach: Todd Schulte, 15 seasons with the Blue Jays; overall career record of 154-46.
Assistant coaches: Steve Recker, Dan Metzger, Adam Lee, Jason Bockey, Jerry Jackson, Sean Hulihan, Dustin Hesseling.
2013 record: 6-2 MAC; 9-5 overall
2013 highlights / notable achievements: Overcame a 2-4 record to win last four regular-season games and earn the last playoff qualifying spot; defeated Leipsic, Calvert and Arlington in the playoffs and lost 35-6 to eventual three-time defending state champion and MAC rival Marion Local in the state semifinals; St. Henry (4-6) has been replaced on the schedule for Parkway (3-7) in Week 8.
5 key returners:
Evan Hays, 5-10, 175, sr., WR/DB
Wes Buettner, 5-11, 195, sr., C/OLB
Nick Marts, 5-10, 165, sr., QB/DB
Trent Closson, 6-3, 220, sr., DT
Alex Haunhorst, 6-0, 190, sr., OG/DE
Key newcomers: Jordan Mohler, Aaron Reindel, Eric Vogt.
Coach's comments: Inexperienced team that needs to grow up in a hurry!
Schedule:
Fri., Aug. 29 Elida, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 5 at Lima Central Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 12 Versailles, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 19 at Fort Recovery, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 26 at New Bremen, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 3 Minster, 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 11 Anna, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 17 at Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 24 Coldwater, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 31 at Marion Local, 7:30 p.m.
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