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Edon Bomber Fall Sports Awards

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By: Lucinda Held-Faulhaber THE VILLAGE REPORTER The Athletic Department at Edon Northwest Local Schools hosted its annual Fall Athletic Awards Program Tuesday, November 19, 2013 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the schools Auditeria. Awards presented to well-deserving Bomber Athletes included: FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Coach Kayla Lapham First Year Letter Aly Bergdall, Maggi Carter, Roxana Klempner, Alexis Mitchell Second Year Medal Anna Baugh, Alexia Ewers, Jaimie Moon, Crista Wortkoetter Third Year Plaque Ashley Bryant, Chelsea Mocherman, Mikaela Myers Fourth Year Plaque Anndraya Casper, Samantha Mercer BBC Scholar Athlete Ashley Bryant, Samantha Mercer, Chelsea Mocherman Most Improved Cheerleader Award Roxana Klempner Most Spirited Cheerleader Award Crista Wortkoetter Most Valuable Cheerleader Award Ashley Bryant, Anndraya Casper, Samantha Mercer GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Coach Terry Whitney Certificate Veronica Ramirez First Year Letter Baylee Gearhart Second Year Medal Makayla Bostater, Kaylie Brown, Brenda Harrington Third Year Plaque Cassi Trausch Fourth Year Plaque Brooke Schwartz BBC Scholar Athlete Baylee Gearhart First Team BBC Cassi Trausch Second Team BBC Baylee Gearhart Third Team BBC Brenda Harrington Boys Cross Country Coach Terry Whitney First Year Letter Josh Braun, Jacob Brown, River Wicker Second Year Medal Michael Ater, J.J. Braun, Tyler Frantom, Andrew LaDuke Third Year Plaque Coy Dunkle, Zane Eicher BBC Scholar Athletes Jacob Brown, Coy Dunkle, River Wicker Third Team BBC J.J. Braun GIRLS VARSITY GOLF Coach Suzanne Hollabaugh Certificate Brittany Combs First Year Letter Emily Kaylor Second Year Medal Mercedes Schuller, Cassidy Wilson BBC Scholar Athlete Emily Kaylor Top Medalist Award Sadie Schuller Boys Varsity Golf Coach Mark Blue Certificates Brayden Bauer, Evan Fisk, Josh Landel, Braden Miller, Graeden Rupp First Year Letter Kyle Long, Jim Peckham, Hayden Runyan, Taylor Schuller Second Year Medal Kyle Long, Jim Peckham, Hayden Runyan, Taylor Schuller Third Year Plaque Alex Kirkingburg BBC Scholar Athletes Alex Kirkingburg, Kyle Long Top Medalist Award Alex Kirkingburg Most Improved Golfer Award Jim Peckham FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL Coach Madison Muehlfeld Certificates Destany DuVall, Sarah Lemmon, Alyssa Maier, Sierra Orner, Paige Schaffter, Karissa Sonneberger Coachs Award Sarah Lemmon JV VOLLEYBALL Coach Tina Trausch Coach Tina Parrish Certificates Breanna Davis, Meghan Dunkle, Carley Muehlfeld, Karlee Trausch Certificate & Patch Hannah Kaylor, Shaylee Manahan Student Manager Certificates Riley Bloir, Alex Jacoby Wade Parrish, Jarrett Trausch Statistician Certificates Logan Bloir, Samantha Trausch VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Coach Tina Parrish Coach Tina Trausch First Year Letter Kaela Gearhart, Haley Jacoby, Kaitlyn Manahan, Kaitlyn Sonneberger Second Year Medal Kaitlin Chrisman, Alex Kiess, Nicole Newell Third Year Plaque Hannah Brehm-Gutting BBC Scholar Athlete Hannah Brehm-Gutting, Kaitlin Chrisman, Haley Jacoby, Alex Kiess, Kaitlyn Manahan, Nicole Newell, Karlee Trausch First Team BBC Hannah Brehm-Gutting Second Team BBC Alex Kiess BBC Honorable Mention Nicole Newell District 7 Second Team Hannah Brehm-Gutting District 7 Honorable Mention Alex Kiess District 7 Senior All Star Participant Hannah Brehm-Gutting Captain Awards Hannah Brehm-Gutting, Haley Jacoby, Kaitlyn Manahan JV Football Certificates Brendan Fifer, Kenny Ordway, Trey Walz, Ray Ziegenbusch Certificate & Patch Jared Best, Levi Brandt, Cameron Winners Castillo, Jordan Julian, Preston Klingler, Zachary Robertson JV Most Valuable Player Award Blake Thiel Student Manager Certificates Logan Bloir, Austin Kiess, Kelby Sapp VARSITY FOOTBALL Head Coach Scott Staten Asst. Coach Larry Thiel Asst. Coach Jason Bloir Asst. Coach Jay Klingler Asst. Coach Brock England First Year Letter Colten Lyman, Tyler Seaman, Blake Thiel Second Year Medal Landon Bloir, Heath Brown, Lucas Price, Jordan Whittaker Third Year Plaque Alex Baker, Levi Lemmon, Mike Peeples, Kaden Sapp, Wyatt Walkowski, Wyatt Zulch Fourth Year Plaque Trevor Green, Connor Hug, Brock Thiel BBC Scholar Athlete Brendan Fifer, Mike Peeples, Kaden Sapp, Wyatt Walkowski, Wyatt Zulch TAAC Offensive Player of the Year Kaden Sapp TAAC Coach of the Year Scott Staten TAAC First Team Offense Alex Baker (Offensive Lineman), Trevor Green (Running Back), Connor Hug (Wide Receiver), Mike Peeples (Kicker), Kaden Sapp (Quarterback), Brock Thiel (Wide Receiver), Jordan Whittaker (Offensive Lineman) TAAC Second Team Offense Levi Lemmon (Offensive Lineman) TAAC First Team Defense Connor Hug (Defensive Back), Jordan Whittaker (Defensive Lineman) TAAC Second Team Defense Lucas Price (Linebacker), Brock Thiel (Linebacker), Wyatt Zulch (Def. Lineman) TAAC Honorable Mention Heath Brown, Tyler Seaman, Wyatt Walkowski CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

EDON BOMBERS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Recognized at the 2013 Fall Athletic Awards Night were front row, from left, Kaitlyn Manahan (BBC Scholar Athlete, Captain Award), Hannah Brehm-Gutting (BBC Scholar Athlete, Captain Award, BBC First Team, District 7 Second Team, District 7 Senior All Star Participant) and Haley Jacoby (BBC Scholar Athlete, Captain Award). Back row, from left, Karlee Trausch (BBC Scholar Athlete), Nicole Newell (BBC Scholar Athlete, BBC Honorable Mention), Sarah Lemmon (Freshman Coachs Award) and Alex Kiess (BBC Scholar Athlete, BBC Second Team, District 7 Honorable Mention). Not pictured ~ Kaitlin Chrisman (BBC Scholar Athlete).

PHOTOS BY LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER, STAFF

EDON BOMBERS VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Recognized at the 2013 Fall Athletic Awards Night were front row, from left, Baylee Gearhart (BBC Scholar Athlete, BBC Second Team) and Cassi Trausch (BBC First Team). Back row, from left, Coy Dunkle (BBC Scholar Athlete), Jacob Brown (BBC Scholar Athlete) and River Wicker (BBC Scholar Athlete). Not pictured ~ Brenda Harrington (BBC Third Team) and J.J. Braun (BBC Third Team).

EDON BOMBERS FOOTBALL CLASS RECORD Recognized at the 2013 Fall Athletic Awards Night for setting the record for Most Wins in School History by a Single Class were members of the EHS Class of 2013 front row, from left, Wyatt Walkowski, Trevor Green, Jordan Whittaker, Connor Hug and Brock Thiel. Back row, from left, Levi Lemmon, Wyatt Zulch, Alex Baker and Mike Peeples.

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Edon Bomber Fall Sports Awards

Best Defensive Lineman Award/Team Selection Jordan Whittaker Best Offensive Lineman Award/Team Selection Tyler Seaman Best Defensive Back Award/Team Selection Brock Thiel Best Offensive Back Award/Team Selection Connor Hug Most Improved Player Award Mike Peeples Offensive Most Valuable Player Award Connor Hug Defensive Most Valuable Player Award Brock Thiel John Wortkoetter Award Trevor Green Single Game Passing Attempts (36 vs Tiffin Calvert) Single Game Completions (25 vs Tiffin Calvert) Single Game Passing Yards (414 vs Edgerton) Single Game Passing Touchdowns (5 vs Edgerton, Danbury, Hilltop) Single Season Passing Attempts (264) Single Season Passing Completions (159) Single Season Passing Yards (3,071) Single Season Passing TDs (41) Single Season Completion Percentage (60%) Brock Thiel Single Game Receiving Yards (222 vs Antwerp) Career Receiving Yards (2,175) Mike Peeples Longest Interception Return for TD (84 yards vs Edgerton) Single Game Most PATs (8 vs Cardinal Stritch) Single Season Most PATs (38) Connor Hug Single Game Receiving Touchdowns (4 vs Antwerp) Single Season Receptions (67) Single Season Yards (1,104) Single Season Touchdowns (21) Career Receptions (114) Career Receiving Touchdowns (33) Wyatt Zulch Single Game Quarterback Sacks (4) Single Season Quarterback Sacks (8) Most Wins by a Single Class Compiling a 29-13 overall record at the close of their Bomber football careers, Edons Class of 2013 made school history when they set the record for Most Wins by a Single Class this season. Team members playing together for the past four years include Alex Baker, Trevor Green, Connor Hug, Levi Lemmon, Mike Peeples, Brock Thiel, Wyatt Walkowski, Jordan Whittaker and Wyatt Zulch. Lucinda Held-Faulhaber may be reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com

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EDON BOMBERS VARSITY CHEERLEADING Recognized at the 2013 Fall Athletic Awards Night were front row, from left, Ashley Bryant (BBC Scholar Athlete, Most Valuable Cheerleader Award), Anndraya Casper (Most Valuable Cheerleader Award) and Samantha Mercer (BBC Scholar Athlete, Most Valuable Cheerleader Award). Back row, from left, Crista Wortkoetter (Most Spirited Cheerleader Award), Chelsea Mocherman (BBC Scholar Athlete) and Roxana Klempner (Most Improved Cheerleader Award).

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EDON BOMBERS VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF Recognized at the 2013 Fall Athletic Awards Night were front row, from left, Sadie Schuller (Top Medalist Award) and Emily Kaylor (BBC Scholar Athlete). Back row, from left, Kyle Long (BBC Scholar Athlete), James Peckham (Most Improved Golfer Award) and Alex Kirkingburg (BBC Scholar Athlete, Top Medalist Award).

JOHN WORTKOETTER AWARD Honored during Edon High Schools Fall Athletic Awards Night as recipient of the 2013 John Wortkoetter Award was senior Trevor Green. Congratulating Trevor is Johns brother, Marvin Wortkoetter.

TAAC COACH OF THE YEAR Awarded TAAC Coach of the Year honors for 2013 was Edons Scott Staten. Congratulating Coach Staten (left) is Don Walton, Edon Athletic Director.

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EDON BOMBERS VARSITY FOOTBALL Recognized at the 2013 Fall Athletic Awards Night were, front row, from left, Lucas Price (TAAC Second Team Defense/Linebacker), Wyatt Walkowski (BBC Scholar Athlete, TAAC Honorable Mention), Trevor Green (TAAC First Team Offense/Running Back, Wortkoetter Award), Jordan Whittaker (TAAC First Team Offense/Offensive Lineman), TAAC First Team Defense/Defensive Lineman, Best Defensive Lineman Award/Team Selection), Connor Hug (TAAC First Team Offense/Wide Receiver, TAAC First Team Defense/Defensive Back, Best Offensive Back/Team Selection, Offensive MVP Award, Six Individual School Records), Brock Thiel (TAAC First Team Offense/Wide Receiver, TAAC Second Team Defense/Linebacker, Best Defensive Back Award/Team Selection, Defensive MVP Award, Two Individual School Records) and Kaden Sapp (BBC Scholar Athlete, TAAC Offensive Player of the Year, TAAC First Team Offense/Quarterback, Nine Individual School Records). Back row, from left, Heath Brown (TAAC Honorable Mention), Wyatt Zulch (BBC Scholar Athlete, TAAC Second Team Defense/Defensive Lineman, Two Individual School Records), Tyler Seaman (TAAC Honorable Mention, Best Offensive Lineman Award/Team Selection), Levi Lemmon (TAAC Second Team Offense/Offensive Lineman), Mike Peeples (BBC Scholar Athlete, TAAC First Team Offense/Kicker, Most Improved Player Award, Three Individual School Records), Alex Baker (TAAC First Team Offense/Offensive Lineman) and Blake Thiel (JV Most Valuable Player Award). Not pictured ~ Brendan Fifer (BBC Scholar Athlete).

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Wauseon High Schools Dynamic Duo Sign Letters Of Intent

SIGNING ... Pictured above Ty signs with Ohio University (seated, left to right): Laurie Suntken, Ty Suntken and Chad Suntken. Standing: Nate Suntken, Trent Thomas (Wauseon Baseball coach) and Grant Suntken.

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NEWEST EAGLE ... Axel signs recently signs with BGSU (seated, left to right): Eric Bueter, Axel Bueter and Scottye Bueter. Standing: Trent Thomas (Wauseon Baseball coach) and Everett Bueter. By: Bill Bray THE VILLAGE REPORTER
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After only a week removed from leading the Wauseon Indians Football team into the state playoffs for the first time in 14 years, Ty Suntken and Axel Bueter took the first step toward their future signing their national letters of intent to play college baseball beginning next fall. Bueter will continue his baseball career at Bowling Green State University for coach Danny Schmitz. Axel was named second team NWOAL and second team Northwest District in 2013. Axel was also named honorable mention NWOAL and honorable mention Northwest District in 2012. While at WHS, Bueter was also a two-year member of the Wauseon football team. Bueter has maintained a 3.33 GPA and is currently ranked 46th in the WHS class of 2014. Axel is the son of Eric and Scottye Bueter.

Suntken will continue his baseball career at Ohio University for coach Rob Smith. Ty was named first team All Ohio, first team Northwest District and first team NWOAL in 2013. Ty has also been named the NWOAL baseball player of the year in 2012 and 2013. Ty was named second team All Ohio, first team NWOAL, and first team Northwest District in 2012. Ty was honorable mention NWOAL and hon-

orable mention Northwest District in 2012. Ty was honorable mention NWOAL and honorable mention Northwest District in 2011. While at WHS, Ty was also a three-year member of the Wauseon football team. Ty has maintained a 4.0 GPA and is currently ranked 1st in the WHS class of 2014. Ty is the son of Chad and Laurie Suntken.
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SIGNING ON AS A SAINT ... On the afternoon of November 8, the all-time home run leader in Hilltop Lady Cadets Softball history, Hannah Bleikamp, signed a letter of intent to play collegiate softball for the Siena Heights University Saints of Adrian, Michigan. Pictured at the signing ceremony are Hannah, flanked by her father, Philip Bleikamp, and mother Bobbie Bleikamp. Standing are Hilltop Head Softball Coach Tom Schaper, Siena Heights Head Softball Coach Laura Klutsarits, and Siena Heights assistant softball coaches Becky Martinez and Matt Martinez.

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