2009 Soccer Preview Capsules

Here are some area boys soccer capsules for the 2009 season. We'll add more as we get them.

GIRLS SOCCER
Sandusky
HEAD COACH: Mark Fogg (2nd year, 6-8-3).
2008 RECORD: 6-8-3 overall/2-2-1 Greater Buckeye Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brandi Strachan, jr.; Alexis Yontz, soph.; Jessica Anderson, sr.; Megan Tapp, jr.; Hannah McCarley, jr.; Brynne Sample, soph.; Jennifer Kline, sr.; Alexandra Carter, jr.; Britana Cremean, sr.; Rachel Luttman, jr.; Helen Smith, soph.; Courtney Miles, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Rebecca Williams, jr.; Alexys Jones, fr.; Kelsey Meadows, sr.; Carolyn Brooker, fr.; Jamie Brown, jr.; Sonia Chennelle, soph.; Courtney Koch, fr.
NOTABLE: Sandusky will be returning Second Team Greater Buckeye League and All-District Honorable Mention Britana Cremean along with GBC Honorable Mention players Jessica Anderson, Jennifer Kline, Brandi Strachan.

Kalida
HEAD COACH: David Kehres (4th year, 24-20-5)
2008 RECORD: 10-4-3 overall, 1-0-3 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kim Berheide, sr., D; Kara Kaufman, sr., D/MF; Stephanie Kortokrax, sr., GK/F; Kylie McIntyre, sr., MF/F; Abby Rampe, sr., MF/F; Margaret VonDerEmbse sr., MF/D; Samantha Edwards, jr., MF; Chelsea Kahle, jr., MF/D; Brianna Recker, jr., F; Amanda Schulte, jr., MF; Chelsea Verhoff, jr., MF; Nicole Kaufman, so., F/D; Marissa Smith, so., MF/D.
TOP PROSPECTS: Miranda Schulte, jr., MF; Erika Brinkman, so., F/GK; Miranda Hermiller, so., F; Lana Tschuor, so., F; Alexis Wurth, so., D; Skylar Basinger, fr., MF/D; Leah Berheide, fr., F/D/G; Summer Holtkamp, fr., F/MF; Emily Schnipke, fr., MF/D; Kaylyn Verhoff, fr., D/MF.
NOTABLE: The Kalida Wildcats will look to do some damage this year as 12 letterwinners return from last season’s squad. First team All-PCL pick Stephanie Kortokrax will return for her fourth varsity season and look to  lead Kalida to a PCL Championship.

Upper Sandusky
HEAD COACH: Erin Hurley (9th year).
2008 RECORD: 8-10.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Amanda Conley, sr., midfielder; Erin Rife, sr., midfielder; Kelsie Elkins, jr., striker; Audrey Frey, jr., goalkeeper; Blake Harris, jr., forward; Shayleen Wood, jr., defender.
TOP PROSPECTS: Lauren Miller, sr., midfielder; Brenna Ritter, sr., midfielder; Alissa Gerber, jr., sweeper; Rowan Ritchey, fr., fullback; Danielle Brodman, fr., forward; Brigitte Snow, fr., midfielder.
NOTABLE: Hurley has 23 players on the roster this season after losing seven senior to graduation. They will be younger than last season but much faster. The Rams will be paying closer attention to improving its defense early in the 2009 campaign.

Eastwood
HEAD COACH: Phil Donaldson (1st year)
2008 RECORD: 9-7 overall/4-4 Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kate Nicely, Sr., forward; Hannah Jacobs, Sr., defender; Emily Nelson, Sr., defender; Ashley Serfert, Sr., defender; Saige Smith, Soph., forward; Kristen Martin, Sr., goalkeeper; Jessica Schulte, Sr., defrender; Riki Rossman, Soph., midfielder; Brie Rapp, Soph., midfielder; Kayla Lippert, Jr., midfielder.
TOP PROSPECTS: Brooke Long, Soph., forward; Jessica McClain, Jr., forward/midfielder.
NOTABLE: Eastwood will be returning ten letterwinners from last season and hope to improve with first year coach Phil Donaldson.

Ada
Head Coach: Alayne Schrock (4th year).
2008 RECORD: 0-16.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Diana Bollinger, jr., midfielder/forward; Ashley Robey, sr., fullback; Corissa Cole, jr., midfielder/goalkeeper; Lorna Spar, jr., forward; Autumn Rowe, jr., midfielder; Keara Downing, jr., fullback; Heather Rowe, soph., fullback; Torie Wright, jr., midfield; Sarah Clum, soph., fullback.
TOP PROSPECTS: Peggy Scott, jr., midfield; Ashley Wagner, sr., midfielder; Caity Holland, soph., forward; Brooke Lyle, soph., forward.
NOTABLE: The Bulldogs have nowhere to go but up in 2009 and should be more competitive with six two-year returning letterwinners.

Continental
Head Coach: Toby Bidlack (7th year, 74-25-10).
2008 RECORD: 10-6-1 overall/2-2-0 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Marlene Bradley, sr., forward/midfielder; Kyleigh Holtsberry, sr, goalkeeper/midfielder.; Jenn Donaldson, sr., defender; Stephanie Coble, jr., midfielder/forward; Taylor Bidlack, jr., midfielder/forward; Kayla Mansfield, soph., defender; Alli Prowant, soph., midfielder; soph.; Mady Recker, soph., midfielder.
TOP PROSPECTS: Hannah Baker, fr., defender; Sara Deken, fr., defender; Vanessa Koppenhofer, fr., midfielder; Kamryn Shafer, fr., midfielder; Chasiti Speiser, fr., forward/midfielder; Leva Weller, fr., goalkeeper; Taylor Williamson, fr., forward.
NOTABLE: Continental's speed and leadership are key to a successful season. They have a solid group of seniors and eight returning letterwinners.

Cory-Rawson
Head Coach: Joe Parsell (1st year).
2008 RECORD: 0-11-2.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Kassi Verhoff, sr., goalkeeper; Alyssa Ice, jr., midfielder; Hallie Snodgrass, jr., sweeper; Caitlyn Parke, jr., striker; Ay'lish Hulihan, soph., midfielder; Alexis Collert, soph., stopper; Lauren Korpics, soph., midfielder; Morgan Woodward, soph., midfielder.
TOP PROSPECTS: Paige Wieman, fr., fullback; Courtney Dulle, fr., midfielder; Alyssa Collert, fr., fullback; Erica Frantz, fr., striker.
NOTABLE: Cory-Rawson has eight returning letterwinners so the Hornets should be improved. On the downside there a dozen players on the roster so the team cannot afford too many injuries.

Fort Jennings
HEAD COACH: Rodney Wagner (9th year, 81-47-12).
2008 RECORD: 10-4-2 overall, 1-2-1 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ashley Amstutz, sr., midfielder; Stacie Chandler, sr., forward; Megan Schimmoeller, sr., goalkeeper; Katie VonLehmden, sr., forward; Kristi Kennedy, sr., midfielder; Alissa Piasecki, jr., forward; Lauren Verhoff, jr., forward; Taylor Wallenhorst, jr., midfielder; Mindy Merricle, jr., fullback; Morgan Schroeder, soph., midfielder.
TOP PROSPECTS: Melissa Krietmeyer, jr., midfielder; Kelsey VonLehmden, soph., goalkeeper; Andrea Heitmeyer, soph., fullback; Gina Clay, soph., midfielder; Cassie Kaverman, soph., midfielder; Gabbie German, fr., goalkeeper; Reanne Higginbotham, fr., goalkeeper/fullback; Mara Brown, fr., midfielder; Martina Weems, fr., midfielder;. Katlin Stechschulte, fr., forward; Elaina Maag, fr., forward; Marissa Mesker, fr., forward; Lori Bruskotter, fr., fullback; Kristen Maag, fr., midfielder/goalkeeper; Macy Schroeder, fr., forward; Jenna VonSossan, fr., midfield/forward; Rachel Miller, fr., midfielder; Gina Stechschulte, fr., fullback.
NOTABLE: With seven returning starters, Wagner expects the Musketeers to be strong offensively and to compete better in the Putnam County League this season.

Liberty-Benton
Head Coach: David LaRocco (4th year, 54-4-2).
2008 RECORD: 20-1 overall, 10-0 Midland Suburban Soccer League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Laura Fish, soph., midfielder/forward; Sarah Beeman, soph., soph., midfielder; Molly Erickson, jr., defender; Paige Brodine, jr., defender; Adrienne Ford, jr., midfielder/forward; Shadia Smidi, jr., midfielder; Megan Borer, jr., defender; Kelsi Springer, jr., goalkeeper; Amanda Hyde, sr., midfielder; Amber Petersen, sr., midfielder/forward; Marie Walker, sr., defender/forward.
TOP PROSPECTS: Marissa Burkett, fr., Madison Switzer, fr., Breanna Windle, soph., Sydney Stuck, fr.
NOTABLE: The Eagles are returning first team all-district and second team all-state selection Amanda Hyde. Amber Petersen and Marie Walker were also first team all-MSSL picks in 2008.

Miller City
Head Coach: Nick Pittman (2nd year, 11-3-5).
2008 RECORD: 11-3-5 overall/3-0-1 PCL.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Sarah Warnimont, sr., midfielder/defender; Kayla Schroeder, sr., defender; Trisha Niese, sr., defender/forward; Jessica Michel, jr., defender; Lauren Niese, jr., forward/midfielder; Kelly Pester, jr., defender; Ashley Schmenk, jr., defender; Hannah Niese, jr., defender/forward; Cayla Inkrott, jr., midfielder; Sara Schroeder, jr., midfielder; Courtney Ellerbrock, jr., goalkeeper/midfielder; Jessica Leis, soph., forward/midfielder; Jessica Nienberg, soph., midfielder; Marissa Schroeder, soph., forward/defender.
TOP PROSPECTS: Megan Giblen, fr., forward; Dana Kohls, fr., midfielder/defender; Missy Michel, fr., goalkeeper/defender; Jen Leis, fr., forward/midfielder; Brandi Gerschutz, fr., forward/midfielder; Allison Verhoff, fr., forward/midfielder; Allison Niese, fr., midfielder; Sydney Snyder, fr., midfielder/defender.
NOTABLE: With fourteen letterwinners returning the Wildcats should have no problem with leadership on the field this season. They have the experience to defend their Putnam County League championship.

Ottawa-Glandorf
Head Coach: Bob Huth (7th year).
2008 RECORD: 9-5-4 overall, 4-3-1 Western Buckeye Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Beann Schroeder, soph., forward; Brooke Zynda, soph., forward; Jessie Kreinbrink, soph., defender; Kelsey Hoehn, soph., midfielder; Kristen Duling, soph., defender; Kelby Kuhlman, jr., midfielder; Kaylee Borer, jr., forward; Molly Laibe, jr., forward; Robyn Verhoff, sr., goalkeeper; Amy Maag, sr., midfielder; Courtney Mitchell, sr., midfielder; Kim Bingley, sr., defender; Emily Maag, sr., midfielder.
TOP PROSPECTS: Alexis Osting, soph., defender.
NOTABLE: Emily Maag was a second team all-Ohio selection last season she's the player that makes the Titans' offense go. O-G will also be stronger in goal as Robyn Verhoff has another year of experience under her belt.

Riverdale
Head Coach: Nate Herrera (1st year).
2008 RECORD: 13-5 overall.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Alison Gil, jr., defender/midfielder; Courtney VanAtta, sr., defender; Kim Pever, jr., defender; Kylie Cole, soph., midfielder; Miranda Albert, jr., forward/midfielder; Miranda Blakely, sr., defender; Monica Knoll, sr., midfielder; Vanessa Stewart, jr., forward.
TOP PROSPECTS: Anna Penwell, fr., midfielder/defender; Emily Melroy, fr., midfielder/defender; Hannah Frey, soph., forward/goalkeeper; Shelby Blum, soph., defender/goalkeeper; Tiffany Hanson, jr., defender.
NOTABLE: Vanessa Stewart earned first team all-district honors after popping in 19 goals for the Falcons in 2008. Monica Knoll was an honorable mention all-district pick.

Van Buren
Head Coach: Tom Piccirillo (1st year).
2008 RECORD: New program.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: None.
TOP PROSPECTS: Julia Edelbrock, soph., goalkeeper; Nichole May, sr., defender; Taylor Fieger, soph., sdefender; Shelby Flick, sr., defender; Michaela Conkle, fr., defender; Tori Swain, sr., defender; Madi Coldren, jr., midfielder; Meg Ewing, soph., forward; Morgan Flick, fr., midfielder; Sydney Jameson, fr., forward; Brooke Barnhisel, jr., midfielder; Lindsay Rinker, jr., midfielder; Alex McGrain, sr., midfielder; Heather Clark, fr., forward.
NOTABLE: It was a long fight to get the program varsity status, but Van Buren will field it‘s first girls soccer team this fall.

Napoleon
HEAD COACH: Kennett Kania (3rd year)
2008 RECORD: 7-9 overall, 2nd in Greater Buckeye Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kendall Homan, sr.; Sarah Evers, sr.; Makenzie Dietrich, jr.;  Amanda Williams, jr.; Ericka Stouffer, so.
TOP PROSPECTS: Melissa Keller, jr.; Dorothy Keiper, jr.; Jessica Dammen, jr.; Kristin Bidwell, jr.
NOTABLE: Napoleon will not be very experienced with only two returning seniors. Regardless, coach Kennett Kania expects the team to hold their own in the Greater Buckeye Conference.

BOYS SOCCER
Ada
Head Coach: Marty Clum (4th year).
2008 RECORD: 9-6-3 overall, 7-0-1 North Central Ohio Soccer Association.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Robbie Weyer, sr.; Jason Hibbard, sr.; Erik Grimslid, sr.; Valentin Feillier, sr.; Jay Spangler, jr.; Corey Vaughn, jr.; Ben Garmon, jr.; Zach Gonder, jr.; Trevor Rudasill, jr.
TOP PROSPECTS: Cory Miller, soph.; Drew Crabtree, soph.; Warren Hall, jr.; Isaac Collins, sr.
NOTABLE: After graduating eight players, Ada will count on it seniors to provide leadership in order to defend their NCOSA title.

Bluffton
HEAD COACH: Dave Fett (11th year).
2008 RECORD: 14-5.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Fred Freeman, sr., goalkeeper; Jaden August, sr., forward; Matt Suderman, defender; Lucas Harnish defender; Andrew Dulle midfielder; Dave Hooley, midfielder; Jackson Bush, midfielder; Dave Yoder, defender.
TOP PROSPECTS: Renato Fiqueiredo; Jeremy Enneking; Zac Shaw; Nate Little; Logan Steingass.
NOTABLE: Freeman and August are back to lead the Pirates after earning all-district honors.

Continental
Head Coach: Steve Deken (10th year, 80-57-17).
2008 RECORD: 7-7-2 overall, 2-3-0 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Damon Schmidt, sr., midfielder; Chris Baden, sr., midfielder; Ben Schwarzman, sr., defender; Jacob Recker, sr., defender; Michael Recker, sr., midfielder; Rex Louiselle, sr., forward; David Slattman, sr., forward/midfielder; Jeff Prowant, sr., midfielder; Scott Deken, jr., goalkeeper; Dylan Geckle, jr., forward; Jacob Fry, jr., midfielder; Adrian Slattman, jr., goalkeeper/defender; Austin Sharp, jr., forward; Nick Keck, jr., defender.
TOP PROSPECTS: Seth Rue, sr., midfielder; Matt Good, sr., midfielder; Austin Prowant, jr., defender/goalkeeper; Bret Slattman, soph., midfielder/defender; Brandon Burke, soph., defender/midfielder.
NOTABLE: Continental returns 14 letterwinners, including first-team, PCL pick Damon Schmidt, second teamers Chris Baden and Ben Schwarzman, and honorable mention players Scott Deken, Dylan Geckle and Jacob Fry.

Cory-Rawson
Head Coach: Ryan Badertscher (2nd year, 7-8-3).
2008 RECORD: 7-8-3 overall, 4-2-1 North Central Ohio Soccer Association.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Eric Rosendale, sr., midfielder; Steven Garver, sr., midfielder; Corey Green, sr., defender; Chance Stoodt, sr., defender; Clint Walker, sr., midfielder; Owen Hobbs, sr., midfielder; Cole Benner, soph., forward.
TOP PROSPECTS: Garrett Wieman, soph., midfielder; Jason Sands, fr., forward; Colten Schwab, fr., forward/midfielder; Elliot Ice, fr., goalkeeper.
NOTABLE: Cory-Rawson has six seniors among its seven letterwinners. The Hornets hope the returning experience will allow them to get back in the thick of the NCOSA race.

Fort Jennings
Head Coach: Bill Romes (1st year).
2008 RECORD: 3-13-1 overall, 1-4 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Nate Wurst, sr., midfielder; Nate Pitney, sr., defender; Cory Schimmoeller, sr., midfielder/defender; Chase Kimmet, sr., defender; Tyler Good, jr., goalkeeper; Austin Norbeck, jr., forward/midfielder; Jared Calvelage, jr., defender; Brad Trentman, jr., midfielder; Ryan Schuerman, jr., midfielder/forward; Andrew Lauth, jr., forward; Andrew Huntsman, jr., defender; Aaron Schnipke, soph., forward; Ryan Kramer, jr., midfielder.
TOP PROSPECTS: Kevin Stewart, sr., midfielder; Jeremy Neidert, sr., defender; Adam Osting, sr., defender; Todd Kleman, sr., defender/midfielder; Ben Schnipke, sr., defender; Alex VonLehmden, fr., goalkeeper.
NOTABLE: With 13 letterwinners, the Musketeers should be able to reverse last year's fortunes. Fort Jennings will work hard on transition and marking.

Heritage Christian
Head Coach: Tim England (14th year).
2008 RECORD: 5-8-1 overall, 2-6 Buckeye Christian School Association.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Seth Butcher, sr., midfield; Justin Cole, sr., halfback; Stephen Mangum, sr., goalkeeper; Mike Neal, soph., halfback; Dillon England, soph., halfback; Daniel Kalmbach, fr., striker.
TOP PROSPECTS: Sam Berry, fr., halfback; Caleb Hoag, fr., halfback.
NOTABLE: Heritage Christian will be strong offensively with Seth Bucher and Daniel Kalmbach in the middle. The Minutemen will also lean heavily on their six letterwinners.

Kalida
Head Coach: Mark Czubik (21st year, 269-70-44).
2008 RECORD: 14-3-1 overall, 5-0-0 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Jordan Basinger, sr., forward; Brant Kahle, sr., defense/midfield; Nate Edwards, sr., midfield; Jeff Gerdins, sr., defense; Ryan Unverferth, sr., defense/midfield; Mike Bockrath, sr., goalkeeper; Brandon Kahle, jr., midfield; Jeremy Kahle, jr., midfield; Derek Korte, jr., midfield; Kristopher Osterhage, jr., defense/goalkeeper.
TOP PROSPECTS: Logan Recker, jr., midfield/defense; Nick Guisinger, soph., defense; Ty Kortokrax, soph., midfield; Cody Schnipke, soph., midfield; Kevan Unuerferth, soph., midfield.
NOTABLE: Among the ten returning letterwinners Kalida boasts are first-team, PCL pick Mike Bockrath and second-teamers Jordan Basinger and Brandon Kahle.

Liberty-Benton
Head Coach: Drew Aukerman (5th year, 50-17-7).
2008 RECORD: 11-4-3 overall, 7-0-1 Midland Suburban Soccer League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Eric Bowsher, jr., defender; Austin Elliott, soph., defender; Phillip Farwig, sr., goalkeeper; Austin Fox, jr., forward; Brian Giangiordano, sr., midfielder; Tyler Hissong, jr., defender; Brett Koenig, jr., defender; Erik Naliborski, soph., forward; Dustin Oaks, jr., midfielder; Jared Peverly, jr., defender/midfielder; Austin Siferd, jr., forward; Andrew Wanamaker, soph., midfielder; Brenton Windle, sr., midfielder.
TOP PROSPECTS: Alex Osborne, fr., forward; Andrew Twining, fr., forward; Nick Farwig, fr., midfielder; Mitch Yake, fr., defender/midfielder; Grady Oaks, fr., goalkeeper/forward; A.J. Cody, fr., midfielder.
NOTABLE: The Eagles will be out to defend their MSSL title with a solid group of 13 letterwinners. Bowsher, Windle, Farwig and Hissong all earned all-conference honors.

Ottawa-Glandorf
Head Coach: Mike Weihrauch (13th year, 159-42-32).
2008 RECORD: 14-1-4 overall, 8-0-1 Western Buckeye League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Cory Hosler, sr., forward; Zack Klausing, sr., forward; Nick Leatherman, sr., goalkeeper; Matt Recker, sr., midfielder; Cory Ellerbrock, sr., defender; Cory Myers, sr., defender; Jordan Alt, sr., forward/midfielder; Andrew Trenkamp, jr., forward/defender; Brian Michel, sr., midfielder; Brooke Fortman, jr., defender; Jay Inkrott, sr., midfielder; Luke Warnecke, sr., defender.
TOP PROSPECTS: Sam Wagner, jr., midfielder; Jason Fischer, jr., midfielder; Colin Hanneman, jr., defender; Brandon Heckman, jr., midfielder; Derrick Stechschulte, jr., midfielder; Nate Brickner, soph., forward; Andy Ellerbrock, jr., defender; Tony Ellerbrock, jr., defender; Todd Schroeder, jr., forward; TJ Metzger, fr., midfielder.
NOTABLE: The 2008 WBL Champions are returning in full force as the Titans have 12 letterwinners that dot the roster. That should help O-G push towards another championship.

Ottoville
HEAD COACH: Eric Gerker (3rd year, 29-7-3).
2008 RECORD: 14-4-2 overall, 3-1-1 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Adam Brickner, sr.; Matt Honigford, jr.; Nate Turnwald, jr.; Logan Kaverman, jr.; Scottie Pohlman, jr.; Josh Schroeder, soph.; Greg Rue, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Matt Hoffman, sr.; Kyle Koester, sr.; Travis Eickholt, jr.; Kyle Kroeger, jr.; Sam Beining, soph.
NOTABLE: The Big Green have just three seniors and six letterwinners. But those players gained a ton of experience as Ottoville reached the Division III regional semifinals.

Pandora-Gilboa
HEAD COACH: Jill Hovest (2nd year).
2008 RECORD: 1-12-1 overall, 0-5 Putnam County League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Zach Niese, sr., defender; Ely Verhoff, sr., midfielder; Sam Tierjina, sr., midfielder; Ross Hovest, jr., sweeper/forward/defender; Michael Kahle, jr., goalkeeper/forward; Renee Peckinpaugh, jr., midfielder; Jesse Suter, jr., defender; Brad Doyle, jr., forward; Brent Russell, jr., forward/midfield; Austin Dailey, jr., forward; Keaton Dailey, soph., forward.
TOP PROSPECTS: Caleb Tinergina, fr., midfield; Keri Conine, fr., forward; Aizar Lopez, sr., defender; Tyler Shortgen, sr., forward/midfielder; Gabe Augsburger, sr., midfielder; Zach Oaks, sr., goalkeeper; Joliffe Aldridge, soph., midfielder; Kristy Howe, soph., forward; Ashley Williams, fr., forward/midfielder.
NOTABLE: The program is still young, but does return 11 letterwinners, which should help the Rockets turn things around.

Riverdale
Head Coach: Jon Hayfield (9th year, 87-43-16).
2008 RECORD: 13-4-1 overall, 5-1-1 North Central Ohio Soccer Association.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Dylan Beck, sr., goalkeeper; Michael Hackworth, sr., midfielder; Jacob Keller, sr., midfielder; Ryan Musgrave, sr., forward; Cory Radebaugh, sr., midfielder; Kent Weatherholtz, sr., midfielder; Kelson Beck, jr., defender; Eric Eatherton, jr., defender; Jon Grant, jr., forward; Nathan McKee, soph., defender.
TOP PROSPECTS: Scott Shrider, sr., midfielder; Derek Zimmerman, sr., defender; Jack Kelly, jr., midfielder; Austin Shelton, jr., midfielder/forward; Ben Williams, jr., defender; Ryan Gilbert, soph., forward; Gage Hankins, soph., defender/goalkeeper; Joel Beavers, fr., midfielder/defender; Caleb Shultis, fr., midfielder.defender; Tyler Weatherholtz, fr., midfielder.
NOTABLE: With ten returning letterwinners and eight seniors the Falcons should be in the thick of the NCOSA race once again.

Upper Sandusky
Head Coach: Keith Miller (6th year, 24-55-6).
2008 RECORD: 5-10-2 overall, 1-7 Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Seth Lear, sr., midfield; Derrick Skillman, soph., forward; Joe Dlubak, sr., midfield; Glen Musgrave, soph., midfield; Daniel Hildebrand, sr., goalkeeper.
TOP PROSPECTS: Beto Velazquez, sr., midfield; Piet Louwes, jr., midfield.
NOTABLE: The Rams return first-team NCOSA honoree Derrick Skillman. Daniel Hildebrand was honorable mention. With just five letterwinners, the Rams will lean on that duo.

Van Buren
Head Coach: Tom Swaisgood (13th year, 118-79-16).
2008 RECORD: 8-9-1 overall, 4-3 North Central Ohio Soccer Association.
RETURNING LETTERWINNER: Dillon Flick, sr., defender; Justin Merrick, sr., midfielder; Jason Tropf, sr., forward; Michael Flanagan, sr., defender; Alan Molyet, sr., midfielder; Logan Roberts, jr., defender; Andrew Schroll, jr., midfielder; Chad Sonnenberg, jr., defender; Nathan Murphey, sr., defender; Zach Potteiger, sr., defender; Morgan Tackett, sr., midfielder; Matt Lee, jr., defender; Brian Davidson, soph., midfielder; Tyler McGrain, soph., goalkeeper; Zack Rader, soph., midfielder; Josh Roberts, soph., defender.
TOP PROSPECTS: Brandon Cooley, sr., goalkeeper; Brian Davidson, soph., midfielder; Drew Ashcraft, jr.; Damon Riley, jr.; Tyler Hiatt, soph.; Bryon Lako, soph.; Michael Maggar, soph.; Lucas Reed, soph.; Chandler Adams, fr.; Dylan Sexton, fr.; Brett Turner, fr.; Preston Wise, fr.
NOTABLE: Van Buren will be returning 16 letterwinners, including all-conference players Jason Tropf, Justin Merrick, Andrew Schroll, Michael Flanagan, Chad Sonnenberg, and Alan Molyet. Those numbers should have the Black Knights in the thick of the NCOSA race.

Lima Senior
HEAD COACH: Mitch Monfort (2nd year, 1-16).
2008 RECORD: 1-16 overall, 0-5 Greater Buckeye Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Sir Hamby, sr., midfielder; Ryan Stalder, sr., forward; Justin Rapp, soph., forward; Austin Beggin, jr., fullback; Quientin Starkey, jr., midfielder; Arthur Johnson, sr., fullback.
NOTABLE: With eight returning starters, Lima Senior should be much more competitive in 2009.

Napoleon
HEAD COACH: Chris DelFavero (1st year)
2008 RECORD: 16-2-2, 2nd Greater Buckeye Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Thomas Conry, sr., D; Alex Gebers, sr., MF/G; Cole Gerken, jr., MF/D; Micah Sigg, sr., F; Brody Tejkl, jr., G; Zack Morris, jr., MF/D.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jose Villabolos, sr., F; Tommy Brown, so., MF; Tyler Shafer, jr., D; Brent Fether, jr., D; Cody Behnfeldt, jr., MF/D; Cody Arps, jr., MF/D; Brandon Homan, fr., F.
NOTABLE: Napoleon will feature seven new starters in 2009, but coach DelFavero expects to overcome the lack of experience with excellent offensive firepower and goalkeeping.

Comments

[Brian]

jeez upper sadusky lost alot . but so far they are dominating with 21 goals scored and 0 against them.seth Lear has some serious speed too.

[don't care]

Oh wow, Pandora-Gilboa doesn't look like they have anything to even look forward to this upcoming year coming off a 1-12-1 record. How does that work for a coed soccer team? Do they play seperate?