Blade player of the year Dallas Gant has always been ahead of the game
As a football player and a student at St. John’s Jesuit, Dallas Gant, The Blade’s 2017 high school football player of the year, is one of those guys who prefers to stay ahead of the game.
He became a varsity starter at linebacker for the Titans just four games into his freshman year, a rarity at St. John’s. And, soon after, with the assistance of then-head coach Doug Pearson, set out on a path to draw college recruiting interest. FULL STORY
Whiteford's Jason Mensing is Blade coach of the year
Whiteford coach Jason Mensing believes football should ultimately be a fun activity for kids that can lay the foundation for a successful life.
That philosophy certainly has paid dividends on the gridiron for a Bobcats program that has risen to elite status under Mensing. No. 2-ranked Whiteford (13-0) will play for a state title for the second straight season on Friday. FULL STORY
Four players from Central Catholic on All-Blade defensive team
Team includes: Linemen De’Marko Craig, Central Catholic; Domonique Kimble, Central Catholic; Cavon Butler, Whitmer; and Mikey Haney, Maumee; Linebackers Dallas Gant, St. John’s; Dallas Fields, Central Catholic; Kaleb Breitner, Whitmer; and Tyler Schmeltz, Eastwood; Defensive backs Dominique McClain, Woodward; Sam Stickels, Whitmer; and Dane Hullibarger, Northview; Punter/utility: Jase Bowen, Central Catholic. FULL STORY
Multiple players on All-Blade offensive unit from Whitmer, Anthony Wayne, Eastwood, Springfield
Team includes: Quarterback Riley Keller, Whitmer; Running backs Nick Schneider, Anthony Wayne; Noah Edwards, Genoa; and Jaden Rayford, Eastwood; Receivers Adam Beale, Springfield; Jasean Rader, Whitmer; and Austin Beier, St. John’s; Linemen Tyler Long, Springfield; Cole Ragan, Anthony Wayne; Addison Clark, Eastwood; and Lucas Tesznar, Whiteford; Kicker Eric Filby, Whitmer. FULL STORY
Over 100 athletes named Special Mention All-Blade
6 each recognized from Wauseon, Anthony Wayne, Whitmer, and Whiteford. FULL STORY
First Published November 23, 2017, 4:54 a.m.
