Athlete of the Week: Joe Caswell, Anthony Wayne High School
WTOL 11 Sports is now in the palm of your hand! WTOL 11 Sports Director Jordan Strack brings you the highlights of your favorite High School team each week.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Joe Caswell, Anthony Wayne High School
October 28, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Frid
October 28, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Frid
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Athlete of the Week: AJ George, Ottawa Hills High School
Athlete of the Week: AJ George, Ottawa Hills High School
October 21, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Frid
October 21, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Frid
Band of the Week: Bowling Green High School Marching Band
Band of the Week: Bowling Green High School Marching Band
Friday, October 21, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Trey Brueggeman, Bedford High School
Athlete of the Week: Trey Brueggeman, Bedford High School
October 14, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
October 14, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Band of the Week: Eastwood High School Marching Band This week, we pay a visit to Pemberville. It's home to the Eastwood Eagles and to our next Band of the Week. The Eastwood High School Marching Band is a small but mighty group of 47 students. It's a family tradition and for at least the past 24 years, the Eastwood band has had at least one set of twins. This year, they have three sets of twins! The group used to be much larger. A senior member of the band remembers when he first started and the drumline was twice the size it is now. "It was difficult to cope with at first, but then you learn that just because the band isn’t so big, it’s still got heart," snare drummer Joseph Hohman said. "And I feel like this band, as much as any, has as much heart as any we had before. It’s really fun to play with these guys every day. I love it." Kailin Wargo, an Eastwood senior, started her musical career in sixth grade playing alto saxophone. Now she's a field commander for the marching band and leads the Eagles on and off the field, including during parades. The band isn't big, which makes Band of the Week even more meaningful for Eastwood. "It’s pretty special," she said. "We’re sort of a small, small school. We don’t get as much attention as the bigger schools in our area. So it’s kind of special to have that attention on us." http://hollyomlor.com/Podcasts/Eastwood480.mp4
This week, we pay a visit to Pemberville. It's home to the Eastwood Eagles and to our next Band of the Week.
The Eastwood High School Marching Band is a small but mighty group of 47 students. It's a family tradition and for at least the past 24 years, the Eastwood band has had at least one set of twins. This year, they have three sets of twins!
The group used to be much larger. A senior member of the band remembers when he first started and the drumline was twice the size it is now.
"It was difficult to cope with at first, but then you learn that just because the band isn’t so big, it’s still got heart," snare drummer Joseph Hohman said. "And I feel like this band, as much as any, has as much heart as any we had before. It’s really fun to play with these guys every day. I love it."
Kailin Wargo, an Eastwood senior, started her musical career in sixth grade playing alto saxophone. Now she's a field commander for the marching band and leads the Eagles on and off the field, including during parades.
The band isn't big, which makes Band of the Week even more meaningful for Eastwood.
"It’s pretty special," she said. "We’re sort of a small, small school. We don’t get as much attention as the bigger schools in our area. So it’s kind of special to have that attention on us."
Monday, October 10, 2022
October 7, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
October 7, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
WTOL 11 Sports EXTRA! with Jordan Strack: This week Jordan welcomes Dirk Conner, Head Football Coach at Perrysburg High School. They talk about the Yellow Jacket's huge win against Anthony Wayne, and everything coming up in the short term future for Perrysburg.
WTOL 11 Sports EXTRA! with Jordan Strack: This week Jordan welcomes Dirk Conner, Head Football Coach at Perrysburg High School. They talk about the Yellow Jacket's huge win against Anthony Wayne, and everything coming up in the short term future for Perrysburg.
Friday, September 30, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Montgomery, Findlay High School
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Montgomery, Findlay High School
Although the sophomore sensation doesn't bask in his own numbers, they were still impressive. 333 passing yards and a career-high six touchdowns against Fremont RossFINDLAY, Ohio — "First and foremost, I do anything and everything just to win because that's the main goal," Findlay sophomore quarterback Ryan Montgomery said. "I don't care what the stats are, I just want to win at all costs."
Montgomery proved that in Week 6 of the Ohio High School football season, leading the Trojans to victory over previously unbeaten Fremont Ross.
"That was a huge win, we needed that win for sure," Montgomery said. "We didn't start off too strong, struggling in different aspects of the game, especially on offense. We didn't find a groove yet and this game we really found what we're good at."
While the sophomore sensation doesn't bask in his own numbers, they were still impressive. 333 passing yards and a career-high six touchdowns.
"I thought I played pretty well, but it's a team game. I couldn't have done anything without the other 10 guys on offense," Montgomery said. "My lineman played great up front, I didn't really get hit all game, the protection was amazing. Receivers made plays and just shoutout to all of them because I don't want to take all the credit because they played a huge role."
Head coach Stefan Adams added "You did see the highest level of competitor come out of him a little bit more than usual. He wanted to make every single throw."
Montgomery's talent has been center stage even before he reached high school. With two years still to go before graduation, he's already received more than a dozen Division One offers which include Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State & Toledo.
Yet, you won't find this quarterback settling for anything.
"He loves to work. I think he truly believes that everything he does will help him to be successful individually and for his teammates as well," Adams said. "I've just been super impressed with his ability to put his head down and work."
Effort that has lead to production and most importantly belief.
"I just love having the ball in my hands, I'm super confident in myself," Montgomery said. "Super confident in our offense and I know I can make plays, it really showed Friday night."
Ryan Montgomery is our WTOL 11 Sports Athlete of the Week.
Band of the Week: Otsego High School Marching Band
Band of the Week: Otsego High School Marching Band
The Knights under the lights are our latest featured band.
WTOL 11 Band of the Week heads to Otsego for week seven to visit the 65 members of Otsego High School's marching band.
“It’s like a whole new system and everything so we’re getting used to everything, but I feel like it’s been a lot of hard work and this is well deserved,” snare drummer Neil Amborski said.
Principal Kevin O'Shea shared some interesting facts about the group. Several members of different families take the field together each week. Four band members might make you think you're seeing double, because Otsego's ranks include two sets of twins.
The entire band has put in the work to put together a great show.
“During band camp, it’s exhausting,” clarinet player Sofia Ellis said. “It’s been hard rebuilding after a COVID year when we didn’t really march that year.”
Friday is a special night for the Knights both past and present.
"This week is our homecoming game," O'Shea said. "And we look forward to welcoming back several alumni to perform with us during pregame, halftime and in the stands."
September 30, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
September 30, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Perrysburg vs. Anthony Wayne
Maumee vs. Southview
Northview vs. Bowling Green
Napoleon vs. Springfield
Clay vs. Central Catholic
Lima Senior vs. Whitmer
St. John’s vs. Fremont Ross
Findlay vs. St. Francis
Elmwood vs. Eastwood
Rossford vs. Woodward
Perkins vs. Bellevue
Columbian vs. Clyde
Bowsher vs. Start
Defiance vs. Bath
McComb vs. Arlington
Liberty-Benton vs. Riverdale
Monroe vs. Bedford
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
WTOL 11 Sports EXTRA! with Jordan Strack: This week Jordan welcomes in Cam Coutcher, the Head Football Coach at Maumee High School. They talk about everything from Cam’s time as Jordan’s baseball coach, his transition to a football coach, and what’s next for the Maumee Panthers.
Band of the Week: Maumee High School Marching Band
Band of the Week: Maumee High School Marching Band
September 23, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
September 23, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Athlete of the Week: Adelle Francis, Perrysburg High School In a league matchup against Maumee, the senior netted five goals, becoming the Yellow Jackets all-time leading scorer.
Athlete of the Week: Adelle Francis, Perrysburg High School
In a league matchup against Maumee, the senior netted five goals, becoming the Yellow Jackets all-time leading scorer.
WTOL 11 Sports' Athlete of the Week is Perrysburg senior Adelle Francis.
"Right now, she's killing it," head coach Jorge Diaz said.
A swarm of goals has been the calling card for Francis, since she first stepped onto the varsity scene as a 9th grader.
"Rarely do I bring a freshman up to Varsity, but during the scrimmages prior to the start of the season, she was the leading scorer," Diaz said. "So, I said we need a weapon like her to help our team."
Francis added "I feel like I've grown a lot, not only physically, but game-wise as well."
In a league matchup against Maumee last week, the captain scored five times and set a new school record with 74 career goals.
"It means quite a lot to me," Francis said. "I don't think I could've done it without my teammates, my girls, because they played in a bunch of good balls. It's just a really exciting moment for me."
An achievement she doesn't take lightly. Knowing full well how quickly the game of soccer can be taken away.
"Last year, I struggled with health issues and I wasn't able to play with the girls and stuff," Francis said. "So, just being back with the team and being healthy is definitely a great feeling."
Despite missing games, the star striker still finished last season 1st team All-Ohio. A testament to her talent and a big reason why she's committed to play at Michigan State next year.
Before her trip up north, Francis is on a mission toward Columbus. Acting as a catalyst for the 3rd-ranked team in the state. Perrysburg Girls Soccer remains unbeaten with a record of 9-0-2.
"We're having a ton of fun," Francis said. "We click so well this year and we're all so eager to go out there and get a win, every game has so much energy."
http://hollyomlor.com/Podcasts/BBF_9_9_22_480.mp4
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
WTOL 11 Sports EXTRA! with Jordan Strack: This week Jordan sits down with Todd Drusback, head football coach at Rossford High School
WTOL 11 Sports EXTRA! with Jordan Strack: This week Jordan sits down with Todd Drusback, head football coach at Rossford High School
Monday, September 19, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Connor Smith, Gibsonburg High School
Athlete of the Week: Connor Smith, Gibsonburg High School
Band of the Week: Rossford High School Marching Band
Band of the Week: Rossford High School Marching Band
Thursday, September 15, 2022
September 16, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday:
September 16, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Mason Heintschel, Clay High School. In his third career start, the sophomore signal caller put up six touchdowns to go with over 430 total yards.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
WTOL 11 Sports Film Room: In episode 4, Jordan Strack sits down with veteran Ottawa Hills head coach Chris Hardman to discuss his more than 40 years of coaching. On his 71st birthday, Hardman reflects
In episode 4, Jordan Strack sits down with veteran Ottawa Hills head coach Chris Hardman to discuss his more than 40 years of coaching. On his 71st birthday, Hardman reflects on his incredible coaching career with the Green Bears.wn
Band of the Week: Start High School Marching Band
September 9, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday:
- Whitmer vs. Anthony Wayne
- Olentangy Orange vs. Central Catholic
- St. John’s vs. Perrysburg
- Start vs. St. Francis
- Findlay vs. Bowling Green
- Fremont Ross vs. Sandusky
- Brush vs. Southview
- Bowsher vs. Northview
- Liberty Center vs. Otsego
- Perkins vs. Port Clinton
- Carey vs. Waite
- Lakota vs. Northwood
- Pioneer vs. Bedford
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
WTOL 11 Sports Film Room:This week Jordan Strack welcomes in Southview first-year head football coach Steve Hardy. He's got the Cougars off to a 3-0 start and this week, they begin NLL play.
This week Jordan Strack welcomes in Southview first-year head football coach Steve Hardy. He's got the Cougars off to a 3-0 start and this week, they begin NLL play.
Band of the Week: St. Francis de Sales School Marching Band
Band of the Week: St. Francis de Sales School Marching Band
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
September 2, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
September 2, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
WTOL 11 Sports Film Room: Otsego first-year head football coach Josh Lindke. At age 29, he’s taken over a program that went 20-0 over the last two seasons. Lindke and the Knights are off to a 2-0 sta
It’s episode two of the WTOL 11 Sports podcast and this week Jordan Strack sits down with Otsego first-year head football coach Josh Lindke. At age 29, he’s taken over a program that went 20-0 over the last two seasons. Lindke and the Knights are off to a 2-0 start this year, but they’ve got a huge test against Liberty Center this week.
Band of the Week: Fostoria Marching Band
August 26, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
August 26, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Perrysburg vs. Findlay
Benedictine vs. Central Catholic
Dublin Jerome vs. Whitmer
Anthony Wayne vs. St. John's
Northview vs. Clay
Waite vs. Southview
Columbian vs. Springfield
BREAK ONE
Bowling Green vs. Eastwood
Port Clinton vs. Rossford
Edison vs. Elmwood
Oak Harbor vs. Genoa
Northview vs. Lake
BREAK TWO
Swanton vs. Ottawa Hills
Columbus Grove vs. Liberty-Benton
Blissfield vs. Whiteford
http://hollyomlor.com/Podcasts/BBF_8_28_22.mp4
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
WTOL 11 Sports Film Room: Jordan Strack sits down with Central Catholic head football coach Greg Dempsey. The veteran coach talks about his 23 years with the Irish and the future of his program.
In our first WTOL 11 Sports Film Room podcast, Jordan Strack sits down with Central Catholic head football coach Greg Dempsey. The veteran coach talks about his 23 years with the Irish and the future of his program.
Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Athlete of the Week: Addie Arnold of Bryan High School
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Athlete of the Week: Izzy Granger of Liberty-Benton High School
Athlete of the Week: Sydney Schwieterman of Springfield High School
Athlete of the Week: Sydney Schwieterman of Springfield High School
HOLLAND, Ohio — The Springfield High School softball team is expected to compete for another Northern Lakes League title this year and one of their senior superstars is already off to an amazing start.
Last year, Schwieterman hit .430 with six home runs and she drove in 42 runs. At the pace she’s off to this year, she might beat those numbers fairly quickly.
Through four games, she’s 9-12 at the plate and has already hit two home runs.
“Rob (Gwozdz) always tells us to go up with an approach, we always have a plan,” said Schwieterman. “I guess my plan is to just put it in play and help out the team however I can.”
The team is also off to an unbelievable start. They’re 4-0 and they’ve outscored their opponents 50-0. Schwieterman is a big reason why they’ve had success early.
“She had an amazing year last year, she hit over .400 last year,” said Springfield softball head coach Rob Gwozdz. “She started out with two home runs already this year. You can see the confidence is just oozing with her.”
“You have to have confidence at the plate,” said Schwieterman. “If you don’t have confidence, you’re not gonna have success. I am pretty confident when I’m up there hitting.”
On top of being a huge contributor, she’s also a complete team player.
“Syd’s a four-year starter and she’s one of the most versatile kids I’ve ever had,” said Gwozdz. “Last year she was an all-district and all-NLL player at first base. We had a void in centerfield and she said ‘Hey put me out there coach.’ She’s taken right over in that centerfield spot. She can play pretty much anywhere on the diamond.”
“It’s a great feeling knowing there’s pressure,” said Schwieterman. “Knowing there’s people trying to take your spot is exhilarating.”
Monday, April 4, 2022
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Athlete of the Week: St. John's Jesuit High School, Trey Lake
Athlete of the Week: St. John's Jesuit High School, Trey Lake
Monday, March 21, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Tiffin Columbian's Brody Conley
Athlete of the Week: Tiffin Columbian's Brody Conley
March 11, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
March 11, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Athlete of the Week: Myles Takats of Perrysburg High School
Athlete of the Week: Myles Takats of Perrysburg High School
Thursday, March 10, 2022
March 4, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
March 4, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Athlete of the Week: Jackson Smalley, St. Francis de Sales School
Athlete of the Week: Jackson Smalley, St. Francis de Sales School
Monday, February 28, 2022
February 25, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
February 18, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
February 18, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
- Lima Senior vs. Central Catholic
- St. John’s vs. Whitmer
- Fremont Ross vs. Findlay
- St. Francis vs. Clay
- Northview vs. Springfield
- Perrysburg vs. Southview
- Anthony Wayne vs. Maumee
- Napoleon vs. Bowling Green
- Start vs. Bowsher
Break One
- Friday Night Feature – Central Catholic – Micah Thames
- Archbold vs. Swanton
- Ottawa Hills vs. Maumee Valley
Break Two
- Ottawa-Glandorf vs. Defiance
- Wayne Trace vs. Ayersville
- Riverdale vs. Liberty-Benton
- Perrysburg vs. Bowling Green – Hockey
- BGSU vs. Michigan Tech - Hockey
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
February 11, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
February 11, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
Lima Senior vs. Central Catholic
St. John’s vs. Whitmer
Fremont Ross vs. Findlay
St. Francis vs. Clay
Northview vs. Springfield
Perrysburg vs. Southview
Anthony Wayne vs. Maumee
Napoleon vs. Bowling Green
Start vs. Bowsher
Break One
Friday Night Feature – Central Catholic – Micah Thames
Archbold vs. Swanton
Ottawa Hills vs. Maumee Valley
Break Two
Ottawa-Glandorf vs. Defiance
Wayne Trace vs. Ayersville
Riverdale vs. Liberty-Benton
Perrysburg vs. Bowling Green – Hockey
BGSU vs. Michigan Tech - Hockey
Thursday, January 27, 2022
January 28, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
January 28, 2022: Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Big Board Friday
- Findlay vs. Whitmer
- St. John’s vs. Central Catholic
- Lima Senior vs. Clay
- Anthony Wayne vs. Northview
- Springfield vs. Perrysburg
- Bowling Green vs. Southview
- Scott vs. Rogers
- Eastwood vs. Genoa
- Fostoria vs. Rossford
Break One
- Toledo Men vs. Akron
- Cardinal Stritch vs. Toledo Christian
- Ottawa Hills vs. Emmanuel Christian
- Anthony Wayne vs. Northview – Girls
- Springfield vs. Perrysburg – Girls
- Bowling Green vs. Southview – Girls
Break Two
- Bowling Green vs. Findlay Hockey
- Walleye at Indy