...and yes, Joe Burrow is obviously on this list!
Tyler Engle - Fort Frye - Class of 2007
- Football - 3 year starter in Football at QB, did not play his Senior year. Football was not even close to his best sport.
- Basketball - Most 3 pointers made all time in OHSAA history (329), 1,760 career points, 400 rebounds, 240 assists, 130 steals. All-Ohio First Team as a Senior. He was a threat to score from anywhere on the floor, especially behind the arc at home.
- Baseball - All-Ohio First Team in 2007, Batted .502 for his career (.515 his Senior Year). He was an absolute vacuum at Short and could knock the cover off the ball (117 RBI's for his HS career). Went on to play four years as a Shortstop at Ohio State.
Tyler Chadwell - Federal Hocking - Class of 2007
- Football - Solid Running Back/Corner/Kicker who was a pivotal part of Fed's best run in Football (16-5 from 2005-2006, first and only Playoff appearance). All-Ohio HM - 2006.
- Basketball - PG - 3 year player on (arguably) one of the most talented FH groups in school history. Fundamentally sound, smooth shot, lockdown defender. 3 TVC titles - 2005-2007.
- Baseball - Quite possibly one of the best all-around Baseball players I've seen in our little corner of the state. Incredibly smooth glove at Shortstop, dominating on the mound, and while not a power hitter, his ability to hit opposite field, and to find gaps, was unmatched. All-Ohio First Team as a Senior (2007), 2 Time TVC Offensive Player of the Year, .448 career BA, .563 career OBP, 1.36 ERA (Senior Year). Went on to play Baseball at Ohio University, career cut short due to injury.
Jedidiah Stephen - Shenandoah - Class of 2002
- Football - QB/DB/Punter - 4,110 passing yards, 42 passing TDs, 2,000 rushing yards, 32 rushing TDs, 19 career INT's as a DB, averaged 41 yds per punt. Two-time Division 5 Offensive Player of the Year, All-Ohio First Team - 2001
- Basketball - 50-17 career record, 1,278 career points, 25 PPG as a Senior. All-Ohio First Team - 2002, Division 3 Player of the Year - 2002
- Baseball - Middle Infield - .457 Career BA, .541 BA and 12 HRs as a Senior. All-Ohio First Team - 2002. Went on to play SS/3B for four years at Ohio State.
Chris Bethel - Vinton County - Class of 2005
- Football - Dual Threat QB who was a threat to score on every play. All Ohio Selection - 2004. Went on to play for Union College.
- Basketball - Leading scorer for 3 seasons, 1,119 career points, VC leader in 3 pointers (172), All-TVC 3x, All-Ohio Selection - 2004
- Track - All-TVC Long Jump, District Long Jump Champion
Jared Humphreys - Jackson - Class of 2005
- Football - Prolific dual threat QB. Arguably one of the best QB's to come out of Jackson. Rushed for 1,500+ yards and threw for 1,000+ yards in both his Junior and Senior season. Two-Time Team All-Ohio - 2003,2004.
- Basketball - Clutch player, could score anywhere on the floor. Excellent on the defensive end as well.
- Baseball - First Team All Ohio - 2005. Went on to play Baseball at Kent State.
Anthony Dixon - Trimble - Class of 2006 I'm throwing AD on here as an Honorable Mention. He may not have the numbers or achievements that others on this list have, BUT, I saw him do things athletically, as a smaller kid, that still don't compute.
- Football - QB/DB - Wirey and incredibly elusive. Led Trimble to a 9-1 record as a Senior. Member of the All-Ohio Football Team - 2005.
- Basketball - PG - Could shoot the lights out and was a threat to score from anywhere on the floor, especially in Glouster.
- Baseball - Utility player - Two Quick Stories: I watched him pitch a full 9-inning game shutout in Legion baseball. He then turned around and pitched the next 4 -5 innings in the second game of a doubleheader. Pretty sure his arm was rubber. Also along the Legion front...he qualified for the Home Run Derby at Lancaster's Beaver Field by hitting 1, maybe 2 home runs during the season. He went on to win that Home Run Derby by a long shot. Going up against guys that outweighed him by 50+ pounds. Still blows my mind. All-Ohio Selection - 2006
Others that I recall seeing but don't have as much info on:
- Jaymes Haggerty - Gallia Academy - Class of 2007
- Korey Bryant - Waverly - Class of 2005?
- Chris Givens - Chillicothe - Class of 2007
- Donnie Johnson - Gallia - Class of 2004
- Tyler Thompson - Federal Hocking - Class of 2010
I'm sure there are a ton of people I am forgetting (especially from 2010 to present). Thought this could be a fun topic to generate some discussion!
