Lexington Minutemen Vs. Ontario Warriors Gameday Program

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Welcome to the Lexington Local Schools and thank you for supporting our students with your attendance. We are thankful to be part of a community that understands and values the importance of a well-rounded educational experience, and we are grateful that our staff, parents, and school community work together to provide wonderful academic, athletic, and fine arts opportunities for our students.

Our students give a great deal of their time and energy to balancing the demands of their academic work and the preparation necessary to be successful in their extracurricular activities. As a school community, we are very proud of them, and we know they appreciate your support. Thank you for your attendance.

ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL BOARD

Jeremy Secrist Superintendent

Ashley Rebillot Assistant Principal

Kevin Young Assistant Superintendent

Jeff Eichorn Athletic Director

Andrew Saris Dean of Students

Tricia Brown Athletic Secretary

Robert Whitney President

Jason Whitesel Treasurer

Dave Roberts Board Member Rob Schuster Board Member

Keith Stoner Vice President

Dr. Martin Gottschling Board Member

Thank you for your attendance tonight, and your support of the student athletes, cheerleaders and musicians from both schools. These young people have practiced many hours to prepare for tonight’s contest. They’ve made many sacrifices along the way, as they attempt to handle both the demands of the classroom, and the demands of their team or activity. Your support of their efforts is greatly appreciated.

We are also thankful for the families that encourage these young people, and the communities that show such great pride in and support of our school systems. It is our hope that your experience at Lexington High School will be a good one. Please enjoy the contest, have fun cheering for your team, and return home safely.

MINUTEMEN VARSITY HEAD COACHES

2023 FALL SENIOR COVER PICTURE

Row 1: Jenna Lehnhart, Kaylie Eichorn, Drayton Berry, Carter Newman, Carter Wilson, Cooper Dreibelbis, Mason Green, Matt Sheets, Aedan Nicol, Darcie Reinhart

Row 2: Piper McManes, Kailee Ramos, Anna Perkins, Jade Adkins, Gracie Skoog, Elyana Weaver, Audrey Martin, Naomi Haring, Addy Whitesel, Micayla Delamater, Sophia Gledhill

Row 3: Jack Wyant, Levi Davis, Lydia Schroeder, Mackie Weber, Addy Boyce, Kaylee Brown, Sam Morton, Makenna Arnholt, Maddie Hughes, Olyvia Stoots, Zoey Morris, Allie Parker

Row 4: JNolan Steward, Jaxson Husty, Gabe Schmidt, Lucas Dove, Austin Fisher, Michael Togliatti, Jack Hiebel, Chris Weilbacker, Iram Sanchez, Brody Earick, Dylan George, Zach Turlo, Terrance Corbin

Row 5: Mitch Riegel, Seth Reed, Callie Kaschube, Sonja Gottschling, Ava Ghazarian, Abby Hostettler, Kyle Keding, Brooklyn Heintz, Mason Diaz, Wesley Holtz, Clarissa Cousart, Andrew Lloyd, Allison Burchett, Raven Wade

Row 6: Elijah Newland, Ethan Slone, Miles Eberest, Noah Eckstein, Thomas Pitou, Grant Mentzer

Denise Benson Varsity Cross Country

Janelle Wyant Varsity Volleyball

Jansen Webster Co-Varsity Girls' Tennis

Hayliegh Tucker Co-Varsity Girls' Tennis

Andrew Saris Varsity Football

Tom Ballinger Varsity Boys' Golf

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Mike Kathrein Varsity Girls' Golf

Buck Morton Varsity Girls' Soccer

Pam Leasure Varsity Cheerleading

Peter Them Varsity Boys' Soccer

Jamie Masi High School Principal

MINUTEMEN FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

Andrew Saris - Head Coach

Coach Saris is excited to be entering his second year as Lexington High School’s Head Coach. He previously spent 11 years at Madison Comprehensive High School as a chemistry teacher, assistant football coach, and Head Coach of the track team. Coach Saris graduated from Smithville High School (‘05) and was part of the state runner-up (‘02) and state semi-final (‘04) football teams. He went on to graduate from Walsh University (‘10) where he continued his track career. He loves spending time with his beautiful wife Erin, and wonderful children Henry (4) and Mia (2). Coach Saris is the Dean of Students at Lexington High School.

Jamie Masi - Defensive Coordinator

This fall is Coach Masi’s 31st season coaching football. He has been the head coach at West Jefferson, New Albany, Delaware Hayes, Mansfield Senior, and Madison high schools. Jamie and his wife Maria live in Lexington and are very proud of their three daughters Abbie, Sophie, and Gracie. Abbie graduated from Lexington in 2019 and attends Ohio University. Sophie graduated from Lexington in 2022 and attends Miami University. Gracie is currently a junior here at Lexington High School. Coach Masi is the defensive coordinator and works primarily with the linebackers.

Jacob Owens - Offensive Coordinator

Coach Owens joins the staff as Offensive Coordinator and QB coach this year. He graduated from Marietta College and played 4 years of basketball there, winning 3 Ohio Athletic Conference Championships. Previously, he spent the last 5 seasons at Mansfield Sr as OC/QB coach. Coach Owens won a regional championship and was part of the state runner up team in 2019. Jacob and his fiancé Sarah Fogle live in Lexington with their children. Coach Owens is an avid Browns & OSU fan.

Jeff Strickler - Special Teams Coordinator

Coaching the running backs and kickers, Coach Strickler is in his 41st season of coaching high school varsity football. Jeff coached at Alexandria-Monroe High School, Indiana, for 14 years (7 as head coach) prior to coming to Lexington in 1996. Jeff was also the head baseball coach at Lexington for 12 years and had returned to the diamond to coach JV baseball the past three years. A graduate of Ontario High School (1977) and Anderson University (1982), Jeff teaches AP Chemistry, Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Jeff and his wife Karen reside in Lexington as well as daughter Megan and granddaughters Chloe and McKenna.

Montrell Caldwell - Assistant Coach

Coach Caldwell begins his 1st year coaching football for the Minutemen, where he will focus on the offensive and defensive lines. Coach Caldwell graduated from Mansfield Senior where he was a three-time All-Ohioan.

Dalton Fix - Assistant Coach

Coach Fix is starting his first year as a varsity assistant coach at Lexington. He coaches the defensive backs. As a Madison graduate, class of 2013, Coach Fix was a 2 time All-OCC & All-District selection. He was also All-Ohio his senior year. After graduation he played football at Marietta College for 2 seasons and later transferred and played at UCF. Coach Fix is currently a Project Manager at CK Construction. Though being a Madison Grad, Coach Fix has Lexington ties as his wonderful mother Dawn Coulter graduated from LEX in the class of 1991. Coach Fix resides in Madison with his loving girlfriend Megan Cramer and their dogs Neko, Oscar, and Theo.

Mike Moore - Assistant Coach

Coach Moore is excited to be entering his first-year coaching and teaching at Lexington High School. He is the wide receiver coach for the football team and is the Lexington Boys Track and Field Coach. Coach Moore teaches social studies at the high school. Prior to working at Lexington, Mike has coached football and track at Galion as well as Colonel Crawford. While there, he was part of the 2022 State Championship T&F Team. Coach Moore spends his free time with his amazing wife Shanna and his two boys Owen (4) and Mason (1). GO LEX!

MINUTEMEN FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

John Murray - Assistant Coach

Coach Murray is entering his first year coaching varsity football here at Lexington and will be the offensive line coach. He fully intends to build a unit that will set the tone for games and leave the opposing defense hobbled and sore. Graduating from Armwood HS (Seffner, FL) in '02 as a 1st team All County Offensive Lineman at the guard position, he reached the State Semi-Finals in '00. Coach is definitely not the typical "Florida Man" after spending 5 years in the state up north playing Division II football for Northwood University (Midland, MI) graduating in '07. He enjoys picking things up and putting them down repeatedly at the gym when he and his wife Elizabeth aren't wrangling their 3 kids, Georgia (3), Jackson (8), Colin (11).

Jim Steele - Assistant Coach

Coach Steele is starting his second year as a varsity assistant coach at Lexington. He coaches the defensive line and serves as the football strength and conditioning coach. Prior to joining the varsity staff, he coached Lexington’s 7th and 8th grade for 2 years. Coach Steele teaches health and weight training classes at the high school. Coach Steele served 12 years in the United States Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician with 52nd EOD Group and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Coach Steele resides in Lexington with his amazing wife Christy, two sons Brandon (15) and Tyler (12), and his daughter Madilyn (7).

Nathan West - Assistant Coach

Coach West is a first year coach here at LHS as a Linebacker coach. Coach West graduated from Madison High School (‘18) where he was a wide receiver/linebacker and hurdled for the track and field team all 4 years. He was coached by both Coach Saris and Coach Masi while at Madison. He currently resides in Ontario with his girlfriend Taylor, two dogs (Maverick & Gunnar) and is expecting his 1st child in September. Coach West is excited to coach his first season with the Minutemen in the 2023-2024 season.

Luke Rogers - Head Freshman Coach

Coach Rogers is excited for his second year coaching the freshmen football team and teaching history at Lexington High School. Prior to Lexington, Coach Rogers taught and coached at Bluffton High School (South Carolina) and Crestview High School. Coach Rogers is married to Mrs. Rogers, who teaches 6th grade at Eastern Elementary, and they are the proud parents of Emmett and Gracie.

Karson Berry - Assistant Coach

Coach Berry is joining the freshman coaching staff this year, and is entering his first year coaching at his alma mater. Coach Berry was a 2022 graduate and a 3 year letterman during his playing days for the Minutemen. Coach Berry will be coaching the freshman running backs and linebackers this season.

Bradon Buchanan - Assistant Coach

Coach Buchanan is excited for his first year of coaching at Lexington High School. Coach Buchanan is a 2022 graduate of Lexington, and played football all three years while attending Lexington. He is very excited for this upcoming season and honored to work with the freshman offensive and defensive lines.

GO BIG LEX

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Row 1: Kyler Lamb, Ali Shaheen, Lauryn Nupen, Makaree Chapman, Charlotte Mingallon, Libby Newland, Raquel Thomas, Ellie Hicks, Willow Roberts, Darcie Reinhart, Zoe Dingus

MINUTEMEN VARSITY FOOTBALL

Row 1: Drayton Berry, Carter Newman, Carter Wilson, Mason Green, Cooper Dreibelbis, Matt Sheets, Aedan Nicol

Row 2:

Keagan West, Gage Powell, Cayden Kunkle, Bryston Hess, Brayden Fogle, Mason Frost, Seven Allen, Dantrell Hughes, Cohen Boozer, Vincent Hardin, Joey Caudill

Row 3: Cooper Clark, Cole Eichorn, Cian Glennon, Ethan Robles, Markale Martin, Deven Goodman, Brandon Reaves, Nathan Reed, Alex Hubbard, Graham Clark, Cason Hughett, Cam Boozer

Row 4:

Landon Tingley, Kade Wahl, Trey Hager, Hayden Rice, Robbie Tommelleo, Zeke Wolf, Nathan Taylor, Daniel Hardman, Darius Darmondy, Gaven Norris, Dominic Mampieri, Logan Beer, Chase Soehnlen

Row 5: Luke Triska, Assistant Coaches John Murray, Montrell Caldwell, Jeff Strickler, Nathaniel West, Head Coach Andrew Saris, Assistant Coaches Michael Moore, Jim Steele, Jacob Owens, Jamie Masi; David Biggers

Not Pictured: Coach Dalton Fix

Congratulations Lexington Football Seniors! Class of 2024

It doesn’t take strength to win. It takes the true heart of the team to win.

You will be missed

Drayton Berry

-Emily Voyles

Cooper Dreibelbis

Aedan Nicol

Not pictured: Carter Wilson

Matthew Sheets

Mason Green

Carter Newman

MINUTEMEN FOOTBALL RETURNING LETTER WINNERS

Wishing all Students, Parents, Teachers and Administrators a GREAT YEAR!

Keith Stoner Lexington School Board

Row 1: Cooper Dreibelbis, Drayton Berry, Markale Martin, Mason Green, Carter Wilson Row 2: Carter Newman, Aedan Nicol, Matt Sheets, Joey Caudill, Brayden Fogle, Cam Boozer

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2024 VOLLEYBALL SENIORS

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MINUTEMEN VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

2023 - 2024 BUSINESS PATRONS

Appleseed Valley Veterinary

The Blueberry Patch/1285 Winery

Brauchler Masonry – Mark Brauchler

Carter Electric Inc.

East of Chicago

Hogsette Physical Therapy, LLC

Irresistible Jesus, Irresistible Love, Irresistible Church

Judy M. Johnson LMT, NMT

Life Steps Counseling

Low Tide Investments, LLC

Mansfield Brick and Supply

Mansfield 1st Evangelical Presbyterian

Church

Cassandra J.M. Mayer, Esq.

K.E. McCartney and Associates

New Haven Auto Sales Inc, Craig and Kim

Underwood and Family

Playtime Dental and Braces

Richland Country Home Buyers, LLC

Safety First Driving Academy

Shady Lane Alpaca Farm, Jean and John

McClintock

Skelton’s Inc. Food Service Equipment and Supplies

Whitney Law Office

Row 1: Kaylie Eichorn, Madeline Cramer, Tatum Stover, Savannah Wolf Row 2: Head Coach Janelle Wyant, Kylie Thornton, Jenna Lehnhart, Ava Brown, Bella Temple, JV Coach Tricia Brown

MINUTEMEN VOLLEYBALL RETURNING LETTER WINNERS

Row 1: Kaylie Eichorn, Jenna Lehnhart, Ava Brown, Bella Temple, Tatum Stover

Lexington Athletic Booster Club

Lexington Fans,

Over the past sixteen years your Booster Club has raised over 1.4 million dollars through fund raisers, concession revenues and donations from the community which have allowed us to do some of the following projects.

Recently, a newly resurfaced All Weather Track and a Track Bullpen Storage Building for Football and Track and Field.

Annually, provide four college scholarships to athletes.

Past improvements areas/projects are many and include, but are not limited to:

• Multi-Sport Complex with Indoor Practice Field, 3,000 square foot Weight Room, and Hitting Cages for Baseball, Softball and Golf.

• Shot Put area for Track & Field.

• Improvements to the Baseball Complex, Tennis Courts, Soccer Complex, and Concession Stands.

• Football Stadium Press Box.

• State Championship Rings & Track Resurfacing

VOLUNTEERS who give hundreds of hours of time annually make all this happen. Because of this we are able to support our Student Athletes with outstanding facilities to train in and become the best they can. On behalf of the Athletic Boosters, I would like to thank all of the parents and contributors for their support in helping us realize ours goals.

Please

Board Members:

Jim Steele, Keith Oliver, Susan Hughes, Sara Fogle, Thomas Dover, Scott & Jodi May, Tony Newman, Jim Hardman, Loré Whitney, Todd Richards, Heather Kraft, Chan Christman, Ken Kraft, Jill Adams, Tristan Kraft, Eric & Christin Lehnhart, Adrianne Haring

Or

Lexington High School Cover the Fieldhouse Fund Raising Project

is a Non Profit 501(3)C that continues to raise funds to support LEXINGTON ATHLETES. This project is being funded entirely by YOUR DONATIONS, not by any government or school funding.

The current fundraising effort is the Block and Granite Program, in which an exterior wall of the Multi Sport Complex building has been constructed of inscribed bricks and granite slabs. Your name, statement or organization can be inscribed on a brick or granite slab for a taxdeductible donation of $50.00 for each brick, or $500.00 for each granite slab. The bricks measure 4” x 8” and the granite slabs are 8” x 12”. Please consider participating in this program to support OUR ATHLETES. These bricks and granite slabs are personalized just for you and will become a lasting memorial or advertisement for your family, business or organization!

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MINUTEMEN VARSITY BOYS’ SOCCER

Row 1: Logan Harrod, Jackson Pigg, Austin Fisher, Chris Weilbacker, Nolan Steward, Will Perkins, Jack Hiebel, Dylan George, Gabe Schmidt

Row 2: Terrance Corbin, JayByx Mack, Zach Turlo, Iram Sanchez, Jaxson Husty, Cohen Lautzenhiser, Brody Earick, Trevor Manuella, Lucas Dove, Michael Togliatti

Row 3: JVA Coach Jay Porter, Varsity Coach Peter Them, JVB Coach Gage Potter

Not Pictured: Assistant Coach Eric Turlo

MINUTEMEN BOYS’ SOCCER RETURNING LETTER WINNERS

MINUTEMEN GIRLS’ SOCCER RETURNING LETTER WINNERS

Row 1: Jackson Pigg, Austin Fisher, Chris Weilbacker, Nolan Steward, Willy Perkins, Jack Hiebel, Dylan George, Gabe Schmidt Row 2: Terrance Corbin, JayByx Mack, Zach Turlo, Iram Sanchez, Jaxson Husty, Brody Earick, Lucas Dove, Michael Togliatti

Row 1: Ruthie Togliatti, Zoe Borowicz, Lydia Schroeder, Maddie Hughes, Addy Boyce, Mackie Weber Row 2: Emily Thomas, Kaylee Brown, Makenna Arnholt, Zoey Morris, Sam Morton, Allie Parker, Olyvia Stoots

MINUTEMEN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS

Row 1: Taylor Giddens, Abby Hooker, Sydney Noland

Row 2: Aubrey Beauford, Lily Cockley, Kailyn Reamsnider, Adelee Brane

Row 3: Mia Ramirez, Kalissa Case, Nora Ball, Rowyn Osborne, Avery Miley

GO LEX!

CHEERLEADING RETURNING LETTER WINNERS

Row 1: Adelee Brane, Abby Hooker, Taylor Giddens

MINUTEMEN GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY

Micayla Delamater, Sophia Gledhill, Audrey Martin, Elyana Weaver, Addy Whitesel, Naomi Haring Hallie Jungeberg, Jenna Halfhill, Abby Moeglin, Jacie Foster, Hannah Griffin, Julia Wyant, Natalie Smith Abigail Palevich, Dakota Gunnoe, Campbell Schurig, Brailey Slone, Halle Durbin, Katya Prykhodko, Evealynn Adkins

Gianna Burt, Tiffany Pitou, Lindsey Schonauer, Aubri Brokaw, Kelley Kurtz, Amelia Bender; Jillian Holmes, Iris Prifti Assistant Coaches Tricia Volz, Seth Cole, Head Coach Denise Benson

MINUTEMEN JUNIOR VARSITY B BOYS' SOCCER

Row 1: Lane Weber, Carter Boehm, JJ Palm-Rhodes, Ryan Kamenski, Dominic Schroeder, Blake Morrison, Bennett Little Row 2: Chase Tridico, Kolton Brown, Nathan Clingan, Cam Hill, Jaden Radcliffe, Noah Bailey, Carter Sizemore

Row 3: JVA Coach Jay Porter, Varsity Coach Peter Them, JVB Coach Gage Potter

Not Pictured: Kaden Painley and Assistant Coach Eric Turlo

LMAS

Danielle McGinty Parent Representative. – Co-Chair

Jeremy Secrist Superintendent – Co-Chair

Keith Stoner Board of Education Representative

Jason Whitesel Treasurer

Dan Wittmer High School Teacher

Kevin Young Assistant Superintendent

Jamie Masi High School Principal

Lexington Minuteman Academic Scholarship

In the fall of 2016, the Lexington Academic Boosters chose to focus their support on providing scholarships to Lexington graduates. Lexington Minuteman Academic Scholarships (LMAS) were named to honor the former organization, and the LMAS committee was created.

Since 2016, the Lexington Local School District, along with Lexington High School, has offered scholarships to graduating Lexington High School or Pioneer Career and Technical Center seniors who have demonstrated an outstanding academic record, have participated in school related activities, and have provided service to the community.

The purpose of these scholarships is to offset costs associated with college or continuing education. Scholarships are awarded following the successful completion of the 1st semester of college or continuing education. A grade card or transcript is required for verification.

How can you help?

Please consider donating to the Lexington Minuteman Academic Scholarship fund to support our graduating seniors who plan to further their education and build upon the knowledge gained during their time in the Lexington Schools. Lexington High School takes great pride in the citizens who graduate and set out to make a difference in the world. Your tax deductible donation will help provide Lexington Minuteman Academic Scholarships this year and build the LMAS Fund to provide awards for future graduates of Lexington Schools.

Please see our website at www.lexington.k12.oh.us for the Lexington Minuteman Academic Scholarship page. There you will find our past recipients and the colleges and universities that they have attended. THANK

Please write LMAS in the memo line.

Name: Address: Phone: Email: Mail to: Lexington Local Schools 103 Clever Lane Lexington, Ohio 44904

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All Makes & Models

Row 1: Maddie Ross, Braylee Yeichner, Kyra Boyd, Addison Nicol Row 2: Varsity Coach Janelle Wyant, Whitney Stoots, Kylee Mong, Natalie Lehnhart, Katelyn Stoffer, Regan O’Brien, JV Coach Tricia Brown

MINUTEMEN GIRLS' TENNIS

MINUTEMEN TENNIS RETURNING LETTER WINNERS

Row 1: Jade Hunt, Ulo Ezike, Maggie Wallace, Ella Gadfield, Gracie Skoog, Anna Perkins

Row 2: Coach Jansen Webster, Alanta Hollister, Jade Adkins, Lily Thomas, Malaina Wolfe, Willow Antreassian, Eva Mumford, Coach Hayliegh Tucker Not Pictured: Audrey Nelson

Row 1: Ulo Ezike, Maggie Wallace, Gracie Skoog Row 2: Jade Adkins, Lily Thomas, Malaina Wolfe, Eva Mumford

MINUTEMEN VARSITY GIRLS’ SOCCER

MINUTEMEN CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS' RETURNING LETTER WINNERS

Row 1: Micayla Delamater, Elyana Weaver Row 2: Abby Moeglin, Brailey Slone, Hannah Griffin

Row 1: Maggie Arnett, Ruthie Togliatti, Zoe Borowicz, Megan Dials, Lydia Schroeder, Maddie Hughes, Addy Boyce, Morgan Harrod, Mackie Weber Row 2: Varsity Coach Buck Morton, Luci Getz, Emily Thomas, Kaylee Brown, Makenna Arnholt, Zoey Morris, Sam Morton, Allie Parker, Olyvia Stoots, JV Coach Roxanne Drueschler

MINUTEMEN MARCHING BAND

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Row 2: Brooklynn Moore, Anna Moore, Adylise Bratton, Gale Frederick, Chloe Garza, Scarlett Pryor, Kylee Boor, Carter Anderson-Tharpe

Row 3: Randy Domka, Emily Doup, Callie Kaschube, Allison Burchett, Ava Ghazarian, Jayme Heilman, Tobais Newland, Lillian Dodson

Row 4: Raven Wade, Nathan Feasel, Grace Yeichner, Kathleen Keib, Abby Hosettler, Sonja Gottschling, Addison Sigler, Preston Shaffer

Row 5: Clarissa Cousart, Mason Daiz, Kyle Keding, Noah Rannels, Logan Bartlett, Andrew Lloyd, Chayton Winters, Wesley Holtz

Row 6: Hannah Waterman, Addison Cyrus, Taylor Phillips, Piper McManes, Ariana Parnell, Alexis Leadbetter

Row 7: Rachel Frederick, Kaylee Ramos, Riley Mohn, Breah Royals, Shania Felty

GO BIG LEX

1: Field Commander Brooklyn Heintz

BAND DIRECTOR

Zak Wilkins is in his seventeenth year of teaching and eighth as Director of Bands for Lexington High School. Mr. Wilkins received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from The Ohio State University (2007) and is a member of the TBDBITL Alumni Club, Phil Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity, the National Association for Music Education, and the Ohio Music Education Association, where he is an active adjudicator. While at Ohio State, Mr. Wilkins was a member of The Ohio State University Marching Band (B-Row 2002-2006, Assistant Squad Leader 2005, Head Squad Leader 2006), The Ohio State University Symphonic Band, The OSU Jazz Lab, The OSU University Band, and was Principal Chair Trumpet in the inaugural season of the OSU Collegiate Winds. His previous teaching assignments were as Director of Bands for Anthony Wayne High School (Whitehouse, OH – 2006-2007), Highland High School (Sparta, OH – 2007-2011), and Newark High School (Newark, OH – 2011-2016).

The Lexington Band of Gold has established itself a reputation as one of the most consistently successful competition bands in the State of Ohio, having received thirty-three Superior ratings at OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) State Marching Band Finals since 1987. This year marks the 59th edition of the Band of Gold.

2023 OMEA COMPETITION SHOW – “PLEAD THE FIFTH”

A call back to the Hollywood-Style Heist films, the band (namely the Color Guard) cases out a Museum for a robbery of a very valuable Golden Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven. Throughout the show, the Guard stakes out the museum, makes a plan, follows through with the robbery and evades the Museum’s guards. The main musical elements include the melodies of Beethoven’s 9th, 7th, and 5th Symphonies, along with the pop hit “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish, and the hip-hop classic “Gangsta’s Paradise” by the recently passed artist Coolio.

2023 COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 16th – OMEA Competition @ Cambridge High School

Saturday, September 30th – OMEA Competition @ Watkins Memorial/Marietta High Schools

Saturday, October 7th – OMEA Competition @ Canal Winchester High School

Saturday, October 21st – OMEA Competition @ Newark High School

Saturday, October 28th – OMEA State Marching Band Finals @ Hilliard Bradley High School

MINUTEMEN BAND OF GOLD ASSISTANTS

Brooklyn Heintz 2023 Senior Field Commander

Colin Howell Assistant Director/ Woodwind Instructor

Lana Hill Assistant Director & Percussion Instructor

Montse Juarez Color Guard Instructor

Zak Wilkins Band Director

Lexington High School Alma Mater

O high above the Clear fork beneath the sky so blue, Here Stands our Alma Mater so glorious to view. Through the years to guide us a beacon light will be. All hail to Lexington forever, hail to thee.

O proudly we salute thee all honor to thy name. Where ever we may wander thy glory we’ll proclaim. Through the years to guide us a beacon light will be. All hail to Lexington forever, hail to thee.

Fight on for Lexington

Fight on for Lexington. Fight for the colors bright and bold. Fight on for Lexington, we’re gonna win this game tonight.

Rah! Rah! Rah! Fight on for Lexington. Our Minutemen are the best! For the purple and gold and the honor we hold for Lexington!

GO BIG LEX

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FOOTBALL RECORDS

OFFENSE

Most Tackles in a Game – Bob Stewart – 28

Most Tackles in Season – TJ Gerhardt – 200

Most Tackles in Career – Cade Stover – 592

Most Tackle for Loss in Season – TJ Gerhardt – 20

Tackles for Loss in Career – TJ Gerhardt – 36

Sacks in Season – Aidan Ammons – 12.5

Most Sacks in Career – Aidan Ammons – 14

Most Interceptions in Season – Sam White – 10

Most Interceptions in Game – Sam White – 4

Most Interceptions in Career – Tony Gerrell – 13

KICKING

Longest Kick-off Return for TD – Mike McCabe – 98 YDS

Longest Punt Return for TD – Rod Pore – 78 YDS

Longest Field Goal – Jason Stoots – 47 YDS

Most Successful Extra Points in Season – CJ Hassmann – 55

Most Successful Extra Points in Career – CJ Hassmann – 116

Most Points Kicking in Career – CJ Hassmann – 143

FALL SEASON OUTLOOKS

Cross Country (Boys & Girls)

Coach Denise Benson is beginning her 25th season as head coach of both the Lexington Girls and Boys Cross Country teams. LexCC set bold, attainable team and individual goals at cross country camp. Lady Lex will lean on a rich history under Benson which includes 16 OCC Championships, 16 District Championships, 10 Regional Titles and 5 State Championships. Lex boys are revving up and wanting to add to their success of 8 OCC Championships, 9 District Championships, 5 Regional Titles and 2 State Championships.

Last year Lady Lex brought home an OCC Championship, District Championship, Regional Championship, and finished a strong 3rd place at State. The ladies are returning four state team members and looking to several new runners to heavily contribute. The strength of All-Ohioans, Brailey Slone and Elyana Weaver will lead the team, along with the experience of Abby Moeglin. Lady Lex will tighten their pack by post season and become who they want to be by tournament time.

Lex Boys have something to prove in their second consecutive year as a Division I team. They are defending OCC Champions and were Regional Qualifiers last season. The Lex pack will be stronger and more confident this season, and will attack together. This year’s team has more experience, less fear, and an intense drive to accomplish their goals. Look for the tight, powerful pack of Chance Basilone, Latrell Hughes, Ethan Slone, Lincoln Rice, Gage Devaney, and Luke Haring to lead the Minutemen. Lex CC boys are ready to make a strong tournament run this season.

Football

Coach Saris begins his second year as the head football coach of the Lexington Minutemen. The team will be led by 7 seniors, and as Coach Saris mentions, “The seniors have done a great job leading and mentoring our underclassmen. Our X factor will be our big play potential on offense and the strength of our defensive front.” In addition, Coach Saris knows that for the team to achieve success, they must strengthen their individual efforts, which has been a theme over the past several weeks. Finally, what excites not only Coach Saris, but all of the coaches on the football staff is the fact that the players are forming a bond between each other that helps them hold each other accountable and prepares them for a grueling non-conference and OCC schedule.

Golf (Girls)

The girls' golf team will start their 16th season of competition this fall. Head Coach Michael Kathrein has been at the helm since the first season. He has compiled a record of 124-53 at Lexington. He has 26 years of golf coaching experience in both the boys' and girls' programs. Coach Kathrein is enthusiastic about the season. He is returning only one letter winner from last season's State Tournament Team, senior Darcie Reinhart. Darcie is providing excellent leadership and newcomer junior, Makaree Chapman, is leading the team on the course. The varsity team includes juniors Kyler Lamb, Lauryn Nupen, and Willow Roberts. Kyler and Lauryn are also returning letter winners. Sophomores Raquel Thomas and Libby Newland also contribute to the varsity team. The girls' golf program also includes juniors Zoe Dingus and Ali Shaheen along with sophomore Ellie Hicks. All the players are a joy to work with and are improving rapidly. Coach Kathrein believes the squad has a good chance to win the conference and advance in the post season. Coach Kathrein and Coach Kevin Morrow are looking to continue to have a strong program and build leaders for the school and the community.

Golf (Boys)

Coach Tom Ballinger enters his 1st season as the varsity boy’s head golf coach. The team is led by 3 returning letterwinners that include seniors Jack Wyant & Seth Reed, as well as sophomore Griffin Hughes, all of whom contributed to last season’s team that won the OCC Championship. Several upperclassmen and newcomers will also compete for spots on the traveling team as the Minutemen golfers look to defend their OCC crown and make a run in the postseason.

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2023 - 2024 FALL SEASON OUTLOOKS

Soccer (Girls)

Lady Lex Soccer is looking forward to another big season this fall. Head Coach Buck Morton is entering his 7th season with the girls with an overall record of 58-38-12. Last season Lady Lex won their first District Title in 12 years and the girls are looking forward to building on that momentum in 2023. The team will be led this year by 10 seniors, Allie Parker, Makenna Arnholt, Addy Boyce, Olyvia Stoots, Mackie Weber, Sam Morton, Kaylee Brown, Maddie Hughes, Lydia Schroeder, and Zoey Morris. The girls had a rigorous and successful pre-season taking on some of the best teams in the state and beyond. Coach Morton is excited for the season and challenges ahead. He states, “we feel confident in our returning players with many of them being seniors. We look forward to once again using our depth and experience to put ourselves in a position to try and win an OCC title and again be in the mix to win another District crown.” Coach Morton added, “we know there is going to be a lot of high expectations for our team based on last year’s success, but we are going to just focus on each game as we play and try to improve throughout the season.” Lady Lex Soccer is excited to see everyone come out to the games and wish all the best to all the other Lex Fall sports teams. Be Great and Go Lex!

Soccer (Boys)

Coach Peter Them begins his 11th season in charge of the Boys Soccer Program. His 10-year record is 143-49-14. The team finished with a 15-5-1 overall record and finished 3rd in the OCC, with a record of 5-2 last fall. The boys finished their season in the Division II Regional Semis, with a 2-1 loss to Lima Shawnee. This year the team returns 13 seniors and 16 letter winners. He says the team's strengths are “experience.” His focus for improvement this season is “replacing the graduating pieces, filling those voids and getting everyone involved as early and often as possible.” He stated the team “needs to compete day in, and day out at practice.” “Our schedule is a grind both in and out of the OCC, thus we need to focus on getting better daily.” Coach Them concludes “We must quiet the noise and expectations, focus on our style and brand of soccer. With the core group of players returning, we have the capabilities to compete at a high level. We will have our growing pains, but we expect to play at the highest level and compete for championships! This senior class is extremely hungry to leave their own mark on this program!”

Tennis (Girls)

Coach Jansen Webster, and Hayliegh Tucker begin their second year as Lexingtons Girls tennis coaches. They return 6 Varsity players from last year. Their aim is to keep the Lexington tradition going and get an individual to state, and try to re-capture the OCC title that has been elusive in recent years. They are led by returning senior Jade Adkins, and Junior Malaina Wolfe.

Volleyball

Coach Janelle Wyant is beginning her fourth season at Lexington. Lady Lex finished 19-6 last year overall and 11-3 in the OCC to claim second place in the league. They fell to Vermilion in the Districts. Two seniors will provide excellent leadership in Kaylie Eichorn and Jenna Lehnhart. Lady Lex also returns Sophomores Ava Brown, Tatum Stover, and Bella Temple. Brown earned 3rd Team All Ohio Honors, 1st Team OCC and District 6 honors as a freshman. Stover was OCC 2nd Team and earned District 6 Honorable Mention honors, and Temple was OCC Honorable Mention as a freshman. All three are powerhouse players with extreme talent. Juniors Madeline Cramer and Savannah Wolfe, as well as sophomore Kylie Thorton round out the young team. Lady Lex has some big team goals this season and is thrilled to play in the new facility. Mark your calendar to attend a home match this fall and watch some exciting volleyball.

A PLACE TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE KIDS CLUB

The Y’s Kids Club program provides youth with a safe place to go before and after the bell. More importantly, it helps youth realize who they are and what they can achieve. The Y Kids Club program supports academic achievement, fosters health and wellness, and instills positive social -emotional skills through literacy and reading, nutrition education, character development and exercise. Excited to serve in Lexington Elementary Schools!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Two-hour delays, snow days, school breaks

• Fun, engaging curriculum

• Homework assistance

• Minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity

• Healthy snacks after school

• Snack provided on snow days, school breaks, and summer enrichment

• Positive, values-based programs

• Experienced, educated staff who love kids!

• Financial assistance for families who qualify

• Free YMCA membership, for each child enrolled in Kids Club

• Discounted family memberships

• A safe, fun, caring environment

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

To learn more about this program, details on pricing, or to register a child contact Niki Cherry at the YMCA of North Central Ohio, 419.522.3511 ext. 231 or ykidsclub@ymcanco.org

*Discountedratesapplyforfamiliesenrollingmultiplechildren

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Thank You BIG LEX Community

for supporting our schools and the Future of our students and staff for generations to come in:

Academics - Arts - Athletics

MINUTEMEN BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

Row 1: Noah Eckstein, Miles Eberst, Grant Mentzer, Thomas Pitou, Ethan Slone, Elijah Newland, Wilson Tallman

Row 2: Chance Basilone, Diggy Terry, Carson Saurers, Luke Miller, Isaac Peebles, Latrell Hughes

Row 3: Ben Young, Eli Barr, Alec Mentzer, Drew Hooper, Luke Haring, Lincoln Rice, Gage Devaney

Row 4: Aiden Johnson, Will Hooper, John Bartone, Brighton Boerner, Finn Devaney

Row 5: Assistant Coaches Tricia Volz, Seth Cole, Head Coach Denise Benson Not Pictured: Micah Jungeberg

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Columbus Office 614-949-3273 1554 Polaris Parkway,

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▪ General Home Inspections

▪ Radon Testing

▪ Termite Inspections

▪ Well/Bacteria Testing

▪ Septic Inspection

▪ Commerical and Residential

We proudly serve the following Ohio counties:

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CROSS COUNTRY BOYS' RETURNING LETTER WINNERS

Row 1: Chance Basilone, Ethan Slone, Elijah Newland

Row 2: Gage Devaney, Latrell Hughes, Drew Hooper, Lincoln Rice

Row 1: Meghan Keib, Delaney Miller, Brinley Randall, Rylee Porter, Charlee Miller, Audri Burns Row 2: Sophia Vanmeter, Jaylyn Bittinger, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Sofia Brown, Stasia Moore, Sirar Ghamrawy Not Pictured: Coach Sammi Marcum

MINUTEMEN JUNIOR VARSITY A BOYS' SOCCER

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Row 1: Ian Smith, Cam Turlo, Noah Utt, Trenton Reed, Adler Hatfield, Eric Blackstone, Josh Koprivnikar

Row 2: Ashton Boyce, Carter Downs, Luke McGowan, Rory Glass, Grant Hiebel, Mateo Cruz, Joe Hathaway, Nick Hamler

Row 3: JVA Coach Jay Porter, Varsity Coach Peter Them, JVB Coach Gage Potter

Pictured: Colton Yugovich and Assistant Coach Eric Turlo

MINUTEMEN 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL

Bob Whitney Lexington School Board

Row 1: Ryan Nelson, Trenton Hall, Dane Powell, Elijah White, Camron Glennon, Collin Malone, Elijah Utt, Karson McDermott, Kaleb Nichols, Miles Parker, Jacob Gordan, Cooper Chance, Braedon Garver Row 2: Coach Jeff Eichorn, Dae’jon Weatherspoon, Hayden Adkinson, Lane Schuster, Lucas Welter, Wyatt Cornell, Evan Slaton, Simon Parr, Jonathan Kinkel, Hunter Bochnak, Ryan Fox, Jack Bailey, Christopher Webb, Josh Lawhorn, Coach Taylor Gerhardt

MINUTEMEN 7TH GRADE FOOTBALL

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Lexington Class of 1989

University of Toledo Class of 1993

Ohio State University Class of 1997

Row 1: Austin Burdine, Justin Williams, Cole Clifton, Tyler Reaves, Braden Murray, Eli Ebright, Henry Arnett, Logan Taylor, Elliott Robles, Gabe Behr Row 2: Andrew Davison, Dominic Goodman, Bronson Brown, Braxton Zellner, Brycen Carroci, Ryan Winegarden, Lucas Stoffer, Jackson Eichorn, Carter Kessler, David Hinton, Dylan Beloat

Row 3: Coaches Jacob Brown and Herb Harkness, Kainen Dodd, Jayden Perkins-Williams, Wyatt Scheid, Dakota Dennis, Jaxson Hicks, Brock Taylor, Jackson Williams

MINUTEMEN JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS

Row 1: Allison Meredith, Cheyenne Biggers, Valarie Duffy

Row 2: Kaitlyn Tanner, Ava Harris, Ella Naumoff, Kendall Meyer Row 3: Ava Nelson, Whitney Barrett, Tenley Giddens

Compliments of Mike Schuster

Troy Township Trustee

GO BIG LEX

Row 1: Griffin Hughes, Seth Reed, Jack Wyant, Mitch Riegel

MINUTEMEN JUNIOR HIGH 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL

Row 1: Kaley Wolleson, Piper Wallace, Allyson Dooley, Ella Shonkwiler, Elise Nunn, Adrianna Alexander Row 2: Sophia Moore, Madelyn Hunter, Mariana Molton, Adalyn Ewing, Kayla Soehnlen, Delaney Martin, Savannah Eaton Not Pictured: Coach Madison Herrnstein

MINUTEMEN JUNIOR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY

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Stephanie Campbell, Caden Henry, Matthew Whiting, JayBreese Mack, Mathias Bender, Austin Boyd, William Chambers, Jace Dawson, Trevor Reed, Chidalu Ezike, Dane Painley, Clay Hooper, Max Massie-Stevens, CJ Wolf, Scott Delamater, Coach Heidi Roush

Not Pictured: Eowyn Ellis

Row 1: Ezra Mueller, Asher Price, Adria Sharrock, Tessa Them, Shaynah Lutz, Kylie Murfield, Annalie Ballash, Tori Johnson, Abigail Adkins, Genevieve Tommelleo, Mia Currier, Shayleth Sanchez, Raegan Brane, Connor McDonald, Brady Wheeler

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LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 2023 - 2024 SPORTS PATRONS

Pete and Lyndsey Anderson and Family

T & E

David and Kelly Badnell and Family

Dick and Susan Baker

Rick and Daphne Barker

The Beer Family

Mr. Michael S Berry and Family

Mr. and Mrs. John and Sarah Blackstone and Family

Don and Shirley Brown

Kim and Tricia Brown and Family

Mr. Tom Brownell

Ray and Nancy Carmel and Family

Mick and Shirley Cashell

Jackson and Whiteny Cockley

Amanda and Eben Cochran and Kai Norris

David and Melissa Compton and Family

John and Joanne Constance

Roger and Jerri Craig

The Davis Family

Dr. and Mrs. Rob and Stacy Dawson and Family

Don and Julie Detlef

Sue Dill/Pelasky Family

The Dodson Family

Brian and Michelle Dreibelbis and Family

Dave, Kerry and Kyle Dunlap

Drew and Deb Eckert

Eichorn Family Farms

Jeff and Aubrey Eichorn and Family

The Thomas Fesler Family

Adam, Jessie, Austin and Alli Fisher

Dr. and Mrs. Scott Foster

Paul and Sherry Frost

Jim and Linda Goode

The Gunter Family

The J. Halfhill Family

Bernie and Sherry Hallabrin

Jim and Joni Henson

Lowell and Anne Hershner

Clark and Pam Hertzler

Abel and Somer Hittinger

Jobe and Kerri Hittinger

Jermaine and Susan Hughes and Family

Luke and Tiffany Huvler and Family

Barry and Peggy Imler

Tom and Deb Jones

Bob and Carol Juengst

Kris and Shelly Knapp and Family

Ryan and Megan Knapp and Family

David and Sarah Kuhn

Larry and Cheryl Lantz

Jeremy and Brandy Lay and Family

Kameron and Corey Layton

Suzanne Mayer

Harvey and Ginger McNair

Roger and June Mecurio

Coach Rob Michels

Ginger and Bill Mosey

Joe and Shirley Nasipak and Family

Doug, Leslie, Dylan, Emily and Evan Neighbors

Tony and Jaena Newman and Family

LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 2023 - 2024 SPORTS PATRONS

Lou and Karen Novak

Dick and Norma Nuetzel

Jeff and Anita O’Brien

Bill and Connie Payton

Chad and Beth Peebles

The Pinkelman Family – Carl, Tracey, Hanna, Butch and Hally

Mark and Linda Reisdorf

Todd, Cole and Toni Richards

Dave and Debbie Roberts

Joe, Kendra, Sophi, Sammy and Sherry Roberts Go Lex!

Coach and Mrs. Rogers

Mike and Tam Schuster

Mike and Joanne Schwartz

Amy and Jeremy Secrist and Family

Darce and Shirley Shasky

Bob and Janie Shuler

Donald and Danielle Sigler and Liam

The Smith’s – Rick, Patty, Eddie and Family, Chris and Family, Troy and Family

J. Todd and Linda Snyder

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sofranko

Rick and Rosetta Stephens

Jeff and Karen Strickler

Marie and Doug Strohminger

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Kimberly Swank and Family

Joe and Dana Thornton and Family

Kyle and Amanda Trittschuh

Underwood and Thornton Families

Carroll and Marilyn Varney

Karen and Roger Warren

Dave and Melisa Watters and Family

Dick and Carol Watters

John and Rebecca Weilbacker and Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jason and Sarah Whitesel and Family

Bob, Carole and Lore’ Whitney

Blain and Susan Winegarden and Family

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiltanger

Shane and Kristen Wiltanger

Dan and Linda Wittmer

Luke Wittmer and Family

Mrs. Susan Yakir

Ken and Marilyn Young

Kevin, Jolene, A.J. and Kate Young

Phil and Shirley Zimmerman

GO BIG LEX

MINUTEMEN JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS' SOCCER

M-F 10-6:00

Sat 10-2:00

Row 1: Ally Laury, Haley Davies, Emilee VanGilder, Payton Noland, Kristine Lane, Claire Hammer, Lara Eid, Charlotte Woodruff, Slyvia Secrist, Hayley Walker

Row 2: JV Coach Roxanne Drueschler, Lindsey Clingan, Lauren Risser, Sera Brant, Emma Tingley, Addilyn Brant, Ellie Mayer, Gabby Lay, Carliann Hughes, Aaliyah

FRESHMEN FOOTBALL

Row 1: Reese Stoyka, Ethan Ebright, Cordell Keim, Zayne Dodd, Hayden Keith, Jake Barrett, Kade Longood, Coltyn Porter-Penfield, Domanick Mullins, Kingston Peterson, Kaiden Bryant Row 2: Freshmen Coach Luke Rogers, Andrew McBride, Calvin Henry, Wyatt Ratcliff, Kayden Butt, Anthony Failor, Azzi Roper, Daniel Hudson, Brevin Wendland, Andrew Badnell, Everett Ewing, Jaylen Diaz, Assistant Coaches Bradon Buchanan and Karson Berry