ST.TITANS JOHN’S JESUIT 2020 Regional Football Playoffs St. John’s Jesuit Titans vs. Barberton Magics EXCLUSIVE ONLINE EDITION sponsored by Welcome! On behalf of the St. John’s Jesuit family, I While things may look different this year, our would like to welcome you to today’s athletic mission remains unchanged. St. John’s Jesuit contest. High school athletics bring people exists as a Catholic Jesuit school that develops from all walks of life together to share a com- leaders and “Men for Others”. Today our schol- mon interest, whether as a participant, family ar-athletes engage in competition that allows member, alumnus, or casual fan. them to utilize their God-given talents. They come to realize that it is not about themselves, This year of 2020, we feel especially blessed but rather about their efforts contributing to to welcome you to our campus for this event. the greater good of the team. The Religious The COVID-19 pandemic has presented and Social Justice components of the “Grad at many challenges that have called upon athletic Grad” are also often integrated through team administrators, coaches, trainers, athletes, and retreats, prayer services, and performing service Mike Savona '75 parents to engage in a spirit of cooperation, President of St. John's Jesuit work together. Participation in athletics is an teamwork, and flexibility like never before. High School & Academy avenue to become well-rounded, to learn life While we have been tasked to find new ways lessons, and to simply have fun. of doing things, I believe this situation has also provided us with the opportunity for growth. Please enjoy today’s competition and pay We have a greater appreciation for the “nor- witness to the outstanding efforts and abilities malcy” of being able to practice, compete and of all athletes performing. Thank you for the support our fellow Titans. support that you give these young men. God Bless, Mike Savona Greetings and welcome to St. John’s Jesuit department has remained unchanged: to High School & Academy, provide a positive and energizing means to advance the physical, emotional, spiritual, Let me extend a very warm welcome to our intellectual, and moral development of our families and visitors who have traveled to student-athletes. Through participation on attend this athletic event and support the athletic teams, Titan student-athletes develop teams participating. I speak for the entire lifelong values of teamwork, leadership, athletic department when I say that we dedication, sportsmanship, and becoming greatly appreciate your cooperation and “men for others”. patience as we continue to navigate through these challenging times. While we are going Please join me in assuring the players, families, through unchartered waters, please remember and coaching staffs that this will be the site Bob Ronai we all must work together for the common of friendly competition, played with good Director of Athletics, St. John's goal of providing a season for the student- sportsmanship and conduct. I hope you leave Jesuit High School & Academy athletes. Know that the health, safety and feeling the sense of pride that the athletes, well-being of our athletes, coaches and staff staff, and community have for St. John’s Jesuit is our #1 priority. High School & Academy. Thank you, and go Titans! While 2020 has presented unprecedented obstacles, the goal of the Titan athletic Bob Ronai OUR MISSION St. John's Jesuit develops Christian leaders. As a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, we inspire each student to achieve his greatest potential in a diverse, Christ-centered atmosphere distinguished by academic success and service as a man for others. 2020 Fall Sports 1 2 St. John’s Jesuit Titans ForFor I know I know the the plans plans I have I have forfor you you … … plans plans to togive give you you hopehope and and a future.a future. – Jeremiah – Jeremiah 29:11 29:11 SIENASIENA HEIGHTS HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY A CatholicA Catholic University University in the in Dominican the Dominican Tradition. Tradition. ADRIANADRIAN, MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN ScholarshipsScholarships in Academics,in Academics, Athletics, Athletics, and and the the Arts. Arts. go.sienaheights.edugo.sienaheights.edu 2020 Fall Sports 3 Y C, C M LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED CLASS OF 1983 4 St. John’s Jesuit Titans Outstanding Athlete Gary Batch Gary Batch’s commitment to excellence and strong work ethic are exemplified by his athletic accomplishments and academic performance. He epitomizes the term scholar athlete. Gary has distinguished himself as a stellar 2-sport athlete, scholar, and student leader during his tenure as a Titan. Leading by example, he was selected to captain the Titan Football and Basketball teams his senior year, as well earning all-TRAC honors in both sports. Gary has been a leader and role model to his teammates and especially to the younger Titans. Gary was a 2019/2020 Football Finalist for the Chuck Ealey Undefeated Spirit Award. Gary maintained a 4.1 GPA and was enrolled at the University of Toledo his senior year in the College Credit Program. He was a member of the National Honor Society, a Student Ambassador, and was involved in the SJJ Christian Service Program at the Mareda Center, where he worked with the Preschool children. Gary is attending the University of Toledo where he will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Past Award Winners 1982 Pat Streb 1992 Dave Croci 2002 Brandon Fields 2012 Nate Pearson 1983 Scott Morcott 1993 Ken Gillie 2003 Donald Hickey 2013 Marc Loving 1984 Mark Swentkofse 1994 Ian Schoen 2004 Mickey Cassidy 2014 Trevor Walsh 1985 Tim Anderson 1995 Steve Barth 2005 James Wheeler 2015 Dick Anderson 1986 Rob Chudzinski 1996 Ed Ziemke 2006 Michael Floyd 2016 Luke Tracz 1987 John Ragan 1997 Jon Edwards 2007 Michael Henson 2017 Tycen Anderson 1988 Matt Dzierwa 1998 David Dzierwa 2008 Joseph Miller 2018 Vincent Williams Jr. 1989 Adam Taylor 1999 Patrick Bruss 2009 Tim Kynard 2019 Eli Shope 1990 Matthew J. Skala 2000 BJ Schlageter 2010 Joshua Holzemer 2020 Gary Batch 1991 Brent Lehmkuhl 2001 Todd Thomas 2011 Cheatham Norrils 2020 Fall Sports 5 Varsity Football ead Football Coach Larry 1998 before becoming the Defensive McDaniel is entering his fourth Line and Defensive Tackles Coach at Hseason at St. John's Jesuit High Ball State University from 1999-2002. School. Each year under his helm, the Over the course of the next eight Titans have qualified for the OHSAA seasons (2003-2010), McDaniel Div. II playoffs. coached the Defensive Line, Outside In 2019, the Titans finished the Linebackers and Defensive Tackles at regular season 7-3 before hosting Kent State University. Westerville South for a 42-34 Regional In 2013, Coach McDaniel became Quarterfinal win. the Defensive Line Coach at Bowling Also in his time at SJJ, over a dozen Green State University. During the players have moved on to play collegiately. 2012 and 2013 seasons, three of his loss. While at Indiana, he also A native of St. Louis, Coach McDaniel defensive linesmen were drafted or served as a liaison for the Fellowship brought 20 years of collegiate coaching signed as undrafted free agents in the of Christian Athletes. NFL. In 2012, BGSU finished 10th experience to SJJ. Prior to SJJ, he He has also worked in summer in the country in sacks, recording 38. served as an Assistant Coach with the programs for the NCAA Men's He helped lead the Falcons to a 2013 University of Toledo in 2016. Coaching Academy and the NFL MAC Championship and an overall Pittsburgh Steelers Minority Coaching A 4-year starter at nose guard and record of 10-4. 1993 graduate at Indiana University, Internships. Coach McDaniel then returned to McDaniel began his coaching career In addition to leading the Titan Indiana University in 2014 as the with his alma mater. He then spent football program, Coach McDaniel Defensive Line Coach. His defensive one season as the Tight Ends Coach at also serves as the Director of Youth line accounted for 54% of the team's Southwest Missouri State University in Programming at SJJ. sacks and 41% of the team's tackles for David Perkins Devon Price Drew Bostdorff '13 Mike Veasley Varsity Co-Offensive Varsity Co-Offensive Varsity Quarterbacks Varsity Running Backs/ Coordinator/Offensive Line Coordinator/Wide Receivers Special Teams Craig Heuring Dave Romaker Jamal Jarrett '00 Tim DeCant Varsity OL/SC Varsity Safeties Varsity Cornerbacks Varsity Linebackers Not pictured: Dave Friddell, Varsity Defensive Line 6 St. John’s Jesuit Titans # Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. # Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. 1 Julius Jackson DB 6-1 165 Jr. 38 Clemmye Webb-Bragg RB 5-7 160 Jr. 2 Chad Berg S 6-0 185 Sr. 41 Jaiden Butler DB 5-11 155 So. 3 Spencer Tyo WR 6-0 190 Sr. 42 LJ Hancock LB 5-9 195 Jr. 4 James Henry RB 6-1 205 Jr. 43 John Carroll WR 6-3 180 So. 5 Jaiden Micheal CB 6-1 180 Sr. 44 Adam Colburn CB 6-1 165 So. 6 Blaise Beier OLB 6-0 187 Sr. 45 Tyler Babb LB 5-9 195 Jr. 7 Jaedyn McKinstry WR 6-5 210 Sr. 46 T'Shaun Johnson DL 5-7 200 Jr. 8 AJ Hunter WR/RB 5-8 160 Jr. 47 Kleiston Bonnell LB 5-8 165 So. 9 Joseph Barnes DE 6-3 220 Sr. 48 Ethan Lloyd S 5-5 115 So. 10 Justin Teamer QB 5-9 160 Jr. 49 Jordan Taylor DB 5-9 130 So. 11 Noah Rubel S 6-2 175 Sr. 51 JJ Walker OL/LB 5-10 200 Sr. 12 Zane Zeiter WR/S 6-1 180 So.