• Only four of the 20 are in double digits for years with their teams: Bill Nees (Piqua), 25 years; Jay Minton (Wayne) 18; Shawn Lamb (Lebanon) 12; Ryan Wilhite (Springboro) 11.
• Senior coach: Bill Nees, Piqua; 25th year. Nees has held that title ever since Steve Nolan resigned at Troy in 2011 after 28 seasons as the Trojans’ head coach. Nolan resurfaced as Troy Christian’s head coach from 2013-15. He has been succeeded by Steve Jones, previously an Eagles assistant. It’s the first head coaching position for Jones, who also was an assistant at Dayton Christian before landing at Troy Christian.
GWOC American North
Matt Burgbacher, Troy: 2nd season.
Joel Derge, Tippecanoe: 2nd season.
Adam Doenges, Sidney: 6th season.
Nathan Hyatt, Vandalia-Butler: 1st season.
Bill Nees, Piqua, 25h season.
Aaron Shaffer, Greenville: 5th season.
GWOC American South
Bob Delong, Xenia: 8th season.
Jeff Graham, Trotwood: 3rd season.
Doug Hatcher, West Carrollton: 3rd season.
Chris Roark, Fairborn: 1st season.
Trace Smitherman, Stebbins: 8th season.
GWOC National East
Nic Black, Beavercreek: 3rd season.
Maurice Douglass, Springfield: 3rd season.
Dave Miller, Fairmont: 1st season.
Jay Minton, Wayne: 18th season.
Rodney Roberts, Centerville: 3rd season.
GWOC National West
Tony Broering, Northmont: 2nd season.
Steve Channell, Miamisburg: 5th season.
Shawn Lamb, Lebanon: 12th season.
Ryan Wilhite, Springboro: 11th season.
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