Winton Woods (Cincinnati) football coach Troy Everhart resigned from his coaching position at the school last week according to several published reports in the Cincinnati area.
Everhart led Winton Woods to the Division II state title last season.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Everhart could be named an assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati, becoming the second area high school head coach to join the Bearcats’ staff over the past few years.
Kerry Coombs – who helped lead Colerain (Cincinnati) to national prominence earlier last decade – is already on the Bearcats’ staff as a defensive backs coach and has a significant role in recruiting for the Big East team.
Winton Woods athletic director Dwight Campbell told the Enquirer that defensive coordinator Andre Parker will be the Warriors’ head coach this season. Teams are allowed to start practice the first week in August.
"Troy has communicated to us that he would pursue an outside opportunity," Campbell told the Enquirer. "He didn’t specify what that would be. It’s something that came as a surprise to us, but we understand his position and his aspirations. We’re happy for him but not pleased with the timing."
2. Harlan steps down from MND: Mount Notre Dame (Cincinnati) girls basketball coach Dante Harlan resigned Monday morning, according to the Enquirer. Harlan was one of the nation’s top high school basketball coaches over the past few years – compiling a career record of 89-17 at the school. He guided MND to three consecutive Division I state titles from 2007 to 2009 and was an assistant coach for the 2004 and 2006 state titles.
MND has not said when it expects to name a new coach. The school declined specific comment on the reason for Harlan’s resignation. MND lost to Walnut Hills in a Division I sectional final earlier this year.
3. Vann commits to Minnesota: Fairfield senior linebacker Marquise Vann verbally committed to Minnesota on Friday. Vann, who is 6-foot-1 and 227 pounds, also had offers from Stanford, Duke, Connecticut, Toledo, Ball State, Bowling Green, Michigan State, Ohio, Akron, Central Michigan, Kent State and others, according to the Hamilton Journal-News.
"It’s a great fit for Marquise," Fairfield coach Aaron Fitzstephens told the Journal-News. "He’ll get a chance to play early at Minnesota. He just loves it up there. Minnesota just got a really good football player."
4. OHSAA still considering options: The Ohio High School Athletic Association was still deciding late last week between Columbus and Stark County as the sites for the state football finals from 2012 to 2015, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
The publication said a selection committee that will make a site recommendation to the board of directors is still analyzing the situation. Canton and Massillon in Stark County have held the state finals since 1998. Columbus has not had the state finals since 1989.
5. Bertrams makes college commitment: Mason senior Matt Bertrams has verbally committed to play lacrosse at Albany, according to the Pulse Journal.
Bertrams, a midfielder, had 30 goals and 10 assists as Mason reached the Division I state final four last season. It was Mason’s first trip to the state final four.
Recruiting news
Mason senior running back David Fulcher Jr. is receiving serious interest from the University of Cincinnati and Bowling Green, according to the Enquirer. Fulcher, who has an offer from Ohio University, is the son of former Bengals safety David Fulcher. …Lakota West (West Chester) senior defensive end Matt Fox has received an offer from Air Force. He is also receiving interest from Ivy League programs. …Olentangy (Lewis Center) junior tackle Kenton Playko has reportedly received an offer from Toledo, according to ScoutingOhio.com.
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A football team composed of Southwest Ohio players finished seventh out of 23 teams in the NFL 7-on-7 National Tournament the weekend of July 10. Players from Middletown, Colerain and Trotwood-Madison participated in the Tampa event held at Raymond James Stadium. …Lakota West has three quarterback candidates including senior Ben Gooch and sophomores Dustin Parker and Jordan Darling. …Former Princeton (Cincinnati) quarterback Spencer Ware – who has named a U.S. Army All-American his senior season with the Vikings – has an opportunity to compete for a running back position this season with LSU, according to Princeton coach Bill Leach.
