Blue Aces Athletics

We are introducing a new Standard in Granville Athletics this year with implementation of our three core values. We have worked with our staff to create these. Our core values align with the district's Portrait of a Graduate and embody what it means to be a Granville Student Athlete.

We will be recognizing athletes monthly who exhibit our core values as a department and each team will recognize individuals at their end of season banquets.

Please see our December "Be a Great Teammate" Winners. We are so proud of our Winter athletes and how they DEFEND THE STANDARD!

Athletic Handbook - There are a lot of new updates to the Athletic Handbook. Please take time to review this with your student athlete. if you have questions please contact the Athletic Department

Attendance Policy - Please view the following video for updates to the attendance policy

Key points: Athletes must be here a full day to practice or play

Only exceptions: Medical appointment approved 24hrs in advance (contact the building principal and athletic dept.), school approved field trip, any other instance approved in advance by building principal.

Fan Expectations: We want to take a moment and remind all Blue Ace fans of the expectations set forth by OHSAA and the District when attending events.

The 8th Grade Boys had a good season this year. While the record was 9-8, it doesn't tell the whole story. The team always competed hard and played to the final whistle, no matter the score. The team demonstrated growth throughout the year, and there is excitement about what these young men can accomplish as they move on to high school

Granville middle school wrestling placed in the top 5 of every tournament that we attended this season. We had a handful of 2nd place finishes in there, including taking 2nd place at the Licking County League Championship.

The 7th grade boys basketball season was full of growth. We began the season 6-0 and ended the year on a 5 game winning streak before falling in the second round of the tournament. Our group battled throughout the entire season and saw exceptional individual and team growth. Over the course of the season, we discovered how to play as a team and fought in every game. From wins and losses, we learned that our strength was togetherness and our ability to play for one another. Go Aces!

The girls had an amazing season and we are so proud of all of them. These girls came onto the court everyday ready to work and get better and it showed. We placed 4th seed out of 11 with a record of 10-5. I can’t wait to see these girls back out on the court next season!

Our middle school cheerleaders brought the energy and pep all season long! Their growth as a team has been tremendous and their Aces spirit shines bright on and off the sidelines!

This season, the girls showed tremendous growth, teamwork, and dedication both in practice and during the games. They continued to improve their skills, support one another, and compete with great effort every time they stepped on the court. Most importantly, they represented our program with positive attitudes and strong sportsmanship. I'm proud of the progress each player made this season and excited to see what they accomplish at the next level as an Ace.

With 4 out of 14 weight classes filled, 3 freshmen and 1 sophomore, and only competing with all 4 at the same time once all year it was a fairly successful year. top 5 finish at LCL's with three Runner-ups and one 3rd place. We had 1 District alternate, one that never had a losing record in a tournament and set a new high in wins and pins in a season. We also consistently placed in the top half of teams while never being full strength and giving up 11-13 weight classes. We look to expand and build upon the success for next year.

The competition cheer team worked hard this season to earn a spot in the OASSA State Championship where they placed 5th in the state in a very tough division. The team earned their spot at the Regional Qualifier where they were the second highest scoring team of the day. The athletes all demonstrated perseverance and growth mindsets, earning them numerous first and second place finishes at competitions across the state throughout this season.

The 2025-26 Boys’ Varsity Bowling Team finished the season in sixth place with a record of 5-11 in the LCL Bowling League and 7-13 for the season. Liam Gadrow (Sophomore) won the Most Improved bowler of the year award.

The upcoming 2026-27 team returns: Senior - Aidan England. Junior’s - Liam Gadrow & Dallin Hirschi. Sophomore's – Charlie Brower & Colin Gadrow.

The 2025-26 JV Boys’ Bowling Team finished the season in seventh place with a record of 2-13 in the LCL Bowling League for the season.

The 2025-26 Girls’ Varsity Bowling Team finished the season in first place with a record of 10-2 in the LCL Bowling League, 13-2 for the season and qualified for Districts. Sydney Cottrill (Senior) was 1st team All-LCL. Nyah Painter (Junior) 1st team All-LCL and Jill Brownfield (Junior) & Maddie Wood (Sophomore) was Honorable Mention All LCL.

Jill Brownfield (Junior) won the Most Improved bowler award for the school.

The upcoming 2026-27 team returns: Senior’s – Jillian Brownfield, Jenna Evans & Nyah Painter. Junior’s – Olivia Power & Maddie Wood.

The 2025–2026 season for Granville Boys Basketball was defined by growth, resilience, and a commitment to high character as the foundation for winning. The Blue Aces finished 13–10 overall and 11–5 in conference, earning second place.

Our identity showed through team-first play and resilience in close games that reflected the culture being built. From varsity to our youngest COBA players, we remained aligned to one standard across the program.

We are grateful for the investment of our coaches, players, and families. The season included 6 District 11 honorees, 3 All-Conference players, 1 All-Ohio player recognition, and District 11 Coach of the Year recognition.

Most importantly, this group competed, improved, and played connected basketball, building momentum and a strong foundation for what’s ahead.

The girls swimming program finished 12-2 on the regular season while also have strong performances at the Turn it Gold Invitational, Ned Reeb Memorial Invitational, Christmas Classic Invitational and NE Classic. The girls’ team were Licking County League champions for the fifth consecutive year, finished 6th the Sectional Meet and 14th at the District Meet. The Blue Aces had eleven swimmers who qualified to participate in the 2026 OHSAA State Tournament. For the girls, senior and captain, Grace Largent qualified individually in the 100 Breaststroke, where she finished 6th overall. Lily Hyslop qualified in both the 200 IM and 100 Butterfly, where she finished 24th and 12th respectively. Both Largent & Hyslop earned All-Ohio Honors. They were also joined by Lily Kronk and Eliana White in the 200 Medley Relay, where the team finished 18th. Coach Hillary Paulsen was named LCL Coach of the Year and was awarded with the 2026 Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award from OHSAA.

The boys swimming program finished 13-1 on the regular season while also have strong performances at the Turn it Gold Invitational, Ned Reeb Memorial Invitational, Christmas Classic Invitational and NE Classic. The boys’ team earned the LCL title for the second year in a row. They also finished runner-up at the Sectional Meet and were 2026 District champions. Nolan Schneider was recognized as LCL Swimmer of the Year and broke two LCL records, in the 100 Butterfly and 500 Freestyle. Nolan, Miles Baker, Drew Bergstrom and Oliver Rodgers also broke the LCL Record for the 200 Medley Relay and Nolan, Miles, Oliver and Seth Winterhalter broke the LCL record in the 200 Freestyle Relay. In addition, throughout the season, the boys’ team collectively broke five school records. The Blue Aces had eleven swimmers who qualified to participate in the 2026 OHSAA State Tournament. For the boys, senior and captain, Nolan Schneider qualified individually in both the 100 and 200 Freestyle, where he finished 7th and 4th respectively. Senior and captain, Miles Baker qualified individually in the 200 IM and 100 Breaststroke where he finished 16th and 21st, respectively. Senior and captain, Drew Bergstrom qualified individually in the 100 Backstroke where he also finished 21st. Junior, Oliver Rodgers competed in the 50 and 100 Freestyle, where he finished 25th and 29th respectively. The 200 Medley Relay team of Drew Bergstrom, Seth Winterhalter, Dan Remlinger and Luke Casebolt finished 21st and the 200 and 400 Freestyle Relays of Seth Winterhalter, Oliver Rodgers, Miles Baker and Nolan Schneider finished 6th and 5th respectively. Miles, Nolan, Oliver and Seth earned All-Ohio Honors. Additionally, the boys finished 9th, out of 230 represented teams, the highest finish in Granville boys’ history at the State Meet. Coach Tyler Paulsen was named LCL Coach of the Year and 2026 Central, East, Southeast District Coach of the Year.

The 2025-26 Season stopped short of what we wanted, losing in a regional semi-final. However, the team took a big step forward in development, team chemistry, and paving a way for the Aces to continue their dominance for years to come.

Lead by seniors, Delaney Varrasso and Sophia Hall, the Aces finished 23-3 winning their 6th straight LCL and District Title. Juniors Elle Mortimer, Davynn Miller, Lillian Rosendahl and Kathryn Kelley helped fuel the high-powered offensive and defensive attacks with their strong play. Underclassman Camryn Goss and Brooklyn Londot also added a big spark to the season. The Aces return majority of their roster in hopes to make a good push for the state tournament next season.

Granville High School’s Girls Indoor Track & Field team finished 6th overall at the State Championship, marking the 12th time in the past 16 years that the program has placed in the top 10 as a team.

The Blue Aces were led by Senior Annie McCracken, who captured the State Championship in the Pole Vault, clearing 13’4”. Sophomore Tory Reynolds had an outstanding meet, finishing 3rd in the High Jump (5’2”) and 5th in the Triple Jump (35’4.75”). Sophomore Elsa Tonnessen also earned a podium finish with a 6th place finish in the 3200m (11:08.96).

Additional state qualifiers included Audrey Ames in the 60m hurdles, Sophie Price in both the High Jump and Triple Jump, and the 4x200 (Charlotte Turner, Anna Ehlich, Annie McCracken and Tory Reynolds), 4x400 (Charlotte Turner – leading off at the state meet for the fourth year in a row, Tory Reynolds, Anna Ehlich and Sadie Tritico), and 4x800 (Elsa Tonnessen, Cali Aquilina, Mackenzie Hadley and Olive Dorman) relay teams, all representing Granville at the state level.

The strong team performance and individual accomplishments continue the tradition of excellence for the Granville Girls Track & Field program.

Granville High School’s Boys Indoor Track & Field team finished tied for 12th place at the State Championship, highlighted by several strong individual performances.

Senior Callum Sproul earned a 3rd place podium finish in the 1600m (4:20.28) and also competed in the 3200m. Sophomore Garrett Hinton secured another podium finish for the Blue Aces with 3rd place in the Weight Throw (57’6”).

Additional state qualifiers included Nolan Cheney in the 400m, Benjamin Rose in the 1600m, Cade Roberts in the High Jump, Barrett Waggoner in the Weight Throw, and the 4x800 (Sebastian Rodgers, Logan Miller, Diego Rapp and Jamison Shrode) relay team, all representing Granville at the state meet.

The team’s performance reflects the depth and competitiveness of the Granville Boys Track & Field program at the state level.

The GHS Sideline Cheerleading had a successful year bringing school spirit to Boys and Girls Basketball and Football games, playing a role in energizing fans and athletes. Throughout the season, cheerleaders focused on developing and refining cheer skills, including jumps, motions, tumbling, and performance technique, while building teamwork and confidence. The team also emphasized community involvement through participation in the Fourth of July parade, cheering on Pelotonia racers, and volunteering with GRD Cheerleading.

The Blue Ace wrestling team took 2nd place at League, but did have 4 individual champions in Nash Finley, AJ Bergeron, Griffin Dunbar and Luke Sanchez. Other LCL placers were Jayce LeJeune, Henry Giegier, Dane McShane, Gareth Larson, and Jacob Kirian. We finished 4th as a team at Sectionals with 5 Finalist-Runner Ups in Geiger, Finley, Bergeron, Dunbar and Sanchez. Other Sectional placers were LeJeune, McShane and Larson taking 3rd, Jesse Anderson taking 5th and Wyatt Severyn 6th. We finished 6th (out of 48) at Districts as a team. Bergeron and Sanchez were District Runner-ups and Geiger and Finley took 3rd. We tied a school record by sending 4 to State in Geiger, Finley, Bergeron and Sanchez. We broke a school record by getting 3 on the State podium with Bergeron 5th, Geiger 7th and Finley 8th.

Seniors -

Take a minute and apply for the Granville Athletic Booster Scholarship. All information is below

Thank you to the Boosters for the recent purchase of benches for the weight room and exercise bikes for the training room. They have already been used by our athletes across all sports.

We also want to thank them for all the support with our Winter Deck Nights!

Just a reminder to our athletes with asthma: Cold weather can trigger attacks. Please keep your inhaler close by and include a longer warm up to get your body ready for activity.

Please watch the video below that highlights our continued efforts with OSU Coach Beyond and features Jamie & Chrisi Rogerson, long time parents and supporters of Granville Athletics as they discuss their experience with athlete mental health and their son, Theron. We have also included a list of resources for athletes and parents that can be accessed through this link.

Our Varsity G and Middle School Athlete Leadership groups are having great meetings this year

Consider nominating a staff member for our Learning for Life recognition https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XwjeNkSVCBQgedt7ri-NK04YRRk9gdtjQDXnftwrrfk/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true

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