FOOTBALL

Head Coach: Ron Pobolish
College Attended: WVU
History of Coaching: Cadiz; John Marshall; Buckeye South; Buckeye South West; Buckeye Local/HS/BL
Record as Head Coach: 66-70
Overall Coaching Record: 130-99-1
Current School Record as Head Coach: 66-40
Family Info: Wife-Laura; Children-Chet and Ashley
Greatest Moment as Head Coach: Coaching son
Hobby: Sports
Coaching Inspiration: Andy Urbanic
Quote about Upcoming Season: ”We must stay injury free and develop depth to be successful.”

Other Coaches' Comments: ”I have a tremendous amount of respect for coaches that have been successful over the long haul. We are fortunate to have a lot of those guys still around; Bruney (MF), Saccoccia (Steub.), Circosta (MC), Bahen (SCC), Pobolish (BL). I also believe that there are some great young coaches that are ready to carry the torch on to the next generation like McLean (St.C.), Cisar (UL), etc. Football will always be important to people in the valley and we are very lucky to have a multitude of good coaches and programs to have a positive influence on our kids.”

Buckeye Local Coach Rob Pobolish On WTOV9 Game Of The Week vs Union Local

Buckeye Local Coach Rob Pobolish On 2009 Team

BOYS BASKETBALL

Head Coach: Gary Raber
College Attended: U of Akron/U of Toledo
History of Coaching: Assistant Wilmington College, Assistant Toledo Bowsher HS, Head Coach Maumee, Head Coach Blias
Record as Head Coach:
Overall Coaching Record:
Current School Record as Head Coach: 30-35
Family Info: Elaine Raber, Grant, Bryce, Evan
Hobby: Running, Reading coaching autobiographies
Coaching Inspiration: Perry Reese my HS Coach
If I Wasn't a Coach I Would Be ___?: Sports Commentator
Quote about Upcoming Season: " A champion pays an extra price to be better than average."

Stadium Name: World War II Memorial
Stadium Address: Yorkville, OH
Type of Turf: Grass

FOOTBALL

Returning Offensive Players: 6
Key Returning Players: Bobby Spence; Joe Rine; Brandon Bartrug
Returning Defensive Players: 5
Returning Lettermen: 13
Key Players That Graduated: Nathan Schall; Mike Slaga

Players To Watch:
Joe Stuart
Brandon Bartrug
Josten Dear
Rylan Pyciak
Jon Horton

Pre-Season Big 22 Candidate:
Bobby Spence

BOYS BASKETBALL

Players To Watch:

Joe Rine
Bobby Spence
Nick Piergallini
Zack Bonds

High School: Buckeye Local
School Address: St. Rt. 150, Rayland, OH
School Phone: 859-2197
Contact for Boosters: Jim Horton
Contact for Tickets: Gary Raber
Athletic Director: Gary Raber
Greatest Moment in Team History: Division II State Runner-Up
State Division: Division III
Last Conference Title: 2003 OVAC
Biggest Rival: Martins Ferry
Mascot: Panthers
School Colors: Navy, Silver
All-Time Record: 107-81
Last Year’s Record: 7-4
Last Year In Playoffs: 2008
Type of Offense: Wing T
Type of Defense: 4-4
Conference/Class: IV
Best Known Alumni: Bill West