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The Frontier Athletic Conference continued its tradition of athletic excellence during the 2025-26 school year as dozens of student-athletes from across the league announced their commitments to continue both their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Schools from throughout the FAC — Chillicothe, Hillsboro, Jackson, McClain, Miami Trace and Washington Court House — were represented by athletes signing with programs ranging from NCAA Division I universities to NAIA and Division III institutions.

The commitments showcase the depth of talent across the conference in a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling, bowling, track and field, swimming, cheerleading and more.

Chillicothe Cavaliers

Chillicothe celebrated three college commitments, led by standout wrestler Cannan Smith, who signed with Ohio University. Joining Smith were Jett McAllister, who will compete in track and field at Tiffin University, and Cooper Stoneking, who will continue his basketball career at Wilmington College.

Hillsboro Indians

Hillsboro’s signing class featured athletes from bowling and softball. Sidney Bayless signed to bowl at Muskingum University, while fellow bowler Camden Lively committed to Ohio State University. Softball standout Chloe Roberts will continue her career at the University of Rio Grande.

Jackson Ironmen

Jackson once again showcased one of the conference’s strongest groups of collegiate athletes. Headlining the class were football standouts Jacob Allen, who signed with Charlotte University of North Carolina, and Ryan Seimetz, who committed to Ohio State University. Fellow Ironman football player Bodhi Wolford signed with Bryant University.

In soccer, Sydney Carpenter committed to Otterbein University, while bowler Harper Euton signed with Indiana Wesleyan University.

Jackson’s softball program also produced multiple collegiate athletes as KJ Worsham committed to Ohio Christian University and Madilynn Wright signed with Youngstown State University.

McClain Tigers

McClain athletes earned opportunities across several sports, highlighted by baseball player Easton Ary and soccer standout Creed Davis, who both signed with Wittenberg University.

Bowler Cullen Beatty committed to Shawnee State University, while girls wrestler KC Foster signed with Tiffin University. Swimmer Madi Knowles will continue her career at Wilmington College.

Miami Trace Panthers

Miami Trace produced one of the conference’s largest signing classes, including several high-profile football commitments.

Standout lineman Adam Guthrie committed to Clemson University, while teammates Cooper Enochs signed with Eastern Kentucky University and Westin Dawes committed to Thomas More University.

On the baseball diamond, Austin Brown signed with Muskingum University and Cam Morton committed to Wittenberg University.

Additional commitments included softball player Kaylee Everhart to Indiana Tech, girls bowler Carlee Hauck to the University of Rio Grande, wrestler Tyler Stevens to Otterbein University, and bowler Cole Whiteside to Ohio State University.

Washington Court House Blue Lions

Washington Court House celebrated a large and diverse signing class featuring athletes from multiple sports programs.

Basketball players Jeston Everhart and Noah Haithcock both signed with collegiate programs, committing to Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Otterbein University respectively. Girls basketball standout Eliana “Bobb” Racine signed with Hiram College, while teammate Peyton Hughes committed to Marietta College.

In track and field, Jordyn Gray signed with Colgate University and Megan Mongold committed to Queens University of Charlotte. Cross country and track athlete Avery Wightman will continue his career at Ohio Northern University.

Baseball standout Sam Lotz signed with Tennessee Wesleyan University, while bowler Randon Stolzenburg committed to Wittenberg University.

Washington also celebrated commitments in cheerleading as Lauren Bivens signed with Heidelberg University and Kaitlyn Williams committed to Greenville University for stunt cheer.

The impressive list of commitments highlights not only the athletic talent throughout the FAC, but also the dedication and hard work of the conference’s student-athletes in the classroom and in competition. As these athletes prepare for the next chapter of their careers, they leave behind a strong legacy for their schools and communities throughout the Frontier Athletic Conference.

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — Chillicothe captured the 2026 Frontier Athletic Conference Boys Tennis Tournament championship on May 9th at Washington High School, finishing atop the final league standings after a strong showing in both singles and doubles competition.

Leading the way for the Cavaliers was Noah Flores, who claimed the singles championship and was named the FAC Player of the Year following an impressive tournament performance. Flores defeated a talented field to secure the conference title and help power Chillicothe to the overall team championship.

Jackson also turned in a strong performance throughout the day, highlighted by runner-up finishes in singles and doubles competition. Christian Burcham advanced to the singles final before finishing second, while teammate Fernando Villebrille earned third place. Chillicothe’s Elijah Yandilia placed fourth, followed by teammate Yohan Abreu in fifth.

In doubles play, Jackson dominated the bracket as the duo of Grady Massie and Landon Profitt captured the FAC doubles championship. Fellow Ironmen teammates Joel Carroll and Jayce Moore finished as runners-up, giving Jackson the top two spots in the doubles standings.

Chillicothe’s pairing of Malachi Upshaw and Lyric Graves earned third place, while Washington Court House’s Evan Wilson and Austin Hughes placed fourth. Miami Trace’s team of Slade Strider and Holten Pepper rounded out the top five.

The tournament concluded another competitive season for the Frontier Athletic Conference, with Chillicothe securing the overall league title ahead of a strong Jackson squad.

Final FAC Boys Tennis Standings

1. Chillicothe
2. Jackson
3. Miami Trace
4. Hillsboro
5. Washington Court House

Waylon Massie Named Southeast Ohio Athletic Administrators Association Athletic Director of the Year

The Frontier Athletic Conference (FAC) is proud to recognize Waylon Massie of Jackson High School for being named the Southeast Ohio Athletic Administrators Association Athletic Director of the Year, an honor voted on by his peers.

This prestigious award is presented annually to an athletic administrator who exemplifies excellence in leadership while promoting the values and mission of educational athletics. Mr. Massie’s dedication to student-athletes, coaches, and the Jackson community reflects the highest standards of interscholastic athletics.

Through his leadership, Jackson High School has continued to foster a culture centered on sportsmanship, integrity, and student development. His commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for student-athletes, while emphasizing the educational component of athletics, has made a lasting impact within his school and throughout Southeast Ohio.

“Waylon is extremely deserving of this recognition,” said Joe Kimling, Past President, Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association. “His passion for education-based athletics and his ability to positively influence students and coaches alike make him a model athletic director.”

The Frontier Athletic Conference congratulates Mr. Massie on this well-earned honor and thanks him for his continued contributions to interscholastic athletics.

Girls Basketball: Player of the Year- Tylee Davis, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC- Tylee Davis & Kobie Miles- Hillsboro; Paisley Pryor & Larah Henson- McClain;
Gracie Lovett- Miami Trace; Kate Miller, Ellie Racine, & Jayden Hatfield- Washington;
Sydney Carpenter- Jackson.

Honorable Mention All FAC- Annia Young- Hillsboro; Leah Lovett- McClain; Lillian Mapes- Jackson.

Boys Basketball: Co Players of the Year- Adam Guthrie, Miami Trace & Jack Howland, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC- Adam Guthrie, Gage Bowers, & Julian Baker- Miami Trace; Bodhi Wolford,
Charlie Woodard, & Jax Carroll- Jackson; Caydon Cox & Cooper Stoneking- Chillicothe;
Noah Haithcock- Washington.

Honorable Mention All FAC- Andrew Hamman- Chillicothe; Jeston Everhart- Washington;
Jordan Bell- McClain.

Boys Wrestling: Wrestler of the Year- Canaan Smith, Chillicothe

First Team All FAC-
106 Mason Heidler- Washington 113 Henry Dhume- Miami Trace

120 Braiden McGinnis- Jackson 126 Landon Frazier- Hillsboro
132 Casen Snyder- Washington 138 Cannan Smith- Chillicothe
144 Cael Smith- Chillicothe 150 Archi Ivechiani- Jackson
157 Will Enochs- Miami Trace 165 Malachi McCullough- Washington
175 Wesley Gibbs-Washington 190 Tyler Stevens- Miami Trace
215 Andrew Shelton- Hillsboro 285 Grant Kennedy- Jackson

Complete Meet Results Available at: https://facsports.org/wrMeet.aspx?sat=18

Girls Wrestling: Wrestler of the Year- Leah Marine, Washington

First Team All FAC-
105 Leah Marine- Washington 110 Miley Messer- Hillsboro

115 Jordyn Stevens- Miami Trace 120 Lexie Burns- McClain
125 Kaylee Scott- Washington 130 Jayda Jones- Miami Trace
135 Macie Ewing- Jackson 140 Peyton Hipsher- Hillsboro
145 Isabella Harris- Jackson 155 Khloe Daniels- Hillsboro
170 Carolynn Cox- Jackson 190 Amaraya Brown- Miami Trace
235 K.C. Foster- McClain

Complete Meet Results Available at: https://facsports.org/wrMeet.aspx?sat=63

Girls Swimming: Swimmer of the Year- Sarah Johansen, Chillicothe

First Team All FAC-
200y Medley Relay: Meliah Stangle, Reina Cunningham, Sarah Johansen, & Eva Johansen- Chillicothe.

200y Freestyle: Alyson Foster- Washington 200y IM: Alyson Foster- Washington
50y Freestyle: Sarah Johansen- Chillicothe 100y Butterfly: Sarah Johansen- Chillicothe
100y Freestyle: Laura Barber- McClain 500y Freestyle: Brianna Parker- Miami Trace
200y Freestyle Relay: Cathleen Smart, Marianne Mycroft, Brooklyn Parker, & Kamryn Asbury- Hillsboro
100y Backstroke: Reina Cunningham- Chillicothe 100y Breaststroke: Brianna Parker- Miami Trace
400y Freestyle Relay: Jillian Arthurs, Isabella Horton, Allison Shope, & Laura Barber- McClain

Complete Meet Results Available at: https://facsports.org/swMeet.aspx?sat=3

Boys Swimming: Swimmer of the Year- Cameron Burkard, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC-
200y Medley Relay: Ethan Eakins, Bryce Barber, Cole Walker, & Julian Swan- McClain

200y Freestyle: Jonathan Crawford- Chillicothe 200y IM: Noah Hickman-Beck- Chillicothe
50y Freestyle: Ethan Eakins- McClain 100y Butterfly: Cameron Burkard- Hillsboro
100y Freestyle: Jonathan Crawford- Chillicothe 500y Freestyle: Issac Crawford- Chillicothe
200y Freestyle Relay: Cooper Swope, Kameron Evers, Jacob Seaman, & Cameron Burkard- Hillsboro
100y Backstroke: Ethan Eakins- McClain 100y Breaststroke: Cameron Burkard- Hillsboro
400y Freestyle Relay: Jacob Seaman, Kameron Evers, Cooper Swan, & Cameron Burkard- Hillsboro

Complete Meet Results Available at: https://facsports.org/swMeet.aspx?sat=4

Girls Bowling: Bowler of the Year- Rylie Ison, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC: Rylie Ison, Madison Nichols, & Cami Miller- Hillsboro;
Molly Whiteside & Carlee Hauck- Miami Trace; Natalie Stroud- McClain; Audrey Davis- Chillicothe.

Boys Bowling: Bowler of the Year- Camden Lively, Hillsboro

First Team All FAC- Camden Lively, Steven Rodgers, & Jay Reno- Hillsboro;
Cole Whiteside- Miami Trace; Randon Stolzeburger- Washington; Blake Woodyard- Jackson;
Cullen Beatty- McClain