2022 Snapshot: Bethel-Tate
- Updated: May 23, 2022
Bethel-Tate LB Nolan Darnell
What a mark the Class of 2022 left on the Bethel-Tate program. They graduated having won the schools only three playoff games (over the last two season), had back-to-back undefeated SBAAC National titles and left with 11 consecutive divisional victories. Those Tigers suiting up this fall have plenty to build upon with such a solid foundation being laid. Now it is their turn to forge a legacy for this program on the rise.
“Experience looks to be something that could be considered a weakness for us. However, many games last season we found ourselves in a running clock situation. Many of our “inexperienced” players have played some quarters of varsity football. Our players understand that playing as back-ups at the end of a game is much different than being a starter. Our young guys and seniors are excited to earn their spots on Friday nights,” head coach Jeff Essig states.
It is one thing to have a bit of success, it’s quite another to maintain and expand on those accomplishments. The core returning for Bethel-Tate is relatively young. The coaching believes the examples set by those that came before them have been engrained into these Tigers and new leaders will emerge. Expect that to happen and it will be the reason why the school makes the playoffs for a school record third consecutive year.
Bethel-Tate QB Cameron Snider
Division IV, Region 16
2021 RECORD: 9-2, 5-0 SBAAC National
COACH: Jeff Essig (43-20 at Bethel-Tate, six years; 43-20 overall)
HONOR ROLL
Nolan Darnell, Jr, RB/LB – The Tigers defensive signal-caller and leader. Darnell was outstanding as a sophomore with 97 total tackles, five sacks and an interception. He was named Second Team All-SBAAC National.
Cameron Snider, Jr, QB – The leader of the offense. Snider threw for 2,043 yards with 26 touchdown passes as a sophomore. He also ran for 159 yards and three scores. He earned Second Team All-SBAAC National honors for his work. Snider heads into his junior campaign fourth all-time in passing yards at Bethel-Tate.
Austin Brookenthal, Sr, WR/DE – Has a long frame at 6-foot-5 that causes torment on the edges for Bethel-Tate’s opposition. Brookenthal was an Honorable Mention All-SBAAC National selection in 2021 after tallying 45 total tackles, three sacks and three takeaways (two INTs, one FR) including a pair of pick sixes.
OTHER RETURNEES
Caleb Lanigan, Sr, OL/DL – Such a key component in the trenches for the Tigers. Lanigan recorded 54 total tackles and five sacks a junior.
Trent Grigsby, Sr, DB – Looks to be the leader in the secondary. Grigsby has 70 total tackles and an interception in his two years as a starter.
Bethel-Tate DB Trent Grigsby
Blake Brookenthal, Jr, WR/DE – Has a knack of coming up with the big play. In his first season of varsity, Brookenthal registered 33 total tackles, a sack and four takeaways (three FRs, one INT) including a pick-six versus Batavia.
NEWCOMERS
Senior WR/RB/DB Peyton Herzner, juniors WR/DB Jordan Essig, RB/DB Will Rapp, WR/DB Ben Houston, RB/LB Levi Schultian and sophomore RB/WR/LB Talon Armacost will bring help and add depth at the skill positions across the board. Herzner and Essig ran for their first varsity touchdowns last fall.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(four appearances, 3-4) – 2021, 2020, 2017, 2015
2022 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/19/22 – CCPA (8-3 in 2021) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/26/22 – at New Richmond (4-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/02/22 – WOODWARD (2-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/09/22 – PONITZ (4-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/16/22 – at Batavia (1-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/23/22 – at East Clinton (5-6) – 7:00 PM
Th – 09/29/22 – at Clermont Northeastern (2-7)– 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/07/22 – BLANCHESTER (5-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/14/22 – at Williamsburg (7-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/22/22 – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY (5-6) – 7:00 PM
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