From 2019-2023 Batavia football won a grand total of eight games. In 2024, the Bulldogs equaled that victory total, having one of the most exciting seasons in school history. After a taste of that success, this team is hungry for more and they believe they can get it accomplished.
The Batavia offense should be very explosive once again. A unit that averaged 43.0 points per contest and topped the 50-point mark five times in 2024 returns eight starters from last fall’s heartbreaking 37-34 first round playoff loss to conference rival Wilmington.
A Bulldogs defense that allowed 18.7 points per game a year ago has some voids to fill. “Our defensive line will feature new starters who will need to adapt to the varsity level quickly,” head coach Wayne Stacy states.
Stacy likes what he sees and feels confident that even bigger heights can be reached by this version of the Bulldogs. “We have experience on both sides of the ball and an outstanding senior class. This team has a chance to make 2025 a very memorable season.”
Division III, Region 12
2024 RECORD: 8-3, 4-1 SBAAC American
HEAD COACH: Wayne Stacy (12-19 at Batavia, three years; 27-33 overall, six years) – 2024 OPSMA Division III Southwest District Coach of the Year
HONOR ROLL
Marcus Hughbanks, Sr, WR – One of the most talented receivers in the state. Hughbanks reeled in 67 receptions for 1,308 yards, had 19 touchdown catches and 1,543 all-purpose yards to earn OPSMA Division III First Team All-Ohio honors last season. The Ohio U. commit also had 20 tackles and three interceptions including a pick-six for the Bulldogs defense. Hughbanks has 127 receptions, 2,397 yards receiving, 28 touchdown catches, 2,622 all-purpose yards, 48 tackles, 10 pass breakups and five interceptions in his career.
Carson Harris, Sr, QB – Harris made the move to quarterback as a junior look effortless. He threw for 3,623 yards, ran for 550 yards, had 42 touchdown passes and six rushing scores to earn OPSMA Division III Second Team All-Ohio honors.For his career, Carson has thrown for 4,137 yards, ran for 661 yards, caught 56 balls for 676 yards and accounted for 61 touchdowns (48 pass, eight rush, five rec).
AJ Graves, Sr, OL – The anchor and leader of the offensive line. The 6-foot-1, 280-pound was an OPSMA Division III First Team All-Ohio selection as a junior.
Griffin Childress, Sr, K – A big time special teams weapon. Childress was named Honorable Mention All-SBAAC American after connecting on 58/61 extra points and 4/5 field goals (long of 42-yards) for 70 points as a junior. He also had 10 touchbacks on 55 kickoffs.
OTHER RETURNEES
Xavier Ison, Sr, RB/RS – A player who knows how to rack up yardage. Ison had a breakout junior campaign with 1,543 all-purpose yards, 388 yards rushing, 484 yards receiving on 39 receptions, 671 return yards and 15 touchdowns (10 rush, four rec, one KR).
Andrew Manz, Sr, CB – An athletic cornerback who has been a starter since Week 10 of his freshman year. Manz has 53 tackles, 32 pass breakups and two interceptions in his career.
Anthony Obermeyer, Jr, OL/DL – A returning starter who helped pave the way for a Bulldogs offense that averaged 432.2 yards per game a year ago.
Landon King, Jr, OL – A returning starter who helped open the holes for a Bulldogs offense that found the end zone 61 times (42 pass, 19 rush) in 2024.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(five appearances, 1-5) – 2024, 2020, 2012, 2003, 1999
2025 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/22/25 – at Madeira (6-6 in 2024) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/29/25 – at Reading (5-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/05/25 – KENTON RIDGE (7-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/12/25 – MIAMI TRACE (7-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/19/25 – at Bethel-Tate (5-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/26/25 – at Goshen (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/03/25 – at Western Brown (4-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/10/25 – WILMINGTON (7-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/17/25 – NEW RICHMOND (5-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/24/25 – CLINTON-MASSSIE (9-3) – 7:00 PM
