Things got back on track at Piqua last fall after a pair of losing campaigns. The Indians finished above .500 and made the playoffs for the first since 2022. It was a good season but with eight starters back on defense and five returning on offense this team is looking to become a great one in 2025.
Piqua beat the teams they were supposed to a year ago. Where the Indians fell short was against the upper tier teams on the schedule. They went 1-5 versus teams with a winning record with a 18.3 average margin of defeat in those affairs. Being competitive and coming out victorious over top competition will take Piqua to the next level.
The Indians return their entire defensive line and secondary and two of their linebackers. Seven players who were first year starters on a unit that gave up more that 2,000 yards rushing and passing in 2024 are ready to prove that they are far better than what the stats felected a year ago. Keep an eye on Landon Sullenberger and Luke Jensvold who acquitted themselves very well as freshmen. Sullenberger (3), Jay Hancock (5), Hunter Grissom (3) and Myles Haney (4) combined for 15 takeaways last season.
Head coach Bill Nees and staff have the tall task of rebuilding the offensive line. The good news for Nees is that replenishing size up front usually isn’t a problem at Piqua. Back for his second season as a starter expect quarterback Chris Davis to have a monster junior campaign and be a candidate for the MVL Offensive Player of the Year. Much of his success will be dependent on the o-line and a stable of unproven running backs stepping up.
Division II, Region 8 is loaded with talented teams including Anderson, winner of the last three regional titles. Securing a first round playoff bye and second round home game won’t be easy but Piqua is more than capable of putting itself in that situation. For that to happen every Indian will have to give an elevated effort every Friday night.
Division II, Region 8
2025 RECORD: 6-5, 6-3 MVL
COACH: Bill Nees (243-111 at Piqua, 33 years; 243-111 overall)
HONOR ROLL
Isaiah Rios, Sr, DB, 5-11/175
2025 Honors: Second Team All-MVL
2025 Stats: 56 Tkls, 1 FF, 2 PDs, 1 Int & 23 IRYs
Chris Davis, Jr, QB/P, 6-2/210
2025 Honors: Honorable Mention All-MVL
2025 Stats: 1,320 PaYds, 16 PaTDs, 24 RuYds, 3 RuTDs, 37.4 on 32 punts, Lng 71, 7 In20
Career Stats: 36.0 on 57 punts, Lng 71, 13 In20
OTHER RETURNEES
Jay Hancock, Sr, DB, 6-0/168
2025 Stats: 12 rec., 105 ReYds, 45 KRYs, 60 Tkls, 1.0 TFL, 1 FF, 2 FRs, 8 PDs, 1 Int & 48 IRYs
Career Stats: 2 RuYds, 19 rec., 161 ReYds, 57 KR/PRYs, 76 Tkls, 2.0 TFLs, 1 FF, 2 FRs, 8 PDs, 3 Ints & 93 IRYs
Myles Haney, Sr, DE, 6-3/225
2025 Stats: 1 rec., 8 ReYds,1 ReTD, 35 Tkls, 4.0 sacks, 1 FF, 3 FRs, 2 PDs, 1 Int, 47 IRYs & 1 IRTD
Hunter Grissom, Jr, ILB, 6-0/175
2025 Stats: 31 Tkls, 4.0 TFLs & 3 FRs
Landyn Delph, Sr, DL, 5-11/230
2025 Stats: 18 Tkls, 1.0 sack & 2.0 TFLs
Garrett Brewer, Sr, DB, 6-0/ 170
2025 Stats: 7 Tkls
Drew Hostetter, Jr, OT, 6-5/218
Landen Brown, Jr, DT, 6-3/280
2025 Stats: 21 Tkls & 5.0 TFLs
Amaysn Thompson, Jr, WR, 6-0/160
2025 Stats: 2 rec. & 24 ReYds
Landon Sullenberger, So, LB, 6-2/210
2025 Stats: 44 Tkls, 3.0 TFLs, 1 FR, 1 PD & 2 Ints
Luke Jensvold, So, DE, 6-1/250
2025 Stats: 2 rec., 3 ReYds & 18 Tkls
Keaton Fisher, Jr, WR , 6-1/175
2025 Stats: 3 RuYds, 13 rec., 209 ReYds & 2 ReTDs
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(15 appearances, 24-14) – 2025, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2015, 2007, 2006 (State Champion), 2001, 2000 (State Runner-Up), 1999, 1994 (Regional Champion), 1993 (Regional Champion), 1992 (Regional Champion), 1991, 1990 (Regional Champion)
2026 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/21/26 – at Lima Senior (9-3 in 2025) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/28/26 – TIPPECANOE (13-1) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/04/26 – at Greenville (3-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/11/26 – TROY (9-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/18/26 – WEST CARROLLTON (0-10) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/25/26 – at Xenia (8-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/02/26 – at Fairborn (4-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/09/26 – STEBBINS (5-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/16/26 – at Butler (6-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/23/26 – SIDNEY (1-9) – 7:00 PM
