Just the facts
School: Geneva
Conference: CVC Chagrin
OHSAA: Division III, Region 9
Coach: Don Shymske, fifth year (37-11)
2025: 9-3 (5-0)
X: @GHSeaglesfb
Home field: SPIRE Institute
Playoff record: 5-5 in five appearances
Best playoff finish: 1989 regional semifinal
Most recent playoff appearance: 2025, D-III regional quarterfinal
School record for most wins in a season: 10, four times
Conference championships since 1945 (including co-titles): 1963, ‘69, ‘72, ‘75-77, ‘79 ‘80, ‘89 ‘90, ‘96 ‘97, 2008, ‘23, ‘24, ‘25
Head coach with most victories at the school: Bob Herpy, 167 (1969-1995)
Schedule
(Subject to change)
Aug. 21: Geneva at Shaker Heights, 7 p.m.
Aug. 28: Geneva at Lakeside, 7 p.m.
Sept. 4: Normandy at Geneva, 7 p.m.
Sept. 11: Geneva at Edgewood, 7 p.m.
Sept. 18: Jefferson at Geneva, 7 p.m.
Sept. 25: Perry at Geneva, 7 p.m.
Oct. 2: South at Geneva, 7 p.m.
Oct. 9: Geneva at West Geauga, 7 p.m.
Oct. 16: Geneva at Hawken, 7 p.m.
Oct. 23: Orange at Geneva, 7 p.m.
Projected lineup
OFFENSE
QB: John Dodick, Jr., 6-0, 160
HB: Owen Davis, Sr., 6-2, 175*
HB: Cooper Dubsky, Jr., 5-11, 170
FB: Brody Hamm, sr., 5-10, 190
TE: Jake Winchell, Sr., 6-5, 225
SE: Michael Anderson, Sr., 5-8, 150*
LT: Connor Ridenour, ,Sr., 6-0, 290
LG: Jesse Butterfield, Sr., 6-1, 210
C: Griffin Habina, Sr., 6-0, 235
RG: Braden Stark, Sr., 6-2, 225*
RT: Jacob Clemens, Sr., 6-0, 290*
K: Zach McKinney, Sr., 6-2, 190*
DEFENSE
DT: Jacob Clemens, Sr., 6-0, 290*
DT: Braden Stark, Sr., 6-2, 225*
DE: Jake Winchell, Sr., 6-5, 225
DE: Jesse Butterfield, Sr., 6-1, 210
LB: Brody Hamm, Sr., 5-10, 190
LB: Gavin Queen, Jr., 6-0, 190
LB: Owen Davis, Sr., 6-2, 175*
LB: Zach McKinney, Jr., 6-1, 190
CB: Nate Hutchens, Sr., 5-9, 160
CB: Herdy Christian, So., 5-8, 155
S: Cooper Dubsky, Jr., 5-11, 170
P: Owen Davis, Sr., 6-2, 175
*: returning starter; Returning letterwinners: 11
Key reserves: Max Cochran, Jr., 6-1, 180, Brady Wright, Sr., 6-0, 190, Devin Owens, Sr., 6-0, 160
Best in the classroom: Zach McKinney 4.17 GPA, Caleb Shymske 3.93, Ryan Fults 3.88, Griffin Habina 3.83, Jesse Butterfield 3.77
Best bench press: Jacob Clemens 375 pounds
Best squat: Jacob Clemens 530 pounds
Best 40 time: Nate Hutchens 4.7 seconds
Outlook
The Eagles graduated a big chunk of their running game productivity in Bryce Peet, Caden Proy and Ricky DiPetta, but a lot of talent returns. The line is big and experienced, anchored by Braden Stark and Jacob Clemens. Owen Davis is a seasoned running back in the grind-it-out running game Geneva employs. The strength is on the lines. But the same four that start on the defensive front also start on offense. Depth can be a concern. The Eagles will run the ball relentlessly and be tough on defense as usual.
Player to watch
Jacob Clemens
Jacob Clemens is an unbelievably strong starter on both sides of the ball. At 6-foot, 290, he’s strong and physical enough to stop the run on defense and pave the way on offense.
Cooper Dubsky
Underclassman to watch: Someone will need to step up in the running game. Will junior halfback Cooper Dubsky that guy? He’s got a golden opportunity
Bottom line
IF: The Eagles stay healthy on the offensive and defensive lines, THEN: The Eagles’ physical play will mean contending for another league title and playoff berth.