Marysville Ohio High School Football Off to Promising 2–1 Start in Division I Ohio High School Football.
Marysville High School Football did not allow a difficult opening night to define the beginning of their season. After falling 31–9 at Westerville North, Marysville responded with a 35–21 road victory over KIPP Columbus. The Monarchs then returned home and battled their way to a 15–10 win over Lancaster, improving to 2–1 through the first three weeks of the 2026 season. The two victories looked very different. Marysville produced 464 yards of offense against KIPP Columbus, then relied on its running game, defense and ability to adjust after an injury against Lancaster. Together, those performances showed that this team can find more than one way to win.
Through three games in the high school football season, the Monarchs have scored 59 points while competing against a challenging Division I schedule. Road games against Hilliard Bradley and a home matchup with Upper Arlington remain before OCC Cardinal play begins, so the tests will only become more difficult.
Colin Wimmers Powers the Running Game for Marysville High School Football
Senior running back Colin Wimmers has become the centerpiece of Marysville’s offense.
Wimmers has rushed for 428 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 142.7 yards per game. His best performance came against KIPP Columbus, when he ran for 216 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. He followed that with 160 yards and another score against Lancaster. At 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds, Wimmers runs with patience, toughness and the ability to break into the open field. More importantly, he has given the Monarchs someone they can trust when they need to sustain a drive or protect a lead.
His production has been one of the biggest reasons Marysville has recovered from its opening-week loss.
Evan Beany Provides Experience at Quarterback
Senior quarterback Evan Beany helped spark Marysville’s offensive turnaround against KIPP Columbus. High School Football. Beany threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns, completing 78.6% of his passes in the victory. His accuracy and decision-making helped open the offense and prevented the Jaguars from focusing entirely on Wimmers and the running game. Through three games, Beany has completed 59.1% of his passes with three touchdowns. He suffered an injury during the second quarter against Lancaster, forcing Marysville to adjust its approach, but his performance against KIPP showed what the passing game can become with him directing it.
AJ Shroyer Steps Into an Important Role
When Beany left the Lancaster game, sophomore AJ Shroyer was asked to step into a difficult situation. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound quarterback and free safety helped Marysville navigate the remainder of a close, physical game. Shroyer is averaging 51 rushing yards per game and has also thrown a touchdown pass through the first three weeks.
His size, athleticism and ability to contribute on both sides of the football make him one of the program’s most intriguing young players. He is still developing as a varsity quarterback, but the experience he gained in a tight game against Lancaster could become valuable later in the season. Having Beany’s experience and Shroyer’s athletic ability gives Marysville two different options at the position.
The Offensive Line Deserves Credit
The production of Wimmers, Beany and Shroyer begins with the work being done in front of them.
Junior tackle Collin Burris has emerged as one of Marysville’s top offensive linemen. At 6-foot-5, Burris provides valuable size on the edge and has helped create running lanes for Wimmers while giving the Monarchs’ quarterbacks time to operate.
He is part of an offensive-line group that also includes seniors Cooper Foughty, Reagan Odell and Allen Vanhassel, along with juniors Luke Gibson, Brock Smith, Jackson Firestone, Carter Paine and Bransen Allemang.
Offensive linemen rarely receive the same statistical recognition as quarterbacks, running backs and receivers, but their play has been essential to Marysville’s early success. Wimmers’ 428 rushing yards and the offense’s breakout performance against KIPP Columbus would not have been possible without consistent blocking up front.
Gage and Deacon Henry Making Plays on Defense
The Henry brothers have become an important part of a Marysville secondary that is creating turnovers.
Junior Gage Henry leads the Monarchs with two interceptions. He is also contributing offensively, averaging 32.3 receiving yards per game with one touchdown catch.
At 5-foot-11 and 150 pounds, Gage has shown the ability to affect a game as both a receiver and defensive back. His production on both sides of the football gives the coaching staff additional flexibility.
Senior Deacon Henry has also recorded an interception from his free-safety position. His experience and ability to help prevent big plays provide stability at the back of Marysville’s defense.
Together with senior Trevor Helmuth, who also has an interception, Gage and Deacon have helped the secondary take advantage of the pressure created by the defensive front.
Carter Dunn and Mamour Saidy Lead the Pressure
Senior Carter Dunn has been at the center of Marysville’s aggressive defensive start.
The 6-foot-4, 190-pound middle linebacker and tight end leads the team with 12 tackles per game and has recorded four sacks. Dunn’s size, physicality and ability to find the football have made him one of the Monarchs’ most productive defensive players.
Senior defensive end Mamour “Mo” Saidy has been just as disruptive. Saidy leads Marysville with 6.5 sacks while averaging eight tackles per game.
Senior Owen Harbold is contributing nine tackles per game, while Carter Shank has added 2.5 sacks from the defensive line.
Marysville has recorded at least five sacks in each of its first three games. That pressure has helped create hurried throws, stalled drives and opportunities for the secondary to make plays.
Several Targets Emerging in the Passing Game
Sophomore Noah Miller leads Marysville with 67.3 receiving yards per game and has caught a touchdown pass.
Senior James Stevenson is averaging 33 receiving yards per game, while Gage Henry is close behind at 32.3. Keefer Stackhouse has also caught a touchdown, giving Beany and Shroyer several players capable of contributing through the air.
The emergence of Miller and Gage Henry is especially encouraging. Both give Marysville athletic young targets who can grow alongside Shroyer and help the offense become more balanced.
Henry Brown and the Next Group Building Depth
Not every valuable contribution appears among the weekly statistical leaders.
Junior Henry Brown is a 6-foot receiver and defensive back who gives Marysville additional athleticism and depth on both sides of the football. His versatility allows the coaching staff to use him in the receiver rotation and secondary as his varsity role continues to grow.
Marysville is also developing younger players such as Austin Lamb, Tucker Heminger, Griffen Beery, Carter Bohanan, Jackson Firestone and Luke Gibson. Each provides another building block for the remainder of this season and the years ahead.
The roster also features an experienced senior group that includes Shane Brickner, Landon Wimmers, Rivers Hodges, Brycen Luelleman and Oscar Olding.
That combination of experienced seniors, developing underclassmen and improved play along the offensive line gives head coach Mike Young and the Marysville staff a strong foundation as the schedule becomes more difficult.
A Difficult Stretch Awaits
Marysville’s 2–1 start is encouraging, but the Monarchs understand that the most demanding portion of the schedule is still ahead. They will travel to Hilliard Bradley before hosting Upper Arlington. OCC Cardinal play will then bring matchups against Dublin Jerome, Olentangy, Thomas Worthington, Olentangy Berlin and Hilliard Darby.
For Marysville to remain successful, Wimmers will need to continue producing on the ground. Beany and Shroyer must provide steady quarterback play, while Dunn, Saidy and the defense will need to maintain the pressure that has defined the team’s first three games.
The Monarchs have already shown something important: they can respond when a game—or an entire week—does not go their way.
After a difficult opening loss, Marysville answered with consecutive victories. The Monarchs are beginning to establish an identity built around a physical running game, an aggressive defense and a roster with contributions coming from seniors and younger players alike.
At 2–1, Marysville has earned some early momentum. The next several weeks will show how far this group is ready to take it.
Statistics and roster information are through Marysville’s first three games and were verified using the MaxPreps team statistics, roster, schedule and the Marysville Journal-Tribune’s Lancaster game coverage.
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