Wyandot Sports Hall of Fame

Coached by Wyandot Sports Hall of Famer Jake Moyer, Mohawk had only 130 boys in the top three grades, making it the smallest school in the North Central Conference, but that did not stop the Warriors from unprecedented success that came from a power running game, tough defense and heart, pride and closeness.

Mohawk ended the season with a 9-3 record, winning two more games than any other previous team in school history and throughout its 28-year affiliation with the NCC through 1990. The Warriors reached the regional finals with a 21-7 victory against league rival Buckeye Central in the semifinals at Tiffin Columbian Stadium. They lost 25-6 to Mogadore in what was known as the “Mud Bowl” at Ashland Community Stadium. Only the 1999 Mohawk team has gone as far in the playoffs.

The Warriors went 7-2 in the regular season with a 21-6 loss to River Valley and a 14-13 overtime loss against Pleasant. They did not give up a touchdown in their seven regular season victories, which included six shutouts and a 6-3 season-opening victory against Tiffin Calvert. They did not allow a touchdown in their first four games, and opponents averaged just 4.2 points per game against them in the regular season and 5.8 points per game overall.

Ben Nutter led Mohawk’s rushing attack with eight touchdowns, while Duane Coldiron added six touchdowns. Bruce Hannam threw for six touchdowns and ran for eight more in the Warriors’ balanced backfield. Nutter earned All-Ohio defensive honors.