Athletic Director
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A Message From the Athletic Director
Welcome to the 2026-27 Athletic Year
Parents and Athletes,
Welcome to the 2026-27 athletic year! We hope you’ve enjoyed your summer break and are looking forward to an exciting upcoming season. As we begin, there are a few important things to keep in mind.
Eligibility Requirements
First, please make sure your OHSAA pre-participation physical is up-to-date. Physicals are valid for thirteen months, so yours may need to be renewed. Additionally, students and parents should log in to their Final Forms accounts, as there are important preseason materials that must be reviewed before the official start of any school-sponsored sport. Please note: if these steps aren’t completed by both the parent and the student, the athlete will not be eligible to participate.
Our Athletic Goals
The Houston Athletic Department hopes to instill in its athletes, through participation in our various sports programs, a strong sense of community — one where individuals put the needs of the team above themselves. We aim to help our student-athletes develop key characteristics and skills such as integrity, leadership, loyalty, perseverance, and teamwork, with the ultimate goal of shaping effective and inspirational leaders.
Streaming Home Games
The athletic department will be streaming home games through Hudl again this season. Games can be accessed via this link. Viewers can choose between an annual subscription for $80, a monthly subscription for $25, or individual game purchases for $7. Sixty percent of all funds generated through Hudl will go directly back to the athletic department.
Go Cats!
Admission Prices
SCAL adopted athletic prices for 26-27 school year:
HS Volleyball and Basketball
Students: $5.00
Adults: $7.00
JH Volleyball and Basketball
Students: $4.00
Adults: $5.00
Adult and Student Activity Passes
The Athletic Department will again be offering student and adult athletic passes. Athletic passes can be purchased through the front office. The fee for a student pass is $50 and an adult pass can be acquired for $100. The Golden Wildcat pass will also be offered to our senior residents, 65 years or older, free of charge. In addition to the pass, Houston students will have the opportunity to purchase a Houston High School t-shirt for $25. As in the past, with the purchase of the t-shirt the students will be able to enter any home high school or junior high event for $1.
The athletic department has been working on a better option for streaming home games. Moving forward, all sporting events held in the high school gym will be broadcast through Hudl TV. Games can be accessed via this link. You can choose between an annual subscription for $80, a monthly subscription for $25, or purchase individual games for $7. Sixty percent of all funds generated through Hudl will go directly back to the athletic department.
Mandatory Preseason Meetings
The Ohio High School Athletic Association requires the Houston High School Athletic Department to hold preseason informational meetings for parents and athletes in grades 7-12. A parent and athlete are only required to attend one of these meetings per school year. If a parent and athlete attend the fall meeting, the parent and athlete do not have to attend the winter or spring meetings. Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly. Again, this is a mandatory meeting and your child’s participation will be declined until the requirement is met.
A large portion, of the elements required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and Houston High School, is accomplished through the school’s online FinalForms system. Therefore, when parents/guardians go online to enroll/update their student’s information for the 2024-2025 school year, many of the mandatory preseason “meeting” requirements can be completed at the same time. As in the past, both the student and parent/guardian must indicate their understanding and acceptance of each component required by the OHSAA and Houston High School. It is imperative that these components are completed by both the parent and student. Again, both the student and parent must login to their own individual FinalForms account and complete the requirements and acknowledge their participation, by signing each portion.
To access FinalForms, on the main menu go to “School Information” then “Registration & Forms” and then click on “FinalForms.”
Helpful Links for Wildcat Fans
Ohio High School Athletic Association – Rules, OHSAA bylaws, tournament information, etc
Southwest District Website – Get tournament and other valuable information for our part of the state
TB8 Designs Apparel Print & Embroidery – If you are looking for a local business that is able to provide you with your necessary Houston Wildcat gear, check out TB8 Designs Apparel Print & Embroidery in Fort Loramie. You can take a look at their work at the following link: https://www.tb8designs.
BSN Spirit Wear Store – Store will be open throughout the school year. Orders will be printed, shipped, and delivered to homes within a week of ordering. A percent of all sales will benefit the athletic department. You can take a look by clicking the following link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/9DabrvzfVM
Coaching Staff
HS Cross Country
Abby Davis
Hunter Mowery
Steve Mowery
JH Cross Country
Abby Davis
Hunter Mowery
Steve Mowery
HS Golf
Nate Fridley
Varsity Volleyball
Josh Masters
Brianna Tebbe, Assistant
JV Volleyball
Olivia Burks
JH Volleyball
Kennah Herrick, 8th Grade
Lauren Vagedes, 7th Grade
HS Girls Track & Field
Jack Earl, Lisa Earl
Steve Mowery, Assistant
Wes Ritter, Assistant
HS Boys Track & Field
Jack Earl, Lisa Earl
Steve Mowery, Assistant
Wes Ritter, Assistant
JH Girls Track & Field
Joseph Earl
TBA
JH Boys Track & Field
Joseph Earl
TBA
Varsity Softball
Kristen Bachman
Tammy Vondenhuevel, Assistant
JV Softball
Janelle Hillard
Varsity Baseball
Kyle Borchers
Dave Hall, Assistant
Varsity Girls Basketball
Derek Estes
Matt Phyillaier, Assistant
JV Girls Basketball
Tammy Vondenhuevel
JH Girls Basketball
Tim Niekamp, 8th Grade
Abby Davis, 7th Grade
Varsity Boys Basketball
Zach Barlage
Dan Estes, Assistant
JV Boys Basketball
Kyle Brandewie
Freshman Boys Basketball
TBA
JH Boys Basketball
Kevin Reineke, 8th Grade
Peyton Spurlock, 7th Grade
Cheerleading
Brooke Duncum, High School
Meranda Sherman, Junior High