Directory

• 15 years at OHHS

• 2 years at Harrison

• 6 years at Colerain

• Program Awards: 

• Our squad received the SWOWCA Outstanding Wresterette Squad of the Year ten times so far!

• Ties to OHHS:  

• ℅ 1997 (former Matscot & Oakette) alumni

• Parents worked in the district for 30+ years 

• Fun Fact #1, my dad, Dick Roche, was the wrestling coach at OHHS for 26 years!

• Fun Fact #2, my mom, Pat Roche, was my Matscot Coach for three years!

• Fun Fact #3, my brother, Matthew, was the first freshman wrestler to qualify for the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament!

• Lived on the westside for most of my life (attended C.O. Harrison & Delhi)

• College Info.: 
• B.A. in English Secondary Education from Eastern Kentucky University where I was  Kappa Alpha Theta and on the Dancing Colonels
• M.A. in Literacy from the University of Cincinnati and currently working on my plus 30 through the Ohio Writing Project at Miami University
• Family Info.: 

• Currently reside in Harrison, OH
• Married to my husband, Dan for 13 years

• Have two amazing daughters...11-year-old, Madison & almost 7-year-old, Brooklyn
• Other coaching experience:
• Current youth cheerleading coach for my daughter, Madison

 Coach Bridges is currently in his 11th year of coaching. He began his coaching career at Colerain High School, and currently in his 6th season as the Highlanders Head Coach. During his time at Oak Hills the team has made 2 state appearances, and captured 2 GMC conference titles, among that he has had several 1st and 2nd team GMC bowlers, was named the 2024 GMC and Cincinnati Coach of the Year, and a 2024 Sectionals title.

Nick Continenza graduated from the University of Akron in 2007 with a bachelor's degree qualifying him to teach high school science.  While at the University of Akron, he competed on the track and field team as a decathlete, where he earned All-Mid American Conference honors four times.  Nick began his track and field coaching career in 2006 and his cross country coaching career in 2010. Before arriving at Oak Hills, he coached at Chardon High School and Cleveland Heights High School.  Nick joined the Highlanders in 2015. He is currently the head boys cross country coach and head boys track & field coach. On the track and field staff, Nick currently coaches the sprint, hurdle, relay and jump athletes.  Nick’s favorite track event is the 4x400m relay and his favorite field event is pole vault.

Jackie has been teaching and coaching varsity softball since 2006. On top of a D1 collegiate career, she competed professionally in the states, as well as abroad. Prior to coming to Oak Hills, she taught in Three Rivers Local School District and coached at Mount Notre Dame High School.

Throughout her coaching career she has been named Coach of the year multiple times (GMC/GGCL) as well as Southwest Coach of the Year, Reds High School Softball Coach of the Year and Enquirer Coach of the Year. In the spring of 2024, Jackie surpassed her 300th career win. 

Jackie currently owns D1 Catching Academy where she trains catchers from around the Tri-state. She graduated from Cleveland State University in 2005 with a Bachelor's of Arts, and has a Master's Degree (+30) from the University of New England.

Jackie is a 2012 Oak Hills Hall of Fame Inductee and is a 2001 graduate of Oak Hills High School, where she was a three sport varsity letter winner. Jackie has two children, Kameron and Kennedy who are both active in the community. Jackie and her family reside in Bridgetown.

Coach DeLotell is in his second season as Head Coach of the Highlanders Girls Basketball Program. DeLotell is in his 6th year teaching World History and Sociology at Oak Hills High School. He is a 2012 graduate of Mason High School, where he played basketball all four years. After high school, Coach DeLotell attended and graduated from Northern Kentucky University, where he served as a Manager for the Men's Basketball Team and received a degree in Social Studies Education. Prior to coming to Oak Hills, DeLotell was at Anderson High School for 3 years, where he was the Boys Freshmen Coach. Once becoming a Highlander, DeLotell coached with the Boys Program for 5 years, as a Varsity Assistant, and JV Coach. He made the switch before the 2022-23 season and became the Varsity Assistant for the Girls Program for one season. He also coached one season of Freshmen Football. Coach DeLotell currently lives in Fairfield Township with his wife Brittany, and their 2 year-old son, J.P.

Head Coach DJ Dunn is in his 4th year as head of the boys' lacrosse program.  He is a former Highlander who graduated in 2015.  He started playing lacrosse in 2011 with the Westside Wildcats and was part of the inaugural season as a freshman at OH in 2012 when the Highlanders started the boys' lacrosse program.  Coach Dunn played lacrosse for all four years of his high school career and was an all region attackman his senior year. He was also assistant on staff for Highlander lacrosse for 2 years prior to taking over as head coach. Coach Dunn spends his summer’s coaching with the travel program Velocity Lacrosse.

Teri Egbers is the Girls' Varsity Golf Coach.  She has been the head varsity coach since 2016.   She was the Oak Hills Middle School Girls' golf coach for 4 years & the Bridgetown Middle School Boys' golf coach prior to moving to varsity. The goal of Oak Hills Girls Golf is to inspire young ladies to learn and enjoy the sport of golf and its diverse athletic and emotional challenges and successes. Building comradery & self-esteem is foremost, while improving golf skills. Teri is an Oak Hills Alum who lives, works & coaches in Oak Hills. She is the counselor at Bridgetown Middle School and has been in education since 1995.  She and her husband, Dan, have 4 children who share their love of Oak Hills, academic success and sports.

Shellie Hageman has been the Head Girls Cross Country Coach since 2000. In addition to coaching Cross Country, she has been the Head Girls Track and Field coach for the past 3 years and was an assistant Track coach for 8 years.  During those years, Shellie has coached a two time individual state champion, had a team place 6th at state, and has won 2 league and district titles and one Regional title.  Along with her husband, they founded the OHYA track and field program in the Oak Hills district that provides opportunities for athletes to compete in track and field in grades K-6. 

Coach Hageman is an Oak Hills High School alumni and was inducted into the athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. Collegiately, she competed for the University of Cincinnati in both Track and Field and Cross Country.

Coach Hageman teaches at Springmyer Elementary as a Physical Education teacher. She was a Special Education teacher for 14 years. She lives in the Oak Hills district with her husband Ben and and their three daughters, Julia (19), Annabelle (17), and Josie Bea (11).

Shellie Hageman has been the Head Girls Cross Country Coach since 2000. In addition to coaching Cross Country, she has been the Head Girls Track and Field coach for the past 3 years and was an assistant Track coach for 8 years.  During those years, Shellie has coached a two time individual state champion, had a team place 6th at state, and has won 2 league and district titles and one Regional title.  Along with her husband, they founded the OHYA track and field program in the Oak Hills district that provides opportunities for athletes to compete in track and field in grades K-6. 

Coach Hageman is an Oak Hills High School alumni and was inducted into the athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. Collegiately, she competed for the University of Cincinnati in both Track and Field and Cross Country.

Coach Hageman teaches at Springmyer Elementary as a Physical Education teacher. She was a Special Education teacher for 14 years. She lives in the Oak Hills district with her husband Ben and and their three daughters, Julia (19), Annabelle (17), and Josie Bea (11).

My name is Robin Hoernschmeyer, I’ve been the Head Girls Bowling Coach at Oak Hills High School since 2012.  I am a 2005 Oak Hills graduate who attended the University of Cincinnati earning my degree in Middle Childhood Education. I spent 6 years as a substitute teacher in the Oak Hills Local School District before making a move into the nonprofit world. I am currently the Development Office Manager at Ohio Valley Voices; a school in Loveland where children who are deaf and hard of hearing learn to listen and talk.  I myself am an avid bowler, bowling pretty much my entire life. I rolled my first perfect 300 game in 2021 at Western Bowl!  I was a member of the Oak Hills Girls Varsity Bowling team from 2003-2005. During the 2004-2005 season my team and I advanced to the state tournament, placing 5th as a team and I placed 2nd overall individually.  I grew up in Delhi and still live in Delhi with my family and our 5 pets. During my coaching career, I have had 3 teams place 1st in the GMC, I have received the GMC Coach of the Year three times, had numerous bowlers make 1st and 2nd team All-Conference, and had 1 bowler advance to the State Tournament individually. Last year was the largest turnout for the girls bowling program and I am looking forward to another incredible season with our bowlers!

Coach Lampe Bio:

Currently resides: Delhi

Wife: Allison Lampe

Children, Ages,: Alton, 9/ Ayson 4

High School Sports? 3x State qualifier for Glen Este HS

College Sports? Wrestling @ University of Findlay

How long have you been coaching? 20 years

Coach McCarthy is a 2016 graduate of Oak HIlls where she was a member of the volleyball team.  As a player, Coach McCarthy was a 4 year Varsity player and received 1st team GMC as a junior and senior. Coach McCarthy has followed her passion for volleyball and is currently the assistant director for CYVBC Surge. She has 5 years of experience coaching at the National and Open levels with Surge before joining us at Oak Hills. Coach McCarthy brings a wealth of excitement and enthusiasm for the sport of volleyball and has a passion for Oak Hills!

Coach Meyer returns for his 3rd season as head men’s volleyball coach.   He was a three-year varsity player.  He served as captain during the 2013 season, where the Highlanders were GMC champs, as well as in 2014 when the team made it to the regional finals.  During his career, he compiled numerous school records, including being in the top ten in serve attempts, aces, and kill efficiency.  He still holds the top spot in assists per game, assists per match, assists per season and assists in a career.  Jared then went on to play 2 seasons for the UC Men's Club volleyball team, where in 2015 they were ranked as high as 7 in the country.

During his coaching career, he served as an assistant coach under Brian Baugh at Oak Hills before transitioning to the assistant coach role at LaSalle.  Coach Meyer has a strong understanding of the history and traditions of Oak Hills to go along with a tremendous passion for volleyball and youth development.  

“I can't wait to get back in the gym, and continue the growth we have seen over the last two years” said Coach Meyer. 

Wife: Maddie Murphy

College Sports: Football

Degree: Bachelor of Science Biology.  Masters in Administration

Coaching Experience: 3 years football. 2 years Chess.

Teaching Experience: Four years completed.

Coach Pearson is a 2016 Graduate of Oak Hills, where he was a 4-year varsity player.  He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in business.  This is his 5th year coaching within Oak Hill’s athletics, previously coaching the middle school's tennis team for 3 years.

Coach Pearson is a 2016 Graduate of Oak Hills, where he was a 4-year varsity player.  He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in business.  In addition to coaching tennis, Coach Pearson is an instructor at Western Athletic Club. 

Career Information:

• Assistant Athletic Director for the past 25 years
• Current Business Education Teacher / Coach at Oak Hills (and formerly Delhi Junior High School) for the past 40+ years, 1979 to Present
• Taught Business Classes in Accounting, Sports Management, Personal Finance, and Business Law
• Head Basketball Coach at Oak Hills High School for over 30 years 
• Won 2 Boys’ Basketball City Championships    
• League Champions- 8 times / District Finalist- 9 times / Regional Runner Up- 1x
• Coach of the year – City, 2 times and- league, 9 times(GMC- 4 times)
• SWOBCA District 16 Coach of the Year- 2 Times
• Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame Coach of the Year- 2 times
• Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach- Oak Hills- 11 years
• 1998-99 Ohio High School Athletic Association Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award winner
• Selected to Coach in 2010 Ohio North-South All Star Game

Education:

• 1975 graduate of Oak Hills High School and received his Bachelor of Arts in dual majors of Business and Economics from Wittenberg University in 1979
• Attended University of Cincinnati 1979-1982 to complete an education degree

 Other Related Basketball/Non-Basketball Information:

• Founded, operated and coached in the Cincinnati AAU Boys’ basketball program (1st Cincinnati area AAU program); coached AAU Teams for 36 years; program has placed over 400 high school players in college basketball
• Coached 2 or more teams each AAU season in various age groups ranging from 13 Years Old to 17 Years Old
• At its peak Cincinnati AAU sponsored and operated 17 teams during 1 AAU season
• Currently coaching for Shining Stars AAU
• The 17 year old teams have placed in the top 20 teams in the AAU Nationals 17 of the past 23 years.
• Served as Ohio AAU Boys' Basketball Chairperson for 9 years
• Currently serve as a Greater Cincinnati Coaches Hall of Fame Advisory Committee Member
• Served as the Southwest Ohio Basketball Coach’s Association - District 16 Cincinnati East – West All Star Game Chairman; has served in this capacity  for 20 years
• Coached the Junior/Senior Boys' Basketball Team at Our lady of Victory, 10 years
• Served on the Oak Hills Education Foundation Advisory Board
• Currently serve on the Advisory Board for the Bluegrass-Buckeye Charity Classic
• Oak Hills PTA Friend of Education Award- 2015-2016 School Year
• VFW Teacher of the Year Award: 2016-17 School Year
• 2017 Talbert House Father of the Year

Boys Golf Varsity Head Coach 2016- Present

Head Coach 7th grade Basketball Rapid Run Middle 2015-2019

Head Coach 7th grade Basketball Delhi Middle 2011-2013

Wilmington College

Oak Hills HS (85)

Family Nicole, Alex (Oak Hills 24), Natalie (Oak Hills 25)

Coach Sowders brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Oak Hills. Coach Sowders spent the majority of his career at Harrison High School, where he was the head coach for 14 years, accumulating 231 wins. During his tenure, he guided the Wildcats to six League Titles, three Sectional Titles, and one District Title.  He was named the Cincinnati Coach of the Year in 2015 as well as the Conference Coach of the Year seven times.  During his time at Harrison, he helped over 125 players advance to play collegiate baseball.

Coach Sowders is also the founder and director of Cincinnati Future Stars. Through that program, he has coached 250 players who have advanced to play collegiate baseball, as well as nine drafted into Major League Baseball.

Coach Sowders received his undergraduate degree from Hanover College and his Masters from Miami University.

Coach Spraul is a 2007 graduate of Oak Hills High School.  He played club soccer growing up and played at Oak Hills.  Coach Spraul went on to play four years in college at both Urbana University (NAIA) and Thomas More University (D3).  He is a 2011 graduate from Thomas More University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.  Coach Spraul works at Oak Hills High School in the credit recovery program, and is the Executive Director of the Cincinnati West Soccer Club.  

Coach Spraul has been coaching youth soccer for over 10 years and began his successful, winning high school coaching career at Oak Hills.  He started at Oak Hills in 2012 as the JVB Women's Soccer Head Coach.  You can see his high school coaching resume below:

     2012               Oak Hills JVB Women's Soccer  Head Coach (11-1-3)

     2013               Oak Hills JVA Men's Soccer Head Coach (8-6-2)

     2014 - 2015    Walnut Hills Women's Varsity Soccer Head Coach     (22-9-4,  #1 city and state ranked for the 1st time in school history).

     2016-Present       Oak Hills Women's Varsity Soccer Head Coach (66-35-9 record to date, Has led the Highlanders to 2 district finals, 1 GMC Title and has had them state ranked and top in the city).       

Cumulative high school varsity coaching record:  88-44-13.

Coach Spraul currently resides in Delhi Township and holds a USSF "D" national coaching license

Brandon (‘04) has been coaching the sport of diving for 20+ years. He has been with the program through the entirety of his coaching career, spending two years as an assistant and the latter years as the head coach, since graduation from OHHS. Coaching divers of all ages, elementary through Masters, he has managed many different teams throughout his career. Many of his divers have gone on to win conference championships, state championships, national championships and even NCAA Championships, amongst many other incredible personal and team accomplishments. 

Brandon graduated from the University of Cincinnati (GO BEARCATS!) in 2012, with a degree in middle school education. He currently works in the OHLSD at Rapid Run Middle School, working in their EBD unit. He has been working full time at RRMS since early 2018.

When not coaching or teaching, Brandon likes to spend time with his three boys. He likes to volunteer his time coaching his children’s sports; baseball, soccer, football, diving (of course!) and more! They love to spend time exploring amusement parks, national parks, camping and any fun that they can find outdoors. When not off on adventures, Brandon and his boys enjoy a night in, where they enjoy eating pizza and playing games.

Brandon (‘04) has been coaching the sport of diving for 20+ years. He has been with the program through the entirety of his coaching career, spending two years as an assistant and the latter years as the head coach, since graduation from OHHS. Coaching divers of all ages, elementary through Masters, he has managed many different teams throughout his career. Many of his divers have gone on to win conference championships, state championships, national championships and even NCAA Championships, amongst many other incredible personal and team accomplishments. 

Brandon graduated from the University of Cincinnati (GO BEARCATS!) in 2012, with a degree in middle school education. He currently works in the OHLSD at Rapid Run Middle School, working in their EBD unit. He has been working full time at RRMS since early 2018.

When not coaching or teaching, Brandon likes to spend time with his three boys. He likes to volunteer his time coaching his children’s sports; baseball, soccer, football, diving (of course!) and more! They love to spend time exploring amusement parks, national parks, camping and any fun that they can find outdoors. When not off on adventures, Brandon and his boys enjoy a night in, where they enjoy eating pizza and playing games.

Oak Hills High School is proud to announce Rachel Winkler, Class of 2020, to join the girl’s lacrosse program as our next head coach.  With nearly a decade of playing experience and three years of coaching under her belt, she brings a deep passion for the game and an unwavering commitment to developing young athletes both on and off the field.

A former defensive standout at Oak Hills and Mount St. Joseph University, she played NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse for five seasons, serving as a four-year team captain—a rare and notable achievement. Her leadership, competitive spirit, and dedication made her a respected figure among her teammates and coaches alike.

Beyond her collegiate career, she continues to invest in the growth of the sport through coaching roles with the Headlines Lacrosse Club during the summer and fall seasons. Her coaching philosophy centers on collaboration, accountability, and resilience, values she strives to instill in the next generation of Highlander athletes.

A graduate of Mount St. Joseph University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in biology, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in secondary education at Xavier University, with a focus in life sciences. She aspires to become a high school biology teacher and is a vocal advocate for women in STEM, dedicated to supporting young women as they explore careers in science.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and reconnecting with former teammates from both high school and college, continuing to strengthen the bonds that sports have helped her build throughout her life.

Oak Hills is thrilled to welcome back one of its own, whose dedication to student-athlete development, women’s sports, and education will no doubt make a lasting impact on the program and the community.