Tyler Perkins is punting his way to stardom
Volume 2 Issue 37
It’s not often punters get a full ride scholarship. But that’s position Tyler Perkins found himself in just a few short years ago. As a senior at Norwalk St. Paul, Perkins was undoubtedly the best punter in Ohio. He had plenty of interest from different programs, but the Iowa State Cylcones were the only ones to offer the coveted full ride scholarship.
The decision to accept has worked out tremendously for both parties. Perkins started as a true freshman last season and was absolutely as good as advertised. Perkins was a secret weapon for Iowa State as he consistently pinned oppnents deep in their own territory.
This season Tyler Perkins has stepped up his game even more. He currently leads to country in punt yards with 1,305. Nearly one hundred yards over second place. He is also one of only five players to have a punt go seventy yards or more. Also, nearly half of his punts land inside the twenty yard line. This has put Tyler Perkins at near the top of every Ray Guy Award watchlist.
Tyler Perkins’ services will be ever more needed as the Cyclones face a grueling schedule the rest of the season. With his talent the Cyclones may even be able to pull off an upset or two so long as their defense can keep the field position.
Should Tyler Perkins make it to the NFL, he would be the first person in his high school’s, city’s and high school conference’s history to make the league.
Leading Updates
Bryant Koback (Holland Springfield) signs with Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.
Notable Game Updates
On September 22nd Chris Bassitt (Curtice/Genoa) earned the win for the Toronto Blue Jays over the Tampa Bay Rays.
On September 23rd Keaton Upshaw (Lima/Lima Senior) had 3 receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown in a Georgia Southern win over Ball State.
On September 23rd Connor Walendzak (Perrysburg) had a rushing touchdown for Toledo in their win over Western Michigan.
On September 23rd Terion Stewart (Sandusky) has 107 yards rushing and a touchdown in a Bowling Green State loss to Ohio.
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Boys
1930 - Gus Schumacher - Toledo Central Catholic (A)
1931 - J. Vance - Toledo St. John's (A)
1939 - Bob Hall - Toledo Libbey (A)
1946 - Clarence Hendrickson - Sandusky (A)
1947 - Leo Biagetti - Sandusky (A)
1973 - Judd Silverman - Ottawa Hills (A)
1973 - Jim Decker - Fremont Ross (AAA)
1975 - Ted Moore - Findlay (AAA)
1976 - Rick Steiner - Tiffin Calvert (A)
1978 - Stan Cooke - New London (A)
1979 - Steve Burner - Woodmore (A)
1979 - Stan Connelly - Perrysburg (AA)
1980 - Jeff Waland - North Baltimore (A)
1982 - Doug Martin - Van Buren (A)
1982 - Richard Connelly - Perrysburg (AAA)
1985 - Steve Stone - Toledo Bowsher (AAA)
1985 - Steve Mulcahy - Lima Central Catholic (AA)
1986 - Bob Schubert - Findlay Liberty-Benton (A)
1987 - Matt Holtsberry - Allen East (A)
1989 - Mike Stone - Toledo St. John's (Div. 1)
1989 - Matt Uhl - Marion Pleasant (Div. 3)
1991 - Eric Oaks - Swanton (Div. 2)
1991 - Kirk Kayden - Fremont St. Joseph (Div. 3)
1992 - Chad Seilheimer - Fremont St. Joseph (Div. 3)
1996 - Jamie Spencer - Toledo St. John's (Div. 1)
1996 - David Zachrich - Bryan (Div.2)
1997 - Jason Unverferth - Kalida (Div. 3)
1998 - Andy Miller - Delphos St. John's (Div. 3)
2000 - Alan Schlessman - Perkins (Div. 2)
2000 - Justin Kruse - Ottawa Hills (Div. 3)
2004 - Paul Marshall - Lima Central Catholic (Div. 3)
2005 - Nick Miller - Ottoville (Div. 3)
2006 - Dillon Klein - Delphos Jefferson (Div. 3)
2014 - John Mancinotti - Toledo St. John's (Div. 1)
Girls
1993 - Kiki Corliss - Mohawk (Div. 1)
1998 - Heather Zielinski - Toledo Notre Dame Academy (Div. 1)
2009 - Alyssa Shimel - Eastwood (Div. 2)
2012 - Maddy Mullins - Perkins (Div. 2)
2013 - Makayla Dull - Lakota (Div. 2)
2018 - Kyleigh Dull - Lakota (Div.2)
2019 - Kyleigh Dull - Lakota (Div.2)