Shane Kinnee

Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator at Maumee High School @MaumeePantherFB | Follower of Christ | @UToledo alum

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

When you look at where Maumee Football was four years ago compared to where it is today, the numbers tell an incredible story. But behind every one of those numbers is a group of young men who helped change the direction of this program.

Our 2026 senior class played a HUGE role in making that happen.

From 2019–2022, Maumee Football had a combined record of 1–38. Over the last four seasons, our Panthers went 23–19, including four consecutive non-losing regular seasons for the first time since 2008–2011.

But the improvement goes far beyond wins and losses.

THE NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES:

Winning Percentage: 2.6% → 54.8%

Points Scored Per Game: 8.6 → 32.5

Points Allowed Per Game: 44.9 → 27.0

Average Scoring Margin: -36.3 → +5.5

That’s a 41.8-point improvement in average scoring margin over just four seasons!

And when you look at common opponents — Springfield, Bryan, Eastwood, and Napoleon — the improvement is just as impressive.

From 2019–2022, Maumee went 0–13 against those opponents, losing by an average of 36.9 points per game.

Over the last four seasons, we went 4–8 against those same programs, improving our average scoring margin by 32.7 points per game!

And here’s something that makes that even more impressive: Four of those eight losses were decided by ONE SCORE OR LESS. Games that once weren’t even competitive became games we had opportunities to win.

That doesn’t happen by accident.

It happens because young men decide they’re tired of the way things have been. It happens because they commit to something bigger than themselves. It happens through early mornings, long practices, countless hours in the weight room, and a willingness to hold themselves and their teammates to a higher standard.

Our seniors didn’t inherit a winning tradition. They helped build one.

They experienced the growing pains. They embraced the expectations. They helped establish a standard of accountability, toughness, commitment, and pride in wearing that purple and gold.

And while the wins, records, and statistics are something to be proud of, what I’m most proud of is the foundation these young men helped establish for the future of Maumee Football.

They helped prove that Maumee can compete. That Maumee can win. That being a Panther means something.

To our seniors: You may never fully understand the impact you’ve had on this program. But I hope you take tremendous pride in knowing that you helped change its direction.

The next generation of Panthers will benefit from the work you put in, the sacrifices you made, and the standard you helped establish.

You didn’t just leave this program better than you found it. You helped give it something to build on for years to come.

Thank you, seniors. Your impact will be felt long after your final Friday.

[Bobby Peters @b_peters12]

Ben Johnson is elite at the art of play calling. This is different than standing in front of the chalk board to install. This requires feel for a game. I've never bought the notion that once the game plan has been made, "anybody can call it, most of the work has been done". This is one of the biggest fallacies in football.

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

2026 MAUMEE FOOTBALL ALL-NBC SELECTIONS

Congratulations to our 7 Maumee Panthers who earned All-Northern Buckeye Conference honors for their performances during the 2026 season!

1st Team All-NBC

* Eli Dodson – Wide Receiver

2nd Team All-NBC

* Eli Dodson – Defensive Back
* Cohen Jones – Linebacker
* Tyler Cannon – Defensive End
* Travis Garrett Jr. – Returner

Honorable Mention All-NBC

* Noah Anderson – Linebacker & Tight End
* Cohen Jones – Offensive Utility
* Jackson Nino – Defensive Tackle
* Owen Tolbert – Linebacker

These honors are a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment these young men have shown throughout the season. Each of them has played an important role in our program, and we couldn’t be prouder to see their efforts recognized by the coaches throughout the NBC.

Individual recognition is earned through hard work, but it’s made possible by the teammates who push, challenge, and compete alongside you every single day.

Congratulations, Panthers! Thank you for representing Maumee Football with pride!

#WIN | #EARNIT

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

Tonight, our Panthers had the opportunity to take the field at The University of Toledo’s Indoor Practice Facility as we continue preparing for Friday night’s playoff matchup!

We started this tradition during our 2024 playoff run, and it’s something we’re excited to bring back for this year’s team. It’s a pretty special experience for our players to practice in a Division I facility, and one we hope they remember long after their playing days are over.

A huge thank you to The University of Toledo Football Program for opening its doors and allowing our guys to have this experience!

#WIN | #EARNIT

[Shane Kinnee @CoachKinnee]

@Coach_Burrell1 Coach, I would love to try this out!

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

THE PANTHERS ARE PLAYOFF BOUND!

For the 2nd time in 4 years, the Maumee Panthers are heading to the OHSAA State Playoffs!

To put that into perspective, Maumee has accomplished this feat just twice in the last 22 years, with the last occurrence coming during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. It is also the 10th appearance Maumee football has made in the OHSAA State Playoffs in its program’s history.

This is more than just another playoff appearance. It’s a testament to the hard work, commitment, and belief of the players and coaches who continue to push this program forward.

The work isn’t finished. We’ve earned the opportunity to keep playing, and now it’s time to make the most of it!

OHSAA STATE PLAYOFFS – ROUND 1

#11 Maumee Panthers

#6 St. Marys Memorial Roughriders

Friday, October 30th

St. Marys Memorial High School

#WIN | #EARNIT

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

WEEK 9 PLAYERS OF THE GAME

The Panthers delivered a dominant 37-7 victory over Oak Harbor on Senior Night!

Congratulations to our Week 9 Players of the Game for their outstanding performances and contributions to the win!

Offensive: Eli Dodson

Defensive: Cohen Jones

Lineman: Tyler Cannon

Special Teams: Braden Bond

Hard Hat: Cohen Ball

Proud of the way these Panthers stepped up and helped lead us to a big team victory!

#WIN | #EARNIT

[BCSN @BCSNsports]

The @MaumeePantherFB 🏈 secured an important late season NBC triumph 🙌 against Oak Harbor, 37-7.

[Wesley West @coachwwest]

Interesting fact: A high school football game has 48 minutes on the clock.

But a study found the average play lasts just 5.6 seconds. At 130 plays, that’s roughly 12 minutes of actual action between BOTH teams.

Months in the weight room. Summer heat. Film. Practice. All for opportunities measured in literal seconds.

And you don’t know which 5.6 seconds will decide the game.

That backside block you took off? The pursuit you cut short because somebody else would get him?

That might’ve been it.

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

WEEK 7 PLAYERS OF THE GAME

A complete team effort in a 68-12 road win over Fostoria! The Panthers put together their highest-scoring performance of the season and improved to 4-3.

Offensive — Eli Dodson
Defensive — Owen Tolbert
Lineman — Jackson Nino
Special Teams — Travis Garrett
Hard Hat — Maddox Koepfer

Congratulations to our Week 7 Players of the Game! Keep building. Keep earning it.

#WIN | #ERANIT

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

Today, members of our team leadership had the opportunity to visit with former Maumee Head Football Coach Bob Boyles, a member of the Maumee Athletic Hall of Excellence and Contribution.

We spent some time talking football, sharing stories, and having plenty of laughs. Coach Boyles shared some memories with our guys and wished the Panthers luck as we head into the final stretch of our season.

Days like today are a great reminder that Maumee Football is bigger than any one team or any one season. We’re proud to represent a program built by generations of Panthers who came before us, and we’re grateful we got to spend some time with one of the coaches who helped build that tradition.

We are Maumee!

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

WEEK 5. GAMEDAY.

Back at THE KAZ under the Friday night lights.

MAUMEE vs. GENOA
Richard Kazmaier Stadium
7:00 PM
Friday, September 18th

Five weeks in. Another opportunity. Another chance to defend our home turf.

Can’t make it to the Kaz? Follow LIVE scoring, stats, and GameCast here:

https://t.co/UT4D5OVGZt

WE ARE MAUMEE.

#EARNIT | #WIN

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

This Friday night against Genoa, Team Captain Eli Dodson has selected Mrs. Gail Salmon to serve as our Maumee Football Honorary Captain!

This selection goes back a few years.

Mrs. Salmon was Eli’s teacher in both 4th and 5th grade at Wayne Trail Elementary School, what is now Maumee Intermediate School. Years later, Eli is now a senior and captain of the Maumee Football team, and he chose a teacher who made an impact on him early in his Maumee journey to join him at midfield.

Mrs. Salmon is celebrating an incredible 25 years of service to Maumee City Schools and continues to serve Maumee students as a Gifted Intervention Specialist.

Our Honorary Captain tradition gives our senior captains an opportunity to recognize an educator who has made a lasting impact on their lives. On Friday night, Mrs. Salmon will put on a Maumee Football jersey and walk alongside her former student for the coin toss at Kazmaier Stadium.

From her classroom at Wayne Trail/Maumee Intermediate to midfield at the Kaz. Pretty special.

Thank you, Mrs. Salmon, for 25 years of impacting Panthers!

WE ARE MAUMEE!

[Robert Burns @itsRobertBurns]

This is what coaches mean when they ask is he, “is he coachable?”

Kenneth Walker shows eye contact, intent, and a serious interest in what his coach is teaching

Young athletes, this will take you further than you think

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

WEEK 3 PLAYERS OF THE GAME

A complete team win deserves some recognition. These Panthers made their presence felt in our 40–17 victory over Lake:

Offensive — Cohen Jones
Defensive — Cam Escobar
Lineman — Aiden Boyer
Special Teams — Jack Jones
Hard Hat — Harrison Skeels

Big-time performances. Big-time road win.

3–1 | 1–0 NBC

#WIN | #EARNIT

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

Cam Escobar PICKED IT. AND TOOK IT 98 YARDS TO THE HOUSE against Lake. The longest interception return in Maumee Football history.

🏆 SCHOOL RECORD — 98-Yard Pick Six
💨 20.0 MPH down the sideline
✌️ Nobody catching him.

PICKED. GONE. SIX.

#EARNIT | #WIN

[H. Tyler Seggerman @TylerSeggerman]

After losing two of its top players to injury before the season started...All Maumee has done is plug & play, which has resulted in 3 consecutive wins!

Cohen Jones the latest to rise up (15 carries, 97 yards & 3 TD) as his strength/stiff arm ability guides Panthers to victory 🟪

[Blade Sports @toledosports]

A 72-yard, 13-play drive devoured 8:13 of the third quarter, ending in Maumee’s Jones punching in a one-yard rush. Jones broke free for three second-half touchdowns, with his others being 31 yards and 7 yards. https://t.co/B0yiqQd8mQ

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

IT’S GAMEDAY.

The road towards our goals continues tonight as we open NBC play against Lake.

🆚 Lake Flyers
📍 Lake Community Stadium
⏰ 7:00 PM

Can’t make the game? Click the links below to follow along with our live stats or you can watch the live stream through Hudl’s website!

https://t.co/QQZ4uyzx9f

https://t.co/hdW0ixD2oY

#EARNIT | #WIN

[Maumee Football @MaumeePantherFB]

Week 2 Players of the Game

Big-time performances in our 29-12 win over Waite!

Offensive — Eli Dodson
Defensive — Cohen Jones
Lineman — Tyler Cannon
Special Teams — Braden Bond
Hard Hat — Jaidin Mosley

Keep stacking days. Keep earning it.

#WIN #EARNIT