BERNE UNION FOOTBALL
Rockets Playing in College
Nate Nemeth - Berne Union graduate 2023
Nate is entering his first year playing for the Wilmington Quakers. Nate has already made an impact for the Quakers this year recording two interceptions and being a regular rotational player for them at safety.
Nate was a 4 year starter at quarterback for the Rockets and led them to the play-offs three years. Nate was a dynamic player all four years, and holds multiple records from his time in Sugar Grove. His senior year, Nate was 1st team All MSL, MSL Back of the Year, 1st Team All Central District, DVI Central District Player of the Year, and 1st Team All State. Nate was the third Rockets player to play in the North/South Classic all star game. He registered 5 tackles and had a 2 point conversion in the contest.
Caddis Moody - Berne Union graduate 2023
Caddis is entering his first year playing for the Ohio Northern Polar Bears. While playing for the Rockets he was a three year starter on the offensive line and 2nd team All MSL.
LJ Blevins - Berne Union graduate 2022
LJ will be entering his second year of playing collegiately for the D-III Bethany Bison. LJ played one year for the Rockets, and played both offensive and defensive lines.
Brae Friesner - Berne Union graduate 2022
Brae started his collegiate career playing collegiately for the D-II Notre Dame Falcons. He transferred to Wittenberg University to continue his playing career. Brae was a three year starter for the rockets on both sides of the ball. His senior year he was MSL Back of the year, 1st team all-central district, and 1st team All-Ohio. He holds several offensive records. Brae was also only the second Berne Union player to compete in the North/South Classic all star game. He was the South kicker and recorded an interception and 3 tackles in the game.
Ian Staten - Berne Union graduate 2022
Ian will be entering his second year of playing collegiately for the D-III Ohio Wesleyan Bishops. Ian lettered as a freshman at tight end and expects to see significant playing time this year as well.
Ian was a three year starter for the rockets. His senior year he was a force on the defensive line, 1st team all-central district, and Honorable Mention All-Ohio. He will be playing tight end, and long snapping for the Bishops.
Rockets Who Completed 4 Year College Playing Career
JEFF GRAF
Wittenberg University 1973-1976
Tailback
Berne Union Class of 1973
*Berne Union Hall of Fame Member*
MIKE MUNCIE
Urbana University 1995-1999
Linebacker
Berne Union Class of 1995
*Berne Union Hall of Fame Member*
JOHN RUSCH
Malone University 1997-2000
Full Back
Berne Union Class of 1997
*Berne Union Hall of Fame Member*
KB Justus
Urbana University, Slippery Rock University, Muskingum University
Defensive Back
Berne Union Class of 2007
TYLER GREEN
Otterbein University 2011-2014
Defensive Line
Berne Union Class of 2011
JOEY MUNCIE
Denison University 2018-2022
Defensive Line
Berne Union Class of 2018
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