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Jackson Kuwatch, ex-Lakota West LB from Miami, makes Panthers' roster
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Linebacker Jackson Kuwatch , a former Lakota West High School standout from Miami University, made the Carolina Panthers' 53-man roster , and received a congratulatory tweet from Firebirds head coach Tom Bolden .
Kuwatch was selected by the Panthers in the seventh round (227th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Kuwatch, who played three seasons for the RedHawks after spending his first two college seasons at Ohio State , was among players invited to the Bengals' local pro day workout April 14 at Paycor Stadium.
The Shroder Jaguar mascot entertained the crowd during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
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Deer Park's C.J. Warner (3) walks on the field before the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
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Shroder Jaguar cheerleaders perform during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
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Deer Park players D'Juan Hedges (11) and Logan Fumarola get ready for kickoff during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
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Shroder Jaguar running back Elijah Nelson (8) runs the ball during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
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Shroder head coach Darren Sellers gives instructions during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
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Deer Park's Tank Sellers (1) blocks a punt by Shroder's Elijah Nelson (8) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park's Tank Sellers (1) blocks a punt by Shroder's Elijah Nelson (8) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Shroder head coach Darren Sellers gives instructions during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park running back Morgan Brown (4) runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
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Deer Park running back Morgan Brown (4) runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park running back Morgan Brown (4) runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park head coach Tucker Berger gives instructions during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Shroder's Hasheem Metts (2) returns a kickoff during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Shroder's Hasheem Metts (2) returns a kickoff during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Shroder's Hasheem Metts (2) returns a kickoff during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Shroder quarterback Aiden Potts runs with the ball during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Shroder quarterback Aiden Potts (3) tries to break the tackle of Deer Park's Braylon Dennis (2) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park's Morgan Brown (4) intercepts a pass intended for Shroder's Ky'ran Hix (11) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park's Morgan Brown (4) intercepts a pass intended for Shroder's Ky'ran Hix (11) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park's Morgan Brown (4) and Braylon Dennis (2) celebrate after a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Shroder Jaguar wide receiver Naylan Barnes (4) runs the ball during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
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Deer Park quarterback Tink Sellers runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park cheerleaders perform during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
The Shroder Jaguar mascot entertains the crowd during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
The Shroder Jaguar mascot entertains the crowd during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park's Titus Sayers (5) runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park's Titus Sayers (5 ) and C.J. Warner (3) celebrate after a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park's Titus Sayers (5) and C.J. Warner (3) celebrate after a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Shroder quarterback Aiden Potts (3) drops back to pass during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Deer Park's Tink Sellers reacts during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
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Setting the scene - Week 2 football fans, bands, cheerleaders | Photos
The Shroder Jaguar mascot entertained the crowd during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Setting the scene - Week 2 football fans, bands, cheerleaders | Photos
The Shroder Jaguar mascot entertained the crowd during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Southwest Ohio Week 2 high school football | Photos
Deer Park's C.J. Warner (3) walks on the field before the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Our favorite high school football cheerleader photos from 2026 season
Shroder Jaguar cheerleaders perform during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park players D'Juan Hedges (11) and Logan Fumarola get ready for kickoff during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Shroder Jaguar running back Elijah Nelson (8) runs the ball during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Shroder head coach Darren Sellers gives instructions during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park's Tank Sellers (1) blocks a punt by Shroder's Elijah Nelson (8) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Southwest Ohio Week 2 high school football | Photos
Deer Park's Tank Sellers (1) blocks a punt by Shroder's Elijah Nelson (8) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Southwest Ohio Week 2 high school football | Photos
Shroder head coach Darren Sellers gives instructions during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park running back Morgan Brown (4) runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park running back Morgan Brown (4) runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park running back Morgan Brown (4) runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Southwest Ohio Week 2 high school football | Photos
Deer Park head coach Tucker Berger gives instructions during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Shroder's Hasheem Metts (2) returns a kickoff during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Shroder's Hasheem Metts (2) returns a kickoff during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Shroder's Hasheem Metts (2) returns a kickoff during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Shroder quarterback Aiden Potts runs with the ball during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Shroder quarterback Aiden Potts (3) tries to break the tackle of Deer Park's Braylon Dennis (2) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park's Morgan Brown (4) intercepts a pass intended for Shroder's Ky'ran Hix (11) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Southwest Ohio Week 2 high school football | Photos
Deer Park's Morgan Brown (4) intercepts a pass intended for Shroder's Ky'ran Hix (11) during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park's Morgan Brown (4) and Braylon Dennis (2) celebrate after a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Shroder Jaguar wide receiver Naylan Barnes (4) runs the ball during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park quarterback Tink Sellers runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Our favorite high school football cheerleader photos from 2026 season
Deer Park cheerleaders perform during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Setting the scene - Week 2 football fans, bands, cheerleaders | Photos
The Shroder Jaguar mascot entertains the crowd during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Setting the scene - Week 2 football fans, bands, cheerleaders | Photos
The Shroder Jaguar mascot entertains the crowd during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park's Titus Sayers (5) runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park's Titus Sayers (5 ) and C.J. Warner (3) celebrate after a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park's Titus Sayers (5) and C.J. Warner (3) celebrate after a touchdown during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Shroder quarterback Aiden Potts (3) drops back to pass during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
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Deer Park's Tink Sellers reacts during the OHSAA football game between Shroder and Deer Park high schools Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Stargel Stadium.
(Tony Tribble for The Enquirer)
Kuwatch started 14 games for Miami in 2025, recording 109 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks, earning third-team all-MAC honors.
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Texans running back Owen Wright (42) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jackson Kuwatch (46) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Kuwatch was named first-team all-GMC and earned Southwest Ohio defensive player of the year honors as a senior at Lakota West.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Jackson Kuwatch, ex-Lakota West LB from Miami, makes Panthers' roster
