For years Lima has been a powerhouse for athletics! Multiple Division 1 and professional athletes call it home, but the success doesn't stop there some further their careers right down the road at Ohio Northern University. Making a name for themselves as well as having success as a whole on and off their respective court or field.
Casey graduated from Lima Shawnee High School in 2013 where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. Currently attending Ohio Northern where he will graduate with a journalism degree specializing in broadcasting. Casey is a four year letter winner for the polar bear baseball team as a relief pitcher.
Jimmy Conrad (Middle)
Jimmy graduated in 2000 from lima Perry High School. During his High School years Jimmy established himself as the greatest player in Perry boys basketball history, becoming a 1,000 point scorer as well as obtaining the schools all time leading scorer. Playing for the polar bears from 2001 to 2004 jimmy became the schools 2nd all time leading scorer with 1,918 career points. 2nd all time in field goals with 644. 3rd all time in free throws with 399. 1st all time in free throw percentage. 2nd all time in steals with 192. 11th all time in assist with 301. 4th all time in games played with 109. Jimmy had a storied career even making the final in 2002 and will forever be labeled as one of the greatest players to play in the men's basketball program.
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Britt graduated from Lima Shawnee High School in 2013 where she excelled in soccer, basketball, and softball. Britt was a first team all state catcher. Surprising many she decided to follow her dreams and play basketball for the polar bears. It turned into a storied career where she was a four time varsity letter winner, 1st team all conference, conference player of the year, 1st team all- America, and a 1,000 point scorer. Britt will be remembered as an all time great. She will graduate with a degree in engineering.
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