By Tom Nader

Publisher and Editor

Portage County has seen some powerful and special kickers throughout its long and successful high school football history.

It is a unique position that requires specialized and dedicated training.

And while the area has witnessed a collection of talented kickers over the decades, the 2026 season may be the deepest pool of talent the county has ever seen.

A group that includes Field’s Adam Fanger, Garfield’s Hannah Timmons, Kent Roosevelt’s Isan Roberts, Rootstown’s Blake Mullaly and Streetsboro’s Logan Sadowski have showcased the ability to hit from long distance and also hit with consistency.

ADAM FANGER

ADAM FANGER, FIELD

Field, sophomore, 5-foot-11

Longest FG in Practice: 50 yards.

Longest FG in Game: 40 yards (at Ellet, Aug. 28, 2026).

Coach James Dutched: “It is nice to have Adam when we cross into his range, and I say on the headsets, ‘Can we use our kicker now?’ In the past, we have not been able to have that option.

“Adam works hard at his craft in the off-season. He also does a good job getting to football practice while balancing playing soccer as well. I am looking forward to him getting in the weight room more this off-season and really increasing his leg strength.”

HANNAH TIMMONS

HANNAH TIMMONS, GARFIELD

Garfield, senior, 5-foot-8

Longest FG in Practice: 35 yards.

Longest FG in Game: 21 yards.

Statistical Note: Timmons currently sits at 106 career points, which ranks her fourth all-time in school history for kickers. The G-Men’s career kicking scoring leader is Zach Gorby, who played from 2015-17 and finished his career with 134 points. Zach Hoffmann (2010-13) had 132 points and Caleb Schwan (2006-08) had 114 points.

Coach Mike Moser: “Hannah is a valuable member of our team. She works extremely hard at her craft and is a dedicated multi-sport student-athlete. Hannah has been our kicker for the past three seasons.”

ISAN ROBERTS

Kent Roosevelt, senior, 5-foot-10

ISAN ROBERTS, KENT ROOSEVELT

Longest FG in Practice: 53 yards.

Longest FG in Game: 40 yards (also his longest-attempted field goal).

Coach Kardell Jackson: “Isan is a first-year kicker, but he has shown the leg strength and poise to trust him in games. Knowing he has the ability to kick 40-plus-yard field goals, we know offensively where we need to get the ball to be comfortable with an attempt.

“Obviously, we want touchdowns, but knowing Isan can get us points on the board is a huge confidence boost. He plays and kicks with a level of confidence that gives us, as coaches, the confidence to believe in him and give him the opportunities when they arise.

“From a kickoff and punt standpoint, Isan’s leg strength really helps us in the field position game. Knowing he can kick touchbacks on kickoffs and flip the field on punts allows us to play a little more aggressively at times.

“Isan works extremely hard and is confident. He has a strong soccer background and is a member of our soccer team, so he has the mechanics and has built his leg strength through soccer. We also have an outstanding kicking/punting coach, JonMichael Weigel. He’s been able to teach Isan the difference in kicking a soccer ball versus a football, and it’s paying off. They get together and kick/punt a few days a week. The difference in Isan’s ability from summertime to now is simply due to his work ethic, motivation and confidence he has in himself.”

BLAKE MULLALY

BLAKE MULLALY, ROOTSTOWN

Rootstown, senior, 6-foot-3

Longest FG in Practice: 52 yards.

Longest FG in Game: 48 yards (vs. Beachwood, Sept. 19, 2025); school record.

Notable Statistics: 133 career points, 118-of-121 extra points, 23 kickoff touchbacks.

Coach Tom Hannah: “We feel that any time we get to our 30-yard line, we have a chance to score. Blake’s has athletic ability and work ethic, and he has dedicated himself to weight training.

“He isn’t just a weapon scoring off kicks, but the field position he provides on kickoffs and punts is also very important.”

LOGAN SADOWSKI

Streetsboro, senior, 5-foot-9

Longest FG in Practice: 61 yards (documented with film at summer kicking camp).

Longest FG in Game: 36 yards (at Kent Roosevelt, Sept. 18, 2026).

Coach Pete Thompson: “It certainly gives you a comfort level knowing his range in how plays are called. We have the utmost confidence in him that he can convert from 45 yards consistently from either hash mark, which opens our whole play book up in third-down situations.

“He has always been extremely accurate. His physical development and leg strength are a testament to his off-season work.”