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Former Bloom Carroll football coach Wade Bartholomew has been hired as the new head coach for Olentangy High School. He fills a vacancy left by the retirement of Mark Solis, who led the Braves over 9 seasons with a record of (68-36).

Bartholomew recently resigned from the Bulldogs, where he had a record of (67-25) over 8 seasons, reaching the state semifinals in Division 4 in 2020 and 2021. His Bulldogs were also regional runner-up in 2019 and won four straight MSL Buckeye titles. He was the Division 4 Ohio Coach of the Year in 2020.

In a press release from Olentangy High School, Wade Bartholomew stated; “My family and I are extremely excited to join the Olentangy community and look forward to working with the student athletes and leading this strong and celebrated football program.”

Bartholomew also has coached at Logan Elm, Huntington and Gallia Academy.

Wade’s father, Scott, recently was hired as Chillicothe High School’s new football coach after being an assistant coach for Wade at Bloom Carroll.

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Bloom Carroll’s Wade Bartholomew has reportedly told his players today (Wednesday) that he is stepping down as their head coach.

Wade Bartholomew (right) with his father Scott (left) as the Bloom Carroll Bulldogs defeated Waverly in the 2019 OHSAA Playoffs. Dan Ramey/Litter Media

Lancaster Eagle Gazette Sports Reporter Thomas Wilson first reported the breaking story on his Twitter feed.

Bartholomew has compiled a won loss record for the Bulldogs of (68-25) in eight seasons with two straight state semifinal appearances, five MSL-Buckeye titles, and six playoff berths.

In his six post-seasons, his record was (11-6), but is (10-3) the last three seasons.

Bartholomew was quoted in The Lancaster Eagle-Gazette as saying he wants the opportunity to eventually coach at the college level. “I believe right now is a really good opportunity for me to maybe take a bigger job in Ohio, whether it’s high school or college.”

Prior to coming to Bloom Carroll, Wade Bartholomew also served as a head coach at Huntington and Gallia Academy, while also serving as an assistant at Logan Elm.