LITTLE MIAMI PANTHERS ATHLETICS

In 1985, Jay was a sophomore when the Todia family relocated into Little Miami Schools. Over the next three years, Jay would distinguish himself as one of the finest student-athletes in LMHS history, as he excelled on the field and in the classroom. As member of the football team under the direction of hall of fame head coach Tim Martin, Jay was a two-way starter at defensive end and offensive tackle during all three years that he was a Panther. Little Miami’s three-season defensive stretch during Jay’s time as a Panther, was one of the stingiest in school history as LMHS only surrendered a staggering 8.7 points per game, and Todia amassed 273 total tackles which would have been a school record at time and remains in the Top 3, still today. Offensively, Todia anchored an offensive line that produced Little Miami’s first two 1000-yard rushers in school history, at 24-6 record, and two FAVC championships. For his efforts, Jay was named All-FAVC three times in three seasons, and he crowned his prolific career by earning second-team D-III All-Ohio honors at DE, which was the highest honor ever achieved by a Little Miami Panther football player at the time. Following graduation, Jay took his talents to Hanover, Indiana where he attended and starred on the gridiron for Hanover College. 

Football – 3 years 

• Three-time All-FAVC in football. Twice first-team (1987 and 86) and second team in 1985. 

• 1987 FAVC Defensive Player of the Year. 

• Three-time First-Team All-Western Star all-star at defensive end. 

• 1987 First Team All-SW Ohio and Second-Team All-Ohio D-III at DE 

• Played football collegiately at Hanover College.