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Chardon Board of Education Honors Mitch Hewitt
March 19, 2025 (CHARDON, OH) — The Chardon Board of Education recognized Mitch Hewitt for his significant contributions to district athletics and the Hilltopper community during its meeting on Monday.
Hewitt recently stepped down as head coach of the football program after 14 highly successful seasons, marked by 126 wins and state title victories in 2020 and 2021.
“His contributions have certainly been clear on the field of play for student athletes that have participated in football, but I think much more importantly has been the culture and the impact that he has had … with moving these student athletes out into our community,” Superintendent Michael Hanlon said.
A 1999 graduate of Chardon High School, Hewitt had a prestigious high school playing career. He helped lead his team to the Division II State Championship game against Lebanon in 1998 and was the recipient of numerous local awards. He was elected as a first team All-State defensive player in 1998, Co-Defensive Player of the Year in Division II and runner-up for Ohio’s Mr. Football award.
After high school, Hewitt continued his playing career at Bowling Green State University, where he served as a four-year starter under Urban Meyer and was elected captain during his senior season.
Hewitt returned to Chardon Football as head coach in 2011.
“I’m just grateful. I’ve been blessed with a lot of great people in the community, a lot of great support,” Hewitt said at the meeting. “I think Chardon is a special place and will continue to be that way.”
Going forward, the Hilltopper Varsity Football team will be led by Head Coach Brian Landies, who assumes the role after serving as Chardon’s defensive coordinator for 13 years. At the meeting, Hewitt called Landies a “great replacement.”
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