CINCINNATI — Mount Healthy senior quarterback Jahmeir Spain has committed to play football at Lake Erie College, according to former Mount Healthy coach Jordan Stevens.
Spain, who is 6 feet 4 and 190 pounds, has accepted a full scholarship at Lake Erie College, an NCAA Division II program in Painesville, Ohio.
“I am just extremely proud of Jah,” said Stevens, who is now the Colerain head coach.
“A young man that truly exemplifies a leader. The thing I’m most proud of is the growth and maturity over these past three years. I am blessed and excited to be a part of his journey.”
Spain, a Division II first team all-state quarterback, threw for 3,646 yards and 40 touchdowns this past season for Mount Healthy (10-3), a Division II regional semifinalist. He rushed for 200 yards and six touchdowns.
Spain threw for 453 yards and eight touchdowns in a 62-35 win at Ross in Week 2 of the 2024 season. His eight touchdowns passing is tied for third in the Ohio High School Athletic Association record book.
He also joined the OHSAA state record list category of passing touchdowns for a season (40). Spain threw for 8,396 yards in his career which is also on the OHSAA state list for most career passing yards.
