with an unbeaten record. Prior to ZHS, the last team in Ohio's largest class/division to finish undefeated was Akron Central-Hower, which finished 28–0 to claim the Class AAA state title in 1980. Track and Field John Simpson, 1968: Shot Put - 60' 7-3/4" Jon Thomas, 1980: 300 meter Low hurdles - :36.8 Jon Thomas, 1981: 110 meter hurdles - :14.18 Jon Thomas, 1981: 300 meter Low hurdles - :36.45 Ira Wentworth, 1988: 3200 meter - 9:19.46 Ira Wentworth, 1989: 3200 meter - 9:14.24 Erika Goines, 1993: Shot Put - 44' 10-3/4" Erika Goines, 1994: Shot Put - 44' 11" Boys' Tennis Mark Mees, 1978 & 1979 Ty Tucker, 1985 Football The Zanesville football team is the alma mater of Buster Howe, the state's first Mr. Football Award winner. Notable alumni Todd Cerney- rock and country musician, composer and producer Mark Dantonio - Michigan State University Head Football coach Kevin Martin - Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves Jay Payton - Georgia Institute of Technology, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles Michele Redman - LPGA Professional Troy Balderson - Ohio House of Representatives of District 94, January 2009- July 2011; Ohio State Senator, July 2011-August 2018; US House of Representatives of district 12. References External links District Website High schools in Muskingum County, Ohio Buildings and structures in Zanesville, Ohio Public high schools in Ohio 1855 establishments in Ohio