John Diebler is the real deal.

In case some of you have never heard of John Diebler who plays for the Upper Sandusky Rams, trust me when I tell you that you will know him next year when he is playing for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Diebler became the leading scorer in the state championship in Div II by scoring 48 points, breaking the old record of 38. His 48 points put him third for the most points ever scored in an Ohio championship game, only behind Jerry Lucas (53) and Clark Kellogg (51).

The most remarkable part was the fact the Diebler did it despite having been fouled very hard, borderline technicals that weren't called for whatever reason. He suffered a bloody nose more than once (not sure if he broke it) but fought through the blood, mask and yards of tape throughout the game.

Depsite the fact his team lost 87-85, it was probably the most courageous performances I have ever witnessed. Diebler is the real deal.