D3/Region 9 looks to be a very competitive arena for 2019. 9 of the 27 teams in the region are coming off of playoff seasons in 2018, 16 of the squads had winning records and the group includes the reigning D3 State Champ.
Who is positioned to contend? Who falters? Who are the Top 8?
Included in the region:
Aurora (7-3): Can the Greenmen return to playoff form after a narrow miss in '18?
Buchtel (6-5): D4 qualifier last season returns to D3. Perennial playoff contender will be among the top squads in Summit County.
Canfield (11-2): What do the always formidable Cards have returning?
Chaney (0-0): Cowboys return to the gridiron.
Chardon (7-4): Another returning playoff squad that dealt Kenston its only loss last season.
Coventry (3-7): Comets look to regroup after an injury plagued '18 season.
Dover (8-3): Back to D3 for the tradition-rich T-County Tornadoes after a close playoff loss in D2 last season.
Akron East (9-3): Talent-laden, playoff-tested group keeps winning.
Youngstown East (7-4): Can the Golden Bears reach the post-season again this season?
Geneva (4-6)
Harvey (1-9)
Howland (1-9)
Kenston (14-1): Likely the early favorites in the region and beyond, the State Champions look to repeat.
Louisville (6-4): Can the new coach and staff take the talented and tradition-rich Lep program back to the playoffs in 2019?
Marlington (8-3): The Dukes have arguably become one of Stark County's most consistent playoff contenders. Will they be in the mix in '19?
New Philadelphia (4-6): Rare dip in 2018 for the Quakers. What surrounds their talented QB this season?
Niles (4-6): The Dragons seem to be headed in the right direction.
NDCL (7-3)
Ravenna (8-2)
Springfield (3-7)
StVM (7-3): Do the Fighting Irish have the depth to navigate a brutal schedule and climb back into the post-season in '19.
Steubenville (10-2): Traditional powerhouse could be the team that stands in the way of Kenston's designs on the region and beyond.
Streetsboro (4-6)
Tallmadge (5-5)
University School (4-6)
West Branch (6-4)
Woodridge (6-4):
Who is positioned to contend? Who falters? Who are the Top 8?
Included in the region:
Aurora (7-3): Can the Greenmen return to playoff form after a narrow miss in '18?
Buchtel (6-5): D4 qualifier last season returns to D3. Perennial playoff contender will be among the top squads in Summit County.
Canfield (11-2): What do the always formidable Cards have returning?
Chaney (0-0): Cowboys return to the gridiron.
Chardon (7-4): Another returning playoff squad that dealt Kenston its only loss last season.
Coventry (3-7): Comets look to regroup after an injury plagued '18 season.
Dover (8-3): Back to D3 for the tradition-rich T-County Tornadoes after a close playoff loss in D2 last season.
Akron East (9-3): Talent-laden, playoff-tested group keeps winning.
Youngstown East (7-4): Can the Golden Bears reach the post-season again this season?
Geneva (4-6)
Harvey (1-9)
Howland (1-9)
Kenston (14-1): Likely the early favorites in the region and beyond, the State Champions look to repeat.
Louisville (6-4): Can the new coach and staff take the talented and tradition-rich Lep program back to the playoffs in 2019?
Marlington (8-3): The Dukes have arguably become one of Stark County's most consistent playoff contenders. Will they be in the mix in '19?
New Philadelphia (4-6): Rare dip in 2018 for the Quakers. What surrounds their talented QB this season?
Niles (4-6): The Dragons seem to be headed in the right direction.
NDCL (7-3)
Ravenna (8-2)
Springfield (3-7)
StVM (7-3): Do the Fighting Irish have the depth to navigate a brutal schedule and climb back into the post-season in '19.
Steubenville (10-2): Traditional powerhouse could be the team that stands in the way of Kenston's designs on the region and beyond.
Streetsboro (4-6)
Tallmadge (5-5)
University School (4-6)
West Branch (6-4)
Woodridge (6-4):
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