Same with Vanlue.I'd keep Bradford on this list until further notice.
Aren't they literally projected to have like 8 kids or something like that this season.Same with Vanlue.
Schools I am hearing are Southington Chalker, Sebring McKinley, ans Ashtabula St. Johns. Please tell me I am wrong. Any other schools out there?
Outside of the schools that formed the Northern 8 football conference, I'm not too sure. Did Sandusky SMCC declare 8 man?What is the current status of 8-man football in Ohio?
I believe they had a relatively large Jr (next year Sr) class but only like 5 kids combined that were in 9th and 10th play this past season. So my guess is one more year of 11 man and then they will need to drop to 8.Aren't they literally projected to have like 8 kids or something like that this season.
12 Seniors on the team is hard to replace in numbers. I have to assume you would know better.Are you sure about Sebring? They had a decent uptick in numbers last year and supposedly had enough interest to restart their junior high program for this year.
Outside of the schools that formed the Northern 8 football conference, I'm not too sure. Did Sandusky SMCC declare 8 man?
Lets be honest with ourselves here though. Sandusky Saint Mary should probably join that northern 8 league.Yes, they did commit to 8-man for at least this year. I've not seen a schedule. It's causing some issues within the SBC.
Lets be honest with ourselves here though. Sandusky Saint Mary should probably join that northern 8 league.
12 Seniors on the team is hard to replace in numbers. I have to assume you would know better.
Does the idea of 24-26 players on the roster of a program that often makes playoffs scream “8-man” to you?I would keep an eye on Grandview Hts. Their middle school played 8 man last year and they lose a 7 or 8 seniors from a roster of 32 last year.
More like 12 to 15. "24-26 players" are still able to play 11 man. But variate from too much contact.Does the idea of 24-26 players on the roster of a program that often makes playoffs scream “8-man” to you?
just curious how does Grandview have such poor numbers but a solid amount of talent??Does the idea of 24-26 players on the roster of a program that often makes playoffs scream “8-man” to you?
It goes in waves just like other schools. 5 years ago Grandview Hts made it to the State Semi-Finals and were fortunate to have a strong freshmen group (current seniors) come in the next year. Grandview Hts has very successful soccer program and kids are opting for soccer over football. Grandview Hts could be competitive in the Mid State League Cardinal with small numbers but playing Whitehall, Columbus Academy, Bexley, Columbus Ready causes issues with backups and when injuries come into play. #1's can compete but then experience and talent drop offs when replacements come into games.just curious how does Grandview have such poor numbers but a solid amount of talent??
great rundown! didn’t know the situation at GH. been there and very nice community, makes some sense that some kids are opting to play soccer. too bad. the football tradition they have there is one of the best in central Ohio. i did manage to see them vs Mechanicsburg- were totally outmatchedIt goes in waves just like other schools. 5 years ago Grandview Hts made it to the State Semi-Finals and were fortunate to have a strong freshmen group (current seniors) come in the next year. Grandview Hts has very successful soccer program and kids are opting for soccer over football. Grandview Hts could be competitive in the Mid State League Cardinal with small numbers but playing Whitehall, Columbus Academy, Bexley, Columbus Ready causes issues with backups and when injuries come into play. #1's can compete but then experience and talent drop offs when replacements come into games.
In 2018 in game 10 Grandview loses its running back to a separated shoulder- goes into playoff game and loses by 3 in 1st round of playoff. Grandview also had lost a key defensive player to injury early in playoff game. If you do not have great back up to replace it hurts.
In 2019 playoff game at Paint Valley, Grandview Hts again had running back injuried during game and lost its 2nd string QB to injury but were fortunate to have Lachey step up and be a beast to beat PV. But round 2 of playoffs the injuries competely make Grandview unable to compete with Mechanicsburg. Grandview Hts had already lost it starting QB during game 5 of the regular season and 2nd string QB completed the regular season as the starter.
Depth is so important in football.
Rightfully so.... and Mississinawa Valley is another team that has struggled with numbers in the last 5 years. I actually think both programs are trending in the right direction and I don't expect to hear the issues with numbers for either one of those teams this year.I'd keep Bradford on this list until further notice.
I'd like to see Mississinawa get at least 30 kids out this year. Made the playoffs last year so hopefully that got some kids excited to come out and play.Rightfully so.... and Mississinawa Valley is another team that has struggled with numbers in the last 5 years. I actually think both programs are trending in the right direction and I don't expect to hear the issues with numbers for either one of those teams this year.
I agree. I do believe Miss Valley lost a good Senior class, but things are moving in the right direction. After seeing this post today I went and looked at Miss Valley's and Bradfords rosters from this past season. Miss Valley has 16 returners, so with the 8th graders coming in and maybe some increased interest in the school, I don't think 30 kids is out of the question. For Bradford, it will be a little tougher. I'm not sure the last time they've won a game, so the interest is low I'm sure. They have 11 players returning plus the incoming 8th graders. I did think they were more competitive last year, and they have a coach that is sticking around for multiple years, maybe he can get kids out.I'd like to see Mississinawa get at least 30 kids out this year. Made the playoffs last year so hopefully that got some kids excited to come out and play.
With Bradford being as small as New Knoxville now, I think it's time they go 8 man until the numbers come back up. I hope their coach can draw up some interest.I agree. I do believe Miss Valley lost a good Senior class, but things are moving in the right direction. After seeing this post today I went and looked at Miss Valley's and Bradfords rosters from this past season. Miss Valley has 16 returners, so with the 8th graders coming in and maybe some increased interest in the school, I don't think 30 kids is out of the question. For Bradford, it will be a little tougher. I'm not sure the last time they've won a game, so the interest is low I'm sure. They have 11 players returning plus the incoming 8th graders. I did think they were more competitive last year, and they have a coach that is sticking around for multiple years, maybe he can get kids out.
I think the coach they have now will bring in some interest. As for going to 8 man, I don't think that's something they want to do. As part of the CCC breaking up and Bradford joining the WOAC, I believe there were meetings strictly to discuss the state of the Bradford football program, and there was some sort of a reassurance from Bradford that they would be able to continue to have a football team.With Bradford being as small as New Knoxville now, I think it's time they go 8 man until the numbers come back up. I hope their coach can draw up some interest.