I was looking at the schedules posted earlier. Covington has a tough out of league schedule in their 1st 3 games. Seems like they could start the season 0-3 and no momentum going into league play. Are they going to be improved enough from last season to get at least 1 out of 3 of those games?
Looking at that schedule, I think it will motivate the younger players to improve. The first 3 are in a different class than the next couple. They will get beat by MU, Riverside, and TC (maybe) in league play. 0-4 could easily be a decent improvement over 2021. Looking at their schedule, they need to have a good out against Northridge, Lehman, East and TC. 4-6 is a bit better than 1-9.
My earlier post about them shocking the world is more wishful thinking for the league as a whole. Northridge, TC, Riverside will all be in tier 2. I believe everyone chases MU. Tier 4 would be East, Covington and Lehman.
The TRC is, right now, a weaker conference outside of MU and Riverside. The Pirates made a great showing in D7 last year. Marion Local would whip most teams in D4-7.
I was speaking with an old coach in the Cbus area over the 4th holiday, and he said that if Milton doesn't make the State final this year they may never. He was so impressed with them that he has been following them since Brumbaugh was a frosh. I would love to see MU in the state semi or final once in my lifetime.
There is a such a great tradition here over many. many years that it's a shame they have never gotten that far. I think if anyone can lead them there it's Pearce. This team is as loaded as the '06 team was with Mitch Evans.
Standing in the way is Valley View, Shawnee, Coldwater, Ursuline, etc.
In looking at some 2021 results, Carlisle seems to have finished really strong. That team could make waves in '22 in region 20. Valley View and MU are my two favorites due to returning talent, coaching and schedule. Brookville, Carlisle, Shawnee, Greeneview should be in the top 10.
This is going to be an exciting year.
