Division 7 Hardin Northern Polar Bears 2024 Football Preview

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Hardin Northern Polar Bears
Dola, OH
Hardin County
OHSAA Division VII, Region 26

2023 Overall Record: 6-4
2023 Playoff Results: 0-0
Points Scored: 339 (33.9)
Points Allowed: 170 (17.0)
League Affiliation: Northwest Central Conference

Head Coach: Jerry D. Cooper
Years Head Coach (current school): 2nd
Record (current school): 6-4
Years Head Coach (overall): 39th
Record (overall): 279-138

Assistant Coaches:
Drew Cano
Cory Hefner
Doug Ambrose
Brandon Watkins

Team's style of offense: Hybrid Sprint T

Top players returning on offense:
Nolan Hopson, All-NWCC
Xander Wilson All-NWCC
Kaden Guinn All-NWCC
Kam Frank, All-NWCC
Bodi Hipsher All-NWCC
Kruz Curtis
Caleb Emerine

Top players lost on offense:
Bo Bame
Rowan Frater Ashland University
Carter Curtis
Clay Rager
Justin Reffitt

New impact players on offense:
Mason Stewart
Dylan Bacon
Wyatt Pore
River Guinn

Team's style of defense: Multiple 4-3 / 5-3

Top players returning on defense:
Nolan Hopson, All-NWCC
Xander Wilson All-NWCC
Kaden Guinn All-NWCC
Kam Frank, All-NWCC
Bodi Hipsher All-NWCC
Kruz Curtis
Caleb Emerine

Top players lost on defense:
Bo Bame
Rowan Frater Ashland University
Carter Curtis
Clay Rager
Justin Reffitt

New impact players on defense:
Mason Stewart
Dylan Bacon
Wyatt Pore
River Guinn

Expected starters on special teams:
Kruz Curtis Long Snapper & Returner
Xander Wilson Punter & Returner
Nolan Hopson Kicker & Returner
Mason Stewart Returner

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Final Comments:
The Polar Bears return (8) Offensive Starters and (7) Defensive Starters from a 6-4 team last season. The expectations for a successful season are high. The success of the team will hinge on staying health, being physical, improving weekly, playing together, and displaying true competitive Polar Bear spirit.

2023 Schedule/Results:

08/18/23​
LArlington (Arlington)
7​
27​
08/25/23​
WNorth Baltimore (North Baltimore)
49​
21​
09/01/23​
WCory-Rawson (Rawson)
47​
26​
09/08/23​
LWaynesfield-Goshen (Waynesfield)
19​
28​
09/15/23​
WPerry (Lima)
42​
12​
09/22/23​
WRidgedale (Morral)
29​
0​
09/29/23​
WRidgemont (Mt Victory)
48​
6​
10/06/23​
WCrestline (Crestline)
64​
0​
10/13/23​
LUpper Scioto Valley (McGuffey)
13​
24​
10/19/23​
LElgin (Marion)
21​
26​
 
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