Ohio Heritage Conference 2025

OHC Champs (Pick One From Each Division)

  • (N) Fairbanks

    Votes: 5 10.4%

  • (N) Mechanicsburg

    Votes: 8 16.7%

  • (N) Northeastern

    Votes: 4 8.3%

  • (N) Triad

    Votes: 2 4.2%

  • (N) West Jefferson

    Votes: 13 27.1%

  • (N) West Liberty-Salem

    Votes: 11 22.9%

  • (S) Catholic Central

    Votes: 3 6.3%

  • (S) Cedarville

    Votes: 1 2.1%

  • (S) Greeneview

    Votes: 32 66.7%

  • (S) Greenon

    Votes: 3 6.3%

  • (S) Madison Plains

    Votes: 4 8.3%

  • (S) Southeastern

    Votes: 1 2.1%
  • Total voters
    48
ghsknightsfan said:
I don’t think so. I don’t foresee this much pettiness. If other schools want to cut-off Greenon because they did what they felt was best for its kids, then that is a weak excuse.

It would be a different story if Greenon left with no notice or screwed the league in another way.

The CBC schools did not cut-off Greenon when they left the CBC for the first time.
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Wilmington and Clinton Massie both said they would never play the schools that left the SCOL to form the FAC (Chillicothe and the Fayette/Highland County schools) ever again in any sports… that didn’t happen. Both schools play these teams in many sports. Wilmington pretty much plays Miami Trace in almost every sport still actually.. the two schools seem to have a great relationship still.

It’s very rare that schools pull this pettiness. I think Greenon will still play some of the OHC schools in basketball, baseball, soccer and etc.
 
footballsalads43 said:
Wilmington and Clinton Massie both said they would never play the schools that left the SCOL to form the FAC (Chillicothe and the Fayette/Highland County schools) ever again in any sports… that didn’t happen. Both schools play these teams in many sports. Wilmington pretty much plays Miami Trace in almost every sport still actually.. the two schools seem to have a great relationship still.

It’s very rare that schools pull this pettiness. I think Greenon will still play some of the OHC schools in basketball, baseball, soccer and etc.
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If you really want to be petty, the argument can be made to not play them in Football or schedule duals with them in wrestling, track, etc. But some of the best gates in other sports are going to come from playing other county schools, so the schools would just be hurting themselves by refusing to play Greenon in all sports.
 
ghsknightsfan said:
I don’t think so. I don’t foresee this much pettiness. If other schools want to cut-off Greenon because they did what they felt was best for its kids, then that is a weak excuse.

It would be a different story if Greenon left with no notice or screwed the league in another way.

The CBC schools did not cut-off Greenon when they left the CBC for the first time.
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Let's get this straight. Greenon did what's better for their pocketbook. I know Greenon teachers and residents. They've all said it. The kids will face fierce competition and will struggle more in the CBC than they did in the OHC.
 
I understand the argument that Greenon is a good competitive fit in the OHC and so on and so forth, but competitive fit is only one part of the equation. Greenon is in an area that will more than likely see a good amount of growth, and Greenon will undoubtedly be flirting with D4 soon... The CBC Mad River is a D4-D5 league and Greenon is much closer to those schools in terms of enrollment vs. Cedarville/Southeastern/Springfield CC.. a borderline D4 school should probably be playing D3-D5 schools if they can, and they will be doing just that in the CBC. The CBC Mad River is a good fit overall for Greenon IMO, and I think it was the right move.

Greeneview is going to be in a similar situation, or they kind of already are. Greeneview is 2-3x the size of Cedarville/Southeastern/Springfield CC and they are also flirting with that D4 line. Do they really want to stay in an OHC South with D6-D7 schools once they become a D4? I don't see how it will help them. I understand Greeneview has 40+ year relationships with Southeastern, Madison Plains and Cedarville, but they are outgrowing those teams. I can see them following Greenons footsteps and going to a bigger league in 5-10 years.
 
It seems Greenon made the move much like Bethel in anticipation of growth. Whether that happens remains to be seen,but we have to give the administration credit for looking ahead. Too often we blast districts for the failure to plan ahead so we shouldn’t blast this leadership for being leaders. I’m not sure they made the right decision but I give them credit for trying to look ahead and plan for the future not just react after the fact.
 
WLStigers said:
Mechanicsburg and Northeastern probably have the most production returning. West Jeff returns an elite QB and a running back with a solid freshman season. West Liberty and Fairbanks will have to replace 90% of production from huge senior classes. Triad loses a handful of seniors as well.

Early predictions for North standings

Burg 5-0
NE 4-1
WJ 3-2
WLS 2-3
FB 1-4
Triad 0-5
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If WLS is going 2-3 in the North (which probably is a realistic possibility), they're probably going 4-6 overall, with the other 2 wins coming in crossover games. Yikes...

I believe the Tigers will have one of the best running backs in the league next year. The Wallace kid transferred from Marysville last year but had to sit the whole season. He got a couple of starts for Marysville as a Sophomore and had at least one 100 yard game.

I still have no idea on who the QB will be. O-line should be solid (and one of their bigger lines), but super inexperienced. Defensively they could be very strong still.

I think the Tigers have a ton of talent still, but I am worried about their varsity experience. Even with the long season last year and lopsided scores, not too many of the 2's and 3's got into games. Off season and scrimmages are going to be crucial to the success of this team. IMO, the floor is 2-8 and the ceiling is 8-2. That's about as weird of a spread as I've ever given or seen lol.
 
wls_color said:
If WLS is going 2-3 in the North (which probably is a realistic possibility), they're probably going 4-6 overall, with the other 2 wins coming in crossover games. Yikes...

I believe the Tigers will have one of the best running backs in the league next year. The Wallace kid transferred from Marysville last year but had to sit the whole season. He got a couple of starts for Marysville as a Sophomore and had at least one 100 yard game.

I still have no idea on who the QB will be. O-line should be solid (and one of their bigger lines), but super inexperienced. Defensively they could be very strong still.

I think the Tigers have a ton of talent still, but I am worried about their varsity experience. Even with the long season last year and lopsided scores, not too many of the 2's and 3's got into games. Off season and scrimmages are going to be crucial to the success of this team. IMO, the floor is 2-8 and the ceiling is 8-2. That's about as weird of a spread as I've ever given or seen lol.
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I’d be shocked if they don’t win at least 7. Great program.
 
Burgunbiased said:
Looks like the OHSAA will decide in early June or whether it will keep the OHSAA football playoffs at 16 teams or reduce it to 12, and from what I’ve read the changes will be effective for this upcoming season
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That's a little sad to me. The MAC 13 - 16 seeds done pretty well until they ran into the better MAC team. LOL
 
What does Northeastern return? I thought they brought back a quite a bit of talent at the skilled positions. Both the O-line and D-line were rough for the jets last year it seemed and looked like they were a little low on numbers from my eye.
 
^Same with Fairbanks what do they return? Love the offense they run but it will sure be different with Green and Holtz Maine both gone
 
The Panthers return basically nothing from last years scoring stats. Rumor mill is even some of the next up to be juniors/seniors are not planning to play next season. However this could just be false Spring rumors...The winter/spring has been interesting to say the least for the football landscape with coaching changes, investigations, and school admin changes.

I believe Coach Carroll is a good coach but he may be relying on freshman and sophomores next year in a very difficult OHC North. There are some solid young players on the depth chart but they are not in playmaking skill positions. Quite a few OL and Defenders got decent experience last year but QB, RB, WR are all going to be new young guys who on paper do not wow you with size, speed, or athleticism.

Could be a tough year. Hoping they surprise some teams because of team defense, low scoring games, and good coaching.
 
It's official. Riverside to the OHC at the start of 2027-2028. Excited the Pirates took the chance to join. That mistake the former administration made 20+ years ago by not attending the original meeting, has finally been rectified! Excited for the Pirates, and happy the admin. keeps looking for ways to get the Pirates into more competitive leagues than the old NWCC.

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So the conference will remain unchanged until the current Freshman class are seniors. 2 more years of the OHC as is.

Who, 6 months ago, had money on Riverside being the first OHC school to have turf? :ROFLMAO:
 
wls_color said:
If WLS is going 2-3 in the North (which probably is a realistic possibility), they're probably going 4-6 overall, with the other 2 wins coming in crossover games. Yikes...

I believe the Tigers will have one of the best running backs in the league next year. The Wallace kid transferred from Marysville last year but had to sit the whole season. He got a couple of starts for Marysville as a Sophomore and had at least one 100 yard game.

I still have no idea on who the QB will be. O-line should be solid (and one of their bigger lines), but super inexperienced. Defensively they could be very strong still.

I think the Tigers have a ton of talent still, but I am worried about their varsity experience. Even with the long season last year and lopsided scores, not too many of the 2's and 3's got into games. Off season and scrimmages are going to be crucial to the success of this team. IMO, the floor is 2-8 and the ceiling is 8-2. That's about as weird of a spread as I've ever given or seen lol.
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Really hoping we can get closer to the ceiling there. I think 7-3 would be a great season after losing a lot of production. I agree with you about the Wallace boy, I think he will be a stud. A lot hinges on QB play and how quickly the o-line develops. The crossovers get easier but the rest of the schedule will definitely be tougher this year.
 
wls_color said:
If WLS is going 2-3 in the North (which probably is a realistic possibility), they're probably going 4-6 overall, with the other 2 wins coming in crossover games. Yikes...

I believe the Tigers will have one of the best running backs in the league next year. The Wallace kid transferred from Marysville last year but had to sit the whole season. He got a couple of starts for Marysville as a Sophomore and had at least one 100 yard game.

I still have no idea on who the QB will be. O-line should be solid (and one of their bigger lines), but super inexperienced. Defensively they could be very strong still.

I think the Tigers have a ton of talent still, but I am worried about their varsity experience. Even with the long season last year and lopsided scores, not too many of the 2's and 3's got into games. Off season and scrimmages are going to be crucial to the success of this team. IMO, the floor is 2-8 and the ceiling is 8-2. That's about as weird of a spread as I've ever given or seen lol.
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As always, nice insight. 2-8 to 8-2 puts them in the 5-5 category, lol. You are an optimistic pessimist :ROFLMAO:
 
OHC North
WJ: 10-0
Burg: 8-2 with losses to WJ and Urbana
WLS: 7-3 with losses to WJ, Burg and Alder
Northeastern: (brutal first 3 games) 5-5 with losses to Urbana, Greeneview, WJ, WLS, Burg
Triad: 1-9, only win comes week 1 vs Mount Gilead
 
Burgunbiased said:
OHC North
WJ: 10-0
Burg: 8-2 with losses to WJ and Urbanal
WLS: 7-3 with losses to WJ, Burg and Alder
Northeastern: (brutal first 3 games) 5-5 with losses to Urbana, Greeneview, WJ, WLS, Burg
Triad: 1-9, only win comes week 1 vs Mount Gilead
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Love the boldness of the prediction. WJ, 10-0??? From a team coming off a 3-7 season? Not doubting you but that would be an epic turn around....it would appear to me there are a lot of pieces that need to fall in place for that to happen and I hope it does. I really like the OOC schedule and not sure what AC and NC bring to the table this year but they are storied programs with a lot of pride and expectations, much like WJ....great match ups and I think those two weeks may be the measure for the Riders going into conference play.

Curious as to why Urbana is getting so much boost.

Anyways, it should be another competitive season in the OHC.
 
West Jefferson
08/22 H Amanda-Clearcreek
08/29 H Newark Catholic
09/05 A Enon Greenon
09/12 H Cedarville
09/19 A Springfield Catholic Central
09/26 H Springfield Northeastern
10/03 A North Lewisburg Triad
10/10 H Mechanicsburg
10/17 H West Liberty-Salem
10/24 A Milford Center Fairbanks
 
WJfan4life said:
West Jefferson
08/22 H Amanda-Clearcreek
08/29 H Newark Catholic
09/05 A Enon Greenon
09/12 H Cedarville
09/19 A Springfield Catholic Central
09/26 H Springfield Northeastern
10/03 A North Lewisburg Triad
10/10 H Mechanicsburg
10/17 H West Liberty-Salem
10/24 A Milford Center Fairbanks
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Is Newark Catholic any good these days? I remember they used to be a powerhouse.
 
Jet19 said:
Is Newark Catholic any good these days? I remember they used to be a powerhouse.
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They have 2 former powerhouses on their schedule. Amanda-Clearcreek had a fantastic run from 1996-2004 winning 2 state titles and finishing runner up 3 times. I don’t think either program is at the caliber they once were.
 
LELL said:
Let's get this straight. Greenon did what's better for their pocketbook. I know Greenon teachers and residents. They've all said it. The kids will face fierce competition and will struggle more in the CBC than they did in the OHC.
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For one, I can’t imagine any game between Greenon and a CBC opponent that’s going to line their pocket books let alone consistently do so. I can’t imagine the gates would be any better than OHC teams.

Secondly, fierce competition? Have you taken a look at the Mad River division in football? There’s nothing fierce there.

Greenon was added to weaken the league and avoid crossovers, not improve it. The fact that schools like Cedarville are upset that Greenon is keaving from a competition standpoint says all you need to know.
 
RollingTrain said:
For one, I can’t imagine any game between Greenon and a CBC opponent that’s going to line their pocket books let alone consistently do so. I can’t imagine the gates would be any better than OHC teams.

Secondly, fierce competition? Have you taken a look at the Mad River division in football? There’s nothing fierce there.

Greenon was added to weaken the league and avoid crossovers, not improve it. The fact that schools like Cedarville are upset that Greenon is keaving from a competition standpoint says all you need to know.
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Springfield Shawnee
Springfield Northwestern
Kenton Ridge
Tecumseh
Bethel

all opponents within 20-ish minutes from Greenon that are likely to bring big gates. not to mention, the knights have a long history with these schools (with the exception of Bethel).
 
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