Winner of Region 9, Desales, or Kettering Alter will probably be the favorites for the divisionI’ve seen threads on other divisions but haven’t seen one on D3. Any thoughts? In central Ohio I would think Desales is the heavy favorite. I’m not familiar with the other regions
Surprised to see Ross on your list. I thought they lost a lot to graduation.As far as SWO
Top Tier
Trotwood
Ross
Alter
Badin
Potentially Solid Teams
Bellbrook
Mount Healthy
Hughes
CJ
New Richmond
Franklin
They were senior heavy but had great juniors that contributed, Sulka & Hall are the two that come to mind. I believe a 2023 corner as wellWhat does Chardon have coming back?
Akron STVM in Region 9 return QB 6-1 180 Jr RB 6-0 215 rushed for 1100 yards as soph OL 6-7 315 6-3 295 OG 6-2 300 6-2 280 TE 6-3 210 Defensively the Irish will return size up front a couple returning LB’s flanked by a veteran secondary. The skills positions will be young but fast. The Irish have a Tough schedule but should rack up enough wins to advance into the playoffs. If they can remain healthy they are a certain contender for the region 9 title and a shot at the D3 final 4.
They have a good coach and run a good system for what they have. I can see them reloading and doing well again.Surprised to see Ross on your list. I thought they lost a lot to graduation.
Aurora should be solid this year. They played mostly Juniors last year and have a tough rising Junior class to mix in with next year’s Senior class. Aurora at St. V. Week 2 so we should know early where both teams stand.Good time to start setting up the eventual disappointment. Not to be too critical, but we've been hearing about SVSM but not seen much in results in recent seasons. Last year's flameout (which included a fight and a ref being struck) was a hell of an end to yet another promising season.
They are going to yet again have to show me, not just tell me.
Aurora should be solid this year. They played mostly Juniors last year and have a tough rising Junior class to mix in with next year’s Senior class. Aurora at St. V. Week 2 so we should know early where both teams stand.
Ouch!!!!The old coach/AD at New Philly didn't do the new coach any favors with 2021 schedule. Arguably 4 of the top of 8 teams in region 9, Chardon, Canfield, Steubenville and Dover. Also Akron Buchtel who's a bit of a wildcard, no idea how good they can be year to year.
Thats a tough schedule but one that will have them prepared for the playoffsThe old coach/AD at New Philly didn't do the new coach any favors with 2021 schedule. Arguably 4 of the top of 8 teams in region 9, Chardon, Canfield, Steubenville and Dover. Also Akron Buchtel who's a bit of a wildcard, no idea how good they can be year to year.
if they even make it. I feel like there’s a reason the coach “retired” then went to Canton South.Thats a tough schedule but one that will have them prepared for the playoffs
12 teams are making playoffs this year. Hard to imagine New Philly doesn’t make it.if they even make it. I feel like there’s a reason the coach “retired” then went to Canton South.
16 but from how they’ve performed against big red’s JV, freshmen, and middle school the past couple years it’s not looking good for the future. It’s either that or Big Red is just 30 points better at the lower levels12 teams are making playoffs this year. Hard to imagine New Philly doesn’t make it.
I think it’s 12 this year and 16 next year16 but from how they’ve performed against big red’s JV, freshmen, and middle school the past couple years it’s not looking good for the future. It’s either that or Big Red is just 30 points better at the lower levels
Either way they will be a bottom level team in the playoffs with what’s returning. They’ve had great classes the past 2 yearsI think it’s 12 this year and 16 next year
They didEither way they will be a bottom level team in the playoffs with what’s returning. They’ve had great classes the past 2 years
Just double checked the press release, 16 this year.I think it’s 12 this year and 16 next year
ThanksJust double checked the press release, 16 this year.
NP did seem senior heavy this yearEither way they will be a bottom level team in the playoffs with what’s returning. They’ve had great classes the past 2 years
I think top 4 are Canfield Chardon, Dover, and Steubenville but its going to be a bloodbath for whoever wins itWho wins R9?
How much does Dover have back from last year? I know both their QB’s were Jr’s.I think top 4 are Canfield Chardon, Dover, and Steubenville but its going to be a bloodbath for whoever wins it
I think most of their team except for their best receiver they were better than their record was going into the playoffs once they switched QBsHow much does Dover have back from last year? I know both their QB’s were Jr’s.
Aurora will be goodI think top 4 are Canfield Chardon, Dover, and Steubenville but its going to be a bloodbath for whoever wins it