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Interesting region this year. I would think Columbus Grove, LCC, and Pandora-Gilboa would be the top teams in this region this year. Sleeper? McComb maybe. Thoughts?
 
 
Columbus Grove, big gap then LCC and then everyone else. Leipsic is my sleeper for this season. New QB but all 5 OL back and some skill position players.
 
I’d say McComb, PG and Arlington will definitely take a step back. Leipsic will have strong lines on both sides of the ball. Time will tell if the younger skill players can mature quickly
 
Insane92 said:
Columbus Grove, big gap then LCC and then everyone else. Leipsic is my sleeper for this season. New QB but all 5 OL back and some skill position players.
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I say their QB room is fine, and if anything the Freshman Kirkendall will push for the starting spot.
 
Columbus Grove's Region to lose imo. LCC will be a tough out, I think BVC in general will be down with a lot of good players graduating. Leipsic will be best BVC has to offer.
 
Not football related, but saw LCC is losing a basketball player to Lima Senior. Do not know if it is an isolated incident or a trend:

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Per the family’s social media, Willie Foster has announced that he is transferring to Lima Senior for the 2024-25 school year.Foster helped lead the T-Birds to State last year, averaging 11.2 points per game as a sophomore.
 
Bruce Monnin said:
Not football related, but saw LCC is losing a basketball player to Lima Senior. Do not know if it is an isolated incident or a trend:

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Per the family’s social media, Willie Foster has announced that he is transferring to Lima Senior for the 2024-25 school year.Foster helped lead the T-Birds to State last year, averaging 11.2 points per game as a sophomore.
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I could be wrong but I don't think Foster played football
 
StateChampion2012 said:
I think that started when Senior hired Coach Q.
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Lima Senior hired Mike Fell for football and Simpson for basketball within 2 years of each other, and suddenly they had studs all over the place in both sports. Football started to trend back the other way when Fell left. I thought that LCC would start gaining/stop losing basketball players when Powell got hired but maybe not
 
BirdDog10 said:
Lima Senior hired Mike Fell for football and Simpson for basketball within 2 years of each other, and suddenly they had studs all over the place in both sports. Football started to trend back the other way when Fell left. I thought that LCC would start gaining/stop losing basketball players when Powell got hired but maybe not
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He's (Powell) out there trying.
 
StateChampion2012 said:
Isn't LCC on like a 2 year contract with the NWC when they rejoin?
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I think it's something like 4 years. The old NWC schools didn't want to lock into a long term contract because of the history with them. A lot can change in 4 years too - my hope is that maybe St. John's will be more willing to move at that time and maybe bring 1 other team with them, or if everyone is still happy then just keep LCC.
 
BirdDog10 said:
I think it's something like 4 years. The old NWC schools didn't want to lock into a long term contract because of the history with them. A lot can change in 4 years too - my hope is that maybe St. John's will be more willing to move at that time and maybe bring 1 other team with them, or if everyone is still happy then just keep LCC.
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That seems logical
 
I’ll probably guess Grove and LCC will have to be favorites to win the region. There is still Leipsic McComb that are no push overs.
 
Grove will scrimmage Delphos St. John’s and Ayersville this year, both teams that I could see being in the top 8 of this region. Should be interesting matchups
 
Leipsic has shuffled their scrimmages as well. They head to Bellefountaine which includes Celina and AE. Second scrimmage vs. Wayne Trace
 
No doubt Grove is the favorite at the present time their skilled positions are rock solid from top to bottom and might have one of the best freshmen in the state. The line is anchored by three year starter Kylan Mayes who should be all state this year Their schedule is loaded so they will need to be ready every week
 
snarf said:
No doubt Grove is the favorite at the present time their skilled positions are rock solid from top to bottom and might have one of the best freshmen in the state. The line is anchored by three year starter Kylan Mayes who should be all state this year Their schedule is loaded so they will need to be ready every week
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🤔, seem to remember getting lectures last year when mentioning incoming freshmen contributing.....I do agree Grove will be favorite, but some big holes to fill on the O and D line, had a couple of huge bodies and the two state wrestlers to replace. Mayes is the real deal but he can't block and tackle everyone.
 
Pirate Wishbone said:
🤔, seem to remember getting lectures last year when mentioning incoming freshmen contributing.....I do agree Grove will be favorite, but some big holes to fill on the O and D line, had a couple of huge bodies and the two state wrestlers to replace. Mayes is the real deal but he can't block and tackle everyone.
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I don't think Grove is going to rely on a freshman this year. He'll get some touches but he'll have to wait his turn until Barraza graduates. The step up from JH to Varsity is a really big step.
 
Dr. Frasier Crane said:
I don't think Grove is going to rely on a freshman this year. He'll get some touches but he'll have to wait his turn until Barraza graduates. The step up from JH to Varsity is a really big step.
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He's probably not playing RB this year, maybe after this year. Barazza is the man at RB. But the Athletic ability, speed and toughness of the younger Baxter boy could easily be used at WR where they have to replace 2 of their 3 receivers. Wouldn't be surprised if his brother plays a lot at WR to. Their both great athletes. Wait and see. Wouldn't be surprised if Grove uses multiple guys at WR.
 
Clockkiller said:
He's probably not playing RB this year, maybe after this year. Barazza is the man at RB. But the Athletic ability, speed and toughness of the younger Baxter boy could easily be used at WR where they have to replace 2 of their 3 receivers. Wouldn't be surprised if his brother plays a lot at WR to. Their both great athletes. Wait and see. Wouldn't be surprised if Grove uses multiple guys at WR.
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Toughness? I don't doubt the athletic ability or the speed, but he hasn't done anything to show his toughness yet.
I'm more concenered about finding 3 lineman who can block than worrying about a freshman who has potential.
 
Totally agree with Crane this time, Grove beat Bluffton twice because they dominated the line of scrimmage...they need to find lineman, not blocking WRs.
 
Col. Grove should win easily with LCC, Leipsic and McComb behind them. I think Calvert could be very good with big lineman and goo RB. Sleepers in top 8 Mohawk Ayersville and Gibsonburg.
 
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