I'll copycat off this(solid list, btw), but throw in St.Paul at #10.1. McComb
2. Maria Stein Marion Local
3. Fort Loramie
4. Edgerton
5. Lucas
6. Pandora-Gilboa
7. Mohawk
8. Patrick Henry
9. Leipsic
10. Warren JFK
Updated 8-6-19
Mohawk and Pandora graduated most their best players, but good list
Marion Local lost their quarterback (and most likely others), but I would be completely shocked if they didn't roll through the playoffs and win state by multiple TDs. No one in D7, outside of thier fellow MAC opponents should come within striking distance of this team. Too well coached and a powerhouse year after year.I have noticed a ton of people talking about how some of last year's better teams (McComb, MSML, P-G, Mohawk, Convoy, Harvest Prep, etc) lost a ton of talent. Seems this year could be a year where a dark horse could take the state title.
Marion Local lost their quarterback (and most likely others), but I would be completely shocked if they didn't roll through the playoffs and win state by multiple TDs. No one in D7, outside of thier fellow MAC opponents should come within striking distance of this team. Too well coached and a powerhouse year after year.
Only lost 6 seniors off a team that won region 25 last year. Return their qb and their head coach has been there 20+ years. Think they have made the playoffs 12 straight yearsI like this list. I figure McComb and MSML are going to be the favorites until someone knocks them off. McComb, defending state champion & MSML, undefeated all-time in D7. In saying that, if they are indeed not coming back as strong as usual, look out. This division could be WIDE OPEN for the taking.
What do you know about Cuyahoga Heights? Haven't seen anyone rank them as high as you.
I have noticed a ton of people talking about how some of last year's better teams (McComb, MSML, P-G, Mohawk, Convoy, Harvest Prep, etc) lost a ton of talent. Seems this year could be a year where a dark horse could take the state title.
I have noticed a ton of people talking about how some of last year's better teams (McComb, MSML, P-G, Mohawk, Convoy, Harvest Prep, etc) lost a ton of talent. Seems this year could be a year where a dark horse could take the state title.
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We cant sleep on the Shadyside Tigers. Seems like they get no love being a small river town from the unassuming OVAC. However, this program has stayed relevant on the state level for years and you can’t ever count them out because of great coaching and culture. They may have only missed the playoffs a couple of times in the last twenty years with two finals appearances. I’m not exactly sure how much they return, but I could see them making some noise ad always. The front end of their schedule is tough with games against Martins Ferry, Mogadore and Wheeling Central. Its pains me to write so many good things about Shadyside being from a rival school, but have to give credit where its due. Great program year in and year out.
All valid points.Only lost 6 seniors off a team that won region 25 last year. Return their qb and their head coach has been there 20+ years. Think they have made the playoffs 12 straight years
CH the last 3 years have 2 state runner ups and 3 regional titles, so a high ranking isn’t anything crazy. Though it could be argued last year they weren’t even a top 10 D7 team (F50 had them 15 at end of year).
Here’s my list:
1. Marion Local
2. McComb
3. Fort Loramie
4. Leipsic
5: Cuyahoga Heights
6: Lucas
7: McDonald
8: JFK
9: Pandora
10: Shadyside
OHfootball3, Love for Shadyside from kingpin2010. I think R27 comes down to them, Harvest Prep or Newark Catholic.
R27 will be interesting this year. I think Shadyside will be the best team, but Harvest Prep is who I believe has the most potential to make it to Stark County if they play their ‘A’ game every week.OHfootball3, Love for Shadyside from kingpin2010. I think R27 comes down to them, Harvest Prep or Newark Catholic.
A lot of these lists look pretty good. I figure Marion Local will be good, McComb is the defending champ, CH has some really good pieces coming back. It will be the usual suspects in most cases. But do not underestimate JFK. I think we have a chance to be even better than I thought. Lost only 5 seniors and return all their skill, line will average about 260ish and roster is approaching 50 players. If they can get through the region with Lucas, McDonald, CH etc they could be around come December.
How do you figure that the division is "really, really down"? Is it because people are saying thst Marion Local isn't as strong as they normally are? For the most part it should be business as usual and the same teams will still be hanging around towards the end of the season.This is going to be a really down year in Division VII...like really, really down. The most wide open it’s ever been.
I would bet the farm on Marion Local to win state. It's odd. Marion Local faithful are always humble pre-season. But when the season starts, its cut throat.Can't really agree with that considering the amount Marion Local has to replace. This likely won't be the type of Marion Local team folks are used to seeing. The last time MSML was in D7, they had one of the better teams in the whole state without respect to division. D7 will probably never see a team like the 2014 MSML team again. Heck, they shutout a Coldwater team that put up 62 points on a pretty good Canton Central team in the D5 final. This year's Marion Local team is far from a lock to win state.
I wonder if their numbers will be up compared to last year.McComb won’t be last years team. They lost their home run hitters . And some of the best linebackers in D7 . BUT they will probably have a better O line and very good D line . They are gonna be tough just not sure about state championship team tough.
Sounds like they are up to around 38-39 compared to 28 last yearI wonder if their numbers will be up compared to last year.
I agree. Saw them in a 7 on 7 the past two years and they were a LEGIT team last year, but this years team looked nothing like last years. All their receivers are short, slow and skinny. If you say their lines will be good, that might be enough to win the BVC. However they pull Arlington, Leipsic, Pandora and Liberty Benton this year. i’m not sure i see them doing better than 2-2 in those games.McComb won’t be last years team. They lost their home run hitters . And some of the best linebackers in D7 . BUT they will probably have a better O line and very good D line . They are gonna be tough just not sure about state championship team tough.