GCL Coed 2024

It seems as if Fenwick is going down hill. Rumor has it the 2028 class only has 70-80 students. Back in 2010 the average were consistent around 120 students per class and now they can't even get 100. What a shame, they better figure something out quick or there will be no Fenwick left. Would not be surprised if the football team drops to division 5 this next year.
 
thefalcattack said:
It seems as if Fenwick is going down hill. Rumor has it the 2028 class only has 70-80 students. Back in 2010 the average were consistent around 120 students per class and now they can't even get 100. What a shame, they better figure something out quick or there will be no Fenwick left. Would not be surprised if the football team drops to division 5 this next year.
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Man that sucks. Like to see Catholic High schools succeed. Any idea why? McNicholas, where my 3 kids went, is going the opposite direction 200 or so Freshmen this year and close to that number for the Fall. Likely will be D3.
 
Irwin20 said:
Man that sucks. Like to see Catholic High schools succeed. Any idea why? McNicholas, where my 3 kids went, is going the opposite direction 200 or so Freshmen this year and close to that number for the Fall. Likely will be D3.
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It all starts with the admin. At one point (or currently) the top two fundraisers for Fenwick (festival and gala) were canceled, those play into recruiting big time.

My class at Fenwick around a decade ago was the 2nd largest in history in the 160 range.

Cranford is a good first step, but again, Admin has to follow
 
I see where mcnick is making the trip to stuby week one. Will be a big challenge. your always two tds down before the game starts. It's like a Mafia hit job, the refs are all from West Virginia.
 
covidsucks said:
I see where mcnick is making the trip to stuby week one. Will be a big challenge. your always two tds down before the game starts. It's like a Mafia hit job, the refs are all from West Virginia.
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McNicholas coach Mike Orlando is from Stuebenville. Pretty sure he knows what to expect. The 2024 team should be pretty good. I’m sure he expects a competitive game. The Alter-Big Red result in the post season also gives me some hope.
 
Reno will put the team in a dungeon with the heat on. Hydrate and have tons of ice ready. Conditions will be brutal. Plan on several imaginary holding calls and a touch down or two called back.
 
Irwin20 said:
Man that sucks. Like to see Catholic High schools succeed. Any idea why? McNicholas, where my 3 kids went, is going the opposite direction 200 or so Freshmen this year and close to that number for the Fall. Likely will be D3.
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Top down it was ugly for a while. Fenwick fest is back, John 23rd their biggest feeder had a downswing but looks to be doing decent. I think they have plans of starting back their own football program (they were with the Golden Bears for a few years due to participation) this year or next. The admin was just lazy for a while. Think they cancelled 8th grade day for a few years. Seems like they get it now but we'll see. McNick and Badin are thriving and Fenwick should be just as compelling with a lot of nearby schools to draw students from.
 
covidsucks said:
Badin to d2. Cj stays D3. Alter has another show down with CM region 16.
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And McNick is D3. After reviewing the slate of Region 12 schools and what the Rockets return I think they have a shot.

From Tristatefootball.com:

DIVISION III, REGION 12
Sighs of relief sounded rang out when the coaches in Region 12 heard the news that Badin, Butler, Mount Healthy and Trotwood-Madison were all bumped up to Division II, Region 8. There is no clear-cut favorite(s) to win the Region 12 championship heading into 2024. This will be as wide open as any regional bracket in Ohio when the tournament starts in November. McNicholas may have moved up but they have a far better chance of winning the title in Region 12 than they would have had in Region 16.

Up to Division III, Region 12 from Division IV, Region 16: McNicholas, Batavia, Dunbar, Ponitz
Down to Division III, Region 12 from Division II, Region 8: Ross, Talawanda
 
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Irwin, I think your right mcnick could win this region. Not a lot in there. Region 16 might be tougher. Trotwood maybe, but I think they graduated there QB.
 
covidsucks said:
Irwin, I think your right mcnick could win this region. Not a lot in there. Region 16 might be tougher. Trotwood maybe, but I think they graduated there QB.
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Saw on another thread that the Rockets may be adding a couple of Junior transfers from St.X who are reportedly pretty good. Every little bit helps.
 
covidsucks said:
I see where mcnick is making the trip to stuby week one. Will be a big challenge. your always two tds down before the game starts. It's like a Mafia hit job, the refs are all from West Virginia.
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I grew up in Western Pa. so I’m familiar with Stuebenvilles pedigree. My HS never played them but we scheduled several that did.
 
10 Inch Falcon said:
Top down it was ugly for a while. Fenwick fest is back, John 23rd their biggest feeder had a downswing but looks to be doing decent. I think they have plans of starting back their own football program (they were with the Golden Bears for a few years due to participation) this year or next. The admin was just lazy for a while. Think they cancelled 8th grade day for a few years. Seems like they get it now but we'll see. McNick and Badin are thriving and Fenwick should be just as compelling with a lot of nearby schools to draw students from.
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good old 10” oh well. Slogans and “tough rhetoric” seems to be the only thing of importance at the little Falcons right now. Oh and what travel socks and undershirts. I guess building the program up starting with apparel
 
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Hmm……..not in construction management or land development, oh wait, I guess I am. With the little falcons dwindling enrollment, any truth to the rumors that a prominent local family that is heavily involved with a Christian school located in sycamore township along 1-71 is looking to open a Christian college school north of Cincinnati. Mimicking a college in Elgin, Illinois, see building 11 on the colleges map if interested. Looking for a large chunk of land, with some buildings established for quick opening. Ideal if owner of the land is very willing to sell. Especially if repurposed for Christian use. Anybody aware of property like that north of Cincinnati
 
10 Inch Falcon said:
Top down it was ugly for a while. Fenwick fest is back, John 23rd their biggest feeder had a downswing but looks to be doing decent. I think they have plans of starting back their own football program (they were with the Golden Bears for a few years due to participation) this year or next. The admin was just lazy for a while. Think they cancelled 8th grade day for a few years. Seems like they get it now but we'll see. McNick and Badin are thriving and Fenwick should be just as compelling with a lot of nearby schools to draw students from.
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Fenwick Festival is back?
 
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10 Inch Falcon said:
I'm jealous I never got to play a night game at McNick, think you all were having some dispute with the neighborhood about lights or something back then so it was Saturday at noon, felt like a JV game and both teams were really good that year.
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Was that the 14-13 game where your guy missed the extra point? My son was either a Sophomore or Junior that year. Yeah the neighbors were being little bitc…You think if you bought a house 100 feet from a high school there might be some noise occasionally.


 
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Irwin20 said:
Was that the 14-13 game where your guy missed the extra point? My son was either a Sophomore or Junior that year. Yeah the neighbors were being little bitc…You think if you bought a house 100 feet from a high school there might be some noise occasionally.


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It was the shootout 45-44 I think we missed a 2 pt conversion going for the W in 2OT. McNick QB played out of his mind, he was unstoppable.
 
10 Inch Falcon said:
It was the shootout 45-44 I think we missed a 2 pt conversion going for the W in 2OT. McNick QB played out of his mind, he was unstoppable.
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I recall that game 2012. My son was a sophomore and blew his knee out game 2 at Turpin. McNick QB was Austin Ernst. The game I referenced was 2014.
 
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