Ohio Heritage Conference 2024

[Grevw fan]

There isn’t a senior on Cedarville’s roster who would want to opt out. Unless it’s because of injuries, you go play that game. Hell, I would have taken on the 99 Denver Broncos for a chance to play in week 11 my senior year.

Idk...that team is beat up pretty bad I think the qb and another lineman were injured last night...they only dressed like 22 kids yesterday....they have alot of basketball kids on their team. I would think that the coach would have to talk to the players about making that decision...if they were not playing Marion Local maybe, but I think I would pass...just my opinion.

 

[shoprat2]

Idk...that team is beat up pretty bad I think the qb and another lineman were injured last night...they only dressed like 22 kids yesterday....they have alot of basketball kids on their team. I would think that the coach would have to talk to the players about making that decision...if they were not playing Marion Local maybe, but I think I would pass...just my opinion.

I thought it was interesting that the program listed more boys running cross country than playing football. Maybe some were doing both,didn’t look but this really surprised me. BTW the program I bought was very well done. Good program seems harder and harder to find at games anymore.

 

[Gamma Gobbler]

I thought it was interesting that the program listed more boys running cross country than playing football. Maybe some were doing both,didn’t look but this really surprised me. BTW the program I bought was very well done. Good program seems harder and harder to find at games anymore.

I'll agree with that! I guess I am too old to adapt and accept the new age QRC programs. I like the hard copy with that ink smell and I don't have to put on the reading glasses and expand the screen just see the grade of the kid, lol.

 

[wls_color]

Fantastic50 OHC Playoff Projections:


D5 R20
#1 Greeneview +28 W vs #16 Graham
#2 West Liberty Salem +34 W vs #15 Arcanum

D6 R23

#12 Fairbanks +13 W @ #5 Waterford
#14 Mechanicsburg -26 L @ #3 Ridgewood

D6 R24
#8 Northeastern +41 W vs #9 Miami Valley Christian
#10 Madison-Plains +1 W @ #7 Rock Hill

D7 R28
#14 Southeastern -21 L @ #3 Cincinnati College Prep
#16 Cedarville N/A @ #1 Marion Local

So, assuming Cedarville isn’t projected by Drew to pull of the biggest upset in sports history (at any level), he has the OHC going 5-3 in week 11.

 

[Grevw fan]

Fantastic50 OHC Playoff Projections:


D5 R20
#1 Greeneview +28 W vs #16 Graham
#2 West Liberty Salem +34 W vs #15 Arcanum

D6 R23

#12 Fairbanks +13 W @ #5 Waterford
#14 Mechanicsburg -26 L @ #3 Ridgewood

D6 R24
#8 Northeastern +41 W vs #9 Miami Valley Christian
#10 Madison-Plains +1 W @ #7 Rock Hill

D7 R28
#14 Southeastern -21 L @ #3 Cincinnati College Prep
#16 Cedarville N/A @ #1 Marion Local

So, assuming Cedarville isn’t projected by Drew to pull of the biggest upset in sports history (at any level), he has the OHC going 5-3 in week 11.

I thought this might be the case...I think it's a smart move.

 

[Burgunbiased]

I think it will end up being Fort Recovery in that 16 spot. Can’t see New Miami playing either

 

[wls_color]

I thought this might be the case...I think it's a smart move.

I don’t agree with it. “Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.” (General Patton). I’d play that game with 14. Let’s sit here and wonder why the OHC can’t beat the MAC.

Not you, @Grevw fan , but do you all think fort recovery passes on the opportunity to play anyone in week 11? Unequivocally, no. We are soft.

 

[Grevw fan]

I don’t agree with it. “Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.” (General Patton). I’d play that game with 14. Let’s sit here and wonder why the OHC can’t beat the MAC.

Not you, @Grevw fan , but do you all think fort recovery passes on the opportunity to play anyone in week 11? Unequivocally, no. We are soft.

I agree...its a different mindset with some teams...I know West Liberty would not turn down the opportunity...but the culture between the top teams and bottom teams is drastically different, and I'm talking about within the OHC. The MAC is a entirely different animal.

 

[Grevw fan]

I don’t agree with it. “Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.” (General Patton). I’d play that game with 14. Let’s sit here and wonder why the OHC can’t beat the MAC.

Not you, @Grevw fan , but do you all think fort recovery passes on the opportunity to play anyone in week 11? Unequivocally, no. We are soft.

Friday night they had multiple injuries including the qb and at least 2 other starters...that's what I basied my opinion on...I don't think they would have enough kid's to play and not be worried about more injuries to under class kids...the numbers already low and go run those kids out against Marion Local...i think it's a bad idea...program suicide

 

[wls_color]

Friday night they had multiple injuries including the qb and at least 2 other starters...that's what I basied my opinion on...I don't think they would have enough kid's to play and not be worried about more injuries to under class kids...the numbers already low and go run those kids out against Marion Local...i think it's a bad idea...program suicide

See, my opinion is, program suicide is telling everyone in your school “we can’t and are scared to compete.”

 

[ColumbusCatholic]

See, my opinion is, program suicide is telling everyone in your school “we can’t and are scared to compete.”

Back in our day this wouldn’t even be an issue. OHSAA’s greed has created this problem. Lower level D6 and D7 (not even a division back in “our” day) teams are likely barely holding on to being able to field a team by the end of the season. They’re playing tons of freshmen and sophomores who wouldn’t even see the field in most healthy programs. So because of greed Cedarville was thrown in to this. Saying no is smart and ensures those freshmen and sophomores who may not be sold on high school football anyways don’t have their final football experience of the year be a miserable experience against one of the best teams in the state regardless of division. Cedarville and schools like them in similar situations have no business being thrown up against the best teams in the state just so the OHSAA can grab a few extra bucks. Back in “our” day it was top 4 or 8 of 6 (or less? divisions). In D1 or 2 where there is depth….ok roll the dice. D7…..stupidity to throw what’s an average at best JV team in to that situation

 

[wls_color]

Back in our day this wouldn’t even be an issue. OHSAA’s greed has created this problem. Lower level D6 and D7 (not even a division back in “our” day) teams are likely barely holding on to being able to field a team by the end of the season. They’re playing tons of freshmen and sophomores who wouldn’t even see the field in most healthy programs. So because of greed Cedarville was thrown in to this. Saying no is smart and ensures those freshmen and sophomores who may not be sold on high school football anyways don’t have their final football experience of the year be a miserable experience against one of the best teams in the state regardless of division. Cedarville and schools like them in similar situations have no business being thrown up against the best teams in the state just so the OHSAA can grab a few extra bucks. Back in “our” day it was top 4 or 8 of 6 (or less? divisions). In D1 or 2 where there is depth….ok roll the dice. D7…..stupidity to throw what’s an average at best JV team in to that situation

This I can agree with. Thanks for helping me recognize why, truly.

 

[wls_color]

Still, if I were coaching I’d play it. But CC nailed why a coach wouldn’t and I get it. Marion Local may get the first ever bye next weekend. Thanks OHSAA

 

[ghsknightsfan]

As much as I hate the message this sends to the players and the community, this was ABSOLUTELY the right choice. Rolling out a bunch of JV players against a top 10 team in the state, and the best small school program in the country, would be a disservice to those kids and may hurt your numbers going into the next season.

If this were basketball, go play. It is not a safety issue in a non-contact sport. However, this is absolutely a safety issue. This is Cedarville we are talking about, not a team with 40 kids in the program that has had some moderate success.

Last year, Cedarville took a formidable team up to Maria Stein and lost 69-0. That is a lot of points. Cedarville also had to play the Flyers in 2020. The coaches knew what they would be getting into and were smart enough to understand it would do more bad than good by playing that game.

This is a rare situation and I can only see it happening in a situation that involves Marion Local. Marion Local is simply too good at the D7 level. They have a legitimate chance to put a running clock on every team they play on the way to another state title.

 

[Ville45633]

Cedarville was going to play, too many injuries. 8 guys hurt which is 16 starters with all of them going both ways. Only 2 seniors on the teams

 

[wls_color]

Cedarville was going to play, too many injuries. 8 guys hurt which is 16 starters with all of them going both ways. Only 2 seniors on the teams

That makes sense then.

 

[Call It Like I See It]

Cedarville was the 17 seed at 4-6. The 4 teams they beat had a combined total of 5 wins. Had Cedarville been the 16 seed they would have played. It's not like they earned it, they were the 17 seed, so why would they. Cedarville has played Marion Local twice in the past 4 years. Cedarville finished their game last Friday night with 14 healthy players. Their starting QB broke his collarbone. Their starting RB / LB injured his shoulder and their starting LT tore his labrum. Their 2 best WR's have a broken jaw and broken hand. None of those kids would be able to play Week 11. This team had 3 seniors and only 1 of them had played football before. Why would you send a handful of freshman and sophomores up there? Especially when you didn't earn a top 16 seed. Seems like common sense prevailed.

 

[ex_dc_atc]

I don’t agree with it. “Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.” (General Patton). I’d play that game with 14. Let’s sit here and wonder why the OHC can’t beat the MAC.

Not you, @Grevw fan , but do you all think fort recovery passes on the opportunity to play anyone in week 11? Unequivocally, no. We are soft.

I agree. I made the point that Marion Local is also a classy program. No one is getting embarrassed by the Flyers. They'll take care of business, and then handle the rest of the game appropriately.

 

[wls_color]

OHC PLAYOFF PREVIEW
Division 5, Region 20

#16 Graham (3-7) at #1 Greeneview (10-0)
1st Meeting (since 1972)
Series: N/A
Last Meeting: N/A
Distance from school to school: 45 miles (53 minutes)
CBC Standing: Graham tied for 2nd in the CBC Mad River Division
OHC Standing: Greeneview was OHC South Champions
Greeneview vs CBC schools (last 10 years): 0-0 (last CBC school played was in 2000)
Common Opponents: West Liberty-Salem (Greeneview beat 42-21, Graham lost 42-14)
Graham Playoff Appearances: 8th (3-7)
Greeneview Playoff Appearances: 10th (5-9)
Fantastic50 Projection: Greeneview by 28
Calpreps Projection: Greeneview 35, Graham 7
Don Nock Field: 69 N Limestone St, Jamestown, OH 45335

#15 Arcanum (6-4) at #1 West Liberty-Salem (9-1)
3rd meeting (since 1972)
Series: West Liberty-Salem leads 2-0
Last Meeting: 2010 (West Liberty-Salem won 58-7)
Distance from school to school: 69 miles (1 hour, 14 minutes)
WOAC Standing: Arcanum finished 4th in the WOAC
OHC Standing: West Liberty-Salem was OHC North Champions
West Liberty-Salem vs WOAC schools (last 10 years): 1-1 (lost to Tri-Village in 2023 playoffs)
Common Opponents: None
Arcanum Playoff Appearances: 6th (3-5)
West Liberty-Salem Playoff Appearances: 16th (13-15)
Fantastic50 Projection: West Liberty-Salem by 34
Calpreps Projection: West Liberty-Salem 35, Arcanum 7
Tiger Stadium: 7208 US-68, West Liberty, OH 43357

Division 6, Region 23
#12 Fairbanks (7-3) at #5 Waterford (8-2)
1st Meeting (since 1972)
Series: N/A
Last Meeting: N/A
Distance from school to school: 131 miles (2 hours, 18 minutes)
TVC Standing: Waterford was Tri-Valley - Hocking Conference Champions
OHC Standing: Fairbanks finished 2nd in the OHC North
Fairbanks vs TVC schools (last 10 years): 0-0
Common Opponents: None
Fairbanks Playoff Appearances: 9th (2-8)
Waterford Playoff Appearances: 10th (10-9)
Fantastic50 Projection: Fairbanks by 13
Calpreps Projection: Fairbanks 34, Waterford 26
Waterford Wildcats Stadium: 19701 OH-339, Waterford, OH 45786

#14 Mechanicsburg (7-3) at #3 Ridgewood (9-1)
1st Meeting (since 1972)
Series: N/A
Last Meeting: N/A
Distance from school to school: 116 miles (1 hour, 56 minutes)
IVC Standing: Ridgewood finished 2nd place in the IVC South
OHC Standing: Mechanicsburg finished 3rd place in the OHC North
Mechanicsburg vs IVC schools (last 10 years): 0-0
Common Opponents: None
Mechanicsburg Playoff Appearances: 21st (25-20)
Ridgewood Playoff Appearances: 19th (14-18)
Fantastic50 Projection: Ridgewood by 26
Calpreps Projection: Ridgewood 38, Mechanicsburg 13
Ridgewood Generals Stadium: 517 S Oak St, West Lafayette, OH 43845

Division 6, Region 24
#9 Miami Valley Christian Academy (4-6) at #8 Northeastern (6-4)
1st meeting (since 1972)
Series: N/A
Last Meeting: N/A
Distance from school to school: 90 miles (1 hour, 27 minutes)
MVC Standing: Miami Valley Christian Academy finished tied for 3rd place in the MVC Gray Division
OHC Standing: Northeastern finished 4th place in the OHC North
Northeastern vs MVC schools (last 10 years): 0-0
Common Opponents: None
Miami Valley CA Playoff Appearances: 5th (0-4)
Northeastern Playoff Appearances: 12th (2-11)
Fantastic50 Projection: Northeastern by 41
Calpreps Projection: Northeastern 40, MVCA 8
Conover Field: 1480 Bowman Road, Springfield, Ohio 45502

#10 Madison Plains (6-4) at #7 Rock Hill (7-3)
1st meeting (since 1972)
Series: N/A
Last Meeting: N/A
Distance from school to school: 115 miles (2 hours, 0 minutes)
OVC Standing: Rock Hill finished 4th place in the Ohio Valley Conference
OHC Standing: Madison Plains finished 2nd place in the OHC South
Madison Plains vs OVC schools (last 10 years): 0-0
Common Opponents: None
Madison Plains Playoff Appearances: 2nd (1-1)
Rock Hill Playoff Appearances: 9th (2-8)
Fantastic50 Projection: Madison Plains by 1
Calpreps Projection: Madison Plains 28, Rock Hill 22
Redman Stadium: 2415 Co Rd 26, Ironton, OH 45638

Division 7, Region 28
#14 Southeastern (4-6) at #3 Cincinnati College Prep (7-2)
2nd meeting (since 1972)
Series: Southeastern leads 1-0
Last Meeting: 2022 (Southeastern won 36-8)
Distance from school to school: 84 miles (1 hour, 20 minutes)
CMAC Standing: Cincinnati College Prep was Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference Blue Division Champions
OHC Standing: Southeastern finished 3rd in the OHC South
Southeastern vs CMAC schools (last 10 years): 1-0 (beat CCP in 2022 playoffs)
Common Opponents: None
Southeastern Playoff Appearances: 9th (5-8)
Cin College Prep Playoff Appearances: 6th (2-5)
Fantastic50 Projection: Cincinnati College Prep by 21
Calpreps Projection: Cincinnati College Prep 34, Southeastern 8
Charles "Mac" McNulty Stadium (Finneytown HS): 8916 Fontainebleau Terrace, Cincinnati, OH 45231

 

[WishYouWereHere]

At this point, the season has already served it’s purpose for most of the kids and parents.
And that is truly who is in charge right now.
If a kid or parent doesn’t want to go, it ain’t happening.
If a kid’s goal is to be all-conference…
the all-conference teams were selected on Sunday.
Only 1 or 2 kids on these teams have a desire to play football at the next level… but they are outnumbered by “only 3-months a year” players; waiting to start winter or spring sports; or start working to get money for a car.
Most coaches know this and get it.
Some are so blind that they would send a child into the lion’s den, because he thinks that’s what he would’ve done when he was a 130 lb teenager.

 

[FballFan91]

At this point, the season has already served it’s purpose for most of the kids and parents.
And that is truly who is in charge right now.
If a kid or parent doesn’t want to go, it ain’t happening.
If a kid’s goal is to be all-conference…
the all-conference teams were selected on Sunday.
Only 1 or 2 kids on these teams have a desire to play football at the next level… but they are outnumbered by “only 3-months a year” players; waiting to start winter or spring sports; or start working to get money for a car.
Most coaches know this and get it.
Some are so blind that they would send a child into the lion’s den, because he thinks that’s what he would’ve done when he was a 130 lb teenager.

Way off!!! I would argue that the huge majority of the kids on these high school teams want to play as much football as possible. They are only guaranteed 40 games in all of high school. Every win in the playoffs gives you 1 more chance to play the game they love. That is why they put in the work in the off season, all summer, and season. Are there some kids who want it August 1 - Late October, yeah, but those kids typically don't play football anymore. Some of theses teams have not yet "served their purpose", if their goal is States, Regional champs, or just getting a 1st playoff win in however years, they still have a purpose to be out there.

 

[Burgunbiased]

Doubt it will happen but maybe after these teams opting out it will make the OHSAA rethink Divisions or possibly even 16 team playoffs.

 

[Thavoice]

I agree. I made the point that Marion Local is also a classy program. No one is getting embarrassed by the Flyers. They'll take care of business, and then handle the rest of the game appropriately.

MSMl is so classy that after they beat you the opponents says 'thank you sir, can I have another'.

 

[wls_color]

All conference teams were announced. Congrats to Ryker Green (Fairbanks) and Alex Horney (Greeneview) on being name POY in their respective division. Here's the full list:

Football - All Conference NORTH​

Awards
AWARD	NAME	SCHOOL
Player of the Year	Ryker Green	Fairbanks

First Team
NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION	GRADE	HEIGHT	WEIGHT
Jack Bahan	West Liberty-Salem		Senior
Cam Bair	West Liberty-Salem		Senior
Austin Buescher	West Jefferson		Junior
Garrett Chadwell	Northeastern		Senior
Jake Evans	West Liberty-Salem		Senior
Ryker Green	Fairbanks		Senior
Cody Houseman	Northeastern		Junior
Wyatt Keyt	West Jefferson		Senior
Holtz Maine	Fairbanks		Senior
Luke McGill	West Liberty-Salem		Senior
Awsom Mitchell	Triad		Senior
Eli Potter	Mechanicsburg		Senior
Chris Ritchie	Mechanicsburg		Senior
Nick Shifflet	West Liberty-Salem		Senior
Ronnie Thompson	Mechanicsburg		Senior
Braydon Weidman	Fairbanks		Senior
Josh Wilcoxon	West Liberty-Salem		Senior

Second Team
NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION	GRADE	HEIGHT	WEIGHT
Braeden Buxton	Mechanicsburg		Senior
Denver Caudill	Mechanicsburg		Junior
Nate Fisher	Fairbanks		Senior
Austin Haynes	Mechanicsburg		Junior
Braden Hesson	West Jefferson		Junior
Jackson Jones	Northeastern		Junior
Taran Logwood	West Liberty-Salem		Senior
Wade Reeve	West Jefferson		Freshman
Blake Robinson	Fairbanks		Senior
Nate Russell	Fairbanks		Senior
Colton Thomas	Triad		Sophomore

Honorable Mention
NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION	GRADE	HEIGHT	WEIGHT
Conley Bogard	Mechanicsburg		Junior
Brett Bogenrife	West Jefferson		Junior
Cayden Everhardt	Triad		Senior
Carter Miller	Fairbanks		Senior
Jacoby Newman	Northeastern		Junior
Sam Strapp	West Liberty-Salem		Junior

Football - All Conference SOUTH​

Awards
AWARD	NAME	SCHOOL
Player of the Year	Alex Horney	Greeneview

First Team
NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION	GRADE	HEIGHT	WEIGHT
Brody Adams	Catholic Central		Junior
Logan Bush	Madison Plains		Senior
Hayden Carter	Southeastern		Senior
Isaiah Christian	Cedarville		Junior
Colt Coffey	Cedarville		Senior
Hayden Davis	Southeastern		Senior
Joey Giannoble	Greeneview		Senior
Calvin Goodbar	Greenon		Sophomore
Gavin Henry	Greeneview		Senior
Alex Horney	Greeneview		Senior
Blake Midlam	Greeneview		Senior
Cooper Payton	Greeneview		Senior
Kai Ricks	Greenon		Junior
Colby Stoughton	Madison Plains		Senior
Chase Walker	Greeneview		Senior
Maverick Webb	Madison Plains		Senior
Brennan Workman	Southeastern		Senior

Second Team
NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION	GRADE	HEIGHT	WEIGHT
Juan Barajas	Greenon		Senior
Caden Brubaker	Greeneview		Senior
Micah Burr	Cedarville		Sophomore
Jacob Daugherty	Greeneview		Senior
Brody George	Madison Plains		Junior
Eli Goodbar	Southeastern		Junior
Hunter Leath	Greeneview		Junior
Berkeley Little	Catholic Central		Junior
Will Mossing	Cedarville		Junior
Derek Orr	Cedarville		Junior
Hunter O’Dell	Greenon		Senior

Honorable Mention
NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION	GRADE	HEIGHT	WEIGHT
Jake Alderson	Southeastern		Senior
Charlie Axtell	Catholic Central		Senior
Brayden Cloud	Greenon		Freshman
TJ Pierce	Greeneview		Senior
Matt Schwind	Madison Plains		Senior
Nathan Terrell	Cedarville		Sophomore

 

[Call It Like I See It]

Congratulations to all of the young men on their conference recognitions!

 

[Cville-OMW]

First and foremost congrats to the league champions and those heading into the playoffs!!!

With respect to WJ football program, I still hold a great deal of respect for Coach B and what he has done over his tenure. More importantly is what he teaches the young men about life after football. Not only are these young men taught about football, but also about how to be a great friend; be a great husband, be a great father, contributor to society, hard worker and so on............all these based on the core beliefs and approach of "the program". The biggest dropoff I have seen is the mental & physical toughness of WJ teams and the decline of their defense.

I agree with wls_color and that the OHC football league in general has become softer than in years past. We will see how deep we can get a team or two in the playoffs.

I say play the game, especially at the end of the year against a classy program. I understand coaches need to protect the mental aspect of the kids and avoid them getting completely broken, however, at some point these kids need to learn that not facing challenging circumstances, even next to impossible ones, will only result in bad results and potentially limit them in the ultimate game of life. My son lost to Coldwater (several times) and Marion Local and if I were to ask him the same question he answer would certainly be............give me another shot to play them again. There is no shame in losing a game, there is plenty of it when you decide not to even try.

Good luck to all OHC playoff teams and hope for your success!!!

 

[Clete]

Back in our day this wouldn’t even be an issue. OHSAA’s greed has created this problem. Lower level D6 and D7 (not even a division back in “our” day) teams are likely barely holding on to being able to field a team by the end of the season. They’re playing tons of freshmen and sophomores who wouldn’t even see the field in most healthy programs. So because of greed Cedarville was thrown in to this. Saying no is smart and ensures those freshmen and sophomores who may not be sold on high school football anyways don’t have their final football experience of the year be a miserable experience against one of the best teams in the state regardless of division. Cedarville and schools like them in similar situations have no business being thrown up against the best teams in the state just so the OHSAA can grab a few extra bucks. Back in “our” day it was top 4 or 8 of 6 (or less? divisions). In D1 or 2 where there is depth….ok roll the dice. D7…..stupidity to throw what’s an average at best JV team in to that situation

Back in my days 2 teams made ....hahaha !!!

 

[Brutus SG]

Does anyone know if they are streaming the Plains game tomorrow night anywhere?

 

[Burgunbiased]

Ronnie Thomas is one of the most respectful and hard working kids you will find, possibly the best Wrestler in the OHC, his 1st year playing finished the regular season tied 1st in the OHC in sacks, 2nd on the team in rushing yards, and 3rd in Total Tackles. Burg needs a lot more kids like him!

 

[BeaverAchiever]

Ronnie Thomas is one of the most respectful and hard working kids you will find, possibly the best Wrestler in the OHC, his 1st year playing finished the regular season tied 1st in the OHC in sacks, 2nd on the team in rushing yards, and 3rd in Total Tackles. Burg needs a lot more kids like him!

Sounds like America needs more kids like him!!!