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MTO80

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I wanted to get one started for D1 only and get some opinions or predictions. My first thought is that Lakota West may turn out to be the team to beat. It is early and they have been too young the last few years to get to the top but this may be their year. Obviously the Southwest will have to go through the usual Moeller and Centerville but this may be they year for someone else to break through.
Moeller lost a great senior class and definitely got hit on the defensive side by graduation. They are starting I believe 7 new players some who are completely new to the program altogether. They have started off with 3 wins but all out of state teams who are kind of unknown to how good they may be. They have a big game againt Mason on Tuesday so that is always a rivalry game and a tough one that could go either way. Who else has anyone seen in person that looks good or has potential for a run later this year ?
 
 
Moeller and Mason play to 0-0 tie. I thought for this early in the year it was a pretty good game and as usual pretty intense. Both teams had a few shots on goal late but couldnt find the back of the net. Moe had 3 or 4 great opportunities but hit the crossbar I think 4 times with Mason having one opportunity in second half with an empty net and shot wide.
I will say I think Moe has a long way to go to get where they want to be. They not only are replacing 7 or 8 starters but have moved some of the returning players to new positions and it has been a bit of a struggle in my opinion. They should get a win this week vs St Henry KY then GCL starts next week vs St X.
 
Little Miami - solid group. 4-0-1. Game winning goal with 10 seconds left last night at Lebanon. Heard a LM dad say it was the first time this season they've really been pushed.
 
With Moeller beating St X last night and 2 very winnable games coming up next I am definitely looking forward to game with Lakota west coming up in couple weeks.
 
That very well could be true. Moeller best test before then will be Lexington Henry Clay, who looks to be pretty strong this year. Moeller offense is getting better but obviously their defense is their strong point. They have such a different lineup this year compared to last. So many new guys and players switching positions is causing them some growing pains right now. I have not seen West this season but know what they have coming back. Their speed up front on outside could cause Moe some problems and we all know just a few mistakes can cost you the game. I would imagine that this game will be a preview of a much more important matchup in the tourney.
 
MTO80 said:
That very well could be true. Moeller best test before then will be Lexington Henry Clay, who looks to be pretty strong this year. Moeller offense is getting better but obviously their defense is their strong point. They have such a different lineup this year compared to last. So many new guys and players switching positions is causing them some growing pains right now. I have not seen West this season but know what they have coming back. Their speed up front on outside could cause Moe some problems and we all know just a few mistakes can cost you the game. I would imagine that this game will be a preview of a much more important matchup in the tourney.
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5-0-1 a third of the way through, 2 goals conceded? Probably not going to get sympathy from Yappi on growing 'pains'.
 
Lol. I guess you are correct there. I wasn't shooting for any sympathy for Moeller in any way. Obviously I have been on here enough to know Moeller isn't get any sympathy in any sport. I guess my point is while they are winning they do have 9 new starters and don't seem to be clicking as well as you might think. I do think the Southwest District may be down a bit from the past 2 seasons and maybe that will help moving forward. I guess I am really looking forward to game with West as an idea of where both teams are at this point of the season.
 
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