I hope you're right Tom. Looking forward to having a great year as a Storm Chaser.The Butcher wrote:I PROMISE! Southern wins this going away this year. Me and the boys keep seeing kids carrying footballs. nary a basketball in sight.
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JJHuddle/MaxPreps Ohio Division VII Region 27 Preview
Players To Watch
*Akia Brown, sr., RB, Sciotoville East
Three-time 1,000-yard rusher had 20 total TDs last year.
*Blaine Scott, jr., OL, Sciotoville East
Holds 16 scholarship offers.
*Blake Johnson, sr., QB, Racine Southern
1,601 yards rushing and 16 TDs last season.
*Nathan Sandusky, sr., LB, Millersport
Has 191 career tackles.
*Johnny Sheets, South Gallia
674 yards rushing (10 TDs) and 28 tackles (12 TFL) last season.
*Donnie Meadows, sr., DL, Shadyside
Two-way standout was All-Ohio last year after making 62 tackles.
*Emilio Saldana, sr., LB, Bridgeport
58 tackles, 13 TFL, seven sacks last year.
Team To Beat
**East (Sciotoville, Ohio) (6-5, Region 25 Quarterfinalist): The Tartans will feature a loaded offense that returns every player that contributed to last season’s 3,401 total yards and 284 points. The headliner is senior RB Akia Brown (5-10, 165) who is looking for his fourth straight 1,000-yard rushing season. Brown ran for 1,324 yards and 16 TDs last year. Opening holes will be junior OL Blaine Scott (6-5, 300) who is quickly becoming one of the country’s top prospects. Scott holds 16 scholarship offers including Vanderbilt, Purdue, Rutgers, Kentucky, Indiana, Cincinnati, NC State and Syracuse. Senior QB Drew Lowe (6-2, 210/947 yards passing, eight TDs) returns as does the entire receiving corps, led by junior JD Hatcher (6-2, 185/16 rec., 398 yards, four TDs), senior Deshaun Martin (5-9, 180/17 rec., 193 yards, two TDs) and senior Zane Scott (5-11, 190/nine rec., 140 yards, two TDs). Scott also carried the ball 40 times for 431 yards and four TDs last season, while Martin had 36 carries for 240 yards and three TDs. On defense the Tartans return their top nine tacklers led by junior LB Ethan Carver (5-10, 195/93 tackles). Other key returners include Brown (68 tackles, four INTs), Scott (57 tackles, 12 TFL) and Martin (47 tackles) at LB, DL and DB, respectively. Junior LB Ethan Gifford (6-0, 210) had 61 tackles and a team-leading six sacks last year. He doubles as the kicker.
Teams To Watch
**Belpre (Belpre, Ohio) (8-3, Region 21 Quarterfinalist): The Eagles are coming off their fourth playoff berth since 1988 and have gone 8-3 each of the past two seasons. Senior WR/DB Deijon Bedgood (6-1, 160) was All-TVC Hocking Division.
**Caldwell (Caldwell, Ohio) (11-2, Region 25 Finalist): The Redskins have won 22 games the last two years but will have some voids to fill offensively. The defense is led by senior LB Sheldon Archer (6-0, 200; 129 tackles) and senior DB Jason Allen (5-7, 145; four INTs). Allen doubles as a standout punter.
**Miller (Corning, Ohio) (6-4): The Falcons went from 1-9 in 2014 to 6-4 last year. Expectations linger with the return of All-TVC Hocking Division juniors OL/LB Seattle Compston and WR/DB Carson Starlin.
**Danville (Danville, Ohio) (13-1, Region 25 Champion, State Semifinalist): The Blue Devils made the playoffs for the fifth straight season and advanced to the state semifinals. Gone from that squad are seven first team All-Central District performers, including record-setting QB Ridge Durbin.
**Trimble (Glouster, Ohio) (9-3, Region 25 Semifinalist): The Tomcats and head coach Phil Faires (171-70 in 22 years) are 36-5 the last three years and were state runners-up in 2013. The program is looking to make a push for its seventh straight postseason berth and 13th overall. Senior WR Kamron Curry (5-11, 170) will looks to contribute heavily. Trimble must replace six first team All-TVC performers, including two-time Offensive POY Justice Jenkins.
**Harvest Prep (Canal Winchester, Ohio) (9-3, Region 25 Semifinalist): The Warriors hosted and won the program’s first playoff game last year. Coming off back-to-back MSL titles, momentum is at an all-time high. Key returners include senior OL Quinton Woodson-Levey (5-11, 240), junior RB Daniel Bangura (5-9, 170), junior DL Isaiah Mullens (6-6, 230) and senior DB/WR Nijal Jackson (5-9, 170).
**Fisher Catholic (Lancaster, Ohio) (6-4): The Irish, former state runners-up (1998), are coming off their first winning season since capping four straight playoff berths in 2006. Senior LB Allen McCall (6-1, 175) is a good one.
**Frontier (New Matamoras, Ohio) (3-7): The Cougars return a solid and sturdy senior trio in OL/DL Caleb McLeish (6-2, 260), OL/DL Wyatt Smitley (6-1, 250) and LB Calvin Valentine (6-1, 240). .
**Notre Dame (Portsmouth, Ohio) (4-6): The Titans defense will revolve around senior standout LB Aaron Bazler (6-2, 170). The offense returns two good ones in senior QB Isaiah Johnson (6-2, 180) and senior RB Sam Kayser (5-10, 155).
**Southern (Racine, Ohio) (4-6): Two years removed from the program’s first playoff berth (2013), the Tornadoes have gone 4-6 back-to-back years. Key returning seniors are All-TVC Hocking Division selections QB Blake Johnson (1,601 yards rushing, 16 TDs) and DE/TE Crenson Rogers. Also back is junior ATH Dylan Smith (316 yards rec., 234 yards rushing, seven total TDs).
**Shadyside (Shadyside, Ohio) (4-7, Region 25 Quarterfinalist): The Tigers extended their playoff string to 11 straight years despite winning just four games. Shadyside started 1-6 before winning three straight to close the regular season and earn a sixth seed at 4-6. Ket returners include senior DL/OL Donnie Meadows (6-2, 251), junior OL Dylan Hanson (5-9, 185) and senior DB Gregory Quinn (5-7, 140).
**Symmes Valley (Willow Wood, Ohio) (6-4): The Vikings have been to the playoffs five times in the last seven years and just missed out last season (ninth in final computer points). The defense lost several key standouts.
**Waterford (Waterford, Ohio) (5-5): After back-to-back 2-8 seasons, the Wildcats finished .500. The future looks bright with the return of two key seniors – QB/DB Isaac Huffman (5-10, 160) and RB/LB Tyler McCutcheon. Both are two-time first team All-TVC Hocking Division selections. Also back are two more All-TVC performers in senior LB Ty McGraw and junior NG Teddy Smith.
Keep An Eye On
**Bridgeport (Bridgeport, Ohio) (4-6): After three straight playoff appearances (2008-10), the Bulldogs went 8-25 in their next 32 games. They’re since 10-7. Senior LB Emilio Saldana (6-2, 178/58 tackles, 13 TFL, seven sacks) is a good one. Offensively, sophomore QB Tino Kusic (5-10, 160) returns for his second season as a starter.
**Buckeye Trail (Lore City, Ohio) (3-7): Junior RB Austin Snodgrass (5-8, 160) and senior RB/DB Troy Pontius will contribute heavily.
**Millersport (Millersport, Ohio) (5-5): After losing 48 straight games, the Lakers are 12-8 the last two seasons. Senior LB Nathan Sandusky (5-11, 180) has 191 career tackles. Sophomore QB Sebastien Bateman (6-1, 180) returns after throwing for 766 yards and 11 TDs. Defensively, junior DL Isaac Butts (6-0, 240/47 tackles) and sophomore DB Dylan Sandusky (5-10, 150/46 tackles) add experience.
**Eastern (Reedsville, Ohio) (5-5): The Eagles return one of the region’s top QBs in All-TVC Hocking Division senior Jett Facemyer.
**Shenandoah (Sarahsville, Ohio) (4-6): After going 1-9 in 2014, the Zeps came within a game of .500. last year. Key returners include senior QB Dalton Cowgill (6-1, 175) and junior RB Nick Miller (6-1, 185).
**South Gallia (Crown City, Ohio) (6-5, Region 25 Quarterfinalist): Coming off the fourth playoff berth in program history, the Rebels suffered some key losses to graduation. One key returner is senior RB/LB Johnny Sheets (6-1, 240) who ran for 674 yards and 10 TDs and had 28 tackles , including 12 TFL, last season.
**Bishop Rosecrans (Zanesville, Ohio) (3-7): The Bishops are 5-25 the last three years. Senior RB Travis Johnston (5-10, 180) is one of the region’s best.
Also In This Region
St. John Central (Bellaire, Ohio) (2-8), Federal Hocking (Stewart, Ohio)Federal Hocking (Stewart, Ohio) (0-10), Grove City Christian (Grove City, Ohio) (0-10), Green (Franklin Furnace, Ohio) (1-8), Fairfield Christian Academy (Lancaster, Ohio) (3-7), Africentric Early College (Columbus, Ohio)
Players To Watch
*Akia Brown, sr., RB, Sciotoville East
Three-time 1,000-yard rusher had 20 total TDs last year.
*Blaine Scott, jr., OL, Sciotoville East
Holds 16 scholarship offers.
*Blake Johnson, sr., QB, Racine Southern
1,601 yards rushing and 16 TDs last season.
*Nathan Sandusky, sr., LB, Millersport
Has 191 career tackles.
*Johnny Sheets, South Gallia
674 yards rushing (10 TDs) and 28 tackles (12 TFL) last season.
*Donnie Meadows, sr., DL, Shadyside
Two-way standout was All-Ohio last year after making 62 tackles.
*Emilio Saldana, sr., LB, Bridgeport
58 tackles, 13 TFL, seven sacks last year.
Team To Beat
**East (Sciotoville, Ohio) (6-5, Region 25 Quarterfinalist): The Tartans will feature a loaded offense that returns every player that contributed to last season’s 3,401 total yards and 284 points. The headliner is senior RB Akia Brown (5-10, 165) who is looking for his fourth straight 1,000-yard rushing season. Brown ran for 1,324 yards and 16 TDs last year. Opening holes will be junior OL Blaine Scott (6-5, 300) who is quickly becoming one of the country’s top prospects. Scott holds 16 scholarship offers including Vanderbilt, Purdue, Rutgers, Kentucky, Indiana, Cincinnati, NC State and Syracuse. Senior QB Drew Lowe (6-2, 210/947 yards passing, eight TDs) returns as does the entire receiving corps, led by junior JD Hatcher (6-2, 185/16 rec., 398 yards, four TDs), senior Deshaun Martin (5-9, 180/17 rec., 193 yards, two TDs) and senior Zane Scott (5-11, 190/nine rec., 140 yards, two TDs). Scott also carried the ball 40 times for 431 yards and four TDs last season, while Martin had 36 carries for 240 yards and three TDs. On defense the Tartans return their top nine tacklers led by junior LB Ethan Carver (5-10, 195/93 tackles). Other key returners include Brown (68 tackles, four INTs), Scott (57 tackles, 12 TFL) and Martin (47 tackles) at LB, DL and DB, respectively. Junior LB Ethan Gifford (6-0, 210) had 61 tackles and a team-leading six sacks last year. He doubles as the kicker.
Teams To Watch
**Belpre (Belpre, Ohio) (8-3, Region 21 Quarterfinalist): The Eagles are coming off their fourth playoff berth since 1988 and have gone 8-3 each of the past two seasons. Senior WR/DB Deijon Bedgood (6-1, 160) was All-TVC Hocking Division.
**Caldwell (Caldwell, Ohio) (11-2, Region 25 Finalist): The Redskins have won 22 games the last two years but will have some voids to fill offensively. The defense is led by senior LB Sheldon Archer (6-0, 200; 129 tackles) and senior DB Jason Allen (5-7, 145; four INTs). Allen doubles as a standout punter.
**Miller (Corning, Ohio) (6-4): The Falcons went from 1-9 in 2014 to 6-4 last year. Expectations linger with the return of All-TVC Hocking Division juniors OL/LB Seattle Compston and WR/DB Carson Starlin.
**Danville (Danville, Ohio) (13-1, Region 25 Champion, State Semifinalist): The Blue Devils made the playoffs for the fifth straight season and advanced to the state semifinals. Gone from that squad are seven first team All-Central District performers, including record-setting QB Ridge Durbin.
**Trimble (Glouster, Ohio) (9-3, Region 25 Semifinalist): The Tomcats and head coach Phil Faires (171-70 in 22 years) are 36-5 the last three years and were state runners-up in 2013. The program is looking to make a push for its seventh straight postseason berth and 13th overall. Senior WR Kamron Curry (5-11, 170) will looks to contribute heavily. Trimble must replace six first team All-TVC performers, including two-time Offensive POY Justice Jenkins.
**Harvest Prep (Canal Winchester, Ohio) (9-3, Region 25 Semifinalist): The Warriors hosted and won the program’s first playoff game last year. Coming off back-to-back MSL titles, momentum is at an all-time high. Key returners include senior OL Quinton Woodson-Levey (5-11, 240), junior RB Daniel Bangura (5-9, 170), junior DL Isaiah Mullens (6-6, 230) and senior DB/WR Nijal Jackson (5-9, 170).
**Fisher Catholic (Lancaster, Ohio) (6-4): The Irish, former state runners-up (1998), are coming off their first winning season since capping four straight playoff berths in 2006. Senior LB Allen McCall (6-1, 175) is a good one.
**Frontier (New Matamoras, Ohio) (3-7): The Cougars return a solid and sturdy senior trio in OL/DL Caleb McLeish (6-2, 260), OL/DL Wyatt Smitley (6-1, 250) and LB Calvin Valentine (6-1, 240). .
**Notre Dame (Portsmouth, Ohio) (4-6): The Titans defense will revolve around senior standout LB Aaron Bazler (6-2, 170). The offense returns two good ones in senior QB Isaiah Johnson (6-2, 180) and senior RB Sam Kayser (5-10, 155).
**Southern (Racine, Ohio) (4-6): Two years removed from the program’s first playoff berth (2013), the Tornadoes have gone 4-6 back-to-back years. Key returning seniors are All-TVC Hocking Division selections QB Blake Johnson (1,601 yards rushing, 16 TDs) and DE/TE Crenson Rogers. Also back is junior ATH Dylan Smith (316 yards rec., 234 yards rushing, seven total TDs).
**Shadyside (Shadyside, Ohio) (4-7, Region 25 Quarterfinalist): The Tigers extended their playoff string to 11 straight years despite winning just four games. Shadyside started 1-6 before winning three straight to close the regular season and earn a sixth seed at 4-6. Ket returners include senior DL/OL Donnie Meadows (6-2, 251), junior OL Dylan Hanson (5-9, 185) and senior DB Gregory Quinn (5-7, 140).
**Symmes Valley (Willow Wood, Ohio) (6-4): The Vikings have been to the playoffs five times in the last seven years and just missed out last season (ninth in final computer points). The defense lost several key standouts.
**Waterford (Waterford, Ohio) (5-5): After back-to-back 2-8 seasons, the Wildcats finished .500. The future looks bright with the return of two key seniors – QB/DB Isaac Huffman (5-10, 160) and RB/LB Tyler McCutcheon. Both are two-time first team All-TVC Hocking Division selections. Also back are two more All-TVC performers in senior LB Ty McGraw and junior NG Teddy Smith.
Keep An Eye On
**Bridgeport (Bridgeport, Ohio) (4-6): After three straight playoff appearances (2008-10), the Bulldogs went 8-25 in their next 32 games. They’re since 10-7. Senior LB Emilio Saldana (6-2, 178/58 tackles, 13 TFL, seven sacks) is a good one. Offensively, sophomore QB Tino Kusic (5-10, 160) returns for his second season as a starter.
**Buckeye Trail (Lore City, Ohio) (3-7): Junior RB Austin Snodgrass (5-8, 160) and senior RB/DB Troy Pontius will contribute heavily.
**Millersport (Millersport, Ohio) (5-5): After losing 48 straight games, the Lakers are 12-8 the last two seasons. Senior LB Nathan Sandusky (5-11, 180) has 191 career tackles. Sophomore QB Sebastien Bateman (6-1, 180) returns after throwing for 766 yards and 11 TDs. Defensively, junior DL Isaac Butts (6-0, 240/47 tackles) and sophomore DB Dylan Sandusky (5-10, 150/46 tackles) add experience.
**Eastern (Reedsville, Ohio) (5-5): The Eagles return one of the region’s top QBs in All-TVC Hocking Division senior Jett Facemyer.
**Shenandoah (Sarahsville, Ohio) (4-6): After going 1-9 in 2014, the Zeps came within a game of .500. last year. Key returners include senior QB Dalton Cowgill (6-1, 175) and junior RB Nick Miller (6-1, 185).
**South Gallia (Crown City, Ohio) (6-5, Region 25 Quarterfinalist): Coming off the fourth playoff berth in program history, the Rebels suffered some key losses to graduation. One key returner is senior RB/LB Johnny Sheets (6-1, 240) who ran for 674 yards and 10 TDs and had 28 tackles , including 12 TFL, last season.
**Bishop Rosecrans (Zanesville, Ohio) (3-7): The Bishops are 5-25 the last three years. Senior RB Travis Johnston (5-10, 180) is one of the region’s best.
Also In This Region
St. John Central (Bellaire, Ohio) (2-8), Federal Hocking (Stewart, Ohio)Federal Hocking (Stewart, Ohio) (0-10), Grove City Christian (Grove City, Ohio) (0-10), Green (Franklin Furnace, Ohio) (1-8), Fairfield Christian Academy (Lancaster, Ohio) (3-7), Africentric Early College (Columbus, Ohio)
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Re: TVC Hocking 2016
EasternDspy wrote:Waterford will be very good this year I'm thinking playoffs.
Agreed. Can they give Fort Frye a game this year?
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Re: TVC Hocking 2016
"To be the man, you have to beat the man!" There's no doubt everybody in the TVC Hocking is chasing Trimble. They have to be the favorites again, although I think there may be a lot of parody in the league this year.
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i think south gallia may be much better then people think. they dont look to explosive... but they are huge up front. 3 yards and a cloud of dust.
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Fort Frye scrimmaged at Southern today and from what I'm hearing the Tornados are tough. Teams tied at 2 TDs each in the down and distance. Fort Frye did have quiet a few guys injured.
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First 10 plays Fort Frye moved the ball to about mid fieldEasternDspy wrote:Fort Frye scrimmaged at Southern today and from what I'm hearing the Tornados are tough. Teams tied at 2 TDs each in the down and distance. Fort Frye did have quiet a few guys injured.
Next 10 plays Southern got inside the 10 yard line but failed to score.
Next 10 plays Fort Frye moved the ball to about mid field
Next 10 plays Southern "scored" on deep pass but would have been off. pass interference
Down and Distance Fort Frye Scored in about 7 plays
Down and Distance Southern scored in about 7 plays
I would say Southern outgained Fort Frye in yardage due to a strong passing game but it was a very close scrimmage.
As noted- Fort Frye had several players out.
Fort Frye was 10-0 last year and return 17 Seniors
Southern was 4-6 last year and return 11 Seniors
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First 10 plays Southern scored on play 10
Next 10 plays Fort Frye moved to about mid field
Next 10 plays Southern failed to score inside 10 yard line
Next 10 plays Fort Frye moved to about mid field
Southern seemed to control the JV portion
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Re: TVC Hocking 2016
We can all agree that the Hocking is still Trimble playground until someone knocks them off, so.......
Which team has the best chance to knock Trimble off the mountain?
Which team has the best chance to knock Trimble off the mountain?
Championship's are won in the off-season
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Re: TVC Hocking 2016
Coming from a guy who said there were 4 Varsity TD's... LOLEasternDspy wrote:Think Fort Frye was missing 9 guys.
I believe their Coach said they had 3 players out.
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Re: TVC Hocking 2016
I think Trimble is the KING but Belpre seems to be going in the right direction with back to back 8-2 seasons and playoff appearances.Orange and Brown wrote:We can all agree that the Hocking is still Trimble playground until someone knocks them off, so.......
Which team has the best chance to knock Trimble off the mountain?
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That right direction has graduated.MeyerSpread wrote:I think Trimble is the KING but Belpre seems to be going in the right direction with back to back 8-2 seasons and playoff appearances.Orange and Brown wrote:We can all agree that the Hocking is still Trimble playground until someone knocks them off, so.......
Which team has the best chance to knock Trimble off the mountain?
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MeyerSpread wrote:Coming from a guy who said there were 4 Varsity TD's... LOLEasternDspy wrote:Think Fort Frye was missing 9 guys.
I believe their Coach said they had 3 players out.
Was not there can only go by what I was told but I know Kehl, Baker, Lockery all starting varsity players were out.
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I hope I didn't offend you, just having some fun...EasternDspy wrote:MeyerSpread wrote:Coming from a guy who said there were 4 Varsity TD's... LOLEasternDspy wrote:Think Fort Frye was missing 9 guys.
I believe their Coach said they had 3 players out.
Was not there can only go by what I was told but I know Kehl, Baker, Lockery all starting varsity players were out.
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Re: TVC Hocking 2016
Southern people I get that your excited about this year and I'm very happy for you getting a coach like Chancey is great he will get the most out of those kids not mentioning getting them in the weight room but let's relax on saying that this team will win the league running away
To be the team you'll have you beat that team from Glouster and that's no small task by any means and don't sleep on Waterford either
Good luck to all the Hocking teams
To be the team you'll have you beat that team from Glouster and that's no small task by any means and don't sleep on Waterford either
Good luck to all the Hocking teams
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