Region 19 and 20 Contenders

[55buckeyes98]

With Southern Ohio getting split into Region 19 and 20 I thought we would get some discussion about next season. Who do you like? Who makes a jump into playoff contention? Who takes a step back?

Region 19:
Here are a few possible contenders that make the playoffs often or recently:
Amanda Clearcreek down from DIV (6-4 last year)
Bellaire 3-7 tougher schedule
Bishop Ready #8 last year
Chesapeake
Columbus Academy #5 last year
Coshocton 2-8 last year (they usually bounce back quick from down years)
Fredericktown 5-5 last year
Heath
Ironton
Johnstown #3 last year
Liberty union 3-7 (new coach)
Martins Ferry #7 last year
Meadowbrook #6 seed DIV Region 15
Oak Hill #6 last year
Ridgewood 7-3 last year
Edison #4 Region 18
Union Local #4 last year
Tusky Valley 4-6

Region 20: I know less about this region (miss anyone?)
Miami East (#1 seed last year not in region)
Bethel Tate (#4 in region last year)
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (#3 in Region last year)
Madison Senior (#2 in Region last year)
Greenview (#6 last year)
Anna (#7 in region last year, not in region this year)
Reading (#8 in region last year)

Next 8 had a winning record in 2017
Carlisle
Summit country Day
Brookville
Preble Shawnee
Mariemont
Clermont Northeaster
Madeira
Madison Plains

Coming From Region 19
Minford
Portsmouth West (#2 in Region 19 last year)
West Jefferson (#5 in region last year)
Wheelersburg (State Champs #1 in Region 19 last year)

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

is that Johnstown Monroe in 19 now. the regions look so weird now,

[55buckeyes98]

Johnstown lost to Wheelersburg in the Regional Final last year in Region 19

[outerbanksjake]

Bellaire returns 8 starters with one being the T E going to QB. QB will be a huge question mark, although he was the State Champ in the Shot Put.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

I see some very tough competition in both regions.
I hate that burg and ironton are in different regions now.

[55buckeyes98]

The team that intrigues me is Columbus Academy. They played Wheelersburg toughest in the Region last year, wonder what they have coming back. I thought Wheelersburg played their best all playoffs against Johnstown, wish it would have been closer!

[Mad-Dogg]

I see some very tough competition in both regions.
I hate that burg and ironton are in different regions now.

I agree 100% YTB. I always enjoyed the playoff rematch with ironton

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

I bet you have lately ole buddy. hopefully we can turn that around.

[Mad-Dogg]

I bet you have lately ole buddy. hopefully we can turn that around.

U guys sure got the coach who can turn the program around. He’s no bob lutz but if he gets the chance I can see him doin some good at ironton

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

I do too.
and a very experienced staff behind him.

[55buckeyes98]

How did the regions shake out after week 1?