Pfloyd's Elite 8 of Southern/SouthEast Ohio - Pre Season 2018-19

[danicalifornia]

I’ll be that guy....McClain no chance for the Convo.

Who are these players to get them there? Couple nice freshman players but they won’t be varsity kids on a Convo team.

Dalton Mischal. He missed the majority of last season (probably 16-17 games) and is a dynamic player.

But, that’s really it from what I can recall. However, with new coaches, new players seem to appear from out of the woodwork so I’ll hold judgment until I see them in a few weeks.

Going from 2 wins to the Convo would be the coaching move of the century though. And passing Gallia, Zane Trace, Jackson, Waverly, Unioto, and Washington to get to the Convo would make that coaching even more impressive.

[VetteMan]

You have them close to your top 8 anyway. I think everyone should be very aware of Eastern Pike. Those kids eat and drink basketball,they now play football but it will always be secondary to basketball. They also have one of the best coaches in the state of Ohio. I think they will not be an easy out for anyone on there schedule this year.

[Tigerhawk123]

Mischal injured in football, not sure of severity. Garrison Banks can shoot. Devin Carter on block. Others good role players. They do have a freshman stud - but yes, a big leap to varsity. Dante and Bill Cullom last two frosh to do so with success. With Mischal, could conceivably win 14-15 games; somewhat of a soft schedule. We shall see but they will be much improved. WCH and Chilli will be very good in the FAC. WCH had a lot of move-ins. New coach as well. Chilli stacked with athletes and Huff does a great job. Plus, Huffy in the stands doesn't hurt.

[Ironman92]

Mischal injured in football, not sure of severity. Garrison Banks can shoot. Devin Carter on block. Others good role players. They do have a freshman stud - but yes, a big leap to varsity. Dante and Bill Cullom last two frosh to do so with success. With Mischal, could conceivably win 14-15 games; somewhat of a soft schedule. We shall see but they will be much improved. WCH and Chilli will be very good in the FAC. WCH had a lot of move-ins. New coach as well. Chilli stacked with athletes and Huff does a great job. Plus, Huffy in the stands doesn't hurt.

Freshman kid can really play. Have gotten used to him during his junior high years...kid can score and hitting tough tough shots seems to be his thing. Transition to varsity without an excellent team around him will be a task but I imagine he’ll be in the rotation and help out.

Best of luck to the McClain kids and coaches. SE Ohio basketball is better when McClain is really good. They are trending that direction for sure.

[Big Bob]

Will Piketon drop and Unioto rise with the apparent transfer of Isaac Little? Will he (and his father) find happiness and playing time in Ross County? Should make for interesting things up north.

[Ironman92]

Will Piketon drop and Unioto rise with the apparent transfer of Isaac Little? Will he (and his father) find happiness and playing time in Ross County? Should make for interesting things up north.

Not greatly necessary.

[Pa Trojan]

almost time !

[VetteMan]

Pfloyd, Better be checking the oil and filling the van up with gas, these last 30 some days are going to pass pretty fast.

[thetruth1234]

Alexander is a much stronger team then what you have them at. With a 6'11" post player who can control all areas in the paint, offense and defensively that can destroy anyone who comes in his area and extremely strong shooters always in the corner waiting for a kick out and the fastest guard in the TVC. They are returning many players from last year along with four returning starters. Much more experience with playing in big games this year. Looking forward to the Alexander Athens game. WAY underrated!!

I agree that they are a little too low but disagree with the fastest guard in the TVC. The fastest and quickest guard in the TVC is Elijah Williams from Athens.

Even if Elijah is he still cant score even close to the same as Kearns.

[ShoeHorn]

Alexander is a much stronger team then what you have them at. With a 6'11" post player who can control all areas in the paint, offense and defensively that can destroy anyone who comes in his area and extremely strong shooters always in the corner waiting for a kick out and the fastest guard in the TVC. They are returning many players from last year along with four returning starters. Much more experience with playing in big games this year. Looking forward to the Alexander Athens game. WAY underrated!!

I agree that they are a little too low but disagree with the fastest guard in the TVC. The fastest and quickest guard in the TVC is Elijah Williams from Athens.

Even if Elijah is he still cant score even close to the same as Kearns.

Yes, JK can shoot better than Elijah but Elijah can get to the rim. Good matchup, I'm looking forward to it.

[Ironman92]

Agree Alex is a little low.

6’10 kid that can play, Mecum is really really good and Kearns is clutch

Alex should have a real nice season

[pfloyd]

Agree Alex is a little low.

6’10 kid that can play, Mecum is really really good and Kearns is clutch

Alex should have a real nice season

... as we all know the Pre-season rankings are a "starting point" ... trying to get teams "as close" to where they should be as I can so that we don't have teams jumping 20-30-40 spots in a week or 2 ... I try always get to the Alley at least once a season - always need to stop in a give shout at Lou Horvath on the PA ... good people at Alexander for sure ... I will keep a close eye on the Spartans so the adjustments can be made for not only them but others in that first couple of weeks of the season ...

[pfloyd]

Partial Menu Nov.30th :

Logan vs Unioto
Warren @ Marietta
Sheridan vs Liberty Union
Chillicothe vs Granville (at the Zanesville Tip Off Classic)
Jackson vs Bloom Carroll (Zane Trace Tip Off Classic)
Athens vs Gallia Academy
Eastern Brown @ Whiteoak
Logan Elm vs Bishop Ready (Zane Trace Tip Off Classic)
Piketon vs Lucasville Valley
Fairfield Leesburg @ Ripley
Fairfield Union vs Columbus West
Oak Hill @ Eastern Pike
River Valley @ Eastern Meigs

...more ?

[pfloyd]

Partial Menu Dec 1 :

Chillicothe @ Zanesville Classic

Zane Trace Tip Off Classic

11:45 Nelsonville York vs New Hope Christian
1:30 McClain vs Westfall
3:15 Paint Valley vs Amanda Clearcreek
5:00 Huntington vs Vinton County
6:45 Lancaster vs Washington CH
8:30 Zane Trace vs Hilliard Davidson

Piketon Tip Off Classic

4:30 Portsmouth vs Southeastern
6:15 Waverly vs Athens
8:00 Piketon vs Chesapeake

... others ?

[pfloyd]

Partial Menu for Tuesday 12/4 ...

Gallia @ River Valley
Sheridan @ Philo
Chillicothe @ Zane Trace
Jackson vs Wellston
Warren @ Meigs
Eastern Brown vs Peebles
Logan Elm vs Miami Trace
Piketon @ West Union
Chesapeake @ Eastern Reedsville
Fairfield Leesburg vs Cedarville
Whiteoak @ Felicity


... others ???

[pfloyd]

Partial Menu of Games 12/6 & 12/7 ...

12/6 Logan @ Whitehall

Friday 12/7

Sheridan vs Tri Valley
Chillicothe vs Miami Trace
Jackson @ McClain
Warren vs Parkersburg
Wheelersburg vs Minford
Athens @ River Valley
Waverly vs South Webster
Zane Trace @ Unioto
Ironton vs Spring Valley WVa
Piketon vs Paint Valley
Fairfield Leesburg vs Manchester
Whiteoak vs Peebles

...more ???

[pfloyd]

Saturday Dec 8th Partial Menu :

Unioto @ Huntington
Fairfield Union @ Bloom Carroll
Piketon vs Adena
Logan Elm vs Liberty Union
Zane Trace vs Paint Valley
Logan @ Gahanna

Big E Classic (Fairland)

2:00 Chesapeake vs Athens
4:00 St. Joe Central Catholic
6:00 ???
8:00 Fairland vs Huntington Prep


...more ??? ...

[HamPorter]

Love seeing schedules, it just makes it feel all the closer to game time

[eagles73Taylor]

Piketon Tip Off Classic


6:15 Waverly vs Athens

This game will make history, the first time since 1970 that the varsity Waverly boys basketball team will play in Piketons gym!

[VetteMan]

Piketon Tip Off Classic


6:15 Waverly vs Athens

This game will make history, the first time since 1970 that the varsity Waverly boys basketball team will play in Piketons gym!

each each other

I know that all 4 Pike Co. schools always play in the holiday tourn. up at Waverly. is there any reason that they don't schedule each other during the regular season?