Warren to the OVAC?

[Raider6309]

Saw on the OVA athletics forum it was in the parkersburg paper. Is it true?

[EasternDspy]

OVAC rules state you must play 5 football games and 8 basketball games vs league to qualify for postseason play. Also Warren will have to have 2 open dates for the basketball tourney. Since they are OVAC they could pettion to become an eastern district team.

[Native Warrior]

If it is true then I could not be any happier. Although it will be a little sad not belonging to the SEOAL. Wish the league could somehow survive but it does not look like that is possible.Good luck to the Warriors as they move forward and to all SEOAL schools . Go Blue !!!

[86LancerLover]

This would be a good move and would be a step up in competition. As for moving to the East District, that would not be a smart move.

[swamisez]

Warren in football would then play (annual basis based on geographic proximity):
Fort Frye
Caldwell
Parkersburg South
Frontier
Shenandoah
Meadowbrook
Buckeye Trail
Magnolia
Paden City
Cambridge?

In basketball they've picked up Wheeling Park recently so there is some familiarity there also weekend tournaments allow for there to be games with all kinds of opponents in the conference.

Hopefully Warren keeps some matchups with existing SEOAL teams if they do leave. Would like to keep up that history of games with the likes of Gallia, Logan, and Jackson.

[Raider6309]

Warren approves renovation
Funds approved for Warren Middle School

February 18, 2015
By JACKIE RUNION , Marietta Times
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VINCENT - Those who are familiar with it might not recognize Barlow-Vincent Elementary School next year once it becomes Warren Middle School, considering there will be a new additions- more walls and a room entirely for band.

As part of its redistricting plan to convert Barlow-Vincent to a middle school, the Warren Local Board of Education approved a resolution to move forward in the design phase.

At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the board authorized the use of an estimated principal amount not to exceed $4 million to allow the school district to reimburse its general funds and permanent improvement fund as it moves forward with its renovation project designed to bring Warren Middle School to reality.

"We're doing it as fiscally responsible as possible, because our taxpayers trust us," said Superintendent Kyle Newton. "We talked about what we can afford, and this is it. We're putting away enough money."

The plan, which is being coordinated with JBA Architects of Newark, will include an addition to Barlow-Vincent that will include five additional classrooms, a bathroom suite and an entire band room with storage to properly bring the music program out of the cafeteria and under one roof.

In addition, the total renovation project will include the addition of permanent walls throughout the central part of the building, an overhaul of the school's heating and air conditioning system and the elimination of the extra trailers used for instruction, all which Newton said will come at a projected cost between $3.5 million and $4 million.

"It's all open, and they're not permanent walls," Newton said. "When this concept was done in the '60s, there was just a courtyard, and over time it's gotten to a point where it's not conducive to instruction."

The central classrooms in Barlow-Vincent will be equipped with standing, permanent walls with an HVAC system that circulates throughout, a concept not currently in place with the temporary set-up.

Newton described the project as a focus on four areas: Air quality; safety in regard to walls and hallway access; more restrooms feasible for the size of the student body and the elimination of the trailers.

Board members noted that after the building was surveyed, workers discovered a gas line in the ground in front of the building and is working with surveyors to determine if the line is still active.

"We might have to move the addition because of it, so we're hoping to find it isn't being used anymore," said board member Bob Crum.

The district is planning for the middle school to be fully equipped for new computer labs and special facilities, along with the ability to eliminate the need for the cafeteria to be used for things like band and music.

The district will begin the bidding process once design phases are complete, with construction going on throughout summer with the majority expected for completion by fall.

"This allows us as a district to proceed, so that if there's any upfront costs, that we can go ahead and pay them out of our general fund," said Treasurer Melcie Wells. "Then when we get the funding after bids are done, we can reimburse ourselves."

Along with the renovations, Newton noted that there are still two intervention specialist positions and two art and music positions open, and that the district is beginning external interviews.

addition to the redistricting plans, the board also, approved Warren Local Schools to join the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, which includes more than 50 schools.

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[efarns]

Warren in football would then play (annual basis based on geographic proximity):
Fort Frye
Caldwell
Parkersburg South
Frontier
Shenandoah
Meadowbrook
Buckeye Trail
Magnolia
Paden City
Cambridge?

In basketball they've picked up Wheeling Park recently so there is some familiarity there also weekend tournaments allow for there to be games with all kinds of opponents in the conference.

Hopefully Warren keeps some matchups with existing SEOAL teams if they do leave. Would like to keep up that history of games with the likes of Gallia, Logan, and Jackson.

Hmmm, that's tough to say. Parkersburg South is a great game for them. Other than that? The closer schools are mostly much smaller districts. Maybe Fort Frye or Caldwell would want to stiffen up their schedules? Meadowbrook and Cambridge look good on paper, but they play a full ECOL schedule, so I don't know how many open games they potentially have.

[warrior90]

They have union local on the schedule this year and meadowbrook for football. I can see them playing teams like that and St. Clairsville, John Marshall, Park South, Cambridge, Fort Frye, maybe Monroe Central. They will not play Paden, Magnolia, Trail, Tyler or Frontier in football or basketball as they are very small schools. Might play some of those in other sports.

[EasternDspy]

Caldwell is D4 in basketball and you played them. Also in the past Warren has played Frontier.

[Jakefromstatefarm]

Wouldn't mind seeing Warren on the schedules in the future for Caldwell. When do the re-calculations for divisions occur? Will Warren be staying D4 in football?

[Steely Dan]

Little known fact. In the formative years of the P.V.L. (Pioneer Valley League) that eventually became the PVC that we all talk about today, Vincent Warren was part of the PVL. I can easily see them slipping in a game with Monroe Central, Caldwell, or Shenandoah to help meet the OVAC requirements. These schools are not much further apart than Fort Frye, so it could certainly be considered. Football would be easy, the other sports leave more options.

[Native Warrior]

That is correct Steely. Football games were played on Saturday afternoons back then. OVAC will provide many options for our Boys and Girls in Blue. Fifty or so teams comprise the league which means countless levels of competition that can be scheduled. Hopefully Warren will be accepted to the OVAC and be a positive addition. Could create new opportunities for exposure for our athletes in all sports ! Optimistic and excited about the future of Warrior Nation!

[BACFBasketball]

The OVAC has no scheduling requirements for member schools. You do not have to schedule the minimum required to be eligible for the championship.

Ether leave room in your schedule for it (which you must play the required number of games) or just not be eligible to earn the championship in that particular sport.

WV teams in OVAC 5A are also members of TRAC, which does have mandatory scheduling requirements.

[Daddy_Tiger]

The OVAC has no scheduling requirements for member schools. You do not have to schedule the minimum required to be eligible for the championship.

Ether leave room in your schedule for it (which you must play the required number of games) or just not be eligible to earn the championship in that particular sport.

WV teams in OVAC 5A are also members of TRAC, which does have mandatory scheduling requirements.

Every sport has a minimum. For basketball:

To be eligible for the playoffs, six (6) games must be played [or eight (8) games scheduled] with Conference opponents before the established cutoff date.

[warrior90]

The OVAC has no scheduling requirements for member schools. You do not have to schedule the minimum required to be eligible for the championship.

Ether leave room in your schedule for it (which you must play the required number of games) or just not be eligible to earn the championship in that particular sport.

WV teams in OVAC 5A are also members of TRAC, which does have mandatory scheduling requirements.

Every sport has a minimum. For basketball:

To be eligible for the playoffs, six (6) games must be played [or eight (8) games scheduled] with Conference opponents before the established cutoff date.

What is meant by conference? If we are 5A then we have to play 6 or schedule 8 versus 5A or versus any team? I am assuming versus 5A? Is that correct?

[efarns]

I think it's any division in the conference, but wins over the higher division teams count for more points.

[enigmaax]

What is meant by conference? If we are 5A then we have to play 6 or schedule 8 versus 5A or versus any team? I am assuming versus 5A? Is that correct?

If you go to the ovac.org site and click the Formats tab, there are links to the explanation of Ratings among other things for various sports.

The basketball ratings document is from 2009-10 season (there are some other links that I can't open, not sure if one of them is an updated version) and shows only up to 4A classes so I'm not sure of the exact changes since the additional class was added, but I assume the premise has stayed the same. The short answer to your question is that the opponents can be any class but (similiar to the OHSAA football ratings) the bigger the class, the more the points earned. Here are a couple of quick points:

- 1st level points: 4A = 60 pts; 3A = 50 pts; 2A = 40 pts; 1A = 30 pts
- 1st level points are awarded for ALL games (OVAC or non-conference opponents)
- 2nd level points are 2 points per win by a defeated OVAC opponent
- There are no 2nd level points for wins by a non-conference opponent
- In order to be eligible for the championship, a team must play at least 8 conference opponents

Football has a similar system for determining a champion with a couple of key differences:
- 2nd level points are 10 points per defeated opponent (appears to be both OVAC and non-conference opponents)
- In order to be eligible for the championship, a team must play one game more than half of the schedule against OVAC opponents (at least 6 OVAC games for a normal 10-game schedule; at least 5 for a 9-game schedule)

[EasternDspy]

OVAC.ORG click on standings to see all the teams.

[surfsider]

Could see Warren playing John Marshall, Parkersburg South, possibly Caldwell, Martins Ferry (the Riders will play anyone, anywhere), Union Local, and St. Clairsville in football. Basketball would be easier if you'd throw in games with Monroe Central, River, Frontier.

[BACFBasketball]

Yes, every sport has a minimum. But as a school, you can pick and choose which sports you want to compete for the conference title and which sports you don't want to. You can play 0 OVAC basketball games every year and not play in the tournament or you could play 10 every year (and play in tournament or not play in tournament).