D7 R27 2025

[dnis30]

Hillsdale and Lucas have been pushed from R25 to R27 for 2025. With the region already having Danville, Trimble, Newark Catholic, River, and Waterford, it shapes up to be a highly competitive and a much stronger R27. Thoughts on a winner? Sleepers?

Region 27
Beallsville
Bishop Rosecrans
Bridgeport
Catholic Central
Conotton Valley
Crestline
*Danville
Fairfield Christian Academy
Federal Hocking
Fisher Catholic
Frontier
*Hillsdale
Loudonville
*Lucas
Miller
Millersport
*Newark Catholic
*River
Shadyside
South Gallia
Southern
Strasburg-Franklin
Symmes Valley
*Trimble
Tuscarawas Central Catholic
*Waterford

[Play60Football]

I mean i'd say the teams you have highlighted are the usual suspects right. Danville & Hillsdale played in a state semi last year and are now gonna battle in the region. Don't know what each returns, Hillsdales QB was a So. but Danville is always Danville. Waterford seems to be on a great trajectory back down in D7 wouldn't shock me if they make a run. Trimble, Lucas, River have solid programs so who knows. NC is so weird being down for a few years now, but theres still that NC on the helmet.... IF they can get into the top 16 with their schedule they could win the region.... or at least I think they can.

[dnis30]

I mean i'd say the teams you have highlighted are the usual suspects right. Danville & Hillsdale played in a state semi last year and are now gonna battle in the region. Don't know what each returns, Hillsdales QB was a So. but Danville is always Danville. Waterford seems to be on a great trajectory back down in D7 wouldn't shock me if they make a run. Trimble, Lucas, River have solid programs so who knows. NC is so weird being down for a few years now, but theres still that NC on the helmet.... IF they can get into the top 16 with their schedule they could win the region.... or at least I think they can.

What is going on with Newark Catholic? Is it coaching? Or just a downturn in talent? Sounds like their schedule is not helping.
I agree. It is weird seeing them go 1-9.


I keep hearing Waterford as a sleeper to win the region.

[shoelace]

Saw NC last year and unless they pick up a ton of new players they will be lucky to be in that top 16. They are nothing like the NC teams that Paint Valley played a few years back.

[Splashshooter]

I mean i'd say the teams you have highlighted are the usual suspects right. Danville & Hillsdale played in a state semi last year and are now gonna battle in the region. Don't know what each returns, Hillsdales QB was a So. but Danville is always Danville. Waterford seems to be on a great trajectory back down in D7 wouldn't shock me if they make a run. Trimble, Lucas, River have solid programs so who knows. NC is so weird being down for a few years now, but theres still that NC on the helmet.... IF they can get into the top 16 with their schedule they could win the region.... or at least I think they can.

What is going on with Newark Catholic? Is it coaching? Or just a downturn in talent? Sounds like their schedule is not helping.
I agree. It is weird seeing them go 1-9.


I keep hearing Waterford as a sleeper to win the region.

Waterford definitely has the talent, but depends on how bad they want it.

[formerfcfan]

I mean i'd say the teams you have highlighted are the usual suspects right. Danville & Hillsdale played in a state semi last year and are now gonna battle in the region. Don't know what each returns, Hillsdales QB was a So. but Danville is always Danville. Waterford seems to be on a great trajectory back down in D7 wouldn't shock me if they make a run. Trimble, Lucas, River have solid programs so who knows. NC is so weird being down for a few years now, but theres still that NC on the helmet.... IF they can get into the top 16 with their schedule they could win the region.... or at least I think they can.

What is going on with Newark Catholic? Is it coaching? Or just a downturn in talent? Sounds like their schedule is not helping.
I agree. It is weird seeing them go 1-9.

Their issue is they’ve had the two smallest classes in terms of boys enrollment back-to-back, and Granville got a couple one-year rentals on 3-year starters for them before last season. Teams like Eastern (Beaver) would’ve gone 1-9 on that schedule, too.

[Play60Football]

I mean i'd say the teams you have highlighted are the usual suspects right. Danville & Hillsdale played in a state semi last year and are now gonna battle in the region. Don't know what each returns, Hillsdales QB was a So. but Danville is always Danville. Waterford seems to be on a great trajectory back down in D7 wouldn't shock me if they make a run. Trimble, Lucas, River have solid programs so who knows. NC is so weird being down for a few years now, but theres still that NC on the helmet.... IF they can get into the top 16 with their schedule they could win the region.... or at least I think they can.

What is going on with Newark Catholic? Is it coaching? Or just a downturn in talent? Sounds like their schedule is not helping.
I agree. It is weird seeing them go 1-9.

Their issue is they’ve had the two smallest classes in terms of boys enrollment back-to-back, and Granville got a couple one-year rentals on 3-year starters for them before last season. Teams like Eastern (Beaver) would’ve gone 1-9 on that schedule, too.

That was kind of my thinking, they've clearly had a drop in some talent.... comparative to who their playing. But how some of these other schools in this region are "battle tested" doesn't compare to NC.

[dnis30]

What is going on with Newark Catholic? Is it coaching? Or just a downturn in talent? Sounds like their schedule is not helping.
I agree. It is weird seeing them go 1-9.

Their issue is they’ve had the two smallest classes in terms of boys enrollment back-to-back, and Granville got a couple one-year rentals on 3-year starters for them before last season. Teams like Eastern (Beaver) would’ve gone 1-9 on that schedule, too.

That was kind of my thinking, they've clearly had a drop in some talent.... comparative to who their playing. But how some of these other schools in this region are "battle tested" doesn't compare to NC.

I agree with your battle tested comment.

[dnis30]

I mean i'd say the teams you have highlighted are the usual suspects right. Danville & Hillsdale played in a state semi last year and are now gonna battle in the region. Don't know what each returns, Hillsdales QB was a So. but Danville is always Danville. Waterford seems to be on a great trajectory back down in D7 wouldn't shock me if they make a run. Trimble, Lucas, River have solid programs so who knows. NC is so weird being down for a few years now, but theres still that NC on the helmet.... IF they can get into the top 16 with their schedule they could win the region.... or at least I think they can.

What is going on with Newark Catholic? Is it coaching? Or just a downturn in talent? Sounds like their schedule is not helping.
I agree. It is weird seeing them go 1-9.


I keep hearing Waterford as a sleeper to win the region.

Waterford definitely has the talent, but depends on how bad they want it.

I know Hillsdale is returning darn near the entire team. Danville should be stout again as well. Lucas will be decent, still a bit young.
Not sure about Trimble. It sounds like Waterford can make a run at week 13 if they get after it. We shall see.

[mattash]

hopefully Symmes Valley makes playoffs this year. they have a ton of talent coming up. it’s been rough since Webb left

[dnis30]

I'm hearing Miller may be a player in this region. Anyone have an update on what they have coming back?

[Skyhawk412]

I know for sure that Zander Bice is back for Miller and also know that Logan Doughty will not play for Miller, as he is graduating. I don’t know about anybody else

[greygoose]

I'm hearing Miller may be a major player in this region. Anyone have an update on what they have coming back?

Miller was a senior heavy team with Bice really being the only major player returning. Depending on their schedule I’d think they’re looking at 4-5 wins just based on who graduated

[icanpickem]

Miller:
@ Alexander
@ Frontier
Racine Southern
@ Berne Union
Grove City Christian
Fisher Catholic'
@ Fairfield Christian
Rosecrans
@ Beallsville
@ Millersport

Not exactly murders row

[dnis30]

Miller:
@ Alexander
@ Frontier
Racine Southern
@ Berne Union
Grove City Christian
Fisher Catholic'
@ Fairfield Christian
Rosecrans
@ Beallsville
@ Millersport

Not exactly murders row

Good Lord. That schedule is weak as all get out. Hahaha.

[dnis30]

I know for sure that Zander Bice is back for Miller and also know that Logan Doughty will not play for Miller, as he is graduating. I don’t know about anybody else

Thanks for the info!

[dnis30]

I'm hearing Miller may be a major player in this region. Anyone have an update on what they have coming back?

Miller was a senior heavy team with Bice really being the only major player returning. Depending on their schedule I’d think they’re looking at 4-5 wins just based on who graduated

So a borderline playoff team, not a regional championship contender. Thanks for the info!

[gobucs20]

What has happened to newark catholic football. Previously had won 8 state championships and we're always a power. Last year 1-9.

[greygoose]

What has happened to newark catholic football. Previously had won 8 state championships and we're always a power. Last year 1-9.

Everyone wants to blame the schedule, they’ve always played a tough schedule. I think what has happened to them is that the times finally caught up with them in that they’re now not immune to a 2-3-4 year slump of talent and numbers. Couple that with their schedule and you get 1-9, so now like many D6-7 teams they’re waiting for that next group or 2 of classes to come through to get back to winning. They’re not that reload team anymore.

[shoelace]

What has happened to newark catholic football. Previously had won 8 state championships and we're always a power. Last year 1-9.

Everyone wants to blame the schedule, they’ve always played a tough schedule. I think what has happened to them is that the times finally caught up with them in that they’re now not immune to a 2-3-4 year slump of talent and numbers. Couple that with their schedule and you get 1-9, so now like many D6-7 teams they’re waiting for that next group or 2 of classes to come through to get back to winning. They’re not that reload team anymore.

Very true in much that you said! I was shocked in the product they put on the field and the “size” of the product lol. I believe they have a young HC and it has shown as well so it has been a combination of factors for sure. Maybe this is the season things start getting back to normal for them.