R17 Final #1 Kirtland vs #2 South Range

[Paper Tigers]

Kirtland is en route to another State Semifinal Appearance. Laverde’s Kirtland Hornets have won 53 consecutive football games. His resume goes something like this:

196-17
State Champions in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018 (all DVI), 2019, 2020 (DV)
State Runner Up in 2012, 2014, 2017
52-8 in the playoffs

Kirtland might have the best small school program not named Coldwater or Marion Local in the United States let alone Ohio.

Thats just wild. Consistent. And they don't say much either. They just show up big in big games.

[Kirkland80]

What do you think are some of the differences between Kirtland's team this year and last year?

None really. We’re basically the same team. I’d say passing if anything but we never really do much of that. We like to ground and pound and try to wear teams out. Same blueprint as always

AT LAST someone finally asked the Hornet the one question that remains the same and why the consistency. Everyone wants to think weight room, weight room, but let's be honest if that were the key every school would open it 24-7, 365 days a year. The blueprint Hornets found to work and have stuck to like the bible, they haven't tried to evolve into something they're not. They're a hard hitting, aggressive defense, play all 4 quarters team that doesn't make the mistake or it is limited. They block well up front and rarely do you see tackles missed while on defense plus all helmets to the ball at the snap. Been waiting for this to be said for quite sometime, this team knows who they are and who they're not and they do exactly what they are pretty darn good every play.

It's been a few years ago when I listened to a lecture given by Minsters HC, at that time they had just won the state and he discussed the MAC and the consistency within each program. One thing they do every year multiple times a year is have the upper classmen coach practice for the JV and Freshman players. The coaches are there mind you but the players are in control of everything throughout practice, he said this is a good way to relay the information and gets the Upperclassmen and Younger guys involved with one another. He said it's a fun practice for everyone involved and the Upperclassmen then start to relay the information and are teaching players the way they are taught. He said it helps the Upperclassmen as well start to process the information from a different perspective and gave them a greater understanding while building bonds within the team from top to bottom.

Okay, you're right the "weight room, weight room," has nothing to do with it LOL.

[greygoose]

^^^^stop trying to imitate a good posters name on here and get something for yourself^^^^

[Kirkland80]

^^^^stop trying to imitate a good posters name on here and get something for yourself^^^^

That's hilarious. There's one poster on here with a similar username and if you can't see the polar opposites we are you need help. Not to mention he's been banned and I haven't so the only reason I can see you calling him a "good poster" is that you agree with his posts and not mine. Sorry you feel the need to try to get me banned only because you hate it that I won't agree with you when you try to claim the weight room has no bearing on the success of the Kirtland program. But if you look back you might find that it was "a good poster on here" who first mentioned the strength program at KHS. Just a thought. Have a good day bud.

[greygoose]

^^^^stop trying to imitate a good posters name on here and get something for yourself^^^^

That's hilarious. There's one poster on here with a similar username and if you can't see the polar opposites we are you need help. Not to mention he's been banned and I haven't so the only reason I can see you calling him a "good poster" is that you agree with his posts and not mine. Sorry you feel the need to try to get me banned only because you hate it that I won't agree with you when you try to claim the weight room has no bearing on the success of the Kirtland program. But if you look back you might find that it was "a good poster on here" who first mentioned the strength program at KHS. Just a thought. Have a good day bud.

Stop trolling

[Kirkland80]

^^^^stop trying to imitate a good posters name on here and get something for yourself^^^^

That's hilarious. There's one poster on here with a similar username and if you can't see the polar opposites we are you need help. Not to mention he's been banned and I haven't so the only reason I can see you calling him a "good poster" is that you agree with his posts and not mine. Sorry you feel the need to try to get me banned only because you hate it that I won't agree with you when you try to claim the weight room has no bearing on the success of the Kirtland program. But if you look back you might find that it was "a good poster on here" who first mentioned the strength program at KHS. Just a thought. Have a good day bud.

Stop trolling

WOW! You just did a quintessential troll move and then tell me to stop trolling. Again, hilarious.

[Kirkland80]

This will definitely be the biggest test in many games for Kirtland. But it's precisely what the program is built and suited for. I look for the streak to continue this week and through the state championship game.

[Kirtland80]

This will definitely be the biggest test in many games for Kirtland. But it's precisely what the program is built and suited for. I look for the streak to continue this week and through the state championship game.

If you are truly from Kirtland, what’s the city called?

[greyghost]

This will definitely be the biggest test in many games for Kirtland. But it's precisely what the program is built and suited for. I look for the streak to continue this week and through the state championship game.

If you are truly from Kirtland, what’s the city called?

Oh, I see what you are doing. Nicely played there. Reminds me of a guy who gets all those usernames and then bashes Ironton and even argues with himself. So, if you are truly from Kirtland what IS the city called?

[frankie]

Kirtland80 Good luck. Could be your toughest test this season, but I like your chances for the win.

[Kirtland80]

Kirtland80 Good luck. Could be your toughest test this season, but I like your chances for the win.

Thanks bud. Good luck to your team as well. This should be a dandy. I definitely want the win but won’t be heartbroken if we lose. We’ve had a good run if so

[Kirkland80]

This will definitely be the biggest test in many games for Kirtland. But it's precisely what the program is built and suited for. I look for the streak to continue this week and through the state championship game.

If you are truly from Kirtland, what’s the city called?

I'm originally from Kirtland Hills bub. Nice try though.

[Kirtland80]

This will definitely be the biggest test in many games for Kirtland. But it's precisely what the program is built and suited for. I look for the streak to continue this week and through the state championship game.

If you are truly from Kirtland, what’s the city called?

I'm originally from Kirtland Hills bub. Nice try though.

Everyone from here or associated with Kirtland knows it…

[Kirkland80]

If you are truly from Kirtland, what’s the city called?

I'm originally from Kirtland Hills bub. Nice try though.

Everyone from here or associated with Kirtland knows it…

Keep fishing bub. Your frenzy is entertaining.

[Kirkland80]

This will definitely be the biggest test in many games for Kirtland. But it's precisely what the program is built and suited for. I look for the streak to continue this week and through the state championship game.

If you are truly from Kirtland, what’s the city called?

Oh, I see what you are doing. Nicely played there. Reminds me of a guy who gets all those usernames and then bashes Ironton and even argues with himself. So, if you are truly from Kirtland what IS the city called?

Please don't group me in with that dude. LOL

[Kirtland80]

I'm originally from Kirtland Hills bub. Nice try though.

Everyone from here or associated with Kirtland knows it…

Keep fishing bub. Your frenzy is entertaining.

I figured you wouldn’t know it

[Kirkland80]

Everyone from here or associated with Kirtland knows it…

Keep fishing bub. Your frenzy is entertaining.

I figured you wouldn’t know it

Yea, keep reaching bub. Us warbler guys are pretty tough to get one over on. You do know what I'm referring to don't you?

[greygoose]

^^^^So so sad^^^^

[Kirkland80]

^^^^So so sad^^^^

I agree. Can't even post on this site without someone accusing me of being someone else. And to group me, or anyone, in with Paladin should be a crime punishable by banning LOL. Everyone loves to hate that guy. I don't know why people can't leave others to their differing opinions without trying to run them off the site. As you said, "so, so sad."

[frankie]

Kirtland80 Good luck. Could be your toughest test this season, but I like your chances for the win.

Thanks bud. Good luck to your team as well. This should be a dandy. I definitely want the win but won’t be heartbroken if we lose. We’ve had a good run if so

Ironton fan here.