August 25, 2023 River Valley 13 - 34 South Gallia

[sandstorm23]

I think it’s time to split these two schools into two separate school districts. It could help unify RV

[meatswinger]

I think it’s time to split these two schools into two separate school districts. It could help unify RV

Agreed. I’ve always thought that.

[sandstorm23]

Is there a reason why the split hasn’t taken place yet?

[MTSWNGRVSG]

Let’s talk about tonight instead of past history! The young men that will be playing in this game! Both teams have a lot of young players! These young men only have so many opportunities to play the game of football and tonight is about them! Football is different from any other game in that you only have a short window to play in. Other sports you can play for little bit longer such as basketball. Heck you can play golf for a very long time.

[Footballfan2013]

I’m confused as to what more of an advantage River Valley needs? When the new high schools were built Charla Evans and company did RV a monumental favor with the new location. They are now able to draw from City school areas as well as from Southwestern which was one of 2 elementary schools making up SG. Those days are over as Southwestern is primarily a RV school now. Since the new high schools have been built we’ve seen a growth in Rv and their athletics program but at some point you’ve got to start competing against schools similar in size. RV should dominate most area schools with its enrollment and facilities. It should be noted they’ve had some great athletes and coaches but can’t seem to put it all together why?

[Lucky Charms]

I wonder if we could get Jack in the Box to be the official sponsor for the Jack Bowl and maybe they could buy a trophy and then give free pizza to the winners.

[sandstorm23]

I’m confused as to what more of an advantage River Valley needs? When the new high schools were built Charla Evans and company did RV a monumental favor with the new location. They are now able to draw from City school areas as well as from Southwestern which was one of 2 elementary schools making up SG. Those days are over as Southwestern is primarily a RV school now. Since the new high schools have been built we’ve seen a growth in Rv and their athletics program but at some point you’ve got to start competing against schools similar in size. RV should dominate most area schools with its enrollment and facilities. It should be noted they’ve had some great athletes and coaches but can’t seem to put it all together why?

All fair and good questions. I wish I had some answers for you.

[svac83]

If RV loses this one, it's time to clean house. SG graduates about 35-40 kids a year. RV graduates north of a hundred every year.

Sadly and unfortunately, this is the entire problem with River Valley. No culture=no growth. River Valley has had 8 coaches in 33 years. That’s one every 4 years. River Valley is also 78-230 all time since its doors opened. They need a culture makeover. Crazy part is they’ve had some really good coaches, too. Jack James, Merrill Triplett, etc.

South Gallia on the other hand has only been open since 1996 and has 83 wins all time. South Gallia does have a culture of wanting to win.

You can’t blame one coach or one staff when it’s a systemic problem. Plus, there’s still, to date, division among the previous schools in the county.

Pretty sure there was a coach at RV who didn't win a game for several years in a row. GA has had similar issues with getting kids out to play. With their enrollment, GA should dress 60-70 a year, easily. The kids they have on the team play really well and this is no way a dig at them or the coaches there. I'm just old enough to remember Saunders and Boko fielding small armies in blue and white, as opposed to 45 or so.

[svac83]

Sadly and unfortunately, this is the entire problem with River Valley. No culture=no growth. River Valley has had 8 coaches in 33 years. That’s one every 4 years. River Valley is also 78-230 all time since its doors opened. They need a culture makeover. Crazy part is they’ve had some really good coaches, too. Jack James, Merrill Triplett, etc.

South Gallia on the other hand has only been open since 1996 and has 83 wins all time. South Gallia does have a culture of wanting to win.

You can’t blame one coach or one staff when it’s a systemic problem. Plus, there’s still, to date, division among the previous schools in the county.

Pretty sure there was a coach at RV who didn't win a game for several years in a row. GA has had similar issues with getting kids out to play. With their enrollment, GA should dress 60-70 a year, easily. The kids they have on the team play really well and this is no way a dig at them or the coaches there. I'm just old enough to remember Saunders and Boko fielding small armies in blue and white, as opposed to 45 or so.

Gallia academy was a much bigger school then. Also did you have 12 boys playing golf, 20 some playing soccer and 15 to 20 running cross country?

[MisterGalliaGuy2016]

Pretty sure there was a coach at RV who didn't win a game for several years in a row. GA has had similar issues with getting kids out to play. With their enrollment, GA should dress 60-70 a year, easily. The kids they have on the team play really well and this is no way a dig at them or the coaches there. I'm just old enough to remember Saunders and Boko fielding small armies in blue and white, as opposed to 45 or so.

Gallia academy was a much bigger school then. Also did you have 12 boys playing golf, 20 some playing soccer and 15 to 20 running cross country?

I see your point, but Ironton is in division V and they offer XC and golf, per their district website. Not sure about soccer, but even with that said, they offer two of the three you mentioned, they're a division lower, yet usually dress more kids for football.

[Raiderball]

SWE was never part of SG. When SG opened in the old HT building students from SWE were given the option to attend the either RV or SG. It varies from year to year the number from SWE attending either school.
I agree with you though, with the numbers advantage RV should dominate this series.

I’m confused as to what more of an advantage River Valley needs? When the new high schools were built Charla Evans and company did RV a monumental favor with the new location. They are now able to draw from City school areas as well as from Southwestern which was one of 2 elementary schools making up SG. Those days are over as Southwestern is primarily a RV school now. Since the new high schools have been built we’ve seen a growth in Rv and their athletics program but at some point you’ve got to start competing against schools similar in size. RV should dominate most area schools with its enrollment and facilities. It should be noted they’ve had some great athletes and coaches but can’t seem to put it all together why?

[noreply66]

18/07 South Gallia

[93Bulldog]

18/07 South Gallia

That is completely different than score stream?

Final? For sure?

[Footballfan2013]

SWE was never part of SG. When SG opened in the old HT building students from SWE were given the option to attend the either RV or SG. It varies from year to year the number from SWE attending either school.
I agree with you though, with the numbers advantage RV should dominate this series.

I’m confused as to what more of an advantage River Valley needs? When the new high schools were built Charla Evans and company did RV a monumental favor with the new location. They are now able to draw from City school areas as well as from Southwestern which was one of 2 elementary schools making up SG. Those days are over as Southwestern is primarily a RV school now. Since the new high schools have been built we’ve seen a growth in Rv and their athletics program but at some point you’ve got to start competing against schools similar in size. RV should dominate most area schools with its enrollment and facilities. It should be noted they’ve had some great athletes and coaches but can’t seem to put it all together why?

All I know is that when I was in school SG held jr high football practice as well as basketball practice at Southwestern and slowly but surely more and more students inevitably switched to RV due to proximity of new school as well as Gallia Academy. RV should not only dominate Sg which is primarily just Hannan Trace but all of the small schools on their schedule. I would love to see all the schools in this county thrive at some point. Somehow SG with its size has remained competitive for the most part across most sports. What is in the water in 256er land?

[Sggrad06]

34-13 south Gallia

[Footballfan2013]

34-13 south Gallia

The Rebels are starting this season out strong. What’s the strength of the team this year?

[MTSWNGRVSG]

Congratulations Rebels!

[mattash]

August 25, 2023 River Valley 13 - 34 South Gallia

[sandstorm23]

Congrats SG. That’s gotta feel pretty good. The hard work and dedication of that program overpowered RV.

[LICKING COUNTY FAN]

Congratulations on the win.