Chillicothe making pitch to join SCOL

[Blackcobra]

BVMv4life Chillicothe is far from a powerhouse in basketball. Few years yes but over the long haul NO. You could make that statement for a program say like Portsmouth OH. I would estimate that only people from Chillicothe View them as a Powerehouse over the past 20 years. The have good athletes but their program isnt strong. Fudamentals are weak and they dont utilize their strengths to their potential. They should be beating people (most) by 20 every game.

Chillicothe has had more success in the last 7 years than aruably any team south of columbus Dr.Basektball. going for their 5th district title this year in the KEllough era I believe. I will agree with you that overall we might not be a powerhouse but no one is seeing the success that my Cavs are having as of late. I dont know how 4 disctrict titles in 5 years is not a powerhouse.[/quo

Chillicothe will not enjoy the next 6 years of Basketball. 5 district titles are you serious? i see that is the problem a powerhouse is 5 state titles or even let it go with 5 regional titles. But just 5 district titles means you cant finish. To continue to do the same thing and expect a different result is defined as insanity.

[Rabeanos0512]

Dr.Basketball.....I question your basketball knowledge. You are making yourself look dumb with your comments. 5 district titles not impressive? please give me teams that have done that in the last 5 years in the area.......i'll wait. or to your standards 5 regional titles....i'll wait #smh

[Rabeanos0512]

We only have 4 so im not gettin ahead of myself. HOPEFULLY 5 after this year

[Blackcobra]

We only have 4 so im not gettin ahead of myself. HOPEFULLY 5 after this year

Im just saying ive watched them play 4 times this year and they are not impressive, regional and state titles are impressive. A team can have 10 district titles if its an easy road. Chilli just has reputation of choking. Not finishing. If your one of the bigger schools in a district with athletes youre gonna win if you dont something is wrong.

[Rabeanos0512]

We only have 4 so im not gettin ahead of myself. HOPEFULLY 5 after this year

Im just saying ive watched them play 4 times this year and they are not impressive, regional and state titles are impressive. A team can have 10 district titles if its an easy road. Chilli just has reputation of choking. Not finishing. If your one of the bigger schools in a district with athletes youre gonna win if you dont something is wrong.

When have we "Choked"??

[Rabeanos0512]

I am way off topic and I do apologize. Those of you who know me, Rabeanos12, I have the tendency to do that!

Go CAVS! Lets get the W tonight!

[bvmv4life]

Dr whoever...LOL yea I see ur basketball knowledge being low..how could u make a case for Portsmouth being a powerhouse?? Maybe in the 80's and early 90's..taking nothing away from the Trojans who I have the utmost respect for but until the last two years under Collins...Chillicothe was mopping floor with Portsmouth..if u look at the forecast for the Cavs the future is very,very bright basketball and football,so while u haters are eating crow,ill be laughing....lol lol lol GO CAVS!!!

[trojandave]

As I told bvmv4life last night at the Chillicothe/Sheridan district semifinal, the Cavaliers WON A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP as a member of the SEOAL.......with the non-conference schedule they play, playing in the SEOAL doesn't hurt CHS at all.......the only "long" trip that Chillicothe has in the SEOAL is Warren.......everybody else is relatively close.

I know that joining a league is about more than one sport, but I really don't see any beneficial upgrade on the hardwood to the Cavaliers leaving the SEOAL........I know that right now the SEOAL is MUCH stronger than the SCOL in basketball, which historically has been Chillicothe's most prominent sport.........Portsmouth's and Warren's basketball programs look to be good for the next 5-6 years, so the SEOAL competition looks to be strong in hoops for CHS........and Logan should rebound soon after some down years.

Maybe joining the SCOL might be better for Chillicothe for all sports, but definitely not for basketball, which is one of the two main revenue sports, along with football of course. Playing in the SCOL may bring bigger crowds for basketball, though, with the proximity of the schools, thereby putting more money in CHS's pocketbook.

[Blackcobra]

I like the Cavs Really but I have to agree that if you look at the stats from 06-present you are at the top of your league only the league has become easy. Basketball would not be an easy road in the SCOL. With the Cumberland boy from Wilmington potentially going to Hillsboro or Greenfield The outlook is not easy for the Cavs. Key word easy. I really think the competition would be better in Basketball. I also feel the AD at Chilli is a good man.

[Blackcobra]

I happened to see a few games at the Greenfield March Madness youth Tourney The Chillicothe and Hillsboro 6th grade game was a great game with the Cavs winning by 2 buckets looks like it will make for an interesting league I was impressed. Add Wilmington to the mix and keep Portsmouth on the Schedule we are talking some good games for the next 5 years at least.

[ztpioneers1]

I agree with trojandave. The SEOAL is much stronger in basketball compared to the SCOL. I know in the last 6 or 7 years the SCOl from top to bottom has been poor and not too many teams have advanced far in the tournament. It might change in the future like black cobra indicated with a bunch of six graders.

[Hitchbone64]

It shall be guaranteed that the success rate of a Varsity program is not tied to the success rate of 6th graders. However, if you don't teach them the technique, than you can correlate losing programs. Case in point at Miami Trace and Washington Courthouse. For the past two years I've seen one of the middle school teams have outstanding technique, while the other team struggled with the concept of fundamentals. Comes down to coaching to develop or just coaching to win. Those schools could argue talent level. I say teaching. Van Matre did not always have the greatest talent, but every kid knew the technique and the program.

IMO, the SEOAL is steps above the SCOL in hoops. No disrespect intended, but year in and year out, Potrsmouth and Warren would win the SCOL. Logan and Jackson would be upper tier, while Gallia is still trying to develop their program. The yesteryears of the SCOL being dominant where true good times, yet something has happened.

[noreply66]

Chillicothe is going down hill so it is once again time to find a league they think they can take year in and year out.
Three leagues in he last 10 years---now that sounds like a winner.

[Bronc21]

You have serious issues noreply when it comes to Chillicothe. Seek help

[Hitchbone64]

Chillicothe is going down hill so it is once again time to find a league they think they can take year in and year out.
Three leagues in he last 10 years---now that sounds like a winner.

Noreply66, You once again find a way to badmouth Chillicothe for no clear reason not sure if an ex girlfriend/wife is from here or you ate something bad in Chilly. Before you start saying, Chilly is going down hill, you need to look at your own program.

[Rabeanos0512]

Chillicothe is going down hill so it is once again time to find a league they think they can take year in and year out.
Three leagues in he last 10 years---now that sounds like a winner.

Noreply66, You once again find a way to badmouth Chillicothe for no clear reason not sure if an ex girlfriend/wife is from here or you ate something bad in Chilly. Before you start saying, Chilly is going down hill, you need to look at your own program.

OWNED!!! Nice Hitchbone. What is your program noreply66? I would LOVE to compare programs in the last 7 years. Are you heading to Athens Wednesday to see the Cavaliers in yet ANOTHER regional appearance?? :122245

[Rabeanos0512]

*Thursday

[buckcraze]

Chillicothe is going down hill so it is once again time to find a league they think they can take year in and year out.
Three leagues in he last 10 years---now that sounds like a winner.

Noreply66, You once again find a way to badmouth Chillicothe for no clear reason not sure if an ex girlfriend/wife is from here or you ate something bad in Chilly. Before you start saying, Chilly is going down hill, you need to look at your own program.

Well said :122245

[Sid Farkus]

Chillicothe has been very successful in boy's basketball over the last few years, can't argue that. Also, in a couple months they will have the best bar-b-q restaurant in Ohio again.

[svcbaseballfan]

Really? Chillicothe going down hill? I have seen their JH FB, JH Basketball, and JH VB teams this year. Believe me when I say, Chillicothe is not going down hill. They have some great talent on the horizon and will be no stranger to deep tourney runs. They did not run from a league, they did what was financially responsible of them. Why drive 2 hrs to a game, remember you have to pay someone to drive, fuel for a bus, and also wear and tear on a bus to do this several times. Good Luck to Chillicothe in the Regionals.