#2 Lynchburg-Clay vs #3 Wheelersburg

[wobycat]

They definitely have more talent than you're giving credit for. Holden is arguably the best freshman is all of SE Ohio. Lotspeich is talented and an athletic freak, he can alter and block shots with the best of them. I really like the Coleman kid, seems like a tough kid and is physical down low with a nice touch. Then they're surrounded by top notch athletes (they must be top notch because look at their success on the football field and baseball diamond).

How old is Lotspeich? is he young or an upperclassmen? He can be and is a great asset, but he needs to learn to stay down and just use his length to wall up and alter shots, Lynchburg really exposed this with the shot fake, he couldn't stay down.

He was a junior this year, so will be a senior next year.

You can't recall their last loss but you know their roster status. I agree with the dead crowd. Ater is going to have to put them in the final four to get the community excited, it's just the way it is. In order, football, baseball, then basketball. Next year, should have a chance to get to regional but fairland is stacked for the next two years.

[callie15]

I agree Fairland was the only team that looked like it had a chance to advance. This the lowest amount of talent that I have ever seen this late in the tournament. Remember just my opinion and it means nothing.

[bbjunky81]

How old is Lotspeich? is he young or an upperclassmen? He can be and is a great asset, but he needs to learn to stay down and just use his length to wall up and alter shots, Lynchburg really exposed this with the shot fake, he couldn't stay down.

He was a junior this year, so will be a senior next year.

You can't recall their last loss but you know their roster status. I agree with the dead crowd. Ater is going to have to put them in the final four to get the community excited, it's just the way it is. In order, football, baseball, then basketball. Next year, should have a chance to get to regional but fairland is stacked for the next two years.

What is your beef with me? Yes, I know Lotspeich is a junior. Why? I saw them play twice vs. South Webster. And no, before this Lynchburg loss, I DON'T know who Wheelersburg's last loss was to. Nor do I care.

Get your head out of Ater's hind-end and start paying attention. This is the same thing that happened at Webster. While the talent was there, support and participation dropped DRASTICALLY. How can that happen? You decide for yourself. And from what I saw from the crowd of Wheelersburg at the Convo the other day, history is repeating itself.

[wobycat]

Ater has nothing to do with the kids. Most people feel the same way you do about him. I'm not sure if he stays or goes but I believe he knows basketball, that doesn't always translate to being a coach.

[bbjunky81]

Ater has nothing to do with the kids. Most people feel the same way you do about him. I'm not sure if he stays or goes but I believe he knows basketball, that doesn't always translate to being a coach.

I absolutely do agree that he knows basketball. Very knowledgeable, actually. It's all the other nonsense that he struggles with.

[OU812]

Agree. The coach has basketball knowledge but IMO lacks people skills... Just don't see a lot of relationships developed in the community, very little positive communication with underclassmen, as so much that I hear there are several HS and middle school kids that are not, or will be not playing for him next year. Very disappointing IMO.

[Ballboy09]

Pfloyd,

I can't find you napkin stats for Lynchburg-Clay vs. Wheelersburg. Can you help?

[Flock_92]

I may be wrong but I think Lotspeich is just a sophomore?!

[biggdowgg]

He's a Junior

[brown22]

burg should be in good shape they have some good players coming back next year. they also have the district 14 division 3 coaches poll assistant coach of the year so burg be back in the running for the soc2 next year.

[Crab's Brother]

burg should be in good shape they have some good players coming back next year. they also have the district 14 division 3 coaches poll assistant coach of the year so burg be back in the running for the soc2 next year.

Never knew that was a thing.

[ColonelSanders]

burg should be in good shape they have some good players coming back next year. they also have the district 14 division 3 coaches poll assistant coach of the year so burg be back in the running for the soc2 next year.

Never knew that was a thing.

I guess we learn something new everyday?? Lol never heard of that either

[brown22]

burg should be in good shape they have some good players coming back next year. they also have the district 14 division 3 coaches poll assistant coach of the year so burg be back in the running for the soc2 next year.

Never knew that was a thing.

that's what it says on wkkj they have the district 14 coaches polls and it's on there. I never knew it was anything either but rolfe is division 3 coach of year and Fitch assistant coach of year.

[Crab's Brother]

burg should be in good shape they have some good players coming back next year. they also have the district 14 division 3 coaches poll assistant coach of the year so burg be back in the running for the soc2 next year.

Never knew that was a thing.

that's what it says on wkkj they have the district 14 coaches polls and it's on there. I never knew it was anything either but rolfe is division 3 coach of year and Fitch assistant coach of year.

Well I'll be damned.

Weird that D1-2 and D4 don't have it.

[ColonelSanders]

Anyone win the District waterboy of the year??

[Crab's Brother]

Anyone win the District waterboy of the year??

Tri award:

Carter Nickell/Ty Perkins - Valley
Jace Copley - Minford

[ColonelSanders]

very nice!! Congrats to that trio!

[brown22]

Never knew that was a thing.

that's what it says on wkkj they have the district 14 coaches polls and it's on there. I never knew it was anything either but rolfe is division 3 coach of year and Fitch assistant coach of year.

Well I'll be damned.

Weird that D1-2 and D4 don't have it.

yep kinda weird it's just D3

[MyOpinion]

Unfortunately there are times when good coaches don't fit in certain communities and/or jobs. I do not know the situation at Wheelersburg so I can not comment on it. But I did witness the Lynchburg game and the reaction of the crowd, it was not typical of Wheelersburg.

[then what]

If his contract is up I would not renew it. His teams at Wheelersburg have been average at best. The kids hate him. He is negative and tells them they suck! He does not have what it takes to sustain a career at Wheelersburg. I would cut ties and move on. He has no respect and from what I hear he is gunning the football program. Not a good move for him. Time for him to go!