DIII Reg. 12 #5 Archbishop McNicholas at #4 Gallia Academy

[GalliaGrad78]

[quote="Keyser_soze78"]After an evening of an interesting email, a phone call and a few text messages, I can say this:

The idea of moving the game to Jackson is indeed — and rather rapidly — gaining ground.

However, that does NOT mean it ultimately gets moved.

Gaining ground with whom?

[Herd554]

It is probably being pushed by the AD of McNicholas.

[1987chieftains]

GOOD LUCK DEVIL!!

[kvnchambers]

after having looked at field this morning, it is my guess that if weather forecast has not changed. that the game will not be moved. The field looks much better then monday or tuesday either one i did not see it yesterday. I also think the field in the shape it is in would be more of a burden on power then speed. If it is moved it will be for safety only not because someone didn't like it. This is purely a guess. But my opinion is that if yesterday there was a 50% chance of it being moved, that this morning it is down to about 40%.

[bettis]

If the game HAS to be moved....why Jackson? Why can't we move it to Meigs or another stadium? I hate giving Jackson anymore money!!

[superblue]

Any word on the pre sale of tickets for the game... School website said they would post info Mon but nothing has been posted???? Tickets will be $9.00 at the gate...

[91blue14]

superblue youcan get tickets at the school for $7

[bettis]

It is posted on the district website under athletics....if you don't buy presale school gets no profit!!

[superblue]

Thanks for the info 91 & Bettis.. I checked the Gallipolis City Schools Athletic website at 9:10 AM and nothing had been posted about tickets...Now I see the update... The update said the game will be played at Memorial Field, where it should be played!!!!!!

[maniac66]

Just a question if the game has to be moved would river valley be a good choice would it be closer and what kind of field do they have for the game to be played on.

[bettis]

I am not sure that RVHS would be big enough, I am not sure who many the stadium would have to seat to hold a Division III playoff game.

[bdubya]

I can confirm the game is going to be at Memorial Field.

Focus on the Rockets.

[jottings]

Chexked the field at 3 p.m., and Chickamauga Creek was still within its banks. Blue Devils practiced on Memorial Field's practice surface this afternoon following school.

[GalliaGrad78]

I can confirm the game is going to be at Memorial Field.

Focus on the Rockets.

GOOD NEWS INDEED!!!!! :122245

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

GOOD LUCK BLUE DEVILS.

[GAHS7462]

They are working on the field this morning. Looks like they are marking the field right now...

[bettis]

I smell a Blue Devil win in the air!!!!! Goodluck guys hitt'em hard Briggs Shoemaker!!!

[jottings]

Checked the field around noon..Workers down there getting ready for Saturday's 7 p.m. playoff game with Cincnnati Archbishop McNicholas, Don't forget advcance tickets for $7 on sale at both the high shool and grade school. Go Blue.

[doubleplay643]

Hoping for a Blue Devil win and a representation of SEOAL football, but if not the question remains can a SEOAL (and if so when) team make it out of the Region? It seems like we don't make it past the first round. Last year Jackson got to second round but beat a former SEOAL team in Athens that is now TVC. Jackson didn't play well against Alder but nonetheless the perception is we (SEOAL/TVC) can get into top 8 but can never advance.

Only southeast ohio teams that have had success are Burg, Ironton, and to some extent Valley.

Is that always how it will be? Will the new 7 divisions help or hurt that scenario?

[bdubya]

GAHS has twice played into Week 13. Logan has done the same, so has Chillicothe, so has Portsmouth. Jackson has been to Week 12 quite a few times.

To get to Week 14, you have to win Week 11. We'll hope to start there, then worry about the rest.

Bottom line, there are good teams all throughout the state. Anyone that makes it out of regionals should be considered fortunate.

We'll worry about seven divisions next year.

Good luck Blue Devils. The SEOAL is pulling for you.