FUTURE OF LOGAN BASKETBALL

[pfloyd]

… Chiefs WILL have to step up in the SEOAL to finish higher than 3rd …

SEOAL Projected PreSeason "finish"

1. Portsmouth
2. Warren
3. Logan
4. Gallia
5. Jackson

… these are the Pre Season Picks but look what happened with the December win by Portsmouth at Warren this past season - Warren was the heavy #1 pick with Portsmouth the #2 BUT that win on the road at Warren put Portsmouth in the drivers seat to not finish worse than a tie for first with Warren which is what played out … LOOK for Logan to be a "player" in the 2014-15 season as the Purple will get to see Portsmouth in game 2 of the season on a Wednesday night - long drive, during the week, Logan always playing the Trojans tough AT Logan ( however PHS has never lost to LHS since they entered the league 10 straight W's over the Chiefs) … Warren dismantled the Chiefs both games this past season - French/Patton/Drayer - GONE … opens the door for a possible LHS win in 2014-15 … Gallia? made the mistake of showing the bush-league side of their program with the incident at then end of the game & after the game vs LHS - Chiefs won't forget … Jackson? - hasn't been a threat since Dustin Ford went to the college ranks , the Ironmen were 0-fer 2013-14 … never mind …

… Coach Helber didn't get many "put this one in the win column" right now games in his non conference schedule … wow!!!

Unioto will be at least a 20/21 win team
Alexander lost only 1 senior … 15 win season
Sheridan … another 15+ win season coming
Marietta … 2nd year under Coach Duckworth … 13-15 win season
Vinton Co … a youngster loaded team in 2013-14 & 12 wins … 15/16 wins to come this season
Bloom Carroll is BC … 15 + wins a given
Teays Valley had 15 wins last year … looking for the same this campaign
St. Charles … 12/13 + win season for this coming year

… leaves Watkins, Amanda CC, Fairfield Union, Lancaster as the only sub 10 win teams on paper going into the 2014-15 season …

… the 2 midseason tourney's … I don't know who Logan will be playing in either the Rte 40 Classic or the Beasts of the Southeast … I DO KNOW that BOTH of these tournaments have earned the reputation of having quality competition with quality match ups … look for Logan to play teams in both venues that are projected 15+ win teams for next season …

[pfloyd]

Individual hoops instruction has begun as Coach Helber/Coach Landis begin working toward continuing the Purple progress into the 2014-15 season …

[moonshine]

Early 2014/2015 prediction the chiefs will be lucky to win 9-10 games next year! again it is really to early to predict but lets start the ball rolling!

[moonshine]

Any idea how summer ball is doing?

[trojandave]

pfloyd: Nice breakdown of the SEOAL and other notes of interest........Logan has beaten the Trojans in SEOAL play before the 2009-2010 season(PHS started in 2006-2007, and went 0-3 vs. Logan), but since Coach Eugene Collins took over in 2009-2010, PHS has beaten the Chieftains 10 straight times.......and you're absolutely right........the Purple always plays us tough at LHS.........and I expect more of the same when we come to Logan early in the 2014-2015 season.

[moonshine]

Fisher broke his hand vs TV last week!

[pfloyd]

… Fisher has a clean break, back of his hand … should be ready for hoops season is the word - might be one of those breaks that can be wrapped and still play for football season as well - hopefully he doesn't go that route as Hoops is K. Fisher's "bread and butter" sport … don't want him to miss ANY of the basketball season for Logan … Coach Helber & Co should put a very good, competitive team on the court for 2014-15 … 6-9 Kevin Fisher as the anchor at 6-9 , a motivated Chance Cox 6-3+, PG Lane Little had a GREAT summer - named outstanding player at the Rio Grande College guard camp … Cole Barron is back this season … Isaiah Smith (6-4+) …Kory Henthorn has a year of experience under his belt, now a 6-5 … 240 lb sophomore … and my dark horse swingman for the Chiefs this year 6-4 Sam Evans … depth will be an issue for the Purple BUT I LIKE that first 6 …

Coach Helber shared that Logan will be playing Coal Grove at the Beast of the Southeast Tourney in Chesapeake Jan.10th followed by a game vs Morgan HS at the Route 40 Classic … both of these tournaments are two of the best mid season high school tournaments in Ohio …

[moonshine]

Early 2014/2015 prediction the chiefs will be lucky to win 9-10 games next year! again it is really to early to predict but lets start the ball rolling!

Half way done with football already and round ball is just around the corner. I feel the Chiefs will have to win 13-16 game in order for the current program to survive!

[OICU812]

I can't see us getting 13-16 wins, I can see 10, but that's with Fisher the whole season! I'm sure he won't miss more than a quarter of the season, but they'll struggle without his size down on the block!

[OVCFan2]

If this season is a repeat of last, does Logan begin the search?

[OICU812]

Coach Helber is a great guy! he's a great JV coach!

I have nothing against Coach Helber, it just may be time for a change.

[1987chieftains]

if they can find someone......

[OICU812]

I agree with you 1987! They'll definitely have to bring in someone from the outside though.

[1987chieftains]

someone that has a proven track record of rebuilding and maintain a level of a program.

[TRENCHFOOT]

I agree with you 1987! They'll definitely have to bring in someone from the outside though.

Agree as well

[noreply66]

The two x-Logan players that are doing well as coaches are afraid to take the chance.

[OICU812]

The two x-Logan players that are doing well as coaches are afraid to take the chance.

The 2 ex-players, they are incredible coaches! They won't take the chance because becoming the head boys basketball coach at Logan is like walking into a trap! It's a lose-lose situation, unfortunately.

[moonshine]

The two x-Logan players that are doing well as coaches are afraid to take the chance.

The 2 ex-players, they are incredible coaches! They won't take the chance because becoming the head boys basketball coach at Logan is like walking into a trap! It's a lose-lose situation, unfortunately.

We will need some one who is willing to accept a few lean years and will work with the youth coaches to develop and implement a solid program. Also must demand discipline and have the gut's to stand up for the program and his way!

[pfloyd]

Kevin Fisher 6-8, Isaiah Smith 6-4, Chance Cox 6-2, Cory Henthorn 6-5 , Lane Little 5-9, Sam Ellis 6-3 , Cole Barron 5-9 … might be the most talent Coach Helber & Co. have had on the hardwood in a long time … Portsmouth VISITS Logan EARLY in the season - with Sky Oliver having a football season ending injury a few weeks ago/ should be ready for hoops … Kyre Allison coming off of a summer injury (broken leg) … throw in that Logan has ALWAYS played the Trojans tough at LHS … let's just say that trojandave's PHS boys WILL NOT be taking the Purple lightly … Portsmouth's early season "W" over Warren AT Warren last season put the Trojans in the drivers seat with the Warriors chasing all season to get a tie for the SEOAL … PHS would like nothing better than to get "double" league championships this season as a member of both the SEOAL and the OVC … although the Trojan's aspirations for this season are with their eyes on the Show at the Schott in March … just typing about hoops gets me pumped LOL … let's tip it off !!! Zane Trace Tip Off Classic is just around the corner !!!


… I have high hopes for this years Edition of the Purple … not an easy schedule at all taking on the SVC's top team in Unioto on Dec 6th right out of the box! - again a good thing to catch the Shermans early in the season in Logan … a "W" vs UHS would set the tone for a good season for sure …

[pfloyd]

Football is in the books … time to lace 'em up here in the Land of the Purple !!! … tip it off Coach Helber !!!