TVC Hocking 2016

[Ttomcat99]

Its only June. Still alot coming before kick off Love this time of the year

[Jim Ryan]

Its only June. Still alot coming before kick off

Like I said, I like how you think.

[tomcat fan]

To be the man you have to beat the man. To think Trimble will be down and not be a title contender year in and year out is ludicrous

[Mister Bee]

Trimble is the top dog until someone beats them and if nobody from the TVC Hocking does so, then everyone else is playing for second place.

Hopefully, the TVC Hocking will again place several schools into the postseason.

Good luck and good health to all the schools.

[route7]

This is how I see it:

1. Waterford - Young talent and an improved staff make these guys the team to beat.
2. Trimble - enough talent plus the best coaching staff on this corner of the state will keep them close
3. Southern - Football is now top dog in Racine. I would hate to be Eastern this year.
4. Belpre - Bedgood runs 2500 yards and scores 35 tads. Somewhere eagle papaw is smiling.
5. Miller - the dark horse of the conference
6. Eastern - Might slip up on miller
7. Wahama - Someone wrote their is no talent in the foreseeable future. They may be right.
8. South Gallia- graduated too many touchdowns. Beware of federal hocking. Better hope McClelland comes to crown city.
9. Federal Hocking - some posters on here are predicting 0-10. I personally see them getting a win or two.

These are just my thoughts guys!

What is this McClelland to South Gallia?? Anything to it?

[Ttomcat1000+]

Wow I didn't know the two from trimble had that much authority. Did they both go over the hill?

They didnt have as much as some think. I know of one time i even asked Rusty to try and run a play he said I would if I was aloud to. Ive said this in the past if your going to get Trimble you better do it this year because they have a undefeated Jv team from last yr undefeated 8th grade coming this yr and the 6th grade class is loaded and went undefeated this past year and that group will be there in a couple years. Too much talent coming in the next couple years that the only problem Phil will have is how is he going to get all of it on the field at once. With that said my prediction this year is 9-1 but always want 10-0

I know for a fact that Rusty called plays after I left because he has told the story numerous times himself. Me and Rusty called the show offensively and Twink called the defense before that. Thats why Uncle Phil is trying to get him back on the staff.

[MeyerSpread]

Maybe South Gallia can get Justy back since he couldn't handle the Ohio Div.

[footballfan]

Who cares who called the plays at Trimble. They won.
Can anyone in the league challenge them in 2016?
They haven't really been tested since 2013 at Wahama.

[1906]

Maybe South Gallia can get Justy back since he couldn't handle the Ohio Div.

that would be an upgrade wouldn't it

[Sports fan]

Belpre will have excellent speed in the backfield with Bedgood, Jr T. Reems, soph R simonette
From what I here at Q.b Jr B. Sprague or Freshman B. Simonette who will be a good one in years to come

[Banned4ever]

Who will be the varsity QB at Belpre this fall? I heard they are experimenting with the Power I and Bedford at TB.

[Banned4ever]

I meant bedgood. Dang spellcheck!

[Pitstop Billy]

Heard the Empty formations that Belpre ran at the 7v7 with Warren were overpowering. I would hate to see how these Hocking teams will defend that stuff.

[Jim Ryan]

Heard the Empty formations that Belpre ran at the 7v7 with Warren were overpowering. I would hate to see how these Hocking teams will defend that stuff.

We were watching the replay and Warren looked really slow on film.

[The Butcher]

I PROMISE! Southern wins this going away this year. Me and the boys keep seeing kids carrying footballs. nary a basketball in sight.

[Jim Ryan]

I PROMISE! Southern wins this going away this year. Me and the boys keep seeing kids carrying footballs. nary a basketball in sight.

I hope you're right Tom. Looking forward to having a great year as a Storm Chaser.

[Raider6309]

JJHuddle/MaxPreps Ohio Division VII Region 27 Preview

Players To Watch
*Akia Brown, sr., RB, Sciotoville East
Three-time 1,000-yard rusher had 20 total TDs last year.
*Blaine Scott, jr., OL, Sciotoville East
Holds 16 scholarship offers.
*Blake Johnson, sr., QB, Racine Southern
1,601 yards rushing and 16 TDs last season.
*Nathan Sandusky, sr., LB, Millersport
Has 191 career tackles.
*Johnny Sheets, South Gallia
674 yards rushing (10 TDs) and 28 tackles (12 TFL) last season.
*Donnie Meadows, sr., DL, Shadyside
Two-way standout was All-Ohio last year after making 62 tackles.
*Emilio Saldana, sr., LB, Bridgeport
58 tackles, 13 TFL, seven sacks last year.

Team To Beat
**East (Sciotoville, Ohio) (6-5, Region 25 Quarterfinalist): The Tartans will feature a loaded offense that returns every player that contributed to last season’s 3,401 total yards and 284 points. The headliner is senior RB Akia Brown (5-10, 165) who is looking for his fourth straight 1,000-yard rushing season. Brown ran for 1,324 yards and 16 TDs last year. Opening holes will be junior OL Blaine Scott (6-5, 300) who is quickly becoming one of the country’s top prospects. Scott holds 16 scholarship offers including Vanderbilt, Purdue, Rutgers, Kentucky, Indiana, Cincinnati, NC State and Syracuse. Senior QB Drew Lowe (6-2, 210/947 yards passing, eight TDs) returns as does the entire receiving corps, led by junior JD Hatcher (6-2, 185/16 rec., 398 yards, four TDs), senior Deshaun Martin (5-9, 180/17 rec., 193 yards, two TDs) and senior Zane Scott (5-11, 190/nine rec., 140 yards, two TDs). Scott also carried the ball 40 times for 431 yards and four TDs last season, while Martin had 36 carries for 240 yards and three TDs. On defense the Tartans return their top nine tacklers led by junior LB Ethan Carver (5-10, 195/93 tackles). Other key returners include Brown (68 tackles, four INTs), Scott (57 tackles, 12 TFL) and Martin (47 tackles) at LB, DL and DB, respectively. Junior LB Ethan Gifford (6-0, 210) had 61 tackles and a team-leading six sacks last year. He doubles as the kicker.

Teams To Watch
**Belpre (Belpre, Ohio) (8-3, Region 21 Quarterfinalist): The Eagles are coming off their fourth playoff berth since 1988 and have gone 8-3 each of the past two seasons. Senior WR/DB Deijon Bedgood (6-1, 160) was All-TVC Hocking Division.
**Caldwell (Caldwell, Ohio) (11-2, Region 25 Finalist): The Redskins have won 22 games the last two years but will have some voids to fill offensively. The defense is led by senior LB Sheldon Archer (6-0, 200; 129 tackles) and senior DB Jason Allen (5-7, 145; four INTs). Allen doubles as a standout punter.
**Miller (Corning, Ohio) (6-4): The Falcons went from 1-9 in 2014 to 6-4 last year. Expectations linger with the return of All-TVC Hocking Division juniors OL/LB Seattle Compston and WR/DB Carson Starlin.
**Danville (Danville, Ohio) (13-1, Region 25 Champion, State Semifinalist): The Blue Devils made the playoffs for the fifth straight season and advanced to the state semifinals. Gone from that squad are seven first team All-Central District performers, including record-setting QB Ridge Durbin.
**Trimble (Glouster, Ohio) (9-3, Region 25 Semifinalist): The Tomcats and head coach Phil Faires (171-70 in 22 years) are 36-5 the last three years and were state runners-up in 2013. The program is looking to make a push for its seventh straight postseason berth and 13th overall. Senior WR Kamron Curry (5-11, 170) will looks to contribute heavily. Trimble must replace six first team All-TVC performers, including two-time Offensive POY Justice Jenkins.
**Harvest Prep (Canal Winchester, Ohio) (9-3, Region 25 Semifinalist): The Warriors hosted and won the program’s first playoff game last year. Coming off back-to-back MSL titles, momentum is at an all-time high. Key returners include senior OL Quinton Woodson-Levey (5-11, 240), junior RB Daniel Bangura (5-9, 170), junior DL Isaiah Mullens (6-6, 230) and senior DB/WR Nijal Jackson (5-9, 170).
**Fisher Catholic (Lancaster, Ohio) (6-4): The Irish, former state runners-up (1998), are coming off their first winning season since capping four straight playoff berths in 2006. Senior LB Allen McCall (6-1, 175) is a good one.
**Frontier (New Matamoras, Ohio) (3-7): The Cougars return a solid and sturdy senior trio in OL/DL Caleb McLeish (6-2, 260), OL/DL Wyatt Smitley (6-1, 250) and LB Calvin Valentine (6-1, 240). .
**Notre Dame (Portsmouth, Ohio) (4-6): The Titans defense will revolve around senior standout LB Aaron Bazler (6-2, 170). The offense returns two good ones in senior QB Isaiah Johnson (6-2, 180) and senior RB Sam Kayser (5-10, 155).
**Southern (Racine, Ohio) (4-6): Two years removed from the program’s first playoff berth (2013), the Tornadoes have gone 4-6 back-to-back years. Key returning seniors are All-TVC Hocking Division selections QB Blake Johnson (1,601 yards rushing, 16 TDs) and DE/TE Crenson Rogers. Also back is junior ATH Dylan Smith (316 yards rec., 234 yards rushing, seven total TDs).
**Shadyside (Shadyside, Ohio) (4-7, Region 25 Quarterfinalist): The Tigers extended their playoff string to 11 straight years despite winning just four games. Shadyside started 1-6 before winning three straight to close the regular season and earn a sixth seed at 4-6. Ket returners include senior DL/OL Donnie Meadows (6-2, 251), junior OL Dylan Hanson (5-9, 185) and senior DB Gregory Quinn (5-7, 140).
**Symmes Valley (Willow Wood, Ohio) (6-4): The Vikings have been to the playoffs five times in the last seven years and just missed out last season (ninth in final computer points). The defense lost several key standouts.
**Waterford (Waterford, Ohio) (5-5): After back-to-back 2-8 seasons, the Wildcats finished .500. The future looks bright with the return of two key seniors – QB/DB Isaac Huffman (5-10, 160) and RB/LB Tyler McCutcheon. Both are two-time first team All-TVC Hocking Division selections. Also back are two more All-TVC performers in senior LB Ty McGraw and junior NG Teddy Smith.

Keep An Eye On
**Bridgeport (Bridgeport, Ohio) (4-6): After three straight playoff appearances (2008-10), the Bulldogs went 8-25 in their next 32 games. They’re since 10-7. Senior LB Emilio Saldana (6-2, 178/58 tackles, 13 TFL, seven sacks) is a good one. Offensively, sophomore QB Tino Kusic (5-10, 160) returns for his second season as a starter.
**Buckeye Trail (Lore City, Ohio) (3-7): Junior RB Austin Snodgrass (5-8, 160) and senior RB/DB Troy Pontius will contribute heavily.
**Millersport (Millersport, Ohio) (5-5): After losing 48 straight games, the Lakers are 12-8 the last two seasons. Senior LB Nathan Sandusky (5-11, 180) has 191 career tackles. Sophomore QB Sebastien Bateman (6-1, 180) returns after throwing for 766 yards and 11 TDs. Defensively, junior DL Isaac Butts (6-0, 240/47 tackles) and sophomore DB Dylan Sandusky (5-10, 150/46 tackles) add experience.
**Eastern (Reedsville, Ohio) (5-5): The Eagles return one of the region’s top QBs in All-TVC Hocking Division senior Jett Facemyer.
**Shenandoah (Sarahsville, Ohio) (4-6): After going 1-9 in 2014, the Zeps came within a game of .500. last year. Key returners include senior QB Dalton Cowgill (6-1, 175) and junior RB Nick Miller (6-1, 185).
**South Gallia (Crown City, Ohio) (6-5, Region 25 Quarterfinalist): Coming off the fourth playoff berth in program history, the Rebels suffered some key losses to graduation. One key returner is senior RB/LB Johnny Sheets (6-1, 240) who ran for 674 yards and 10 TDs and had 28 tackles , including 12 TFL, last season.
**Bishop Rosecrans (Zanesville, Ohio) (3-7): The Bishops are 5-25 the last three years. Senior RB Travis Johnston (5-10, 180) is one of the region’s best.

Also In This Region
St. John Central (Bellaire, Ohio) (2-8), Federal Hocking (Stewart, Ohio)Federal Hocking (Stewart, Ohio) (0-10), Grove City Christian (Grove City, Ohio) (0-10), Green (Franklin Furnace, Ohio) (1-8), Fairfield Christian Academy (Lancaster, Ohio) (3-7), Africentric Early College (Columbus, Ohio)

[EasternDspy]

Waterford will be very good this year I'm thinking playoffs.

[MeyerSpread]

Who does everyone scrimmage? When and where?

[Normal_A_Ron]

Waterford will be very good this year I'm thinking playoffs.

Agreed. Can they give Fort Frye a game this year?