Vinton County- Chillicothe Rivalry?

[MOBSTERMAN]

I remember the vikings playing chili during the regular season when kent and dixon were seniors
I think it would be an alright idea
Although I think this game was big the past couple times because both schools had arguably their best teams ever and they were tourney games
And it didnt hurt that u had names like Hitchens, Givens, and Guthrie on the floor

[primetime_08]

yea i agree i like this idea a lot...i played on last years team and on the year before...chilli probably doesn't look at us as a rival because they handed it to us..but they lost the two best players that that schools ever had...so the playing field should be a lot more even....

[BuckeyeCAV]

yea i agree i like this idea a lot...i played on last years team and on the year before...chilli probably doesn't look at us as a rival because they handed it to us..but they lost the two best players that that schools ever had...so the playing field should be a lot more even....

Hmmmmmm......?

I am sure Chillicothe would love too, just because of the short travel, but are you sure about calling out Chillicothe being more of an even game when they have these many returning starters coming back from the State Title Team?

Here is Chillicothe's Team coming back this season.

* Denotes players who have not played for a couple seasons, either due to wrestling, weight lifting or playing no winter sports. But, are telling everyone they are coming out this up-coming season.

Seniors to be:
32 Seth Dawes 6'5 G
14 Caleb Knights 6'2 G
23 Jordan Benson 6'5
21 Ronnie Smith 6'5 F
12 Greg Volkinburg 6’4” F
20 James VanVoorhis 6'3 C
13 Michael Hamilton 5’11” G
33 Alex Grow 5’9” G
3 Eric Young 6’0” G
Scott North (if he comes back out)*

Juniors to be:
15 Michael Turner 5’9” G
Zach Bayless 5’7” G
20 Anthony Thomas 6’3” F/C
22 Christian Staggs 6’0” G/F
42 Nathan Winston 6’2” F/C
45 Nick Jenkins 6’4” C
Shey Netter (Word is, he is coming back out)* 6'3
Donte Thompson (if he comes back out)*6’0

Sophmores to be:
4 Isaac Beverly 6’2” F
11 Tyler Manion 5’7” G
JV Number 12 Brandon Beverly 6’1” G/F
Freshman Number 12 Travis Hess 5’10” G
13 Tyler Manion 5’6” PG
15 Ian McCord 5’10” G
20 Nathan Rinehart 5’9” G
21 Jalen Ragland 6’0” F
22 Cameron Lowe 5’11” F
30 Luke Ramsey 6’4” F/C
32 Brook Lynch 6’2” F/C
35 Chris Claytor 5’10” F

Freshman to be:

Malik London (6'7") C.... (Impact Player)

I heard at work today, a kid from arizona moved to chilli 2 weeks ago. his dad coached at adena many many years ago. was told he is a 6"2 jr. and averaged 27ppg last year as a sophomore. Last name and yet another Beverly

Here is Chillicothe's schedule for 2008-2009

Denotes SEOAL Game**

1. Sat 12/6 vs Cincinnati North College Hill
*6:30pm (Chillicothe Hoops Classic)

2. Tue 12/16 at Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) **
3. Fri 12/19 at Ironton **
4. Sat 12/27 vs Logan Elm (1:30pm)
5. Tue 12/30 vs Jackson **
6. Fri 1/2 at Portsmouth **
7. Sat 1/10 vs Pickerington Central
8. Tue 1/13 vs Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) **
9. Fri 1/16 vs Marietta **
10. Tue 1/20 vs Ironton **
11. Fri 1/23 at Vincent Warren **
12. Tue 1/27 at Jackson **
13. Fri 1/30 vs Zanesville **

14. Sat 1/31 vs Durham Mt. Zion Christian Academy, N.C.
7:30p at Wellston HS (National Hoops Classic)

15. Tue 2/3 vs Portsmouth **
16. Sat 2/7 vs Columbus East
17. Fri 2/13 at Logan **
18. Sat 2/14 at Reynoldsburg
19. Tue 2/17 at Waverly

20. Sat 2/21 SEOAL DOC Game **
at SEOAL North Division Site

Should be another great season this year for our CAVS in the SEOAL and in the Tournament.

[Dshanton3]

Dont know if you could call it a rivalry when in two games the last two years, against teams as good as VC will put out, the margin of victory is a combined 60 points.

no offense but most every year this would be an ugly victory in Chilli's favor. doesnt sound like an attractive game to either school IMO.

[the toro loco]

Between chilly an vc.. I would have to say that Chilly is gonna give them a old fashion butt whoppin. Counting on London to show them wat being a cav really is ...GO CAVS

[MHatfield]

We have talented players and some great debth at VC, i think we can hold our own.

[popcorn phil]

being competitive is a major ingredient in all rivalries and this matchup surely doesn't have that. VC has dominated the TVC Ohio the past several years simply because they are the largest school and have superior talent than the smaller schools in their conference. Chilli has show they can compete at the state level and is vastly superior to vinton county so this topic makes no sense. A better non-league rivalry situation for Vinton County would be Warren. Both schools are basically the same size and have about the same talent level year in and year out.

[Calvin1]

All I have to say is both teams are FABULOSO!!!!!!

[SErunner]

being competitive is a major ingredient in all rivalries and this matchup surely doesn't have that. VC has dominated the TVC Ohio the past several years simply because they are the largest school and have superior talent than the smaller schools in their conference. Chilli has show they can compete at the state level and is vastly superior to vinton county so this topic makes no sense. A better non-league rivalry situation for Vinton County would be Warren. Both schools are basically the same size and have about the same talent level year in and year out.

Warren has enough "rivalries." They are expect to win against in county-rivals like Belpre and Marietta as well as Fort Fre due to its close proximity to the school. (is Fort Frye in Washington County)

It could be a good game though!

[llabteksab]

Thank you Popcorn Phil for reconizing the young talent at Warren Local. The JV was undefeated for the most part of last season.Beating Zanesville,and giving Chille a great battle.
Looking forward to the upcoming season,but don't underestimate the Warriors they will be in the thick of things,you can count on that.

[scooterdawg]

Hamilton is now at Paint Valley and Ian McCord is at Unioto.

[trojandave]

Right now, even though Vinton County has been the kingpin of the TVC, I don't see a really competitive rivalry between these 2 schools. With that said, though, if I were Vinton County I would get the Cavaliers on the schedule. I think it's always good for a school to have at least a couple of games in which if they don't bring their best game to the gym on that night, they will get beat convincingly.

The TVC can't provide the competition that Chillicothe can provide. It would only help the Vikings, win or lose. Portsmouth benefitted for years by scheduling very good programs, and it did help the Trojans in the tournament.

I think the the Vikings could only help themselves by playing Chillicothe.

[primetime_08]

i agree too many time did we play to the level of our competition last year.. and being in a weak league hurt us in the long run like against hunnington ross we lost by four but played really bad because of the weak teams the previous games. we were a better team than ross and with 2 or three high prestigeous schools on the schedule it might get vc more recognition and help them better in the long run....


.....but i think vc has alrady put a few hard teams on teh schedule this year..the program is up an comming!...already have a winning tradition and soon will be a district title contender year in an year out

[Dshanton3]

coach kellough is adamant about adding the best teams he can to his non-conference schedule to best prepare his team for tourney play. VC had the best teams in their history the last couple years (record wise) and they were beat very badly by Chilli. its just not a competitive matchup. Both teams should just avoid each other and face one another when forced to in the tourney.