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By Marc Pendleton
| Sunday, September 5, 2010, 08:24 PM
COLUMBUS - Wayne freshman QB Dorian Hendrix was looking forward to being on the Ohio Stadium field on Sunday, Sept. 6 in the Kirk Herbstreit Classic.
What he wasn’t counting on was running for his life from highly touted Canton McKinley defensive ends Steve Miller and Se’van Pittman.
“It was different,” said Hendrix, who got the call midway through the first quarter when starting QB Javon Harrison was knocked out with a separated right shoulder in the 26-0 loss.
Harrison got the starting nod when Braxton Miller couldn’t go because of a high ankle sprain he suffered in the previous Week 1 loss to Moeller.
“I wasn’t prepared, but you’ve got to make the most of what you’ve got. … I’ve been with the varsity a little bit with some things going on in practice, but overall, no, I haven’t been getting snaps.”
Wayne already was offensively challenged to have anyone other than Miller to produce. Without Miller, the Warriors had no chance.
If his first series was a blur, there wasn’t much for Hendrix to savor afterward. Wayne had just four first downs and 88 total yards.
“To tell you the truth, I can’t really (remember the first series),” Hendrix said.
“It was amazing but at the same time if was nerve-wracking. You just never know what can happen. No matter who you are, you’ve got to be ready. … I was starting to get a little more comfortable, but I’ve got a lot to work on in practice. … I’m just going to tell myself over and over again to be prepared. Get ready every practice like I’m ready to start, even if I don’t.”
Both Harrison and Hendrix are extremely high on the Warriors’ staff as emerging QB’s. No one thought they’d be counted upon this early, though.
Miller should be ready for Seneca (Ky.) in the Week 3 home opener on Friday, Sept. 10. Harrison it out indefinitely.
Two of the biggest reasons that Hendrix had a hard time igniting the Warriors’ offense were Miller and Pittman. Miller, a 6-4, 242-pound senior, has verbally committed to OSU, meaning he’ll join Miller with the Buckeyes next season.
Pittman, a 6-5, 235 junior, is being recruited by most of the BCS powers, including Ohio State.
They consistently pinched down on the Warriors, who manged just 6 rushing yards. And when Harrison and Hendrix dropped back to pass, the defensive bookends locked in with hurrying results.
“It was tough,” said Wayne sophomore offensive left tackle Lovell Peterson, who was matched vs. Smith most of the long day.
“He’s quick and physical. It showed me that I’ve got a lot to improve on. I’ve got to work harder in practice and the weight room.”
Everyone, including Miller and Harrison, came to Hendrix’s aid once the freshman was inserted into the lineup. It didn’t help.
“We knew that we had a freshman quarterback who hadn’t played any varsity,” Peterson said.
“I tried talking to him and calming him down. There was nothing we could do at that point. We’ve just got to get healthier.”
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Kirk Herbstreit Kickoff Classic
By Marc Pendleton
| Sunday, September 5, 2010, 03:16 PM
COLUMBUS - This isn’t good.
Wayne quarterback Braxton Miller was on the sidelines with a high ankle sprain in the Warriors’ matchup vs. Canton McKinley in the second of two games Sunday, Sept. 5 in the Kirk Herbstreit Kickoff Classic at OSU’s Ohio Stadium.
Worse, his sub, Javon Harrison, a 6-2, 190-pound sophomore, was knocked out of the game after dislocating his right (throwing) shoulder while trying to recover a first-quarter fumble.
Hello Dorian Hendrix. The 6-foot, 200-pound freshman QB took over the Warriors’ offense with 2:16 left in the first quarter and Wayne trailing 6-0. Wayne coaches speak highly of Hendrix as the Warriors’ QB of the future. Looks like now is that time.
Those losses were too much for Wayne to overcome and McKinley posted a convincing 26-0 victory.
McKinley scored late in the first half to go up 12-0 and pushed the advantage to 24-0 with 7:06 left in the game. The Warriors’ only scoring chance resulted in a blocked field goal as the first half expired.
Wayne is fortunate to be this close. The Bulldogs have pushed the Warriors all over the field, have started most of their drives in Wayne territory and stalled at least once inside the 5.
Wayne’s offense has been mostly non-existent except for its final half-ending drive. Senior Anthone Taylor bulled for Wayne’s first first down with 1:15 left in the half.
The game is being televised live on ESPNU.
Miller injured an ankle late in the fourth quarter of last week’s 35-28 setback to Cincinnati Moeller in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown at St. Xavier H.S.
Before the injury he was sensational, dashing for first-half TD’s of 75, 31 and 27 yards and rushing for a career-high 212 yards.
Injures have marked as much of Miller’s career at TD passes. He’s missed all or parts of nine - and now 10 - games in four seasons with the Warriors.
Wayne (0-2) hosts Seneca (Ky.) from Louisville in its home opener on Friday, Sept. 10.
Sunday’s other Herbstreit game
Westerville South 31, Dublin Coffman 21: All-Ohio RB Jayshon Jackson had 318 yards rushing in leading the Wildcats. Cole Stoudt, the son of former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Cliff Stoudt, completed 12 of 24 passes and one INT and two TD’s for Coffman.
Monday’s games at OSU
William T. Dwyer (Fla.) vs. Cleveland Glenville at noon
Oscar Frommel Smith (Va.) vs. Pickerington Central at 4 p.m
Monday’s games at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Shiloh Christian (Ark.) vs. Euless Trinity (Texas), 10:30 a.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) vs. Dallas Skyline (Texas), 1:30 p.m.
Denton Guyer (Texas) vs. Cedar Hill (Texas), 4:30 p.m.
DeSoto (Texas) vs. Arlington Bowie (Texas), 7:30 p.m.
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By Marc Pendleton
| Thursday, September 2, 2010, 11:16 AM
The following is a press release from Milton-Union H.S.:
The Milton-Union/Oakwood football game is the ABC 22/Fox 45 Game of the Week this Friday. The MU cheerleaders and captains will be on the morning show Friday. The 8:20 am segment will air for 2-3 minutes and will include a cheer and an interview with the Bulldog Captains.
MU Presale tickets are on sale at Curry’s Video Plus and Owl Drugs Thursday and Friday and at lunch on Friday. Presale tickets are $5 and gate prices are $6.
Also, the MU at Tippecanoe game is one of the area contests featured for the Touchdown 7 game of the week.
Additionally, the Bulldog Boys Soccer opener will be tonight at 6 pm versus Preble Shawnee.
Have a great remainder of the week and enjoy a safe Labor Day weekend.
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By Marc Pendleton
| Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 02:30 PM
The following is a release form Covington H.S.:
The Covington High School Athletic Hall of Fame will hold their 28th Annual Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 @ halftime of the Varsity Football game vs. Bethel. Mark your calendars now.
This year’s Hall of Fame inductees include: Jon Sampson, Class of 2003; Pam Sowers Yingst, Class of 1990, 1973 Golf Team and Honorary Member John Beeman.
Admission of $6 will be charged.
Schedule is as follows:
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Hall of Fame Members’ Sign-In
6:55 p.m. Hall of Fame Member’s Line-Up at Mid-Field
7:00 p.m. Teams Exit Field
7:05 p.m. Introduction of Current Hall of Fame Members - form tunnel
at East End for FB team to enter
7:15 p.m Band Enters Field
7:27 p.m. Covington FB Team enters field
7:30 p.m. Kick-Off Varsity Football Game
8:00 p.m. Halftime - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
8:45 - 11 p.m. Hall of Fame Member’s Social - CHS Library
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By Marc Pendleton
| Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 02:34 PM
The following is a release from the Franklin Wildcat Football Alumni Association:
The newly formed Franklin Wildcat Football Alumni Association will be holding an event called “Championship Weekend”.
The event will be held Friday September 17th and Saturday September 18th to honor the only Franklin Football Undefeated Championship Teams.
All former players and coaches on the 1960, 1985, 1989 teams will be honored. The “Championship Weekend” will start Friday September 17th at 5:30pm with a tent covered “Championship Team Tailgate Party” outside of the football stadium with food and drinks provided.
Special seating will be provided for the team members and coaches of the three teams at the Franklin and Monroe football game and a half time ceremony will recognize the honored guests.
On Saturday September 18th at 7:00pm the Football Alumni Association will hold the first ever “Franklin Football Alumni Social” for all former Wildcat Football Players and Coaches at the Franklin Golf Course. Each former player and coach can bring one guest. There will be a $5.00 donation collected with great food and drinks available for purchase from the Golf Course. The evening will feature game films and stories from former players and coaches.
The Franklin Wildcat Football Alumni Association was recently formed by former head football coaches John Aregood and Steve Woods along with present head coach Rodney Roberts with the goal of promoting Wildcat Football past and present. For questions and suggestions please contact John Aregood.
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By Marc Pendleton
| Sunday, August 29, 2010, 07:27 PM
Moeller running back Tucker Skove scored five touchdowns, including the game winner with just :05 left as Moeller defeated Wayne 35-28 in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown finale Sunday, Aug. 29 at St. Xavier High School.
Wayne senior QB Braxton Miller scored on dazzling runs of 75, 31 and 27 yards and Darien Thorton returned an interception 15 yards for another score as the Warriors posted a 28-14 halftime lead.
But Moeller rolled up two scores midway through the third quarter to pull even at 28-all.
How’s this for fireworks? 35 points in the first quarter. A mixture of unstoppable offenses and two-hand-touch defenses.
Has it been mentioned that Miller is a capable runner? How about 206 yards rushing for three TD’s in just 13 carries … all in the first half? A great spin move - or two - has been his signature move each carry.
Once a Crusader …
Former Moeller and Notre Dame head coach Gerry “Fuzzy” Faust was at his back-slapping best during warm-ups. Faust, a Chaminade grad, chatted up everyone he came in contact with while working the Moeller sideline.
Moeller’s vocal all-male student section burst into a cheer as he passed by: “Gerry! Gerry! Gerry!”
Sunday’s results
Good Counsel (Md.) 21, Cin. St. Xavier 6
Saturday’s results
Colerain 35, Northmont 6
Cin. La Salle 28, Lakota West 6
Middletown 34, Simon Kenton (Ky.) 0
Harrison 25, East Central (Ind.) 0
Fri., Aug. 27 results
Anderson 14, Oak Hills 7
Cin. Elder 38, Winton Woods 21
Thu., Aug 26 results
Cin. Turpin 24, Loveland 6
Wyoming 21, Edgewood 7
Fri., Aug. 20 results
Dixie Heights (Ky.) 35, Newport Central Catholic (Ky.) 28
Ryle (Ky.) 61, Covington Catholic (Ky.) 7
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Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown
By Marc Pendleton
| Saturday, August 28, 2010, 07:42 PM
CINCINNATI - Perhaps this would be the moment, the game, the year that Northmont football envisioned. All the Thunderbolts needed to do was shock Colerain nation in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown Saturday night.
Woops: Colerain 35, Northmont 6.
It’s only one game and Northmont has nine more weeks to prove that it belongs in the Division I, Region 4 playoffs. But if the Bolts do advance, the Cardinals will surely be lurking somewhere in that playoff field, too.
“We played really well in the first half, but in the second half couldn’t get anything going offensively,” Northmont coach Lance Schneider said.
“That quarterback (Tyler Williams) is as fast as can be. You can’t simulate that kind of speed. We’ve been doing an option drill for five weeks to prepare, but until you see it, whew.”
To be fair, Colerain - and the shifty Williams - will likely do this to plenty of its Greater Miami Conference foes this season, if not mighty Elder next week. There are plenty of speedy, hard-hitting and Division I recruit reasons that the Cardinals are No. 1 in the Queen City and nationally ranked.
Still, it’s a bruising reminder just how much one of the Dayton area D-I heavyweights must play catch-up to make a meaningful dent in this level of ball.
“It was tough,” said Bolts QB Cameron Belton of his first start as a sophomore.
“They brought a lot of pressure. We didn’t play up to par and didn’t get the job done. They really stood up to that rank.”
One of the many Northmont spectators who made the trek to UC had a special interest in Belton. Older brother Chase Belton bolted to Cincinnati following Wabash College’s scrimmage Saturday.
The 2008 DDN D-I offensive player of the year was both awed and humbled by what he saw. And it didn’t have anything to do with the final score.
“After watching (Cameron) ever since he was little, from first grade, coming all the way through and how much he’s progressed and to come out and play (Saturday), it just amazes me,” Chase said.
Schneider’s goal is to immerse the T-Bolts in as much big-time D-I Cincinnati ball as possible. That’s why Northmont’s next two non-league games are with visiting Princeton and Moeller.
If Northmont is ever to beat these kinds of Queen City thumpers, it’ll take plenty of high-end play from Belton and his mates. On this night there were too many dropped passes, too many off-target throws and a drive-killing interception that led to a Colerain score.
And that Gang-Green defense that has served Northmont so well the last decade? Shredded and overworked.
Chase Belton has felt first-hand how a loss like this stings, having lost to Elder in the final minute.
“Northmont has always had the big games, but we could never get over that hump,” Chase Belton said.
“We want to keep playing these Cincinnati teams and be compared to them. Yeah, we’ve won the league seven out of 10 years or something like that. But we want to come down to where the big boys are at in Cincinnati.”
On Sunday, Aug. 29, it’s a doubleheader at Cin. St. Xavier’s Ballaban Field, featuring St. X vs. Good Counsel (Md.) at 3 p.m., followed by Wayne vs. Cin. Moeller at 7 p.m. Both those games will be televised live on ESPNU.
Saturday’s results
Cin. La Salle 28, Lakota West 6
Middletown 34, Simon Kenton (Ky.) 0
Harrison 25, East Central (Ind.) 0
Fri., Aug. 27 results
Anderson 14, Oak Hills 7
Cin. Elder 38, Winton Woods 21
Thu., Aug 26 results
Cin. Turpin 24, Loveland 6
Wyoming 21, Edgewood 7
Fri., Aug. 20 results
Dixie Heights (Ky.) 35, Newport Central Catholic (Ky.) 28
Ryle (Ky.) 61, Covington Catholic (Ky.) 7
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By Kyle Nagel
| Saturday, August 28, 2010, 03:43 PM
Stebbins High School does, indeed, have a victory bell. It had just been quiet for awhile.
Entering Friday night, the Indians hadn’t won a football game since the 2006 finale against Northwestern. Since, they built the Miami Valley’s longest losing streak at 30 games.
For three straight high school football seasons, the bell did not ring.
That’s why the players, coaches and fans who gathered at the high school after the Indians topped West Carrollton on the road Friday spent plenty of time with it.
“We had to knock the rust off,” said Stebbins senior safety Brandon Davidson.
The 21-9 victory against West Carrollton, which made its own rebound to the playoffs from a troubled period last season, gave second-year coach Trace Smitherman his first head coaching victory, Stebbins’ seniors their first win at the school and the community a rallying point in the high school.
“We got on the bus right after, because we didn’t want to disrespect West Carrollton on their field,” Smitherman said. “Then we got back to the school, and there were a few dozen people waiting for us to celebrate.”
And, of course, ring the bell.
“It’s funny,” Smitherman said. “It usually sits right outside the weight room on the way to the field. We’re redoing that area, so we moved the bell to build a new piece to sit it on. So we had to wheel the thing out so we could bang on it.”
When a team is losing, it seems that every bounce and break goes against it. Smitherman felt optimistic on Friday when one of the fumbles dropped by a Stebbins player bounced right to another, a break that wouldn’t happen to a 30-straight-losses team.
Quarterback Steve Smith didn’t hurt, either. The transfer from Jefferson provided a spark with 150 yards rushing on 15 carries and another 100 yards passing, some of them to Ohio University recruit Ian Wells, who battled back from injury to play.
Davidson and some other Stebbins players attended the school’s boys soccer game on Saturday afternoon, and Davidson worked the ticket booth. He got plenty of congratulations from a Stebbins football community that has gained new optimism.
“Usually after a Friday night, everybody’s down,” Davidson said. “I guess we found out we have it in us.”
Especially in finding a reason to roll out and ring the bell.
“Last year we did well in one of our scrimmages, and they wanted to come back and ring the bell,” Smitherman said. “That’s how bad they wanted it, to ask for it after a scrimmage. But it’s small steps, and we’re trying to build a foundation.”
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By Marc Pendleton
| Thursday, August 26, 2010, 07:12 PM
There was concern at Springboro when starting quarterback Josh Little injured a shoulder.
When backup Jake Fall was lost to a concussion, it was all coach Ryan Wilhite could do to not hit the panic button.
“This year the injury bug bit us bad,” Wilhite said. “We didn’t go lighter, but we certainly didn’t go any harder.”
Neither Little nor Fall were available in last week’s scrimmage vs. Lakota West. Wilhite reluctantly inserted freshman QB Jenson Harris. All he did was win over the upperclassmen and firmly establish himself as the Panthers’ QB in waiting.
Since then both Little and Fall have returned to practice.
“It’s been a pleasant week of practice because we’ve got guys back,” Wilhite said.
“We’re not going in at 100 percent, but we feel a lot better where we’re at now than we did this time last week.”
The Panthers open the season Friday, Aug. 27 at Fairfield.
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By Marc Pendleton
| Thursday, August 26, 2010, 04:00 PM
The MVBCA Fall Baseball showcase will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. at Centerville High School, 500 E. Franklin St.
All prospects in grades 9-12 are invited to attend and show your talent. More than 88 colleges and 3 pro scouts have been invited to attend as well.
The first 75 registrations will receive a showcase shirt. All boys will receive ratings from high school, college, and pro scouts to keep.
Further information and registration form can be obtained by entering the web site mvbca.org, click on forms, click on showcase.
Any questions can be sent to terry.dickten@centerville.k12.oh.us
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By Kyle Nagel
| Thursday, August 26, 2010, 11:05 AM
The Flyin’ to the Hoop boys basketball event — now called Good Samaritan Flyin’ to the Hoop — gained national attention last year when it was reported that Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari was looking for a way to land a helicopter at Kettering’s Trent Arena to watch a coveted recruit play.
That recruit, Brandon Knight of Florida, was participating in the Flyin’ with his Pine Crest School team. Calipari did indeed watch him, but he had to settle for driving when fog rolled in.
Knight was the top-ranked senior in the country by many services, which continued a tradition of No. 1 recruits appearing in Kettering. It looks like that tradition could continue.
Scout.com’s No. 1-ranked senior in the upcoming class, Anthony Davis of Perspectives Charter School in Chicago, is scheduled to appear with his team at the 2011 Good Sam Flyin’, event director Eric Horstman said.
(Here’s the full Scout.com top 100).
The entire Flyin’ field isn’t set, but Horstman said he’s planning for 34 teams from eight states. Horstman said he should be able to release the full schedule soon for an event that has become a notable happening on the national prep basketball calendar.
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By Greg Billing
| Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 01:41 PM
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
MADISON (D-IV, Region 16)
League: SWBL Buckeye
Coach: Joe Snively (second season)
2009 record: 1-5, 3-7
Key returners:
Mason Conley, jr., RB /LB
Chris Daniel, sr., WR/LB
Ben Lenos, sr., TE/DL
Billy McGuire, sr., WR/DB
David Schenck, so., OL/LB
Extra Points:
The Mohawks look to improve heading into their second season with Snively. Seven starters return on a spread offense that has Conley in the backfield and returning receivers in Billy McGuire, Chris Daniel and Dylan Dwyer. Cody Wilmot QBs the offense for the second season.
Seven starters also return on defense, including four in the secondary. Schenck keys the linebackers and Lenos anchors the line.
One of the biggest changes in the Mohawks came in the offseason. Snively said player attitudes are more positive. Senior leadership is also strong.
(John Bombatch contributed to this article)
MADISON
Fri., Aug. 27 Heath
Fri., Sept. 3 at Troy Christian
Sat., Sept. 11 Cin. Shroder
Fri., Sept. 17 Northridge
Fri., Sept. 24 at Milton-Union
Fri., Oct. 1 Franklin
Fri., Oct. 8 Carlisle
Fri., Oct. 15 at Preble Shawnee
Fri., Oct. 22 at Dixie
Fri., Oct. 29 Waynesville
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By Marc Pendleton
| Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 12:39 PM
Versailles High School is accepting applications for the position of head varsity baseball coach (there are no teaching positions available).
If interested, send letter with resume to Randy Swisher, Athletic Director, Versailles High School 459 S. Center St., Versailles OH 45380 or randal_swisher@darke.k12.oh.us.
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Coaching opening
By Marc Pendleton
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 03:53 PM
Bellbrook High School has the following coaching positions open for the 2010-2011 school year:
Head wrestling coach (submit deadline Sept. 3).
Head basketball cheer coach (submit deadline Sept. 17),
Head competition cheer coach (submit deadline Sept. 17).
Head softball coach (submit deadline Oct. 1).
Letters of interest and resumes can be processed through the Athletic Director by calling (937) 848-3737, Ext. 3.
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By Kyle Nagel
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 11:08 AM
Now that both the Dayton Daily News and The Cincinnati Enquirer have completed their preseason high school football area ratings, fans can continue debating.
Especially with the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown coming this weekend.
Northmont, which is ranked No. 3 in the DDN Division I ratings, will get a shot at Colerain, which is the preseason big-school No. 1 in the Enquirer poll. That game will be played at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at the University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium.
On Sunday, DDN No. 2 Wayne will take on Enquirer No. 4 Moeller in the Crosstown Showdown at 7 p.m. at St. Xavier High School on ESPNU.
That means, as usual, the Dayton area will get an immediate sense of how it stacks up with some of Cincinnati’s best on the opening weekend. We’ll have to wait until Week 11 to see how they fare with more at stake, but those are two Week 1 games worth watching.
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By Marc Pendleton
| Saturday, August 21, 2010, 11:00 PM
WJYW-FM (88.9) is your ticket to follow Cross County Conference football games this fall.
JOY-FM will broadcast 10 games, featuring announcers Ryan Gathard and Mike Hohler, beginning with a pregame show at 7:15 p.m. each Friday.
The games also can be heard live on 889joyfm.com.
The following are the CCC games to be aired:
Aug. 27: Ft. Recovery at Mississinawa Valley.
Sept. 3: Arcanum at Miami East.
Sept. 10: National Trail at Ansonia.
Sept. 17: Mississinawa Valley at Twin Valley South.
Sept. 24: Ansonia at Arcanum.
Oct. 1: Bradford at Arcanum.
Oct. 8: Arcanum at Mississinawa Valley.
Oct. 15: Covington at Ansonia.
Oct. 22: Ansonia at Tri-County North.
Oct. 29: Miami East at Ansonia.
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By Marc Pendleton
| Saturday, August 21, 2010, 08:00 PM
Radio station WONE-AM (980) will air its “GWOC Football Preview Show” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22.
The regular season begins on Friday, Aug. 27.
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By Marc Pendleton
| Saturday, August 21, 2010, 05:07 PM
The following is a release from the Xenia H.S. Key Club:
The Xenia High School Key Club for the 12th year will be giving out players award after the football game of 4 games this 2010 fall football season.
Sept. 3 Walter G. Sellers Memorial Trophy Football Game (Bellbrook at Xenia).
Sept. 17 The 12th Annual Backyard Battle (Xenia at Beavercreek).
Oct. 1 Homecoming (Lebanon at Xenia).
Oct.15 Senior Night (Fairborn at Xenia).
The Awards are Best Offensive Player of the Game,Defensive Player of the Game,Special Teams Player of the Game and Scout Player of the Week.
The Xenia Key Club will co-sponsored with the Bellbrook Lions Club for the Walter G. Sellers Memorial Trophy Game where both teams will receive the awards.
The 12th Annual Backyard Battle at Beavercreek Sept.17 co-sponsored with the Beavercreek Rotary Club and Xenia Sonic Drive-In where both Teams will receive the Awards.
Oct 1 Homecoming -co-sponsored with Xenia H.S. Class of 1960.
Oct. 15 Senior Night co-sponsored with Glory Ministries Church of Xenia.
Coordinators of the Xenia High School Key Club School Project are Key Club Division 4 Lt. Gov Joseph Gregory, Xenia Faculty Advisor Kiwanian Janean Cardenas,Xenia Kiwanis Advisor Kiwanian Jo Carman and Kiwanian Vermon L. Dillon.
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By Marc Pendleton
| Saturday, August 21, 2010, 05:00 PM
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
VANDALIA BUTLER (D-II, Region 8)
League: GWOC North
Coach: Greg Bush (2 years, 23 seasons total, including assistant seasons at Valley View, Miamisburg and Butler)
2009 record: 0-4, 2-8
Key returners:
Devontre Burks, sr., RB
Andrew Bush, sr., OL
Taylor Decker, jr., OL
Miles Eaton, jr., OL
Nathan Martin, so., FB
Keith Peck, sr., LB
Ryne Pugh, jr., QB
Mason Smith, sr., DL
Tanner Wright, sr., OL/DL
Extra points:
The Aviators have been limited to a 40-by-40 yard patch of practice area because of construction at the high school, including the football stadium. That’s fitting because the entire football program also is undergoing a total makeover.
Bush is in his second term at Butler and landed the head job late last spring. What followed was Butler’s sixth straight non-winning season (18-42). What makes that sting even more is the Aviators were a D-II playoff regular the previous five seasons.
“We’ve had all kinds of obstacles outside of X’s and O’s,” Bush said. “We’re due for a break here.”
There’s plenty of reasons why Butler could be the surprise GWOC North team. Burks is the featured tailback and has the ability to elude defenders and run through them. Paving his way up front are massive Eaton (6-3, 305) and Wright (6-1, 250).
Joining Burks in the backfield is Martin. He earned that spot in Week 3 last year as a freshman. Andrew Bush is the coach’s son, a rock at 5-11, 240 and a proven three-year starter.
That all adds up to plenty of encouragement to Bush, who was with the Aviators during that great playoff run.
“The staff has had time to gel and we’re way ahead of the game this year,” he said.
“I think we’re going to be the surprise team in the Miami Valley. People aren’t expecting us to be back. We’re back to where we’ve been and need to be. I think we have a really good chance to be really good.”
VANDALIA BUTLER
Fri., Aug. 27 Greenville
Fri., Sept. 3 at Tecumseh
Fri., Sept. 10 Springboro
Thu., Sept. 16 Cin. Glen Este
Fri., Sept. 24 at Miamisburg
Fri., Oct. 1 Troy
Fri., Oct. 8 at Sidney
Fri., Oct. 15 at Lebanon
Fri., Oct. 22 Piqua
Fri., Oct. 29 at Trotwood-Madison
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By Marc Pendleton
| Saturday, August 21, 2010, 02:00 PM
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
XENIA (D-I, Region 4)
League: GWOC South
Coach: Bob Delong (2 years; 15 overall, including 13 at Tecumseh)
2009 record: 1-3, 2-8
Key returners:
Hassien Allen, sr., TE
Devin Croley, sr., DL
Luke Donofrio, sr., WR/DB
Robert Harden, sr., RB/DB
Terrance Moore, sr., LB
Zach Newsock, jr., QB
Nathan Nichol, sr., OT
James Sanford, jr., DB
Austyn Thurman, sr., RB
Dan Thomas, sr., WR
Anthony Valeriano, sr., DB
Julius Young, sr., DL
Extra points:
It’s always easier the second time around. At least, that’s what Delong is hoping.
After 13 mostly successful and sometimes outstanding seasons at Tecumseh, Delong landed as the Bucs’ main man, and almost immediately lost his best two-way player, FB/LB Justin Knowles, to a preseason knee injury.
That didn’t help installing the wing-T offense and 4-3 defense.
“They understand more of what we’re doing because we did change a lot last year,” Delong said.
“Overall, the kids have pretty much bought into what we’ve tried to do.”
Newsock started all 10 games last season and 6-6, 310-pound Nichol is among the GWOC’s biggest linemen. Harden and Nichol are drawing MAC interest.
At 5-11, 240, Young is the Bucs’ middle defensive plug. Powerful and quick, he squats 600 pounds. That kind of strength and leverage means teams often have to double-team him or pay the price.
Troy and Northmont have been replaced by Trotwood-Madison and Wayne in the GWOC schedule rotation.
“It’s a tough schedule,” Delong said.
“I think that’s better for you. You’re going to find out what you’re made of and I think our kids are up to it.”
According to Delong, both the CBC and GWOC have outstanding players, but the major difference is the depth of GWOC programs.
“You’ve got to coach in 2’s and 3’s because you don’t know who you’ll be playing with in Week 3-4,” he said.
“The teams that aren’t successful in this league (GWOC) are still pretty darn good teams. If you like to compete that’s why you do this thing. It’s a great situation because you see the best.”
XENIA
Fri., Aug. 27 at Carroll
Fri., Sept. 3 Bellbrook
Fri., Sept. 10 Piqua
Fri., Sept. 17 at Beavercreek
Fri., Sept. 24 Wayne
Fri., Oct. 1 Lebanon
Fri., Oct. 8 at Trotwood-Madison
Fri., Oct. 15 Fairborn
Fri., Oct. 22 at Springboro
Fri., Oct. 29 at Miamisburg
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By Marc Pendleton
| Saturday, August 21, 2010, 11:00 AM
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
FAIRBORN (D-I, Region 4)
League: GWOC South
Coach: Roy Thobe (9 years; also 2 years at Trotwood in 1995-96)
2009 record: 2-2, 6-4
Key returners:
Dillon Bayard, sr., LB
David Choi, sr., DE
Joey Eller, sr., OT
Devon Hamilton, jr., WR
Billy Jackson, jr., WR
Jason Moorman, jr., DL
Brandon Purdy, sr., OL
Extra points:
There’s title buzz in Skyhawks country. That’s because many of the underclassmen who are ticketed to start were members of unbeaten middle school teams that upended many of their GWOC brethren.
The Skyhawks once again will air out its offense, and there’s outstanding and proven WR’s in Jackson and Hamilton. Jackson has started since his freshman year and both have landed on the recruiting radar.
“I think we’ve got some guys on the perimeter that can make plays and create some matchup problems,” said Thobe.
Directing the extreme vertical attack will be either sophomore Jaycen Newsome or junior Kendrick Williams at QB. Both are first-year players who each sat out last season, but both are former middle school standouts. Williams was the GWOC basketball leading scorer as a sophomore (22.1). Whoever doesn’t start at QB will likely land another starting position.
At 6-2, 240, Purdy is a load and anchor at center and defensive tackle. He’s also drawing interest from MAC teams.
Gone from the schedule is neighboring rival Beavercreek and Northmont, replaced by Fairmont and Piqua in the GWOC rotation.
If Fairborn is to advance to the playoffs, it’ll be a first in program history.
“Oh, yeah, we often talk about it,” Thobe said.
“Obviously, we want to win our conference. If we do that, we’ll be in the playoff hunt. You never know what’s going to happen in Region 4.”
FAIRBORN
Fri., Aug. 27 at Tecumseh
Fri., Sept. 3 Stebbins
Fri., Sept. 10 at Troy
Fri., Sept. 17 Fairmont
Fri., Sept. 24 Sidney
Fri., Oct. 1 at Miamisburg
Fri., Oct. 8 Springboro
Fri., Oct. 15 at Xenia
Fri., Oct. 22 Lebanon
Fri., Oct. 29 at Piqua
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By Marc Pendleton
| Saturday, August 21, 2010, 08:00 AM
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
SPRINGBORO (D-I, Region 4)
League: GWOC South
Coach: Ryan Wilhite (5 years; previously offensive coordinator at Wayne)
2009 record: 3-1, 8-2
Key returners:
Ryan Alvey, sr., DB
Ryan Jackson, sr., DL
Kyle King, sr., LB
Jake Rigg, sr., OL
Max Webb, sr., WR/DB
Extra points:
The Panthers are hoping to do something never before done in program history: Advance to the D-I playoffs. That’s a tough assignment since they’re lumped in Region 4, like the rest of the GWOC South.
Springboro could do no better than 13th after Week 10 last season despite that lofty record.
“It was a weird year,” Wilhite said.
“Everybody was fighting for the eighth spot. When Wayne beat Centerville, it threw a D-I team into the mix that no one was counting.”
Boro last was in the D-II playoffs in 2005.
Webb will be one of only a few two-way starters. King, at 5-11, 215, is a force in the middle and an effective blitzer.
Gone is Piqua and Trotwood-Madison in the GWOC schedule shift, replaced by Troy and Centerville. The Week 5 game at Centerville is the first time the programs will have played.
“I wouldn’t say we traded up, but we certainly didn’t trade down,” Wilhite said of the schedule changes.
“Centerville is a great program. While they have a lot of dominance, they also get everybody’s best shot. Don’t let our kids kid you, Centerville is circled on the schedule.”
If Boro is to make the D-I playoffs, it’ll likely come down to Week 10. All that awaits the Panthers is a regular-season ending showdown at Warren County rival Lebanon.
Mason will replace Fairfield as the Panthers’ season-opening opponent next season.
“We feel like right now we’re at the point that we expect to win and be successful every Friday night,” Wilhite said.
“At the same time, there are a lot of goals that we haven’t accomplished and getting into the D-I playoffs is a big one.”
SPRINGBORO
Fri., Aug. 27 at Fairfield
Fri., Sept. 3 Sycamore
Fri., Sept. 10 at Vandalia Butler
Fri., Sept. 17 Troy
Fri., Sept. 24 at Centerville
Fri., Oct. 1 Sidney
Fri., Oct. 8 at Fairborn
Fri., Oct. 15 Miamisburg
Fri., Oct. 22 Xenia
Fri., Oct. 29 at Lebanon
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By Marc Pendleton
| Friday, August 20, 2010, 06:00 PM
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
LEBANON (D-I, Region 4)
League: GWOC South
Coach: Shawn Lamb (6 years; previously 8 years as a Lebanon assistant)
2009 record: 4-0, 8-2
Key returners:
Aaron Abbott, jr., RB
Chris Benton, sr., LB
Nick Esposito, jr., WR
Luke Goshorn, sr., K
Nick Stotts, sr., OL
Alex White, sr., LB
Brody Wolf, sr., WR
Extra points:
Going 8-2 doesn’t get it for the Warriors. Especially if a GWOC South title and the playoffs are the prize.
Lebanon earned the South title in ‘09 by handing rival Springboro its only division loss, 21-20. But the Warriors missed out on the playoffs after falling to Trotwood-Madison in a shootout and Troy.
“We’re a small fish in a big pond,” said Lamb, referring to the ultra-competitive D-I, Region 4.
“We know we’re going into each season knowing we’ve got to go 10-0 or 9-1 to make the playoffs.”
That’s something Lebanon hasn’t done since 2002. To return to the postseason, they’ll have to come up with solid replacements for graduated standout QB Dusty Isaacs and WR/RET burner Chase Cochran.
The Warriors will be anchored once again by three-year starting left tackle Stotts, a bruiser at 6-5, 270. He’s already being wooed by most of the MAC teams and could improve his recruitability with a great senior season.
QB is up for grabs between junior transfer Kyler Hobson (Texas), junior Ben Riggin and sophomore Luke Morgan. Concedes Lamb, “They have the biggest shoes to fill.”
Gone are Trotwood, Troy and Fairmont in the GWOC schedule rotation, replaced by Vandalia Butler, Sidney and Northmont. This also ends a two-year contract with Kings in the season opener.
Defending its South title and making the playoffs could well come down to Week 10. Fittingly, that’s when Lebanon will host Springboro.
LEBANON
Fri., Aug. 27 at Kings
Fri., Sept. 3 Loveland
Fri., Sept. 10 at Sidney
Fri., Sept. 17 at Piqua
Fri., Sept. 24 Northmont
Fri., Oct. 1 at Xenia
Fri., Oct. 8 Miamisburg
Fri., Oct. 15 Vandalia Butler
Fri., Oct. 22 at Fairborn
Fri., Oct. 29 Springboro
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By Marc Pendleton
| Friday, August 20, 2010, 03:00 PM
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
PIQUA (D-II, Region 8)
League: GWOC North
Coach: Bill Nees (17 years)
2009 record: 1-3, 3-7
Key returners:
Justin Covault, sr., OL
Adam Cox, sr., DB
Dan Darst, sr. C
Brandon Emerick, sr. DE
Trenton Hemm, sr., RB
Cody Hughes, sr., DE
Kendric Link, jr., DB
Travis Nees, jr., LB
Josh Niblick, sr., DL
Xavier Roberts, sr., RB
Darrien Sanders, jr., LB
Extra points:
The Indians are just four seasons removed from hoisting the D-II state title trophy. That also capped a great run that saw them advance to the playoffs four straight years.
And if ever Piqua is to get back on that lofty path, this is the team.
“We knew going into (last) season we were going to play 13 sophomores and we played 2-3 juniors who had never started before,” Nees said.
“That was what we knew. What we didn’t know was that there were 6-7 teams on our schedule that had the best year that they’ve had in a while.”
The Indians fell hard last fall, but were loaded with those first-year starting sophomores, as many as 13. They’re all back, and so are three-year starters Emerick, Hughes and Niblick.
Roberts led the team in rushing. Warns Nees: “He’s the guy who everybody wants to know where he’s at once the game starts.”
Numbers are up: About 70 players compared to the usual 55. Plus, the freshman class is loaded with 35 additional players.
Gone is Springboro and Springfield in the GWOC schedule rotation, replaced by Fairborn and Fairmont. Piqua also will host rival Troy on Friday, Oct. 8.
That all adds up to plenty of optimism in this proud football town.
“I know everybody’s jacked up about our junior class but we’ve got a good deep senior class,” Nees said. “(Last season) gave us a sense of urgency.”
PIQUA
Fri., Aug. 27 at Lima Senior
Fri., Sept. 3 Fairfield
Fri., Sept. 10 at Xenia
Fri., Sept. 17 Lebanon
Fri., Sept. 24 at Fairmont
Fri., Oct. 1 Trotwood-Madison
Fri., Oct. 8 Troy
Fri., Oct. 15 at Sidney
Fri., Oct. 22 at Vandalia Butler
Fri., Oct. 29 Fairborn
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By Marc Pendleton
| Friday, August 20, 2010, 12:00 PM
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
TROTWOOD-MADISON (D-II, Region 8)
League: GWOC North
Coach: Maurice Douglass
2009 record: 4-0, 9-4
Key returners:
Bam Bradley, jr., DB
Antwan Gilbert, sr., RB
Marcus Graham, sr., QB
Nicholas Grigsby, sr., LB
Darion Heath, jr., RB
AJ Jordan, sr., WR
Julius Ruby, sr., DB
Extra points:
Gilbert had the ultimate breakout season in ‘09, galloping for 2,576 yards (8.2 average) and 32 TD’s in 13 games. Should the Rams make another deep playoff run, he’ll likely be a threat to be the first area runner to gain 3,000 yards.
He’s just 5-11 and 175 pounds, but blessed with an incredible work ethic that transformed him into the go-to workhorse for the Rams last season. His 4.43 speed in the 40 doesn’t hurt, either. That’s why UC, Indiana, Louisville and North Carolina have all extended offers.
Graham lends plenty of experience as a three-year starter at QB. He passed for nearly 1,500 yards and 14 TD’s last season.
The defense also is set with plenty of returners and is anchored by Bradley, a much sought-after DB and the younger brother of former Ram and current UD basketball standout Chris Wright.
The Rams started just 2-3 last season, which included a two-point loss to Wayne. But T-M recovered by blitzing the GWOC North to win a conference crown and carried that momentum into the postseason. Their seven-game win streak was snapped by eventual D-II state champ Winton Woods in the regional final.
TROTWOOD-MADISON
Fri., Aug. 27 at Mason
Fri., Sept. 3 Dunbar
Fri., Sept. 10 at Beavercreek
Fri., Sept. 17 at Wayne
Fri., Sept. 24 at Springfield
Fri., Oct. 1 at Piqua
Fri., Oct. 8 Xenia
Fri., Oct. 15 at Troy
Fri., Oct. 22 Sidney
Fri., Oct. 29 Vandalia Butler
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By Kyle Nagel
| Friday, August 20, 2010, 07:34 AM
The anticipated football matchup between the Centerville and Wayne high school football teams will be broadcast on ESPNU, giving Wayne three appearances on the network this season.
The Week 8 game at Centerville has been moved from Friday, Oct. 15, to Thursday, Oct. 14, to accommodate the broadcast. It will begin at 7 p.m.
Wayne’s opener against Moeller in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Aug. 29 and its Week 2 game against Canton McKinley in the Kirk Herbstreit Series on Sept. 5 will also be broadcast on ESPNU.
Obviously attractive to ESPNU is Wayne quarterback Braxton Miller, the Ohio State commitment who is ranked by Rivals.com and Scout.com as the No. 1 senior quarterback recruit nationally. Centerville features three Bowl Championship Series conference recruits on its defense in lineman Michael Bennett (Ohio State), lineman Kyle Rose (West Virginia) and linebacker Mike Replogle (Indiana).
Centerville will begin the season No. 1 in the Dayton Daily News area Division I ratings. Wayne is No. 2.
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By Kyle Nagel
| Thursday, August 19, 2010, 08:13 AM
By Rick Cassano, staff writer
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
FENWICK (D-IV, Region 16)
League: GCL North
Coach: Fred Cranford (fifth season)
2009 record: 2-5, 5-5
Key returners:
Nick Durham, jr., OL/DL
Stephen Munafo, sr., DB/WR
Joe Ripplinger, sr., OL
Joey Robertson, sr., FB
Jimmy Turvy, sr., DB
Extra points:
The Falcons return nine defensive starters and have a Wing-T offense headed by junior quarterback Austin Gearing (6-5, 190).
Cranford said the goal is to rack up 2,000 yards on the ground and through the air.
“We’re rather raw on offense, but we’ve got some incredible talent,” Cranford said. “It just lacks experience.”
Gearing isn’t a household name yet, but could be soon. Cranford said he’s got a strong arm and is a tough runner as well. Fenwick has good size and even better speed, but needs to learn how to win close games. Last year, the Falcons lost four times by 10 points or less.
“I think I’ve got the group of kids that will figure that out,” Cranford said.
FENWICK
Fri., Aug. 27 at Oakwood
Fri., Sept. 3 Talawanda
Fri., Sept. 10 at Valley View
Fri., Sept. 17 at McNicholas
Fri., Sept. 24 Purcell Marian
Fri., Oct. 1 at Roger Bacon
Fri., Oct. 8 Chaminade Julienne
Fri., Oct. 15 at Alter
Fri., Oct. 22 Badin
Fri., Oct. 29 at Carroll
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By Kyle Nagel
| Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 08:19 AM
Two-a-days are hard. That’s why Xenia High School football coach Bob DeLong likes to reward his players and their families for making it through the grueling preseason with a treat: A hog roast and picnic.
Xenia will hold the event Thursday while also handing out yards signs for players. DeLong said the team gets its hog from a local butcher shop and heads out to a park for the festivities.
“It’s something to enjoy before the season gets going,” DeLong said. “Two-a-days are hard on the guys.”
In his second season at Xenia, DeLong is hoping to improve on last season’s 2-8 record. The coaching staff has already made one concession, though.
“We’re having a professional come in to cut the meat this year,” DeLong said with a laugh. “Some didn’t like the way the coaches did it last year.”
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By Kyle Nagel
| Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 09:09 AM
This is another in a series of capsules previewing area high school football for the 2010 season:
GREENEVIEW (D-V, Region 20)
League: Ohio Heritage Conference
Coach: Isaac Seevers (2nd season)
2009 record: 1-6, 2-8
Key returners:
Tyler Caudill, sr., WR/LB
Wayne Harlow, sr., DB
Kris Partin, sr., QB
Charlie Roberts, sr., OL/DL
Alex Van Der Wissel, jr., RB/LB
Extra points:
Under second-year coach Seevers, a former quarterback at Anderson University in Indiana, Greeneview returns arguably its best player in Caudill, who has solid college prospects at about 6 feet 2 with speed. At wide receiver and strong safety, Caudill will provide support on the edges for the Rams.
The team is also solid at running back with Van Der Wissel, whom Seevers calls a “small-town, hard-nosed kid, the best kind.”
But an issue, at least for now, is at quarterback. Greeneview lost starter Partin to a knee injury in a scrimmage that is expected to keep him out for about four weeks. When he returns, though, he will be running the same offense for the second straight season in his third year as a starter.
Despite last season’s record, Seevers is telling his team to shoot for the playoffs. First, Greenview will have to decide how to handle a Week 2 slot that previously was filled by Yellow Springs. Seevers said that game won’t be played, and the Yellow Springs football program has been in jeopardy because of low participation numbers. The Rams might leave the week open, Seevers said.
“I feel very comfortable with our defense,” Seevers said. “We have about seven starters back there, and we’re changing out scheme a little bit but I think it’s working well. Last year we had to focus on the fundamentals, but now we’re able to do a little more.
GREENEVIEW
Fri., Aug. 27 at Dayton Christian
Fri., Sept. 10 at East Clinton
Fri., Sept. 17 Southeastern
Fri., Sept. 24 at Mechanicsburg
Fri., Oct. 1 Cedarville
Fri., Oct. 8 Triad
Fri., Oct. 15 at West Liberty-Salem
Fri., Oct. 22 Springfield Catholic Central
Fri., Oct. 29 at Northeastern
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