Wayne - Trotwood Rivalry Resumes tonight; Hoop4U Top 5 Games; Davis Rams All-Time Leading Scorer;

Rams Warriors Clash Best in Miami Valley?

The High School Basketball fans of Miami Valley will get a Xmas gift that should be the price of admission. As it has been for years.

Wayne vs Trotwood.

The 2 schools who have set the bar to a level that very few have been able to reach, specifically in the last decade.
D-1 and D-2 athletes all over the court.
Sold out gyms.  Every time.
Ram Nation and the Wayne Train at it once again tonight (Wayne HS, 7:30pm).

Over the years, the talent and hype level of these games have been second to none in Southwest Ohio.
2 years ago, both teams were ranked in the Top 10 in the state. The game was shown all over the state by Fox Sports.
The former stars who have went on to play collegiately is astounding.
From the likes of Travis Trice, to Torrey Patton, to Blue Smith.
Trey Landers, Amir Foster, Myles Belyeu to name a few.

Now, new stars in the Name of Amari Davis (Trotwood) and Ronnie Hampton (Wayne).

Davis, who just became Trotwood's All-Time leading scorer, has been Mr. Basketball like in his senior year, averaging over 30 ppg, along with almost 9 boards and a whopping 7 steals a game.
7 steals a game?
More than double the 2nd place guy in the GWOC.
From a guy who is as smooth as silk, and has the offensive explosion to play for any college in the country.
Davis has led the Rams, who were ranked #1 in the preseason Polls, to a undefeated ranking and a 100 point average as they have been rolling all season.

Hampton, a dynamic guard for Wayne, has led the Warriors to some big wins late and while he still looks to get loose offensively this season, his skill set, toughness, and ability to lead has Wayne (4-3)winning its last 2 coming into the showdown.

Wayne Coach Martindale knows that this will be one of the toughest games his squad will face this season.
The Rams are loaded,undefeated (6-0) and already upset that they won't be in the GWOC in the future.
So all bets are off.
Look for a intense battle tonight in Huber Heights.
Bragging rights included.
Expect some ESPN type highlights on this warm winter night.

HOOP4U Top 5 Games Tonight:

Here's our HOOP4U  Top Games on this Post Christmas Weekend

(1) Trotwood      @    Wayne
(2) Miamisburg   @   Xenia
(3) Centerville   @ Cin LaSalle
(4) C-J                vs  Gnadenhutten
(5) Stivers           vs  Clinton Massie




Davis Becomes Rams All Time Leading Scorer

Amari Davis, the Mr Basketball Candidate, and Wisconsin GB commit, became the all-time leading scorer in Trotwood Rams history, as he overtook the record in a tourney at Crispus Attackus  (Indianapolis) last weekend.
Davis eclipsed the 1,000 point mark last year in Indy, so the Hoosier state was good to him and his squad, as they garnered up wins to stay undefeated this season.

Davis, a 6'4 lefty who has incredible leaping, a smooth Mid-Range J, and a knack for the dramatic, has improved his game every year, and he could be a real choice for Mr. Basketball, especially if the Rams make it back to the OHSAA State Semifinals, which they have done the last 2 years.

Couldn't happen to a better student athlete.
Davis is well liked throughout the Rams contingent and beyond. Soft spoken, but once its gametime?
A bonafide killer.

Stivers, Thurgood Battle for Top Spot Tonight; Rams stop Elks, Avaiators stay undefeated; Top 5 Games of Weekend

Even though its early in the season, we have reached a key point in the City League Hoop chase as the Holidays near. 

Heres the top games of the Weekend:

(1) Thurgood (4-1)  vs  Stivers  (5-0) 

2 Teams who figured to be sitting in this position have not dissapointed, as the Cougars held off Meadowdale at the buzzer to remain on a 4-game winning streak, while Stivers stayed undefeated behind the heroics of Junior Star G Trevon Ellis in a close win vs Ponitz.

Both teams have a plethora of talent who could make the difference. 

The intriguing notion?

This is Coach Shawn McCullough old alma mater, and was the last place he head coached before getting the Thurgood job. 

(2) Xenia   (3-0)    vs  Trotwood  (2-0) 

Can UC signee Samari Curtis continue his blistering play against the class of the GWOC?

The Rams feel snuffed, after hearing they were kicked out of the GWOC unceremoniously. 

They are showing no mercy and with superstar G Amari Davis averaging 29 a game, they will be ready for all challenges! 

(3) Springfield  (3-0)  @  Centerville.  (3-1)

Can the Field head to Centerville and get a big win over the angry Elks? Centerville lost to Trotwood and will be anxious to get back on the winning track.

Mo Nije scored jus 4 points against Trotwood, so look for him to explode. 

(4) Dunbar  vs.       Ponitz   

In a game that should go down to the wire, can Ponitz get a big win over a Dunbar squad who also needs a win? Both teams feature dynamic guards in Jaren Smith (Ponitz)  & Martel Smith (Dunbar) 

(5) Belmont  @ Northmont  (Saturday)

Week 1 HS Recap: Trotwood sends statement; Thurgood stays undefeated; Conley 54 sets record; Stivers stops Belmont; Lions, Taft win in Hi-Top Classic; Top Players of Week 1

Heres some of the Highlights and Top Headlines after the 1st full week and weekend in High School Hoops in Miami Valley area:

(1) Preseason #1 Trotwood sends statement in huge opening win over West Carrollton
Trotwood came out with a vengeance againet West Carrollton, storming out to a 34-8 lead and cruising to a 133-50 season openeing win.
All-Ohio G Amari Davis, the Wisconsin GB commit, led the Rams with 29 points.
The Pirates fall to 1-3 on the season. Trotwood, ranked #1 in the Preseason Poll, goes to 1-0.


(2) Thurgood rolls to 3-1 after win over Ponitz
The Cougars have rode their senior leadership of Eric Middlebrook and Elmore to a 3-1 record in the early season, including a big road victory over Ponitz. Add to the fact that Fabolous Frosh Mehki Elmore has been the best player in the City in Week 1?
Scary potential for the McCullough led Cougars.


(3) Dunbar defeats Meadowdale on final shot, then fall to Taft in Hi-Top Classic
The Dunbar Wolverines showed guts and heart to beat Meadowdale in OT after Martel Smith knocked down the Game Winning shot.

In the Norris Cole Hi-Top Classic (Saturday)  Dunbar lost to Taft as the Senators senior star big man Nekhi Smith took over the game late and stopped the Wolverines from the upset of one of the top teams in Cincy this year.
Martel Smith  and Jayveion Minor led the Wolverines.
  With the loss Dunbar falls to 1-3.


(4) Lions move to 3-1 after win over Gamble
Meadowdale showed the resolve they will need to have a real shot to have a good year, as they bounced back from a heartbreaking loss to Dunbar with a nice win over Gamble.
Will Hill was unstoppable early, and Justin O'Neal was dominant late to help seal the deal.
The Lions now move to 3-1 on the season.


(5) Gordon leads Sidney to big win over Troy
Andre Gordon help lead the Yellow Jackets to its 2nd win in 3 games with a convincing W over Troy.
With Gordons arrival, it makes the Yellow Jackets a dangerous team.


(6) Elks slide past Fairmont behind Big Mo'
Centervilles version of Tim Duncan - In Mo Nije, the 6'11 stud of a big man who jus gets it done, was able to show out with 17 points, including 3 big wins in a close win over Fairmont. The win keeps Centerville undefeated heading into primetime matchup against Trotwood.


(7) Northmont rolls as Lewis shines in 3-0 week
The Bolts, led by star G Danny Lewis and F Phophet Johnson, have gotten off to a good start this season, as the big win they had against Greenville pushes their record to 3-0 after a good week.
Lewis has led the Bolts in scoring in all 3 games this season. The senior G is a 2 sport star and has offers in football amand basketball.


(8) UC Commit leads Xenia to a home win
Samari Curtis poured in 32 points in front of the Xenia crowd as the Bucs knocked off Lebanon at home. With the win the Bucs are undefeated and have the type of team who could make some noise. Curtis has been on fire all season.



(9)  Wayne falls in final moments
Wayne was able to get a tough win against Beavercreek, as Ronnie Hampton (15pts) and Rashad McKee led the Warriors.
With the win Wayne goes to 2-2 on the season.



(10) Springfield wins ugly battle
The Cats was held to 7 points in the entire 1st half-
Yet still won on the road at Miamisburg.
In a game that resembled the football war, the Cats won the 2nd half by a score of 29-17 to win a defensive battle 36-31.
Raheim Moss and Larry Stephens III led the charge as the Cats move to 2-1 on the season.



(11) Stivers stays undefeated with big win over Belmont
Stivers knows the X is on the chest, but continues to win as they knocked off a ready Belmont squad at home to move to 4-0 on the season.
Allen Lattimore and Trevon Ellis has been the engineers of one of the most explosive offenses in the Miami Valley.
Ponitz falls to 1-2 on the season.






Teams of the Week:

Stivers, Trotwood, Northmont

Stivers - With Lattimore and Ellis leading the way, the Tigers are loaded and ready for a big season.

Trotwood - Scoring 133 in the first game seals up this award

Northmont - 3-0 Week Garners them a spot here




Top 5  Games of Tuesday Night:

Ponitz @ Stivers  

Thurgood @ Meadowdale 

Centerville  @ Trotwood

Butler @ Northmont 

West Carrollton @ Miamisburg 




Top Players of Week 1:
Amari Davis, Trotwood  - 29 in the Season Opening win for Wisconsin GB Commit

Andre Gordon, Sidney    - Gordon filled the stat sheet in the big win over Troy

Mo Nije,  Centerville    - Nije, a coveted big man, dominated in all the wins the Elks have garnered.

Allen Lattimore, Stivers  - Lattimore has been the leader of a undefeated Stivers squad.

Mekhi Elmore, Thurgood -Elmore has been a freshman sensation with 20+ in multiple games

Martel Smith, Dunbar   - Smith big game winner gave Dunbar 1st win of the season

Ethan Conley,                 - Conley was amazing with a school record 54 point performance

Danny Lewis, Northmont  - The dynamic guard, Lewis has led team in scoring in each of their wins

Justin O'Neal, Meadowdale  - The Super Soph took over in the Hi-Top Classic to lead Lions

Meechi Harris, Xenia          - Harris lit up Lebanon for 30 en route to a solid win.

Savon O'Neal, Franklin      - ONeal was clutch in the Wildcats win over Pirates with 22 pts

Ronnie Hampton, Wayne  - Hampton powered the Warriors (15pts) to a big win over Creek.

Kendall Moore, Belmont  - Moore has been nearly unstoppable; led Bison to a home w over Carroll

Playoff Berths on the Line tnite as Week 10 unfolds; Belmont wins City League

With Week 10 meaning so much to so many teams in the Miami Valley, here are some of the key Games in this Week.

HYPE GAME ALERT 
(☆☆☆☆☆) Instant Classic in the Making
(☆☆☆☆)     Must See TV 
(☆☆☆)        Should be Competitive/ Rivalry Game  
(☆☆)            Don't expect too much excitement 
(☆)                Bring all the electronics; Blowout City


Trotwood  @ Wayne (☆☆☆☆☆) 
 2 of the Most successful teams in the Miami Valley in the last 2 decades battle it out for a spot in the Playoffs.  
With both teams at 6-3, this is a must win for both teams.
Can Wayne knock off the State Champs?

Alter.    vs C-J.   (☆☆☆☆☆) 
With Alter rolling with 8 straight wins, can they keep it up and hurt Chaminade chances of making the playoffs?
Alter is already in; CJ needs to win, but has been limping to the finish line.


Fairmont  @ Springfield  (☆☆☆☆)
Springfield is already in the playoffs with a thrilling OT win over Wayne last week.
With a home win they could salvage a home playoff game.
Fairmont is 6-3 & needs help to get in with a win tonight.


Northmont.  Vs Miamisburg (☆☆☆☆) 
In a game featuring 2 upstart teams, Northmont is already in playoffs, wanting a home game. Miamisburg, sitting at 6-3, needs to win.
Both teams have the weaponry to win this game.


Vandaila Butler.   @  Tippecanoe.  (☆☆☆☆) 
In a game that features a team who has been in the playoffs recently (Tipp) but will look to play spoiler role as Butler (6-3)  looks to host a home game with a big win.


Thurgood  vs  Ponitz (☆☆☆) 
In a game that will feature 2 of the best players in the City in V'Sean Palmer (Thurgood) & Bryson Flucas (Meadowdale).
Who will win this huge rivalry game?
With a win Thurgood would move to 4-6 on the season, a nice boost after starting 0-4.




THURSDAY NIGHT RECAP:
BELMONT WINS CITY LEAGUE, ROLLS PAST LIONS 50-14 

 BELMONT left no doubt who was the top dog in Dayton Public Schools, as they romped Meadowdale (3-7) by the score of 50-14 at Welcome Stadium.

The win puts Belmont at 5-5, giving them a tie or winning season 4 years straight.

While it wasnt a banner year for Bison head coach Earl White, he hopes his young team will understand the importance of the hardcore schedule he played as they prep for next year.

The loss drops Meadowdale to 3-7 on the season.

Belmont looks to wrap up City League vs Meadowdale tonight

     
       The Belmont Bison (4-5) will look to win its 3rd Consecutive Dayton Public League championship as they take on the Meadowdale Lions (3-6) tonight at  Welcome stadium.

While neither team has had the season they wanted, the Bison, who were playoff participants in the last 2 years, will look to finish .500 on the season.

Belmont coach Earl White put together a blistering schedule, in which the Bison started slowly and couldn't recover.

 Meadowdale, was once 2-2, but lost 4 of 5 since.

 While the Lions have been handcuffed with lower numbers in Head Coach Robert Brown first year, the team has fought hard and competed in every contest.

While Belmont is 3-0 in City League Play, Meadowdale is 1-2.

Watch out for Belmont RB Jayzon Wagner  and 2- way star player Bryson Flucas of Meadowdale.


City League Standings
Belmont.    (3-0)  4-5 overall
Dunbar.     (3-1)   4-5 overall
Thurgood  (2-2)   3-6 overall
Meadowdale (1-2) 3-6 overall
Ponitz.         (0-3)  1-8 overall

Week 7 Recap: Northmont stops Springfield; Dunbar defeats Meadowdale; C-J falls for 1st time; Trotwood, Wayne, cruise; Xenia drops 52; Alter pounds Carroll; Top Players of Week 7

Here's the Week 7 Headlines, Recap as we talk HS Football in the Miami Valley:

(1) Northmont stops Springfield, eye home playoff game as Hickman, defense shines
The Northmont Thunderbolts was ready for the big matchup with unbeaten Springfield, as they lost in their first big prime time game against Wayne.
Could they step up against one of the top dogs in the Miami Valley and State?

Well there was no question after the Bolts held down the vaunted Cats offense, while Senior WR Drake Hickman caught 2 big TD passes as the Bolts defeated Springfield 25-7.

In a defensive battle, Miles Johnson, the rising star QB, threw 2 big TD passes to Hickman, the defense shut down the explosive offense of the Cats, forcing them into 2 INTS, sacking star QB Raheim Moss 3 times, and forcing the offense into a bad night.

Jestin Jacobs 59 yard TD run sealed the deal for Norhtmont, who now sit at 6-1 on the season.

Springfield star WR Larry Stephens scored on a 66-yard bomb for the Cats, who fall to 6-1.

The Bolts now sit in a prime position, if they can win out, to host a 1st round OHSAA playoff game, barring any letdowns.
Springfield still could host a game, but have a slightly tougher schedule.



(2) Dunbar knocks off Meadowdale 
Dunbar used a good early start to knock off Meadowdale 32-12 in City League action.
While both teams had came in hoping to hoist the City League Championship, only 1 team came out with the energy and effort to make it happen, as Packnett lead the Wolverines to their 3rd win of the season.
With the win Dunbar moves to 3-4 on the season, while Meadowdale falls to 3-4.
Dunbar is now 2-1 in the City League, while Meadowdale falls to 1-1.

(3) C-J takes first loss to Fenwick
Chaminade took their first loss of the season, as they fell to Middletown Fenwick on Friday night. The loss was their 1st of the season, as Fenwick stopped the #1 team in the State 34-19 in Middletown.

The Fenwick offense was clicking on all cylinders, as the running game pounded the Eagles for over 440 yards, with most of it coming from star RB Jack Fessler.

Fessler ran for 315 yards and 3 TD's as the Eagles had no answer for Fessler and the ground and pound game of Fenwick.

The defense of Fenwick shut down C-J's vaunted rushing game to only 80 yards on 30 carries, as they made Fab Frosh Luke Chandler pass mostly.
He had a good game, going 24-37 for 261 and a TD, but was not nearly enough as the Eagles fall to 6-1 on the season.

Fenwick's D was led by DB Henry Nenni, as the star DB had 11 tackles, a Forced Fumble and Recovery to lead the troops. Fenwick impoves their record to 5-2.

While Eagles Coach Marcus Colvin was upset with the loss, he knows the team must regroup for the remainder of the season. C-J falls to 6-1 on the season.



(4) Rams continue to stay hot as Huguely bros shine
Trotwood continues to make it playoff push as they won their 4th win in a row, with a big win over Fairborn 42-6.

Keon'tae Huguely, the junior QB, scored on a 37-yard run and his bro, Ke'Shawn, took a INT for a pick 6 on the next possession, which led to the rout.

Cooper Stewart, the starting QB, also ran for 2 TD's on the day and went 8-9 as well.
The Rams stifled the Skyhawks to 135 yards of total offense.
The Rams have won 4 straight and now improves to 5-2 while Fairborn falls to 0-7.



(5) Belmont falls to Columbus power
The Bison took a tough loss to Bishop Hartley at Welcome Stadium on Frday night.
Hartley, a perennial All-State power, took over early and the Bison proved to be no match for the Ohio power as they lost 42-8.
Belmont made some crucial mistakes early, and was never able to get back in the game after Hartley got going.
The loss drops Belmont to 2-5 on the season.
On the bright side, the Bison strength of schedule still gives them a glimmer of hope for a solid end of season, and they can still win City League with victories in their last 2 games of the season.



(6) Wayne throttles Beavers as Nelson, Lankford ball
The Wayne Train got going early and often against Beavercreek -
only it was the running game that the Wayne Train used to steamroll the Beavers as All-State Candidate and top QB Prospect Rashad McKee got the offense going with a 20 yard burst.
The Warriors would never look back as they won  49-17.

Junior RB Devin Nelson (9 rushes, 164 yards, 3 TDs)  and  Sophomore RB-WR Ja'Rod Lankford (6 rushes, 109 yards, TD) led the Warriors rushing  with over 350 yards total.

Nelson was on a mission, with a 73-yard burst to put his imprint on the game, and to maybe change the mentality of the Warriors this seaoson?
While we know Wayne can pass with the best of Ohio, can they revitalize the running game, which has been a little inconsistent this season?
Coasch Minton knows that, in order for Wayne to have any State hopes, they will have to run the ball as well.
While Beavers RB Sebastian Rendon ran for 141 on 30 carries on the D, the Warriors shut down the rest of the ball carriers, as rising star sophomore DB Jaden Hurd (12 tackles), Senior LB Otis Allen (12 tackles), and senior DB Jerrell Dixon (89 yard INT return) starred on the night.

Wayne moves to 5-2 while Beavercreek falls to 1-6.


(7) Fairmont garners easy win 
Fairmont, led by RBs Aaron Jackson and Jessie DeGlow,  powered to a easy win over West Carrollton.  The win puts Fairmont (6-1) in good position to grab a playoff berth. West Carrollton falls to 1-6 om the season.

(8) Thurgood grabs 2nd win in a row 
The Thurgood Marshall Cougars won their 2nd game in a row as they defeated Jay County 29-14. 
With the win that puts them with 2 wins in a row, heading into showdown with Meadowdale. 

(9) Ponitz gets first win of season
The Ponitz Panthers grabbed their first win of the season with a big win over Gamble Montessori 28-6. 
With the win the Panthers love to 1-6. 


(10)  Alter smacks Carroll 
Alter showed once again that they will be a major player come playoff time as they wore out Carroll 55-7.
The Knights now sit at 6-1 on the season and have a great chance to make the playoffs once again.

(11) Northridge too much for Oakwood 
The Northridge Polar Bears continues to play great ball, knocking off Oakwood 39-24.
With the win Northridge stays in position for a possible playoff berth.

Week 6 Recap: Belmont rolls; Springfield still undefeated; Miamisburg falls;

Heres our Week 6 Recap / Headlines on what went down in the Miami Valley in the football field:

(1) Belmont steamrolls Dunbar as Reeves, Wagner, Sims step up
The Bison knew it was Head Coach Earl White birthday, so there was extra incentive to get a big victory for the coach.
And big victory it was as the Wolverines were no match for a pumped up Bison squad which jumped out early and often for a 54-12 blowout win in which QB Rian Reeves, RB Jayzon Wagner and DB Donovan Sims led the way.

 Wagner had a huge TD run (83 yards) while Reeves directed the Bison to a 46-0 lead at half. Sims, a all-state possibility and D-1 prospect, led the defense.

Belmont, still holding on to slim playoff hopes (2-4)
will be tested heavily this week.


(2) Springfield Stays undefeated after rolling past Xenia
Springfield was able to keep its mojo rolling with a complete effort in a 35-7 win  over Xenia.
The Cats were led by All-State QB Raheim Moss who threw 3 TD's on only 5 passes, a vicious ground game led by Tavion Smoot (114 yds) Jeff Toliver (83 yds, TD) and Michael Brown Stephens
who scored on the ground (82 yds, TD) and through the air (77 yard Rec TD).
The Defense was led by Kentucky recruit and All-Ohio DB Moses Douglas, who had 12 tackles and a receiving TD as well.
Sincere Wells led the Bucs with 66 yards rushing and a TD on the game.
Springfield improves to 6-0 while Xenia falls to 3-3.


(3) Miamisburg falls to Fairmont; blocked punt seals deal
Fairmont used a huge punt block to seize the momentum late in the game, and with a rushing TD ended the undefeated hopes of the Vikings to win 25-24 in Miamisburg on Friday night.
Miamisburg was up 24-13 after a Jon Jerkins rushing TD, when Fairmont scored to cut it to 24-20 early in the 4th.
After Miamisburg was held on downs late, Fairmont blocked a punt and scored in the final minutes of the game as Jesse DeGlow scored his 2nd TD of the game.
The win pushes Fairmont back into prime playoff position at 5-1, while Miamisburg falls to 5-1.


(4) Wayne keeps Elks winless as McKee takes over
The Wayne Warriors improved to 4-2 on the season with a easy win over Centerville. In a game that had been a big deal until this year, as Centerville has struggled mightily this season.
While the Elks kept it competitive, Wayne dominated in the 4th quarter to take control and win 35-21 in Centerville.
After a Chase Harrison TD pass (his 3rd of the game)  Wayne's Star QB Rashad McKee responded.
And he delivered big time.
McKee ran for 2 of his 3 rushing TD's in the 4th to send Wayne to 4-2 on the season.
He accounted for 234 total with 4 TD's, with his lone TD pass to Star receiver Steven Victoria.
Sophomore rising star and Defensive leader Jaden Hurd (DB) led the Warriors with 8 tackles on the night.
Centerville falls to 0-6.



(5) Trotwood offense clicks in big win over Pirates 
The Rams have been trying to find a game to get the offense rolling, and with the high scoring West Carrollton team in town?
Should be a shootout.
Only 1 problem.
Trotwood defense is one of the top defenses in Ohio, and the Pirates QB, had no answers for that stout defense.
Trotwood improved to 4-2 while West Carrollton falls to 1-5.


C-J holds off tough Roger Bacon team on road;Freshman QB steps up
The Eagles went to Roger Bacon without its Star QB, playing against a top team in the conference.
But it was no matter, as the Eagles scored late to defeat Roger Bacon 35-28 behind its freshman QB nonetheless.
The Eagles, #1 in the OHSAA state Poll, held off a tough opponent and stays undefeated in the process.


Meadowdale falls to Beechcroft
The Lions struggled offensively in the big matchup with Columbus Beechcroft as they fell 33-0.
 Meadowdale had came in on a 2 game winning streak but missed out on opportunities early, which sealed their fate. It was a game until the 3rd, when Beechcroft pulled away.
Meadowdale falls to 3-3 on the season.
While Lions Coach Brown was disappointed in the missed opportunities, he still relishes his team being in the playoff race.


Thurgood grabs first W on the season with big home win over Colinwood
The Thurgood Cougars had some close calls this season, but the Cougars would make no mistakes in the big win over Cleveland Collinwood on Saturday.
With 2 way Star DB/WR V'Sean Palmer leading the way, the Cougars blew by Collinwood 49-6 en route to their first win.
While Thurgood has been competitive most games, they were sharp in all 3 phases of the game as they move to 1-5 on the season.


Ponitz falls to Troy Christian
The Panthers lost to Troy Christian 47-26 as the Panthers gave up too many big plays and couldnt capitalize on some key opportunities in the 1st half.
With the loss, the Panthers fall to 0-6.


City League Standings (After Wk 6)
                          Overall   DPS
Meadowdale   3-3           1-0
Belmont           2-4           2-0
Dunbar            2-4           1-1
Thurgood        1-5           0-1
Ponitz              0-6            0-2

Week 5 Recap: Wayne Stops Northmont; Springfield, Miamisburg still undefeated; Meadowdale in playoff mode?; Trotwood back on track; Belmont, Dunbar both win; C-J routs Carroll

Here's the Recap / Highlights on Week 5 of Football in the Miami Valley: 

Wayne halts Northmont winning streak; McKee,Victoria shine

     Wayne knew they couldn't come out half stepping against the undefeated Northmont Thunderbolts. 

The Bolts had been waiting on the game all season.

Well be careful what you ask for, as the Warriors (3-2) connected through the air and bombed out the Thunderbolts 49-20 to end the Bolts winning streak and keep themselves squarely in the OHSAA Playoff Picture once again. 

Kevin McKee was on point after a tough outing last week, as he threw for 5 TD's, with 3 of those going to All-State Wideout Steven Victoria, who also had 8 catches for 180+ on the night.

After a Danny Lewis TD to get it to 28-20, Wayne would score 21 unanswered for the runaway win. 

Northmont falls to 4-1. 

C-J routs Carroll in showdown as Henry goes for 6 TDs

Chaminade knew Carroll was ready for the big showdown after having a down season last year. With so much buzz around the Chaminade campus, there was no doubt Carroll would be hyped up.

However, the Eagles ran over, around, and through the Patriots D to the tune of 61-30 on Friday Night. 

 While star QB Ryan Minor will have to sit down for the remainder of the season, the running game was on point with over 400 yards rushing as the #1 team in the D-3 polls (OHSAA) dominated early and often. 

Marquis Henry led the attack with 245 yards from only 15 carries, and destroyed the defense with 6 TD's on the night. Quincy Johson ran for 126 and 2 more TD's in the rout. 

It was a 14 all in the first quarter before C-J ran off 25 consecutive points to take control of the game.

C-J moves to 5-0 while Carroll falls to 4-1 on the season. 

Miamisburg shuts down Troy

In a battle of unbeatens Miamisburg was able to shut down the big plays from Troy, and with it come out with a resounding 31-14 victory at Troy. 

Miamisburg shut out Troy in the 1st half as rising QB Tate Vongsy connected to Zion Lewis for a TD and ran for another, giving the Burg the room they needed to secure the W. 

Shane Shoop scored for Troy, and also forced a fumble with 8 tackles, but it wasn't enough for the Trojans to grab a win. 

Miamisburg rolls to 5-0, while Troy falls to 4-1.

Springfield throttles Lebanon, sets School Record 
The Wildcats have shown they will not let any opponents off the hook, as they shut down Lebanon en route to another big win at Springfield HS.
The win improves the record to 5-0, the first ever at the new school.
Coach Maurice Douglass is extremely proud of the squad but knows there is plenty of work to do.
Larry Stephens Jr had a big TD grab, and TaeSean Smoot ran for another as the Cats ran away from Lebanon and now should have serious consideration for a State Ranking.

Rams continues upward trend with D, Latimer leading the way

Trotwood continues to find their way back up the charts with a convincing win 48-13 over Piqua, as a new RB pushed his name onto the scene, and the defense stifled Piqua in winning its 3rd straight game. 

Devontae Latimer, cousin of New York Giant WR Cody Latimer, went wild with a 150 yard, 3-TD effort that was plenty for the State Champs.

Ravae Garrett grabbed his 2nd pick 6 INT in as many weeks, and the Rams now sit feeling pretty good with West Carrollton up next.

Piqua would score first, before Trotwood would unleash a 42 point blitz that the Indians couldn't recover from

Trotwood moves to 3-2 on the season while Piqua falls to 2-3.

Alter wins 4th straight 

Alter got its 4th straight win of the season and now looks to be headed into playoff contention again. 

Led by the running game, can the Knights make it 5 straight after this week?

Lions stop Ponitz as Flucas, Carson shine; Can Meadowdale talk playoffs?

       Meadowdale coach Robert Brown mentality was to get the Lions to "Buy In" to what he was trying to establish in his 1st year as head coach; 

If things keep going, it wont take much for the entire city and alumni to do that as well, as Meadowdale knocked off Ponitz (0-5) at Welcome Stadium on Friday Night.

After a Antonio Higgins TD run  for Ponitz, Meadowdale would score 14 of the last 20 points to seal the deal, as the connection of QB Elijah Carson to WR-DB Bryson Flucas was too much to overcome for the Panthers.

They connected twice late, then Flucas finished the deal with a late INT to halt the Panthers final hopes of the upset win.

With the win Meadowdale now moves to 3-2 and has a real opportunity to make the playoffs. With the duo of Carson and Flucas leading a solid team, the vibe around the Lions facility is that there is real hope this season. 

Will the Lions continue the surprisingly good run? 

Dunbar wins 2nd straight as Defense comes up big 

     While new Coach Ryan Freed understands that change wouldn't be easy, he has managed to get the Wolverines to start playing solid ball, and a 22-20 intense victory over Cincinnati Woodward showed that Dunbar still could win the City League despite losing its star player to injury (OL- Johnathan Allen.

With a Sophomore star in the making with QB Greg Packnett Jr, and a hard working defense, the Wolverines were able to outlast a Woodward team (2-3) that is coached by a local product in Kali Jones, a former Colonel White Cougar. 

 Dunbar held a 22-14 lead midway through 4th quarter when Woodward would score a on a long pass, but the 2-point conversion was stopped. Woodward would have 2 more chances to score, but a turnover, stout defense, and time would seal the fate as the Wolverines now move to 2-3. 

 The win sets up a juicy matchup against rival Belmont, which has won the City League the last 2 years. With both teams holding on to slim playoff hopes, this one will be a classic. 

City League Standings (After Week 5)  

Meadowdale    3-2  overall     1-0 City League

Dunbar             2-3  overall     1-0 City League 

Belmont           1-4  overall     1-0  City League 

Thurgood         0-5  overall     0-1  City League 

Ponitz               0-5  overall     0-2  City League 

Key Games  (Week 6)

Belmont  vs Dunbar  

Who wins the City League grudge match?

Fairmont vs Miamisburg

Can the Burg continue its magical run against a strong Fairmont team?

Wayne  vs  Centerville 

Will Wayne Train continue to make Elks season winless?

West Carrollton  vs Trotwood 

Can Pirates pull off upset of the decade with the Top passer in the GWOC Against arguably the best D in the League?

Xenia      vs Springfield 

Can Xenia knock off the top team in the Miami Valley right now? 

Thursday Recap: Belmont wins on final Seconds; FootballU Top Games of Week 5

Thursday Recap:

Belmont wins on final drive, stops Thurgood 

The Belmont Bison knew their chances were running out on the season;
How would they salvage a season once thought to be a playoff bound?
Well for 47 minutes it looked as if Thurgood Marshall would taste victory.
 However the Bison, fueled by a passing game that was non existent all game, found a way to score with less than 20 seconds left on a pass from Rian Reeves to pull off the comeback victory 26-21 Thursday night at Welcome Stadium.

The Bison had 2 opportunities to try to move ahead, the first one with 2 min remaining.
 They failed on the 4th and 15, and Thurgood seemingly had the game in hand. However a quick 3 and out and the Bison were back in position.

Reeves, a rising  junior QB, completed a pass up the middle for a long gain, ran for 20 more on the next play, which setup the game winner.

 The Bison now move to 1-4 on the season, while Thurgood falls to 0-5.
More importantly for Coach White and the Bison, it keeps their playoff hopes alive.



Football U Top 5 (Plus 1) Games of the Night 
Heres the FootballU top 5 Games of Week 5 in the Miami Valley this weekend

(1) Carroll  @  #1 Chaminade 
 Ken Carroll upset Chaninade on the Eagles home turf?  Chaminade has been playing lights out this season, but Carroll has also had a banner year after a bad season last year.

(2) Wayne  @  Northmont 
 Can the Wayne train regroup after a tough loss to The Vikings last week? North mart will be ready, as they are prepped and have been waiting for this game all season. Can they rise to  The challenge?

(3) Miamisburg  @ Troy 
Which team who surprisingly both are 4-0 will be able to come out on top in the GWOC battle of unbeatens?

(4) Lebanon  @ Springfield 
 Coach Maurice Douglass has the Cats playing at a superior level right now. Can Lebanon come in and spoil the fun? They just had 2nd player sign with Kentucky, one being OL-DL Isaiah  Gibson.

(5) Meadowdale  vs Ponitz  
Can Meadowdale continue it's possible playoff push with a big win tonight against rival Ponitz? Or will the Panthers garner their first victory tonight?



 Other Key games:

Piqua @ Trotwood 
Will the Indians put up much of a fight against the D-3 Champs who seem to be finding their niche?


Cin Woodward  @  Dunbar 
Can former Local coach and player Kali Jones lead Woodward to a road win over the Wolverines?
Dunbar just got their first win, and will be hyped to get another.
However coach Jones has Woodward playing solid ball of late.
Jones, a former Colonel White Cougar, coached at Dayton Christian and Wayne previously before nabbing job at Woodward.

Week 4 Recap: Miamisburg knocks off Wayne; Springfield crushes Elks; Northmont, C-J, Troy remain unbeaten; Trojans drop 62 on who? Star Players of Week 4

Here's the Top Headlines / Recap  of Week 4 action in the Miami Valley:

Thursday Games: 

Northmont hammers Butler, stays undefeated 
 Northmont would start the game off with a TD off a failed punt and never look back, dominating Butler 49-16.
Miles Johnson threw for 5 TD's as the Bolts struck early and often.
 The Bolts move to 4-0 on the season.
 Butler falls to 2-2.


Dunbar gets first win of season, stops Ponitz in shootout as Packnett Jr. steps up
Sophmore QB Greg Packnett, Jr. knew that if the Dunbar Wolverines would get their first victory on the season?
He would have to step it up.
And step it up he did, as he carried the Wolverines to a 42-33 game.
Literally.
Packnett rushed for 4 TDs, including the Game Clincher late in the 4th as the Wolverines held off a pesky Ponitz squad for the 1st win in Dayton Public School League this season.
Ponitz was prepared for battle and with 3 fumble recoveries (for TDs), 2 by Rising DB Donyea McNary  and a pick 6 INT by Ward, they stayed in the game, and almost won it.

Packnett, the son of the legendary 2-sport star Greg Packnett who dominated the Miami Valley in the 90's, now has become his sons motivational coach and gives him advice when necessary.

The advice to Greg Jr in crunch time?
"Stay composed, make plays, and get this W."

Mission accomplished.
 The Wolverines move to 1-3 on the season, while Ponitz falls to 0-4.


Heres the Dayton Public League Standings (After Week 4)

Meadowdale   (2-2 overall)                                 FF Win over Reigning Sports Academy
Dunbar           (1-3 overall)  (1-0 DPS)               Defeated Ponitz 42-33
Belmont          (0-4 overall)                                  Lost to St. Francis Desales 50-7 
Ponitz              (0-4 overall)  (0-1 DPS)               Lost to Dunbar 42-33
Thurgood        (0-4 overall)                                  Lost to Winton Woods 59-6

Can C-J continue their amazing run? 

Friday Recap Week 4 Games:

C-J routs Purcell, stays #1 in State Poll

Chaminade  handled business once again as they crushed Purcell Marian 38-0 behind Junior Sensation Ryan Minor, as he threw for 3 TDs, Quincy Johnson ran for 2 TD's and caught another, Marquis Henry ran for 114, the defense caused 3 turnovers and it was all Eagles. C-J moves to 4-0.

Up next? a big showdown with undefeated Carroll.

Miamisburg knocks off Wayne , stays undefeated 

The Burg was rockin' as they used a stout running game, a D that wouldn't give and a QB who was in tune to a suprising 30-13 win against the Wayne Warriors.

Early in the game Wayne had a chance to seize control, but could only muster Field goals, which would bite them in the butt later in the game. 

Once Miamisburg got momentum in the 3rd quarter, it was no looking back as QB Tate Vongsy directed a offense that would roll up over 225 yards on the ground, 77 by Vongsy himself. Jon Yerkins dominated in the game, as he ran for 2 TD's, 100+ yards, and snatched a sweet INT as well. 

Wayne had a shot to get into game early in the 4th but the INT by Yerkins, and a 9 min drive that was mostly punishing runs, sealed the fate of the Wayne Train. 

After the game we was able to speak to top Ohio Prospect CB Cameron Moore Perry, and he felt like they are ready to take the next step and compete for the GWOC Championship this season. 

Wayne falls to 2-2 while Miamisburg stays undefeated (4-0). 

Springfield crushes Centerville, shows they're no joke

The Wildcats have took some tough losses to the Centerville Elks in the last few years. 

So it was easy for Springfield to play top level football as they have done all season. There was just a little more purpose, knowing they could possibly keep the Elks winless (0-4). 

And after the 1st quarter, it was all Cats as they rolled over Centerville 49-6 en route to their first 4-0 season in a while. 

The Cats plowed Centerville's defense for over 450 yards rushing as the Elks had no answers for the backfield trio of Jeff Tolliver (145 yds, 3 TD's), Tavion Smoot (165 yds) and Dual threat QB Raheim Moss, who ran for 160 and 3 TD's himself. 

Moss did throw a TD to Kentucky Commit and All-Ohio DB Moses Douglass, who was rock solid on defense as well.

Defensively Isaiah Gibson, the 4 star OL who also committed to  Kentucky, was dominant, with 2 sacks, a forced fumble, and was the anchor on the O-Line which dominated on the night. 

Springfield moves to 4-0 on the season. 

Trotwood gets back on track as Defense Dominates 

The Rams had taken 2 of the best teams in the Midwest, so when they would face a Sidney team without their 2 star players of a year ago.

With that being said, it was all Trotwood as they put up 41 against the Yellow Jackets in a balanced effort for the Rams. 

While the offense was solid, the defense was spectacular, forcing 7 turnovers, 4 sacks, and wreaking havoc all night. 

Kennedy Coates once again showed why he's one of the very best defenders in Ohio, amassing 2 sacks while dominating the line of scrimmage, Jerrell Sanders led the team with 8 tackles and a INT, 

Sophomore Sensation Ravae Garrett snatched a pick 6 and had 2 INTs overall and 2-sport star DB Carl Blanton, had 2 INTs himself. 

Trotwood moves to 2-2 on the season, while Sidney falls to 1-3.

Belmont falls to St. Francis DeSales on road 

The Bison brutal schedule continues to give them a tough road, as they fell to St Francis DeSales on the road. While the Bison are 0-4, there is still a sense of a playoff run for Belmont. 

They have taken on some of the top teams in the state, and hope that it will pay off later in the season. 

Meadowdale wins as team "No Call, No Show" strategy backfires

The Lions were awarded a forfeiture as Reigning Thunder Academy pulled a "No Call, No Show" as they didn't show up for their game as part of the doubleheader at Welcome Stadium on Friday Night.

In what was supposed to be the 2nd game of the doubleheader (Thurgood vs Winton Woods was 1st game) Meadowdale was looking to move to 2-2, but then realized that nobody would return a call, a text, a email, nothing.

Lions Head Coach Brown was befuddled, to say the least.

Reigning Thunder Academy is a prep school located in Columbus area. 

Just no call? Or no show? 

What organization does that?

In the meantime, Meadowdale moves to 2-2 on the season, the only team in Dayton Public Schools with a  winning record at the moment.  Congrats to the Lions. 

Playoff talk for the Dale'?

 

Troy drops 62 on Stebbins

The Troy Trojans once again look like they are headed for a  playoff push, after a 62-0 drubbing of Stebbins.

 QB Brayden Siler threw for 315 and 5 TD's while Jaydon Culp-Bishop ran for 130 and 4 TD's as the Trojans stay undefeated (4-0) and atop the GWOC Standings.

Sam Jackson 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks led the D. 

Stebbins falls to 

Alter wins 3rd straight 

Alter seems to have put their troubles behind, after a loss in game 1 to Fairmont. 

The offense accounted for 622 yards of total offense in shutting down Roger Bacon 49-14. 

The win pushes the Knights to 3-1 on the season.

Winton Woods shuts out Thurgood

Winton Woods jumped out on Thurgood and never looked back, scoring the first 52 points of the game, before winning 59-6 at Welcome Stadium.

The loss drops Thurgood to 0-4 on the season.

Tipp blows by West Carrollton in shootout 

Tippecanoe bounced back from a tough loss last week to win a shootout with West Carrollton 56-26 as they ran over, around, and through the Pirates defense for a whopping 500 yards on the ground. However, West Carrollton did put up a fight and offensively has shown they can compete, as rising QB Triston Dillon threw for 350 yards and 3 TD's in the loss. Austin Jones caught 2 more TD's while Jordan Ward accounted for almost 200 yards of total offense and a TD to boot.

Tipp moves to 2-2 while West Carrollton falls to 1-3. 

Carroll stops McNick, sets up showdown with C-J next week

The Carroll Patriots have been rolling all season, and after another big win over Cincy McNicholas  38-27, the Patriots now have their sights set on the big Matchup at C-J on Friday Night. 

Carroll jumped out to a 21-0 lead after 2 big TD runs by rising RB Fred Butts (36 and 37 yards) and a Pick-6 INT by 2 way baller Will Severt set the tone and gave the Patriots all the cushion they needed to secure the win. 

Carroll now readies for the Showdown with Chaminade which should make the FootballU4U Top Games this week. 

Star Players Week 4: 

Here are the top players of Week 4

Greg Packnett Jr  - (QB) Dunbar  

Packnett scored 4 times in a huge win for the Wolverines over Ponitz

Miles Johnson - (QB) Northmont 

Johnson threw for over 320 with 5 TD's in the blowout win over Butler

Jazz Keys  - (WR) Northmont

Keys 8 receptions, 138 yds receiving, 2 TDs'  in big win

Ravae Garrett - (DB) Trotwood 

Garrett 2 INT's, including a Pick-6, gets on on this list

Kennedy Coates - (DL, LB) Trotwood

Coates 11 takles, 2 sacks shows why he's one of the best in the state 

Jessie Deglow  - (RB) Fairmont 

Deglow ran for 180 and 2 scores in Fairmont win

Jaydon Culp-Bishop - (RB) Troy

Culp- Bishop ran 8 times for 135 and 4 TDs in big win

Brayden Siler  - (QB) Troy

Siler threw for 315 and 5 TD's in the big win 

Jon Yerkins - (DB, RB) Miamisburg

Yerkins ran for 103 on 15 carries, 2 TD's and a huge INT to help Miamisburg defeat Wayne

Nick Willis - (LB) Xenia 

Willis had 17 tackles in a big win over Greenville 

Sincere Wells - (RB) Xenia

Wells ran for over 180 and 2 scores in the big win

Jeff Toliver - (RB) Springfield 

Tolliver was unstoppable, running for 145, 3 TD's in the big win over Centerville

Isaiah Gibson - (OL, DL) Springfield

Gibson was unstoppable on both sides of the ball, nabbing 2 sacks, a Forced Fumble, and leading a offense to over 460 yards rushing on the night. Gibson recently committed to Kentucky.

Josh Burritt - (RB) Tippecanoe

Burritt ran for 297 yards on the Pirates defense, with 2 TD's to boot in the big win

Triston Dillon - (QB) West Carrollton 

Dillion dropped 350 with 3 TD's in a loss to Tipp.

Jordan Ward - (RB, LB) West Carrollton

Ward, a freshman, accounted for almost 200 yards and a TD in the loss vs Tipp

Donyea McNary (DB) - Ponitz 

McNary scored twice on fumble recoveries in the loss.

Carl Blanton (DB) - Trotwood 

The 2 way star had 2 picks on the night in a big win for Trotwood.

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