However this year, football has joined the party, as the Rams and Wolverines will play for a Regional Final berth tonight at Vandalia Butler (7:30).
Trotwood, who has been in this position many times before, will look to continue their rock solid run as they want to hoist the OHSAA D-3 Championship Trophy after a runner up finish last season. They have been the #1 state ranked team all season since the OHSAA Polls came out.
Star RB Raveion Hargrove, a legitimate Mr. Football in Ohio candidate, leads the Rams.
But, they will have to show they are the best in Dayton.
Which means, this year, defeating the talented Wolverines.
Dunbar, which has been through a great deal in the last calendar year, now gets a shot on the big stage after a thrilling comeback win last week against Goshen 28-27.
Coach Darran Powell is excited for the opportunity, and knows they are facing one of, if not the best in Ohio in Trotwood.
But, this is a interesting game to say the least, as most of the fanatics and experts here in Dayton area know how talented Dunbar is.
With the trio of RB Tavion Thomas,WR Jo Jo Scates, and LB Seth Arnold, the Wolverines have 3 D-1 type star players who have nearly single-handedly won a game.
But the leadership factor and unity is what has gotten the Wolverines to this point.
And that leadership and unity will have to be on point to be able to match wits with Rams coach Jeff graham and the vaunted coaching staff and the experienced Rams.
Dunbar has the talent, and has shown the consistency and guts to get here, but can they execute and put it all together tonight to pull off one of the biggest victories in their historic football program?
Or will the mighty Ram Nation show why they are the unquestioned team to beat in the OHSAA D-3 Playoffs?
Should be a epic night.
But regardless, great to see local teams getting it done to create these type of matchups deep in the playoffs.
Six teams left in Miami Valley;
Here are the 2nd round Playoff Matchups:
Dunbar vs Trotwood (D-3)
In a game which features a upstart team in Dunbar with State type of talent, but will face the team who looks to be on a straight line to a OHSAA State Title. What star will step up and make it happen?
Centerville vs Pickerington North (D-1)
Can the Elks knock off a hot Pickerington North squad? Both teams had very good 1st round performances. Elks need offensive passing game to be on point to get W over Star QB Jimmy Weirick?
Sidney vs Cin. LaSalle (D-2)
Can the dynamic duo do it again, and defeat one of the big boys from Cincy? LaSalle has been rolling lately, but if Sidney can get the running game going, the Yellow Jackets could move on.
C-J vs New Richmond (D-4)
The Eagles will look to ride the hot hand of star QB Ryan Peltier as they take on a tough New Richmond squad, who knocked off Franklin last week. Can the Eagles do it again and move on?
Valley View vs Clinton Massie
The Spartans have been untouchable this season. Can Massie, a playoff regular lately, pull off the upset?
Louisville, Iowa State enter Jo Jo Scates sweepstakes
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| Joseph Scates (smiling) with fellow Wolverines on set of Dayton HS Sports |
Jo Jo Scates, the star senior wideout for Dunbar, who has been pursued by the likes of Alabama and West Virginia, is now being recruited by Louisville & Iowa State.
Scates, who came on the Award winning Dayton HS Sports TV Show last week, talked about how both teams have came into the recruiting trail lately.
Scates is one of the top recievers in Ohio, and had the Game winning TD last week in the playoff win @ Goshen.
While Alabama was thought of as a front runner, Louisville and Iowa State have came on very strong of late.
Could those schools be offering a starting spot as a true freshman?
Find out more at: DaytonHighSchoolSports.com
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