Dayton HS Sports Top 10 Teams to Watch as we near the Season Opener for OHSAA Football:
(1) Trotwood
The Rams look to regroup after disaster hits area;
Will they still be as good as advertised?
After losing some of the city in the Tornado disaster, the entire state will be in tune to see what happens with the Ram Nation this season.
But dont fret Ram Nation.
With A Coaching Staff that is 2nd to none in the State, led by Jeff Graham, and talent to match, led by All-Ohio DBs Carl Blanton and Sammie Anderson, the Rams are set for another great season.
(2) Chaminade-Julienne
Eagles have the top QB in Southwest Ohio, and possibly all of state. They have returning talent on both sides of the ball, and the confidence that they could have something special this once they get their star QB back on the field.
Is it "State or Bust" for the Eagles?
They boast one of the top head coaches in the area in Marcus Colvin.
Should be ranked in Top 5 of PreSeason OHSAA State Polls.
(3) Wayne
Warriors have new leadership, coach in Roosevelt Mukes.
How will Wayne Train respond?
With legendary coach Jay Minton stepping down amid controversy, the Wayne Train will focus on a new regime with some young studs in waiting.
Mukes is definitely ready for the challenge, and signs point to a good season for the Warriors.
(4) Belmont
Heard they are working extremely hard, which is the Earl White motto.
Going for 4th Title in 5 years.
(5) Springfield
How will Coach Moe Douglas Cats look after reaching Regionals but losing 3 star D-1 players (Douglas, Gibson, Brown)?
QB Te'Sean Smoot could be breakout player this season as he has had a incredible summer, garnering up offers from powerhouses such as Notre Dame and others.
He should be ready for the bright lights.
Cats already have 3 kids committed to college scholarships and the season hasn't even started yet.
(6) Dunbar
With Rising Star QB Greg Packnett Jr at the helm, could the Wolverines be headed back to the playoffs? Reports are that the Wolverines could contend for a playoff spot this season.
Note: Some of the old coaches from Darran Powell staff has gotten their jobs back. Could that infuse some much needed juice for the football program?
(7) Alter
With a running duo that has few rivals in the entire state of Ohio, how will the Knights fare without their Star QB?
Adding New Coach Derrick Shepard should reap major benefits for Knights program. Lil Shep (Derrick Shepard Jr.) as he is affectionately known around the city, is already making a huge impact and should be on the starting line come midseason. One of the top Sophomore prospects in the Country.
(8) Northmont
How will the Bolts fare after a dream season of sorts? Winning a game in the 1st round, does the expectations grow?
With some experience still available but some mjaor talent lost, can they stay at the top of the league after a Conference shakeup?
(9) West Carrollton
With the Pirates moving to a new conference (Miami Valley League), having a new coach (Dion Black) and bringing back some solid talent with All-GWOC WR Austin Jones, they should be able to make some noise in their new conference.
(10) Vandalia Butler
Can Butler continue to stay as a upper echelon team in the new Miami Valley League? With a rising coach in John Puckett, can they take their young team and make it happen? Losing UC signee B.J. Johnson and a plethora of solid seniors could hurt Aviators this season.
3 more to Watch:
Xenia
What will GWOC Champs do this season in Coach Trace Smitherman 2nd season as coach?
Meadowdale
Can the expertise of Coach Brown and the Rams translate to success this season? Will Hill Jr is playing this year for the Lions.
Franklin
Can the Cats stay at the top of the SWBL standings?
With weapons such as Rising WR Dylan Dirks on the outside, could be another good year.
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