Top 10 Storylines of HS Football in Southwest Ohio
With Fall sports on the horizon, here are the "Hottest HS Football Training Camps" to watch and "Biggest Storylines" during High School Training Camp which is the 1st two weeks of practice in the shortened preseason with OHSAA.
(1) Springfield - Can the Cats' Finish the Deal?
After nearly winning a D-1 OHSAA State Title, coach Douglass and his Cats' have to find a replacement for all everything QB Tae'Sean Smoot, who is competing for a starting spot at Jacksonville State.
Despite losing him and a few more good players, it seems as if the Cats still have some great pieces to formulate another run, and adding a top gunslinger helps the cause as well. How good will these Cats be?
Their Wide Receiving core is the very best in Ohio with D-1 future stars in Anthony Brown and Shawn Thigpen Jr on the outside. With an elite coaching staff on deck, expect another deep run from these Cats.
(2) Wayne - Will Mukes Young Talented team take the Next Step?
This is the question many are wondering, as the Wayne train inserted an freshman into the starting QB role among other positions. Wayne had a good season but lost in the 1st round of the OHSAA playoffs. With size on the line, and skill players ready to step up at multiple skill positions, including R.J. Mukes III, the explosive WR, KR-PR, the Wayne Train should be ready for another playoff year despite losing TE Elijah Brown to Alabama and All-GWOC RB Jordan Ward.
(3) Piqua - Can they Dominate Again?
The Piqua Indians were one game away from a State semifinal berth last season, and have a lot of key players coming back, despite losing all-state baller last season in Jasiah Medley.
Despite the loss, with a elite QB back in Ouhl and playmakers such as DreSean Robers and Bryson Roberts, this Indians team should still be a top squad.
(4) Trotwood - A Rams Rebirth?
While the Rams have been in rebuild mode the last couple of seasons, expect a breakout year of sorts, led by rising Junior QB Tim Carpenter.
With guys hitting upperclassman mode, look for the Rams to make a splash in the Miami Valley. Ram Nation back in the playoff fold? Don't be surprised.
Word is Carpenter is getting looked at by Ohio State, among others, as he is expecting a breakout year for the Rams.
(5) Familar Coaching Faces In New Spaces
With Earl White taking over C-J, this is undoubtedly a big deal. White was a legend in the DPS circuit, leading the Cougars and Bison to 10+ championships before heading to Meadowdale to resurrect their program.
After a successful season, he now has his biggest task to date, taking over a talented C-J team as Marcus Colvin left for Beavercreek.
While Beavercreek is in rebuild mode with Colvin, the Eagles have talent and have a "win now" mentality despite losing key players to graduation and the transfer portal.
(6) Big Shep, Former NFL Lineman to Start Head Coaching Era at Meadowdale
Derrick Shepard, who was a assistant coach at Alter, has taken over the Lions job, and now will look to continue on the success they had last year.
While it won't be easy, with two new coaching staffs in the last two seasons, look for the Lions to gradually progress throughout the season.
Expect a good season from all-league and district performer WR-RB Robert Peebles, who is a legitimate D-1 or D-2 prospect.
(7) "Sleeper Team" Alert: Xenia, Ponitz, Miamisburg
These 3 "sleeper teams" could do some damage in the Miami Valley this season:
- Xenia, who boasts talent at a variety of areas, including a young QB on the rise; Also their coach has invigorated the program since Smitherman left.
- Ponitz is the early favorite to win the City League, with Stourm White and Dayjuan Anderson leading the charge.
- And as long as the Miamisburg Vikings have WR-TE Jackson McGohan and LB-RB Akio Perry, they will be a tough battle every week.
(8) The Rise and Fall; Can These Teams Bounce Back After Losing Key Pieces?
Tippecanoe had a banner season, but will lose a few valuable players, along with Centerville, Stebbins, Dunbar and Alter
- Tipp will lose its all everything player in Cayd Everhart, who dominated on both sides of the ball in a epic season for Red Devils.
- Centerville loses Chase Harrison and Cam Smith, a dynamic duo for their passing game, which will definitely change the strategy a little this season.
- Dunbar loses All-City guys Darien Leslie and Jamar Payton, along with their leader and QB in Nate Roberts, who led them to the City League Championship last season.
- Stebbins, who were led by Seniors Nate Keller and Omar Holloway, will look to stay atop MVL behind Star senior WR Adrian Norton, who is being heavily recruited by OSU, among other D-1 schools.
- The Knights had 2 of the most coveted players in Ohio in DL Derrick Shepard Jr and 5-star OSU signee, LB C.J. Hicks.
Which of these 5 programs will have the best season without its key stars from last season?
(9) Pirates look to New Leader To Bring Change
West Carrollton decided to go get a local from the coaching ranks of Cincinnati as Chris Mobley will be taking over the Pirates. The vibe is that Mobley, a former D-1 baller himself, has given the players and staff new hope, after Dion Black stepped down after last season to go to the Flyght Academy Football team.
Nevertheless, Mobley completely turned Hughes around in a couple of seasons, and the Pirates are hoping for the same energy.
(10) DHSS Top 100 on Monday
Dayton HS Sports will launch its Pre-Season Top 100 on Monday.
We will rank the Top Players for the upcoming 2022 season at each position (Top 10).
The list will be out on Monday morning.
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Dayton HS Sports will drop its Top 100 Players on Friday in the Miami Valley.
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