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What central OH teams stand the best chance?

  • Westie101
    In going far into the new state dual tournament system? Obviously Marysville should do very well, returning 9 dqs 5 of whom were state qualifiers, along with 2011 qualifier 195 Miller who missed the season due to injury. Anyone else?
  • cruiser_96
    Groveport Madison.
  • Ozzie8383
    I think the best way to figure would be by predicting who are the best teams in each OCC Division. I can help get the convo going... (I believe that these are the correct changes)

    OCC – OHIO
    Gahanna
    Grove City
    Groveport
    Lancaster
    Newark
    Pickerington Central
    Pickerington North
    Reynoldsburg

    It looks like Lancaster has the most fire power and depth, but PC and PN have proven that they can compete. It will be interesting to see if Lancaster lands in the Central Region or if they are shipped South.

    I could see Reynoldsburg, Grove City, and Gahanna battling it out for the next spots. Many exciting duals in this Division.


    OCC – CAPITAL
    Big Walnut
    Delaware
    Franklin Heights
    Mount Vernon
    New Albany
    Olentangy
    Orange
    Watkins Memorial

    This Division looks to be a three horse race, especially in a Dual Meet format. I think Orange, Olentangy, and Mount Vernon are just a little deeper than the rest. Recent history has shown that Olentangy should be favored, but with a new staff, who knows?

    Orange has really built a program that kids flock to and Mount Vernon is one of the best coached teams every year. If one of the other teams catches Mount Vernon early they may have a better chance; should be exciting.

    Also, look out for Delaware… They will be young, so they might be a year or two away. I do not know enough about BW to comment; sorry.


    OCC – CENTRAL
    Central Crossing
    Coffman
    Davidson
    Marysville
    Liberty
    Thomas
    Upper Arlington
    Westland

    This Division looks grueling and will benefit all teams as they move forward toward the post-season. The early favorite has to be Marysville… They are very deep and have some huge point scorers.

    Coffman, Davidson, and Liberty will not just lie down though… These programs have solid history and great coaches. These duals will be worth the price of admission.

    I think the next team in line is UA. They have some talent, but this Division may be too much right now.


    OCC – CARDINAL
    Jerome
    Scioto
    Bradley
    Darby
    Westerville Central
    Westerville North
    Westerville South
    Kilbourne

    I have some invested interest in this Division, so I will leave this one to everyone else.



    So, some of the teams that could make a run: Marysville, Lancaster, the Pickeringtons, Mt. Vernon, Orange, Davidson, Liberty, Coffman, Westerville North, Bradley, and Kilbourne. But, you never know how it is going to shake out, just fun to talk about.
  • cruiser_96
    Excellent write-up, Ozzie. It's nice to read your confirmation of my choice. ;) ;) ;)

    ps: cheap move on the Cardinal!!! In instances such as, I also resort to - and encourage you to do the same here - Groveport Madison. Good on ya, mate.
  • 80baby
    It will be interesting to see how OHSAA breaks down theregional assignments. I would think thatsince we have 4 districts each district could be split in half to make up the 8different regions.