Considering how good they could potentially be again, they have a winnable path to Semi-State (assuming they can beat Jasper in the sectional and maybe Martinsville? in the regional). But they definitely need to figure out how to win the big game when it matters! Less penalties and turnovers would be a big help for them.
Super secret source from the campus tells me they looked really good and have quite the athletes. Depending on how their OL is I would bet they will be competing for the crown again. I think we're in for quite the conference race between them, Memorial, and Castle.
I would guess top 3 for the AP but definitely top 5. That sectional is loaded with HH and GS also being ranked. You could make an argument that they are all top 5 teams.
The South got another big win over the North in the All Star game! The SIAC was represented by Levi Oxley (Reitz), Timmy Dixon (North), and Delshan Davis (North). I only saw parts of it but I did see Oxley had a sack. The South owns the North!
Castle and North will both have solid talent but will lean heavy on the run game. I think they will struggle against good defenses. However, both have a good shot to win the sectional and maybe even regional. Advantage leans towards Castle.
I was told that both teams "scored" a few times but that it was mostly a battle of two stout defenses. It does make sense that defense will be the strength of both teams. It also sounds like both teams are fairly junior heavy and will be even better next year.
Yes, it was yesterday as far as I know. And I believe Reitz is hosting Gibson Southern tonight. There may be a few more on Thursday. Interested to hear some early reports from scrimmages.
Tough competition. Hesitant to put much stock into early summer competitions but always nice to hear reports. I know Memorial has some baseball guys but did they have all their guys available to your knowledge?
I know I left some kids out but just off the top of my head, here are some standout players in the PAC:
Jett Goldsberry - Heritage Hills
Tyler Ruxer - Heritage Hills
Hunter Meredith - Heritage Hills
Jed Galvin - North Posey
Zach Russell - Southridge
Brody Klem - Gibson Southern
Beau Rose - Gibson Southern
Zach Foster - Gibson Southern
Brady Schickel - Mt. Vernon
Colton Stowers - Washington
Brody Isza - Washington
Baylen Hardiman - Princeton
Karwin Pope - Princeton
Matthew Meadows - Pike Central
Jaxon Lueken - Forest Park
Ty Brown - South Spencer
Terry Bros - Tell City
I agree. That offense is very intricate and the success of the program they have built is impressive. I am very intrigued by this matchup. I would expect Rochester to be a heavy favorite most years but would not be surprised by GS putting up their own fair share of points.
Early to say but here is how I would power rank that sectional at this point:
1. Heritage Hills
2. Memorial
3. Gibson Southern
4. Southridge
5. Mater Dei
6. Vincennes Lincoln
7. Mt. Vernon
8. Princeton