No one predicted Scioto would beat Kilbourne because no one predicted Miller to not race. Same reason that most people (myself included) didn't see Orange or Liberty beating Coffman because I didn't expect Bolton not to race. Kilbourne is not going to lose to Scioto again as long as they run their full team.
MileSplits official entries list for the 2023 OHSAA Division 1 District - Hilliard Darby, hosted by Ohio High School Athletic Association in Hilliard OH.
Appears that Smith, Miller, and Hawkins from Kilbourne are all on this entries list for Districts
Good for them. At this point they had better be at full strength or it's season over. Kilbourne isn't a team that can afford to be at less than full strength.
Good for them. At this point they had better be at full strength or it's season over. Kilbourne isn't a team that can afford to be at less than full strength.
Yes. And this team is very senior-heavy too, so it will be hard for them to get back to the state meet in future years.
Good for them. At this point they had better be at full strength or it's season over. Kilbourne isn't a team that can afford to be at less than full strength.
Yes. And this team is very senior-heavy too, so it will be hard for them to get back to the state meet in future years.
They are in a very tough region
After this year, Kilbourne is done for a long time. There’s still young talent on the team, but not nearly enough to overcome the coaching.
Yes. And this team is very senior-heavy too, so it will be hard for them to get back to the state meet in future years.
They are in a very tough region
After this year, Kilbourne is done for a long time. There’s still young talent on the team, but not nearly enough to overcome the coaching.
Yes, they are losing their top 4 which is always tough to handle, especially if their top 3 are very elite. Some people may step up, but next year the region will be tough again.
Dub. Scioto and Hil. Davidson have only 1 senior.
West. North and Dub. Jerome only graduate 2 people.
After this year, Kilbourne is done for a long time. There’s still young talent on the team, but not nearly enough to overcome the coaching.
Yes, they are losing their top 4 which is always tough to handle, especially if their top 3 are very elite. Some people may step up, but next year the region will be tough again.
Dub. Scioto and Hil. Davidson have only 1 senior.
West. North and Dub. Jerome only graduate 2 people.
I wonder how good Jerome and W North will be though since they’re losing their clear front runner.
Yes, they are losing their top 4 which is always tough to handle, especially if their top 3 are very elite. Some people may step up, but next year the region will be tough again.
Dub. Scioto and Hil. Davidson have only 1 senior.
West. North and Dub. Jerome only graduate 2 people.
I wonder how good Jerome and W North will be though since they’re losing their clear front runner.
Dub. Scioto and Hil. Davidson are each losing their front runner too
Yes, they are losing their top 4 which is always tough to handle, especially if their top 3 are very elite. Some people may step up, but next year the region will be tough again.
Dub. Scioto and Hil. Davidson have only 1 senior.
West. North and Dub. Jerome only graduate 2 people.
I wonder how good Jerome and W North will be though since they’re losing their clear front runner.
Jerome will be bringing back a kid (Charles G) who ran 9:10 as a soph. He'll lead the way and be in the running for an individual title. Scioto will become Olentangy Liberty next year - nice pack, no front runner. North will become what Coffman is this year. They will be very good. Kilbourne definitely won't be the same after losing those seniors. This is really their only chance to do some damage.
No one predicted Scioto would beat Kilbourne because no one predicted Miller to not race. Same reason that most people (myself included) didn't see Orange or Liberty beating Coffman because I didn't expect Bolton not to race. Kilbourne is not going to lose to Scioto again as long as they run their full team.
Just stating the obvious here, and saying out loud what we have known since last year:
Gabelman, Ricchiuti, Smith, McMahon, Day, Temple, Bolton, Schroff, Rudraraju, Guerrera, Ozbun, Miller, Taylor . . . all in the SE Regional: two of those guys are strong favorites for the individual title at Obetz. The rest of them have the mettle to be top-25 finishers in November.
The final team standings at the top for the state championship will be scattered among the regional representatives (sans NW Ohio): Mason, St. X, Massillon Jackson, WN, Dublin Jerry . . . but the top 20 individuals at Obetz should be loaded with SE Ohio representatives.
The district-regional-state gauntlet is here. Enjoy.
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1 team in the top 9 won't make it to Obetz. Look at those 6 powerhouse Central OH squads packed in there. Pickerington is going to be an absolute war for those 5 team qualifiers. Sucks to be Olentangy Liberty or Scioto...
1 team in the top 9 won't make it to Obetz. Look at those 6 powerhouse Central OH squads packed in there. Pickerington is going to be an absolute war for those 5 team qualifiers. Sucks to be Olentangy Liberty or Scioto...
Not necessarily Scioto. They only have 1 senior so they will have another chance next year. If they can develop a new low stick in the off season, they could do something special
Definitely going to be pressure for Kilbourne this year. All of their top 5 will need to be on if they want to qualify for state. And it’s their last chance to so since they are so senior-heavy
Definitely going to be pressure for Kilbourne this year. All of their top 5 will need to be on if they want to qualify for state. And it’s their last chance to so since they are so senior-heavy
Well, they did beat Lancaster, Orange, and Coffman earlier this year. At full strength these guys can do a lot of damage. I'd say only Jerome and maybe Orange can match them 1-2, and no one has a better 1-2-3. In a big meet that helps a ton. With Smith always in the top 2 or 3, and Miller (WK#2) beating Taylor (Lancaster #1) at Lancaster and both Saketh and Shroff (Orange #1 and #2) at Berlin, they have very high ceiling. Because of this, I think it'll be Lancaster and Orange battling for that last qualifying spot out of Pickerington. But you're right, they need be healthy and on.
But really... who CAN afford to have an off day? If the Westerville North guys lay an egg, they'll get bounced by all of these teams.
