OHSAA DII Watchlist Part 3
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Our final preview article for Division II teams, we released our top 5, 6-10, watchlist part 1 (NEO) watchlist part 2 (NW and SW) and finally have arrived with the central and southeast teams. Be sure to click the links…
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Continue ReadingOur final preview article for Division II teams, we released our top 5, 6-10, watchlist part 1 (NEO) watchlist part 2 (NW and SW) and finally have arrived with the central and southeast teams. Be sure to click the links attached to view the other Division II articles as we get you set for the OHSAA season which tips off December 1st.
Jonathan Alder
A team that you know is going to make it tough on you defensively and has a couple guards who can get hot in a hurry, that’s a great combo to win games. With the defensive unity plus back-court duo of Peyton Heiss Peyton Heiss 6'3" | CG Jonathan Alder | 2024 State OH and Noah Hess Noah Hess 6'0" | CG Jonathan Alder | 2025 State OH , expect Jonathan Alder to win a bunch of games this winter.
Columbus Bishop Watterson
Their conference rivals Bishop Hartley and Bishop Ready both snuck in our top 10 but Watterson is a team you can’t sleep on this season. They have a new look team with London Johnson transferring in from Olentangy Liberty and Dominic Theado Dominic Theado 6'5" | PF Bishop Watterson | 2025 State OH set for a breakout Junior season after impressing on the gridiron with the regional finalist squad set to kick off tonight Vs Bellefontaine.
Fairfield Union
The reigning MSL and district champions return both Caleb Schmelzer Caleb Schmelzer 6'5" | PF Fairfield Union | 2024 State OH (MSL POY last season) and Caleb Redding Caleb Redding 6'3" | SF Fairfield Union | 2024 State OH . With those pieces, I once again expect Fairfield Union to be one of the top teams in southeast Ohio this winter.
Vincent Warren
A historic program in southeast Ohio, Warren has some key returning pieces that will make them a tough out once again. Trent Taylor provides size and strength from the wing and guard Julian Stadelman is one of the top scorers in southeast Ohio.
Chillicothe Unioto
Another winning program from southeast Ohio, Unioto brings a bunch of football players with winning mentalities to the hardwood. Expect the Shermans to once again be near the top of the SVC and receive a high playoff seed.
Tri Valley
The east district always has a unique district setup with how many teams they fit into one district. The Scotties have the talent to emerge from that mega district with Max Lyall Max Lyall 6'3" | SF Tri Valley | 2025 State OH leading the way. The tough MVL schedule will have them prepared for the grind that is the east district playoffs.