9th Region...Who ya got?

Is the 9th Ryle’s to lose? They return a lot, but lose the 9th’s defensive player of the year.

CovCath? Highlands? St. Henry. Let’s hear it

My early prediction is #1 Ryle, #2 Highlands, #3 Cov Cath, #4 dark horse NCC, and #5 St Henry.

My early prediction is #1 Ryle, #2 Highlands, #3 Cov Cath, #4 dark horse NCC, and #5 St Henry.

This will have to be about the most experienced Highlands teams in memory. Potentially 17 seniors is a very big number, with 10 of them returning starters or letter winners. Add 2 Jrs and a Sophomore, and 13 contributors return.

My heart is hoping that Highlands gets to State. These boys have worked hard over the last 2 seasons and this season shouldn’t be any different.

I’m very distant from the HHS program; can anyone give some names of likely contributors?

I’m very distant from the HHS program; can anyone give some names of likely contributors?

The biggest name, IMO, is Will Bernham in goal. 2 year starter, perfect score on the ACT, and a great leader. It will be between him and James Spinney from Ryle for top goalie in the 9th and maybe the state. Mikey Penrod will be the fulcrom in midfiel. All Region Alex Ford is back to start his 3rd Varsity Season w/ Devin Harris starting his fourth. Drew Cavicini returns as a starter at CB. They can play a back 3 in front of Bernham, or Devin can play outside back as he has in the past...really, Harris can play anywhere on the field.

They lost a TON of great leadership. Nick Gish's leadership can't be overstated. Great Kid. I look for Carter Holmes to lead the attack and provide leadership. Porter Heddenburg (sp?) is a nice weapon off of the right wing.

There may not be 1st team All State players, or a DI player like Elias Ordonez from last year, but this team doesn't drop off after 1-11. They have a lot of depth. Even in goal, Nick Fischer would start for every other team in NKY not named Ryle. Their whole year depends on finding 2 or 3 consistent goal scorers. Defensively, they will be very tough to break down.

The biggest name, IMO, is Will Bernham in goal. 2 year starter, perfect score on the ACT, and a great leader. It will be between him and James Spinney from Ryle for top goalie in the 9th and maybe the state. Mikey Penrod will be the fulcrom in midfiel. All Region Alex Ford is back to start his 3rd Varsity Season w/ Devin Harris starting his fourth. Drew Cavicini returns as a starter at CB. They can play a back 3 in front of Bernham, or Devin can play outside back as he has in the past...really, Harris can play anywhere on the field.

 

They lost a TON of great leadership. Nick Gish's leadership can't be overstated. Great Kid. I look for Carter Holmes to lead the attack and provide leadership. Porter Heddenburg (sp?) is a nice weapon off of the right wing.

 

There may not be 1st team All State players, or a DI player like Elias Ordonez from last year, but this team doesn't drop off after 1-11. They have a lot of depth. Even in goal, Nick Fischer would start for every other team in NKY not named Ryle. Their whole year depends on finding 2 or 3 consistent goal scorers. Defensively, they will be very tough to break down.

Thanks for the breakdown. Sounds like it should be an exciting year. I’ll try to follow a little better this year than I have in the past.

Thanks for the breakdown. Sounds like it should be an exciting year. I’ll try to follow a little better this year than I have in the past.

My boys made it this year, so I'm excited to watch this season, seflishly.

My boys made it this year, so I'm excited to watch this season, seflishly.

Nothing wrong with that at all. Enjoy it!

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