As college football coaches come to Akron next week to check out potential recruits, Beacon Journal thinks it's a good idea too.
Last season, six regional teams played in the regional semifinals (16 rounds) or higher, and we wondered if these teams will sit in 2025.
Although no one can predict the future, this is the coaches of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Highland, Hoban, Nordonia, Nordonia, Wadsworth and Walsh Jesuit, hoping to meet from their team in the spring:
When will the royal family showcase college: Monday at 9:30 am in CVCA
What they lost: Dear All Ohio defensive tackle Dreylin Price (68 tackles, four sacks) is the biggest replacement for All-state kicker Calvin Warren.
What makes CVCA very strong: First-team All-state defender and Rutgers player Joey Kopec (85 tackles, 6 interceptions) will continue to lead in the middle, while Rangers Dirk Geiger, Wesley Keeler and guard Tommy Kopec are on defense. Charley Levak returned in quarterback and had Keeler and Joey Kopec (1,072 rushing yards, 230 rushing yards, 541 return yards, 17 TDS) in the backfield to trail three-team all-state stars Ben Truax and Josiah Neumeyer.
What Nick Cook wants to see this spring: Cook is a strong skilled player core and Cook wants to further develop his players.
The biggest question mark for royals: With 80% of the roster in spring sports, CVCA hopes to see stability into summer, which is great for 2025 for CVCA.
When will the Hornets have a university display: Monday at 11 a.m. in the Highlands
What they lost: All-Russia's Carson Noonan (70 tackles, 20 tackles, 10.5 sacks) and second-ranked All-Onia Ryan Zywiec (76 tackles, 21.5 losses, 9.5 sacks) were the biggest losses in the ditch on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Dylan Borla (2,303 yards pass, 27 touchdowns) is another major piece.
The places with strong highlands: Last season, all Ohio State had excellent running (2,130 yards and 46 total touchdowns) was the core of the Hornets. Luke Berkmeyer, Lucas Gerding, Nick Dobkowski and Evan Foust are all back to the receiver. Jameson Gordon, Foust and Kallen Whitling are all defenders.
What Coach Mike Gibbons hopes to see this spring: Last season, Gibbons is looking for some future stars to meet the needs of the team.
The biggest question mark of the wasp: With Noonan playing football in Miami and Zywiec in Ashland, the offensive line is crucial.
When will the Knights have a university showcase: Wednesday at 11:30 am in Hoban
What did they lose: III Division Defensive Player of the Year, Ohio State linebacker Eli Lee also disappeared, All-Ohioan Tanner Mintz and Owen Turner were on the offense. Defensive tackles Nick Crawford and cornerback Tylan Boykin were also statewide losses.
Where Huoban is strong: The backcourt will include all-state star Brayton Feister (2,104 yards, 26 TDS), transfer Jance Henry Jr. (1,011 yards, 5 TDS), who has 14 I Command and Jonathan McDaniel. Louisville will be Payton Cook, Jackson Calloway and Elbert Hill promise to be the horror among the recipients. The Sam Greer, Braylin Parker and Rylee Pickering coasts are getting stronger and stronger at all Ohio State. The defense is led by USC’s offender Hill, who also put John Johnson, Lawrence Cherry and Jaiden Daniels in the backcourt. Ace Brown is expected to be headlined on the defensive line along with Patrick Kinsell, Brayton Feister and Brydon Feister.
What Coach Tim Tyrrell hopes to see this spring: As a former Florida coach, Tyrrell is no stranger to college presentations, so he wants to keep college watching the kids. In addition, he also wanted to "bypass continuity and judge the needs of the team."
The biggest question mark of the Knight: It's not a question mark, but a quarterback battle between the current Trent Hayden, Major (formerly Izzy) Cribbs and transfer Nick Kinsey (2,268 yards pass, 24 TDS), a commitment from Eastern Michigan.
When will the Knights have a university showcase: Wednesday at 8:15 am in Norton
What they lost: The Knights are the hardest hit of all the regional semifinalists with third-team All-Ohioan Ben Chesser (1,646 yards passing, 15 TDs, 816 yards rushing, 14 TDs) and running back Rocco DeLorenzo (1,037 yards rushing, 12 TDs) lost to graduate as well as all-state defending linemen Jordan Jackson, offensive linemen Grant Lefeld and defending back Black Allen. Adding almost all skill positions and secondary positions, Nodonia has many moving parts.
The strongest place in Nodonia: Luke Williams and Gavin Kanar will help the offensive line. Connor Whapham and Karsen Fisher should also return at guard and cornerback RJ Jefferson and wide receiver Collin Atha. Don't use Riley Edgehouse to play football at a discount.
What Jeff Fox wants to see this spring: Fox is looking forward to implementing the "basics and habits". He's also happy to watch quarterback Steven Fakult, who has become my opinion after throwing 1,748 yards and 25 touchdowns in 34 quarters last season.
The biggest question mark of the Knight: Fighting everywhere is everywhere, and Fox wants to see the player play his starting role so he can build his team accordingly.
When will the Grizzlies showcase college: Wednesday at 1:30 pm in Wadsworth
What they lost: All-state offensive winger Eli Kaufman was the biggest loss, as did defensive informants Bryce Polczak, Troy Myers and Zach Wise.
What is strong in Wadsworth: In a word, it's everywhere. Army recruits and All Onia Gavin Madigan (92 tackles, 4.5 losses, 10 games) lead, including All-State wide receivers Calix Lemp, Tommy Hohn, Jude Haller and Ryan Stoops. All-state guard Jacob Earnest (112 tackles, 4.5 losses) also recovered. Madigan (764 yards rush, 11 TD) will run back to Cooper Gray (1,673 yards, 21 TD) in the backcourt. They will run behind Jordan Jones, noble Fortner and Gabe Ludtke. Looking for Brysen Hall to thrive in the quarterback's second season.
What Coach Justin Todd wants to see this spring: Todd wants to see the importance of fundamentals. Despite Wadsworth's experience, this could lead to victory.
The biggest problem with the Grizzlies: As with every high school team, all of this is centered around the offensive line, so it is crucial to find lost pieces on both sides of the trenches.
When will the Warriors showcase college: Wednesday at 9:40 am at Walsh Jesuits
What they lost: First, football finalist and Division II offensive player of the year Keller Moten (1,734 yards, 17 TD, 1,380 yards rushing, 23 TDS) was at quarterback. All-state offensive winger Kodey Kish, All-Ohio guard Declan Norton and All-state safety Aiden Henry have also disappeared, and the run back Lucas Weaver (857 yard rushing, nine TDS) has also disappeared.
What Walsh is very strong: Definitely run with Marty Tobin (974 yards, 9 TDs), Carlos Smith (558 yards, 8 TDs) and Cade Romanini. Iowa State and All Ohio Milan Paris (597 yards received, nine TDs) are back, with All-State Rangers and Ohio State submitting Colton Crossley and guard Brayden Piersall. Caden Carter is the star of the defender, with minor Grant Blascak, James Brewer, Ben Biel and Tommy Pulletti also the star of the center back. Add Dario Jeras to the line, the Warriors shouldn't miss any rhythm.
What Coach Nick Alexander hopes to see this spring: Alexander is looking for competition from various positions to further improve his team. He was also happy to see David Ternosky (1,253 yards pass, 22 TDs, 500 yards rushing, 6 TDs) take over as the junior varsity season for the quarterback. He will also have Bill and Caden Mariola push him to the delegate.
The Warriors' biggest question mark: The offensive and defensive lines lost some important players. Alexander hopes to see players face challenges before summer.
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