Man that sucks. Like to see Catholic High schools succeed. Any idea why? McNicholas, where my 3 kids went, is going the opposite direction 200 or so Freshmen this year and close to that number for the Fall. Likely will be D3.
It all starts with the admin. At one point (or currently) the top two fundraisers for Fenwick (festival and gala) were canceled, those play into recruiting big time.
McNicholas coach Mike Orlando is from Stuebenville. Pretty sure he knows what to expect. The 2024 team should be pretty good. I’m sure he expects a competitive game. The Alter-Big Red result in the post season also gives me some hope.
Top down it was ugly for a while. Fenwick fest is back, John 23rd their biggest feeder had a downswing but looks to be doing decent. I think they have plans of starting back their own football program (they were with the Golden Bears for a few years due to participation) this year or next. The admin was just lazy for a while. Think they cancelled 8th grade day for a few years. Seems like they get it now but we'll see. McNick and Badin are thriving and Fenwick should be just as compelling with a lot of nearby schools to draw students from.
And McNick is D3. After reviewing the slate of Region 12 schools and what the Rockets return I think they have a shot.
Saw on another thread that the Rockets may be adding a couple of Junior transfers from St.X who are reportedly pretty good. Every little bit helps.
I grew up in Western Pa. so I’m familiar with Stuebenvilles pedigree. My HS never played them but we scheduled several that did.
good old 10” oh well. Slogans and “tough rhetoric” seems to be the only thing of importance at the little Falcons right now. Oh and what travel socks and undershirts. I guess building the program up starting with apparel