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The Enquirer is doing a weekly series this fall called Coaches Confidential.  Area coaches are asked questions, and as the Enquirer states, "The purpose of this exercise is to educate parents, athletes and fans, uplift and encourage athletes to be the best they can be, mentor young coaches, idea share and, in some cases, just have fun."

What qualities do you look for in athletes when you decide on your roster and depth charts? What helps or hurts these players in terms of playing time?  Read HERE

Who is a current Greater Cincinnati high school football coach you respect most, and why?  Read HERE 

What do you consider an ideal parent-coach relationship? What are some best practices parents can take to support their athletes?  Read HERE

What stadium/fanbase gives you the best overall Friday Night Lights experience – home or away? Describe what makes it special from your perspective.  Read HERE

What is the biggest challenge you face as a high school football coach and how are you able to overcome it?  Read HERE

Which Greater Cincinnati football teams have surprised or impressed you to start the season and why? Read HERE

NOTE:  Any errors or misspelled names, email me at mvcsid@gmail.com

SPORT-BY-SPORT LOOK AT THE FALL SEASON

FOOTBALL:  Cincinnati Country Day (Gray Division) and Purcell Marian (Scarlet Division) look to defend their 2023 Divisional titles.  The Nighthawks are gunning for their fourth straight championship, while the Cavaliers' 2023 title was their first-ever MVC crown.  Both squads advanced to the third round of playoff action in 2023.

WEEK THREE GRIDIRON RESULTS

WEEK FOUR GRIDIRON MATCH-UPS

VOLLEYBALL:  Seven Hills is looking for its third consecutive Gray Division championship, while Roger Bacon aims for its fourth straight Scarlet Division trophy.  In 2023 postseason play, both Summit Country Day and Roger Bacon advanced to Regional Finals.  SEASON UPDATE:  Seven Hills and MVCA are each 4-0 in Gray Division play, while Roger Bacon (4-0) and CHCA (4-0) pace the Scarlet Division.

BOYS SOCCER:  Six straight is the theme for a pair of our MVC soccer squads.  Both Cincinnati Christian (Gray Division) and Summit Country Day (Scarlet Division) are trying to capture their sixth straight Divisional championship this fall.  SEASON UPDATE:  Cincinnati Christian and Norwood (Gray Division) are 4-1-1 and 5-1-0 overall respectively and CHCA (Scarlet Division) sits at 5-1-0 overall.

GIRLS SOCCER:  The Norwood Lady Indians are gunning for their sixth straight Gray Division crown, while Summit Country Day is in search of back-to-back Scarlet Division trophies.  Both Summit Country Day and Cincinnati Country Day are your defending STATE CHAMPIONS!  SEASON UPDATE:  Cincinnati Christian and Norwood (4-0-0 and 5-1-0 overall respectively in Gray Division play) and Summit Country Day (5-1-0 overall in Scarlet Division matches) lead their respective divisions.

MUCH DESERVED HONOR:  Congratulations to Cincinnati Country Day girls soccer head coach Theresa Hirschauer for being the newest member of the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association (OSSCA) Hall of Fame!  Theresa has served as the head girls soccer coach at CCD for 33 years and has over 460 wins, including FOUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!  She will be inducted at the OSSCA Honors Banquet on December 8.  Aside from being an integral part of the school, community, and the lives of her students, she is a life-changer as a role model for her players!  Congratulations Theresa!

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY:  CHCA is in search of its second straight MVC championship in boys cross country.  The Eagles' 2023 win was their first since the 2000 season.  CHCA capped its fine season with a trip to the State Meet!  This fall's MVC Meet is scheduled for October 8 at Kingswood Park.  SEASON UPDATE:  Check out the conference's best times HERE.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY:  Summit Country Day is in search of the Lady Knights' fourth Conference title in a row and their thirteenth crown overall.  The Conference Meet is slated for October 8 at Kingswood Park.  SEASON UPDATE:  Click HERE to see the MVC's top times.

BOYS GOLF:  The Seven Hills Stingers have won the last three MVC championships in boys golf.  The Stingers also competed at the State Tournament last fall, finishing fourth overall!  CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT:  The first round of the MVC Tournament was held August 17 with CHCA finishing ahead of runner-up Seven Hills (312-318).  CHCA's Luke Visconte carded a 71 to pace the field. Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus finished second (74).  Complete results from day one can be found HERE.  The MVC  will host round two of the tournament on Wednesday at Glenview.  SEASON UPDATE:  Check out the top scores from around the MVC HERE.

GIRLS GOLF:  With six teams competing, the conference will again crown a league champion in girls golf this fall!  Cincinnati Country Day captured the last MVC title back in 2021.  Seven Hills had a stellar season in 2023, finishing ninth at the State Tournament!  CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT:  CHCA captured this fall's MVC Tournament title, finishing with a nine-hole team total of 181.  Seven Hills was runner-up.  Medalist honors went to CHCA's Sophia Fink who carded a fine 38.  Teammate Anna Mallaly was runner-up with a 46.  See complete individual results HERE.  SEASON UPDATE:  The top scores in the MVC can be found HERE. 

GIRLS TENNIS:  Summit Country Day picked up the Lady Knights' first MVC title since 2018 on the courts last fall.  CHCA looks to get back on top after winning Conference crowns in 2021 and 2022.  SEASON UPDATE:  Summit Country Day (4-1 in MVC matches and 9-4 overall) sits atop the league standings.

FALL SEASON NEWS BRIEFS

September 9:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

September 8:  Purcell Marian's Justin Thomas is among the nominees for the TriState Football Mella Player of the Week honor.  Vote HERE.

September 6:  CHCA's Andrew Cox was named Enquirer Athletes of the Week!  Congratulations!  Read more HERE.

September 5:  THE NUMBERS TELL THE STORY:  Check out the top golfers from around the area as we approach the second half of the season HERE.

September 4:  SHOUT OUT to the 2-0 New Miami Vikings football squad for being named the TriState Football Gold Star Chili Team of the Week!  Read more HERE.

September 4:  So, you're watching college football on a Saturday afternoon, and some of the players' names sound familiar.  Read more HERE as to why that might just be the case.

September 4:  Which area volleyball teams make the grade in this week's coaches poll?  Check them out HERE.

September 3:  MUCH DESERVED HONOR:  Congratulations to Cincinnati Country Day girls soccer head coach Theresa Hirschauer for being the newest member of the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association (OSSCA) Hall of Fame!  Theresa has served as the head girls soccer coach at CCD for 33 years and has over 460 wins, including FOUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!  She will be inducted at the OSSCA Honors Banquet on December 8.  Aside from being an integral part of the school, community, and the lives of her students, she is a life-changer as a role model for her players!  Congratulations Theresa!

September 3:  Roger Bacon's Blake Rohling (boys golf), Max Hoffman (football), Andrew Schneider (boys soccer), and Amya Parker (girls soccer); Cincinnati Country Day's Elijah Guttman (football); CHCA's Andrew Cox (boys soccer), Miranda Wang (girls tennis), and Allie Barrick (volleyball); Summit Country Day's Jacob Patino (boys soccer), Maggie Marburger (girls tennis), and Kendall Northern (volleyball); and Cincinnati Christian's Steven Burton (boys soccer) and Lauren Uffman (volleyball) are in contention for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week award.  Vote HERE.

September 2:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

September 1:  New Miami was among the nominees for the TriState Football Gold Star Chili Team of the Week award. 

September 1:  CHCA's John Irwin was a finalist for the TriState Football Mella Player of the Week award. 

August 30:  Norwood's Laney Murphy was named an Enquirer Athlete of the Week!  Read more HERE.

August 29:  Congratulations to New Miami football player Dalson Hayes for being named the TriState Football Player of the Week.  Read more HERE.

August 27:  CHCA's Nathaniel Gockerman (boys cross country) and Tori Cravens (volleyball); Seven Hills' Lucie Pease (girls golf) and Amelia Schnirring (girls soccer); New Miami's Dalson Hayes (football); Purcell Marian's Justin Thomas (football); Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas (football); St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Damien Dawson (football); Cincinnati Christian's Chase Ellis (boys soccer) and Lauren Uffman (volleyball); Norwood's Graham Metz (boys soccer) and Laney Murphy (girls soccer); Roger Bacon's Jake Snyder (boys soccer); Summit Country Day's Lilly Sievering (girls soccer); and Clark Montessori's Callie Oppt (girls soccer) were among the nominees for the Enquirer Athlete of the Week honor. 

August 26:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

August 25:  CCD CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL:  Shout out to Seven Hills girls and to MVCA boys on their second-place finishes at yesterday's CCD Invitational.  Top finishers for the girls were MVCA's Ellie Meade who finished first and Seven Hills' Campbell Coyne who placed runner-up.  For the boys, top MVC finishers were MVCA's Will Sten who placed first and Joey Sandal who came in third.  For complete results, click HERE.

August 25:  Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas was among the nominees for the WLWT Blitz 5 Primetime Performer honor!

August 25:  Read about Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas and his opening week gridiron performance against Summit Country Day.  An amazing performance - read more HERE.

August 25:  New Miami's Dalson Hayes was up for thr TriState Football Player of the Week award. 

August 24:  SHOUT OUT to the New Miami Vikings on their 14-8 victory last night over Gamble Montessori, breaking the school's 21-game losing streak!  Congrats to head coach Chris Fogle and his team!

August 23:  Every football game is important, but there's something special about a good, old-fashioned rivalry game!  Read more HERE.

August 23:  Summit Country Day's Abigayle Penote and Cameron Lorentz, Clark Montessori's Noah Lockhart, and CHCA's Drew Adams all get recognition from the Enquirer as the top soccer players from the class of 2027.  Read more HERE.

August 21:  The Enquirer takes a look at the top volleyball players from the class of 2027 HERE.  Among those listed are St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Tessa Jewell and Joselynn Telinda; Seven Hills' Jackie Katuska; CHCA's Jillian Turvey and Grace Ingle; and Cincinnati Country Day's Isabelle Albers.

August 20:  CONFERENCE GOLF TOURNAMENTS:  The first round of the MVC Boys Golf Tournament was held August 17 with CHCA finishing ahead of runner-up Seven Hills (312-318).  CHCA's Luke Visconte carded a 71 to pace the field.  Cincinnati Country Day's Ethan Argus finished second with a 74.  Complete results from day one can be found HERE.  The MVC  will host round two of the tournament on September 11 for the boys at Glenview.  For the girls, CHCA also placed first, finishing with a nine-hole team total of 181.  Seven Hills was runner-up.  Medalist honors went to CHCA's Sophia Fink who carded a fine 38.  Teammate Anna Mallaly finished runner-up with a 46.  See complete individual results HERE.

August 20:  CHCA's Nathaniel and Wyatt Gockerman and Summit Country Day's Liam Woodward make the list of the top boys cross country runners in the area.  Read more HERE.

August 19:  Check out this past week's Athletes of the Week being posted on the conference website HERE for high school and HERE for junior high.

August 15:  Let's take a look at the top soccer players in the are from the class of 2026 HERE.  Among those recognized for the girls are Summit Country Day's Carolyn Federle, Mia Stevens, Bree Reder, and Zoe Jackson; Roger Bacon's Aubrey Keuffer and Maddy Sheppard; Seven Hills' Hannah Olowokure; and Cincinnati Country Day's Alyssa Easter.  For the boys,  Roger Bacon's Alex Ervin and Caleb Fulton; Seven Hills' Davion Washington; Norwood's Bayron Matias; and CHCA's Royce McKenzie are listed.

August 14:  GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW:  Here's an Enquirer look at the area's top cross country runners headed into the 2024 season - including Summit Country Day's Allie Reuter!  Read more HERE.

August 14:  Who are the area's best boys soccer players?  Check out the USA Today Network's Preseason All-State list HERE.  The MVC's Everett Rinaldi (Seven Hills) makes the list!

August 14:  ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SOCCER?  Check out the area's top storylines as we prepare for the 2024 soccer season HERE.

August 14:  Summit Country Day's Kendall Northern, CHCA's Camille Stark and Leah Young, and Roger Bacon's Charlotte Strouble are listed among the area's top volleyball players from the class of 2026 HERE.

August 14:  Norwood's D.J. Blair has overcome adversity - with help from the school's football program.  Read more HERE.

August 13:  Roger Bacon's Ally Hughes is listed among the USA Today Network's Preseason All-Ohio volleyball squad!  Read more HERE.

August 12:  AND HERE THEY ARE ... Let's salute the past week's MVC Athletes of the Week HERE!  The first of many weekly award winners!

August 10:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  Cincinnati Country Day's Alyssa Easter and Summit Country Day's Maddie Mescher earn a spot on the Enquirer's list of the best goaltenders HERE.

August 10:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  The Enquirer has another preview of the area's best soccer players - this time it's the best defenders HERE.  Listed are Cincinnati Country Day's Donovan Gray, Roger Bacon's Jake Snyder, and Summit Country Day's Bree Reder.

August 10:  VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW:  Shout out to the MVC players who earned accolades in this Enquirer preview of the area's top hitters HERE - CHCA's Allie Barrick, Summit Country Day's Kendall Northern, and Roger Bacon's Mariah Gaines.

August 10:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  Seven Hills' Everett Rinaldi, Norwood's Laney Murphy, and Summit Country Day's Abigayle Penote are among those listed as the top midfielders in this Enquirer preview HERE.

August 8:  VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW:  Roger Bacon's Ally Hughes is listed among the area's best setters in this Enquirer preview HERE.  In addition, CHCA's Jillian Turvey makes the list of the top blockers HERE!

August 8:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  The Enquirer highlights the area's best forwards HERE.  Roger Bacon's Carlie Grosser and Purcell Marian's Kaliyah McNeal are featured.

August 6:  VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW:  CHCA's Kate Moran is listed among the area's top volleyball liberos in this Enquirer volleyball preview HERE.

August 6:  You know it's football season when the TriState Football announces its All-TSF Preseason First Team and let's you vote for who you think should make up the rest of the team!  Read more HERE.

August 3:  Enquirer subscribers can check out this MVC football preview HERE.  Just who will win divisional titles this fall?

August 2:  The MVC recognizes its own Athletes of the Week and publicizes the Enquirer Athletes of the Week as well.  Learn how you can nominate Enquirer Athltetes of the Week HERE.

July 31:  GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW:  With the fall sports season right around the corner, let's check out the area's top teams and players in this Enquirer girls tennis preview HERE.

July 29:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  Who are the best offensive linemen around the city?  The Enquirer gives us its opinion HERE.  Among those listed are Cincinnati Country Day's Lucas Donahue and Patrick Ramage and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Austin Turner.

July 25:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  And another preview - this one takes a look at the top quarterbacks.  Making the list of the area's best is Lockland's Damien Dawson!  Read more HERE.

July 25:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  The best running backs in our area?  St. Bernard-Elmwood Place's Demico Harris and Cincinnati Country Day's Lee Thomas are among the ten best!  Clark Montessori's De'Lorean James is also ranked!  A lot of talent, but check out who the Enquirer thinks are the top ball carriers HERE.

July 25:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  The best wide receivers and tight ends are highlighted in this Enquirer position-by-position football preview.   Norwood's D.J. Blair, Roger Bacon's Landon Murphy, and Cincinnati Country Day's Bryce Snell are recognized!  Read more HERE.

July 25:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  The Enquirer recognizes the area's top linebackers in preparation for the upcoming 2024 football season.  Cincinnati Country Day's Ryan Coyle and Patrick Ramage and Summit Country Day's Sam Reder are among those listed!  Read more HERE.

July 21:  GOLF PREVIEW:  Several big names return for the upcoming 2024 boys and girls golf season.  The Enquirer takes a look at the biggest names HERE.

July 20:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  The Enquirer did its research and highlighted the top defensive linemen in the area.  New Miami's Isaiah Johnson is the lone MVC player to earn a spot on the list.  Read more HERE.

July 20:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  Who are the area's top defensive backs?  Here's a look at the best according to the Enquirer.  Three MVC players are ranked among the elite!  Read more HERE.

July 12:  SOCCER PREVIEW:  Here's the first of what I'm sure will be many 2024 fall season previews from the Enquirer.  Let's begin with this look at the area's top senior soccer players HERE.

July 9:  Let's close the 2023-24 sports year with a look at who earned All-City honors from the spring sports season.  Check them out HERE.

July 7:  The OHSAA recently announced the divisional breakdowns in the sport of football.  See which school moved divisions for the upcoming 2024 gridiron season HERE.

July 7:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  Check out this TriState Football preview of the 2024 Cincinnati Country Day football squad HERE.

July 1:  FOOTBALL PREVIEW:  TriState Football takes an early look at the 2024 MVCA Lions football team HERE.  Best of luck to all our football squads this fall!