Upper Scioto Valley running back Alex Sanders’ accolades last season included being named first team All-Northwest Central Conference, all-district and all-state. He was also all-NWCC first team at linebacker and second team at punter.
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Coach: Dustin Price (seventh season)
Division: VII
Last year’s record: 8-3 (6-1 NWCC)
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Significant stat: Alex Sanders rushed 213 times for 1,855 yards and 30 touchdowns last season.
Returning 2022 varsity letter winners include: Alex Sanders (Sr., RB/LB), Drew Sanders (Sr., OL/DL), Connor Scott (Sr., WR, CB), Maddox Underwood (Jr., QB/FS), Mason Thompson (Jr., TE/OLB), Wyatt Helton (Jr., WR/OLB), Ryan Roberts (Soph., RB/S), Mykal Ellerbrock (Jr., OL/DL), Jerson Hernandez (Sr., DB)
Promising newcomers include: Carter Peoples (Sr., OL/DL), Beau Sanders (Fr., OL/LB), Brice Johnson (Sr., OL/DL)
Coach’s comments: Continue to build on our recent success. We have a good core group of guys that have worked really hard. There are multiple guys who are versatile in positions that they can play well. This will allow us to be more flexible on defense and show different looks on offense.
2023 schedule
(Kickoffs scheduled for 7 p.m.; subject to change)
Aug. 18 — at Ada
Aug. 25 — at Cory-Rawson
Sept. 1 — Waynesfield-Goshen
Sept. 8 — at Perry
Sept. 15 — at Ridgedale
Sept. 22 — Ridgemont
Sept. 29 — Crestline
Oct. 6 — Elgin
Oct. 13 — Hardin Northern
Oct. 20 — at North Baltimore
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