Maddox Underwood is expected to be a playmaker on both sides of the ball for Upper Scioto Valley.
Jackelyn Johnson | The Lima News
Coach: Dustin Price (eighth season)
Division: VII
Last year’s record: 8-3, 8-1 NWCC (second place)
Ticket information: Ticket information: usvschools.org/athletics.aspx
Returning 2023 varsity letter winners: Maddox Underwood (Sr.), Mason Thompson (Sr.), Ryan Roberts (Jr.), Andrue Kindle (Jr.), Caiden Lowery (So.), Beau Sanders (So.) Nick Goodin (Sr.), Zack Goodin (Sr.), Mykal Ellerbrock (Sr.), Wyatt Hector (Sr.), Doug May (So.)
Top newcomers: McCain Underwood (So.), Toby Helton (So.)
Strengths: Athletic and versatile players
Need to work on: Individual jobs and trust in each other
Players to watch: Maddox Underwood (playmaker on both sides of the ball), Mason Thompson (big, athletic, smart player), Beau Sanders (aggressive, great physical attributes), Ryan Roberts (potential to have a breakthrough season)
Coach’s analysis: “We expect to compete for a conference title and win two playoff games, which hasn’t been done here. In order to do so, we have to take advantage of opportunities, play fast and aggressive on defense and create turnovers.”
2024 schedule
(Kickoffs scheduled for 7 p.m.; subject to change)
8/23 — Ada
8/30 — Cory-Rawson
9/6 — at Waynesfield-Goshen
9/13 —Perry
9/20 — Ridgedale
9/27 — at Ridgemont
10/4 — at Dayton Christian
10/11 — at Elgin
10/18 — at Hardin Northern
10/25 — North Baltimore
