A year ago things in the SCA looked a lot different than that have in the past few seasons. It wasn’t Grove-Mt View Liberty and then everyone else. Ava emerged as the best in the group. The Bears displayed a tough defense and a high powered flex bone offense. How will everyone look in 2018?
Ava- Bears will look to repeat. They might just have the horses to do it. They liked the taste of success and will look to keep the train rolling. In my estimation they will most likely be able to do just that
Thayer- This is a little school that rarely does not amaze me. You could understand how maybe a team their size, playing in a physical conference, would take their lumps in conference play but be able to turn in on when they get to districts and play teams there own size. The Bobcats do plenty more than that. They go up against the bigger schools and more than hold their own… They will contend for the title this year.
Mountain View-Liberty – The Eagles fell off a little bit a year ago but look for that to be a short lived thing. They have talent returning at key spots. It will be key for them to get off to a better start than they did a year ago. If they do, they might just be able to start another streak
Mountain Grove- Things will look a little different for the Panthers this year. Gone is Coach Adkins and most of the offensive production for last years team. But this is a school with a lot of tradition and a school that, normally, kind find ways to win. Do not be surprised if they are not better than a lot of people are predicting
Salem- These guys have been the sleeping giant for a few years now. You have to wonder if this is not the year that the BIG school of the bunch takes its place back at the top. When they load up and use that big line to run, run, run, history says they are awfully hard to stop.
Houston- Talk about a school that might be ready to shock some people that might just be the Tigers. Low on numbers but not necessarily on experience. Had a chance to see them at camp this summer. They might just be the most improved team in this part of the state. They may not be ready to win the SCA but they could very well be ready to make a little noise. They dont have a lot of depth. If they stay totally healthy I am most likely picking them a little low.
Willow Springs- This is another team that I think will take a step forward. I think its safe to say that they will be better just not sure how much that will actually show in the final standings. I have a friend that is a HUGE Willow guy.. for his sake, I would love to see the Bears contend. IF they can stay healthy they will have a shot to pull of some upsets and finish in the middle of the league.
Cabool- The Bulldogs have struggled as of late. That is not exactly a secret. They do have some experience returning. They will try to use that leadership to surprise some people. While a lot of people will pick them near the bottom of the league. They are not a group that you will want to overlook.
My worthless Prediction…
- Ava
- Thayer
- Liberty
- Salem
- Grove
- Houston
- Willow Springs
- Cabool
