Jack Demmler
This coach was the former coach of the Tri-Valley Scotties and took over again after tragedy struck the program over the summer.
Who is Cam West?
Jay Sharrett led this MSL school to their first home playoff game this year.
This GG POTY was much maligned in his time, but he has gone onto excel at the Division One level, being one of the most electric receivers in the MAC
Who is Cade Wolford?
In a Week Two defensive struggle, this squad managed to overcome Archbishop McNicholas with a backup quarterback on their final drive
Who are the Wheelersburg Pirates?
Going on for 56 years, this rivalry is known as "The Battle Over the Hill"
What is NY v. Trimble?
This coach led his squad to an undefeated TVC title and the regional finals in Region 19.
Who is Rusty Richards?
This MVL school holds the third-longest losing streak in Ohio.
Who are the River View Black Bears?
This GG POTY finalist represented one of the worst squads in TVC last year but finished eye-popping total tackles.
Who is Isaac Waller?
After falling in a classic last year, this game of the week ended with a last second near miss on 50+ yard field goal to keep one teams' undefeated season alive.
What is Waterford v. NY?
Often misquoted by Grant Kiefer, this rivalry is known as the "Holy War"
What is FCA v. GCC?
This coach is famous for winning both the SVC title in football and basketball in the same year alongside the coach of the year in both too.
Who is Matt Hoops?
Despite being mired in controversy, this squad carries the ninth-longest road winning streak in Ohio, dating back to 2019.
Who are the Ironton Fighting Tigers?
Prior to Adam Guthrie, this was the last GG POTY to make the finalists as an offensive lineman.
Who is Jaden Ball?
An annual rivalry, this game was decided in double overtime and decided the fate of one conference.
What is Sheridan versus Tri-Valley?
Known as the "Battle of the Bridge" for the bridge the teams cross to arrive at their opponents stadium, this rivalry has been dominated by one side for as long as one coach has been involved
What is Waterford v. Fort Frye?
After departing for two years, this coach returned to the Washington Court House Blue Lions and immediately led them to their first playoff win since his departure.
Chuck Williamson
While they might have finished with identical records in 2024 and 2025, this school managed to shatter their points per game record en route to being upset in the first round of the playoffs.
Who are the South Gallia Rebels?
While the GG POTY has only ever been awarded to three positions, this position has only ever claimed the award once in 2005
What is linebacker?
This game came down to the final moments the second time these squads met, but the first time was a bit easier for the winner.
What is Jackson v. Miami Trace?
This is one of the oldest rivalries in Ohio, known as the "River City Rivalry," in the southern most part of the SEO. This year was mired in controversy.
What is Ironton v. Portsmouth?
Phil Faires officially retired this year, ending an impressive run as Trimble's coach. He took the Tomcats to the State Title game in 2013 against this iconic Ohio team.
Who are the Marion Local Flyers?
Despite missing the playoffs, this SVC school earned its first winning season since 2000 and boasted the best offense in school history.
Who are the Huntington Huntsmen?
While many have forgotten Justin Roush, the first GG POTY, this team, his team, has carried on the tradition by being one of the most forgettable TVC squads year-in and year-out.
While we did not attend this game, one of our Gridiron squads was in the highest scoring game in Ohio this year, losing 78-46.
Who are the Bishop Rosecrans Bishops?
Not covered often by GG due to distance, this rivalry is known as "The Battle of the Black and Blue" and has pits two crosstown rivals against each other.
What is Miami Trace v. Washington Court House?