2022 Snapshot: Miamisburg
- Updated: March 28, 2022
Don’t overlook Miamisburg as a possible contender to win a regional championship in 2022. The Vikings have so many things in place to make this one of the most memorable seasons in program history. We saw what Miamisburg was capable of when it handed Springfield it’s only regular season loss, a year ago. The Wildcats would go on to win their third straight Division I, Region 2 title and finish state runner-up. This Miamisburg squad should head into August oozing with confidence.
“We have a ton of experience returning. We lettered 10 freshmen total over the past two years. Those players are now seniors and juniors. We feel we have a very talented team returning. The key as to how good we can be, is off-season strength gains and developing leadership,” head coach Lance Schneider states.
Miamisburg must replace its quarterback but it won’t have to rely on that signal-caller being the focal point of the offense. The Vikings have a veteran offensive line, a four-year starter at running back and an All-Ohio receiver.
Defensively, Miamisburg needs become more consistent on a week-to-week basis and develop more depth. Solve those problems and the Vikings will be set to make their deepest playoff run ever.
Division I, Region 2
2021 RECORD: 6-5, 3-4 GWOC
COACH: Lance Schneider (11-19 at Miamisburg, three years; 118-82 overall, 19 years)
HONOR ROLL
Jackson McGohan, WR, Sr – A rare talent that can take over the game as a receiver. He had seven catches for 152 yards and three touchdowns in that win over Springfield last October. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound McGohan would go on to be named OPSWA Division I Third Team All-Ohio after reeling in 47 receptions for 699 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has verbally committed to Cincinnati.
Miamisburg WR/TE Jackson McGohan (photo courtesy of ScoutingOhio.com)
Christian Davis, RB, Sr – A complete back who returns for his fourth season as a starter. Davis has racked up 2,689 all-purpose yards (1,664 rush, 845 rec, 180 ret), with 84 receptions and 23 trips to the end zone (20 rush, three rec) in his career. He has offers from Ball State, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, Marshall, Miami (OH), Navy, Pitt, Tennessee, Tennessee State, Toledo, Western Michigan and West Virginia.
AJ Salley, OL/DL, Sr – One of the premier offensive linemen in Ohio. He was also named Second Team All-GWOC as a defensive lineman in 2020. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound Salley has offers from Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Eastern Michigan, Iowa State, Kentucky, Miami (FL), Miami (OH), Oregon, Pitt, Temple, Tennessee and Toledo.
Brayden Davis, OL, Sr – A returning starter, 6-foot-4, 277-pound Davis was named Special Mention All-GWOC as a junior.
Nathan Ennis, OLB, Sr – In his first year as a starter, Ennis recorded 59 total tackles and had an interception. He was named Special Mention All-GWOC for his work.
OTHER RETURNEES
Aidan Dyer, ILB, Sr – Was rock solid in his first season as a starter. Dyer registered 60 total tackles and one-and-a-half sacks as a junior.
Miamisburg LB Aidan Dyer (photo by Shelby Frieszell/TriStateFootball.com)
Justin Davis, CB, Sr – A returning starter in the Vikings secondary. Davis has 44 total tackles and two interceptions in his career.
Drew Copsey, wing, Sr – A threat running and catching the football. Copsey has 397 yards rushing, 14 receptions for 209 yards and three touchdowns (two rec, one rush) in his two seasons as a starter.
Parker Hoskins, DL, Sr – Played both ways as a junior. Hoskins should have a bigger presence on defense this fall.
Teagan Williams, DL, Sr – Gave Miamisburg depth at tight end and on the defensive line in 2021.
Connor Smith, slot, Jr – Has made an impact on offense and special teams in his two seasons as a starter. Smith has racked up 630 all-purpose yards, has 32 receptions for 407 yards and four touchdowns (three rec, one rush) in his career.
Drew Dunaway, TE, Jr – A big target who can also block. Dunaway is back for his third year as a starter. He has 14 receptions for 248 yards and a touchdown in a Miamisburg uniform.
Miamisburg TE Drew Dunaway (photo by Shelby Frieszell/TriStateFootball.com)
Abel Ngoh, OL, Jr – A very good offensive lineman. The 6-foot-1, 273-pound Ngoh is back for his third year as a starter.
Baylor Stickel, SS, Jr – Schneider calls Stickel “a freakish athlete, one of the best athletes I’ve ever coached.” He has all-district and all-state potential.
Connor Sticklen, NG, Jr – Will move to nose guard after starting at inside linebacker as a sophomore. He had 33 total tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery a year ago.
Mason Penrod, ILB, Jr – Recorded 25 total tackles and had an interception in his debut as a starter.
Jon Jon Smith, CB, Jr – Back for his second year as a starter. Smith was in on 34 total tackles a year ago.
NEWCOMERS
Junior QB Preston Barr looks to solidify the Vikings job under center. Barr was excellent as a return man in 2021. Classmates WR/OLB Aiden Gillman is back after playing at Mason as a sophomore. Transfer OL Joshua Hilliard comes in from Texas. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound Hilliard will compete for a job on the offensive line.
Miamisburg RB Christian Jackson (photo by Shelby Frieszell/TriStateFootball.com)
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(seven appearances, 2-7) – 2021, 2020, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2000
2022 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/19/22 – at West Carrollton (0-9 in 2021) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/26/22 – BELLBROOK (11-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/02/22 – at Harrison (4-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/09/22 – CENTERVILLE (8-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/16/22 – at Wayne (8-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/23/22 – NORTHMONT (3-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/30/22 – at Fairmont (6-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/07/22 – BEAVERCREEK (0-10) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/14/22 – at Springfield (13-2) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/21/22 – SPRINGBORO (6-5) – 7:00 PM
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