2022 Snapshot: St. Bernard-Elmwood Place
- Updated: May 18, 2022
St. Bernard-Elmwood Place RB/DE Greg Miller III
One decade in the books for St. Bernard-Elmwood Place football. It took nine years before the Titans had their first winning season. Now, the program appears headed in the right direction after making the playoffs in each of the past two campaigns. Decade two is starting out with some momentum on its side.
St. Bernard-Elmwood Place has athletes and versatility at the skill positions. They have size along the lines. Like most small school’s depth is always an issue. If the Titans can stay healthy, they will challenge for the MVC Gray title.
The schedule has SB-EP facing four schools that had winning records in 2021 in its first six games. The last four tilts are against teams that finished under .500 a year ago. The Titans have a very good shot at posting the best regular season record in school history.
Division VI, Region 24
2021 RECORD: 3-6, 2-2 MVC Gray
COACH: Kyle Hogan (3-6 at Cincinnati Country Day, one year; 3-6 overall)
HONOR ROLL
Gio Higgins, Jr, WR/SS – Burst onto the scene as a sophomore with 74 total tackles, 12.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Higgins was named OPSWA Division VI Second Team All-Ohio (DE) for his work.
Greg Miller III, Sr, RB/DE – Will be a candidate for the conference Defensive Player of the Year. Miller III starred on both sides of the ball for SB-EP rushing for 561 yards with five scores on the ground, 57 total tackles, five-and-a-half sacks and a scoop-and-score. He was named First Team All-MVC Gray. Miller III has an offer from Wilmington.
Korbin Pettit, Sr, OL/DL – A leader and anchor in the trenches. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Pettit was a First Team All-MVC Gray selection in 2021.
Jah Neal, So, WR/DB – Had little problem adjusting to the speed of the game at the varsity level as a freshman. Neal had 16 receptions, 177 yards receiving, three touchdown catches and 33 total tackles. He was named Second Team All-MVC Gray for his efforts.
Stevie Pollard-Williams, So, LB – Was solid in his varsity debut earning Honorable Mention All-MVC Gray acclaim after getting in on 34 total tackles.
Keyon Wilson, Sr, WR/DB – A key component on both sides of the ball. Wilson had nine receptions, 185 receiving yards, one touchdown catch, 22 total tackles and three interceptions on his way to Honorable Mention All-MVC Gray accolades as a junior.
SB-EP linemen Korbin Pettit (79) and Brayden West (78)
OTHER RETURNEES
Brayden West, Sr, OL/DL – The 6-foot-3, 285-pound lineman looks to return to the form that made him a Second Team All-MVC Gray selection as a sophomore.
Tay Harrison-Brown, Sr, QB – Will move to quarterback for his senior season. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Harrison-Brown had 28 total tackles and three sacks for the Titans defense in 2021.
Aaron Turner, So, OL – Got valuable playing time as a freshman. The 6-foot-2, 275-pound Turner will be an integral part of the SB-EP offensive line.
Demico Harris, So, RB/LB – The coaching staff is expecting a breakout sophomore campaign out of Harris. He has the chance to be a very special player.
NEWCOMMERS
Freshmen TE/DE Deshawn Hicks, WR/DB James Hall and LB Nathan Schulte will see snaps early and often to start their varsity careers.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(two appearances, 0-2) – 2021, 2020
2022 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/19/22 – at Shroder (4-3 in 2021) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/26/22 – WILLIAMSBURG (7-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/02/22 – at Finneytown (3-7) – 7:00 PM
Sa – 09/10/22 – CCPA (8-3) – 7:00 PM
Sa – 09/17/22 – NORTH COLLEGE HILL (2-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/23/22 – at Cincinnati Country Day (7-3) – 7:00 PM
Sa – 10/01/22 – MVCA (3-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/07/22 – at Lockland (4-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/14/22 – at New Miami (2-7) – 7:00 PM
Sa – 10/22/22 – CLARK MONTESSORI (1-6) – 7:00 PM
*All home games played at Bron Bacevich Stadium (Roger Bacon HS)
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