Fab 5 poll

Fab 5 poll in the Hacks

Cincinnati Big-School Division -PRESEASON RANKINGS

St. Xavier– The Bombers always seem to be in the thick of things when it comes to soccer and this year’s squad will return two of their top three scorers from last year in Christopher Nam and Michael Archbold. Gone is the senior leadership in the goal so the Bombers could be tested early.
Turpin – Turpin like St. X has developed a strong soccer program and are able to reload every year instead of having to rebuild. The Spartans Joe Hovde will have to take on the role this year of leading scorer but with Michael Petitgout feeding him the ball it shouldn’t be an issue.
Loveland– Greg McMullen and Tyler Beachy return to pick up where they left off and that is burying the ball in the back of the net. The Tigers will also enjoy an influx of freshmen talent that many are expecting great things from by the time they are juniors but freshmen have shown over and over the ability to step up. Should this young crop mature early the Tigers could make a great run come tournament time.
Mason – Caleb Eastman and Robert Winkler return along with a cast of talented players from last year’s squad that many had slated as the state champions but St. X ruined that dream. The Comets will challenged for the GMC title this year along with Fairfield and Lakota West.
Fairfield – The Indians round out the top 5 but several other teams such as Sycamore, Lakota West, and Milford could have been here as well. Fairfield gets the nod due to the return of Kyle Troutman and Marc Hansson who will have a solid supporting cast. Don’t be surprised to see a three-way tie atop the GMC between the Indians, Firebirds and Comets.