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Tri-Village coach Jason Schondelmyer walks across the field at Arcanum during a seven on
seven there. With opening day right around the corner, the coach hopes his kids and the
community is ready to meet the season head on. CNO Photo By George Starks
 
New season brings on new hopes in Patriot Nation
Football goes varsity in only second season
By George Starks

NEW MADISON- With football in only its second full season at Tri-Village, Pats coach Jason Schondelmyer is pumped up and ready for it to go full force.

But what’s the kids and community thinking?

Are they ready?

“I think some of them don’t quite know what to expect,” said the Patriots coach. “Now with the stadium and press box being up, it’s more real not only to the kids but the community. They can see all of this and they know it’s the real thing and is actually happening. I don’t think they will really grasp it until that first Friday night and the lights come on and the band’s on the field and the fans are there. I really think they need to see it all before they believe it. It’s Friday night under the lights and you can’t beat it. It’s great to have fall football and it’s great to enjoy your boys not only in the winter and the spring but also in the fall. It also gives your community a rallying point every fall on a night to come and support your team.”

Once the first real varsity hit is made and the nerves are gone, can the Patriots compete at the varsity level so soon?

“I think so. I think we’re right where we need to be right now,” said Shondo. “I like where our schedule is and I think if we continue to improve, I think this team can have a nice little run through the ten games we have on our schedule. I don’t want to make any predictions yet, it’s just a little too early yet but I think we can have a nice little run.”

Scholdelmyer went on to say that he was very happy to have 10 games on his schedule and as a coach, he’s positive about the future of Tri-Village football.

With a hodgepodge of a schedule, being forced to play independent schools, the Patriots will open with Dayton Jefferson on August 26. The team will travel to Wes Del in Indiana for a game and on October 19, T-V will play at Bradford.

For a complete look at the Patriots schedule, go to the schools website or go to ohsaa.organd follow the guides to T-V football.



 
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