Portsmouth West 2022

[SiderBlood]

Very promising outlook heading into the season. Lots of talent that has earned the time as youngsters are finally going in as seasoned veterans. Also some exciting young athletes to bring in as well. Expectations are high so hopefully no let downs. Get to play on a beautiful new field and some new uniforms. I know we have added some young alumni on the staff that has played at the next level and some great conditioning minds. If we can embellish some "Sider Swagger" of old and be a little more creative on the offensive side of the ball, an SOC championship and regional title is not unreasonable goals. Haven't held up a gold ball since 2008, long overdue.

[SiderBlood]

Portsmouth West Football Winning Seasons:
(Started in 1946)
1949: 7-2 (Monk Everling)
1950: 8-2 (same as above)
1951: 9-0 (same as above) outscored their opponents, 323-75
1952: 7-1 “” outscored their opponents, 241-51
1953: 5-2-1 “”
1954: 5-4 “”
1955: 6-2 “”
1960: 6-1-2 (Donald Staggs)
1961: 5-3-1 (same as above)
1962: 7-2-1 (same as above)
1963: 6-4 (Tom Swain)
1965: 7-2 (same as above)
1966: 6-3 (same as above)
1967: 6-3 “”
1968: 6-3 “”
1969: 6-3 “”
1970: 9-1 “” outscored their opponents, 396-52
1971: 7-3 “”
1972: 7-3 (Andy Ballash)
1974: 8-2 (Dick Tipton)
1975: 6-3-1 (same as above)
1976: 7-3 (6 Shutouts) “”
1977: 9-1 “” outscored their opponents, 272-99
1978: 7-3 “”
1979: 8-2 “”
1981: 8-2 “”
1982: 8-2 “”
1983: 6-3-1 “”
1984: 9-1 “” outscored their opponents, 268-84
1986: 6-4 “”
1987: 8-2 “”
1988: 9-2 “” 1st Playoff Appearance, outscored their opponents, 308-117
1989: 7-3 “”
1990: 10-1 “” outscored their opponents, 322-90
1995: 6-4 (Chris Gibson)
2001: 9-2 (Mike Sammons) outscored their opponents, 369-170
2002: 12-3 (same as above) 1st Playoff Victory, Final Four, outscored their opponents, 495-212
2005: 6-4 (Dick Tipton)
2008: 11-1 (Merrill Triplett) outscored their opponents, 391-70
2009: 6-4 (same as above)
2010: 8-2 (same as above) outscored their opponents, 408-119
2011: 10-2 (Bob Shaffer) outscored their opponents, 444-136
2014: 7-4 (Ben Johnson)
2017: 10-2 (same as above) outscored their opponents, 344-201
2018 : 6-5
2020: 6-4
Copied and pasted from Jason Voorhees, thanks for the research.

Notable all time records vs common teams

Minford : 45-15
Northwest : 51-3
Oak Hill : 3-6
Portsmouth : 15-25
Valley: 38-12
Waverly : 34-33-2
Burg : 26-46-2

[PTrojan59]

The new turf looks awesome. The view of the facility from Raven Rock is amazing. I kinda wish the Trojans played at West this year lol. I think West will be pretty tough. I liked what I seen from them last year, and I know they return several key pieces.

[smurray]

The new turf looks awesome. The view of the facility from Raven Rock is amazing. I kinda wish the Trojans played at West this year lol. I think West will be pretty tough. I liked what I seen from them last year, and I know they return several key pieces.

Any pictures?

[PTrojan59]

Taken from Ravens Rock 4/10/22

[SiderBlood]

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Haven't been up on Raven Rock since the makeover but that sure does look beautiful.

[SiderBlood]

Senior Running Back Ryan Sissel

I know he's been to his fair share of colleges over the past year and doesn't get nearly the attention others do around here. Absolute work horse on both sides of the ball, hopefully he can stay healthy and lead the other guys into a successful season.

https://www.sosaohio.com/2022/07/20/qa- ... ectations/

[noreply66]

nice looking campus

[mustard]

Senior Running Back Ryan Sissel

I know he's been to his fair share of colleges over the past year and doesn't get nearly the attention others do around here. Absolute work horse on both sides of the ball, hopefully he can stay healthy and lead the other guys into a successful season.

https://www.sosaohio.com/2022/07/20/qa- ... ectations/

I remember watching him some last year. Strong player. Does he play on the defensive side?

Lol. Never mind. Just read the article. Nice player.

[countywide35]

nice looking campus

I agree. I watched Jackson scrimmage them
Down there 2/3yrs ago and the picture that was posted here on this Page of the thread. Looks like a 180 change to what was there to play on a few years ago. Does look very nice.

I’m still super jealous of your Logan Chieftan Center. Wish we had one ha

[countywide35]

I remember watching this young group of WestSidrZ that year. Once pre-season against Jackson. One other time against Wellston at Wellston. Boy they were big upFront. Super young but of course these kids now should older experienced and ready to roll. I understand why the expectations are high at West this year.


Maybe some of you that know more about this group can elaborate a little more on from the time frame I mentioned of behind to watch this group play to current time. What’s been added subtracted to the group etc.

Good Luck to you guys

[SWHITE2002]

I believe Winters from Jackson and Sissel from West are the 2 best football players in Southern Ohio.

[Westfan]

I believe Winters from Jackson and Sissel from West are the 2 best football players in Southern Ohio.

I would agree with this. If I was starting a team from the area these are my first two picks. Hard nosed and tough. Play both sides of the ball equally. Sissel probably makes more of an impact on the game for West offensively, but will play defense in college

[mustard]

I believe Winters from Jackson and Sissel from West are the 2 best football players in Southern Ohio.

Good start. Both are big strong players

[BuckeyeBlood]

West didn’t look to have many kids out this year in the team photo I seen. Maybe like 38-39? Depth could end up an issue for them.

[SiderBlood]

It's been years since we've got over 40 players unfortunately

[RiverBallFan1]

I believe Winters from Jackson and Sissel from West are the 2 best football players in Southern Ohio.

You are spot on with both athletes!!