The Northeast 8 Conference is one of the more isolated leagues in the OHSAA Northeast District. There is talent in the league even though the teams don’t really play in many out of conference events. Once again, both Bulldogs teams, Lakeview and Poland, look to be the class of the conference. Junior Olivia Norris of Lakeview looks to be the favorite to individually win the conference although teammates senior Parker Morris and junior Madeline Isenberg might have something to say about that. Poland will bring a more balanced attack with junior Cadence Berendt and sophomore Capri Carchedi leading the way. South Range is a team on the rise and could be the top contender to jump over Lakeview and Poland. Girard, Hubbard, Niles, and Struthers will compete at the bottom end of the conference.

Impact Players

Cadence Berendt (JR) Poland
Natalee Caldwell (JR) Struthers
Capri Carchedi (SO) Poland
Madelyn Fox (SR) Hubbard
Madeline Isenberg (JR) Lakeview
Tori Lanam (SR) Niles McKinley
Parker Morris (SR) Lakeview
Olivia Norris (JR) Lakeview
Khloe Shodd (JR) South Range
Lily Tillery (JR) Girard

Freshmen to Watch

Girard Indians

Head Coach- Abigail Cook
Last Year’s Results- 6th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Hubbard Eagles

Head Coach- Christopher Trobek
Last Year’s Results- DNF at Old Avalon Sectional

Lakeview Bulldogs

Head Coach- Dean Shanower
Last Year’s Results- 2nd at Pine Lakes Sectional, 8th at Good Park District

Niles McKinley Red Dragons

Head Coach- Traci Kempe
Last Year’s Results- 15th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Poland Seminary Bulldogs

Head Coach- Joseph Colella
Last Year’s Results- 8th at Pine Lakes Sectional

South Range Raiders

Head Coach- James Hanek
Last Year’s Results- 9th at Pine Lakes Sectional

Struthers Wildcats

Head Coach- William Cammack
Last Year’s Results- DNF at Pine Lakes Sectional