Who are the Sleeping Giants?

[JNreturns]

What programs have had a bad decade or never reached their potential, but if they turned things around or got things going, could be a top program/powerhouse? (A team that could rank top 10 most years.)

Just around K.C., I would say... Grandview would be one. Tremendous athletes, and some past success. They have won five track state championships in the past 9 years. Raytown South -- loads of talent. I know the Kearney and Harrisonville people will laugh, but Excelsior Springs is also one. They have played football there for over a 100 years, had five undefeated teams and two teams that won state championships in the 90s.

 

[mizzoutiger13]

Joplin could be very good if they ever got the right coach there and all the athletes in that school went out for football.

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

What programs have had a bad decade or never reached their potential, but if they turned things around or got things going, could be a top program/powerhouse? (A team that could rank top 10 most years.)

Just around K.C., I would say... Grandview would be one. Tremendous athletes, and some past success. They have won five track state championships in the past 9 years. Raytown South -- loads of talent. I know the Kearney and Harrisonville people will laugh, but Excelsior Springs is also one. They have played football there for over a 100 years, had five undefeated teams and two teams that won state championships in the 90s.

The entire south KC area is loaded with potential. Both Raytown schools appear on an upswing for example............CENTER is a great example of what can happen in a very positive way.

 

[O line wins games]

Smithville, Grain Valley, Chillicothe

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

Smithville, Grain Valley, Chillicothe

Two of those are joining the Suburban Blue Conference next year. Probably won't be long before GV is Class 5, too.

 

[QBBOB11]

Two of those are joining the Suburban Blue Conference next year. Probably won't be long before GV is Class 5, too.

GV will be 5A next year. Missed it by 2 schools when they reclassed last year

 

[sw5890]

Joplin could be very good if they ever got the right coach there and all the athletes in that school went out for football.

It would probably also help if families with promising young athletes stopped moving to Webb City!

But I agree. I have long thought Joplin had a ton of potential to be a power in SWMO. I'm interested to see how their experimental scheme with basketball works and if they expand to other sports. Also interested to see them in the COC.

 

[FootballCoach8]

What programs have had a bad decade or never reached their potential, but if they turned things around or got things going, could be a top program/powerhouse? (A team that could rank top 10 most years.)

Just around K.C., I would say... Grandview would be one. Tremendous athletes, and some past success. They have won five track state championships in the past 9 years. Raytown South -- loads of talent. I know the Kearney and Harrisonville people will laugh, but Excelsior Springs is also one. They have played football there for over a 100 years, had five undefeated teams and two teams that won state championships in the 90s.

The money that Gregg Williams donates helps too