Welcome to Source Media’s 2024 high school football preview. Over the coming days, we’ll preview schools across Richland, Ashland and Knox Counties every day leading up to week 1.
You can find all of our high school football previews here.
Madison preview — Aug. 3
Lexington preview — Aug. 4
Mansfield Senior preview — Aug. 5
Ashland preview — Aug. 6
Ontario preview — Aug. 7
Shelby preview — Aug. 8
Clear Fork preview — Aug. 9
Galion preview — Aug. 10
Lucas preview — Aug. 11
Crestline preview — Aug. 12
Crestview preview — Aug. 13
Plymouth preview — Aug. 14
Mapleton preview — Aug. 15
Hillsdale preview — Aug. 16
Loudonville preview — Aug. 17
Fredericktown preview — Aug. 18
Centerburg preview — Aug. 19
Danville preview — Aug. 20
East Knox preview — Aug. 21
Mount Vernon preview — Aug. 22
McDonald’s is proud to back our area’s local athletes and help Richland Source provide fans in-depth coverage of the upcoming high school football season.
Lucas Cubs 2024 Preview
Division: VII
Region: 25
Conference: Independent
Coach: Jim Sweat
Last year: 8-4
Insider: Jim Sweat takes over as head coach for Scott Spitler, who stepped down after 15 seasons.
Schedule 📅
Aug. 24 — SMETHPORT (PA.)
Aug. 30 — HILLSDALE
Sept. 6 — at Smithville
Sept. 13 — at Warrensville Heights
Sept. 20 — WILLARD
Sept. 28 — at Tiffin Calvert
Oct. 4 — AMANDA-CLEARCREEK
Oct. 11 — NORTH CENTRAL
Oct. 18 — at Lakota
Oct. 25 — OTTAWA LAKE-WHITEFORD (MICH.)
BY THE NUMBERS 📊
103-69
Former coach Scott Spitler’s record at Lucas from 2009 to 2023.
4
All-Ohioans lost to graduation, including first-teamer Brayden Spitler.
10
Consecutive playoff appearances for the Cubs. Lucas’ postseason streak began in 2014.
1
Out-of-state game, scheduled Aug. 13 after Lucas’ original week one opponent, Oregon Cardinal Stritch, announced the cancellation of its season.
KEY RETURNING PLAYERS 💪
LB Dan Hockensmith
The senior was a Division VII All-Ohio second-team pick at linebacker last fall.
DL Ray Caudill
An All-Ohio honorable mention selection, Caudill made 89 tackles last year.
CRYSTAL BALL 🔮
Lucas has a new head coach, but the foundation is in place and the Cubs expect to continue their winning ways.