Welcome back to another edition of the Heart of Ohio Sports Observer.
Just like that, we are halfway through the regular season. Wasn't it just Week 1 a few minutes ago?
Local teams continue to do well. All five have put themselves in a spot to make the playoffs, but wins are needed in the back half of the season to solidify spots.
Columbian starts Sandusky Bay Conference Lake Division play this week while the other four have been in league play for a bit.
A kind reminder that just the top 12 teams in each region make the playoffs this year, as opposed to 16 the last few years. If you're one of the top 4 seeds, you'll get a bye in Week 11 and host a playoff game in Week 12.
Next week, we will start noting where our five teams sit in their regions after Week 6.
Want to know more? Keep reading!
Here's a look at the five Heart of Ohio Sports teams, starting with Columbian.
The Tornadoes got a much-needed win last week, topping Huron, 16-13. Columbian trailed 13-0 at halftime, one week after the 81-7 loss to Bishop Watterson. But, the Tornadoes dominated the second half and shut down a potent Huron offense to pick up the victory. Against the Tigers, Logan Gooding completed 12 of 24 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown. Brock Kiesel topped Columbian's ground game with 16 rushes for 72 yards and a touchdown. For the season, Gooding is 69 of 115 passing for 925 yards, 10 touchdowns and one interception. Masen Seitz leads the Tornadoes with 53 rushes for 235 yards and three touchdowns, but hasn't played the last two weeks. Johnny Bremyer has 27 catches for 394 yards and four touchdowns with Dashawn Russell adding 20 receptions for 221 yards and three touchdowns. Columbian faces Sandusky this week. The Blue Streaks continue to struggle on the defensive side of the ball. Sandusky has allowed at least 44 points in each of its four losses, including a 44-6 drubbing by Vermilion last week. Dale Johnson has completed 28 of 79 passes for 487 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions this season and leads the team with 109 yards rushing. Sandusky is averaging just 57.4 yards rushing per game. Columbian travels to Sandusky this week and Norwalk next week before finishing the season with three straight home games. Last year, Sandusky clubbed Columbian, 41-13.
This week: at Sandusky (1-4)
After losing a fourth-quarter lead to St. Paul and getting kicked around by Hopewell-Loudon over the last two weeks, the Senecas also picked up a much-needed win by topping Lakota 34-7. Calvert led just 14-7 at halftime before dominating the second half. Charlie Palm completed 10 of 17 passes for 114 yards, but the Senecas won the game on the ground. Nolan Lee ran 17 times for 73 yards and three touchdowns while Cameron Lucius added seven rushes for 48 yards and two touchdowns. For the season, Palm has completed 51 of 93 passes for 623 yards with Lee leading Calvert with 80 carries for 308 yards and five touchdowns. The Senecas play at home (Heidelberg's Hoernemann Stadium) for the second straight week this week when it hosts a tough Gibsonburg team. The Golden Bears have already racked up 1,317 yards rushing. Grant Smith leads the way with 97 rushes for 682 yards and nine touchdowns while Aiden Nims has 26 attempts for 249 yards and two touchdowns. Other viable options for Gibsonburg are quarterback Reece Walby (24-222-5) and Aiden Morant (24-161-2). Walby has completed 13 of 31 passes for 234 yards. Gibsonburg defeated Calvert last season, 10-0.
This week: vs. Gibsonburg (3-2, 1-1)
The Chieftains kept rolling along with a 25-0 win over Gibsonburg. Jacoby Ellis completed 6 of 10 passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns while Jaysin Cramer ran 15 times for 87 yards and a touchdown and Brody Brickman added 12 rushes for 88 yards and a touchdown. Brickman caught both touchdown passes among his three catches for 27 yards. Hopewell-Loudon played without Kellen Frankart, but coach Brian Colatruglio moved some names around and the Chieftains didn't miss a beat. For the season, Ellis is 44 of 69 passing for 545 yards and 11 touchdowns. Frankart does lead the ground game with 65 rushes for 353 yards and three touchdowns, but Cramer is up to 44 attempts for 251 yards and three touchdowns. Brickman tops Hopewell-Loudon with 19 catches for 256 yards and six touchdowns. Despite playing just four games, Jack Colatruglio adds 10 receptions for 199 yards and four touchdowns. The Chieftains travel down SR 635 to take on Lakota this week. The Raiders are reeling after losses to Woodmore (42-6) and Calvert (34-7) the last two weeks. Quarterback Jalen Wagner was limited last week in the loss to Calvert, allowing Nick Elchert to take most of the snaps. Wagner is 18 of 32 passing for 347 yards and three touchdowns this season while Elchert is 12 of 28 for 89 yards. Last year, Hopewell-Loudon topped Lakota, 30-0.
This week: at Lakota (3-2, 0-2)
The Warriors bounced back from a Week 4 loss to Colonel Crawford by thumping Bucyrus, 62-7. Mohawk did what it had to do on the road trip to get back to its winning ways instead of allowing one loss to turn into two. As mentioned before, the Warriors will be favorites in some of these midseason games, but have to stay focused and not look toward end of season contests. This year, quarterback Andon Clouse has completed 42 of 62 passes for 765 yards and nine touchdowns. On the ground, Clouse has picked up 471 yards on 70 carries with seven touchdowns. Kaden Bish has been impressive for Mohawk this season, rushing 53 times for 533 yards and eight touchdowns. Brant Kirian is up to 18 catches for 282 yards and three touchdowns while Levi Tiell has caught 11 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns. This week, Mohawk is back at home to take on Buckeye Central. The Bucks have also faced Bucyrus and Colonel Crawford in Northern 10 Athletic Conference play. Buckeye Central defeated Bucyrus 34-13 before falling to the Eagles, 42-8. The Bucks are led by Jack Phillips, who has completed 54 of 97 passes for 600 yards with eight touchdowns while rushing 56 times for 317 yards and four touchdowns. Austin Bogner adds 91 carries for 285 yards and two touchdowns. Mohawk blitzed Buckeye Central last season, 48-0.
This week: vs. Buckeye Central (3-2, 1-1)
The Tigers were on the wrong end of a tight 20-14 league loss to Carey last week. Seneca East is one of four Northern 10 Athletic Conference teams that are now 1-1 in the league with Carey and Colonel Crawford both 2-0. There's a lot left to be played for in the league. Getting the win over Carey, especially at home in Attica, would have been huge for the Tigers. But, they didn't and now, must regroup. For the season, Nicholas Parks has completed 55 of 100 passes for 686 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. He has rushed 84 times for 348 yards and three touchdowns while Jackson Gayheart has 51 carries for 256 yards and two touchdowns. Ethan Shultz leads Seneca East with 17 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown while Gayheart has 10 receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. The Tigers hit the road this week to take on Upper Sandusky, another one of the 1-1 league teams. The Rams lost 33-7 to Carey, but responded with a 42-20 thumping of Wynford last week. Keegan Dunn has completed 47 of 91 passes for 578 yards and six touchdowns for Upper Sandusky. Ethan Lewis leads the Rams' ground game with 85 carries for 409 yards and a touchdown. Josh Heilman has 16 catches for 319 yards and four touchdowns. Last year, Seneca East picked up a 14-7 win over Upper Sandusky.
This week: at Upper Sandusky (2-3, 1-1)
This Friday, join us on the Adrenaline Stream as the 2-3 Tiffin Calvert Senecas host the 3-2 Gibsonburg Golden Bears in an SBC River matchup LIVE from Hoernemann Stadium on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin. Nate Mullins will be on the call with Tommy Hall alongside Greg ‘The Wizard’ Kinn, with Donnie Hannam on camera and Eric Hall on the sidelines bringing you every pulse-pounding moment LIVE on the pulse of the buckeye state!
Meanwhile, on the X Stream, Dominic Helmstetter, Zack Dillon, Jacob Ellis, Brendon Blott, and Emma Moeglin deliver another thrilling week 6 matchup as the (2-3) Tiffin Columbian Tornadoes travel to Sandusky to take on the (1-4) Sandusky Blue Streaks at Foundation Stadium!
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The 10 Best Games to See in Ohio - Week 6
By Kyle Holsinger
I want to thank ohiohshelmets.com for the work that they do over there. Without their hard work, these articles wouldn’t have the great graphics that I make every week for these matchups. So thank you.
Another great week of tough matchups to choose from.
The Five Best Games to See in the Area
#5 Gibsonburg (3-2) @ Calvert (2-3)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: Gibsonburg lost to Hopewell-Loudon at home, 25-0; Calvert beat Lakota at home, 34-7.
Previous Meeting: Sept. 20, 2024; Gibsonburg defeated Calvert at home, 10-0.
Intrigue: Sandusky Bay Conference - River Division matchup. Both teams are 1-1 in SBC - River play—ranking them tied for fourth in the division standings. They sit behind Hopewell-Loudon, Margaretta, and Woodmore. All three are 2-0 in divisional play this season.
Gibsonburg running back Grant Smith has 682 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 97 carries this year. Reece Walby is 13-of-31 for 234 yards, three TDs, and two interceptions while also rushing for 222 yards and five TDs. Walby’s favorite target is Aiden Morant—who has four receptions for 112 yards and two TDs.
Defensively, Smith and Walby lead the Golden Bears with Smith having 51 tackles and Walby making 40.5 tackles as well as two INTs.
Calvert quarterback Charlie Palm has thrown 51-of-93 completions for 623 yards and four TDs and six picks. Logan DeMoss is Palm’s top target with 15 receptions, 326 receiving yards, and three TDs in 2025. Running back Nolan Lee leads with 308 rushing yards and five TDs on 80 attempts.
On the defensive side, the Senecas’ DeMoss leads the team with 52 tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble. Anderson Hart has 30 tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble.
#4 Arlington (4-1) @ Liberty-Benton (5-0)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: Pandora-Gilboa won at Arlington, 24-14; L-B won at Elmwood, 56-0.
Previous Meeting: Sept. 27, 2024; L-B won at Arlington, 28-0.
Intrigue: Blanchard Valley Conference matchup. Liberty-Benton is tied for first with Leipsic in the league standings with both of those teams being undefeated in BVC play. Arlington sits tied for third with McComb and Pandora-Gilboa with one league loss.
Arlington’s Trenton Heacock has completed 38-for-69 passes for 672 yards, 10 TDs, and three INTs. Their leading rusher is Ayden Cavinee. Cavinee has 447 yards and five TDs on 69 rushes. Cavinee is the team’s top receiver with 14 catches for 320 yards and four TDs.
The Red Devils’ Dawson Weihrauch leads the team with 33 tackles and one TFL.
Liberty-Benton QB Connor Barbara is 47-of-64 passing for 789 yards with 12 TDs and one pick. Barbara’s top target is Seth Elchert—who has 26 receptions for 557 yards and nine TDs. Zach Elchert is the leading rusher on the year with 221 yards and seven TDs on 29 touches.
The Eagles are led defensively by Austin Collert, C.J. Barbara, and Will Granger. Collert has made 30 tackles and nine TFL; C.J. has 28 tackles and 13 TLF; and Granger has 27 tackles and nine TFL.
#3 Clay (3-2) @ Findlay (4-1)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: Clay defeated Bowsher at home, 49-6; Findlay won at Fremont Ross, 42-0.
Previous Meeting: Sept. 13, 2024; Clay beat Findlay at home, 54-40.
Intrigue: Northern Lakes League - Buckeye Division opener.
Findlay QB Miles Bailey was 12-of-15 for 131 yards and two TDs while rushing for 39 yards and three more TDs last week. Receivers Carter Imke and Greyson Geiser each snagged four catches—Imke for 38 yards and a TD, and Geiser for 25 yards. Ramier Williams ran for 66 yards and a TD on six attempts.
Clay has not beat a team with a winning record yet this season—beating those three teams though by a combined score of 111-9. Their losses were against 5-0 Wapakoneta and a 3-2 Napoleon squad. This the beginning of a tough stretch of games starting with Findlay then at Anthony Wayne (4-1) before hosting Perrysburg (4-1) and Whitmer (4-1).
#2 Margaretta (4-1) @ Woodmore (5-0)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: Margaretta beat Northwood at home, 49-14; Woodmore won at Willard, 62-20.
Previous Meeting: Sept. 20, 2024; Margaretta defeated Woodmore, at home 26-7.
Intrigue: As stated previously, Margaretta and Woodmore are tied for first in the SBC - River with Hopewell-Loudon. None of those teams have faced each other—until now. The winner still controls their own destiny in the division.
Margaretta RB Judah Keller has rushed for 512 yards and eight TDs on 55 touches. Jake Bouy is 15-for-28 passing for 380 yards, three TDs, one pick as well as having 280 rushing yards and seven TDs. His main target is Kale Bailey—who has 11 catches for 278 yards and two TDs so far this year.
Defensively, the Polar Bears’ leading tackler is Keller with 48 tackles and two INTs. Brett Miller has made 47 tackles and three sacks, and Bailey leads the team with three picks to go with 16 tackles.
Woodmore’s Landon Rich has 99 rushes for 935 yards and 19 TDs already this season. Quarterback Calvin Lipstraw has completed 35-of-51 passes for 675 yards, nine TDs, and two INTs. Lipstraw’s top target is Wesley Kayser. Kayser has 15 receptions for 340 yards and four TDs.
On the other side of the ball, the Wildcats’ Bradley Allgier leads the team with 19 tackles and five sacks. Kayser leads the team with three picks and 10 tackles also.
#1 Oak Harbor (4-1) @ Genoa Area (5-0)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: Oak Harbor defeated Otsego at home, 36-14; Genoa beat Maumee at home, 28-23.
Previous Meeting: Oct. 11, 2024; Oak Harbor defeated Genoa at home, 38-7.
Intrigue: Northern Buckeye Conference matchup with Oak Harbor and Genoa tied for first in the league with Eastwood—each sitting at 2-0 in conference play.
Last week, Oak Harbor’s Travis Bouyer ran for three touchdowns of 33, 2, and 1 yards respectively. Blake Nickel also had a couple rushing touchdowns of nine and four yards. Quarterback Breydan Porath threw a two-point conversion to Garret Perkins in the win.
Genoa’s Alex Materni scored twice last game—first on a six-yard rush then on a 33-yard scoring strike from Myles Mollenhauser. Luke Clement also had a six-yard TD run.
Honorable Mention - Bellevue (3-2) @ Edison (4-1); Tiffin Columbian (2-3) @ Sandusky (1-4); Shelby (5-0) @ River Valley (2-3); and Clyde (1-4) @ Perkins (2-3).
The Five Best Games to See in Ohio
#5 Middletown (5-0) @ Lakota West (2-3)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: Middletown won at Sycamore, 62-0; Lakota West lost at Fairfield, 10-7.
Previous Meeting: Sept. 20, 2024; Lakota West won at Middletown, 51-7.
Intrigue: Greater Miami Conference matchup with Middletown currently tied for first with Princeton—each at 4-0 in the GMC play. Lakota West is tied for fifth in the conference with Lakota East at 2-2, and would really love to play spoiler in this one.
Middletown QB Joseph Ward was 5-for-7 passing for 129 yards and two TDs in last week’s dominating win. His top targets were Ace Cooper (two receptions, 96 yards, and two TDs) and Zymir Reed (two catches for 46 yards). Running back Demetrian James had 88 rushing yards and two TDs on seven attempts.
On defense, the Middies’ C.J. Bryant made seven tackles and two TFL last week. Wyman Carr and Laaren Cornwall each returned interceptions for touchdowns last week. Carr’s was a 100-yard interception return.
Lakota West QB Jackson Smith was 13-of-20 with 136 passing yards and one INT in last week’s close loss. Smith’s main target was Jayden Brogden for four catches for 43 yards. Running back Kenyon Norman rushed for 16 carries, 56 yards, and a TD. Norman also had three receptions for 32 yards.
Defensively, the Firebirds were led last week by Derrick Edwards—who had 10 tackles. Junior defensive linemen Reilly Newman and Elijah Hodge each had five tackles and one sack a piece with Newman having two TFL to Hidge’s one.
#4 La Salle (4-1) @ Archbishop Moeller (4-1)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: La Salle defeated Withrow at home, 35-26; Moeller beat St. Xavier at home, 30-13.
Previous Meeting: Sept. 27, 2024; Moeller won at La Salle, 38-0.
Intrigue: Greater Catholic League - South Division matchup. Moeller is tied with Elder for first at 1-0 in the GCL - South. La Salle is tied for third in the conference with St. Xavier—both being 0-1 in GCL - South competition.
La Salle QB Avier Carter was 11-for 18 passing for 150 yards, two TDs, and two INTs in last week’s win versus Withrow. Carter also rushed for 69 yards on 11 attempts. His top targets last week were Hunter Ogdan, who had three catches for 59 yards; and Naseer Salaam with three receptions for 19 yards.
On the defensive side, Colin Wooldridge made 13 tackles to lead the Lancers last week. Senior linebacker Rodney Portis had 10 tackles, 3 TFL, a pass breakup, and half a sack.
La Salle kicker Grayson Bedacht was 2-of-3 on field goals in the win with 39 yards being his longest.
Moeller QB Matt Ponatoski completed 16-of-26 passes for 136 yards, one TD, and one pick in last week’s win over St. X. Ponatoski’s top target was Reggie Watson with eight receptions for 89 yards and a TD. Tyler Josleyn led the team with 93 rushing yards and a TD on 16 touches.
The Crusader defense was led by Cuozzo Conner with eight tackles, 3.5 TFL, two sacks, a forced fumble, and a pass deflection. Sophomore DB Paxton Dodsworth had seven tackles, an interception, and a deflection last game.
Moeller kicker Jack Mallabar was 3-for-3 on field goals a week ago with the longest being from 47 yards out.
#3 Mississauga [ON] Football North (1-3) @ Massillon Washington (3-2)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: Football North lost at Springfield [VA] St. James Academy, 76-42; Massillon defeated St. Edward at home, 21-14.
Previous Meeting: Oct. 4, 2024; Massillon beat Football North at home, 45-6.
Intrigue: The Tigers of Massillon hosting one of the best teams from Canada.
Massillon QB Mandwell Patterson completed 17-of-25 passes for 157 yards, one TD, one INT, and also rushed for 39 yards in last week’s win against St. Edward. Running back Savior Owens rushed for 162 yards and two TDs on 32 attempts while also catching four passes for 60 yards.
The Tigers defense was led by Ja’Dyn Williams with nine tackles, a fumble recovery, interception, and half a TFL in the win last week. Samuel Dossous made six tackles, 1.5 TFL, a sack, and pass breakup.
Football North plays an incredibly tough schedule—which is how this game was considered with the Chargers having just a 1-3 record. They opened their season with a win against Harrisburg [PA] Bishop McDevitt by a score of 27-7. After that, they’ve lost three straight to the likes of Walsh Jesuit, 30-6; Detroit Catholic Central, 41-28; and last week to St. James Academy in a shootout with a basketball score. Football North faces St. Edward and St. Ignatius later in the season.
#2 Walsh Jesuit (5-0) @ Archbishop Hoban (4-1)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: Walsh beat Buffalo [NY] Canisius at home, 38-0; Archbishop Hoban defeated Brush at home, 45-7.
Previous Meeting: Nov. 22, 2024; Hoban defeated Walsh, 21-7, at Twinsburg High School Tiger Stadium in the Region 5 finals.
Intrigue: Two of the top teams in the state, Division II, and Region 5. This may be a preview of the Region 5 final. Where these teams last met.
Walsh has not only outscored their five opponents, 146-26, but have done it against some stiff competition: Toledo Central Catholic, Springfield, Football North [ON], St. Ignatius, and Canisius [NY].
Hoban faced three tough opponents to start 2025: beating Harvest Prep, 31-12; losing to Archbishop Spalding [MD], 58-28; and Detroit [MI] King, 23-21. The last two weeks have been easier with Hoban beating Akron East and Brush by a combined score of 97-7.
#1 Elder (5-0) @ St. Xavier (4-1)
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Last Week: Elder won at Louisville [KY] St. Xavier, 26-24; St. Xavier lost at Archbishop Moeller, 30-13.
Previous Meeting: Sept. 27, 2024; St. X won at Elder, 22-17.
Intrigue: The other GCL - South matchup.
I almost feel like it appears that I have a GCL - South or Cincinnati bias. That being said, if you question why I pick their games often then I suggest you have your local high school add them to their schedule and see how well they fare. It’s just some of the best football around. You have to be top tier to beat them, and a lot of top talent is on the field.
Elder QB Kaden Estep was 20-of-28 for 225 passing yard, one TD, and one INT with 128 rushing yards and another TD on 15 carries in last week’s victory over Louisville St. Xavier. Receivers Chase Walpole and Jackson Ruth each had six receptions—Walpole with 79 receiving yards and a TD while Ruth had 62 yards.
Defensively, the Panthers Andrew Paff and Aidan Sullivan had seven tackles a piece in the win. Paff also had an interception and one TFL in the contest. Senior DL Jayven Hutchinson had six tackles, 2.5 TFL, and one sack.
Panther senior K Adam Re was 2-of-2 on field goals with the longest being from 31 yards last week.
St. Xavier’s Jackson Frey was 18-for-30 passing for 150 yards, two TDs, and one pick in the loss to Moeller a week ago. Frey was also St. X’s leading rusher with 26 yards on 11 attempts. Cam Taylor and Alex McClatchey each had five catches with Taylor earning 66 receiving yards and McClatchey 28 yards.
Senior DB Brayden Reilly led the Bombers last week with 11 tackles and two TFL. Kobe Clapper made 10 tackles with one pass deflection. McClatchey also snagged an interception on defense.
Honorable Mention - Taft (5-0) @ Withrow (4-1); Bluffton (5-0) @ Lima Central Catholic (5-0); Forestville [MD] Bishop McNamara (2-2) @ St. Edward (4-1); and Northeastern (5-0) @ West Jefferson (5-0).
OHSAA FOOTBALL COMPUTER RANKINGS WEEK 6
The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the first official football computer ratings on Tuesday. The weekly ratings report will be released each Tuesday for the remainder of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, October 26.
The top 12 in each region will qualify for the playoffs, with the top four seeds getting a first-round bye. The top 16 schools in each region are listed below.
The 72 largest schools are in Division I, while the remaining schools are divided equally in Divisions II through VII (approximately 106 schools in each division). This week’s full report showing all 708 schools that play 11-man football this season is posted at: https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports/Football/2025/20250923Harbin.pdf
The OHSAA football website is at https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/football and includes statewide schedules and playoff information, MaxPreps rankings and stat leaders, OPSMA Weekly Notebooks and Spectrum broadcast information.
OHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Sept. 23, 2025 (Entering Week 6)
Top 12 schools in each region in the final report on October 26 qualify for the playoffs. Top four seeds get a first-round bye. Top 16 schools in each region shown below.
Region 1 - 1. Mentor (5-0) 12.7, 2. Lakewood St. Edward (4-1) 11.8707, 3. Berea-Midpark (4-1) 10.7, 4. Canton McKinley (4-1) 9.0306, 5. Strongsville (4-1) 8.7, 6. Tol. Whitmer (4-1) 8.4354, 7. Perrysburg (4-1) 8.2, 8. Massillon Jackson (3-2) 7.7347, 9. Medina (2-3) 4.15, 10. Cle. John Marshall (1-4) 3.35, 11. Brunswick (2-3) 3.05, 12. Cle. St. Ignatius (1-4) 2.95, 13. Canton GlenOak (1-4) 2.1606, 14. Cleveland Heights (1-4) 1.95, 15. Solon (1-4) 1.75, 16. Parma Normandy (1-4) 1.5
Region 2 - 1. Middletown (5-0) 12.1, 2. Troy (4-1) 10.1, 3. Findlay (4-1) 9.45, 4. Huber Hts. Wayne (3-2) 8.4, 5. Hilliard Bradley (3-2) 8.25, 6. Hilliard Davidson (4-1) 7.85, 7. Lebanon (4-1) 7.65, 8. Springboro (3-2) 6.8, 9. Dublin Jerome (3-2) 6.25, 10. Hilliard Darby (2-3) 5.75, 11. Beavercreek (3-2) 4.15, 12. Galloway Westland (2-3) 4.1172, 13. Springfield (2-3) 3.05, 14. Marysville (2-3) 2.95, 15. Dublin Coffman (1-4) 1.75, 16. Kettering Fairmont (1-4) 1.3
Region 3 - 1. Lewis Center Olentangy Orange (5-0) 13.5, 2. Pickerington Central (4-1) 11.45, 3. Lewis Center Olentangy (4-1) 10.05, 4. Upper Arlington (5-0) 9.85, 5. Pickerington North (4-1) 9.55, 6. Grove City (3-2) 8.7, 7. Gahanna Lincoln (3-2) 7.1, 8. Westerville Central (2-3) 5.4, 9. Groveport-Madison (2-3) 5, 10. Westerville North (2-3) 4.9, 11. Powell Olentangy Liberty (2-3) 4.5, 12. Delaware Hayes (2-3) 4.4, 13. Newark (3-2) 4, 14. Thomas Worthington (1-4) 3.2, 15. Lancaster (1-4) 2.55
Region 4 - 1. Cin. Elder (5-0) 13.9828, 2. Cin. Archbishop Moeller (4-1) 13.0828, 3. Cin. Winton Woods (4-1) 9.55, 4. Cin. St. Xavier (4-1) 9.5, 5. Cin. Princeton (4-1) 8.45, 6. Mason (3-2) 7.75, 7. Liberty Twp. Lakota East (3-2) 5.8, 8t. West Chester Lakota West (2-3) 5.2, 8t. Fairfield (3-2) 5.2, 10. Cin. Oak Hills (2-3) 3.55, 11. Cincinnati West Clermont (2-3) 3.15, 12t. Morrow Little Miami (1-4) 1.95, 12t. Milford (1-4) 1.95, 14. Cin. Walnut Hills (1-4) 1.8, 15. Cin. Western Hills (1-4) 1.55, 16. Hamilton (1-4) 1.3
Region 5 - 1. Uniontown Lake (5-0) 13.5, 2. Macedonia Nordonia (5-0) 11.75, 3. Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit (5-0) 10.1784, 4. Akron Archbishop Hoban (4-1) 9.1495, 5t. Hudson (4-1) 9.1, 5t. Twinsburg (4-1) 9.1, 7. Austintown-Fitch (4-1) 8.3, 8. Garfield Hts. (4-1) 7.102, 9. Painesville Riverside (3-2) 6.2778, 10. Eastlake North (3-2) 5.9, 11. Willoughby South (3-2) 5.85, 12. Euclid (2-3) 5.65, 13. Akron Kenmore-Garfield (2-2) 4.7472, 14. Mayfield (3-2) 4.65, 15. Boardman (2-3) 4.4727, 16. Cle. John Adams (3-2) 3.8606
Region 6 - 1. Medina Highland (5-0) 13.65, 2. Wadsworth (5-0) 12.1, 3. Avon (4-1) 11.55, 4. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne (4-1) 10.3, 5. Olmsted Falls (3-2) 7.65, 6. North Ridgeville (4-1) 7.35, 7. Cle. Rhodes (4-1) 7.05, 8. Tol. St. John's (3-2) 6.7673, 9. Lakewood (3-2) 6.7, 10. Brecksville-Broadview Hts. (3-2) 6.25, 11t. Avon Lake (2-3) 5.25, 11t. Oregon Clay (3-2) 5.25, 11t. Tol. St. Francis de Sales (3-2) 5.25, 14. Parma Hts. Valley Forge (2-3) 4.0162, 15. Holland Springfield (2-3) 3.95, 16. Fremont Ross (2-3) 3.9
Region 7 - 1. Canal Winchester (4-1) 10.7, 2. Ashland (5-0) 10.5, 3. Louisville (4-1) 10.3111, 4. North Canton Hoover (5-0) 10.15, 5. Cols. St. Francis DeSales (4-1) 9.8, 6. Sunbury Big Walnut (4-1) 9.75, 7. Worthington Kilbourne (4-1) 9.35, 8. Westerville South (3-2) 8.6, 9. Massillon Washington (3-2) 8.2367, 10. Ashville Teays Valley (4-1) 7.5, 11. Mount Vernon (3-2) 7.05, 12. Cols. St. Charles (3-2) 6.3, 13. Whitehall-Yearling (3-2) 5.75, 14. Dublin Scioto (3-2) 5.2, 15. Marion Harding (2-3) 4.7, 16. New Albany (2-3) 4.55
Region 8 - 1. Cin. Anderson (5-0) 14.5, 2. Kings Mills Kings (4-1) 9.55, 3. Trotwood-Madison (4-1) 9.15, 4. Harrison (4-1) 8.95, 5. Xenia (4-1) 8.45, 6. Cin. La Salle (4-1) 8.15, 7. Cin. Withrow (4-1) 6.05, 8t. Cin. Turpin (3-2) 5.75, 8t. Lima Senior (3-2) 5.75, 10. Fairborn (3-2) 5.55, 11. Vandalia Butler (3-2) 5.2, 12. Riverside Stebbins (3-2) 5.05, 13. Cin. Aiken (3-2) 4.6657, 14. Trenton Edgewood (2-3) 3.85, 15. Day. Belmont (2-3) 3.8, 16. Piqua (2-3) 3.4
Region 9 - 1. Canfield (5-0) 12.45, 2. Cuy. Falls Cuy. Valley Christian Acad. (4-0) 10.1067, 3. Gates Mills Hawken (4-1) 9.65, 4. Madison (3-2) 9, 5. Cle. Benedictine (4-1) 8.2, 6. Alliance (4-1) 7.3, 7. Chardon (3-2) 7.2, 8t. Geneva (3-2) 5.85, 8t. Akron East (3-2) 5.85, 8t. Chagrin Falls Kenston (3-2) 5.85, 11. Cle. Villa Angela-St. Joseph (3-1) 5.5417, 12. Lyndhurst Brush (2-3) 5.45, 13. Youngstown East (4-1) 5.35, 14. Gates Mills Gilmour Acad. (2-3) 5.25, 15. Kent Roosevelt (3-2) 4.9162, 16. Maple Hts. (3-2) 4.8
Region 10 - 1. Medina Buckeye (5-0) 12.05, 2. Wapakoneta (5-0) 9.85, 3. Parma Hts. Holy Name (4-1) 9.05, 4. Richfield Revere (3-1) 8.9583, 5. Lima Shawnee (4-1) 8.65, 6. Rocky River (4-1) 8.5, 7. Lexington (4-1) 8.05, 8. Grafton Midview (3-2) 6.2, 9. Copley (3-2) 5.6717, 10. Cle. Central Cath. (3-2) 5.65, 11. Elyria Cath. (2-3) 4.65, 12. Tol. Central Cath. (2-3) 4.275, 13. Tol. Scott (2-3) 4, 14. Ontario (2-3) 3.9, 15. Defiance (2-3) 3.75, 16. St. Marys Memorial (2-3) 3.7, 17. Maumee (2-3) 3.15, 18. Mansfield Madison Comp. (2-3) 3.05
Region 11 - 1. Cols. Bishop Watterson (5-0) 11.4653, 2. Delaware Buckeye Valley (5-0) 10.75, 3. Cols. Linden McKinley (5-0) 10.55, 4. Cols. Hamilton Township (4-1) 10.3, 5. Newark Licking Valley (5-0) 9.25, 6. Granville (4-1) 7.85, 7. Thornville Sheridan (3-2) 6.7, 8. Dresden Tri-Valley (3-2) 6.65, 9. Carroll Bloom-Carroll (3-2) 6.6, 10. Cols. Bishop Hartley (3-2) 6.232, 11. The Plains Athens (5-0) 6.2, 12. Cols. Eastmoor Acad. (3-2) 4.6, 13. Steubenville (2-2) 4.2941, 14t. Bexley (3-2) 4.2, 14t. Cols. Independence (3-2) 4.2, 14t. New Concord John Glenn (3-2) 4.2
Region 12 - 1. Tipp City Tippecanoe (5-0) 13.3, 2. London (5-0) 13, 3. Hamilton Badin (5-0) 12.4, 4. Washington C.H. Miami Trace (5-0) 8.5, 5t. Cin. Archbishop McNicholas (3-2) 7.75, 5t. Oxford Talawanda (5-0) 7.75, 7. Hillsboro (4-1) 7, 8. Kettering Archbishop Alter (3-2) 6.15, 9t. Wilmington (3-2) 5.7, 9t. Chillicothe (3-2) 5.7, 11. Goshen (4-1) 5.25, 12. Jackson (3-2) 5, 13. Cin. Hughes (3-2) 4.3111, 14. Batavia (3-2) 4.3, 15. Hamilton Ross (2-3) 3.85, 16. Bellefontaine (2-3) 3.7
Region 13 - 1. Mentor Lake Cath. (4-1) 8.9, 2t. Cle. Glenville (3-2) 8.35, 2t. Perry (3-2) 8.35, 2t. Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (4-1) 8.35, 2t. Streetsboro (4-1) 8.35, 6. Canal Fulton Northwest (3-1) 7.7917, 7. Norton (4-0) 7.2778, 8. Hubbard (4-1) 7.2, 9. Beloit West Branch (4-1) 6.45, 10. Ashtabula Edgewood (3-2) 6.3828, 11. Chesterland West Geauga (3-2) 6.2, 12. Salem (3-2) 4.95, 13. Alliance Marlington (3-2) 3.9111, 14. Peninsula Woodridge (3-2) 3.5102, 15. Pepper Pike Orange (2-3) 2.9, 16. Jefferson Area (2-3) 2.4586
Region 14 - 1. Shelby (5-0) 13.2, 2. Lima Bath (4-1) 8.5, 3. Vermilion (4-1) 7.9, 4. Galion (4-1) 7.8, 5. Lodi Cloverleaf (4-1) 7.05, 6. Napoleon (3-2) 6.9, 7. Bellville Clear Fork (4-1) 6.7, 8. Van Wert (3-2) 6.2, 9. Orrville (4-1) 6.05, 10. Bay Village Bay (3-2) 5.8, 11. Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan (3-2) 5.6, 12. Sandusky Perkins (2-3) 4.8, 13. Bellevue (3-2) 4.15, 14. Elida (3-2) 3.6, 15. Caledonia River Valley (2-3) 3.2, 16. Upper Sandusky (2-3) 3.05
Region 15 - 1. New Lexington (5-0) 11.6, 2. Plain City Jonathan Alder (5-0) 10.25, 3. Millersburg West Holmes (4-1) 8, 4. Circleville (4-1) 7.9, 5. Wintersville Indian Creek (5-0) 7.5258, 6. Gnadenhutten Indian Valley (4-0) 7.4091, 7. Cols. East (4-1) 7.35, 8. Chillicothe Unioto (5-0) 7.2, 9. Duncan Falls Philo (4-1) 6.25, 10. Johnstown (3-2) 5.3, 11. Zanesville Maysville (3-2) 4.85, 12. Minerva (4-1) 4.8, 13. Lisbon Beaver (3-2) 4.6667, 14. Williamsport Westfall (4-1) 4.1, 15. Marengo Highland (2-3) 3.65, 16. Lancaster Fairfield Union (2-3) 2.9
Region 16 - 1. Cin. Indian Hill (5-0) 11.9, 2. Cin. Taft (5-0) 9.15, 3. Cin. Hills Christian Acad. (4-1) 8.7, 4. Cin. Wyoming (4-1) 7.9, 5. Germantown Valley View (4-1) 7.7, 6. Day. Oakwood (5-0) 7.25, 7. Springfield Kenton Ridge (4-1) 6.8283, 8. St. Bernard Roger Bacon (3-2) 6.5, 9. Clarksville Clinton-Massie (4-1) 6.25, 10. Washington C.H. Washington (3-2) 5.8, 11. Brookville (5-0) 5.6121, 12. Springfield Northwestern (3-2) 4.65, 13. Middletown Bishop Fenwick (3-2) 4.05, 14. Greenfield McClain (3-2) 3.2081, 15. Cin. Gamble Montessori (3-2) 2.9653, 16. Cleves Taylor (2-3) 2.9
Region 17 - 1. Poland Seminary (4-1) 9.35, 2. Youngstown Cardinal Mooney (3-2) 9.0673, 3. Girard (5-0) 8.9909, 4. Canfield South Range (4-1) 7.55, 5. Uhrichsville Claymont (4-1) 6.45, 6. Andover Pymatuning Valley (4-1) 6.05, 7. St. Clairsville (4-1) 6.049, 8. Garrettsville Garfield (4-1) 5.8768, 9. Akron Manchester (4-1) 5, 10. Youngstown Liberty (4-1) 4.85, 11. Cortland Lakeview (3-2) 4.4162, 12. Richmond Edison (3-2) 4.1182, 13. Bellaire (3-2) 3.9245, 14. Navarre Fairless (3-2) 3.15, 15. Rayland Buckeye Local (2-3) 2.9, 16. Massillon Tuslaw (2-3) 2.85
Region 18 - 1. Liberty Center (5-0) 8.4, 2. Oak Harbor (5-0) 8.3, 3. Wooster Triway (4-1) 7.9929, 4. Genoa Area (4-1) 7.35, 5. Fredericktown (4-1) 7.1, 6. Milan Edison (4-1) 6.8, 7. Creston Norwayne (3-2) 6.7414, 8. Findlay Liberty-Benton (5-0) 5.8, 9. Pemberville Eastwood (4-1) 5.55, 10. Fairview Park Fairview (3-2) 5.2, 11. LaGrange Keystone (3-2) 3.95, 12. Delta (3-2) 3.8, 13. Northwood (2-3) 3.55, 14. Port Clinton (3-2) 3.4071, 15. Tontogany Otsego (2-3) 2.95, 16. Johnstown Northridge (2-3) 2.25
Region 19 - 1. Wheelersburg (5-0) 11.3, 2. Ironton (5-0) 10.3526, 3. Barnesville (5-0) 8.5424, 4. Nelsonville-York (5-0) 8.3, 5. Cols. Africentric (4-1) 6.45, 6. Amanda-Clearcreek (2-3) 5.8, 7. Chillicothe Zane Trace (4-1) 5.35, 8t. Gahanna Cols. Acad. (3-2) 5.3, 8t. McConnelsville Morgan (3-2) 5.3, 10. McDermott Northwest (3-2) 4.75, 11. Lucasville Valley (4-1) 4.3091, 12. Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant (3-2) 4.2677, 13. Canal Winchester Harvest Prep. (2-3) 4, 14. Portsmouth (2-3) 3.95, 15. Belmont Union Local (3-2) 3.9121, 16. Piketon (2-3) 3.6
Region 20 - 1. Williamsburg (5-0) 10.15, 2. Cin. North College Hill (5-0) 7.9, 3. Casstown Miami East (4-1) 7.75, 4. Camden Preble Shawnee (5-0) 7.35, 5. St. Paris Graham Local (4-1) 6.9, 6. Carlisle (4-1) 6.75, 7. Versailles (4-1) 5.85, 8. Richwood North Union (3-2) 5.6, 9. West Liberty-Salem (3-2) 5.5, 10. Lewistown Indian Lake (3-2) 4.9, 11. Cin. Purcell Marian (2-3) 4.25, 12. Arcanum (4-1) 3.7, 13. Cin. Madeira (3-2) 3.55, 14. Jamestown Greeneview (2-3) 2.7, 15. Cin. Clark Montessori (1-3) 2.4722, 16. Marion Pleasant (1-4) 2.2
Region 21 - 1. Columbiana Crestview (5-0) 10.7, 2. Kirtland (5-0) 10.45, 3. Smithville (5-0) 9.25, 4. Hanoverton United (4-1) 8.2, 5. Columbia Station Columbia (5-0) 7.75, 6. Mineral Ridge (4-1) 6.8354, 7. Wickliffe (5-0) 6.8293, 8. Dalton (3-2) 6.65, 9. Cuyahoga Hts. (3-1) 6.3889, 10. Rootstown (5-0) 5.75, 11. Sugarcreek Garaway (3-1) 5.0694, 12. Rittman (4-1) 4.75, 13. Orwell Grand Valley (3-2) 3.75, 14. New Middletown Springfield (2-2) 3.7222, 15t. Columbiana (2-3) 2.9, 15t. Youngstown Valley Christian (3-2) 2.9
Region 22 - 1. Bascom Hopewell-Loudon (5-0) 9.35, 2. Archbold (4-1) 8.7, 3. Bluffton (5-0) 8.35, 4. Elmore Woodmore (5-0) 7.3, 5. Castalia Margaretta (4-1) 6.85, 6. Sherwood Fairview (5-0) 6.65, 7. Hamler Patrick Henry (5-0) 6.05, 8. Collins Western Reserve (4-1) 5.75, 9. Metamora Evergreen (4-1) 5.1, 10. Paulding (5-0) 5.05, 11. Attica Seneca East (3-2) 5, 12t. Carey (2-3) 3.8, 12t. Convoy Crestview (4-1) 3.8, 14. Kansas Lakota (3-2) 3.7, 15. Huron (2-3) 2.2, 16. Haviland Wayne Trace (1-4) 2.1
Region 23 - 1. Grandview Hts. (5-0) 9.55, 2. Mount Gilead (5-0) 9.15, 3. North Robinson Colonel Crawford (5-0) 8.6, 4. West Jefferson (5-0) 8.45, 5. West Lafayette Ridgewood (5-0) 8, 6. Toronto (5-0) 6.7293, 7. Beverly Fort Frye (3-1) 6.5829, 8. Centerburg (4-1) 6.05, 9. Reedsville Eastern (3-1) 5.5154, 10. Grove City Christian (4-1) 5.45, 11. Galion Northmor (3-2) 5.3, 12. Sugar Grove Berne Union (4-1) 5.15, 13. Crooksville (4-1) 4.7, 14. Ashland Crestview (3-2) 4.4, 15t. Baltimore Liberty Union (3-2) 4, 15t. Caldwell (3-2) 4
Region 24 - 1. Coldwater (3-2) 6.9, 2. Cin. Deer Park (5-0) 6.85, 3. Ironton Rock Hill (4-1) 6.25, 4. Springfield Northeastern (5-0) 6.15, 5. New Madison Tri-Village (5-0) 5.9, 6. Mechanicsburg (4-1) 5.7, 7. St. Bernard-Elmwood Place (4-1) 5.6, 8. Miamisburg Day. Christian (4-1) 5, 9. Anna (3-2) 3.9, 10. Cin. Summit Country Day (3-2) 3.3694, 11. Lima Perry (3-2) 3.25, 12. Portsmouth West (2-3) 2.9, 13. Frankfort Adena (2-2) 2.7778, 14. Blanchester (1-4) 2.3, 15. Covington (1-4) 1.55, 16. Chillicothe Huntington (2-3) 1.5
Region 25 - 1. McDonald (5-0) 8.45, 2. Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding (4-0) 7.1111, 3. East Palestine (5-0) 6.45, 4. Mogadore (4-1) 6.25, 5. Malvern (3-2) 4.7717, 6. Monroeville (3-2) 3.95, 7. New Washington Buckeye Central (3-2) 3.6152, 8. East Canton (4-1) 3.2, 9. North Jackson Jackson-Milton (3-2) 2.95, 10. Oberlin (2-3) 2.5, 11. Berlin Center Western Reserve (2-3) 2.35, 12. Norwalk St. Paul (2-3) 2.15, 13. Leetonia (2-3) 1.8, 14t. Lowellville (1-4) 1.5, 14t. Lisbon David Anderson (2-3) 1.5, 16. Ashtabula St. John School (1-4) 0.9
Region 26 - 1. Lima Central Cath. (5-0) 7.4, 2. Leipsic (5-0) 7.1, 3. Edgerton (4-1) 6.55, 4. North Baltimore (5-0) 6.1, 5t. Pandora-Gilboa (3-2) 5.3, 5t. Arlington (4-1) 5.3, 5t. Sycamore Mohawk (4-1) 5.3, 8. Edon (4-1) 4.9388, 9. McComb (3-2) 4.7, 10. Gibsonburg (3-2) 4.55, 11. Mt. Victory Ridgemont (3-2) 4.1, 12. Tiffin Calvert (2-3) 3.7, 13. Montpelier (3-2) 3.6796, 14. Ada (3-2) 3.6, 15. Waynesfield-Goshen (2-3) 3.25, 16. Tol. Christian (2-3) 2.65
Region 27 - 1. Jeromesville Hillsdale (5-0) 7.6, 2. Strasburg-Franklin (5-0) 6.95, 3. Willow Wood Symmes Valley (5-0) 6.8, 4. Lancaster Fisher Cath. (4-1) 6.05, 5. Crown City South Gallia (4-1) 4.8306, 6. Glouster Trimble (3-2) 4.8, 7. Waterford (3-2) 4.6202, 8. Corning Miller (3-2) 4.55, 9. Steubenville Cath. Central (3-2) 3.7667, 10. Bowerston Conotton Valley (3-2) 3.7646, 11. Hannibal River (3-2) 3.4854, 12t. Danville (2-3) 2.65, 12t. Crestline (3-2) 2.65, 14. Millersport (2-3) 2.5, 15. Shadyside (2-3) 2.45, 16. Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans (2-3) 2.4
Region 28 - 1. Maria Stein Marion Local (5-0) 9.8, 2. St. Henry (4-1) 8.05, 3. Portsmouth Notre Dame (5-0) 7.85, 4. Beaver Eastern (5-0) 7.4, 5. Cin. Country Day (4-1) 6.7859, 6. Cin. College Preparatory (3-2) 5.9, 7. New Bremen (4-1) 5.7, 8. Manchester (5-0) 4.2732, 9. Cedarville (3-2) 3.9, 10t. Ansonia (3-2) 3.8, 10t. Sidney Lehman Cath. (5-0) 3.8, 12. Union City Mississinawa Valley (4-1) 3.75, 13. Minster (3-2) 3.45, 14. Fort Recovery (3-2) 2.95, 15. DeGraff Riverside (2-3) 2.55, 16. Springfield Cath. Central (3-2) 2.3
In June, the OHSAA announced that the number of playoff qualifiers in each region would be reduced from 16 to 12. The full release is posted at: https://www.ohsaa.org/Sports/News/ohsaa-announces-changes-to-football-playoff-format
Oct. 31 - Regional Playoffs First Round, hosted by higher seed
Nov. 7 - Regional Quarterfinals, hosted by higher seed
Nov. 14 - Regional Semifinals, hosted by higher seed
Nov. 21 - Regional Finals at neutral sites
Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving
Nov. 28 - State Semifinals at neutral sites
Dec. 4-6 - State Championships, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton
COLUMBUS — Week 5 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books.
Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the fifth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook.
Let’s take a look.
-Lexington’s Joe Caudill threw for a 30-yard touchdown and returned an interception 48 yards for a score in the Minutemen’s 42-14 win over Wooster. Caudill finished with 52 yards passing and five yards rushing as the Minutemen put up 42 points in the first half. Cole Eichorn ran for a one-yard TD and had 45 yards rushing on eight carries while Markale Martin had 41 yards on four carries and a 19-yard score. Seven Allen ran for a 5-yard TD and Brayden Fogle added a 30-yard touchdown catch and an 18-yard interception return for a score to lead Lex to an Ohio Cardinal Conference win.
-Crestview’s Liam Kuhn completed 11-of-17 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns during the Cougars’ 44-7 win over South Central. He also added 26 yards rushing. Carter Goon caught two passes for 87 yards while Max Durbin and Carson Keener added three catches for 68 yards and one touchdown apiece. Bransen Hider ran for 55 yards on 10 carries and a score. Ayden Reymer ran for 43 yards, and a TD and Wyatt Barber added 60 yards rushing and a score. Jack Stephens led a spirited defensive effort with three sacks while Goon had two and Montgomery Cline had two apiece. Barber also recovered a fumble.
-Clear Fork’s Marcus Hoeflich was as good as he has been all year throwing for 73 yards but rushing for 156 yards on 19 carries with a TD during a 34-0 win over Pleasant. Devyn Oswalt and Alex Schlosser both returned interceptions for touchdowns while Schlosser also added a two-yard touchdown run. Hoeflich ran for a 48-yard score, and Ben Campbell added a 17-yard score to round out a successful night for the Colts. The Clear Fork defense was stout again, allowing just 45 yards of total offense, 30 through the air and 15 on the ground. It scored twice.
-Shelby’s Brayden DeVito completed 17-of-19 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns in the Whippets’ 48-0 win over Highland. He also ran for 11 yards and a score. Brady Bowman caught eight passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns while Michael Shepherd had two catches for 53 yards and a score, and Carter Kessler added a 4-yard TD catch. Luke Blevins ran for 53 yards, and a touchdown and Travis Slone added 25 yards and a score for an all-around dominant night.
-Nathan Bernhard of the Ashland Arrows delivered an outstanding performance in their 42-7 victory over Dover, contributing to their perfect record of 5-0 with 17 completions out of 26 attempts and 230 passing yards, along with 64 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.
-Mapleton's JJ Guilliams logged 21 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown in the Mounties’ gutsy win over Plymouth.
-Colonel Crawford’s Parker Weithman caught two passes for 67 yards and returned a punt 48 yards for a touchdown in the Eagles’ win over Buckeye Central.
-Crestline’s Weston Clark caught one 32-yard touchdown pass and returned a kickoff 73 yards for a touchdown in a win over Richmond Heights.
-Ridgedale's Ayden Salyer made three receptions for 135 yards with all three going for touchdowns, plus he added a rushing touchdown in a 38-26 win over Upper Scioto Valley.
-Cardington's Wyatt Denney rushed 33 times for 217 yards, three touchdowns and two 2-point conversions, plus made 14 tackles in a 36-35 win over East Knox.
-Northmor's Brady Carr caught six passes for 63 yards, kicked a 31-yard field goal and four extra points, plus caught an interception on defense in a 37-12 win over Danville.
-Mount Gilead's Carson Barnum ran for 164 yards on 30 carries to score two touchdowns in a 41-7 win over previously unbeaten Fredericktown.
-North Union's Wyatt Arver made three receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown, and he returned an interception 68 yards for a touchdown in a 46-27 win over Urbana.
-Liberty-Benton quarterback Connor Barbara threw three touchdown passes, ran for two scores and returned an interception for a TD in the Eagles’ 56-0 win over Elmwood. Unbeaten through five games and off to its best start since 2020, L-B, which next year will be moving from the Blanchard Valley Conference to the Cardinal Division of the Northern Lakes League, has outscored its first five opponents 235-12.
-McComb quarterback Grady Schroeder rushed for 183 yards and three scores and completed 8-of-9 passes for 108 yards and a TD in the Panthers 49-0 win over Ada.
-Pandora-Gilboa quarterback Cory Gerten completed 17-of-29 passes for 326 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score in the Rockets’ 24-14 win over previously unbeaten Arlington. Senior receiver Chase Meyer caught nine passes for 201 yards and TDs of 93 and 16 yards. Arlington’s Ayden Cavinee had 109 yards rushing, 135 yards on six receptions and scored twice.
-There were some fireworks during Van Wert’s 36-27 win over Defiance on Friday. In the second quarter, Cougars wide receiver Keaten Welch caught a tipped pass and outraced the Defiance secondary 70 yards to the end zone. On the very next play from scrimmage, Welch, playing as a defensive back, picked up a fumble and returned it 31 yards for another touchdown. In the third quarter, teammate Xavier Kelly had touchdown runs of 68 and 92 yards.
-Convoy Crestview’s Braxton Leeth had 35 carries for 264 yards and four touchdowns, as the Knights held off Allen East 34-33 on Friday night. Crestview clinched the win by stopping a two-point conversion attempt with less than 30 seconds left in the game. For the season, Leeth has 127 carries for 1,312 yards (10.3 avg.) and 22 touchdowns.
-Marion Local quarterback Brennen Hess had quite a night on Friday, completing 8-of-10 passes for 212 yards and four touchdowns. Receiver Cale Nagel was the recipient of five of those passes for 176 yards and all four touchdowns, as the No. 1 Flyers extended their winning streak to 69 with a 40-7 victory over No. 3 New Bremen.
-The Wapakoneta Redskins scored a 42-7 victory over rival St. Mary's in its 21st straight in Western Buckeye League win. Both Noah Bishop and Gage Vaughn scored touchdowns in a third quarter surge off the pass of Caleb Moyer, who finished the night 14 of 15 for 353 yards and three passing touchdowns with 54 yards on the ground and three rushing scores. Bishop caught five balls for 202 yards, and Vaughn made four receptions for 73 yards with 43 yards on the ground.
-Hillsboro senior Jack Cornele led the backfield in Week 5, tying the school-record with five touchdown runs as the Indians won by a 50-14 score over the Ponitz Career Technology Center Golden Panthers. Cornele, a fullback, scored all five of his touchdowns in the first three quarters, with four in the first half, including three in the first quarter. For the game, Cornele totaled 105 rushing yards on 14 carries.
-Carter Atwater, a sophomore quarterback for the Rocky River Pirates, completed 10 of 14 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns in a 39-13 win over the Lakewood Rangers.
-Defending Division III state champion Bishop Watterson extended its winning streak to 21 games with a 36-6 home win over visiting Harvest Prep. Senior quarterback Drew Bellisari had a hand in all five touchdowns, rushing for three, throwing one – to junior Carter Bellisari – and returning an interception 36 yards for a touchdown. The Eagles travel to archrival DeSales Friday to begin Central Catholic League play.
-Logan Doty had his biggest rushing performance of the season going for 223 yards on the ground, but he was held out of the end zone for the second time this season as Fairmont suffered a narrow loss to Wayne.
-Springboro quarterback Max Miller completed 17-of-25 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns with two of them going to Noah Billinski, who had 11 catches in all for 177 yards and the two scores.
-Mattias Brunicardi ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns for Springboro. It was his third 100-plus yard rushing game this season and he ranks third in the Greater Western Ohio Conference with 508 yards on the ground.
-Brody Gibbs ran for 135 yards and a touchdowns and also threw for 117 yards and two scores in leading Valley View to a 48-10 win over Eaton. Anthony Valenti added a pair of touchdowns and 56 yards rushing for the Spartans.
-Dayton Christian junior Jacob Culter had his first 100-plus yard rushing game on Friday in a 35-0 win over New Miami. He totaled 14 carries for 139 yards and three touchdowns. His previous high was 63 yards in a win over Bethel-Tate.
-Jackson Kaufman ran for four touchdowns in Fenwick’s 55-20 win over Mt. Healthy.
-Carlisle is 4-1 for the first time since 2017 after its 21-18 win over rival Franklin.
-Jordan Vann had both a kickoff return and a punt return for touchdowns in Middletown’s blowout 62-0 win over Sycamore. Vann went 98 yards on the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and then midway through the second quarter he took a punt 67 yards to the end zone.
-Middletown returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the win. Harlem Coleman returned a 99-yard interception for a touchdown and Laaren Cornwall took one back 23 yards.
-Talawanda running back Lance Cantrell had his fourth game of more than 200 yards rushing this season with a 10-carry, 286-yard performance on Friday night against Carroll. He also scored four touchdowns in the win and he stands atop the Southwest Ohio Conference leaderboard with 1,361 yards and 16 touchdowns. He is 900 yards better than the next runner in the league and he has 10 more touchdowns than the second place runner.
-Lem Grayson ran for 204 yards on 21 carries and four touchdowns in Bain’s 42-24 win over Bishop Hartley. It was the second time this season, and in his career, that Grayson had four rushing touchdowns in a game. He did it in a Week 2 win at Dixie Heights (Ky.). Grayson also became the top scorer in Hamilton Catholic/Badin history with his four touchdowns.
-Badin’s James Brink caught seven passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Bishop Hartley.
-Brookville used 10 different runners to total 339 yards rushing in a 49-8 win over Madison. Jake Lesner led the Blue Devils with 7 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown, while Jayden Resor was a yard behind with 69 yards on the ground and three touchdowns.
-Brody O’Banion rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in leading Edgewood to a win over Chaminade Julienne. The Cougars trailed 13-7 in the second quarter and scored 24 unanswered points over the rest of the game for the 31-13 victory.
-Roman Smith had two interceptions and Paytin Wells had one in a 31-13 Edgewood win over Chaminade Julienne.
-The Eastern Eagles of Pike County ran their regular season win streak to 27 games Saturday night defeating the Southern Tornadoes 41-6. Out of the six touchdowns the Eagles scored, four were scored on one-play drives. Junior receiver Boston Webb was the beneficiary of three touchdown passes. In total, he had four catches for 174 yards. It took sophomore running back Jack Montgomery just three rushes to cover 124 yards and score twice.
-Kahlil Hinton from Kenston recorded 102 receiving yards and scored 2 touchdowns in their victory over the previously undefeated Manchester Panthers, with a final score of 24-17. This win helped head coach Jeff Grubich achieve his 100th career coaching victory.
-Kyelin West from Canton McKinley delivered another impressive performance, leading his team to a victory in the Federal League against Massillon Perry with a score of 28-18. He amassed 192 yards on 13 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. His longest run of the evening went for 89 yards.
-Meigs junior quarterback Gunner Cleland accounted for 277 total yards and seven total touchdowns ( four passing, three rushing). And wide receiver Owen Tracy who came out for football this year for the first time since eighth grade,the junior missed the first four games saw action for the first time this year and responded with eight catches for 134 yards in the Marauders 52-6 win over River Valley.
-Springfield High School junior quarterback CJ Wallace was nearly perfect, going 21-for-23 for 253 yards and three TD passes – all to senior Sherrod Lay, Jr. – as Springfield beat rival Centerville 35-0.
-The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes trailed 21-7 to the Waterford Wildcats on Friday night, but rallied and scored with a minute remaining to win 29-28 and remain undefeated. The Buckeyes actually lined up to kick the extra point for the 28-28 tie, but faked it and went for two and converted it on a pass from the kicker to the wing back. Austin Gautier led the defensive effort with 12 tackles including two for loss and an interception.
-The Fairland Dragons defeated the Gallia Academy Blue Devils 28-26 on Friday night in an Ohio Valley Conference clash, as new Fairland placekicker Yardley Gorby kicked the differencemaking two extra points. Gorby is the daughter of Fairland High School Athletic Director Jeff Gorby, and a member of the Lady Dragons' girls soccer squad. Yardley Gorby has been working with former Fairland kicker and Shawnee State University cross country runner Emma Marshall.
-Coal Grove senior running back Kaden Murphy scored all three touchdowns in the Hornets' 20-14 Ohio Valley Conference win at Portsmouth on Friday night. Murphy rushed for two touchdowns and caught one on a screen pass, as his first touchdown was a 73-yard run on the game's opening play. He rushed for 199 yards on 26 carries and made two receptions for 36 yards.
-McDermott Northwest senior quarterback Jake Brown rushed for 117 yards and passed for 117 yards in the Mohawks' 27-12 Southern Ohio Conference Division II victory over Minford on Friday night. He completed 10-of-17 passes with two touchdowns, while rushing for one touchdown with 25 total carries.
-Wheelersburg head coach Rob Woodward won his 174th career game with the Pirates on Friday night - a 52-7 victory at Lucasville Valley. He now has the most wins in Pirate program history, surpassing the 173 wins by the legendary Ed Miller, whom the Wheelersburg High School stadium is named after. Woodward is in his 18th season as the Wheelersburg head coach, as his career record is now 174-45 - with a 34-15 record in the state playoffs. His Pirate teams have captured 10 Southern Ohio Conference Division II championships, 3 Division V regional championships, and the 2017 Division V state championship. The Pirates are 5-0 for the first time since that 2017 season, and host fellow 5-0 and the defending Division V state champion Ironton on Friday night. The Pirates rolled Valley despite running only 18 plays from scrimmage and recording only 14-and-a-half minutes worth of time of possession.
-The Portsmouth Notre Dame Titans defeated the visiting Shadyside Tigers 45-7 on Saturday, as the Titans are 5-0 for the first time since 2021. They have now played Shadyside three times in the past calendar year, despite the two schools being an estimated three-and-a-half hours apart. They played in last season's regular season at Shadyside, then played again in last season's Division VII state playoffs at Notre Dame. In this year's meeting in Portsmouth, Notre Dame senior quarterback Luke Cassidy rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two others, as he completed 5-of-8 passes for 109 yards and rushed 10 times for 53 yards. Senior running back Bryce McGraw added 110 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, and senior placekicker Coleman Shaffer was a perfect 6-of-6 on extra points with a 37-yard field goal.
-Middletown senior Jordan Vann returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a TD and returned a punt 67 yards for a TD as the Middies beat Sycamore 62-0 to improve to 5-0 and 4-0 in the Greater Miami Conference. Middies senior Wyman Carr capped the night with a 100-yard interception return for a score on the final play of the game as Middletown earned its second straight shutout win.
-Northeastern High School senior quarterback Diezel Taylor went 15-for-18 for 403 yards and seven TD passes - setting school records for single game passing yards and passing TDs – as the Jets improved to 5-0 with a 60-18 win over Madison Plains. Northeastern senior wide receiver Jacoby Newman caught eight passes for 277 yards and five TDs, setting school records for single game receiving yards and receiving TDs for the Jets, which plays unbeaten West Jefferson this week to open Ohio Heritage Conference North Division play.
-Lehman Catholic senior quarterback Turner Lachey went 11-for-12 for 323 yards and five TDs as the Cavaliers improved to 5-0.
-With Delta’s 65-0 victory over Swanton on Friday, head coach Mike Vicars earned his 200th career win in a coaching career dating back to 1987. Vicars is 76-41 across three stops at Delta (1999-06, 2013, 2024-25) along with stints at Holgate (1987-88), Ada (1989-94), Hilltop (1997-98), Genoa (2007-11) and Swanton (2014-15).
-Avenging a 35-34 loss to county rival Tinora last season where it led 28-7 at halftime, Fairview pulled away to defeat the Rams 49-28 to move to 5-0 for the first time since 2020. William Zeedyk was 22-of-30 for 315 yards, three TDs and no picks while rushing for 87 yards and two more scores. Logan Olinger had 13 catches for 215 yards and two TDs while rushing twice for 52 yards and a touchdown.
-Paulding set up the battle of the last two unbeatens in the Green Meadows Conference, escaping with a 35-32 home win over Ayersville to face Fairview in week six. Jalen Manz had three catches for 54 yards on offense, tallied 14 tackles with a forced fumble on defense and returned a kickoff 97 yards for a score. Brother Jordan Manz nabbed four receptions for 131 yards and two TDs.
-Antwerp had some hard-hitting defensive efforts in its 19-13 win at Hicksville. Keegan Gray-Wyckoff (14 tackles) and Michael Rohrs (12) each had four tackles for loss while Zac Salas added 10 takedowns.
-Either Maddox Baker or Karter Gibson had a hand in all four touchdowns in Edgerton’s 35-28 loss to Wayne Trace. Baker had 353 yards passing and three TDs - all to Gibson in a 12-catch, 200-yard night - while also rushing for 83 yards and a fourth score. However, three interceptions by WT helped the Raiders get off a winless skid to start the year. Carter Baumle had three rushing TDs - all in a third quarter where WT outscored the Bulldogs 28-0.
-Hayden Groll found the endzone four times, rushing 29 times for 241 yards to power Napoleon past Sylvania Northview, 42-12.
-Garrison Kruse continued his gaudy yard-per-carry average this year for No. 1 Liberty Center, entering with a 16-ypc clip (31 rushes, 497 yards, nine TDs) before racking up 147 yards and three more TDs on just six carries in the Tigers’ 76-7 blitzing of Bryan.
-Colt Camacho a sophomore running back for Tri-Village helped lead his team to a 55-22 win over Ansonia in the Western Ohio Athletic Conference. Camacho accounted for five touchdowns. He rushed for 180-yards on 13 carries scoring four times and had one catch for a 10-yard TD. Tri-Village’s win snapped Ansonia’s 25 game home win streak dating back to 2021.
-McConnelsville Morgan's Tanner Bankes rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns, while Devin Waggy had ten tackles and blocked both a punt and a PAT in the Raiders' 21-18 victory at Crooksville.
-Beloit West Branch senior Jeremiah Thomas broke a school record, tied two others and accounted for five touchdowns in the Warriors' 48-7 win over Warren Howland. Thomas caught 15 passes for 241 yards and four touchdowns; the yardage was a new single game high while the receptions and TDs equaled marks. Thomas also rushed for a touchdown, threw for another one and had an interception on defense.
-Air Force recruit Calix Lemp had a 15-yard touchdown reception, a two-point conversion run and a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown as Wadsworth defeated Twinsburg 39-0 in Suburban League National Conference play. Twinsburg was shut out despite running 75 plays for 281 yards and 20 first downs.
-In his second start at running back after being converted from wide receiver, Liam Phillips had 23 carries for 134 yards and three touchdowns and also threw a halfback pass 69 yards for a score in Medina Buckeye's 34-28 Cleveland West Conference victory over Bay.
-Cedarville's Isaiah Christian was a do-it-all star for the Indians in a 41-6 win against Triad. On offense he amassed 174 total yards and scored two touchdowns, and on defense he had 10 total tackles, seven for a loss, and one sack. Midway through the season, he is the only player in the Ohio Heritage Conference to rank in the top-5 for rushing, scoring, total tackles and tackles for loss.
-Deaunte White scored four more touchdowns on just 13 carries, gaining 155 yards in a 52-7 Xenia win against Sidney. Eastern Michigan committ Shawn Fishwick had a season best 111 yards receiving on seven catches with a touchdown.
-Colin Hunter of Beavercreek had 15 tackles and one important pass breakup in a 21-19 win against Miamisburg. Hunter's big play came on the penultimate snap of the game where he delivered a hit to help dislodge what would have been a long reception for the Vikings to get into field goal range. Jamison Webster also picked off a hail mary pass to end the first half, all helping Beavercreek get to 2-0 in the GWOC for the first time in a decade.
