Central Ohio H.S. Football 2010- Week 2

Tomorrow night, the second week of high school football takes flight around Ohio, and it's an extended weekend, with the Kirk Herbstreit Classic at the Horseshoe (Ohio Stadium) on Sunday and Monday. There are a lot of games happening this weekend.

Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles @ Beechcroft Cougars

This will be an interesting North side battle as perennial playoff power Watterson visits City League player Beechcroft. Pick: Watterson

St. Charles Cardinals @ Eastmoor Academy Warriors

Last week, the Cards held off Canal Winchester, and this week they play an Eastmoor team that was upset last week in overtime by Northland. The Cards have the edge in this East Side battle tomorrow night, having beaten the Warriors last year. Pick: St. Charles

Brookhaven Bearcats @ Hilliard Davidson Wildcats

The last three years, these two powerhouses have played close games: 14-13, 21-17, and 22-13, all won by the defending Division I state champs, Davidson. After Brookhaven's poor performance against Marion-Franklin last week, this one won't even be close. Pick: Hilliard Davidson

Dublin Scioto Irish @ Marion-Franklin Red Devils

Seven years ago, nobody was talking about the Red Devils at all. Now after six consecutive Division II playoff appearances and last year's trip to the Division II State Semifinals, the Red Devils are the new force to be reckoned with in the City League, after last week's drubbing of Brookhaven. However, the Red Devils play an OCC Team this week in Dublin Scioto (who won the Division II State Title in the school's inaugural year), and the Ohio Capital Conference is a powerhouse in the region. Pick: Dublin Scioto

Whetstone Braves @ Thomas Worthington Cardinals- "The Battle of High Street"...or "Clintonville vs. Worthington"

These two schools serve North High Street from the Delaware County line to the Short North. The Cardinals are coming off only their third non-losing season in the last 20 years, and the Braves are looking to make their first ever playoff appearance. But the Cards need momentum, being in a division with such greats as Upper Arlington, Hilliard Davidson, Dublin Coffman, and fellow Worthington high school- Worthington Kilbourne. While the Braves have the 2 B's (Brookhaven & Beechcroft) and a surging Northland and Mifflin to deal with. Pick: Thomas Worthington

Franklin Heights Golden Falcons @ Briggs Bruins

The Falcons are a blocked field goal try (against Bishop Ready last week) from being 1-0. The Golden Falcons travel down the street to play the Briggs Bruins, who upset Whetstone last week in overtime and are looking to go 3-0 into City League South play. Pick: Franklin Heights

Bishop Hartley Hawks @ Columbus Academy Vikings

Last week, both teams had impressive wins as the Hawks dismantled the Amanda-Clearcreek aces and Columbus Academy sailed past Northridge. Whomever has the ball last will probably win this game. Pick: Hartley

Delaware Hayes Pacers @ Olentangy Braves

In this battle of Delaware County...again, these two rivals are looking to go 2-0. Only one of them will. Pick: Olentangy

Westerville Central Warhawks @ New Albany Eagles

The Warhawks are the best 0-1 team around, and could get their first win. However, I think they could be the best 0-2 team around, as New Albany is loaded with talent this year. Pick: New Albany

Grove City Greyhounds @ Canal Winchester Indians

Canal Winchester at 0-2? Don't count the home team out, but it is possible, because Grove City's Greyhounds are hungry for a win. Pick: Grove City

Olentangy Orange Pioneers @ Olentangy Liberty Patriots

The Battle of Olentangy, Round Two. Pick: Olentangy Liberty

Groveport Madison Cruisers @ Westerville North Warriors

The Westerville North Warriors were once a mighty team to be reckoned with. Now, they are on a 16-game losing streak, hoping to turn it around with a Groveport team looking for its second win of the year against a Westerville team (the Cruisers beat South 19-10 last Saturday). Pick: Groveport Madison

Independence 76ers @ Mifflin Punchers- "Eastland vs. Easton Bowl"

This is a game in which I can insert any and every Eastland/Easton joke I can, given the two's closeness to the Columbus-area shopping centers (Independence- Eastland; Mifflin- Easton). This is a brand new day for Mifflin, making Coach Gregg Miller's debut a successful one. Pick: Mifflin

Walnut Ridge Scots @ Columbus East Tigers

The Scots, coming off a win up in Cleveland last weekend, return to Columbus to play City League rival East, who is looking for their first win of the year. Which colors will prevail- scarlet and grey or orange and black? Pick: Walnut Ridge

Watkins Memorial Warriors @ Licking Heights Hornets- "The Battle of Broad Street" (part 2)

Last week, Columbus West won the Broad Street battle over Columbus East. This week, the real Battle of Broad Street occurs in Pataskala between rivals Watkins Memorial and Licking Heights. Pick: Licking Heights

and
The Kirk Herbstreit Classic:
Westerville South Wildcats vs. Dublin Coffman Shamrocks

Last year, both teams played in this classic (South- L 21-20 to Hilliard Davidson; Coffman- W 52-0 over Olentangy Liberty). Coffman got off to a good start last week, while South lost at Groveport. South has a lot to overcome if they want to get their first win of the year. Pick: Dublin Coffman

and
Pickerington Central Tigers vs. Oscar Smith (Virginia)

Pick: Neutral

OTHER AREA GAMES:
Hamilton Township Rangers @ London Red Raiders
Linden McKinley Panthers @ Galloway Westland Cougars
Columbus West Cowboys @ Centennial Stars
Linsly Prep (West Virginia) @ Africentric Nubians
Harvest Prep Warriors @ Columbus South Bulldogs
St. Francis DeSales Stallions @ Maumee
Chillicothe Cavaliers @ Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars @ Ashville Teays Valley Vikings
Cambridge @ Mount Vernon Rams
Hilliard Darby Panthers @ Dublin Jerome Celtics
Bexley Lions @ Northridge Vikings
Jonathan Alder Pioneers @ Marysville Monarchs
Upper Arlington Golden Bears @ Springfield
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves @ Solon Comets
Lima Senior @ Gahanna Lincoln Lions
West Chester Lakota West @ Lancaster Golden Gales
Newark Wildcats @ Marion Harding Presidents
Logan Chieftains @ Pickerington North Panthers
Toledo Scott @ Reynoldsburg Raiders
Utica @ Granville Blue Aces
Johnstown Johnnies @ Heath Bulldogs
Millersport Lakers @ Hebron Lakewood Lancers
Licking Valley Panthers @ Zanesville Blue Devils
Whitehall-Yearling Rams @ Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs
Chillicothe Zane Trace @ Amanda-Clearcreek Aces
Newark Catholic Green Wave @ Nelsonville-York
Circleville Tigers @ Washington Court House Blue Lions
Westfall Mustangs @ Logan Elm Braves
Fredericktown Freddies @ Berne Union Rockets
East Knox @ Grandview Heights Bobcasts
West Jefferson Roughriders @ Madison Plains Eagles
Danville Blue Devils @ Apple Creek Waynedale
Loudonville @ Ashland Crestview
South Charleston Southeastern @ Fairbanks
Bishop Ready @ Blairsville, Pennsylvania
Fairfield Christian @ Fisher Catholic