After 15 weeks of Friday (and Saturday) night lights, the stadium lights have now gone dark for the winter. Six new State Champions were crowned last Friday and Saturday in Massillon and Canton (none are from Central Ohio).
Best Local Team of the Year: Pickerington Central
2010: (Tie) Bishop Hartley and Bishop Watterson (the Hawks host the Eagles in Week 6 next season)
Most Disappointing Team of the Year: (Tie) Westerville North and Bishop Watterson
2010: Westerville North
Most Improved Team of the Year: Reynoldsburg
2010: Mifflin
Breakout Team of the Year: Westerville Central
2010: Northland
Upset of the Year: Pickerington North over Watterson (Week 1)
2010: Gahanna over Groveport (Week 10)
2011 State Champions:
Division I- Cleveland St. Ignatius
Division II- Trotwood-Madison
Division III- Youngstown Cardinal Mooney
Division IV- Creston Norwayne
Division V- Kirtland
Division VI- Maria Stein Marion Local
This blog is a spin-off of A Man and His Awards, and hosts weekly football predictions as well as predictions for the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
2011 Central Ohio High School Football: Week 13
Only eight Central Ohio teams remain (out of 48 statewide). Tonight and tomorrow night, these eight, plus the forty other schools will fight to be among the 24 teams that make it to the State Semi-Finals next weekend. Only two of last year's State Champions- Bishop Hartley (in Division IV) and Delphos St. John (in Division VI) remain.
BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
(Division I, Region 3)
# 2 Pickerington Central Tigers (9-2) vs. # 1 Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (11-0)- at Ohio Wesleyan University Selby Field
and
(Division IV, Region 14)
# 3 Columbus Bishop Hartley Hawks (11-0) vs. # 1 Kenton Wildcats (12-0)- at Mansfield Senior Arlin Field
The Clash of the Titans. Tomorrow night in Delaware and in Mansfield, it won't get any better as three of Central Ohio's best teams in 2011 fight for the right to compete in the State Semi-Finals next weekend. At least one of those three (the winner of the Davidson-Pick Central game) will.
In Division IV, the Hawks have soared over the competition all season long. Last week, against Pemberville Eastwood, the Hawks ran out the final 7:27 of the game to set themselves up with a date with perhaps the best quarterback in Ohio- Maty Mauk and the Kenton Wildcats. Mauk's older brother Ben was Mr. Ohio Football in 2001 and 2002, when Kenton won State Titles in both years. The Hawks have won 18 straight games, dating back to last season's Championship run. Despite losing some key players, the Hawks did not miss a beat, capping off the school's first-ever undefeated regular season.
In Division I, this will be the fourth consecutive year that these two have met in the playoffs. Davidson bested Pick Central the last two years, to go on to State, having won the State Title again in 2009. Pickerington Central, was written off after an 0-2 start (they lost to Cincinnati catholic powerhouses Moeller and St. X, who will square off in the Region 4 final tomorrow night at the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium), but has won nine straight. The two best teams in Division I in Central Ohio will meet again for a date, more than likely with the winner of the Moeller-St. X game. Pick Central is hoping to win tomorrow night for a rematch with the winner of that game.
Picks: Hilliard Davidson and Kenton
OTHER CENTRAL OHIO GAMES THIS WEEKEND:
(Division II, Region 7)
# 2 Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties (11-1) vs. # 1 Columbus Marion-Franklin Red Devils (12-0)- at Gahanna Lincoln H.S. Stadium
Pick: Tri-Valley
(Division III, Region 10)
# 5 Elida Bulldogs (9-3) vs. # 3 Columbus Eastmoor Academy Warriors (10-2)- at Wapakoneta H.S. Harmon Field
Pick: Elida
(Division III, Region 12)
# 3 Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers vs. # 1 Springfield Shawnee Braves (both 12-0)- at Hilliard Bradley H.S. Athletic Complex
Pick: Jonathan Alder
(Division IV, Region 15)
# 5 Coshocton Redskins (10-2) vs. # 2 Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (12-0)- at Zanesville H.S. Sulsberger Stadium
Pick: Coshocton
(Division IV, Region 16)
# 5 Dayton Chaminade-Julienne Eagles (9-3) vs. # 3 Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (10-2)- at Mason H.S. Dwire Field at Atrium Stadium
Pick: C-J
(Division V, Region 20)
# 6 West Jefferson Roughriders (10-2) vs. # 5 Coldwater Cavaliers (9-3)- at Piqua H.S. Alexander Stadium
Pick: Coldwater
For more on the playoffs and this week's matchups, go to http://www.ohsaa.org.
BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
(Division I, Region 3)
# 2 Pickerington Central Tigers (9-2) vs. # 1 Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (11-0)- at Ohio Wesleyan University Selby Field
and
(Division IV, Region 14)
# 3 Columbus Bishop Hartley Hawks (11-0) vs. # 1 Kenton Wildcats (12-0)- at Mansfield Senior Arlin Field
The Clash of the Titans. Tomorrow night in Delaware and in Mansfield, it won't get any better as three of Central Ohio's best teams in 2011 fight for the right to compete in the State Semi-Finals next weekend. At least one of those three (the winner of the Davidson-Pick Central game) will.
In Division IV, the Hawks have soared over the competition all season long. Last week, against Pemberville Eastwood, the Hawks ran out the final 7:27 of the game to set themselves up with a date with perhaps the best quarterback in Ohio- Maty Mauk and the Kenton Wildcats. Mauk's older brother Ben was Mr. Ohio Football in 2001 and 2002, when Kenton won State Titles in both years. The Hawks have won 18 straight games, dating back to last season's Championship run. Despite losing some key players, the Hawks did not miss a beat, capping off the school's first-ever undefeated regular season.
In Division I, this will be the fourth consecutive year that these two have met in the playoffs. Davidson bested Pick Central the last two years, to go on to State, having won the State Title again in 2009. Pickerington Central, was written off after an 0-2 start (they lost to Cincinnati catholic powerhouses Moeller and St. X, who will square off in the Region 4 final tomorrow night at the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium), but has won nine straight. The two best teams in Division I in Central Ohio will meet again for a date, more than likely with the winner of the Moeller-St. X game. Pick Central is hoping to win tomorrow night for a rematch with the winner of that game.
Picks: Hilliard Davidson and Kenton
OTHER CENTRAL OHIO GAMES THIS WEEKEND:
(Division II, Region 7)
# 2 Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties (11-1) vs. # 1 Columbus Marion-Franklin Red Devils (12-0)- at Gahanna Lincoln H.S. Stadium
Pick: Tri-Valley
(Division III, Region 10)
# 5 Elida Bulldogs (9-3) vs. # 3 Columbus Eastmoor Academy Warriors (10-2)- at Wapakoneta H.S. Harmon Field
Pick: Elida
(Division III, Region 12)
# 3 Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers vs. # 1 Springfield Shawnee Braves (both 12-0)- at Hilliard Bradley H.S. Athletic Complex
Pick: Jonathan Alder
(Division IV, Region 15)
# 5 Coshocton Redskins (10-2) vs. # 2 Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (12-0)- at Zanesville H.S. Sulsberger Stadium
Pick: Coshocton
(Division IV, Region 16)
# 5 Dayton Chaminade-Julienne Eagles (9-3) vs. # 3 Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (10-2)- at Mason H.S. Dwire Field at Atrium Stadium
Pick: C-J
(Division V, Region 20)
# 6 West Jefferson Roughriders (10-2) vs. # 5 Coldwater Cavaliers (9-3)- at Piqua H.S. Alexander Stadium
Pick: Coldwater
For more on the playoffs and this week's matchups, go to http://www.ohsaa.org.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
2011 Central Ohio H.S. Football: Week 12
The second week of the Ohio High School Playoffs take place tonight and tomorrow night, as the 96 surviving playoff teams square off in 48 exciting matchups played at neutral sites all across the Buckeye State.
Here are the 10 games against area teams this weekend.
DIVISION I (Saturday @ 7PM)
(Region 3)- both rematches of OCC division games
# 4 Upper Arlington Golden Bears (9-2) vs. # 1 Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (10-0)- at St. Francis DeSales H.S.
# 6 Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (9-2) vs. # 2 Pickerington Central Tigers [8-2)- at Ohio Wesleyan University's Selby Field
The # 1 and # 2 teams won the regular season matchups against their Saturday opponents pretty handily, and are expected to do so again.
Picks: Hilliard Davidson and Pick Central, to set up that exciting rematch next Saturday
DIVISION II (Friday @ 7:30PM)
(Region 7)
# 4 Big Walnut Golden Eagles (9-2) vs. # 1 Marion-Franklin Red Devils (11-0)- at Ohio Wesleyan University's Selby Field
# 3 Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties vs. # 2 New Albany Eagles (both 9-2)- at Gahanna Lincoln H.S.
Marion-Franklin is at a disadvantage against Big Walnut, having learned that first-hand last year in this round. Marion-Franklin barely beat Brookhaven (twice), Canal Winchester, and Dublin Scioto; while Big Walnut played Olentangy Orange, New Albany, Westerville Central, and Hilliard Bradley- all good quality teams in 2011.
Picks: Big Walnut and Tri-Valley
DIVISION III (Friday @ 7:30PM)
(Region 10)
Elida Bulldogs (8-3) vs. # 1 St. Francis DeSales Stallions (7-3)- at Clayton Northmont H.S.
# 3 Eastmoor Academy Warriors vs. # 2 Clyde Fliers (both 9-2)- at Mansfield Senior H.S.
Picks: DeSales and Clyde
(Region 12)
# 7 Jackson Ironmen vs. # 3 Jonathan Alder Pioneers (both 11-0)- at Logan H.S.
This will be as good as it gets, and probably Alder's toughest test (in a year where they beat Clinton-Massie and Watterson, you can only get tougher, right?) this year in an unbeaten Jackson team that will never give up.
Pick: Jonathan Alder
DIVISION IV (Saturday at 7PM)
(Region 14)
# 3 Bishop Hartley Hawks (10-0) vs. # 2 Pemberville Eastwood Eagles (11-0)- at Ashland H.S.
The defending D-IV State Champs Hawks take their offensive and defensive attack on the road to Ashland to play against unbeaten Eastwood, from the Toledo area, in what could be the Hawks' toughest test since Kettering Alter in the D-IV State Semifinals last year. The winner of this game may face off against the explosive offensive attack of Kenton.
Pick: Eastwood
(Region 15)
# 6 Ironton Tigers (7-4) vs. # 2 Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (11-0)- at Hamilton Township H.S.
This could have upset pick all over it, as the Tigers could claw their way to the Regional Finals.
Pick: Ironton
DIVISION V (Friday @ 7:30PM)
(Region 20)
# 6 West Jefferson Roughriders (9-2) vs. # 2 Marion Pleasant Trojans (11-0)- at Hilliard Bradley H.S.
The Trojans hung almost 80 on Cincinnati Summit Country Day last week, things will get tough for them in what is practically a home game for West Jeff, which is only minutes away from where the game will be played.
Pick: West Jefferson
For a complete listing of matchups and for results from last week, go to http://www.ohsaa.org.
Here are the 10 games against area teams this weekend.
DIVISION I (Saturday @ 7PM)
(Region 3)- both rematches of OCC division games
# 4 Upper Arlington Golden Bears (9-2) vs. # 1 Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (10-0)- at St. Francis DeSales H.S.
# 6 Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (9-2) vs. # 2 Pickerington Central Tigers [8-2)- at Ohio Wesleyan University's Selby Field
The # 1 and # 2 teams won the regular season matchups against their Saturday opponents pretty handily, and are expected to do so again.
Picks: Hilliard Davidson and Pick Central, to set up that exciting rematch next Saturday
DIVISION II (Friday @ 7:30PM)
(Region 7)
# 4 Big Walnut Golden Eagles (9-2) vs. # 1 Marion-Franklin Red Devils (11-0)- at Ohio Wesleyan University's Selby Field
# 3 Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties vs. # 2 New Albany Eagles (both 9-2)- at Gahanna Lincoln H.S.
Marion-Franklin is at a disadvantage against Big Walnut, having learned that first-hand last year in this round. Marion-Franklin barely beat Brookhaven (twice), Canal Winchester, and Dublin Scioto; while Big Walnut played Olentangy Orange, New Albany, Westerville Central, and Hilliard Bradley- all good quality teams in 2011.
Picks: Big Walnut and Tri-Valley
DIVISION III (Friday @ 7:30PM)
(Region 10)
Elida Bulldogs (8-3) vs. # 1 St. Francis DeSales Stallions (7-3)- at Clayton Northmont H.S.
# 3 Eastmoor Academy Warriors vs. # 2 Clyde Fliers (both 9-2)- at Mansfield Senior H.S.
Picks: DeSales and Clyde
(Region 12)
# 7 Jackson Ironmen vs. # 3 Jonathan Alder Pioneers (both 11-0)- at Logan H.S.
This will be as good as it gets, and probably Alder's toughest test (in a year where they beat Clinton-Massie and Watterson, you can only get tougher, right?) this year in an unbeaten Jackson team that will never give up.
Pick: Jonathan Alder
DIVISION IV (Saturday at 7PM)
(Region 14)
# 3 Bishop Hartley Hawks (10-0) vs. # 2 Pemberville Eastwood Eagles (11-0)- at Ashland H.S.
The defending D-IV State Champs Hawks take their offensive and defensive attack on the road to Ashland to play against unbeaten Eastwood, from the Toledo area, in what could be the Hawks' toughest test since Kettering Alter in the D-IV State Semifinals last year. The winner of this game may face off against the explosive offensive attack of Kenton.
Pick: Eastwood
(Region 15)
# 6 Ironton Tigers (7-4) vs. # 2 Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (11-0)- at Hamilton Township H.S.
This could have upset pick all over it, as the Tigers could claw their way to the Regional Finals.
Pick: Ironton
DIVISION V (Friday @ 7:30PM)
(Region 20)
# 6 West Jefferson Roughriders (9-2) vs. # 2 Marion Pleasant Trojans (11-0)- at Hilliard Bradley H.S.
The Trojans hung almost 80 on Cincinnati Summit Country Day last week, things will get tough for them in what is practically a home game for West Jeff, which is only minutes away from where the game will be played.
Pick: West Jefferson
For a complete listing of matchups and for results from last week, go to http://www.ohsaa.org.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
2011 Central Ohio High School Football: Week 11- The Second Season
After ten weeks of football, the dust cleared last weekend, as 192 Ohio football teams were left standing.
Tomorrow night, the playoffs begin statewide, as 96 teams will play at their home field for the final time this year.
There will be a lot of great matchups statewide, but DJBC Sports Corner is going to focus on the ones in the Columbus area.
UPSET SPECIAL: Gahanna Lincoln over Westerville Central
BIG GAME OF THE WEEK: Beechcroft Cougars at Big Walnut Eagles (Friday) and Dublin Coffman Shamrocks at Pickerington Central Tigers (Saturday)
DIVISION I (all games Saturday)
# 8 Olentangy Orange Pioneers [8-2) at # 1 Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (9-0)
The Pioneers are making their second appearance to the playoffs in the last three years, and in their fourth year of school history. Unfortunately, the Orangemen have to travel from their Polaris confines down the outerbelt to play a Davidson team that has allowed only 28 points through nine regular season games.
Pick: They are blue and white, and have the letter "H" on their helmets
# 7 Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-2) at # 2 Pickerington Central Tigers (7-2)
Pick: Pickerington Central
# 6 Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions at # 3 Westerville Central Warhawks (both 8-2)
The Warhawks are making their maiden voyage into the playoffs, and the only Central Ohio team to do so this year. Westerville Central turned a lot of heads this season. But, so did Gahanna.
Pick: Gahanna
# 5 Troy Trojans at # 4 Upper Arlington Golden Bears (both 8-2)
Pick: Upper Arlington
DIVISION II (all games on Friday)
# 8 Brookhaven Bearcats (7-3) at # 1 Marion-Franklin Red Devils (10-0)
This was a rematch of a Week 1 game, which saw the Red Devils nip the Cats 28-27. The Bearcats had an emotional rout of Mifflin last week, and jumped to the eighth and final seed for the playoffs. Brookhaven High School is on the short list of schools to close in the Columbus City School district, and the Bearcats don't want their season to end, because Brookhaven won't be guaranteed a next year.
Pick: Brookhaven
# 6 Ashland Arrows (6-4) at # 3 New Albany Eagles [8-2)
Pick: New Albany
# 5 Beechcroft Cougars (9-1) at # 4 Big Walnut Golden Eagles [8-2)
The Cougars are making their 14th postseason appearance in many years, but have only won three postseason games out of sixteen. The Eagles are making their seventh trip, and have a .700 postseason record (and a State Title in 2007) to prove it.
Pick: Big Walnut
DIVISION III (all games on Friday):
All we know is this- there will be a new State Champion as last year's champs, the Eagles of Watterson limped to a 3-7 record this year.
# 8 River Valley Vikings (7-3) at # 1 St. Francis DeSales Stallions (6-3)
Pick: DeSales
# 6 Urbana Hillclimbers at # 3 Eastmoor Academy Warriors (both 8-2)
Pick: Urbana
# 6 Logan Elm Braves (9-1) at # 3 Jonathan Alder Pioneers (10-0)
Logan Elm dropped their finale to Amanda-Clearcreek last week, and now they have to travel to Plain City? Eeek.
Pick: Jonathan Alder
DIVISION IV (all games on Saturday):
# 6 North Union Wildcats (9-1) at # 3 Bishop Hartley Hawks (9-0)
Pick: Hartley
# 7 Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Braves (7-3) at # 2 Johnstown Monroe Johnnies (10-0)
Nobody knows much about Gnadenhutten Indian Valley High School, except that it is the alma mater of the University of West Virginia hoops coach Bob Huggins. The football Braves are making their maiden playoff voyage.
Pick: Johnstown
# 6 Ironton Tigers (6-4) at # 3 Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (8-2)
Pick: Amanda-Clearcreek
DIVISION V (all games on Friday):
# 6 Ashland Crestview Cougars at # 3 Grandview Heights Bobcats (both 10-0)
If the Bobcats want to go to 11-0 after their emotional win over Liberty Union and the school's first 10-0 season, they may have to do it without their star running back.
Pick: Crestview
# 5 Portsmouth West Senators at # 4 Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (both 9-1)
Pick: Nelsonville-York
DIVISION VI (all games on Saturday):
# 6 Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (6-4) at # 3 Danville Blue Devils (7-3)
Pick: Danville
Other Big Matches Around Ohio:
(Division I, Region 1 on Saturday)- # 6 Lakewood St. Edward Eagles (7-3) at # 3 Cleveland Heights (9-0)
This will probably be the classic trap game, because St. Ed's is better than their 7-3 record, and really has the upper hand, not only because they won the Division I State Title last year, but because Cleveland Heights, at 9-0, is making their first-ever playoff appearance.
(Division I, Region 4 on Saturday)- # 6 Mason Comets at # 3 Cincinnati St. Xavier Musketeers (both 7-3)
(Division III, Region 11 on Friday)- # 7 Thornville Sheridan Generals at # 2 Dover Tornadoes (both 9-1)
(Division III, Region 12 on Friday)- # 7 Jackson Ironmen at # 2 The Plains Athens Bulldogs (both 10-0)
(Division III, Region 12 on Friday)- # 5 Kettering Archbishop Alter Knights (10-0) at # 4 Dayton Thurgood Marshall Cougars (9-1)
For a complete listing of pairings, go to http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/ft/boys/TrmtInfo.htm.
Tomorrow night, the playoffs begin statewide, as 96 teams will play at their home field for the final time this year.
There will be a lot of great matchups statewide, but DJBC Sports Corner is going to focus on the ones in the Columbus area.
UPSET SPECIAL: Gahanna Lincoln over Westerville Central
BIG GAME OF THE WEEK: Beechcroft Cougars at Big Walnut Eagles (Friday) and Dublin Coffman Shamrocks at Pickerington Central Tigers (Saturday)
DIVISION I (all games Saturday)
# 8 Olentangy Orange Pioneers [8-2) at # 1 Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (9-0)
The Pioneers are making their second appearance to the playoffs in the last three years, and in their fourth year of school history. Unfortunately, the Orangemen have to travel from their Polaris confines down the outerbelt to play a Davidson team that has allowed only 28 points through nine regular season games.
Pick: They are blue and white, and have the letter "H" on their helmets
# 7 Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-2) at # 2 Pickerington Central Tigers (7-2)
Pick: Pickerington Central
# 6 Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions at # 3 Westerville Central Warhawks (both 8-2)
The Warhawks are making their maiden voyage into the playoffs, and the only Central Ohio team to do so this year. Westerville Central turned a lot of heads this season. But, so did Gahanna.
Pick: Gahanna
# 5 Troy Trojans at # 4 Upper Arlington Golden Bears (both 8-2)
Pick: Upper Arlington
DIVISION II (all games on Friday)
# 8 Brookhaven Bearcats (7-3) at # 1 Marion-Franklin Red Devils (10-0)
This was a rematch of a Week 1 game, which saw the Red Devils nip the Cats 28-27. The Bearcats had an emotional rout of Mifflin last week, and jumped to the eighth and final seed for the playoffs. Brookhaven High School is on the short list of schools to close in the Columbus City School district, and the Bearcats don't want their season to end, because Brookhaven won't be guaranteed a next year.
Pick: Brookhaven
# 6 Ashland Arrows (6-4) at # 3 New Albany Eagles [8-2)
Pick: New Albany
# 5 Beechcroft Cougars (9-1) at # 4 Big Walnut Golden Eagles [8-2)
The Cougars are making their 14th postseason appearance in many years, but have only won three postseason games out of sixteen. The Eagles are making their seventh trip, and have a .700 postseason record (and a State Title in 2007) to prove it.
Pick: Big Walnut
DIVISION III (all games on Friday):
All we know is this- there will be a new State Champion as last year's champs, the Eagles of Watterson limped to a 3-7 record this year.
# 8 River Valley Vikings (7-3) at # 1 St. Francis DeSales Stallions (6-3)
Pick: DeSales
# 6 Urbana Hillclimbers at # 3 Eastmoor Academy Warriors (both 8-2)
Pick: Urbana
# 6 Logan Elm Braves (9-1) at # 3 Jonathan Alder Pioneers (10-0)
Logan Elm dropped their finale to Amanda-Clearcreek last week, and now they have to travel to Plain City? Eeek.
Pick: Jonathan Alder
DIVISION IV (all games on Saturday):
# 6 North Union Wildcats (9-1) at # 3 Bishop Hartley Hawks (9-0)
Pick: Hartley
# 7 Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Braves (7-3) at # 2 Johnstown Monroe Johnnies (10-0)
Nobody knows much about Gnadenhutten Indian Valley High School, except that it is the alma mater of the University of West Virginia hoops coach Bob Huggins. The football Braves are making their maiden playoff voyage.
Pick: Johnstown
# 6 Ironton Tigers (6-4) at # 3 Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (8-2)
Pick: Amanda-Clearcreek
DIVISION V (all games on Friday):
# 6 Ashland Crestview Cougars at # 3 Grandview Heights Bobcats (both 10-0)
If the Bobcats want to go to 11-0 after their emotional win over Liberty Union and the school's first 10-0 season, they may have to do it without their star running back.
Pick: Crestview
# 5 Portsmouth West Senators at # 4 Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (both 9-1)
Pick: Nelsonville-York
DIVISION VI (all games on Saturday):
# 6 Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (6-4) at # 3 Danville Blue Devils (7-3)
Pick: Danville
Other Big Matches Around Ohio:
(Division I, Region 1 on Saturday)- # 6 Lakewood St. Edward Eagles (7-3) at # 3 Cleveland Heights (9-0)
This will probably be the classic trap game, because St. Ed's is better than their 7-3 record, and really has the upper hand, not only because they won the Division I State Title last year, but because Cleveland Heights, at 9-0, is making their first-ever playoff appearance.
(Division I, Region 4 on Saturday)- # 6 Mason Comets at # 3 Cincinnati St. Xavier Musketeers (both 7-3)
(Division III, Region 11 on Friday)- # 7 Thornville Sheridan Generals at # 2 Dover Tornadoes (both 9-1)
(Division III, Region 12 on Friday)- # 7 Jackson Ironmen at # 2 The Plains Athens Bulldogs (both 10-0)
(Division III, Region 12 on Friday)- # 5 Kettering Archbishop Alter Knights (10-0) at # 4 Dayton Thurgood Marshall Cougars (9-1)
For a complete listing of pairings, go to http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/ft/boys/TrmtInfo.htm.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
2011 Central Ohio H.S. Football- This is It- Week # 10
I can't believe that this is the end of the high school football season. Where have the last ten weeks gone? On Sunday, 192 high schools from across the state will receive their Golden Tickets, courtesy of the OHSAA when the playoff pairings are officially announced.
According to Joe Eitel of JoeEitel.com, these area schools have already received their tickets in.
(Division I- Region 3)
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats [8-0; plays Hilliard Darby tomorrow night)
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-1; plays Upper Arlington tomorrow night)
(Division II- Region 7)
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (9-0; locked up # 1 seed; plays Columbus South tomorrow night)
New Albany Eagles (7-2; plays Mount Vernon tomorrow night)
Big Walnut Golden Eagles (7-2; plays Franklin Heights tomorrow night)
Beechcroft Cougars [8-1; plays Northland tomorrow night)
(Division III- Region 10)
St. Francis DeSales Stallions (5-3; currently # 1; plays Cleveland Benedictine tomorrow night)
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-2; plays Africentric Early College tomorrow night)
(Division III- Region 12)
Jonathan Alder Pioneers (9-0; currently # 1; plays defending D-III State Champ Bishop Watterson tomorrow night)
Logan Elm Braves (9-0; plays Amanda-Clearcreek tomorrow night)
(Division IV- Region 14)
Bishop Hartley Hawks [8-0; defending D-IV State Champs & # 1 in Region 14, plays Bishop Ready tomorrow night)
North Union Wildcats [8-1; plays Ridgedale tomorrow night)
(Division IV- Region 15)
Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (9-0; plays Northridge tomorrow night)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (7-2; plays Logan Elm tomorrow night)
(Division V- Region 20)
Marion Pleasant Trojans (9-0; plays Galion Northmor tomorrow night)
Fighting for their Playoff Lives:
(Division I)
- Region 3:
# 4 Westerville Central Warhawks (7-2; plays Dublin Jerome tomorrow night)
# 5 Pickerington Central Tigers (6-2; plays Reynoldsburg tomorrow night)
# 6 Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (7-2; plays Groveport Madison tomorrow night)
# 7 Olentangy Orange Pioneers (7-2; plays Delaware Hayes tomorrow night)
# 8 Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-2; plays Dublin Coffman tomorrow night)
# 9 Pickerington North Panthers (7-2; plays Grove City tomorrow night)
# 10 Westerville South Wildcats (6-3; plays Olentangy Liberty tomorrow night)
# 12 Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3; plays Pickerington Central tomorrow night)
# 13 Olentangy Liberty Patriots (5-4; plays Westerville South tomorrow night)
# 14 Hilliard Darby Panthers (7-2; plays Hilliard Davidson tomorrow night)
(Division II)
- Region 7:
# 8 Mifflin Punchers [8-1; plays Brookhaven tomorrow night)
# 10 Canal Winchester Indians (6-3; plays Circleville tomorrow night)
# 13 Zanesville Blue Devils (5-4; plays Marietta tomorrow night)
# 14 Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3; plays Mifflin tomorrow night)
# 15 West Cowboys (6-3; plays Briggs tomorrow night)
(Division III)
- Region 10:
# 8 River Valley Vikings (6-3; plays Sparta Highland tomorrow night)
# 11 Independence 76ers (5-4; plays Walnut Ridge tomorrow night)
# 12 Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-6; plays Jonathan Alder tomorrow night)
# 13 Whitehall-Yearling Rams (5-4; plays Bexley tomorrow night)
# 14 Bexley Lions (5-4; plays Whitehall tomorrow night)
# 16 Buckeye Valley Barons (5-4; plays Elgin tomorrow night)
- Region 11:
# 10 Granville Blue Aces [8-1; plays Columbus Academy tomorrow night)
- Region 12:
# 7 Jackson Ironmen (9-0; plays Gallia Academy tomorrow night)
(Division IV)
- Region 14:
# 11 Galion Tigers (7-2; plays Ontario tomorrow night)
(Division V)
- Region 19:
# 4 Grandview Heights Bobcats (9-0; plays Liberty Union tomorrow night)
# 9 Jeromesville Hillsdale Falcons (9-0; plays Creston Norwayne tomorrow night)
# 10 Centerburg Trojans (7-2; plays Utica tomorrow night)
# 11 Liberty Union Lions [8-1; plays Grandview Heights tomorrow night)
- Region 20:
# 6 West Jefferson Roughriders (7-2; plays Berne Union tomorrow night)
# 8 Triad Cardinals (7-2; plays West Liberty Salem tomorrow night)
# 11 Fairbanks Panthers (6-3; plays DeGraff Riverside tomorrow night)
(Division VI)
- Region 23:
# 3 Danville Blue Devils (6-3; plays East Knox Saturday night)
# 11 Newark Catholic Green Wave (4-5; plays Hebron Lakewood tomorrow night)
# 13 Fairfield Christian Knights (6-3; plays Grove City Christian tomorrow night)
The other area schools not mentioned have all been Mathematically Eliminated from the playoffs.
Coming up later tonight...Picks. Who will get in? Who will win big games in Grandview, Upper Arlington, Pickerington, Gahanna, Easton, and others? Who will be disappointed? Can Hillsdale be 10-0 and miss the playoffs? Which 9-1 teams will fail to make the cut- Grandview Heights? Granville? Mifflin? Can Newark Catholic do what DeSales has done twice and make it in at 5-5? Can Watterson get in at 4-6? Can Hartley wrap up their first perfect regular season and a # 1 seed? Find out....later.
Sports Corner Top 10 (+ 15) for Week 10:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats [8-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (9-0)
3) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (9-0)
4) Grandview Heights Bobcats (9-0)
5) Bishop Hartley Hawks [8-0)
6) Johnstown Johnnies (9-0)
7) Logan Elm Braves (9-0)
8] Marion Pleasant Trojans (9-0)
9) Granville Blue Aces [8-1)
10) Beechcroft Cougars [8-1)
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11) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-1)
12) Pickerington North Panthers (7-2)
13) Pickerington Central Tigers (6-2)
14) Liberty Union Lions [8-1)
15) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (7-2)
16) New Albany Eagles (7-2)
17) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-2)
18] North Union Wildcats [8-1)
19) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-2)
20) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (7-2)
21) Mifflin Punchers [8-1)
22) Westerville Central Warhawks (7-2)
23) Olentangy Orange Pioneers (7-2)
24) Hilliard Darby Panthers (7-2)
25) Westerville South Wildcats (6-3)
Dropped Out: Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3), Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3)
Honorable Mention: Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3), Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3), West Cowboys (6-3), Centerburg Trojans (7-2), Independence 76ers (5-4), St. Francis DeSales Stallions (5-3), Whitehall-Yearling Rams (5-4), Fairfield Christian Academy Knights (6-3), Danville Blue Devils (6-3)
BIG GAME OF THE WEEK:
Liberty Union Lions (8-1, 6-0) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (9-0, 6-0)
You can't script this any better. Winner takes all. Loser calls it a season. Winner gets in the playoffs. Loser calls it a season. Region 19 is so packed with talent, that there could be two 9-1 schools not make the final cut on Sunday. Grandview is looking for their first 10-0 season in School History, while Liberty Union is looking to win and hopefully get into the playoffs. This will be an interesting match.
Pick: Find out at Anderson Field in Grandview tomorrow night....
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 1 (The Battle of the Bishops):
Bishop Hartley Hawks [8-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (4-5)- at Dublin Scioto
This is the South Columbus version of the Watterson-DeSales rivalry. The Hawks are looking for their first-ever perfect regular season, just one year after winning it all. The Knights, who are already out of the playoff hunt, are looking to play spoiler. But, they'll have issues stopping the Hawks' run, which has been non-stoppable all year.
Pick: Hartley
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 2 (The Battle of Main Street):
Bexley Lions (5-4, 2-4) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (5-4, 3-3)
Pick: Whitehall
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 3 (Devil-Dog Night- SATURDAY):
East Knox Bulldogs (3-6, 3-3) at Danville Blue Devils (6-3, 3-3)
Pick: Danville
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 4 (The Battle of 256):
Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3, 4-2) at Pickerington Central Tigers (6-2, 6-0)
Last week, the playoffs began for the Raiders, and will end against Pick Central in the battle of these East Side suburbs connected by State Route 256.
Pick: Pick Central
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 5 (The Battle of Hilliard):
(Hilliard) Davidson Wildcats [8-0, 6-0) at (Hilliard) Darby Panthers (7-2, 4-2)
The staunch Davidson defense will make the Panthers pay for their cake schedule by knocking them out of the playoffs in the 4th Annual Battle of Hilliard.
Pick: Davidson
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 6 (The Battle of Worthington):
Thomas (Worthington) Cardinals at (Worthington) Kilbourne Wolves (both 3-6, 2-4)
Kilbourne has won all three meetings against Thomas, whose football program never recovered from the arrival of Kilbourne in 1991.
Pick: Kilbourne
OTHER "WIN OR GO HOME" GAMES THIS WEEK:
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-1, 5-1) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-2, 5-1)
Last week, the Golden Bears seven-game win streak was snapped as they ran into a "brick wall" known as the Hilliard Davidson defense. It doesn't get any better as they host Coffman.
Pick: Dublin Coffman
Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3, 5-1) at Mifflin Punchers [8-1, 5-1)
The Punchers hold on to the eighth and final slot in Region 7, which has a few teams waiting in the wings, including the team that Punchers coach Gregg Miller coached for 17 years- the Brookhaven Bearcats. Could this be the final Brookhaven game ever? Can the Bearcats go all the way to Easton and punch Mifflin out of the playoffs? Can Mifflin beat a team above .500 for the first time this season?
Pick: Brookhaven (Upset Special)
Westerville Central Warhawks (7-2, 4-2) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (4-5, 4-2)
The Warhawks were upset by Olentangy Liberty last week, and need to win at Jerome to make their first-ever playoff appearance in the school's nine-year history. The Celtics have already upset another Westerville school (South, 34-31 in overtime) this season, and would like to complete a season sweep of the Westerville City School district.
Pick: Dublin Jerome (Upset Pick)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-6, 1-5) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (7-2, 5-1)
Last year, Gahanna knocked Groveport out of the playoffs in Week 10. This year, the Cruisers are looking for a little deja vu. However, Gahanna is a stronger team, having quality wins over Pickerington North, Reynoldsburg, and playoff-bound DeSales.
Pick: Gahanna
Granville Blue Aces [8-1, 6-0) at Columbus Academy Vikings (5-4, 3-3)
The Blue Aces, currently 10th in Region 11, are looking for a win, plus a little help to get into the playoff race. The Blue Aces will keep up their part of the bargain, but will need fate to intervene.
Pick: Granville
West Jefferson Roughriders (7-2, 4-2) at Berne Union Rockets (2-7, 2-4)
Pick: West Jefferson
Circleville Tigers (2-7, 2-4) at Canal Winchester Indians (6-3, 4-2)
The Indians need a win badly to get into the playoffs, plus help from the Mifflin-Brookhaven game, among contests.
Pick: Canal Winchester
Utica Redskins (2-7, 1-5) at Centerburg Trojans (7-2, 4-2)
Pick: Centerburg
Westerville South Wildcats (6-3, 5-1) at Olentangy Liberty Patriots (5-4, 4-2)
Last year, Liberty upset playoff-bound South at South, and last week, Liberty upset Westerville Central. The Patriots (like Dublin Jerome) are looking to go 3-0 against the city of Westerville this season. But, the Wildcats have too much power on their side.
Pick: Westerville South
Grove City Greyhounds (3-6, 2-4) at Pickerington North Panthers (7-2, 4-2)
Pick: Pickerington North
Independence 76ers (5-4, 3-3) at Walnut Ridge Scots (4-5, 4-2)
It is a miracle that the Sixers are still in the playoff hunt, but they are, ranked 11th in Region 10, ahead of last year's D-III champs, Watterson.
Pick: Independence
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-6) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (9-0)
There will be a new Division III State Champion, because the Eagles will be officially grounded by Alder. Flashback to last week, when the Eagles lost to St. Charles for the first time in 11 years, putting another nail in the Eagles' disappointing season. The playoff-bound Pioneers will give the Eagles the final knockout punch.
Pick: Jonathan Alder
ALL GAMES THIS WEEKEND:
(Central Catholic League)
Bishop Hartley Hawks [8-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (4-5)
(OCC Capital)
Olentangy Orange Pioneers (7-2, 5-1) at Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-7, 1-5)
Big Walnut Golden Eagles (7-2, 5-1) at Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-8, 0-6)
New Albany Eagles (7-2, 5-1) at Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (3-6, 3-3)
Watkins Memorial Warriors (4-5) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (6-3, 3-3)
(OCC Cardinal)
Westerville Central Warhawks (7-2, 4-2) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (4-5, 4-2)
Westerville North Warriors (0-9, 0-6) at Olentangy Braves (4-5, 3-3)
Westerville South Wildcats (6-3, 5-1) at Olentangy Liberty Patriots (5-4, 4-2)
Dublin Scioto Irish (2-7, 1-5) at Marysville Monarchs (4-5, 2-4)
(OCC Central)
Thomas Worthington Cardinals at Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (both 3-6, 2-4)
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats [8-0, 6-0) at Hilliard Darby Panthers (7-2, 4-2)
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-1, 5-1) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-2, 5-1)
Westland Cougars (1-8, 0-6) at Central Crossing Comets (0-9, 0-6)
(OCC Ohio)
Grove City Greyhounds (3-6, 2-4) at Pickerington North Panthers (7-2, 4-2)
Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3, 4-2) at Pickerington Central Tigers (6-2, 6-0)
Newark Wildcats (0-9, 0-6) at Lancaster Golden Gales (4-5, 2-4)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-6, 2-4) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (7-2, 5-1)
(City League South)
Independence 76ers (5-4, 3-3) at Walnut Ridge Scots (4-5, 4-2)
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (9-0, 6-0) at Columbus South Bulldogs (0-9, 0-6)
West Cowboys (6-3, 3-3) at Briggs Bruins (4-5, 2-4)
Africentric Early College Nubians (2-7, 1-5) at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-2, 5-1)
(City League North)
Linden McKinley Panthers (2-7, 2-4) at East Tigers (1-8, 0-6)
Centennial Stars (2-7, 1-5) at Whetstone Braves (1-8, 1-5)
Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3, 5-1) at Mifflin Punchers [8-1, 5-1)
Northland Vikings (4-5, 4-2) at Beechcroft Cougars [8-1, 6-0)
(Mid State League Buckeye)
Teays Valley Vikings (4-5, 3-3) at Fairfield Union Falcons (0-9, 0-6)
Hamilton Township Rangers (4-5, 2-4) at Bloom-Carroll Bruins (3-6, 2-4)
Circleville Tigers (2-7, 2-4) at Canal Winchester Indians (6-3, 4-2)
Logan Elm Braves (9-0, 6-0) at Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (7-2, 5-1)
(Mid State League Cardinal)
Liberty Union Lions [8-1, 6-0) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (9-0, 6-0)
West Jefferson Roughriders (7-2, 4-2) at Berne Union Rockets (2-7, 2-4)
Harvest Prep Warriors (5-4, 2-4) at Millersport Lakers (0-9, 0-6)
Saturday- Licking Heights Hornets (4-5, 3-3) at Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish (1-8, 1-5)- at Lancaster H.S.
(Mid State League Ohio)
Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-8, 0-6) at Newark Catholic Green Wave (4-5, 3-3)- at Newark H.S.
Bexley Lions (5-4, 2-4) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (5-4, 3-3)
Granville Blue Aces [8-1, 6-0) at Columbus Academy Vikings (5-4, 3-3)
Heath Bulldogs (3-6, 2-4) at Licking Valley Panthers (6-3, 5-1)
(Mid Buckeye Conference)
Fredericktown Freddies (5-4, 4-2) at Loudonville Redbirds (3-6, 2-4)
Northridge Vikings (3-6, 0-6) at Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (9-0, 6-0)
Utica Redskins (2-7, 2-4) at Centerburg Trojans (7-2, 4-2)
Saturday- East Knox Bulldogs (2-7, 2-4) at Danville Blue Devils (6-3, 3-3)
(Mid Ohio Athletic Conference)
Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (5-4, 5-3) at Mount Gilead Indians (4-5, 3-5)
Buckeye Valley Barons (5-4, 4-4) at Elgin Comets (4-5, 3-5)
Morral Ridgedale Rockets (1-8, 1-7) at North Union Wildcats [8-1, 7-1)
Galion Northmor Golden Knights (0-9, 0-8] at Marion Pleasant Trojans (9-0, 8-0)
Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (3-6, 3-5) at River Valley Vikings (6-3, 6-2)
(South Central Ohio League)
Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-5, 3-2) at Miami Trace Panthers (5-4, 4-1)
Hillsboro Indians (1-8, 1-4) at Greenfield McClain Tigers (1-8, 0-5)
Madison Plains Golden Eagles (3-6, 1-4) at London Red Raiders (3-6, 3-2)
(Others)
Marion Harding Presidents at St. Charles Cardinals (both 3-6)
Westfall Mustangs (7-2, 4-2) at Huntington Huntsmen (0-9, 0-6)
Fairfield Christian Academy Knights (6-3) at Grove City Christian Eagles (4-5)
DeGraff Riverside Pirates (1-8) at Fairbanks Panthers (6-3)
According to Joe Eitel of JoeEitel.com, these area schools have already received their tickets in.
(Division I- Region 3)
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats [8-0; plays Hilliard Darby tomorrow night)
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-1; plays Upper Arlington tomorrow night)
(Division II- Region 7)
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (9-0; locked up # 1 seed; plays Columbus South tomorrow night)
New Albany Eagles (7-2; plays Mount Vernon tomorrow night)
Big Walnut Golden Eagles (7-2; plays Franklin Heights tomorrow night)
Beechcroft Cougars [8-1; plays Northland tomorrow night)
(Division III- Region 10)
St. Francis DeSales Stallions (5-3; currently # 1; plays Cleveland Benedictine tomorrow night)
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-2; plays Africentric Early College tomorrow night)
(Division III- Region 12)
Jonathan Alder Pioneers (9-0; currently # 1; plays defending D-III State Champ Bishop Watterson tomorrow night)
Logan Elm Braves (9-0; plays Amanda-Clearcreek tomorrow night)
(Division IV- Region 14)
Bishop Hartley Hawks [8-0; defending D-IV State Champs & # 1 in Region 14, plays Bishop Ready tomorrow night)
North Union Wildcats [8-1; plays Ridgedale tomorrow night)
(Division IV- Region 15)
Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (9-0; plays Northridge tomorrow night)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (7-2; plays Logan Elm tomorrow night)
(Division V- Region 20)
Marion Pleasant Trojans (9-0; plays Galion Northmor tomorrow night)
Fighting for their Playoff Lives:
(Division I)
- Region 3:
# 4 Westerville Central Warhawks (7-2; plays Dublin Jerome tomorrow night)
# 5 Pickerington Central Tigers (6-2; plays Reynoldsburg tomorrow night)
# 6 Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (7-2; plays Groveport Madison tomorrow night)
# 7 Olentangy Orange Pioneers (7-2; plays Delaware Hayes tomorrow night)
# 8 Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-2; plays Dublin Coffman tomorrow night)
# 9 Pickerington North Panthers (7-2; plays Grove City tomorrow night)
# 10 Westerville South Wildcats (6-3; plays Olentangy Liberty tomorrow night)
# 12 Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3; plays Pickerington Central tomorrow night)
# 13 Olentangy Liberty Patriots (5-4; plays Westerville South tomorrow night)
# 14 Hilliard Darby Panthers (7-2; plays Hilliard Davidson tomorrow night)
(Division II)
- Region 7:
# 8 Mifflin Punchers [8-1; plays Brookhaven tomorrow night)
# 10 Canal Winchester Indians (6-3; plays Circleville tomorrow night)
# 13 Zanesville Blue Devils (5-4; plays Marietta tomorrow night)
# 14 Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3; plays Mifflin tomorrow night)
# 15 West Cowboys (6-3; plays Briggs tomorrow night)
(Division III)
- Region 10:
# 8 River Valley Vikings (6-3; plays Sparta Highland tomorrow night)
# 11 Independence 76ers (5-4; plays Walnut Ridge tomorrow night)
# 12 Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-6; plays Jonathan Alder tomorrow night)
# 13 Whitehall-Yearling Rams (5-4; plays Bexley tomorrow night)
# 14 Bexley Lions (5-4; plays Whitehall tomorrow night)
# 16 Buckeye Valley Barons (5-4; plays Elgin tomorrow night)
- Region 11:
# 10 Granville Blue Aces [8-1; plays Columbus Academy tomorrow night)
- Region 12:
# 7 Jackson Ironmen (9-0; plays Gallia Academy tomorrow night)
(Division IV)
- Region 14:
# 11 Galion Tigers (7-2; plays Ontario tomorrow night)
(Division V)
- Region 19:
# 4 Grandview Heights Bobcats (9-0; plays Liberty Union tomorrow night)
# 9 Jeromesville Hillsdale Falcons (9-0; plays Creston Norwayne tomorrow night)
# 10 Centerburg Trojans (7-2; plays Utica tomorrow night)
# 11 Liberty Union Lions [8-1; plays Grandview Heights tomorrow night)
- Region 20:
# 6 West Jefferson Roughriders (7-2; plays Berne Union tomorrow night)
# 8 Triad Cardinals (7-2; plays West Liberty Salem tomorrow night)
# 11 Fairbanks Panthers (6-3; plays DeGraff Riverside tomorrow night)
(Division VI)
- Region 23:
# 3 Danville Blue Devils (6-3; plays East Knox Saturday night)
# 11 Newark Catholic Green Wave (4-5; plays Hebron Lakewood tomorrow night)
# 13 Fairfield Christian Knights (6-3; plays Grove City Christian tomorrow night)
The other area schools not mentioned have all been Mathematically Eliminated from the playoffs.
Coming up later tonight...Picks. Who will get in? Who will win big games in Grandview, Upper Arlington, Pickerington, Gahanna, Easton, and others? Who will be disappointed? Can Hillsdale be 10-0 and miss the playoffs? Which 9-1 teams will fail to make the cut- Grandview Heights? Granville? Mifflin? Can Newark Catholic do what DeSales has done twice and make it in at 5-5? Can Watterson get in at 4-6? Can Hartley wrap up their first perfect regular season and a # 1 seed? Find out....later.
Sports Corner Top 10 (+ 15) for Week 10:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats [8-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (9-0)
3) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (9-0)
4) Grandview Heights Bobcats (9-0)
5) Bishop Hartley Hawks [8-0)
6) Johnstown Johnnies (9-0)
7) Logan Elm Braves (9-0)
8] Marion Pleasant Trojans (9-0)
9) Granville Blue Aces [8-1)
10) Beechcroft Cougars [8-1)
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11) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-1)
12) Pickerington North Panthers (7-2)
13) Pickerington Central Tigers (6-2)
14) Liberty Union Lions [8-1)
15) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (7-2)
16) New Albany Eagles (7-2)
17) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-2)
18] North Union Wildcats [8-1)
19) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-2)
20) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (7-2)
21) Mifflin Punchers [8-1)
22) Westerville Central Warhawks (7-2)
23) Olentangy Orange Pioneers (7-2)
24) Hilliard Darby Panthers (7-2)
25) Westerville South Wildcats (6-3)
Dropped Out: Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3), Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3)
Honorable Mention: Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3), Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3), West Cowboys (6-3), Centerburg Trojans (7-2), Independence 76ers (5-4), St. Francis DeSales Stallions (5-3), Whitehall-Yearling Rams (5-4), Fairfield Christian Academy Knights (6-3), Danville Blue Devils (6-3)
BIG GAME OF THE WEEK:
Liberty Union Lions (8-1, 6-0) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (9-0, 6-0)
You can't script this any better. Winner takes all. Loser calls it a season. Winner gets in the playoffs. Loser calls it a season. Region 19 is so packed with talent, that there could be two 9-1 schools not make the final cut on Sunday. Grandview is looking for their first 10-0 season in School History, while Liberty Union is looking to win and hopefully get into the playoffs. This will be an interesting match.
Pick: Find out at Anderson Field in Grandview tomorrow night....
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 1 (The Battle of the Bishops):
Bishop Hartley Hawks [8-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (4-5)- at Dublin Scioto
This is the South Columbus version of the Watterson-DeSales rivalry. The Hawks are looking for their first-ever perfect regular season, just one year after winning it all. The Knights, who are already out of the playoff hunt, are looking to play spoiler. But, they'll have issues stopping the Hawks' run, which has been non-stoppable all year.
Pick: Hartley
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 2 (The Battle of Main Street):
Bexley Lions (5-4, 2-4) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (5-4, 3-3)
Pick: Whitehall
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 3 (Devil-Dog Night- SATURDAY):
East Knox Bulldogs (3-6, 3-3) at Danville Blue Devils (6-3, 3-3)
Pick: Danville
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 4 (The Battle of 256):
Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3, 4-2) at Pickerington Central Tigers (6-2, 6-0)
Last week, the playoffs began for the Raiders, and will end against Pick Central in the battle of these East Side suburbs connected by State Route 256.
Pick: Pick Central
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 5 (The Battle of Hilliard):
(Hilliard) Davidson Wildcats [8-0, 6-0) at (Hilliard) Darby Panthers (7-2, 4-2)
The staunch Davidson defense will make the Panthers pay for their cake schedule by knocking them out of the playoffs in the 4th Annual Battle of Hilliard.
Pick: Davidson
RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK # 6 (The Battle of Worthington):
Thomas (Worthington) Cardinals at (Worthington) Kilbourne Wolves (both 3-6, 2-4)
Kilbourne has won all three meetings against Thomas, whose football program never recovered from the arrival of Kilbourne in 1991.
Pick: Kilbourne
OTHER "WIN OR GO HOME" GAMES THIS WEEK:
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-1, 5-1) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-2, 5-1)
Last week, the Golden Bears seven-game win streak was snapped as they ran into a "brick wall" known as the Hilliard Davidson defense. It doesn't get any better as they host Coffman.
Pick: Dublin Coffman
Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3, 5-1) at Mifflin Punchers [8-1, 5-1)
The Punchers hold on to the eighth and final slot in Region 7, which has a few teams waiting in the wings, including the team that Punchers coach Gregg Miller coached for 17 years- the Brookhaven Bearcats. Could this be the final Brookhaven game ever? Can the Bearcats go all the way to Easton and punch Mifflin out of the playoffs? Can Mifflin beat a team above .500 for the first time this season?
Pick: Brookhaven (Upset Special)
Westerville Central Warhawks (7-2, 4-2) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (4-5, 4-2)
The Warhawks were upset by Olentangy Liberty last week, and need to win at Jerome to make their first-ever playoff appearance in the school's nine-year history. The Celtics have already upset another Westerville school (South, 34-31 in overtime) this season, and would like to complete a season sweep of the Westerville City School district.
Pick: Dublin Jerome (Upset Pick)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-6, 1-5) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (7-2, 5-1)
Last year, Gahanna knocked Groveport out of the playoffs in Week 10. This year, the Cruisers are looking for a little deja vu. However, Gahanna is a stronger team, having quality wins over Pickerington North, Reynoldsburg, and playoff-bound DeSales.
Pick: Gahanna
Granville Blue Aces [8-1, 6-0) at Columbus Academy Vikings (5-4, 3-3)
The Blue Aces, currently 10th in Region 11, are looking for a win, plus a little help to get into the playoff race. The Blue Aces will keep up their part of the bargain, but will need fate to intervene.
Pick: Granville
West Jefferson Roughriders (7-2, 4-2) at Berne Union Rockets (2-7, 2-4)
Pick: West Jefferson
Circleville Tigers (2-7, 2-4) at Canal Winchester Indians (6-3, 4-2)
The Indians need a win badly to get into the playoffs, plus help from the Mifflin-Brookhaven game, among contests.
Pick: Canal Winchester
Utica Redskins (2-7, 1-5) at Centerburg Trojans (7-2, 4-2)
Pick: Centerburg
Westerville South Wildcats (6-3, 5-1) at Olentangy Liberty Patriots (5-4, 4-2)
Last year, Liberty upset playoff-bound South at South, and last week, Liberty upset Westerville Central. The Patriots (like Dublin Jerome) are looking to go 3-0 against the city of Westerville this season. But, the Wildcats have too much power on their side.
Pick: Westerville South
Grove City Greyhounds (3-6, 2-4) at Pickerington North Panthers (7-2, 4-2)
Pick: Pickerington North
Independence 76ers (5-4, 3-3) at Walnut Ridge Scots (4-5, 4-2)
It is a miracle that the Sixers are still in the playoff hunt, but they are, ranked 11th in Region 10, ahead of last year's D-III champs, Watterson.
Pick: Independence
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-6) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (9-0)
There will be a new Division III State Champion, because the Eagles will be officially grounded by Alder. Flashback to last week, when the Eagles lost to St. Charles for the first time in 11 years, putting another nail in the Eagles' disappointing season. The playoff-bound Pioneers will give the Eagles the final knockout punch.
Pick: Jonathan Alder
ALL GAMES THIS WEEKEND:
(Central Catholic League)
Bishop Hartley Hawks [8-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (4-5)
(OCC Capital)
Olentangy Orange Pioneers (7-2, 5-1) at Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-7, 1-5)
Big Walnut Golden Eagles (7-2, 5-1) at Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-8, 0-6)
New Albany Eagles (7-2, 5-1) at Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (3-6, 3-3)
Watkins Memorial Warriors (4-5) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (6-3, 3-3)
(OCC Cardinal)
Westerville Central Warhawks (7-2, 4-2) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (4-5, 4-2)
Westerville North Warriors (0-9, 0-6) at Olentangy Braves (4-5, 3-3)
Westerville South Wildcats (6-3, 5-1) at Olentangy Liberty Patriots (5-4, 4-2)
Dublin Scioto Irish (2-7, 1-5) at Marysville Monarchs (4-5, 2-4)
(OCC Central)
Thomas Worthington Cardinals at Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (both 3-6, 2-4)
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats [8-0, 6-0) at Hilliard Darby Panthers (7-2, 4-2)
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks [8-1, 5-1) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-2, 5-1)
Westland Cougars (1-8, 0-6) at Central Crossing Comets (0-9, 0-6)
(OCC Ohio)
Grove City Greyhounds (3-6, 2-4) at Pickerington North Panthers (7-2, 4-2)
Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-3, 4-2) at Pickerington Central Tigers (6-2, 6-0)
Newark Wildcats (0-9, 0-6) at Lancaster Golden Gales (4-5, 2-4)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-6, 2-4) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (7-2, 5-1)
(City League South)
Independence 76ers (5-4, 3-3) at Walnut Ridge Scots (4-5, 4-2)
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (9-0, 6-0) at Columbus South Bulldogs (0-9, 0-6)
West Cowboys (6-3, 3-3) at Briggs Bruins (4-5, 2-4)
Africentric Early College Nubians (2-7, 1-5) at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-2, 5-1)
(City League North)
Linden McKinley Panthers (2-7, 2-4) at East Tigers (1-8, 0-6)
Centennial Stars (2-7, 1-5) at Whetstone Braves (1-8, 1-5)
Brookhaven Bearcats (6-3, 5-1) at Mifflin Punchers [8-1, 5-1)
Northland Vikings (4-5, 4-2) at Beechcroft Cougars [8-1, 6-0)
(Mid State League Buckeye)
Teays Valley Vikings (4-5, 3-3) at Fairfield Union Falcons (0-9, 0-6)
Hamilton Township Rangers (4-5, 2-4) at Bloom-Carroll Bruins (3-6, 2-4)
Circleville Tigers (2-7, 2-4) at Canal Winchester Indians (6-3, 4-2)
Logan Elm Braves (9-0, 6-0) at Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (7-2, 5-1)
(Mid State League Cardinal)
Liberty Union Lions [8-1, 6-0) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (9-0, 6-0)
West Jefferson Roughriders (7-2, 4-2) at Berne Union Rockets (2-7, 2-4)
Harvest Prep Warriors (5-4, 2-4) at Millersport Lakers (0-9, 0-6)
Saturday- Licking Heights Hornets (4-5, 3-3) at Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish (1-8, 1-5)- at Lancaster H.S.
(Mid State League Ohio)
Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-8, 0-6) at Newark Catholic Green Wave (4-5, 3-3)- at Newark H.S.
Bexley Lions (5-4, 2-4) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (5-4, 3-3)
Granville Blue Aces [8-1, 6-0) at Columbus Academy Vikings (5-4, 3-3)
Heath Bulldogs (3-6, 2-4) at Licking Valley Panthers (6-3, 5-1)
(Mid Buckeye Conference)
Fredericktown Freddies (5-4, 4-2) at Loudonville Redbirds (3-6, 2-4)
Northridge Vikings (3-6, 0-6) at Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (9-0, 6-0)
Utica Redskins (2-7, 2-4) at Centerburg Trojans (7-2, 4-2)
Saturday- East Knox Bulldogs (2-7, 2-4) at Danville Blue Devils (6-3, 3-3)
(Mid Ohio Athletic Conference)
Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (5-4, 5-3) at Mount Gilead Indians (4-5, 3-5)
Buckeye Valley Barons (5-4, 4-4) at Elgin Comets (4-5, 3-5)
Morral Ridgedale Rockets (1-8, 1-7) at North Union Wildcats [8-1, 7-1)
Galion Northmor Golden Knights (0-9, 0-8] at Marion Pleasant Trojans (9-0, 8-0)
Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (3-6, 3-5) at River Valley Vikings (6-3, 6-2)
(South Central Ohio League)
Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-5, 3-2) at Miami Trace Panthers (5-4, 4-1)
Hillsboro Indians (1-8, 1-4) at Greenfield McClain Tigers (1-8, 0-5)
Madison Plains Golden Eagles (3-6, 1-4) at London Red Raiders (3-6, 3-2)
(Others)
Marion Harding Presidents at St. Charles Cardinals (both 3-6)
Westfall Mustangs (7-2, 4-2) at Huntington Huntsmen (0-9, 0-6)
Fairfield Christian Academy Knights (6-3) at Grove City Christian Eagles (4-5)
DeGraff Riverside Pirates (1-8) at Fairbanks Panthers (6-3)
Thursday, October 20, 2011
2011 Central Ohio High School Football: Week 9
Tomorrow night, the penultimate week of high school football takes place for all but 192 football programs in Central Ohio. Teams that are above .500 are inching towards playoff contention, while other schools are winding down seasons were teams fell so short.
Big Games of the Week/Rivalry Games of the Week: Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-1, 5-0) at Marion-Franklin Red Devils (8-0, 5-0) and Brookhaven Bearcats (6-2, 5-0) at Beechcroft Cougars (7-1, 5-0)
Could this be the final Haven-Croft match? On Tuesday, it was reported that Columbus City Schools is considering closing Brookhaven High School, which would put an end to one of the state's inner-city sports dynasties, winning State Titles in Football, and Boys and Girls Basketball. The Bearcats, in fact, are the ONLY high school in the Columbus City School District to do all that, and win a State Title in Football. This could be a huge loss in the City League, but could other schools (Beechcroft, Mifflin, Northland, Whetstone, East, Linden) in the City League North benefit?
Picks: Marion-Franklin and Brookhaven
Rivalry Game of the Week: Brookhaven at Beechcroft & Eastmoor Academy at Marion-Franklin
Upset Pick: Brookhaven over Beechcroft (See Above)
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Coshocton Redskins (7-1) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (7-0)
If the Hawks hadn't moved to Region 14, these two could might as well meet again, but that's not going to happen, because the Hawks would eventually have to get past those pesky Kenton Wildcats in the playoffs in order to do that.
Pick: Coshocton
St. Charles Cardinals (2-6, 0-1) at Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-5, 0-1)
This is do-or-die time for the Eagles, who need to win both of their final games for a slim sliver of a shot to get into the playoffs. This season has been disappointing for the defending Division III state champs, who lost all but four starters to greener pastures (graduation). But, the Eagles get it done in their home finale.
Pick: Watterson
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-1, 5-0) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (7-0, 5-0)
This could be a long trek across the Scioto for the Bears, because Davidson has pitched four consecutive shutouts, including a defensive game last week against Coffman.
Pick: Hilliard Davidson
Licking Valley Panthers (5-3, 4-1) at Bexley Lions (5-3, 2-3)
The only Bexley win in recent history against the Panthers was by forfeit, so that means the Panthers will claw past Bexley in the Lions' home finale.
Pick: Licking Valley
Fredericktown Freddies (4-4, 3-2) at Centerburg Trojans (6-2, 3-2)
Pick: Centerburg
Dublin Jerome Celtics at Dublin Scioto Irish
Pick: Dublin Jerome
West Cowboys (5-3, 2-3) at Independence 76ers (5-3, 3-2)
Remember that 74-71 shootout a couple years ago? That was fun.
Pick: Independence
St. Francis DeSales Stallions (4-3) at Cincinnati LaSalle Lancers (6-2)
Do or die time for DeSales, who holds the longest-active playoff appearance streak in the state with 16 straight trips in the postseason. Not a good time to travel down Interstate 71.
Pick: LaSalle
Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions at Reynoldsburg Raiders (both 6-2, 4-1)
These two East Side suburban rivals are only minutes apart, but both need this win to get in. The host Raiders desperately need it, because they close out the year with Pick Central.
Pick: Gahanna
Liberty Union Lions (7-1, 5-0) at West Jefferson Roughriders (7-1, 4-1)
Can the Lions do what Grandview did in Week 4, and that is go out into West Jefferson and come out with a "W"? NO. But the Lions do play Grandview next week, coincidentally.
Pick: West Jefferson
Olentangy Braves (4-4, 2-3) at Westerville South Wildcats (5-3, 3-2)
Pick: Westerville South
Columbus Academy Vikings (5-3, 3-2) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (4-4, 2-3)
Pick: Columbus Academy
The Greatest Pumpkin Show on Earth: Logan Elm Braves (8-0, 5-0) at Circleville Tigers (2-6, 2-3)
Pick: Logan Elm
"We're Playing for Pride Games":
East Tigers at Centennial Stars (both 1-7, 0-5)
Pick: Whomever scores the most points (Centennial)
Marysville Monarchs (4-4, 2-3) at Westerville North Warriors (0-8, 0-5)
Pick: North makes it 34 straight (Marysville)
Hilliard Darby Panthers (6-2, 3-2) at Westland Cougars (1-7, 0-5)
Pick: Westland gets swept by the City of Hilliard (Hilliard Darby)
Central Crossing Comets (0-8, 0-5) at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (2-6, 1-4)
Pick: Thomas Worthington
SPORTS CORNER TOP 10 (plus 5) for Week 9:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (7-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (8-0)
3) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (8-0)
4) Grandview Heights Bobcats (8-0)
5) Bishop Hartley Hawks (7-0)
6) Johnstown Johnnies (8-0)
7) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-1)
8] Westerville Central Warhawks (7-1)
9) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-1)
10) Logan Elm Braves (8-0)
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11) Marion Pleasant Trojans (8-0)
12) Granville Blue Aces (7-1)
13) Beechcroft Cougars (7-1)
14) West Jefferson Roughriders (7-1)
T-15) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (7-1)
T-15) Pickerington North Panthers (6-2)
17) Pickerington Central Tigers (5-2)
18] Liberty Union Lions (7-1)
19) New Albany Eagles (6-2)
20) North Union Wildcats (6-2)
21) Brookhaven Bearcats (6-2)
22) Mifflin Punchers (7-1)
23) Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-2)
24) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (6-2)
25) Olentangy Orange Pioneers (6-2)
PLAYOFF PICTURE:
Who Is In?: Only Marion-Franklin (8-0) at this point, according to Joe Eitel (http://www.joeeitel.com) has clinched from all the Central Ohio schools
Who's Basically Done Based on Schedule: Watterson (3-5), DeSales (4-3), Olentangy (4-4), Marysville (4-4), Reynoldsburg (6-2), Hilliard Darby (6-2), West (5-3), Independence (5-3), Bexley (5-3), Liberty Union (7-1), Upper Arlington (7-1), the Brookhaven (6-2)/Beechcroft (7-1) loser, Mifflin (7-1), and due to sanctions- Harvest Prep (5-3)
Who Can Clinch This Week With A Win: Westerville Central (7-1), Hartley (7-0), Hilliard Davidson (7-0), Eastmoor Academy (7-1)
Who Will Eventually Get In: New Albany (6-2), Pickerington North (6-2), Pickerington Central (5-2), Grandview Heights (8-0), West Jefferson (7-1), Dublin Coffman (7-1), Eastmoor Academy (7-1), Hilliard Davidson (7-0), Westerville Central (7-1), Hartley (7-0), Gahanna Lincoln (6-2), Johnstown (8-0), Olentangy Orange (6-2)
Big Games of the Week/Rivalry Games of the Week: Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-1, 5-0) at Marion-Franklin Red Devils (8-0, 5-0) and Brookhaven Bearcats (6-2, 5-0) at Beechcroft Cougars (7-1, 5-0)
Could this be the final Haven-Croft match? On Tuesday, it was reported that Columbus City Schools is considering closing Brookhaven High School, which would put an end to one of the state's inner-city sports dynasties, winning State Titles in Football, and Boys and Girls Basketball. The Bearcats, in fact, are the ONLY high school in the Columbus City School District to do all that, and win a State Title in Football. This could be a huge loss in the City League, but could other schools (Beechcroft, Mifflin, Northland, Whetstone, East, Linden) in the City League North benefit?
Picks: Marion-Franklin and Brookhaven
Rivalry Game of the Week: Brookhaven at Beechcroft & Eastmoor Academy at Marion-Franklin
Upset Pick: Brookhaven over Beechcroft (See Above)
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Coshocton Redskins (7-1) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (7-0)
If the Hawks hadn't moved to Region 14, these two could might as well meet again, but that's not going to happen, because the Hawks would eventually have to get past those pesky Kenton Wildcats in the playoffs in order to do that.
Pick: Coshocton
St. Charles Cardinals (2-6, 0-1) at Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-5, 0-1)
This is do-or-die time for the Eagles, who need to win both of their final games for a slim sliver of a shot to get into the playoffs. This season has been disappointing for the defending Division III state champs, who lost all but four starters to greener pastures (graduation). But, the Eagles get it done in their home finale.
Pick: Watterson
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-1, 5-0) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (7-0, 5-0)
This could be a long trek across the Scioto for the Bears, because Davidson has pitched four consecutive shutouts, including a defensive game last week against Coffman.
Pick: Hilliard Davidson
Licking Valley Panthers (5-3, 4-1) at Bexley Lions (5-3, 2-3)
The only Bexley win in recent history against the Panthers was by forfeit, so that means the Panthers will claw past Bexley in the Lions' home finale.
Pick: Licking Valley
Fredericktown Freddies (4-4, 3-2) at Centerburg Trojans (6-2, 3-2)
Pick: Centerburg
Dublin Jerome Celtics at Dublin Scioto Irish
Pick: Dublin Jerome
West Cowboys (5-3, 2-3) at Independence 76ers (5-3, 3-2)
Remember that 74-71 shootout a couple years ago? That was fun.
Pick: Independence
St. Francis DeSales Stallions (4-3) at Cincinnati LaSalle Lancers (6-2)
Do or die time for DeSales, who holds the longest-active playoff appearance streak in the state with 16 straight trips in the postseason. Not a good time to travel down Interstate 71.
Pick: LaSalle
Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions at Reynoldsburg Raiders (both 6-2, 4-1)
These two East Side suburban rivals are only minutes apart, but both need this win to get in. The host Raiders desperately need it, because they close out the year with Pick Central.
Pick: Gahanna
Liberty Union Lions (7-1, 5-0) at West Jefferson Roughriders (7-1, 4-1)
Can the Lions do what Grandview did in Week 4, and that is go out into West Jefferson and come out with a "W"? NO. But the Lions do play Grandview next week, coincidentally.
Pick: West Jefferson
Olentangy Braves (4-4, 2-3) at Westerville South Wildcats (5-3, 3-2)
Pick: Westerville South
Columbus Academy Vikings (5-3, 3-2) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (4-4, 2-3)
Pick: Columbus Academy
The Greatest Pumpkin Show on Earth: Logan Elm Braves (8-0, 5-0) at Circleville Tigers (2-6, 2-3)
Pick: Logan Elm
"We're Playing for Pride Games":
East Tigers at Centennial Stars (both 1-7, 0-5)
Pick: Whomever scores the most points (Centennial)
Marysville Monarchs (4-4, 2-3) at Westerville North Warriors (0-8, 0-5)
Pick: North makes it 34 straight (Marysville)
Hilliard Darby Panthers (6-2, 3-2) at Westland Cougars (1-7, 0-5)
Pick: Westland gets swept by the City of Hilliard (Hilliard Darby)
Central Crossing Comets (0-8, 0-5) at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (2-6, 1-4)
Pick: Thomas Worthington
SPORTS CORNER TOP 10 (plus 5) for Week 9:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (7-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (8-0)
3) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (8-0)
4) Grandview Heights Bobcats (8-0)
5) Bishop Hartley Hawks (7-0)
6) Johnstown Johnnies (8-0)
7) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (7-1)
8] Westerville Central Warhawks (7-1)
9) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (7-1)
10) Logan Elm Braves (8-0)
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11) Marion Pleasant Trojans (8-0)
12) Granville Blue Aces (7-1)
13) Beechcroft Cougars (7-1)
14) West Jefferson Roughriders (7-1)
T-15) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (7-1)
T-15) Pickerington North Panthers (6-2)
17) Pickerington Central Tigers (5-2)
18] Liberty Union Lions (7-1)
19) New Albany Eagles (6-2)
20) North Union Wildcats (6-2)
21) Brookhaven Bearcats (6-2)
22) Mifflin Punchers (7-1)
23) Reynoldsburg Raiders (6-2)
24) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (6-2)
25) Olentangy Orange Pioneers (6-2)
PLAYOFF PICTURE:
Who Is In?: Only Marion-Franklin (8-0) at this point, according to Joe Eitel (http://www.joeeitel.com) has clinched from all the Central Ohio schools
Who's Basically Done Based on Schedule: Watterson (3-5), DeSales (4-3), Olentangy (4-4), Marysville (4-4), Reynoldsburg (6-2), Hilliard Darby (6-2), West (5-3), Independence (5-3), Bexley (5-3), Liberty Union (7-1), Upper Arlington (7-1), the Brookhaven (6-2)/Beechcroft (7-1) loser, Mifflin (7-1), and due to sanctions- Harvest Prep (5-3)
Who Can Clinch This Week With A Win: Westerville Central (7-1), Hartley (7-0), Hilliard Davidson (7-0), Eastmoor Academy (7-1)
Who Will Eventually Get In: New Albany (6-2), Pickerington North (6-2), Pickerington Central (5-2), Grandview Heights (8-0), West Jefferson (7-1), Dublin Coffman (7-1), Eastmoor Academy (7-1), Hilliard Davidson (7-0), Westerville Central (7-1), Hartley (7-0), Gahanna Lincoln (6-2), Johnstown (8-0), Olentangy Orange (6-2)
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Central Ohio High School Football: Week 8
Preview & Predictions Coming Later
Big Game of the Week ("Thing Two" at "Thing One"):
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (7-0, 4-0) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (6-0, 4-0)
This is a battle between two neighboring northwest Columbus suburbs. 20 years ago, this match would have been just "Dublin vs. Hilliard", as it was years and years ago. Once again this year, both teams enter this race with a perfect record. However, the loser of this game will need to step up their game in the final two weeks to make it, and both of these schools still have to match up against Upper Arlington in those weeks. This is why Sports Corner dubbed this match "Thing One" vs. "Thing Two", because these two are a one-two punch in the OCC Central Division.
Pick: Hilliard Davidson
Rivalry Game of the Week:
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-4, 0-0) at St. Francis DeSales Stallions (3-3, 1-0)
This is the "Holy War" of rivalries. For the last 50 years, these two North side Catholic schools have battled it out on the field. Tomorrow night, the loser of this game will see their season end in two weeks after a disappointing season. Both teams need this win desperately. The Stallions have the edge, not just because of the home field advantage, but because Watterson's not the same team that went 13-1 and won the State Title up in Massillon last December (due to graduation).
Pick: DeSales
Upset Game of the Week:
Westerville North Warriors (0-7, 0-4) at Westerville South Wildcats (4-3, 3-1)
The last time the Warriors won a game was in the city of Westerville (against Central in 2008). Since then, it's been 32 consecutive Friday nights of agonizing defeat. It is possible that the Warriors losing streak will end in Westerville, where it began, as the Warriors could pull off an upset against a South team that has already lost to struggling teams in Grove City and Dublin Jerome already. Plus, this game has been a rivalry for the last 35 years, so an upset is bound to happen, don't you think?
Pick: Westerville North (in an upset)
Bonus Game:
Bexley Girls Soccer vs. Bishop Hartley Girls Soccer
Sports Corner doesn't do anything outside of H.S. football, due to time constraints, but on Saturday, Sports Corner cites this game because of the off-the-field controversy and the rivalry between the two. In the spring, former Bexley (and now Hartley) girls soccer coach Scott Dempsey's contract was not renewed by the Bexley School District, and so therefore he headed down the street to Hartley. Dempsey's daughter is a senior on the Bexley girls team, which won a State Title two years ago, so this game will be a family affair as well.
OTHER RIVALRY GAMES THIS WEEK:
Walnut Ridge Scots (3-4, 3-1) at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (6-1, 4-0)
The Scots have been in all of their City League games, upsetting West last week, and coming up short against Marion-Franklin the week before. Tomorrow, they head to Eastmoor Academy to play the Warriors in a game with big implications in the City League South, and for the Warriors, a win could clinch them a playoff spot (they are ranked # 1 in Region 10 in Division III).
Pick: Eastmoor Academy
New Albany Eagles (5-2, 3-1) at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (6-1, 4-0)
This is a MUST-win for New Albany in this "Battle of the Eagles", as a win over Big Walnut boosts their chances of playing in November after last season's disappointing exit from the playoffs. There is a 100 percent chance that the Eagles win this game, but which Eagles?
Pick: Big Walnut
Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-5, 1-3) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (5-2, 2-2)- The Mike LoParo Bowl
Last year at this game, Bradley coach Mike LoParo was the head coach on the opposite side of the field for Delaware Hayes, where he was the head coach for three seasons. Tomorrow night, LoParo is reunited with his former Pacers, on the opposite side of the field, as the Jaguars head coach.
Pick: Hilliard Bradley
Marysville Monarchs (4-3, 2-2) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (2-5, 2-2)
This will be an interesting OCC Union County rivalry, and probably the last meeting for a while, because of re-alignment in the OCC (Jerome will remain in the Cardinal Division, while Marysville's season next year will get brutal against the three-headed monster- Dublin Coffman, Hilliard Davidson, and Upper Arlington- in the OCC Central).
Pick: Marysville
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Canal Winchester Indians (5-2, 3-1) at Logan Elm Braves (7-0, 4-0)
This could have been the Upset pick of the week, and could possibly still be an upset. However, the Braves are in a very competitive computer region (12).
Pick: Canal Winchester
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (7-0, 4-0) at West Cowboys (5-2, 2-2)
An upset loss to Walnut Ridge officially proved that the Cowboys were playoff pretenders, and not playoff contenders. Region 7 is very competitive, and the Cowboys missed the lasso. The Red Devils will lasso the Cowboys out of the playoff hunt and the City League South race with a win at Magley Field.
Pick: Marion-Franklin
Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-4, 1-3) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (5-2, 3-1)
Pick: Reynoldsburg
Westland Cougars (1-7, 0-4) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (6-1, 4-0)
Why is this game even being cited? Both of these schools were on opposite ends of blowout shutouts last week (Westland losing 55-0 at Thomas Worthington; UA romped Central Crossing 76-0, outscoring the Comets 160-6 in their last 2 meetings now). This will be an easy win for the Bears, and they'll need it, because with Thing One (Hilliard Davidson) next week and Thing Two (Dublin Coffman) the week after, that loss to Tri-Valley might come back to haunt UA on Oct. 30.
Pick: Upper Arlington
Westerville Central (6-1, 3-1) at Olentangy Braves (4-3, 2-2)
Another Upset Pick of the Week? The Braves are hungry for the playoffs (ranked 11th in Region 3 this week), and would like a big upset over Central (tied with Dublin Coffman for 2nd in Region 3 this week) to make a statement.
Pick: Olentangy
Danville Blue Devils (5-2, 2-2) at Johnstown Johnnies (7-0, 4-0)
Pick: Johnstown
Licking Valley Panthers (4-3, 3-1) at Columbus Academy Vikings (5-2, 3-1)
Pick: Licking Valley
Ironton Tigers (4-3) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (6-0)
Could this be upset week? The Tigers beat the Hawks down in the Deep South of Ohio last season, before Hawks got their revenge in the playoffs en route to a State Title. Can the Tigers give the Hawks their first loss of the season, or will the Hawks stay perfect before a date with Coshocton next week?
Pick: Ironton
Grove City Greyhounds (3-4, 2-2) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (5-2, 3-1)
Pick: Gahanna
Harvest Prep Warriors (5-2, 2-2) at Liberty Union Lions (6-1, 4-0)
Before the OHSAA came down on Harvest Prep like a hammer last Wednesday, this game had playoff implications all around. But now, only Liberty Union has playoff implications in this game, and could use a win before big dates with Grandview and West Jeff to close out the season, and this will be a much needed win for the Lions.
Pick: Liberty Union
Portsmouth Sciotoville Tartans at Grove City Christian Eagles (both 4-3)
Sciotoville needs a win to keep afloat in the Division VI playoff race, as does Grove City Christian.
Pick: Sciotoville
Northland Vikings (3-4, 3-1) at Mifflin Punchers (6-1, 3-1)
Another upset pick? Well, after Beechcroft bossed Mifflin around, Northland (who made the playoffs for the first time last year) may get its shot to win at Mifflin this week.
Pick: Northland
Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (5-2, 3-0) at Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-3, 3-0)
Pick: Clinton-Massie
ALL CENTRAL OHIO GAMES:
(South Central Ohio League)
Hillsboro Indians at London Red Raiders (both 1-6, 1-2)
Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (5-2, 4-0) at Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-3, 3-0)
Miami Trace Panthers (3-4, 1-2) at Greenfield McClain Tigers (1-5, 0-4)
(Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference)
Marion Pleasant Trojans (7-0, 6-0) at River Valley Vikings (5-2, 5-1)
Marion Elgin Comets (2-5, 1-5) at Galion Northmor Golden Knights (1-6, 1-5)
Morral Ridgedale Rockets (0-7, 0-6) at Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (1-6, 1-5)
Mount Gilead Indians (4-3, 4-2) at Buckeye Valley Barons (4-3, 3-3)
Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (4-3, 4-2) at North Union Wildcats (6-1, 5-1)
(OCC Capital)
Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-5, 1-3) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (5-2, 2-2)
Watkins Memorial Warriors (3-4, 1-3) at Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (2-5, 2-2)
New Albany Eagles (5-2, 3-1) at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (6-1, 4-0)
Olentangy Orange Pioneers (5-2, 3-1) at Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-6, 0-4)
(OCC Cardinal)
Westerville North Warriors (0-7, 0-4) at Westerville South Wildcats (4-3, 3-1)
Westerville Central Warhawks (6-1, 3-1) at Olentangy Braves (4-3, 3-1)
Dublin Scioto Irish (2-5, 2-2) at Olentangy Liberty Patriots (3-4, 2-2)
Marysville Monarchs (4-3, 2-2) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (2-5, 2-2)
(OCC Central)
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (7-0, 4-0) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (6-0, 4-0)
Westland Cougars (1-6, 0-3) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (6-1, 4-0)
Thomas Worthington Cardinals (2-5, 1-3) at Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-2, 2-2)
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (2-5, 1-3) at Central Crossing Comets (0-7, 0-4)
(OCC Ohio)
Grove City Greyhounds (3-4, 2-2) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (5-2, 3-1)
Newark Wildcats (0-7, 0-4) at Pickerington Central Tigers (4-2, 4-0)
Lancaster Golden Gales (3-4, 1-3) at Pickerington North Panthers (5-2, 2-2)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-4, 1-3) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (5-2, 3-1)
(Central Catholic League)
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-4, 0-0) at St. Francis DeSales Stallions (3-3, 1-0)
(City League South)
Walnut Ridge Scots (3-4, 3-1) at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (6-1, 4-0)
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (7-0, 4-0) at West Cowboys (5-2, 2-2)
Briggs Bruins (3-4, 1-3) at South Bulldogs (0-7, 0-4)
Africentric Early College Nubians (1-6, 0-4) at Independence 76ers (4-3, 2-2)
(City League North)
Beechcroft Cougars (6-1, 4-0) at East Tigers (1-6, 0-4)
Northland Vikings (3-4, 3-1) at Mifflin Punchers (6-1, 3-1)
Centennial Stars (1-6, 0-3) at Brookhaven Bearcats (5-2, 4-0)
Whetstone Braves at Linden McKinley Panthers (both 1-6, 1-3)
(Mid State League Buckeye)
Canal Winchester Indians (5-2, 3-1) at Logan Elm Braves (7-0, 4-0)
Teays Valley Vikings at Hamilton Township Rangers (both 3-4, 1-3)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (5-2, 3-1) at Fairfield Union Falcons (0-7, 0-4)
Circleville Tigers (2-5, 2-2) at Bloom-Carroll Bruins (1-6, 1-3)
(Mid State League Cardinal)
Fisher Catholic Irish (1-6, 1-3) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (7-0, 4-0)
Harvest Prep Warriors (5-2, 2-2) at Liberty Union Lions (6-1, 4-0)
Berne Union Rockets (1-6, 1-3) at Millersport Lakers (0-7, 0-4)
Licking Heights Hornets (3-4, 2-2) at West Jefferson Roughriders (6-1, 3-1)
(Mid State League Ohio)
Bexley Lions (4-3, 1-3) at Heath Bulldogs (2-5, 1-3)
Granville Blue Aces (6-1, 4-0) at Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-6, 0-3)
Whitehall Yearling Rams (4-3, 2-2) at Newark Catholic Green Wave (3-4, 2-2)
Licking Valley Panthers (4-3, 3-1) at Columbus Academy Vikings (5-2, 3-1)
(Mid Buckeye Conference)
Danville Blue Devils (5-2, 2-2) at Johnstown Blue Devils (7-0, 4-0)
Utica Redskins (1-6, 0-4) at Fredericktown Freddies (4-3, 3-1)
East Knox Bulldogs (1-6, 1-3) at Loudonville Redbirds (2-5, 2-2)
Centerburg Trojans (5-2, 2-2) at Northridge Vikings (3-4, 0-4)
(Non-League Matches)
Ironton Tigers (4-3) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (6-0)
St. Charles Cardinals (2-5) at Jackson Ironmen (7-0)
Portsmouth Sciotoville Tartans at Grove City Christian Eagles (both 4-3)
Jonathan Alder Pioneers (7-0) at Logan Chieftains (1-6)
Marion Harding Presidents (3-4) at Grafton Midview Middies (6-1)
Greenville Green Wave (2-5) at Fairbanks Panthers (4-3)
Dayton Meadowdale Lions (4-3) at Madison Plains Golden Eagles (2-5)
Dayton Ponitz Career Tech Golden Panthers (1-5) at Columbus Crusaders (2-5)- at Thomas Worthington H.S.
Westfall Mustangs (5-2) at Chillicothe Zane Trace Pioneers (3-4)
Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-4) at Montpelier Locomotives (0-7)
Top 10 (plus 15) for Week 8:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (6-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (7-0)
3) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (7-0)
4) Grandview Heights Bobcats (7-0)
T-5) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (7-0)
T-5) Bishop Hartley Hawks (7-0)
7) Johnstown Johnnies (7-0)
8] Eastmoor Academy Warriors (6-1)
9) Westerville Central Warhawks (6-1)
10) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (6-1)
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11) Logan Elm Braves (7-0)
12) Marion Pleasant Trojans (7-0)
13) Granville Blue Aces (6-1)
14) Beechcroft Cougars (6-1)
15) West Jefferson Roughriders (6-1)
16) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (6-1)
17) Pickerington Central Tigers (4-2)
18] Pickerington North Panthers (5-2)
19) Liberty Union Lions (6-1)
20) New Albany Eagles (5-2)
21) North Union Wildcats (6-1)
22) Brookhaven Bearcats (5-2)
23) Mifflin Punchers (6-1)
24) Reynoldsburg Raiders (5-2)
25) Columbus Academy Vikings (5-2)
Dropped Out: West (5-2, previously # 22), Hilliard Darby (5-2, previously # 19)
Honorable Mention: West Cowboys (5-2), Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-2), Westfall Mustangs (5-2), Centerburg Trojans (5-2), Canal Winchester Indians (5-2), Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (5-2), Olentangy Braves (4-3), Marysville Monarchs (4-3), Independence 76ers (4-3), Westerville South Wildcats (4-3), Whitehall-Yearling Rams (4-3), Walnut Ridge Scots (3-4), Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (5-2), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (5-2), River Valley Vikings (5-2), Buckeye Valley Barons (4-3)
+ 15 Busters for Week 8: Hilliard Darby, Olentangy, Walnut Ridge, Olentangy Orange, River Valley, Hilliard Bradley, Canal Winchester, Amanda-Clearcreek
Top 10 Busters for Week 8: Logan Elm, Pleasant, Big Walnut, Beechcroft
Big Game of the Week ("Thing Two" at "Thing One"):
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (7-0, 4-0) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (6-0, 4-0)
This is a battle between two neighboring northwest Columbus suburbs. 20 years ago, this match would have been just "Dublin vs. Hilliard", as it was years and years ago. Once again this year, both teams enter this race with a perfect record. However, the loser of this game will need to step up their game in the final two weeks to make it, and both of these schools still have to match up against Upper Arlington in those weeks. This is why Sports Corner dubbed this match "Thing One" vs. "Thing Two", because these two are a one-two punch in the OCC Central Division.
Pick: Hilliard Davidson
Rivalry Game of the Week:
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-4, 0-0) at St. Francis DeSales Stallions (3-3, 1-0)
This is the "Holy War" of rivalries. For the last 50 years, these two North side Catholic schools have battled it out on the field. Tomorrow night, the loser of this game will see their season end in two weeks after a disappointing season. Both teams need this win desperately. The Stallions have the edge, not just because of the home field advantage, but because Watterson's not the same team that went 13-1 and won the State Title up in Massillon last December (due to graduation).
Pick: DeSales
Upset Game of the Week:
Westerville North Warriors (0-7, 0-4) at Westerville South Wildcats (4-3, 3-1)
The last time the Warriors won a game was in the city of Westerville (against Central in 2008). Since then, it's been 32 consecutive Friday nights of agonizing defeat. It is possible that the Warriors losing streak will end in Westerville, where it began, as the Warriors could pull off an upset against a South team that has already lost to struggling teams in Grove City and Dublin Jerome already. Plus, this game has been a rivalry for the last 35 years, so an upset is bound to happen, don't you think?
Pick: Westerville North (in an upset)
Bonus Game:
Bexley Girls Soccer vs. Bishop Hartley Girls Soccer
Sports Corner doesn't do anything outside of H.S. football, due to time constraints, but on Saturday, Sports Corner cites this game because of the off-the-field controversy and the rivalry between the two. In the spring, former Bexley (and now Hartley) girls soccer coach Scott Dempsey's contract was not renewed by the Bexley School District, and so therefore he headed down the street to Hartley. Dempsey's daughter is a senior on the Bexley girls team, which won a State Title two years ago, so this game will be a family affair as well.
OTHER RIVALRY GAMES THIS WEEK:
Walnut Ridge Scots (3-4, 3-1) at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (6-1, 4-0)
The Scots have been in all of their City League games, upsetting West last week, and coming up short against Marion-Franklin the week before. Tomorrow, they head to Eastmoor Academy to play the Warriors in a game with big implications in the City League South, and for the Warriors, a win could clinch them a playoff spot (they are ranked # 1 in Region 10 in Division III).
Pick: Eastmoor Academy
New Albany Eagles (5-2, 3-1) at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (6-1, 4-0)
This is a MUST-win for New Albany in this "Battle of the Eagles", as a win over Big Walnut boosts their chances of playing in November after last season's disappointing exit from the playoffs. There is a 100 percent chance that the Eagles win this game, but which Eagles?
Pick: Big Walnut
Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-5, 1-3) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (5-2, 2-2)- The Mike LoParo Bowl
Last year at this game, Bradley coach Mike LoParo was the head coach on the opposite side of the field for Delaware Hayes, where he was the head coach for three seasons. Tomorrow night, LoParo is reunited with his former Pacers, on the opposite side of the field, as the Jaguars head coach.
Pick: Hilliard Bradley
Marysville Monarchs (4-3, 2-2) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (2-5, 2-2)
This will be an interesting OCC Union County rivalry, and probably the last meeting for a while, because of re-alignment in the OCC (Jerome will remain in the Cardinal Division, while Marysville's season next year will get brutal against the three-headed monster- Dublin Coffman, Hilliard Davidson, and Upper Arlington- in the OCC Central).
Pick: Marysville
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Canal Winchester Indians (5-2, 3-1) at Logan Elm Braves (7-0, 4-0)
This could have been the Upset pick of the week, and could possibly still be an upset. However, the Braves are in a very competitive computer region (12).
Pick: Canal Winchester
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (7-0, 4-0) at West Cowboys (5-2, 2-2)
An upset loss to Walnut Ridge officially proved that the Cowboys were playoff pretenders, and not playoff contenders. Region 7 is very competitive, and the Cowboys missed the lasso. The Red Devils will lasso the Cowboys out of the playoff hunt and the City League South race with a win at Magley Field.
Pick: Marion-Franklin
Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-4, 1-3) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (5-2, 3-1)
Pick: Reynoldsburg
Westland Cougars (1-7, 0-4) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (6-1, 4-0)
Why is this game even being cited? Both of these schools were on opposite ends of blowout shutouts last week (Westland losing 55-0 at Thomas Worthington; UA romped Central Crossing 76-0, outscoring the Comets 160-6 in their last 2 meetings now). This will be an easy win for the Bears, and they'll need it, because with Thing One (Hilliard Davidson) next week and Thing Two (Dublin Coffman) the week after, that loss to Tri-Valley might come back to haunt UA on Oct. 30.
Pick: Upper Arlington
Westerville Central (6-1, 3-1) at Olentangy Braves (4-3, 2-2)
Another Upset Pick of the Week? The Braves are hungry for the playoffs (ranked 11th in Region 3 this week), and would like a big upset over Central (tied with Dublin Coffman for 2nd in Region 3 this week) to make a statement.
Pick: Olentangy
Danville Blue Devils (5-2, 2-2) at Johnstown Johnnies (7-0, 4-0)
Pick: Johnstown
Licking Valley Panthers (4-3, 3-1) at Columbus Academy Vikings (5-2, 3-1)
Pick: Licking Valley
Ironton Tigers (4-3) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (6-0)
Could this be upset week? The Tigers beat the Hawks down in the Deep South of Ohio last season, before Hawks got their revenge in the playoffs en route to a State Title. Can the Tigers give the Hawks their first loss of the season, or will the Hawks stay perfect before a date with Coshocton next week?
Pick: Ironton
Grove City Greyhounds (3-4, 2-2) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (5-2, 3-1)
Pick: Gahanna
Harvest Prep Warriors (5-2, 2-2) at Liberty Union Lions (6-1, 4-0)
Before the OHSAA came down on Harvest Prep like a hammer last Wednesday, this game had playoff implications all around. But now, only Liberty Union has playoff implications in this game, and could use a win before big dates with Grandview and West Jeff to close out the season, and this will be a much needed win for the Lions.
Pick: Liberty Union
Portsmouth Sciotoville Tartans at Grove City Christian Eagles (both 4-3)
Sciotoville needs a win to keep afloat in the Division VI playoff race, as does Grove City Christian.
Pick: Sciotoville
Northland Vikings (3-4, 3-1) at Mifflin Punchers (6-1, 3-1)
Another upset pick? Well, after Beechcroft bossed Mifflin around, Northland (who made the playoffs for the first time last year) may get its shot to win at Mifflin this week.
Pick: Northland
Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (5-2, 3-0) at Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-3, 3-0)
Pick: Clinton-Massie
ALL CENTRAL OHIO GAMES:
(South Central Ohio League)
Hillsboro Indians at London Red Raiders (both 1-6, 1-2)
Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (5-2, 4-0) at Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-3, 3-0)
Miami Trace Panthers (3-4, 1-2) at Greenfield McClain Tigers (1-5, 0-4)
(Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference)
Marion Pleasant Trojans (7-0, 6-0) at River Valley Vikings (5-2, 5-1)
Marion Elgin Comets (2-5, 1-5) at Galion Northmor Golden Knights (1-6, 1-5)
Morral Ridgedale Rockets (0-7, 0-6) at Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (1-6, 1-5)
Mount Gilead Indians (4-3, 4-2) at Buckeye Valley Barons (4-3, 3-3)
Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (4-3, 4-2) at North Union Wildcats (6-1, 5-1)
(OCC Capital)
Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-5, 1-3) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (5-2, 2-2)
Watkins Memorial Warriors (3-4, 1-3) at Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (2-5, 2-2)
New Albany Eagles (5-2, 3-1) at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (6-1, 4-0)
Olentangy Orange Pioneers (5-2, 3-1) at Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-6, 0-4)
(OCC Cardinal)
Westerville North Warriors (0-7, 0-4) at Westerville South Wildcats (4-3, 3-1)
Westerville Central Warhawks (6-1, 3-1) at Olentangy Braves (4-3, 3-1)
Dublin Scioto Irish (2-5, 2-2) at Olentangy Liberty Patriots (3-4, 2-2)
Marysville Monarchs (4-3, 2-2) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (2-5, 2-2)
(OCC Central)
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (7-0, 4-0) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (6-0, 4-0)
Westland Cougars (1-6, 0-3) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (6-1, 4-0)
Thomas Worthington Cardinals (2-5, 1-3) at Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-2, 2-2)
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (2-5, 1-3) at Central Crossing Comets (0-7, 0-4)
(OCC Ohio)
Grove City Greyhounds (3-4, 2-2) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (5-2, 3-1)
Newark Wildcats (0-7, 0-4) at Pickerington Central Tigers (4-2, 4-0)
Lancaster Golden Gales (3-4, 1-3) at Pickerington North Panthers (5-2, 2-2)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-4, 1-3) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (5-2, 3-1)
(Central Catholic League)
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (3-4, 0-0) at St. Francis DeSales Stallions (3-3, 1-0)
(City League South)
Walnut Ridge Scots (3-4, 3-1) at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (6-1, 4-0)
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (7-0, 4-0) at West Cowboys (5-2, 2-2)
Briggs Bruins (3-4, 1-3) at South Bulldogs (0-7, 0-4)
Africentric Early College Nubians (1-6, 0-4) at Independence 76ers (4-3, 2-2)
(City League North)
Beechcroft Cougars (6-1, 4-0) at East Tigers (1-6, 0-4)
Northland Vikings (3-4, 3-1) at Mifflin Punchers (6-1, 3-1)
Centennial Stars (1-6, 0-3) at Brookhaven Bearcats (5-2, 4-0)
Whetstone Braves at Linden McKinley Panthers (both 1-6, 1-3)
(Mid State League Buckeye)
Canal Winchester Indians (5-2, 3-1) at Logan Elm Braves (7-0, 4-0)
Teays Valley Vikings at Hamilton Township Rangers (both 3-4, 1-3)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (5-2, 3-1) at Fairfield Union Falcons (0-7, 0-4)
Circleville Tigers (2-5, 2-2) at Bloom-Carroll Bruins (1-6, 1-3)
(Mid State League Cardinal)
Fisher Catholic Irish (1-6, 1-3) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (7-0, 4-0)
Harvest Prep Warriors (5-2, 2-2) at Liberty Union Lions (6-1, 4-0)
Berne Union Rockets (1-6, 1-3) at Millersport Lakers (0-7, 0-4)
Licking Heights Hornets (3-4, 2-2) at West Jefferson Roughriders (6-1, 3-1)
(Mid State League Ohio)
Bexley Lions (4-3, 1-3) at Heath Bulldogs (2-5, 1-3)
Granville Blue Aces (6-1, 4-0) at Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-6, 0-3)
Whitehall Yearling Rams (4-3, 2-2) at Newark Catholic Green Wave (3-4, 2-2)
Licking Valley Panthers (4-3, 3-1) at Columbus Academy Vikings (5-2, 3-1)
(Mid Buckeye Conference)
Danville Blue Devils (5-2, 2-2) at Johnstown Blue Devils (7-0, 4-0)
Utica Redskins (1-6, 0-4) at Fredericktown Freddies (4-3, 3-1)
East Knox Bulldogs (1-6, 1-3) at Loudonville Redbirds (2-5, 2-2)
Centerburg Trojans (5-2, 2-2) at Northridge Vikings (3-4, 0-4)
(Non-League Matches)
Ironton Tigers (4-3) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (6-0)
St. Charles Cardinals (2-5) at Jackson Ironmen (7-0)
Portsmouth Sciotoville Tartans at Grove City Christian Eagles (both 4-3)
Jonathan Alder Pioneers (7-0) at Logan Chieftains (1-6)
Marion Harding Presidents (3-4) at Grafton Midview Middies (6-1)
Greenville Green Wave (2-5) at Fairbanks Panthers (4-3)
Dayton Meadowdale Lions (4-3) at Madison Plains Golden Eagles (2-5)
Dayton Ponitz Career Tech Golden Panthers (1-5) at Columbus Crusaders (2-5)- at Thomas Worthington H.S.
Westfall Mustangs (5-2) at Chillicothe Zane Trace Pioneers (3-4)
Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-4) at Montpelier Locomotives (0-7)
Top 10 (plus 15) for Week 8:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (6-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (7-0)
3) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (7-0)
4) Grandview Heights Bobcats (7-0)
T-5) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (7-0)
T-5) Bishop Hartley Hawks (7-0)
7) Johnstown Johnnies (7-0)
8] Eastmoor Academy Warriors (6-1)
9) Westerville Central Warhawks (6-1)
10) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (6-1)
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11) Logan Elm Braves (7-0)
12) Marion Pleasant Trojans (7-0)
13) Granville Blue Aces (6-1)
14) Beechcroft Cougars (6-1)
15) West Jefferson Roughriders (6-1)
16) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (6-1)
17) Pickerington Central Tigers (4-2)
18] Pickerington North Panthers (5-2)
19) Liberty Union Lions (6-1)
20) New Albany Eagles (5-2)
21) North Union Wildcats (6-1)
22) Brookhaven Bearcats (5-2)
23) Mifflin Punchers (6-1)
24) Reynoldsburg Raiders (5-2)
25) Columbus Academy Vikings (5-2)
Dropped Out: West (5-2, previously # 22), Hilliard Darby (5-2, previously # 19)
Honorable Mention: West Cowboys (5-2), Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-2), Westfall Mustangs (5-2), Centerburg Trojans (5-2), Canal Winchester Indians (5-2), Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (5-2), Olentangy Braves (4-3), Marysville Monarchs (4-3), Independence 76ers (4-3), Westerville South Wildcats (4-3), Whitehall-Yearling Rams (4-3), Walnut Ridge Scots (3-4), Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (5-2), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (5-2), River Valley Vikings (5-2), Buckeye Valley Barons (4-3)
+ 15 Busters for Week 8: Hilliard Darby, Olentangy, Walnut Ridge, Olentangy Orange, River Valley, Hilliard Bradley, Canal Winchester, Amanda-Clearcreek
Top 10 Busters for Week 8: Logan Elm, Pleasant, Big Walnut, Beechcroft
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Central Ohio High School Football 2011- Week 7
This week is getting bigger, as there are High School Football Matches from Thursday to Saturday this week.
THURSDAY NIGHT GAME:
The Mayor/Headmaster Trophy
Columbus Academy Vikings (4-2, 2-1) at Bexley Lions (4-2, 1-2)
Because of Yom Kippur, this game is being played on Thursday.
This is a big rivalry between these two schools, as they compete for the Mayor (Bexley)/Headmaster (Academy) Trophy. Before moving up to Gahanna in 1968, Columbus Academy was located on the other side of Alum Creek from Bexley on Nelson Road.
Pick: Columbus Academy
BIG GAME OF THE WEEK:
Beechcroft Cougars (5-1, 3-0) at Mifflin Punchers (6-0, 3-0)
Mifflin has had pretty much an easy schedule, playing no one with more than three wins (Watkins Memorial), and off to a 6-0 start. Reality will set in for the Punchers, because the Cougars (Beechcroft) will prey on the undefeated Punchers.
Pick: Beechcroft
UPSET PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Westerville South Wildcats (3-3, 2-1) at Marysville Monarchs (4-2, 2-1)
South still owns the OCC Cardinal, despite competition this year, having already beaten crosstown rival Westerville Central. Look for Marysville to struggle against a Westerville school for the second straight week.
West Cowboys (5-1, 2-1) at Walnut Ridge Scots (2-4, 2-1)
The Cowboys have had a fairly easy ride in the City League, while Walnut Ridge has won three straight- all City League matches, after an 0-3 start. The Cowboys haven't been to the playoffs ever, and it's not going to happen this year, because of their easy wins.
Picks: Westerville South and Walnut Ridge
STREAKBUSTER ALERT:
Olentangy Liberty Patriots (2-4, 1-2) at Westerville North Warriors (0-6, 0-3)
The Warriors have lost 31 in a row, and are looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. Can they find it this week before a date with crosstown rival Westerville South next week?
Pick: Westerville North
MISMATCH OF THE WEEK:
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (5-1, 3-0) at Central Crossing Comets (0-6, 0-3)
Last year, the Bears blew the Comets off the galaxy, 84-6. The Golden Bears will inch closer to playoff contention, before they end the regular season with Thing One (Hilliard Davidson) and Thing Two (Dublin Coffman).
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (5-1, 3-0) at Columbus South Bulldogs (0-6, 0-3)
South hasn't had a winning season since 1994, and it doesn't help that they play Eastmoor this week, a team that mauled the Bulldogs 82-3 not too long ago.
Picks: Upper Arlington and Eastmoor Academy
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Elyria Catholic Panthers (2-4) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (5-0)
The Hawks, well rested after a bye, are looking to avenge a loss to Elyria Catholic last year in overtime. The Panthers are riding a four-game losing streak after a 2-0 start, and they make the long two and a half hour drive to the east side of Columbus to play the unbeaten Hawks. Can the Hawks get it done at Jack Ryan Field?
Pick: Hartley
Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-1, 2-1) at Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (6-0, 3-0)
Reality set in for Hilliard Darby as they got thumped at Upper Arlington last week, and this week doesn't get any better as they head up the road to play Dublin Coffman.
Pick: Dublin Coffman
Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (6-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-3) (at Franklin Heights H.S.)
Pick: Lima Central Catholic
Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-2) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (6-0)
Pick: Jonathan Alder
Heath Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2) at Granville Blue Aces (5-1, 3-0)
Pick: Granville
Pickerington Central Tigers (3-2, 3-0) at Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-3, 1-2)
Pick: Pickerington Central
Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-2, 2-1) at Pickerington North Panthers (5-1, 2-1)
Pick: Pickerington North
Newark Catholic Green Wave (3-3, 2-1) at Licking Valley Panthers (3-3, 2-1)
Pick: Licking Valley
SPORTS CORNER TOP 10 (+ 15) for Week 7:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (5-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (6-0)
3) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (6-0)
4) Grandview Heights Bobcats (6-0)
5) Bishop Hartley Hawks (5-0)
6) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (6-0)
7) Mifflin Punchers (6-0)
8] Johnstown Johnnies (6-0)
9) Pickerington North Panthers (5-1)
10) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (5-1)
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11) Westerville Central Warhawks (5-1)
12) Logan Elm Braves (6-0)
13) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (5-1)
14) Marion Pleasant Trojans (6-0)
15) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-2)
16) Granville Blue Aces (5-1)
17) West Jefferson Roughriders (5-1)
18] Big Walnut Golden Eagles (5-1)
19) Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-1)
20) West Cowboys (5-1)
21) Beechcroft Cougars (5-1)
22) Pickerington Central Tigers (3-2)
23) Liberty Union Lions (5-1)
24) New Albany Eagles (4-2)
25) North Union Wildcats (5-1)
Dropped Out: Bexley (15th last week; 4-2), Hilliard Bradley (21st last week; 4-2), Reynoldsburg (24th last week; 4-2), Marysville (25th last week; 4-2)
Honorable Mention: Marysville Monarchs (4-2), Bexley Lions (4-2), Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-2), Columbus Academy Vikings (4-2), Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-2), Brookhaven Bearcats (4-2), St. Francis DeSales Stallions (3-3), Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (4-2), Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (4-2), Harvest Prep Warriors (4-2), Westerville South Wildcats (3-3), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (4-2), Danville Blue Devils (4-2), Fairfield Christian Knights (5-1)
Next Week- Rivalry Week
Four Big Games of the Week Next Week: St. Francis DeSales Stallions vs. Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles, Hilliard Davidson Wildcats vs. Dublin Coffman Shamrocks, Westerville North Warriors vs. Westerville South Wildcats, and Eastmoor Academy Warriors vs. Walnut Ridge Scots
Central Ohio Games This Week:
ALL Games are on Friday, unless noted
(Mid Buckeye Conference)
Fredericktown Freddies (3-3, 2-1) at East Knox Bulldogs (1-5, 1-2)
Loudonville Redbirds (2-4, 2-1) at Centerburg Trojans (4-2, 1-2)
Northridge Vikings (3-3, 0-3) at Danville Blue Devils (4-2, 1-2)
Utica Redskins (1-5, 0-3) at Johnstown Johnnies (6-0, 3-0)
(Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference)
Marion Pleasant Trojans (6-0, 5-0) at Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (4-2, 4-1)
Morral Ridgedale Rockets at Galion Northmor Golden Knights (both 0-6, 0-5)
River Valley Vikings (4-2, 4-1) at Mount Gilead Indians (4-2, 3-2)
North Union Wildcats (5-1, 4-1) at Elgin Comets (2-4, 1-4)
Buckeye Valley Barons (3-3, 2-3) at Sparta Highland Fighting Scots
(South Central Ohio League)
Hillsboro Indians (0-6, 0-2) at Madison Plains Golden Eagles
London Red Raiders at Miami Trace Panthers (2-4, 1-1)
Greenfield McClain Tigers (1-5, 0-3) at Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (4-2, 3-0)
(OCC Ohio)
Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-2, 2-1) at Pickerington North Panthers (5-1, 2-1)
Pickerington Central Tigers (3-2, 3-0) at Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-3, 1-2)
Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-2, 2-1) at Lancaster Golden Gales (3-3, 1-2)
Grove City Greyhounds (2-4, 1-2) at Newark Wildcats (0-6, 0-3)
(OCC Central)
Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-1, 2-1) at Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (6-0, 3-0)
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (5-0, 3-0) at Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (2-4, 1-2)
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (5-1, 3-0) at Central Crossing Comets (0-6, 0-3)
Westland Cougars at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (both 1-5, 0-3)
(OCC Cardinal)
Westerville South Wildcats (3-3, 2-1) at Marysville Monarchs (4-2, 2-1)
Olentangy Braves (3-3, 2-1) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (2-4, 2-1)
Westerville Central Warhawks (5-1, 2-1) at Dublin Scioto Irish (2-4, 1-2)
Olentangy Liberty Patriots (2-4, 1-2) at Westerville North Warriors (0-6, 0-3)
(OCC Capital)
Big Walnut Golden Eagles (5-1, 3-0) at Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-4, 1-2)
Watkins Memorial Warriors (3-3, 1-2) at Olentangy Orange Pioneers (4-2, 2-1)
Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (2-4, 2-1) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-2, 1-2)
Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-5, 0-3) at New Albany Eagles (4-2, 2-1)
(City League North)
Beechcroft Cougars (5-1, 3-0) at Mifflin Punchers (6-0, 3-0)
East Tigers (1-5, 0-3) at Whetstone Braves (0-6, 0-3)
Brookhaven Bearcats (4-2, 3-0) at Linden McKinley Panthers (1-5, 1-2)
Centennial Stars (1-5, 0-3) at Northland Vikings (2-4, 2-1)
(City League South)
Independence 76ers at Briggs Bruins (both 3-3, 1-2)
West Cowboys (5-1, 2-1) at Walnut Ridge Scots (2-4, 2-1)
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (6-0, 3-0) at Africentric Early College Nubians (1-5, 0-3)
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (5-1, 3-0) at Columbus South Bulldogs (0-6, 0-3)
(Mid State League Cardinal)
West Jefferson Roughriders (5-1, 2-1) at Harvest Prep Warriors (4-2, 1-2)
Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish (1-5, 1-2) at Liberty Union Lions (5-1, 3-0)
Millersport Lakers (0-6, 0-3) at Licking Heights Hornets (2-4, 1-2)
Grandview Heights Bobcats (6-0, 3-0) at Berne Union Rockets
(Mid State League Ohio)
Columbus Academy Vikings (4-2, 2-1) at Bexley Lions (4-2, 1-2)- THURSDAY
Heath Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2) at Granville Blue Aces (5-1, 3-0)
Whitehall-Yearling Rams (3-3, 1-2) at Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-5, 0-3)
Newark Catholic Green Wave at Licking Valley Panthers (both 3-3, 2-1)
(Mid State League Buckeye)
Hamilton Township Rangers (3-3, 1-2) at Canal Winchester Indians (4-2, 2-1)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (5-1, 3-0) at Teays Valley Vikings
Bloom-Carroll Bruins (1-5, 1-2) at Logan Elm Braves (6-0, 3-0)
Fairfield Union Falcons at Circleville Tigers
(Independents and Non-League Games)
St. Charles Cardinals (2-4) at Canal Fulton Northwest (4-2)
Elyria Catholic Panthers (2-4) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (5-0)
Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (6-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-3) at Franklin Heights H.S.
Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-2) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (6-0)
Fairbanks Panthers (5-1) at Upper Scioto Valley Rams (1-5)
Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish (6-0) at Marion Harding Presidents (2-4)
Fayetteville-Perry Rockets (1-5) at Fairfield Christian Knights (5-1)
King City Villanova (Ontario) at Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (2-4)- SATURDAY
BREAKING NEWS: Harvest Prep is INELIGIBLE for Postseason Play for both this season and next season for football and both boys and girls basketball, after the Ohio High School Athletic Association ruled on its verdict this year for failing to meet OHSAA bylaws and regulations, especially in the four areas of academics, transfers, recruiting, and administration. ALL of Harvest Prep's teams are ineligible for postseason play this year, and the Boys Basketball Team will forfeit ALL of its wins from last season. From the 2013-14 to 2015-16 school years, Harvest Prep will be on probation.
THURSDAY NIGHT GAME:
The Mayor/Headmaster Trophy
Columbus Academy Vikings (4-2, 2-1) at Bexley Lions (4-2, 1-2)
Because of Yom Kippur, this game is being played on Thursday.
This is a big rivalry between these two schools, as they compete for the Mayor (Bexley)/Headmaster (Academy) Trophy. Before moving up to Gahanna in 1968, Columbus Academy was located on the other side of Alum Creek from Bexley on Nelson Road.
Pick: Columbus Academy
BIG GAME OF THE WEEK:
Beechcroft Cougars (5-1, 3-0) at Mifflin Punchers (6-0, 3-0)
Mifflin has had pretty much an easy schedule, playing no one with more than three wins (Watkins Memorial), and off to a 6-0 start. Reality will set in for the Punchers, because the Cougars (Beechcroft) will prey on the undefeated Punchers.
Pick: Beechcroft
UPSET PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Westerville South Wildcats (3-3, 2-1) at Marysville Monarchs (4-2, 2-1)
South still owns the OCC Cardinal, despite competition this year, having already beaten crosstown rival Westerville Central. Look for Marysville to struggle against a Westerville school for the second straight week.
West Cowboys (5-1, 2-1) at Walnut Ridge Scots (2-4, 2-1)
The Cowboys have had a fairly easy ride in the City League, while Walnut Ridge has won three straight- all City League matches, after an 0-3 start. The Cowboys haven't been to the playoffs ever, and it's not going to happen this year, because of their easy wins.
Picks: Westerville South and Walnut Ridge
STREAKBUSTER ALERT:
Olentangy Liberty Patriots (2-4, 1-2) at Westerville North Warriors (0-6, 0-3)
The Warriors have lost 31 in a row, and are looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. Can they find it this week before a date with crosstown rival Westerville South next week?
Pick: Westerville North
MISMATCH OF THE WEEK:
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (5-1, 3-0) at Central Crossing Comets (0-6, 0-3)
Last year, the Bears blew the Comets off the galaxy, 84-6. The Golden Bears will inch closer to playoff contention, before they end the regular season with Thing One (Hilliard Davidson) and Thing Two (Dublin Coffman).
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (5-1, 3-0) at Columbus South Bulldogs (0-6, 0-3)
South hasn't had a winning season since 1994, and it doesn't help that they play Eastmoor this week, a team that mauled the Bulldogs 82-3 not too long ago.
Picks: Upper Arlington and Eastmoor Academy
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Elyria Catholic Panthers (2-4) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (5-0)
The Hawks, well rested after a bye, are looking to avenge a loss to Elyria Catholic last year in overtime. The Panthers are riding a four-game losing streak after a 2-0 start, and they make the long two and a half hour drive to the east side of Columbus to play the unbeaten Hawks. Can the Hawks get it done at Jack Ryan Field?
Pick: Hartley
Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-1, 2-1) at Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (6-0, 3-0)
Reality set in for Hilliard Darby as they got thumped at Upper Arlington last week, and this week doesn't get any better as they head up the road to play Dublin Coffman.
Pick: Dublin Coffman
Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (6-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-3) (at Franklin Heights H.S.)
Pick: Lima Central Catholic
Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-2) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (6-0)
Pick: Jonathan Alder
Heath Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2) at Granville Blue Aces (5-1, 3-0)
Pick: Granville
Pickerington Central Tigers (3-2, 3-0) at Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-3, 1-2)
Pick: Pickerington Central
Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-2, 2-1) at Pickerington North Panthers (5-1, 2-1)
Pick: Pickerington North
Newark Catholic Green Wave (3-3, 2-1) at Licking Valley Panthers (3-3, 2-1)
Pick: Licking Valley
SPORTS CORNER TOP 10 (+ 15) for Week 7:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (5-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (6-0)
3) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (6-0)
4) Grandview Heights Bobcats (6-0)
5) Bishop Hartley Hawks (5-0)
6) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (6-0)
7) Mifflin Punchers (6-0)
8] Johnstown Johnnies (6-0)
9) Pickerington North Panthers (5-1)
10) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (5-1)
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11) Westerville Central Warhawks (5-1)
12) Logan Elm Braves (6-0)
13) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (5-1)
14) Marion Pleasant Trojans (6-0)
15) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-2)
16) Granville Blue Aces (5-1)
17) West Jefferson Roughriders (5-1)
18] Big Walnut Golden Eagles (5-1)
19) Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-1)
20) West Cowboys (5-1)
21) Beechcroft Cougars (5-1)
22) Pickerington Central Tigers (3-2)
23) Liberty Union Lions (5-1)
24) New Albany Eagles (4-2)
25) North Union Wildcats (5-1)
Dropped Out: Bexley (15th last week; 4-2), Hilliard Bradley (21st last week; 4-2), Reynoldsburg (24th last week; 4-2), Marysville (25th last week; 4-2)
Honorable Mention: Marysville Monarchs (4-2), Bexley Lions (4-2), Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-2), Columbus Academy Vikings (4-2), Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-2), Brookhaven Bearcats (4-2), St. Francis DeSales Stallions (3-3), Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (4-2), Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (4-2), Harvest Prep Warriors (4-2), Westerville South Wildcats (3-3), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (4-2), Danville Blue Devils (4-2), Fairfield Christian Knights (5-1)
Next Week- Rivalry Week
Four Big Games of the Week Next Week: St. Francis DeSales Stallions vs. Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles, Hilliard Davidson Wildcats vs. Dublin Coffman Shamrocks, Westerville North Warriors vs. Westerville South Wildcats, and Eastmoor Academy Warriors vs. Walnut Ridge Scots
Central Ohio Games This Week:
ALL Games are on Friday, unless noted
(Mid Buckeye Conference)
Fredericktown Freddies (3-3, 2-1) at East Knox Bulldogs (1-5, 1-2)
Loudonville Redbirds (2-4, 2-1) at Centerburg Trojans (4-2, 1-2)
Northridge Vikings (3-3, 0-3) at Danville Blue Devils (4-2, 1-2)
Utica Redskins (1-5, 0-3) at Johnstown Johnnies (6-0, 3-0)
(Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference)
Marion Pleasant Trojans (6-0, 5-0) at Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (4-2, 4-1)
Morral Ridgedale Rockets at Galion Northmor Golden Knights (both 0-6, 0-5)
River Valley Vikings (4-2, 4-1) at Mount Gilead Indians (4-2, 3-2)
North Union Wildcats (5-1, 4-1) at Elgin Comets (2-4, 1-4)
Buckeye Valley Barons (3-3, 2-3) at Sparta Highland Fighting Scots
(South Central Ohio League)
Hillsboro Indians (0-6, 0-2) at Madison Plains Golden Eagles
London Red Raiders at Miami Trace Panthers (2-4, 1-1)
Greenfield McClain Tigers (1-5, 0-3) at Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (4-2, 3-0)
(OCC Ohio)
Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-2, 2-1) at Pickerington North Panthers (5-1, 2-1)
Pickerington Central Tigers (3-2, 3-0) at Groveport Madison Cruisers (3-3, 1-2)
Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-2, 2-1) at Lancaster Golden Gales (3-3, 1-2)
Grove City Greyhounds (2-4, 1-2) at Newark Wildcats (0-6, 0-3)
(OCC Central)
Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-1, 2-1) at Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (6-0, 3-0)
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (5-0, 3-0) at Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (2-4, 1-2)
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (5-1, 3-0) at Central Crossing Comets (0-6, 0-3)
Westland Cougars at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (both 1-5, 0-3)
(OCC Cardinal)
Westerville South Wildcats (3-3, 2-1) at Marysville Monarchs (4-2, 2-1)
Olentangy Braves (3-3, 2-1) at Dublin Jerome Celtics (2-4, 2-1)
Westerville Central Warhawks (5-1, 2-1) at Dublin Scioto Irish (2-4, 1-2)
Olentangy Liberty Patriots (2-4, 1-2) at Westerville North Warriors (0-6, 0-3)
(OCC Capital)
Big Walnut Golden Eagles (5-1, 3-0) at Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-4, 1-2)
Watkins Memorial Warriors (3-3, 1-2) at Olentangy Orange Pioneers (4-2, 2-1)
Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (2-4, 2-1) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-2, 1-2)
Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-5, 0-3) at New Albany Eagles (4-2, 2-1)
(City League North)
Beechcroft Cougars (5-1, 3-0) at Mifflin Punchers (6-0, 3-0)
East Tigers (1-5, 0-3) at Whetstone Braves (0-6, 0-3)
Brookhaven Bearcats (4-2, 3-0) at Linden McKinley Panthers (1-5, 1-2)
Centennial Stars (1-5, 0-3) at Northland Vikings (2-4, 2-1)
(City League South)
Independence 76ers at Briggs Bruins (both 3-3, 1-2)
West Cowboys (5-1, 2-1) at Walnut Ridge Scots (2-4, 2-1)
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (6-0, 3-0) at Africentric Early College Nubians (1-5, 0-3)
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (5-1, 3-0) at Columbus South Bulldogs (0-6, 0-3)
(Mid State League Cardinal)
West Jefferson Roughriders (5-1, 2-1) at Harvest Prep Warriors (4-2, 1-2)
Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish (1-5, 1-2) at Liberty Union Lions (5-1, 3-0)
Millersport Lakers (0-6, 0-3) at Licking Heights Hornets (2-4, 1-2)
Grandview Heights Bobcats (6-0, 3-0) at Berne Union Rockets
(Mid State League Ohio)
Columbus Academy Vikings (4-2, 2-1) at Bexley Lions (4-2, 1-2)- THURSDAY
Heath Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2) at Granville Blue Aces (5-1, 3-0)
Whitehall-Yearling Rams (3-3, 1-2) at Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-5, 0-3)
Newark Catholic Green Wave at Licking Valley Panthers (both 3-3, 2-1)
(Mid State League Buckeye)
Hamilton Township Rangers (3-3, 1-2) at Canal Winchester Indians (4-2, 2-1)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (5-1, 3-0) at Teays Valley Vikings
Bloom-Carroll Bruins (1-5, 1-2) at Logan Elm Braves (6-0, 3-0)
Fairfield Union Falcons at Circleville Tigers
(Independents and Non-League Games)
St. Charles Cardinals (2-4) at Canal Fulton Northwest (4-2)
Elyria Catholic Panthers (2-4) at Bishop Hartley Hawks (5-0)
Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (6-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-3) at Franklin Heights H.S.
Washington Court House Blue Lions (4-2) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (6-0)
Fairbanks Panthers (5-1) at Upper Scioto Valley Rams (1-5)
Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish (6-0) at Marion Harding Presidents (2-4)
Fayetteville-Perry Rockets (1-5) at Fairfield Christian Knights (5-1)
King City Villanova (Ontario) at Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (2-4)- SATURDAY
BREAKING NEWS: Harvest Prep is INELIGIBLE for Postseason Play for both this season and next season for football and both boys and girls basketball, after the Ohio High School Athletic Association ruled on its verdict this year for failing to meet OHSAA bylaws and regulations, especially in the four areas of academics, transfers, recruiting, and administration. ALL of Harvest Prep's teams are ineligible for postseason play this year, and the Boys Basketball Team will forfeit ALL of its wins from last season. From the 2013-14 to 2015-16 school years, Harvest Prep will be on probation.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Central Ohio High School Football 2011- Week 6
The season is more than halfway over, and as the saying goes, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." There are a lot of big games happening this weekend in Central Ohio.
SPORTS CORNER TOP 10 (plus 15) for Week 6:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (4-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (5-0)
3) Bishop Hartley Hawks (5-0)
4) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (5-0)
5) Grandview Heights Bobcats (5-0)
6) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (5-0)
7) Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-0)
8] Mifflin Punchers (5-0)
9) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-1)
10) Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (5-0)
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11) Pickerington North Panthers (4-1)
12) New Albany Eagles (4-1)
13) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (4-1)
14) Logan Elm Braves (5-0)
15) Bexley Lions (4-1)
16) Westerville Central Warhawks (4-1)
17) Marion Pleasant Trojans (5-0)
18] West Jefferson Roughriders (4-1)
19) Granville Blue Aces (4-1)
20) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (4-1)
21) Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-1)
22) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (4-1)
23) West Cowboys (4-1)
24) Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-1)
25) Marysville Monarchs (4-1)
DROPPED OUT: Canal Winchester Indians (3-2, previously 11th), Fairfield Christian Knights (4-1, previously 22nd)
HONORABLE MENTION: Fairfield Christian Knights (4-1), Columbus Academy Vikings (4-1), Beechcroft Cougars (4-1), Centerburg Trojans (4-1), Harvest Prep Warriors (4-1), Westerville South Wildcats (3-2), Hamilton Township Rangers (3-2), Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-2), Pickerington Central Tigers (2-2), Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (3-2), Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (4-1), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (3-2), Fredericktown Freddies (3-2)
BIG GAME THIS WEEK:
Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-0, 2-0) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (4-1, 2-0)
Friday Night will be a big night at the Marv, as this game has the biggest playoff implications. The loser of this game will pretty much be out of the playoffs, as both schools have yet to play the one-two punch of Hilliard Davidson and Dublin Coffman. The Golden Bears are a lackluster performance in Zanesville away from this being a battle of the unbeatens. The Golden Bears will look to claw the Panthers and prevent Hilliard from taking all three of its schools to the playoffs, as for that....
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-1, 1-1) at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (4-1, 2-0)
...Hilliard Bradley will have their hands full as the Jags travel up to Sunbury to play Big Walnut. This won't be an easy task for the Jaguars, who look to stay in the Division I playoff hunt.
Picks: Upper Arlington and Big Walnut
Pickerington North Panthers (4-1, 1-1) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-1, 2-0)
Who have the Raiders played? As opposed to whom the Panthers have played (Watterson, Pickerington Central among schools). The Panthers experience and schedule will be too much for Reynoldsburg to overcome as the Panthers look to get back to their winning ways after a tough loss to their crosstown rivals, Pick Central.
Pick: Pickerington North
Pickerington Central Tigers (2-2, 2-0) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-1, 2-0)
Pick: Pickerington Central
Marysville Monarchs (4-1, 2-0) at Westerville Central Warhawks (4-1, 1-1)
The Warhawks are still looking for their first playoff appearance and first winning season. The Monarchs are going to be tough to beat.
Pick: Marysville
Licking Heights Hornets (2-3, 1-1) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (5-0, 2-0)
Grandview is tough to beat, but Licking Heights gave Harvest Prep their first loss a couple weeks ago.
Pick: Grandview
Hamilton Township Rangers (3-2, 1-1) at Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (4-1, 2-0)
Pick: Amanda-Clearcreek
Ironton Tigers (4-1) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (5-0)
Two of the state's toughest defenses converge in Plain City for a great non-league contest.
Pick: Ironton
New Albany Eagles (4-1, 2-0) at Olentangy Orange Pioneers (3-2, 1-1)
Pick: New Albany
River Valley Vikings at North Union Wildcats (both 4-1, 3-1)
Pick: North Union
Granville Blue Aces (4-1, 2-0) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (3-2, 1-1)
Pick: Granville
Whetstone Braves (0-5, 0-2) at Brookhaven Bearcats (3-2, 2-0)
Pick: Brookhaven
STREAKBUSTER ALERT:
St. Francis DeSales Stallions at St. Charles Cardinals (both 2-3)
DeSales, Watterson, and St. Charles all with -.500 records at the mid-way point of the season? Sacrilege? When was the last time DeSales missed the playoffs? 1994. When was the last time that DeSales lost to St. Charles? 1976. Yes, 1976. That is 34 straight DeSales wins over St. Charles. Could it be 35, or will the boys of St. Charles finally get a win?
Pick: DeSales
STREAKBUSTER ALERT:
Westerville North Warriors (0-5, 0-2) at Dublin Scioto Irish (1-4, 0-2)
Pick: Dublin Scioto
SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS BIG GAME/UPSET PICK:
Bexley Lions (4-1, 1-1) at Newark Catholic Green Wave (2-3, 1-1)- at Newark H.S.
Pick: Newark Catholic
UPSET PICK:
Fredericktown Freddies (3-2, 1-1) at Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (5-0, 2-0)
PICK: Fredericktown
ALL CENTRAL OHIO GAMES THIS WEEKEND:
(Mid State League Buckeye)
Hamilton Township Rangers (3-2, 1-1) at Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (4-1, 2-0)
Canal Winchester Indians (3-2, 1-1) at Bloom-Carroll Bruins (1-4, 1-1)
Logan Elm Braves (5-0, 2-0) at Fairfield Union Falcons (0-5, 0-2)
Circleville Tigers (0-5, 0-2) at Teays Valley Vikings (2-3, 1-1)
(Mid State League Cardinal)
Licking Heights Hornets (2-3, 1-1) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (5-0, 2-0)
Liberty Union Lions (4-1, 2-0) at Berne Union Rockets (1-4, 1-1)
Millersport Lakers (0-5, 0-2) at West Jefferson Roughriders (4-1, 1-1)
SATURDAY: Harvest Prep Warriors (4-1, 1-1) at Fisher Catholic Irish (0-5, 0-4) (at Lancaster H.S.)
(Mid State League Ohio)
Granville Blue Aces (4-1, 2-0) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (3-2, 1-1)
Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-4, 0-2) at Licking Valley Panthers (2-3, 1-1)
Columbus Academy Vikings (4-1, 2-0) at Heath Bulldogs (1-4, 0-2)
SATURDAY: Bexley Lions (4-1, 1-1) at Newark Catholic Green Wave (2-3, 1-1) (at Newark H.S.)
(Mid Buckeye Conference)
Utica Redskins (2-3, 2-0) at Loudonville Red Birds (1-4, 1-1)
Fredericktown Freddies (3-2, 2-0) at Johnstown Johnnies (5-0, 2-0)
East Knox Bulldogs (0-5, 0-2) at Northridge Vikings (3-2, 0-2)
Centerburg Trojans (4-1, 1-1) at Danville Blue Devils (3-2, 0-2)
(Mid Ohio Athletic Conference)
Galion Northmor Golden Knights (0-5, 0-4) at Buckeye Valley Barons (2-3, 1-3)
Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (2-3, 2-2) at Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (3-2, 2-2)
Marion River Valley Vikings (4-1, 3-1) at North Union Wildcats (4-1, 3-1)
Mount Gilead Indians (4-1, 3-1) at Marion Pleasant Trojans (5-0, 4-0)
Marion Elgin Comets (1-4, 0-4) at Morral Ridgedale Rockets (0-5, 0-4)
(South Central Ohio League)
Madison Plains Golden Eagles (2-3, 1-1) at Miami Trace Panthers (1-4, 0-1)
London Red Raiders (1-4, 1-0) at Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (3-2, 2-0)
(Central Catholic League)
St. Francis DeSales Stallions at St. Charles Cardinals (both 2-3)
(Ohio Capital Conference- Capital Division)
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-1, 1-1) at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (4-1, 2-0)
New Albany Eagles (4-1, 2-0) at Olentangy Orange Pioneers (3-2, 1-1)
Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-3, 1-1) at Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-3, 0-2)
Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-4, 0-2) at Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (1-4, 1-1)
(Ohio Capital Conference- Cardinal Division)
Marysville Monarchs (4-1, 2-0) at Westerville Central Warhawks (4-1, 1-1)
Dublin Jerome Celtics (1-4, 1-1) at Westerville South Wildcats (3-2, 2-0)
Olentangy Liberty Patriots at Olentangy Braves (both 2-3, 1-1)
Westerville North Warriors (0-5, 0-2) at Dublin Scioto Irish (1-4, 0-2)
(Ohio Capital Conference- Central Division)
Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-0, 2-0) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (4-1, 2-0)
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (5-0, 2-0) at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1-4, 0-2)
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves at Westland Cougars (both 1-4, 0-2)
Central Crossing Comets (0-5, 0-2) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (4-0, 2-0)
(Ohio Capital Conference- Ohio Division)
Pickerington North Panthers (4-1, 1-1) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-1, 2-0)
Pickerington Central Tigers (2-2, 2-0) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-1, 2-0)
Lancaster Golden Gales (2-3, 0-2) at Grove City Greyhounds (2-3, 1-1)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-3, 0-1) at Newark Wildcats (0-5, 0-2)
(City League- South Division)
Walnut Ridge Scots (2-3, 2-0) at Marion-Franklin Red Devils (5-0, 2-0)
West Cowboys (4-1, 1-1) at Africentric Nubians (1-4, 0-2)
Briggs Bruins (3-2, 1-1) at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (4-1, 2-0)
Columbus South Bulldogs (0-5, 0-4) at Independence 76ers (2-3, 0-2)
(City League- North Division)
Whetstone Braves (0-5, 0-2) at Brookhaven Bearcats (3-2, 2-0)
East Tigers (1-4, 0-2) at Northland Vikings (1-4, 1-1)
Beechcroft Cougars (4-1, 2-0) at Linden McKinley Panthers (1-4, 1-1)
Mifflin Punchers (5-0, 2-0) at Centennial Stars (1-4, 0-2)
(Independents and Non-League)
Greenville Green Wave (1-4) at Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (at Hagely Field) (2-3)
Ironton Tigers (4-1) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (5-0)
Columbus Crusaders at Cincinnati College Preperatory Academy Lions- SATURDAY
Fairfield Christian Knights (4-1) at Hemlock Miller- SATURDAY
Wheeling Linsly School (WV) Cadets (4-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-2) (at Hilliard Bradley H.S.)
Vermillion at Marion Harding Presidents (2-3)
Westfall Mustangs at Bainbridge Paint Valley Bearcats
Grove City Christian Eagles (2-3) at Ashland (KY) Fairview
SPORTS CORNER TOP 10 (plus 15) for Week 6:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (4-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (5-0)
3) Bishop Hartley Hawks (5-0)
4) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (5-0)
5) Grandview Heights Bobcats (5-0)
6) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (5-0)
7) Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-0)
8] Mifflin Punchers (5-0)
9) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-1)
10) Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (5-0)
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11) Pickerington North Panthers (4-1)
12) New Albany Eagles (4-1)
13) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (4-1)
14) Logan Elm Braves (5-0)
15) Bexley Lions (4-1)
16) Westerville Central Warhawks (4-1)
17) Marion Pleasant Trojans (5-0)
18] West Jefferson Roughriders (4-1)
19) Granville Blue Aces (4-1)
20) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (4-1)
21) Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-1)
22) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (4-1)
23) West Cowboys (4-1)
24) Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-1)
25) Marysville Monarchs (4-1)
DROPPED OUT: Canal Winchester Indians (3-2, previously 11th), Fairfield Christian Knights (4-1, previously 22nd)
HONORABLE MENTION: Fairfield Christian Knights (4-1), Columbus Academy Vikings (4-1), Beechcroft Cougars (4-1), Centerburg Trojans (4-1), Harvest Prep Warriors (4-1), Westerville South Wildcats (3-2), Hamilton Township Rangers (3-2), Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-2), Pickerington Central Tigers (2-2), Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (3-2), Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (4-1), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (3-2), Fredericktown Freddies (3-2)
BIG GAME THIS WEEK:
Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-0, 2-0) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (4-1, 2-0)
Friday Night will be a big night at the Marv, as this game has the biggest playoff implications. The loser of this game will pretty much be out of the playoffs, as both schools have yet to play the one-two punch of Hilliard Davidson and Dublin Coffman. The Golden Bears are a lackluster performance in Zanesville away from this being a battle of the unbeatens. The Golden Bears will look to claw the Panthers and prevent Hilliard from taking all three of its schools to the playoffs, as for that....
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-1, 1-1) at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (4-1, 2-0)
...Hilliard Bradley will have their hands full as the Jags travel up to Sunbury to play Big Walnut. This won't be an easy task for the Jaguars, who look to stay in the Division I playoff hunt.
Picks: Upper Arlington and Big Walnut
Pickerington North Panthers (4-1, 1-1) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-1, 2-0)
Who have the Raiders played? As opposed to whom the Panthers have played (Watterson, Pickerington Central among schools). The Panthers experience and schedule will be too much for Reynoldsburg to overcome as the Panthers look to get back to their winning ways after a tough loss to their crosstown rivals, Pick Central.
Pick: Pickerington North
Pickerington Central Tigers (2-2, 2-0) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-1, 2-0)
Pick: Pickerington Central
Marysville Monarchs (4-1, 2-0) at Westerville Central Warhawks (4-1, 1-1)
The Warhawks are still looking for their first playoff appearance and first winning season. The Monarchs are going to be tough to beat.
Pick: Marysville
Licking Heights Hornets (2-3, 1-1) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (5-0, 2-0)
Grandview is tough to beat, but Licking Heights gave Harvest Prep their first loss a couple weeks ago.
Pick: Grandview
Hamilton Township Rangers (3-2, 1-1) at Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (4-1, 2-0)
Pick: Amanda-Clearcreek
Ironton Tigers (4-1) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (5-0)
Two of the state's toughest defenses converge in Plain City for a great non-league contest.
Pick: Ironton
New Albany Eagles (4-1, 2-0) at Olentangy Orange Pioneers (3-2, 1-1)
Pick: New Albany
River Valley Vikings at North Union Wildcats (both 4-1, 3-1)
Pick: North Union
Granville Blue Aces (4-1, 2-0) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (3-2, 1-1)
Pick: Granville
Whetstone Braves (0-5, 0-2) at Brookhaven Bearcats (3-2, 2-0)
Pick: Brookhaven
STREAKBUSTER ALERT:
St. Francis DeSales Stallions at St. Charles Cardinals (both 2-3)
DeSales, Watterson, and St. Charles all with -.500 records at the mid-way point of the season? Sacrilege? When was the last time DeSales missed the playoffs? 1994. When was the last time that DeSales lost to St. Charles? 1976. Yes, 1976. That is 34 straight DeSales wins over St. Charles. Could it be 35, or will the boys of St. Charles finally get a win?
Pick: DeSales
STREAKBUSTER ALERT:
Westerville North Warriors (0-5, 0-2) at Dublin Scioto Irish (1-4, 0-2)
Pick: Dublin Scioto
SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS BIG GAME/UPSET PICK:
Bexley Lions (4-1, 1-1) at Newark Catholic Green Wave (2-3, 1-1)- at Newark H.S.
Pick: Newark Catholic
UPSET PICK:
Fredericktown Freddies (3-2, 1-1) at Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (5-0, 2-0)
PICK: Fredericktown
ALL CENTRAL OHIO GAMES THIS WEEKEND:
(Mid State League Buckeye)
Hamilton Township Rangers (3-2, 1-1) at Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (4-1, 2-0)
Canal Winchester Indians (3-2, 1-1) at Bloom-Carroll Bruins (1-4, 1-1)
Logan Elm Braves (5-0, 2-0) at Fairfield Union Falcons (0-5, 0-2)
Circleville Tigers (0-5, 0-2) at Teays Valley Vikings (2-3, 1-1)
(Mid State League Cardinal)
Licking Heights Hornets (2-3, 1-1) at Grandview Heights Bobcats (5-0, 2-0)
Liberty Union Lions (4-1, 2-0) at Berne Union Rockets (1-4, 1-1)
Millersport Lakers (0-5, 0-2) at West Jefferson Roughriders (4-1, 1-1)
SATURDAY: Harvest Prep Warriors (4-1, 1-1) at Fisher Catholic Irish (0-5, 0-4) (at Lancaster H.S.)
(Mid State League Ohio)
Granville Blue Aces (4-1, 2-0) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (3-2, 1-1)
Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-4, 0-2) at Licking Valley Panthers (2-3, 1-1)
Columbus Academy Vikings (4-1, 2-0) at Heath Bulldogs (1-4, 0-2)
SATURDAY: Bexley Lions (4-1, 1-1) at Newark Catholic Green Wave (2-3, 1-1) (at Newark H.S.)
(Mid Buckeye Conference)
Utica Redskins (2-3, 2-0) at Loudonville Red Birds (1-4, 1-1)
Fredericktown Freddies (3-2, 2-0) at Johnstown Johnnies (5-0, 2-0)
East Knox Bulldogs (0-5, 0-2) at Northridge Vikings (3-2, 0-2)
Centerburg Trojans (4-1, 1-1) at Danville Blue Devils (3-2, 0-2)
(Mid Ohio Athletic Conference)
Galion Northmor Golden Knights (0-5, 0-4) at Buckeye Valley Barons (2-3, 1-3)
Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (2-3, 2-2) at Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (3-2, 2-2)
Marion River Valley Vikings (4-1, 3-1) at North Union Wildcats (4-1, 3-1)
Mount Gilead Indians (4-1, 3-1) at Marion Pleasant Trojans (5-0, 4-0)
Marion Elgin Comets (1-4, 0-4) at Morral Ridgedale Rockets (0-5, 0-4)
(South Central Ohio League)
Madison Plains Golden Eagles (2-3, 1-1) at Miami Trace Panthers (1-4, 0-1)
London Red Raiders (1-4, 1-0) at Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (3-2, 2-0)
(Central Catholic League)
St. Francis DeSales Stallions at St. Charles Cardinals (both 2-3)
(Ohio Capital Conference- Capital Division)
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (4-1, 1-1) at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (4-1, 2-0)
New Albany Eagles (4-1, 2-0) at Olentangy Orange Pioneers (3-2, 1-1)
Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-3, 1-1) at Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-3, 0-2)
Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-4, 0-2) at Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (1-4, 1-1)
(Ohio Capital Conference- Cardinal Division)
Marysville Monarchs (4-1, 2-0) at Westerville Central Warhawks (4-1, 1-1)
Dublin Jerome Celtics (1-4, 1-1) at Westerville South Wildcats (3-2, 2-0)
Olentangy Liberty Patriots at Olentangy Braves (both 2-3, 1-1)
Westerville North Warriors (0-5, 0-2) at Dublin Scioto Irish (1-4, 0-2)
(Ohio Capital Conference- Central Division)
Hilliard Darby Panthers (5-0, 2-0) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (4-1, 2-0)
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (5-0, 2-0) at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1-4, 0-2)
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves at Westland Cougars (both 1-4, 0-2)
Central Crossing Comets (0-5, 0-2) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (4-0, 2-0)
(Ohio Capital Conference- Ohio Division)
Pickerington North Panthers (4-1, 1-1) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (4-1, 2-0)
Pickerington Central Tigers (2-2, 2-0) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (4-1, 2-0)
Lancaster Golden Gales (2-3, 0-2) at Grove City Greyhounds (2-3, 1-1)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-3, 0-1) at Newark Wildcats (0-5, 0-2)
(City League- South Division)
Walnut Ridge Scots (2-3, 2-0) at Marion-Franklin Red Devils (5-0, 2-0)
West Cowboys (4-1, 1-1) at Africentric Nubians (1-4, 0-2)
Briggs Bruins (3-2, 1-1) at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (4-1, 2-0)
Columbus South Bulldogs (0-5, 0-4) at Independence 76ers (2-3, 0-2)
(City League- North Division)
Whetstone Braves (0-5, 0-2) at Brookhaven Bearcats (3-2, 2-0)
East Tigers (1-4, 0-2) at Northland Vikings (1-4, 1-1)
Beechcroft Cougars (4-1, 2-0) at Linden McKinley Panthers (1-4, 1-1)
Mifflin Punchers (5-0, 2-0) at Centennial Stars (1-4, 0-2)
(Independents and Non-League)
Greenville Green Wave (1-4) at Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (at Hagely Field) (2-3)
Ironton Tigers (4-1) at Jonathan Alder Pioneers (5-0)
Columbus Crusaders at Cincinnati College Preperatory Academy Lions- SATURDAY
Fairfield Christian Knights (4-1) at Hemlock Miller- SATURDAY
Wheeling Linsly School (WV) Cadets (4-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (3-2) (at Hilliard Bradley H.S.)
Vermillion at Marion Harding Presidents (2-3)
Westfall Mustangs at Bainbridge Paint Valley Bearcats
Grove City Christian Eagles (2-3) at Ashland (KY) Fairview
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
High School Football: 2011, Week 5
The high school football season is almost halfway done as the midpoint of the ten-week season takes place this weekend. League play is underway for most leagues.
The BIGGEST Game of the Week/Co-UPSET Pick of the Week/Rivalry Game of the Week:
The Battle of Pickerington: North Panthers (4-0, 1-0) at Central Tigers (1-2, 1-0)
(Other) UPSET Pick of the Week:
The Battle of Westerville, Part 2: Central Warhawks (3-1, 0-1) at North Warriors (0-4, 0-1)
Jeopardy! Question: Who was the last team that Westerville North beat?
Jeopardy! Answer: What is Westerville Central.
The Warhawks were the last team to lose to the Warriors, exactly thirty games ago (or three years in real time), as the Warriors won 21-17 in a tight one, where the Warhawks, ironically finished 0-10 in 2008. The Warriors have since lost 29 straight, and a 30th loss would get them closer to recent 30-plus game losing streaks by Whitehall (35 straight) and Centennial (34 straight). Can the Warriors finally get off the schneid, or will they hit the big 3-0 in consecutive losses?
Pick: Westerville North
City League South Division:
Briggs Bruins (2-2, 0-1) at Africentric Early College Nubians (1-3, 0-1)
Independence 76ers (2-2, 0-1) at Marion-Franklin Red Devils (4-0, 1-0)
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (3-1, 1-0) at West Cowboys (4-0, 1-0)
Walnut Ridge Scots (1-3, 1-0) at South Bulldogs (0-4, 0-1)
City League North Division:
Mifflin Punchers (4-0, 1-0) at East Tigers (1-3, 0-1)
Brookhaven Bearcats (2-2, 1-0) at Northland Vikings (1-3, 1-0)
Linden McKinley Panthers (0-4, 0-1) at Centennial Stars (1-3, 0-1)
Beechcroft Cougars (3-1, 1-0) at Whetstone Braves (0-4, 0-1)
Mid-State League Buckeye Division:
Fairfield Union Falcons at Bloom-Carroll Bruins (both 0-4, 0-1)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces at Canal Winchester Indians (both 3-1, 1-0)
Teays Valley Vikings (2-2, 1-0) at Logan Elm Braves (4-0, 1-0)
Circleville Tigers (0-4, 0-1) at Hamilton Township Rangers (2-2, 0-1)
Mid-State League Cardinal Division:
Liberty Union Lions (3-1, 1-0) at Licking Heights Hornets (2-2, 1-0)
Berne Union Rockets (1-3, 1-0) at Harvest Prep Warriors (3-1, 0-1)
Grandview Heights Bobcats (4-0, 1-0) at Millersport Lakers (0-4, 0-1)
West Jefferson Roughriders (3-1, 0-1) at Fisher Catholic Irish (0-4, 0-1)- SATURDAY
Mid-State League Ohio Division:
Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-3, 0-1) at Bexley Lions (3-1, 0-1)
Newark Catholic Green Wave (2-2, 1-0) at Columbus Academy Vikings (3-1, 1-0)
Licking Valley Panthers (2-2, 1-0) at Granville Blue Aces (3-1, 1-0)
Heath Bulldogs (1-3, 0-1) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2-2, 0-1)
Mid-Buckeye Conference:
Utica Redskins (1-3, 1-0) at Northridge Vikings (3-1, 0-1)
Danville Blue Devils (3-1, 0-1) at Fredericktown Freddies (2-2, 1-0)
Centerburg Trojans (3-1, 0-1) at East Knox Bulldogs (0-4, 0-1)
Loudonville Redbirds (1-3, 1-0) at Johnstown Johnnies (4-0, 1-0)
Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference:
North Union Wildcats (3-1, 2-1) at Mount Gilead Indians (4-0, 3-0)
Marion Elgin Comets (1-3, 0-3) at Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (1-3, 1-2)
Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (2-2, 2-1) at Buckeye Valley Barons (2-2, 1-2)
Galion Northmor Golden Knights (0-4, 0-3) at River Valley Vikings (3-1, 3-0)
Morral Ridgedale Rockets (0-4, 0-3) at Marion Pleasant Trojans (4-0, 3-0)
South Central Ohio League:
Greenfield McClain Tigers at Madison Plains Golden Eagles (both 1-3, 0-1)
Miami Trace Panthers (1-3) at Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (2-2, 1-0)
Washington Court House Blue Lions (2-2, 1-0) at Hillsboro Indians (0-4, 0-1)
Ohio Capital Conference Capital Division:
Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-2, 1-0) at Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets (0-4, 0-1)
Olentangy Orange Pioneers at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (both 3-1, 1-0)
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-1, 0-1) at Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-3, 0-1)
Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-2, 0-1) at New Albany Eagles (3-1, 1-0)
Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division:
Dublin Scioto Irish (1-3, 0-1) at Westerville South Wildcats (2-2, 1-0)
Westerville Central Warhawks (3-1, 0-1) at Westerville North Warriors (0-4, 0-1)
Marysville Monarchs (3-1, 1-0) at Olentangy Braves (2-2, 1-0)
Dublin Jerome Celtics (1-3, 1-0) at Olentangy Liberty Patriots (1-3, 0-1)
Ohio Capital Conference Central Division:
Westland Cougars (1-3, 0-1) at Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (4-0, 1-0)
Central Crossing Comets (0-4, 0-1) at Hilliard Darby Panthers (4-0, 1-0)
Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1-3, 0-1) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (3-0, 1-0)
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (1-3, 0-1) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (3-1, 1-0)
Ohio Capital Conference Ohio Division:
Grove City Greyhounds (1-3, 0-1) at Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-2, 0-1)
Newark Wildcats (0-4, 0-1) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (3-1, 1-0)
Lancaster Golden Gales (2-2, 0-1) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (3-1, 1-0)
Pickerington North Panthers (4-0, 1-0) at Pickerington Central Tigers (1-2, 1-0)
Non-League (and Other Central Ohio Teams) Games:
Columbus Crusaders (0-4) at St. Charles Cardinals (1-3)
Jonathan Alder Pioneers (4-0) at London Red Raiders (1-3)
Shelby Whippets (0-4) at Marion Harding Presidents (1-3)
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (2-2) at Cincinnati LaSalle Explorers (4-0)
Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's Prep Eaglets (3-1) at St. Francis DeSales Stallions (2-2)
Cincinnati College Preperatory Academy Lions (0-4) at Grove City Christian Eagles (1-3)
Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-2) at Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant Hornets (1-2)
Chillicothe Cavaliers at Portsmouth Trojans (both 0-4)
Fairbanks Panthers (1-3) at DeGraff Riverside Pirates (0-4)
Bishop Hartley Hawks (4-0) at Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings (3-1)- SATURDAY
Saturday Games:
Bishop Hartley Hawks (4-0) at Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings (3-1)
Fairfield Christian Knights (4-0) at Portsmouth Notre Dame Titans (3-1)
West Jefferson Roughriders (3-1, 0-1) at Fisher Catholic Irish (0-4, 0-1)
Sports Corner Top 10 (plus 15):
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (3-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (4-0)
3) Pickerington North Panthers (4-0)
4) Bishop Hartley Hawks (4-0)
t-5) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (4-0)
t-5) Grandview Heights Bobcats (4-0)
7) West Cowboys (4-0)
8] Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (4-0)
9) Hilliard Darby Panthers (4-0)
10) Mifflin Punchers (4-0)
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11) Canal Winchester Indians (3-1)
12) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (3-1)
13) New Albany Eagles (3-1)
14) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (3-1)
15) Westerville Central Warhawks (3-1)
16) Bexley Lions (3-1)
17) Marion Pleasant Trojans (4-0)
18] Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (4-0)
19) Logan Elm Braves (4-0)
20) West Jefferson Roughriders (3-1)
21) Granville Blue Aces (3-1)
22) Fairfield Christian Knights (4-0)
23) Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-1)
24) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (3-1)
t-25) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (3-1)
t-25) Reynoldsburg Raiders (3-1)
DROPPED OUT from Week 4: Hamilton Township Rangers (2-2, lost to Canal Winchester), Harvest Prep Warriors (3-1, lost to Licking Heights), Watkins Memorial (2-2, lost to Big Walnut)
HONORABLE MENTION for Week 5: Columbus Academy Vikings (3-1), Beechcroft Cougars (3-1), North Union Wildcats (3-1), Marysville Monarchs (3-1), Lancaster Golden Gales (2-2), Centerburg Trojans (3-1), Fredericktown Freddies (2-2), Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (2-2), St. Francis DeSales Stallions (2-2), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (3-1), Licking Valley Panthers (2-2), River Valley Vikings (3-1), Westerville South Wildcats (2-2), Brookhaven Bearcats (2-2), Pickerington Central Tigers (1-2), Harvest Prep Warriors (3-1), Hamilton Township Rangers (2-2), Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-2)
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (2-2) at Cincinnati LaSalle Lancers (4-0)
Pick: LaSalle
Orchard Lake St. Mary's Eaglets (3-1) at St. Francis DeSales Stallions (2-2)
Pick: DeSales
Mifflin Punchers (4-0, 1-0) at Columbus East Tigers (1-3, 0-1)
Pick: Mifflin
Brookhaven Bearcats (2-2, 1-0) at Northland Vikings (1-3, 1-0)
Pick: Brookhaven
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (3-1, 1-0) at Columbus West Cowboys (4-0, 1-0)
If the playoffs began today, the unbeaten Cowboys would not be in, because their opponents combined record is a paltry 2-14. The Warriors will show the Cowboys who has the bigger lasso on both sides of the ball.
Pick: Eastmoor Academy
Independence 76ers (2-2, 0-1) at Marion-Franklin Red Devils (4-0, 1-0)
Pick: Marion-Franklin
Lancaster Golden Gales (2-2, 0-1) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (3-1, 1-0)
This will be a great Golden game.
Pick: Gahanna
Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-2, 0-1) at New Albany Eagles (3-1, 1-0)
Last week, New Albany soared over previously unbeaten Bradley. This week, they continue to soar over the competition.
Pick: New Albany
Grove City Greyhounds (1-3, 0-1) at Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-2, 0-1)
The Greyhounds knocked Groveport from the ranks of the unbeaten last year, so the Cruisers are looking for payback against Grove City.
Pick: Groveport
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (1-3, 0-1) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (3-1, 1-0)
In 1999, Kilbourne beat Arlington not once, but twice, on the way to the State Playoffs. Times have changed, and players have come and gone in the last 12 years. The Golden Bears edged the other Worthington school last week, and will sweep their season series against the Worthington City School District at Marv Moorehead Stadium this week.
Pick: Upper Arlington
Dublin Scioto Irish (1-3, 0-1) at Westerville South Wildcats (2-2, 1-0)
Pick: Westerville South
Marysville Monarchs (3-1, 1-0) at Olentangy Braves (2-2, 1-0)
Pick: Marysville
Olentangy Orange Pioneers at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (both 3-1, 1-0)
Pick: Big Walnut
North Union Wildcats (3-1, 2-1) at Mount Gilead Indians (4-0, 3-0)
Pick: North Union
Newark Catholic Green Wave (2-2, 1-0) at Columbus Academy Vikings (3-1, 1-0)
Pick: Newark Catholic
Licking Valley Panthers (2-2, 1-0) at Granville Blue Aces (3-1, 1-0)
Pick: Licking Valley
and
Saturday Specials:
Fairfield Christian Knights (4-0) at Portsmouth Notre Dame Titans (3-1)
Pick: Fairfield Christian
Bishop Hartley Hawks (4-0) at Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings (3-1)
This may be the first tough test for the Hawks, as they travel up to Cleveland to play VASJ, and then after a bye next week, the snowball effect for the Hawks takes place with Elyria Catholic, Coshocton, and Ironton, before a showdown at Dublin Scioto against rival Ready.
Pick: Hartley
The BIGGEST Game of the Week/Co-UPSET Pick of the Week/Rivalry Game of the Week:
The Battle of Pickerington: North Panthers (4-0, 1-0) at Central Tigers (1-2, 1-0)
(Other) UPSET Pick of the Week:
The Battle of Westerville, Part 2: Central Warhawks (3-1, 0-1) at North Warriors (0-4, 0-1)
Jeopardy! Question: Who was the last team that Westerville North beat?
Jeopardy! Answer: What is Westerville Central.
The Warhawks were the last team to lose to the Warriors, exactly thirty games ago (or three years in real time), as the Warriors won 21-17 in a tight one, where the Warhawks, ironically finished 0-10 in 2008. The Warriors have since lost 29 straight, and a 30th loss would get them closer to recent 30-plus game losing streaks by Whitehall (35 straight) and Centennial (34 straight). Can the Warriors finally get off the schneid, or will they hit the big 3-0 in consecutive losses?
Pick: Westerville North
City League South Division:
Briggs Bruins (2-2, 0-1) at Africentric Early College Nubians (1-3, 0-1)
Independence 76ers (2-2, 0-1) at Marion-Franklin Red Devils (4-0, 1-0)
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (3-1, 1-0) at West Cowboys (4-0, 1-0)
Walnut Ridge Scots (1-3, 1-0) at South Bulldogs (0-4, 0-1)
City League North Division:
Mifflin Punchers (4-0, 1-0) at East Tigers (1-3, 0-1)
Brookhaven Bearcats (2-2, 1-0) at Northland Vikings (1-3, 1-0)
Linden McKinley Panthers (0-4, 0-1) at Centennial Stars (1-3, 0-1)
Beechcroft Cougars (3-1, 1-0) at Whetstone Braves (0-4, 0-1)
Mid-State League Buckeye Division:
Fairfield Union Falcons at Bloom-Carroll Bruins (both 0-4, 0-1)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces at Canal Winchester Indians (both 3-1, 1-0)
Teays Valley Vikings (2-2, 1-0) at Logan Elm Braves (4-0, 1-0)
Circleville Tigers (0-4, 0-1) at Hamilton Township Rangers (2-2, 0-1)
Mid-State League Cardinal Division:
Liberty Union Lions (3-1, 1-0) at Licking Heights Hornets (2-2, 1-0)
Berne Union Rockets (1-3, 1-0) at Harvest Prep Warriors (3-1, 0-1)
Grandview Heights Bobcats (4-0, 1-0) at Millersport Lakers (0-4, 0-1)
West Jefferson Roughriders (3-1, 0-1) at Fisher Catholic Irish (0-4, 0-1)- SATURDAY
Mid-State League Ohio Division:
Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-3, 0-1) at Bexley Lions (3-1, 0-1)
Newark Catholic Green Wave (2-2, 1-0) at Columbus Academy Vikings (3-1, 1-0)
Licking Valley Panthers (2-2, 1-0) at Granville Blue Aces (3-1, 1-0)
Heath Bulldogs (1-3, 0-1) at Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2-2, 0-1)
Mid-Buckeye Conference:
Utica Redskins (1-3, 1-0) at Northridge Vikings (3-1, 0-1)
Danville Blue Devils (3-1, 0-1) at Fredericktown Freddies (2-2, 1-0)
Centerburg Trojans (3-1, 0-1) at East Knox Bulldogs (0-4, 0-1)
Loudonville Redbirds (1-3, 1-0) at Johnstown Johnnies (4-0, 1-0)
Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference:
North Union Wildcats (3-1, 2-1) at Mount Gilead Indians (4-0, 3-0)
Marion Elgin Comets (1-3, 0-3) at Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (1-3, 1-2)
Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (2-2, 2-1) at Buckeye Valley Barons (2-2, 1-2)
Galion Northmor Golden Knights (0-4, 0-3) at River Valley Vikings (3-1, 3-0)
Morral Ridgedale Rockets (0-4, 0-3) at Marion Pleasant Trojans (4-0, 3-0)
South Central Ohio League:
Greenfield McClain Tigers at Madison Plains Golden Eagles (both 1-3, 0-1)
Miami Trace Panthers (1-3) at Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (2-2, 1-0)
Washington Court House Blue Lions (2-2, 1-0) at Hillsboro Indians (0-4, 0-1)
Ohio Capital Conference Capital Division:
Delaware Hayes Pacers (2-2, 1-0) at Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets (0-4, 0-1)
Olentangy Orange Pioneers at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (both 3-1, 1-0)
Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-1, 0-1) at Franklin Heights Golden Falcons (1-3, 0-1)
Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-2, 0-1) at New Albany Eagles (3-1, 1-0)
Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division:
Dublin Scioto Irish (1-3, 0-1) at Westerville South Wildcats (2-2, 1-0)
Westerville Central Warhawks (3-1, 0-1) at Westerville North Warriors (0-4, 0-1)
Marysville Monarchs (3-1, 1-0) at Olentangy Braves (2-2, 1-0)
Dublin Jerome Celtics (1-3, 1-0) at Olentangy Liberty Patriots (1-3, 0-1)
Ohio Capital Conference Central Division:
Westland Cougars (1-3, 0-1) at Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (4-0, 1-0)
Central Crossing Comets (0-4, 0-1) at Hilliard Darby Panthers (4-0, 1-0)
Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1-3, 0-1) at Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (3-0, 1-0)
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (1-3, 0-1) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (3-1, 1-0)
Ohio Capital Conference Ohio Division:
Grove City Greyhounds (1-3, 0-1) at Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-2, 0-1)
Newark Wildcats (0-4, 0-1) at Reynoldsburg Raiders (3-1, 1-0)
Lancaster Golden Gales (2-2, 0-1) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (3-1, 1-0)
Pickerington North Panthers (4-0, 1-0) at Pickerington Central Tigers (1-2, 1-0)
Non-League (and Other Central Ohio Teams) Games:
Columbus Crusaders (0-4) at St. Charles Cardinals (1-3)
Jonathan Alder Pioneers (4-0) at London Red Raiders (1-3)
Shelby Whippets (0-4) at Marion Harding Presidents (1-3)
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (2-2) at Cincinnati LaSalle Explorers (4-0)
Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's Prep Eaglets (3-1) at St. Francis DeSales Stallions (2-2)
Cincinnati College Preperatory Academy Lions (0-4) at Grove City Christian Eagles (1-3)
Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-2) at Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant Hornets (1-2)
Chillicothe Cavaliers at Portsmouth Trojans (both 0-4)
Fairbanks Panthers (1-3) at DeGraff Riverside Pirates (0-4)
Bishop Hartley Hawks (4-0) at Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings (3-1)- SATURDAY
Saturday Games:
Bishop Hartley Hawks (4-0) at Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings (3-1)
Fairfield Christian Knights (4-0) at Portsmouth Notre Dame Titans (3-1)
West Jefferson Roughriders (3-1, 0-1) at Fisher Catholic Irish (0-4, 0-1)
Sports Corner Top 10 (plus 15):
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (3-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (4-0)
3) Pickerington North Panthers (4-0)
4) Bishop Hartley Hawks (4-0)
t-5) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (4-0)
t-5) Grandview Heights Bobcats (4-0)
7) West Cowboys (4-0)
8] Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (4-0)
9) Hilliard Darby Panthers (4-0)
10) Mifflin Punchers (4-0)
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11) Canal Winchester Indians (3-1)
12) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (3-1)
13) New Albany Eagles (3-1)
14) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (3-1)
15) Westerville Central Warhawks (3-1)
16) Bexley Lions (3-1)
17) Marion Pleasant Trojans (4-0)
18] Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (4-0)
19) Logan Elm Braves (4-0)
20) West Jefferson Roughriders (3-1)
21) Granville Blue Aces (3-1)
22) Fairfield Christian Knights (4-0)
23) Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-1)
24) Upper Arlington Golden Bears (3-1)
t-25) Big Walnut Golden Eagles (3-1)
t-25) Reynoldsburg Raiders (3-1)
DROPPED OUT from Week 4: Hamilton Township Rangers (2-2, lost to Canal Winchester), Harvest Prep Warriors (3-1, lost to Licking Heights), Watkins Memorial (2-2, lost to Big Walnut)
HONORABLE MENTION for Week 5: Columbus Academy Vikings (3-1), Beechcroft Cougars (3-1), North Union Wildcats (3-1), Marysville Monarchs (3-1), Lancaster Golden Gales (2-2), Centerburg Trojans (3-1), Fredericktown Freddies (2-2), Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (2-2), St. Francis DeSales Stallions (2-2), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (3-1), Licking Valley Panthers (2-2), River Valley Vikings (3-1), Westerville South Wildcats (2-2), Brookhaven Bearcats (2-2), Pickerington Central Tigers (1-2), Harvest Prep Warriors (3-1), Hamilton Township Rangers (2-2), Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-2)
OTHER BIG GAMES THIS WEEK:
Bishop Watterson Golden Eagles (2-2) at Cincinnati LaSalle Lancers (4-0)
Pick: LaSalle
Orchard Lake St. Mary's Eaglets (3-1) at St. Francis DeSales Stallions (2-2)
Pick: DeSales
Mifflin Punchers (4-0, 1-0) at Columbus East Tigers (1-3, 0-1)
Pick: Mifflin
Brookhaven Bearcats (2-2, 1-0) at Northland Vikings (1-3, 1-0)
Pick: Brookhaven
Eastmoor Academy Warriors (3-1, 1-0) at Columbus West Cowboys (4-0, 1-0)
If the playoffs began today, the unbeaten Cowboys would not be in, because their opponents combined record is a paltry 2-14. The Warriors will show the Cowboys who has the bigger lasso on both sides of the ball.
Pick: Eastmoor Academy
Independence 76ers (2-2, 0-1) at Marion-Franklin Red Devils (4-0, 1-0)
Pick: Marion-Franklin
Lancaster Golden Gales (2-2, 0-1) at Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (3-1, 1-0)
This will be a great Golden game.
Pick: Gahanna
Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-2, 0-1) at New Albany Eagles (3-1, 1-0)
Last week, New Albany soared over previously unbeaten Bradley. This week, they continue to soar over the competition.
Pick: New Albany
Grove City Greyhounds (1-3, 0-1) at Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-2, 0-1)
The Greyhounds knocked Groveport from the ranks of the unbeaten last year, so the Cruisers are looking for payback against Grove City.
Pick: Groveport
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (1-3, 0-1) at Upper Arlington Golden Bears (3-1, 1-0)
In 1999, Kilbourne beat Arlington not once, but twice, on the way to the State Playoffs. Times have changed, and players have come and gone in the last 12 years. The Golden Bears edged the other Worthington school last week, and will sweep their season series against the Worthington City School District at Marv Moorehead Stadium this week.
Pick: Upper Arlington
Dublin Scioto Irish (1-3, 0-1) at Westerville South Wildcats (2-2, 1-0)
Pick: Westerville South
Marysville Monarchs (3-1, 1-0) at Olentangy Braves (2-2, 1-0)
Pick: Marysville
Olentangy Orange Pioneers at Big Walnut Golden Eagles (both 3-1, 1-0)
Pick: Big Walnut
North Union Wildcats (3-1, 2-1) at Mount Gilead Indians (4-0, 3-0)
Pick: North Union
Newark Catholic Green Wave (2-2, 1-0) at Columbus Academy Vikings (3-1, 1-0)
Pick: Newark Catholic
Licking Valley Panthers (2-2, 1-0) at Granville Blue Aces (3-1, 1-0)
Pick: Licking Valley
and
Saturday Specials:
Fairfield Christian Knights (4-0) at Portsmouth Notre Dame Titans (3-1)
Pick: Fairfield Christian
Bishop Hartley Hawks (4-0) at Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings (3-1)
This may be the first tough test for the Hawks, as they travel up to Cleveland to play VASJ, and then after a bye next week, the snowball effect for the Hawks takes place with Elyria Catholic, Coshocton, and Ironton, before a showdown at Dublin Scioto against rival Ready.
Pick: Hartley
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
2011 High School Football- Week 4
League play will begin this week for the Ohio Capital Conference, the Columbus City League, the Mid-Buckeye Conference, and the Mid-State League, and many other leagues across Ohio. For the next seven weeks, the contenders will be separated from the pretenders.
Upset Picks of the Week:
Groveport Madison vs. Pickerington North
Westerville South vs. Westerville Central
Streak Buster:
Westerville North vs. Dublin Jerome
Ohio Capital Conference Ohio Division:
Pickerington Central Tigers (0-2) at Lancaster Golden Gales (2-1)
Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (2-1) at Newark Wildcats (0-3)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-1) at Pickerington North Panthers (3-0)
Reynoldsburg Raiders (2-1) at Grove City Greyhounds (1-2)
Ohio Capital Conference Central Division:
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (3-0) at Central Crossing Comets (0-3)
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (2-1) at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1-2)
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (2-0) at Westland Cougars (1-2)
Hilliard Darby Panthers (3-0) at Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (1-2)
Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division:
Westerville South Wildcats (1-2) at Westerville Central Warhawks (3-0)
Westerville North Warriors at Dublin Jerome Celtics (both 0-3)
Olentangy Braves at Dublin Scioto Irish (both 1-2)
Olentangy Liberty Patriots (1-2) at Marysville Monarchs (2-1)
Ohio Capital Conference Capital Division:
Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles at Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (both 2-1)
New Albany Eagles (2-1) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-0)
Franklin Heights Golden Falcons at Delaware Hayes Pacers (both 1-2)
Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (0-3) at Olentangy Orange Pioneers (2-1)
Columbus City League North Division:
Columbus East Tigers at Columbus Brookhaven Bearcats (both 1-2)
Columbus Centennial Stars (1-2) at Columbus Beechcroft Cougars (2-1)
Columbus Whetstone Braves (0-3) at Columbus Mifflin Punchers (3-0)
Columbus Northland Vikings at Columbus Linden McKinley Panthers (both 0-3)
Columbus City League South Division:
Columbus South Bulldogs (0-3) at Columbus West Cowboys (3-0)
Columbus Independence 76ers at Columbus Eastmoor Academy Warriors (both 2-1)
Columbus Africentric Early College Nubians (1-2) at Columbus Walnut Ridge Scots (0-3)
Columbus Marion-Franklin Red Devils (3-0) at Columbus Briggs Bruins (2-1)
Mid-State League Buckeye Division:
Canal Winchester Indians (2-1) at Lancaster Fairfield Union Falcons (0-3)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (2-1) at Circleville Tigers (0-3)
Hamilton Township Rangers (2-1) at Circleville Logan Elm Braves (3-0)
Bloom-Carroll Bruins (0-3) at Ashville Teays Valley Vikings (1-2)
Mid-State League Cardinal Division:
Grandview Heights Bobcats at West Jefferson Roughriders (both 3-0)
Millersport Lakers (0-3) at Baltimore Liberty Union Lions (2-1)
Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish at Berne Union Rockets (both 0-3)
Pataskala Licking Heights Hornets (1-2) at Columbus Harvest Prep Warriors (3-0)
Mid-State League Ohio Division:
Bexley Lions (3-0) at Granville Blue Aces (2-1)
Newark Catholic Green Wave at Heath Bulldogs (both 1-2)
Columbus Academy Vikings (2-1) at Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-2)
Whitehall Yearling Rams (2-1) at Newark Licking Valley Panthers (1-2)
Mid-Buckeye Conference:
Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies at Centerburg Trojans (both 3-0)
Johnstown Northridge Vikings (3-0) at Fredericktown Freddies (1-2)
Danville Blue Devils (3-0) at Loudonville Redbirds (0-3)
East Knox Bulldogs at Utica Redskins (both 0-3)
Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference:
Richwood North Union Wildcats (2-1, 1-1) at Galion Northmor Golden Knights (0-3, 0-2)
Mount Gilead Indians (3-0, 2-0) at Morral Ridgedale Rockets (0-3, 0-2)
Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (1-2, 1-1) at Marion Elgin Comets (1-2, 0-2)
Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (2-1, 1-1) at Marion River Valley Vikings (2-1, 2-0)
Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (1-2, 1-1) at Marion Pleasant Trojans (3-0, 2-0)
South Central Ohio League:
Madison Plains Golden Eagles (1-2) at Washington Court House Blue Lions (2-1)
Greenfield McClain Tigers (1-2) at London Red Raiders (0-3)
Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (1-2) at Hillsboro Indians (0-3)
Central Ohio Non-League:
Toledo Rogers Rams (1-2) at Columbus St. Charles Cardinals (0-3)
Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights (0-3) at Columbus Bishop Hartley Hawks (3-0)
Cincinnati Winton Woods Warriors (2-1) at Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (1-2) (at Centennial H.S.)
Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (3-0) at Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-1) (at Franklin Heights H.S.)
Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers (3-0) at Washington Court House Miami Trace Panthers (2-1)
Tiffin Columbian Tornadoes (3-0) at Marion Harding Presidents (1-2)
Fort Loramie Redskins (2-1) at Grove City Christian Eagles (1-2)
Lancaster Fairfield Christian Knights (3-0) at Franklin Furnace Green (2-1)
Columbus St. Francis DeSales Stallions (1-2) at Ryle Union (KY) Raiders (2-1)
BIG GAME OF THE WEEK:
Grandview Heights Bobcats at West Jefferson Roughriders (both 3-0)
This rivalry between Columbus's smallest suburb and an exurb of Madison County has bragging rights in the Mid State League Cardinal Division. The more experienced Roughriders have more of an advantage over the Bobcats.
Pick: West Jeff
OTHER BIG GAMES OF THE WEEK:
Westerville South Wildcats (1-2) at Westerville Central Warhawks (3-0)
For the first time in the school's nine-year history, the Warhawks are 3-0, beating rivals Big Walnut and New Albany for the first-time ever, plus last week's win in Worthington over the Cardinals of Thomas. The Warhawks are looking to keep their perfect record on the line as they try to best another rival for the first-time ever, Westerville South, who is looking to rebound after back-to-back losses at Dublin Coffman and Grove City. Can Daxton Cates lead the Cats to victory, or could it be a long three mile trek home.
Pick: Westerville South
New Albany Eagles (2-1) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-0)
The Jaguars of Bradley are only in their third year, but are off to a great start, as they head into OCC Capital play, and they do so hosting New Albany, in which could be the first real test for the untested Jaguars.
Pick: New Albany
Independence 76ers at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (both 2-1)
These two East side City League rivals square off at Archie Griffin Stadium as the 76ers are looking to get back to their winning ways, while the Warriors are looking for a return trip to the Division III playoffs.
Pick: Eastmoor Academy
Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies at Centerburg Trojans (both 3-0)
Pick: Johnstown
Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (3-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-1) (at Franklin Heights H.S.)
Pick: Nelsonville-York
Bexley Lions (3-0) at Granville Blue Aces (2-1)
The Lions came back to beat Hamilton Township, their first test this year. They face another test against Granville, who is a more potent team than the Lions.
Pick: Granville
Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2-1) at Licking Valley Panthers (1-2)
Pick: Licking Valley
Hamilton Township Rangers (2-1) at Logan Elm Braves (3-0)
Pick: Logan Elm
Pickerington Central Tigers (0-2) at Lancaster Golden Gales (2-1)
The Tigers, well-rested after a brutal non-league schedules against to Cincinnati Catholic School powerhouses, travels down to Lancaster to play the Golden Gales in this Fairfield County rivalry. The Tigers have dominated the OCC Ohio for years, but have yet to win this year. Can the Tigers get it done?
Pick: Pickerington Central
Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-1) at Pickerington North Panthers (3-0)
The North Panthers are another surprise team, shutting down defending D-III champs Watterson, and then last week, blanking defending City League North champs Northland. The Panthers look to go 4-0 for the first time ever, as they host Groveport.
Pick: Pickerington North
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (3-0) at Briggs Bruins (2-1)
This could have upset tied to it. The Red Devils have won three close games, while the Bruins have won two straight.
Pick: Marion-Franklin
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (2-1) at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1-2)
This was one of the premiere Central Ohio rivalries, but the Golden Bears have won all but one game in recent years (2009's surprise 17-9 Thomas win). The Cardinals host the Golden Bears in a rivalry where the Golden Bears have only lost once to the Cardinals since 1986.
Pick: Upper Arlington
Cincinnati Winton Woods Warriors (2-1) at Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (1-2) (at Centennial H.S.)
The Eagles would love to avenge their only loss of their championship season of a year ago, but the Eagles are reloading after graduating most of their starters from their run to Canton.
Pick: Winton Woods
Big Walnut Golden Eagles at Watkins Memorial Warriors (both 2-1)
Pick: Big Walnut
Reynoldsburg Raiders (2-1) at Grove City Greyhounds (1-2)
Pick: Grove City
DJBC Sports Corner (Top 10 +15) for Week 3:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (2-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (3-0)
3) Pickerington North Panthers (3-0)
4) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (3-0)
5) Bishop Hartley Hawks (3-0)
6) Bexley Lions (3-0)
7) Westerville Central Warhawks (3-0)
8] Grandview Heights Bobcats (3-0)
9) West Cowboys (3-0)
10) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (3-0)
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(The Plus 15)
11) West Jefferson Roughriders (3-0)
12) Hilliard Darby Panthers (3-0)
13) Canal Winchester Indians (2-1)
14) Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-0)
15) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (2-1)
16) New Albany Eagles (2-1)
17) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (2-1)
18] Hamilton Township Rangers (2-1)
19) Mifflin Punchers (3-0)
20) Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-1)
21) Harvest Prep Warriors (3-0)
22) Marion Pleasant Trojans (3-0)
23) Johnstown Johnnies (3-0)
24) Logan Elm Braves (3-0)
25) Fairfield Christian Knights (3-0)
Honorable Mention: Upper Arlington Golden Bears (2-1), Independence 76ers (2-1), Beechcroft Cougars (2-1), Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2-1), Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-1), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (2-1), Marysville Monarchs (2-1), North Union Wildcats (2-1), Centerburg Trojans (3-0), Danville Blue Devils (3-0), Granville Blue Aces (2-1), Big Walnut Golden Eagles (2-1), Lancaster Golden Gales (2-1), Reynoldsburg Raiders (2-1)
Dropped Out: Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-1), Fredericktown Freddies (1-2), Westerville South Wildcats (1-2), North Union Wildcats (2-1), Lancaster Golden Gales (2-1), Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2-1)
Upset Picks of the Week:
Groveport Madison vs. Pickerington North
Westerville South vs. Westerville Central
Streak Buster:
Westerville North vs. Dublin Jerome
Ohio Capital Conference Ohio Division:
Pickerington Central Tigers (0-2) at Lancaster Golden Gales (2-1)
Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (2-1) at Newark Wildcats (0-3)
Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-1) at Pickerington North Panthers (3-0)
Reynoldsburg Raiders (2-1) at Grove City Greyhounds (1-2)
Ohio Capital Conference Central Division:
Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (3-0) at Central Crossing Comets (0-3)
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (2-1) at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1-2)
Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (2-0) at Westland Cougars (1-2)
Hilliard Darby Panthers (3-0) at Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (1-2)
Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division:
Westerville South Wildcats (1-2) at Westerville Central Warhawks (3-0)
Westerville North Warriors at Dublin Jerome Celtics (both 0-3)
Olentangy Braves at Dublin Scioto Irish (both 1-2)
Olentangy Liberty Patriots (1-2) at Marysville Monarchs (2-1)
Ohio Capital Conference Capital Division:
Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles at Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (both 2-1)
New Albany Eagles (2-1) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-0)
Franklin Heights Golden Falcons at Delaware Hayes Pacers (both 1-2)
Mount Vernon Yellowjackets (0-3) at Olentangy Orange Pioneers (2-1)
Columbus City League North Division:
Columbus East Tigers at Columbus Brookhaven Bearcats (both 1-2)
Columbus Centennial Stars (1-2) at Columbus Beechcroft Cougars (2-1)
Columbus Whetstone Braves (0-3) at Columbus Mifflin Punchers (3-0)
Columbus Northland Vikings at Columbus Linden McKinley Panthers (both 0-3)
Columbus City League South Division:
Columbus South Bulldogs (0-3) at Columbus West Cowboys (3-0)
Columbus Independence 76ers at Columbus Eastmoor Academy Warriors (both 2-1)
Columbus Africentric Early College Nubians (1-2) at Columbus Walnut Ridge Scots (0-3)
Columbus Marion-Franklin Red Devils (3-0) at Columbus Briggs Bruins (2-1)
Mid-State League Buckeye Division:
Canal Winchester Indians (2-1) at Lancaster Fairfield Union Falcons (0-3)
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (2-1) at Circleville Tigers (0-3)
Hamilton Township Rangers (2-1) at Circleville Logan Elm Braves (3-0)
Bloom-Carroll Bruins (0-3) at Ashville Teays Valley Vikings (1-2)
Mid-State League Cardinal Division:
Grandview Heights Bobcats at West Jefferson Roughriders (both 3-0)
Millersport Lakers (0-3) at Baltimore Liberty Union Lions (2-1)
Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish at Berne Union Rockets (both 0-3)
Pataskala Licking Heights Hornets (1-2) at Columbus Harvest Prep Warriors (3-0)
Mid-State League Ohio Division:
Bexley Lions (3-0) at Granville Blue Aces (2-1)
Newark Catholic Green Wave at Heath Bulldogs (both 1-2)
Columbus Academy Vikings (2-1) at Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1-2)
Whitehall Yearling Rams (2-1) at Newark Licking Valley Panthers (1-2)
Mid-Buckeye Conference:
Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies at Centerburg Trojans (both 3-0)
Johnstown Northridge Vikings (3-0) at Fredericktown Freddies (1-2)
Danville Blue Devils (3-0) at Loudonville Redbirds (0-3)
East Knox Bulldogs at Utica Redskins (both 0-3)
Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference:
Richwood North Union Wildcats (2-1, 1-1) at Galion Northmor Golden Knights (0-3, 0-2)
Mount Gilead Indians (3-0, 2-0) at Morral Ridgedale Rockets (0-3, 0-2)
Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (1-2, 1-1) at Marion Elgin Comets (1-2, 0-2)
Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (2-1, 1-1) at Marion River Valley Vikings (2-1, 2-0)
Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (1-2, 1-1) at Marion Pleasant Trojans (3-0, 2-0)
South Central Ohio League:
Madison Plains Golden Eagles (1-2) at Washington Court House Blue Lions (2-1)
Greenfield McClain Tigers (1-2) at London Red Raiders (0-3)
Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (1-2) at Hillsboro Indians (0-3)
Central Ohio Non-League:
Toledo Rogers Rams (1-2) at Columbus St. Charles Cardinals (0-3)
Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights (0-3) at Columbus Bishop Hartley Hawks (3-0)
Cincinnati Winton Woods Warriors (2-1) at Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (1-2) (at Centennial H.S.)
Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (3-0) at Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-1) (at Franklin Heights H.S.)
Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers (3-0) at Washington Court House Miami Trace Panthers (2-1)
Tiffin Columbian Tornadoes (3-0) at Marion Harding Presidents (1-2)
Fort Loramie Redskins (2-1) at Grove City Christian Eagles (1-2)
Lancaster Fairfield Christian Knights (3-0) at Franklin Furnace Green (2-1)
Columbus St. Francis DeSales Stallions (1-2) at Ryle Union (KY) Raiders (2-1)
BIG GAME OF THE WEEK:
Grandview Heights Bobcats at West Jefferson Roughriders (both 3-0)
This rivalry between Columbus's smallest suburb and an exurb of Madison County has bragging rights in the Mid State League Cardinal Division. The more experienced Roughriders have more of an advantage over the Bobcats.
Pick: West Jeff
OTHER BIG GAMES OF THE WEEK:
Westerville South Wildcats (1-2) at Westerville Central Warhawks (3-0)
For the first time in the school's nine-year history, the Warhawks are 3-0, beating rivals Big Walnut and New Albany for the first-time ever, plus last week's win in Worthington over the Cardinals of Thomas. The Warhawks are looking to keep their perfect record on the line as they try to best another rival for the first-time ever, Westerville South, who is looking to rebound after back-to-back losses at Dublin Coffman and Grove City. Can Daxton Cates lead the Cats to victory, or could it be a long three mile trek home.
Pick: Westerville South
New Albany Eagles (2-1) at Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-0)
The Jaguars of Bradley are only in their third year, but are off to a great start, as they head into OCC Capital play, and they do so hosting New Albany, in which could be the first real test for the untested Jaguars.
Pick: New Albany
Independence 76ers at Eastmoor Academy Warriors (both 2-1)
These two East side City League rivals square off at Archie Griffin Stadium as the 76ers are looking to get back to their winning ways, while the Warriors are looking for a return trip to the Division III playoffs.
Pick: Eastmoor Academy
Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies at Centerburg Trojans (both 3-0)
Pick: Johnstown
Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (3-0) at Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-1) (at Franklin Heights H.S.)
Pick: Nelsonville-York
Bexley Lions (3-0) at Granville Blue Aces (2-1)
The Lions came back to beat Hamilton Township, their first test this year. They face another test against Granville, who is a more potent team than the Lions.
Pick: Granville
Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2-1) at Licking Valley Panthers (1-2)
Pick: Licking Valley
Hamilton Township Rangers (2-1) at Logan Elm Braves (3-0)
Pick: Logan Elm
Pickerington Central Tigers (0-2) at Lancaster Golden Gales (2-1)
The Tigers, well-rested after a brutal non-league schedules against to Cincinnati Catholic School powerhouses, travels down to Lancaster to play the Golden Gales in this Fairfield County rivalry. The Tigers have dominated the OCC Ohio for years, but have yet to win this year. Can the Tigers get it done?
Pick: Pickerington Central
Groveport Madison Cruisers (2-1) at Pickerington North Panthers (3-0)
The North Panthers are another surprise team, shutting down defending D-III champs Watterson, and then last week, blanking defending City League North champs Northland. The Panthers look to go 4-0 for the first time ever, as they host Groveport.
Pick: Pickerington North
Marion-Franklin Red Devils (3-0) at Briggs Bruins (2-1)
This could have upset tied to it. The Red Devils have won three close games, while the Bruins have won two straight.
Pick: Marion-Franklin
Upper Arlington Golden Bears (2-1) at Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1-2)
This was one of the premiere Central Ohio rivalries, but the Golden Bears have won all but one game in recent years (2009's surprise 17-9 Thomas win). The Cardinals host the Golden Bears in a rivalry where the Golden Bears have only lost once to the Cardinals since 1986.
Pick: Upper Arlington
Cincinnati Winton Woods Warriors (2-1) at Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (1-2) (at Centennial H.S.)
The Eagles would love to avenge their only loss of their championship season of a year ago, but the Eagles are reloading after graduating most of their starters from their run to Canton.
Pick: Winton Woods
Big Walnut Golden Eagles at Watkins Memorial Warriors (both 2-1)
Pick: Big Walnut
Reynoldsburg Raiders (2-1) at Grove City Greyhounds (1-2)
Pick: Grove City
DJBC Sports Corner (Top 10 +15) for Week 3:
1) Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (2-0)
2) Marion-Franklin Red Devils (3-0)
3) Pickerington North Panthers (3-0)
4) Jonathan Alder Pioneers (3-0)
5) Bishop Hartley Hawks (3-0)
6) Bexley Lions (3-0)
7) Westerville Central Warhawks (3-0)
8] Grandview Heights Bobcats (3-0)
9) West Cowboys (3-0)
10) Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (3-0)
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(The Plus 15)
11) West Jefferson Roughriders (3-0)
12) Hilliard Darby Panthers (3-0)
13) Canal Winchester Indians (2-1)
14) Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (3-0)
15) Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (2-1)
16) New Albany Eagles (2-1)
17) Eastmoor Academy Warriors (2-1)
18] Hamilton Township Rangers (2-1)
19) Mifflin Punchers (3-0)
20) Watkins Memorial Warriors (2-1)
21) Harvest Prep Warriors (3-0)
22) Marion Pleasant Trojans (3-0)
23) Johnstown Johnnies (3-0)
24) Logan Elm Braves (3-0)
25) Fairfield Christian Knights (3-0)
Honorable Mention: Upper Arlington Golden Bears (2-1), Independence 76ers (2-1), Beechcroft Cougars (2-1), Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2-1), Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-1), Olentangy Orange Pioneers (2-1), Marysville Monarchs (2-1), North Union Wildcats (2-1), Centerburg Trojans (3-0), Danville Blue Devils (3-0), Granville Blue Aces (2-1), Big Walnut Golden Eagles (2-1), Lancaster Golden Gales (2-1), Reynoldsburg Raiders (2-1)
Dropped Out: Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2-1), Fredericktown Freddies (1-2), Westerville South Wildcats (1-2), North Union Wildcats (2-1), Lancaster Golden Gales (2-1), Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2-1)
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