A number of unexpected starts to this season after three weeks in. Perennial powers Hoban and Pick Central, who are certainly not lacking in the talent department, are both off the 0-3 starts. PC looks particularly bad and has be unable to even put a TD on the board. That being said, they've already played the three best teams (by far) on their schedule and could easily win the next 7. Hoban is in a bigger bind as they still have Ed's, Walsh, Cardinal Gibbons (NC), Glenville and Cathedral (IN) in the coming weeks. Then we have the apparent resurgence of St. Ignatius, one of the state's most prestigious programs that has been a shell of itself since the retirement of Chuck Kyle. The Wildcats should probably have won in week one against Avon and would be sitting at 3-0, but they have rebounded and picked up a nice road win over Pick North and absolutely destroyed Mentor over the weekend. Will be nice to have the Holy War actually mean something again.
Here's how I have it:
1. Massillon (3-0; beat NFL Academy 21-16) - I didn't expect Massillon to just blow this team out of the water. NFL Academy has the full faith and credit of the actual NFL, and it will be interesting to see how this program improves in the years to come. The Tigers played them pretty conservatively with a heavy dose of Savior Owens and were up 21-10 late in the game before NFL put one more score on the board. Next: vs. Canisius (NY) on 9/11.
2. Bishop Watterson (3-0; beat Ursuline 41-10) - The Watterson defense surrendered their first points of the season this year, but this game was never in doubt. They will be put to their biggest test of the season so far as they play host to an explosive Glenville team this week. For those unaware of the ongoing saga with Glenville, 11 of their players were charged with theft-related offenses after looting a Dick's while on their week 2 road trip to O-Lib. The school announced a two-game suspension for those involved but, apparently, will not be sitting the players until they start their city-league play in a few weeks, which will consist of a series of running-clock blowouts. Welcome to student discipline and accountability in the year 2026. Next: vs. Glenville on 9/11.
3. Princeton (3-0; beat Colerain 49-6) - Princeton will have another layup this week against Sycamore, but is set to host Lakota West in week 5 for what should ultimately determine the GMC champions. Next: vs. Sycamore on 9/11.
4. Elder (3-0; beat East Central (IN) 42-7) - I could be selling this Elder team short at the moment, but they just haven't played anyone to date to gauge just how good they are. I don't expect that to change this week against LaSalle, but the weeks after will tell us mroe. Next: vs. LaSalle on 9/11.
5. Walsh Jesuit (2-0; beat TCC 38-25) - Statement win for Walsh after not getting to play last week with the Springfield forfeit. The Warriors are for real under head coach Nick Alexander who has been building a perennial contender there since his hire. Battle of the Jesuits this week as they host Ignatius, a game which will really tell us if Iggy is back. Next: vs. St. Ignatius on 9/11.
6. St. Edward (3-0; beat Huber Heights Wayne 48-21) - No doubter of a game from the jump, the Eagles looked very balanced in their offensive attack and dominated in the trenches. We knew it would take a bit for this offense to find its identity after graduating some prolific offensive skill guys, but if they can do what they did against Wayne to the other teams on their schedule then a return to Canton is not out of the questions. Will be interested to see if they can put in on a reeling Hoban team this week, who is certainly desperate for a win. Next: vs. Hoban on 9/11.
7. Lakota West (3-0; beat Mason 35-10) - Like their GMC counterpart Princeton, the only chance for a loss (barring a massive upset) the rest of the regular season is next week. Next: vs. Hamilton on 9/11.
8. Upper Arlington (3-0; beat Avon 43-22) - The Golden Bears make their top 10 debut this week with a convincing victory over Avon. Avon is certainly down from the past two years, but still a solid team. I jumped UA over Gahanna Lincoln at the moment because GL's week one thrashing of Pick Central is looking less impressive by the week. Next: vs. New Albany on 9/11.
9. Glenville (2-1; beat Football North (ON) 37-21) - Glenville also jumps into the top 10 this week after losses by Moeller and TCC. If they can find a way to beat Watterson on the road this week then they could rocket up considerably. Next: @ Watterson on 9/11.
10. Gahanna Lincoln (3-0; beat O-Liberty 14-13 (OT)) - Gahanna hangs on to the final spot after the OT win at Liberty. Liberty's 0-3 record is very deceiving with losses to Ed's, Glenville, and now GL. This was good road win, and although I suspect Moeller and perhaps TCC may be better, I'll give them the nod this week. Next: vs. O-Orange on 9/11.
Others: Moeller, TCC, Big Walnut, Winton Woods, Anderson, St. Ignatius, Pick North, Trotwood-Madison, Canton McKinley, St. X, Avon, Wadsworth, Hudson, Nordonia, Hoban
Good write up OdbCle.
Like your candor with Glenville & jumping UA in the top ten. I think they are the team to beat in central OH this although a couple others stalking along.
Let's see where Ed's lands after this week. Could be a big jump or fall.
Top week 4 games:
Bishop Watterson v. Glenville
St. Edward v. Hoban
St. Ignatius v. Walsh Jesuit
Massillon v. Canisius (NY)
Elder v. LaSalle
Upper Arlington v. New Albany
Gahanna Lincoln v. Olentangy Orange
Olentangy Liberty v. Olentangy Berlin
Highland v. Nordonia
Hudson v. North Royalton
VASJ v. Columbus St. Francis DeSales
Trotwood-Madison v. Kettering Archbishop Alter
Quote from: hardhit1 on Sep 07, 2026, 12:51 PMLet's see where Ed's lands after this week. Could be a big jump or fall.
That's a dangerous spot for Ed's to be in against a 0-3 Hoban. Hoban is too good of a team to start 0-4. With that said, would you consider it an upset if Hoban pulls out the win?
Hoben was one of Florida's marquee wins this year! At least I was told that. I didn't pay it very much mind.
... 0-3 Hoban gets clunked by a New York team.
You really can't make this kind of stuff up.
Quote from: Omaha Vol on Sep 08, 2026, 05:20 PMThat's a dangerous spot for Ed's to be in against a 0-3 Hoban. Hoban is too good of a team to start 0-4. With that said, would you consider it an upset if Hoban pulls out the win?
Yes, I would. Ed's can certainly never sleep on a program like Hoban, but they should win this game.
Quote from: Redzone on Sep 08, 2026, 05:27 PMHoben was one of Florida's marquee wins this year! At least I was told that. I didn't pay it very much mind.
... 0-3 Hoban gets clunked by a New York team.
You really can't make this kind of stuff up.
It was actually a preseason claim based on the fact that Hoban started top 15 in Ohio and West Orange wasn't even top 80 in FL.
Also Hoban has lost to teams that would clean up in Lousiana. Hell Rummel was 10th in Louisiana and they lost to the 93rd ranked FL team Eacambia. Zachary was 9th in Louisiana and they lost 53-0 to 4 loss Deerfield Beach.
Were those good wins for Escambia and Deerfield?
See this punk weasel slithering into threads to shit on teams. Coping with the fact that Louisiana always loses
2 top ranked Lousiana teams lose by a combined 88-44 in the only relevant OOS games of the year: it's an embarrassment. Louisiana NEVER gets a marquee win. Never.
So this scum has to come find random teams to shit on. What a cancer.
The NY team Hoban barely lost to is currently the 2nd ranked team in New York.
The NFL Academy has proven to be very competitive with nationally known teams
West O should go 10-2 or 10-3 and finish top 40 in FL
All 3 of these teams would be top OOS teams in Louisiana and Red Flag would have made a dozen threads about them .
SMH
I know nothing about that NY team. Is it a private school? Sports academy school? Do they have a talented roster? I was pretty stunned by the loss and figured it was probably the second easiest game on Hoban's schedule.
Hoban is 0-3 because they're good!
Quote from: Redzone on Sep 09, 2026, 12:39 PMHoban is 0-3 because they're good!
Hoban is 0-3 because they didn't play teams like Legacy, St John's, West Point, Lousivllle etc etc.
You think because a team loses they are bad regardless. Not everyone can play garbage like most Louisiana teams.
Quote from: Redzone on Sep 09, 2026, 12:39 PMHoban is 0-3 because they're good!
You know who else is about to be 0-3? Bryant Arkansas! LMAO! The one and only team Lousiana is hanging their hat on. SMH.
Ohio is the original state that took on all comers from everywhere. Fond memories of the Herbstreit challenge. That was the golden years of OOS games. Before all the recruited up traveling circuses.
Wish Louisiana would step up nationally like Ohio has
Quote from: Nolebull813 on Sep 09, 2026, 02:43 PMYou know who else is about to be 0-3? Bryant Arkansas! LMAO! The one and only team Lousiana is hanging their hat on. SMH.
Bryant is garbage
Quote from: Steeler01 on Sep 09, 2026, 04:46 PMBryant is garbage
Bryant vs Hoban would be a good game. Legacy TX is about to be 0-3 next week. All 3 of these teams would match up decent
Hoban is 0-3.
It's not too late though.
They could turn their season around and win four or five games maybe.
Next time gaybob813 might not be so quick to brag about some random shit Florida team beating an OOS team.
SMDH
Quote from: Redzone on Sep 09, 2026, 05:21 PMHoban is 0-3.
It's not too late though.
They could turn their season around and win four or five games maybe.
Next time gaybob813 might not be so quick to brag about some random shit Florida team beating an OOS team.
SMDH
You just said it was a tremendous win for State champ St Charles Catholic barely beat winless Legacy who might not win a game this year.
Bryant, and Legacy the 2 staple wins for Lousiana is a combined 0-5. SMFH.
But let's gripe about me saying it was a good win in freaking August during week 1 that the preseason 80th FL team beat the preseason 15th Ohio team.
What a freaking cancer.
Quote from: OdbCle on Sep 09, 2026, 12:03 PMI know nothing about that NY team. Is it a private school? Sports academy school? Do they have a talented roster? I was pretty stunned by the loss and figured it was probably the second easiest game on Hoban's schedule.
The NY team was #62 in NY last year and a Top 4,000 team nationally last year if you believe MaxPreps.
They have either improved this year or Hoban is sucking wind this year.
Quote from: OdbCle on Sep 09, 2026, 12:03 PMI know nothing about that NY team. Is it a private school? Sports academy school? Do they have a talented roster? I was pretty stunned by the loss and figured it was probably the second easiest game on Hoban's schedule.
They are currently number 2 in New York. They must have gotten a little better than last year. Never heard of them
Quote from: Omaha Vol on Sep 08, 2026, 05:20 PMThat's a dangerous spot for Ed's to be in against a 0-3 Hoban. Hoban is too good of a team to start 0-4. With that said, would you consider it an upset if Hoban pulls out the win?
Ed's should win this game but Hoban very hungry for a win
Quote from: hardhit1 on Sep 10, 2026, 07:51 AMEd's should win this game but Hoban very hungry for a win
Hoban seems to be struggling offensively. I'll be interested to see how Cribbs' son does at QB. The Eagle defense has performed well so far, and the offense has gotten better each week. Having a pass-catching TE like Moore has opened up the middle of the field, an area where the Eagles have struggled under Lombardo. I'd like to see them build an early lead like they did against Wayne. If they get up by a few scores I think Hoban will have a tough time mounting a comeback.
Did Hoban lose yet or am I a little early.
Quote from: Redzone on Sep 11, 2026, 09:00 AMDid Hoban lose yet or am I a little early.
Hoban has the same record Bryant Ar will have after tonight, and the same record Legacy TX will have after next week.
Sorry that the only 2 OOS wins for Lousiana the entire year will be a combined 0-5 after tonight.
Maybe if Hoban played the bums Lousiana played, they might get some W's
SMH
Eds 17 Hoban 14
Walsh 31 Iggy 24
Watterson 35 Glenville 13 this game was a bit closer than the score. Nice athletes on both sides
Not sure why Lombardo's asshole puckers every time against Hoban and Massillon, but it has to stop. Should have beat them by double digits if he uses all his weapons.
Quote from: OdbCle on Sep 11, 2026, 07:12 PMNot sure why Lombardo's asshole puckers every time against Hoban and Massillon, but it has to stop. Should have beat them by double digits if he uses all his weapons.
Its certainly a head scratcher on the play calling. Too many weapons being wasted.
Friday finals:
Watterson 35, Glenville 13
Walsh 31, Ignatius 24
St. Edward 17, Hoban 14
Massillon 42, Canisius (NY) 0
Elder 35, La Salle 0
Moeller 42, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN) 14
Princeton 56, Sycamore 7
Lakota West 42, Hamilton 7
St. Xavier 31, Westerville North 0
Gahanna Lincoln 34, O-Orange 9
New Albany 28, Upper Arlington 21 upset special
Pick North 35, Dublin Coffman 0
O-Liberty 27, O-Berlin 17
TCC 47, Toledo SFD 7
Highland 23, Nordonia 21
Avon 62, N. Ridgeville 21
Hudson 42, N. Royalton 7
Big Walnut 46, Delaware Hayes 0
Wadsworth 42, Solon 8
Anderson 52, Lebanon 13
Trotwood-Madison 34, Alter 0
Winton Woods 45, Turpin 7