Good opening weekend with some tightly contested games against ranked teams. Nothing major as far as upsets. A number of out-of-state matchups are on the slate this week.
1. Hoban (previously #1, defeated Harvest Prep 31-12) - Arguably the most talented team in the state along with Glenville. The Knights made easy work of Harvest Prep with USC commit Elbert Hill picking off three passes. They travel to Maryland this week to take on Archbishop Spaulding who is looking to rebound from a loss to Brownsburg (IN). Spaulding handed them one of their two regular season losses last year, but I don't know the outlook on them this year. The Knights seem to struggle early on in these road games and will need to avoid getting down too much.
2. Moeller (previously #2, D1 defeated Princeton 41-20) - Moe got off to a slow start falling behind 13-0, but took a 14-13 halftime lead and blew it open in the second half to outscore Princeton 27-7. The defense came up with a whopping six interceptions. They are replacing a lot of guys on that side of the ball, so that is a good sign. Much bigger test this week as they take on defending Illinois state champ Mt. Carmel (IL) who is supposed to be pretty loaded. Neutral site game in Ironton as part of their annual classic.
3. St. Xavier (previously #3, beat Lakota West 14-7) - Typical defensive battle between X and LW who both have a number of D1 guys on that side of the ball. We'll see if the X offense can have a better showing this week against Centerville.
4. Glenville (previously #5, beat Massillon 33-27 (OT)) - Glenville's plethora of athletes were on display in this great opening game. The Tarblooders looked dominant in the early going jumping out to a 19-0 lead, but Massillon stormed back to tie things up at 27 a piece. QB Arvell Nelson, Jr. found St. Edward transfer Joe Saffold in the endzone for the walk-off OT win. Big statement for Glenville going on the road to Massillon and getting the win. They are on the road again this week to take on defending D1 state champion Olentangy Liberty.
5. Massillon (previously #4, lost to Glenville 33-27) - Only dropping the Tigers a spot this week. Still impressed by their offensive skill players. Lots of speed at receiver and a powerful running game. A couple of blocked FG attempts prevented them from winning in regulation. They will get back on track this week and should bury GlenOak.
6. St. Edward (previously #6, beat Pick North 24-0) - Eagles dominated a very talented, but schematically pedestrian Pick North team. RB Brandon White (back from a season-ending ACL injury in week 3 last year) looks fully recuperated and dominated the first half with 3 TD's (2 rushing, 1 receiving) before being spelled by Ty Buchanan for most of the second half. Ed's defense, featuring an almost entirely new front 7, swarmed PN for most of the evening. Only concern was the special teams, which saw four missed XP's. Eagles will look to get that corrected this week as they host Delbarton (NJ).
7. Bishop Watterson (previously #7, beat Big Walnut 37-15) - Watterson looks like they picked up where they left off last year, dominating a pretty good Big Walnut team. I think DIII will once again come down to Watterson and TCC. They play Middletown (DE) this week.
8. Anderson (previously #8, beat Cooper (KY) 52-10) - Destroyed an overmatch Cooper (KY) team. Anderson is talented, especially on the defensive side of the ball, and is one of the favorites to return to Canton in DII. They are home this week against West Clermont and should steamroll them as well.
9. Walsh Jesuit (previously others, beat TCC 17-14) - Very good week one win over TCC. Iowa State commit Milan Parris had a big night with 116 yards on 5 catches with a TD. Very well coached group that will be looking to knock off rival Hoban this year. They go on the road to play Springfield this week
10. Pickerington Central (previously others, beat Gahanna-Lincoln 45-14) - The Tigers made a big statement in week one by destroying a pretty talented GL team. They were getting some hype in the pre-season, but I wanted to see how they looked in the early going. The next two weeks could tell us if they deserve a higher ranking with Wayne and Pick North. They host Wayne this week.
Others: Avon, Olentangy Orange, Lakota West, TCC, Pickerington North, Wayne, Winton Woods, Elder, Mentor, Olentangy, Canton McKinley, Ursuline, La Salle, Upper Arlington, Princeton
Thursday final:
Spruce Creek (FL) 25, Avon 22
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 03:30 AMThursday final:
Spruce Creek (FL) 25, Avon 22
Spruce Creek was ranked 90th in Florida coming into the game. They had 20 penalties, 2 missed extra points, a failed 2pt conversion, a 10 yard punt and almost had 2 coaches ejected for unsportsmanlike penalties. They did everything they possibly could to lose and still won
Is nolebob813 the most cancerous vagina to ever post on the forums! That's really not a question. Most know.
This insecure misfit has been whining for a week on the Florida High School football forum and the National Outcast forum.
Florida wins 1 OOS game and he's back here
Quote from: Redzone on Aug 29, 2025, 05:37 AMIs nolebob813 the most cancerous vagina to ever post on the forums! That's really not a question. Most know.
This insecure misfit has been whining for a week on the Florida High School football forum and the National Outcast forum.
Florida wins 1 OOS and he's back here
Haha. I love the fact that i take up a portion of your time and energy, and dictate your day to day emotions. LMAO!
Why's crazy is Avon paid at least $50,000 to come down and lose to a garbage team. Lol. That's gotta sting
Avon committed plenty of uncharacteristic penalties as well. They also choked like dogs down the stretch when they were up by 3 and driving late in the fourth for the game-clinching score and fumbled at SP's 22 yard line. Regardless, Avon is not the team they were last year. They will still likely finish 8-2 with next week's game against Glenville being the only one they will be underdogs in, but I don't see them challenging Hoban, Walsh or Massillon in D2 this year. Should they have beat a mediocre SP team last night? Probably. But not some gigantic feather in Florida's cap.
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 06:53 AMAvon committed plenty of uncharacteristic penalties as well. They also choked like dogs down the stretch when they were up by 3 and driving late in the fourth for the game-clinching score and fumbled at SP's 22 yard line. Regardless, Avon is not the team they were last year. They will still likely finish 8-2 with next week's game against Glenville being the only one they will be underdogs in, but I don't see them challenging Hoban, Walsh or Massillon in D2 this year. Should they have beat a mediocre SP team last night? Probably. But not some gigantic feather in Florida's cap.
They were ranked 7th in the state and 3rd in their class. Will they win state? Probably not. But Spruce Creek is garbage! There is a reason they are 90th in Florida. I just thought it was a shocking result given the disparity in the state rankings
Redzone is still butthurt that the 93rd ranked Florida team (Escambia High) came to Louisana and pounded the 10th ranked Louisiana team (Archbishop Rummel) 21-8. LMAO!
this game reminds him of that game 😝
Quote from: Nolebull813 on Aug 29, 2025, 07:07 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 06:53 AMAvon committed plenty of uncharacteristic penalties as well. They also choked like dogs down the stretch when they were up by 3 and driving late in the fourth for the game-clinching score and fumbled at SP's 22 yard line. Regardless, Avon is not the team they were last year. They will still likely finish 8-2 with next week's game against Glenville being the only one they will be underdogs in, but I don't see them challenging Hoban, Walsh or Massillon in D2 this year. Should they have beat a mediocre SP team last night? Probably. But not some gigantic feather in Florida's cap.
They were ranked 7th in the state and 3rd in their class. Will they win state? Probably not. But Spruce Creek is garbage! There is a reason they are 90th in Florida. I just thought it was a shocking result given the disparity in the state rankings
Not in my rankings (the only one that matters). ;D
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 09:11 AMQuote from: Nolebull813 on Aug 29, 2025, 07:07 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 06:53 AMAvon committed plenty of uncharacteristic penalties as well. They also choked like dogs down the stretch when they were up by 3 and driving late in the fourth for the game-clinching score and fumbled at SP's 22 yard line. Regardless, Avon is not the team they were last year. They will still likely finish 8-2 with next week's game against Glenville being the only one they will be underdogs in, but I don't see them challenging Hoban, Walsh or Massillon in D2 this year. Should they have beat a mediocre SP team last night? Probably. But not some gigantic feather in Florida's cap.
They were ranked 7th in the state and 3rd in their class. Will they win state? Probably not. But Spruce Creek is garbage! There is a reason they are 90th in Florida. I just thought it was a shocking result given the disparity in the state rankings
Not in my rankings (the only one that matters). ;D
Haha good point. They did not look like a team that could sniff state this year. I was surprised how many bonehead mistakes they made as well that kept spruce in the game and eventually it cost them.
Quote from: Nolebull813 on Aug 29, 2025, 09:17 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 09:11 AMQuote from: Nolebull813 on Aug 29, 2025, 07:07 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 06:53 AMAvon committed plenty of uncharacteristic penalties as well. They also choked like dogs down the stretch when they were up by 3 and driving late in the fourth for the game-clinching score and fumbled at SP's 22 yard line. Regardless, Avon is not the team they were last year. They will still likely finish 8-2 with next week's game against Glenville being the only one they will be underdogs in, but I don't see them challenging Hoban, Walsh or Massillon in D2 this year. Should they have beat a mediocre SP team last night? Probably. But not some gigantic feather in Florida's cap.
They were ranked 7th in the state and 3rd in their class. Will they win state? Probably not. But Spruce Creek is garbage! There is a reason they are 90th in Florida. I just thought it was a shocking result given the disparity in the state rankings
Not in my rankings (the only one that matters). ;D
Haha good point. They did not look like a team that could sniff state this year. I was surprised how many bonehead mistakes they made as well that kept spruce in the game and eventually it cost them.
They may sniff it because there are not many challengers in their region. They could not get past TCC when they were in their region, but once TCC dropped to D3 it opened to door for them consistently get to the final 4. They could very well be a final four team in D2 this year, but Hoban should drill them. And as long as Glenville does not get penalty happy next week, I think they drill Avon next week.
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 10:33 AMQuote from: Nolebull813 on Aug 29, 2025, 09:17 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 09:11 AMQuote from: Nolebull813 on Aug 29, 2025, 07:07 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 06:53 AMAvon committed plenty of uncharacteristic penalties as well. They also choked like dogs down the stretch when they were up by 3 and driving late in the fourth for the game-clinching score and fumbled at SP's 22 yard line. Regardless, Avon is not the team they were last year. They will still likely finish 8-2 with next week's game against Glenville being the only one they will be underdogs in, but I don't see them challenging Hoban, Walsh or Massillon in D2 this year. Should they have beat a mediocre SP team last night? Probably. But not some gigantic feather in Florida's cap.
They were ranked 7th in the state and 3rd in their class. Will they win state? Probably not. But Spruce Creek is garbage! There is a reason they are 90th in Florida. I just thought it was a shocking result given the disparity in the state rankings
Not in my rankings (the only one that matters). ;D
Haha good point. They did not look like a team that could sniff state this year. I was surprised how many bonehead mistakes they made as well that kept spruce in the game and eventually it cost them.
They may sniff it because there are not many challengers in their region. They could not get past TCC when they were in their region, but once TCC dropped to D3 it opened to door for them consistently get to the final 4. They could very well be a final four team in D2 this year, but Hoban should drill them. And as long as Glenville does not get penalty happy next week, I think they drill Avon next week.
You are the Ohio source so I'm gonna take what you say to the bank!!!
My last thoughts on Avon, a few years back they went down to Florida to play a team from S. Carolina in some event and eeked out a 7-0 win. That SC team won like two games that year. Avon went on to the regional final before losing to TCC. That seems to mirror what I expect to happen this year. Not sure why Avon would choose to schedule these games when they could easily take on one of Ohio's big dogs (cough, Ed's, cough) right at home.
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 11:17 AMMy last thoughts on Avon, a few years back they went down to Florida to play a team from S. Carolina in some event and eeked out a 7-0 win. That SC team won like two games that year. Avon went on to the regional final before losing to TCC. That seems to mirror what I expect to happen this year. Not sure why Avon would choose to schedule these games when they could easily take on one of Ohio's big dogs (cough, Ed's, cough) right at home.
That game was cancelled in the 1st quarter due to weather
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 11:17 AMMy last thoughts on Avon, a few years back they went down to Florida to play a team from S. Carolina in some event and eeked out a 7-0 win. That SC team won like two games that year. Avon went on to the regional final before losing to TCC. That seems to mirror what I expect to happen this year. Not sure why Avon would choose to schedule these games when they could easily take on one of Ohio's big dogs (cough, Ed's, cough) right at home.
I think the issue with Avon last night was they scheduled a garbage team, and thought they were getting a free win and go visit Mickey Mouse. Typically you put in a completely different intensity and urgency when playing a real team. There's a different feeling in the air preparing for a team that can punch back. And I feel they weren't expecting it. Like the saying goes, "They got caught reading their own press clippings" 😂
Quote from: Nolebull813 on Aug 29, 2025, 11:25 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 11:17 AMMy last thoughts on Avon, a few years back they went down to Florida to play a team from S. Carolina in some event and eeked out a 7-0 win. That SC team won like two games that year. Avon went on to the regional final before losing to TCC. That seems to mirror what I expect to happen this year. Not sure why Avon would choose to schedule these games when they could easily take on one of Ohio's big dogs (cough, Ed's, cough) right at home.
That game was cancelled in the 1st quarter due to weather
Ok. That makes sense. My point remains though, why travel a great distance to take on mediocre teams and risk a loss instead of playing a quality opponent in state? If you're going to travel and take one on the chin, do it with an opponent with some cachet.
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 12:16 PMQuote from: Nolebull813 on Aug 29, 2025, 11:25 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 11:17 AMMy last thoughts on Avon, a few years back they went down to Florida to play a team from S. Carolina in some event and eeked out a 7-0 win. That SC team won like two games that year. Avon went on to the regional final before losing to TCC. That seems to mirror what I expect to happen this year. Not sure why Avon would choose to schedule these games when they could easily take on one of Ohio's big dogs (cough, Ed's, cough) right at home.
That game was cancelled in the 1st quarter due to weather
Ok. That makes sense. My point remains though, why travel a great distance to take on mediocre teams and risk a loss instead of playing a quality opponent in state? If you're going to travel and take one on the chin, do it with an opponent with some cachet.
I think it's because they like to do the travel with KSA. It's the company who helps out of state teams come to FL and play bad teams. Lol.
seriously it's an all inclusive package of flights, transportation, hotels, food, amusement parks and playing a football game to cap it all off. I heard it runs up to $1,000 per player!!! So I get wanting to get the sure fire win. If you're spending all that money. Sometimes it backfires though. Just like in Avon's case.
I feel if you got money to travel, you might as well play a comparable team and use some money to do something fun. I feel Disney is for little kids. I don't get that point. They can travel anywhere in the country for that money. Not sure why they want to go hang with Donald Duck in the 100 degree weather with mosquitoes biting them.
TCC putting it on Cass Tech right now 27-7 right before half. Cass Tech nationally ranked by Maxpreps.
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 05:18 PMTCC putting it on Cass Tech right now 27-7 right before half. Cass Tech nationally ranked by Maxpreps.
27-14 4th
I've been watching it a little on my rounds
Live Stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/6udoNYrkg8w?si=UfP33lk4koGpJCPL
Cass Tech up 28-27....... looking like a they might have turned it up a notch.
TCC a D3 team that got drilled in a scrimmage
Nothing to see here
Friday finals:
Massillon 44, GlenOak 10
Ursuline 34, Bishop Hartley 7
Elder 28, Covington Catholic (KY) 20
St. X 20, Centerville 7
Princeton 32, Colerain 2
Highland 32, Hudson 0
Lakota West 35, Mason 13
Pick North 20, Ignatius 7
Anderson 49, West Clermont
Walsh Jesuit 30, Springfield 6
Quote from: Redzone on Aug 29, 2025, 06:41 PMCass Tech up 28-27....... looking like a they might have turned it up a notch.
Crazy finish. TCC driving and completes a big first down to A&M commit Victor Singleton but he went out of bounds before the catch. Cass Tech gets a sack on 4th and long but gets called for fasemasl and puts TCC in field goal range. TCC runs out to kick the FG with time running out but kick goes wide right. Cass Tech holds on 28-27. Either way, no way is CT top 25 in the country.
More Friday finals;
UA16, Berlin 10
Kings 16, Winton Woods 14 (when will WW get an offense?)
Pick Central 38, Wayne 28
Cass Tech (MI) 28, TCC 27
St. Augustine (NJ) 24, Canton McKinley 14
Glenville 13, O. Liberty 7
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 29, 2025, 07:38 PMMore Friday finals;
UA16, Berlin 10
Kings 16, Winton Woods 14 (when will WW get an offense?)
Pick Central 38, Wayne 28
Cass Tech (MI) 28, TCC 27
St. Augustine (NJ) 24, Canton McKinley 14
Glenville 13, O. Liberty 7
Glenville's impressed so far. Back to back wins in ver solid competition.
Glenville's impressed so far. Back to back wins over solid competition.
Quote from: Omaha Vol on Aug 30, 2025, 08:05 AMGlenville's impressed so far. Back to back wins over solid competition.
Let's see how they do against Ed's & Hoban
Coaching will come into play. They should beat Avon pretty easily
Saturday finals:
St. Edward 48, Delbarton (NJ) 28 (game was over at half)
Mt. Carmel 43, Moeller 42 (2 pt. conversion to win)
Spaulding taking it to Hoban 44-21 in the third quarter. Lightiing them up through the air. Added a 50 yard fumble recovery for a TD and a safety in the third.
I spoke too soon. Spaulding with another TD pass. 51-21. Can't remember the last time Hoban got their ass kicked this hard. Bad week for Ohio with the OOS teams.
Final: Archbishop Spalding 58, Hoban 28
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 30, 2025, 06:26 PMI spoke too soon. Spaulding with another TD pass. 51-21. Can't remember the last time Hoban got their ass kicked this hard. Bad week for Ohio with the OOS teams.
Will be looking for your power rankings tomorrow
Quote from: OdbCle on Aug 30, 2025, 06:57 PMFinal: Archbishop Spalding 58, Hoban 28
A bit surprising, but rhen maybe nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to high school football.
#1 Brownsburg, IN handled Archbishop Spalding last week.
Quote from: hardhit1 on Aug 31, 2025, 11:04 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 30, 2025, 06:26 PMI spoke too soon. Spaulding with another TD pass. 51-21. Can't remember the last time Hoban got their ass kicked this hard. Bad week for Ohio with the OOS teams.
Will be looking for your power rankings tomorrow
Will definitely be a new number one. Hoban, no matter how stacked they are, never seems to be able to take their show on the road. Their bad road history aside, giving up 58 is borderline inexcusable with the talent they have. How far they drop is the question. They are still on the short list for D2 title contenders, which does not appear to be as strong as the past few seasons.
Quote from: OdbCle on Sep 01, 2025, 10:26 AMQuote from: hardhit1 on Aug 31, 2025, 11:04 AMQuote from: OdbCle on Aug 30, 2025, 06:26 PMI spoke too soon. Spaulding with another TD pass. 51-21. Can't remember the last time Hoban got their ass kicked this hard. Bad week for Ohio with the OOS teams.
Will be looking for your power rankings tomorrow
Will definitely be a new number one. Hoban, no matter how stacked they are, never seems to be able to take their show on the road. Their bad road history aside, giving up 58 is borderline inexcusable with the talent they have. How far they drop is the question. They are still on the short list for D2 title contenders, which does not appear to be as strong as the past few seasons.
X, Glenville., Ed's although any one of those could be #1
Moeller with a tough loss but can't give up 43