OdbCle Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Championship week kicks off this Thursday with D2, followed by D1, 3, and 5 on Friday, and 4, 6 and 7 on Saturday. Matchups as follows: Division I – Friday, 7:30 p.m. Lakewood St. Edward (14-1) vs. Springfield (13-1) Division II – Thursday, 7 p.m. Akron Archbishop Hoban (14-1) vs. Toledo Central Catholic (14-1) Division III – Friday, 3 p.m. Canfield (13-1) vs. Carroll Bloom-Carroll (14-1) Division IV – Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati Wyoming (15-0) vs. Cleveland Glenville (14-0) Division V – Friday, 10:30 a.m. Ironton (15-0) vs. Canfield South Range (15-0) Division VI – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Maria Stein Marion Local (15-0) vs. Kirtland (15-0) Division VII – Saturday, 3 p.m. New Bremen (12-3) vs. Warren John F. Kennedy (13-1) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Will this be the first ever title for Glenville? Hoping they finally get it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted November 28, 2022 Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 59 minutes ago, Nolebull813 said: Will this be the first ever title for Glenville? Hoping they finally get it Yes if they win. They are heavy favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted November 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Ed's v. Springfield: This game presents a matchup of two contrasting styles. The Eagles will want to grind out yards and clock on the ground, while Springfield will want to air it out to their bevy of talented receivers. It's a nearly identical scenario as last years final, which saw the Eagles go for nearly 300 on the legs of Enovitch and Ramos, winning the time of possession battle and ultimately the game. Springfield did rack up 350 through the air on 44 pass attempts, but Ed's was able to keep the receivers in front of them and limit them to one passing TD. All of Springfield's leading receivers are back this year, and the transfer Schondelmyer is a better pocket passer than the duel-threat Smoot from last year. Back for Ed's are the state's best pass rushing combination in Kilbane and Gedeon who have combined for over 30 sacks on the year. I think the pressure these two will bring should limit Springfield's opportunities to go deep with regularity. The Ed's defensive backfield, while still prone to giving up yards through the air, has done a much better job as of late in not surrendering the big play. This will be their biggest test yet as Springfield has a trio of guys in Brown, Bradley, and Thigpen that they will have to account for. I expect to see mostly zone coverage, dropping the linebackers into the middle of the field and trying to disrupt the passing lanes. Pappas will still dial up his blitzes at the right moments, but I think the hope is that the front four can generate enough pressure. There is less a concern of Schondelmyer escaping the pocket for big gains like Smoot could. I would not be surprised to see this game play out like last year, with Ed's punishing ground game eating up clock and forcing some desperation throws from Springfield that result in a turnover or two. Ed's ground game is even better than last year, and Bullock is operating very efficiently though the air. Should be a great game. Hoban v. TCC: No surprise seeing these two in the final. I felt it was always going to be some combination of Hoban/Massillon/TCC/Winton Woods in the final. Kings had a hell of a run and nearly pulled the upset in a shootout with TCC in what was the most exciting semi-final game. The Kings receivers continually got behind the Irish secondary, and on the other side, Ty'Waun Clark continually evaded the Kings pass rushers and extended drives with his legs. In the other semi-final, Hoban was pretty dominant against a very good Massillon team. The Tigers sold out to stop the run early, and got burned several times on deep passes. Once they adjusted to respect the pass game, Hoban and Sperling bullied them on the ground. The Knights have been playing dominant football since the loss to Ed's. TCC will present them with the best combination of size and skill they have seen since that Ed's game, but I like the way Hoban is playing right now. Clark will have to be the equalizer and have a special game for TCC to win this one. I don't have much commentary to offer on the lower division games as I have only seen one or two of them play this year. The big story is Glenville making it back to the finals for the first time since 2013, their first year after dropping from D1 down to D2. Many expected the Tarblooders to be a dominant force in the lower divisions, but the program fell off the map when Ginn Sr. got ill. Not only did the football program falter, but the schools enrollment continued to slide over the next decade. With a healthy Ginn now back at the helm, Glenville saw a number of talented players find their way back into the program again. Not only that, but they are all the way down in D4 right now playing many rural community schools that are lucky to have one D1 college prospect, let alone the double digit prospects Glenville has. They will be the favorite against an undefeated Wyoming team looking to play spoiler. The DVI game should also be a good one with small school powers Maria Stein and Kirtland squaring off. These two schools have combined for 18 state championships and a number of runners-up. Two of the absolute best small school programs in the country. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 Ohio’s playoffs begin tonight with Hoban vs Toledo Central Catholic at 7:30. Live on Ohio Spectrum channel #1 Hoban’ s Lamar Sperling was just named Ohio’ s Mr. Football. He rushed for 3511 yards on 377 carries and 55 TD’ s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM IRONMAN Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, hardhit1 said: Ohio’s playoffs begin tonight with Hoban vs Toledo Central Catholic at 7:30. Live on Ohio Spectrum channel #1 Hoban’ s Lamar Sperling was just named Ohio’ s Mr. Football. He rushed for 3511 yards on 377 carries and 55 TD’ s Holy crap! 😳😳 must have dozens of offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 Just now, I AM IRONMAN said: Holy crap! 😳😳 must have dozens of offers. He committed to Buffalo in the Mac early this year so not sure he has any better offers they list him at 5’10” 190 . He has a very strong legs that never seem to stop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 15 minutes ago, hardhit1 said: He committed to Buffalo in the Mac early this year so not sure he has any better offers they list him at 5’10” 190 . He has a very strong legs that never seem to stop The 190 is accurate. 5’10”, not so much. That’s primarily the reason only Buffalo came calling. Many schools making a mistake not offering this kid simply because of measurables. I’m sure he’ll cap off a fantastic high school career with another outstanding game tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, OdbCle said: The 190 is accurate. 5’10”, not so much. That’s primarily the reason only Buffalo came calling. Many schools making a mistake not offering this kid simply because of measurables. I’m sure he’ll cap off a fantastic high school career with another outstanding game tonight. Yeah when they say 5’10” is it really 5’9” or 8 ? I get that part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, OdbCle said: The 190 is accurate. 5’10”, not so much. That’s primarily the reason only Buffalo came calling. Many schools making a mistake not offering this kid simply because of measurables. I’m sure he’ll cap off a fantastic high school career with another outstanding game tonight. How fast is the kid? 40 time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, hardhit1 said: Yeah when they say 5’10” is it really 5’9” or 8 ? I get that part. He and Bell are almost identical in their builds. Sperling probably a little thicker in the legs. But neither are their listed height. Probably both 5’8 in cleats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, World Citizen said: How fast is the kid? 40 time? Not sure. If I had to guess, I’d say he’s in the mid 4.5 to 4.6 range. Not a burner by any means, but he does hit the hole very fast and runs away from guys on film. His balance and power in that short, thick frame is what makes him a menace to get to the ground. He seems to pin ball off defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 After both teams traded 3 & outs TCC marches 90 yds to score 7-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 TCC recovers a fumble and QB Clark runs it in from 24 for TD. 14-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 TCC with an 90’yd INT pick 6 on a tipped pass TCC 21-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Sperling with a 9!yd td TCC 21-7 Sperling with about 170 yds in first half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 TCC leads 28-7 halftime Sperling with 18 carries 197 yds and they are losing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdbCle Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 27 minutes ago, hardhit1 said: TCC leads 28-7 halftime Sperling with 18 carries 197 yds and they are losing Wow. Turnovers a killer in the first half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, OdbCle said: Wow. Turnovers a killer in the first half. Yep turnovers & penalties Hoban QB without a completion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Sperling with a 49 yd TD 28-14 TCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Sperling TD 28-21 TCC with 38 seconds in 3rd Sperling 324 yards 3 TDs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Hoban close to mid field gets stopped because of holding and will punt 4th 7 time out Hoban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 TCC punts to the 10 with 4:55 left Hoban ball but penalty to 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Hoban 3rd 6 with 2:59 left on their own 36 no time outs left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhit1 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 4th 4 they stop Sperling half yd short TCC ball & probably ball game 2:24 left now an officials review with replay now in play for title games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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